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Kyri is one of the four Siberian cats
that we have here at Der Rittmeister Militaria (along with a
female Maine Coon cat and two male Ragdolls ).
She is also our youngest female. She
shadows Bala all over the house, as do younger sisters
everywhere. When she realized that Bala had her own page on
this web site, her eyes grew even greener
with envy. After we endured much pouting, we agreed that she
could have her own page.
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Kurio Korner" was born.
Here you will find smaller items
befitting a smaller cat. While Kyri may be small, she is a
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, we feel certain there must be THREE of her!
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can wear a tiara just as prettily as her bigger sister. So,
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01-569 CUTOUT BLACK ARMY WOUND BADGE.
This is a
privately-purchased, cutout Black Army Wound Badge. We see these far less
frequently than we do the non cutout, issued examples. These were favored by
officers. It would make a fine addition to a tunic or a Wound Badge
collection. The paint on this example rates at about 90%. Paint is missing on
the helmet, which is the badge’s high point.
$85.00
Reduced to $70.00!!
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01-460 FRANCO-PRUSSIAN
WAR PATRIOTIC PIN FOR A VETERAN WHO MOVED TO THE USA.
Veteran pieces from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/1871 are
much more difficult to find than those from WW I. The number
of men who served during the earlier conflict was much
smaller. To add to the exclusivity, this is a veteran’s
badge for a man who had served in 1870/71, and then moved to
the USA! This badge has a bar at the top that says "Souvenir."
Below that is a tricolored ribbon in Germany’s national
colors (black, white, and red). The ribbon reads, "15. Sundes Kriegerfest Akron, O. August 18-23 1900."
That tells us the badge celebrates the 15th
annual Akron, Ohio meeting of veterans, who began meeting in
1885. Below that, attached to the ribbon, is a circular
device containing an 1870 Iron Cross. Inside the button we
see the badge was manufactured by a firm in Newark, NJ.
During this time period, similar badges were very popular
with USA Civil War veterans. Many groups from the North and
South were still having reunions. The Franco-Prussian War
happened only five years after our Civil War (indeed, the
Prussians had observers here during the war)! I was delighted
to locate this item.
$175.00 Reduced to $150.00!!
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01-524
VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION BADGE.
This is a fine veterans badge for the German
Reich Veterans Association. It measures 2" x 1/2" and is in very fine
condition with two clips on the reverse.
$30.00Reduced to $25.00!!
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14-288 AVIATION-RELATED
CIGARETTE BOX.
This is a metal box
measuring 3 1/4" x 5" x 1 1/4." At first
glance one would think this box is made of a burled wood. In
fact, it has been painted to give it just such an appearance.
It is actually metal! Mounted on the lid is the propeller of
an airplane. Some leaves are intertwined between the blades
of the propeller and the center hub. This device is
silver-toned. It looks most handsome affixed to the top of
the box. Inside, the box is lined with cedar, which would
have been ideal for protecting the freshness of tobacco
products. Thus, this box probably was intended to hold
cigarettes on the desk of an aviator. I cannot tell if this
is wartime production or postwar. It is interesting and
reasonably priced.
$125.00. . .
Reduced to $105.00!!
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03-84 SMALL BOX FOR THE VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL IN LEIPZIG.
This is a small box which measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" and which commemorates the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig. This is a massive monument which was
dedicated in 1913 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
Napoleonic wars. This was a major year in German history and there was much
going on to honor German’s role in these wars. This monument is every bit as
impressive today as it was nearly 100 years ago and Kaiser Wilhelm II and the
King of Saxony were both there for its dedication,
$30.00Reduced to $25.00!!
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21-198 METAL CIGARILLO BOX - ZEPPELIN.
It was quite common in Germany, during
and after WW I, to sell cigarettes in metal boxes. Today we are
offering a metal box measuring 4 1/2" x 3 1/2." It held ten cigarillos when new.
It is multicolored, and shows a zeppelin emerging from a cloud bank.
$325.00Reduced to $275.00!!
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03-54 PATRIOTIC ARTILLERY
SHELL CANISTER.
This is a two-piece
gilt-toned canister that is shaped like a large caliber
artillery shell. It stands 4 ½" tall and unscrews in
the center allowing an item(s) to be placed in it. A 1914
Iron Cross is featured on the exterior.
$95.00 . .Reduced to $80.00!!
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03-67 IRON CROSS STORAGE
BOX.
This storage box measures 6
½" x 8 7/8" x 2 3/4." It is covered in a feldgrau-like
material. At the top is an authentic 1914 Iron Cross 2nd
Class, with a smaller black and white ribbon attached. The
box shows ordinary wear and age for an 80+ year-old piece.
$130.00 .
Reduced to $110.00!!
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03-68 IRON CROSS FELDPOSTBRIEFE
BOX.
These boxes were very popular
during WW I, both with soldiers at the front and their loved
ones at home. A variety of styles were used, but all served
the same purpose. That is, they stored letters and postcards
sent by loved ones. This example measures 7 7/8" x 6
3/8" x 2 3/4." It is covered with tan, canvas-like
material. At the top is an embossed, oversized 1914 Iron
Cross. Below appears the word "Feldpostpostbriefe."
A snap on the side of the box secures the top lid. It is a
touching piece of WW I memorabilia.
$130.00 .
Reduced to $110.00!!
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22-56 NOVEMBER 1914 NEWSPAPER - WAR NEWS FROM SUPREME HEADQUARTERS - ACTION
- TSINGTAU. This is a special extra
edition of a Nürnberg newspaper, announcing an action at the German colony of
Tsingtau, another against the Russians in the East, and one against the French
on the Western Front. The single-sided, special edition newspaper measures 15
3/4"
x 9 1/2." It comes from the Nürenberger
Anzeiger, and is dated Monday, 9 November 1914. It describes
special news from all three fronts.
$55.00 Reduced to $45.00!!
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22-49 PAPER STAMP - GERMAN CONSULATE - BUSCHIR.
This is a paper stamp
from this Middle Eastern German Consulate in December 1914, when the Consulate
was captured by British forces. It comes with a typewritten sheet which
explains in English the story behind this interesting item. It comes complete
with a Hohenzollern Eagle of the type used overseas in Germany’s possessions
and embassies.
$50.00Reduced to $40.00!!
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38-454
POSTCARD AVIATION ALBUM - FRANCE.
This is a most interesting album which is a self-contained, French postcard
album, showing the air war from the French perspective. A total of nineteen
postcards is in the album. They can be detached, if so desired. Each of the
postcards shows various aspects of either the French Air Service or troops
on the ground dealing with German planes. This is an attractively executed
set. Each postcard features a built-in piece of tissue to protect the cards
from wear.
