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The eagle itself is in very very fine condition the bird has a head looking to the viewer’s left with a well formed beak that points downward. The feathering throughout the breast talons and open wings is in very choice condition. The bird grasps a wreath of overlapping oak leaves in his talons. In the center of the wreath is a raised out mobile swastika. These large size eagles measures actually 28 and five eighths inches from point to point on the wings. The reverse of the eagle on the left back wing has the details of the maker which is "PS" with the initials enclosed in a circle. Beneath the maker stamping is the designation for the eagle "Wagen 720". Below this is the makeup of the metal used to produce the eagle "GAL MG SI". I believe the GAL is the aluminum designation and the MG is magnesium and I think SI is silicone. In the center of the reverse the eagle is stamped "RZA7 / BLN". The BLN stands for Berlin. This eagle is complete with the original cutoff studs. There is about one inch remaining of each of the three studs and all of them still have the threads. Looking at the studs it is obviously that the liberating veteran cut the bolts with a saw to remove it from a railway car. This is an extremely fine original piece here that has been in the collection of my late friend Joe Santucci for the last 30 years. A fine opportunity here to acquire one of these most desirable eagles. Excellent. $3,495.00 POTPOURRI #44699 Austrian Model 1898 Carbine Bayonet
The top pommel area is complete with a mortise button and the crossguard area has two rivets that go through the center area and at the left is a circular device to clear the rifle barrel when fixed in place. The wood grip plates have a split at the top of the obverse and also at the bottom of the obverse but otherwise are in good condition. They are held in place by rivets having heads on each side. The scabbard shell is straight throughout. It looks like it has a blue style finish but there is some rust on the surfaces that most likely could be cleaned up some. The upper portion of the scabbard is stamped number "242". There is also some type of a ordnance marking on the the lug of the scabbard. The blade is in pretty nice condition throughout appearing to have blue surfaces in the wide fuller area and also on the blade edge and spine area however the blue has worn out toward the tip of the blade. Otherwise the blade is in very very nice condition. This blade is marked FG / GY and there is also the stamping "06" above the maker letters. On the reverse ricasso there is also an ordnance marking. A pretty good example of a bayonet not seen too often. Excellent. $95.00 POTPOURRI #44879 Imperial Artillery Walking Out Short Sword - W. K. & C.
The brass carries through to the grip where it is ribbed for a handhold on the obverse side. There is a slot in the obverse grip where another piece must have gone but it is now missing. The crossguards are plain brass having smooth quillons which rise up to a teardrop at the left side and downward on the right side. The scabbard is of black leather. The leather is in nice condition being sewn up the rear and having the usual accent grooves that run the length of the edges of both sides. The scabbard is fitted with brass mounts which have slightly rounded surfaces where they meet the scabbard leather. The lug at the upper area is a long thin type. The original frog is still in place showing some age some usage but still serviceable. The blade is a long 19 and a half inches. It is triple engraved having floral and military scenes but the etching is beginning to become slightly vague. There is also signs of sharpening on the lower edge. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the king and knight head with the firm's initial W. K. & C. beneath. This would put this piece at about 1900 vintage. The original red felt washer is in place showing some age around the edges. All in all decent example of the fairly rare piece reasonably priced. Excellent. $225.00 POTPOURRI #45047 NSDAP Cigarette Case
The case appears to be made of probably nickel silver. It has toned over the years as it does not look to have ever been cleaned. The front lid has a piano style hinge and the lid itself is decorated with crossed squares and sets of lines that run horizontally. Applied to the top is a floral decorated round party style bronze badge. It has a raised early SA style open winged eagle looking to the viewer's left clutching a wreath with swastika. When the lid is opened up on the inner lid there are brackets for preserving cigarette wrapping paper. This case was something where you could roll your own cigarettes. On the inner area which is open throughout would be the area that would retain the tobacco. This case is complete with two packages of German cigarette paper which are still in place. On the reverse of the case it is stamped "DRGM" and also has a small opened winged eagle and swastika above the DRGM. A great roll your own style cigarette case and as I say the first of its type that I have had the pleasure of offering. A great addition to a political collection here. Excellent. $750.00 POTPOURRI #45005 Luftwaffe Cigarette Box
It appears to be silver plated having a nice vaulted lid. The lid is fitted with an applied Luftwaffe eagle. The eagle flies to the viewer's right clutching a mobile swastika. There is very fine detail to this eagle and this appears to be a silvered bird. There is a lifting handle at the lid which opens it up to an inside which is lined in cedar wood. The wood is in very fine condition. the box has four round flat sided legs each attached to a corner. In addition there is an old paper inventory sheet on the bottom which is type "Inventer. Nr. / Ic / 36 / 1940". There is also some type of a signature at the bottom and the paper tag has been rubber stamped with an eagle and swastika. Some of the paper has been rubbed off by everything is mostly legible. This box would make a wonderful decoration to enhance a Luftwaffe collection or if you want to put your cigarettes in it it will work for that too! A very nice original quality artifact here. Excellent Plus. $795.00 POTPOURRI #37003 Original Photo of Downed German Plane with Interesting GI Art
The plane has been converted into a makeshift latrine, complete with lidded buckets. The soldiers dressed up their field expedient facilities with some artwork painted on the fuselage. There is a picture of Hitler in the center, which is flanked by two painted swastikas. Above and below Hitler is painted the charming phrase, “Shithouse Boss”. I'm sure the Bohemian Corporal would have loved to have seen this picture, and was no doubt used as target practice many times. There is a small portion of the horizontal stabilizer swastika which can be seen in the picture. The reverse of the photograph reads, in ink, “Typical trick of the Desert Rats (8th Army)”. An interesting photo here for those are into this kind of thing. Excellent. $75.00 POTPOURRI #44897C Two Mounted Postcards Being First Day of Issue and Done on April 20th 1938 on Hitler's Birthday
The second postcard has four Hitler stamps all of which are stamped three times with Berlin and dated 20 April 1938. they are beautifully displayed and very very nice collectibles. Mint. $150.00 POTPOURRI #44783C Imperial Brass Match Safe
Affixed to the top of the match case are two round roped circles which contain the raised motto "Gott Mitt Uns". In the center is a nicely detailed Prussian helmet. There is a match box enclosed within this match safe but there are no matches in the box. You'll have to find some on your own! All in all though a very nice match safe here. Mint Minus. $50.00 POTPOURRI #44799C RAD Dog Tag
it is stamped at the top M156 and below this are RAD 41161 1790. This nomenclature is repeated on the opposite end of the dog tag. The tag has the three cuts in the center where it could be split to be broken in half, presumably when removed from the body of a RAD worker who dropped dead of exhaustion. A nice RAD piece here. Excellent. $75.00 POTPOURRI #44884C Unissued Helmet Chin Strap with Three Helmet Rivets
Also included are three rivets which were used to retain the metal section of the inside of a helmet. These are great parts for missing something with their helmet. Mint. $195.00 POTPOURRI #44894C Signed Martin Bormann Letter
I'm not sure exactly what the meaning of the letter is but I'm sure the next owner could have it easily translated. The letter also has an impressed seal of a party eagle with wreath and swastika. The letter is signed Heil Hitler! M. Bormann with Bormann's pen and ink signature. Items signed by Bormann are quite rare as this man was very elusive and very private. I would think to have an actual signature of Bormann would be an outstanding addition to any autograph collection. There is also a quite a bit of pen and ink notes above and below the type portions of the letter. It is dated 12 July 1944. An excellent item here still in very nice condition and deserving of full translation and meaning. Excellent Plus. $1,395.00 POTPOURRI #44901C Early Letter from Party Headquarters
I understand the letter concerns a request by Kraus to have his NSDAP number given a earlier date. I believe that the writer of the letter refuses this request in no uncertain terms. It appears that Kraus wants his party number back dated to 1932. A rather interesting letter here which is signed Heil Hitler by the ortsgruppenleiter and there is also a rubber stamp with a politcal eagle wreath and swastika. Excellent. $75.00 POTPOURRI #44885C Three Period Postcards
The next card is a Red Cross type issue. It features a stamp with a Red Cross over top of a building with eagle at the top. It is postmarked from Warschau and is dated 17.8.40. It looks like maybe a first issue type item. The last item is a card which apparently celebrates the Autobahn in Vienna. One side depicts Hitler digging the first shovel full of dirt along with a stamp and the opposite side has a portrayal of two workers on a stamp with a swastika. It looks like a first day issue and is marked Vein 2.-5.-Ost-1941. All three cards are in very nice condition. Near Mint. $60.00 POTPOURRI #44895C Munich Picture Booklet
Many of the pictures are very stirring especially those of the Brown Haus the Koenigsplatz the Feldhernhalle Mahnmal the Haus de Kunst the castle at Nymphenborg and many other scenes. It is a nice booklet because it was probably printed about 1936 or so and shows the buildings the way they were then. Excellent. $15.00 POTPOURRI #44881C Plaque with Mounted Items from Hitler Yacht Ostwind
The first plaque is all of lead presenting a raised image of Hitler's portrayal from the side and the second plaque shows a open winged eagle with swastika stating it is from the keel of the Ostwind. Thirdly there is a piece of marble that looks like it could have been chipped out of a fireplace or somewhere else but assumedly this also comes from the Ostwind. Apparently this ship was brought to America after the war and laid rusting in Florida and eventually it was sunk by a Jewish organization in 1980 to provide a reef in the Florida keys. The ship was built in 1936 and there were rumors during the time that Hitler would sail this ship to England to accept their surrender. these kind of artifacts are kind of neat as they least commemorate as something that did exist and I have no doubt that they genuinely were poured from the lead keel of Ostwind. The pieces are loose on the plaque but this would be an easy job for the next owner to repair. Fascinating stuff here. Excellent. $495.00 POTPOURRI #44888 Grouping of Six Photo Postcards
The postcards consists Hitler Youth marching, three cards featuring the Mahnmel at the Feldhernhalle, a picture of political officers in front of a building with eagle swastika above the door. All interesting and original photos here. Excellent. $100.00 POTPOURRI #44891C Hans Bauer (Hitler's Pilot) Autographed Photo
The photo is dated 1938. It is signed by Bauer on the obverse and on the reverse Bauer gives a dedication to the person that must have requested the photograph and dated it 30.5.86. Bauer lived to be in his 90's and for during his later years gave lectures and so forth concerning his years flying Hitler around Germany. A very nice original photograph here. Excellent Plus. $395.00 POTPOURRI #44890C Viktor Lütze Autographed Postcard
The obverse of the postcard shows a rather comical scene with two boys on skis and a elf in between. The reverse of the postcard is bold signed in pen and ink "Viktor Lütze". It is an absolute original signature here. It would seem to me that possibly Lütze attended the 36 Winter Olympics and someone was able to take advantage of his presence and get him to sign the back of this postcard. A fairly rare signature as we do not see a lot of Viktor Lütze photographs. Excellent. $995.00 POTPOURRI #44838C Pair of Naval Sword Candlesticks
The swords themselves are nicely detailed being in the lion head format and the cat is fitted with a pair of red faceted glass eyes. The celluloid over carved wood grip is in good condition throughout being tightly wrapped with triple twisted brass wire the center example being of large proportion. These candlesticks can be a great way to show off a naval collection or if you just want them to use to hold candles that'll work too! Nice items here! Mint Minus. $750.00 POTPOURRI #43993C Amber Inlaid Cigarette Case Presented to SS Horse Jumping Competition Winner by SA Obergruppenführer & Rhine Province Governor Heinz Haake
