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General Officer and Senior Ranks Uniforms
& Headgear – Third Reich
#5967 |
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Luftwaffe Evening Dress Gala Uniform of Generalmajor Christ Complete formal dress, gala
evening uniform for Generalmajor Torsten Christ, a
highly decorated officer who was awarded the Knights Cross, German Cross in
Gold, Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords, Pilots Badge, Iron Cross 1st
and 2nd Class, and the Blood Order! Grouping includes his jacket with gold
bullion aiuguillette, both white and blue-grey
vests and long pants. The jacket,
pants and blue vest each have a tailor tag with
Christ’s name handwritten inside. The jacket features all celleon insignia and piping with matching maker-marked
gold pebbled buttons and closure chain.
Both vests have gold pebbled buttons, the long pants have the wide, gold brocade stripes down each outer leg. A
contemporary white tuxedo shirt and bow tie are included, as is an attached
medal bar (not known if this is original to the jacket). Other medals shown are for display
only and not included. Consignor
reports he obtained this uniform from the collector Jim Jones, who acquired
many Generals uniforms directly from the Generals themselves back in the
1960’s and 70’s.
Torsten Christ was promoted to Generalmajor
very late in the war, January of 1945, and is not documented in the Rangeliste, however the promotion document survived the war and a photo is in the listing. |
SOLD |
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#5973 |
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Kriegsmarine Konteradmiral
Formal Evening Dress/Gala Jacket Formal, mess dress/gala jacket
privately tailored in dark-blue wool with wide lapels and an open front with
button/chain closure. The sleeves
each have gold brocade lace sleeve rank bands, one large ring at the bottom
and one narrow ring stacked above, for the rank of Konteradmiral,
additionally a gold bullion embroidered star is positioned above the stripes,
indicating a Fleet Officer. A gold bullion hand-embroidered eagle on
dark-blue backing completes the insignia. There are two rows of four gold
buttons, marked with fouled anchors, and two buttons with chain to close the
front. The jacket is lined in
black rayon with striped sleeves, a tailors label
for “Th. Thöl” of Kiel as at the
neck, with an additional name tag in the inside pocket, though the
Admiral’s name has been carefully cut-out. Includes a waffel-pattern white vest with gold KM buttons. Medals are for display only and not
included. |
$6500 |
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#5969 |
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Heer Generalmajor Tunic An exceptional tunic in near-mint
condition with just one small flaw; a very small abrasion to the upper right
back shoulder. The six-button
front tunic is privately tailored from a very fine, heavy gabardine wool with
scalloped and pleated pockets, French cuffs, bottle-green collar
and maker-marked matching gold pebbled buttons. The right breast features
loops for a German Cross in Gold/Silver and there are loops for a ribbon bar
and four awards on the left breast and pocket. The insignia on this tunic is
outstanding, with a beautiful finely embroidered breast eagle in gold bullion
wire with just very slight age toning.
The General officer collar tabs are also embroidered in fine gold
bullion wire and exhibit a slight age darkening as well. Shoulderboards
are of bright gold bullion with silver-aluminum soutache inner cords. All insignia appear original to the
tunic with no evidence of previous insignia or promotional upgrades. There are no tailor or name tags, so
it is unattributed. The tunic is
a smaller size and will not fit most contemporary male mannequins. If you are one of those collectors who
only pursue absolutely mint items, this piece will
probably fit your criteria. |
$6700 |
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#5915 |
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Heer Generalleutnant Tunic 5-button front, tailored from
fine tricot field-grey wool, with scalloped and pleated breast and hip
pockets. Bottle-green cloth
collar with hook closure and French cuffs at sleeves with gold pebbled
General officer buttons which are all matching maker-marked. The shoulderboards are sew-in matte gold celleon
cord with inner aluminum soutache braid on a red backing with single, silver
rank pips for the rank of Generalleutnant. Collar tabs are hand-embroidered in
gold celleon and hand-applied. The breast eagle is also of gold celleon and hand-applied. There
are loops for a long ribbon bar (included) above the left breast pocket and
loops for four awards on the pocket below. The right breast has a cloth
version of the German Cross in Gold, with typical die flaw in the date. An Ostfront ribbon and is applied to the second button and a
General Officer aiguillette in gold bullion cord is included. The interior is
lined in grey rayon and the sleeves are lined in typical striped material
with a dagger suspension clip opening provision into the hip pocket for
dagger display. There are no tailor labels or owner tag, however at the upper
back/neck area there are the intertwined initials “HD” hand-embroidered. Consignor speculates that it may be Hans
Degen, but there is no proof of this. Tunic was likely upgraded from
Field-Grade officer upon promotion. |
$7800 |
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#5916 |
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Heer Generalleutnant der Gebirgstruppe Tunic 5-button front, tailored from
fine tricot field-grey wool, with scalloped and pleated breast and hip
pockets. Bottle-green cloth
collar with hook closure and French cuffs at sleeves with gold pebbled
General officer buttons which are all matching maker-marked. The shoulderboards are sew-in matte gold celleon
cord with inner aluminum soutache braid on a red backing with single, silver
rank pips for the rank of Generalleutnant. Collar tabs are hand-embroidered in
gold celleon and machine-applied. The breast eagle is hand-embroidered
in fine gold bullion wire and hand-applied. There is an officer-quality
embroidered Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss badge
hand-applied to the right sleeve, loops for a ribbon bar above the left
breast pocket and loops for three awards on the pocket below. The right
breast has loops for a German Cross in Gold, and underneath the collar there
are two, brown bakelight buttons for attachment
suspension of the Knights Cross. The interior is lined in field-grey rayon
and the sleeves are lined in typical striped material with opening provision
into the hip pocket for dagger display. The front inside panel has a strip of
three snap buttons to achieve a closer fit while wearing a belt. The tailor
label at the neck and name tag in the inside pocket have both been removed.
Very nice quality tunic. The front of the tunic does have shadow marks from
the collector display of tunic with field glasses. |
$7500 |
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#5972 |
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Luftwaffe General Officer Visor Cap This visor has great shape to it,
exhibiting a nice crushed look with a tall peak,
giving it the appearance of a pilots visor. Cap body is blue-grey regulation
tricot wool and piped in gold celleon around the
crown and center band. The visor is a black lacquer with the typical brim
stitched reinforcement leather trim, and a black checkered underside. The cap eagle and wreath are
hand-embroidered in gold celleon, the wreath with
bullion accent thread highlights and a metal cockade with red insert. Gold
cello chin cords are affixed by gold pebbled buttons at each side. The inside is lined in dark-blue
rayon, the sweatshield is intact and underneath is
marked to August Müller, though much of the gold foil logo has worn
off. It has a grey leather
sweatband perforated at the forehead area, with a silk tie at the rear. The lining is sewn in with long
stitches with no evidence of removal, previous holes or alterations and has
left thread impressions on the underside of the sweatband. |
$8500 |
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#5920 |
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Police General’s Visor Cap Police-green doeskin wool visor
cap for a General officer in the Polizei. The cap is an “Erel” from
the distributor “Hans-Dürbeck” and
the cap body is in overall very-good condition with just a few, small pinhole
sized holes in the front centerband. The insignia
consists of a two-piece, 2nd pattern gold metal eagle/wreath,
above that a metal cockade with red wool center, and gold metallic mesh
piping around the crown and centerband. The
interior is lined in gold rayon with the maker and distributor log impressed
under the sweatshield. The leather sweatband is
also foil stamped to “Erel”.
The lining has some soiling and ink marker damage and there is a bit
of corrosion to the gilt finish eagle.
Size is approximately a 56cm.
Very rare cap. |
$19,500 |
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#5527 |
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Waffen SS Senior/Officer Ranks Field Cap Field grey wool M43 pattern
visored field cap for an officer in the Waffen SS. Exterior is very clean with no damage
or soiling. The crown of the cap
is piped in a silver celleon/nylon basket weave piping, indicating use for
senior rank officers from Oberfurher through General Officer ranks, as well
as field grade and junior officers. Insignia consists of a green trapezoid
eagle and skull machine-woven in a silver grey metallic. Cap scallops close
via a two-button front of silver pebbled buttons. The underside of the visor
is a green cotton fabric. The cap is lined in a grey ribbed rayon material
and size stamped “56”, with a brown leather forehead sweatband
embossed “Extra” at the center front. Excellent to near mint condition. H.
Noehren collection. |
$5500 |
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#5475 |
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Heer General Officer Sidecap Field-grey, doeskin wool sidecap
for a General officer of Cavalry troops in the Heer. The cap crown and side flaps are both
piped in a gold bullion mesh and the cap is vented on both sides with a green
metal grommet. The insignia
consists of silver flatwire (pre-42 Generals) officer eagle, properly sewn,
and a bullion cockade piped in gold around the circumference. Additionally, golden yellow soutache
is applied to the front of the cap as is a gold metal Dragonadler cavalry
traditions badge of Reiter regiment 6. The interior is lined in a grey/green
rayon with no markings or sweatband. |
$6500 |
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#5476 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Visor Cap Blue-grey wool regulation tricot
visor cap for a General officer in the Luftwaffe. The cap is an “Erel” of
“Extra” quality and marked for distribution by the Berlin
Luftwaffe Kleiderkasse. Cap body
is in excellent condition with no mothing, holes or snags and the cap spring
is still in place maintaining a tall peak. The insignia consists of gold bullion
eagle, cockade and chin cords.
The interior is typical gold colored Extra lining with an intact
sweatshield and maker foil stamping underneath. The leather sweatband is also
“Erel” marked and has one remaining initial attached. Underside of visor is black, not the
typical green crosshatch.
Interior shows exposure to moisture but otherwise very good condition. |
$11,250 |
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#5478 |
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Railway General’s Visor Cap Dark blue visor cap for a General
in the German Railway Service.
The cap body is made from a very high quality dark blue doeskin wool
material and is in perfect condition.
The crown and black velvet cap band are piped in golden celleon mesh
piping. Insignia consists of a
metal national eagle and the large spread golden metal Railway pattern wings
surrounding the cockade. The
chincord is also made from celleon gold twist cord with dark blue flecks in
the pattern. The interior is
lined in a dark orange coated oilcloth material and maker marked to Clemens
Wagner. Near mint condition. |
$4575 |
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#4954 |
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Luftwaffe General Officer Visor Blue gray doeskin visor cap for a
General Officer in the Luftwaffe, made by Erel. Cap exterior is finished in all
celleon insignia to include piping and chincords and is flawless. Interior is also in mint condition
with the original size tag still attached. Cap is a later war Erel Privat,
with gold lining and Erel embossed into the lining under the sweatshield as
well as on the sweatband. There
is a date stamp of 1943 under the sweatband. Very beautiful, near perfect
mint condition Luftwaffe Generals visor. |
$13,800 |
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#4713 |
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Kriegsmarine Fore-and-Aft Hat for Admirals Formal dress, black felt,
Fore-and-Aft hat and wooden storage box for the rank of Admiral in the
Kriegsmarine. Hat is in the
standard “Zweitspitzhut” early style dating back to the
1920’s, with 1933 style rosette ribbon of national colors. Hat is in excellent condition showing
only some age, as to be expected.
