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| Prussian Drum Hanger | |
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2GW1-13. A heavy, cast Iron, Prussian eagle, wearing a crown, suspended from a heavy, cast iron, swivel that is attached to a black leather belt loop. The bottom of the eagle has, two, heavy, hooks, welded or annealed to the backside, that can attach to a drum so it may be carried during parades. The metal parts have turned to a natural black patina from age and has the slightest signs of dusty red rust age patina in some of the crevices. The leather is aged and a little stiff, however, it is still very sound and supple and not damaged. The leather is stamped with a makers mark, however, it's not completely legible. A very nice piece of Prussian Germany memorabilia. Overall Vg. $95.00 SOLD |
| Prussian Carte de Visite, Imperial Germany | |
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2GW1-14. Imperial German Carte de Visite, (CDV). An albumen print affixed to a pasteboard card; a very popular and inexpensive form of photography developed in the middle 1800’s, that allowed people to immortalize themselves, in picture form, and share these pictures with their family and friends. The reverse of most cards bears a fancy graphic advertisement of the photo studio that produced the card. 2-1/2-inch wide x 4-inch high, CDV, rank disks can just be seen on sides of collar. Front exhibits light edge and corner wear, as well as, light foxing spots. Reverse has some surface wear and is lightly hand annotated with pencil. Vg. $15.00 |
| Imperial German Enlisted Man Grave Digger / Hate Belt & Buckle | |
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2GW1-CB15. This is a standard Imperial German enlisted man’s belt and buckle, with the addition of 10-metal buttons most of German origin, some unidentifiable. There has always been discussion regarding the origin of these belts: it is rumored that gravediggers removed the buttons from the deceased soldier’s uniforms before burying them; over the years we have encountered buttons and insignia of Allied and Axis troops on the same belt. On this example the buttons are attached to the belt simply by pushing the button shank into a short slot that was cut into the leather; the buttons seemed to be held in place by the verdigris that formed around the shank, in the hole; nine of the buttons are tightly secured, one keeps falling off. The very highly detailed, stamped steel, enlisted man’s combat buckle depicts a large Imperial German Crown surrounded by the words, “Gott Mit Uns,” and an oak leaf wreath. The highlights on the crown are moderately worn, as are the words and wreath, however, the letters are very deeply struck and the leaf detail is still visible on some of the leaves. The painted finish, front and back, is worn to base metal, which has mostly turned to a deep red patina; only small remnants of the original paint remains. The backside exhibits the standard double prong roller and heavy welded metal belt catch; the buckle is unmarked. The thick, black leather, belt exhibits moderate to heavy signs of age, use, wear and soil; the leather is still intact and supple, not dry or damaged and could easily be used today. The belt is approximately 37-inches overall length x 1-3/4-inches wide, it has a leather adjusting tab and brass buckle hook. The belt is stamped, near the rounded end, “INS1.W.VII.R.K. Dusseldorf,” there are other stamps in the leather that are not legible. There are extra rivets, which were added to the belt for some reason; several of them are missing. A very sound example of an Imperial German Grave Digger / Hate Belt. Overall condition Good. $135.00 SOLD |
| Prussian Carte de Visite, Imperial German Hussar, (Light Cavalry) | |
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2GW1-16. Imperial German Carte de Visite, (CDV). An albumen print affixed to a pasteboard card; a very popular and inexpensive form of photography developed in the middle 1800’s, that allowed people to immortalize themselves, in picture form, and share these pictures with their family and friends. The reverse of most cards bears a fancy graphic advertisement of the photo studio that produced the card. 2-1/2-inch wide x 4-inch high, CDV, depicting a very youthful soldier wearing a heavily frogged "Attila" tunic. Front exhibits light edge and corner wear, as well as, very minor foxing spots. Light scratches in the area of the eyes. Reverse exhibits light foxing spots. Minor soil. Looks a lot better in person than in the image, the scratches are not as prominent as in the image. Vg. $15.00 |
| Prussian Carte de Visite, Imperial Germany | |
