Auction 60 PDF Catalog - Day 2
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Auction 60 PDF Catalog - Day 2
LIVE & INTERNET AUCTION Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Auctions begin at 10:30 A.M. EST at our Chesapeake City, Maryland offices Order of Sale Day 1, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 10:30 A.M. EST World War II: Autographs World War II: Documents & Archives World War II: Photography & Ephemera World War II: Uniforms & Head Gear World War II: Daggers & Swords Lots 1 - 187 Lots 188 - 213 Lots 252 - 349 Lots 350 - 493 Lots 490 - 520 Day 2, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:30 A.M. EST World War II: Medals World War II: Flags World War II: Relics & Personality Items World War II: The Holocaust World War I: Lots 521 - 711 Lots 712 - 751 Lots 752 - 961 Lots 962 - 1006 Lots 1007 - 1080 Alexander Historical Auctions 98 Bohemia Ave Suite 2 - Chesapeake City, MD 21915 Telephone: 203-276-1570 Fax: 203-883-1483 A.L.S. L.S. T.L.S. D.S. S.P. A.Q.S. I.S.P. A.D.S. Abbreviations Autograph Letter Signed A.M.Q.S Letter Signed b/w Typed letter signed n.p. Document signed n.d. Signed photograph 4to. Autograph quote signed 8vo. Inscribed signed photograph 12mo. Autograph document signed Folio Autograph Musical Quote Signed Black and White No place indicated No date indicated Approx. 8” x 10” Approx. 6” x 8” Smaller than 6” x 8” Larger than 10” x 12” Alexander Historical Auctions LLC Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 Wednesday - August 24, 2016 Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 521: KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE WAR MERIT CROSS WITHOUT SWORDS USD 3,500 - 4,500 KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE WAR MERIT CROSS WITHOUT SWORDSKnight's Cross of the War Merit Cross Without Swords by Deschler & Sohn, with original worn neck ribbon and tie. This pristine award bears Deschler's "1" stamp as well as a "900" purity stamp on the bottom of the lower arm. A superior exampls, in mint condition. The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross Without Swords was instituted on August 19, 1940 and was awarded for outsanding military or civilian merit not involving front line combat service. 521A: GOLDEN N.S.D.A.P. PARTY BADGE USD 1,200 - 1,500 GOLDEN N.S.D.A.P. PARTY BADGELarge N.S.D.A.P. Golden Party badge in gilded bronze and enamels, 30.4 mm, numbered “39262” and marked “Ges.Gesch.”. Fine condition: only two of the oak leaves are scuffed, and the enamel, though showing only normal minute surface wear, remainis excellent with no chips evident under magnification. Un-researched number. 522: GERMAN CROSS IN SILVER USD 3,000 - 4,000 GERMAN CROSS IN SILVERGerman Cross in silver, marked 20 for Zimmerman, a published example featured in "The Iron Time History of The Iron Cross" by Stephen Previtera, page 275. This one is a classic lightweight Zimmerman production with the correct die flaw at the 10 o'clock position on the obverse. Bears an attractive patina and light wear - the perfect addition to any serious collection! 523: GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD USD 1,800 - 2,200 GERMAN CROSS IN GOLDGerman Cross in Gold by Zimmerman. A lightweight example from this maker with the correct 10 o'clock die flaw to the obverse. Heavy patina and matching authentic examples in every way. 524: SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITH SWORDS USD 1,700 - 2,000 SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITH SWORDSPin-back metal, approx. 2 1/4" square, a Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords, awarded to German soldiers sent to fight for the nationalist government during the Spanish Civil War. The Luftwaffe-style eagles are separately soldered to the medal, as is the central disk. This disk and the arms of the cross both bear sharp and detailed stippling. The reverse is marked "L/13", indicating that the award was manufactured by Paul Meybauer. The silver version of this award was granted to soldiers who took part in decisive battles or had considerable fighting experience. Very good. 525: GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD USD 1,200 - 1,500 GERMAN CROSS IN GOLDCloth form of the German Cross in Gold, 2 3/4" square, consisting of a black mobile swastika, outlined in silver thread, surround be a gold metallic wreath dated "1941" and bordered in red and silver thread, all on a white wool felt backing in the shape of an eight-pointed star, with each point picked out in silver thread. The backing indicates that this form of the award was intended to be worn with a white summer uniform. Very good. 526: GAU BADEN HONOR BADGE USD 950 - 1,100 GAU BADEN HONOR BADGERare metal badge, 1 1/4" x 1 3/4", a Gau Baden Honor Badge. The badge features a chromed stylized political eagle within an oval wreath, with the legend "Gau Baden" applied at the bottom in black enamel. The reverse bears the makers mark: "FR. Klett Karlsruhe". Gau badges were political awards given by the Gauleiter of a given district in recognition of a variety of achievements in the service of the NSDAP. Very good to fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 527: LUFTWAFFE GLIDER PILOT BADGE USD 1,500 - 1,800 LUFTWAFFE GLIDER PILOT BADGELuftwaffe Glider Pilot badge by maker Gablonz. This badge is a ball-hinge variant of zinc construction. Displays an excellent silver finish to the wreath which contratsts nicely with the factory-darkened eagle. Rivets are tight and the badge bears no repairs. 528: PANZER ASSAULT BADGE - 25 ENGAGEMENTS USD 850 - 1,000 PANZER ASSAULT BADGE - 25 ENGAGEMENTSMetal badge, 2 1/4" x 1 3/4", a Panzer Assault badge awarded for twenty-five engagements with the enemy. Consists of a blued advancing tank, surrounded by a frosted silver wreath with the number "25" affixed to the bottom apex. Unmarked, rivets visible on the reverse. Fine. 529: KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT BADGE BY BOERGER & CO. USD 600 - 800 KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT BADGE BY BOERGER & CO.Rare gilded tombac badge, 1 1/2" x 2", depicting a u-boat in profile, beneath a left-facing national eagle and swastika, all within an oval wreath. This badge was generally awarded to u-boat crew members who completed two war-time patrols. This example was made by the firm of Boerger & Co., as indicated by the distinctive sharply tapered clasp. Fine. 530: IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASE AND CARTON USD 500 - 600 IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASE AND CARTONPin-back medal, approx. 1 3/4" square, an Iron Cross, First Class bearing the date "1939" beneath a mobile swastika on the face, indicating that it was issued during World War II. The retaining pin is marked "107", indicating that it was manufactured by Carl Wild of Hamburg. The medal is housed in a black leatherette case, approx. 2 3/4" square, with the outline of the medal stenciled on the lid. Also present is the original stiff paper carton, which protected the presentation case, marked: "Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasses 1939/Nur vom Empfanger zu offnen" ("Iron Cross 1st Class 1939/Only to be opened by the recipient"). The medal retains almost all of its original silver lacquer, and the carton is moderately worn and split, else very good to fine. 531: IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS USD 400 - 500 1939 IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASSBrass core 1939 Iron Cross 1st class made in Schinkel form by Wilhelm Deumer. This cross originally came from the estate of Willi Hamm who served aboard the naval vessel SCHARNHORST. Unresearched. Period repair with the reverse hardware reattached. 532: LUFTWAFFE FALLSCHIRMJAGER BADGE USD 500 - 600 LUFTWAFFE FALLSCHIRMJAGER BADGEMetal badge, 1 3/4" x 2", depicting a gilded diving eagle over a mobile swastika, within a burnished wreath. This version of the badge was awarded to Fallschirmjager (paratroops), following the successful completion of parachute jump school. Unmarked, very good to fine. 533: KRIEGSMARINE SECOND PATTERN "SCHNELLBOOT" BADGE USD 400 - 600 KRIEGSMARINE SECOND PATTERN "SCHNELLBOOT" BADGEZinc badge, 2 1/2" x 2", depicting a German "Schnellboot" (fast attack boat) surging through the waves, surrounded by a gilded wreath. This wartime badge once bore the maker's mark of Souval, but a past owner has obliterated this mark due to the maker's reputation of making post-war reproductions.This badge was awarded for a variety of accomplishments in the Schnellboot service, including wounds in action, the completion of 12 sorties against the enemy, or outstanding leadership. Gilding worn in spots, else very good. Umarked. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 534: KRIEGSMARINE MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD WITH ACORN USD 150 - 200 KRIEGSMARINE MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD WITH ACORNKriegsmarine shooting lanyard with acorn. Grade 1 (black tempered metal acorn) for rifle and machine gunners ("Gewehrschützen"), with all-blue cord and is correct with no gilt shield. This is a private-purchase example produced in artificial woven silk and rare. 535: SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITHOUT SWORDS USD 400 - 600 SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITHOUT SWORDSSilver medal, 2 1/4" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with a swastika in the center, with four Luftwaffe eagles between the arms and a clasp back. It is marked on the verso: "J. Godet U. Sohn, Berlin". This medal was awarded German non-combatants who performed meritorious service during the Spanish Civil War. Very good. 536: IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASE USD 400 - 500 IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS WITH CASEPin-back medal, approx. 1 3/4" square, an Iron Cross, First Class bearing the date "1939" beneath a mobile swastika on the face, indicating that it was issued during World War II. The reverse of the bottom arm is marked "L/11", indicating the maker Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid. The medal is housed in a black leatherette case, approx. 2 3/4" square, with the outline of the medal stenciled on the lid. The medal still retains some silver lacquer on the arms. Very good. 537: LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S BADGE USD 600 - 700 LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S BADGEEarly tombak Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge by Berge & Nolte Ludenscheid. An attractive badge still retaining excellent detail, heavily patinated. Free of repair and in very good condition. 538: N.S.D.A.P. 10 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL, BOXED USD 150 - 200 N.S.D.A.P. 10 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL, BOXEDN.S.D.A.P. tombak ten-year service medal complete with original carton and a long ribbon. The ring is stamped "10" indicating Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim production. Very fine condition. 539: NSDAP 15-YEAR SERVICE MEDAL USD 200 - 300 NSDAP 15-YEAR SERVICE MEDALNSDAP 15-year service medal. A most attractive early example with pristine blue enamel and the legend: "Treue fur Fuhrer und Volk". Fine, without ribbon. 540: WEHRMACHT 18-YEAR SERVICE MEDAL USD 200 - 300 WEHRMACHT 18-YEAR SERVICE MEDALHeer 18 year long service medal on a parade mount. An uncommon early example produced in tombak, a crisp strike with excellent detail. Some wear to the finish as is most often the case, else very good. 541: WEHRMACHT 25-YEAR SERVICE MEDAL USD 200 - 300 WEHRMACHT 25-YEAR SERVICE MEDALWehrmacht 25 year service medal complete with ribbon and national eagle and swastika device affixed to the ribbon. A fine early piece in tombak, the finish being nearly perfect. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 542: GERMAN CUSTOMS SERVICE MEDAL USD 200 - 300 GERMAN CUSTOMS SERVICE MEDAL,German Customs service medal by Deumer, tombak produced and complete with ribbon. Very good. 543: IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS USD 150 - 200 IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSA 1939 Iron Cross, 2nd class, near new condition with the exception of some minor paint loss to the reverse. Round 3 core variant complete with ribbon. Frame shows some patina. 544: LUFTWAFFE FLAK ARTILLERY BADGE USD 200 - 300 LUFTWAFFE FLAK ARTILLERY BADGELuftwaffe Flak Artillery Badge by Juncker. Nickel silver and tombak construction in excellent condition, with attractive patina. Free of any repairs. Excellent. 545: FRANKREICH MILITARY ADMINISTATATION BADGE USD 400 - 500 FRANKREICH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION BADGERare German-occupied France military administration badge, 3"" wide and partially enamed, numbered "2867" on reverse. Textbook construction and excellent enamel with only minor scattered surface chipping in some areas. Worn by non-uniform military officials in Belgium and northern France. 546: INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN BRONZE USD 150 - 250 INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN BRONZEWehrmacht Infantry Assault badge in bronze by Gablonz, zinc construction with a nearly perfect finish. All detail remains in excellent condition, the steel reverse pin shows minor corrosion. Hard to find in this condition. 547: AUXILIARY CRUISER BADGE USD 400 - 500 AUXILIARY CRUISER BADGEKriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser badge, a war-time produced badge in zinc with some loss of the original finish but superb detail remains. Sheet-metal style hinge and base plate mounted flat-wire catch, single rivet construction. 548: MINESWEEPER BADGE ON FUNERAL PILLOW USD 200 - 300 MINESWEEPER BADGE ON FUNERAL PILLOWKriegsmarine Minesweeper badge on a memorial funeral pillow uniform cutoff sewn to hold badges. The material shows evidence of having had other medals pinned to it which have been lost to time. This is a Gablonz- produced badge marked "R.K." on the reverse. Original uniform buttons are sewn to the "pillow" as well as an Iron Cross 2nd class ribbon and medical sleeve rautes. Measures 7 1/2" x 5 3/4". 549: U-BOAT BADGE BY FRIEDRICH ORTH USD 300 - 400 U-BOAT BADGE BY FRIEDRICH ORTHKriegsmarine U-Boat badge by Friedrich Orth, with excellent detail. Friedrich Orth maker marked on reverse. Horizontal reverse pin setup, and a textbook example. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 550: ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE RIBBON SECTION USD 150 - 200 ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE RIBBON SECTIONOrder of the German Eagle sash ribbon section with bow, the ribbon section 10" long. Most likely a period salesman’s example. 551: EQUESTRIAN PROFICIENCY BADGE IN BRONZE WITH CERTIFICATE USD 300 - 400 EQUESTRIAN PROFICIENCY BADGE IN BRONZE WITH CERTIFICATEGerman equestrian proficiency medal in bronze, 2" x 1 1/2", depicting a horse and rider in profile within a wreath of oak leaves. The badge is maker-marked on the reverse: "L. Chr. Lauer Nurnberg-Berlin Gesetzlich Geschutzt". The badge is accompanied by an award booklet, 16pp. 8vo., naming the recipient of the award as Maria Schaper, and listing the three equestrian competitions that qualified her to receive the award. The cover of the booklet is faded, and folded in two, while the badge is fine. 552: DUTCH N.S.B. MEDAL USD 300 - 400 DUTCH N.S.B. MEDALFine authentic example of the die-struck bronze Dutch N.S.B. Medal created by Anton Mussert to be given to members of the N.S.B. who had been interned by the Dutch authorities prior to the German invasion and to Germans who had collaborated between the N.S.B. and the N.S.D.A.P. This is a fine, clear strike with the concentric circles evident on the rim, not found on the cast reproductions often offered. Sold with the original presentation cardboard box which is even rarer than the medal. 553: SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNER USD 300 - 400 SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNERSoviet Order of the Red Banner, no. 292204, backstamped and in excellent condition. 554: 1939 REICHS PARTY DAY PRESENTATION MEDALLION USD 300 - 400 1939 REICHS PARTY DAY PRESENTATION MEDALLIONThe 1939 Reichs Party Day presentation medallion, 3 3/4" diameter, a female image representing bounty on the obverse, the reverse reading: "N.S. KAMPFSPIELE 1939 ZWEITER PLATZ". An excellent example of this medallion which was given to dignitaries - most that are encountered are heavily oxidized, while ours is in near mint condition and in the original fitted case. 555: THREE-MEDAL RIBBON BAR USD 250 - 350 THREE-MEDAL RIBBON BARVeteran's three-medal ribbon bar with pin back, consists of a 1914 Iron Cross, 2nd Class, 1 1914-18 Service Cross with Swords marked: "No. 44 R.V. PFORZHEIM" on the reverse, and a 25-Year Service Medal. Medals are fine, ribbons in good condition. 556: HITLER YOUTH AND N.S.D.A.P. MEMBERSHIP PINS USD 250 - 350 HITLER YOUTH AND N.S.D.A.P. MEMBERSHIP PINSThree HJ- and NSDAP-related membership pins, includes: a brass and enamel Deutsches Jungvolk membership pin, 3/4" dia., featuring a stylized swastika flanked by the initials "DJ", with a "sig" rune within a circle of red enamel in the center. The pin is marked "Ges. Gesch" on the verso. The black enamel on the face bears some chipping, else very good. WITH: brass HJ diamond membership pin, 1" x 1/2", bearing a mobile swastika in black enamel, within a brass diamond, surrounded by an elongated diamond of white and red enamel. RZM-marked on the reverse "76". Bears a tiny chip to the white enamel on the face, else very good. WITH: NSDAP membership pin, approx. 1" dia., depicting a mobile black enamel swastika in a circle of white enamel, surrounded by a ring of red enamel with the legend: "Nazional-sozialistiche-D.A.P.". RZM-marked on the reverse with "Ges. Gesch." Very good. Three pieces. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 557: GERMAN OF THOROUGHBRED HORSE BREEDERS AND TRIALS USD 250 - 350 GERMAN OF THOROUGHBRED HORSE BREEDERS AND TRIALS ORGANIZATION PINSLot of four badges issued by the "Reichsverband fr Zucht und Prfung deutschen Warmbluts", buttonhole badges including examples with silver wreath, green enamel wreath, and two black enamel badges given to regular members. Each about 1 1/2" dia., all very good. 558: FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE II USD 250 - 350 FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE IIA Freikorps Schlageter Badge, Type II , oxidized silvered bronze, second type, with two bars: "RHEIN/RUHR" and "1923/24". A very detailed badge, well struck, hallmarked on reverse by maker Paul Kust Abzeichen. 559: HITLER YOUTH INSIGNIA USD 200 - 300 HITLER YOUTH INSIGNIALot of Hitler Youth buttons and pins, includes: three enameled metal Hitler Youth membership pins, each 1" x 1/2", all RZM-marked on the reverse; one painted metal Hitler Youth membership pin, 1" x 1/2", marked "DRGM" on the reverse; and two pebbled metal Hitler Youth shoulder buttons, each 3/4" dia., bearing the numerals "2" and "5", the former marked "F L L 39" on the reverse, and the latter marked "MOT7" All are very good. 560: HITLER YOUTH MISCELLANY USD 200 - 300 HITLER YOUTH MISCELLANYGroup of five Hitler Youth "smalls", includes: triangular metal stickpin, 1 1/2" long, decorated with a mobile swastika and the abbreviation "DJH", advertising the German Youth Hostel Association; a tinnie, 1 1/2" dia., bearing the Hitler Youth emblem and a stylized national eagle, advertising the 1936 Deutsches Jugendfest; a metal Hitler Youth sporting event victor's badge, 1" x 3", in the form of an eagle with spread wings and a mobile swastika on its breast, clutching a sword and hammer in its talons, with the legend: "Bann 437 Sieger Gefolgschaft 1941"; a metal edelweiss badge, 1 1/2" x 3/4", most likely a hat badge of some sort; and a whistle, 2 1/2" long, carved from dark horn or bone, with a leather thong attached at the end, of the sort commonly carried by Hitler Youth regimental leaders. All are very good to fine. Five pieces. 561: THIRD REICH MISCELLANY USD 200 - 300 THIRD REICH MISCELLANYLot of miscellaneous German "smalls", includes: 25 Year Faithful Service medal, 1 1/2"square, consisting of a silver Iron Cross with a stationary black enamel swastika in the center, surrounded by a silver wreath, with the inscription "For True Service" on the reverse, tarnished and worn; a Wound Badge in black, 1 1/2" x 1 3/4", missing the pin catch on the reverse, else very good; a reproduction Wehrmacht belt buckle, oxidized at the bottom; an unknown heavy steel button or badge, 3/4" dia., bearing the SS "sig" runes, and with a bent looped pin on the reverse; an NSDAP Political Leader uniform button, 1" dia., with a gold pebbled background with a national eagle above a stationary swastika, RZM marked on the reverse "M5/75/3"; Wehrmacht award ribbon bar, featuring the War Merit Cross with Swords ribbon, the Wehrmacht Service ribbon, and the West Wall Medal ribbon; two medal envelopes for the West Wall Medal and the War Merit Medal; a tiny booklet, "Our War at Sea", 2" x 1 1/2", featuring photos and text discussing various actions of the Kriegsmarine; a ticket for the Munster city bus; an unidentified fireman's medallion, featuring axes, ladders, hoses, and a helmet; a commemorative ribbon for the "Day of National Solidarity 1936" in Dusseldorf, featuring a stylized party eagle with a red swastika, and with a composite flower pin attached at the bottom; a green swastika-emblazoned poker chip; and a police 8-year service medal, 1 1/2" dia., with the ribbon missing. Fourteen pieces. 562: NS-FRAUENSCHAFT PINS USD 200 - 300 NS-FRAUENSCHAFT PINSExcellent lot of six enameled metal pins all bearing the emblem of the Nationalsozialistische Frauenschaft organization. Each pin is different from the others, with three marked "RZM" on the verso. Overall near fine. 563: GERMAN POLICE LONG SERVICE MEDALS USD 200 - 300 GERMAN POLICE LONG SERVICE MEDALSLot of three German police long service medals, all in good to very good condition. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 564: GALLIPOLI STAR USD 200 - 300 "GALLIPOLI STAR"The Turkish War Medal of 1915 (often called the "Gallipoli Star" or "Iron Crescent" ) was frequently awarded to German and Austrian personnel who served with the Turkish forces during World War I. It has a horizontal applied one-piece simple pin and hook closure, with no maker's mark. This is a fine example, with perfect enamel and just a bit of tarnish. 565: "MOTHER'S CROSSES" IN BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD USD 200 - 300 "MOTHER'S CROSSES" IN BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLDLot of all three different examples of the "Cross of Honour of the German Mother", Bronze, Silver and Gold, each with segments of the original neck ribbon. The Silver example is tarnished, else very good. These were awarded to German mothers who gave live birth to four, six and eight children respectively. 566: FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE I USD 200 - 300 FREIKORPS SCHLAGETER BADGE, TYPE IA Freikorps Schlageter Badge, Type I , oxidized silvered bronze, with two bars: "RHEIN/RUHR" and "1923/24". Nicely detailed, well struck, hallmarked on reverse by maker Paul Kust Abzeichen. 567: WOUND BADGE IN GOLD USD 150 - 200 WOUND BADGE IN GOLDGerman Wound badge in Gold, marked "30" on verso, bears the proper squared catch and hinge, in as-new condition. 568: GERMAN ORGANIZATION BADGES USD 150 - 200 GERMAN ORGANIZATION BADGESGroup of four Third Reich organization badges, includes: Deutsches Frauenwerke badge, 1 1/4" square, bearing the red enameled name of the organization along the top, with a circular swastika above a rune within a triangle of black enamel. RZM marked on the reverse "M1/13". Very good. WITH: German Red Cross helper's badge, 1 1/4" dia., depicting a painted red cross within a painted white field, with the legend "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz", with the title "Helferin" between two swastikas. Maker marked on the verso, very good. WITH: Deutscher Volksgenossen Bund badge, approx. 1" dia., depicting a red pebbled enamel swastika within a white circle, within a black enamel band with the legend "D.V.G. - Westmark (Lothr.)". These pins were worn by N.S.D.A.P. members outside of Germany. Very good. WITH: Nationalsozialistiche Lehrerbund badge, 3/4" dia., depicting the red enameled initials "N.S.L.B." atop a stylized black enamel and swastika, flanked by green enamel branches. Maker marked on the reverse: "Hoffstatter - Bonn". Very good. Four pieces. 569: GERMAN MEDALS USD 150 - 200 GERMAN MEDALSGroup of three Weimar and Third Reich medals, includes: Sudetenland medal, 1 1/4" dia., depicting two nudes bearing a national flag, atop a platform decorated with a national eagle. The reverse bears the inscription: "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fuhrer", and the date "1 Oktober 1938". The medal includes its red-white-and-black ribbon, which bears a Prague castle bar. This indicates that the owner participated in both the annexation of the Sudetenland and the occupation of the remainder of Czechoslovakia. The award also includes its ribbon bar, which bears its own miniature Prague Castle bar. Very good. WITH: Eastern Front medal, approx. 1 1/2" dia., depicting an eagle atop a stationary swastika, with a helmet and stick grenade at the top, and the inscription: "Winterschlacht Im Osten, 1941/42", above a sword and laurel branch on the reverse. This medal was awarded to those who served on the Russian Front during the winter of 1941-1942, and was commonly referred to as the "Order of the Frozen Flesh" by those who received it. The award also includes its ribbon bar. Moderately oxidized, else very good. WITH: Kyffhauserbund World War I medal, 1 3/4" x 1 1/4", depicting a torn banner with lightning bolts, with the inscription: "Blank die Wehr - Rein die Ehr", and the date 1914-1918. The reverse of the medal features a quote from Hindenburg, taken from his 1918 surrender order, with the name of the organization. The award is suspended from its original red-white-and-black ribbon. The Kyffhauserbund was an umbrella organization for veterans' and reservists' organizations, nominally presided over by Hindenburg. Very good. Three pieces. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 570: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS FIRST CLASS USD 150 - 200 WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS FIRST CLASSSilver medal, 2" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with crossed swords, with a swastika in the center, and a clasp back. This medal was awarded for military bravery not necessarily in the face of the enemy. Minor tarnish to the face, else very good. 571: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASS USD 150 - 200 WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASSBronzed medal, 2" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with crossed swords, with a swastika in the center and the date "1939" on the verso. A metal loop for a ribbon as attached at the top, although the ribbon is missing in this example. This medal was awarded for military bravery not necessarily in the face of the enemy. Very good. 572: LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT BADGE USD 150 - 200 LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT BADGEMetal badge, approx. 2 1/4" x 1 3/4", depicting a Luftwaffe eagle superimposed over a storm cloud with a lightning bolt, all within a wreath. This badge was awarded to Luftwaffe personnel for participating in three separate ground combat operations. This example is unmarked, and shows moderate corrosion, else very good. 573: DEUTSCHER LUFTSPORTVERBAND PINS AND PATCH USD 150 - 200 DEUTSCHER LUFTSPORTVERBAND PINS AND PATCHLot of four scarce DLV items, includes three pins, two of which are of exceptional quality and construction, along with a 2 1/2" patch with metal eagle, gold bullion wreath, and initials "D.L.V." Four pieces. 574: WAR MERIT CROSS, 1ST CLASS USD 150 - 200 WAR MERIT CROSS, 1ST CLASSGerman War Merit Cross, 1st Class, stamped "L/15" on the pin by maker Otto Schickle. Very good. 575: GALLIPOLI STAR USD 150 - 200 "GALLIPOLI STAR"The Turkish War Medal of 1915 (often called the "Gallipoli Star" or "Iron Crescent" ) was frequently awarded to German and Austrian personnel who served with the Turkish forces during World War I. It has a horizontal applied one-piece simple pin and hook closure, with no maker's mark. This is a fine example, with perfect enamel and just a bit of tarnish. 576: SWEDISH N.S.D.A.P. (REPRODUCTIONS) USD 150 - 200 SWEDISH N.S.D.A.P. (REPRODUCTIONS)Lot of 22 reproduction tinnies commemorating various pre-war NSDAP events in Sweden, with five related pins. Good reference. 577: HITLER YOUTH JEWELRY USD 150 - 200 HITLER YOUTH JEWELRYLot of items of HJ and NSDAP related jewelry includes: Hitler Youth pendant, 3/4" long, depicting the HJ emblem, suspended from an 11 1/2" chain, which is marked ".925". The pendant is marked on the verso: "Berlin 6". The red enamel of the emblem is unfortunately chipped away, else good; child-sized silver signet ring, with a tiny "sig" rune within a circle of red enamel, surrounded by a stylized black enamel swastika, with the initials: "D[eutsches] J[ung] V[olk]". The ring is stamped "800"; signet ring, with a black enamel mobile swastika inlaid, unmarked. Very good. Three pieces. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 578: ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR USD 150 - 200 ORDER OF THE PATRIOTIC WAREarly Soviet Order of the Patriotic War in Silver, no. 236315. Very good. 579: SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSS USD 150 - 200 SPANGE TO THE IRON CROSSMetal clasp, 1 1/4" x 2", made of brass, featuring an eagle with a swastika, atop a trapezoid with the date: "1939". As it was possible for a holder of the 1914 Iron Cross to be awarded a second or higher grade of the 1939 Iron Cross, a special clasp was designed which typically was attached to the 1914 Iron Cross medal ribbon beneath a tunic button. Slightly oxidized, else very good. 580: KYFFHAUSER LAPEL PIN USD 100 - 150 KYFFHAUSER LAPEL PINCased German military veteran's organization lapel pin, a very high-quality 1" wide white and black enamel pin in the form of a Maltese Cross with the organization's "lighthouse" emblem at center. A small slip-proof catch is attached to the pin. The verso is stamped: "1616 O-S" with a patent notice. Fine, in the original presentation cardboard box. 581: REICHS LUFTSCHUTZBUND HAT BADGE USD 100 - 150 REICHS LUFTSCHUTZBUND HAT BADGEMetal and enamel hat badge, 1 1/2" dia., consisting of a metal sunburst with the blue enamel initials "RLB", above a black enamel swastika. The badge features two metal pins on the reverse, which would have secured it to a hat. Unmarked, near fine. 582: N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIES USD 100 - 150 N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIESLot of four tinnies, all related to Nazi Party events. Includes: a "Deutsch ist die Saar" tinnie, 1 1/2" sqaure, dated 1934, depicting a manacled hand grasping a free hand, beneath a national on an eagle on a plinth bearing the inscription: "Der Deutscher Ehre ist die Treue"; an N.S.F.K (national Socialist Flyers Corps)Grossflugtag tinnie, 1 1/2" x 1 1/4", depicting a winged figure behind mobile swastika, with the region title: "Gruppe 8 - Mitte"; a Deutsche Turn-u. Sportfest (German Gym and Sports Celebration) tinnie, approx. 1 1/2" dia., celebrating the last major athletic event sponsored by the N.S.R.L., in Breslau, 1938. Maker-marked on the reverse: "Rob. Neff - Berlin W.35"; and an N.S.B.O. Gautag tinnie, 1 3/4" x 1 1/4", dated 1933, depicting a hand clutching a swastika-emblazoned hammer beside a partial gear marked "N.S.B.O., above a factory and eagle. Maker-marked on the reverse: "C. Balmberger, Nurnberg". The Saar and Sportfest tinnies are missing their securing pins, else very good. Four pieces. 583: N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIES USD 100 - 150 N.S.D.A.P. EVENT TINNIESLot of four tinnies, all related to large Nazi Party rallies and special celebrations. Includes: a composite Reichsparteitag 1937 tinnie, approx. 3/4" dia., depicting three figures supporting a platform with a national eagle, flanked by a grapevine and an ear of wheat, maker-marked on the verso "Ferd. Wagner Pforzheim"; a composite Reichsparteitag 1939 tinnie, approx. 3/4" dia., depicting a reclining mother and child with a grapevine, beneath a national eagle, RZM marked on the verso "M9219", further marked Augustin Hieke, Tyssa, Sudetenland; a "Tag Der Arbeit" (Labor Day) 1934 tinnie, approx. 1 1/2" dia., depicting a bust flanked, ironically, by a hammer and sickle, above a national eagle; and a "Tag Der Arbeit" 1935 tinnie, 1 1/4" x 1 3/4", depicting a laborer, an academic, and a farmer above a national eagle, maker-marked on the verso: "Tweer & Turck Ludenscheid". All have their original retaining pins, very good overall. Four pieces. 584: STAHLHELM MEMBERSHIP BADGE USD 100 - 150 STAHLHELM MEMBERSHIP BADGEEnameled badge, 1 1/4" dia., of two-piece construction, consisting of a silvered alloy German helmet in profile, upon which is engraved the black enamel legend "Der Stahlhelm", applied to a black enamel base, which bears oak leaves and the date "1923". The reverse bears the "STH" Stahlhelm insignia, and is engraved: "IV. Mi. 4985", with the date: "23. 6. 23.". Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 585: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASS USD 100 - 150 WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS SECOND CLASSAlloy medal, 2" square, consisting of a Maltese cross with crossed swords, with a swastika in the center and the date "1939" on the verso. A metal loop for a ribbon as attached at the top, with a red-white-and-black ribbon attached. This medal was awarded for military bravery not necessarily in the face of the enemy. These medals were initially bronzed, but late-war examples produced with inferior materials often lost their bronzing with age, leaving the grey alloy surface seen here. Very good. 586: HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLION USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLIONFine nicely-detailed black metal table medal, 4 1/2" dia. he obverse shows a standing horse above a national eagle and swastika, all surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. The reverse bears the inscription: "FOR MERIT IN THE VALIANT TRAINING OF THE GERMAN YOUTH HORSEMAN" above the facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler. Small retouched rust stain above horse's back, else very good. 587: HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLION USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH EQUESTRIAN TRAINER'S MEDALLIONFine nicely-detailed black metal table medal, 4 1/2" dia. The obverse shows a standing horse above a national eagle and swastika, all surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. The reverse bears the inscription: "FOR MERIT IN THE VALIANT TRAINING OF THE GERMAN YOUTH HORSEMAN" above the facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler. Very good. 588: PINS, TINNIES AND BADGES USD 100 - 150 PINS, TINNIES AND BADGESGroup of six Third Reich tinnie, badges, and stickpins, includes: a small bust of Hitler, a sterling silver pin with reverse reading: "For Service in Social Care"; brass pin "Wahlt Hitler" with swastika; R.L.B. pinback and sickpin; bronze pin, a swastika with date "1933" and oak wreath, 1 3/4" dia., by "HLFR & SOHN"; and a National Welfare Organization stickpin. Very good. 589: IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS USD 100 - 150 IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSWorld War II German Iron Cross, 2nd Class with original ribbon field-stitched on the reverse and clearly worn in the field, heavily tarnished as one would expect. 590: PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER USD 100 - 150 PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVERGerman Panzer Assault Badge in Silver, zinc issue with solid back, straight pin back. 591: WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS BY DEUMER USD 100 - 150 WAR MERIT CROSS WITH SWORDS BY DEUMERWar Merit Cross with Swords, Deumer-marked "L/11", silvered Tombak a bit discolored. 592: MOTHER'S CROSS IN GOLD CHEST PIN USD 100 - 150 MOTHER'S CROSS IN GOLD CHEST PINUncommon miniature Cross of Honour of the German Mother in Gold miniature medal ribbon, with a small pin and catch affixed to the reverse. Fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 593: GERMAN "MOTHER'S CROSSES" USD 100 - 150 GERMAN "MOTHER'S CROSSES"Lot of three examples of the "Cross of Honour of the German Mother", two Silver and one Bronze, each with segments of the original neck ribbon. The Silver examples are tarnished, else very good. These were awarded to German mothers who gave live birth to four (Bronze) and six (Silver) children. 594: GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINS USD 100 - 150 GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINSLot of German youth organization pins, includes: brass NSDStB membership pin, 1" x 1/2", consisting of an elongated black enamel swastika, with red and white enamel filling in the open spaces. Bears an RZM stamp on the verso, with "M1/130", manufactured by Grossman & Co. in Vienna, very good; and a Hitler Youth membership badge, 1" x 3/4", a diamond of red and white enamel on brass, with a black enamel mobile swastika in the center. The verso has an RZM stamp with "M1/6", manufactured by Karl Henzler in Pforzheim. Very good. Two pieces. 595: GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINS USD 100 - 150 GERMAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PINSLot of German youth organization pins, includes: Brass N.S.D.St.B. membership pin, 1" x 1/2", consisting of an elongated black enamel swastika, with red and white enamel filling in the open spaces, marked on the verso: "Hoffstatter Bonn Ges. Gesch; and Hitler Youth membership badge, 1" x 3/4", a diamond of red and white enamel on brass, with a black enamel mobile swastika in the center. Very good. Two pieces. 596: HITLER YOUTH TINNIES USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH TINNIESLot of Hitler Youth tinnies, includes: pin-back button, 1 1/2" dia., featuring a profile portrait of Adolf Hitler, surrounded by the inscription: "Adolf Hitler Marsch der HJ zum Reichsparteitag 1937", indicating that it was produced to celebrate the Hitler Youth's march to Nuremburg for the 1937 Reichs Party Day. The verso is unmarked, bears some tarnish on the face; Tinnie, 1 1/2"dia., featuring an abstracted eagle and Hitler Youth emblem, with the legend: "Deutsches Jugendfest 1937", celebrating one of the many Hitler Youth gatherings, unmarked; brown compressed paper badge, 1 1/2" dia., depicting a castle with the legend: "Jugendburg Monschau (Eifel)". A retaining pin is affixed to the back with a paper disk; Hitler Youth tinnie, 1" x 1/2", depicting an eagle atop a Hitler Youth emblem within an oval wreath, with the date "1936". Very good; and metal edelweiss stick pin, approx: 1 3/4" x 1 1/4", unmarked. Very good. Five pieces. 597: HITLER YOUTH MARKSMANSHIP BADGE USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH MARKSMANSHIP BADGEPin-back Hitler Youth marksmanship badge, 3/4" dia. featuring a raised enamel Hitler Youth emblem over a pair of crossed brass rifles, atop a black enamel target. Marked on the back with an RZM stamp and "M1/77", indicating that it was manufactured by Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim. Very good. 598: JAPANESE INTER-WAR VETERAN'S MEDALS USD 100 - 150 JAPANESE INTER-WAR VETERAN'S MEDALSLot of three Japanese inter-war veterans medals, 1-2" with pin backs, each bearing a single star over an anchor and crossed swords. One pin with a red and white cloth cockade is in its original box. Very good. 599: HINDENBURG - HITLER MARKSMANSHIP AWARD USD 75 - 100 HINDENBURG - HITLER MARKSMANSHIP AWARDPewter medallion, 1 1/4" dia., shows a bust of Adolf Hitler superimposed atop a bust of Hindenburg. The reverse of the medal is engraved: "2nd Prize Marksmanship 1934". In original case, fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 600: N.S.D.A.P. ORGANIZATION TINNIES USD 75 - 100 N.S.D.A.P. ORGANIZATION TINNIESLot of six tinnies related to various N.S.D.A.P.-related organizations. Includes: N.S.K.O.V. tinnie, 1 1/4" x 1/2", depicting a swastika inside an iron cross over a dagger, all within an oblong wreath, maker-marked on the reverse. The N.S.K.O.V. was an organization for seriously wounded World War I veterans; an N.S.K.K. tinnie, consisting of a national eagle with the name of the organization, RZM marked "M1/76" on the reverse. The N.S.K.K. was the National Socialist Motor Corps; a Hitler Youth sports proficiency tinnie, 1" x 1/2", depicting an eagle over the HJ insignia, within an oblong wreath with the date "1936", maker-marked on the reverse: "Sieper & Sohne, Ludenscheid"; a red compressed paper Hitler Youth tinnie, approx. 1 1/4" dia., depicting an eagle flanked by oak leaves, with the HJ insignia in the center and the date "1938", maker-marked on the reverse; an N.S.D.A.P. tinnie, 1" x 1 1/4", depicting a national eagle within a wreath, with the date "1942", marked "H4" on the reverse; and a national eagle pin, 1" x 3/4", RZM marked on the reverse "M1/72". All retain their original securing pins, very good. Six pieces. 601: BAVARIAN EQUESTRIAN PINS USD 75 - 100 BAVARIAN EQUESTRIAN PINSLot of five equestrian-related pins and awards, three very ornate, all apparently pre-war. Very good. 602: LUFTWAFFE CAP BADGE USD 70 - 90 LUFTWAFFE CAP BADGELuftwaffe cap badge, uncommon right-facing eagle with wings spread surmounting a swastika grasped in its talons, three ribbed prongs on reverse and marked "B 41". Tarnished, otherwise very good. 603: N.S.D.A.P. STICKPINS USD 60 - 80 N.S.D.A.P. STICKPINSLot of three Nazi Party-related stickpins. Includes: a composite "Kraft durch Freude" stickpin, approx. 1" dia., with a1 1/2" pin, bearing the KdF insignia with the inscription; "N. S. G. Kraft Durch Freude - Gau Franken"; a German veterans association marksmanship stickpin, approx. 1" dia., with a 2" coiled pin, depicting a pair of crossed rifles beneath a black enamel swastika, beneath a monument, all within a gold wreath, with the blank space punched out; and a national eagle stickpin, approx. 3/4" x 1/2", with a 1 1/2" coiled pin. All are very good. Three pieces. 604: HONOR CROSS OF THE WORLD WAR WITH SWORDS USD 60 - 80 HONOR CROSS OF THE WORLD WAR WITH SWORDSBronze medal, 1 1/2" square, consisting of a cross bisected by crossed swords, with a wreath in the center bearing the dates "1914-1918", with an approx. 2" red-white-and-black ribbon. The reverse bears the mark "A.&S", with a very faint letter "A" above. This medal was awarded to German front-line veterans of World War I, and was instituted by Hindenburg in 1934. Also included is the 1" x 3/4" ribbon bar with crossed swords. Very good. 605: MILITARY INSIGNIA MISCELLANY USD 100 - 150 MILITARY INSIGNIA MISCELLANYLot of various military patches, badges, and other insignia, mostly American and German, includes: German metal gorget, approx. 6" x 3", with a separate metal plate bearing the legend "Zugwachabteilung" ("customs post"), and the number "507", in very wasted relic condition, with the right side missing; American Civil Defense ribbon bar, 1 1/4" x 1/2", awarded to air raid wardens who have completed 500 hours of service; an American III Army Corps patch, approx. 