The case also comes with a copy of a photo and biography of Haake, a prominent early Party supporter in the Rheinland. He was primarily interested in cultural policy as well as conserving genealogical racist objectives and was also involved with the Euthanasia program. Haake was a fanatical Hitler supporter, but he kept himself far from the inter-Party struggles leaving him somewhat weak in the hierarchy. At war's end, Haake was taken to the internment camp at Recklinghausen, where he died of an illness on September 9, 1945. A very fine SS artifact here with an interesting history relating to the presenter, SA Obergruppenführer Heinz Haake. Excellent Plus. $2995.00 POTPOURRI #36448C SS Motorsport Award Plaque
At the top of the plaque, in capital letters, is a three line dedication: "Motorsporttreffen der SS-Motorstaffel III/I in Bad Reichenhall" or "Motorsport meeting of the SS Motor Squadron III / I in Bad Reichenhall". An interesting and quite scarce SS Award Plaque here, in perfect condition. Mint. $395.00 POTPOURRI #44677 Large Medallion Commemorating Zeppelin First Flights
Excellent. $495.00 POTPOURRI #44643C SS Heavy Black Clay Plaque
Mint. $1,295.00 POTPOURRI #44604C Brass Electric Socket Cover from Göring's Berchtesgaden Chalet
Excellent. $325.00 POTPOURRI #44475 Set of Hitler Youth Miniature Castles
Each of these castles are completely hand made and make a fantastic display when set out side by side. When we acquired them they were a little rickety from age, but we've done our best to shore up or repair any minor age related wear they might have had. There are four castles in the grouping, each slightly larger than the last. They are constructed primarily of reclaimed wood and what looks to be the sort of heavy card that was used as a backing for framed pictures, all nailed, tacked, and pasted together with varying degrees of skill. Each follows the same basic design template; a wooden "hill", complete with a ramp, leads up to a gate house complete with a working drawbridge and opening to a courtyard surrounded by the castle walls. They have been textured by means of sand mixed with paste, and then painted with what looks to be oils. There are all sorts of little details on these castle, from crenellations to climbing ivy, arrow loops, painted (and parchment) windows, doors and portcullises, dry brushed texturing, drawbridge chains and dark caves, with a swastika or two appearing here and there. They range from a rather simply painted small fortress in basic colors to a gloriously festooned schloss topped off with a miniature cloth flag. Given the differences in the quality of the work I suspect boys of different ages were working on these. One of the castles has an old white label pasted on to the back, marked with a HJ insignia over "DJH / Reichverbands". Another has a similar label that reads, "Spielzeug-spende / des WHW an den / NSD Kindergarten / Wolfhagen 1941". Another has been tagged "Spielzeug Spende des / WHW Kurhessen an / den NSD Kindergarten / der Stadt Wolfhägen Weinachten 1939. One final tag reads "Speilzeug spende des WHW an den / NSD-Kindergarten Fierenberg 1940". These four castles are wonderful period handicrafts, and if you are looking for an interesting addition to your HJ collection (or any collection, really) look no further. Excellent. $1,995.00 POTPOURRI #44317 Wehrmacht Motorsports Award for Motorcycle & Sidecar
The reverse of the medal has a raised triple overlapping beautiful oak leaf wrath around the edges and in the center is the raised out text, "Meisterfchaften / im Wehrmacht- / Kraftfahrsport / 1938" and below this it reads, "Krad m Seitenwagen", or "Motorcyle and Sidecar". This award was, apparently, given out for excellence in motorsports, specifically as it pertains to the motorcycle and sidecar! I'm going to assume there was some sort of competition involved, but this is speculation. The award is dated 1938, so the "Commander in Chief of the Wehrmacht" mentioned on the obverse could have either been von Blomberg (1935-1938) or von Brauchitsch (1938-1941), depending on exactly when it was given out, which is unknown. In either case this award was sanctioned by the men at the very top. This medal most likely was originally in a box but alas that has gone to time. Still, a really rare item here, of highest quality. Excellent. $895.00 POTPOURRI #44366 Small Brass Wall Eagle
This bird is an early SA type. The reverse has writing on the back, put there by the veteran who brought the item home. It appears to read, "Thomas, H Sgt 8th Armor Division Brooklyn New York / Bissegen Germany 1944". There is also an attached hanging bracket. A very nice vet capture here. Excellent. $595.00 POTPOURRI #44486C Cased Kriegsmarine Rangfinder - Carl Zeiss
A very fine, period coincidence rangefinder here. Excellent. $2,959.00 POTPOURRI #43914C SS Marked Barometer
Cut into the wood on the reverse of the instrument are the words, "2 SS-Toten. - Stand. "Brandenberg". Attached to the center is a paper label which seem to indicate this piece was given as a Christmas gift. The label reads, "Dem St. - tottenf Wilh. ASCNE 2. SS / T / Stand. "Brandenberg / Orienienburg / Berlin / 25. Dez. 1936". This is a very, very fine, working barometer with an interesting SS related provenance. Excellent. $3,900.00 POTPOURRI #44018 Bakelite Soldier Plaque
The plaque is shaped like a dish, with the raised-out profile of solder in the center. He wears an Imperial helmet with vent holes and a chin strap, and his face is nicely rendered. His uniform has what looks to be a NCO's shoulder board. I am not sure if this plaque is of Imperial or Weimar vintage, but whatever the case it is a very good looking, military themed piece. Excellent Plus. $85.00 POTPOURRI #43949C Pair of Cased Cuff Links Once Belonging to Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
The cuff links are retained in their original storage box bearing the maker marking on the inside lid. The box is covered with purple velvet remaining in mint condition, and measuring 3 inches x 2 1/2 inches. Applied to the lid is a gold Prussian crown, representing the Crown Prince. The inside of the box is covered in a cream velvet having recesses which perfectly accommodate the links. The inner lid is a padded white silk. Imprinted in the silk is the producer name, "Cy & Wagner/ Königl. Hofgoldschmeide/ Berlin W./ 7. Werderstr.7./ Fabrik Brüderstr.2". Sy & Wagner were the goldsmith for the crown and their name is well-known to edged weapons collectors, as they were also responsible for the construction supervision of the famous "Heavy Naval Dirk" presented to Kaiser Wilhelm's son, Adalbert in 1902. Crown Prince Wilhelm was born 6 May 1882, just over a year after his father, the future Kaiser Wilhelm II married Augusta Victoria. Wilhelm attended the University of Bonn. His relationship with is father, the Kaiser, was not always good as he was a critique of some of his policies. Although he had little interest in the military, during WWI, he commanded the 5th Army which was named after him. He resigned November 11, 1918 and went into exile in the Netherlands with other members of the royal family. Five years later he returned to Germany with the promise of staying out of politics. During his teenage and later years he had affairs with many women, one of which was with Mata Hari, a dancer and notorious spy. His affairs continued even during his marriage to the beautiful Cecilie of Mecklenberg-Schwerin. The Kaiser looked at his promiscuity with dislike. After the war, Wilhelm was a member of the Stalhelm. Unlike his brother August Wilhelm, however, he did not later become an active member of the Nazi Party, but on two occasions did announce his alliance to Hitler. Hitler, however, would not allow him to become a "People's Kaiser" as Wilhelm lacked the qualities necessary to become even a puppet ruler for Hitler. He died in Hechingen on July 21, 1951 and is buried at Hohenzollern Castle. A very important and beautiful offering here with undeniable ties to history that still effects our lives of today. Mint. $17,500.00 POTPOURRI #40684C Edda Göring Birth Announcement
Along with the original announcement is a telegram sent to one "Herrn Dr Labougle" (who was apparently the ambassador to Argentina) from Göring thanking him for his kindness. Presumably an appropriate gift was sent for the momentous occasion. The telegram is dated June 8, 1938. These two documents appear to have been a scrap book or the like as there is black paper residue on the reverse of the announcement. A fine original artifact here that makes history come alive! Excellent Plus. $650.00 POTPOURRI #44015 Skinning Knife for Hunting Cutlass Scabbard
The blade is just shy of three inches long, with a 4 inch stag handle and a nickel cap. The blade is slab sided, with a ricasso and a single edge. It does show some minor age but not bad. If you have a similar hirschfanger it might be worth a shot to see if this knife will finish your piece. Excellent. $150.00 POTPOURRI #44016 Small High Quality Skinning Knife - J. A. Henckels
The blade is single edged and is in nice condition. It is marked with the Henckels Twins trademark, along with "Rein Nickel". I think this means "Purely Nickel". IIt is possible this knife was part of a larger, elaborate hirschfanger with the same motif. A very nice piece for your Hunting collection here. Excellent Plus. $250.00 POTPOURRI #43999C Hunting/Shooting Grouping
Near Mint. $1,095.00 POTPOURRI #43864 Kaiser Gift Inkwell
Near Mint. $1,395.00 POTPOURRI #43813C "Front Heil" Pocket Knife
Fair. $85.00 POTPOURRI #43812C Pocket Knife with Celluloid Grip Plates
The knife is equipped with a single blade which is marked DRGM. This exact knife is pictured in Volume 1 of Johnson's books on page 189. A sharp looking period pocket knife here. Excellent. $75.00 POTPOURRI #43817C Nüremberg Congress Hall Pocket Knife
Mint. $750.00 POTPOURRI #43676C 1970's Russian Banner with Medals
The flag features an image of Lenin in the center, set about three lines of Cyrillic script. Pinned to the banner are 16 assorted Russian medals and insignia that I think are from the 1970's. The flag has a tunnel hoist, a steel hanging rod, and a yellow hanging cord. A fine conditioned Soviet item here. Near Mint. $395.00 POTPOURRI #43870 4th Prize Shooting Plaque
Applied to the front of the plaque is a pair of K98 rifles flanking a circular target. Below the target is a plain wreath set with a mobile swastika. At the bottom of the plaque is an engrave dedication plate that reads, "Schlussen-Schiessen 1937 / IV. Pries". In other words this plaque was 4th Prize in the 1937 shooting contest. The reverse of the plaque is fitted with a standard triangular hanging wire. It is interesting to note that the name of the maker, "Matthias Müller / Leipzig" is clearly visible, along with their trademark of a knight holding aloft a flag. A fine period plaque here. Excellent Plus. $350.00 POTPOURRI #43765C Porcelain Grenadier
The figure stands on a small base marked "Tyrol 1915/16". It stands about 7 inches tall and is hollow. A very fine accent piece here, in perfect condition. Mint. $795.00 POTPOURRI #43768C Porcelain Solider on Motorbike
Both the soldier and the cycle both highly detailed, the latter having everything from saddle bags and a license plate. The soldier is also fully rigged up with a rifle and gas mask, and is portrayed in the act of peering through his binoculars. The bottom of the base is marked with a crowned Imperial eagle and "1894", which is most likely a model number. A fine display piece here. Mint. $995.00 POTPOURRI #43767C Meissen Porcelain Infantry Regimental Plate
The top of the plate reads, "1939 I. R. 414 1940" and, at the bottom is the city crest of Darmstadt. Next to the crest are two other crests that are unfamiliar to me. There are oak leaves running halfway around the plate on both sides. In the very center is an ominous looking timber building sat glowering atop a hill, topped with the Russian style onion-shaped towers that are a fairly common sight in Darmstadt. The building is set against a rather eerie backdrop of dead trees and a darkening sky. The reverse is marked with the Meissen Crossed Swords trademark and has a mounting hole. A very interesting piece of period Meissen porcelain here, with an intriguing image. Mint. $475.00 POTPOURRI #43766C Porcelain Kriegsschule Dresden Plate
Above the bird the plate reads, "Kriegsschule Dresden", while below we see "KS / D". The letters are done in a fancy Gothic script, and the plate is trimmed with fine oak leaves. A very fine piece of period porcelain here. Mint. $595.00 POTPOURRI #43769C Cased AH Medallion
It measures about 3 ½ inches across. Raised out of the center is an image of Hitler in profile, looking to the viewer's right. Surrounding the head are the words, "Adolf Hitler - unser Führer - 1889 - 20 - April - 1939". Obviously this piece was made to commemorate Hitler's 50th birthday in 1939. The medallion is mounted on a fine red base and enclosed in a black case with a glass front. Mint. $395.00 POTPOURRI #43510 Political License Plate Tag
The tag reads "Landrat / des Kreises Euskirchen" or "Chief administrative Officer of (the area) of Euskirchen", the latter being a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. I'm sure the presence of this tag would have prevented any parking tickets! An interesting Political item here. Excellent. $120.00 POTPOURRI #43664 Meissen U-9 Porcelain Plate
The U-9 submarine was extremely famous as it was the first u-boat to prove that submarines were an effective weapon. In 1914 this u-boat under the command of Weddigan sunk three British warships (the totally obsolescent British Cressy-class armoured cruisers HMS Aboukir, HMS Hogue, and HMS Cressy, sardonically nicknamed the "Live Bait Squadron") one by one. It was an "amazing" feat and gave instant credibility to the effectiveness of submarine warfare. Weddigan won the Pour le Mérite for his efforts but unfortunately was killed during the war, his boat (then the U-29) being unceremoniously rammed, sliced in two, and reduced to flotsam by the rampaging HMS Dreadnought after he bungled an attempt to torpedo the HMS Neptune. The U-9 legend lived on well into the Third Reich and was a symbol of success that was cherished by all submariners of the day. This plate is in full mint condition and is set up on the reverse with a wire hook for hanging on the wall. It is all set to help show off your naval collection. Mint. $750.00 POTPOURRI #39594C Arbeitsbuch issued to Female Worker