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2GW1-18. Imperial German Carte de Visite, (CDV). An albumen print affixed to a pasteboard card; a very popular and inexpensive form of photography developed in the middle 1800’s, that allowed people to immortalize themselves, in picture form, and share these pictures with their family and friends. The reverse of most cards bears a fancy graphic advertisement of the photo studio that produced the card. 2-1/2-inch wide x 4-inch high, CDV, good shot of fancy lanyard and whistle. Very slight edge and corner wear, as well as, very minor soil. Reverse is very lightly soiled. looks better than in the image. Vg+. $15.00 |
| Four Prussian Medals On Parade Mount | |
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2GW1-19. Four WW1 Prussian medals: 1). 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, nice 3-piece construction, hallmarked ring, looks like “C;” silver edge heavily tarnished; black finish in center of cross lightly aged and worn on the highlights. Vg. 2). Bavarian Military Merit Cross 3rd class with swords. Lightly aged and lightly tarnished. Vg+. 3). Prussian War Service Cross, with swords and war combatant device; gilt finish lightly aged, lightly tarnished and lightly worn on the highlights. Vg+. 4). Hungarian War Service Cross, 1914 - 1918. Lightly aged, tarnished and worn on some of the highlights. Vg. SOLD |
| Prussian Carte de Visite, EM, In Full Dress, Of An Unknown Imperial Gard Regiment | |
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2GW1-20. Imperial German Carte de Visite, (CDV). An albumen print affixed to a pasteboard card; a very popular and inexpensive form of photography developed in the middle 1800’s, that allowed people to immortalize themselves, in picture form, and share these pictures with their family and friends. The reverse of most cards bears a fancy graphic advertisement of the photo studio that produced the card. 2-1/2-inch wide x 4-1/8-inch high, CDV; a very nice shot of an EM, (Possibly an NCO; the shoulder board is somewhat indistinct), EM wearing the full dress uniform of an unknown Regiment. Nice helmet shot and the side-arm knot, in regimental colors can be seen hanging from belt, on the left side. Photographers information printed in white lettering at the bottom edge of the card. Backside is blank. A very nice study. Extremely minor and insignificant signs of age from handling. Excellent+ condition. $30.00 |
| WW1 German Gold Wound Badge On Illustrated Card – Salesman Sample, (?) | |
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2GW1-21. An original, stamped, matte gold painted finish metal badge, depicting, in high relief, a WW1 style German helmet, superimposed over crossed swords on a stippled background with an oak leaf wreath edge; nice overall detail. Hollow back construction with a, thin, pointed needle pin and an unusual hinge, similar to those often found on the backside of German ribbon bars, (see backside image), the pin catch is a standard, open, bent wire device. The card measures 2-1/2-inch wide x 2-7/8-inch high; it’s constructed of sturdy cardboard and it’s illustrated with a green colored design depicting two WW1 style Iron Crosses, oak leaves, as well as, the following wording, “Verwundeten Abzeichen, Schwarz, bei ein und zweimaliger; Mattweiss, bei drei und viermaliger; Mattgelb, bei funf und mehrmaliger, Verwundung. The writing roughly translates to: Wound Badge, Black, 1 & 2-wounds; Silver, 3 & 4-wounds and Gold, 5 & more wounds. The front of the card exhibits moderate age and wear from handling, as well as some brown foxing spots from storage. The card is lightly creased from handling and has one strip of cellophane tape across the top on the backside, (no actual rips or tears). The front and backside of the badge retains approximately 98%, or more, of its original gold painted finish except for minor and insignificant wear to the painted surface along the bottom edge of the helmet from handling and, minor darkening on the bottom edge of the badge. The backside retains approximately 90%, or more, of its original gold painted finish except for areas of moderate verdigris and darkening where the pin hinge and catch are attached to the backside. We acquired this very interesting example from an estate collection, which we purchased several years ago. This is the first time we have encountered this badge on a card and it’s the only time we have encountered this type of pin and hinge configuration on this type of badge. Our assumption is that the badge is a salesman’s sample or it was sold, on the card, after WW1, during the occupation, as a curiosity or souvenir. The card and badge would rate Vg, or better, (the card looks much better in person than in the image). Gold WW1 Wound Badges, by themselves, are quite scarce; being on a card makes this treasure even more unique. $150.00 SOLD |