The storage box has had some exterior repairs at the joins on the
sides, but is in otherwise good condition. |
SOLD |
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#4965 |
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RAD General Officer M43 Visored Field Cap Wool, visored field cap for a
General Officer in the RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst, or Reich Labor
Service). Cap is constructed of a
brown wool and piped around the crown in gold bullion. Insignia consists of a hand
embroidered RAD in gold bullion with red, black silver detail. A single gold pebbled button closes
the front. Interior is artificial
silk and size stamped “57”.
Condition is excellent. |
$2990 |
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#5933 |
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Heer General Embroidered Visor Cap Insignia A matching set of
hand-embroidered gold bullion wire insignia for application to a General
Officer visor cap. The eagle is
finely executed in gold, bullion thread and wire with orange-brown thread
highlights, over a dark-green backing.
The combined wreath/cockade features a wreath in gold bullion thread,
at center an embroidered cockade in black, silver and wread
with silver accent outline, over a dark-green backing. |
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#5783 |
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Heer General der Infanterie Shoulderboards A matching pair of
uniform-removed Heer General officer shoulderboards
for the rank of General der Infanterie, General der
Panzertruppen, etc. The board tops are constructed of
matte celleon gold bullion outer cords with a
silver-aluminum center soutache braid inner cord over a brite
red cloth underlay. Two silvered pips are attached to each board, showing
dark age toning to the recesses.
These are slip-in boards with a separately attached tongue on the
underside for attachment through a shoulder bridle and securing to the button
near the collar. Slip-on boards were generally worn on field tunics, leather
coats and panzer wraps. Condition
is very good showing moderate field use. |
$1350 |
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#5784 |
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Heer Generalmajor Shoulderboards A matching pair of near-mint,
un-issued Heer General officer shoulderboards for
the rank of Generalmajor. The board tops are constructed of brite gold bullion lace outer cords with a
silver-aluminum center soutache braid inner cord, attached to a brite red wool underlay. These are sew-in boards with the
tongue at the base for sewing into the shoulder seam of tailored
uniforms. Condition is excellent
with just some very minor age toning to the bullion cord. |
$1050 |
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#5686 |
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Heer General Cuff Insignia for the Waffenrock A matching pair of uniform
removed ornamental cuff insignia for use on a Heer General officer’s
formal Waffenrock parade dress uniform.
Very fine gold wire embroidery with an opening provision for a gold button
at one end of each bar. Remains
of threads from uniform removal around the circumference of each bar. Size of
each bar ca. 61cm x 40 cm. |
SOLD |
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#5687 |
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Heer General Cuff Insignia for the Waffenrock A matching pair of uniform
removed ornamental cuff insignia for use on a Heer General officer’s
formal Waffenrock parade dress uniform.
Very fine gold wire embroidery with an opening provision for a gold
button at one end of each bar.
Remains of threads from uniform removal around the circumference of
each bar. Small moth nips on each bar. Size of each bar ca. 57cm x 31 cm. |
$450 |
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#5652 |
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Kriegsmarine Admiral rank insignia for the Coastal
Artillery land-based units with field grey uniforms A complete set of shoulderboards
and collar tabs for an Admiral serving in the “Ostsee” coastal
artillery region. Shoulderboards are made of bright gold wire outer cords
with an inner silver/aluminum soutache braid cord. Backing is dark blue,
extending underneath the button loops with a brass grommet. Base of boards
has a transverse bar, for insertion in the frock coat and summer tunic. Two,
small aluminum pips surround a metal “O” centered in the middle. One board retains a screwpost button.
Collar tabs are hand-embroidered two-tone gold wire/gold bullion thread on a
cornflower blue backing, with just a bit of age tone and verdigris to the
gold. There were four Admiral’s
and one GeneralAdmiral that commanded the Naval Region Baltic Sea;
Conrad Albrecht, Rolf Carls, Gunther Guse, Hubert Schmundt and GeneralAdmiral
Oskar Kummetz. Very rare set of
insignia. |
$3150 |
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#5653 |
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Generalleutnant der Polizei shoulderboard A single shoulderboard for a
SS-Gruppenfuhrer und Generalleutnant der Polizei. Board is made from two matte-gold
bullion outercords surrounding and inner cord of silver soutache braid. There
is a single, large General’s style silver pip at the base near the
shoulder seam attachment. Most of
the silver wash has worn off the pip, but can still be seen towards the base
of each side. The board is a sew-in example and still has a single thread
remaining from uniform removal. The underlay is the typical toxic green used
for Police generals. The gold braid has very nice age tone to the gold, as is
typical with this style of gold cord.
The underlay has some wear with a bit of the U-shaped wire visible
near the button loop and some of the cardboard backing visible along the
edges. Very nice, worn example
that has been removed from a tunic. |
SOLD |
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#5633 |
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Heer General der Panzertruppe Insignia Grouping A full set of insignia for a
General to include shoulderboards, collar tabs, and two breast eagles. My consignor reports that these are
attributed to General der Panzertruppe Hans-Jurgen von Arnim, though there is
no provenance to accompany the grouping.
Boards and tabs are both celleon, tabs have bullion highlights. The boards each have two, large,
silver age-toned Generals pips.
There is a gold bullion hand-embroidered breast eagle on green backing
and a gold metal breast eagle for the white tunic. A modern printed black & white
photo of Arnim is included. The
insignia all has glue residue on the reverse from photo album removal
(excluding metal eagle), but it otherwise in excellent condition. Gold pebbled tunic buttons are
attached with hot glue (no damage to boards). |
SOLD |
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#5600 |
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Heer Generalmajor Insigna Grouping A matching pair of mint,
un-issued Heer General officer shoulderboards for the rank of
Generalmajor. Brite gold bullion
basketweave outer cords with a silver-aluminum center basketweave braid inner
cord over a brite red underlay. Attached to the boards is a paper price tag
from the tailorshop. These are sew-in boards with the tongue at the base for
sewing into the shoulder seam.
Also included is a pair of Heer General collar tabs hand-embroidered
in a mix of fine gold wire and bullion highlights. On the reverse is the
tailor’s price written in pencil. Hard to find complete sets. |
SOLD |
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#5599 |
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Heer Generalmajor Shoulderboards A matching pair of mint,
un-issued Heer General officer shoulderboards for the rank of
Generalmajor. Brite gold bullion
outer cords with a silver-aluminum center soutache braid inner cord over a
brite red underlay. These are
sew-in boards with the tongue at the base for sewing into the shoulder
seam. Condition is superb! |
SOLD |
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#5602 |
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Heer General’s Single Collar Tab A single collar tab for the left collar
of a Heer General Officer. The
larisch pattern is hand-embroidered in a golden-yellow brite celleon (nylon)
coated thread indicating later war production. The backing is a brite red cloth
folded over a light color buckram.
Reverse shows some glue residue indicating possible removal from a
veteran photo album. |
SOLD |
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#5603 |
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Kriegsmarine Admiral’s Single Collar Tab A single collar tab for the left
collar of a Kriegsmarine Admiral, serving in land-based units (Coastal
Artillery) and wearing the field-grey uniform. The larisch pattern is
hand-embroidered in a golden-yellow brite celleon (nylon) coated thread
indicating later war production.
The backing is a cornflower medium blue cloth folded over a wheat
color buckram. Reverse shows some
glue residue indicating possible removal from a veteran photo album. |
$500 |
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#5535 |
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General Officer Tunic Buttons A set of eight gold pebbled tunic
buttons for use by Heer and Luftwaffe General officers. All matching makers, some soiling and
wear. |
$85 |
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#5415 |
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Heer Generalmajor Schopper Insignia and Photo A small grouping attributed to
Heer Generalmajor Erich Schopper and obtained directly from the General by
the early pioneer collector Bill McLure.
Included in the grouping are a uniform-removed shoulderboard for the
rank of Generalmajor consisting of matte gold and aluminum interwoven cords
on a bright red backing (with thread remnants from removal) and a signed
photo postcard of Schopper.
McClure obtained a large volume of material directly from many
Generals, Admirals and Field Marshals and is responsible for many of the
attributed uniforms residing in collections around the world. |
SOLD |
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#5482 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Collar Tab A single collar tab for the right
collar of a Generalleutnant officer in the Luftwaffe. The tab is finely hand-embroidered in
a two-tone gold bullion thread with darker gold accents on the wreath centers
and acorns, over a soft, white badge cloth backing. The tab is edge piped in a golden
yellow celleon piping. For
unknown reasons, Luftwaffe Generals insignia is often a mixture of bullion
and celleon thread (and this is observed on headgear as well). An excellent example to fill in the
hole in your senior ranks collections. |
SOLD |
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#5483 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Summer Tunic Breast Eagle A gold metal pin-on breast eagle
for attachment to the white summer tunic of a Luftwaffe General officer. The pin attachment has a
post-war repair. No maker marks. |
$450 |
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#5434 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Metal Breast Eagle Gold metal, pin-on Luftwaffe
style national eagle emblem for wear on the white summer tunic of General
officers serving in the Luftwaffe.
Eagle is in excellent condition with a nice gold finish and lots of
detail. Rear is maker marked
“A” for Assman. |
$550 |
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#5399 |
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Heer Generalleutnant Shoulderboards A matching pair of shoulderboards
for the rank of a Generalleutnant in the Heer. The boards are constructed of two
interwoven celleon gold cords with an inner silver/aluminum soutache style
cord. The underlay is bright red,
indicating General officer service branch and is of the sew-in variety. They are matching left/right boards,
each with a single silver pip centered within the braid. Excellent condition, just showing some
age toning to the pips (much of the silver wash has worn off) and a bit of
soiling to the tongue and underside of the left shoulderboard. |
SOLD |
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#5366 |
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Luftwaffe General Officer Pennant A Luftwaffenwimpel (vehicle
pennant) for General Officers in the Luftwaffe, to be displayed on the front
fender of a car. The pennant
features a hand-embroidered Luftwaffe pattern eagle in celleon with dark brown
highlights over a blue-grey wool backing. The pennant is edged in gold brocade
with woven swastikas on top & bottom with a thinner gold brocade along
the edge. It’s a two sided
flag and encased in a very nice glass frame for wall display. Excellent condition. |
$3200 |
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#5350 |
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Luftwaffe General der Flieger Collar Tabs A matching pair of General
officer collar tabs made from hand-embroidered golden celleon over a white
badge cloth backing and edge piped in celleon twist. There are three wings set within the
wreath, indicating the rank of General der Flieger of the Luftwaffe. The tabs
are in excellent, un-issued condition. |
$1500 |
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#5351 |
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SS Brigadefuhrer und Generalmajor der Polizei
shoulderboards A matching pair of General
officer rank shoulderboards for a Brigadefuhrer/Generalmajor of the
SS/Polizei service. Boards are
constructed of gold celleon outer cords interwoven with a center aluminum
cord in the soutache weave pattern.