$250.00
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24-90
IRON CROSS PAPERWEIGHT. This is a very
interesting patriotic item from the WW I period. It is an oversized Iron Cross
paperweight measuring 4" x 4" x 1 /4." It is gilt-toned, and shows the three
Imperial Periods that used the Iron Cross (1813, 1870, and 1914). It also
features Friedrich Wilhelm III’s crowned cypher. He was the originator of the
Iron Cross. Oak leaves and Kaiser Wilhelm II’s cypher are also included. This
item was cast when produced. If you look at the reverse, you can see that it
is hollow. It is in excellent condition.
$150.00
Reduced
to $130.00!!
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24-36 KRIEGSFLAGGE
LETTER OPENER.
This
is a unique letter opener, which combines a silvered blade
with a black handle. It features a kriegsflagge
mounted on a flag pole that is whipping in the wind. The
letter opener is of very high quality and measures 9
1/8" in overall length. There is some lifting of the
silver surface of the blade on the side opposite the kriegsflagge
handle.
$175.00.
Reduced to $150.00!!
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24-73 PERSONALIZED NAVY
INITIAL STAMP.
Wood handled metal
stamps were very popular during the Imperial German period.
These were the forerunners of rubber stamps and allowed the
individual to stamp his initials, cypher, etc. on letters,
etc. by using an ink pad. Even today you can use these on
paper. This example has a person’s name and an anchor
etched in reverse on the metal stamping portion. Attached is
a wooden handle. These are fun to use, display, or have on
your desk.
$55.00Reduced to $45.00!!
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34-04 PERSONALIZED SEAL.
Seals of this nature were very popular in Germany during the Imperial Period.
One would melt some wax, drop it on the flap of an envelope, and then impress
the seal on it. This would serve to secure the envelope’s contents, and to
identify the sender. This example has twin initials intertwined within an oval
frame of leaves. It has a wooden handle.
$45.00
Reduced to $35.00!!
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34-05 PERSONALIZED SEAL.
Seals of this nature were very popular in Germany during the Imperial Period.
One would melt some wax, drop it on the flap of an envelope, and then impress
the seal on it. This would serve to secure the envelope’s contents, and to
identify the sender. This example features a name in German script. It has a
wooden handle.
$45.00
Reduced to $35.00!!
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34-01 METAL STAMP FOR
MARKING SEALING WAX.
This is a metal
stamp which would have been used for sealing a wax seal on a
letter. These were very popular during the Imperial German
period. Even the most modest of houses might have had one of
these present. This example has a dimpled brass exterior. At
the base are two initials A & K. These are
impressive-looking as desk accessories even if they are never
used.
$40.00
Reduced to $35.00!!
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24-09 DESK PIECE IN THE
SHAPE OF A FIELD PACK.
A unique desk
piece, which features a silver-toned field pack mounted on a
marble base. The base measures 4 7/8" x 3 ½" x
5/8". The field pack is actually very detailed, and has
the man’s blanket and shoes attached! There is some
light chipping in a couple of places on the marble base, but
it is not detractive. This would look fine on a desk or a
shelf.
$160.00.Reduced to $140.00!!
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20-124 GLASS PAPERWEIGHT
OF GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG.
This is a most interesting paperweight of
Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg. Hindenburg was
arguably the most popular German commander with people on the
home front. This paperweight measures 2 3/4" in
diameter. A color likeness of Hindenburg wearing a feldgrau
uniform with his PLM
and a medal bar is mounted under domed glass.
$55.00.
Reduced to $45.00!!
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10-684 MILITÄRPAß - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 58.
This is a militärpaß for Karl Alfred Willig. He was born in 1885. He
first joined the army in 1907. He was assigned to 3. Posensches
Infantrie-Regiment Nr 58. The regiment was raised in 1860. Battalions
Nr 1 and Nr 2 were assigned to Glogau, while Battalion Nr 3
was based in Fraustadt. The regiment was assigned to the V. ArmeeKorps.
He also saw action with Infantrie-Regiment Nr 19. Many entries are
included, especially when he was called back to service during WW I.
$40.00
Reduced to $35.00!!
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16-50 MILITÄRPAß.
This is a fairly common militärpaß to a man by the name of
Josef Baldauf, who was born in 1876. He first entered the
Army in 1898 as a member of Infanterie
Regiment Nr 65. He served two years
active duty and was placed in the reserves. He was called up
in 1914 and served in a number of units during the war,
including Flieger-Abteilung Nr 7. He survived the war and was
mustered out in 1919. He had a fairly undistinguished career
and won no decorations during the war. One page in the book
is loose but there is a great deal to read on this older
soldier who was called back to serve his country.
$75.00
Reduced to $65.00!!
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10-663 MILITÄRPAß - MG KOMPAGNIE.
This
is an interesting militärpaß from a MG Kompagnie. The militärpaß’s owner was born in 1894. He entered the army in October
1914. It features unit stamping, as well as special mention of his
qualification with the MG 08.
$75.00
Reduced to $65.00!!
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10-562 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS CIGAR HOLDER.
This fiber-based
patriotic cigar holder measures 5 5/8" x 5 5/8." A
large 1914 Iron Cross is embossed in black on the obverse. It
is trimmed in leather. A flap on the reverse allows entry to
the interior where the cigars would have been stored. This
item is MINT.
$95.00. . .
Reduced to $80.00!!
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10-598
FIELD STATIONERY PORTFOLIO.
This is a small folio that measures 4 ½" x 8
1/4," and held a soldier’s stationery. Printed on the front are two 1914
Iron Crosses along with the word Ondo-Feldschreibmappe (Ondo-Field-Portfolio, Ondo probably being the maker). On the reverse is a wonderful crowned
Hohenzollern Eagle. Below the eagle is a snap closure that secured the
contents. On the inside is a map, with no indication for which year it was
intended. It is in excellent condition. It would be a great item for a
soldier-display.
$40.00
Reduced to $30.00!!
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10-675
SOLDIER’S RING - FÜSILIER-REGIMENT Nr 36 - PRUSSIA.
This is a ring
for a soldier who served in Füsilier-Regiment Generalfeldmarschall Graf
Blumenthal (Magdeburgisches) Nr 36. This regiment was founded in 1815. The
ring has a shoulder strap in the center which has light blue enamel and the
regiment number in red in the center of the strap. To the left and right of
the strap there is an intricate setting of leaves and I also see a sword.
(Melissa, please look at this item and the description and see if you can
punch it up). On the band which is on either side of the strap we see 1914 and
1917, the years that this soldier had served to date in this regiment. So this
is most likely a war time ring unless he was wounded and invalided out of the
army. This ring is very attractive and is a size 10.
$95.00
Reduced
to $80.00!!
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10-666
STEREOPTICON WITH SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHS.
This is
a stereopticon from the WW I period. It allows viewers to see special
photos in a "stereo" mode. This set consists of the special stereo holder and
seven of the special photos. It is a fun period-example of "high tech."
$225.00
Reduced to $195.00!!
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10-701 TRENCH ART
ARTILLERY SHELL VASE.