3" square; German Hitler Youth enameled membership badge, 1" x 1/2"; an unidentified brass and enamel military achievement pin, 3/4" long; an American enameled metal Defense Intelligence Agency seal, 3/4"; and an American "sweetheart" bracelet, 8" long, the band consisting of metal links, securing a sterling plate with a heavily worn winged shield and sword insignia on the face, and the inscribed name "Stephen Woszczak" on the verso, along with his serial number. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 606: GERMAN UNIFORM BUTTONS USD 50 - 75 GERMAN UNIFORM BUTTONSTwo pairs of metal buttons, each 1" dia., two featuring a fouled anchor on the recto and the stamped markings: "Kriegsmarine 1939" with the letters "FLL" in three linked rings on the verso. Each bears remnants of the garments they were removed from; sold with two brass buttons with aluminum backs, each 1" diameter, with a state eagle on the recto, and the makers stamp "Assmann & Soehne Ludenscheid", with a monogram "A", on the verso. The buttons were likely part of the uniform of a postal worker or railroad employee. Fine. 607: ALLGEMEINE-SS "OST" COLLAR TAB USD 2,000 - 3,000 ALLGEMEINE-SS "OST" COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/2", with the word "Ost" in Sutterlin script embroidered in silver thread, and silver and black piping about the edges. This collar tab was worn by NCO's of the SS- Oberabschnitt from 1936 to 1936, when the Sutterlin script was replaced with Gothic script. Piping slightly loose, else very good. 608: SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB USD 1,500 - 2,000 SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt wool shoulder tab, 1 1/2" x 2", bearing a death's head insignia in silver bullion thread, with the edges outlined with braided silver piping. Bears the remnants of a paper RZM label on the reverse. Fine. 609: WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB USD 2,000 - 2,500 WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABRare black felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", intended to be worn on the left lapel, with an embroidered inward-facing death's head insignia in silver bullion thread. The edges are outlined with braided silver metal piping. Fine. 610: SS DACHAU TRAINING CAMP COLLAR TAB USD 1,500 - 2,000 SS DACHAU TRAINING CAMP COLLAR TABRare detachable black felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 3/4", on a metal backing fitted with four screw-tipped posts, to facilitate removal. A Germanic letter "U" is embroidered on the face in silver metal thread, and the edges are outlined with braided silver and black piping. This tab would have been worn on the white summer uniform of SS personnel stationed at the "Ubungslager", or training camp, at Dachau. Fine. 611: SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP COLLAR TAB USD 1,500 - 2,000 SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP COLLAR TABRare black felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", with letter "K" in Germanic script embroidered in brown thread. This insignia stood for "Konzentrationslager", and identified SS-Totenkopfverband personnel assigned to concentration camps until it was discontinued in 1937. The edges are outlined with braided silver metal and black fabric piping. Fine. 612: EARLY SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB USD 1,500 - 2,000 EARLY SS-TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/2", bearing an early version of the famous "death's head" insignia above the numeral "11", both embroidered in silver bullion thread. The edges are outlined in braided black and silver piping. This tab was intended to by worn by a Waffen-SS enlisted man or NCO. Fine. 613: WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB USD 1,500 - 2,000 WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", with an embroidered SS-Totenkopf insignia in silver bullion thread, and with braided silver piping at the edges. The tab bears a partial paper RZM label on the reverse, and would have been worn on the right lapel. Fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 614: WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TAB USD 1,500 - 2,000 WAFFEN-SS TOTENKOPF COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2", with an embroidered SS-Totenkopf insignia in silver bullion thread, and with braided silver piping at the edges. The tab bears a paper RZM label on the reverse, and would have been worn on the right lapel. Fine. 615: SS TOTENKOPF VERTICAL COLLAR TAB USD 1,500 - 2,000 SS TOTENKOPF VERTICAL COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 2 1/4" x 1 1/2", depicting a left-facing "totenkopf" in silver metal thread, with black and silver piping around the edge, worn by an SS-Totenkopf NCO. The reverse bears the remnants of a paper RZM tag. Fine. 616: OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLE USD 600 - 900 OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLEVery rare brown wool sleeve title, 17 1/2" x 1", with the legend "OST" hand-embroidered in yellow thread, and the edges outlined with gold piping. A paper SA RZM label is affixed to the reverse, not original to the piece. This cufftitle was intended to be worn with the brown service uniform by senior Third Reich government officials assigned to temporary duty in occupied Poland. This particular example was featured in "In the Service of the Reich", by John Angolia (San Jose: R. James Bender), 1995, page 155. Fine. 617: SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TABS USD 800 - 1,200 SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TABSMatched pair of black felt collar tabs, each 2 1/4" x 1 1/2", the left tab bearing four gray metal rank pips, and the right tab blank. Both tabs bear silver wire piping. Fine 618: EARLY DACHAU OFFICER'S COLLAR TAB USD 750 - 1,000 EARLY DACHAU OFFICER'S COLLAR TABVery early "Dachau" officer's collar tab and a section of lapel cut from an SS officer's uniform. The tab, 2 1/4" wide, consists of twisted silver wire sewn to a black backing at regular intervals. The tab itself is surrounded by twisted silver wire of the exact same type. The tab is not an RZM-approved piece, as is clear from its construction. This exact same tab was pictured by noted dealer/collected Bob Hritz (not the consignor) as a legitimate example on the WAF internet forum. Fine. Especially rare! 619: WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S SHOULDER BOARD AND COLLAR TAB USD 800 - 1,000 WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S SHOULDER BOARD AND COLLAR TABSingle shoulder board, 4 1/4" x 1 1/2", consisting of braided silver and gold bullion cords, interwoven over a red felt wool backing, with two silver split-pin pips, indicating the rank of "General der Waffengattung" ("General of the Branch"). The felt backing bears a split at the inside end, else very good. WITH: General's red wool collar tab, 1 1/2" x 3 1/4", embroidered with gold bullion thread and sewn to a section of dark green wool material removed from the lapel of a uniform. Very good. 620: SS-SD UNTERSTURMFUHRER'S COLLAR TABS ON COLLAR REMNANTS USD 800 - 900 SS-SD UNTERSTURMFUHRER'S COLLAR TABS ON COLLAR REMNANTSPair of black wool collar tabs, each 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", each affixed to an approx. 3" x 4" section of green wool uniform lapel. The left tab is black felt with braided silver thread piping, while the right bears three grey metal split-pin pips, indicating a rank of Untersturmfuhrer, and is piped in the same manner. The Sicherheitsdienst, or SD, was the intelligence arm of the SS. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 621: LUFTWAFFE GENERALMAJOR'S COLLAR TABS USD 800 - 900 LUFTWAFFE GENERALMAJOR'S COLLAR TABSPair of cream wool felt collar tabs, each 1 3/4" x 2 1/4", and each bearing the image of a stylized eagle in flight within a laurel wreath, all embroidered in gold bullion thread. The edges of each tab are outlined with braided gold bullion piping. Fine. 622: SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TAB USD 700 - 900 SS STURMBANNFUHRER COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", with four gray metal pips, indicating the rank of Sturmbannfuhrer in the SS. The tab bears braided silver piping at the edges. Piping loosening slightly, else very good. 623: OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLE USD 600 - 700 OCCUPIED POLAND "OST" SLEEVE TITLEVery rare grey cloth sleeve title, 19" x 1", with the legend "OST" hand-embroidered in silver bullion thread, and the edges outlined with silver piping. This cufftitle was intended to be worn with the field grey service uniform by senior Third Reich government officials assigned to temporary duty in occupied Poland. This particular example was featured in "In the Service of the Reich", by John Angolia (San Jose: R. James Bender), 1995, page 154. Fine. 624: MATCHING SS EAGLE AND SKULL VISOR INSIGNIA USD 750 - 1,000 MATCHING SS EAGLE AND SKULL VISOR INSIGNIAMatched set of SS metal (zinc) visor insignia with all prongs present. Includes an Assman pattern eagle and RZM M1/24 marked Overhoff TK. The reverse of the skull has the original 0.25 price written in pencil. Some oxidation. 625: SS METAL VISOR SKULL, RZM USD 800 - 900 SS METAL VISOR SKULL, RZMSS metal visor cap skull, Zimmerman produced and manufactured in cupal. Marked RZM 499/41 on the reverse. Scarce style round-pin attachment for this maker. Repair to one prong. Displays exceptional finish. 626: WAFFEN-SS BELT BUCKLE USD 400 - 500 WAFFEN-SS BELT BUCKLEA combat worn SS EM/NCO belt buckle by RZM 822/38 which indicates Richard Sieper manufacture. Aluminum. 627: SS BEVO SKULLS USD 700 - 800 SS BEVO SKULLSFine pair of unissued cloth BeVo SS Totenkopf skulls, 3 1/4" long overall, 1 1/2" wide, in mint condition. Scarce. 628: SS OFFICER'S COLLAR TAB USD 500 - 600 SS OFFICER'S COLLAR TABBlack woven BeVo-style collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", bearing the SS "sig" runes embroidered in silver thread, with braided silver piping around the outside edge. Fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 629: WAFFEN-SS PANZER HAT PATCH USD 300 - 500 WAFFEN-SS PANZER HAT PATCHTrapezoidal black felt patch, approx. 2" x 2 3/4", depicting a death's head beneath a national eagle in silver thread. The patch was taken from an M43 hat worn by Waffen-SS Panzer crew, and bears associated thread remnants, else fine. 630: DUTCH SS SLEEVE RAUTE USD 600 - 700 DUTCH SS SLEEVE RAUTEBlack felt diamond-shaped sleeve insignia, 2 1/2" x 3", depicting the SS "sig" runes in silver metal thread, with silver and black piping. A paper RZM tag is present on the reverse. This insignia was worn on the sleeves of Dutch SS officers. Fine. 631: N.S.D.A.P. KREIS HAUPTGEMEINESCHAFTSLEITER COLLAR TABS USD 400 - 500 N.S.D.A.P. KREIS HAUPTGEMEINESCHAFTSLEITER COLLAR TABSPair of brown velvet collar tabs, each 2" x 2 3/4", each bearing a gilded metal political eagle above four split-pin pips, each with a tiny political eagle on the face. The brown velvet backing is further decorated with a gold and brown ribbon along the bottom, and the edges are outlined with white piping. The left tab bears a paper RZM label on the reverse. These collar tabs would have been worn by a Hauptgemeineschaftsleiter, or Head Community Leader, within the NSDAP. Some of the pips are oxidized, else very good. 632: NSDAP KREIS HAUPTABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABS USD 400 - 500 NSDAP KREIS HAUPTABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABSMatched pair of brown velvet collar tabs, each 2 3/4" x 2", each bearing a double gold oak leaf and a gold metal national eagle, with white piping. Both tabs bear paper RZM labels on the reverse. Fine. 633: NSDAP KREIS ABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABS USD 400 - 500 NSDAP KREIS ABSCHNITTSLEITER COLLAR TABSMatched pair of brown velvet collar tabs, each 2 3/4" x 2", each bearing a single gold oak leaf and a gray metal national eagle, with white piping. The left-hand tab bears a paper RZM label on the reverse. Fine. 634: S.D. / SS NCO SLEEVE DIAMOND USD 250 - 350 S.D. / SS NCO SLEEVE DIAMONDSicherheitsdienst (SS Security Service) black wool diamond-shaped sleeve insignia, hand-embroidered in silvered wire with the block letters "S D", 3" tall. The reverse of the insignia still has the original coarse cotton fabric beneath the overlapping black cloth, the center possibly removed to determine the authenticity of the stitching. Clearly removed from a uniform as a few scattered clipped black threads still run through the edge of the insignia. Rare! 635: SS/POLICE CHEST RUNES USD 300 - 400 SS/POLICE CHEST RUNESSet of SS "sig" runes, approx. 1 1/4" x 1 1/2", embroidered in silver bullion thread on a grey-green felt backing, cut from a uniform. These runes were intended to be worn on the left breast pocket of police officers who were also members of the SS. Very good. 636: DUTCH SS COLLAR TABS USD 300 - 400 DUTCH SS COLLAR TABSDutch SS-Standartenfuhrer collar tabs, hand-embroidered, 2" x 1 1/2" with one tab bearing a paper label on the verso. In excellent condition, and quite rare! Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 637: WAFFEN-SS SKANDERBEG COLLAR TAB USD 250 - 350 WAFFEN-SS SKANDERBEG COLLAR TABBlack felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", designed to be worn by members of the 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS "Skanderbeg", a battalion of primarily ethnic Albanians best known for their role in deporting Jews in Pristina to Bergen-Belsen. The tab bears the embroidered image of the Helm of Skanderbeg, an Albanian national hero, in silver thread. Likely unissued and recovered from the uniform depot at Dachau. Fine. 638: WAFFEN-SS "MARIA THERESIA" COLLAR TAB USD 300 - 400 WAFFEN-SS "MARIA THERESIA" COLLAR TABBlack wool collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", with the cornflower insignia of the 22nd SS Volunteer Cavalry Division "Maria Theresia", embroidered in silver thread. Fine. 639: WAFFEN-SS "HORST WESSEL" COLLAR TAB USD 200 - 300 WAFFEN-SS "HORST WESSEL" COLLAR TABBlack wool felt collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2", with the silver thread embroidered insignia of the 18th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division "Horst Wessel". This unit was named for SA member and Nazi martyr Horst Wessel, and their insignia resembles the stylized "SA" emblem of the Sturmabteilung. Fine. 640: WAFFEN-SS MACHINE WOVEN COLLAR TAB USD 200 - 300 WAFFEN-SS MACHINE WOVEN COLLAR TABBlack machine woven BeVo-style collar tab, 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", with the SS "sig" runes machine-embroidered in silver. Fine. 641: N.S.D.A.P. HAUPTBEREICHSLEITER COLLAR TAB USD 150 - 200 N.S.D.A.P. HAUPTBEREICHSLEITER COLLAR TABNSDAP Reich Hauptbereichsleiter single collar tab showing period use. A very high quality collar tab, regrettably missing one of the lower metal devices - still very good. Estimated accordingly. 642: HITLER YOUTH MUSICIAN'S "SCHWALBENNESTER" SHOULDER USD 200 - 300 HITLER YOUTH MUSICIAN'S "SCHWALBENNESTER" SHOULDER INSIGNIAPair of HJ "schwalbennester" (swallow's nest) shoulder pads, each 9 1/4" x 4 1/2", consisting of white embroidered bands on a red wool background, with a brown cloth backing. The insignia each bear five black metal hooks, used to secure them to the musician's uniform. Very good. 643: HITLER YOUTH PROFICIENCY PATCH, WITH RZM TAG USD 150 - 200 HITLER YOUTH PROFICIENCY PATCH, WITH RZM TAGHitler Youth Proficiency patch, uncut, 4 1/3" x 3", perfect BeVo stitching and as-new, with RZM paper tag on reverse. Fine. 644: LUFTWAFFE "KRETA" CUFF TITLE USD 150 - 200 LUFTWAFFE "KRETA" CUFF TITLECloth cuff title given to those who participated in the Battle of Crete. The 17 3/4" band is embroidered with the word: "KRETA" flanked on either side by an elaborate design, the band also bearing gold cloth bands at top and bottom. Two frayed spots at top and bottom, soiled a bit. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 645: WEHRMACHT PROPAGANDA COMPANY CUFF TITLE USD 200 - 300 WEHRMACHT PROPAGANDA COMPANY CUFF TITLEBlack felt cuff title, approx. 19 3/4" x 1 1/2", with the legend "Propagandakompanie" embroidered in grey thread, worn by soldiers in the Wehrmacht assigned to propaganda duties. Unissued, fine. 646: LUFTWAFFE AUXILIARY PERSONNEL BREAST EAGLES (5) USD 200 - 300 LUFTWAFFE AUXILIARY PERSONNEL BREAST EAGLES (5)Fine lot of five Luftwaffe Construction Personnel eagles in unissued condition. Three of these are still sewn together in a strip. Fine. 647: KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S BREAST AND CAP EAGLES (4) USD 300 - 400 KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S BREAST AND CAP EAGLES (4)Kriegsmarine officer-quality bullion breast and cap eagle lot, three breast eagles and one cap eagle. Produced in what appears to be gold bullion, cellion, and cotton thread. Wear and oxidation on some indicate period use. 648: OFFICER'S BREAST EAGLES (3) USD 150 - 200 OFFICER'S BREAST EAGLES (3)Heer officers' breast eagles, lot of three pieces includes a silver bullion breast eagle for field tunic, flatwire breast eagle for parade uniform, and finally an enlisted machine-embroidered version in a scarce pattern. 649: GERMAN POLIZEI EAGLES (3) USD 150 - 200 GERMAN POLIZEI EAGLES (3)German Polizei eagles, lot of three includes: sleeve eagle for the city of Phaffenhausen; schutzpolizei enlisted man's sleeve eagle in green thread; and metal visor cap eagle produced in aluminum, the reverse marked for C.T. Dicke with two brass pins attached. Fine. 650: LUFTWAFFE DAK TUNIC BREAST EAGLE USD 150 - 200 LUFTWAFFE DAK TUNIC BREAST EAGLELuftwaffe Afrika Korps uniform tunic breast eagle, combat removed. This triangular patch has been removed from a uniform and shows evidence of wear. Measures roughly 3 1/2” wide. 651: WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLE USD 200 - 300 WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLEWaffen-SS sleeve eagle, machine made BeVo construction and removed from a tunic. Holes along the perimeter indicate period use. Fine. 652: WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLE, RZM-TYPE USD 300 - 400 WAFFEN-SS SLEEVE EAGLE, RZM-TYPEWaffen-SS RZM type sleeve eagle, machine embroidered example of an enlisted pattern sleeve eagle. Very scarce authentic pattern, apparently never used. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 653: HITLER YOUTH PATCHES USD 150 - 200 HITLER YOUTH PATCHESGroup of three cloth Hitler Youth patches, includes: pair of regional triangle patches, each 4" x 1 3/4", bearing the yellow stitched legends: "Sudost Steiermark " and "Sud Mainfranken". Both bear paper RZM labels on the reverse. The Steiermark patch is in fine condition, while the Mainfranken patch bears some small holes, affecting the text. Also included is an HJ flak helper's patch, 3" x 1 3/4", with a blue-stitched Luftwaffe eagle, worn by HJ members assigned to assist flak crews. Very good. 654: UNCUT HITLER YOUTH CAP INSIGNIA USD 150 - 200 UNCUT HITLER YOUTH CAP INSIGNIAUncut white silk ribbon with five embroidered HJ insignia, 8" x 3/4" overall, each insignia approx. 1" x 1/2", intended to be cut out and sewn on to HJ garrison-style caps. In pristine, unissued condition. 655: DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK RUNE ARM PATCHES USD 150 - 200 DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK RUNE ARM PATCHESLot of seven DJ arm patches, each about 2 ¬" sq., all bearing a white "sig" rune on a red field, one bearing an "A" RZM paper tag on verso; a triangular "West Koln-Aachen" sleeve patch, approx. 3 1/2" x 1 3/4", stitched yellow lettering on black cloth, attached to a fragment of a black DJ uniform jacket, above a circular red DJ patch, 2" dia., with a white "sig" rune; and two additional DJ patches, both 2" dia., one a blue circle with a white "sig" rune, and the other a yellow circle with a black "sig" rune. Seven pieces, all very good. 656: GERMAN GENERALOBERST'S SHOULDER BOARD USD 150 - 200 GERMAN GENERALOBERST'S SHOULDER BOARDUnidentified German generaloberst's shoulder board, gold and silver bullion with three pips, red cloth backing with gold pebbled button. One pip non-matching. Sold with an infantry officer's collar tab and Iron Cross ribbon. Very good. 657: SS GAS AND CHEMICAL SPECIALTY SLEEVE PATCH USD 100 - 150 SS GAS AND CHEMICAL SPECIALTY SLEEVE PATCHCircular, black felt sleeve patch, approx. 2" dia., embroidered with the image of a gas mask in silver thread, indicating that the wearer received special training in gas or chemical warfare. Fine. 658: SS MEDICAL ORDERLY'S SLEEVE DIAMOND USD 100 - 150 SS MEDICAL ORDERLY'S SLEEVE DIAMONDBlack felt sleeve "raute" (diamond), 1 3/4" x 3", with an embroidered Staff of Asclepius insignia in black thread with a white outline. This insignia would have identified the wearer as a medical orderly. Fine. 659: WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLE USD 100 - 150 WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLEWaffen-SS tropical uniform insignia, a 3 1/2" wide gold and black BeVo sleeve eagle removed from a uniform with very clear signs of stitching holes from its previous use. Frayed edges, else fine. 660: SS SIGNALMAN SLEEVE DIAMOND USD 100 - 150 SS SIGNALMAN SLEEVE DIAMONDBlack felt sleeve diamond, 2" x 2 1/2", with a lightning bolt insignia in silver thread, denoting the wearer as an enlisted signals specialist. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 661: WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLE USD 100 - 150 WAFFEN-SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLEBlack cloth sleeve patch, 2" x 4", with a national eagle in gold thread, worn on the sleeves of Waffen-SS tropical uniforms. The reverse bears a paper SS RZM label. Slight staining, else very good to fine. 662: THIRD REICH POLICE SLEEVE PATCHES USD 100 - 150 THIRD REICH POLICE SLEEVE PATCHESGroup of five cloth Third Reich police patches, each displaying a different color combination, indicative of a specific branch. Includes: Fire-Police insignia, 3 3/4" x 3", red thread on black wool; insignia, 2 3/4" x 3 1/2", white and black thread on grey-green wool felt; insignia, 3 1/2" x 3 3/4", grey-brown thread on cloth; Panzer police insignia, 3 3/4" x 3 1/4", white thread on black wool felt; and insignia, 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", yellow thread on navy blue cloth. All are very good, sold as-is. 663: THIRD REICH PATCHES AND INSIGNIA USD 100 - 150 THIRD REICH PATCHES AND INSIGNIALot of six pieces of Wehrmacht and N.S.D.A.P. insignia. Includes: chest eagle patch, 2 1/4" x 1", with green backing; police eagle insignia, 4" x 3 1/4", stitched red on dark green backing; police eagle insignia with town name "Krefeld-Uerdingen", 3 1/2" x 3", stitched red on black backing; two cap or kepi eagles, each 2 1/2" x 1", one with a sliver finish and the other matte, both missing at least one securing pin; and a BDM shoulder triangle, 3 3/4" x 2", black with the white stitched legend: "West Dusseldorf". All very good. 664: HITLER YOUTH "WEST KOLN-AACHEN" SHOULDER TRIANGLES USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH "WEST KOLN-AACHEN" SHOULDER TRIANGLESPair of black cloth shoulder triangles, each approx. 3 1/2" x 1 3/4", with the yellow stitched legend: "West Koln-Aachen", indicating that they belonged to Hitler Youth members from the region around Cologne and Aachen. One patch bears a paper RZM label on the verso. Both are lightly soiled, else very good. 665: HITLER YOUTH "SUD HOCHLAND" SHOULDER TRIANGLES USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH "SUD HOCHLAND" SHOULDER TRIANGLESPair of black cloth shoulder triangles, each approx. 3 1/2" x 1 3/4", with the yellow stitched legend: "Sud Hochland", indicating that they belonged to Hitler Youth members from the Munich region. One patch bears the remnants of a paper RZM label on the verso. Both bear slight soiling, else very good. 666: SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP SHOULDER BOARDS USD 1,500 - 2,000 SS-TOTENKOPF CONCENTRATION CAMP SHOULDER BOARDSPair of shoulder boards, 1 1/4" x 4 1/2", consisting of braided silver cord atop a light-brown waffenfarbe, on a black wool felt backing. Each board bears a single grey metal split-pin pip, indicating a rank of Obersturmfuhrer. These boards would have been worn by SS personnel assigned to concentration camps, and appear to have been cut from a uniform. Some wear, else very good. 667: LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER SHOULDER STRAPS USD 1,800 - 2,000 LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER SHOULDER STRAPSMatched pair of black felt shoulder straps, each 4" x 1 3/4", both bearing the monogram "LAH", for Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, embroidered in white thread, with black and silver wire piping around the edges. Fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 668: SS PANZERGRENADIER SHOULDER BOARD USD 800 - 1,000 SS PANZERGRENADIER SHOULDER BOARDSingle slip-on shoulder board, 1 1/4" x 4", consisting of braided silver cord atop a green waffenfarbe, all on a black wool backing, as worn by panzergrenadiers, with gold two split-pin pips attached indicating the rank of hauptsturmfuhrer. Minor moth damage to the waffenfarbe, else very good. 669: WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S GREATCOAT SHOULDER BOARDS USD 800 - 900 WEHRMACHT GENERAL'S GREATCOAT SHOULDER BOARDSPair of shoulder boards, each 1 1/2" x 5", consisting of braided gold and silver metal cords interwoven over a red wool felt backing, with two silver split-pin pips, indicating the rank of "General der Waffengattung" ("General of the Branch"). These boards were intended to be worn on a greatcoat, and bear green thread remnants indicating that they were removed from such. Very good. 670: WEHRMACHT GENERALLEUTNANT'S SHOULDER BOARD USD 700 - 900 WEHRMACHT GENERALLEUTNANT'S SHOULDER BOARDGerman Wehrmacht shoulder board, 1 1/2" x 3 3/4", consisting of braided gold and silver interwoven cord on a red felt wool backing, with a single large burnished split-pin pip, indicating the rank of Generalleutnant. Appears to have been cut from a uniform, else very good to fine. 671: WAFFEN-SS PANZERJAGER SHOULDER BOARDS USD 700 - 900 WAFFEN-SS PANZERJAGER SHOULDER BOARDSMatched pair of slip-on shoulder boards, each 1 1/4" x 4 1/4", consisting of braided silver cord over a pink waffenfarbe, on a black backing. Each board bears two gold pips, indicating the rank of Hauptsturmfuhrer, flanking a gold "P" cipher, for "Panzerjager" ("tank destroyer"). Fine. 672: SS-TOTENKOPF SHOULDER BOARD WITH DEATH'S HEAD CIPHER USD 600 - 800 SS-TOTENKOPF SHOULDER BOARD WITH DEATH'S HEAD CIPHERRare shoulder board, 1" x 5", consisting of braided silver cord on a black wool backing, with a metal split-pin death's head cipher affixed to the center. The reverse bears a black fabric SS-RZM tag, and the shoulder board appears to have been cut from a uniform. Very good. 673: WAFFEN-SS PIONEER'S SHOULDER BOARDS USD 300 - 400 WAFFEN-SS PIONEER'S SHOULDER BOARDSPair of slip-on shoulder boards, each 1 1/4" x 4", consisting of braided silver cord over a black waffenfarbe, on a black felt backing, with two bronze split-pin pips affixed to each, indicating the rank of hauptsturmfuhrer. These boards would have been worn by a member of a pioneer, or combat engineer, outfit. Some fraying to the cords, else very good. 674: GERMAN MILITARY SHOULDER BOARDS USD 60 - 80 GERMAN MILITARY SHOULDER BOARDSPair of NCO shoulder boards cut from a uniform, each 4 1/2" x 1 1/2", consisting of two rows of silver braid, containing interwoven braids of silver and brown, all on a bordeaux red backing. One board bears a tear on the underside, exposing the cardboard stiffener, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 675: N.S.D.A.P. ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBAND USD 500 - 600 N.S.D.A.P. ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBANDRed wool felt armband, 5" x 20 31/2" (open), with a white silk central disk bearing an embroidered black mobile swastika, both outlined with gold thread. The center of the swastika bears a gold split-pin pip, decorated with a tiny national eagle. The armband also bears a central red cloth strip with gold embroidered oak leaves, as well as yellow and blue piping along the outside edges. The interior bears the yellow stenciled label "oben", above a vertical arrow. This armband would have been worn by the NSDAP leader for an individual large town or city. The wool bears minor moth nips, else very good. 676: NSDAP ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBAND USD 500 - 600 NSDAP ORTSGRUPPENLEITER ARMBANDRed wool felt armband, 5" x 20 3/4" (open), with a white silk central disk bearing an embroidered black mobile swastika, both outlined with gold thread. The center of the swastika bears a grey metal split-pin pip, decorated with a tiny national eagle. The armband also bears a central red cloth strip with gold embroidered oak leaves, as well as yellow and blue piping along the outside edges. The interior bears the yellow stenciled label "oben", above a vertical arrow. This armband would have been worn by the NSDAP leader for an individual large town or city. The wool bears minor moth nips, else very good. 677: N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL LEADER ARMBAND USD 450 - 500 N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL LEADER ARMBANDN.S.D.A.P. "Ortsgruppe" leader's red wool felt armband, 5 1/8" x 21" (open), with a white central disk containing a black cloth mobile swastika, both outlined with gold braided wire. The center of the swastika bears a gold split-pin pip, decorated with a tiny national eagle. The armband also bears a central band comprised of four thin bands of gold wire piping, two each flanking gold wire embroidered oak leaves. The armband itself is piped in pale blue with yet anoth band of gold braided wire at top and bottom. A paper RZM tag is affized to the reverse. There is some scattered moth damage, still quite good. 678: NSDAP GAULEITER'S ARMBAND USD 300 - 400 NSDAP GAULEITER'S ARMBANDRed wool gau-level party leader's armband, 5" x 20" unfolded, with a 3 1/4" dia. white fabric disc machine-sewn with a hand-sewn braided gold thread border at center, bearing a multi-part swastika, also with a gold thread border. The edges are decorated with red ribbon bearing an oak leaf pattern in gold, and with burgundy piping. The wool bears several small moth holes, with slight soiling on the center disc, else very good to fine. 679: THIRD REICH SECURITY POLICE ARMBAND USD 300 - 400 THIRD REICH SECURITY POLICE ARMBANDGreen cloth armband, approx. 4 3/4" x 7 3/4", bearing the transfer-printed legend; "Im Dienste der Sicherheitspolizei", indicating that the wearer was employed by the German Security Police, which existed from 1936 to 1939 as a combined force of the Gestapo and the Kripo. Fine. 680: N.S.D.A.P. ORTS-LEVEL ARMBAND USD 200 - 300 N.S.D.A.P. ORTS-LEVEL ARMBANDWool armband with multi-piece constructed swastika, piped in blue to indicate Orts-level leadership level and sewn together at rear. Very good. 681: N.S.D.A.P. KREISLEITER ARMBAND USD 300 - 400 N.S.D.A.P. KREISLEITER ARMBANDRed wool felt armband, approx. 5 1/4" x 20" (open), with a white silk central disk bearing an embroidered black mobile swastika, both outlined with gold thread. The edges of the armband bear a red cloth border with gold oak leaves, with white piping at the outside edge. This armband would have been worn by the NSDAP leader for a given district within a "Gau". Fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 682: LATVIAN HJ FLAK HELPER'S ARMBAND USD 200 - 300 LATVIAN HJ FLAK HELPER'S ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 8 1/2" x 4 1/2", with a rather crudely printed white band on each side, and a variation of the Hitler Youth insignia in the center. This style of armband was worn by members of the Latvian HJ assigned to help flak crews. Bears a faint NSDAP ortsgruppe stamp on the reverse. Somewhat faded, with some soiling, else very good. From the estate of long-time collector Larry E. Tarrant. 683: DER DEUTSCHE AUTOMOBIL CLUB ARMBAND USD 200 - 300 DER DEUTSCHE AUTOMOBIL CLUB ARMBANDScarce armband, 16" long, 4 3/4" wide, bears a professionally-embroidered emblem centered on the front of the armband which itself bears a decorative weave at top and bottom. Fine. 685: NAZI ARMBANDS (2) USD 150 - 200 NAZI ARMBANDS (2)Pair of armbands, includes an N.S.D.A.P. armband 15" long overall and sewn at back, 3 ?" wide, made of separate pieces of fabric, sold with an S.A. sports armband, gold embroidery on a circular white field sewn to the red backing, a dark blue ink stain at front. Two pieces. 686: HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, approx. 7 1/2" x 3 31/2", with an applied white band and an applied white diamond with woven swastika. Somewhat soiled, else very good. 687: HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, approx. 7" x 3 3/4", with an applied white band and an applied white diamond with woven swastika. Somewhat soiled, else very good. 688: VOLKSSTURM ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 VOLKSSTURM ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7 1/2" x 3 1/4", bearing a printed black band with the white printed title: "Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht", flanked on each side by a national eagle. This armband is one of several varieties worn by members of the Volkssturm. Slightly frayed at the edges, else very good. 689: HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7 3/4" x 4", bearing a white applied band, with an embroidered mobile swastika in the center. Lightly soiled, else fine. 690: NSDSTB ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 NSDSTB ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7 1/2" x 5", with two applied white bands, and an embroidered diamond-shape mobile swastika. These armbands were worn by members of the national Socialist German Student's League. Slightly soiled, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 691: NS-RKB ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 NS-RKB ARMBANDBlack wool armband, 6" x 3 1/2", bearing an applied red cotton shield, with an embroidered Iron Cross and mobile swastika. These armbands were worn by members of the Nationalsozialistisches Reichskriegerbund, the only officially-recognized veteran's organization in the Third Reich. Minor moth nips on the verso, else very good. 692: "DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 "DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBANDYellow cotton armband, 6 3/4" x 3 3/4", expertly embroidered with the title "Deutsche Wehrmacht" in black thread. These armbands were typically worn by civilian employees of the Wehrmacht. Lightly soiled, else fine. 693: N.S.D.A.P. ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 N.S.D.A.P. ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 3 3/4" x 7 1/4", bearing an expertly embroidered black mobile swastika within a white circle. Lightly soiled, else fine. 694: "DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 "DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" ARMBANDYellow cotton armband, 7 3/4" 4 1/4", printed with the title "Deutsche Wehrmacht" in black Germanic script. Bears a rubber stamp with a national eagle above the lettering. These armbands were typically worn by civilian employees of the Wehrmacht. Lightly soiled, else fine. 695: HITLER YOUTH ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH ARMBANDRed cotton armband, 7" x 4", with a printed white band and Hitler Youth mobile swastika. The face of the armband is marked with a circular rubber stamp bearing the HJ insignia. Fine. 696: HITLER YOUTH REGIMENTAL ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH REGIMENTAL ARMBANDRed cotton Hitler Youth armband, 7 1/4" x 5 1/4", bearing the white stitched legend: "Hitler Jugend 2/85" in cursive script, indicating that the wearer belonged to the 2nd company of the 85th regiment of Hitler Youth. The armband bears light soiling, else very good. 697: NS.D.A.P. ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 NS.D.A.P. ARMBANDRed wool Nazi Party armband, 8 1/2" x 4 1/2", with a white cotton circle, 3 1/2" dia., in the center, upon which is applied a black ribbon mobile swastika, with each arm consisting of a separate piece of material. The inside of the armband bears a paper RZM label. Slight fraying at the edges, else very good. 698: NSD-STUDENTENBUND ARMBAND USD 100 - 150 NSD-STUDENTENBUND ARMBANDNationalsozialistischer Deutscher Studentenbund ("National Socialist German Students' League") armband, 7 3/4" x 4 1/4", consisting of red cloth, with two parallel white bands applied at the top and bottom, with the NS emblem, an elongated mobile swastika, applied at the center. Bears the remains of an RZM label inside, on the verso of the swastika. Minor soiling, with pin holes at each corner, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 699: GERMAN NATIONAL SERVICE ARMBAND USD 75 - 100 GERMAN NATIONAL SERVICE ARMBANDNational Service armband, BeVo type black embroidery on yellow cloth, 12 1/2" x 4" and expertly joined on the reverse, with ink stamp at right. Slightly soiled, else very good. 700: "GOTT MIT UNS" VARIANT BELT BUCKLE, WITH BELT USD 300 - 400 "GOTT MIT UNS" VARIANT BELT BUCKLE, WITH BELTRare variant of the otherwise common "Gott Mit Uns" Heer belt buckle, this being the ca. 1935 nickel version with the eagle facing to the viewer's left. Shortly after production started, it was decided that an eagle facing in this direction would represent the governmental bodies while eagles facing to the right would represent the military, so production of the this buckle was immediately ceased. Two spot welds on the reverse secure the circular face plate to the pebbled background of the body of the buckle. With a used period brown leather army belt. Buckle is in fine condition. 701: HITLER YOUTH LEADER'S BELT AND BUCKLE USD 300 - 400 HITLER YOUTH LEADER'S BELT AND BUCKLEBrown leather belt with black finish, 44 1/2" x 1 3/4", with a circular gold tombac buckle, approx. 2" dia., bearing the image of a political eagle above the HJ insignia, with the motto: "Blut und Ehre" ("Blood and Honor"). This buckle was worn by officer-level HJ members, and is RZM-marked "M4/22". The belt leather remains supple and pliant, with expected age wear, while the buckle bears some green tarnish on the clasp, else very good. 702: WACHGRUPPE NORDLAND I.D. DISK USD 300 - 400 WACHGRUPPE NORDLAND I.D. DISKMetal I.D. disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the identification "Wachgruppe Nordland", with the serial number "301". Wachgruppe Nordland was a privately raised Flemish guard company of about four or five hundred men, primarily tasked with guarding Luftwaffe installations around Antwerp. Very good. 703: LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL BELT BUCKLE USD 200 - 300 LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL BELT BUCKLEStamped-steel Luftwaffe belt buckle, 2" x 2 1/2", with a 3 1/4" leather tab. The buckle is painted very dark olive drab, and is unmarked, while the tab is marked: "Dransfeld & Co, Menden /W, 1941". The paint is chipped in a few spots, the item shows some slight corrosion, and the eagle on the face is moderately worn, while the tab shows some slight splitting, not affecting the attachment to the buckle, else very good. 704: GERMAN WWI AND WWII BUCKLE GROUP (4) USD 300 - 400 GERMAN WWI AND WWII BUCKLE GROUP (4)Lot of four German military belt buckles. Includes an early nickel DAF buckle which is RZM M4/30 marked; aluminum RAD parade buckle OLC marked; a WWI era “Gott Mit Uns” military style buckle produced in brass; and a 1920’s-30’s enlisted rank Red Cross buckle in nickel silver. 705: HITLER YOUTH BELT, BUCKLE, AND CROSS STRAP USD 150 - 200 HITLER YOUTH BELT, BUCKLE, AND CROSS STRAPBrown leather belt, 33" x 1 1/2", with a padded felt backing. Includes a chromed metal box-style buckle, 2 1/2" x 2", bearing a stamped political eagle clutching the HJ insignia, and the motto: "Blut und Ehre"("Blood and Honor"). The buckle is RZM-marked with "47", and also bears an "Assmann and Sohne" hallmark. Also present is an adjustable leather cross strap. The belt's felt backing is worn and deteriorating in spots, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 706: HITLER YOUTH BELT AND BUCKLE USD 150 - 200 HITLER YOUTH BELT AND BUCKLEBrown leather belt, 38" x 1 3/4", with a metal box-style HJ belt buckle, 2 1/2" x 2", bearing a stamped political eagle clutching the HJ insignia, with the motto: "Blut und Ehre"("Blood and Honor"). The buckle is RZM-marked "M4/38". Very good. 707: N.S.D.A.P. JUGEND BELT BUCKLE USD 100 - 150 N.S.D.A.P. JUGEND BELT BUCKLEChromed metal belt buckle, 2" x 1 1/2", with an acrylic mobile swastika within a white circle against a red background. Marked "D.R.G.M." on the reverse. The N.S.D.A.P. Jugend was an early youth organization that predated the Hitler Youth, and was later absorbed into the SA. Bears some corrosion to the face, and some yellowing to the insignia, else very good. 708: HITLER YOUTH LANYARDS USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH LANYARDSPair of Hitler Youth lanyards, each 11" long, one with braided red-black and white cords, and the other braided red and white cords. Both lanyards bear paper RZM tags bearing the Hitler Youth insignia. Very good. 709: SS-TOTENKOPF DIVISION I.D. DISK WITH POUCH USD 200 - 300 SS-TOTENKOPF DIVISION I.D. DISK WITH POUCHMetal soldier's identification disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the stamped legend: " 178 14./5. SS-T. Sta." on each half. The "SS-T" indicates that the bearer was a member of the SS-Totenkopfverband. Also present is a leather storage pouch with snap closure for the disk. Both items are in good excavated condition. 710: SS SIGNALMAN'S I.D. DISK USD 250 - 300 SS SIGNALMAN'S I.D. DISKMetal soldier's identification disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the stamped legend: "16440 SS-Nachr. Ers. Rgt." on each half. The "SS-Nachr." stands for "SS-Nachtrichten", and indicates that the bearer was a signalman, while the "Er. Rgt." stands for "Erstaz Regiment", indicating that he was a reservist. In good excavated condition. 711: SS MOUNTAIN TROOPS I.D. DISK USD 250 - 300 SS MOUNTAIN TROOPS I.D. DISKMetal soldier's identification disk, 2 3/4" x 2", bearing the stamped legend: "SS-Geb. Jag. A. U. E. Batl. 6" on each half of the face, with "1490" on the reverse. The "SS-Geb. Jag." stands for "SS-Gebirgsjager", and indicates that the bearer was a member of a Waffen-SS mountain infantry division. In good excavated condition. 