The cords have an underlay of bright toxic green for the Polizei
branch of service and are of the sew-in variety. The boards show some age as well as
some mothing to the backs. |
$1300 |
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#5166 |
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SS Oberfuhrer Collar Tabs Matching pair of senior rank
officer tabs for an Oberfuhrer in the SS. Tabs are the 2nd pattern,
1942 style tabs which were worn by the equivalent of a Senior Colonel. Tabs are in excellent to near mint
condition with no corrosion to the aluminum wire. |
SOLD |
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#5028 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Cape Closure A set of Luftwaffe General
officer cape closures, or “Spanierschloss”, consisting of two
gold-colored light alloy pressed eagles heads facing each other and a
connecting chain. The discs are
backed with bluegray felt like material.
In very good to excellent condition showing some light toning to the
gold finish. |
SOLD |
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#4416 |
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Luftwaffe General Officers Vehicle Pennant Bluegray cloth triangular car
pennant, edged in gold brocade of embroidered swastikas, and with a hand
embroidered gold silk eagle centered in the middle. The pennant no longer has the
celluloid case, but it is in very good to excellent condition, is two sided
and still attached to the metal framing for attachment to vehicle staff. |
$2500 |
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#4121 |
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Reichsminister Alfred Rosenberg’s collar tab Collar tab attributed to Alfred
Rosenberg for his rank of Reicshminister of the Occupied Eastern Territory
Officials (RMBO). Gold metal
wehrmacht style eagle on dark red backing with gold embroidered wreath surround. Originally part of the Foxhole
Collection. Excellent condition. (click on photos
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SOLD |
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#4124 |
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Generalfeldmarschall Keitel Vehicle Penannt Second pattern, 1941 style
vehicle flag to designate the Chief of the Armed Forces High Command, a
position held by GFM Wilhelm Keitel. (click on photos
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$8625 |
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#4300 |
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Retired Reichsleiter Early style 1st
pattern eagle over black backing indicating a Reichsleiter that has
retired. This particular tab is
believed to have been the property of Franz Xavier Schwartz. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
$6900 |
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#4127 |
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NSFK Korpsfuhrer Collar Tab Extremely rare collar tab for the
most senior General officer rank in the NSFK, the Korpsfuhrer. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
Inquire
as to availability |
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#4128 |
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NSFK Ehrenfuhrer Collar Tabs A pair of collar tabs for the
pre-war title of an Honor Leader holding an honorary commission in the NSFK. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
$5175 |
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#6008 |
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Knights Cross Recipient Luftwaffe Generalmajor
Walther von Axthelm Photo Album An absolutely mint condition
photo album belonging to Generalmajor Axthelm
(later General der Flakartillerie), a recipient of
the Knights Cross on September 4, 1941 as Commander
of 1st Flak Corps for support of Guderian’s 2nd
panzer group on the Eastern front.
Red leatherette covered binder with silver drooptail early Luftwaffe eagle embossed on the cover,
bound with red twist cord and two tassels. Photos include a signed studio
portrait of the General and 173 photos commemorating his service at the front,
showing troops in action, civilians in captured territories, troops in action
and the General with staff members, each picture with a written descriptive caption
printed below. Every album page
has a protective tissue covering that is still intact and crisp. |
$2500 |
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#5968 |
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Personal Photo Albums of Generalleutnant
Benignus Dippold Five personal photo albums
belonging to General Dippold, covering several periods, to include WWI
service, pre-war and wartime. There are approximately 390 different
photographs and postcards throughout the various albums, depicting military
events, parades, training, leisure and combat situations, studio portraits
and candid personal/family vignettes.
Generalleutnant Dippold commanded the 183rd
Infantry Division from November of 1939 to October of 1941, when he was
wounded on placed on reserve, and upon recovery placed in command of the 117th
Jäger Division from October of 1942 to April of 1943. |
$2080 |
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#4229 |
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Generalfeldmarschall Autographed Hoffman Postcards and
Documents Wartime autographed postcards of
most all of the Generalfeldmarschall’s and Grandadmiral’s are
available. Some of these are
listed in the Documents and Photographs page of
the For Sale section. Others are
available upon request. |
Various available see Documents and Photographs |
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Archive
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#5638 |
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Admiral Puttkamer Leather Coat This visually-stunning
piece, which comes with full provenance, is available once again. It’s
a well-worn, dark green leather overcoat, worn throughout the war by Konteradmiral Jesko von Puttkamer, Naval adjutant to Adolf Hitler and recipient
of the July 20 Wound Badge. It is a Heer
coat, which Puttkamer put Kriegsmarine buttons on,
as he notes in the accompanying provenance “because, at the beginning
of the war, these practical coats did not yet exist for the navy”. A
pair of slip-on Konteradmiral shoulderboards
in celleon are attached to the coat with screw-post
buttons. This coat, along with
three other uniforms and a visor cap, were all obtained directly from Puttkamer by American collector Bill McClure in 1970 and
there is a treasure trove of provenance consisting of letters between McClure
and Puttkamer, customs documents and period, signed
photographs of Puttkamer during the war years with
Hitler and other high ranking personalities. Please click on the photo at left for
detailed photos of this historical item and samples of some of the provenance
relating to this specific item. A full set of scans of the original documents
will be included (25 scans in total).
The original documents are available for a separate purchase. Also see the Featured Items page, where other Puttkamer items are profiled. |
No Longer Available |
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#5736 |
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Heer Generalleutnant Tunic 6-button front, tailored from
fine tricot field-grey wool, piped in red down the front panel closure,
scalloped and pleated breast pockets, slash hip pockets with flaps. Bottle-green cloth collar with hook
closure and French cuffs at sleeves with gold pebbled General officer buttons
which are all matching maker-marked. The shoulderboards
are sew-in matte gold celleon cord with inner
aluminum soutache braid on a red backing with single, large General’s
size silver rank pips for the rank of Generalleutnant.
Collar tabs are hand-embroidered
in gold celleon and machine-applied. The breast eagle is also of gold celleon and hand-applied. There
are loops for a long ribbon bar above the left breast pocket and loops for
three awards on the pocket below, showing soiling from the award attachments
(Note: there were post-war DKiG loops originally
collector-applied to the right breast pocket which have been removed. Tunic is named to “Major E. von
Bogen” (Erich von Bogen) and would’ve later been upgraded to Generalmajor and Generallutenant
upon promotion. There is speculation as to whether General von Bogen was
awarded the DKiG as it is not listed in the
surviving archives, which are incomplete. This German website makes note of the
claim of the award; Generalleutnant Erich von Bogen - Lexikon
der Wehrmacht (lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de) . An EKII ribbon and spange
are applied to the second button. The interior is lined in grey rayon and the
sleeves are lined in typical striped material with a dagger suspension clip
opening provision into the hip pocket for dagger display. Tailor tag at neck,
and name label at inside pocket. |
SOLD |
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#5735 |
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Heer General der Gebirgstruppe Tunic 8-button front, old-style tunic
tailored from tricot field-grey wool, piped in red down the front panel
closure. Bottle-green cloth
collar with hook closure and French cuffs at sleeves with gold pebbled
General officer buttons which are all matching maker-marked. The
shoulderboards are sew-in matte gold bullion cord with inner aluminum
soutache braid on a red backing with two, large General’s size silver
rank pips. The pips toward the
shoulder button are a brighter silver, indicating upgrade in rank from promotion. Collar tabs are hand-embroidered fine
gold wire thread and machine-applied.
The breast eagle is a nicely aged and toned example rendered in
multi-color gold wire and gold bullion thread with golden-yellow highlight
threads. The left sleeve has an Edelweis hand-applied. There are loops for a
German Cross in Gold on the right pocket, a long ribbon bar above the left
breast pocket and loops for three awards on the pocket below, plus and
embroidered hole for a screwback award.
An EKII ribbon and spange are applied to the second button. The
interior is lined in grey brushed cotton and the sleeves are lined in typical
striped material. There is a an opening provision into the hip pocket for
dagger display, but no hanging strap with clip. Un-named. |
SOLD |
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#5699 |
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Heer Generalleutnant Uniform A nice, field-worn, tailor-made
tunic of fine tricot field-grey wool, five button front, four patch pockets
with scalloped flaps and pleated fronts.
Tunic is small in stature and sleeve length, but chest and waist are
big enough to fit standard mannequin sizes. Standard bottle-green cloth
collar with hook closure and French cuffs at sleeves with gold pebbled
General officer buttons which are all matching maker-marked to Assmann. The shoulderboards are sew-in matte
gold bullion cord with inner aluminum soutache braid on a red backing with a
single, large General’s size silver rank pip which does not protrude
through the base. Collar tabs are hand-embroidered gold bullion thread and
machine-applied. The breast eagle
is a nicely toned example rendered in gold wire and gold bullion thread with
golden-yellow highlight threads and very neatly hand-applied. There are loops for a German Cross in
Gold on the right pocket, a long ribbon bar above the left breast pocket and
loops for three awards on the pocket below. The interior is lined in grey rayon
and the sleeves are lined in typical striped material. There is a dagger
hanger/clip and opening provision into the hip pocket for dagger display. There is a tailor tag on the inner
breast area, but no name tag. Includes a pair of stone-grey tricot General
officer long pants with the broad, bright red lampassen (Generals stripes)
down each side. six button fly and buttoned tape closure with slit hip
pockets, watch pocket and two rear pockets with button flaps. Inside buttons
and flaps for suspender attachment, partially lined. No holes or damage to either the tunic
or breeches, excellent condition. Consignor reports tunic is believed to have
belonged to Otto Hitzfeld, a Knights Cross w/Oakleaves and Swords recipient,
though there is no provenance associated with it. |
SOLD |
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#5700 |
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Heer General’s Uniform A beautiful presenting example of
a tailor-made General’s tunic in a larger size which displays very
nicely. Made of a very soft, fine tricot field-grey wool with a five button
front, four patch pockets with scalloped flaps and pleated fronts. Bottle-green cloth collar with hook
closure and French cuffs. The
gold pebbled General officer buttons are all matching maker-marked to
Assmann. The shoulderboards are
the very desirable matte gold bullion cord with inner aluminum soutache braid
on a red backing. There are holes for two pips in each board (rank of General
der Infanterie, etc.), which have been removed. From examining them I think
they were removed long ago, perhaps by a vet who took them as souvenirs of
General’s “stars”. This is how the tunic came to me, but
the pips can be easily restored and I can help with that if need be. Collar
tabs are finely hand-embroidered gold wire and have had the buckram stiffener
removed for comfort around the neck, then hand-applied with hidden stitches.