Artillery shells that had been converted from their original use to vases were
quite popular in Germany. Our example stands 9" tall. It measures 3 1/4" in
diameter at the lip, and 3 1/2" in diameter at the base. A flower complete
with petals, leaves, and stem has been hand-fashioned on one side.
Arsenal markings appear at the casing’s base. The shell was produced in
November 1917.
$95.00
Reduced to $85.00!!
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10-591 1000 MARK NOTES.
I am happy to announce we have a fresh supply of Imperial 1,000 Mark
notes available once again. This was the largest denomination of currency
offered during the Imperial Period. I would like to point out that GOLD coins
were offered in 10 and 20 Mark denominations. This gives you a
sense of how much money was involved. These are from the series of 1910 and
are oversized. All are in excellent condition and show little use. We can
offer a discount on these if they purchased in quantity.
$15.00
Reduced to $12.00!!
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11-403
PRUSSIAN ARMY PILOT’S BADGE STICKPIN. This is the Prussian Army Pilot’s Badge in the
form of a stickpin. It is beautifully detailed. You can even tell the
difference between the oak and laurel leaves.
$150.00
Reduced
to $130.00!!
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11-421 NAVY
OBSERVER’S BADGE - PRINZENGROßE SIZE. This is a fascinating badge
for a Navy Observer. It has two features that make it interesting. First it
is prinzengroße-sized. While we do see a fair number of Navy Land
Plane Pilot’s Badges, we do not see the Navy Observer as often. The other
intriguing feature is that the badge is a cliche (stamped) variety.
This is very unusual! The badge boasts a fine swollen pin. The badge
measures 1 3/4" x 1." It is an unusual variation.
$395.00
Reduced
to $345.00!!
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14-256 TABLE MEDAL FOR
EAST WEST TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT 1928.
This is an ultra high quality table medal that commemorates
the East to West Trans Atlantic Passage. This flight was made
by pilots von Hünefeld and Hermann Köhl, who was a WW I PLM
winner. The flight took place on 13 April 1928. It was
actually more difficult than Charles Lindbergh's’s West
to East trip, which, even today, is assisted by favorable
tail winds. The reverse of the table medal shows the plane
that was used. It also announces that the takeoff point was
Bremen. The table medal is manufacturer hallmarked and silver
hallmarked for .900 silver on the edge.
$250.00 .Reduced to $220.00!!
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14-334
PRUSSIAN ARMY PILOT’S BADGE RING.
This is one of the ever popular Prussian
Army Pilot Badge rings. It has a miniature of the Prussian Army Pilot Badge.
There is significant wear to the badge particularly in the area of the wreath,
crown, and leaves that were engraved on the band on either side of the badge.
The detail to the center of the badge is still legible. The band is slightly
misshapen and there is a small crimp to one portion of the band. This rings
were generally made from .800 silver as I expect this one was but over time
and the taking on and off of the ring that hallmarking is no longer present.
The ring is a size 7. This ring is value priced and takes into consideration
the significant wear.
$225.00Reduced to $195.00!!
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14-49 PATRIOTIC PIN WITH
THE FLIEGERTRUPPEN DEVICE.
This very
long pin is about 4" wide. It has a metal winged
propeller as used on officer shoulder boards which has been
soldered to a cross piece. A very well made patriotic piece
for a wife, sweetheart, etc.
$150.00.Reduced to $130.00!!
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18-286 SMALL GLASS FOR THE VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL IN
LEIPZIG. This is a small glass which
commemorates the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig. This is a massive monument
which was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of
the Napoleonic wars. This was a major year in German history and there was
much going on to honor German’s role in these wars. This monument is every bit
as impressive today as it was nearly 100 years ago and Kaiser Wilhelm II and
the King of Saxony were both there for its dedication,
$30.00 Reduced to $25.00!!
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18-287 COFFEE CUP FOR THE VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL IN LEIPZIG.
This is a coffee cup which commemorates the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig.
This is a massive monument which was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the Napoleonic wars. This was a major year in German history
and there was much going on to honor German’s role in these wars. This
monument is every bit as impressive today as it was nearly 100 years ago and
Kaiser Wilhelm II and the King of Saxony were both there for its dedication,
$30.00
Reduced to $25.00!!
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18-176 MINIATURE COFFEE
CUP COMMEMORATING TWO CROWN PRINCES.
This small coffee cup measures 2 3/4" in height and
2" in diameter at the rim. It is quite colorful and
commemorates the Crown Princes of Prussia (Wilhelm) and
Bavaria (Ruprecht). Neither man was destined to become king
nor Kaiser, once the monarchies collapsed at the end of WW I.
$75.00Reduced to $65.00!!
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18-04 PEWTER CUP.
Featuring high relief samples of many of the Imperial German
buildings including the Kaiser’s Palace. This cup stands
4 ½" tall and has a 3" diameter across the top of
the cup.
$50.00Reduced to $40.00!!
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18-210 GERMAN BEER
BOTTLE.
This is a German beer bottle
from the period of 1890 to 1900. The European-style beer
bottle, which is still used today on some high-end beers, was
quite common 100 years ago. It sports a steel frame (which
shows light surface-rust) attached to a porcelain stopper,
which is opened and closed with a release catch on the
bottle’s side. Engraved on the glass is "Max Eicke Blankenburg Unverkäuflich." "Max
Eicke Blankenburg" also appears on
the porcelain cap’s top. This bottle would be useful as
a part of a soldier’s display or just on its own merits.
$40.00 .
Reduced to $35.00!!
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18-114 HAND PAINTED MINI
PLATE.
This colorful plate measures
4 1/4" in diameter. The central theme is a 1914 Iron
Cross 2nd Class
within a laurel wreath. There are ribbons of blue and white
in the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions. This shows that
the piece was Bavarian-made. The colors are very vivid and
handsome. There is a small chip at the 5 o’clock
position.
$125.00Reduced to $110.00!!
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18-272
SMALL PATRIOTIC SPOON - VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL.
This is a terrific patriotic collector’s spoon that commemorates the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig. This memorial was dedicated in 1913,
commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Napoleonic Wars. This
dainty spoon was produced for period collectors. The inside bowl of the spoon
features the monument’s multicolored enamel likeness. The shaft and trim of
the bowl are gilt-toned. A multicolored enamel Saxon Coat-of-Arms tops the
handle. The spoon is very well made, and in very fine condition.
$75.00Reduced to $65.00!!
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18-46 FOUR 1914 IRON
CROSS SPOONS. A most interesting set
of four 1914 Iron Cross spoons. There are two teaspoons and
two serving-sized spoons. They are all from the same original
set as the 1914 Iron Cross pattern is identical. These are
not made of silver but are manufacturer hallmarked on the
reverse.
$195.00Reduced to $170.00!!
