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Tunic and Sword of Diplomatic Service (Item KUNIFORMS 1-1; KWEPS 4-3)
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| DESCRIPTION: Here in all its imperial glory is the official tunic and the beautiful sword of the Kaiser’s Diplomatic Corps. No uniform of the Reich of Kaiser Wilhelm II was as absolutely gorgeous and grandiose as this. The tunic is fabulously decorated in gold bullion brocade in floral pattern. Six gold-colored buttons with the Prussian eagle escutcheon are to be seen on the front, while two more adorn the tails. The red collar and cuffs are also seen to be highly decorated with this wonderful bullion material. The lining is a fine silk grey sheen material. The pocket flaps are also decorated with the floral design that is reminiscent of the baroque period of Frederick the Great of Prussia and this uniform is as a matter of fact very “Fredrichen” (elegance personified!). The sword that is worn with scabbard thrust through a slot in the tunic is the finest Prussian diplomatic sword we have ever seen in collections or in museum displays. It has the wonderful gilded finish that shows very good former custodianship. All finish is bright and only worn a bit at the d-guard and eagle’s beak (the two spots that would get constant exposure to the hands of the wearer). The grips are of unblemished fine mother-of-pearl. The dramatic Prussian eagle is surmounted by the Prussian crown on the clamshell guard. The eagle-head pommel is bold and defiant as he clutches the D-guard that flows artistically into the rest of the distinct pattern. The whole of the sword is 34 inches long with the scabbard. The blade is 28 inches long. If you get it to the correct angle with a magnifying glass you can see the king’s head and knight’s head logos side by side under the clamshell guard. This logo is for the WKC Company (Weyersburg, Kirshbaum & Co., Solingen), the most prestigious and prolific of the Solingen shops and factories. The blade is finely etched with tightly patterned floral design on both sides and even down the spine. In the center of the obverse side in the middle one can perceive the beautiful national eagle of the Reich. This sword is in the white scabbard used only for high-dress occasions. The black would be only for court use. There are honest age cracks throughout, but with continuing care they aren’t going anywhere. The sword has obviously been kept with the dignity it deserves.
PRICE: SOLD
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German Diplomat Photograph (Item KUNIFORMS 1-2)
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a great, large photograph of a German diplomat with a full-dress-court uniform, which was painted and highlighted over the image. The uniform is different from the one offered above so the man may be from one of the other German states, such as Saxony, Württemberg, Bavaria, Schaumberg, Lippe, etc., but he German medals he wears along with Turkish, Austrian, and others, do convince us of his Germanic service. He certainly was respected and awarded profusely. This is a large photograph—31 x 25 inches—and is unframed and it deserves a really good frame. The distinguished gentleman is certainly deserving of a good home in a good Imperial collection.
PRICE: $235.00 |
Imperial Naval Doctor’s Accoutrements (Item KUNIFORMS 1-3; KRIEG 10-9; WW1 11-14) |
DESCRIPTION: This is a great grouping of several items that belonged to an Imperial Naval Officer of the Kaiser’s Marine (Navy). His name was Dr. Lange, a recipient of the Iron Cross. We have his personal items as listed ---
No. 1 - His shoulder boards (banjo type in the actual storage carton, they are in beautiful shape. From the two pips on the boards it is assumed he was a captain (Capitan Zur See). The case is also in great condition and has a purple velvet lining in its top portion .The boards fit very nicely inside.
No. 2 - There is a manual for medical personal in nice shape printed in Berlin in 1914 (first year of the war). This comes from the Reichs Marine office in the capital city.
No. 3 - A gorgeous fore and aft hat with carrying case. This is in beautiful, immaculate condition and besides the wonderful gold and silver boullion trim it has the national colors of black, white and red in ribbon form.
No. 4 - A great picture of Dr. Lang in a group pose with some of his command. He is the one wearing the very same hat and shoulder boards that we offer here. This picture is in its original period frame with original matting. On the back of this frame is a copy of a page of the Imperial Rangliste with Dr. Lange’s name showing. Here you can see that he won the Iron Cross. It is not often that we come across something as historically important as this when it comes to Imperial Naval items. To actually find all of this together from the Imperial officer with great provenance is a rare find indeed.
We are told that in the early 1920’s Dr. Lang moved to the U.S. and settled down in one of theWestern states.
PRICE: $1,950.00 This is indeed a bargain and a great investment for the collector or museum. |
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Very Rare Child’s Imperial Sword (Item KUNIFORMS 1-4; ANTWEPS 4-33)
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| DESCRIPTION: Dated to the 1880s, this little sword would have graced an Imperial soldier’s uniform tailored to a child’s size to show solidarity with his king and country. This was common then amongst the royalty and to downsize a sword of this quality could only be done by those of wealth. It's in excellent condition; however, I cannot read the maker’s mark: it's there, but under the crossguard. It measures 26 inches long. The detail in the lion’s head is excellent and the blade is pristine with vague, but with a still-distinct floral motif. So, someone must have really thought a great deal of their son to gift him with this fine, expertly made sword, to wear with his uniform.
PRICE: $400.00 |
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