This is a common practice I have seen with General’s tunics as the
elongated tabs make the collar rather stiff and uncomfortable and removing
the buckram remedies that. The
breast eagle is a gorgeous example featuring a mixture of embroidered gold
wire and gold bullion thread with dark-green highlight threads and
hand-applied. There are loops for
a long ribbon bar above the left breast pocket (bar included, though not
original to the tunic), and loops for three awards on the pocket below. The interior is lined in grey rayon
and the sleeves are lined in typical striped material. There is a dagger
hanger/clip and opening provision into the hip pocket for dagger
display. No tailor tag or name
tag. Includes a pair of stone-grey tricot General officer riding breeches
with the broad, bright red lampassen (Generals stripes) down each side with
zipper closures at the ankles. Four button fly and hook closure with slit hip
pockets and single rear pocket with button flap. Inside buttons and flaps for
suspender attachment, partially lined.
No holes or damage to either the tunic or breeches, excellent
condition. |
SOLD |
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#5701 |
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Luftwaffe Generalstabsingenieur Greatcoat A stunning example of a greatcoat
for the very rarely encountered branch of Ingenieur’s. While Luftwaffe troop General’s
all utilized white underlay as branch color, the Ingenieur’s wore pink underlay,
which is prominently displayed on this coat as backing for all insignia, and
the broad lapels and piping that really make this piece stand out. The base coat is tailor-made of a very
high-quality, fine tricot blue-grey wool with a ten button, double breasted
front with lower slit hip pockets and flap closure and French cuffs. The rear has a waist adjustment belt
with two gold-pebbled buttons and the bottom vent closes with hidden plastic
buttons. All gold buttons are matching and marked to Overhoff & Cie. The
pink-backed shoulderboards are the late war brite gold celleon and have
single, large General officer-size pips that are gold metal (either the
preference of the General or never had a silver wash applied). The collar
tabs are hand-embroidered in celleon with gold bullion thread highlights,
edge piped in celleon over pink backing and machine-applied. The interior is
fully lined in blue-grey rayon and has a dagger hanger and clip with a
tailor’s label sewn to the outside of the breast pocket (no name tag
inside). There is some moth
damage to the rear exterior of the coat across the back area (see photos) but
it doesn’t effect display from the front. I have sold a few of these tunics over
the decades, but never encountered a greatcoat before…very rare! |
SOLD |
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#5698 |
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Heer General der Infanterie Tunic Tailor-made tunic of fine tricot
wool field-grey cloth, six button front, four patch pockets with scalloped
flaps and pleated fronts.
Bottle-green cloth collar with hook closure, French cuffs at sleeves. Gold, pebbled General officer buttons
are all matching maker-marked and are in a condition matching the tunic. Shoulderboards are sew-in matte gold
bullion cord with inner aluminum soutache braid on a red backing with two
silver rank pips, secured with gold pebbled buttons. Collar tabs are finely hand-embroidered
gold wire with celleon highlights and machine-applied. The breast eagle is a beautiful
example featuring a mixture of embroidered gold wire and gold bullion thread
with celleon highlight threads and is hand-applied. There are loops for a long ribbon bar
above the left breast pocket, and loops for four awards on the pocket
below. The right breast pocket
has loops for a single award (German Cross). The interior is lined in soft,
grey rayon, has a tailor label near the breast pocket and a suspended dagger
hanger and clip. Excellent
condition with no moth damage, holes, tears or snags. Smaller size, un-named. |
SOLD |
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#5693 |
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Heer Generalleutnant Greatcoat Tailor-made, heavy, doeskin wool
greatcoat for a Generalleutnant in the Heer. Coat is of regulation double-breasted
style with five buttons on each panel, slanted side pockets, French cuffs and
bright red lapel facings indicative of General officer rank. The gold, pebbled General officer
buttons are all matching maker-marked “Extra Fein” and show even
wear and age. Shoulderboards are
sew-in matte gold bullion cord with inner aluminum soutache braid on a red
backing and single silver rank pips for the rank of Generalleutnant, secured
with gold pebbled buttons.
Overall condition is good, however there is some damage to the rear,
decorative belt which has rodent damage and there are also a couple of holes
in the sleeves (see photos). The
interior is a grey rayon and has a label for the tailor “Fritsch”
of Dresden. The inside pocket has
a name tag to “Oberst Foltmann” and dated January of 1938, which
would indicate Josef Folttmann who became Generalmajor in April of 1939 and
Generalleutnant in February of 1941.
The coat was then upgraded to General with the addition of red
facings, shoulderboards and gold buttons and later pips added when promoted
to Generalleutnant. Coat is a
smaller size. |
SOLD |
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Featured! |
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Konter-Admiral Jesko von-Puttkamer White Tunic A stunning white tunic to a Third
Reich personality with provenance!
This white tunic belonged to Admiral Puttkamer, Kriegsmarine adjutant
to Adolf Hitler and recipient of the July 20 Wound Badge for surviving the
assassination attempt on Hitler.
It was purchased directly from Puttkamer in the early 1970’s and
comes with full provenance. Please see the Featured Item page for additional photos and details,
or click on the photo at left.
Price has been reduced to sell and this piece is only available until
July 15. |
SOLD |
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#5637 |
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Luftwaffe General Officer Kleiner Rock Beautiful, blue-grey,
high-quality, very fine weave tricot wool Undress tunic or “kleiner
Rock”, worn only by General officers. Double breasted front, with
three-button closure, two side slash pockets, white piped French cuffs and
white piped front panel with two, large white cloth lapels. The collar is piped in gold bullion
twist-cord, all buttons are gold pebbled, closure buttons with longer shafts,
decorative buttons tightly sewn down. Celleon shoulderboards each with a
single, large silver Generals pip (which do not protrude through the base)
and secured with sew-down gold buttons.
Loops for a long ribbon bar and two award badges. Collar tabs are
bullion embroidery with gold bullion highlights to gulls, hand-stitched with
wide stitches to permit easy removal for laundering. Breast eagle is a nice,
high-quality example in tightly hand-embroidered gold bullion wire over a
white underlay. It appears as if
the eagle was restored, as there is a shadow around the outside (and the
white backing glows, so it was probably cleaned at some point too). Interior is lined in blue-grey rayon
with two horizontal breast pockets and a small repair patch machine-sewn. No
name tag or tailor label. Tunic is in excellent condition, no damge. Light
soiling to white lapels. Consignor reports it is believed to be attributed to
Generalleutnant Victor Krocker, though there is no supporting provenance. |
SOLD |
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#5641 |
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Heer Generalmajor Tropical-Weight Field Tunic Olive-green, high quality cotton
ribbed twill material, made by either a civilian or military tailor for field
use. Five button front with four
pleated, patch pockets, French cuffs, a vented rear and a closed collar in
bottle green wool. The inside is
un-lined and has a stamp on the inside panel of unknown origin. There is a very rare flat-wire
embroidered gold Generals breast eagle on green backing, machine-applied in
the typical zip and flip fashion.
General’s gold wire hand-embroidered collar tabs are also
machine-applied to the collar. Gold
bullion Generalmajor shoulderboards are hand-sewn into each shoulder seam and
secured by gold pebbled buttons. All buttons are matching and by the same
maker. There are award loops for
two breast badges on the left breast pocket. This tunic originally surfaced out of
Europe a few years ago and came with a pair of tropical breeches with the
broad Generals stripes (lampassen) that were matching in size and had clearly
been worn. The breeches were sold
separately some time ago by my consignor. Tunic is in excellent condition with
no holes and just very minor wear. |
SOLD |
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#5642 |
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Luftwaffe Generalleutnant Erich Kressmann Uniform Privately tailored, blue-grey,
high-quality, very fine weave tricot wool open-collar tunic, piped around the
collar in gold bullion wire twist piping. Insignia is all matching gold, matte
celleon for the rank of Generalleutnant.
Gold pebbled buttons are all matching and by Assmann. Award loops on
right breast for Spanish Cross (Legion Condor Flak commander), loops for five
awards on left breast pocket and long ribbon bar above. Breeches are tailored
from blue-grey doeskin with Zabin zip ankle closures and wide, white
lampassen (Generals broad stripes).
Both the tunic and breeches are each named to Generalleutnant Erich
Kressmann and have matching tailor labels from Averbeck and Broskamp of
Berlin. Condition is excellent
with no holes, mothing or damage.
General Kressmann was commander of the Air Defense Command Berlin/ 1st
Flak Division at the Berlin Zoo flak tower from March through November of
1944. |
SOLD |
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#5640 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Cape Beautiful, blue-grey, finest
quality wool officer’s cape with
lay-down collar and fly front secured by a series of five tunic size
gold pebbled buttons, all marked “Extra Fein”. There is a front hook and eye neck
closure and a separate cloth strap (bridle) at the neck, buttoned at the back
and secured at the front by a large gold pebbled button. Two gold colored aluminum
“Spainerschloss” buckle fasteners decorated with an eagle’s
head are attached at the upper breast to each fly panel and secured by a gold
chain and hook. The wearer’s left side has a beautiful large, gold wire
and bullion hand-embroidered General’s eagle, flying toward the left,
hand-applied. The collar is not piped and the reverse is grey cloth. Partially lined in blue-grey silk
rayon. Tailors label to “Anton Kinting” of Bad Aachen. In near-mint condition with no damage
or issues. Fantastic display
piece! |
SOLD |
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#4119 |
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Reichsmarschall Hermann Goring’s tunic A stunning private tailor made
white, fine tricot tunic cut in the Kleiner Rock style and attributed to
Reichsmarschall Hermann Goring. This tunic is in absolute near mint condition
with only a few minor, light stains.
Tunic has a matching pair of Reichsmarschall collar tabs of the 2nd
pattern, 1941 design as well as a pair of matching shoulderboards of
Reichsmarschall rank, all outstanding in the quality of manufacture. The breast eagle is the finest example
of a hand embroidered eagle that you will ever see…only what you would
expect from a piece attributed to Goring. Great piece of history that once
belonged to one of the more interesting characters of World War Two. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
No Longer Available, Sold at Auction |
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#4120 |
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SS Obergruppenfuhrer Lorenz Formal Jacket Extremely rare formal evening
dress jacket belonging to Obergruppenfuhrer Werner Lorenz. Jacket is complete with early style
tabs, a pair of shoulderboards with rune marked attachment buttons, the
totenkopf breast badge, an RFSS staff cufftitle, silver piped party armband,
and Lorenz’s WW1 Iron Cross first class. All rune marked buttons are intact as
is the closure chain. Jacket has a Holters tailor tag on back panel and name
tag inside pocket. Complete
description and additional photos available to those who are interested. Woodwork find, never before in a
collection! Some minor
restoration work was done to fix a sleeve tear and reweave the lower left
corner (photos show repairs). (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#5417 |
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Heer General Officer Visor Beautiful, 1942 pattern Heer
General Officer’s visor cap made by Erel. The cap body is constructed of a very
fine, high quality doeskin wool in superb condition, except for a small
abrasion above the eagle. It is
piped in gold celleon with dark gold celleon chincords and the late pattern
gold metal national eagle and wreath with vented cockade. The interior is equally pristine and
has the mint green lining and “Privat” marking you would expect
in a hat of this quality. There
is a nametag under the sweatshield for Dr. Garn, Generalveterinar. Outstanding visor cap in excellent to
near-mint condition with just the slightest wear. |
SOLD |
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#5326 |
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Heer General Officer Field Cap Salty, field-worn sidecap for a
General officer showing lots of character. Cap is made from a high quality tricot
wool in field grey with the top scallop piped in gold bullion mesh wire
indicating General officer level.