| WW1 German Silver Wound Badge On Illustrated Card – Salesman Sample, (?) | |
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2GW1-21a. An original, stamped, matte silver painted finish metal badge, depicting, in high relief, a WW1 style German helmet, superimposed over crossed swords on a stippled background with an oak leaf wreath edge; nice overall detail. Hollow back construction with a, thin, pointed needle pin and an unusual hinge, similar to those often found on the backside of German ribbon bars, (see backside image), the pin catch is a standard, open, bent wire device. The card measures 2-1/2-inch wide x 2-7/8-inch high; it’s constructed of sturdy cardboard and it’s illustrated with a green colored design depicting two WW1 style Iron Crosses, oak leaves, as well as, the following wording, “Verwundeten Abzeichen, Schwarz, bei ein und zweimaliger; Mattweiss, bei drei und viermaliger; Mattgelb, bei funf und mehrmaliger, Verwundung. The writing roughly translates to: Wound Badge, Black, 1 & 2-wounds; Silver, 3 & 4-wounds and Gold, 5 & more wounds. The front of the card exhibits moderate age and wear from handling, as well as some brown foxing spots from storage. The card shows signs of being torn and repaired on the backside, long ago, with cellophane tape. The front and backside of the badge retains 99% of its original silver painted finish except for very minor and insignificant wear to the painted surface along the bottom edge of the helmet from handling and a little age where the pin hinge and catch are attached to the backside. We acquired this very interesting example from an estate collection, which we purchased several years ago. This is the first time we have encountered this badge on a card and it’s the only time we have encountered this type of pin and hinge configuration on this type of badge. Our assumption is that the badge is a salesman’s sample or it was sold, on the card, after WW1, during the occupation, as a curiosity or souvenir. The card would rate Good, (the card looks much better in person than in the image); the badge rates Excellent. Unique & very scarce on a card. $120.00 SOLD |
| Collar Insignia For Freikorps von Hulsen, (Freikorps Hulsen), Commanded by Generalleutnant Walter von Hülsen | |
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2GW1-22. Freikorps unit Hulsen was formed in December of 1918 it saw action against the separatists uprising in Berlin, as well as action again in Berlin in March 1919 and Leipzig in May 1919. The unit was commanded by Generalleutnant Walter von Hülsen; many, later notable, Nazis started from this unit. Each oak leaf is2-3/4-inch long x 1-1/2-inch wide, (at its widest spot), and is constructed from stamped, gilt brass, exhibiting lightly textured and veined oak leaves with one acorn; the backside has three, hardened, flat brass attaching pins. The insignia was attached directly to the high collar uniform of the period; early photos of this unit clearly show this collar insignia being worn. Light age, insignificant wear and light tarnish. A very nice matching pair. VERY SCARCE. Near excellent. $85.00 Set SOLD |
| Berlin Police Silver Starburst Shako Plate – Circa 1923 Through 1933 | |
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2GW1-23. Large, nickel-silver plated, starburst design 4-1/4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high bearing a 1-1/2-inch diameter, separately applied, central embossed design, of a black painted bear, in a standing/walking position, within a shield, which is the logo of the city of Berlin, Germany. The plate exhibits light to moderate signs of age and wear from actual use; the silver plated finish is worn and has tarnished to a shiny, blue/black, on parts of the starburst rays; the central design is slightly dented in one spot, (nothing serious). This insignia was worn by the Berlin Police on the front of their black leather shakos circa 1923 into the early 3rd Reich period, (1933). The reverse has two threaded screw posts, without nuts, for attaching to shako. Unmarked. A nice used example. Vg. $49.00 |
| WW1 German Iron Cross 2nd Class | |
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2GW1-24. The front
of the medal is marked with a crown, the letter “W,” for Wilhelm and
is dated 1914; the reverse is marked with a crown, the letters “FW,”
oak leaves and is dated 1813, which was the year of its inception.