The book details her employment from 1928 all the way to 1953. She was involved with porcelain making, being employed by several different manufacturers over the years. Apparently German citizens continued to use these books, just masking the swastika on the cover with a piece of paper. Evidence of something covering the swastika on this book can still be seen. An interesting book here; I wonder if any of her relatives are still alive? This would make for an interesting research project, to be sure. Excellent. $85.00 POTPOURRI #39578C Cigarette Box with U-Boat Dedication & Research
Affixed to the center of the upper portion is a brass likeness of a U-Boat Badge, with an eagle and swastika set atop a detailed submarine and enclosed in the laurel wreath. Jeweler engraved on the interior lid we see the dedication. It reads, "Harry Kunstmann / v. s. Kamaraden U 375 / 4.3.1943". Obviously this was a gift to Harry Kunstmann from his comrades on U-Boat 375 on March 4, 1943. The interior of the box has a cedar-like wood bottom. Along with the box is some complied research on U-boat 375. This submarine was highly active during the war, under the command of Jürgen Könenkampa. The research includes a record of U375ís exploits. Unfortunately this boat was lost on July 30th, 1943. The research comes with a list of all of the men that dead, including Harry Kunstmann, who was a machinist. It was sunk off of Malta by USS PC-624. This was the first and only success for this hapless submarine chaser, as it went on to be badly damaged grounding itself not far from Palermo and ended its life as an unpowered French barge. A very interesting, researched item here, which is absolutely original and very exciting for the U-Boat enthusiast. The more you look at this box and read the research the more it comes to life! In my estimation this is a very special relic. Excellent. $1,350.00 POTPOURRI #39579C Pair of Army Cavalry Spurs
The ends of the spurs have free-spinning stars, used to coax your recalcitrant mount along a given stretch of bomb-cratered road, body-strewn killing field, or Parisian boulevard. These spurs show show a little bit of age in the form of some green patina here and there, but remain in good condition overall. The leather is not rotted, which is remarkable given the kind of exposure these things were forced to endure. A fine relic of the German Cavalry here. Excellent. $395.00 POTPOURRI #39580C LAH Straight Razor with Strap
The blade itself shows evidence of much wear but remains relatively bright. It is marked, "Kobar" on one side and "Solingen" on the other. Accompanying the razor is the original strop. These strops have one leather side and an opposite facing of a webbed, olive drab material. There is a fold-out handle and a wire mounting catch used to hold the strap in the proper position to sharpen a blade. Although it is very faint there is a RZM marking stamped into the leather handle, while the belt has a very faint ink stamping that reads, "SS Eigentum". This, of course, means "Property of the SS". An interesting pair of SS relics here, and the only examples of the kind I have every seen. Excellent. $895.00 POTPOURRI #40165C LAH Cigarette Lighter
The lighter itself is a standard period example , with a flint wheel at the top. There is an acorn-shaped wick cover that is pulled up and over when the lighter is to be lit. On the front of the lighter is an outstanding engraved LAH cypher. This double scribed engraving is totally professional, with very fine shading. The reverse of the lighter has a set of LAH SS runes within a pentagon, These runes have bee gilded and the engraving has been beautifully shaded. There is a ding in the lighter near the left rune. The bottom of the lighter has two well used screws, one to hold the flint and another to secure the filler. An absolutely original, period lighter here, beautifully engraved. it does show some wear, but of the kind that really speaks to you of its history. This piece would make an outstanding addition to a LAH collection. Excellent. $1,295.00 POTPOURRI #40168C Aluminum SS Totenkopf Eyeglass Case
Engraved on the front of the case is a tremendous SS skull and bones. The detailing to this skull is extraordinary, particularly throughout the checkered eyes and the teeth. The crossed bones are also finely rendered. Beneath the totenkopf is the engraving, "SS/T. St Dachau". Obviously this case was once owned by one of the SS men of the Dachau Totenkopf division. Studying this engraving there is no question it was professionally applied a long, long time ago. The interior of the case retains the original felt lining. The upper interior is marked "Julius Grünwald". Below this is the word "Baden". A really rare item here, which is absolutely guaranteed to be original. Excellent. $995.00 POTPOURRI #41223C Christmas Gift Cigarette Box from Von Hindenburg
The top of the box is vaulted and engraved, "Weihnachten 1933". On the lower right side is a facsimile Hindenburg signature; this signature is very crisp and beautifully done. The interior of the box is constructed of fine cedar. The lower edge of the box is hallmarked with the German silver markings of a crescent, a crown, "835", and "WTB", which are most likely the initials of the producer. A beautiful thing here, given to someone who was obviously favored by Hindenburg. A very rare, authentic offering here. Near Mint. $1,895.00 POTPOURRI #29161C Desk Model Stuka Fighter Plane
Excellent. $495.00 POTPOURRI #34342C 1940 Commemorative War Christmas Plate - KPM
This plate commemorates the war within Gau Bayer Ostmark. Plate shows minuscule wear and has no chips. A nice piece of porcelain here ready for display. Mint. $395.00 POTPOURRI #43365C White Porcelain Grenade-Throwing Soldier
Mint. $895.00 POTPOURRI #40894 Imperial Brass Match Safe
Applied to the obverse is an applied circular border enclosing the slogan "Gott Mit Uns", as well as a wreath of laurel leaves. In the center is a Prussian helmet, which is slightly pushed in but the damage is not too bad. A nice Imperial example here. Good Plus. $95.00 POTPOURRI #40893 Deluxe Imperial Brass Match Safe
Applied to the front of the case is a silvered image of Jeanne d'Arc, in a round, coin-like shape. On the reverse is an applied "Gott Mit Uns" slogan, along with a wreath of laurel leaves and a Prussian crown. Flanking the design are a pair of artillery shells. A heavy, high quality Imperial piece here. Excellent Plus. $150.00 POTPOURRI #43273 Quick Release Parachute Buckle
I understand that this is a buckle from an RZ 20 Luftwaffe parachute. The buckle is marked "awj".
I'm don't have any more details about this but perhaps this would be a great item if your trying to complete a period parachute rigging. Excellent. $150.00 POTPOURRI #43364C Porcelain Wehrmacht Fully Outfitted Soldier on Motorcycle
Additionally there is a Wehrmacht eagle with open wings and a wreathed swastika. The soldier is depicted peering through a pair of binoculars while seated on a military-style motorcycle positioned on a pedestal. The helmeted soldier wears a well-detailed ammo pouch, canteen, bayonet, gas mask and a K-98 rifle is strung across his back. The details to the motorcycle are also keen. This porcelain is about 10 inches long and about 5 inches wide. It is a spectacular piece and would enhance any collecting room with this tastefully rendered porcelain. We believe the porcelain to be quite rare and in mint condition. Mint. $995.00 POTPOURRI #43361C Porcelain Munich Commemorative Vase - Rosenthal
At the bottom lip, in gild letters is, "München 1939 Blumenschmuck - Wettbewere". At the center is a shield with gild trim featuring an open-winged eagle with wreathed swastika positioned over the Munich twin towers. Below is the symbol of Munich being the Munich Maid. The bottom is marked, "Thomas/ Bavaria/ Rosenthal Porcellan". A very fine display vase here. Mint. $750.00 POTPOURRI #43366C Colored Porcelain Wehrmacht Grenadier
The solider has a stielhandgranate (the infamous "potato masher" grenade) in each hand and is poised to give them a toss. He really means business and has more grenades stiffed in his boots! The posing and action of this figure are quite good. The solider stands on a porcelain base that has a suggestion of battlefield terrain in the form of branches. The bottom of this piece is marked with a trademark resembling a tree and the initials "E & S". A fine period porcelain figure here, perfect for your "war room". Mint. $1,295.00 POTPOURRI #43372C Luftwaffe Porcelain Vase Award
The vase is white porcelain with a gold floral / oak leaf design around the upper portion. There is one tiny chip in the bottom of the rim but it is barely noticeable. The bottom of the vase has a rich blue color and large floral designs in three panels. The whole affair stands on three legs decorated with gold floral designs. At the center area is the the presentation "3rd Kampfgeschwader 54". Running around the center of the vase are 4 Luftwaffe eagles clutching swastikas and pierced with swords. In between each bird is large black mobile swastika. The overall look is just outstanding. The vase is maker marked underneath the glaze but I can't quite make out the words. A splendid item here, and most likely one of a kind. Excellent Plus. $1,995.00 POTPOURRI #43417 Fender Mount Postal Pole & Flag
It consists of a nickel plated hollow pole which would have mounted on a car fender and above this is a circle with an open mobile swastika. Attached to the pole at the top is a device which retains a Postal flag. The device is triangular shaped and displays a Postal horn and next to the horn are six lightning bolts that are part of the Postal insignia and something dagger collectors will be familiar with as these are the images that appear on the grip insignia of a Postal dagger. This fender pole is about 33 inches high. The flag which attaches to the pole is 10 inches by 12 inches. It is of a red silk-like fabric and is double sided. Unfortunately much of the silk fabric has come loose and separated over time but it is still all there. In the center is separately applied white field and separately applied swastika on both sides. The flag has a 1 inch gold fringe that runs around the sides and the bottom. AT the top there are four bullion strap connectors that attach the flag to the pole. Below the swastika on both sides of the flag is woven "Fachschaft / D. R. P.". Assumedly this was the term used for the German Post Office. A really great display item here which is quite rare being the first example I have seen. The pole comes with a post-war pole and stand that we made up so that the piece can stand on its own. Excellent. $1,395.00 POTPOURRI #43427 50 Year Service Plaque from J. A. Henckels
Recesses into the velvet is a 9 inch metal disc fashioned in the shape of the famous Henckels Twins trademark. The twins themselves are done in gilded brass and affixed to the circular portion. On the 13th of June way back in 1731 Peter Henckels registered the "Zwilling" (German for "Twin") logo with the Cutlers Guild of Solingen, making this one of the oldest trademarks in the world. Affixed below the twins is a seven line presentation which reads, "Herrn /Walter Albrecht / In Dankbarer Anerkennung von 50 Jahren Erfolgreicher / Arbeit für den Zwilling / J. A. Henckels Solingen, Den 1 August 1953". This translates to something like "(To) Mr. Walter Albrecht, In Grateful Recognition for 50 Years of Prosperous Work for the Twins". On either side of the presentation are the dates 1903 and 1953, obviously representing Herr Albrecht's term of employment A must for the die hard dagger and knife collector here, especially for those who appreciate the long tradition of Henckels quality. Mint. $895.00 POTPOURRI #43368C Wehrmacht Cigarette Case
In the center of the lid is an image of a fully equipped solder, looking out over a town. The soldier is equipped with a K98 rifle, a gas mask, ammo pouches and the like. He is very detailed; it is just possible to make out the eagle on his tunic and the insignia on his helmet. Surrounding this image is a series of immobile swastikas bordered in raised, overlapping oak leaves that cover the rest of the lid. When opened we see the usual gold washed interior and a wood liner at the bottom. This helped to keep the smokes from drying out. A nice case in very fine condition. Near Mint. $895.00 POTPOURRI #43235 US Navy Sword
The hilt are constructed of finely gilded brass, with the gilding is about 85% intact. The pommel is an oval topped with a raided eagle and a series or stars around the bird. It flares downward with fine, hand enhanced floral designs at the edges. The fixed basket hilt and "D" guard have the stylized Navy "dolphin" at the top, as well as floral designs. The quillon ends in another dolphin head. The grip is covered in a fine white shagreen that remains in perfect condition throughout, showing little to no age. It is wrapped with a skein of brass wires with a twisted center strand. The scabbard is interesting in that is covered in black leather. This leather remains in perfect condition and is sewn up the rear. The scabbard shell, however, is made of metal. The scabbard has triple mounts consistent with Naval swords. The upper and center mount are fitted with carrying bands in the shape of Navy hawsers. These mounts are marked "45" and are retained by small screws. I do notice the screws are Phillips head, so this puts the vintage of the sword at some time after 1940. The lower chape is fitted is fitted with another Navy dolphin, with fine detailing. The blade is a double etched example. It remains in choice, mint condition and measures 27 ½ inches. It features an anchor with Old Glory on one side, floral designs, and nautical implements. The opposite side has a fouled anchor ,an American eagle resting on a cannon, a ribbon marked "USN", and more nautical designs. The ricasso has a Star of David and is stamped "Made USA". A very fine US example here, and fine addition to any Naval collection. Near Mint. $350.00 POTPOURRI #43232 Imperial Match Safe