Cap eagle reflects pre-43 era and is machine woven metallic silver
thread. Cap front has gold wire
Russia braid soutache applied and the cockade rosette is hand embroidered
bullion with a gold bullion edge piping.
Cap shows a significant amount of wear, though no major damage. Interior is cotton lined, stamped
“59” for size and has a hand sewn leather sweatband applied to
the forehead area. A nice cap to match up with a General’s field tunic. |
SOLD |
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#4787 |
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Luftwaffe General Officer Overseas Cap High quality, private purchase
overseas cap or “schiffen” for a General Officer in the
Luftwaffe. Cap body is a very
fine, blue-gray tricot with the crown piped in gold bullion. Insignia is hand applied and consists
of a two-tone gold bullion hand embroidered eagle and a bullion cockade edge
piped in gold for General officers.
Condition is excellent inside and out with no visible issues. |
SOLD |
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#5576 |
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Heer General der Infanterie Allmendinger Tunic and
Breeches Complete uniform for General Karl
Allmendinger, a Knights Cross with Oakleaves recipient and commander of the 5th
Jaeger Division. This uniform was obtained by Bill Shea and is featured in
his multi-volume series “The Stories Behind The Treasures of
WWII”. Tunic is privately
tailored of a very fine tricot wool in field-grey and is piped in bright red
down the front panel. Six button
front with scalloped and pleated pockets and a vented rear. Insignia consists
of; gold bullion hand-embroiderd breast eagle of the highest quality,
hand-applied, a pair of hand-embroidered celleon collar tabs,
machine-applied, a pair of celleon and aluminum shoulderboards each with two
aged silver rank pips, and a General officer aiguillette in finely woven gold
bullion and wire. On the left
sleeve is a gold Kuban shield on a bottle green backing, hand-applied, from
the days Allmendinger commanded the V Army Korps. Numerous award loops on the
left breast. Includes a pair of long pants with the wide lampassen (Generals
broad stripes). |
SOLD |
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#5440 |
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Heer Generalmajor Tunic This is one of the nicest
condition General officer tunics that I’ve ever encountered, a
perfectly preserved closet queen for those of you who insist on mint
condition. The base tunic is a
private purchase six button front with scalloped and pleated pockets made
from a very fine whipcord field gray wool (with more of a gray hue). There are loops for four badges on the
left breast along with ribbon bar loops, and loops on the right breast pocket
for a DKiG. The buttons are all
maker matched gold pebbled and mint.
The insignia is all textbook bullion with almost no age tone, with the
exception of the collar tabs in which the gold wire has just a slight dark
tone developing. The tunic shows
no evidence of prior insignia. It
is un-named and has no tailor labels.
It is a smaller tunic, but fits a standard mannequin torso without struggling
to button it. |
SOLD |
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#5362 |
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Heer Generalmajor Named Tunic Lightweight field grey field
tunic named to Generalmajor Alexander Bourquin, commander of the 114th
Jaeger Division. The tunic comes
with a letter from the Stars & Stripes combat correspondent who brought
the tunic back from the war, as well as about 50 pages copied from
Bourquin’s personnel files.
The tunic shows quite a bit of wear and fading from heavy field use,
with numerous small holes and snags and a couple stains on the rear. Insignia consists of gold bullion
breast eagle, gold wire collar tabs and celleon shoulderboards that are of
the slip-on variety (with screwpost buttons and tailor-made bridles). The right sleeve features a
crudely hand-sewn cloth Edelweiss sleeve badge. The tunic was tailored in
Prague, Czechoslovakia, as shown on the tailor tag and noted in the letter
from the correspondent. |
SOLD |
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#5363 |
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SA 1944 Pattern Brigadefuhrer Tunic Brown wool, four pocket open
collar tunic for a late war SA Brigadefuhrer assigned to the Oberste
SA-Fuhrung. The exterior of the
tunic is in excellent to near-mint condition with absolutely no damage or
mothing (the interior does have damage to one lower side). There are a series of loops for a long
ribbon bar and multiple award loops on the left breast pocket. Insignia consists of 1944 pattern
silver hand-embroidered oakleaf collar tabs on a crimson backing and a pair
of matching General rank shoulderboards in white/yellow/white rayon cords on
a carmine backing. The collar is
edge piped in silver aluminum twist cord. Both sleeves have single brocade
sleeve stripes at the top of the French cuffs and the left sleeve has a party
armband (which has some light staining to the white disc). Includes brown SA
tie. |
SOLD |
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#5364 |
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SA Brigadefuhrer Uniform Brown wool, four pocket open
collar tunic for a pre-1944 Brigadefuhrer in the SA. Tunic is excellent throughout, with no
damage or mothing. There are a series of loops for a long ribbon bar and two
sets of award loops on the left breast pocket. Insignia consists of early pattern
silver hand-embroidered oakleaf collar tabs on a red backing with a single
pip and a pair of matching General rank shoulderboards in white/yellow/white
rayon cords on a red backing. The
collar is edge piped in white rayon twist cord and a party armband is sewn to
the left sleeve. The grouping
includes brown wool breeches, a brown shirt and brown tie. |
SOLD |
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#5484 |
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for more detailed images) |
SS Oberfuhrer Collar Tabs, 1st Pattern A pair of absolutely mint,
un-issued collar tabs for the rank of Oberfuhrer in the SS. Oberfuhrer was a unique rank the
equivalent to a Senior Colonel, though allowed the privilege of wearing
General officer headgear. The
tabs are hand-embroidered in silver bullion wire on black velvet backing and
are of the first pattern the SS used for this rank (from 1929 to 1942). The tabs are tied together by two
black strings which are sealed by a metal disk with SS runes on the obverse
side and “B.A.” on the reverse. You won’t find a better set than
these! |
SOLD |
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#5416 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
General Officer/Admiral Shoulderboard Pips A very nice, minty pair of the
large, over-sized rank pips used exclusively by General officers and Admirals
in all of the major service branches (Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen
SS). The pips are approximately
24mm wide, stamped bright silver metal and have two long retaining prongs
soldered to the center underside.
Pips this size are incredibly difficult to find. Condition is excellent/near-mint. |
SOLD |
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#5352 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Polizei Generals Collar Tabs A matching pair of General
officer rank collar tabs of the Heer style pattern, with gold bullion
embroidery over a bright toxic green backing, which was worn from 1936 until
February of 1942 (thereafter they wore SS style Generals tabs). These tabs show quite a bit of age and
oxidation to the gold bullion but are beautifully executed in
hand-embroidery. The backing
cloth is a very soft and supple badge cloth. |
SOLD |
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#5356 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
General der Infanterie Insignia Set A set of insignia for a Heer
General der Infanterie which includes a matching set of shoulderboards and a
matching set of collar tabs.
Shoulderboards are constructed of the matte gold bullion cords with
inner aluminum soutache cord with two large silver frosted pips centered on
the boards and are of the sew-in variety. The collar tabs are hand embroidered
in fine gold bullion wire over a red badge cloth in what most would consider
a textbook example. Both pieces
have been removed from a uniform and show evidence of wear but are in
excellent condition. |
SOLD |
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#5357 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Generalfeldmarschall Shoulderboard A single shoulderboard, for the
right shoulder of a Generalfeldmarschall in the Heer. The shoulderboard is constructed of
brite gold bullion outer cords with an inner aluminum mesh cord sewn to an
underlay of bright red badge cloth.
It is a sew-in example in which the tongue has been removed. A pair of silver frosted crossed field
marshal batons of the first pattern (utilized from 1936 – 1940) are
centered on the board. In very
good overall condition showing some age and toning to the cords, with some frosting
worn off the batons. Rare
example. |
SOLD |
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#5177 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Generals Shoulderboards A very nice, early pair of rank
insignia shoulderboards for a Generalmajor in the Heer (Army). Boards are the very early style dark
gold bullion with silver inner cords with the non-visible red backing, which
dates them before 1935, though they continued to be utilized by many of the
senior Generals throughout the war and upgraded with pips as promoted. There are small tabs at the ends for
insertion and sewing into the shoulder seam. |
SOLD |
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#5051 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Deputy Gauleiter Collar Tab A very rare, single rank collar
tab for a Stellvertretender Gauleiter, or Deputy Gauleiter. The tab is the early 1936 pattern and
is hand embroidered in a gold wire over a red velvet backing, with red rayon
edge piping. Excellent, unissued
condition with no issues. |
SOLD |
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#5032 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
SS Obergruppenfuhrer Collar Tab A single collar tab for the right
side tunic of an SS General officer in the rank of SS-Obergruppenfuhrer /
General der Waffen SS. Tab shows
extensive amount of wear and has been tunic removed. Unterlagen shows through
on oakleaves and bullion is almost completely gone from pips with only the
cardboard unterlagen showing and the base box bullion threads with bits of
bullion still attached.
Originally a screw post tab in which posts were filed off to sew on
tunic. Bits of field gray thread
remain on backside, and the velvet nap is worn down. |
SOLD |
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#4303 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Luftwaffe General Officer Insignia Grouping A grouping of late war, celleon
embroidered insignia for a General Officer in the Luftwaffe. Grouping consists of a breast eagle,
visor cap eagle and visor wreath, all still retaining the control tags and
sequentially numbered, in absolute mint condition. All insignia is embroidered in a very
fine celleon thread. (click on photo at left for
additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4133 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Reichsleiter of Party Courts Single collar insignia for a
Reichsleiter of the Party Courts.
Gold bullion wreath with an inset of a party eagle embroidered in
silver over a dark blue velvet backing.