Proper three-piece construction with a magnetic iron center, which is
moderately aged and retains approximately 80% of its original black
finish. The iron center exhibit heavy wear, as well as rust pitting on
the crown on the backside; there is light to moderate wear to the oak
leaf design as well. The fluted metal edges, bordering the iron center,
are heavily worn in some spots and have two, “dings,” on the top
edge of the front and backside, (nothing too serious). The silver metal
edges exhibit moderate age and wear and they have a dark, blue/gray,
tarnish patina. The medal came with a very small piece of WW1 Iron Cross
2nd class ribbon, which is lightly aged and soiled. A
decent representative example, which is very reasonably priced.
About Vg-. $59.00 |
| Kyffhauserbund Medal, Issued to WW1 German Veterans During The German Weimar Republic Period, (1919-1933) | |
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2GW1-25. A thin, stamped, matte gilt brass, medal measuring approximately 1-7/8-inch high x 1-1/4-inch wide, issued to Kyffhauserbund veterans during the German Weimar Republic period, (1919-1933), for their service to Germany during WW1. The front depicts a furled banner on a staff which is superimposed on sever lightning bolts in the background; the dates, “1914-1918”, and the inscription, “Blank die Wehr Rein die Her,” (The Shining Arms, The Pure Honor), are embossed on the front. The top edge, on the backside, is embossed with the words “Fur Treue Im Weltkriege,” (For Loyalty in the World War); the bottom edge is embossed, “der Kyffhauserbund.” The central part of the backside is embossed, “Aufrecht u stoss gehen wir aus dem Kampfe den wir uber vier Jahre gegen eine Welt von feinden bestanden, Hindenburg,” which was Hindenburg’s statement of appreciation for the service and sacrifice of those who served in the German military during the four years of the World War. This example is moderately aged and the mate gilt finish is worn to a dull brass base metal on the highlights, approximately 40% of the original matte gilt finish remains in the crevices and low spots of the medal. The medal is complete with a long length of ribbon, which is lightly aged but still in excellent condition. A very nice example; you won't be disappointed. Overall Vg++. $35.00 SOLD |
| Bavaria 25-Year Faithful Fire Service Award | |
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2GW1-26. Approximately 1-1/4-inch wide x 1-1/2-inch high silver colored medal depicting a Prussian fire helmet and crossed branches. Backside is embossed, “Fur 25 Jahrige dienstzeit;” Approximately 50% of the original silver finish remains; the silver finish has darkened and is tarnished; the highlights are lightly worn from handling and use, The metal is attached to a 1-3/8-inch wide, light blue & white stripe ribbon, which is lightly faded, aged, moderately worn and lightly soiled from handling and use. There is one small fray mark on the edge of the ribbon, as well as some needle holes, on the top edge of the ribbon, where the medal was once sewn onto something, Vg. $35.00 |
| Carte de Visite Of An Early Austrian Policeman | |
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2GW1-28. Carte de Visite, (CDV). An albumen print affixed to a pasteboard card; a very popular and inexpensive form of photography developed in the middle 1800’s, that allowed people to immortalize themselves, in picture form, and share these pictures with their family and friends. The reverse of most cards bears a fancy graphic advertisement of the photo studio that produced the card. 2-1/2-inch wide x 4-1/8-inch high, CDV, depicting a very youthful Austrian Policeman wearing an overcoat. Nice study of police shako and belt buckle, as well as Austrian collar insignia; a closer look will see a sidearm, (bayonet), hanging from the belt on his left side. Front exhibits light edge, surface scratches and corner wear. Reverse exhibits advertising for the photographic studio that produced the picture. Minor soil and brown aging on backside. Vg. $15.00 |
| Saxon Officer Buckle With “FA” Cipher - Friederich August | |
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2GW1-32. Approximately 1-7/8-inch diameter, gilt cast brass, buckle
depicting the separately applied, “FA,” cipher of Friederich August,
(1904-1918), within an oak leaf wreath. Some of the original gilt finish
can be seen in the low areas that were not subject to normal wear. The
buckle exhibits light to moderate age, tarnish, as well as light wear from
handling and use. There are three prongs holding the cipher on the
backside. The buckle has two keepers, which are permanently attached; one
keeper has an integral stud that fits into eyelets on the backside of the
belt; the keepers are very slightly out of shape from actual use. The
backside of the buckle is moderately aged and tarnished. A very nice
example. $225.00 |
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