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N.S.D.A.P.
The Nazi Party
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Gau-Level Political Leader’s Armband (Item NSD 9-1) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is shown in the book, Cloth Insignia of the NSDAP and SA, by Lt. Col. (Ret.) John R. Angolia. He shows it as a leader of an MNN Department of the Gau level “Leiter Eines Haupt Amtes.” Everything matches the one shown in black and white on page 66, third form the top. The band is 5 inches wide, while the oak-leaf stripes are approximately ¾ of an inch wide. The band shows use, but not abuse. It is 20 inches long and we have perceived one moth hole (small) on the main band and another larger one, almost hidden away in the top oak-leaf border. The item would be considered soiled, but could be made like new with dry cleaning. That will be up to the buyer, or course. By soiled we do not mean staining, just soiled with age and wear. All in all this is a very excellent specimen, indeed! and as you know it is quite rare at this level.
PRICE: $850.00 |
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Imperial Hohenzollern Eagle Pendant (Item NSD 9-2; VETS 1-9; KJEWELRY 2-8) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This handsome little pendant was not manufactured in the Imperial era. It was crafted in the Third Reich era by a jeweler and finisher whom we bought many jewelry pieces from at the Stuttgart Waffenborse a few years ago. These were crafted by him in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s and they were sold to veterans’ organizations such as the Kriegersbund Kyfhauserbund. The purpose was to place them as an amulet or charm on the watch chain or on the chain that is worn suspended across the top flap of a Lederhosen or leather trousers. It was a reminder of loyal service to the regime of Kaiser Wilhelm II Hohenzollern. The ladies of the groups often wore them as pendants of patriotic remembrances. You will love to wear this around the neck as a proud Germanophile. This is 100-percent original and beautiful. It’s marked “800” genuine silver with the requisite ½ moon and crown. The size is a little bit bigger than a quarter (U.S. 25-cent piece). Great detail.
PRICE: $155.00; well spent; $980.00;gold version, if we still have one |
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High-Ranking Political Leader’s Uniform (Item NSD 9-3) |
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| DESCRIPTION: According to all the information that we have been able to garner from Angolia’s hornbook on this special corps, this is a Gau-level uniform. TheGauleitung was subordinate directly to Adolf Hitler and the Reichleiters. It was the second-highest level of the NSDAP political structure. The very basis of the party was the political leader. The Führer was responsible for the appointment of the Reichs, Gau, and Kreis leaders. This uniform was for Oberbereichsleiter (a senior zone leader). The book we have referred to is cloth insignia of the NSDAP and SA by LTC (Ret) John R. Angolia, and on page 52 we see the Oberbereichsleiter collar tabs. On page 66 we see the armband at the top of the page that tells us that this armband on our tunic is for a Leiter einer Hauptstelle (leader of a main post within the Gau). There were 43 Gau in Germany. This was an administrative district consisting of several Kreise and headed by a Gauleiter. (roughly equivalent to the governor of a state). The Gauleitung were high-ranking political officers who worked with the Gauleiter in all affairs of state. The uniform is in excellent shape; average size probably a 42 jacket? The golden-colored buttons have M5/76 markings. There are no labels in the tunic or trousers. The hat has one good-sized moth hole on top and four smaller ones. Otherwise it’s in really good blocked shape. The liner is fine, but the leatherette inner band is a bit tattered. The Tuchmütze or service cap, “RZM” label is there no. 378989. The trousers are the riding style with zippered lower portions where the boots would cover them. Armband is in top shape. All in all, this is an extremely rare and profoundly important relic of the Third Reich infrastructure, except for a Reichs-level uniform. They don’t come better. At least we have never seen any better offered on the worldwide web.
PRICE: $8,500.00 |
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Book Gross Deutschland (Item NSD 9-4) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Of all the period books of the Third Reich, this has to rank as the very best. Published in 1940, in the soon-to-be-murdered city of Dresden, this beautiful and profusely pictured book contains 364 pages concerning the accomplishments of Adolf Hitler and his followers, his army, and the German nation. Unlike many other books that we present in these pages, this one is not wholly concerned with the history of Germany or even particularly the history of the NSDAP. Rather, it was a statement of now! And now was 1940. It is unfortunate that the horrible fratricidal war broke out in 1939, because Germany had fully recovered from the horrors and devastation and was on her way to the “Imperium” that Oswald Spengler thought might descend on the Fatherland in his book, The Decline of the West. Unfortunately for the western world this was not to be and what we see today is a continuum of the fate that the great author predicted should Imperium not be grasped. This book shows what might have been, while it was being fervently promoted and laboriously attempted. The pictures practically tell it all, but the text for the German reader is dynamic. The pictures we show here are only a small part of the great assemblage. The cover is in red leatherette with gold letters proclaiming “Great Germany.” She certainly was! The book measures 9 x 11 inches and is 1 1/2 inches thick.