Tab is edged in gold twist bullion piping. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4299 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Retired Reichsleiter of Party Courts Retired party courts
reichsleiter, blue velvet backing with a blue edge piping indicating a
retired status. There is some
question as to whether these tabs were ever officially issued. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4295 |
|
Heer General’s Panzer Wrap Uniform A full uniform for a Generalmajor
in the armored units, or Panzer service, consisting of a wrap around field
jacket and field trousers. Both
jacket and trousers are private purchase, tailor-made from a fine, black
doeskin wool with very high quality detail in construction throughout. The wrap (jacket) has gold bullion
cord piping around the collar (General officer wraps have also been observed
with pink or red piping and with no piping). General officer collar tabs and
shoulderboards are in gold wire and bullion with an even age and tone. The
breast eagle is rendered in gold celleon with black highlights, over a black
backing. There are many loops on
the right breast for awards and a ribbon bar. The left breast has loops for a German
Cross. Field trousers are of
standard design for armoured service with tapered legs and tie ribbons at the
bottom edge. Red lampassen (broad
General officer stripes) are tailored into the pants, providing a stunning
display. Both the tunic and
trousers have evidence of name tags that were removed, but there is no
knowledge as to the name of the General officer. Additional, extensive detail
photographs of the interior of the wrap and trousers are available to those
with serious interest. |
SOLD |
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#4304 |
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Heer General’s named Tunic and Overcoat A nice, named uniform grouping
belonging to Knights Cross recipient General der Infanterie Friedrich
Fangohr. Grouping consists of a
waffenrock period altered to an old style service tunic, with the addition of
patch breast pockets, slanted side pockets and French cuffs. Tunic has Generalmajor rank insignia,
consisting of celleon shoulderboards and bullion breast eagle and collar
tabs. Fastener hooks were added under the collar for attachment of the
Knights Cross. The overcoat was
tailored for Fangohr in December of 1943 when he was a Generalmajor and
Generaloberst Hermann Hoth’s Chief of Staff of the 4th
Panzer Army. The coat retains the tailor name tag and Generalleutnant
shoulderboards (Fangohr was later promoted to General der Infanterie in
1945). This grouping comes with a
folder of research obtained from the German archives by the veteran’s
family the uniform was sourced from. (click on photo at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4415 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Kriegsmarine Konteradmiral’s Greatcoat Full length, dark blue-black
cloth greatcoat for a Konteradmiral in the Kriegsmarine. The coat is constructed from
beautiful, heavy doeskin wool and has the contrasting, bright cornflower blue
lapels indicative of Admiral officer rank. A pair of Admiral shoulderboards are
sewn-in to both shoulders and are constructed of gold bullion cord with inner
silver aluminum soutache braid.
All of the gold Kriegsmarine buttons are present, including the
shoulderboard buttons. The coat
is in excellent to near-mint condition with the only possible flaw being a
liquid spill near the inside breast pocket (which can easily be
cleaned). The coat was produced
by the |
SOLD |
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#4570 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Generalmajor Greatcoat Tailor-made, heavy, doeskin wool
greatcoat for a Generalmajor in the Heer. Coat is of regulation style with six
buttons on each panel, slanted side pockets, French cuffs and bright red
lapel facings indicative of General officer rank. The Gold, pebbled General officer
buttons are all matching maker marked and show even wear and age. Shoulderboards are later war, celleon
gold cord with inner aluminum soutache braid and for the rank of
Generalmajor, with sew-in attachment gold buttons. Overall condition is very good,
showing just moderate wear. There
are a few moth nips to the red lapel facings and body of the coat. The interior is an olive colored
artificial silk and has a tailor label to “Melchior” of |
SOLD |
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#4571 |
|
Heer General Officer Breeches Very early, 1934 tailor-made
General officer riding breeches by the famous German tailor firm,
Holters. Breeches are stone gray,
tricot fabric with light grey leather reinforcement around the front knee
area. Ankle closure consists of a
vertical double eyelet lace-up and a horizontal three button closure. The broad, red General Officer side
stripe adornments (lampassen) trim the side of each leg and are tailored
around the side slash pocket openings.
The cloth exterior of the breeches are in average to good condition,
with minor nips and snags and one 2.5cm hole in the back of the right
leg. The leather reinforcement
shows some soiling and age, but the leather itself is still very nice and
supple. The breeches are named on
the Holters tailor tag. Overall,
a very early pre-war set of General’s riding breeches showing some
honest wear and age. |
SOLD |
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#4114 |
|
Reichsfuhrer SS Collar Tab A single, right collar tab for
the rank of Reichsfuhrer SS, which was held from 1929 - 1945 by Heinrich
Himmler. Extremely rare original
rank insignia for the head of the SS.
This tab comes with a solid history of ownership and has been featured
in one of the reference books on German War Booty (hardbound version). This example no longer retains the
glass or brass bead acorn highlights. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4216 |
|
Luftwaffe Generaloberst Collar Tab A single collar tab rank insignia
for the Luftwaffe rank of Generaloberst, the highest Generals rank, just
below Generalfeldmarschall. The
eagle and wreath are embroidered in very tight, gold wire and bullion thread
which has taken on a nice, dark tone from age. The tab at some point was de-nazified
and had the swastika picked off, though still retains the base image. Maker marked on the back and an
excellent, original example of an extremely rare and hard to find rank. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4221 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Generalfeldmarschall Hermann Goring’s shoulder board A single Luftwaffe
Generalfeldmarschall rank shoulder board, captured during the war from
amongst Goring’s possessions in his (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4111 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Reichsmarschall Hermann Goring collar tabs A matched pair of collar tabs for
the highest rank in World War II: Reichsmarschall of the German Reich, a rank
held by one man, Hermann Goring.
These are the highest quality of embroidery you will ever find on any
rank tab of the period and are textbook Goring examples. Gold embroidered crossed
Reichsmarschall batons are intricately detailed and overlay a textured
brocade backing interlaced with silver threading. The batons are surrounded by a laurel
wreath and then also piped in gold around the edge of the tab. Excellent condition and absolutely
stunning quality. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4417 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General der Infanterie, etc., shoulderboards A pair of worn, sew-in style
shoulderboards for a full General (General der Infanterie, General der
Panzertruppe, etc.) in the Heer.
Nicely aged celleon gold cords surround inner center cording of
aluminum soutache. Two large,
General officer size pips are mounted to each board. Pips at the base are of a different
manufacture than pips at the shoulder loop, indicating promotional upgrade
from Generalleutnant. Boards have
a nice “arch” showing evidence of wear. |
SOLD |
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#4418 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Generalleutnant shoulderboards A pair of earlier style gold
bullion shoulderboards with single, large General officer style rank pips at
the base of each board. The
boards are slip-on style and show evidence of wear with the gold bullion being
slightly brighter around the button loop area and a nice age patina to all of
the cording and the pips. |
SOLD |
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#4419 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer collar tabs A pair of collar tabs for General
officers in the German army (Heer). The base Larisch pattern is
tightly embroidered in gold celleon with inner highlights being done in gold
bullion thread, achieving a very nice two-tone effect, making for a stunning
pair of tabs. The backening
stiffeners appear to have been removed (a somewhat common practice so that
the tabs would not make the collars stiff and rigid during wear). |
SOLD |
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#4132 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
SA-Stabschef Viktor Lutze Collar Tab and Grouping Collar tab attributed to Viktor
Lutze, as SA Stabschef. Very
finely embroidered in gold wire over a red badge cloth, with gold edge
piping. This design imitates the
Reichsfuhrer SS collar tab. This unique piece came out of the Campion
collection many years ago. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
No Longer Available |
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#4126 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Organization Todt General’s collar tabs This pair of tabs is un-issued
and still tied together by a string.
They reflect the General Officer rank of Einsatzgruppenleiter II, from
Organization Todt. Mint condition. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD At Auction |
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#4125 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
NSKK Korpsfuhrer Shoulderboard and Collar Tab Extremely rare rank insignia
grouping for an NSKK Korpsfuhrer, which includes a single collar tab and a
single shoulderboard. The device
used on the shoulderboard is the same oakleaf cluster as used by Heinrich
Himmler on his shoulderboard as Reichsfuhrer SS. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
No Longer Available |
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#4286 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General’s Breast Eagle National emblem for wear on the
breast of tunics by General Officers in the Heer (army). Standard gold bullion thread
construction over a dark green backing.
Bullion is intact and shows quite a bit of age darkening. The gold wire used for swastika and
wreath is a little brighter, but overall shows a nice even tone. Some moth nipping to the green
backing. (click on photo at left for
additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4129 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Generalfeldmarschall Hermann Goring Breast Eagle and Visor
Eagle General officer eagles for the
breast and visor that are believed to have belonged to Hermann Goring during
his time as Generalfeldmarschall, as they were sourced with other Goring
items. Both eagles are gold bullion
embroidered over a very light gray backing. These are pre-Reichsmarschall style
and more similar in design to standard Luftwaffe General Officer national
eagles. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4223 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Generalfeldmarschall collar tabs Pair of matching collar tabs for
a Heer (Army) Generalfeldmarschall.
Tabs are a variant pattern, not yet documented in period photographs
by the author, but match period construction and materials. Variation is in
the prongs surrounding the leave. Very nice, tight gold wire embroidery
showing much age toning to the gold.
Tabs are un-issued and show no signs of having been on a uniform. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4192 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Generalfeldmarschall’s Formal Baton Nicely made replica of a Heer
(army) field marshals formal baton, named to GFM Model. Does not have a case. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4315 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer collar tabs A pair of collar tabs for General
officers in the German army (Heer).
Tabs are constructed of tightly woven, gold celleon thread over a base
of very fine, bright red badge cloth.
There are slight variances in the embroidery, as is typical with hand
embroidered insignia, so these are not an exact match. The backing reinforcement material is
also different, but the tabs are obviously produced by the same manufacturer
as all other features are identical.
Near mint condition and have not been on a uniform. (click on photo
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4283 |
|
Oberlandforestmeister (State Forestry Service General)
Collar Tab A single collar tab rank insignia
for the individual who was the head of the State Forestry Service, equivalent
to a Generalmajor rank. This was
the highest rank that could be obtained in the Forestry Service, a very rare
piece. Constructed of aged gold
bullion wire over a dark green badge cloth for state service, and surrounded
by gold bullion piping. In very
good condition, with no visible major flaws, just showing nice age and
toning. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4284 |
|
Luftwaffe Generalmajor Collar Tabs A matched pair of collar insignia
for a Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe.
