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German Badges and Medals

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WW2 Militaria

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Japanese Militaria and antiquities

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  • German Sword, pre-1918 Cavalry. Lion head [M. Neumann Berlin] Family Coat of Arms. Damascus steel, etching, gilding.

    German Sword, pre-1918 Cavalry. Lion head [M. Neumann Berlin] Family Coat of Arms. Damascus steel, etching, gilding. (Lot: 1382)

    Cavalry edged weapons of the German Empire were intended for officers and enlisted men of dragoon, cuirassier, uhlan, hussar, and other cavalry regiments, remaining in service until the end of the First World War in 1918. This category includes sabers, pallasches, and other examples of bladed weapons that formed an integral part of German cavalry equipment. The presented German saber, dating to before 1918, serves as an excellent example of officer armament from the Imperial period.

    The most distinctive feature of many officer cavalry sabers is the pommel in the form of a lion’s head, one of the most recognizable symbols of German edged weapons from the Imperial period. This model gained widespread use in German armies of the 19th century, particularly among cavalry and infantry officers, and to this day remains a desirable acquisition for serious collectors.

    The firm M. Neumann, Berlin was a German supplier of military equipment and edged weapons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The enterprise was located in Berlin and supplied sabers, pallasches, bayonets, and other military items for the German army, earning a reputation as a reliable manufacturer of quality officer weapons.

    A coat of arms on the blade or hilt of a German saber indicates that the weapon belonged to a member of a noble house or aristocratic family. Such examples were made to individual order and were frequently embellished with a motto, initials, or a crown of the appropriate rank. The presence of a family coat of arms significantly enhances the historical and collectible value of the piece, as in certain cases it allows identification of the specific owner and tracing of the weapon’s provenance.

    The blade is forged from Damascus steel and decorated with ornamental etching and gilding. This combination of materials and techniques is characteristic of the most prestigious examples of ceremonial and presentation edged weapons, making this specimen particularly attractive to discerning connoisseurs of German military antiques.

    Starting bid: $ 7,875
  • Combat knife, Model 1942 Trench Knife (Grabendolch), Germany, World War I

    Combat knife, Model 1942 Trench Knife (Grabendolch), Germany, World War I (Lot: 1381)

    The Nahkampfmesser combat knife, Model 1942, was officially adopted by the German armed forces in 1942. It was intended for use by military personnel across various branches of service and was distinguished by its simple, robust, and technologically efficient design.

    Unlike ceremonial edged weapons, the Nahkampfmesser was an exclusively utilitarian item. It served as a combat knife, a tool for fieldwork, and an element of the soldier’s individual equipment.

    The Nahkampfmesser was manufactured by numerous German enterprises; however, maker’s marks on the blades are encountered extremely rarely.

    During excavations at Second World War battle sites, Nahkampfmesser knives are regularly discovered both along the lines of direct combat engagement and among the personal effects of military personnel. However, examples in good or excellent condition are extremely rare, as these knives continued to be widely used by the civilian population after the war, resulting in significant wear and loss of their original condition.

    Starting bid: $ 365
  • Honor Presentation Saber for Outstanding Marksmanship of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) 1930. [WKC].

    Honor Presentation Saber for Outstanding Marksmanship of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) 1930. [WKC]. (Lot: 1380)

    Honorary Award Sabre “For Outstanding Achievements in Marksmanship” ranks among the most prestigious state awards of Germany in the period before 1939. Such sabres were presented to military personnel for outstanding results in marksmanship training and represented not a prize for placing in competition, but rather the sole honorary award for the best marksman of the competition. Unlike most richly decorated ceremonial sabres manufactured through private commissions, these blades were official state award weapons. Each was associated with a specific award presentation, making such items considerably rarer and more valuable to collectors. The tradition of such awards existed during the Reichswehr era and continued into the Wehrmacht period. OKW sabres were produced from 1935 to 1937 without the swastika, and from 1938 a new variant appeared featuring an eagle on the crossguard. All award sabres of this type were manufactured exclusively with Damascus steel blades. The blades featured rich etched ornamentation as well as inscriptions indicating the name, rank, and type of weapon with which outstanding results were demonstrated. Depending on the manufacturer and production period, the design could vary slightly. A common characteristic of original examples is also the presence of military acceptance stamps confirming their official state origin.

    The year of the sabre’s production (1930) is attested by corresponding markings on the blade. Thus, this example dates to the Reichswehr period and was manufactured before the establishment of the Wehrmacht.

    The manufacturer was WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie), one of the oldest and most respected arms manufactories in Solingen, founded in 1883 through the merger of two historic production facilities. The company was a major supplier of edged weapons for the German army, producing army daggers and sabres of the highest quality bearing their distinctive mark. WKC products were distinguished by superb blade finishing, impeccable polishing, and precise conformity to regulation patterns, making them particularly valuable to collectors.