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34-18
METAL MEMORIAL PLAQUE - ATHLETIC SOCIETY - WORLD WAR I. This is a large
brass plaque which measures 16 ½" x 13 ½." It is for a gymnastic group from
the city of Klein=unter Grossbauchlitz. The plaque has two sections
memorializing nine young men from their group who fell in the Great War. A
smaller section lists two men who were Missing in Action and presumed
dead. The plaque is quite substantial. It has holes in the four corners
where it might have been attached to the wall of a building or a memorial
post.
(Due to this item’s weight and
size, extra shipping will be charged).
$225.00Reduced to $195.00!!
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18-205 METAL SERVING TRAY
FEATURING IRON CROSS.
This is a
painted metal serving tray. It was a part of the effects I
acquired in an officer’s foot locker. The tray measures
7 5/8" x 6 7/8." It depicts an orange-painted
surface along with a black Iron Cross. I have not come across
a tray like this before. It is well made and in very good
condition.
$75.00. .
Reduced to $65.00!!
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34-66 TRENCH ART NAPKIN RING "WALKER RIDGE 1915."
This is a napkin ring that falls under the category of "Trench Art." A
hammered copper band is surmounted by an artillery shell driving band. An
applied copper shield appears on the driving band. On the shield we see
"Walker Ridge 1915." It is an interesting example of Trench Art’s variety.
$125.00Reduced to $110.00!!
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34-75 PATRIOTIC THIMBLE
FROM THE TIME OF THE GREAT WAR.
Over the years I have seen and offered many types of patriotic items from the
Great War. This is surely one of the more unique. It has the dates
1914-1915-1916, along with Iron Crosses on the side.
$60.00
Reduced to $50.00!!
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18-209 PATRIOTIC WICKER
BASKET.
This is an unusual patriotic
wicker basket. The basket stands 3 5/8" tall and 7
5/8" in diameter. Attached to the basket’s top is a
ribbon and bow in Germany’s national colors. It is
perfect for any number of uses, from display to storage to
picnicking at an Imperial German re-enactment event.
$65.00 .
Reduced to $55.00!!
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02-233 TWO-PLACE
MEDAL BAR.
This is a two-place medal bar. It
includes the following medals, from left to right:
Prussian War Aide’s Cross.
Hindenburg Cross for Widows or Next-of-Kin.
The medal bar is VERY attractive. The ribbons and decorations both are in
fine condition.
$85.00
Reduced to $75.00!!
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02-222 THREE-PLACE RIBBON BAR.
This ribbon bar accompanied the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Saxon
Friedrich August Medal, and the Hindenburg Cross for Combatant’s with
Swords.
$45.00 Reduced to $40.00!!
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02-188 THREE-PLACE
RIBBON BAR.
This is a three-place ribbon bar suitable for mounting on a
tunic. From left to right, it has ribbons for the following decorations:
the1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class - Prussia, the War Service Cross 2nd
Class - Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and the Hindenburg Cross with Swords for
Combatants.
$70.00Reduced to $60.00!!
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29-38
THREE-PLACE MINI TIE BAR.
This is a
three-place mini tie bar. From left to right, we have the 1914 Iron Cross,
the Friedrich August Cross 2nd Class from the Grand Duchy of
Oldenburg, and the Hanseatic Cross from Hamburg. All of the decorations are
in very fine condition.
$175.00Reduced to $150.00!!
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29-44 FOUR RIBBON BOUTONNIERE - ATTACHED IRON CROSS AND
GOLD WOUND BADGE.
Boutonnieres were quite
popular among veterans so that they might display their Great War decorations.
Here is a particularly interesting example, with four different ribbons. Two
ribbons are for the Iron Cross, which indicates the man was awarded the 1914
Iron Cross in both the 1st and 2nd Class. Ribbons also
appear for the Hindenburg Cross and the Friedrich Medal from Saxony. Attached
to the front of the ribbons is an enamel Iron Cross 1st Class
device. Some chipping shows on the enamel surface. A high-grade Gold Army
Wound Badge miniature is also present. It was awarded for five or more wounds
or the loss of a limb in service to his country.
$125.00 Reduced to $105.00!!
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13-476 DOCUMENT FOR SAILOR WHO RECEIVED THE
VERDIENSTKREUZ FÜR KRIEGSHILFE.
This is an award document for the Verdiensttkreuz für Kriegshilfe
(Service Cross for War Aide). This document, which measures 8 1/4" x 6 3/8,"
was issued to a sailor on 12 April 1920. It bears the stamp of the
Reichs-Marine-Amt. It was signed by a representative of der Chef der
Admiralität. The document is in very good condition.
$95.00 Reduced to $80.00!!
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13-424 AWARD DOCUMENT FOR
NAVAL SPORTING GAMES.
Even long
after WW I members of the German Navy were firmly convinced
of their complete victory at the "Battle
of Jutland." The Allied camp called
it the "Battle of Jutland,"
but within Germany it was known as the "Battle
of Skagerrak." This is an award
document, measuring 12 ½" x 8 ½," from the year 1927.
It is for a sporting competition named in honor of the "Battle
of Skagerrak." The document is made
out to a Fähnrich zur See Lell. He was the victor in a 5 x
100 meter relay. The document was signed by Kapitän zur See
von Ditten (a full naval captain, just one step down from an
admiral). One wonders what became of young Lell. Also, did
von Ditten become an admiral? Questions, questions.
$50.00. .
Reduced to $40.00!!
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13-601 U-BOAT STICKPIN. This is a very fine example of the U-Boat Badge
stickpin. It has an excellent gilt finish. Its detail is quite impressive. It
has a fine knurled pin.
$125.00
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13-450 NAVY VETERAN’S BADGE.
This is an interesting Navy veteran’s badge, done in an oversized,
gathered-ribbon design. In fact, it sports two layers of gathered ribbon. The
latter is blue and white. The badge measures 2" in diameter. In the center of
the ribbon is a silvered anchor with a flag attached. On the flag it reads
"Schiffer-Brüderschaft Werben-Elbe." On the reverse, it is stamped for a
firm in Hamburg. This may well be a civil piece as opposed to a military. It
sure is dandy-looking.
$125.00 Reduced to $110.00!!
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13-447 RATING PATCH FOR AN ORDINARY SEAMAN IN THE REICHSMARINE.
This is a rating patch for an
enlisted sailor in the Reichsmarine, from between the two World Wars. The
patch has a blue woolen base, with a fouled anchor embroidered on it in
yellow.
$50.00
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13-549 FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH - S. M. S. KAISERIN.
It has been a long time since we have offered one of these little beauties.
It is a framed photo of a German Navy ship, with the frame in the shape of a
life preserver! These were quite popular with German sailors, either for
themselves or for their families back home. The frame measures 6" in
diameter. The name of the vessel is hand painted on the preserver. Within
its confines is a colorized picture of the ship. This one is for the S.
M. S. Kaiserin, which was a part of the "Kaiser" Battleship Class. She
was commissioned in 1913, then was scuttled at Scapa Flow with the bulk of
the German fleet at WW I’s end.
$110.00
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05-1016 MERIT CROSS FOR
WAR TIME AID.