PRICE: $395.00; the best yet found |
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Faithful Service Decoration (Treudienst Ehrenzeichen) (Item NSD 9-5) |
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| DESCRIPTION: First Class in gold for 40 Years’ service to the state (Erste Stufe). Beautiful near-mint condition. On the back are the words “Für treue Dienste,” enameled swastika. This is possibly the most Nazi looking of the German medals in the political sphere.
PRICE: $135.00 |
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Bargain Grouping of “Tinnies” (Item NSD 9-6) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a nice grouping of Tag Abzeichen.
Starting at top left and clockwise: 1939 Reichsparteitag badge First of May 1937 commemorative tinny The Return of the SAAR to Germany, 1939 (Treue und Treue!) SA Wehrsport badge celebrating an SA Wettkampftag 1936 Niedersachsen Plastic Sportappel badge for the DAF given by the Betriebe (organization). Nicely marked with company in Lüdenscheid. PRICE: SOLD |
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Rhein Main Meeting Medal (Item NSD 9-7) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is a really great-looking art medal for the meeting in 1936 of the old leadership corps of the NSDAP in Hessen-Nassau. It commemorates DAS ALTE FÜHRERKORPS DER NSDAP.” The meeting took place along the Rhein River. It depicts a Teutonic warrior of old bearing a sword and a shield with the Sonnerad (runic sun symbol). There is an “HW” signature. The ribbon is with the Hessen-Nassau colors of red and white. This is a truly rare medal; the first we have seen in 40-odd years. It is beautifully struck in genuine fine bronze and measures almost 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
PRICE: SOLD |
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Standard Nazi Banner (Item NSD 9-8) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is an example of the Hakenkreuzfahne, or swastika banner, used in so many hundreds of ways in the Third Reich. Mostly in this form it was draped upon buildings and vehicles by German patriots who expressed Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Führer and displayed this flag and sun symbol everywhere it was possible to do so. This is a fine example of a clean and bright original specimen as nice as you will ever find. It measures 112 x 44 inches. This is a nice collectible size.
PRICE: SOLD |
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Political Standard with Fringe (Item NSD 9-9) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a very nice NSDAP (Nazi Party) standard or banner. This is possibly a double-purpose piece in that being double-sided it can be a podium decoration for the podium of a party speaker or it could be carried in a parade formation from a DE (Deutschland Erwache)-type flag device. Or it could be a special banner for hanging from rafters in a place like the Hoffbrauhaus in Munich for special NSDAP ceremonies. In beautiful condition, it even has the ‘RZM’ tag still up on the left corner. The silver fringe is all there and very pretty. It measures 49 x 56 inches; a very nice collectible size that would grace any good NSDAP grouping. It is genuinely rare in this condition.
PRICE: NO LONGER AVAILABLE |
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Official Government Dagger in Near-Mint Condition (Item NSD 9-10; GEN 9-10; DIPLO 1-2) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Adopted in 1939, this dagger was authorized for wear for selected governmental officials of the Foreign Ministry. Thomas Johnson’s book, Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Vol. 1, pages 94 and 95, shows this style dagger and illustrates the differences between the diplomats’ dagger and the government officials’ dagger. As to availability to collectors, he says, ‘very rare.’ This dagger is by the firm of Eickhorn in Solingen. This is actually the most sought after of the makers on this particular weapon. It has, of course, the famous squirrel logo on the blade with wording ‘original Eickhorn Solingen.’ Instead of going into much detail about each and every part, it should suffice to say that the dagger is the best as close-to-mint example we have ever encountered. The mother-of-pearl grip is described best by saying it is full of the fire of beauty and is unchipped and excellent. The dagger has its original portepee. Blade is 100 percent with no abrasions or darkening (bright!). Here is an offering of a Third Reich treasure that is so rare that it is possible we may never encounter another at this most reasonable price. They do not come better.