The safe is made of brass. On the face of the case is a raised out Prussian crown, a wreath, and the slogan "Gott mit Uns". A great example here, and would still work today if you favor wooden matches for your cigars! Excellent Plus. $50.00 POTPOURRI #43253 Mine Warning Flag with Original Metal Stake
The original metal stake is present, with the little flag attached via a tunnel hoist. It is essentially a thick piece of wire and has been bent over on itself, mostly likely when the vet who brought it home needed to stow it for travel. These little flags are always popular with collectors. Good. $100.00 POTPOURRI #43181C Two Original Wrought Iron Lighting Fixtures from Ordensburg Vogelsang
Ordensburg Vogelsang is a former Nazi estate located in Eifel National Park in North Rhine-Westphalia, used by the NSDAP between 1936 and 1939 as a a sort of education center for future leaders. This project was enormously important to Hitler, so it is somewhat baffling that he placed infamous drunken, stuttering pinhead Robert Ley in charge of the massive project. In spite of Ley's erratic, schnapps-soaked "leadership" the site was rapidly transformed into a grim, sprawling complex that epitomized both National Socialist ideology as well as their design aesthetic. The first fixture is a brutal looking affair, constructed entirely of very heavy wrought iron; it would honestly not look out of place in a dungeon, torture chamber, or the lounge of your local Elk's Lodge. Eight thick, curled flaps, extend down from a central hub, each roughly peened. The whole affair is topped with a heavy suspension chain that looks similar to something you might use to restrain a bull elephant. At the bottom of each of these flaps is a huge, triangular black spike, also of wrought iron. You would need to make sure this lamp was hung well up near the ceiling, as one of these spikes could make short work of your average skull. There is an internal stiffening ring that makes this already solid piece even more sturdy. This example has a good deal of rust and surface age but this only adds to the extremely intimidating appearance rather than detract from the look of the piece. The second fixture is a bit less medieval. It is circular, spoked design, not unlike a ship's wheel. The ring of wrought iron that makes up the body of the map is twisted along the entire length. Six spokes just out from a central hub (also of twisted iron) each ending in a bulb socket enclosed in a wire cage, and the hub itself is topped with a cup-shaped ceiling mount. The spokes end in turned, tulip-like curls, and the wiring for the bulbs looks to have been run through tubes soldered to the top of each. The bulb cages have been covered in with interesting shades made out of what looks to be celluloid panels, each joined together with heavy whip stitching. These shades have taken a lot of abuse and are in a state of disarray, but given how fragile the material is this isn't a huge surprise. We've done our best to clean them up and they do look better, but they will probably need to be replaced at some point. Neither of these fixtures are functional and would need to be completely rewired to work, but this might be a worthwhile project. I have a similar lamp from Wewelsberg Castle that I had rewired and it is among my favorite pieces. All in all a really great pair of period fixtures here, from one of the most noteworthy sites in all of the Third Reich. Perhaps one day they will shine down on your collection! Excellent. $2,400.00 POTPOURRI #42767C Wooden SS Standarte "Deutschland" Plaque
Applied to the upper corner of the obverse is a brass rectangle decorated with raised SS runes. Below this is the profile of a German soldier, complete with helmet. Further down is a set of raised oak leaves and detailed acorns. All of these embellishments are detailed and of high quality. The reverse is very fascinating. Affixed to the reverse is piece of typed paper identifying the owner of this plaque as "SS Oberscharführer Sepp Mayr / München 20 April 1939". Below this is a rubber stamp on the wood which reads "Zur Erinnerung / an die Dienstze / der SS Verfügungstruppe / SS-Standarte Deutschland". This plaque was obviously purchase by (or for) Herr Mayr in memory of his time in the SS-VT. The reverse surface has an oval cutout to allow hanging. A very interesting, original SS item here, with a fantastic personalization. Excellent. $995.00 POTPOURRI #43065C 1935 Schützenkönig Medallion & Chain
On the reverse of the cross there is an additional diamond shaped silver diamond which is marked in four lines, "Präsident / des / Herman W. Göring / Reichstages". Apparently Göring who was indeed president of the Reichstag in 1935 may have had a small shooting contest for the entertainment for members of the Reichstag and perhaps this medallion was given as an award for the event. Stamped on the reverse lower area of the medallion is the marker mark and location which is "Bollig / Dusseldorf". Below this is stamped the silver content of the medallion "800". Attached to the upper portion of the medallion is a fine neck chain which appears to be made from wither silver or nickel links. It has a catch at the top. An interesting item that would make a great display addition to hunting shooting collection. Excellent Plus. $1,895.00 POTPOURRI #43049C Kriegsmarine Porthole Clock
The black numerals are all in Arabic, having matching black second timer digits above. The hands are black metal with arrow-like heads, together with a sweep second hand. On the left center face, the clock is marked with a an open-winged Kriegsmarine eagle with swastika placed over the letter "M", standing for "Marine". On the right side is the number of the clock, "12408", which was used to designate the ship to which the clock was assigned. It would be nice to know if these clock companies or the ship yards ever kept records of these numbers after the war, wouldn't it?. Beneath the numeral is the capital letter "N", which stood for the harbor of "Nordsee", also known as Wilhelmshaven. It is interesting to note that the brass rim of the crystal housing is also stamped with the matching ship number, "12408". This clock is a terrific artifact that can be used for many years and fun to install with your Naval collection on a wall - I have two of them with my collection. An Imperial marked example and a 3rd Reich marked example. I have been looking for a Weimar example for many years, however, I have never found or seen one. Perhaps there was no money for new ship clocks during this terrible period in Germany? It is also interesting to note that the elevator within the mountain that carries the passengers to the Eagle's Nest on top, is also equipped with an exact 3rd Reich Naval clock. These clocks are rarely offered, and this example is really nice. Excellent Plus. $4,195.00 POTPOURRI #42591 Silver Equestrian Award Plaque
The top of the plaque reads "Reichsverband Für Zucht und / Prufrung Deutschen Warmbluts". The bottom reads "Für hervorragende Liestungen / In Pferdepflege und Haltung". This translates to ""Reich Association for Breeding and Testing (of) German Warmbloods / For Outstanding Performance / In Horse Care and Attitude. This of course refers to the The Rhenish Warmblood, a German breed of sport horse. The plaque has a drilled hole in each corner, presumably for mounting. A beautiful item here. Excellent Plus. $275.00 POTPOURRI #38239 Austrian Passport for Rosa Schenner
There are not a lot of entries in this passport, but I do see markings dated 1941. The interesting part of this piece is the number of letters contained within. There are nine or ten both to and from Rosa. She must have gotten married at some point as her surname changes over the course of the entries. The letters are run from the 30's all the way up to 1945. Rosa had excellent handwriting and this could be easily read by someone fluent in German. There is also a postcard from the 1936 Reich Party Day; Rosa must have supported the Party or she most likely would not have saved this card. A very interesting item here, especially for those who enjoy researching. Excellent. $100.00 POTPOURRI #33525 Imperial Hunting Medallion/Pin for Dress Sash
I believe that this medallion would have been applied to the hunting sash worn with a hunting uniform or perhaps it could have been used to decorate a game badge. A rare item here, the first example I have seen. This would go very nicely displayed next to an Imperial hunting cutlass. Excellent Plus. $200.00 POTPOURRI #31848 Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Death Card
Reder is listed as a Gefreiter and was killed during his service with the Fallschirmjäger on 28 August 1944. The card has the picture of the deceased on one side and a mock up of a grave on the other. A fine Death Card here. These grim little cards have always been popular with collectors. Excellent. $45.00 POTPOURRI #31847 Army Gebirgsjäger Death Card
It's a pretty standard example of a Death Card, with a picture of the dead man and what I can only assume are the edited highlights of his demise. Hopefully he dies bravely in battle and didn't simply wander off a cliff or take a kick to the head from a mountain goat. A good (if rather morbid) collectible card here. Excellent. $45.00 POTPOURRI #27027 Fallschirmjäger Death Card
This NCO was killed on “1 July 1941” in “Krete”; the details are on the obverse. Did he meet a valiant death in furious combat, or did he accidentally land in a vat of olive oil? Only those who read German will be able to unravel this mystery. The reverse has some species of religious verse, festooned with doves and crosses. Excellent Plus. $65.00 POTPOURRI #4777 Child’s Toy Bayonet and Belt on Original Packing Cardboard
The bayonet has a small “brush” style portepee attached. The blade is a thin steel type with slightly blunted tip. This child’s toy is still in newlike condition. An interesting item here from the period to add to a collection. Mint. $250.00 POTPOURRI #42549 American Hindenburg Watch Fob
The strap retains a medallion set in the center with an enamel covered photograph of Paul Hindenburg. Around the photo are Prussian eagles and other nationalist iconography. Around the medallion, in English, are the words "In Memory of Our Heroes". At the bottom it reads "Pro Patria 1914 / 1916". The reverse has block go very tiny text that is rather difficult to read, but upon closer inspection reveals itself to be no other than an excerpt from Lincoln's 2nd inaugural address! It reads, "With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations." Classic Lincoln here, and a perfect quote for an item of this type. Apparently these things were sold to German Americans who stood in support of Germany throughout the early 20th century... at least until the outbreak of the war, when this sort of thing would most likely be hidden in a sock in the back of a drawer. Excellent. $50.00 POTPOURRI #42521C Imperial Dagger Watch Fob
At the top of the sheathe, on both sides, is a perfect likeness of the Iron Cross, complete with the date and the "W" cypher. The whole affair is topped with a clip to secure a watch. A very, very fine looking Watch Fob. Excellent. $150.00 POTPOURRI #33565C Lot of Three Arbeitsbuch
These look to have been issued to what I can only assume to be a married couple, one Joseph and Anna Stiegler. They contain all the usual stamps, Party eagles, arcane lists, and cryptic numbering that we associate with these books. It is interesting to note that Joseph uses a fairly conventional, loopy sort of cursive for his signature, while Anna opts for a rather sloppily executed Sütterlin. She was mostly likely younger and raised with this new script. A fine set of Arbeitsbuchs here. Excellent. $95.00 POTPOURRI #33564C Lot of Four Wehrpasses
All of the photographs are intact, picturing a quartet of unremarkable looking German gentlemen. Of course the books are loaded with all of the usual stamps, cyphers, notations, and inscrutable abbreviations that we normally see in this type of thing. I'm sure the avid collector of period documents could have quite a fun time pouring through the pages. A good set of Wehrpasses here, princes to sell. Excellent. $150.00 POTPOURRI #42339 Weimar Ashtray
The dedication reads, "Dem Kammandanten "V1" zum 29.6.1927 / 1-A.N. und Seine Kapitäne". Underneath this is a number of facsimile signatures, including "Röhm", "Epp", "Bülow", "Vogel", and "Kempe". It is possible that this could be some sort of early Party memento, as Ritter von Epp and Röhm were involved in the early days of the Party. Unfortunately this ashtray was broken at one time and has been repaired. The bottom is marked "Cadinen". An interesting piece here that I'm sure could be a lot more interesting with some research. Good. $495.00 POTPOURRI #30653C Set of 42 World War II 8x10 AP Photos
The photos cover both the Pacific and European Theatres, and feature many photographs of exciting events, admirals, generals, and troops; all the usual fare, but it never gets old! I had not seen any of the photos before, so perhaps a lot of these have never been published and could be of interest to collectors. A very nice selection of period photographs here. Excellent. 250.00 POTPOURRI #33569C Lot of First and Second Class War Merit Cross with Swords Documents to Same Individual and Police Dienstausweiss