This decoration from
Prussia was awarded beginning in 1915 to civilians who
assisted in the war. This example is in very good condition
with a clean, original ribbon.
$50.00 .
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05-1285
WAR SERVICE CROSS 1866 - SAXONY.
This is a War Service Cross from the Kingdom of
Saxony. It was awarded to Saxons who fought in the 1866 War, in which Saxony
was allied with Austria, Braunschweig, Hannover, Bavaria, and Württemberg
against Prussia. Prussia emerged victorious in this final war of German
unification. Prussia became the dominant German state, and the German Reich
had its beginnings, which were completed with Wilhelm I’s crowning as Kaiser
after France’s defeat in the 1870/71 Franco-Prussian War. The decoration is
complete with its ribbon. It is in very fine condition.
$95.00 Reduced to $80.00!!
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05-1245
3rd CLASS LONG SERVICE AWARD - NINE YEARS - SAXONY.
This is the 3rd Class Long Service Award for Nine Years of Service.
This example is for enlisted men and NCO’s in the Saxon Army from 1913 to
1918. The decoration is circular and silver in color. It is in very fine
condition, with a green and white ribbon.
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05-1333 KÖNIG
FRIEDRICH AUGUST III FÜR TREUE IN DER
ARBEIT MEDAL - SAXONY.
This decoration is
known as the Silver Medal Für Treue in
der Arbeit. It was presented from 1905 through 1918 during the reign of
König Friedrich August III of Saxony. The medal is 1" in diameter. It is
seen on a green ribbon.
$110.00 Reduced to $95.00!!
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05-1332 KÖNIG
WILHELM II - SILVER SERVICE MEDAL.
This is a
late-war example of the Silver Service Medal from the Kingdom of
Württemberg. It comes complete with ribbon.
$75.00 Reduced to $65.00!!
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05-1308 NINE-YEAR LONG-SERVICE AWARD - WÜRTTEMBERG.
This is a Nine-Year Long-Service Award for an NCO/enlisted man from
Württemberg’s Army. The decoration is circular and silver-toned. It comes on
an original red and blue ribbon.
$55.00 Reduced to $45.00!!
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05-1193
FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR 1870-1871 COMBATANT’S MEDAL.
This is the
Combatant’s Decoration for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. It
is not an originally-awarded example. The original issues were
produced from melted-down French cannons, just as they were with the
Napoleonic War awards of 1813-1815. The issued pieces are easily
distinguished from non issued examples by the engraving on their edges. Non
issued 1870-1871 pieces were often replacements for originals (lost,
etc.). They also might have been purchased for medal bars. This is a good
example.
$45.00 Reduced to $40.00!!
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05-1343 HINDENBURG
CROSS FOR NON COMBATANTS.
The Hindenburg Cross, which was authorized after
the death of President and Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg, was
awarded in three classes. First was a brass-toned award with swords through
its center. This was for front-line combatants. The second class was similar,
exception without swords. It was for Non Combatants. The final
version was black, without swords. It was for the next-of-kin of those
soldiers who had died for the Fatherland. Our example today is the Non
Combatants award, without swords. It is in very fine condition, but lacks a
ribbon.
$25.00
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08-296 MINIATURE OF THE
FRIEDRICH CROSS - ANHALT.
This is a
miniature of the Friedrich Cross from the Duchy of Anhalt.
This is the 2nd
version of this decoration. It re-creates every detail of its
larger version. No ribbon is included for this. It is in
excellent condition.
$60.00. . .
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08-357
GENERAL HONOR DECORATION - HESSE-DARMSTADT.
This is the General Honor Decoration from the Grand Duchy of
Hesse-Darmstadt. It is their equivalent of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd
Class. The decoration’s obverse displays a profile of the Grand Duke of
Hesse-Darmstadt, Ernst Ludwig. On the reverse we see "Fur Tapferkeit." This
decoration is 1 1/4" in diameter. It is made of silver. It displays the
correct red and light-blue ribbon.
$165.00Reduced to $145.00!!
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08-364
MILITARY SERVICE CROSS 1st CLASS - TWENTY-ONE YEARS LONG SERVICE -
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN.
This is the 1st
Class Long Service Award for Twenty-one Years of Service. The example is for
enlisted man and NCO’s from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The
decoration is a cross with a gilt finish to its arms that has diminished with
age. It has a brighter gilt-center. The cross’s obverse features the Grand
Duke’s crowned cypher. The decoration’s reverse displays twenty-one in Roman
numerals, which was quite common on German long-service awards. This
particular decoration was awarded from 1868 to 1913. It is in very fine
condition, with a magenta, blue, and yellow ribbon.
$160.00
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08-404 TRUE SERVICE CROSS (2nd CLASS) -
SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE.
This is the Cross for True Service from the Principality
of Schaumburg-Lippe. It is the 2nd Class award, which was the 1914
Iron Cross 2nd Class equivalent. The decoration is a one-sided,
gilt cross, mounted on a blue and white ribbon. It was a very small
principality. The decoration is uncommon, at best.
$195.00 Reduced to $170.00!!
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12-591 THREE TELEGRAMS
FROM KAISER WILHELM II TO ARTIST FRITZ KRAUS.
This is a set of three telegrams that were sent on Kaiser Wilhelm II’s behalf
to artist Fritz Kraus. Kraus was a noted sculptor in Germany during the
Imperial Period. The telegrams are dated 1904 and 1905. In them the Kaiser
requests that Kraus prepare busts for the Naval Academy at Kiel. [The Academy
has a superlative collection of German naval artifacts unlike any other in the
world. I was very fortunate to visit it within the last few years,
since it is difficult to gain admission. If you are ever offered the chance to
visit it–GO!]
Each of the telegrams measures 8" x 9 3/4." They carry the full markings,
stampings, and tax stamps from the German post office that was responsible for
maintaining the telegraph system. Two of the three were sent by the Kaiser’s
Adjutant General. They are quite interesting. They also show how important,
"Rush" messages were sent in Imperial Germany.
$95.00 Reduced to $80.00!!
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12-588 FRAMED
LITHOGRAPH - HUSAREN OFFICER AND HERZOG FRIEDRICH WILHELM.
This is
a large, colored lithograph mounted in an old frame. The framed presentation
measures 18" x 15 3/4." Appearing inside a matted area is the lithograph,
which measures 12 1/4" x 10 1/4." The lithograph features two men, one in the
uniform of Husaren-Regiment Nr 8. The other is identified as Herzog
Friedrich Wilhelm. They are examining a map. The lithograph is from the period
1803 to 1806. Items of this nature from the Napoleonic War period are always
quite interesting and popular. It is very handsome, and ready to hang
on your wall.
$125.00 Reduced to $110.00!!
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12-427
FRAMED COLOR LITHOGRAPH - EARLY MOUNTED GARDE du CORPS OFFICER.