PRICE: $7,000.00 |
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Flagpole Top of the Reichsnährstand, or Agricultural Organization (Item NSD 9-11) |
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| DESCRIPTION: You may not think that a national farming organization flagpole top is exciting like an SS or SA one, but in fact, this particular organization top is considered the most artistically beautiful one the Third Reich had to officer with its gilded and nickel-plated, heavy brass construction. Walter Darré (1895-1953) was the Reichsminister for Agriculture and a true popular leader and ecological visionary. His organizational talents were extraordinary and he sponsored great strides in organic farming, marketing, cooperatives, and soil conservation like no one ever before in such a position or since. He sponsored and promoted small peasant farms over the large estates. Thanks to his leadership even in the ruins of 1945, German agriculture was surprisingly much more productive than the British. Just as Adolf Hitler, Walter Darré was a proud nationalistic veteran of the German Imperial Army. He survived intense combat in the trench warfare. He was wounded and won the Iron Cross and later joined the Stahlhelm (steel helmets). Later, after joining the fledgling NSDAP (Nazis) in 1933, he was appointed as food and agriculture director of the Reich and Settlement Office. There he developed a plan for Rasse und Raum (Race and space or territory). Darré strongly influenced Heinrich Himmler in his goal to create a German racial aristocracy based on selective breeding. He is often referred to as the Green National Socialist. Darré was promoted to SS-Obergruppenführer. The words Blut und Boden were also coined by this man. It was he who managed to fund the early formation of the Deutsche Ahnenerbe, the Ancestral Heritage Research and Teaching Society, along with Heinrich Himmler and Hermann Wirth. The flag of this faming organization was the standard swastika centered on the white field that sat on the red banner. It was this flagpole top that is unique. This beautifully designed standard finial with its wheat sheath and Teutonic sword was designed by SS-Obergruppenführer Darré, himself. The one we offer is rather massive, measuring 14 inches high from the pole fitting to its top, and 8 1/2 inches across the swastika. It is very heavy gauge and in perfect condition. The former owner thought so much of it that he constructed a very nice wooden stand that he displayed it on. Even though the swastika is carved backward in wood this does not, however, in the least, detract from the very impressive display that this combination evokes. Among NS artifacts there are not many that will outdo this item for simple beauty and historic significance. The pictures of other organizational items are for informational purposes and we do not offer them.
PRICE: SOLD |
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München Haupstadt der Bewegung Stickpin (Item NSD 9-12; PINS 4-16) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a very important and pretty little stickpin. This badge with the famous Karlstor and the Munich maid was the Third Reich symbol for the city that was deemed the spiritual center of the NSDAP (Nazi Party). This was the birthplace of the movement (Bewegung). The figure in front of the gate has been called at various times the Munich Child, the Munich Maid, or the Munich Monk. It is said to be a monk’s robe on the first child born after a historic massacre in the 10th century, but has come to be endeared by Munichers and visitors to this beautiful city for centuries. Above the gate and between the towers is the Hoheitsadler or German eagle of the Third Reich. The pin is in genuine ‘835’ silver.
PRICE: $85.00; rare! |
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NSDAP Ortsgruppe-Level Political Leader’s Visor Cap (Item NSD 9-13) |
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| DESCRIPTION: (Dienstmutze) In Jan 1934, the visor cap such as you see here evolved from a Kepi-style cap for the political leader corps of the party. It was based on the army style. The final style, like this one, after several modifications, emerged. The color of the piping on the cap and collar tabs would determine the difference in levels of government the wearer belong to. Ortsgruppe, Kriegleitung, Gauleitung, and the Reichleitung. The blue piping here shown is the Ortsgruppe level. This cap is in excellent condition. The sweatband usually beat up is in excellent condition. The celluloid sweat diamond is unusually intact with the manufacturer’s name (Deutsche Wehrarbeit). The exterior wool crown, sides, and velvet center band are all in excellent condition. The eagle and wreath are in beautiful original finish with unworn brilliance. The chinstrap is unblemished. The chocolate-brown visor is of Vulcan fiber with a protective lacquered finish and is 100 percent uncracked with slight edge wear (no ‘RZM’ tag). The saddle shape of the piece remains intact. All in all, this is a prime example of a rare cap in overall great condition.
PRICE: $1,250.00 |
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Tin Swastika Cigarette Box (Item NSD 9-14; SA 8-1) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a very nice little Kitch box from the early Kampzeit period of the party. It measures 4 x 3 1/4 inches and is 1 3/4 inches deep. It is quite handsome in a shiny enamel finish sporting the swastika and the black, white (silver), and red colors of Germany; the true colors! It is lined with cedar sides and bottom. It was probably a Christmas or birthday gift for a zealous party faithful. It is a nice piece of NSDAP early Kitch item. A few nicks in the paint do not in any way detract from the simple beauty of the item.
PRICE: SOLD |
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