Additionally there is a police Dienstausweiss passbook which has a oil skin type cover with photograph of the original carrier, a policeman by the name of Strobl. A very fine lot of period papers here, worth it for the medal award documents alone. Excellent Plus. $250.00 POTPOURRI #33570C Various Documents to Stürzer Family
It's really a grab bag of many other items which should be of interest to people who are paper fanatics. A nice grouping here. This kind of period ephemera is just loaded with interesting information, should you care to ferret it out. Excellent Plus. $150.00 POTPOURRI #33669 Imperial Match Safe
Above the crown is the familiar motto, "GOTT MIT UNS". The detailing throughout remains quite good, even after 100 years. A nice Imperial example here. Matches of course were a valuable commodity in the trenches and warranted sturdy protection such as this! Excellent Plus. $75.00
The first document is in the pair is a marriage certificate that was issued on July 21, 1939 and signed by the local Burgermeister. The second document in the pair is a ticket which allows the holder into a general NSDAP meeting for the citizenry. This meeting was held on November 15, 1942 and represented the Gau of Berlin Kreis III. An interesting set of period documents here to be sure. Excellent Plus. $65.00 POTPOURRI #42107C Kriegsmarine Bulkhead Clock
The clock itself is quite small, measuring only 4 ½ inches across. There is a screw device on the reverse that acts to mount the clock. It is an eight day wind-up type. The face has standard numerals and a second hand dial on the upper portion. At the center left is a Kriegsmarine eagle and swastika and "M", for Marine. On the right side is the code "6424 / N". This indicates the clock was used on a ship out of Wilhemshaven. According to the consignor the clock was serviced back in 1948. I've had it on my desk for a few weeks and can attest to the fact that it runs great! A very fine Kriegsmarine clock here. Excellent Plus. $1,095.00
It is quite thin and measures 4 inches by 3. It has a nice front cover decorated with a checkered pattern in the center and line patterns towards the sides. The stag head of national Hunting Association insignia appears in brass, but probably was silvered when it was new. The reverse of the case is entirely checkered. Opening the case reveals an interior finished with a gilded wash on both sides. The lower portion has been engraved with the name of the original owner, "Lukas Scheffler / 1939". There is also a silver hallmarking and a "Gesch Gesch" stamping. One of the original bands is missing, but the other is sound. This case does not appear to have been cleaned since the war and is absolutely original. Excellent. $495.00 POTPOURRI #42095C SS Ausweiss ID Card
The card bears Beutling's signature and a fined raised stamping. The reverse is marked with his personal details, a rubber stamped Himmler signature, and some Party related stampings. These cards are quite rare these days. Excellent. $695.00 POTPOURRI #42096C SS Ausweiss ID Card
Krebs was apparently an SS man with "Stab 27 Standarte". HIs picture and signature appear on the card. The reverse of the card lists Kreb's personal details. It also has a facsimile Himmler signature, a genuine signature of some sort of SS official, and an orange Party stamp. A nice, uncommon card here. Excellent. $695.00 POTPOURRI #33566C Lot of Four Führerschein and One Kennkarte
Some good batch of period ephemera here; these should probably be of interest to those with a inclination for research. Excellent. $100.00 POTPOURRI #27986C Wehrpass to Paul Gerbig
The Wehrpass contains Gerbigís photo and lots of information. He was in the service until 1945. Lots to look at here, and lots to study. Excellent Plus. $150.00 POTPOURRI #41994C Dagger with Porcelain Female Figure Grip
The pommel is a simple, cone-shaped affair constructed from brass, while crossguard looks to be constructed from aluminum. The blade looks quite old and measures about 8 inches long. It has a short ricasso, double edges, and a pronounced center ridge on both sides. It shows wear, has some nicks and is slightly gray, but overall it is still quite good looking. I believe this piece dates from the 30ís given the design, but I am not sure. A fine decorative dagger here. Excellent. $1,395.00 POTPOURRI #41183 Luftwaffe Table Standarte
It measures about 5 Ω inches by 5 Ω inches. It is quite beautiful, constructed of a canvas-like material to provide a degree of stiffness and help it stay "flying". It is yellow, indicating Luftwaffe Flight branch. On one side there is a black wreathed Iron Cross with four white rays projecting from it, each trimmed in black and marked with a swastika. The other side is nearly identical, although the wreath is made of laurel leaves and contains a Luftwaffe eagle. The detailing throughout is outstanding and the edges have a fine fringe. The original wooden mounting dowel is present, complete with a knob finial. We added a simple wooden base so it stands up. A great Luftwaffe piece here, and a perfect accent to a dagger collection. Excellent Plus. $495.00 POTPOURRI #41252C Imperial / 3rd Reich Destroyer Cigarette Case
The surfaces have a very nice nice peened look throughout. The lid is vaulted and is decorated with a pattern of lines on the right and left. There is a catch located on the edge of the lid. The obverse of the case is engraved "Der Nr 1 In Anerkennung und zur Erinnerung / an die Fahrzelt auf G 10 / Kommandant u. Besalzung". This basically translates to a remembrance given to a member of the crew of the G10 (a German destroyer that saw action at Jutland and who was not scuttled until '45) from the commander and crew. The lid also has what appears to be an original E Boat Badge. The pin, hinge and catch looked with have been removed and it was firmly soldered on. A most interesting case here, and one that could probably be researched. Excellent. $1,195.00 POTPOURRI #41436 Oval Bronze RAD Plaque
Raised out of the plaque at the top are the words "Arbeits Deinst der NSDAP". In the center of the plaque is a raised RAD spade and swastika set atop a pair of wheat stalks. Below this is the unit designation "Abt. 5/205". Further below is the name of the town "Rhynern", where the unit was most likely based. It is possible that this is some species of retirement memento, but I'm just guessing. The reverse is marked "Eingelr" and "AE". There is also a hanging bracket. A nice RAD piece here, and a perfect accent to your collection. Excellent. $325.00 POTPOURRI #41146 Hitler Life Studies Plaque
At the upper portion is a profile of Hitler's head. To the right of his neck are the initial of the artist, which appear to be "MM". The the head the plaque reads, "Die Voraussetzung zur tat ist der Wille†und der Mut zur Wahrhaftigkeit", which translates to something like, "The prerequisite for action is the will and the courage to be truthful." Below this inscription is a raised mobile swastika. Hitler had these plaques made up early in his career as commemorative/promotional items. The reverse has a small mounting bracket which could be a replacement. These plaques are quite rare. Excellent. $495.00 (#082318) POTPOURRI #28027 Series of Nine Photo Negatives of German Soldiers
Most of the photographs are dated 1943. There are photographs of Army, Naval and Luftwaffe personnel. Quite interesting stuff here, and you could easily develop these negatives for first-rate portrait pictures. They measure about 6æ" by about 5". A great little grouping here. Excellent Plus. $225.00 POTPOURRI #40829C WW1 Imperial Trench Armor
The armor consists of a cuirass style breast plate designed to distribute the weight of the plating on the wearer's shoulders. Attached to the the lower edge of the breastplate are three overlapping, segmented plates, affixed to the main plate by means of stout thongs. These extend protection down to just below the groin while still affording some freedom of movement. An impressive set of armor here. These suits were worn by standing sentries, assault troops (although they most have been more of a hindrance in this case, given the awkwardness and weight) and machine gunners, this last group being be biggest adopters. Given that a machine gun crew was static, to to mention singled out with particular hatred, these suits would have provided a measure of very welcome protection from incoming rifle fire. Excellent Plus, Plus. $7,995.00 POTPOURRI #40548C NSKOV Funeral Sash
In silver printing one on end of the sash are the words, "Nat. Soz. / Kriegsopferversorgung". At the bottom of this area is a round white field printed with a NSKOV insignia. The other end of the sash has a fine white field with a black printed swastika. The†Nationalsozialistische Kriegsopferversorgung†(NSKOV), meaning "National Socialist War Victim's Care", was a†social welfare†organization for seriously wounded veterans as well as frontline fighters of†World War I. The NSKOV was established in 1934 and was affiliated to the†Nazi Party. If you are a NSKOV collector or simply looking for a visually striking piece, this sash is for you. It would make a first rate accent to any collection. Mint. $495.00 POTPOURRI #40205 1936 Berlin Olympics Radiator Emblem
The emblem depicts the Brandenburg gate on a background of white enamel. Atop the gate is the famous statute and the date of "1936". Below the columns it reads "XL Olympiad Berlin". Below are the five Olympic rings. There are a pair of holes designed to accept mounting bolts. Excellent Plus. $495.00 POTPOURRI #40423 Six Rolls of F. W. Höller Naval Sword Grip Wire
Imagine my surprise to see six separate rolls of neatly bundled brass wire, the twisted type that was must likely used on Naval Sword grips given the gauge. The wire is in perfect, new-like condition, and each spool is individually wrapped. All six rolls are in turn bundled by a larger piece of wire. This main wire has a paper issue tag that reads "F. W. Höller / Solingen", along with "16722" in red pencil. This must have been the stop number of these parts. Additionally there is a metal Höller tag marked with the trademark of the firm. I think these bundles are extremely collectible. It would be a shame if they were used to fix sword grips, but if you demand absolutely period materials for your restorations you will do no better than this wire. It is unbelievable that these managed to survive all these years in this kind of mint condition. Mint. $750.00 POTPOURRI #40201 Adolf Hitler Memorial Wreath Sash
At the top of the sash is a standard bow. Behind the bow are a pair of matching satin strings designed to secure the sash to a wreath. Extending out from the bow are the "arms" of the sash, each about 6 inches wide. These measure about 26 inches long, with a fine 2 inch gold bullion fringe at the end. All of the fringe material is intact. The left sash is decorated with one of the most beautiful of Third Reich eagles, the Funeral Pattern. This choice bird is rendered out of both matte and shiny bullion, with the excellent detailing being enhanced by the contrasting materials. The eagle looks to the right, with the breast area lined in black to accentuate the fine feathering; the wings have the same treatment. The wreath has a symbolic ribbon at each quadrant, rendered in fine bullion. The black velvet swastika within the wreath is mounted on a lined white field. The entire eagle is mounted on a background of red wool. On the other sash is a bullion rectangle fitted with a piece of transparent celluloid. This arrangement acted to hold and display Hitler's calling card. When we received the sash it did not have a card in place, but we made an exact copy of an original we had on had and placed it in the slot. It reads, "Adolf Hitler Deutscher Reichkanzler". A tremendous item here, and quite beautiful. This piece would make for a really fantastic display if it was mounted on a proper wreath. This is an extremely rare item, being the first I've had to offer. Near Mint. $2,995.00 POTPOURRI #39755 Luftwaffe Eagle-marked Wallet with Veteran Medals
It is interesting to note that one side of the wallet is embossed with a Luftwaffe eagle. The bird flies to the viewerís right and clutches a swastika in his talons. Much of the original embossing is worn by it remains very discernible. Opening the wallet we see that it has compartments on either side, in the usual manner. On one side of the wallet the veteran has added some "souvenirs", much like we see on WW1 "hate" belts. The medals that have been added are a Veteranís medal, a British Womanís Land Army medal, and early NSDAP cap insignia and an aluminum Wehrmacht cap insignia. These medals have all been neatly sewn into the leather. There is also an old bill in one of the pockets, an "Eine Rentenmark". The Rentenmark was a currency issued on October 15th, 1923, in an effort to stop the hyperinflation crisis of 1922 and 1923 in Weimar Germany. It was introduced at a rate of one Rentenmark equalling one million million old marks, with an exchange rate of one United States dollar equaling roughly four Rentenmarks. The bill adds a nice touch, I think. A nice little item here that has a lot of appeal to me, and an interesting Luftwaffe item. The leather must have been top notch as it is still very soft and supple. Excellent. $195.00 POTPOURRI #39586 Dr. Fritz Todt Funeral Sash
At one end is the symbol the Todt organization; a gold, closed-wing eagle with a swastika set in a toothed gear wheel. Below this, in gold, is the name of the presenter, who was none other than the "Oberburgomeister der Reichsmessestadt Leipzig". On the other end of the sash is the crest of the city of Leipzig, also in gold. Todt was the armaments minister prior to being killed in an airplane accident at Rastenberg, He also was involved in the construction of the Autobahn and the Siegfried Line, among other things. A rare item here. Excellent Plus. $495.00 #39597C NSDAP September Party Rally Postcard