This is a fascinating color lithograph of a mounted officer from the
Regiment der Garde du Corps. It is from the Napoleonic War
Period. His headdress is much different from what we are used to with the Regiment der Garde du Corps since this, of course, was
prior to the use of pickelhauben. The officer is mounted on a spirited steed
and wears his küraß over his tunic. The Garde Star adorns his
horse blanket. A küraßier’s sword hangs at his waist. In the
picture’s background, the infantry is advancing. The framed presentation
measures 8 3/4" x 7 1/4." The image inside the frame measures 12" x 9 ½." It
is difficult to say from what period the frame dates, however, my best guess
is that it was framed between 1900 and 1930. It reveals honest aging. The
lithograph inside the frame may be even older, from the paper’s appearance.
A hanger is attached to the reverse. This one is ready to go up on the wall.
$125.00 Reduced to $110.00!!
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12-446
FRAMED HISTORY OF INFANTERIE-DIVISION Nr 5.
This is a
period-framed listing of the action and battles seen by
Infantrie-Division Nr 5. The framed item measures 17 1/4" x
9 1/4." The frame is
a simple wooden type. As one scans down the list, one sees the many battles
this division fought from 1914 to 1918. Among them were Fort Douamount at
Verdun, Mons, Somme, Soissons, Aisne-Champagne, Undine, Marne, and etc. This
division fought in virtually every major battle on the Western Front during
WW II!
$75.00Reduced to $65.00!!
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12-438 THREE DAILY WAR
DISPATCHES.
This is a group of three different war
dispatches. Each of these measures 12 1/4" x 11 ½." Each has a 1914 Iron
Cross in the upper left corner. All are trimmed in Germany’s national colors
of red, white, and black. Each represents a different day in the war. They
are noted below.
Nr 1114,
dated 10 February 1917. It deals with the activities of various Armee Groups and is signed by General Erich Ludendorff as the
Generalquartiermeister, which was in effect the Chief of Staff to
Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg.
Nr 1117,
dated 16 February 1917. Mention is made of the progress at
the front and mention of certain Armee Groups. Also, mention of
Machine Gun and Minenwerfer units. Signed by Ludendorff.
Nr 1135,
19 March 1917. More indication of the progress of the war, and again
signed by Ludendorff.
This is a very interesting grouping.
$90.00
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19-119 AUTOGRAPH - PRINZ ALBRECHT VON PREUßEN.
This is a clipped autograph (a clipped signature from a document or letter) of
Prinz Albrecht von Preußen (1809-1872). Albrecht was the younger brother of
Kaiser Wilhelm I. He was a General der Kavallerie in the Prussian Army. The
clipped signature is boldly signed by the Prinz, and displays his rank
immediately below.
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19-151 AUTOGRAPHED POSTCARD OF GRAND DUCHESS FEODORA -
SAXE-WEIMAR.
This postcard shows the Grand Duchess Feodora of
Saxe-Weimar. She was the wife of Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst and she is seen with
her young son Prinz Bernhardt-Friedrich. The postcard has been personalized
and autographed by Feodora and is dated 1918.
$95.00
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16-03 AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO OF ALFRED
KELLER.
Reproduction Hoffmann Card
from WW II. Keller commanded a Squadron of Bombers during WW
I which was highly successful in bombing Allied targets
(Paris). He was a Generaloberst in WW II in the Luftwaffe,
and one of the few airmen who received both
the Pour le Mérite (12/4/17) and the Knights Cross. Post WW
II signature.
$85.00Reduced to $75.00!!
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20-52 KAISER PLAQUE.
A unique wooden and metal plaque featuring Kaiser Wilhelm II.
This plaque shows him in profile and wearing a garde du corps
helmet complete with the large Hohenzollern Eagle mounted at
the top. The wooden plaque measures 8 1/2" x 6
1/2". The metal oval portion which shows the Kaiser
measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/2". The back of the plaque
has a metal easel so that you may place it on a desk or a
book case. Very fine condition and a nice item for you
Wilhelm II collectors.
$250.00
Reduced to $220.00!!
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20-25 WILHELM II LEATHER
NOTEBOOK.
A very fine leather
notebook that measures 6 3/4" x 5 3/4" and is made
of brown leather. Embossed in the center measuring 3
1/4" in diameter is a profile likeness of Wilhelm II.
This is very highly detailed. We can see that Wilhelm II is
in full dress uniform and that he is even wearing a Black
Eagle Collar. Over his head we see "Wilhelm II Deutscher
Kaiser." Inside there is a single sheet of paper from
the original pad of paper under a cover. Nice item for your
desk.$225.00...Reduced to $195.00!!
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19-129
KAISER FRIEDRICH III (1831-1888)- SIGNATURE - PRUSSIA.
Friedrich III was Germany’s second Kaiser. He succeeded his father, Wilhelm I,
who died in 1888. Sadly, Friedrich III, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s father, sat on the
throne for just three months. In Germany he is often referred to as the "100
Day Kaiser." During 1888, Germany had three kaisers in little more than three
months! Friedrich III was an able military commander who played an important
role in Germany’s victory in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71. This appears
to be a large envelope which has been unfolded. It measures 15
1/4" x 11." It is
addressed to a Major Goltz. In the lower left corner Friedrich III’s bold and
distinctive signature appears in black ink.
$195.00
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23-204 PAIR OF
SHOULDER BOARDS FOR A MAJOR - GRENADIER-REGIMENT Nr 5 - PRUSSIA.
This is a very high caliber pair of major’s
shoulder boards from Grenadier-Regiment König Friedrich I (4.
Ostpreußisches) Nr 7. The regiment was founded in 1689. It was
garrisoned at Danzig, where it was assigned to the XVII. Armeekorps.
The rope design on the obverse indicates it is for a major (it is far
different from the design used by leutnants, oberleutnants, and hauptmanns).
This rank was either a commander of one of the regiment’s three
battalions, or he was on the regimental staff. If single or double pips
were added, the shoulder boards could be used by an oberstleutnant or an
oberst, respectively.
The regiment’s crowned royal cypher is featured on the board’s face. Their
reverse reveals that these were once slip-on shoulder boards. The slip-on
attachments are no longer present. The boards cannot be attached to a tunic
in their present state. Their backing is yellow felt. It extends a bit, so
that one can see the yellow trim as one looks at them from the obverse. They
are great pair of shoulder boards for display, from a man who either
commanded a battalion in the regiment, or was on the regimental staff.
$425.00 Reduced to $375.00!!
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23-198 PAIR OF M-1915
SHOULDER BOARDS
FOR
A
HAUPTMANN IN AN INFANTERIE- REGIMENT - HESSE.
This is a
pair of M-1915 hauptmann’s shoulder boards from a Hessen Infanterie-Regiment. Each shoulder board bears a hauptmann’s double pips. In looking
at the shoulder boards’ feldgrau
material, we can see the red and white chevrons which indicate that they come
from the Grand Duchy of Hessen. These shoulder boards are of the sewn-in
variety. They have white backing on the reverse.
