ART #28469 RESERVIST SOLDIER BUST ON MARBLE

This small Soldier Bust on Marble would make a fine desk piece. It is only about 3 ½ inches high by about 3 inches wide. The depiction portrays a silvered soldier bust. The soldier has excellent detail to his helmet, face, collar tabs, pockets, and even the 3rd Reich eagle can be seen above the man’s right pocket. This depiction has a silver finish, and must of the original frosting still clings to it. the bust is mounted to a white marble base, having a white felt bottom. The base has a crack running through it, but does not look like it is going to separate any further. A nice looking desk piece here.

 ART #28343 METTLACH EAGLE SHIELD PLATE

This plate by Mettlach is in the form of a shield and measures approximately 12 ¾ inches by 10 inches. The plate slopes upward from the center area and is a tan color, which fades to a lighter hue as the plate runs downward. In the center area, depicted throughout the entire face of the plate, is an old Germanic-style eagle being the type with wings open, claws extended, and tongue flickering. The detail is outstanding to this black bird. His feathers are nicely cut into the surfaces of the ceramic base. The bird is a classic Germanic form, the type of which has been used for many centuries on the shields and armor of Teutonic knights. Other than a tiny chip on the right edge of the upper area of the plate, it is in perfect condition. This plate is holed on the reverse, and has an old wire appendage affixed. Cut into the reverse surfaces are the Mettlach hallmarks. There is a depiction of an old castle-like building, below which is the name “Mettlach” in a rectangle, and below that are initials that look like “JB”. Beneath this are the words “Gegen Nactirildong/Geschützt”, and below this the number #2011”. This number indicates the plates' form number. To the left of this number, and slightly below, there is the small number “27”, and to the right “91”. According to Mettlach hallmarks "91" is the stamping for the year of production, 1891. A great display item here, which would really enhance an Imperial German assemblage.

ART #3785 OIL PAINTING OF THIRD REICH HUNTER

This oil painting has been framed in the last 20 years or so, and it is all set to hang up in your collecting room. The painting overall in the frame measures 20 inches by 16 inches. It depicts the upper torso of a National Hunting Association member complete with hunting tunic and hat. The hat has the boar’s sprig coming up the back of it and it is also complete with the Third Reich hunting insignia, consisting of an open-winged eagle looking to the viewer’s left and clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. The face of the man is well done and the uniform shows the darker green collar and shoulder boards with a lighter green color to the tunic itself. The painting is artist signed, looks like “Jos. Laejeriski” and has “München 1942" signed at the upper top section of the painting. A good chance to decorate your hobby room here for reasonable money.

ART #26026 POSTER FOR 1938 POLITICAL MEETING

This poster is on an off-white manilla paper and is printed in red. The purpose of the poster was for political leaders to fill in the date, time and place for upcoming meetings. The poster provides blank spots for these “fill-in” words. It is dated 1938. At the bottom is the slogan of the party “Ein Volk Ein Reich Ein Führer”. Additionally, there is other verbage that urges people to come out and be prepared for the greater German Reich, that entry is free, and the election would be held in the village center. A most interesting original poster here and something which could be nicely framed and used to decorate a collecting room.

ART #27319 IMPERIAL BAVARIAN FRAMED SERVICE TIME MEMORY BOARD

This Bavarian memory board is quite well done and appears to still be in its original frame. The frame is a brown wood and is complete with the original backing and hanging devices. The frame measures 21 inches by 17 inches. There is a gray matte that runs around the border and the interior background is a green color. Applied to the background is the silvered slogan “zur Erinnerung/an meine Dienstzeit”. This, of course, means “In Memory of My Service Time”. There is a colorful depiction of the Bavarian prince regent Luitpold shown in his bemedalled uniform with dried flowers around his portrait. Below and to the left of the regent is a semblance of Germania. She is holding up an orb in one arm and a sword in the other. In the center is an Uhlan style facsimile of a shoulder board and to the right is a little house over sets of standartes. Within the house is a photograph of the original owner of this framed presentation, who is celebrating his service time. The owner is in a photograph, showing him in officer’s Uhlan uniform, complete with great coat, sword and flat-topped Uhlan pickelhaub. The sword has one of the shaving brush style portepees and overall, the photograph is still very well preserved. This framed presentation would go very nicely in a collecting room.

This plaque is much heavier than most examples. It has a silvered depiction which is mounted on a black painted square oak base. The plaque measures approximately 10-inches by 10-inches and the silvered depiction mounting is about 7-inches by 7-inches. The square silvering has a three-dimensional "Kampwagen I" coming over a rocky path and driving right into the viewer's face. This tank is perched up at a 45-degree angle and just could not look better. It is the first style tank which was developed by the Nazi's in 1935 having a four cylinder engine, four drive wheels for the treads and equipped with two machine guns. As we know this firepower was nowhere near what the Nazi's would have by the time the war started. The depiction, though, is fantastic and really would look good in anybody's collection. Below the tank area is a plaque which is nailed to the oak wood meant for a dedication. The plaque was never dedicated indicating it may have gone unsold or the jeweler just never got around to it. Whatever the case this is something that anyone would love to have for their collection. A great looking art object.

ART #24247 IMPERIAL NAVAL REMEMBRANCE CHINESE SILK

This remarkable display silk comes from 1905 and is a high quality item produced in China for a sailor at that time. It was fashionable for German and sailors from other countries to have “remembrance” silks made for them while they were in the orient. At this time few people had ever been to the other side of the world and these items made for tremendous bragging rites upon returning home. This silk measures 25-inches by 22-inches and I have had it professionally framed in a beautiful black and silver frame which complements the depiction. The silk features an impressive eagle flying over an anchor and the colorful Imperial German flag with its red, black, white and silvery tones. The eagle has outstanding detail to his head, beak, eyes, feathering, all done by hand and all woven with silk. The anchor is all done in a raised bullion type silk and just could not be more striking. Below this depiction is a great looking Chinese dragon who is roaring fire below the flag. The dragon has a great ferocious head with a tail loaded with spike like devices. Over this exciting design motif is an arch shaped ribbon done with a silver border with red sewn letters, "Zur Erinnerung an Meine Reisen China Japan 1905". Obviously, the ribbon slogan commemorates this man's time in China and Japan in 1905. The background which supports all of these exciting scenes is a medium color gray silk. A great item here and perfect for display with your Imperial collection. This artwork is beautifully mounted and will last for many, many years preserved within its glass sealed frame.