Dear customers,

We will be attending the following exhibitions:

If you are interested in any items from our catalogue and have the opportunity to visit one of the exhibitions, please let us know the item number and your name, and we will bring the goods for you to view in person.
Kind regards, Alex

  • Crimea Shield (Krimschild)

    Crimea Shield (Krimschild) (Lot: 805)

    An original 1941–1942 Crimea Shield (Krimschild), produced as a solid brass stamped badge with strong, well-defined relief. The eagle, dates, and Crimea map are crisp, with a natural aged patina and no signs of restoration. The bronze finish is partially retained, typical for worn period examples.

    The shield is mounted on its correct dark-grey wool backing with internal cardboard stiffener, matching authentic wartime construction. The reverse shows period attachment marks, consistent with actual wear on the uniform. Overall condition is very good, with original materials fully intact.

    $ 460 fee: 22.5%
  • Arisaka Bayonet, TALW Arsenal

    Arisaka Bayonet, TALW Arsenal (Lot: 331)

    Arisaka Bayonet, TALW Arsenal, Johnson Variation H, Labar Variation K (LB-144)

    This is a Japanese Arisaka bayonet manufactured by the TALW Arsenal. It retains the standard configuration with a straight, single-edged blade, long fuller, and hooked quillon guard, with wooden grips fastened by two screws. The ricasso is marked with the TALW arsenal stamp.

    In Johnson’s reference this bayonet is classified as Variation H, and in Labar’s system it is listed as Variation K (LB-144). Its rarity is assessed at level 4, considered uncommon to rare among surviving examples.

    The scabbard accompanying the bayonet is the standard steel pattern, catalogued by Labar as LBS-15. The suspension frog is present but cannot be confidently identified from the available photograph.

    $ 425 fee: 22.5%
  • U.S. Army Distinctive Unit Insignia – “Aut Vincere Aut Mori” – N.S. Meyer Inc., New York

    U.S. Army Distinctive Unit Insignia – “Aut Vincere Aut Mori” – N.S. Meyer Inc., New York (Lot: 384)

    Original enamel Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) of a U.S. Army unit, manufactured by N.S. Meyer Inc., New York (1940s–1950s).
    The shield is diagonally divided with green and black stripes; the green field features four crosses.
    Above is a blue disc with a silver arrow between wings and the unit motto “AUT VINCERE AUT MORI” (“To conquer or die”).
    Made of bronze with colored enamel, pin-back fastening, and the maker’s hallmark on the reverse.

    $ 50 fee: 22.5%
  • Order of the Badge of Honor, Type 3, Variation 2, #100960, circa 1948.

    Order of the Badge of Honor, Type 3, Variation 2, #100960, circa 1948. (Lot: 541)

    Silver gilt, enamels; measures 50.4 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 33.0 mm in width; weighs 36.9 g not incl. the suspension and connecting link. Features riveted construction with flat reverse and very small mint mark. According to the Mondvor.narod.ru classification, this is Type 3 Var. 4 found in two serial number ranges, 96730 – 126557 and 185869 – 187509.

    Excellent condition. The enamel and details are perfect. Pale spot at the top of the reverse is apparently due to an old sticker that covered that area, sure to blend in eventually as silver patina takes over. Come

    $ 250 fee: 22.5%