$225.00 Reduced to $195.00!!
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23-194 PAIR OF
HAUPTMANN SHOULDER BOARDS - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT - BAVARIA.
This is a pair of hauptmann’s shoulder boards from a Bavarian infanterie-Regiment. We can see Bavaria’s blue chevrons on the boards’ silver bullion.
Two pips on each board denote the hauptmann’s rank. The boards’ reverse shows
a red underlay. The shoulder boards are of the slip-on variety. Both are in
very good condition.
$175.00 Reduced to $155.00!!
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23-77 PAIR OF SHOULDER
BOARDS FOR A HAUPTMANN IN 1.
INFANTERIE-REGIMENT KÖNIG
- BAVARIA.
This is a pair of
daily-service shoulder boards for a hauptmann who served in
Bavaria’s 1. Infanterie-Regiment
König. This was one of the
better-known infantry regiments in the Bavarian Army. The
shoulder boards are of the "sewn-in" variety, and
have been removed from a tunic. They bear the cypher of the
regiment along with a Hauptman's double pips. The blue
chevrons can be clearly seen on each board. This, along with
the cypher, confirms their Bavarian background. They reveal
honest age, but still are quite engaging. The reverse of each
board has a red felt backing, which shows evidence of
mothing.
$195.00Reduced to $170.00!!
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23-178 PAIR OF LEUTNANT DRESS
EPAULETTES IN
GRENADIER-REGIMENT Nr 12 - PRUSSIA.
This is a pair of leutnant dress
(banjo style) epaulettes from Grenadier-Regiment Prinz Carl von
Preußen (2. Brandenburgisches) Nr 12. The regiment was founded in 1813 and
garrisoned at Frankfurt a. O. The regiment was assigned to the III.
Armeekorps. The epaulettes sport gilt trim and gilt numerals on a red
background. The reverse of the epaulettes is also red. It shows evidence
of both a moth nip and some moth tracking.
$275.00
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23-243
PAIR OF LEUTNANT SHOULDER BOARDS - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT
Nr 75 - PRUSSIA.
This is a pair of leutnant’s shoulder boards from Infanterie-Regiment (1. Hanseatisches) Nr 75. The regiment was founded in
1866. Battalions Nr 1 and Nr 2 were based in Bremen. Battalion Nr 3 was housed at Stade. The regiment was assigned to the IX. ArrmeeKorps. The pair of shoulder boards has its regimental number
displayed in gilt numerals on each board. These are sewn-in boards, with a
white underlay.
$95.00
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23-143
PAIR OF LEUTNANT SHOULDER BOARDS - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 80 - PRUSSIA.
This is a pair of shoulder boards for a leutnant serving in
Füßilier-Regiment von Gersdorff (Kurhessisches) Nr 80. This Prussian
regiment was raised in 1813, and garrisoned in Wiesbaden and Homburg. It was
assigned to the XVIII. Armeekorps. These are wartime shoulder boards.
They are of the sewn-in variety. They are in excellent condition.
$150.00 Reduced to $130.00!!
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23-130
PAIR OF LEUTNANT SHOULDER BOARDS - ARTILLERIE-REGIMENT Nr 49 - WÜRTTEMBERG.
This is a pair of shoulder boards for a leutnant from 3.
Württembergisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr 49. This was a Württemberg
regiment created in the final big call-up of the old-line regiments in 1899.
It was garrisoned at Ulm and assigned to the XIII. Armeekorps. These
shoulder boards are of the sewn-in variety. They have been removed from a
tunic. They are slightly mismatched. The "9" on the "49"
varies slightly, and the flaming bombs somewhat different in size.
$125.00
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23-60 PAIR OF SHOULDER
BOARDS TO A ONE YEAR VOLUNTEER IN INFANTERIE-
REGIMENT Nr 31 - PRUSSIA.
Infanterie-Regiment Nr 31,
more formally titled: Infanterie- Regiment
Graf Bose 1 Thüringisches Nr 31, was
formed in 1812. It was composed primarily of Russian
prisoners and/or deserters and known as the
"Russian-German Legion." We have a very fine pair
of shoulder boards for a One-Year-Volunteer from this
regiment. They are of pre WW I quality. I would date them to
the period of 1890 to 1910. Each has an embroidered rope-like
edge around them, with the numerals "31"
in red on a navy blue background. A brass button is also present on each
one. They are in excellent condition.
$195.00 .Reduced to $170.00!!
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23-153
PAIR OF ENLISTED MAN SHOULDER STRAPS - INFANTERIE-REGIMENT Nr 179 - SAXONY.
This is a very fine pair of enlisted man’s shoulder straps from Saxony’s
Königl Sächs 14. Infanterie-Regiment Nr 179. The regiment was raised in
1897. It was garrisoned in Wurzen-Leisnig, where it was assigned to the
XIX. Armeekorps. The regimental designation, "179," is in yellow
on a dark-blue background. These are unissued (buttonholes have not even
been cut!), and in near mint condition.
$150.00
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23-219
PAIR OF ENLISTED MAN/NCO SHOULDER STRAPS - TRAIN-ABTEILUNG Nr 1 - PRUSSIA.
This is a pair of shoulder straps for an Enlisted Man or NCO serving in Ostpreußische Train-Abteilung Nr 1 from Prussia. This unit was established
in 1853 (when many of the initial Train-Abteilungs from Prussia were
established. This unit was based at Königsberg i. Pr. And was assigned to I.
Armeekorps. These shoulder straps are quite large and each measures 6 3/4" x 2
1/2". They are a light blue and have the Abteilung Nr in red stitched onto the
blue material. They are very attractive on the obverse and on the reverse we
some moth tracking on one strap and some moth nips (about 3-4) on the other.
These issues in no way effect the presentation of the obverse.
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29-35
STICKPIN - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 9 -
POST WW I REICHS HEER.
This is a stickpin for Infantrie-Regiment Nr 9 in the Reichs Heer.
This regiment was the successor of 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß, when
that regiment was disbanded after WW I’s end. Many of the noble officers who
had been in 1. Garde-Regiment zu Füß remained in the post WW I Infantrie-Regiment Nr 9. For this reason, the regiment was referred to as "Duke 9" among other army members. The stickpin is made of enamel in
the shape of a shoulder board, with a "9" on it. Hanging from the
bottom is an enlisted man’s portopee. The stickpin has a knurled, gilt-toned
pin. It is well-made.
$65.00 Reduced to $55.00!!
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28-90
THREE-PLACE STICKPIN.
This is a three-place
stickpin. From left to right, it features the 1914 Iron Cross, the Hanseatic
Cross from Hamburg, and the Hindenburg Cross for Combatants with Swords. The
first two decorations on the stickpin are made of enamel.
$75.00Reduced to $65.00!!
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28-87 REGIMENTAL STICKPIN - RESERVE-INFANTRIE-REGIMENT
Nr 225.