712: SS-HAUPTAMTSCHEF FLAG USD 600 - 800 SS-HAUPTAMTSCHEF FLAGSS-Hauptamtschef's flag, to be flown at the central administration office of the SS in Berlin or wherever that office was being officially represented, 90cm x 60cm cotton with the hoist folded over and sewn about a cotton rope with loose and looped ends. The flag also bears ink stamps on the hoist: "M9/25" and "Schutzstaffel N/58". Stained, still very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 713: GERMAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION FLAG USD 900 - 1,100 GERMAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION FLAGLarge, ornate cotton flag, 45" x 50 1/2", consisting of printed black, red, and white bands, behind a printed Iron Cross with crossed swords and a white swastika within a red circle, surrounded by a silver wreath, with the legend " Reichstreuebund ehemaliger Berufsoldaten ortsgr. Gelsenkirchen-Buer" ("Reichs Loyal Association of Former Professional Soldiers, Gelsenkirchen-Buer Division") printed in black. The hoist feature seven stainless steel rings which would have secured the flag to a pole. The remaining edges bear a 1 3/4" braided silver wire fringe. This organization was one of many right-wing groups organized by disaffected veterans of World War I, which were largely absorbed into the NSDAP's own veteran's organization, the Kyffhauserbund. Bears some moth holes, else very good. 714: "BLACKSHIRTS" 89TH LEGION "ETRUSCAN" GUIDON USD 400 - 500 "BLACKSHIRTS" 89TH LEGION "ETRUSCAN" GUIDONGuidon of the M.V.S.N. (National Security Volunteer Militia, or "Blackshirt") "89th Legion Etruscan, Squadron Salvatore Pasquini". The black cotton swallow-tail guidon is 27 1/2" long and 15" long along the hoist, with letters and the border all embroidered in gold-colored thread. Fine condition. Raised in Volterra and based in Florence, the legion undertook police and anti-partisan actions in areas around Prague and Belgrade before becoming semi-assimilated into an SS police regiment later in the war. 715: G.I.-CAPTURED JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG USD 400 - 500 G.I.-CAPTURED JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAGSilk flag, 36 1/2" x 27", with a printed Japanese sun emblem on a white background. The hoist corners are reinforced, and bear plant fiber ties. The white field of the flag bears the names of approximately 95 soldiers belonging to the 41st Infantry Division, all inscribed in black ink in the same hand, with the date "1943". During 1943, the 41st was heavily involved in the Battle of Buna-Gona on New Guinea, and it is possible that this flag was captured during that campaign. Some soiling, pin holes at the corners, else very good. 716: HITLER YOUTH HANGING BANNER USD 400 - 500 HITLER YOUTH HANGING BANNERSingle-sided HJ hanging banner, 16 1/2" x 25 1/2", consisting of a red cotton field with an applied white band in the center, over which is sewn a white diamond and a multi-piece black swastika. The hoist is stamped with an RDB Civil Servant's Federation eagle, along with: "H.J. 1940". The white areas of the flag show some soiling and toning, else very good. 717: N.S.D.A.P. BANNER CAPTURED BY AMERICANS IN BERLIN USD 400 - 500 N.S.D.A.P. BANNER CAPTURED BY AMERICANS IN BERLINLarge N.S.D.A.P. banner, 48" x 86", constructed of cotton with a separate white circular field with printed mobile swastika sewn to the red body. The banner originally had a factory-sewn loop of cloth at the top to accomodate a hanging pole. At some point in time, perhaps when this souvenir was acquired, the red cloth was crudely cut and crude white stitching replaced the original. Trace sewing holes from the original work survive. The flag is purported to have been captured by American troops. A 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" candid photo and typed provenance indicated that the flag was "taken off the wall of a police station outside Berlin", with the photo showing three GIs holding up this prize before their jeep. From the collection of an aviator who instructed pilots during World War II and later founded the Waterbury-Plymouth airport (N-41). 718: DUTCH-MADE KRIEGSMARINE FLAG USD 300 - 400 DUTCH-MADE KRIEGSMARINE FLAGMint condition Reichskriegsflagge, 38" x 70" cotton one-piece construction with printed design. The edges of the flag are reinforced with lines of additional stitching to prevent fraying, while the hoist is open to permit a line to pass through. The flag bears the stamp of the Dutch manufacturer: "N.V.P.F. v. VLISSINGEN & CO KATOENFABr. HELMOND (HOLLAND)", additionally marked: "Kr. FL. 100 X 170". Absolutely mint. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 719: KYFFHAUSERBUND HANGING BANNER USD 300 - 400 KYFFHAUSERBUND HANGING BANNERSingle-sided hanging banner, 27" square, bearing the insignia of the "Kyffhauserbund", the official veteran's welfare organization of the Third Reich until 1943. Consists of a red field with an applied black Iron Cross with a white border, with an applied mobile swastika within a black-bordered white disk. The verso of the flag is backed with dark blue cloth. The banner is suspended by five metal split rings along the top edge, and features a 1 1/2" black fringe along the bottom edge. Very good. 720: THIRD REICH NAVAL JACK USD 300 - 400 THIRD REICH NAVAL JACKSmall Kriegsmarine flag, 34 1/2" x 19", a red field with a printed white disk and mobile swastika in the center. The flag features a sewn-in rope hoist and white cloth reinforcement, which is stamped "G. FL. 50x85" identifying it as a "goesch" or naval jack, intended to be flown at the bow of a ship or, more likely given the size, a submarine. The hoist is also marked: "N.V.P.F.v Vlissingen & Co's Katoenfabr: Helmond (Holland)", indicating that the flag was made by the Pieter Fentener van Vlissingen & Co Cotton Factory, which manufactured flags for the occupying Germans during the war. Minor soiling, moth nips to the central insignia, else very good. 721: HITLER YOUTH FLAG USD 300 - 400 HITLER YOUTH FLAGVery large Hitler Youth flag, 7' 5" x 7' 8", constructed of two red bands joined to a white band, with a white cloth diamond containing a black fabric mobile swastika applied thereto. The hoist end has been folded over a webbing strip and sewn for reinforcement, with large metal clips at each corner. The flag bears some holes and stains, else very good. 722: HITLER YOUTH FUNERAL BANNER USD 300 - 400 HITLER YOUTH FUNERAL BANNERThree-piece fabric Hitler Youth funeral banner, 32" x 6", likely taken from a wreath. The three red and white bands are glued together on the reverse, and a white circle containing a mobile swastika is sewn to one end. This end also bears a 2" silver metallic fringe. The glue has separated at one end, else very good. 723: HITLER YOUTH TRUMPET BANNER USD 300 - 400 HITLER YOUTH TRUMPET BANNERDouble-sided trumpet banner, 19 1/2" x 19", constructed of a white band between two red bands, with a white diamond containing a mobile swastika sewn thereto. Three edges bear a 2" white cloth yarn fringe, while the fourth edge bears three cloth ties allowing it to be attached to an instrument, with the fourth missing. Minor soiling, else very good. 724: HITLER YOUTH BANNER USD 300 - 400 HITLER YOUTH BANNERVery large Hitler Youth banner, 14' 9" x 4' 7", three-piece construction, consisting of two red bands and a white band sewn together at the edges, with a diamond-shaped white field and multi-part mobile swastika applied on each side. One end of the banner is rolled over and sewn so that a rod could be passed through, allowing the banned to be suspended vertically. The banner bears some soiling and staining, with a few small holes near the swastika, else very good. 725: HITLER YOUTH FLAG USD 300 - 400 HITLER YOUTH FLAGVery large Hitler Youth flag, 20' 8" x 4' 5", constructed of three joined red and white bands, with an applied 32" by 30" diamond printed with a printed swastika at the center. The flag features a sewn-in hoist, and is unmarked, save for an ink inscription at one corner, reading: "St. Sch.". The flag bears some moderate staining throughout, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 726: DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK FLAG USD 300 - 400 DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK FLAGLarge black flag, 60 1/2" x 46" with the insignia of the DJ, a white cloth "Sig" rune, applied to each side. The hoist bears seven broken cloth hanging loops, as well as a partial paper RZM tag with Hitler Youth insignia. Minor soiling to the white rune, else very good. 727: LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S CAR PENNANT USD 300 - 400 LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S CAR PENNANTLuftwaffe officer's automobile pennant, 15" long, 9" along the hoist. Constructed of gray cloth with embroidered eagle and swastika visible on both sides. The pennant is contained within an original metal frame with black leather trim. Very good. 728: N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNER USD 300 - 400 N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNERN.S.D.A.P. hanging banner, 32" x 36" with white fringe affixed at bottom. The banner consists of a red body with separate circular white field with printed black swastika sewn thereto. The top of the flag has been sewn-over permitting a rod to pass through so that the banner may be suspended vertically. Fine. 729: N.S.D.A.P. PODIUM BANNER USD 300 - 400 N.S.D.A.P. PODIUM BANNERN.S.D.A.P. hanging banner, 31" x 35" with white fringe affixed at bottom. The banner consists of a red body with separate circular white field with printed black swastika sewn at center, all surrounded by a band of white cloth trim. Two round rings are attached to the upper corners so that the banner may be suspended vertically. Fine. 730: N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNER USD 250 - 350 N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNERUnusual large red silk hanging banner, 32" x 51", with an applied gold lam‚ fabric mobile swastika at the center, surrounded by a 1 1/4" border of woven gold metallic thread. The bottom edge bears a 2" fringe of braided gold metallic thread, and the top corners retain both original metal hanging rings. Very good to fine. 731: REICHSLUFTSCHUTZBUND FLAG USD 250 - 350 REICHSLUFTSCHUTZBUND FLAGLarge red cotton flag, 7' 10" x 4' 4", printed with the white rayed star insignia of the Reichsluftschutzbund ("Reichs Air Defense League"), with a black mobile swastika in the center. The RLB was responsible for organizing air raid precautions among the civilian population of Germany. The flag bears an approx. 1" hole at the upper left corner, else very good. 732: B.D.M. PENNANT USD 250 - 350 B.D.M. PENNANTBlack cotton triangular pennant, 30" x 18", bearing on each side the applied cloth insignia of the Bund Deutscher Madel ("League of German Girls"), which is made up of four red and white panels arranged in a diamond shape, with a mobile swastika within a white diamond applied to the center. The hoist of the pennant bears two (possibly replacement) composite rings, which hold woven and cloth ties. The insignia on both sides bear large moth holes and rust stains, else good. 733: N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAG USD 200 - 300 N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAGLarge single-sided cotton flag 6' 2 1/2" x 2' 11", with an applied white disk containing a printed mobile swastika in the center. Each of the four corners bears a brass grommet, which would have allowed the flag to be tied down on a vehicle, preventing misidentification by friendly aircraft. Minor soiling, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 734: THIRD REICH HARBOR PILOT FLAG USD 200 - 300 THIRD REICH HARBOR PILOT FLAGFlag, 37" x 30" consisting of a printed NSDAP national flag with a printed white border. The flag features a sewn-in rope hoist, with metal clasps at each end. The reinforced white hoist is stamped: "Flg. Delta Gr. IIa". Very small moth holes throughout, else very good. 735: LUFTHANSA PENNANT USD 200 - 300 LUFTHANSA PENNANTUnusual cloth pennant, approx. 25 1/2" long x 9", bearing on one side the crane logo of the German airline Lufthansa in white cloth on a black background, with the reverse bearing an unknown asterisk-like symbol in black cloth on a white background. The hoist edge bears four red fabric hanging loops. Very good. The exact use of this pennant is unknown. 736: GERMAN EAGLE HANGING BANNER USD 200 - 300 GERMAN EAGLE HANGING BANNERShield-shaped white silk banner, 29 1/2" x 22 1/2", of unknown vintage, bearing on one side the heraldic image of a black imperial eagle, with a red beak and claws picked out in braided thread. The outline and plumage of the bird are highlighted by sewn-on cord, and the eyes are of silver bullion thread. The top of the banner bears three gold fabric hanging loops, while the bottom bears a metallic gold fringe. The banner is heavily soiled and stained, frayed on one edge, and with what appear to be scorch marks on the front and back. Good. 737: REICHS ARBEITSDIENST PENNANT USD 300 - 400 REICHSARBEITSDIENST PENNANTDouble-sided RAD pennant with the original hemp rope, approx. 73" long. A few small holes and imperfections to the central disc area, else very good. 738: HEER OFFICER'S AUTOMOBILE PENNANT USD 200 - 300 HEER OFFICER'S AUTOMOBILE PENNANTHeer automobile pennant, 12 1/4" long, 8" along the hoist, blue-gray with an embroidered eagle visible on both sides. The pennant is contained within a heavy celluloid and metal frame. Very good. 739: GERMAN ARMY CAR PENNANT USD 200 - 300 GERMAN ARMY CAR PENNANTHeer automobile pennant, 13" long, 7 ¬" along the hoist, steel blue with an embroidered eagle visible on both sides. The pennant is contained within an original (though yellowed) celluloid and leather protective sleeve. Very good. 740: TRIANGULAR N.S.D.A.P. PENNANTS (5) USD 200 - 300 TRIANGULAR N.S.D.A.P. PENNANTS (5)Lot of five small N.S.D.A.P. triangular printed cotton pennants, each about 8" x 6 «", one worn. 741: DEUTSCHE TURNERBUND FLAG AND BELT USD 150 - 200 DEUTSCHE TURNERBUND FLAG AND BELTWhite cloth flag of the Deutsche Turnerbund ("German Gymnastics Federation"), 39" x 33 1/2", with the organization's red four-F insignia sewn onto both sides. The organization, founded in 1848, was banned by the Nazis and its membership absorbed into the Hitler Youth, with its symbols also being adopted by the HJ. Bears some soiling, else very good. Also included is a brown leather belt, 31 1/2" x 1 3/4", with a metal shell buckle bearing the DTB cross insignia. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 742: JAPANESE OCCUPATION SOUVENIR FLAG USD 150 - 200 JAPANESE OCCUPATION SOUVENIR FLAGRayon Japanese national "meatball" flag, 27 1/2" x 39 1/2", bearing the names of two brothers, Electrician William G. Rook of the U.S. Navy and Pfc. Thomas W. Rook of the U.S. Army, likely commissioned by them from a local artist as an occupation souvenir. The flag also bears the hand-painted images of Mount Fuji and a Japanese castle, as well as the insignia of the 25th Infantry Division and the 507th Coastal Artillery. The flag has two significant spelling errors: The word "Army" is transcribed as "Amry", and the word "Navy" was originally transcribed as "Nauy", although the erroneous "U" has been painted over and corrected. Very good. 743: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG USD 150 - 200 N.S.D.A.P. FLAGRed cotton flag, 45" x 33", with a 21" dia. applied white circle with a printed mobile swastika in the center. The reinforced hoist bears a ragged hole in each corner, and smaller pinholes around the edges, else very good. 744: N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAG USD 150 - 200 N.S.D.A.P. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION FLAGRed cotton flag, 35" x 30 1/2", with an 18 1/2" dia. applied white circle with a printed swastika on one side only. The flag features a metal grommet at each corner, and would have been tied down to the hood of a vehicle to prevent attacks from friendly aircraft. Very slight soiling, slight wear to the swastika, else very good. 745: JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG USD 150 - 200 JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAGJapanese national "meatball" flag, 40" x 28", fine quality white rayon with leather corner reinforcements and tie cords along the hoist. A few trivial brown spots, else very good. Certainly a wartime souvenir, from the collection of an aviator who instructed pilots during World War II and later founded the Waterbury-Plymouth airport (N-41). 746: HITLER YOUTH PENNANT USD 150 - 200 HITLER YOUTH PENNANTRed cotton triangular pennant, 9 1/2" x 6", bearing an applied white band and mobile swastika. The pennant bears a split-ring hanger at each corner, one sewn in, and the other attached with twisted wire. The colors are heavily faded, especially on the swastika, and the white cloth band is moderately frayed at the tip, else good. 747: D.D.A.C. CAR PENNANT USD 150 - 200 D.D.A.C. CAR PENNANTTwo-sided automobile pennant from the German automobile club ("D.D.A.C."), 9 ¬" long, 6" along the hoist. The heavy-duty pennant displays the organization's insignia, a black national eagle and swastika logo on both sides. Two steel clips are present at the hoist. Fine. 748: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG FOR KRIEGSMARINE USE USD 150 - 200 N.S.D.A.P. FLAG FOR KRIEGSMARINE USEGerman National Socialist flag, 34 1/2" x 19 3/4", cotton, with a printed black swastika on a white disc within a red field. It has a sewn-in rope hoist, with reinforced corners. One side of the hoist is marked: "Gr. 3 Goesch 50x85", indicating its dimensions in centimeters, and identifying it as a naval jack, to be flown at the bow of a ship to indicate its nationality. The other side of the hoist bears a small tag, indicating its maker: "Wurttemburgische Cattunmanufactur Heidenheim a. Brz." Jacks of this size were frequently flown by German submarines. Moderate tear in lower right corner, minor moth damage, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 749: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG USD 100 - 150 N.S.D.A.P. FLAGNazi party flag, 38"x 31" red fabric with a sewn-on white fabric disk, with a printed black mobile swastika. The hoist edge has been folded over and sewn to facilitate vertical display. Stained and soiled throughout, with numerous small tears at the edges and face, good to very good. 750: N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNER USD 100 - 150 N.S.D.A.P. HANGING BANNERN.S.D.A.P. hanging banner, 21 1/2" x 28 1/2", red cotton with a separate white circular field with a black printed swastika chain-stitched to the center. The top of the banner is looped about a wood dowel which bears two turned gilt wood ends and a blue and white braided cord for suspending the banner. Small tear at top, else very good. 751: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG USD 75 - 100 N.S.D.A.P. FLAGSmall red cotton flag, 11 3/4" x 7", with a 3 1/2" applied white circle with an embroidered swastika on each side. Moderately soiled, with small holes at the edges, some of which have been crudely repaired with thread, else very good. 752: MONUMENTAL "NUREMBERG" HAND-CARVED WOODEN EAGLE USD 20,000 - 25,000 MONUMENTAL "NUREMBERG" HAND-CARVED WOODEN EAGLEA most impressive, monumental hand-carved wooden statue of a Third Reich "political" eagle, 41" tall and 50" wide at the wings, mounted atop a 17 1/2" x 25 1/2" x 6" wooden base. The eagle faces left, with its wings folded vertically, and it's talons clutch a wreath of oak leaves which enclose a stationary swastika. This style of German eagle was popularized by sculptor Kurt Schmid-Emen, who sculpted such examples on an enormous scale for the German pavilion at the 1937 Paris Exposition and the National Socialist Party rally grounds at Nuremburg, among others. Reproductions of Schmid-Emen's eagle became the standard for use in Nazi Party administrative and other official buildings, and at important party meetings. This example may have been used in one of those functions, or may have actually been one of the working models used by Schmid-Emen in creating his bronzes. Unfortunately, the statue lacks any identifying markings. The wings were separated from the body at one time, probably intentionally to facilitate transport, and they have been professionally reattached. Note: This is a very large and heavy piece. Buyers should be prepared to make arrangements for shipping, with which we would be pleased to assist. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 753: ADOLF HITLER WATERCOLOR PAINTING USD 15,000 - 20,000 ADOLF HITLER WATERCOLOR PAINTINGGIVEN TO THE CARETAKER OF THE BERGHOF AS A WEDDING PRESENT An extraordinary original Adolf Hitler watercolor painting with unique provenance, obtained from Herbert Dohring who was a member of Hitler's personal bodyguard and later served as a supervisor of the construction of the Berghof and as caretaker of the complex. The painting, 6" x 10 1/2" on paper, is titled and signed in pencil at lower left: "A. Hitler '09 Wien I Stallburggasse". St. Michael's Church is visible in the background, in this Vienna neighborhood between the Stallburg and the Koniginkloster. Hitler drew some of the elements, mainly architectural lines, in pencil, and used earth tone washes for coloration with black lines to accentuate details. As is almost always the case with Hitler's works, his perspective is not accurate with buildings not bearing the correct scale and angles for their location. Particularly telling are his renditions of the human form -- faces are never shown, torso and limb lengths are incorrect, and the perspective employed in the placement of the figures is incorrect. It was these deficiences which caused Hitler to be rejected from the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. The painting is double-matted in gray and white, all set into a ca. 1945 mat. The back of the frame has never been opened. Very fine. HERBERT DOHRING (1913-2001) served with the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler as part of its 30-man personal protection command tasked with up-close protection of Hitler. D”hring then took over supervision of the Berghof, working first in the original Wachenfeld structure before assuming full caretaking responsibility. While there, Dohring met his future wife Anna Krautenbacher, a staff member, and he married her with a reception at the Berghof with Hitler in attendance. Provenance present with the painting includes: a signed typed statement by Dohring, Hersbruck, Aug. 12, 1999 in which he states (in German): "...I attest to the authenticity of the watercolor 'Stallburggasse' by Adolf Hitler, signed and dated '09'. The painting was a present from chambermaid Lina Dannat to my wife...She presented this picture to my wife in 1942 at the time of our departure from the Berghof. I don’t know under which circumstances Ms. Dannat received possession. It is well known that many of these watercolors were stored in the gifts room on the second floor as well as in the large closet in the 'Great Hall'...We hid the picture during the war years and had it framed in the years after the war. It was until today in my personal possession. " Also included is an A.N.S. by Dohring, Hersbruck, Aug. 14, 1999 sending two photos of the painting which he has signed (photos also present) and mentioning that the aforementioned Ms. Dannat has died the previous January. There are also copies of original photos of Dohring, his wife and Hitler at their wedding, Dohring at the Berghof in 1941, and the man in 1999. Finally, there is a copy of Dohring's modern signed identity card and a notary's attestation of his signature. Our consignor has added a copy of Dohring's memoirs (in German): "Hitler's Hausverwalter" (Bochum: Zeit Reisen Verlag), 2013. 94pp. 8vo., Dohring's account of his service as caretaker of the Berghof, with photographs of the author, Hitler, guests, etc. Dohring's friend Ms. Dannat may have been gifted the painting by Hitler, or she may have pilfered it. This may explain why Dohring chose to hide the painting until after the war ended! In any event, this painting is, in our experience, nearly identical in regards to subject, size, composition, technique, and perspective as almost every other authentic Hitler painting offered by us and other experienced auctioneers of Hitler's works. Its provenance is excellent, and having sold many Hitler watercolors over the past thirty years, we are completely confident in the authenticity of this example. 754: OMAHA BEACH INVASION PLANS AND MAP OVERLAYS, USED BY AN USD 12,000 - 15,000 OMAHA BEACH INVASION PLANS AND MAP OVERLAYS, USED BY AN OFFICER WHO LANDED ON D-DAYHistoric set of plans for OPERATION NEPTUNE, the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, this set specifically prepared for those to land on the desperately-contested Omaha Beach. This set also includes map overlays used by an officer who landed on the first day of the invasion. The report bears a cover page reading: "115TH REGT NEPTUNE FIELD ORDER NO. 1 23 - MAY, 1944" and is marked as being "COPY NO. 30" of only fifty issued for landings on that strip of sand. Within this legal folio wrapper is contained 26pp. of text, each page marked "TOP SECRET" and "BIGOT." This is an operational guide meant for field commenders. It contains a summary of orders and initial objectives in the first pages, followed by anticipated intelligence gathering and counter-intelligence actions, communication restrictions, a ship assignment table showing which personnel, their number and vehicle would be assigned to which vessels, a landing diagram showing which vessels were to land on the beach and specifying times, rations and ammo replenishment, evacuation of wounded, signals, and a great deal more. Of great interest are four map overlays, two legible and apparently used in planning. One is marked "Fox [Beach]" and may have been prepared on the scene to position assets for the advance inland. This is an extraordinarily rare set of plans : Omaha Beach field orders from an identified officer who landed on that beach on June 6, 1944! Also included in the lot are 15 individual 22" x 10 1/2" color printed maps, staple bound, showing the the various movements of American forces in Normandy from their landing points on June 6, 1944 to the V Corps attack on June 12-13. These maps appear to have been printed during the campaign. These documents were issued to and used by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. With letter of provenance from the officer's daughter. 755: 110TH FIELD ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS GUIDON, FROM AN USD 3,000 - 5,000 110TH FIELD ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS GUIDON, FROM AN OMAHA BEACH OFFICERGuidon of the headquarters of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. This "swallow-tail" cotton guidon measures is 29" long, 21" along the hoist. Both sides of the guidon have white crossed cannons sewn thereto, indicating an artillery affiliation, along with lettering: "110" and "HQ". There are a few small very scattered moth nips, else very good. This flag was kept by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. It is entirely possible that this guidon accompanied McKenrich at that time, or was with the headquarters when it landed in its entirety the next day. With letter of provenance from the officer's daughter. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 756: HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION "DAS AHNENERBE" - A GIFT USD 8,000 - 10,000 HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION "DAS AHNENERBE" - A GIFT TO HITLER ON HIS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAYA PRESENTATION OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE SS, GIVEN BY HIMMLER TO HITLER ON HIS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY An historic hand-made and unique edition of Heinrich Himmler's "Das Ahnenerbe", given by Heinrich Himmler to Adolf Hitler on the occasion of Hitler's fiftieth birthday and later recovered by an American officer from Hitler's library at the shattered Berlin Reichschancellery. According to researcher Heather Pringle's The Master Plan Himmler's Scholars and the Holocaust", Himmler presented Hitler with a set of custom bound volumes which would artfully present Himmler and the SS contribution to the Nazi state. The gift book offered here was the highlight of that offering. This massive, impressive volume, approx. 62pp. 15" x 19 3/4", opens with the entire title of the work: "The Research and Teaching Faculty of Das Ahnenerbe" followed by the motto: "Werden Wesen Wirken". This copy is unique: the rear limitation page reads: "Published by the Research and Teaching Faculty of Das Ahnenerbe This Piece Carries the No. 1 Printed as a manuscript in limited edition by Klingspor, Offenbach A. Main". The covers are crafted from finely-grained ivory colored leather, the front cover embossed with concentric grooves surrounding the embossed title "Das Ahnenerbe" which itself is emplaced above a "black sun": a swastika with runic symbols surrounding it. The spine bears five double-hubs. The inside of the front and rear covers bear gold trim at the extreme edges. Printing on the hand-made paper pages was done by means of an engraved plate, mostly in two colors, some pages bearing more coloring. The volume is set within a silk-lined clamshell box which itself is covered in black and white cloth with a black leather label with gilt title. The lining is torn in a few places, otherwise the book and case are in faultless condition. The "Ahnenerbe" was the research division of the SS which sent archaeological expeditions world-wide to uncover a scientific basis for "Aryan" racial theories. Destination including Greece, Nepal, Spain, Scandinavia, and other countries in an effort to trace the lineage of the "Aryan" race then believed to exist in Germany. The "Das Ahnenerbe" research institute, pictured within the volume, was established to centralize and coordinate efforts to assemble racial data so gathered. The first four pages of the volume sets forth the mission statement of the organization, signed in type by Himmler, Berlin, Jan. 1, 1939. There follows a summary of the work of the organization broken down by subject, including language, culture, "Germanic influence", Indo-Germanic beliefs, including symbols, crests, and fairy tales, archaeological discoveries, architecture, biology, farming, astrology, and several other factors which would demonstrate how the best elements of each had been incorporated into the "Aryan" race. The text also states that over 23,000 locations in Greater Germany were researched for customs, beliefs, and forms of community to further bolster findings. The report notes that the considerable amount of people available to the SS and its institutions allows for anthropological research and valuable "race and environmental research". The volume closes with the announcement that there will be two annual congresses in Salzburg to review the organization's findings, sets forth what should be taught nationally and internationally, discusses a film and photography archive, and the purpose of research expeditions. The appendix shows the "Das Ahnenerbe" buildings, its organizational chart with Himmler at the top, and a two-page map showing foreign travels and excavations, all listed. Obtained from the son of the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command, who served in that position from June to August, 1945. During this period, the officer had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichs Chancellery, specifically from Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance. A highly importnant work setting forth the entire belief system of the SS and presented to its ultimate leader, Adolf Hitler. 757: ADOLF HITLER'S N.S.D.A.P. SWASTIKA ARMBAND FOUND IN HIS USD 7,000 - 9,000 ADOLF HITLER'S N.S.D.A.P. SWASTIKA ARMBAND FOUND IN HIS MUNICH HEADQUARTERSN.S.D.A.P. armband captured at the Nazi Party headquarters (the "Braun Haus") in Munich by Lt. Col. Willard White of the 129th Combat Engineers, H.Q. 7th Army, and likely owned and worn by Adolf Hitler himself. The armband is of standard three-piece wool construction, 16 ¬" long overall and sewn at rear, with a white grosgrain field with separate black cloth swastika applied at center. A partial paper RZM tag remains attached within with only the "A" of the production number remaining. White, widely regarded as the "king" of souvenir collectors, sent over 100 pieces of personal Hitler and Goring property home to his wife…the sister of future president Lyndon B. Johnson! The armband is accompanied by an original notarized typed 1975 letter of provenance by Beverly White Conditt, Col. White's daughter, who inherited the collection. Conditt states that her father was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry in reconnoitering the center of Munich on April 30, 1945. While there, he raided the "Braun Haus" and obtained a quantity of Hitler's formal silver service. In this letter, prepared for a veteran who purchased three pieces of silver and this armband, she describes each item being sold though misidentifies the armband as an "SS armband." She does mention that the item bears: "RZM tag number A". The veteran in turn sold the silver and the armband to our consignor who has retained the original letter of provenance and armband in his collection since. The armband has a moth nip or two and a small dark stain, but is otherwise fine. Hitler, who wore an unadorned party armband, had an office at the Braun Haus and also entertained there. As Col. White was a very discriminating "collector" and gathered essentially items only directly connected to Hitler and Goring, it would seem that this armband was taken from Hitler's private offices or store rooms at the Braun Haus, at the same time as Hitler's silver was seized. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 758: ADOLF HITLER AUTOBAHN COMMEMORATIVE SHOVEL USD 8,000 - 10,000 ADOLF HITLER AUTOBAHN COMMEMORATIVE SHOVELVery rare and most desirable relic from the construction of the Autobahn, a shovel almost certainly presented to FRITZ TODT at the groundbreaking for the construction of that important roadway system. The 43" long shovel bears a polished steel plate reading (in German): "UNDER ADOLF HITLER'S GOVERNMENT THE FIRST EARTH FROM THE REICHS AUTOBAHN". An oak T-shaped handle is secured to the blade with four rivets. The handle also bears carved oak leaves and is marked: "PIONEER RIDAL". It is further marked: "PIONIER GUSSSTAHL 2", with a makers mark in the form of a man with a shovel over his shoulder. Upon examination it is clear that this shovel was lightly used at some point in time, undeniably at the groundbreaking where on Sep. 23, 1933 Hitler was joined by other dignitaries in commencing construction on the first part of the historic building project at Frankfurt. One spade, used by Adolf Hitler at the ground-breaking, was given as a gift to Willy Hof, a German industrialist and traffic planner, and it is now housed at the German Museum of Technology. A second spade was presented to Fritz Todt who was largely responsible for the construction of the roadway. Its whereabouts since the war have been unknown, and since only two spades were made for the event, it is clear that this example was likely the one gifted to Fritz Todt. A rare historic relic. 759: ADOLF HEUSINGER'S ALUMINUM GENERAL'S HELMET, USD 3,000 - 5,000 ADOLF HEUSINGER'S ALUMINUM GENERAL'S HELMET, SURRENDERED BY HIM TO HIS CAPTORSHEUSINGER'S HELMET, SLAPPED OFF HIS HEAD BY AMERICAN G.I.S AT HIS SURRENDER An historic relic, the aluminum general's helmet surrendered by Gen. Adolf Heusigner to his Allied captors, who immediately ordered him to deface the swastika decal thereon. This rare M18 aluminum helmet was created only for parade or dress wear. A national shield decal is affixed to the right side, and a black and gold Wehrmacht eagle and swastika shield is affixed on the left side. There is a scratch to the top of the helmet and the visor has been creased and partially re-straightened. Within, the helmet bears a simple leather liner with nine fingers and the original tie, and two simple fixed bales are also fitted. The helmet is pencil marked with the size "55". This helmet was given directly by Heusinger to our consignor, the son of his second cousin who lived only a few miles away while Heusinger serving as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee in Washington. In his highly-detailed letter of provenance (included), our consignor relates how General Heusinger had this helmet with him at the time of his surrender to the first American forces he encountered when fleeing westward from Berlin. The first soldier they encountered knocked the helmet from Heusinger's head and either stepped upon it or kicked it, causing the damage now apparent. When Heusinger retrieved the helmet, the American saw the swastika emblem and ordered Heusinger to scratch that "f*cking thing off", which he wisely did. The helmet has remained in our consignor's possession since 1963 when, after telling him of the helmet's history, Heusinger gave the man (then 12 years old) this evocative relic. ADOLF HEUSINGER (1897–1982) was a general officer who served as Adolf Hitler's Chief of the General Staff of the Army. He assisted in the planning of operations in Poland, Denmark, Norway, and France and the Low Countries. Heusinger was also a conspirator in the July 20 bomb plot on Hitler's life and was in the conference room at the "Wolf's Lair" when the bomb planted by Col. Claus von Stauffenberg exploded. He awoke with Hitler's body atop his own and was credited with saving the Fuhrer's life. Although implicated by the Gestapo in the plot, Heusinger was saved by Hitler's intervention as Hitler was convinced thet Heusinger had saved his life. 760: 1936 OLYMPICS TORCH USD 4,000 - 6,000 1936 OLYMPICS TORCHOriginal Olympic torch from the Olympic Games in Berlin, 1936, used in the first torch relay to bring the Olympic flame from Olympia to Berlin. Designed by Entwurf Walter E. Lemcke, Berlin and made by Krupp, Essen, the torch stands 10 «" tall and 6 1/8" across the top. It is lightly engraved with a Germanic eagle clutching five Olympic rings above the legend: "FACKEL-STAFFEL-LAUF OLYMPIA-BERLIN 1936". Also illustrated is the route the flame took, from Olympia, Greece to Berlin. The top of the torch is further engraved: "ALS DANK DEM TRAGER ORGANISATIONS-KOMITEE FUR DIE XI. OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936". The underside of the top tray also is engraved with maker's name and steel type. Two small dents appear on either side of the eagle, else very good. These torches, a total of just over 3,000, were kept by those running the Olympic flame as gifts offered by the German Olympic Committee. 761: ALLACH MUNICH "ATHENA" FIGURE USD 3,000 - 4,000 ALLACH MUNICH "ATHENA" FIGUREExtremely rare Allach porcelain figure of the Greek goddess Athena standing full-length and dressed in a white chiton with her warrior's helmet atop her head. She holds an upright Doric colum pillar symbolizing civilization and its culure in her left hand, and a small olive branch symbolizing peace in her right hand. The figure stands upon a white cubic base which bears the Munich coat-of-arms in relief. The reverse of the base bears the inscription in relief: "TAG DER DEUTSCHEN KUNST 1938". This piece was designed by the noted Prof. Theodor Karner who directed production at Allach, and his name is embossed on the underside along with the Allach stylized SS runes and "Allach." It is believed that only 600 of these pieces were ever manufactured. Fine condition, completely intact with every single detail present. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 762: HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION ALLACH "KINDERFRIES" USD 3,000 - 4,000 HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION ALLACH "KINDERFRIES"A rare Heinrich Himmler presentation piece, an elborate Allach "Kinderfries" awarded to a member of the SS upon the on the birth of a fourth child. The 6 1/4" wide and 5 1/2" tall candle holder bears a slightly cupped dish surrounding the candle hole to catch dripping wax. Beneath is a cylinder with a repeating design of standing infant boys and girls with a ribbon joining them and billowing behind them. The designer of this relief image, Prof. Theodore Karner, described this design as "the chain of life", a family chain which would last forever. This column is in turn supported by four legs with rolled bottoms. One leg bears the name and date of the newborn child in relief: "Marlis 30. 9. 1939." while the other three legs bear "life" runes. The design of the candle holder itself was undertaken by SS officer and founding Allach artist Prof. Karl Diebitsch, so this piece is a collaborative effort of two of the most prominant Allach artists. Very fine condition, with no chips, scratches, or any other damage. 763: HERMANN GORING'S HUNTING HORN USD 2,000 - 3,000 HERMANN GORING'S HUNTING HORNBrass hunting horn used in the field by Hermann Goring to call fellow hunters to the chase. This utilitarian horn measures 10" long and gently opens to a 2 «" opening. The mouthpiece has been soldered to the body. Two rings are attached at top to accommodate a neck lanyard. The horn bears the hallmark and maker's name "E. GOTTFRIED LUDWIGSHAFEN" stamped on the body. Additionally, when the horn was taken as war booty, the discoverer engraved upon its body: "1945 This hunting horn was the property of MARSHAL HERMANN GOERING and used by him at THE SAU PARK, SPRINGE, NR. HANNOVER." A couple of small dents in the body, else very good and still operable. From a 60+ year-old untouched collection. Springe, Germany, southwest of Hannover, was the location of the Royal Prussian Hunting Lodge, and Goring would invite large parties of friend to join him there to hunt wild boar, red stags, etc. 763A: GOBLET WITH REICHSMARSHAL'S EMBLEM USD 200 - 400 Silver goblet, 4 ¾" tall, bears a fine engraving of an eagle with swastika and marshal's batons at center with no other inscription. Base is stamped with "800" purity stamp and an unknown hallmark. Though this emblem was commonly used by Hermann Goering, the provenance of this piece is unknown and it is sold only as a curiosity. 764: RUDOLF HESS PRESENTATION CIGAR CASE USD 2,000 - 3,000 RUDOLF HESS PRESENTATION CIGAR CASEA superb presentation item, a wood cigar box with engraved silver lid and stag antler trim on the sides, given to Hess by the City of Salzburg upon the annexation of Austria in 1938. This elaborate gift, 10" x 7 1/4" x 1 3/4" deep, bears a hinged silver lid with images of people in traditional garb, stags and mountain goats, the castle at Salzburg and the crest of the city. The tab attached to the lid is fancily engraved in German: "To celebrate the birth of Grossdeutscheland the city of Salzburg to the Fuhrer's deputy Rudolf Hess". Six solid pieces of stag horn have been attached to the sides of this rustic box, which our consignor has also filled with cigars. Very good. 765: R.A.F. 332 SQUADRON (NORWEGIAN) FLAG USD 1,200 - 1,500 R.A.F. 332 SQUADRON (NORWEGIAN) FLAGA superb D-Day and defense of Britain relic, the flag of RAF 332 Squadron (Norwegian) which played a prominent role in offensive and defensive operations from Britain and France from January, 1942 until the end of the war. This large flag measures 7' 9" x 5' 7" and is constructed of separate pieces of blue, white and red cloth. The hoist also has a length of hemp rope and a closed brass loop sewn within white canvas. The outer corners of the flag are worn and rounded from obvious extended time flown. The upper-left corner of the flag has been professionally painted with the squadron number "332" in 4" tall gold letters outlined in black. An evocative relic in very good condition. No.332 (Norwegian) Squadron was a fighter squadron that served with Fighter Command until 1943 and then with 2nd Tactical Air Force. It was formed at Catterick in January 1942, and with sister Squadron 331 formed a wing based at North Weald. The two took part in offensive sweeps over France, and in the Dieppe raid in August 1942. In 1944, the squadron was used to provide fighter cover for the D-Day landings, and it was moved to Normandy in mid-August. It soon flew armed reconnaissance missions in support of the advancing armies, and then attacked enemy transport and communications in Germany until the end of the war. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 766: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA BANNER USD 1,000 - 1,200 FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA BANNERVery rare N.S.D.A.P. banner, 72" x 8", red moir‚ rayon with silver fringe at either end and hand-painted lettering "Ford Motor Company A.G." applied above a swastika which was sewn to the banner at one end. The opposite end of the banner also bears painted lettering (in German): "Automotive Winter Testing of the O.N.S. [highest national car racing sports office] Garmisch-Partenkirchen Feb. 3-6, 1937 The Winning Driver" Very good. Henry Ford was ideologically in many respects close to Hitler, and was bestowed several honors by the government of the Third Reich. 767: FAIRY TALE BOOK INSCRIBED TO ADOLF HITLER FROM USD 750 - 1,000 FAIRY TALE BOOK INSCRIBED TO ADOLF HITLER FROM GAULEITERIllustrated book of fairy tales, "Herm. Vogel Bilder- u. Geschichtenbuch", illustrated by Hermann Vogel (Munich: Braun u. Schneider), 1903, 96pp. folio, in a red paperboard slipcase. The book is a collection of fairy tales and myths, with lavish and intricate pen-and-ink illustrations by Vogel, a premier German illustrator of the early 20th century. Most interestingly, the verso of the flyleaf bears the inscription, in full: "With Christmas greetings from the Vogtland forest to our dear Fuhrer Adolf Hitler, with faithful devotion and dedication, Martin Mutschmann, Christmas 1928". MARTIN MUTSCHMANN (1879-1947) was the Gauleiter of Saxony from 1925 to the end of the Third Reich. The book bears some soiling and bumps to the covers, and minor splitting at the spine, else very good. 768: EVA BRAUN'S OPERA GLASSES USD 2,000 - 3,000 EVA BRAUN'S OPERA GLASSESEva Braun's opera glasses, a very high-quality pair of optics manufactured by Carl Zeiss. The 3 x 13.5 glasses themselves are decorated in mother of pearl with set onto a polished brass frame. A knurled focus knob is set at center, and the left lens may be adjusted as well. A similarly decorated telescoping handle may be affixed to the right of the glasses. This handle is carefully engraved with Braun's "butterfly" monogram, designed for her by Albert Speer, at the bottom of the handle. The glasses and handle fit into a Zeiss faux leather case which is thoughtfully fitted with a small mirror as well. A small snap-closure compartment on the back of the case still contains two cleaning cloths from Berlin optometrist "Rodenstock." Case bears surface wear, glasses are fine and fully functional. Ex: a 60 year old collection, originally purchased from Mohawk Arms. 769: SS ESTONIAN LEGION RING USD 2,000 - 3,000 SS ESTONIAN LEGION RINGVery rare silver Estonian Legion ring, issued to members of that military unit within the Waffen SS Verfgungstruppe and consisting of Estonian soldiers. This ring, similar in several respects to the SS Totenkopf ring, bears an arm with upraised sword on a shield at front, surrounded by several indistinguishable symbols. Within the band are two hallmarks, as well as evidence that the band was professionally resized at some point in time. Worn a bit, still very good. Ex: Hermann Historica. The Estonian Legion was announced on August 28, 1942 by the German occupying powers and formally established on October 1, 1942. Its members, under German command, fought largely in the Ukraine. 770: A LIFE PRESERVER FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO USD 1,500 - 2,000 A LIFE PRESERVER FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO GRILLE"Excellent relic from Adolf Hitler's yacht, the "Aviso Grille", a life ring which was aboard the veseel during her service during the Third Reich and until she was sold for scrap. The 28" diameter kapok-filled life preserver still has the rope hand-holds encircling it. It was overpainted in red and white after its capture by the British and the name "GRILLE LONDON" was painted in black block letters on one side. A later owner carefully removed some of the paint on the other side to reveal the life preserver's original lettering: "Aviso Grille" in blue and black Gothic lettering on a white background with blue trim. Overall this relic remains in very good condition. Accompanied by an original 1971 letter of provenance on a First National Bank and Trust Co. letterhead from Beverly, NJ in which the signer states that he personally removed the life preserved from the yacht when it was being broken-up and explains that the black lettering was undertaken while the vessel was in British hands and used for training. Grille was built by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg and was commissioned in May, 1935. In May 1936, she conveyed Hitler and Admiral Erich Raeder in the fleet parade at the dedication of the Marine Memorial and in October , 1936 she transported Field Marshal von Blomberg on an official visit to Norway. The next official use was in October 1937, transporting a Wehrmacht delegation to England for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Inbetween, the vessel was apparently used a few more times by Hitler for entertaining state visitors and others. At war's end, the Grille was seized by Britain, and later sold to private owners in the United States in 1947. She was broken-up in New Jersey in 1952. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 771: PRESENTATION TANKARD TO FREGATTENKAPITAN CHRISTIANSEN USD 1,000 - 1,500 PRESENTATION TANKARD TO FREGATTENKAPITAN CARL CHRISTIANSEN FROM HIS BROTHER LUFTWAFFE GEN. FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSENPresentation sterling silver tankard presented by Luftwaffe Gen. FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN to his brother, Brigadefuhrer CARL CHRISTIANSEN. The 4 «" tall tankard has a hinged lid with a Luftwaffe eagle and swastika engraved at top. The presentation reads (in German): "The Wehrmacht Commander in the Netherlands and Corps Commander of the N.S. Flying Corps Holland 1940/41 - [Signature] General der Flieger". On the opposite side, facing a right-handed user, is a fine engraving of a lighthouse and a village, captioned: "Hoek van Holland". Hallmarked on bottom "925" and "Beveer v. Kempanavos". Fine. FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN (1879-1972) was a World War I German seaplane ace who claimed shooting down twenty planes and an airship. During World War II, he was the commander of the German Wehrmacht in the Netherlands; he was convicted of war crimes after the war. CARL CHRISTIANSEN (1884-1969) was a Kriegsmarine officer and the younger brother the general. During World War I he had bravely delivered arms to an African colony despite the near destruction of his vessel and his own wounding. From 1934-37 he served as Polizeipraesident in Magdeburg. In June 1940, Carl served as Fregattenkapitan der Reserve zur Verfuegung on his brother's staff, and in April, 1941 he was promoted to NSFK-Brigadefuehrer. After September, 1942 Carl served as a General Inspector at the Reichskommissar for the Merchant Marine. 772: "DER PARTEITAG DER FREIHEIT" TAKEN FROM THE REICHS USD 800 - 1,200 "DER PARTEITAG DER FREIHEIT" TAKEN FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY"Der Parteitag der Freiheit" ["The Party Day of Freedom"] (Munich: Zentralverlag der NSDAP., Franz Eher Nachf.), 1936, 320pp. 8vo., a comprehensive collection of speeches, photographs, and narratives from the 1935 National Party Convention at Nuremberg. Bound in red leather boards. The binding is split at the title page and among the photo plates near the back, with some foxing on the back pages, else very good. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With a copy of the consignor's notarized letter of provenance. 773: "DIE BRAUNE POST" NEWSPAPER HOLDER USD 75 - 100 "DIE BRAUNE POST" NEWSPAPER HOLDERWood newspaper holder for the Nazi newspaper "Die Braune Post" whose name and logo is printed in white letters on the 25 1/2" frame. The reverse of the same frame bears the name of the presumed edition this frame held: "Nationalsozialistische Sonntagszeitung". Some wear and tear from use. These newspaper holders were used at restaurants and bars to hold and advertise newspapers and to prevent theft. 774: FLICK YOUR ASHES ON HITLER'S HEARTH USD 200 - 300 "FLICK YOUR ASHES ON HITLER'S HEARTH"A curious Hitler relic, a solid brass ashtray, 6" x 5 1/2" x 1" tall being a replica of Adolf Hitler's fireplace in the great room at the Berghof. Engraved at top is the legend: "FLICK YOUR ASHES ON HITLER'S HEARTH" with the addition at bottom:"This is an exact copy of the fireplace in Hitler's former home at Berchtesgaden from which the marble piece inset above is an actual part taken from there one month after V-E Day". At top is inset an unevenly cut 7/8" x 1/4" piece of red-brown marble. On the bottom of the ashtray is a printed certificate of authenticity signed in facsimile by three soldiers who recovered the hearth from the drawing room fireplace at the Berghof in June, 1945 while on a "technical war assignment". Very good. 775: "MIT HITLER IN POLEN" PRESENTATION EDITION, FROM THE USD 600 - 800 "MIT HITLER IN POLEN" PRESENTATION EDITION, FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY LIBRARYBook taken from the Reichs Chancellery library, "Mit Hitler in Polen", by Heinrich Hoffmann and Wilhelm Keitel (Berlin: Zeitgeschichte-Verlag), 1939, 94pp. 4to., a collection of propaganda and documentary photographs, chronicling the German invasion of Poland and its aftermath. Includes many images of Hitler touring the carnage he has created. Bound in natural leather boards, with a plain paperboard slipcover. Two loose pages, minor bumping at the spine, splitting at the top and bottom of the slipcover, else very good. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 776: (ALLACH PORCELAIN) PROF. THEODOR KARNER PORCELAIN DEER USD 250 - 350 (ALLACH PORCELAIN) PROF. THEODOR KARNER PORCELAIN DEER FIGURETHEODOR KARNER (1884-1966) German porcelain sculptor, painter and designer, appointed an SS-Haupsturmfuhrer for his role in supervising the SS slave labor porcelain factory at Allach, a sub-camp of Dachau. A small, delicate sculpture of a reclining deer, 3 1/4 wide in white unpainted porcelain. This piece was designed by Karner, and it bears his name on the bottom, along with the number "48" and the mark of the maker "Essenbach". Fine. 777: 11TH FLIEGERKORPS COMMEMORATIVE LETTER OPENER USD 200 - 300 11TH FLIEGERKORPS COMMEMORATIVE LETTER OPENERBronze commemorative letter opener from the 11th Fliegerkorps, 10" long, bears a Luftwaffe eagle and swastika at top, and a "wolfsangel" at the bottom of the grip. The reverse is stamped: "ERRINERUNG FLG. HORST KP 63/XI". Fine. 778: 1936 OLYMPIC COIN AND TABLE MEDAL USD 150 - 200 1936 OLYMPIC COIN AND TABLE MEDALLot of two items, includes a cased table medal, 2 3/4" dia. brass alloy, shows Olympic bell, rings, and honoring the 1936 "Radsternfahrt" bicyclists' meeting, and the official bronze coin minted by the government and sold in Munich and Berlin (next to the Reichskanzlei). The coin was designed by Karl Roth. Very good. 779: A BOOK FROM ADOLF HITLER'S LIBRARY USD 800 - 1,200 A BOOK FROM ADOLF HITLER'S LIBRARYA book from Adolf Hitler's personal library and bearing his personal bookplate. The book is "Hindenburg-Denkmal fur das deutsche Volk" ("Hindenburg Memorial for the German People") by Paul Lindenburg (Berlin: Vaterlandischer Verlag), 1922. 488pp. 10 1/2" x 13 3/4" with pictorial and gilt-titled cloth cover. An elaborate, heavily-illustrated tribute to Hindenburg. The front pastedown bears Hitler's bookplate which bears his name, "Ex Libris", and shows a national eagle, swastika, and oak leaves. Fine. 780: A GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED BY AMERICAN LIBERATORS ON THEIR USD 750 - 1,000 A GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED BY AMERICAN LIBERATORS ON THEIR FIRST FULL DAY IN PARISA fine relic from the liberation of Paris, a German vehicle recognition flag captured by an American soldier and dated the day after the first Americans enterered the city. The soldier also added the names of 40 of his fellow G.I.s in ink in the white field of the flag. This cotton two-piece N.S.D.A.P. flag measures 38" x 27" and has brass grommets at all corners so that the flag could be tied to the roof or hood of a vehicle. The soldier, probably "W. R. COOK", notes in black ink: "TAKEN IN PARIS 8-26-44" and adds the names of those with him, including his commanding officer, one "LT. DELOZIER". The French under Leclerc disobeyed orders and were the first to enter Paris, on August 24th, with the Americans following the next day. The city was far from calm at this time, with Germans snipers even firing upon Leclerc's victory parade on the 26th. We have confirmed that the men listed were from the 4th Infantry Division, the first to enter the grateful city, and several would die in combat later in the war. Lt. William Delozier would be awarded the Silver Star. Very good. 781: A KEY CAPTURED AT THE "EAGLE'S NEST" USD 700 - 900 A KEY CAPTURED AT THE "EAGLE'S NEST"A fine relic obtained by one of the first Americans to reach the "Eagle's Nest" above Berchtesgaden and the Berghof, a 3 3/4" brass key identified by the G.I. at the time as being the key to Adolf Hitler's office in that remote building. The key is engraved with the number "118" and an aluminum tag with the same number attached to it with a steel ring. Joseph H. Johnson, 22 at the time and a member of the 290th Combat Engineer Battalion, was with a five man patrol that apparently was the first to reach the Eagle's Nest. The elevator (still operating today) was out of service, so Johnson climbed 630 ladder rungs to reach the structure. On entering, he found the building deserted and proceeded to remove souvenirs, among them this key. The key was given to our consignor when in 1974 he purchased most of the items Johnson had "liberated". Included as provenance is a copy of a 1946 newspaper article picturing Johnson and "Hitler's keys", and describing how Johnson came to acquire his souvenirs. Also included are copies of two 1974 letters from Johnson to our consignor mentioning other items Johnson had sold to the man, and a manuscript statement from our consignor further explaining events surrounding his acquisition. A second key accompanies the bronze key, this one apparently for a machinery cabinet. While it is impossble to prove that the bronze key here is indisputably the one used to access Hitler's office, a very strong case exists for it having originated from Hitler's mountaintop retreat. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 782: A PRESENTATION FOLDER FOR A HISTORIC MANUSCRIPT GIVEN USD 400 - 500 A PRESENTATION FOLDER FOR A HISTORIC MANUSCRIPT GIVEN TO ADOLF HITLERElaborate presentation folder used to enclose a historic letter to Adolf Hitler. The hard-back vellum folder measures 18" x 14" overall and contains marbled papers within. The front cover has a gold and red metal heraldic shield at upper left, and the bottom right bears a calligraphic presentation inscription in German: "To Herr Reichschancellor Adolf Hitler, the leader of the German People, the undersigned dedicates this letter from the leading fighter for Germany and German freedom, Knight Ulrich von Hutten, in reverence and esteem. [From] Friedrich Karl Freiherr von Hutten zum Stolzenberg" Four cloth ties are present to secure the covers. Covers are soiled, still quite good. The original document is, unfortunately, no longer present. Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523) was a German scholar, poet, satirist and reformer. He was an outspoken critic of the Roman Catholic Church and a bridge between the Renaissance humanists and the Lutheran Reformation. He was also a leader of the Imperial Knights of the Holy Roman Empire. The family has flourished ever since, many being barons from Wurzburg and elsewhere in Bavaria. 783: ADOLF HITLER BED SHEET USD 1,500 - 2,000 ADOLF HITLER BED SHEETWhite cotton bed sheet, 82" x 59", featuring a decorative lace fringe along the top edge, with the embroidered initials "AH", approx 2" square, at the center top. The sheet is the correct size for a single bed, and was likely used on a guest bed at one of Hitler's residences. Fine. 784: ADOLF HITLER OVERSIZE PERSONALIZED TABLECLOTH USD 2,000 - 3,000 ADOLF HITLER OVERSIZE PERSONALIZED TABLECLOTHLarge beige linen picnic tablecloth likely presented to Adolf Hitler, 75" x 84", with five 2 3/4" wide macram‚ panels which run the entire length of the tablecloth and which bear alternating swastikas and diamond-shaped designs. The tablecloth also bears a small embroidered tag with his monogram "A H" in very fine red thread professionally hand-sewn to one edge. This style monogram matches that used by his future wide, Eva Braun. 785: ADOLF HITLER WINE BOTTLE COASTER USD 800 - 1,200 ADOLF HITLER WINE BOTTLE COASTERSterling silver wine bottle coaster used at Adolf Hitler's lunch and dinner tables. The 4 1/8" diameter coaster is engraved "A H" in Roman lettering on one side. The top of the coaster flares sharply outwards, and within the coaster contains a brown absorbent felt filler. The bottom is hallmarked by noted silversmith "Wellner". Fine. Shown on page 78 of "COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO 'LIBERATED ADOLF HITLER MEMORABILIA'" by Mark D. Griffith, M.D. 786: ADOLF HITLER HEATING STOVE DECORATIVE TILE USD 300 - 400 ADOLF HITLER HEATING STOVE DECORATIVE TILEDecorative tile used in a heating stove bearing in relief an image of Hitler in relief, 8" x 9 3/4" x 2" deep, glazed porcelain with a brown finish. Hitler is in a Brownshirt uniform and wears a party pin with static swastika making this an early piece. The tile is said to have originated at Berchtesgaden, possibly from the home of Martin Bormann, though we cannot substantiate this. A few marginal chips, else very good. 787: ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL LUNCH PLATE USD 500 - 700 ADOLF HITLER INFORMAL LUNCH PLATEWhite china luncheon plate made for Adolf Hitler by the SS Allach subcamp of Dachau. The 9 3/4" diameter plate bears his initials "A H" on either side of a highly-detailed gold eagle and swastika device on the rim of the plate. The bottom of the plate is marked with the trademark SS runes and "Allach". The set was found in a deserted storage area in the 1970s in unopened boxes, likely moved there from either the Berghof or the Braun Haus. A 1/2" repaired chip in the rim, else fine condition. Allach was opened on March 19, 1943 as the largest subcamp of Dachau concentration camp because of the shortage of labor in the armament and building industry. The camp was also the manufacturing site of Allach porcelain and German dress uniform swords and daggers. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 788: ADOLF HITLER NAPKIN RING USD 750 - 1,000 ADOLF HITLER NAPKIN RINGFine original formal silver napkin ring from one of Hitler's formal dinner services, 1 3/4" tall, 1 1/2" diameter, bearing a large Nazi eagle and swastika device in relief, the swastika flanked by Hitler's initials "A H" at bottom. At top and bottom the ring also bears an engraved "Greek key" design. On the opposite side the napkin ring bears the hallmarks of silversmiths Bruckmann, "925" purity stamp, and other appropriate hallmarks. Some light tarnishing, else fine condition. Sold with a modern reproduction of Hitler's formal linen napkin with one corner embroidered with national eagle, swastika, and his initials "A H". Two pieces. The Bruckmann "formal pattern" of silver flatware and tableware was made as a 50th birthday present to Hitler from Albert Speer. There are believed to be six complete sets of 500 pieces, or possibly five sets of 600 pieces, and they were distributed among the places Hitler frequented the most: the "Berghof" (Hitler's mountain home); "Der Adlerhorst" (the Eagle's Nest); the "Gasthaus" (Guest House) at Obersalzberg: the "Braune Haus" (the "Brown House"); the "Prinzregentenplaz" apartment in Munich; and the "Reichskanzlei" in Berlin. 789: ADOLF HITLER OCCUPATION OF DANZIG POCKET WATCH USD 200 - 300 ADOLF HITLER OCCUPATION OF DANZIG POCKET WATCHSilver cased pocket watch bearing celebrating the occupation of Danzig. The watch, 2" diameter, bears a bust profile of Hitler in relief with the date of the occupation: "19. 9. 1939" and "Danzig" beneath the bust. When opened, the reverse bears the engraved name and address of a watch dealer in Vienna. Crystal is cracked, however the movement is operational when wound. In fitted case. On Sep. 19, 1939 Hitler made a triumphal entry into the formerly free city and delivered a foreign policy speech that offered conciliation with France and Britain, suggesting that the war could be concluded on the basis of the German territorial gains already achieved. 790: ADOLF HITLER POCKET WATCH USD 150 - 200 ADOLF HITLER POCKET WATCHAdolf Hitler pocket watch, a silly probable period piece, possibly created for the American market, pictures a bust profile of Hitler with three swastikas. In working condition, though the rear of the case is scratched and other fittings are worn. No Patek Philippe here. 791: ADOLF HITLER STATIONERY CARDS USD 400 - 500 ADOLF HITLER STATIONERY CARDSLot of six blank stationary cards, each 7 1/2" x 5", bearing Hitler's name in gold, beneath an eagle and swastika, with his place of residence, Munich, and a space for the date. Some bear very minor chips or staining along the bottom edges, else fine. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes and other items from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those items. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance. 792: ADOLF HITLER SOUVENIR PORCELAIN PLATE USD 150 - 200 ADOLF HITLER SOUVENIR PORCELAIN PLATEAn Adolf Hitler souvenir plate showing a tower which still stands today. Minor crazing to the surface but nice and vibrant imagery. Measures 8 5/16” in diameter. 793: ALLACH "STEHENDES REHKITZ NO. 84" USD 1,000 - 1,500 ALLACH "STEHENDES REHKITZ NO. 84"Allach porcelain piece, the "Stehendes Rehkitz No. 84" ("Standing Fawn"), a most attractive full-standing figure of a fawn, about 11 1/4" tall overall and 9 1/4" wide. This piece was designed in 1938 by Prof. Theodor Karner, the senior director of the SS porcelain works at Allach. Allach stylized SS runes are embossed on the underside, along with Karner's name, the model number, and "Allach". Fine condition, with only a minute chip to the very tip of the right section of the front left hoof, largely unnoticeable and easily mended. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 794: ALLACH "BERLIN BEAR" USD 400 - 600 ALLACH "BERLIN BEAR"Scarce Allach "Berlin Bear", a porcelain full-figured standing bear, 8 1/4" tall symbolizing the City of Berlin and given to dignitaries on the occasion of their visits. This piece was designed by artist Franz Nagy and placed into production in 1939. Nagy's name appears embossed on the bottom of the figure, along with green printed stylized SS runes and the Allach hallmark. Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. 795: ALLACH "JULLEUCHTER" CANDLE HOLDER USD 800 - 1,000 ALLACH "JULLEUCHTER" CANDLE HOLDERRed clay candle holder, 8 3/4" tall by 4 1/4" square at the base, with an indentation at the apex for a candle, and decorated with cut-out heart and wheel shapes. The item is further decorated with a series of dots pressed into the clay. One foot is marked with an "SS" rune, indicating that it was manufactured with slave labor at the Allach porcelain factory at Dachau. These "Julleuchter" ("Yule Lanterns") were given to SS members as a presentation piece, and were intended to be used during the "Julfest", a pagan-esque celebration intended to replace Christian winter solstice celebrations. Bears candle wax residue inside and out. Fine. 796: ALLACH "LEUCHTER NO. 63" USD 300 - 400 ALLACH "LEUCHTER NO. 63"Allach porcelain piece, the "Leuchter No. 63", a baroque candle holder 3 1/2" tall overall. A metal candle holder has been affixed to the original porcelain base. This piece was designed in 1937 by artist Peter Nagy. Allach stylized SS runes are embossed on the underside. Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. 797: ALLACH "LIEGENDER BAER NO. 8" USD 500 - 700 Allach porcelain piece, "Liegender Bar", or "Lying Bear", Model 8, painted version. This attractive figurine, about 3 1/4" wide, is carefully painted in various shades of brown with a black snout and claws. This piece was designed in 1936 by the noted Prof. Theodor Karner who directed production at Allach, and his name is embossed on the underside along with the Allach stylized SS runes. Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. 798: ALLACH "LIEGEND ZICKLEIN 102" USD 500 - 600 ALLACH "LIEGEND ZICKLEIN 102"Allach porcelain piece, the "Liegend Zicklein", or "Lying Goat", Model 102, painted version. This delicate figurine, about 4 1/2" wide, bears painted facial features, hooves, and tail. This piece was designed in 1936 by the noted Prof. Theodor Karner who directed production at Allach, and his name is embossed on the underside along with the Allach stylized SS runes and the design number "102". Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. 799: ALLACH "TAFELLEUCHTER MIT VASE NO. 23" USD 600 - 800 ALLACH "TAFELLEUCHTER MIT VASE NO. 23"Attractive baroque two-sconce table candle and vase combination, called the "Tafelleuchter mit Vase # 23" and designed by Franz Nagy and placed into production in 1936. This 13 1/2" wide porcelain features two candle holders at the extreme ends with a small flower vase at center. The piece is highlighted in gold-colored paint, indicated wartime production as earlier pre-war pieces bore genuine golding. The bottom of the piece has embossed markings including stylized SS runes and Allach hallmark, and the design number "23". Fine condition, with absolutely no damage. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 800: ALLACH HAND-PAINTED BOWL AND VASE USD 400 - 600 ALLACH HAND-PAINTED BOWL AND VASETwo rare ceramic hand-painted Allach objects. A bowl, 10 1/2" dia. with impressionistic images of pink daisies and green leaves, in imitation of patterns found in Asian ceramics. The underside of the bowl bears the interwined SS runes characterisitic of Allach production. Fine condition. Also present is an Allach ceramic vase, approx. 6 1/2" tall by 7 1/2" dia. The vase is unmarked, but bears a floral pattern identical to that of the bowl. Also in fine condition. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. 801: ALLACH SS STANDARD BEARER USD 1,000 - 1,500 ALLACH SS STANDARD BEARERPorcelain statue, approx. 13" tall, a very rare depiction of an SS soldier in full dress uniform with a gorget and helmet, manufactured by the Allach porcelain factory at Dachau. This is the first version of this statue, featuring a dagger in a leather hanger at his side, as opposed to later versions, which featured a chain dagger hanger. The statue is marked on the base: "T. Karner 42", with an Allach SS "sig" runes hallmark. This example is unfortunately missing both arms, which have broken off below the shoulder, as well as the handle of the dagger. The rim of the helmet is also chipped. Still a very desirable piece. 802: ALLACH VASE #502 USD 200 - 300 ALLACH VASE #502Small partially-painted flower vase, approx. 4 1/2" tall with concentric rings painted about the body, Allach model #502 (painted). The bottom of the vase is marked with the factory stylized SS runes and "Allach" name. Fine condition. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. 803: ALLACH VASE #502 USD 200 - 300 ALLACH VASE #502Small partially-painted flower vase, approx. 4 1/2" tall with concentric rings painted about the body, Allach model #502 (painted). The bottom of the vase is marked with the factory stylized SS runes and "Allach" name. Fine condition. The porcelain factory Porzellan Manufaktur Allach was established as a private concern in 1935. In 1936 the factory was acquired by Heinrich Himmler to produce works of art that would represent, in Himmler's eyes, true Germanic culture. Production was based at Allach, the largest subcamp of Dachau, and it used slave labor in the production of these pieces. 804: AMERICAN BRONZE SUBMARINE MODELS (2) USD 300 - 400 AMERICAN BRONZE SUBMARINE MODELS (2)Lot of two bronze models of American submarines, likely made in-theater or at a shipyard. Included is a well-crafted and stylish full-hull model of a sleek submarine, 7 1/2" long, set onto a solid teak base which in turn is mounted on a cast bronze ashtray. Also present is a larger model, 10" long, solid bronze, equally attractive. Exhibition History: U.S. Naval War College Museum "Trench Art" & Naval Scrimshaw", 1990; Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, 1995-2007. Provenance: The War Museum, New York. 805: AMERICAN CIVILIAN GAS MASK USD 100 - 150 AMERICAN CIVILIAN GAS MASKAmerican M1A2-1-1 noncombatant gas mask, size medium adult. The mask consists of a olive-drab rubberized body, with yellow plastic lenses. A canister filter with printed instructions is mounted at the mouth, and a single exhale valve is placed beneath the chin. The mask is stored in a green canvas satchel, printed with the U.S. Chemical Division logo and the size information. Also present is the original cardboard shipping carton with printed instructions. In fine, unissued condition. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 806: AMERICAN OFFICER'S "UTAH BEACH" TRAVEL CASE USD 150 - 200 AMERICAN OFFICER'S "UTAH BEACH" TRAVEL CASEAn American officer's leather travel case which accompanied him throughout his travels in England and continental Europe, as attested to by his having burned his dozens of destinations into the body of the case. "James R. Randall" whose nickname "Dunk" also appears on the 12" x 7" x 5 1/2" case, notes that he sailed on the troopship Aquitania and was for some time stationed at "Camp Blackshaw Moor". He then apparently landed on "Utah Beach" having been transported by "L.S.T.". It appears that Randall fought throughout France, Luxembourg, Holland, Belgium, and Germany, including the area about the Ardennes, at Avranches, Bastogne, Frankfurt, Liege, and dozens of other locales. The case, in excellent shape, also contains several Bakelite soap and other containers. In all likelihood, Randall was a member of the 565th Anti-Aircraft Battalion. 807: AMERICAN PARATROOPER'S WRIST COMPASS USD 150 - 200 AMERICAN PARATROOPER'S WRIST COMPASSTaylor brown bakelite wrist compass with brown leather strap, worn by American paratroopers during World War II. The 2 1/4" face bears a 360 degree dial and the compass needle remains functional. The reverse of the case is marked: "U.S. ARMY COMPASS, WRIST LIQUID FILLED". Very good. 808: AMERICAN SUBMARINE DESK MODEL USD 150 - 200 AMERICAN SUBMARINE DESK MODELHeavy brass model, 20 1/2" long , depicting an American submarine, with two American pennies attached to represent hatch covers. The model rests on a 4" x 16" brass stand, which bears a stamp "US" over an anchor. The model appears to be missing certain details, such as its rudder, screws, and radio masts, else very good. 809: AMERICAN SUBMARINE R-13 PRESENTATION SILVER CIGARETTE USD 200 - 300 AMERICAN SUBMARINE R-13 PRESENTATION SILVER CIGARETTE CASESilver cigarette case, 3 3/4" x 3", bearing the initials "PM", engraved within a small box on the lid. The reverse is engraved with the dedication: "From the Crew of the U.S.S. R-13", along with a profile image of the submarine. The inside of the case bears the characters "IIV", but is otherwise unmarked. The R-13 was an R-class coastal submarine, launched at Quincy, MA, on Aug. 27, 1919, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor, where she contributed to the development of the U.S. Navy's submarine tactics. She was transferred to New London and later Key West, where she was used as a training vessel throughout World War II. Very good. Ex: The War Museum, New York. 810: ART FROM A U.S. ARMY PRISON FOR NAZI ADMINISTRATORS USD 150 - 200 ART FROM A U.S. ARMY PRISON FOR NAZI ADMINISTRATORSUnusual, crudely-cast ceramic medallion, 4" wide x 1/2" thick, an image in bas relief of a prison camp showing a guard tower, barracks, and barbed wire, captioned beneath: "1945 LUDWIGSBURG" and bears a hand-engraved signature of the artist "Heinlein" on verso. During the war, the facility was used by Flak-Regiment 25 as its base. At war's end, the camp came under the control of the U.S. Army which used it to hold major Nazi prisoners, including former Obergruppenfhrer Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia, and Ministers Richard Walther Darr‚ and Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk. The artist very likely had been a prisoner at the camp as well. Very good. 811: BELGIAN RESISTANCE FIGHTER'S STICKPINS AND BUTTONHOLE USD 250 - 350 BELGIAN RESISTANCE FIGHTER'S STICKPINS AND BUTTONHOLE PINLot of three scarce pins awarded to an identified World War II Belgian resistance fighter. The two stickpins, one with loose pin, and one buttonhole pin bear identical 3/4" enameled metal emblems with "V" victory emblems on concentric black, yellow and red rings with laurel wreaths and the word: "RESISTANCE". These pins were given to Theophile Segers of the "Organisation Lord Denys" and copies of various identification documents and citations given to him are included. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 812: BERGHOF FRONT DOOR HANDLE USD 1,500 - 2,000 BERGHOF FRONT DOOR HANDLEA significant relic from Adolf Hitler's retreat, the "Berghof": a solid brass door handle recovered at the scene by an American intelligence-gathering officer who had also landed on Omaha Beach on the morning of D-Day. The handle measures 10 1/2" long with a ribbed knob. Those entering the residence would push down upon this handle to activate the lock mechanism. This relic was kept by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. McKenrick attached a label a paper tag to the handle in later years, now somewhat faded: "FRONT DOOR FROM EAGLE'S NEST BERCHTESGADEN LIBERATED O/A JUNE OR JULY 1945". Also present is McKenrick's CONAD pass, June, 1945, as well as copies taken from McKenrick's personal notebook indicating that he had arrived off Vierville (Omaha Beach) on June 6, 1945 and other details of his lengthy service which lasted the duration of the war. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. In September, 1945 McKenrick was detached and ordered by the Continental Advanced Section (CONAD) in Nancy, France to proceed to Berchtesgaden to search the partially-destroyed Berghof for any remaining documents related to Hitler or the administration of the Third Reich. With letter of provenance from the officer's daughter. 813: BODY IDENTIFICATION BOTTLES USD 100 - 150 BODY IDENTIFICATION BOTTLESA grim reminder of war's toll, a set of six 4" long green glass bottles with waterproof seals and caps in which indentifying details concerning the deceased soldier' could be placed for recovery upon exhumation at a safer time. The bottles are contained within their regulation cardboard box labeled "BOTTLE - IDENTIFICATION, BURIAL" with instructions that the bottle be placed under the deceased's left armpit, and that if a marker could not be erected, a second bottle with the same information should be placed in the center of the grave, at its head, until a marker could be raised. Fine condition. 814: BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLER USD 500 - 700 BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLERBook from the library of Adolf Hitler and containing a genuine Hitler book plate: "Krakau Image of a German State in the East" by Dr. Heinrich Kurtz (Beyreuth: Verlag Beyreuth), 1944. 120pp. 4to. in boards of which 80pp are photo illustrations. The inside of the front cover bears Hitler's 3 «" x 4" "Ex Libris" book plate. Very good. 815: BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLER USD 500 - 700 BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF ADOLF HITLERBook from the library of Adolf Hitler and containing a genuine Hitler book plate: "Over the Meuse Forcing the Crossing at Montherme" by Heinz Maassen (Dusseldorf: Volkischer Verlag), 1942. 86pp. 8vo. with 8pp. of photos. An account of the crossing of the Meuse at Montherme, France which resulted in a rout of the defending French and brought about the speedy advance to the coast and the evacuation at Dunkirk. The inside of the front cover bears Hitler's 3 «" x 4" "Ex Libris" book plate. Very good. 816: BOOK PRESENTED TO ADOLF HITLER BY BERNHARD RUST USD 800 - 1,200 BOOK PRESENTED TO ADOLF HITLER BY BERNHARD RUSTExcellent relic recovered from the Reichschancellery in Berlin, a specially-bound volume inscribed by Minister of Science, Education, and National Culture BERNHARD RUST (1883-1945) to Adolf Hitler and kept by Hitler in his library. The volume, "III. Bericht uber die Ausgrabungen in Olympia" (III Report of the Excavations in Olympia, Winter 1938/38), was authored by Emil Kunze and Hans Schleif, [n.p., n.d.], 154 pp. 8" x 10 1/2", with three fold-outs and 110 illustrations. The volume is beautifully bound in fine-grained red leather with gilt title on the spine and a gilt national eagle with swastika on the front cover. The front flyleaf bears a calligraphic inscription in German: "In Gratitude and Loyalty to the Fuhrer! In the name of the German Science" and is signed by Rust. Cover very lightly scuffed at edges and one tiny spot on front cover, otherwise very fine condition. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance. 817: BRANDENBURG RUSSIAN TANK PLAQUE USD 100 - 150 BRANDENBURG RUSSIAN TANK PLAQUEMetal plaque, 4"x 6", celebrates the 35th anniversary of the capture of Brandenburg, Germany, by Russian forces. The plaque bears the image of a Russian T-34 tank crushing an iron fence, with the date "27. April, 1945" on the recto. The verso bears the inscription, translated: "35th anniversary of the liberation of the anti-fascist resistance fighter from the former masters, Brandenburg". The plaque is cased in a padded paperboard box, with a paper label inside the lid, identifying the occasion. The award was manufactured while Brandenburg was a part of East Germany, and the inscriptions emphasize the triumph of socialism over fascism. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 818: CHILD'S WOOD "TORPEDO-DESTROYER" MODEL USD 100 - 150 CHILD'S WOOD "TORPEDO-DESTROYER" MODELA wooden ship model kit produced in Bavaria ca. 1938, one of a set of three "Fleet Models" offered by the firm. The pre-painted pieces are packed within a 15" x 2" box bearing an image of the various models. Within are two sets of plans from which the child could choose to build either the French or German version of a "torpedo-destroyer". The plans also offer some statistics on crew, armament, etc. of the genuine vessels. Very good, and it appears that all pieces are present. 819: CHILDREN'S BOOK FROM HITLER'S BERGHOF USD 600 - 800 CHILDREN'S BOOK FROM HITLER'S BERGHOFHard-cover children's book, "Funf Wiegen und noch eine" ("Five Cradles and Another"), by Henrik Herse (Berlin: Nordland-Verlag GMBH), 1942, 206pp. 8vo., a collection of short stories and poems. This particular copy was removed from the Berghof, Hitler's private residence in the German town of Berchtesgaden, by Lt. Col. Steven A. Mazar, M.D., of the 220th Medical Battalion, who then sent it to his six-year-old niece. The front flyleaf bears the ink inscription: "To Paula, From Hitler's Home Library, Berchtesgaden, Germ. 19 May 1945, Steve", to which another hand has added: "Mazar, M.D." and the date, "June 12, 1945". Included with the book are copies of the original mailing label and the trophy mailing certificate, both signed by Mazar. Henrik Herse was the pen name for SS-Obersturmfuhrer Friedrich Hahn, who wrote a number of books published by Nordland-Verlag, an official publishing house of the NSDAP. It features numerous color and monochrome illustrations, consisting of a jarring mix of pastoral childhood scenes and Nazi symbols, including swastikas, an SS dagger, a slave-made Allach candle holder, and the SS "sig" runes. Covers bear minor bumps and wear, minor toning within, else very good. 820: COBURG PRESENTATION BEER STEIN GIVEN TO A BLOOD ORDER USD 700 - 900 COBURG PRESENTATION BEER STEIN GIVEN TO A BLOOD ORDER HOLDERFinely crafted pewter beer mug with lid presented to a member of the Blood Order, one of 1,500 members of the N.S.D.A.P. who participated in the abortive "Beer Hall Putsch" of November 9, 1923. The 6 1/2" tall mug bears an emblem of a sword with mobile swastika pommel, a representation of a Coburg Badge, surmounted by "Stadt Coburg". The lid of the mug bears a representation of an acorn and is engraved: "Adolf Hitler Haus Coburg 14./15. Oktober 1938 To Party Comrade Fritz Eitel In Remembrance of the 16th Anniversary of the Parade of the NSDAP". Fine condition, with two small photos depicting variously the Adolf Hitler Haus and a group of S.A. men standing before a bus. This mug celebrates Eitel's reunion with his fellow SA stormtroopers to celebrate a weekend rally held in Coburg on Oct. 22, 1922. Adolf Hitler led 800 SA stormtroopers and a band by train to Coburg and led them in numerous pitched street battles with leftists and communists. In the end, the final victory belonged to the Nazis. Later, the day was known as the "Deutscher Tag in Coburg" (German Day in Coburg). 821: D.D.A.C. EMBLEM USD 100 - 150 D.D.A.C. EMBLEMAluminum automobile badge from the German automobile club (D.D.A.C.), 3" tall, displaying a black national eagle and swastika. Very good. 822: DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK TRUMPET BANNER USD 300 - 400 DEUTSCHES JUNGVOLK TRUMPET BANNERBlack cloth banner, 19" square, bearing a sewn-on white cloth DJ "sig" rune on one side. Three edges bear a 1 1/4" white braided fringe, while the top edge bears three white cloth ties, with a fourth missing. White areas bear some soiling and discoloration, else very good. 823: EISENHOWER'S D-DAY MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS RECEIVED BY AN USD 600 - 800 EISENHOWER'S D-DAY MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS RECEIVED BY AN OFFICER AT OMAHA BEACHA superb relic from the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, the 1p. 8vo. printed message given to Allied troops just before the invasion of Normandy with an enthusiastic message signed in facsimile by SHAEF commander Dwight D. Eisenhower. This particular copy is dated by the recipient: "6 June 1944" and bears a further notation at bottom: "Received off the French Coast on above date while on LST #496 S E McK". Folds and light toning. This document was received by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition was was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. With letter of provenance from the officer's daughter. Sold with a 7th Army illustrated 1944 Christmas card showing the army's accomplishments. