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POLICE BAYONET Third Reich period emblem, upgraded from the Weimar-era design. [Carl Eickhorn]. (Matching numbers) (Lot: 1281)
$ 1,095 fee: 22.5%A police bayonet of the Weimar period, subsequently modified in accordance with Third Reich standards, representing a characteristic example of the unification measures implemented within German police structures after 1933. The blade bears the trademark of the renowned Solingen firm Carl Eickhorn — the squirrel emblem that served as a guarantee of the highest quality from this manufacturer.
Structurally, the bayonet retains evidence of its Weimar origins: the originally longer blade was shortened, with the point reground to conform to the new standard. The grip was similarly reduced in length. The Weimar-era escutcheon was replaced with a new police emblem — an eagle with swastika within an oak wreath, characteristic of the Third Reich police service. The leather scabbard has likewise been adjusted to accommodate the reduced blade length. Matching numbers are preserved on both blade and scabbard — identical serial designations confirming their factory pairing.
Police bayonets constituted a distinctive type of edged weapon issued to German police forces during the Weimar Republic and Third Reich periods. Police bayonets differed structurally from military patterns in blade configuration and the characteristic grip treatment featuring the police emblem. Weapons of this type were employed primarily for parade and ceremonial purposes, as well as during guard duty. The modification of Weimar-era bayonets was conducted on a large scale as part of the standardisation of police unit armaments, rendering this category of items relatively common among collectors of German police edged weapons. Many surviving examples display original Weimar-period police unit markings, frequently accompanied by later numbers and stamps added following modification during re-inventory or reissue to different units.
The Carl Eickhorn company was established in Solingen in 1865 and became one of the largest manufacturers of edged weapons in Germany. The trademark squirrel emblem (Eichhörnchen) served as a guarantee of the highest quality. During the Third Reich period, the firm produced an extensive range of regulation edged weapons: daggers for all branches of service, SA, SS, NPEA, NSFK, and TeNo daggers, as well as dress daggers, sabres, and swords. Carl Eickhorn products are distinguished by superior steel quality and meticulous finishing, and are highly prized by contemporary collectors.
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Demjansk Shield 1942, Heer Version, on Field-Grey Backing (Lot: 1280)
$ 1,245 fee: 22.5%Demjansk arm shield in silver-finish metal on original field-grey wool backing, secured with four copper rivets. Obverse: DEMJANSK inscription, date 1942, crossed swords with aircraft, eagle with swastika wreath at top. Reverse shows typical four-rivet attachment to backing pad. One of the rarest and most coveted German campaign shields — awarded to participants in the Demjansk Pocket encirclement battle.
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Two-Place Medal Bar with Iron Cross 2nd Class and Eastern Front Medal. Maker Marks 100 and 88 (Lot: 1279)
$ 590 fee: 22.5%A two-place medal bar from the Third Reich period, fitted with the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 and the Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 (Ostmedaille). The bar features a metal back plate and neatly folded ribbons.
The suspension ring of the Iron Cross is marked “100”, identifying the maker as Rudolf Wächter, München. The ring of the Eastern Front Medal bears the mark “88”, corresponding to Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen.
Both decorations show honest age patina; the EK2 enamel remains excellent with no damage, and the Ostmedaille retains strong details. Ribbons are vivid and intact. A well-assembled and representative medal bar. -
SS Long Service Medal, (8 Years), with ribbon (Lot: 1278)
$ 1,380 fee: 22.5%An original SS Long Service Medal, awarded for eight years of faithful service. The piece is struck in bronze with its characteristic matte brown finish. The obverse features a large swastika with a central SS rune wreath, rendered in detailed relief.
The reverse bears the inscription FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS with sharp lettering and an even background. The suspension loop is correctly formed, separately made and soldered—fully consistent with authentic wartime production.
The medal comes with its original deep-blue ribbon of correct weave, well preserved with no fraying. Overall condition is very good, showing natural patina and crisp details without signs of cleaning or repair.
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SS Long Service Medal (4 Years), with original case and ribbon (Lot: 1277)
$ 1,580 fee: 22.5%An original SS Long Service Medal, awarded for four years of faithful service. The medal is struck in bronze with a dark finish, much of which remains intact. The obverse displays the SS runes surrounded by a finely detailed oak-leaf wreath.
The reverse bears the inscription FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS, sharply executed with correct period lettering. The suspension loop is of proper wartime construction—separately made and neatly soldered.
This example comes complete with its original blue ribbon of correct weave and original black presentation case, featuring silver SS runes on the lid. The case shows expected age wear, with the interior insert preserved. Such complete sets are considerably scarcer than loose medals.