This is a stickpin for Reserve-Infantrie-Regiment Nr 225.
I know little about this regiment, other than it was one of the many created during WW I. The stickpin has an enameled shield with three different
colors (black, white, and gold). At the
shield’s top is the outline of an Iron Cross. Below that we see R.I.R. 225.
It is well-made and in excellent condition.
$75.00Reduced to $65.00!!
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28-85
STICKPIN - JÄGER zu PFERDE.
This stickpin
is silver-toned. It depicts a Jäger zu Pferde helmet in profile. It is
very well made. It features a finely made, knurled pin.
$85.00
Reduced to $75.00!!
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27-26 THREE TABLE
MEDALS COMMEMORATING 1923 GERMAN REICHSMARK CRASH - ORIGINAL PRESENTATION
CASE.
In 1923, some five years after
the end of WW I, the economy of Germany struggled not only to recover from
the devastating effects of the war itself, but to pay the War Reparations
required by the Treaty of Versailles. With all of this came the massive
devaluation of the German Mark. I remember as a young child being amazed in
reading history books that the Mark was worth so little that it often took a
wheel barrow full of them to buy a loaf of bread. The printing presses
literally spewed larger denominations until bills were valued in the
BILLIONS of Marks.
We offer here an interesting set of three table medals. Each of the table
medals is brass-toned and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. The reverse of the three
medals charts the price of simple items in Germany. On 1 November 1923
a pound (Pfund) of bread cost 3,000,000 Marks. By 15 November 1923
that same loaf was 80,000,000 Marks. By December 1923 that loaf cost
260,000,000 Marks. Another example was a pound of meat. 1 November 1923
36,000,000 Marks, 15 November 1923 900,000,000 Marks, and December
1923 3,200,000,000 Marks! The three table medals are housed in a case
that measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/2." It is in very fine condition.
$150.00 Reduced to $125.00!!
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27-22 CASED TABLE MEDAL "FOR THE IRON TIME".
This is a well-made, attractive table medal that commemorates "The Iron
Time." On the obverse, along with the mention of "The Iron Time," it is
dated 1916. On the reverse mention is made of "Gold For Iron."
This was a popular program where patriotic citizens surrendered gold jewelry
and items in exchange for other items made of iron. The table medal measures
1 ½" in diameter. It comes in a fitted, black-leatherette presentation case.
I have had these table medals in the past, but never in the case.
$95.00Reduced to $85.00!!
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27-29 GOLD FOR IRON TABLE MEDAL.
The "Gold for Iron" Program was very popular among patriotic Germans. They
gave gold items for the war effort and received in return patriotic items that
were made of iron. This example of the program is a table medal, measuring 1
½" in diameter. The obverse makes reference to "The Iron Time" along
with the date 1916. The reverse mentions "Gold for Iron."
$65.00 Reduced to $55.00!!
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15-263 SÄNITAT (MEDICAL) PATCH FOR ENLISTED MAN
SERVING - GARDE-DRAGONER-REGIMENT Nr 1 - PRUSSIA.
This is a patch for a man assigned to Sänitat (Red Cross) duties. The
patch is light blue with a yellow caduceus on it. This patch is correct for a
man serving in Garde-Dragoner-Regiment Nr 1. The patch
has one small nip on the edge at about the 11:00 position.
$125.00
Reduced to $110.00!!
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15-414 UNIFORM SNAP BUTTONS ON THE ORIGINAL SALES CARD.
During the Imperial German period buttons, hooks and eyes, and snap buttons
were an important part of the securing of uniforms. Zippers were not yet in
use for trousers and so items like this were commonly used for securing
garments. There are six of these snap buttons on the original sales card.
These would date from about 1900-1910 and even if you don’t actually need them
to secure a uniform they make for a fine addition to a display showing how
these items were sold and used.
$35.00 Reduced to $25.00!!
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15-421 ENLISTED MAN/NCO’S FELDGRAU BELT
BUCKLE - PRUSSIA.
This is an enlisted
man/NCO’s wartime production belt buckle from Prussia. At this point in the
war, belt buckles were no longer made of brass. A subdued finish such as
this made more sense at the front. The buckle would be great for a display
of wartime artifacts.
$75.00Reduced to $65.00!!
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21-146 TABLE MEDAL - GRAF ZEPPELIN.
This is an interesting early table medal for the Graf Zeppelin. The
table medal is gilt-colored and measures 1" in diameter. The obverse
features the Graf Zeppelin in profile, along with the date 1928
and "Graf Zeppelin." On the reverse we see something most
interesting, the symbol for Shell Oil Co. Within the shell we also
see the word "Shell." I would expect that this is some kind of
sponsorship deal that the Zeppelin Company had with Shell Oil.
$60.00
Reduced to $50.00!!
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21-131
GERMAN-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER - GRAF von ZEPPELIN COVER.
This is a German
language newspaper "Das Leben im Bild." The edition is from 1916,
with eight pages of material. Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin is on the cover.
Inside is a story with photos of Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann. Other
photos show the German Army in action. One article is complete with
illustrations about mine laying, while another reports about film making! It
has all of the latest information from 1916 (at the time!), the year that
Immelmann and Boelcke both died, and the year before Graf von Zeppelin was
to die.
$60.00
Reduced to $50.00!!
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21-173 HOOK AND EYE CARD - ZEPPELIN.
This is an interesting complete card of the hooks and eyes that were commonly
used on Imperial Period clothing. Zippers were not in use yet, so these small
devices, (and buttons) were used to secure garments. The card measures 2
1/2" x
4 3/4." It contains twelve of the small devices. While this was the "Bato"
brand, it features an early zeppelin (pre 1908) flying over the
countryside.
$55.00
Reduced to $45.00!!
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21-77 ZEPPELIN ECKENER
SPENDE PIN.
Hugo Eckener was the
guiding light of the Zeppelin
company during and after WW I. Besides being a first-rate
engineer, he was a marketeer and PR man supreme. He
negotiated to present a zeppelin to the U.S. as a part of
Germany’s reparations. This zeppelin became the U.S.S.
Los Angeles. In the midst of all of
this, and the battle to keep the firm solvent in postwar
Germany, Eckener managed to maintain the interest of the
German public just as had Ferdinand von Zeppelin. Like von
Zeppelin, Eckener went to the German public for financial
assistance to continue his work. The German public, in spite
of their own post WW I misfortune, responded by offering
donations to keep the company afloat. This pin was a part of
that program. The people responded to "Zeppelin Eckener
Spende" just as they had for Aviation Spendes, U-boat
Spendes, "Gold for Iron", etc. Causes such as these
were always hugely popular. In appreciation of their support,
the supporters were given pins, medals, etc. This pin is made
of silk and is oval-shaped. It features the name of the cause
and a zeppelin in flight. All of this was woven in four
colors. This particular pin is in MINT condition.
$95.00. .
Reduced to $80.00!!
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