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| DESCRIPTION: First of all, the dagger is probably the finest one we have ever featured of this type and it is a type I where the “DRGM” shows through the “Wotan Knot,” or cloverleaf snap clip hanging device. This type I chain assembly has the octagonal links that are die struck and this resulted in absolutely outstanding detail to the depictions of skulls and runics. It has nickel-plated steel links, of course. The very fine pebbling to the links is also very noticeable. The Kulturzeichen which is an SS proof stamp seen on the reverse of the upper PRICE: SOLD |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a great looking banner hand sewn from the District of Brenau this city is in the district of the German capital city of Berlin. The city was mentioned first in 1232 but archaeological excavations prove the fact that the area had been inhabited since 800BC. In the 1930’s Bernau was a hubbub of NS activity. The Führer Corps of the Reich Arbsitsdienst was located there. There was a major Reichs Führer Schule in Bernau, also a SD Regional School, so it only follows that there would be SS Standartes and SA Standartes here also. This banner is for the 60th SS Standarte which was a Fuss-Standarte (Foot Regiment). As near as we can figure this group had been No. 60 while they were assigned as Allgemeine SS and later Waffen SS. The banner has the Edelweiss Mountain Flower meaning the 60th was a mountain unit. On it’s other side you will see that it has two runes (SS) that are separately affixed (sewn) to the black surface. The runes are in fine silk on the colored background. This banner has fine fringe all around the edges, and 3 tie strings at the top to secure it to the bugle. The banner is in extra fine condition and is 100% original (black light checked). The measurement is about 21 inches wide and about 21 inches high. It is a really rare item and will not last long on our pages.
PRICE: Sold |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is an authentic Allgemeine SS Armband of the classic style; in 4 piece construction. Typical cotton band with the round white field that has the Swastika which could be actually considered 6 more pieces because the arms are separate joined pieces. It measures while folded together 8 ½ inches long by 4 inches wide. If it were not folded and fastened by sewing it would be 17 inches long. This is the finest type with the black edges (for the SS only). It has the cloth (RZM) Tag sewn within and this is the tag that says “Vom Reichsführer SS Befohlene Ausfuhrung” wording with the circles that contain SS and RZM. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM Reichszeugmeisterei (National-materiel-control-office) and the armbands were always tagged with SS and RZM combined tags. The tags were somewhat altered in 1935. This is the early type offered here and considered quite rare. Remember when you see the price that an armband such as this one will bringit is because it is just as scarce and as important to the mythos of the SS as a chained model officer’s dagger would be. The genuine article like this one is will always be “Ultra desirable” and practically unobtainable.
PRICE: $895.00 |
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| DESCRIPTION: Julian Scherner born September 23, 1895 – died April 28, 1945. His fame was as S.S. Oberführer. This was an early paramilitary rank of the S.S. dating back to 1921. Julian Scherner served the Reich from early Kampfzeit times. He became a S.S. Untersturmführer in 1933 and worked up through the years to S.S. Oberführer in 1937. He was a holder of the Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Honor Ring of the S.S., the War Merit Cross 2nd class with swords, the Deutsches Kreuz, the Wound Badge, the Honor sword of the S.S, the Coburg Badge, and last but most important the Blood Order. He was the commander of the S.S. Standarte Julius Schreck in 1934-1935. Then commander of S.S. Abschnitt XIV in 1937. In1939 he was in charge as commander of the Mountain Troop Regiment II (Reinhard Heydrich). Then January 1940 until January 1941 he was the commander of the S.S. Totenkopf Standarte 8. From January 1941 to August 1941 he was commander of the S.S. Truppenübungsplatz Böhmen. His final command was as S.S. and Police Leader of Krakow, Poland from August 1941 to March 1944. In this role he was responsible for overseeing of all evacuations that took place during his time there. Scherner became immortalized in the film “Schindler’s List” a dubious work of fiction. He is portrayed as the cold and calculating S.S. Commander of the region. Remember the victors write their history and fictions and they also excel in telling the history of the vanquished as well and does it really surprise us if the latter’s history might be a bit biased? We might also see some fiction mixed with fact thrown in to Embellish! (Gild the Lily so to speak!). The wooden bread plate is probably the finest ever offered on any site or military show in the present or past. The carving is exquisite! With the Sonnenrad Finally we come to the “Odal Rune” at 10:00. This symbol symbolized kinship and family and bringing together of people of similar blood or race. It was adopted by the S.S. race and resettlement office (R.U.S.A.) and was used by the S.S. Freiwilligen Gebirgs (mountain) Division “Prinz Eugene”. The center design of course is the “Sonnenrad” or sunwheel swastika and was an ancient Norse representation of the life giving sun. This symbol was adopted by the 5th S.S. Panzer Division “Wiking”. Now back to the bread plate. It was customary among N.S. inspired patriots to present something deeply symbolic to a person the giver wished to honor. This usually came down to a sword, a dagger, a book, or a ring. But the most revered item given out especially among the S.S. was always the” bread plate”. Bread had special significance among the faithful because it was the staff of life. It was mentioned in N.S. sayings such as “brot und arbeit” (bread and work). “Hitler gibt arbeit und brot” (Hitler gave us work and bread). Bread was (sacrosanct) and it only follows that bread plates were the choice for presentation to those who would be specially honored. This plate was presented by the S.S. Wachtmannshaft or Guard Staff to Oberführer