Tightly embroidered gold bullion wreath over a very fine white backing
that has heavily aged and toned from storage. A single gold embroidered bird in the
center of the wreath indicates the rank of Generalmajor. Fine, gold cord piping surrounds the
edge of the tabs. Nicely
constructed, textbook original pair of tabs showing quite a bit of age, which
is reflected in the price. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4218 |
|
Imperial Prussian Generalleutnant shoulder boards Imperial era shoulderboards for a
Prussian Generalleutnant, constructed in surrounding gold bullion cords with
a silver inner cord with black darts, indicating an officer from (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4140 |
|
Luftwaffe General’s Visor Cap Eagle Excellent condition gold bullion
embroidered visor cap eagle for a General in the Luftwaffe. Unissued eagle with all backing
intact, nicely aged and toned bullion with a bit of verdigre. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4205 |
|
Heer Generals Visor Cap Later war Erel Privat Heer
Generals visor cap featuring celleon piping & chin cord, and gilt metal
insignia. Cap is in excellent to
near mint condition, with a very fine doeskin nap and almost no visible flaws. Beautiful example of a very desirable
hat. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4296 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General’s Black Panzer Field Cap Standard 1938 pattern officers field
cap, piped in gold for a General officer. Cap is a high quality tricot fabric,
with gold mesh wire piping around the front scallop and encircling the
crown. Gold lace soutache piping
is stitched to the facing above a bullion rosette with the rare gold surround
piping on black. Cap eagle is the
1943 gold bullion eagle for General officers. Interior of cap is grey cotton,
showing minor wear and a few stains to the edge. Very rare piece of General Officer
headgear. (click on photo at
left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#5215 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer Visor Pre-1942 This is one of the nicest early
Generals visors I’ve ever handled in all my years of
collecting…an incredible piece in-hand! Very high quality, soft doeskin cap
body in a light field grey with nicely toned bullion piping and
chincords. Crisp, silver bullion
eagle and wreath are all original to the cap. The exterior is mint, with just some
age tone. The interior is in very
good condition, with some wear and age to the brittle sweatband and a couple
of holes in the lining. Maker
marked to a small, private purchase cap manufacturer. Acquisition history going back to the
70’s is available. |
SOLD |
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#5186 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer Visor Pre-1942 Nicely age toned General Officer
visor cap with Pre-1942 regulation silver insignia. Cap body is a fine doeskin wool with
no issues and a tall front peak.
Cap is piped in nicely age toned gold bullion with a matching gold
bullion chin cord. The insignia
is a matched set showing beautiful age and tone to the silver wash. The interior shows a moderate amount
of wear and sweat staining to the sweatband, but no major damage. The celluloid sweatshield is intact
and maker marked to the tailor “Richard Kohlberg” of |
SOLD |
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#4781 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer Visor Pre-1942 Erel “Privat” General
officers visor cap, featured in the book “The Collectors Guide to Cloth
Third Reich Military Headgear” by Gary Wilkins. Cap body is made from a very fine,
high quality doeskin wool and is in excellent condition, excellent for a
single moth nip near the piping.
Crown and cap band piping is in gold celleon web. Wreath, cockade and national emblem
are in aluminum. There is no
chincord, and no evidence of one ever being attached. Interior of cap is the
mint green lining of a Privat and is extremely clean. The sweatband has some illegible
markings, the source of which is unknown. Tissue paper is still stuffed between
the sweatband and the lining. (This is a relisting as it is back on trade). |
SOLD |
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#5136 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General’s Tunic & Breeches Complete uniform tunic and
breeches for a Generalleutnant in the Heer. Tunic is old style 8 button front with
slanted side pockets. It was
period upgraded from field grade to General officer rank and had red piping
expertly added down the front panel as well as a field grey rayon
collar. The insignia is all
bullion and matching in age and wear.
The single large, Generals size pip has unfortunately been painted
gold (likely post-war collector or veteran addition) and the insignia also
has touch ups, which is why the price is lower than market. There are three loops for a ribbon bar
above the left breast pocket, as well as loops and a screwback hole on the
breast pocket for several combat awards.
The breeches have also been upgraded with the addition of the
General’s lampassen (broad red stripes) and have the remains of the
tailor tag/owners name tag which shows a date of 1937. Both the tunic and breeches are a
larger, portly size, the tunic having a large waist, neck with short
arms. The breeches are approximately
a size 36 |
SOLD |
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#4346 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Soviet Artillery General’s Uniform and Visor WWII era Soviet General’s
M43 uniform tunic, long pants and visor cap, to a Major General in the
Artillery service. This uniform
came out of the former Soviet Union in the early 90’s after the wall came
down and has been featured in the Schiffer Publications book “Soviet
Military Uniforms from 1917 – 1945”. All pieces are in very good condition
showing minor wear and age but no damage. Tunic exhibits holes in breast area
where various pinback awards were removed. |
SOLD |
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#4301 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Adminstrative General’s collar tabs Pair of matching collar tabs for
a Heer (Army) General serving in the Administrative branches, which is
indicated by the green backing and red edge piping. Tabs are of textbook design and
constructed of fine gold wire embroidery. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4313 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Rommel Signed Document Original Rommel signed awards
list for the War Merit Cross with Swords, from May of 1942 when he was
Generaloberst and commander of the Afrika Korps. Very nice, pristine condition with the
typical, bold Rommel signature in pencil. Very good condition. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4189 |
|
SS Police Oberfuhrer Uniform A full uniform (tunic and pants)
for the rank of Oberfuhrer (senior colonel) in the SS Polizei division. This was a unique rank to the SS that
was between Colonel and General, yet entitled the officer many of the
privileges of a General officer.
What makes this uniform incredibly rare is the SS style collar
Oberfuhrer collar tabs on police-green backing. This was instituted in February of
1942 but rarely worn as most officers in the police who belonged to the SS
preferred the black backed SS officer tabs, rather than the green
backing. Both tunic and breeches
have matching name tags and police stampings, but the officers name has been
scratched off the tags. Complete
with officers bandeleir, leather cartouche and officers aguilette. Very rare and in excellent
condition. (click on photos for additional/larger
images) |
SOLD |
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#4203 |
|
U.S. Army Major General Haffner Grouping WWII vintage grouping belonging
to Major General Charles Haffner, commander of the 103rd Infantry
“Cactus” Division.
Grouping includes: the very rare 1927
style General officers short overcoat with European Theater Operations
Headquarters patch, Major General’s stars on shoulder straps and
General’s stripes on sleeves; Haffner’s
combat helmet with 2 silver stars soldered on front of helmet; Major General vehicle plate with the
large, WW2 vintage silver stars; a
period photograph of General Haffner in the field. Haffner was commander of the 103rd
from November of 1942 until January of 1945, at which time the division was
taken over by Major General Anthony McAuliffe, famous for telling the
German’s “Nuts” to their surrender request while commanding
the 101st Airborne.
The coat is in very good to excellent condition with no mothing and
just a few minor abrasions. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4187 |
|
Very nice piped service tunic and
long pants belonging to Dr. Hans-Joachim Barnewitz, who was the Chief Medical
officer of the Afrika Korps and served on Rommel’s staff. Tailor made tunic is dated from 1938,
when Barnewitz was an Oberfeldarzt (Lt. Colonel) and has been upgraded
several times as he was promoted, including the later addition of red piping
and General Officer insignia (brocade belt and hanger not included). All insignia is in bullion and nicely
matching in age and tone. Long
pants with lampassen are included.
Brocade belt and dagger hanger are NOT included. Please contact for further details or
photos. Additional pictures added
11/17/08 (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4320 |
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West German Bundeswehr Luftwaffe Generalleutnant’s
Uniform Tunic and Visor Unique gray blue uniform for a
Generalleutnant in the early Luftwaffe of the Bundeswehr in post war (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4123 |
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SS Police General’s Brigadefuhrer Collar Tab A single collar tab for the right
collar belonging to an SS-Brigadefuhrer (Generalmajor) of the 1942 SS style
General officer pattern, on a green police underlay. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4166 |
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Generalfeldmarschall Milch’s Spange to the Iron
Cross 1st Class Rare opportunity to acquire an
award to a field marshal. This
spange to the EK1 is attributed to Luftwaffe GFM Erhard Milch and is part of
the Milch estate that was dissolved in 2001. Comes with a period case (not original
to the award) and many pages of provenance (please see photographs). Spange is the early version with the
very rare concave ends on the number box. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4186 |
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U.S. General of the Army Insignia Pair of post WW2 era rank
insignia for the highest rank in the U.S. Army: General of the Army. Insignia consists of a pair of pin-on
shoulder star clusters, a pair of eagle crests (maker marked) and a small pair
of star clusters for the collar (maker marked silver). (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4115 |
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Luftwaffe General of Engineers collar tabs Pair of collar tabs for the rare
rank of Leitender Flieger Chefingenieur, which was the highest General
Officer rank of the Luftwaffe Corps of Engineers. Gold bullion embroidered wreath
surrounding a three bladed propeller, over a pink underlay with gold piping
edging the tabs. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4134 |
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SS Gruppenfuhrer Collar Tab, pre-1942 Pattern A single collar tab for the SS
General officer rank of Gruppenfuhrer in the first pattern, which was
utilized from 1929 until April of 1942.
Tab has an “F” marked RZM tag on the back. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4130 |
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National Railway General’s Collar Tab Single collar tab for a Railway
General in the Pay Group 5 and above category. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4135 |
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Replica Generalfeldmarschall Formal Baton An excellent reproduction of a
Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall formal baton, complete with blue leather
case. Baton and case are both
named to GFM Albert Kesselring. Highly
detailed and jeweler made. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4014 |
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Kriegsmarine Konteradmiral Shoulderboard A single shoulderboard for the
Kriegsmarine Admiral officer rank of Konteradmiral. Standard gold bullion and silver
Admiral/General shoulderboard construction over a dark blue backing with
screwpost Naval shoulderboard button attachment. |
SOLD |
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#4072 |
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Generalfeldmarschall von Reichenau Uniform Officers field tunic and breeches
attributed to GFM Walter von Reichenau. Tunic has a (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD By consignor |
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#4073 |
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Afrika Korps/Tropical Uniform for a Generalmajor Absolutely stunning Holters
tailored open collar tropical tunic and long pants in dark olive for a
Generalmajor serving in the tropics.
Tunic has a tailor tag, but the name has been carefully cut out. Pants show evidence of where the tag
has been removed. Insignia
(shoulderboards and collartabs) are all celleon and textbook, the breast
eagle is one of the most beautiful I have ever encountered being rendered in
two tone gold wire and bullion over a tropical olive backing. Long pants have red General’s lampassen.
Included with the uniform is a M-43 Generals cap, in a different shade of
green, with celleon piping and a celleon cap eagle. The silver bullion cockade has thin
gold piping surrounding it at the base.
Very rare and impressive uniform with all matching textbook insignia. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
No Longer Available SOLD by consignor |
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#4097 |
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Luftwaffe General der Flieger Kleiner Rock Uniform, named
to Pour le Merite recipient Beautiful formal Luft
General’s Kleiner Rock and long pants named to General der Flieger
Friderich Christiansen, a Pour le Merite recipient of WWI. Doeskin wool tunic with wide, white
General’s lapel facings, white cuff and panel piping down the front and
gold twist piping around the collar. The interior is lined in blue gray
artificial silk with both tailor label and name tag. Long pants have Generals
white lampassen piping down the side seams. Insignia is all gold bullion and
appears nicely matched in age and tone.