Overall condition is excellent: natural patina, crisp relief, and no signs of repair.
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Waffen SS Visor Cap (Lot: 1276)
$ 13,995 fee: 22.5%Beautiful late war Waffen SS cap with proper insignia and clean piping that butts up perfectly. This hat has an excellent black center band and great shape to the body of the visor cap. The exterior does shows a few moth nips, but nothing very detracting and it would make an excellent display piece. The interior shows wear, but no abuse and just normal sweat marks. Overall a very nice example of this style cap.
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Waffen SS Officer Cap of Hilmar Wackerle (Lot: 1275)
$ 25,000 fee: 22.5%Absolutely stunning cap with very interesting history. Cap is in very nice overall condition showing signs of wear, but still very clean. The exterior has a great shape to the body and perfect insignia and piping. The interior has some sweat staining to the band and has the initials “HW” stamped to the one side. The sweat diamond is intact and has the paper name tag still present. Cap comes with a complete binder full showing the different awards he was issued as well as brief story of Wackerle. Just a stunning piece and the type of cap that you do not see very often .Below is more info on his time in service.
DACHAU
In 1933 Wäckerle was picked by his old ally Himmler to be commandant of the newly established Dachau concentration camp.[6] Under orders from Himmler, he established ‘special’ rules for dealing with prisoners, rules that instituted terror as a way of life at the camp.[7] His initiatives included execution of four prisoners for ‘violent insubordination’ and ‘incitement to disobedience’[8] for which he was charged criminally. He left the post a few months later, with Theodor Eicke taking his place.
WAFFEN-SS
Wäckerle was an early member of the units that became the Waffen-SS and finally came to be an officer with this group, serving in the Netherlands. He led his SS-battalion during the breakthrough of the Dutch Grebbe-line and was wounded in the process. He also served in the invasion of the Soviet Union.[6] His service was spent with the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.[10] He had reached the rank of Standartenführer by the time he was killed in action near Lviv in 1941. -
U-Boat War Badge (Lot: 1271)
$ 1,295 fee: 22.5%Gilt bronze, polished edges, manufactured by Schwerin-Berlin but without maker’s mark.
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U-Boat War Badge (Lot: 1270)
$ 1,475 fee: 22.5%Gold-plated non-ferrous metal, polished edges, manufactured by Schwerin-Berlin but without maker’s mark.
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U-Boat War Badge 1918 (Lot: 1269)
$ 775 fee: 22.5%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”
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U.S. Navy Bureau of Navigation Mark II Sextant — David White Co., Milwaukee — Serial No. 647-1939 — With Original U.S. Naval Observatory Certificate of Inspection, dated August 15, 1941 (Lot: 1114)
Auction EndedThe Navy Mark II sextant by David White Company of Milwaukee was one of the principal instruments of U.S. Navy navigation throughout World War II. This example, serial number 647-1939, was inspected and certified by the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington on August 15, 1941 — just four months before Pearl Harbor — making it a genuine pre-war/early-war service instrument. The limb reads to single degrees with drum micrometer to 1 minute, and vernier to 6 seconds of arc. Original mahogany dovetailed case with brass hardware and David White Company nameplate. Original inspection certificate with handwritten eccentricity corrections and inspector’s signature survives intact. Telescope present.
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Imperial Japanese Army WWII Wooden Ammunition / Supply Crate, Showa 15 (1940), Original Rope Handles (Lot: 1068)
Auction EndedLarge field supply crate from the Imperial Japanese Army, dated to Showa Year 15 (1940). Lid bears hand-stenciled kanji markings indicating production year, arsenal or unit designation, and logistical data. Pine board construction with iron hardware and, notably, both original heavy rope carrying handles retained — a rare find, as these are almost always missing on surviving examples. Solid and display-ready. A compelling piece of Pacific Theater militaria.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 115 -
Imperial Japanese Army WWII 8×6.2° Artillery Stereoscopic Observation Binoculars — Serial No. 4021 — Complete Set with Brass Tripod, Metal Transport Case & Canvas Tripod Carrier No. 1902 (Lot: 1073)
Auction EndedA large-format precision artillery observation binocular of the Imperial Japanese Army, marked 8×6.2°, No. 4021 with Imperial Arsenal acceptance star stamp. This periscope-style instrument was used throughout the war by Battery Commanders for observation without exposure to enemy fire. Complete with adjustable-height tripod with matching serial number; tripod legs fold, extend, and lock in place. The instrument features precision azimuth and elevation adjustment dials with graduated scales. Included: original brass/aluminum field tripod with azimuth head, ribbed aluminum transport case, and canvas cylindrical tripod carrier marked No. 1902 with original straps. Optics clear on both sides.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 775