On the left is a great shot of the Zeppelin stadium with the three large NSDAP banners in the air and throngs of standing people greeting Hitler. This card was never used and remains in the original state. Mint. $295.00 POTPOURRI #35747C Silver Cigarette Case from the SS Gneisenau
The inner lid of the cigarette case bears a five line dedication. It reads, "Zum andenken au meine reise nach-Japan 1937 / un bord / S.S. "Gneisenau" Rudolf Weilund". This dedication was done by the person who purchased the case, Rudolf Weilund, and roughly translates to, "In memory of my journey to Japan in 1937 aboard "SS Gneisenau" / Rudolf Weilund". The bottom section of the cigarette case has a very clever metal holding mechanism, which is lightly spring-loaded. This differs from the usual German style elastic band, and is extremely well done. The SS Gneisenau was a German transport liner. Built by AG Bremen, she was laid down in 1934 and launched 17 May, 1935. Until the outbreak of the war, she ran the express route between Bremen and the Far East. She was taken over as transport in June of 1940. The Gneisenau met her end at the hands of a British mine laid by an RAF aircraft, sunk on the 2nd of May, 1943. Researching Herr Weilund might prove difficult, but with all technology available today I'm sure something can be found out. Either way, an outstanding cigarette case here. Excellent Plus. $300.00 POTPOURRI #39339C Schellenbaum ("Jingling Johnny") Eagle
We have mounted the eagle on a post-war base of the same style finish metal and honestly, it really looks good, and is a great way to display and enjoy this rarely seen eagle as a central part of a collection. With the mounting stand the bird stands about 10 1/2 inches high. The eagle has a built-in ring at the birds upper shoulders that was used to hook decorative streamers. A very rare and desirable item. Excellent Plus, Plus. $6,995.00 POTPOURRI #34492 German Air Raid Blackout Bicycle Lamp Cover
The cover itself is a gray camouflage color and measures 3 1/2 inches round. There a slot in the center that would permit just a sliver of light to shine through, presumably enough to let the cyclist avoid the potholes rapidly being created by the 500 pound bombs. An interesting piece of history here, and a great item for someone with a period Army bicycle. Excellent Plus. $85.00 POTPOURRI #39328 Himmler Christmas 1943 Gift Pipe
The pipe has what appears to be a standard briar bowl, joined with a stem of a blond wood by means of a metal ferrule. This ferrule has just a touch of very minor rust, being the only evidence of age that I can see on this pipe. Along with the pipe if a three piece tool that includes a reamer, a scoop, and some sort of cleaning implement. These three tools are joined by means of a rivet. It is interesting to note that the cleaning tool has an SS-Kulturzeichen proof in the form of a diamond with a set of SS runes in the center. Also included is the original manila issue envelope. It measures about 6 Ω inches by 4 inches, and is typical of the type of paper product we see from the period. Printed on the face of the envelope we read, "Vom Reichf¸hrer SS / f¸r feine tapferen Soldaten / der Waffen-SS / Kriegsweinachten 1943". This translates to something like "From the Reichsf¸hrer of the SS, to this brave soldiers of the Waffen-SS, War Christmas 1943". I understand that this piece comes from a box of ten unopened examples discovered in Germany during the late 1990ís. A most interesting item here; I donít know how many of these were made, but this is the first one I have ever seen and I find it to be quite fascinating. Unissued Mint. $750.00 POTPOURRI #39295C Handwork Knife Sharpener
The grip is made from a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. It remains in perfect condition, with no chips or problems. This grip has never been holed to accept grip wire. The pommel is made from an Army ferrule topped with a brass cap soldered to it. The lower ferrule is a standard tapered type with some floral decorations on both sides. The blade sharpener is a narrow piece of steel, typical in design. After the war many of the factories were looking for ways to make money and use up old dagger parts, a problem they solved by knocking up this sort of thing to sell to GIís. This is doubtlessly a product of this initiative. A very interesting item here. Excellent. $295.00 POTPOURRI #38811C Hungarian Shield Medallion
The medallion is in the shape of a shield and features a Hungarian crown set over the Double Cross. Around the edges of the cross are a series of overlapping oak leaves. The reverse of the medallion is unmarked. A good looking mystery piece here. Excellent. $50.00 POTPOURRI #38810AC Three Link Swastika Bracelet
The links consist of three static swastikas which have red enamel centers. The reverse of each is plain. They are connected by three small link tabs. At the end there is a catch with a chain. A very appealing item here, with a air of mystery about it. Excellent Plus, Plus. $250.00 POTPOURRI #38219 Boxed Personal Effects of POW Luftwaffe Officer
It names the prisoner as Lt. Wolfgang Matheus. Matheus was given the prisoner number A767015. The lid of the box also has this name and number written in pen and ink. There is also some other some other writing beneath it which I really can't make out. Inside the box is a beautiful Luftwaffe Officer's brocade belt. The brocade is in strikingly good condition, still new-like and with no soiling. It is constructed of fine textured aluminum bullion, having twin gray stripes that run the length and a thin red stripe down the center. The inside of the belt is covered in the later gray canvas. The two slides are still on the belt and in the same exceptional condition. The leather adjustment piece is in good condition, complete with the matching aluminum catch. The buckle is a very handsome oval example with raised overlapping oak leaves around the border. Inside it is pebbled and has a gilded Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika. The detail throughout is exceptional. Also included in the box is a single Luftwaffe Leutnant's collar tab. It has a red velvet background indicating artillery, and is bordered with gray cord. Inside there is a fine woven set of oak leaves with a single gull above. On the reverse is the usual burlap backing. There is also two sets of shoulder boards, the first being the sewn-in type. This pair of boards has a red wool backing. There is some moth damage to both of the undersides. The second is pair of slip-on Leutnant's shoulder boards as well, also having the red wool. The wool on the this set is in perfect condition. There is also some type of old pen in this box. This is a very interesting grouping, something that could quite possible be researched given the amount of information included about the original owner. Excellent. $795.00 POTPOURRI #19995 Silver Frame with Blue Leatherette Case
The presentation box measures approximately 12 inches by 15 inches with a depth of 2 inches. The blue leatherette covering has fine graining, and shows only nominal wear throughout. One of the scallop shaped, shell-like, catches is missing, but the other is intact. They are both brass and have holes, which go over pins. The lid lifts upward from the front. The inside lid is a beautiful white silk, having padding within. The bottom section of the case is a dark blue velvet, having a cut out which recesses the silver frame. The frame itself measures approximately 10 x 11 and 1/2 inches and is approximately 1/2 inch thick. This silver frame is hallmarked, "800" along with maker symbols. The reverse of the frame is fitted with leatherette sliding mounts, which would retain a photograph. Also there is a standing flap device attached. The backing is retained through the use of four silver clips held by screws. The top half of the retainage portion is hinged. Although there was no photograph in this presentation package when liberated, it does have a printed example of Grand Admiral Raeder currently. This may or may not have been the original purpose of the device, but the fact remains it was found in the Reichschancellory, and was definitely produced for the photograph of a most important individual. This frame and box are very collectable in their own right and would add greatly if someone possessed an original autographed Raeder or perhaps Admiral Dönitz photograph. It is also worth mentioning that I have an original Raider autographed photograph period mounted in a nearly identical silver frame, the only difference being, it is about one inch bigger all around. Excellent Plus, Plus. $3,495.00 POTPOURRI #38118 Piece Black Marble Desk Set with Dedication Plaque
The inkwell/pen rest of the the set has a marble cover with a silvered M17 helmet set on top. This helmet is beautifully detailed, with the "Frankenstein" air vents and a good rolled edge around the bottom. The helmet is used as lever to open the hinged marble cover which protects the two ink wells inside. The inkwells are drilled directly into the marble. The front of the piece is grooved to hold a pen. There is a matching marble-based envelope holder with this set. It consists of two inverted "U" shaped brass sections that project from the marble base, perfect for holding envelopes, paper, or what have you. A fine blotter completes the set. The body and the handle of this blotter are constructed out of matching marble. The lower portion of the blotter is of curved wood, which would have been fitted out with blotter paper. On the front of the set base is a brass dedication plaque. Engraved on the plaque we see, "Dem lb. Kameraden / A. Rogofl / zur Erinnerung gew. v. d. / Uffz. Korps. Hacketau". This translates, roughly, to "To Our Admired Comrade, A. Rogofl, given in memory from the Under Officer's Corps Hacketau". It is interesting to note that Hacketau is connected to the 1920's Freikorps. It is possible that this desk set goes back to that time, and if this indeed the case it certainly adds interest to this very fine desk set. Excellent Plus. $995.00 POTPOURRI #38078C Brass Stuka Model
The plain is scribed with lines that suggest the cockpit windows, flaps and rudder. The propeller is free spinning. The model has inverted gull type wings and a spatted undercarriage, design elements forever associated with this famous dive bomber. The wheels under the spats have been flatted to keep the model stable on a flat surface. There appears to have been a tailwheel at one time, but it is missing; perhaps it was shot off by a brass Thunderbolt. This model has been mounted on a steel rod connected to a support pedestal. The plane, when mounted, sits in a steep banked turn and looks very dynamic. You can almost hear the wailing dive horns when you look at it! This is a very substantial piece here, very finely executed. A terrific item to pair with your Luftwaffe collection, or if you are an aviation enthusiast. Until this one is purchased it is going to sit on my desk because I really love it, and I am sure you will too. Excellent. $1,995.00 POTPOURRI #37936C One-of-a-kind Damascus Letter Opener
The crossguard and combination ferrule also have leaves that resemble an edelweiss. They are beautifully raised out and has small, berry-like beads. The ferrule flares outward, with more bead-like ornamentation, to form a an oval guard. The blade is quite beautiful, being hand forged Damascus in the Large Roses pattern. The pattern is perfectly executed throughout and very distinct, still remaining in full mint condition. The reverse ricasso is marked, in raised letters, "Echt Damast" while the obverse has a raised maker's name "Krusius Solingen". Crusius is a name well know to SA collectors, as once in a while we see one of their brand names on a SA Dagger, as well as their Gazelle logo. This piece comes with a leather sheath which is definitely original to the piece. The leather is well shaped and remains in very nice condition with just a hint of age cracking in the surface. If you would like to have something you could admire every day while you open letter at your desk, this would be perfect for you. This looks like it would have been a high-end retail item and is definitely a period piece. Near Mint. $2,795.00 POTPOURRI #38000C Handmade Pontoon Bridge Presentation Plaque
The bridge is reinforced with two steel beams. Each beam is retained by a working clamp which is attached to a slot on the upper portion of each side of the float. The craftsmanship throughout these parts is just amazingly realistic. At the bottom of the plaque there is a painted dedication. First we see a red seal with a rearing horse. Then, in black lettering, it reads "Unserem Chef zur". Next we see, in red capitals, "VERMƒHLUNG". Following this is "GIWIDMENT. 2. KOMP. PI. BTL. 254" in black. This is followed by a rectangle with an arrow and a "2" at the right. Beneath this in red capital letters we see "RUSSLAND IM." and another word which has become obscured. This appears to be a wedding present to the Chief of the 3nd Company Pioneer Battalion 254, if you can believe it. I'm not sure the bride would have been too thrilled with this model, but I'm sure most collectors would feel differently. This is a fantastic piece of Pioneer memorabilia, and very interesting in and of itself; truly a one-of-a-kind thing. The consignor values it highly and has set the price accordingly. Excellent Plus. $4,995.00 POTPOURRI #37772 Cased Magnifier
Inside is the magnifier, which is meant to be placed on a printed image and peered through; I imagine it would have been used primarily to look at aerial reconnaissance photos, but I supposed it could have been plopped down on a map as well. The device is in good working order and would make a perfect addition to a collection of period field gear, or perhaps just reading the newspaper or legal fine print. Excellent Plus. $150.00 POTPOURRI #37650C NSKK Travel Medallion
