Dear customers,

We will be attending the following exhibitions:

If you are interested in any items from our catalogue and have the opportunity to visit one of the exhibitions, please let us know the item number and your name, and we will bring the goods for you to view in person.
Kind regards, Alex

  • U.S. Civil Defense Helmet (Office of Civilian Defense, OCD), World War II period

    U.S. Civil Defense Helmet (Office of Civilian Defense, OCD), World War II period (Lot: 1045)

    This is an original American Civil Defense helmet from the World War II era. It was produced on the basis of the M1917A1 steel helmet (“Kelly helmet”) and painted in a characteristic light shade. On the front, it bears a large colorful decal of the U.S. Office of Civilian Defense insignia – a blue circle with a white triangle and a red shield in the center.

    Inside, the original markings are preserved: “PROPERTY OF U.S. GOVERNMENT O.C.D.” along with a serial number. The liner is made of textile webbing with leather reinforcements and an adjustable suspension system. The photographs show the typical paint darkening, signs of age, and surface wear, which add historical authenticity to the piece.

    These helmets were used by U.S. Civil Defense personnel – including firefighters, rescue workers, medical staff, and police units – responsible for civilian protection during air raid alerts and drills in the 1940s.

    $ 150 fee: 22.5%
  • Activist of the OSOAVIAKhIM badge, #3573, circa early 1930s.

    Activist of the OSOAVIAKhIM badge, #3573, circa early 1930s. (Lot: 548)

    In silver and enamels. Measures 35.0 mm in height (from the bottom of the badge to the top point of the banner, not including the flagpole finial); 31.0 mm in width (near the bottom, along the swallow-tail scroll). Stamped serial number “3573” to the reverse. The reverse also shows sterling silver hallmark “916”, additional assay inspection hallmark and Cyrillic maker mark “KhEM”. Extremely nice quality, characteristic of the award badges of the early 30s.

    In very fine condition overall. The obverse is very fine to excellent, with nicely preserved showing attractive original luster. There are minor scratches and contact marks to enamel but they are not easily noticeable to the naked eye. There are no chips or flaking anywhere. The details are well preserved and crisp; the only visible flaw is a small dent on the rifle butt. The reverse is pristine and shows attractive patina. The silver screw post has been reduced for wearing convenience as was customary but its remaining length of over 4 mm is enough to accommodate a screw plate. The wing nut marked “Vsekokhudoznik, Moscow” is of the period although probably not original to the badge.

    $ 750 fee: 22.5%
  • Soviet Infantry Canteen, German Production under Reparations, 1946

    Soviet Infantry Canteen, German Production under Reparations, 1946 (Lot: 375)

    Aluminum infantry canteen of the World War II era, produced in Germany in 1946 as part of war reparations for the USSR. The body bears a clear “G.R.” maker’s mark and the date “1946.” Painted in olive-green, with an aluminum screw cap attached by a chain. This type of canteen continued the wartime design of the 1930s–1940s but belongs to the immediate postwar reparations production.

    Canteens from this period are valued by collectors as a testimony to the transitional stage of Soviet Army equipment and supply.

    $ 45 fee: 22.5%