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Last auctions

  • Order of Military Merit with Swords, 2nd Class (Commander’s Cross), early type

    Order of Military Merit with Swords, 2nd Class (Commander’s Cross), early type (Lot: 963)

    Order of Military Merit with Swords, 2nd Class (Commander’s Cross), early type
    Bulgaria, instituted 1891
    Commander’s Cross of the Order of Military Merit with Swords on a neck ribbon in black, yellow and white. The cross is enamelled in deep red with applied gilt swords. The white-bordered central medallion bears the inscription “За военна заслуга” and the date “1891”, with a raised heraldic lion at centre. The suspension takes the form of a princely crown with red and green enamel, characteristic of the early version of the order. Condition: good, with minor age-related wear.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Starting bid:  950
  • Order of Military Merit with Swords, 2nd Class (Commander’s Cross)

    Order of Military Merit with Swords, 2nd Class (Commander’s Cross) (Lot: 962)

    Order of Military Merit with Swords, 2nd Class (Commander’s Cross)
    Bulgaria, instituted 1891
    Commander’s Cross of the Order of Military Merit with Swords, suspended on a neck ribbon in black, yellow and white. The cross is covered in deep red enamel, overlaid with gilt swords and a laurel wreath. The central medallion features the Bulgarian rampant lion on a dark red enamel ground, within a white enamel ring inscribed “За военна заслуга” and dated “1891”. The suspension is formed as a royal crown with green and white enamel detailing. Fine quality execution typical of early issues.

    Starting bid:  950
  • U-Boat War Badge 1918

    U-Boat War Badge 1918 (Lot: 961)

    hollow embossed and gold-plated, thin horizontal pin on reverse, privately purchased piece from the 1920s. Accompanied by 2 photographs of a police officer in the rank of Major. Notation on reverse: “Flensburg 16.10.38 zur lieben Erinnerung, Adolf”

    Starting bid: $ 750
  • Reichsmarine Officer’s Dagger M 21

    Reichsmarine Officer’s Dagger M 21 (Lot: 960)

    Black horn or synthetic grip with intact wire wrapping, plain rhomboid blade without maker’s mark, pommel and crossguard made of brass, hammered scabbard, the suspension bands in rope form with decorative knots, the rings with rope decoration, complete with knotted portepee sword knot. An honest dagger.

    Starting bid: $ 2,900