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 824: EVA BRAUN TABLE CLOTH USD 2,000 - 3,000 EVA BRAUN TABLE CLOTHWhite linen banquet-sized table cloth, 5'5" x 11', lightly embroidered with the shamrock pattern, a favorite of Braun's, and featuring her "EB" "butterfly" monogram 2 1/2" x 2", designed for her by Albert Speer, at one corner. Fine. Our consignor, a 40+ year dealer/collector, purchased this item and other personal possessions belonging to Braun approximately thirty years ago directly from ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence between Hitler and Braun at Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers hidden there. According to memoirs written by Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's personal possessions, depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn where Braun, her siblings and her parents often visited. 825: EVA BRAUN'S EMBROIDERED "BUTTERFLY" DUVET COVER USD 2,000 - 3,000 EVA BRAUN'S EMBROIDERED "BUTTERFLY" DUVET COVERA duvet cover once used to contain a blanket or quilt on a single bed owned by Eva Braun, probably in a guest room at her Munich apartment. The fine 50" x 63" linen cover has been carefully embroidered with butterflies trimmed with blue wings and small branches, all framed in lace. One corner of the duvet cover bears her 2 1/2" tall "butterfly" monogram designed for her by Albert Speer. Scattered age spots, yet still very good. Our consignor, a 40+ year dealer/collector, purchased this item and other personal possessions belonging to Braun approximately thirty years ago directly from ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence between Hitler and Braun at Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers hidden there. According to memoirs written by Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's personal possessions, depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn where Braun, her siblings and her parents often visited. 826: EVA BRAUN'S "EDELWEISS" PORCELAIN SOUP BOWL USD 1,000 - 2,000 EVA BRAUN'S "EDELWEISS" PORCELAIN SOUP BOWLAttractive informal porcelain soup bowl once owned by Eve Braun, 10" diameter, with colorful edelweiss and other flowers shown on the rim in bas-relief. Braun's "butterfly" "E B" monogram, designed for her by Albert Speer, was hand-painted in red on the side of the bowl prior to glazing. Maker marked on the bottom by JL Menau Graf von Henneberg, from their "Edelweiss" set. 827: EVA BRAUN RETURN ENVELOPE USD 100 - 150 EVA BRAUN RETURN ENVELOPEPersonal return envelope once belonging to Eva Braun, 5 ?" x 4 ¬", printed "Eva Braun" on verso. Fine. Ex: Mohawk Arms ca. 1975. 828: FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF HITLER EDITION OF "MEIN KAMPF" USD 1,500 - 2,000 FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF HITLER EDITION OF "MEIN KAMPF"Scarce special edition of "Mein Kampf", by Adolf Hitler (Munich: Zentralverlag der NSDAP), 1939, 705pp. sm. 4to., published to celebrate Hitler's 50th birthday. The volume features the ex-libris bookplate of the "Gastehaus des Reichs", otherwise known as Bellevue Palace in Berlin, which was used as a guest house for the Nazi government, and which is now the official residence of the President of Germany. The volume is bound in dark blue leather boards, with a gilt sword above the title on the cover, and a gilt circular swastika above the title on the spine. Fine condition. 829: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA-BEARING N.S.K.K. BANNER USD 1,000 - 1,200 FORD MOTOR COMPANY SWASTIKA-BEARING N.S.K.K. BANNERRare partial N.S.K.K. banner, 9" x 30" with silver fringe at bottom, bears painted lettering: "Ford Motor Company A.G." applied above the eagle and swastika NSKK emblem sewn to the banner. Slight damp stains, still very good. Henry Ford was ideologically in many respects close to Hitler, and was bestowed several honors by the government of the Third Reich Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 830: GEN. RIDGELY GAITHER, JR. SWAGGER STICK USD 150 - 200 GEN. RIDGELY GAITHER, JR. SWAGGER STICKGEN. RIDGELY GAITHER, JR. (1903-1992) U.S. Army Lieut. General, an early proponent of airborne forces, second commander of the paratroop school at Fort Benning, and instrumental in the formation of the all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Co., the first such airborne group. Presentation swagger stick given to Gaither, 22" long with brass tip and cap, ebony painted body. The cap is engraved: "TO: LT. GEN. R. GAITHER FROM: USARCARIB SCHOOL". Very good. Presented by the U.S. Army Caribbean School at Fort Gulick, Canal Zone, in operation from 1946-64. 831: GERMAN 79TH INFANTRY 1939 CHRISTMAS GIFT PLATE USD 200 - 300 GERMAN 79TH INFANTRY 1939 CHRISTMAS GIFT PLATEA fine relic, an ivory-colored 8" diameter plate given to family and supporters by the 79. Infanterie-Division at Christmas, 1939. The plate features an image of a 1939 Iron Cross at center with: "Kriegs-Weihnachten 1940 79. Infanteria-Division" printed near the rim, with the addition of images of pine sprigs and the motto: "Tapfer und Treu!" ("Brave and Loyal!") The reverse bears the marks of Villeroy & Boch, Mettlach. Fine. The 79th would assault the Maginot Line in the invasion of France and train for Operation Sea Lion. It would be decimated at Stalingrad, mainly at the Tractor Factory, and re-raised twice...only to be destroyed again! 832: GERMAN AIRPLANE CRASH RELICS USD 75 - 100 GERMAN AIRPLANE CRASH RELICSArtifacts recovered from a Luftwaffe plane downed in Fontainebleu, France during WWII. Includes: a brass bracket, 3" x 1", with a ball bearing assembly in the center, possibly from the tail assembly; two pieces of aluminum aircraft skin; and six shards of acrylic material, likely from the canopy. Includes an explanatory note: "A piece of a Nazi plane tail assembly - quite clever bearing construction? Found it in Fontainebleu, 1975." Very good. With unrelated very small replicas of Choiseul, San Cristoval, Malaita, New Georgia, and Rennell Islands in the Solomon Islands archipelago, each no more than 1" long. 833: GERMAN AUTO RACING BANNER USD 300 - 400 GERMAN AUTO RACING BANNERRare Nazi German auto racing ribbon, two parts joined at top, each about 26" long and 7" wide, red rtayon with swastika emblem and silver fringe added at bottom. The ribbons read: "WINNER Race Car in the 3,000cc Class" and "The Great Mountain Race in Germany in 1939," though the silver printing has almost all been rubbed-off. Estimated accordingly. 834: GERMAN BURLAP BREAD BAG USD 100 - 150 GERMAN BURLAP BREAD BAGWehrmacht heavy burlap bread bag, 27" x 47", bears two thin vertical blue bands and black printing one one side: "H. Vpfl. 1938" with a national eagle and swastika on the reverse. Very good. 835: GERMAN CAMP EQUIPMENT USD 150 - 200 GERMAN CAMP EQUIPMENTGroup of three item of camping equipment, of the sort commonly used by the Wehrmacht and Hitler Youth. Includes: Canteen, approx. 8" x 5", with a brown wool felt cover secured by four snaps. Somewhat dented, else very good. WITH: Mess canteen, approx. 6" x 6 1/2" x 4", painted dark green, marked "AWF 41", indicating military use. Paint worn in areas, else very good. WITH: Non-military binoculars, 5 1/4" long, marked "Chevalier Opticien Paris" on each eyepiece. Housed in a black leather case with broken straps, else very good. Optics still acceptable.Three pieces. 836: GERMAN CANTEEN USD 75 - 100 GERMAN CANTEENGerman canteen, 9" long and covered with a snap-on brown felt cover, with aluminum screw-on cap and leather strap withj snap belt clip. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 837: GERMAN CANTEEN USD 100 - 150 GERMAN CANTEENAluminum canteen, approx. 7" x 4 1/2", with a grey-brown wool cover, secured by three snaps. A leather strap secures the cap and allows the canteen to be attached to a belt or a bag. The neck of the canteen bears the mark "ESB 41", and the inside of the cover is stamped "B 41". The snaps and clasp are oxidized, and the leather of the strap is mummified, else very good. 838: GERMAN DRUM BELT WITH HANGER USD 200 - 300 GERMAN DRUM BELT WITH HANGERBlack leather drum belt with a brown backing, approx. 64" x 2 1/4", designed to be worn over one shoulder, with a single brass drum hook at the bottom, and two leather loops for drumsticks along its length. The tongue is marked: "Reinhold Adam Oberursel", a maker of leather products for the German Army and others during the Third Reich period. Leather cracked in one spot along the smaller stabilizing strap, else very good. 839: GERMAN FLAK CANNON MAGAZINE USD 300 - 400 GERMAN FLAK CANNON MAGAZINEGerman pressed steel ammunition magazine, approx. 14" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/4", for a 20mm Flak 30 antiaircraft gun. The magazine bears a painted white stripe on each side, with the painted black letters "PZ", likely denoting PzGr 40 tungsten carbide ammunition. The magazine features numbered inspection holes allowing the users to determine the remaining ammunition (up to 20 rounds), and a Waffenamt mark "WaA542". Bears minor surface corrosion and expected wear from age and use, else very good. 840: GERMAN FLIEGERKORPS CIGAR BOX USD 250 - 350 GERMAN FLIEGERKORPS CIGAR BOXCigar box believed to have been gifted to a Fliegerkorps member, 9" x 5 «" x 2 «" all metal with silver finish, the top hinged lid decorated with a gold static swastika, a ring of oak leaves, and a propeller. Within, the box is lined in cedar. Expected wear and tear to the painted finish, else very good. 841: GERMAN INSIGNIA DIES USD 300 - 400 GERMAN INSIGNIA DIESPair of dies used in the manufacture of German uniform insignia, apparently for hats. Included is a positive die of a national eagles with swastika, with the finished object being 2" wide. The second die, also positive, was used to produce Luftwaffe hat insignia, 2 ¬" long, and it is marked: "H.R. OLZ." This die has been drilled so that it may not be reused to create latter day copies. Two pieces. 842: GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ GAS MASK WITH CASE USD 100 - 150 GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ GAS MASK WITH CASEGreen rubber gas mask with yellow plastic lenses, consisting of a rubber hood that fit over the wearer's head. Bears an orange Waffenamt mark "WaA320". The mask is housed in a green fluted metal cylinder with a webbed shoulder strap and a hinged lid, marked "AUER". The package also includes a green metal filter, marked: "S-filter fur den zivilen Luftschutz", with the date 1938. These gas masks were primarily issued to civilians, but also to second-line troops and Luftschutz (air raid defence) personnel. The mask bear one small hole in the rubber near the left lens, else very good. 843: GERMAN NATIONAL EAGLE PEN HOLDER USD 100 - 150 GERMAN NATIONAL EAGLE PEN HOLDERCommercially produced aluminum alloy pen holder in the shape of a German national eagle with static swastika at bottom, stands 6" tall. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 844: GERMAN PANZER TANK BINOCULARS USD 800 - 1,200 GERMAN PANZER TANK BINOCULARSGerman tank binoculars madse by Zeiss Jena, about 12" x 7" with a sand-colored steel body. Flip-open rubber-lined eye cups with individually-adjustable eye pieces (optics still fair) with magnification apparently up to 12 x 60. There are various adjustmunt knobs for focusing, colored lenses, etc. and the binoculars are also fitted with "iron sights" on top to allow easier initial alignment with the target object. Bakelite cap for eyepieces is chipped, else very good. 845: GERMAN PANZER TRACK LINK USD 200 - 300 GERMAN PANZER TRACK LINKLarge and heavy steel link, approx. 15" x 6", from the drive track of a German Panzer III or IV tank, two medium tanks used extensively by the Wehrmacht during the World War II, before being supplanted by the Tiger and Panther medium tanks. In relic condition, bearing heavy corrosion overall, else very good. 846: GERMAN RADIO TELEPHONES USD 150 - 200 GERMAN RADIO TELEPHONESPair of German radio telephones in Bakelite cases, each 10 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3 1/2", in non-operating condition but with headsets present. Returned to the U.S. by Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) who was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. With copies of McKenrick's discharge papers and a diary entry. Consigned by a direct descendant. 847: GERMAN SHOOTING AWARD USD 200 - 300 GERMAN SHOOTING AWARDGerman shooting award, 7 1/2" x 7 3/4" overall, a framed hammered metal profile of a man aiming a rifle, captioned in German: "FUR FLEISS UND AUSDAUER" ("For Diligence and Perseverance"). Also with embossed artist's name "Hans Wirz" and dated 1934 on verso. 848: GERMAN SOLDIER'S FUNERAL SASH USD 150 - 200 GERMAN SOLDIER'S FUNERAL SASHGerman soldiers funeral sash, 44" x 6" white rayon with gold lettering and gold fringe at one end, the text reading: "Our dearest Siegfried a last greeting", with a paper image an Iron Cross at bottom. Very good. 849: GERMAN THOROUGHBRED BREEDER AND TRAINER'S TABLE MEDAL USD 100 - 150 GERMAN THOROUGHBRED BREEDER AND TRAINER'S TABLE MEDALSilver painted bronze medal issued by the Reichsverband fr Zucht und Prfung deutschen Warmbluts, 4" dia., cased. Worn a bit. 850: GERMAN-AMERICAN BUND "CAMP SIEGFRIED" ASHTRAY USD 200 - 300 GERMAN-AMERICAN BUND "CAMP SIEGFRIED" ASHTRAYAshtray bearing the Nazi insignia and name of "Camp Siegfried", 6" wide white porcelain, with hallmark of German china maker J. L. Menau. Fine. Camp Siegfried was a summer camp on Long Island which taught Nazi ideology. It was owned and operated by the German American Bund, an American Nazi organization devoted to promoting a favorable view of Nazi Germany Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 851: GILT LEATHER SEAT SECTION FROM THE "SECOND REICHS USD 2,000 - 3,000 GILT LEATHER SEAT SECTION FROM THE "SECOND REICHS CHANCELLERY" AT BERCHTESGADENSection of leather chair upholstery, approx. 23" x 16 1/2", taken from Hitler's "Klein Reichskanzlei" ("Little Imperial Chancellery") in the village of Stangass, near Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat above Berchtesgaden. The section of leather, taken by an American soldier in 1945, exactly matches the design used on the chairs at that chancellery. The leather is dark brown, and is emblazoned with a large gilt eagle and swastika. Adolf Hitler had been vacationing in the Berchtesgaden area since the 1920s, and in order to allow him to conduct all of the affairs of state while away from Berlin, Berchtesgaden and the surrounding villages saw substantial expansion of offices, security, and support services, including in Stangass. Folds and minor flaking, else very good. 852: HARRY S. TRUMAN SPEECH BROADCAST RECORD USD 150 - 200 HARRY S. TRUMAN SPEECH BROADCAST RECORDOriginal aluminum 33 RPM broadcast record, 16" dia., bearing a label stating that it was recorded by radio station KMO in Tacoma, Washington. It is further labeled: "Pres. Truman at Olympia - 6/20/45". Not played by us, but the record is believed to contain a recording of Truman's speech of June 19, in which he calls upon congress to reexamine the question of presidential and vice-presidential succession, which had been called into question by the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in April of 1945. Prior to this, vice-presidential successors had been chosen from the ranks of the cabinet, a trend that Truman decries as undemocratic. Included with the record is a carton for ten blank aluminum base recording discs, to which is affixed an original shipping label attesting that the record was shipped from KMO in Tacoma to Truman's press and radio advisor, Leonard Reiansch, at Olympia on June 20. Also present are three additional aluminum broadcast records, each 12" dia., two of which bear the labels of recording studios in New York, but whose contents are unknown to us. Two of the smaller records bear bubbling and cracking in the shellac coating the aluminum, else very good overall. 853: HEINRICH HIMMLER TAPESTRY TABLE COVER USD 2,000 - 3,000 HEINRICH HIMMLER TAPESTRY TABLE COVERLarge tapestry table cover, 39" x 55", decorated with a repeating pattern of swastikas and an "HH" monogram, in blue and burgundy thread. The cover is believed to have decorated a table at a residence owned by head of the SS Heinrich Himmler. Some of the color has faded, but most remains bright and vibrant. Some fraying at the edges, else very good. 854: HERMANN GORING CIGARETTE CASE USD 2,000 - 3,000 HERMANN GORING CIGARETTE CASEFine, early sterling silver cigarette case presented to Goring by a fellow pilot, a Turk who served in the Turkish air force during World War I. The elaborate case, 3 ?" x 3 ¬", is beautifully engraved with an intricate wave pattern on both sides with a blue enamel border. Within it is inscribed in German: "The Flying Comrade Captain Goring to [?] New Year's Wishes 1921 Mosko Hassan Royal Ottoman Flight Lieutenant." Also present is Hassan's calling card as a correspondent of the Constantinople newspaper "Yeni Ghune", upon which he again adds a gift inscription. Fine. Obtained by an American soldier who raided Goring's personal train at war's end and also obtained Goring's love letters sent to future wife Carin. Personal items from this early in Goring's military career are rare! 855: HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOX WITH CIGAR USD 300 - 400 HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOX WITH CIGARCigar box using Hermann Goring's name (with his approval) to market their cigars, the paper-covered box 11 3/4" x 8" x 1 3/4" and bearing Goring's family crest on the (detached) lid. Within are ten separarate lined compartments, one still containing an intact foil-wrapped cigar within a banded glass tube (broken). The inside of the top lid also bears Goring's seal with the legend: "Special Production for Reichsmarshall Hermann Goring". Worn a bit, still good. 856: HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION HUNTING KNIFE USD 3,500 - 4,500 HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION HUNTING KNIFEA fine Hermann Goring relic, a hunting dagger, very likely presented to him by a grateful friend following a hunt at his hunting estate, Carinhall. The grip of this fine knife was made from the horn of a chamois goat, or "gams", and the fittings are "835" silver. The steel blade is 6" long and meets a guard which is engraved: "18. Nov. 34", undoubtedly the day of the hunt. The pommel of the dagger displays Goring's coat of arms embellished with oak leaves and acorns at top and bottom. The knife fits into a scabbard which is covered in pebbled green leather with hammered silver fittings at top and bottom and a loop for a hanger attached to the reverse. Favored silversmith Zeitner applied his hallmark and purity stamp on the reverse as well. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 857: HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION CIGARETTE CASE USD 400 - 600 HERMANN GORING PRESENTATION CIGARETTE CASEA high-quality cigarette case once gifted by Hermann Goring in thanks to a friend or associate. The solidly constructed sterling silver case measures 4 ?" x 3 1/8" closed, and bears traces of the original gift engraving by Goring within. The owner, no doubt embarrassed in postwar years by his association with the Nazi, made an effort to remove the inscription, yet the signature and part of the gift inscription remain legible. Hallmarked by noted silversmiths Zeitner, "925" purity. 858: HERMANN GOERING'S COPY OF HOUSTON STEWART CHAMBERLAIN'S USD 300 - 400 HERMANN GOERING'S COPY OF HOUSTON STEWART CHAMBERLAIN'S "LEBENSWEGE"Hard-cover book, "Lebenswege: Meines Denkens", by Houston Stewart Chamberlain (Munich: F. Bruckmann), 1923, 405pp. sm. 4to., bearing the ex-libris bookplate of Reichsmarshall HERMANN GORING on the front pastedown. This bookplate features Goring's blind-embossed name beneath an engraving of a knight, with his personal seal in the upper-right corner. Houston Stewart Chamberlain was an English "racialist" writer whose work greatly inspired the German "volkisch" politics that contributed to the rise of the NSDAP. Shows some moderate rubbing and bumping to the spine and corners, with some foxing to the end papers, else very good. 859: HERMANN GORING 50TH BIRTHDAY CIGAR ASHTRAY USD 500 - 600 HERMANN GORING 50TH BIRTHDAY CIGAR ASHTRAYA birthday present given by Hermann Goring on the occasion of his fiftieth birthday, a porcelain cigar ashtray with gold acorns and oak leaves on a green background, the edges trimmed in gold. Goring's family crest appears on one side of the ashtray. 5" x 3 1/4" overall. Gold printing on the bottom of the piece includes an Iron Cross and reads in German: "The Reichsmarshall of the Greater German Reich Hermann Goring for his Fiftieth Birthday 12 January 1943". Marked with Sevres maker's mark. A few tiny chips at edges. 860: HERMANN GORING BRASS PLAQUE USD 200 - 300 HERMANN GORING BRASS PLAQUESmall bronze plaque bearing a fine bust portrait of Goring, 2 1/8" x 2 ?", signed by artist "H. RETZBACH" at Goring's neckline. Very good. Hans Retzbach (1887-1976) was a prominent sculptor of the time who was also commissioned by Adolf Hitler. 861: HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFE USD 400 - 600 HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFESilver cake knife, 8 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring, with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good. 862: HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFE USD 400 - 600 HERMANN GORING CAKE KNIFESilver cake knife, 8 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring, with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good. 863: HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOX USD 200 - 300 HERMANN GORING CIGAR BOXCigar box once containing "General Feldmarshall" cigars, cedar wood construction, 9 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2". The hinged cover bears the burned-in cigar brand name and a marshal's baton, as well as maker's name "Otto Boenicke Berlin". A paper band with images of batons and olive branches also covers all edges of the box. The inside of the top lid bears a color image of Goring in uniform, more batons, flying aircraft and a facsimile signature. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 864: HERMANN GORING CRUMB KNIFE USD 300 - 400 HERMANN GORING CRUMB KNIFESilver crumb knife, approx. 12 1/2" x 2", bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring, with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The piece bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Splitting between the handle and the blade, else very good. 865: HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICK USD 300 - 400 HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICKSilver lobster pick, 7 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring, with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good. 866: HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICK USD 300 - 400 HERMANN GORING LOBSTER PICKSilver lobster pick, 7 1/4" long, bearing the coat of arms of Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring, with a fist gripping a ring, at the base of the handle. The item bears the hallmark of French maker Emile Puiforcat, and is believed to have been commissioned for Goring's 50th birthday. The silverware was collected by Herman Smith, a mess sergeant who served in the 101st Airborne Division under General Maxwell Taylor. His unit made their headquarters at field marshal Wilhelm Keitel's summer headquarters at Berchtesgaden, and used the 48-person silver service, liberated from Goring's nearby hunting lodge, to entertain high-ranking army officers, including Dwight Eisenhower. Very good. 867: HERMANN GORING TABLE MEDAL BY MEISSEN USD 300 - 400 HERMANN GORING TABLE MEDAL BY MEISSENDeep red unglazed porcelain table medal, 3" dia., bearing the bust of HERMANN GORING in left profile, with the artist's name and "Berlin" beneath the image. The back of the object is marked with the famous crossed swords of the Meissen porcelain factory. The medallion is encased in a red paperboard case with a cream padded interior, marked again with the Meissen crossed swords in blue ink. Some minor wear to the bottom of the case, else fine. 868: HITLER YOUTH BACKPACK USD 200 - 300 HITLER YOUTH BACKPACKYouth-sized backpack, approx. 12" x 30" (opened), consisting of green canvas stretched over a wood frame, with brown horsehair covering at the front side. The main compartment of the backpack is enclosed by two green canvas flaps, secured by two leather straps. This in turn is covered by a green canvas flap, with its own large cloth pocket, secured at the base by two leather straps and bearing a black NSDAP stamp within. The side of the item bears the inked initials "S.H.", and the item is RZM-marked: "L3/401/38". The inner lining bears some small tears, with additional expected age wear, else very good. 869: HITLER YOUTH BREAD BAG USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH BREAD BAGBrown canvas satchel, approx. 11 1/2" x 10", consisting of a single large subdivided pocket, covered by a large button-down flap, stamped with an HJ insignia. A detachable shoulder strap is attached with metal clasps. Slight soiling from age, else very good. 870: HITLER YOUTH CAMP SHOVEL USD 200 - 300 HITLER YOUTH CAMP SHOVELSteel camp shovel, 18 1/2" long, with an 11" wooden handle. The head of the shovel bears a faint Maltese cross stamp, while the leather blade protector bears a faint HJ diamond stamp, and is also stamped: "DJ/AUSF.2". The handle is somewhat loose, and the item bears expected age wear, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 871: HITLER YOUTH DRUM BELT WITH HANGER USD 300 - 400 HITLER YOUTH DRUM BELT WITH HANGERBrown leather shoulder belt with a white surface, approx. 54" long, with attached loops for drumsticks and a separate strap for securing the bottom of a drum. Suspended from the bottom of the belt by a hinged swivel loop is a silver finish Hitler Youth drum hanger in the shape of an eagle, with two curved hooks attached to the reverse and hanging down on either side of the tail. Bears some minor tarnish, else very good. 872: HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGER USD 250 - 350 HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGERDJ/HJ drum hanger, a large cast brass political style drum hanger, about 5" long with leather belt loop. The haanger has an ornate shield base with scalloped sides and a raised edge border, encompassing an embossed early pattern national eagle clutching a wreath with a static swastika, on a stippled field. Bottom of hanger has two slightly angled, different sized turned up carrying hooks, flanking a "feathered" centerpiece. Two extended arms to hanger top with lynch pin attached centerpiece with swivel topped attachment ring. Rare to find in this large size. 873: HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGER USD 200 - 300 HITLER YOUTH DRUM HANGERDJ/HJ drum hanger, 5 1/2" long with a 3" leather belt loop, in the shape of an eagle cast from brass, with two curved steel hooks pinned to the reverse and hanging down on either side of the tail. The belt loop is attached above the eagle's head by a hinged swivel loop. Bears expected age wear, else very good. 874: HITLER YOUTH DRUM WITH DRUMSTICKS USD 400 - 500 HITLER YOUTH DRUM WITH DRUMSTICKSFine condition Hitler Youth drum with sticks, 14" diameter and 6 5/8" tall, complete with all fittings and original skins still unbroken and tight. The red and white diamond-shaped paint remains in much better condition than is usually found, and the brass sides are also quite good but in need of a bit of polish. The "Tambour" maker's plaque remains attached to the side. The lower support still retains jury-rigged padding no doubt applied by a concerned mother. With two 15 1/2" long drumsticks marked: DJ / AUSF. 2". 875: HITLER YOUTH DRUMMER'S BELT AND DRUMSTICKS USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH DRUMMER'S BELT AND DRUMSTICKSBlack leather belt, 40" long, with a 34" cross strap, secured with a chrome plated buckle bearing the image of an eagle clutching a Hitler Youth insignia, with the phrase "Blut und Ehre". The buckle bears an RZM stamp with "M4/13", manufactured by Paul Schuhmacher at Ludenscheid. The belt also features a leather drumstick hanger, and two heavily worn unmatched wooden drumsticks with brass ends are included. The leather has stiffened with age, and the metal furniture of the cross strap has corroded, else very good. 876: HITLER YOUTH RZM FIFE WITH CASE USD 200 - 300 HITLER YOUTH RZM FIFE WITH CASEHitler Youth fife, apparently ebony with imprint of maker "Muller Aachen", 15" long with metal fittings. With brown canvas case with snap closure, a red paper RZM tag affixed within. Very good. 877: HITLER YOUTH FIFE USD 150 - 200 HITLER YOUTH FIFEEbony Hitler Youth fife, 15" long, with seven finger holes and nickel silver caps at both ends. Unmarked. Bears expected age wear, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 878: HITLER YOUTH SHOEBOX USD 100 - 150 HITLER YOUTH SHOEBOXScarce white paperboard box, 11" x 7 3/4" x 3 1/2", for "Jung-Deutschland Schuhe" ("Young Germany Shoes"), manufactured by Rieker. The box features an illustration of a Hitler Youth member in uniform, holding a -white-and-black German national flag and proudly displaying his shoes. Interestingly, no blatantly Nazi symbols are used. The side of the box bears the label of a shoe retailer, and gives a size of "39". Partially crushed at the sidewalls, moderately worn and faded, else very good. Rieker has made shoes since 1874, and is still in operation. 879: IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP USD 150 - 200 IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUPImperial Japanese sake cup presented by Emperor Hirohito to one of his subjects, most likely a military man. The small red lacquerware bowl measures 4 1/4" across and 1 3/8"tall and bears a silver chrysanthemum emblem at center. Silver Japanese text on the bottom of the cup is not translated. It is contained within the original simple wood presentation box. Fine. Bowls such as this one were also presented to kamikaze fliers and other suicide mission participants shortly before their one-way missions. 880: INSCRIBED BOOK TAKEN FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY USD 600 - 800 INSCRIBED BOOK TAKEN FROM THE REICHS CHANCELLERY LIBRARYInscribed book, " Georg Schoenerer und Die Entwicklung des Altdeutschtumes in der Ostmark" ["Georg Schoenerer and the Development of the Old German Heritage in the Ostmark (Austria)"], by Herwig (pseudonym for Eduard Pichl), first vol. 1873-1889, (Vienna: Der Alldeutsche Verein fur die Ostmark),1936, 420pp., 8vo. GEORG SCHOENERER (1842-1921) was an Austrian politician of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. A major exponent of pan-Germanism and German nationalism in Austria as well as a fierce anti-Semite, his agitation exerted much influence on the young Adolf Hitler. This volume was inscribed and gifted to the Reichs Chancellery library by its author, Eduard Pichl, an Austrian mountaineer and disciple of Schoenerer. Includes an ex-libris Reichs Chancellery bookplate on the front pastedown. Bound in taupe leather boards, very good. Our consignor's father was the chief of staff, American Headquarters, Berlin Air Command from June to August, 1945. During this period, he had the opportunity to "liberate" several volumes from the Reichschancellery, specifically Hitler's offices and those adjoining. This example is one of those volumes. With consignor's notarized letter of provenance. 881: ITALIAN AND GERMAN PATRIOTIC HANDKERCHIEF USD 100 - 150 ITALIAN AND GERMAN PATRIOTIC HANDKERCHIEFSilk or rayon handkerchief obviously manufactured to commemorate a state visit between Hitler and Mussolini, 13" x 12", showing alternating Italian and German flags. Very good. 882: PAK ANTI-TANK UNIT CANTEEN USD 150 - 250 PAK ANTI-TANK UNIT CANTEENPAK anti-tank unit service canteen. Private purchase and is complete with aluminum cup and tri-colored rope. Glass canteen with aluminum body. 883: WEHRMACHT OFFICER'S CERAMIC PLATE USD 100 - 150 WEHRMACHT OFFICER'S CERAMIC PLATEUncommon Wehrmacht officer’s mess hall ceramic plate, 7-5/8” diameter, an "Offiziersheim Elsenborn" marked plate 7 5/8" in diameter and in fine condition. Maker marked on the reverse. This location was a retreat or recuperation location for Wehrmacht officers. 884: ADOLF HITLER BIRTHPLACE COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION USD 150 - 200 ADOLF HITLER BIRTHPLACE COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLIONA rarely seen Hitler birthplace commemorative medallion, brass alloy, 2 3/4" dia. The medallion bears a stamped image of the apartment house in Braunau in which Hitler was born. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 885: JAPANESE 1,000 STITCH BELT, GOOD LUCK FLAG, AND TEMPLE USD 250 - 350 JAPANESE 1,000 STITCH BELT, GOOD LUCK FLAG, AND TEMPLE FLAGGood lot of three Japanese World War II relics, includes: silk sash, approx. 43" x 6 1/2", a "senninbari", or one-thousand stitch belt, printed with an image of a tiger and with a rising sun in the form of 1,000 red dots. The piece also bears a black ink signature, very good. WITH: silk Japanese "meatball" flag, 29 1/2" x 42 1/2", bearing slogans in black ink, wishing the bearer, a Take Isamu, good luck. Very good. WITH: white cloth banner, 36 1/2" x 18", topped with the printed images of the Japanese national "meatball" and the military "rising sun" symbol. Beneath these symbols are a variety of slogans in black ink. Bears small pin holes throughout, else very good. 886: SIGNED JAPANESE WORLD WAR II FLAG USD 200 - 300 SIGNED JAPANESE WORLD WAR II FLAGInteresting Japanese relic from World War II, an approx. 2 x 3 Japanese fine silk "meatball" flag signed by several dozen Japanese soldiers. These flags, signed by fellow warriors, were typically carried for luck by Japanese soldiers. When the Japanse soldier was wounded or killed in action, American soldiers often seized these flags as souvenirs. Delicate condition, with some thinning in places, some staining, still very good. 887: JAPANESE FLAG FROM NEW GUINEA WITH ALLIED PATCHES USD 300 - 400 JAPANESE FLAG FROM NEW GUINEA WITH ALLIED PATCHESJapanese national flag, 32" x 30" rayon and of apparant wartime construction with leather tabs at the top and bottom of the hoist, decorated with various patches and insignia of American and British regiments and air corps which served in the Far East, most likely New Guinea. Nine vintage patches have been hand-sewn to the flag, including 5th Air Force, 11th Air Force, AAF Far East Forces, 7th Cavalry, etc. A Rangers patch originally at the center of the flag has been removed, else very good. 888: JAPANESE LIFE PRESERVER USD 150 - 200 JAPANESE LIFE PRESERVERJapanese life ring, 28" dia., bearing painted black characters reading, in part: "Ishiyama Maru No. 10". Possibly of World War II vintage. A great display piece. 889: JAPANESE WORLD WAR II GOOD LUCK FLAG USD 250 - 350 JAPANESE WORLD WAR II GOOD LUCK FLAGSilk flag, 34 1/2" x 28", a Japanese national "meatball" flag liberally inscribed with approximately 65 signatures and slogans in black ink calligraphy, including: "Japan's No. 1 War Hero", Long Live Your Warrior Luck", and "From the Stock Society, Kamina Bank". These flags were given to most Japanese soldiers upon their induction into the army, and were generally signed by family, friends, and loved ones, although women's organizations were also established to produce them. Very good. 890: JOE FOSS' POST-WAR MILITARY FLIGHT SUIT AND GARRISON USD 400 - 500 JOE FOSS' POST-WAR MILITARY FLIGHT SUIT AND GARRISON CAPJOE FOSS (1915 - 2003) Top Marine fighter ace of World War II and a Medal of Honor recipient. Foss also served as a general in the Air National Guard, the 20th Governor of South Dakota, President of the NRA, and the first commissioner of the American Football League. A great relic, Foss' personal post-war green flight suit, ca. late 1960s from Foss' service with the Air National Guard. The garment, 100% aramid fiber, is labeled "MIL-C-83141A (USAF)", and shows obvious wear, especially to the velcro patch attachments and sleeve ties. Foss later signed the left breast pocket "Joe Foss" in black marker as provenance. Also present is Foss' simple green garrison cap, no piping, bearing a leather sweat band and rayon lining. Accompanied by a copy of the catalog description from the estate auction of Foss' personal belongings picturing and describing this suit and cap. A great relic. 891: JUNKERS DESK ORNAMENT USD 200 - 300 JUNKERS DESK ORNAMENTMetal desk ornament made at one of the Junkers aircraft factories, a 3 3/4" steel pyramidal figure surmounted by the Junkers corporate emblem highlighted in black paint which bears a few chips. The bottom of the piece is engraved in German: "Technical school Junkers". Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 892: KEY FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO GRILLE" USD 300 - 400 KEY FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT, THE "AVISO GRILLE"A scarce relic from the luxurious yacht "Aviso Grille" once owned by Adolf Hitler, a 4 «" brass key marked: "P.B.T.R." The key is accompanied by a contemporary card with ink notation: "Key from Hitler yacht 'Grille' Removed by D. Bossone - 1951." Also present is a small manila envelope with a copy of a period label attached: "HITLER YACHT GRILLE KEYS. ARRIVED AT NORTH AMERICAN SCRAP YARDS AT BORDENTOWN N.J. FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST 1951" According to a newspaper clipping also included, Dennis Bossone was a Movietone News photographer. Other parts of the Aviso Grille remain on the East Coast: a toilet and sink remain in use in a New Jersey gas station! 893: KEY FROM SAILING BARQUE "HORST WESSEL" USD 200 - 300 KEY FROM SAILING BARQUE "HORST WESSEL"Brass key from the barque "Horst Wessel," launched in Hamburg in June, 1936 and named after the Nazi S.A. leader. The ship was the flagship of the Kriegsmarine sail training fleet. Post-war, the vessel came into American hands and is now used to train Coast Guard cadets as the tall ship USCGC Eagle. This brass key was sold at auction in 1994 at the liquidation of the holdings of the museum at Admiral Farragut Academy in New Jersey. It is sold with a copy of the museum inventory listing, auction catalog, and newspaper notices. 894: REICHSARBEITSDIENST SHOULDER BOARDS USD 3,000 - 4,000 REICHSARBEITSDIENST SHOULDER BOARDSEspecially rare pair of shoulder boards, each 1 1/2" x 4 3/4", with a knotted design of alternating gold and silver cords with black accents on a black velvet backing. Each shoulder board also bears a silver badge depicting the insignia of the Reichsarbeitsfuhrer (Head of the German Labor Service), a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves, surrounding a swastika-emblazoned shovel blade with wheat ears, the whole surmounted by a national eagle. The two shoulder boards are connected by a silver cord, secured with a metal seal marked "Reichs Arbeits Dienst", and further bears a partial paper tag from the R.A.D. Procurement Office, dated May 18, 1937. This style of shoulder board was later adopted as the rank insignia of Reichsarbeitsfuhrer KONSTANTIN HIERL (1875-1955), beginning in May of 1942. It is likely that these shoulder boards were intended to be samples or demonstration items, and they are in fine unissued condition. 895: KPM - NAZI GERMAN SOUVENIR PORCELAIN MEDALLION USD 100 - 150 KPM - NAZI GERMAN SOUVENIR PORCELAIN MEDALLIONVery attractive porcelain medallion, 3 1/2" dia., given to a V.I.P. visitor at the KPM porcelain factory at Berlin. The medallion bears a German eagle and swastika at center surrounded by the legend: "IN MEMORY OF THE VISIT TO THE STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY BERLIN". The reverse shows KPM's three hallmarks as well as 14 images showing the process of porcelain manufacture. Fine. 896: LEATHER-COVERED SWAGGER STICK WITH SWASTIKA USD 100 - 150 LEATHER-COVERED SWAGGER STICK WITH SWASTIKAGerman officer's swagger stick, 23 1/2" long, covered with reddish-brown leather. A red enameled metal swastika within a white circle is embedded at the tip of the stick. A tiny portion of the white enamel is chipped, else very good. 897: LINEOL GERMAN SOLDIER WITH MESSENGER PIGEONS USD 150 - 200 LINEOL GERMAN SOLDIER WITH MESSENGER PIGEONSLineol toy soldier, a molded figure 2 1/4" tall showing a kneeling German soldier releasing a pigeon. Four other pigeons are visible in bags on the soldier's chest and back. A small cage rests on the ground, and when its screened lid is raised, two more pigeons are revealed within. A rarer Lineol figure, in very good condition. 898: LUFTWAFFE MAP CASE USD 200 - 300 LUFTWAFFE MAP CASEBrown leather map case, approx. 11" x 8", with a large main pocket with center divider, and smaller pockets for pencils, erasers, navigational dividers, and other accoutrements. The inside of the front flap is marked "L.B.A.", as well as "Aufkl. Gr. 24", indicating that it was issued to a reconnaissance squadron. The leather is well worn and distressed, and one of the tabs securing the leather straps on the back has come loose, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 899: LUFTWAFFE TABLE SETTING USD 150 - 200 LUFTWAFFE TABLE SETTINGLot of four pieces of Luftwaffe silver-plated tableware, probably from an officer's mess. Included is a 8 1/2" fork, 10" knife, 8 1/8" soup spoon, and 5 1/2" teaspoon, each with a metal "droop tail" Luftwaffe eagle and swastika applied to the end of each handle. The heavy silver plating is indicated by the marking: "V.S.F. 90" found on the pieces. Tarnished, very good. 900: MAUSER RIFLE AMMO POUCH AND CLEANING KIT USD 60 - 80 MAUSER RIFLE AMMO POUCH AND CLEANING KITGerman leather ammunition pouch, approx. 8 1/2" x 4", divided into three compartments, each capable of carrying two "stripper clips" clips of 8mm Mauser rifle ammunition. Bears leather and metal loops on the back to allow it to be hung from a belt or lanyard. Well worn from use, the leather remains supple. Very good. WITH: Mauser rifle cleaning kit, consisting of a receiver tool, an oil can, a barrel cleaning chain with two brushes, and several pieces of scrap rags, all contained in a 5 1/4" x 3 1/4", dark green metal canister, which bears the Waffenamt stamp "WaA20" and the manufacturer's stamp "cnx", which indicates that it was made by Appel in Berlin. Moderate corrosion to the case, else very good. Two pieces. 901: MESSERSCHMITT 109 CLOCK USD 200 - 300 MESSERSCHMITT 109 CLOCKElapsed time clock labeled as having been removed from a Messerschmitt Me-109. The clock measures 2 1/4" across the entire dial, and is wound by means of a knurled knob at bottom. A small tab beneth that knob starts the timer, stops the timer, and resets the arms. The timer has been set into a period wood case. In good operating condition. 902: N.S.D.A.P. BEER GARDEN PAPER LANTERN USD 200 - 300 N.S.D.A.P. BEER GARDEN PAPER LANTERNN.S.D.A.P. promotional paper lantern made for a beer garden owner sympathetic to the Nazi Party. The red lantern, which collapses upon itself, measures 9" in diameter and bears the Nazi Party white circular field with mobile black swastika within. The other side reads: "Burgerbraukeller A. Payerl Hochburg der N.S.D.A.P.". Within the lantern is a small metal candleholder. Negligible split at the seam, else very good. 903: N.S.D.A.P. FLAG POLE TOPPER USD 300 - 400 N.S.D.A.P. FLAG POLE TOPPEREarly model cast metal NSDAP flag pole topper, approx. 