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Japanese Naval Officer’s Dagger, Model 1883. (Lot: 62)
An original Japanese naval officer’s dagger, Model 1883, is offered for sale.
This type of dagger was used by officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy from the late 19th century up to the early stages of World War II.
Specifications:
- Original blade with traditional shape
- Brass guard featuring naval insignia
- Grip wrapped in leather or traditional material (specify if known)
- Metal scabbard with period-correct fittings
- Condition: Good, with natural patina and signs of age
A rare and valuable piece for collectors of edged weapons and Japanese military history.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 1,450 -
German WWll Luftwaffe Trumpet Banner (Lot: 49)
The front side features the Luftwaffe eagle, while the reverse side bears the inscription:
“Fliegerhorst Kommandantur Ingolstadt” (Airfield Headquarters Ingolstadt).
Fliegerhorst Ingolstadt-Manching Airfield
Construction of the airfield began in 1936 with the creation of taxiways, and from spring 1937 onward, various buildings were erected. In April 1938, the completed airfield was handed over to the military and officially named “Fliegerhorst Ingolstadt”.
During World War II, the base hosted various flight schools, including fighter and night-fighter schools, which operated Messerschmitt Bf 110 aircraft.
The Bf 110 was actively used during the French campaign, in the Battle of Britain (where it proved vulnerable against RAF fighters), and later as a night interceptor defending the Reich.
Its primary equipment included radar systems and heavy armament for engaging enemy bombers.
From mid-1944, the airfield was heavily bombed by Allied forces, with particularly intense raids in April 1945.
On April 26, 1945, the airfield was captured by the United States Army.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 4,250
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War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Bag (Lot: 106)
This near mint cross just came in from a veterans son with grouping of other items. Cross is very nice as is the ribbon. The bag is original and shows minor repairs with tape.
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Luftwaffe Honor Goblet to Wolfgang Vorpahl Grouping (Lot: 87)
German Luftwaffe Honor Goblet and citations set to Oberleutnant Wolfgang Vorpahl Kampfgeschwader 55, fine example of an Alpaka goblet which has a beautiful uncleaned black patina to the body. Around the lower band it is engraved ‘Oberleutnant Wolfgang Vorpahl AM 22.1.43’. Underside of the goblet it is stamped ‘Feinsilber Alpaka Auflage Joh.Wagner & Sohn’. Accompanying the goblet is his award citations for the rest of his awards which include the German cross in gold, this Honor Goblet, pilots badge, EK1, EK2, wound badge, Krim shield and bronze and silver grade bomber operational clasps. Also with the group is two promotion citations plus a small grouping of original snapshot and studio photographs relating to Vorpahl. Overall this is an excellent complete grouping.
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US Model 1842 Perscussion Pistol by Aston And Company, Dated 1851. (Lot: 192)
Action: Percussion
Manufacturer: Henry Aston of Middletown, Conn.
Caliber: .58
Overall Length: 14 1/2″ (approx.)
Barrel Length: 8 1/2″ (approx.)
Condition: Very Good
US Model 1842 Perscussion Pistol by Aston and company, dated 1851.The barrel is clean, with scattered light pitting and tool marks. The lock has some small patches of light pitting. Brasswork is lightly pattinated. The action is strong and functions as designed.
Initials “WFC” have been carved into the stock underside, just forward of the trigger guard. Cartouche outlines are visible, and would become clearer with the removal of an old layer of varnish if so desired.