The medallion is quite striking, having an open-winged NSKK eagle with a wreath and swastika on the upper portion, surrounding by the inscription "Der Motorstandarte 78". Around the rim of the medallion we see "7. Orientientierungsfahrt 1937". In the center of the badge is the image of an NSKK man seated in a 30's open-topped touring car looking at a map with a NSKK man on a motorcycle. The motorcycle has tremendous detail throughout; the headlight, handlebars, motor, et cetera are all present. The number "220" appears on the cycle, the number assigned to him for the excursion. What is really amazing in this depiction is the fact that the helmeted NSKK driver is clearly wearing an NSKK dagger at his side! This is a rare image here, and extremely interesting to me and should be to other collectors. What a great item to display next to a NSKK dagger. The medallion is marked with the maker "C. Balmberger / N¸rnberg". A fine piece of NSKK memorabilia here! Excellent. $395.00 POTPOURRI #37689 RAD Desk Plaque
Applied to the surface of the marble is a silvered RAD Officer's Cap. The cap is extremely well detailed, showing the insignia and with a simulated crease on the front. The cap sits atop a sprig of laurel leaves complete with berries. This depiction has been silvered and lacquered, and retains 100% of the original finish. There is a green felt buffer on the bottom to keep the item from scratching the desk. We installed this felt ourselves and it looks quite good. Excellent Plus, Plus. $195.00 POTPOURRI #37322C Eva Braun Handbag
At the upper front of the bag is a decorative brass figure that could be said to resemble an art-deco open butterfly, being the monogram of Eva. The inside of the bag is lined with highest quality soft tan kidskin. There is slip pocket in the sides of each liner. I have no other provenance for the bag other than the fact that I am sure this bag is the same example appearing in the Griffith book. Excellent Plus. $4,995.00 POTPOURRI #37317C Silver Cigarette Case with Dedication to Observer Corps
The lower edge of the center lid is fitted with a thin lip which is used for opening. On the surface area below the opening lip, there is a jeweler-engraved three-line dedication. "OFFIZIERKORPS DER/ AUFKLARUNGS GRUPPE 122/ 1 - 6 - 39 - 30 - 9 - 40". This time period begins with the German attack on Poland and follows through the occupation of the lowlands, Denmark and Norway and ending with the defeat of the French and the capitulation of Paris. Obviously, these were great times for Germany and the Wehrmacht. This Observation Group played a large part in the successes of these invasions of Europe. To the left of the dedication is a precisely engraved Iron Cross or possibly a Knight's Cross, complete with swastika; it is hard to tell as the two awards basically look the same in an engraving. The lid of the box is retained with a piano-style hinge, and inside, the box is lined with cedar wood, to keep the tobacco fresh. Inside, is a period wartime pack of cigarettes all still there in the original cardboard carton. The carton is marked with the cigarette brand name, "Waldorf Astoria", with an open eagle and swastika printed next to this, as well as "20 das Stuck zigaretten". On the reverse is printed "Echt Orient, No 5". I am sure a little research into this Observer Group would be rewarding to the next owner of this desirable silver cigarette box. Excellent Plus, Plus. $1,450.00 POTPOURRI #37275 Miniature Imperial Anchor on Wooden Plaque
The anchor itself is either of nickel-plated brass or of solid nickel; it is not immediately apparent. The anchor is extremely clever, having a movable ring at the top of the shaft which is connected via a screw device. Further down there is an articulated "U" shaped device that is about even with the plows. At the bottom is another articulated rig. These articulations would have acted to release the plows from the muck when the anchor was pulled up, presumably via ropes or chains. Apparently Imperial anchors were rigged this way; if you think about it, getting an anchor that has bitten into the seabed to release is no easy feat. A real mechanical wonder here! In the lower corner of the plaque is a cutout, complete with glass, which encloses a picture of the original seaman that originally owned with anchor. Accompanying the plaque is a card with a photograph of the Imperial ship "S.M.S. Kınigsberg", Below, written in red pencil, is "1911". To the right of the ship is written, in ink, "Prosit-neujahr". Beneath is more writing and also the signature of the writer. Unfortunately I cannot make out the writing, but maybe some of you German language experts will be able to figure it out. The signature seems to read "C. Pzepka". Beneath this a rank which appears to be "LTF. MTR". Again, it would take a German expert to translate this card. A very neat item here for the Kaiserliche Marine enthusiast. Excellent Plus, Plus. $295.00 POTPOURRI #37238 Painted Metal Child in SA Garb
The reverse base of the figure is marked "D.R.G.M." in raised out letters. Protruding from the bottom of the base is a length of threaded rod, indicating this piece was mounted on something at one time. A very rare and desirable piece here; it would make a good addition to an SA collection. Excellent. $750.00 POTPOURRI #37071 Sheet of 50 Unissued Adolph Hitler Stamps
The top border is labeled "GENERALGOUVERNEMENT . DEUTSCHE POST OSTEN". The label is flanked by open-wing eagles with swastika in wreath. The border label on the right side of the stamps is printed, "STAATSDRUCKEREI WIEN", indicating the stamps originally come from the Vienna Post Office. An interesting and historical original item that will show well with other 3rd Reich memorabilia. Mint. $95.00 (#37073) POTPOURRI #37004C Wooden Newspaper Holder
The rack is about 28 inches long, and is constructed of wood and is an orange color. On both sides of the wood stick is painted "Das Reich". Das Reich was a popular NSDAP sponsored newspaper that was published by propaganda master Josef Goebbels. It has a hook at the top so it could be hung up when not in use, and there are two wing nuts which open are used to secured the slats which would hold the paper in place. I notice that, on one side of the wood near the handle section, there is a "DRGM" stamping. A very interesting artifact here for those of you out there that may have period newspapers, particularly issues of Das Reich. This would certainly make the whole process come alive! Near Mint. $995.00 POTPOURRI #36990C Pioneer Saw with Leather Sheathe
The accompanying leather scabbard is still in excellent shape, being equipped with a built-in belt loop at the top as well as an additional carrying loop affixed to the center of the sheathe. The sheathe is stamped "FUG 1941" on the reverse.
If you are working on an Army Pioneer uniform this would be an excellent item to add to the mannequin. Excellent. $995.00 POTPOURRI #36988C Lineol 88cm Flak 36 Cannon with Carriage
It is precision made throughout, complete with functional wheels, spoked rims, and fenders, not to mention a host of other details. The heavy duty tires are marked "Lineol". Mounted on the top of each rear fender is a tow cable spoon, free spinning and with nicely simulated cables. Both front and rear wheel assemblies can be removed from the gun, to simulate a fixed artillery emplacement. They are held in place over top of the large forward and reverse outriggers with a clever locking system, complete with a pin and dummy chain. The forward outrigger leg is equipped with a folding barrel support. There are two more working, spring-loaded and hinged outriggers attached to either side of the gun carriage, each with a wire catch to secure them while raised./P> The gun itself is nicely detailed and fully actuated, with working elevation and traverse wheels. The action of these wheels is really fantastic; the gun can be elevated, depressed and traversed throughout the whole range of motion available to an actual gun. As an added bonus the cannon is actually fully functional! From what I can tell these toys originally came with a supply of pellet "shells" to fire, although this example doesn't have any remaining with it. In any event it has a very clever breech loading firing mechanism. The simplified breech block is spring-loaded, and can be cocked with a little effort. A pellet "shell" would be inserted, and then gun itself can then be fired by means of a simple vertical trigger mounted next to the breech. The mechanism itself is very sound even after all these years, surviving the both the war and the often brutal attentions of a Junior Artillery Officer! The cannon has the original olive drab paint, still in perfect condition. It is an amazing little device, and outstanding additional to any toy or military collection. If I were a little kid I'm sure I could spend hours happily blasting away with this cannon, and I'm sure those of you out there who enjoy this sort of piece could do the same. Just an amazing, highest quality toy here, which works as good today as the day it was made. Near Mint. $1,695.00 POTPOURRI #36965C Imperial Silvered Austrian Cigar Box dedicated to 1st Hussar Regiment Commander
The box measures approximately 7 inches by 5, and is about 2 inches high. The lid of the box curves downward throughout the edges, and has rounded corners. The borders of the lid are all scalloped. The sides of the box are equally fluted throughout. The lower portion of the box has a small border that encloses the lower wood of the interior, which appears to be some sort of mahogany. The lower portion rim has two hallmarks, one which is not distinguishable, while the other appears to have the initials "PJ" within a square. The same hallmarks appear on the lip which serves to open the hinged lid. The lid of the cigar box has an applied oval shape to a series of overlapping laurel-style leaves. Each of the diameters has decorative embellishments; flower on the east and west edges, and a ribbon at the top. In the center is a small medallion with the likeness of the Emperor of Austria, Franz Josef, who looks to the viewers right and attired in a military uniform with medals. Above the image of the King is engraved, in block letters, "1. Husaren Regiment". Below the image of Franz is the engraving to the recipient, "Oberst Freih Ernst Unterrichter / Von Rechtenthal". At the bottom right corner there is an indication that the box was presented on Christmas 1908, "Weinachten 1908". Von Rechtenthal was the commander of the elite 1st Hussar Regiment under Franz Josef of Austria. He held this command from 1903 until 1908. Looking into the regiment it was entitled "Hussars Regiment Emperor #1"". This regiment was of cavalry, and was attached to the personal command of Emperor Franz Josef. I believe that there could be a great amount of research done of Von Rechtenthal, as he was obviously an important Austrian officer. This box was not used much, if at all, as it still remains in nearly full Mint condition. The interior of the box has a wood liner, what appears to be mahogany, and is separated by a wood partition. I believe it held the small, narrow cigars that were smoked in that day. This box is a real treasure for the right collector. Near Mint. $2,495.00 POTPOURRI #36497 Porcelain KPM Box given to Opera Singer Lotte Lehmann by Hermann Göring
The porcelain box comes in the original, tan colored case. The case is of finely grained leatherette, and shows some wear along the edges, and a small spot has worn through to the base on the obverse corner. The case is opened via a brass push-button catch. The interior of the case is lined with a tan satin material, and is recessed slightly at the bottom to accept the porcelain box. The box has a white, vaulted lid, which flows downward along the edges, and is bordered in gold leaf. Pictured on the lid of the case is the Berlin Opera House. Beneath this image is the German name, "Staatliches Schauspielhaus". This is a most beautiful building, which was restored after the war and still exists today. On the inside of the lid, written in gold, can be seen, "WEIHNACHT 1934". The lower portion of the box is similarly gold-leafed around the rim. On the reverse is the hallmark of the KPM Porcelain firm, and below this the initials, "KPM". Contained within the box is an early calling-card from Hermann Göring. The card has since torn in two, and is missing the left corner. The card is printed in fine Gothic script, "Hermann Göring" and then below, "Reichminister f¸r die Luftfahrt und Reichstagspr‰sident/Preussicher Ministerpr‰sident/General der Infanterie". This exhaustive title is of course composed of all of the offices held by Göring in 1934. Hermann's wife, Karin, had died in 1931, and at this time Göring was active with many ladies of the Reich. As we know, in 1935 he did go on to marry Emmy Sonnemann. However, in '34, he was (apparently) still very much available. Apparently Göring knew Lehmann, as was seeing her at this time. Lehmann was a very well know opera singer in her day, born in 1888 and dying in 1976, in Santa Barbara, California. Extremely popular, she was known for her performances in various Wagner operas. In fact, she debuted in the US in a production of Die Walk¸re. She returned to the US several occasions, and toured in South America as well. She eventually was forced to emigrate to the US, as her step-children were at least partially Jewish. A most captivating item here! I'm sure someone else out there will appreciate this fine KPM box, not to mention the history surrounding it! Near Mint. $1,995.00 POTPOURRI #36098 Large Table Medallion for Pioneer Battalion
The center border area separates the words on both sides with a small wreath of laurel leaves. There is some age and rust that have formed around the letters and the raised out figures but if anything it gives the medallion some good character. Items associated with pioneer battalions are quite rare. A very nice artifact here! Excellent. $495.00 POTPOURRI #31609C Political Leader's Companion Pennant with Canvas Carrying Case