9" x 8", in the form of a right-facing national eagle clutching a wreath, with a mobile swastika in the center. Bears minor dings and dents, and the swastika has been painted black, else very good. 904: N.S.D.A.P. HOSPITAL STEIN USD 150 - 200 N.S.D.A.P. HOSPITAL STEINN.S.D.A.P. 0.5 liter ceramic commemorative stein made by the Gmunder-Keramik factory in Austria. The stein, 4 3/4" tall, is a souvenir issued by the hospital at Gmunden which apparently was associated in some manner with the Nazi Party. The pewter lid, possibly added to the stein at the time, displays a 1914 Iron Cross affixed to the top. Fine. SOLD WITH: a second stoneware stein, approx. same size, commemorates the Reichshandwerkertag 1935 events held in Munich. Two pieces. 905: N.S.D.A.P. PAPER PENNANTS USD 200 - 300 N.S.D.A.P. PAPER PENNANTSA string of twelve 12" x 5 1/2" red paper pennants, each printed on both sides with an N.S.D.A.P. flag.The edges of several pennants are roughly cut and one is moderately faded, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 906: N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL RIBBON USD 200 - 300 N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL RIBBONN.S.D.A.P. political ribbon, 18 3/4" x 3" rayon, issued to celebrants at a city festival at Bremen, bearing printed text: "In remembrance of the 1st Gaufest in Bremen Lower Saxony...July 18-21, 1935". The verso bears a red linen field with a white circular field and green mobile swastika sewn thereto. In a homemade wood presentation box. 907: N.S.V. HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING PLATE USD 100 - 150 N.S.V. HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING PLATEPlate sold by the Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt (NSV - "National Socialist People's Welfare") to raise funds, probably during the holiday season. The plate portrays a mother and child, with a goat and rabbit at their feet. The 1934 issue date appears at top. Very good. The NSV was a social welfare organization during the Third Reich, established in 1933. 908: NATIONAL SOCIALIST WAR VICTIM'S CARE SIGN USD 400 - 500 NATIONAL SOCIALIST WAR VICTIM'S CARE SIGNEnameled metal sign, 18 1/4" x 27", depicting a swastika-emblazoned Iron Cross over an upright sword, surrounded by a wreath, all within a white disk on a red background, with the organization name; "National-Sozialistiche Kriegsopferversorgung" ("National Socialist War Victim's Care), or NSKOV. The bottom margin bears the name of the artist, C. Robert Dold of Offenburg, and is also marked "Ferro-Email". The sign is missing a 2 3/4" dia. circle of enamel to the right of the sword tip, with several other gouges to the enamel at the edges and corners, else very good. 909: NAVAL CANNON BORE SIGHTING SCOPE USD 300 - 400 NAVAL CANNON BORE SIGHTING SCOPELarge telescopic bore sight, 15" x 13", used by the US Navy during World War I to align the barrel and sights of 5-inch naval cannon. The scope would be inserted into the breach of the gun, and the sights would be adjusted to match the alignment of the barrel. The sight has a manufacturer's plaque which identifies it as being made in Center Line, Michigan for the US Navy Bureau of Ordnance, and it is additionally marked with a naval anchor. Rear ring slightly gouged, worn overall from regular use, else very good. 910: NSDAP FUNERAL SASH USD 300 - 400 NSDAP FUNERAL SASHRed rayon banner, 77" x 5 1/4", with a white paper disk with a printed mobile swastika at each end. Each end also features a 1 1/2" silver metallic fringe. The sash is stained throughout, with several holes along its length and on one swastika disk, good to very good. 911: NUREMBERG "PARTY DAY" BEER MUG USD 250 - 350 NUREMBERG "PARTY DAY" BEER MUGLarge, solid porcelain beer mug, 7 1/2" tall, imprinted in blue with a scene of the old section of Nuremberg, the seal of the city, and the legend at bottom: "The city of the Reichs Party Day". Fine condition. 912: OLYMPIC TORCH BEARER PORCELAIN STATUE USD 150 - 200 OLYMPIC TORCH BEARER PORCELAIN STATUEWhite porcelain statue depicting an Olympic runner with a torch containing a wick which could be lit. This statue is often attributed to the 1936 Berlin olympics, though we cannot prove that assertion. The statue is 10" tall, fairly well detailed, with the number "12594" embossed on the bottom. Fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 913: OSWALD POHL 1944 CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION DISPLAY PLATE USD 500 - 600 OSWALD POHL 1944 CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION DISPLAY PLATEOSWALD POHL (1892 - 1951) Head of the Economic Office of the SS and ultimate overseer of the concentration camp system. It was Pohl who turned his victims' dental gold, eyeglasses, hair, etc. into cash for the SS, using the infamous "Max Heiliger" Swiss accounts. Captured and executed in 1951. Rare and ironic Christmas gift given by murderer Pohl to his friends at Christmas, 1943, a white porcelain plate, 10" diameter, bears on the front a poem by Christian Friedrich Hebbel which is surrounded by various flowers: "From all the stars, flows a glorious blessing / So that tired strength can once more feel itself refreshing / Out of darkness moves the Lord, as far as he can, / And the threads which have been broken he is mending all again." From Hebbel's "The Consecration of the Night." On the reverse is Pohl's dedication: "1944. Wishing You and Your Kindred a Blessed Yuletide and A Happy New Year. Pohl. S. S. - Obergruppenfuhrer and General of the Waffen S.S." Fine condition. 914: P-38 GRIPS USD 150 - 200 P-38 GRIPSPair of brown bakelite P38 pistol grips, war-time manufacture by Julius Posselt, both in very fine condition. 915: PACIFIC ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERYMAN RELIC AND PHOTO USD 250 - 350 PACIFIC ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERYMAN RELIC AND PHOTO GROUPINGA great grouping of items once owned and used by anti-aircraft artilleryman Francis E. O'Connell of the 389th AAA AW Battalion. O'Connell served on New Guinea and in the recapture of the Philippines. Included in the grouping is O'Connell's non-regulation fighting knife, an antique steel-bladed knife with antler handle, 11" long overall, with three early rivets through the grips and tang, ca. 1860s, with a later hand-made leather sheath embossed "El Lobo" with an image of a wolf and the last digits of his serial number on the reverse. A green piece of reinforcing metal punctured to form the soldier's initials is attached at front. Also present is a photo showing O'Connell standing before a P-51 with this knife clearly visible. Also present is a photo album containing copies of O'Connell's discharge, occupation currency, about 46 photos of the soldier and members of his battalion in the field, and about 20 commercial photos of islanders, MacArthur, etc.; O'Connell's theater-made ID bracelet, dog tags, pistol lanyard, money belt, shoulder patch (new), ribbon bar, and six campaign and other medals. Very good. 916: PISTOL GRIPS (6) USD 250 - 350 PISTOL GRIPS (6)Lot of three pairs of matching pistol grips, two pairs to fit a luger; one in black bakelite with maker's stamp obliterated (probably post-war), the second checkered wood with a national eagle and swastika stamped within, a chip near the top.The third set is a bakelite set of grips for a P38 with war-time maker's mark and attaching screww. 917: PLATTERHOF HOTEL TABLE LINEN USD 1,000 - 1,200 PLATTERHOF HOTEL TABLE LINENExcellent set of six napkins, each 14" square, as well as one long table cloth, 84 1/2" x 56", all bearing a lightly-embroidered floral pattern and a circular embroidered seal: "Der Platterhof, Obersalzburg". Fine. The Platterhof, built in the footprint of an older hotel in which Hitler was believed to have drafted the first chapter of "Mein Kampf", was one of the most modern and opulent hotels in Europe. It was used as a retreat for high-ranking Nazi officials and a venue for state functions until it was converted into a military hospital in 1943. A series of tunnels and bunkers connected the hotel to other official buildings and residences in Obersalzburg. The hotel was heavily damaged by Allied bombing raids in 1945, and stood vacant until being renovated by the US Army as an Armed Forces Recreation Center in 1952, upon which it was renamed the General Walker Hotel, after an American officer killed in action in Korea. The hotel operated in this capacity until 1995, and it was demolished in 2000. Seven pieces. 918: POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S MATCH CASE USD 150 - 200 POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S MATCH CASEBrass match case, 2 1/2"x 1 3/4"closed, with a round shield decorated with the coat of arms of Poland, a crowned eagle. The case is stamped "505" on the bottom of the inner drawer. The finish of the metal is worn from use, but still very good. The case is accompanied by a crushed wooden box of matches, 1 1/2"x 2", produced by "Polski Monopol" (Polish Monopoly) in the Generalgouvernement, or German-controlled Poland. Both containers still contain wooden matches. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 919: POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S P.O.W. I.D. DISC AND LIGHTER USD 500 - 700 POLISH R.A.F. PILOT'S P.O.W. I.D. DISC AND LIGHTERItems belonging to Polish R.A.F. pilot Tomasz Jan Legowski of No. 316 Squadron, who was shot down by the Luftwaffe in 1943 and imprisoned in the P.O.W. camp Stalag Luft III (the scene of the "Great Escape"). Includes: Legowski's Stalag Luft III prisoner disk, 1 1/2"x 2 1/2", giving his prisoner number, 1331, and the name of the camp. Also present is Legowski's lighter, 2 3/4"x 1 1/4", bearing a Polish Air Force checkerboard badge, an eagle with a wreath clutched in its mouth, and the logo of the Finnish firearms company "Sako". The lid bears several dents, and the brass finish has rubbed off in spots from use, else very good. The items are accompanied by a short biography of Legowski, his squadron, and details of his crash, as well as a partial roster of R.A.F. P.O.W.'s, which lists Legowski's prisoner number and attests to his presence at Stalag Luft III. 920: PRESENTATION SILVER CUP USD 150 - 200 PRESENTATION SILVER CUPSmall presentation silver cup, 1 3/4" tall, engraved to: "Hauptmann Franzki 21.11.34", the reverse bearing an engraved image of a rearing stallion, Roman numeral "III", a monogram, and the city name: "Celle". Hallmarked on bottom of cup. Partially cleaned. 921: PRO-NAZI CIVILIAN DOOR SIGN USD 200 - 300 PRO-NAZI CIVILIAN DOOR SIGNSmall enameled steel "patriotic" pro-Nazi plaque, 2 «" x 6", displays pre-Nazi and NSDAP flags with the motto: "The German greets: Heil Hitler!" Very good. 922: R.A.D. SOUVENIR PIPE USD 100 - 150 R.A.D. SOUVENIR PIPESouvenir pipe bowl and stem owned by a laborer attached to an R.A.D. unit in the south Harz region, 7 1/2" long overall with a ceramic bowl bearing the emblem of the organization and man's labor unit. Well constructed with wood stem, bakelite mouthpiece, and green decorative cord. Fine. 923: R.A.D. WEST-FRONT SOUVENIR SHOVEL USD 100 - 150 RAD WEST-FRONT SOUVENIR SHOVELReichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) wood souvenir (or presentation) shovel. This well-crafted representation is 17 3/4" long with a "T" handle and small brass nails at the spade end, with leather strap. The spade's surface bears black painted lettering: "R.A.D. West-Front 1938/39". Near fine. 924: RECOGNITION MODELS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN WARSHIPS USD 150 - 200 RECOGNITION MODELS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN WARSHIPSGood lot of 25 cast metal models, all between 1 1/2" and 7" long, depicting 19 American and 6 British warships of the World War II period. Ships presented here include: cruisers H.M.S LEANDER, H.M.S. CUMBERLAND, H.M.S. DEVONSHIRE, H.M.S. EMERALD, and H.M.S. DIDO; battleship H.M.S. Revenge; two representations of the battleship U.S.S. TENNESSEE; two battleships of the U.S.S. NEW MEXICO class; two aircraft carriers of the U.S.S. CASABLANCA class; the carrier U.S.S. BOGUE; the cruiser U.S.S. OMAHA; three cruisers of the U.S.S. NEW ORLEANS class; four LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry); the amphibious command ship U.S.S EL DORADO; and three unidentified cruisers. Many of the models are missing some or all of their soft metal masts, funnels or bridges, and the three New Orleans-class cruisers are missing all of their gun turrets, else very good. These models were frequently used to train sailors and aviators to distinguish friendly ships from enemy vessels, although many postwar models of the same design and construction were also produced. Based on the level of detail present in these examples, it is our belief that they are mostly World War II-era recognition models. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 925: RECOGNITION MODELS OF GERMAN, RUSSIAN, AND JAPANESE USD 150 - 200 RECOGNITION MODELS OF GERMAN, RUSSIAN, AND JAPANESE WARSHIPSGood lot of 26 cast metal models, all between 2 1/2" and 8 1/2" long, depicting one German, 12 Japanese, and 13 Russian warships of the World War II era. Russian ships presented here include: five destroyers of the LENINGRAD class; two cruisers of the KIROV class; and six unknown destroyers, representing three classes. the Japanese ships present include: the aircraft carrier TAIHO; a KATORI-class cruiser; a MUTSUKI-class destroyer; two WATAKE-class destroyers; a MINEKAZE-class destroyer; a MATSU-class destroyer; two OTORI-class patrol ships; and three unidentified ships, two cruisers and a destroyer. Also present is the German World War I battlecruiser Derfflinger. Many of the models are missing some or all of their soft metal masts, and the two Kirov-class cruisers are missing all of their gun turrets. These models were frequently used to train sailors and aviators to distinguish friendly ships from enemy vessels, although many postwar models of the same design and construction were also produced. Based on the level of detail present in these examples, it is our belief that they are mostly World War II-era recognition models. 926: REICHSBAHN GAS MASK USD 150 - 200 REICHSBAHN GAS MASKFrench TC-38 gas mask pressed into use by the Deutsches Reichsbahn late in the war. This comparatively primitive mask has elastic head bands and celluloid eye coverings with a screw-on filter. There appear several Reichsbahn stamps on both the canvas of the mask and the filter which also bears an issuing date stamp of January, 1945. Rare. 927: REICHSKOLONIALBUND SIGN USD 400 - 500 REICHSKOLONIALBUND SIGNEnameled metal sign, 17 1/2" x 12 1/2", depicting the insignia of the "Reichskolonialbund" ('Reich Colonial League"), a vertical white pennant divided by intersecting black bands, with a field of red with five white stars in the upper left canton, and a mobile swastika at the center. The wording on the sign reads: "Reichskolonialbund/Dienst Stelle/Ortsverband/Raitbach-Schweigmatt" ("Reichskolonialbund/Office/Local Association/Raitbach-Schweigmatt"), with a space at the bottom for office hours. The Reichskolonialbund sought to reclaim the overseas colonial territories forfeited by Germany under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles, especially its former holdings in Africa. It was disbanded at the onset of World War II, as the Nazi State shifted its focus to other priorities. Bears some light scratches and wear, else very good. 928: REINHARD HEYDRICH'S COPY OF "WETTERZONEN DER USD 500 - 700 REINHARD HEYDRICH'S COPY OF "WETTERZONEN DER WELT-POLITIK"Hard-cover book, "Wetterzonen der Welt-Politik" ("Weather Zones of World Politics"), by Walther Pahl (Leipzig: Wilhelm Goldmann Verlag), 1937, 360pp. 8vo., featuring the ex-libris bookplate of notorious SS officer REINHARD HEYDRICH on the front pastedown. The bookplate features the SS "sig" runes above a command post, with Heydrich's name stamped below. Walther Pahl was a political theorist whose ideas closely mirrored those of the fledgling Nazi Party. His writings especially justified the expansion of the Third Reich and the exclusion of the Jews. Bound in brown cloth boards, missing the dust jacket, minor scuffing and soiling, else very good. 929: RKK CIGARETTE CASE USD 400 - 500 RKK CIGARETTE CASESilver cigarette case, 3" x 4 1/4", bearing the insignia of the "Reichskulturekammer" (Reich Chamber of Culture), an eagle atop a column, decorated with a mobile swastika above the initials "RKK". The inside of the case bears the engraved monogram "GB", and is stamped "202" on both sections. The RKK, under the leadership of Joseph Goebbels, was meant to gain control over the entire cultural life in Germany creating and promoting Aryan art consistent with Nazi ideals. Very good. 930: RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT CHRONOMETER USD 100 - 150 RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT CHRONOMETERChronometer believed remeoved from a World War II Russian aircraft, 4" dia., 3" deep overall, shows the time and elapsed time with a wind-up mechanism which is still operable. The face has three dials, all with Cyrillic labels, the reverse with what may be a production date of 1939. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 931: S.A. UNIFORMED DOLL USD 400 - 500 S.A. UNIFORMED DOLLGerman-made doll depicting an S.A. man, or "storm trooper", 10 1/2" tall with complete uniform including Nazi Party stick pin set at the neck, Nazi Party arm band, cap, boots, belt, etc. The head of the doll is hand-painted, and a small crack appears along the scalp where front and rear halves of the head are joined, but not visible with the cap in place. Worn and soiled in places, still rare. 932: SCRAPBOOK WITH DOG TAG OF A 29TH INFANTRY OMAHA BEACH USD 300 - 400 SCRAPBOOK WITH DOG TAG OF A 29TH INFANTRY OMAHA BEACH ARTILLERY OFFICERLot of three scrapbooks kept by the family of Col. Stratford E. McKenrick who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1945. The books contain mostly newspaper clippings documenting highlights of the war and events concerning those known to the family. However, there are number of more interesting items, including one of McKenrick's dog tags; a 29th Infantry Div. shoulder patch; a "D-Day to St. Lo 29 LET'S GO" certificate issued by the 29th Infantry certifying that McKenrick served with the regiment on D-Day and signed (faded) by Gen. CHARLES H. GERHARDT; McKenrick's Bronze Star from his chest ribbon, along with a section of the original medal's chest ribbon (awarded for D-Day); program from the commissioning of the carrier USS FRANKLIN, later heavily damaged with great loss of life; five franc "invasion" bank note; German and French propaganda leaflets; "Liberator" hand bill published in France; German occupation banknote; underground newspaper "Le Libre Belgique" welcoming liberators; an Aachen District paper seal attached beside a Veuve Cliquot label, obviously obtained as the officer crossed into Germany, some casual photographs, and a few other interesting items. Col. Stratford E. McKenrick (1913-1992) was a senior member of the headquarters staff of the 110th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944 McKenrick and elements of that division landed on one of the "Fox" landing zones on Omaha Beach to establish observation points and offload ammunition. The ammunition was soon struck by enemy fire, forcing McKenrick's contingent to temporarily withdraw. With copies of McKenrick's discharge papers and a diary entry. Consigned by a direct descendant. 933: SECTION OF FABRIC FROM A STUKA USD 150 - 200 SECTION OF FABRIC FROM A STUKASection of painted stitched fabric cut from a wrecked Stuka aircraft in North Africa, 7" x 4", heavy khaki green paint coating one side, with the original burgundy and white color of the fabric showing on reverse. A note on verso reads: "Fabric from German Stuka dive bomber in 'graveyard' El-Alouina airport Tunia - Aug. 1943". Very good. Although the Stuka was an all-metal aircraft, it did feature a canvas sheet separating the cockpit from the rest of the fuselage, which could be breached by the crew in an emergency. It is probable that this item is a section of such a sheet. 934: SEPP DIETRICH L.S.A.H. RECORDED BATTLE REPORTS USD 1,000 - 1,500 SEPP DIETRICH L.S.A.H. RECORDED BATTLE REPORTS PRESENTED TO HITLER, CHRISTMAS, 1940A very rare set recordings of a battle report from the western front presented as a Christmas present to Adolf Hitler by one of his favorite commanders, SS-Obergruppenfuhrer SEPP DIETRICH who was then leading Hitler's namesake Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler. In all there are 24 records, 19 still intact and playable. They are presented in two individual albums, each bound in cloth with light brown leather spines. Both bear identical calligraphic inscriptions: "Our Fuhrer Spoken Report on the Blitzkrieg in the West Christmas 1940". "Dietrich" is written in black ink above the title "SS Obergruppenfuhrer und Komandeur". The signature was either especially carefully signed by Dietrich so as to be easily read, or was more likely done by the calligrapher for the same reason. These volumes were removed from the library at the Reichs Chancellery in Berlin by an American officer serving as Chief of Staff at Headquarters, Air Command in Berlin, the father of our consignor. With a copy of His August 1, 1945 letter home on Adolf Hitler's letterhead mentioning having acquired "stuff to mail…some of it may be valuable…" Very good. With a copy of the consignor's notarized letter of provenance. 935: SILVER CIGARETTE CASE USD 100 - 150 SILVER CIGARETTE CASESilver cigarette case once owned by a German soldier, likely an officer, bears the addition of a German helmet on the front and the initials "H. G." Bowed and worn from use. 936: SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETS USD 100 - 150 SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETSLot of two American G.I. theater-made "sweetheart" bracelets, made by soldiers while overseas with the intent of sending them to their girlfriends back in the States. Both bear sheet metal cut aluminum bands, sometimes from salvaged Japanese or American aircraft, with one example bearing a finely detailed U.S. Navy emblem, the second with three Japanese coins. Very good condition. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 937: SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETS USD 100 - 150 SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETSLot of two American G.I. theater-made "sweetheart" bracelets, made by soldiers while overseas with the intent of sending them to their girlfriends back in the States. Both bear sheet metal cut aluminum bands, sometimes from salvaged Japanese or American aircraft, with one example engraved: "Kwajalein Atoll Marshalls Jan. 31 Feb 12 1944" (during the battle fort the atoll), the second larger and engraved with a star and leaves, and: "NEW CALEDONIA". Very good condition. 938: SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETS USD 200 - 300 SOLDIERS' THEATER-MADE "SWEETHEART" BRACELETSLot of two American G.I. theater-made "sweetheart" bracelets, made by soldiers while overseas with the intent of sending them to their girlfriends back in the States. The matching set are both made of sheet metal cut aluminum bands from a destroyed Japanese aircraft, as each is engraved within: "JAP ZERO METAL". They are individually engraved with the names "Wink" and "The Duchess", the year 1943, and palm trees on either side. Both were obviously brought home by the returning soldier. Very good condition. 939: SS CYANIDE CAPSULE CONTAINER USD 300 - 400 SS CYANIDE CAPSULE CONTAINERSS contract 77/42 Tesch und Stabenow hollow brass container for a cyanide vial, 1 3/4" long, 5/16" wide. These containers held glass, single-dose capsules of cyanide which would be removed by the bearer prior to questioning. He would bite down on the glass ampule and the cyanide would take its deadly effect within seconds. This poison was effectively used by both Heinrich Himmler and Herman Goring to escape execution at the hands of the Allies. The vial bears the correct type knurled edges on both the lid and the bottom, and has SS runes on the bottom cap. 940: SS-ISSUE COFFEE CUP SAUCERS USD 200 - 300 SS-ISSUE COFFEE CUP SAUCERSPair of white porcelain coffee cup saucers used by the SS in their mess halls at concentration camps, field camps, city offices, and training camps. Each saucer measures 5 1/2" wide and is marked on the bottom: "SS-Reich" with production dates of 1940 and 1941, each also stamped by maker Bauscher Weiden. Fine. 941: SUDETENLAND COMMEMORATIVE GLASS USD 200 - 300 SUDETENLAND COMMEMORATIVE GLASSVery fine period drinking glass celebrating the annexation of the Sudetenland in 1938. The tapered 4 1/2" tall yellow and clear glass vessel features a Bavarian rampant lion cut expertly cut into the glass with a dot pattern above and below. At top a yellow band is inscribed: "Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Fuhrer" in Suterlin script. The original manufacturer's paper adhesive label remains affixed to the front of the glass. Very fine. 942: SWASTIKA-DECORATED PITCHER USD 150 - 200 SWASTIKA-DECORATED PITCHERBrown porcelain glazed pitcher, 8 «" tall, displays two bands of static swastikas, one each at top and bottom surrounding larger swastikas on front and back, all on a stippled background. Unmarked, origin unknown. 943: TEACUP AND SAUCER FROM THE "EAGLES NEST" AT USD 1,000 - 1,500 TEACUP AND SAUCER FROM THE "EAGLES NEST" AT BERCHTESGADENRare Chinese "dragon pattern" teacup and saucer used at the Kehlsteinhaus, or "Eagles Nest" built above Hitler's retreat at Berchtesgaden. This fine and delicate china, both marked by Meissner, bear designs including fanciful dragons and birds highlighted in gold, with rims and the teacup handle also accented in gold. Both pieces are in excellent condition. This is a well-known and unique pattern acknowledged to have been used at the Kelsteinhaus. Additionally, researchers have located period photographs which include this pattern of china, and have further determined that 450 such pieces were purchased and listed on a Kehlsteinhaus inventory. The first Hitler china of this pattern we have offered. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 944: THEATER-MADE FLYING TIGERS HAT BADGE USD 250 - 350 THEATER-MADE FLYING TIGERS HAT BADGECircular brass hat badge, 1 1/4" in diameter, featuring the insignia of the 23rd Fighter Group, better known as the Flying Tigers. The insignia consists of a winged tiger, in yellow and blue enamel with yellow metal highlights, within a blue "V" figure. The pin was made in Howrah, India, by a company called "Premier", as indicated by the stamps on the verso. Very good. 945: THIRD REICH SS TYPEWRITER USD 400 - 500 THIRD REICH SS TYPEWRITERDesk model Third Reich-era typewriter, approx. 12 1/2" x 11" x 10", a "Naumann Ideal", manufactured by A.-G. vorm. Seidel & Naumann of Dresden. It is capable of taking a dual-color ribbon, and features an "SS" runes key. The typewriter appears to function normally, and all keys, including the "SS" runes and the space bar, are operable. Very dusty, and in need of cleaning and servicing, else very good. 946: THIRD REICH TABLEWARE USD 150 - 200 THIRD REICH TABLEWARELot of three pieces of tableware once used in use at notorious locations in wartime Germany, includes a knife from "Pension Frau Emma Berchtesgaden", hallmarked by Wellner, a knife with left-facing national eagle and swastika further marked: "S & H L" with "41", and a large aluminum serving spoon with droop-tail Luftwaffe eagle. Three pieces. 947: TRENCH LIGHTERS AND MATCH CASE USD 100 - 150 TRENCH LIGHTERS AND MATCH CASEGroup of three World War I and II-era smoker's accoutrements, includes: Brass match case, 1 1/2" x 2 1/2", likely World War I-era with lanyard loop, striker at the base, and an enamel British Order of the Garter emblem on the face. Bears minor tarnish and staining, else very good. WITH: Hahway trench lighter, 2 3/4" x 3/4", brass with a brown enamel covering, marked on the reverse as patented Apr. 2, 1912 and "Made in Germany", very good. WITH: World War II-era Dunhill Service Lighter, 2 1/4" x 1", steel, with some black paint remaining. Marked on the bottom, very good. 948: TYROL HAND-CARVED WOOD STATUE OF A SOLDIER USD 500 - 600 TYROL HAND-CARVED WOOD STATUE OF A SOLDIERExcellent hand-carved wooden statue, 19" tall, depicting a young man dressed in a German army uniform, seated on a stool and playing an accordion while singing. The base of the statue gives the soldier's name: "Unserm 'Spiess'("Our Spiess"), 18. Komd. Landeck (Austria)". The rear is signed "I B", and dated 1942. The statue nicely captures the liveliness and motion of its subject in a moment away from the horrors of war. Fine. 949: U-BOAT BADGE RING USD 400 - 500 U-BOAT BADGE RINGMost unusual ring, a small reproduction of a U-boat badge set into a silver ring with unevely stippled sides. The ring, which has been "sized," bears within the band the initials "H W" and "U 704". No hallmark discernable, likely silver with gold plated insignia. Commissioned on 18 November 1941 under the command of Kapit„nleutnant Horst Kessler, U-704 torpedoed the British freighter Empire Rainbow. She carried out four more patrols and fired four torpedoes at the troopship Queen Elizabeth, before being scuttled at Vegesack on 4 May 1945. 950: U-BOAT SAILOR'S HAT PIN USD 150 - 200 U-BOAT SAILOR'S HAT PINDecorative hat pin undoubtedly made aboard a U-boat, 3 1/2" long, cut from steel sheet metal with copper ballast tanks added, the hull vents made with a drill press. Examining the reverse, the pin and catch both show non-commercial welding. Ex: The War Museum, New York. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 951: U-BOAT SHIPBOARD-MADE PINS USD 100 - 150 U-BOAT SHIPBOARD-MADE PINSLot of two decorative pins undoubtedly made aboard a U-boat, each about 3 1/8" long, steel construction shaped with a grinder and polished, the hull vents made with a drill press. The larger of the pins is a tie bar, the second a hat pin. Examining the reverse, both show non-commercial welding. A New York museum deaccession. Ex: The War Museum, New York. 952: U.S. NAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT RANGE FINDER USD 100 - 150 U.S. NAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT RANGE FINDERA U.S. Navy anti-aicraft range finder intended for emergency use by American vessels under attack while in European waters. This very clever device, 5 1/4" diameter, would be held 24" from the viewer's eyes. The distance between two vertical wires in the center of the viewer could be quickly adjusted to match the width of the enemy aircraft's wingspan. Fifteen aircraft are listed on the range finder with various distances attributed to various groups and by pre-identifying the aircraft, its distance could be determined in one or two seconds and the relayed to gunners usually manning 20mm to 40mm guns or a 3" gun mount typically used on auxilliary ships and small craft. Made by A.C. Gilbert. Very fine. 953: U.S. NAVY LIFE RAFT FISHING KIT USD 200 - 300 U.S. NAVY LIFE RAFT FISHING KITUncommon U.S. Navy aviator's life raft fishing kit, typically found in rafts which would accommodate two or more men. The kit includes: four cotton fishing lines with wire leaders attached, three wound about wooden spools, red-eyed chrome jig with steel leader and pork rind attached, red wood hook and leader holder with hook sharpener, pocket knife with scaler and hook remover, additional pork rinds, and 10pp. 8vo. instruction book printed on waterproof paper. Besides instructions on how to catch fish, the booklets suggests catching birds and turtles, and advises areas in which to avoid unfriendly natives. The kit is contained in pockets of a khaki green cloth that also served as an apron. Very good. 954: U.S.S. NASSAU OFFICER'S WALLET AND EPAULETTES USD 75 - 100 U.S.S. NASSAU OFFICER'S WALLET AND EPAULETTESBrown leather wallet, 7" x 4", featuring an embossed image of a Pegasus and a snap closure covered with an American Buffalo nickel. The wallet contains eleven identity cards and vouchers, all war-date, issued to Lt. Commander C.H. Stevens. These include Stevens' guest cards for the Officers' Clubs at the Tongue Point and Astoria Naval Air Stations ; the Puget Sound and Philadelphia Navy Yards; and the navy yard at Pearl Harbor. Also included are his tobacco and liquor ration cards, both well-used, a cash voucher for the Pearl Harbor Commissary Store, an admittance card to the Ship's Service Department at Puget Sound, a TWA air travel card, and a temporary pass to the Kaiser Company, Inc. shipyard at Vancouver, which produced Liberty and Victory ships throughout the war. One card identifies Stevens' ship as the escort carrier U.S.S. Nassau, which launched air attacks against Tarawa in October 1944, and conducted patrols and transport duties around Kwajalein, Palau, Ulithi, and the Philippines. Also present are Stevens' epaulettes, bearing the rank of Lt. Commander, each marked on the verso as being supplied by Goodman's Uniform and Equipment Shop in New London, CT. Normal wear from age and use, else very good. 955: USS FLAHERTY NAVAL PENNANT USD 200 - 300 USS FLAHERTY NAVAL PENNANTNaval jack with seven stars and two stripes, the wool pennant 48" long and sewn from separate components, with a single grommet on the canvas-covered hoist. Multiple moth holes but still very presentable. One side of the hoist is ink-marked "DE-135" which corresponds with USS FLAHERTY, an Edsall-class destroyer escort which served in the Atlantic and provided escort protection for Navy vessels and convoys. The FLAHERTY shared credit for sinking U-515, was in the group that famously captured U-505, and later sank the U-546. 956: V-1 ROCKET DESK ORNAMENT FROM ANTWERP USD 150 - 200 V-1 ROCKET DESK ORNAMENT FROM ANTWERPProbable war-date V1 rocket desk display, a chromed 5" model of a V1 in flight mounted on a red marble base. The base bears a painted caption: "V1 13 October 44 28 Maart 45 Antwerpen" which corresponds with the dates these weapons were used against the Allies. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 957: VIENNA RACING CAR AWARD RIBBON USD 300 - 400 VIENNA RACING CAR AWARD RIBBONRare German auto racing banner, a red rayon bow with two ribbons reading individually: "WINNER Race Cars over 1500 ccm" and "2nd Viennese High Elevation Race 1939", silver metal fringe at the end of each ribbon, a swastika added to one ribbon, both 32" long overall. Fine. 958: VIENNA SS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BLUEPRINT USD 200 - 300 VIENNA SS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BLUEPRINTPeriod copy of an original blueprint for the new SS headquarters in Vienna, 48" x 20", originally drawn in Vienna on May 12, 1938. The imposing structure is shown in a front view as seen from the parade grounds in 1:200 scale. The drawing was issued by the SS New Buildings department and was intended to be signed by an officer. Fine. The building was completed by the SS in 1940 and called "Kaserne Wien-Sch”nbrunn". After the end of the war, it became home to British troops and later the Austrian army moved in. Today it remains a base for that army. 959: WAFFEN-SS WALL MIRROR USD 400 - 500 WAFFEN-SS WALL MIRRORVery rare wall mirror featuring a helmeted Waffen-SS soldier, octagonally-shaped and 12" across, backed in wood with the original metal chain. The mirror is in excellent condition, showing only the slightest occasional loss of silvering at extreme edges. 960: WOMAN'S CAMISOLE WITH SWASTIKA EMBROIDERY USD 150 - 200 WOMAN'S CAMISOLE WITH SWASTIKA EMBROIDERYGerman woman's camisole top, approx. 24" x 25", with two cloth straps at the top, and an embroidered floral pattern at the chest with the initials "M S". Most interestingly, the top opening is decorated with an intricately-embroidered near-perfect repeating pattern of mobile swastikas. In as-new condition. 961: WOODEN GERMAN LAND MINE USD 150 - 200 WOODEN GERMAN LAND MINEWooden "Schu-mine 42" ("Shoe-mine"), 5" x 4" x 2", an anti-personnel mine designed to be produced as cheaply and quickly as possible. It consisted of a simple wooden box with a hinged lid containing a 200-gram block of cast TNT and a ZZ-42 type detonator. A slot in the lid pressed down on the striker retaining pin; sufficient pressure on the lid caused the pin to move, releasing the striker which triggered the detonator. The explosives and detonator have been removed from this example. The front of the mine is stamped: "eyx/44". Very good. 962: ARDEATINE CAVES MASSACRE EXHUMATION SKETCHES USD 5,000 - 6,000 ARDEATINE CAVES MASSACRE EXHUMATION SKETCHESDOCUMENTING THE MASSACRE OF ITALIAN HOSTAGES Group of eight ink sketches, seven measuring 12 3/4" x 16 1/2" (sight), and one 19 1/2" x 13" (sight), documenting the exhumation and identification of the victims of the Ardeatine Caves Massacre in 1944. Seven of the eyewitness sketches are executed on acetate paper, matted and mounted on paperboard, while the eighth is executed on heavy art paper. The sketches, undertaken by an unknown Italian artist, depict the original disposition of the corpses inside the cave, the removal of the bodies by Italian workers, the blessing of the victims by a Catholic priest, the staging of film equipment in the cave, the filming and documentation of the crime scene, military officials viewing the scene, the transportation of the bodies to an identification area, and the identification of one body by chief pathologist Attio Ascarelli, as grieving family members look on. Four of the sketches are titled "Fosse Ardeatine" and dated "Agosto 944" (1944) beneath the mount. The massacre, committed on March 24, 1944, was carried out in retribution for a partisan bombing attack which killed 28 SS policemen. Hitler personally authorized the order for retaliatory executions, and 335 Italians, including Jews, Communists, resistance fighters, and a Catholic priest, were shot in the back of the head at close range inside the caves. After the massacre, the caves were sealed with explosives, only to be discovered after the Allied liberation of Rome in the summer of 1944. Film footage of the exhumation process, depicted in these sketches, was instrumental in the 1948 trial of Herbert Kappler, the head of the German security forces in Rome who ordered the murders. This footage is available online through the website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The sketches bear some toning, and one bears a small tear on its face, but they remain a vivid testimony to one brutal event in a vast and vicious conflict. Also present is a hardbound book, "Eye Witness", edited by Robert Spiers Benjamin (New York: Alliance Book Corporation), 1940, 306pp. 8vo., an anthology of dispatches on various topics by members of the Overseas Press Club of America. The dust jacket, covers, and interior pages bear nine ink stamps indicating that it was once part of the collection of Mussolini's Royal Ministry of Culture. The book was present with the sketches when they were discovered by our consignor. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 963: OSKAR SCHINDLER USD 4,000 - 5,000 OSKAR SCHINDLER(1908 - 1974) German industrialist and black marketeer who by the end of World War II had spent everything he had on keeping 1,300 Polish Jews from being deported to Hitler's gas chambers. Schindler used combination of bribes, lies and charm to convince the German occupiers that his workers were "essential", while at the same time he assured that his factory would turn out sub-standard ammunition and war material. When the war ended, Schindler fled to Argentina with his wife and a handful of his workers and bought a farm. In 1958, he abandoned his land, his wife and his mistress to return to Germany. He spent the remaining years of his life dividing his time between Germany and Israel, where he was honored and taken care of by his "Schindlerjuden". An especially evocative relic, a Jewish ghetto two mark note boldly signed by Schindler on the white left margin of the bill. The worn note originates from the Litzmannstadt Ghetto in Lodz, Poland and was used exclusively by its occupants. Its design includes the signature of Alteste der Juden" Chaim Rumkowski and multiple intertwined Stars of David which resemble a barbed wire fence. The verso bears a menorah, with Schindler's signature in the left margin. As stated, the note is worn, but Schindler's signature is dark and distinct, obviously signed after the war. Elaborately framed in red and gold, with a portrait of Schindler. 964: POLISH GOVERNMENT POSTER DISPLAYS LOCATIONS OF GERMAN USD 2,500 - 3,500 POLISH GOVERNMENT POSTER DISPLAYS LOCATIONS OF GERMAN CONCENTRATION , LABOR, AND P.O.W. CAMPSShocking poster used by the Polish Government to illustrate the enormous number and vast extent of German prisoner of war, labor and concentration camps established by the Germans in Poland during World War II: "ZBRODNIE HITLEROWSKIE NA ZIEMIACH POLSKI W LATACH I. 1939-1945" [NAZI CRIMES IN POLISH TERRITORIES 1939-1945]. Warszawa: Panstwowe Przedsiebiorstwo Wydawnictw Kartograficznych [n.d., prob. early post-war]. The 47" x 57" linen-backed paper map also locates the scenes of mass executions, sub-camps, scenes of reprisals against civilians including murders and destruction of habitation, and so on. At bottom it is noted that the map is: "...issued on the initiative of the Council to Protect Monuments of Struggle and Martyrdom...by the Commission Investigating the Crimes of the Hitlerites...This material was organized by Stefan Ghirard, Janusz Gumkowski, Kazimierz Leszcynski...[issued by] the State Publishing and Cartography Section, Warsaw". A five -language legend is also included. A visually striking piece which graphically drives home the enormous extent of the Nazi "killing machine" in Poland. 965: JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK, "DER USD 2,000 - 3,000 JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK, "DER GIFTPILZ"Very rare book Der Giftpilz ("The Poison Mushroom"), by Ernst Hiemer with illustrations by Philipp Rupprecht ("Fips"), published by Streicher's Verlag Der Sturmer, Nuremberg, 1938. 64pp. 4to., cloth and paper covers, with 17 color plates. The text and images are extremely offensive, including one beneath a sinister-looking figure passing out candy to children: "The Experience of Hans and Else with a Strange Man: 'Here, kids, I have some candy for you. But you both have to come with me'...", and one beneath a young boy showing a lady a mushroom in the forest: "The Poisonous Mushroom: 'Just as it is often hard to tell a toadstool from an edible mushroom, so too it is often very hard to recognize the Jew as a swindler and criminal'...". Julius Streicher, the Nazi publisher of the anti-Semitic newspaper Der Sturmer, issued Der Giftpilz to generate anti-Semitism among young children by wrapping hateful, corrosive lies about Jews in the form of a traditional children's storybook. Today, its naked propaganda is shockingly apparent, but at the time, it was just one step in the Nazis' feverish rush toward the complete destruction of all Jews. The book uses outright fabrications to create a portrait of Jews as ugly, depraved and dishonest outsiders who must be rooted out for the good of society. Streicher used many of the same simplistic and often contradictory premises for Der Giftpilz that he used in his newspaper. Defying logic, the stories taught that Jews were cunning but also stupid; too lazy to work, yet fanatically dedicated to destroying the Aryan "race"; that they were money-worshipping capitalists but also capitalist-bashing Bolsheviks. The illustrations portrayed non-Jews as fair-haired, attractive, ideal Aryans, and showed Jews as dark, sinister, ugly caricatures. Following war's end, American soldiers gathered all copies of these books they could find and destroyed them. This particular copy is in excellent condition. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 966: JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK: "DO USD 1,900 - 2,000 JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK: "DO NOT TRUST A FOX IN A GREEN PASTURE OR A JEW UPON HIS OATH!"A vile piece of Nazi propaganda, the "instructional" children's book Trau keinem Fuchs auf grner Heid und keinem Jud auf seinem Eid, created by 18-year-old art student Elvira Bauer and published by Julius Streicher's Sturmer Publishing Company in 1936. The brightly-colored hardbound picture book was issued to school children as a supplement to other anti-Semitic "primers" such as The Poisonous Mushroom. It is replete with lurid imagery of dirty, dark-skinned Jews up to no good amongst innocent and angelic Aryan children, and highlights the heightened Nazi perception of racial differences with every stanza. The book begins with an account of how the lazy Jews historically made their race bothersome to others, and quips: "Look, children, and the two compare, The German and the Jew. Take a good look at the two In the picture drawn for you. A joke - you think it is only that? Easy to guess which is which, I say: The German stands up, the Jew gives way". This rhetoric amplifies as the book progresses with narratives against Jews and their alleged love of money, Jewish lawyers swindling a simpleton farmer, luring Aryan women away from their men with gold and jewels, and so forth. It goes so far as to include an unabashed glorification of Streicher himself: "To him we owe our deepest thanks That German stock remains so sound. The Jews in turn he's taught a lesson, The value of a healthy folk. He let them feel the German spirit Twixt Jew and us he's shown the difference. That is Streicher!!". Of particular note is an image of a wealthy Jew driving a pauper and his daughter from his doorstep, a Jewish butcher serving Aryans cuts of meat from a filthy butcher shop, and ignorant Jewish children tormenting the school-loving Aryan kids. Trau keinem Fuchs concludes with a bucolic image of Hitler Youth on the march and the verse: "From this picture may be seen, Hitler Youth in splendid mien, From smallest to the biggest boy. All are husky, tough, and strong. They love their German Fhrer and God in Heaven they fear. But the Jews they must despise! They're not like these boys, So Jews must just give way!". This piece of anti-Semitism was one of the most vitriolic published by Streicher. With its bright illustrations and appealing typeface, it enjoyed tremendous popularity and had a run of over 100,000 copies. This particular example is in near fine condition with just some chips to the paper surface of the lower edge of the front cover. 967: SS CONCENTRATION CAMP GUARD'S SOLDBUCH, WEHRPASS, AND USD 1,800 - 2,200 SS CONCENTRATION CAMP GUARD'S SOLDBUCH, WEHRPASS, AND DISCHARGE CERTIFICATEA BUCHENWALD AND SACHSENHAUSEN GUARD'S PAPAERS An excessively rare grouping of documents from an SS camp guard at Buchenwald and Sachsenhausen who later served at the headquarters of the SS Race and Resettlement Office. These documents were all issued to SS-Oberscharfuhrer Kurt Knuth, born in northwestern Poland in 1905. Included is Knuth's "Soldbuch", issued by the 3.SS T. St. "Thuringen" on Sep. 7, 1939 at Buchenwald. Also present is Knuth's "Wehrpass", issued May 20, 1941. Knuth is pictured within in a rarely seen photo of an SS man in concentration camp guard's uniform with totenkopf collar and two-color piping. The third document present, 1p. sm. 4to., Oranienburg, Mar. 20, 1941 (temporarily) discharges Knuth from duty in the concentration camp service and is signed by SS-Untersturmfuhrer ALBERT OBERSCHMID, (1913 - ?), later a SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer and a senior administrator at KL Sachsenhausen. The documents reveal that from Novermber, 1939 to April, 1940 Knuth served with the SS-Totenkopfsturmbann Sachsenhausen, the guards unit at that camp. On April 23, 1940 he was discharged "unfit for service" but by June, 1941 he was apparently sufficiently recovered to return to the same duty at Sachsenhausen. In March, 1942 he was sent to the SS General Headquarters, and in July he was finally transferred to the notorious R.u.S. Hauptamt SS, the SS Race and Resettlement Office. This office was charged with maintaining "racial purity" within the SS, but it is more likely that Knuth was sent into the field where he would have had any number of duties. These may have included seizing suitable "Aryan" children for adoption in Germany, selection of slave laborers, and deportation and "resettlement" (ie: murder) of large numbers of Jews and other minorities. The last entry is for a promotion while in the reserves in 1944. An exceptionally rare grouping, very good. 968: K. L. SACHSENHAUSEN PLANS USD 1,500 - 2,000 K. L. SACHSENHAUSEN PLANSRare original blurprint of the German concentration camp Sachsenhausen which includes the anticipated enormous expansion of the facility. The 35" x 25 1/2" plan is headed: "K. L. SACHSENHAUSEN" and was drawn on a 1:5000 scale. The existing camp is shown with addition of the proposed dozens of SS barracks buildings, an SS armory, vehicle depot and storage depot. The camp as it existed at the time is shown at left, and the site used for executions, hangings and the installation of the crematoria is hidden under the description: "D.A.W. Werke". Folds and a 2" tear at left margin, else very good. Found with a 1943 British military map showing the coast of Holland, the pair likely discovered together at the same time. 969: "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAY USD 1,200 - 1,500 "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAYAn insulting anti-Semitic ashtray given as a gift by Julius Streicher's newspaper "Der Sturmer". The white porcelain ashtray, 5 3/4" diameter, bears black trim and black lettering with the name "Der Sturmer" and inscription: "For Loyal Cooperation". At center in high relief is a caricature of a grimacing Jew, typical of the artwork found in Streicher's many publications. Bears a black Iron Cross mark on the verso. Rare! Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 970: "WENN JUDEN LACHEN" ("WHEN JEWS LAUGH") USD 800 - 1,200 "WENN JUDEN LACHEN" ("WHEN JEWS LAUGH")"Wenn Juden Lachen" ("When Jews Laugh"),12" x 17", Germany, ca. 1938, a poster featuring photographs of smiling Jews, presented in a derogatory manner. Published as an advertisement for Julius Streicher's virulently anti-Semitic newspaper, "Der Sturmer". Lightly toned. Fine. 971: "DER STURMER" BEER STEIN USD 400 - 600 "DER STURMER" BEER STEINThird Reich-era stoneware beer stein, 7" x 4" dia., bearing the phrase: "Trau keinem Fuchs auf gruner Heid/Und keinem Jud bei seinem Eid" ("Trust no fox in the green meadow/And no Jew on his oath"), above the city name "Nurnberg". This title is shared by the anti-Semitic children's book published by Julius Streicher's Sturmer-Verlag. The stein is further decorated with an image of an outraged hunter refusing to sell a rabbit to a rabbinical figure, as a fox with exaggerated Semitic features peers out from behind the altar. The measurement "1 L[iter]" is incised near the mouth. The metal cover is missing, and the handle has been repaired, else very good. 972: NSDAP MEMBER ILLEGALLY HARASSES JEWS USD 600 - 800 NSDAP MEMBER ILLEGALLY HARASSES JEWSViennese police file, 31pp. 4to., documenting the arrest of Richard Hermann on Apr. 12, 1938. Hermann was hired by the NSDAP as a driver shortly after the Anschluss in March 1938, and given permission to use his vehicle for political propaganda purposes. He then used his position in the NSDAP to attempt to illegally search the rooms of other residents of his lodging house, at least one of whom is Jewish. The police report states, in part: "...On April 12, 1938 at one A.M., Hermann attempted an unauthorized search of a private residence... stated that he had an order from the NSDAP District 9 administration to operate a vehicle for the purpose of election propaganda... He also showed documentation from the NSDAP regional leadership that he was authorized to use the vehicle for this purpose... Attempted to search the house of the Jew Glasspiegel... attempting to find illegal materials... During the investigation, Hermann confessed that he had a personal dispute with Glasspiegel..." Witnesses claim Hermann attempted to search multiple houses as well. Hermann approached his landlord, Johann Eck, and stated that he was to search the house of cafe proprietor Strauss. Hermann was intoxicated, and did not give justification for his request. Strauss and Hermann argued. Present in the file are witness statements from Strauss and Eck, as well as the document from the local NSDAP authorizing Hermann to operate his vehicle, which of course says nothing about conducting searches. Also present is Hermann's own statement, which states that he was drunk and does not remember anything from the night in question, apart from his arrest. The file also contains Hermann's booking and initial hearing documents, a pledge signed by him stating he will not travel until the case is resolved, and documents showing that the charges against him, including attempted blackmail, were dropped after he had spent three days in prison. A very interesting look into life in Austria at the moment of domination by the Nazis. Very good. 973: HOLOCAUST REFERENCE LIBRARY USD 300 - 400 HOLOCAUST REFERENCE LIBRARYExcellent Holocaust reference library, over 140 books in English and German (approx. 50% of each) about half are museum books from various Holocaust museums and similar institutions. Excellent material on every aspect of the tragedy including discrimination, stolen property, camps, personalities, ghettos, trials, culture, politics, after effects, etc. Hardcover and paperback, all are in generally very good condition, only a handful contain margin notes. Special shipping charges apply for this large library. 974: GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED AT DACHAU USD 300 - 400 GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED AT DACHAUN.S.D.A.P. flag purported to have been found at a factory at Dachau, 17" x 22" (sight), cotton, partially completed and of three pieces which include the black swastika, white circle, and black field. The separate pieces are loosely tacked together awaiting the final stitiching at which time loose threads and the tacking would have been removed and the flag would have been ready for delivery. This item was purchased by our consignor, a forty-year collector, from a veteran on Long Island, New York who personally captured it at a factory at the infamous concentration camp. Unexamined out of frame. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 975: A JEW FLEES AUSTRIA FOR THE UNITES STATES IN 1939 USD 500 - 600 A JEW FLEES AUSTRIA FOR THE UNITES STATES IN 1939A scarce "Deutsches Reich" passport imprinted with a large, red "J" (for "Jude") issued to Alexander Sonnenschein permitting the 16 year-old youth to emigrate from Vienna to the United States. The passport, issued in Vienna eight months after the Anschluss, on Nov. 21, 1938, was valid for one year. Eight days later, the young man obtained a single-journey visa to the United Kingdom from the British embassy in Vienna, and two days later he obtained an entry visa from the Belgian Embassy in the same city. On Dec. 13, 1938 Sonnenschein was granted an entry visa by the Americans in Vienna and on Dec. 15, obviously moving very quickly, the youth arrived at Dover. Sonnenschein then booked passage on the U.S. Lines passenger ship S.S. Manhattan and arrived in New York where he was admitted on Mar. 4, 1939 and issued an Immigrant Identification Card (included). Also included is the original imprinted "Passage Ticket" envelope given to Sonnenschein, along with a color postcard depicting the S.S. Manhattan. Very good. 976: JEWS AND AMERICANS, KINGS OF NORTH AFRICA USD 300 - 400 "JEWS AND AMERICANS, KINGS OF NORTH AFRICA"Vichy French anti-Semitic pamphlet, "Juifs et Americains: Rois de l'Afrique du Nord" ("Jews and Americans: Kings of North Africa"), by Andre Chaumet (Paris: Editions du C.E.A.), 1943, 48pp. 8vo., a conspiracy theorist screed exposing the alleged Jewish influence on American foreign and military policy, especially as it related to the recent Allied invasion of North Africa. The cover illustration depicts New York mayor Fiorello LaGuardia speaking into President Roosevelt's ear from within a Star of David. Bears some damage to the cover image, as well as expected age wear, else very good. 977: THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WORLD IN JEWISH MYTHOS USD 300 - 400 "THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WORLD IN JEWISH MYTHOS"Anti-Semitic paperback book, "Der Weltenumbruch im judischen Mythos" ("The Destruction of the World in Jewish Mythos"), (Dusseldorf: Verlag Deutsche Revolution), 1936, 164pp. 8vo., a typical conspiracy-theorist screed about Jewish attempts at world domination and destruction through history, completes with line drawing of archaeological sites such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Temple of Solomon. The cover illustration depicts an octopus-like character with stereotypical Jewish facial features, encircling a globe with its tentacles. Original dust wrapper included, bearing some soiling and wear, else very good. 978: JEWS ARE LOOKING AT YOU USD 400 - 600 "JEWS ARE LOOKING AT YOU"Soft-cover anti-Semitic book, "Juden Sehen Dich An" ("Jews are Looking at You"), by Johann von Leers, (Berlin: NS-Druck und Verlag), 95pp. 8vo. Johann von Leers was a high ranking official in Joseph Goebbels' propaganda ministry. The book is a typical anti-Semitic tract, and contains photographic portraits of many notable Jews, including Rosa Luxemburg, Albert Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, Karl Marx, and Magnus Hirschfeld. The portraits are not particularly defamatory, but very derogatory caricatures of Jews appear on the front cover and the last page. Dust cover is trimmed to two pieces, held together with a plastic cover, else very good. 979: "THE JEWS IN FRANCE" EXPOSITION PROGRAM USD 400 - 600 "THE JEWS IN FRANCE" EXPOSITION PROGRAMIllustrated program for the anti-Semitic "Jews of France" exposition of 1941, printed by the Institute for the Sudy of the Jewish Question, 1941, 32pp. 4to. Contains a written descriptive tour of the exposition, with many photographs of individual displays. These include one display depicting Jewish citizens of various countries, labeled: "Greek? No, Jew... French? No, Jew...", etc. A floor plan of the exposition is included as well, with exhibits labeled: "The Jew in Paris... Scandals... Rothschilds... Communism...", and so on. The cover illustration features a caricature of a Jewish man embracing a globe in a covetous manner. The exposition was intended to prepare French public opinion for the radicalization of anti-Jewish measures following occupation. It was not a tremendous success, and the organizers were targets of a great deal of public criticism. Fine. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 980: JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC COLORING BOOK USD 500 - 600 JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC COLORING BOOKAnti-Semitic coloring book, "Juden stellen sich vor" ("Jews Introduce Themselves") by "Fips" (Nuremberg: Sturmer-Verlag), 1934, 29pp. 8vo., an extremely scarce example of Nazi propaganda aimed at propelling children to embrace anti-Semitism, published by "Der Sturmer" editor Julius Streicher. It contains within 25 cartoon caricatures of Jewish men by the notorious cartoonist Philipp Rupprecht ("Fips"), who illustrated many of Streicher's works and publications. Each portrait enjoys its own page within this encyclopedia of stereotypes. The men - who invariably have large noses, big lips and hirsute limbs - include a ragged street vendor, a tailor in a yarmulke, a slovenly artist, a portly, well-dressed banker, a screaming politician, a dapper lawyer holding a sign reading "Contract" and perhaps most disturbingly, a lurid portrait of a naked man dubbed "the naked truth"! The book opens with a forward by Streicher and applauds Fips' commitment to "the battle against the Jews". Some soiling and wear to the covers, else very good. 981: THE HANDBOOK OF THE JEWISH QUESTION USD 300 - 400 "THE HANDBOOK OF THE JEWISH QUESTION"Anti-Semitic text, "Handbuch der Judenfrage" ("Handbook of the Jewish Question"), by Theodor Fritsch (Leipzig: Hammer-Verlag), 1923, 500pp. 12mo., an uncommon edition featuring a color illustration of a snake constricting the earth on the cover. Fritsch (1852-1933) was an anti-Semitic German political scientist. A great promulgator of the concept of the "Aryan Race" and supporter of anti-Semitism within the political realm, he penned this influential book in 1893 and by the end of World War II it had been read by millions. Some wear to the spine and corners, else very good. 982: ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDOR USD 400 - 500 ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDORGlazed porcelain tobacco humidor, approx. 5"tall, depicting the bust of a Jewish man with black payot sideburns, a purple jacket, and wearing a blue kippah, which can be removed to reveal the chamber inside. Very good. 983: ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDOR USD 400 - 500 ANTI-SEMITIC PORCELAIN HUMIDORGlazed porcelain tobacco humidor, approx. 5"tall, depicting the bust of a white-haired Jewish man in a blue jacket wearing a purple kippah, which can be removed to reveal the chamber inside. Faintly marked "7120" on the base. Very good. 984: ANTI-SEMITIC BRASS PAPERWEIGHT USD 200 - 300 ANTI-SEMITIC BRASS PAPERWEIGHTHeavy brass figurative paperweight, approx. 3" tall, with a 2" dia. base, depicting the bust of scowling man with an oversized, hooked nose, a high collar, and a round cap. The figure's features are slightly worn, else very good. 985: ANTISEMITISM OF THE WORLD IN WORDS AND PICTURES USD 350 - 450 "ANTISEMITISM OF THE WORLD IN WORDS AND PICTURES"Anti-semitic book "Antisemitism of the World in Words and Pictures", by Dr. Robert Korber and Prof. Dr. Theodor Bugel (Vienna: Oesterreiche Berlags. M. O. Groh) 1936. 272pp. large 8vo. green cloth with gilt title, very good condition. The book, dedicated to propagandist Julius Streicher and his "tireless and dedicated struggle against the Jews", purports to provide a historical background for the current persecution of Jews in Germany and Austria. Among sources and incidents cited is the expulsion of the Jews from Egypt, Henry Ford's publication of "The International Jew", Jews on Wall Street, etc., with "scholarly" articles on anti-Semitism in ancient Rome, Middle Ages, in Africa, America and Germany. The book concludes with the usual photos and descriptions of prominent Jews, comparing them with the Nordic ideal, images of deviant art, debauchery brought on by Jewish profiteers, and so on. Most copies of this propaganda were destroyed in the post-war years - this copy remains as evidence. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 986: "ARYAN BUSINESS" SIGN USD 500 - 600 "ARYAN BUSINESS" SIGNEnameled black metal sign, 6 3/4" x 9 3/4", with white Germanic text reading: "Arisches Geschaft" ("Aryan Business"), beneath a gold national eagle and swastika. Four holes are drilled in the corners to facilitate display. This sign would have hung outside a store or other business to remind potential customers the proprietors would not serve Jews or other "undesirables". Small chip in the enamel, affecting the swastika, with slight dents and scratches throughout, else very good. 987: "ARYAN GERMAN BUSINESS" SIGN USD 300 - 400 "ARYAN GERMAN BUSINESS" SIGNBlack cardboard sign with a red border, 4 3/4" x 7", with white text reading: "Arisches deutsches Geschaft" ("Aryan German Business"), flanked on each side by a mobile swastika. A metal hanger is attached to the verso. This sign would have hung inside a store or other business to remind potential customers the proprietors would not serve Jews or other "undesirables". Toning from age, else very good. 987A: DEUTSCHE ARBEITSFRONT ENAMEL TAVERN SIGN USD 500 - 700 DEUTSCHE ARBEITSFRONT ENAMEL TAVERN SIGNEnamel D.A.F. sign, 8 3/4" x 13", displays the emblem of the D.A.F. and reads: "Tavern for Business Travelers and Representatives in the D.A.F.". Chipped at corners, else very good. This sign is not unlike the A.A.A. signs one might see today at American roadside establishments. 988: "CARNIVAL MASK" CARICATURES A JEW USD 300 - 400 "CARNIVAL MASK" CARICATURES A JEWPlaster cast of a carnival mask in the image of a saw-toothed Jew with a hooked nose characteristic of the characters created by "Fips" in Streicher's "Der Sturmer" publications, 10" tall, 8" wide, hand-painted and meant for display upon a wall. Initialed "RGM" within, originates from Cologne. 989: "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC BEER MUG USD 400 - 600 "DER STURMER" ANTI-SEMITIC BEER MUGAnti-Semitic beer mug incorporating the title of one of the most anti-Semitic children's books ever issued: "Trau keinem Fuchs auf grner Heid und keinem Jud auf seinem Eid!" ("Don't Trust a Fox in a Green Pasture Or a Jew Upon His Oath!") The one liter mug stamds 7 1/4" tall and bears an illustration very similar to that found in the "Der Sturmer" book which includes a fox with the contenance of a "Jew" sneaking away after killing a rabbit. This mug was sold in Nuremberg, probably by Der Sturmer at a rally or function afterwards. Near fine. 990: THE AMERICAN RIDDLE USD 150 - 200 "THE AMERICAN RIDDLE"Anti-American propaganda booklet, "Den Amerikanske Gaade" ("The American Riddle"), by Theodor Seibert, [Antikva], 86pp., 5 3/4" x 8". Seibert was a correspondent for the Nazi party newspaper "Volkischer Beobachter", and an avid anti-Semitic propagandist. The book, printed in Danish, describes the ways in which the American government under Roosevelt was secretly controlled by Jewish and Communist forces. Fine. 991: THE JEWS IN THE USA USD 300 - 400 "THE JEWS IN THE USA"Anti-Semitic and anti-American propaganda magazine, "Die Juden in USA" ("The Jews in the USA"), by Hans Diebow, [Berlin: Zentralverlag der NSDAP], 1941. 64pp., 6 3/4" x 9 1/2". Magazine with the cover depicting New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia feasting at a picnic. The cover story on LaGuardia, whose mother was a Jew, bears photos comparing him to a grinning chimp, with additional attacks on other prominent Jews including Felix Frankfurter, Albert Einstein, David O. Selznick, Henry Morgenthau, and many others, all heavily illustrated. Light wear to cover, else fine. Crease in the middle of the front cover, light staining throughout. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 992: 1935 HITLER YOUTH CALENDAR WITH RACE AND ANTI-SEMITIC USD 300 - 500 1935 HITLER YOUTH CALENDAR WITH RACE AND ANTI-SEMITIC TEXTFrightening content Hitler Youth-oriented publication: "Calendar of the German Youth 1935" (Hamburg: Verlag Bamberger), [1934]. 304pp. 8vo. The first 100 pages contain space for notes, along with historic biographical sketches and "on this day" notes. The balance of the book is dedicated to the indoctrination of the young reader. A large amount of text is dedicated to an explanation of National Socialism, its history and symbols, insignia, etc., along with chapters on the Hitler Youth, and German history, technology, education and culture. Of particular concern are two chapters, 32pp. total, titled "Race and Heredity" and "Antisemitism". The former, with a photo portrait of racial theorist Dr. Hans F. K. Gunther, discusses maintaining the purity of bloodlines, the distribution of various races worldwide, and reproduces in a two-page photograph illustrations of various German "races" who are contrasted with a smirking "Jew". This chapter even includes a section for the diligent youth to trace his family's bloodline and fill it in in the form and chart provided. The "Antisemitic" chapter bears a photo of notorious "Der Sturmer" publisher Julius Streicher dressed in the uniform of an adult Hitler Youth leader. His statement to the readers, headed "The Jews", exhorts the young readers: "…The German Nationalist obeys the life-laws of his nation…No law is too tough, too hard…You must strictly follow the rule, for the life of your nation…you want to have the race purity of your people and you want to defend it…blood degeneration will kill off your nation and leave it forgotten…fight the influence of foreign blood…that is your 'must'…" This chapter concludes with about 25 quotations uttered by Germans over the centuries condemning or criticizing the Jews. Incredible indoctrination content. Fine. 993: AHNENPASSES (2) USD 75 - 100 AHNENPASSES (2)Lot of two "Ahnenpasses", or researched genealogical records required of those who wanted to obtain political positions of positions within the SS. One hardbound 48pp. example, 1938, traces the owner's family to 1745 and all entries bear official stamps of acceptance. The second Ahnenpass, not stamped, traces a family back to 1812. Both are fine. 994: AMERICAN ANTI-SEMITIC "KITSCH" USD 100 - 150 AMERICAN ANTI-SEMITIC "KITSCH"Three pieces of American anti-Semitic "kitsch", all ca. 1930-40, includes two beer glasses, about 5 1/4" tall with silver rims, bearing the title of the popular drinking song "Schnitzelbank", musical bars, and a caricature of a Jewish man in profile, labeled "Judenmeier", along with a 5 1/4" porcelain ashtray showing a mohel bekoning a naked baby before him while hiding a large pair of scissors behind his back, the baby obviously the wiser. Captioned at bottom: "YIDDISH CLIPPER". All very good. 995: ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAY USD 300 - 400 ANTI-SEMITIC ASHTRAYBrass ashtray, 4 1/2" tall, in the likeness of a man with an oversized, devilish grin, into which ashes could be discarded. His headgear resembles a Tefillah, a black box containing Torah verses worn by male Jews during prayer. The block bears wear indicating that it may have been used as a match striker, else very good. 996: ANTI-SEMITIC BOTTLE STOPPER USD 200 - 300 ANTI-SEMITIC BOTTLE STOPPERPainted plaster bottle stopper, approx. 4 1/2" tall, in the form of a smiling man with an oversized florid red nose. The cork base bears an original paper label reading: "A Kinkee-Bee Character" and "Made in England". A pouring spout runs from the base of the cork to the crown of the figure's hat. Minor chipping to the paint, else very good. 997: ANTI-SEMITIC FIGURAL PIPE BOWL USD 200 - 300 ANTI-SEMITIC FIGURAL PIPE BOWLCarved wooden pipe bowl, approx. 3 1/2" long, in the form of a scowling man with a very large curved nose. The figure bears one inset blue glass eye, with the second eye missing. The pipe stem is also missing, and the inside of the bowl bears a buildup of tobacco residue. Very good. 998: ANTI-SEMITIC METAL STATUETTE USD 300 - 400 ANTI-SEMITIC METAL STATUETTEMetal figurine, 5" tall, depicting a rotund Jewish man with an oversized nose, with his thumbs hooked in his suspenders. The figure stands on a metal base, upon which is inscribed the phrase: "Now Vot About It". Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 999: ANTI-SEMITIC WOODEN PIPE AND HOLDER USD 300 - 400 ANTI-SEMITIC WOODEN PIPE AND HOLDERCirca 1920 carved wooden pipe and holder, 6 1/4" tall together, in the form of a robed man in a tall hate with an oversized nose. The figures head, bearing inset glass eyes, is detachable, revealing a wooden pipe stem with a yellow composition mouthpiece. The figure bears no markings, and appears to be unused. Very good. 1000: GERMAN ANTI-GYPSY BROADSIDE USD 150 - 200 GERMAN ANTI-GYPSY BROADSIDEGerman broadside aimed at keeping any gypsies and otherwise itinerant travelers from locating anywhere near any town or village in an unspecified German region. The 23" x 17" printed poster reads, in part: "Gypsies and Traveling Sales People An exhibition of cars and wagons in public places within and outside these localities as well as near any town or village is prohibited, and anyone who disobeys this order will be punished..." Signed by an "Oberamt". Fold splits repaired with archival tape on verso. Gypsies were, of course, persecuted and murdered in Nazi Germany. 1001: GERMAN ANTI-SEMITIC SHEET MUSIC USD 150 - 200 GERMAN ANTI-SEMITIC SHEET MUSICSheet music, 3pp. folio, for the satirical anti-Semitic song "Der Rosenstock, Der Mandelbluth, und der Nathanson", by Felix Ranker (Leipzig: Otto Teich), with a color cover illustration depicting the three title characters as sterotypically wealthy Jews with exaggerated Semitic features. The lyrics of the song, intended to be sung by a trio representing the three characters, open with an ode to haggling and the stock market, and continue in much the same manner for six verses. The piece bears eight ink stamps identifying it as the property of as marching band in the Feurbach district of Stuttgart, with three giving the date "1920". Moderately foxed, with folds and chips throughout, else very good. 1002: GERMAN EDUCATIONAL TEXTS WITH RACIAL CONTENT USD 400 - 600 GERMAN EDUCATIONAL TEXTS WITH RACIAL CONTENTGerman middle school textbook, "Lebenskunde fur Mittelschulen" by Ernst Kruse and Paul Wiedow (Reichenberg: Sudetendeutscher Verlag Franz Kraus), 1942, 148pp. 8vo. The primary subject of the book is the history and application of genealogy, cell theory, and genetics. These ideas are extrapolated to relate to human racial theory. Of particular interest is a section entitled: "The Human Being as a Member of His Race". This section details the racial theory of the Nazi government of Germany, and includes subsections regarding the dangers of miscegenation with various races. The section on the Jews begins: "Significantly larger than the risk posed by the Gypsies is the danger to our people presented by Judaism..." These points are illustrated through unflattering photographs and illustrations, including a map of the United States showing areas in which miscegenation is illegal. The cover features a photograph of a Deutsches Jungvolk member with his trumpet. Bears some water damage, with moderate staining, else very good. Also included is a Deutsches Jungvolk educational publication entitled "Rasse die Jungenschaft" containing 21 loose-leaf pages containing songs and essays on various subjects, including racial theory. Of particular interest is a passage which urges readers not to ostracize their peers without traditionally Nordic features, such as blond hair and blue eyes. The pages are contained within a 4to. folder with an image of a rank of Hitler Youth on the cover. Spine partially split, else very good. Two pieces. 1003: GERMAN RACIAL BOOKLET "GERMAN BLOOD RETURNS HOME" USD 100 - 150 GERMAN RACIAL BOOKLET "GERMAN BLOOD RETURNS HOME"German propaganda publication, "Deutsches Blut kehrt heim" ("German Blood Returns Home"), (Munich: Der Reichsorganisationsleiter-Hauptschulungsamt der NSDAP), 1941, 32pp. 4to., a special edition publication celebrating the immigration of foreign populations of ethnic Germans from across Europe into the Reich proper. The publication describes how ethnic German populations across Eastern Europe kept their Germanic traditions alive - after obtaining the proper document attesting to their heritage, of course. Includes a fold-out map depicting these migrations. Minor edge wear, else very good. 1004: JAKOB HABERFELD LIQUOR BOTTLE FROM AUSCHWITZ USD 200 - 300 JAKOB HABERFELD LIQUOR BOTTLE FROM AUSCHWITZAmber glass bottle manufactured at the Jakob Haberfeld vodka and liquor factory at Oswiecim (later Auschwitz), 4 1/2" x 2", bearing in relief the family coat-of-arms and the inscription "Jakob Haberfeld Oswiecim". The "Dampffabrik Feiner Liqueure Jakob Haberfeld" was established in Oswiecimin in 1804 and operated under family management until 1939 when the business was seized by the Germans. Most family members were murdered. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1005: PHOTO ARCHIVE OF I. G. FARBEN PRESIDENT AND WAR USD 500 - 700 PHOTO ARCHIVE OF I. G. FARBEN PRESIDENT AND WAR CRIMINAL HERMANN SCHMITZHERMANN SCHMITZ (1881-1960) German industrialist and Nazi war criminal. Schmitz served as CEO of the notorious industrial company I. G. Farben from 1935 to 1945. Collection of dozens of photographs of Schmitz and direct family members discovered in an estate in the U.S. Included are eleven photos of the war criminal from all stages of his life, including a carte de visite as a teenager, a casual photo from 1900, two images in uniform, five later poses, a family photo, a photo in his office, etc. Also present is the period typescript in English of a broadcast Schmitz made from Berlin on NBC radio on Dec. 2, 1931, issued by NBC radio, 8pp. 4to., in which Schmitz discusses the German debt to the Allied nations. Also present are a few photos each of his brothers OTTO SCHMITZ who was killed at Verdun, ALFRED SCHMITZ, also killed at Verdun, and WILHELM SCHMITZ, EMIL SCHMITZ, and DIEDRICH "DIETZ" SCHMITZ, from whose family these images apparently originated. About 150 additional photos are included, almost all family snapshots ranging from the Twenties to the Sixties, showing family matriarch Louisa, Diedrich, Hermann, and a variety of other relatives in such expensive locales as Rock Ridge in Greenwich, Ct. (possibly with fellow Nazis), Swiss ski areas, Bermuda, etc., and a 1933 bronze medallion, 5 «" dia., honoring mother Louisa. Not surprisingly, none of the photos have any connection with any Nazis, swastika emblems, or any such World War II German association. Diedrich Schmitz was president of I.G. America, I.G. Farben's American branch which became General Aniline and Film and is alleged to have remained under Nazi influence. Hermann Schmitz came to I.G. Farben after having been employed at BASF. Prior to the war, Farben owned a large percentage of Standard Oil, as well as dozens of other international industrial firms, and Schmitz maintained excellent relations with them up until war broke out. In 1938, Schmitz was also named war economy administrator (Wehrwirtschaftsfhrer). At war's end, he was arrested and tried in the I. G. Farben war crimes trials for the use of slave labor and indirect murder of prisoners, though little mention was made of Farben's licensing of the manufacture of Zykon-B. Sentenced to four years, Schmitz later served as an administrator of Deutsche Bank and became honorary president of "Rheinische Stahlwerke AG". His enormous wealth, which he claimed was confiscated or otherwise lost, likely was distributed elsewhere. 1006: POLISH REFUGEE LETTER GROUP USD 150 - 200 POLISH REFUGEE LETTER GROUPLarge group of letters, documents, a bank book, postcards, paperwork describing immigration procedures, and greeting cards, approx. 60 articles in total, mostly addressed to a Louis Robinson or Sam Mozelman who were Jews residing in the U.S. and aiding Jews attempting to flee persecution under the Germans in Europe. Eight of the articles are in English and discuss the American immigration visa process for Jews attempting to leave Poland immediately preceding and during the German invasion. It appears that Robinson is a State Department employee who is attempting to use his connections to aid his friends and family in Poland. Among the items in English are two letters of introduction for a relative of Louis', Abraham Robinson, which are required to obtain a visa. Another letter, written by Abraham and dated January 3, 1939 , explains that he is attempting to acquire visas for his nieces in Warsaw. The majority of the content is in Polish, untranslated by us. Good condition overall. Should be researched. 1007: SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTER USD 100 - 150 SACHSENHAUSEN PRISONER'S LETTERSacsenhausen prisoner's letter on official postcard, 2pp. 12mo., postmarked at Sachsenhausen. Josef Schellong writes his family stating that he has received their letter and he remains healthy. He asks them to write more, and send greetings to all. 1008: JOHN PERSHING USD 100 - 150 JOHN PERSHING(1860 - 1948) American general "Black Jack" Pershing commanded troops sent to capture Pancho Villa, and later was Commander in Chief of all American forces in Europe in World War I. T.L.S. "John J. Pershing", 1p. 4to., Washington, April 11, 1931, to Mr. Charles O. Mitchell, thanking his correspondent for his thought on an article Pershing has written, and responding to his request for an autograph. Fine. 1009: ALFRED VON TIRPITZ USD 200 - 300 ALFRED VON TIRPITZ(1849-1930) German Grand Admiral and father of the German Imperial Navy. T.L.S. "v. Tirpitz", 1p. long 4to., Berlin, Oct. 3, 1902, Tirpitz writes to an unnamed official on his letterhead as Secretary of State of the German Imperial Naval Office, in full: "Your Excellency, I have the honor to inform you respectfully this evening that I returned to Berlin yesterday." The note is boldly signed at the conclusion in black ink, and bears several other ink and pencil notations. Original folds, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1010: EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER USD 100 - 150 EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER(1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Dec. 19, 1967 declining to participate in a radio business: "...Time is running out on me and I am in the position where I have to think in terms of my family's future instead of my own. I hope you will understand..." Small loss at upper-left corner from a staple tear, else very good. We were able to locate a single patent issued to Mr. Hartman: a toilet flush valve mechanism. 1011: EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER USD 75 - 100 EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER(1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. T.L.S. "Eddie" on Eastern Air Lines letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Mar. 13, 1943 regretfully declining a request that he travel to Springfield to aid the American Legion in a campaign, citing his burdensome schedule. Fine. 1012: RICHARD C. B. HAKING USD 100 - 150 RICHARD C. B. HAKING(1862 - 1945) British general, who commanded XI Corps in the First World War, perhaps unfairly remembered for the high casualties suffered by his forces at the second Battle of Fromelles, launched while the Battle of the Somme was underway. Fine S.P., 11 3/4" x 17 1/2" sepia (overall), a fine chest, up image in uniform signed adding: "Comdg XI Corps France 5th August 1914 to 18 Nov'r 1918". Fine. 1013: WILLY COPPENS USD 100 - 150 WILLY COPPENS(1892-1986) Belgium's leading fighter ace and the champion "balloon buster" of World War I. He was credited with 37 confirmed victories and six probables. Pair of signed items, includes: I.S.P., 9 1/4" x 11 3/4" b/w, a view of a German balloon destroyed by Coppens. Signed and inscribed in French at the bottom, very good. WITH: I.S.P., 4" x 6" b/w, and image of a medal presented to Coppens by the Belgian Army in recognition of his aerial victories. Inscribed in English and signed : "To Robert E. Carlin, this medal coined in 1919...." Very good. 1014: WORLD WAR I FRENCH BALLOONISTS USD 100 - 150 WORLD WAR I FRENCH BALLOONISTSPair of photographs signed by aircrew of the early French dirigible "Capitaine Farber", includes: MARC BRILLAUD DE LAUJARDERIE (1889-1973) French aviator, architect, and urban planner. S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, an image of the gondola and underside of the "Capitaine Farber", signed by de Laujarderie beneath the gondola. Signature a bit light, else very good. WITH: CHARLES HOULNE (1890-1970). I.S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, an image of the "Capitaine Farber" being guided out of its hangar. Signed and inscribed by Houlne at the top in French, very good. 1015: WORLD WAR I PERSONALITIES USD 150 - 200 WORLD WAR I PERSONALITIESPair of signatures of American World War I personalities, includes; EDDIE RICKENBACKER (1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. Signature, 4 1/4" x 1 1/2", trimmed from the conclusion of a letter. Very good. WITH: ALVIN YORK (1887 - 1964) American soldier of World War I who single-handedly captured 132 German prisoners and was awarded a Medal of Honor. Signature "Sgt. Alvin C. York, Co. G, 328th Inf., 82 Div.", 3 1/2" x 6 1/2", on a Washington Bicentennial Philatelic Data card. Bears mounting traces, else very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1016: CAPTURED GERMAN M16 MURAL-PAINTED HELMET USD 2,000 - 3,000 CAPTURED GERMAN M16 MURAL-PAINTED HELMETAn extraordinary captured M16 German helmet to which its American captor added a wrap-aorund mural painting depicting scenes from the battle front. Entirely hand painted, the sky-blue top exhibits French planes with blue, white and red markings shooting down German aircraft, one of which is on the ground and in flames. On the lower part of the helmet, the veteran artist has painted an explosion around a hole in the helmet made by either a bullet or piece of shrapnel which very possibly killed the wearer. A liner rivet hole is painted in the same manner. Elsewhere, we see buildings and a church, and on the right American artillerymen, an artillery piece in action, and a limber portrayed. The left rear seems to portray a no man's land of barbed wire and other obstacles. At the front, the artist has added an Iron Cross topped by a crown, the years "1914" and "1918", and a red-bordered banner reading: "World War 1914-1918 Verdun Ch. Thierry St. Mihiel" Some chipping and discoloration to a few areas of paint, otherwise quite good and one of the finest painted helmets of the time we have seen. 1017: AMERICAN HELMET FROM 1919 SERVICE IN RUSSIA USD 750 - 1,000 AMERICAN HELMET FROM 1919 SERVICE IN RUSSIAExcessively rare American soldier's helmet worn by a doughboy during the "Polar Bear Expedition" in Russia from September 1918 through to July 1919. This steel helmet bears a "sand" finish which a veteran of that expedition overpainted in white adding what appear to be black bear "paw prints". The top of the helmet bears the painted word: "RUSSIA" and the front has been painted with the year: "1919". Both the front and the rear of the helmet bear silhouettes of a walking polar bear. The liner of the helmet is original, though nearly detached, soiled and worn. The original chinstrap is also present, but very dry. The American North Russia Expeditionary Force, about 5,000 men, landed in Archangel as part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War and fought the Red Army in the surrounding region. Their aim was to prevent arms stockpiles from falling into German or Bolshevik hands, mount a rescue of the Czech Legion, and use that legion and anti-Bolsheviks to destroy the Bolshevik cause in Russia. Following the armistice in November and the icing-in of the port, American morale plummeted and the troops and press demanded the men be sent home. Probably the rarest of all World War I Allied helmets. 