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III Reich. German Motorsport Badge, 2nd Class in Silver (Lot: 517)
Starting bid: $ 7,650Silvered tombak; reverse marked “LN 1700 ges. gesch.” (= Christian Lauer, Nuremberg); fitted with a domed pin on the reverse. A worn example in attractive condition.
The German Motorsport Badge was instituted by decree of the Führer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler on 18 February 1938. It was awarded to recognize outstanding achievements and dedicated service in motor sports contributing to Germany’s prestige and reputation. The design was created by the Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg. The sole manufacturer was L. Christian Lauer.
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General Assault Badge “25” – Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz (Lot: 513)
Starting bid: $ 4,100Fine zinc; the eagle finished in steel-grey tone; the wreath silver-plated. The reverse is marked with the manufacturer’s “RK” within the wreath; the pin, catch, and hinge are magnetic. Lightly worn.
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Panzer Assault Badge in Silver “25” – C.E. Juncker (Lot: 515)
Starting bid: $ 4,100Fine zinc, semi-hollow construction; the tank finished in a lighter tone; the tank section riveted to the wreath with two aluminum rivets. The silvering on the wreath remains over 80% intact. Reverse fitted with a round magnetic pin, with the magnetic pin plate soldered in place.
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General Assault Badge “50” – Rudolf Karneth, Gablonz (Lot: 514)
Starting bid: $ 3,950Fine zinc; the eagle finished in a steel-grey tone; the wreath silver-plated. The reverse bears the manufacturer’s mark “RK” on the wreath; the pin, catch, and hinge are magnetic. Clearly worn, with visible corrosion traces on the eagle.
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NSFK Badge for Powered Aircraft Pilots, 1939 pattern (Lot: 518)
Starting bid: $ 3,800Hollow-struck iron, silver-plated and toned; reverse with the original matt-silver finish. Marked with model number “ges. gesch. 22639”, mounted on a horizontal pin. In very fine, attractive condition.
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Kaiserliche Marine Officer’s Dagger, World War I Pattern (Lot: 530)
Starting bid: $ 3,000Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) officer’s dagger from the World War I era. Features an ivory-colored grip with wire wrap, gilt brass mounts with naval anchors, and a deeply etched blade with maritime motifs. The ricasso bears a small assembly number. Complete with original brass scabbard and portepee.
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Panzer Assault Badge in Silver “25” – C.E. Juncker (Lot: 512)
Starting bid: $ 2,950Fine zinc, semi-hollow construction; the tank finished in a lighter tone; the tank section riveted to the wreath with two aluminum rivets; the wreath silver-plated; reverse fitted with a round non-magnetic pin, the pin plate soldered in place. Heavily worn; the badge was wartime-repaired on the reverse. Condition: 2–3.
Panzer Assault Badges with engagement numbers manufactured by Juncker are extremely rare. By order of 22 June 1943, the Army High Command approved the introduction of Panzer Assault Badges with engagement numbers. The newly established grade structure was as follows:
1st grade: Panzer Assault Badge
2nd grade: Panzer Assault Badge with number 25
3rd grade: Panzer Assault Badge with number 50
4th grade: Panzer Assault Badge with number 75
5th grade: Panzer Assault Badge with number 100 -
Kriegsmarine Miniature Dagger, Alcoso Solingen (Lot: 532)
Current Bid: $ 2,350Miniature Kriegsmarine dagger by Alcoso (A•C•S) Solingen. Gilt brass fittings with naval motifs, bright orange contoured grip, and a blade with long fullers and the classic Alcoso scales logo. Complete with original decorated brass scabbard. A fine representative example of a naval officer’s miniature dagger.
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Heer Infantry Dagger Model 1935 with Dedication Engraving, A. Wingen (Solingen) (Lot: 528)
Starting bid: $ 1,600Heer Infantry Dagger, Model 1935, featuring early aluminum fittings and an orange tapered grip. The blade bears a rare personalized dedication inscription:
„Unserem verehrten Herrn Rittmeister … nach einjähriger Kriegsgemeinschaft von seinem Unteroffiziers Korps.“
“To our esteemed Rittmeister … after one year of wartime service together, from his NCO corps.”
The dagger is produced by A. Wingen, Solingen, confirmed by the crisp maker mark on the ricasso. Includes original nickel-plated scabbard with even patina. A fine example of a personalized presentation dagger given to a cavalry officer (Rittmeister) by his non-commissioned officers.
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Heer Infantry Dagger, SMF Solingen, with Personal Signature “Spehr” and hanger (Lot: 531)
Starting bid: $ 1,600Heer Infantry Dagger, Model 1935, made by SMF Solingen. Amber-colored grip, early aluminum fittings. The crossguard bears a rare engraved personal name “Spehr.” Blade marked with the SMF crowned seagull logo. Comes complete with the original silver portepee.
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Heer Officer’s Lionhead Saber, Puma (Lot: 529)
Starting bid: $ 1,300Heer officer’s Lionhead saber by Puma, Solingen. Gilt fittings, Heer eagle on the crossguard, black wired grip showing surface cracks. Chrome-plated etched blade, original steel scabbard with period wear.
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Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 in Sy & Wagner Case (Lot: 519)
Starting bid: $ 1,100A premium early Iron Cross 1st Class (EK1 1914) manufactured by Sy & Wagner, the Royal Court Goldsmiths of Berlin (Sy & Wagner – Königl. Hofgoldschmiede – Berlin, Unter den Linden 12/13). One of the most desirable and scarce First World War EK1 variants.
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Original Victorian Era Double Barreled Percussion Coat Pistol (Lot: 523)
Starting bid: $ 350Original Victorian Era Double Barreled Percussion Coat Pistol
.40 caliber with turn-off 3 inch barrels. Overall length is a little over 8 inches.
Actions are mostly functional. The left action holds on half cock only; right action holds on half and full cock.
A good example of this early ‘concealed carry’ firearm at an attractive price.
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Three-Place Medal Bar (1957 Federal Republic of Germany Issue) (Lot: 516)
Starting bid: $ 175A post-war medal bar assembled in accordance with the 1957 German law permitting veterans to wear “denazified” versions of wartime decorations, redesigned without prohibited symbols. The bar includes:
1. Iron Cross 2nd Class, 1957 Issue (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse, 1957 pattern) — redesigned without the swastika, featuring oak leaves in the center. Nickel-plated frame, black core, original red-white-black ribbon.
2. War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords, 1957 Issue (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern, 1957 pattern) — denazified version in bronze finish, original ribbon.
3. Wehrmacht Long Service Medal, 4th Class, 1957 Issue (Wehrmacht Dienstauszeichnung 4. Klasse, 1957 pattern) — silvered medal with the legal FRG design, on the correct blue ribbon.The bar is hand-assembled on red backing with a long, full-length pin typical for post-war construction. Excellent condition with minimal wear.