On the hoist end of the pennant there are two metal brackets which have cylindrical shaped ends which would have slipped over the original fender staff. The celluloid has shrunk some on one end causing it to break free from the leather trim. This is just on the bottom side however. The rest of the celluloid is still in good condition and on the hoist side is complete with its original working red snaps. The pennant does have a couple of extremely minor bug nips on both sides but they are very negligible. The pennant comes with its original army drab color canvas carrying case which is also fit with working snaps. A very nice NSDAP Party fender pennant here, and not something that you will see too often. Excellent Plus. $1,395.00 POTPOURRI #35212 Silvered Boar's Head Cigar Clipper
The handhold section of the clipper resembles a tree branch in the backgrounds, and superimposed on the surfaces is a pattern of oak loeaves and acorns. The clipper appears to be a silver-plated type, and is further enhanced by deep and uniform patination. Just a wonderful look here! The business end of the clipper has a tradition German style "push-in" blade at the bottom, and at the end there is a domed opened designed to accept the end of a cigar. The opening is smaller than the types we see today, as the cigars of modern times are much larger than those that were smoked early in the last century. This looks to be the right size clipper for a "riverboat gambler" cigar such as a Panetela. A wonderful item here, either to display or to actually use if you are a cigar smoker! Excellent. $1,195.00 POTPOURRI #34883 Grouping of Ausweiss Cards with Photo to SA Member
Opening the Ausweiss card, there is a photograph of Schroder in his Marine SA uniform, complete with peaked cap. There are other details, stampings and signatures on the inside of the card. On the reverse of the card there are many stampings from the years starting in 1937, and running up to the year 1942. This is an interesting set of cards here, as SA Marine items are quite rarely encountered. A great addition for those who like to collect documents. Excellent Plus. $495.00 POTPOURRI #35215C Railway Shipping Contents Forms
The forms included detail all of the considerable amount of information that the was required by the Third Reich government shipping freight by rail. These documents are quite interesting, as they are great example of the type of paperwork that was required during the 1930's. These are sure to be of interest to a collector of period documents, or perhaps even railway enthusiasts! Excellent Plus. $650.00 POTPOURRI #31532 Elaborate Shooting Prize Chain from Prince of Prussia Shooting Guild of Schoeneck dating from 1850
All of the coins are very interesting, having silver wreaths surrounding them and then the connecting chain links in the style of other shooting gild chains that I have seen. Also spaced around the beautiful chain are enameled city crests. These crests could probably be looked up to determine which cities they come from. Probably these were the participants with the normal shooting even each year. This chain would require some research to ascertain its full importance. It appears to be a chain that was used through the imperial period probably up through the Weimar time. One of the coins does have a date of 1930 on it. This chain is of highest quality and is a fantastic antique. For those not familiar with these chains each year a town, village or group of villages sponsored shooting events. These events usually lasted for three days and involved not only participation of the town's shooters but also the town citizens as it was also a great beer drinking time and celebration. The shooting events tended to bring the citizens of a town together each year. They were very important and even today still are important events. Because of its quality and beautiful look I would think that this was the chain that the main town kept on display in city hall and was probably taken out for wear only once a year during the shooting event. A beautiful antique which could take on much more value once the history of its towns are researched. Excellent Plus. $3,995.00 POTPOURRI #31570 Elaborate Schützen King Shooting Necklace
The necklace is currently mounted in a beautiful handmade oak box with glass opening and a black velvet background. It is all set for hanging on your wall, and I can tell you it will make one great looking appearance. The necklace stems from the first shooting medallion in 1898 and runs up to 1939. So, this fine artifact actually covers three periods of German history, being The Imperial Times, The Weimar Period, and also The Nazi Period right up to the beginning of World War II. At the top portion of the necklace there a beautiful medallions that are produced of green background enamel, having an eagle positioned over a target with crossed rifles. This enamel scene is circular and the details are in gold. These circular shooting medallions are mounted in a silver background and there are 9 of these that make up the upper section of the necklace. All 9 are connected with matching silvered chain. The medallions encompassing the necklace are all connected to the bottom portions of this dual chain. The shooting medallions are all different and some of them are really quite elaborate. Many feature silver star-like backgrounds with applied hat over shooting target with wreath around the depiction. All have the dates that they were won, as well as the name of the town and the name of the shooter. The way these shooting contests worked, each year a town or group of towns would get together and have a target shooting contest. The winner of the contest would receive a medallion with his engraved name, date, and city, and the medallion would be applied to the shooting chain necklace which normally would have been established over the years. It was then the honor of the current "Shooting King" to wear the necklace either for a brief time, or in some cases, he could keep it until the following year. These shooting contests were traditional events, some stemming back 400 and 500 years. They are very important to the towns that sponsor them, and normally the contests will bring out the entire village for support. Needless to say, it is also a great time for good fellowship and good beer drinking! At any rate, on this necklace there are names, dates, and towns on the reverse, as I stated above, and I'm going to give you as many as I can practically transcribe so that there is a record of what's on the necklace and it would be easier on the next owner. The below are some of the names, towns, and dates engraved on the medallions. T. Schulz, Schanardou 1898 / T. Glutte, Bredenbock 1912 / Wilh. Ottels, Metzingen 1936-37 / H. Schul, Schmellau 1907 / H. Barge, Govelin 1910 / O. Schulze, Tellendorf 1927 / Herm. Gl¸he, Tellendorf 1935-36 / Otto M¸ller, Tellendorf 1923 / W. Wettsaok, Metzingen 1931-32 / A. Stallbohm 1926 / Johann Lange, Metzingen 1932-33 / W. Schutz, Larckem 1930-31 / Heinrich Brahms, Tellendorf 1934-35 / A.Schoop 38-39 / W. Gr¸tzmaihen 1929-30 / Wilhelm Carstens, Tellendorf 1905 / Willi Grutzmacher, Tellendorf 1908 / H. Schröder Betten 1914. There are additional names, dates, and places that I may have missed, but I think I've got most of them. There is also in the center a really great looking Hitler portrait, which is a large medallion bigger than a silver dollar. On the reverse of it, it is named to the person I mentioned above, "Johann Lange". There are also swastikas on two of the shooting medals. I can’t overestimate how great looking this necklace is, and really how historically important it is too, because it makes a permanent mark of an event that truly was important to this particular area that encompassed these towns. A great piece of history here as well as a very spectacular view to add to your collecting room. Near Mint. $5,495.00 POTPOURRI #34155C Period Letter Opener with Damascus Blade
The attention, though, of the user is immediately focused when the blade is pulled from the scabbard. This beautiful 5 3/4" blade has a double fuller design on both sides, running about 2/3 of the way. The blade is forged of a remarkable patterned Damascus. This Damascus has maidenhair style on the right side of the blade and the left side of the blade has a series of small roses. It is really a fantastic mating of patterns. There are also some lines that run perpendicular down through the blade, breaking up the patterns of maidenhair and roses. I do not know how a pattern like this was achieved, but it is extremely beautiful and unbelievably impressive. The tip is still needle-like, and the blade remains in mint condition. The letter opener is held together with a screw-like pommel at the tip of the grip. This does not seem to want to turn, so I am hesitant to take this piece apart in order to see if there is a Damascus smith named on the tang. I guess it doesn't really matter, because whoever made this blade was a true genius of the trade. A remarkable artifact here, and something that you will get great enjoyment out of each day if you use it on your desk to open letters. Absolutely beautiful piece of Damascus here! 1,995.00 POTPOURRI #35133C Das Neue Soldaten Liederbuch (The New Soldiers' Songbook), Volumes 1 and 2
The covers depict two Wehrmact soldiers singing with apparent gusto. They are published by B. Schott's Söhne, Mainz, and are undated, but were probably printed about 1939. They contain lyrics and scores of military marching songs, as well as music for the piano. These are fantastic pieces of Wehrmact ephemera, and only uncommonly seen as a set. Excellent. $75.00 POTPOURRI #35132C Large Wehrpass Holder
Additionally, there is a cloth crest sewn to the center of the cover, consisting of red, white, and red colors . A good, original holder here to keep collectible Wehrmacht or Hitler Youth papers. Excellent. $75.00 POTPOURRI #34528 Silvered Fireman Helmet on Marble Base
The depiction is very well done and probably was the kind of thing that a fireman would have purchased for his desk at home making for a fine paperweight. It will serve the same purpose for its next owner. Excellent Plus. $150.00 POTPOURRI #34529 Bronze Fireman Helmet on Marble Base
This depiction is quite good looking and obviously would have been a nice gift to a fireman to use on his desk as a paperweight. A good example here that will nicely decorate your desk. Excellent Plus. $125.00 POTPOURRI #34494 Grab Bag of Miscellaneous Militaria
If you have a use for any of this stuff, or simply are a packrat or collector of odds and ends, then this should be a terrific value. $75.00 POTPOURRI #34239 1920's Naval Dirk Hilt Paperweight
The grip is a carved wood base having a celluloid covering. The celluloid is in totally perfect condition having a nice off-white tone with tightly wrapped twisted brass wire. There is seventy or eighty years of residue still in the grooves trapped by the wire. This hilt is mounted onto a mirror like nickel base. This base has shaved edges to give it a deluxe look and it is covered on the bottom with a green felt which appears original to this piece. A great opportunity here to acquire a fine paperweight for either your desk at work or at home. A beautiful item here in top condition. Excellent Plus, Plus. $695.00 POTPOURRI #33230 Period Carved Wood Replica of RAD Hewer
The scabbard portion which is attached to the hilt ñ this is a one-piece construction ñ is exactly simulated. The upper scabbard fitting has the complicated RAD curls along with the dock pattern at the border where it meets the scabbard shell, and the lower fitting has the pebbling at the border. It appears as though a possible genuine RAD insignia consisting of shovel with swastika on the center resting over two wheat shafts has been placed onto the wood and painted to match. This insignia has been countersunk so at first glance it looks like it is hand carved. I also see a nail head at the shovelís end area which may be the way this device is held in. The scabbard shell also has a texture to it and is painted black. There are round head nails put into the sides of each fitting to simulate the screws. The hanger bracket is simulated with two eyelets. Pretty neat design here! On the reverse, the carver of this RAD hewer has carved into the upper fitting area "RAD/1/188 /1939". At the bottom of the intertwined initials cut in. "OH". At the center of the reverse scabbard shell there is an old period label which is printed "Arbeitsmann/Heuer, Otto/R.A.D. Abtlg. 1/1" and the rest of the paper is torn, but it is probably matching the RAD assignment number carved in above. This is a great example of period "trench art" and would look pretty neat displayed next to other RAD things. I think it is a great item and worthy of preserving. Excellent. $250.00 POTPOURRI #28242C Portrait and Banner Grouping of US Sergeant Herman J. Mischke
This painted canvas is about 36 inches wide by about 48 inches high. A long with the canvas is a period framed portrait of Sergeant Mischke. The portrait appears to have been done in pastels and it is extremely well executed. The Sergeant has his stripes on his shirt and wears a patch which appears to be a pussycat over some type of equipment. Once again, the American collectors out there can probably readily identify the purposes of all of this. The portrait of the Sergeant is about 12 inches by 14 inches and with the overall frame and mounting, it is 19 inches by 21 inches. A nice grouping here which definitely needs research. If this canvas were framed, it would make a great centerpiece for an American collection. Excellent. $495.00 POTPOURRI #22616 Pair of Porcelain Vanity Boxes attributed to Hermann Göring
Excellent. $1,495.00 POTPOURRI #27285C SS Blade with Exclamation Point (RZM M7/29)
Excellent. $2,595.00 |