    Starting bid: $ 5,475
  • Luftwaffe Dagger, Model 1935 (nickel-silver fittings). [Stöcker & Co. SMF]. Stamp – SMF.

    Luftwaffe Dagger, Model 1935 (nickel-silver fittings). [Stöcker & Co. SMF]. Stamp – SMF. (Lot: 1379)

    Officially established on 10 March 1935 alongside the creation of the German Air Force, this dagger was intended for Luftwaffe career personnel in accordance with the established uniform regulations and represented the first official edged weapon of the new branch of the armed forces. Notably, the dagger’s design was based on the earlier Deutscher Luftsportverband (DLV) dagger, the German Air Sports Association, which in the early 1930s effectively served as a cover organization for training future Luftwaffe personnel. For this reason, the early Luftwaffe dagger retained many features of the DLV dagger and is considered a transitional model in the development of German aviation edged weapons.

    The fittings made of nickel silver (German silver) are characteristic of early examples, typically manufactured before 1936. Due to limited production runs, high manufacturing quality, and distinguished appearance, such pieces are traditionally valued by collectors more highly than later variants.

    The manufacturer was Stöcker & Co. SMF, a German metalworking company from Solingen that specialized in producing edged weapons for aviation organizations of the Third Reich. The firm produced daggers for the DLV, NSFK, and Luftwaffe, distinguished by the high quality of their blades and fittings. The blade bears the characteristic “SMF” mark, confirming the item’s origin.

    Starting bid: $ 2,195

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  • German officer sword by Eickhorn Wrangel (Field Marshal series)

    German officer sword by Eickhorn Wrangel (Field Marshal series) (Lot: 1223)

    $ 1,575 fee: 22.5%
  • German M16 Steel Helmet with Camouflage Paint

    German M16 Steel Helmet with Camouflage Paint (Lot: 1032)

    This is an original German M16 steel helmet from the First World War. The shell is made of steel with the characteristic outward vent lugs, which also served as fittings for the additional frontal armor plate (Stirnpanzer). The surface retains traces of the factory finish with an overpainted camouflage in the so-called Buntfarbenanstrich style — the typical multi-color pattern introduced in 1916, featuring green, ochre, and brown segments divided by black lines. The paint shows natural wear, confirming its authenticity.

    Inside, the original leather liner, complete with its three leather pads and metal band, is preserved, along with the chinstrap. On the rear skirt of the shell, the stamped marking “G62” is visible, indicating the manufacturer and the shell size (62). Additional factory markings are also present on the interior.

    Helmets of this type were introduced to the German Army in 1916, replacing the earlier leather Pickelhaube. Thanks to their strength and protective qualities, the M16 became a symbol of the German soldier of the First World War and served as the foundation for the entire line of steel helmets leading up to the M35 of the Second World War.

    $ 1,350 fee: 22.5%
  • Luftwaffe Dress Dagger for Generals Model 1938 from the Estate of Generalleutnant Walter Heling

    Luftwaffe Dress Dagger for Generals Model 1938 from the Estate of Generalleutnant Walter Heling (Lot: 1292)

    This is the classic version manufactured by Carl Eickhorn Solingen. The hilt fittings in fire-gilt non-ferrous metal, the grip mounts hand-decorated. On the obverse quillon, the separately applied silver-plated Luftwaffe national eagle, triple-riveted. The grip in amber color with gilt wire wrap. Straight nickel-plated and etched blade with fullers on both sides, gilt dedication on the obverse “In dankbarer Anerkennung” (In Grateful Recognition), on the reverse “Der Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe – Hermann Göring” (The Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe – Hermann Göring), each gilt with blued background. On the ricasso with maker’s mark “Original Eickhorn Solingen”. Black leather scabbard with gilt mounts, reverse side clamped.
    Only very lightly worn, the original gilding of the fittings over 95% intact, the blade in mint condition. A very well-preserved piece.

    Generalleutnant Walter Heling, born 1887 in Belgrad and missing since May 12, 1942 at Kharkov, was Luftwaffe commander in Stade, Jütland, Flensburg from the beginning of the war. Later Commander of Luftwaffe Construction Brigade VI during Operation Barbarossa.

    $ 33,995 fee: 22.5%
  • Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger with Damascus Blade “Fridericus”

    Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger with Damascus Blade “Fridericus” (Lot: 1291)

    This is a very fine example manufactured by Fridericus, Solingen. Aluminum fittings, orange-colored synthetic grip with intact wire wrapping, very fine blade of genuine Damascus steel, reverse side with silver-plated maker’s mark “Fridericus Solingen”, excellent tinted steel scabbard. Complete with hanger and portepee. Only very lightly worn in exceptionally fine condition. Very rare.

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