1018: AMERICAN PAINTED HELMET USD 200 - 300 AMERICAN PAINTED HELMETHelmet owned and worn by an American veteran during his service in France during World War I. The helmet has the typical brown coarse sand painted finish, the top of the helmet worn from it havince been placed on various surfaces in an upside-down position. The front of the helmet is hand-painted with the regiment number "123" with a aqua green six-pointed star above. We suspect that the owner was attached to the 123rd Machine Gun Batt. of the 33rd Division (Illinois National Guard). The original liner is present though coming loose from the helmet on one side, lacks cinstrap. The 33rd fought at Hamel, St. Mihiel, Chipilly, Argonne, and along the Meuse. 1019: GERMAN "TRUPPENSONDERDIENST" OFFICER'S VISOR HAT USD 600 - 800 GERMAN "TRUPPENSONDERDIENST" OFFICER'S VISOR HATGerman "Special Troop Service" ("Truppensonderdienst" or TSD) officer's visor cap with dark blue crown and medium blue piping. Formed in 1944 to draw officials into the Wehrmacht where entrants automatically assumed officer ranks, the TSD was an Administrational and Judicial branch and its late formation clearly dates this rare cap. This is an example with a gray wool body and dark green side band. Bullion national eagle and oak leaf insignia have been professionally applied to the hat, along with an aluminum cockade fitted at the center of the wreath. The silver wire chin cords are in fine condition, and are attached to silver-painted pebbled buttons at either side. The black vulkan fiber visor, cross-hatched on the underside, is nearly flawless. The upper gray body of this hat shows some slight moth damage and light even staining, though both barely detract. Within, the hat shows ovious signs of heavy genuine use: the leather sweat band is worn and stained, and the yellow liner is heavily soiled and worn from use. The original sweatshield has long been lost. A rare cap! 1020: GERMAN FIELD CAP USD 600 - 800 GERMAN FIELD CAPFeldmutze, black body with red side band and red piping, German national cockade sewn to the front, just above a brass eagle insignia which appears to have been reapplied. Black leather sweatband, unlined. 1021: GERMAN ARMY M1917 OFFICER'S VISOR CAP USD 750 - 900 GERMAN ARMY M1917 OFFICER'S VISOR CAPMint condition M1917 German officer's visor cap, royal blue upper body with red side band, piped in red. Two kockardes are affixed to the front of the cap, above a vulkan fiber visor. Within, this cap is fitted with a black satin liner and black leather sweatband which itself it trimmed with a white ribbon. One tiny moth hole on top of the blue body, else in exceptionally good condition. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1022: GERMAN IMPERIAL ARTILLERY ERSATZ PICKELHAUBE USD 750 - 900 GERMAN IMPERIAL ARTILLERY ERSATZ PICKELHAUBERare Imperial German (Prussian) Model 1915 pickelhaube helmet, a rare ersatz example made of felt which was issued to an artilleryman. The gray body is in near perfect condition with no dents or other significant damage evident. A metal Prussian eagle is affixed at front, just above the brown leather chin strap which itself meets the helmet at cockades bearing national and Prussian colors. The visor is trimmed in the same pewter-colored metal, as is the round ball affixed at top and the reinforcing spine at the rear. The helmet has original German ink markings under the rear brim, and the leather and metal lining remain very fine. 1023: GERMAN IMPERIAL SPIKED ERSATZ PICKELHAUBE USD 750 - 900 GERMAN IMPERIAL SPIKED ERSATZ PICKELHAUBERare Imperial German (Prussian) Model 1915 pickelhaube helmet, a rare ersatz example made of felt. The gray body is in near perfect condition with no significant damage evident. A metal Prussian eagle is affixed at front, just above the brown leather chin strap which itself meets the helmet at cockades bearing national and Prussian colors. The visor is trimmed in the same pewter-colored metal, as is the spike affixed at top and the reinforcing spine at the rear. The helmet has original German ink markings under the rear brim, and the leather and metal lining remain very fine. The felt of the crown near the spike bears a slight puncture, with no material loss, else very good. 1024: IDENTIFIED WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT USD 200 - 300 IDENTIFIED WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT UNIFORMExcellent light brown U.S. Army enlisted man's summer uniform tunic and trousers, both identified inside in black ink to Private William Battersby, assigned to Field Hospital 29 of the 5th Sanitary Train, in the 5th Infantry Division. His tunic bears a number of identifying patches and insignia; the left shoulder features the red diamond insignia of the 5th Division in velvet, with a blue embroidered circle bearing the letter "A" in the center, signifying the 3rd Army. Below this is a red felt honorable discharge chevron, and nearer the cuff are two gold overseas chevrons, indicating two tours of duty. Above the left breast pocket is a World War I Victory Medal ribbon bar with two campaign stars, while the left lapel bears a brass Medical Department button, with the right lapel button the "U.S." insignia. All other buttons bear the eagle and shield insignia of the U.S. Army. The inside of the collar bears a "Lamm Brand" manufacturer's label, with the inked identifying information inside the left breast. The trousers bear inked identifying information on outside of the right seat pocket within the trousers, along with a stamp identifying the pocket material as genuine sailing canvas. An index card describing the uniform and its owner was found in a pocket of the tunic, and tells us that William Battersby was born in Chicago in 1889, and enlisted in the Army at Columbus, OH on July 27, 1917. He was part of the American Expeditionary Force from June 4, 1918, to July 21, 1919, and was discharged on July 30, 1919. His unit took part in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns. Bears very minor soiling and expected age wear, else very good. 1025: AMERICAN OFFICER'S FIELD JACKET WITH DRAFT BOARD ARM USD 200 - 300 AMERICAN OFFICER'S FIELD JACKET WITH DRAFT BOARD ARM BANDField jacket belonging to an officer on the Headquarters Staff of a New York regiment with appropriate collar insignia. The jacket is of cotton twill construction with buttons secured with split rings. All button are included though three remain unattached. The jacket shows light wear and soiling, still appropriate for its age and use. On the left arm is pinned a 4" wide khaki printed armband issued by a New York draft board. It reads: "Long Island City NEW YORK LOCAL BOARD No. 173 N.A.". Overall very good. In 1917 Woodrow Wilson reinstituted the draft when only 73,000 volunteers enlisted out of the initial one million target in the first six weeks of the war. Draft boards were localized and based their decisions on social class: the poorest were the most often conscripted because they were considered the most expendable at home. Nearly half a million immigrants were drafted, which forced the military to develop training procedures that took ethnic differences into account. 1026: GUIDON OF THE 105TH ARTILLERY BATTALION USD 400 - 600 GUIDON OF THE 105TH ARTILLERY BATTALIONWorld War I guidon of Co. C of the 105th Field Artillery. The wool swallow-tail flag measures about 25" wide and 19" along the hoist, and the far ends are tattered, probably from use. The cloth letter and numbers "105" and "C" are stitiched to the flag above and below the artillery symbol of crossed cannons. The flag had leather tabs which were use to attach it to its original staff -- now it is secured to a 80" finished oak staff topped with a decorative iron spear point. The 105th Field Artillery was attached to the 27th Infantry Division which incorporated New Yorkers and African-Americans. The great Somme "push" saw the 27th engaged in severe fighting along the Saint Quentin Canal Tunnel where it took heavy losses before cracking the Hindenburg line wide open. The regiment also fought at Meuse-Argonne (only the artillery), Ypres-Lys, and in the Somme Offensive. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1027: BAVARIAN MILITARY ORDER OF MERIT WITH FLAMES, CROWN AND USD 5,000 - 7,000 BAVARIAN MILITARY ORDER OF MERIT WITH FLAMES, CROWN AND SWORDS"Milit„rverdienstorden Offizierskreuz mit Flammen, Krone und Schwertern" ("Military Order of Merit with Flames, Crown and Swords (Bavaria)" This fabulous medal displays flames between the cross arms with the swords in gold and stamped "585". Pin bears the "G H." hallmark of Munich order jeweler Hemmerle. All enamel, finish and lettering remains in as-new condition, no scratches or other defects of any kind. The Officer's Cross Class of MVO stood outside the automatic promotion hierarchy of the Order and was awarded in special cases or to veteran staff officers in only about 250 copies with swords.The award was founded on July 19, 1866, sponsored by Bavarian King Ludwig II and given to those individuals who distinguished themselves in battle or had other military merit. The reigning monarch was the Grand Master of the Order and its war minister the Grand Chancellor. 1028: HIGHLY-DECORATED WORLD WAR I GERMAN OFFICER'S MEDAL BAR USD 2,500 - 3,500 HIGHLY-DECORATED WORLD WAR I GERMAN OFFICER'S MEDAL BARAn extraordinary assembly of insignia once owned and worn by a career military officer (unidentified), a Bavarian general who served his country for over 25 years including during World War I. Included is a medal bar once pinned to the chest of the unknown but no doubt high-ranking German officer of World War I. This untouched medal bar includes the following: Iron Cross, 2nd Class; Order of the House of Hohenzollern, Knight's Cross with Swords, 1916-1918; Military Merit Order (Bavaria), Gold with Crown and Swords; Hindenburg War Cross; Military Merit Order, Silver; Bavarian Prince Leopold Jubilee Medal; Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class (Prussia); House of Schaumburg-Lippe Officer’s Cross of Merit (chip to red enamel); Bavarian Long Service Cross, II Class for 24 years’ service; Military Merit Cross, 3rd Class (Austro-Hungary); and Red Cross Officer's Decoration (Austria), enamel on lower bar of red cross chipped). The verso of the 8 1/2" long bar bears a gray wool backing (some moth holes) and original retaining pin. Overall very good. ALSO: the corresponding smaller ribbon bar, 6 1/2" long, stained; the general's two cloth collar tabs denoting his rank, silver wire embroidery on medium green 1 3/4" x 3 3/4" backing denoting a "jager" association; two general's slip-on shoulder boards, gold wire and cloth with the same "jager" affiliation; and a pair of stirrups belonging to the general, unknown hallmark. An great assemblage worthy of research! 1029: 1870 IRON CROSS, SECOND CLASS WITH WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGE USD 1,000 - 1,200 1870 IRON CROSS, SECOND CLASS WITH WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGE AND JUBILAUMSSPANGEVery rare suspended medal, approx. 1 3/4" square, with a 2 1/2" ribbon, awarded during the Franco-Prussian war. The face of the medal bears that date "1870" beneath the letter "W", while the reverse bears the date "1813" beneath three oak leaves and the letters "FW". The ribbon bears the "Weiderholungsspange", an enameled miniature of the 1914 Iron Cross on a bar, awarded to recognize noteworthy actions during World War I by recipients of the Iron Cross during the Franco-Prussian war. It is marked on the reverse "Joh. Wagner & Sohn." with a half moon and a crown hallmark before "800 Berlin. W." The "Jubilaumsspange", in the form of an oak cluster with the numeral "25", was awarded during the 25th anniversary of the Franco-Prussian war. Minor wear, else very good. 1030: GERMAN AVIATOR'S IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS WITH PHOTOS USD 400 - 600 GERMAN AVIATOR'S IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS WITH PHOTOS DISPLAYMemorial created for a World War I German military pilot. A 9 «" x 11" decorative black cardboard box opens to reveal affixed within the unknown pilot's: World War I Iron Cross, 2nd Class with ribbon; cardboard painted wreath surrounding a photograph of the pilot in flight gear; a red, white and black ribbon imprinted in German: "Souvenir of the Great War"; a photo of the pilot and his comrades celebrating, as well as an image of the man's aircraft; and two small aviator's collar insignia. Very good. 1031: 1914 CUSTOM-MADE IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS USD 400 - 500 1914 CUSTOM-MADE IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS1914 Iron Cross, First Class By "K.M.S.T", "800" sterling silver and "D.R.G.M" marked, vaulted, a private-purchase example with special catch. Fine condition. 1032: GOLD BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE LAPEL PIN USD 300 - 400 GOLD BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE LAPEL PINA real British World War I rarity, a solid gold clasp depicting a British submarine, probably D-Class, undoubtedly once worn by an active or veteran British submariner. The 2" wide pin shows teh submarine full-length and in great detail. with conning tower, railings, stern flag pole, propellers, etc. all well defined. The jeweler registered the design with a number engraved on verso, also engraved is the gold content, nine carats. A small gold keeper chain is attached to the bow of the vessel. The pin is contained within a fitted Leeds jeweler's box. Fine. Though not as publicized as their German counterparts, British submariners conducted a successful campaign against enemy shipping and submarines. Provenance: The War Museum. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1033: WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES USD 300 - 400 WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUESLot of three World War I commemorative plaques, includes: a wonderful French cast bronze plaque, 9" x 14 1/2" overall, bears an engraving memorializing Cpl. Russell J. Terradell, 61st Infantry, 21 years old when he was killed in battle in the Argonne forest; an 8" x 10" pewter plaque reading "VIMY RIDGE APRIL 9TH 1917" showing a German surrendering to an American with the exclamation: "MERCY KAMERAD"; and a relief hammered brass, 12" dia., commemorates an artillery regiment of 1914-15. Very good. 1034: MARINES CARTOGRAPHER A. N. CONNETT, JR. EQUIPMENT AND USD 250 - 350 MARINES CARTOGRAPHER A. N. CONNETT, JR. EQUIPMENT AND MAP GROUPINGLot of material from Marines cartographer A. N. Connett, Jr. Included is Connett's leather officer's belt, 2" wide, complete with snap-on leather sword hangers and cross-over chest strap; a leather tri-fold map case, 15" x 10 1/2" overall, bears Connett's name and "New York" embossed in gold on the cover, black stamped official military buttons, the carrying strap torn from the case, cover split at seams, a few other flaws due to age; original drawing on tracing paper executed in various colors, 18" x 38", a map showing physical features such as paved and dirt roads, rivers and streams, forests, and fields, and also shows boundaries between battalions, a "Line of Departure" from which American soldiers would presumably advance, the "Enemy Outpost Line", and the village of "Tissey" and the road to "Vezannes". This region is southeast of Paris, therefore this map was used in maneuvers. Also present are two chain metal hangers, along with five pin-on and sewn-on ribbon bars which include the Legion of Merit, World War I Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal (indicating his probable service in World War II), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and others. 1035: WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS USD 250 - 300 WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASSPin-back medal, approx. 1 3/4" square, an Iron Cross, First Class bearing the date "1914" beneath the letter "W" on the face, indicating that it was awarded during World War I. The reverse of the bottom arm bears a tiny numerical stamp, reading "L/52". The medal is vaulted, allowing a closer fit to the uniform tunic. Some wear, else very good. 1036: 1914 IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS USD 200 - 300 1914 IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS1914 Iron Cross, First Class, pin back with the pin marked simply "SILBER". Tarnished otherwise near fine. 1037: IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS USD 200 - 300 IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSWorld War I issue Iron Cross, 2nd Class, very good condition with excellent paint, with small replacement ribbon. 1038: IMPERIAL MODEL PLANE AND GLIDER BADGE IN SILVER USD 200 - 300 IMPERIAL MODEL PLANE AND GLIDER BADGE IN SILVERAn uncommon award, the German Imperial Model Plane and Glider Badge in Silver. This attractive badge measures 3" top to bottom. At center first appears a silver radial engine on a white circular enamel field. This is in turn embedded in the center of a stylized propeller and wings which are riveted to the frame of the badge. The framed bears a crown at top with wreaths of laurel and oak leaves on either side. Some of the silvering is slightly worn, the enamel is clean and completely without damage. Scarce! 1039: RUSSIAN "ST. ANDREW" MEDAL USD 150 - 200 RUSSIAN "ST. ANDREW" MEDAL Unidentified Russian pinback medal depicting St. Andrew, 2" tall, 1 3/4" wide, with Russian eagles at sides and bottom, a crown at top, and Cyrillic lettering on the reverse. From a collection of military medals, very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1040: WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS USD 150 - 200 WORLD WAR I IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASSWorld War I Iron Cross, 2nd Class, suspended beneath a black and white ribbon tied as a bow which has a silver metal bow attached thereto (some oxidation). 1041: IRON CROSS PIN COMMEMORATES DESCHLER & SOHN USD 150 - 200 IRON CROSS PIN COMMEMORATES DESCHLER & SOHNRare commemorative pin honoring the 90th anniversary of the founding of medal manufacturers Deschler and Sohn, a fine metal reproduction of an Iron Cross with ribbon backing, stamped by maker Deschler on the reverse. Very good. 1042: BAVARIAN AND GERMAN WORLD WAR I MEDAL GROUP USD 150 - 200 BAVARIAN AND GERMAN WORLD WAR I MEDAL GROUPGood lot of 11 items, includes 1918 Weihnachten Golden Wedding Commemoration medal, Black Wound Badge, Kyffhauserbund Medal, Bavarian Military Order of Merit, also same with Swords, ribbon bar, Serbian Medal for the Liberation of Kosovo, "Paris" bar, an unknown 1915 medal;, two button bars, and a replacement ribbon. Condition varies. 1043: GERMAN P.O.W. JEWELRY BOX USD 300 - 400 GERMAN P.O.W. JEWELRY BOXA most impressive German-made piece of P.O.W. art, a tabletop jewelry box constructed with several thousand wooden matches and including felt-lined Maltese Cross designs and lined drawers. This artwork measures 15 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 8" tall and every side is covered with match sticks glued in a decorative design to a hardened cardboard backing. Five small pull-out drawers are present, each with an inset Maltese Cross with a black cloth interior and a tiny handle. The drawers are lined with a cheap faded brown terrycloth, probably section of a disused towel owned by the prisoner/artist. This is a professionally constructed item with close tolerances, undoubtedly built by someone with carpentry or furniture-making experience. In very good condition. 1043A: MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN DESSERT PLATE USD 400 - 500 MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN DESSERT PLATEWhite porcelain dessert plate, 7 1/2" dia. bearing the personal monogram of MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN (1892-1918), a stylized letter "M" in red superposed over a stylized letter "R", surmounted by a crown, at the rim. The underside bears the mark of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in blue. Richthofen, better known to the world as the Red Baron, was the highest scoring fighter ace of World War I, and was officially credited with 80 victories. The plate bears a minor chip to the edge, else very good. 1043B: MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER USD 400 - 500 White porcelain coffee cup plate, approx. 4" dia. by 2 1/2" tall, bearing the personal monogram of MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN (1892-1918), a red stylized letter "M" superposed over a stylized letter "R", surmounted by a crown, on the side opposite the handle. Accompanying this cup is a white porcelain saucer, 5 1/2" dia., bearing the same monogram at the rim. The undersides of both pieces bear the mark of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in blue. Richthofen, better known to the world as the Red Baron, was the highest scoring fighter ace of World War I, and was officially credited with 80 victories. The cup bears a hairline crack near the handle, else very good. 1044: WORLD WAR I SOLDIER'S SOUVENIRS USD 100 - 150 WORLD WAR I SOLDIER'S SOUVENIRSLot of four items likely purchased as souvenirs by German soldiers for loved ones at home, includes a gold-tone bracelt adorned with oak leaves and an Iron Cross (clasp broken), a delicate bracelate made of captured Russian kopek coins, dated 1916 and also with an Iron Cross, and two small pins bearing bust photos of German infantrymen in uniform. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1045: 1915 ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN RED CROSS PLATE USD 100 - 150 1915 ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN RED CROSS PLATERare 1915 Rosenthal porcelain plate, 8 3/8" dia., issued to benefit the "Vaterlandischer Frauenverein" and the Red Cross. Fine. 1046: REPRODUCTION MILITARY MERIT CROSS USD 100 - 150 REPRODUCTION MILITARY MERIT CROSS (MECKLENBERG-SCHWERIN), 2ND CLASS, 1900 Reproduction of the 1900 Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin), 2nd Class, with ribbon. Ribbon is slightly stained, trimmed at top. The 1900 was struck for Mecklenburgers who had distinguished themselves in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901. 1047: IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGER USD 1,100 - 1,500 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGERImperial German Navy officer's dagger with "elfenbein" grip by an unknown maker. The grip, an extra cost option, has aged very nicely to a creamy white, with two secure black cracks evident and almost always found in this material. The pentagonal crown pommel nut is very fine, and the rising arches above the crown signify this too was an extra cost option purchased by the owner of the dagger. The matching lower crossguard displays a fouled anchor with capstans at either end, and it also has excellent detail. The 9 1/4" blade has etched panels that have worn down and much previous oxidation and pitting is evident. The blade has now been stabilized and remains acceptable. The scabbard has the entwined roped suspension bands and is of the "lightning bolt" style. It is straight and quite cleans, bearing only an insignificant pair of tiny indents near the ball tip on the obverse. 1048: IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGER USD 1,100 - 1,500 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGERImperial German Navy officer's dagger with "elfenbein" grip by WKC. The grip, an extra cost option, displays the rich vanilla luster common to these grips. The pentagonal crown pommel nut retains exellent detail, as does the lower crossguard which displays a fouled anchor with capstans at either end. The full length 13 1/8 inch blade has etched panels that have oxidized significantly with time. The blade is now free of rust and displays well. The original felt buffer is intact separating the blade and lower crossguard. The reverse displays the WKC knight's head maker's mark. The scabbard has the entwined roped suspension bands and is of the "lightning bolt" style. It is in excellent condition, straight and clean with no dings or dents evident. A dagger that is rare in any condition. 1049: WORLD WAR I AERIAL FLARE/SMOKE BOMB USD 800 - 1,200 WORLD WAR I AERIAL FLARE/SMOKE BOMBA rare World War I airplane-dropped aerial flare or smoke bomb. The 5" diameter red tin body is 45" long and now entirely hollow and inert. Four thin fins would have steadied the shell as it descended and a "spinner" in the nose would have armed the bomb. If used as a flare, a small parachute would have deployed before ignition to extend burn time. The body bears the Philadelphia maker's name: "EDW. G. BUDD MFG. CO. MARK I - FLARE" along with lot no. and inspector's initials. Two bands encircle the casing with prongs attached which were used to attach the flare/bomb to the aircraft's bomb release mechanism. Of course, any bombs surviving from this era are very rare. Ex: Bannerman's military surplus. 1050: AERIAL BOMB USD 600 - 700 AERIAL BOMBRare World War I Allied aerial bomb, either inerted or used for practice. The 37" silver-painted steel body has four swept-back fins and the nose unscrews to reveal the hollow cavity within. It also appears that the tail cone may also be removable as well. This relic may have been an actual bomb which was inerted, or may have been used to train pilots in which case it would have been filled with sand or shot to similate the true wight of such an explosive. Ex: Bannerman's military surplus. Very good, certain to liven up any collection of period ordnance...or your next pool party. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1051: ENOCH CROWDER - INSCRIBED SHELL CASING USD 400 - 500 ENOCH CROWDER - INSCRIBED SHELL CASINGEngraved brass artillery shell casing, 9" tall by 2 1/2" diameter, presented to ENOCH CROWDER (1859-1932), Judge Advocate General of the United States Army from 1911 to 1923. Crowder was most noted for implementing and administering the Selective Service Act of 1917, which drafted thousands of American men into military service during World War I. The inscription on the shell reads: "This cartridge case was used in firing his first Salute for Brig. General Enoch H. Crowder, J.A.G U.S.A. on Sept. 18, 1911, at Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y. Compliments of Brig. General Wm. Crozier Chief of Ordnance U.S.A." The base of the shell is marked: "U.M.C. Co. - Driggs Ordnance Co. - Bridgeport, Conn. U.S.A." Very good. 1052: ARMY NURSE CORPS NURSE'S GARMENT BAG USD 200 - 300 ARMY NURSE CORPS NURSE'S GARMENT BAGGreen garment bag issued to a member of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 28" x 40" overall, green cotton twill sewn to a wood rod with a padded leather carrying handle. The bag has various pockets and hooks on the reverse to accommodate shirts, jackets, shoes, etc., after which it would be rolled-up and secured with the two straps provided. The front of the bag is stenciled in white paint: "U.S. ARMY NURSE CORPS BADE HOSP. 116". Beneath painted by hand appears the nurse's name and another designation: "M. HEITZMAN H-71". Expected soiling and wear, still very unusual. Base Hospital 116 was at Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, between Paris and Strasbourg. The Army Nurse Corps had approximately 403 nurses who were active at the onset of the war. The number of nurses rose significantly, as women enlisted by the thousands, and by the last year of the war there were approximately 12,000 active nurses serving across the world. 1053: EXPLODED SHELL CASING TRENCH ART LAMP USD 200 - 300 EXPLODED SHELL CASING TRENCH ART LAMPAn unusual piece of trench art, a shattered 4" shell casing, origin unknown, which was fashioned at the time or very shortly thereafter into a table lamp. The entire lamp is 24" long, and it could easily be fitted with a new base and rewired for modern day use. The casing has been rubbed with an abrasive of some type, but this could be polished away as well. This shell exploded outside the breech of a gun and very likely killed anyone standing nearby. Ex: Bannerman's Military Surplus. 1054: CASED GAS MASK OF P.E. MONAGHAN, 316TH INFANTRY USD 200 - 300 CASED GAS MASK OF P.E. MONAGHAN, 316TH INFANTRYThe complete cased gas mask of American doughboy P.E. Monaghan of "Co. K 316 Inf." and so annotated in ink by him on the back of the case. Although the black ink has faded in many places, we can make out the following: "Arogone [sic] Montfaucon Sept. 26-30 St. Mihiel Verdun" followed by Monahan's name, comp[any and regiment. The carrying bag is ink-stamped within: "S-18-13". The gas mask and cylinder are still present, thought the mask itself is thoroughly decomposed. The original instruction booklet is also still enclosed. The 316th fought with great distinction. Capturing the town of Malancourt on 26 September 1918, they assisted the 313th Infantry on the following day in taking Montfaucon-d'Argonne. The 79th Division was relieved on Sep. 30 and transferred to the Troyon sector where they were harassed with mustard gas, shelling, and enemy trench and air raids but held the line. At the end of October, they were ordered to participate in the Meuse Argonne Offensive. On Nov. 1, they advanced and and by the 9th had captured the towns of Crepion, Waville, and Moirey. The following day the unit captured Buisson Chaumont, Hill 328. On Nov. 11, the 314th stopped firing at 11 a.m., at the time of the Armistice. By the end of the day, the 314th had made the greatest advance into German lines east of the Meuse River. 1055: AMERICAN AVIATOR'S DECORATED GAS MASK BAG USD 200 - 300 AMERICAN AVIATOR'S DECORATED GAS MASK BAGScarce canvas gas mask or utility bag issued to a member of the U.S. 24th Aero Squadron, likely while he was serving in France. The khaki bag is stenciled with "24TH. AERO. SQDN." on the front and within. The bag is also marked "A[ir] O[perations] G[roup]". Beneath, the owner added a small painted image of a biplane with American Air Corps markings, adding the name of the aircraft: "Putt Putt 1". Markings within the bag indicate that it was issued by the Rock Island Arsenal. Typical soiling as one would expect, else very good. 1056: MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE WATCH FOB WITH COMPASS USD 150 - 200 MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE WATCH FOB WITH COMPASSBronze watch fob issued to a veteran of the Mexican Border Service in the 1916-17 actions against Pancho Villa. The 1 1/2" x 2" medal reads: "MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE 1916" and displays armed men marching and in prone shooting positions while one man on horseback orders them forward. Also attached to the leather fob is a military cased compass made by Waltham, 1 3/4" diameter, the brass case engraved "U.S." Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1057: 143RD INFANTRY OFFICER'S DUFFEL BAG USD 150 - 200 143RD INFANTRY OFFICER'S DUFFEL BAGA green oiled canvas duffel bad belonging to a captain serving in the 143rd Regiment of the A.E.F. The bag is 24" wide, 28" tall (closed), and custom-lined much like carpet bags of the past, with various vertical segments of leftover cotton fabric so that the officer's clothes would not become stained by the oily waterproofing. The flap securing the bag has four slits which match four loops on trhe otehr side: a strap would pass through securing the flap, and another strap passes arount the bag vertically. The bag bears the painted identification: "A. A. NICHOSON CAPT. 143RD INF. E. CO." with the added notation to stevedores: "Stateroom" and the blazon of the regiment. Typical staining and wear from age and use. As part of the 72d Infantry Brigade, the 143rd went into the line on Oct. 3, 1917, relieving a regiment of the U. S. 2nd Division. They came under fire on Oct. 10th, and fought through several days of bitter battle to gain the northern bank of the Aisne River by Oct. 12. The regiment was relieved from front line duty on Oct. 28 having taken very substantial losses. 1058: TRENCH PERISCOPE USD 150 - 200 TRENCH PERISCOPEA real symbol of trench warfare of World War I, a period trench periscope with wood spike in excellent condition. This relic is 18" tall overall, including the spike, and was assembled by wiring together four pieces of wood with mirrors at either end. The periscope of course allowed the an observer to peer over the top of a trench without risking having his head blown off. In excellent condition. 1059: U.S. ARMY CAVALRY CANTEEN USD 100 - 150 U.S. ARMY CAVALRY CANTEENArmy cavalry canteen, the cover stamped "U.S." in black ink and dated "3-1918" by maker "Brauer Bros. Mfg.". Snap clips operable, chained cap still retaining the cork within. Leather cavalry strap and steel snap in exceptionally good condition. 1060: 369TH INFANTRY WATCH FOB FROM THE "HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS" USD 100 - 150 369TH INFANTRY WATCH FOB FROM THE "HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS" AND A RELATED ENGINEER'S COMPASSLot of two items, includes a scarce leather watch fob with copper or bronze shield-shaped medallion reading: "369 INF. A.E.F." with an image of crossed rifles over the number "15". This fob was owned by a member of the "Harlem Hellfighters", an all-black and hispanic regiment which fought with great distinction at the Marne and in the Meuse–Argonne and was the first regiment to reach the Rhine. From the same grouping is a military cased compass, 1 3/4" dia. made by Leedawl and still operable, the hinged case stamped "ENG. DEPT. U.S.A. 1917". One small indent on the case. Two pieces. 1061: R.A.F. FIRST AID DRESSINGS KIT, COMPLETE USD 100 - 150 R.A.F. FIRST AID DRESSINGS KIT, COMPLETEScarce World War II R.A.F. wound dressings kit, likely from Australia. The 8" x 9" x 3" green canvas bag with crayying strap is stenciled on the closing flap: "H.S. FIRST AID OUTFIT AIRCRAFT" and is marked within: "A[ir] M[inistry] ROMAC INDUSTRIED LTD. 1943" beneath an image of a crown. Included within are five wrapped cloth dressings made variously in Sydney, the United States, and England. A later owner's name is inked on the inside of the closing flap, else very good. 1062: AMERICAN RED CROSS MUSETTE BAG USD 100 - 150 AMERICAN RED CROSS MUSETTE BAGKhaki canvas bag, 12" x 12" (closed), with red stenciled letters: "AMERICAN RED CROSS BROOKHAVEN [Long Island]", closing strap and carrying strap also present. Within is a smaller drawstring bag with a pocket and a cloth label: "American Red Cross Delhi New York Chapter", along with a small folding cloth bag contained within, also bearing the same Red Cross patch.That pouch contains a small kit with buttons, needles, and thread, and a pocket New Testament. Very good. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1063: U.S. ARMY M1916 PISTOL HOLSTER USD 100 - 150 U.S. ARMY M1916 PISTOL HOLSTERBrown leather M1916 holster, approx. 10 1/4" x 5", the standard-issue holster for the Colt M1911pistol. The flap is marked "U.S.", while the rear of the holster is marked: "Warren Leather Goods Co. 1918" and "J.A.O." The inside of the holster contains form-fitting leather pads to keep the pistol from moving around, and the end bears a leather thigh tie. The leather remains soft and supple, very good overall. 1064: AMERICAN MEDICAL OFFICER'S SYRINGE KIT USD 100 - 150 AMERICAN MEDICAL OFFICER'S SYRINGE KITPortable metal syringe kit, issued to U.S. Army medical officers beginning in 1917, manufactured by the Randall Faichney Company of Boston. The kit consists of a 2 3/4" long metal syringe with cap, with the company name engraved on the plunger. Two 1" long needles are included, as are an empty phial of morphine sulphate tablets, and a full, sealed phial of atropine sulphate tablets. The kit is housed in a 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" aluminum case with a hinged lid, which itself is kept in a forest green felt pouch with a snap closure. The needles are slightly oxidized, else very good. 1065: IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY MANOMETER USD 100 - 150 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY MANOMETERAntique brass case and fittings from a double manometer once fitted to an Imperial German naval vessel, or possibly a U-boat. The maker, Schaeffer & Budenberg, was located in Magdeburg. Simply mounted to a wood stand. 1066: 1918 WORLD WAR I GRENADE CARRIER USD 100 - 150 1918 WORLD WAR I GRENADE CARRIERUncommon U.S.-issued green canvas grenade carrying apron, 18" x 10 1/2" with ten pouches with snap closures, neck strap and two chest straps, unissued. Verso is stamped by maker "George P. Doe[?] & Co. June 1918" with inspector's name. Very good. 1067: WORLD WAR I ERA PARADE FLAG HARNESS USD 75 - 100 WORLD WAR I ERA PARADE FLAG HARNESSHeavy duty parade flag harness, 2 1/2" wide adjustable straps with leather trim meeting at a horse-hair stuffed leather pad to which is attached a swiveling cup which would support the staff of a parade flag. The leather reverse of the supporting cup is worn, else very good. 1068: HOTCHKISS GUN AMMUNITION PACK SADDLE CINCH USD 75 - 100 HOTCHKISS GUN AMMUNITION PACK SADDLE CINCHA mule saddle belly cinch used when beasts of burden were used to carry ammunition for the famous Hotchkiss light mountain gun. The heavy canvas is stenciled: "BELLY CINCHA AMMUNITION PACK SADDLE (HOTCHKISS MT. GUN PACK)" with the leather on the reverse embossed: "ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL E.H.B." 24" x 7 3/4" overall. Typical soiling from age and/or use. 1069: RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION" USD 75 - 100 RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION"Rare "dug" relic of the famous "Lost Battalion" of World War I, a complete leather gaiter or cuff, excavated from the location the battalion occupied while under siege, near Binarville, France. With notarized COA of the the original collector, and four sheets of stationery from the survivors' group "Lost Battalion Survivors". The Lost Battalion is the name given to nine companies of the 77th Division, roughly 554 men, surrounded by German forces for six during World War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Roughly 197 were killed in action and approximately 150 missing or taken prisoner before 194 remaining men were rescued. The men of the division were forced to fight off several attacks, food was short, they were victims of friendly fire, and water was available only by crawling under fire to a nearby stream. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1070: RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION" USD 40 - 60 RELIC OF "THE LOST BATTALION"Rare "dug" relics of the famous "Lost Battalion" of World War I, a heavily oxidized tablespoon broken into two pieces, excavated from the location the battalion occupied while under siege, near Binarville, France. With notarized COA of the the original collector, and four sheets of stationery from the survivors' group "Lost Battalion Survivors". The Lost Battalion is the name given to nine companies of the 77th Division, roughly 554 men, surrounded by German forces for six days during World War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Roughly 197 were killed in action and approximately 150 missing or taken prisoner before 194 remaining men were rescued. The men of the division were forced to fight off several attacks, food was short, they were victims of friendly fire, and water was available only by crawling under fire to a nearby stream. 1072: WORLD WAR I LANTERN SLIDES USD 400 - 500 WORLD WAR I LANTERN SLIDESWooden box containing 46 b/w 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" glass lantern slides. Photographs depict soldiers in trenches, battlefield views and front line activity. Slide markings and period label on box state that this collection is "Serie II". Very good. 1073: FRENCH WORLD WAR I FUNDRAISING POSTER USD 300 - 400 FRENCH WORLD WAR I FUNDRAISING POSTERLarge paper poster, 31" x 44", depicting a startled-looking German soldier being crushed by a large gold coin with a ferocious Gallic rooster. The top of the poster bears the legend: "Pour La France, Versez Votre Or" ("Deposit Your Gold for France"), while the bottom reads: "L'Or Combat Pour La Victoire" ("Gold Fights For Victory"). The image was created by French illustrator Abel Faivre, and was printed by the engraving firm Devambez. Affixed to a canvas backing. Fine. 1074: FIRST AMERICAN PRINTINGS OF THE PEACE TREATIES WITH USD 250 - 350 FIRST AMERICAN PRINTINGS OF THE PEACE TREATIES WITH GERMANY AND AUSTRIA"Treaty of Peace With Germany" and "Treaty of Peace Between The Principal Allied and Associated Powers" (Washington: Government Printing Office), 1919. Two volumes, 538pp. and 220pp. 4to. respectively. First edition. The first United States Government printings of the Treaty of Saint Germain-en-Laye (September 15, 1919) Sentae Documents 51 and 92 in their entirety, as submitted into the record by Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge. Bound with marbled endpapers and 1/4 cloth boards and spine, raised hubs, gilt titles. Covers worn, contents very good to fine. 1075: WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SPOTTER'S RANGE FINDING DRAWINGS USD 200 - 300 WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SPOTTER'S RANGE FINDING DRAWINGSExcellent grouping of nine different original pencil drawings of an artilleryman's views and ranges to various structures, accomplished on both sides of individual 13" x 3 5/8" beige heavy stock cards. The drawings, signed by soldier Joseph Berkowits and dated October and November, 1918, variously show farm structures, towers, factories, chateaux, a bridge, schools, etc. and individual distances to each. Additionally, each has tack holes at corners, which indicates they may have been used in the field, perhaps tacked to a bunker or blockhouse wall. Very good. 1076: WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER USD 100 - 150 WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTERAmerican propaganda poster, 20" x 30", a tinted photograph of soldiers and sailors going over letters with a well-dressed lady. Text reads: "The Spirit of War Camp Community Service". Minor toning around outer margins, paper loss and minor chipping on bottom, left and right edges, else very good. 1077: WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER USD 100 - 150 WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTERAmerican propaganda poster from World War I, 28" x 42", shows three smiling servicemen with the caption: "Keep 'em smiling! Help War Camp Community Service 'Morale is winning the war'". Fine. Artist M. Leone Bracker, 1918. Historic Militaria Auction Summer 2016 Day 2 1078: THE GREAT WAR IN PICTURES USD 75 - 100 THE GREAT WAR IN PICTURESLot of six books "The Great War in Pictures", Georg Stilke, Berlin, ca. 1920, paper boards, various languages, each issue about 40pp., 11" x 7". These heavily illustrated picture books bear for the most past full-page illustrations of various scenes from World War I, including soldiers at war and on furlough, destruction of cities and towns, aircraft, trenches, etc., all in high quality images. Very good. 1079: (AERIAL BOMBS) USD 60 - 80 (AERIAL BOMBS)Fine lot of two original photographs, each about 7" x 9", depicting soldiers handling bombs intended to be dropped from aircraft. One image shows French soldiers handing "...'air pills' for the 'Kaiser'...", the second showing American soldiers who have discovered a cache of German bombs. Both bear period captions or backstamps. Very good. 1080: WORLD WAR I RED CROSS POSTER USD 60 - 80 WORLD WAR I RED CROSS POSTERA Red Cross poster, 14" x 22" promoting membership in the Red Cross with the legend: "The Red Cross Follows the Flag". Damp stain at top, simply framed.