SS> Julian Scherner when he paid a visit to (KL) concentration camp Auschwitz in 1942. Carved into the back of the plate are the words “SS Oberführer Scherner Zur Erinnerung an den Besuch im K.L. Auschwitz im Januar 1942” Translated this means – To: Oberführer Scherner in memory of his visit to concentration camp Auschwitz in January 1942. A crack can be seen across the bottom half of the plate but it must have been expertly repaired at one time. It cannot even be seen from the front. A hanging wire has been added to the back. This is without a single doubt one of the most important historical items we have ever offered and the beauty of it is obvious. A masterpiece of wood carving with practically no rival that we have ever seen, and of course its historical importance is eminently presented.PRICE: $3,850.00 |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is possibly one of the greatest WWII documents we have ever seen offered. It is in the Yiddish language sent September 3, 1939, and it was immediately intercepted by the Gestapo and marked as reviewed, with official stamps and notations. It was forwarded to the Commandant of the (SD) (Sicherheitshauptamt) in Berlin. Where it was filed with Reinhard Heydrich himself and it bears his signature boldly applied. He also marked a note above his signature. Probably to verify his receipt of the document. He signs over the official seal of his office of the SD. It is at least, a pretty good guess that the words of the letter contained code words that announced some action on the part of antigovernment persons. Probably a cryptic message, which would now be interpreted by the SD investigative unit. This important document is sealed in an acid free glass frame that measures 29 x 191/2. A picture of Reinhard Heydrich, and two pictures of the SD and Gestapo H.Q. are shown. The frame is quite heavy due to the fact that the glass is on both sides. The Heydrich signature is on the back of the letter so it has been framed with a window on the back that affords the view of this important feature. For the serious historian or historical archivist this document is prodigiously important since it is an actual documented demonstration that vividly portrays the inner workings of the security apparatus of the Third Reich. "Priceless with a price” Its importance is absolutely profound! Also interesting indeed is that this Jewish organization was openly operating at this late date in N.S. Germany.
PRICE: $3,850.00 |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a copy of the SS magazine comprised of cultural themes. This one was for the Duch SS. Published in the Haag in 1942. It is a particular fine issue visiting racial issues and heroic themes. There is a section that shows the ObersturmbahnFuhrer SS Christian V. Schalburg the leader of the Freikorps Danmark and Wiking Div.He is pictured with his handsome little Aryan son as they stand there hand in hand. Various strong, Nordic peasant farmers are shown and (“others”.) The Supreme beauty of the Aryan Volk in its women and men- folk beams from the pages. There are a couple of pages headed by a depiction of the Irmunsul (Ahnenerbe?). The book measures 6 ½ x 9 and is in great shape throughout. 65 pages. PRICE: $125.00 |
SS Leitheft 10 Jahrgang Heft 8 1944 (Item SS 33-8) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is the cultural magazine of the SS produced under the auspices of the Reichsfuhrer SS. It was of the most important publications of the SS and NSDAP. This particular issue covers Geman 3rd Reich Art, nature themes, plus a section showing the Waffen SS at war in the fateful year of 1944. There is also a picture of the ancient fortress at Narva where the Party intended to have an Ordensburg. The issue is in fine condition. It measures 6 ½ x 9 and has 48 pages.
PRICE: $125.00 |
A document concerning the false use of identification by a released Polish KZ inmate (Item SS 33-9; CAMPS 1-12) |
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Here's a document dated July 4, 1942 it is from the head office of the German railroad administration in Goschwitz a town near Jena famous for cement production. It is signed by the high inspector for the Reichsbahn in full cooperation with the SS and is so stamped. It comes from the work section of the R.R. Administration. It passed through the office of the commandant of the SD. Heydrich, s office and bears their stamp. It refers to a telephonic communication regarding a requisition regarding a”Aushilfarbeiter” (helping worker). The director requests that information be sent to him about the “Einsatzkarte” (false ID) and recommends an investigation into the Polish nationals who were accused to be conducted by the Geheime staats Polizei (Gestapo). Into the “Gebrauch” usage of this false identification. The man's name was “Thomas Wanat”. The director asked for a prompt reply to this request. It is signed by the Reichsbahn Ober-inspektor “the chief inspector”. The piece is mounted in a double glass frame with a window at the back that shows an official reply shown as stamped and received by the Bahnmeister at Goschwitz it says the false pass-card for Thomas Wanat is by us “Vernichtworden” (Quashed) as improper. And further privileges and qualifications as seen in his workbook are now to be immediately “halted”. The filing with the attachment is enclosed along with an application. The Mayor of Goschwitz is also notified. And then there is some information about the work detail section. This document has a clear stamp of the SS Wirtschaftverwaltungshauptamt with N.S. Eagle And the signature of an SS overseer (Glaser) there are some penciled notes at the top of the document. There is a Gestapo Badge (Disc) of authority encased in the frame. We assumed it to be a good reproduction but the consignor claims it is authentic? We told him our opinion and he claims that no extra value will be incurred for this appurtenance because he acquired it from a veteran for a “Song” but it sure does look great in there. A magnificent framing work was accomplished here with the window in the back. With frame it measures 18 x 15 1/2 the actual document measures 8 x 5 1/2 inches. We would say it's a prodigiously important document indeed.
PRICE: $750.00 but what if the disc is real? |
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