General’s Kleiner Rock tunics are extremely rare to find and
among the more elegant formal uniforms of the era. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4050 |
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Reichsfuhrer SS Collar Tab A single collar tab for the rank
of Reichsfuhrer SS, which was held from 1929 - 1945 by Heinrich Himmler. The tab is for the right collar and is
very tightly embroidered in aluminum wire on a fine, black velvet
backing. Only five of the brass
bead highlights remain on the laurel wreath, but otherwise this example is in
excellent condition. There are
tiny punch holes in the upper left and lower right corners indicating that
this was most likely a display piece.
Extremely rare original rank insignia for the head of the SS. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4006 |
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Waffen SS General Sepp Dietrich’s Leather Coat Leather overcoat and
shoulderboards attributed to well known Waffen SS General Sepp Dietrich. Shoulderboards are of the
Oberstgruppenfuhrer rank (three frosted rank pips) in gold bullion and silver
cording and are of the slip-on
variety (they have been removed from the coat due to fragility of the
underlay fabric). Non-regulation
gold General officer screwpost buttons for shoulderboard attachment, all
others are regulation silver, as was correct for the SS. Dietrich of course,
‘personalized’ his uniforms incorporating some Heer traditions by
utilizing gold to indicate General rank as per the army (Heer) style, instead
of the silver regulated by the Waffen SS. There is a dagger hanger also present
inside the pocket flap. Overcoat exterior, sleeve lining and inner lining all
show much wear and field use.
Coat and separate inside liner both are maker marked. Comes with several pages of provenance
from the veteran who captured this from Dietrich’s home (only one
sample page is shown). Many
period photos exist of Dietrich wearing this very coat. Excellent opportunity to own a very
rare piece of history attributed to a charismatic and highly respected
General officer of World War Two (Sepp Dietrich was commander of the
Liebstandarte Adolf Hitler, which was Hitlers honorary SS bodyguard. |
SOLD |
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#4007 |
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Heer Generalmajor Panzer Uniform Privately tailored black panzer
wrapper and pants for a General in the panzer troops. Insignia is in all matching celleon,
boards are sewn-in with screw post buttons. Collar is piped in panzer pink. Wrap and pants are made in high
quality black tricot fabric and lined in black artificial silk. Pants have General’s red
lampassen (broad red stripes) and ties at the bottom of each leg. Loops for many awards incuding breast
award for DKiG or Spanish Cross. Un-named, but could probably be researched
as based on pants size this was a very tall General. This uniform has some good provenance
as well and has only been in the hands of a few collectors. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
No Longer Available |
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#4009 |
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Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall Shoulderboards Pair of shoulderboards attributed
to Luftwaffe GFM Erhard Milch.
Boards are the larger, overcoat size variety with all three cords in
brite gold bullion over a white underlay. Batons are the larger, oversized
variety and are silver cast. In
many period photos and official portraits it can be seen that Milch wore
these larger boards and batons on his tunics. These examples are one of many items
that came out of GFM Milch’s estate several years ago. For more info on Luft GFM boards and
GFM Milch visit the Luft GFM page. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4013 |
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Pre-Imperial Era General’s Shoulderboards Massive pair of Generalmajor
shoulderboards, 6” long by 2 ¾” wide believed to date back
to the late 1800’s. Gold
bullion cords surrounding an inner silver cord over a dark green
underlay. Boards are the slip-on
variety. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1051 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Dagger Hangers Extremely rare Luft
General’s Deluxe dagger hangers. Gold finish shows very light wear with
a beautiful, aged gilt finish.
RZM marked with “UE 10” & “DRGM”. Fabric straps in very good to
excellent condition on front with light wear to the velvet backing. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4004 |
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Soviet General’s full uniform and visor M-43 style Colonel
General’s full uniform, has correct WW2 General’s period buttons
all same maker with correct number of republics for pre-1945. This is one of
the first high ranking full uniforms of WW2 vintage to come out of (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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# 1028 |
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British General’s Tunic, Monty’s MA Named, Brigadier General’s
khaki service tunic, 8th army WW2 vet and holder of the
Distinguished Service Order and Order of the (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1046 |
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German Heer General der Infanterie tunic, named Tunic, pants and visor cap. Tunic is named to a Pour Le Merite,
Knights Cross and German Cross In Gold recipient Kuno-Hans von Both. It is made from the finest doeskin
I’ve seen. Boards and tabs are bullion and exhibit matching age, breast
eagle is celleon. All buttons are
maker mark matched, no flaws whatsoever on the exterior. There is a minor
stain inside on the interior back panel.
Pants have matching tailor label though do not have owners name tag
and are made from heavy, top grade gabardine. This was a Russian front General and
the whole uniform is made of very heavy weight wool. Just an absolute beautiful, stunning
piece. The Generals visor did not
come with the uniform but is being sold with this as a set. It is an Erel with proper venting on
the inside and outside cockade, constructed from fine doeskin. The medals shown on the tunic are not
included, but available for separate sale. The ribbon bar is a modern made copy
using original materials. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1047 |
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German Luftwaffe Generalmajor Uniform and Visor Extremely rare General’s
Fliegerbluse (Flyers Blouse) tunic, pants and visor cap. Tunic has initials inside, but no
name. Research, based on initials
shows three Luftwaffe Generals during WW2 with these initials. Based on my research, the tunic size
and award loops, it may have belonged to a well known Paratroop General. Tunic is a very finely made lighter
weight gabardine in excellent condition with the exception of a few very
small holes (about pencil point size) that can only be seen upon very close inspection. Tunic is of typical fliegerbluse cut
and has a dagger hanger loop in the left pocket. Boards and tabs are both
bullion, breast eagle is celleon.
Gold bullion piping surrounds the collar, but is smaller than
regulation. Pants are a heavier
weight gabardine showing some use and minor field repairs. White Lampassen are still nice and
bright and free from staining.
Visor may be of government stock, in lesser grade gabardine with no
maker mark. Bullion insignia
shows much age, toning and some mold in places. Entire uniform is more of a field
quality rather than service dress and all pieces match very well to each
other. Medals, belt and holster
are not included in sale but may be purchased separately with uniform. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1053 |
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Beautiful bullion embroidered
visor bill and eagle/crest. Very
hard to find this combination as it is a pre-war hat (with the eagle facing
to the right). The inside of the
cap has “STONE” written on the sweatband. Admiral Everett Stone was the
Executive Officer aboard the U.S.S. California during the attack on (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#4002 |
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Heer Generalfeldmarschall collar tabs A pair of 1941 pattern elongated
collar tabs for a Generalfeldmarschall in the Heer. Two tone gold wire embroidery over
bright red badge cloth. Left side
tab shows some wear and possible repair to the badge cloth. Right side is in very good condition.
Back of tabs show the initials “WvB” handwritten on each
one. Extremely rare and hard to
find these days. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1064 |
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Polizei Generalmajor’s Shoulderboards Matching pair of boards for the
rank of Generalmajor/SS-Brigadefuhrer.
Constructed of celleon gold cords and aluminum inner cords over a
police green underlay. Boards are
of the sew-in variety and appear to have been un-issued. Back side of boards show some moth
damage to the underlay, in places the shiny cardboard underlay is
visible. This is an extremely
rare set of boards. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1061 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Breast Eagle Beautifully embroidered, high
quality breast eagle for a General in the Luftwaffe. Multi-tone gold bullion embroidery
with yellow yarn highlights over a blue-gray backing. Un-issued. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1062 |
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Luftwaffe General’s Cap Eagle Excellent, tightly woven high
quality cap eagle for General
officer rank in the Luftwaffe.
Two-tone gold bullion embroidery with gold wire highlights over a
blue-gray backing. Un-issued. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1063 |
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Heer General’s Breast Eagle Another un-issued example of
General officer insignia, this one for the army. Nice mix of high quality bullion
embroidery with gold wire highlights over a field gray backing. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1050 |
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Heer Army General’s Dagger Hangers Excellent condition, very rare
Army General’s gold finished Deluxe dagger hangers. Nice, even gold finish with darkened
patina. Fabric straps are also in excellent condition front and back. Box clip at top (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#3127 |
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Heer Generalfeldmarschall shoulderboards 1st pattern 1938-1940
pair of matching shoulderboards for a Generalfeldmarschall in the German
Army. Batons are stamped of flat
stock silver in the first pattern and also have a silver frosting applied. Shoulderboards are the earlier style
gold bullion with silver inner cord and are of the very rare five loop
variant. These are a larger set
of boards and were probably used on a greatcoat or leathercoat and do show
some slight arching and bending from wear. Boards are the slip-on variety and
also show wear from button attachment.
There is a very even ageing to both the boards and batons. An excellent, original set of GFM
boards. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1027 |
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Heer Generalfeldmarschall shoulderboards These have gone back in the
collection, but pictures will remain up for those who want reference.
Matching pair of slip-on shoulderboards for an early Generalfeldmarschall in
the Army (Heer). This is the 1st
pattern of crossed batons which exhibit a design going back into the
1800’s. This pattern was
officially worn from 1938 up until 1940 when they were replaced by a more
detailed design reflective of the Nazi era. (For more detail on the baton
patterns and dates, see Army GFM
Insignia). The shoulderboards
are of the Reichsheer pattern with the non-visible red underlay. Nicely aged and toned early gold
bullion and silver cords with the silver darkening towards the end of the
boards. Batons are in excellent condition and still show a nice, silver even
appearance. Werner von Blomberg
was the only Generalfeldmarschall from 1930 to 1940 though this pattern was
also utilized by a few of the later promoted field marshal’s. GFM von
Leeb in particular seemed to favor this pattern, perhaps due to his dislike
of the Nazi party. It is unknown
who this pair may have belonged to. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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#1060 |
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General Officer Shoulderboard Buttons Have a few of these available in
sets of two by different makers, condition varies. Also have a few un-issued cards of
12. Occasionally have other
General officer buttons in different sizes and makers as I pick up good ones
whenever I see them, please contact me if you’re looking for something
specific. |
SOLD OUT |
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#1029 |
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U.S. Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Stars WWI/WWII early style silver
frosted three star Generals’ insignia set for the shoulder straps. Nice, big set really display well on a
period tunic or coat. No maker
markings. Pin on. |
SOLD |
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#1030 |
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U.S. Army Brigadier General Shoulder Stars WWI/WWII early style silver, age
toned one star Generals’ insignia set for the shoulder straps. Another nice, big set that will look
nice on an aged tunic or display with other similarly aged brass and ribbons. No maker markings. Pin on. |
SOLD |
#4606 |
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for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer Visor Pre-1942 Highly desirable, top of the line
Erel “Privat” General officers visor cap. Cap body is made from a very fine,
high quality doeskin wool and is in absolutely mint condition. Piping is in a nice, bright gold
celleon which contrasts well with the aged gold bullion chincord. Wreath and cockade are hand
embroidered silver bullion, national emblem is aluminum. Interior of cap is the typical mint
green lining of a Privat and is extremely clean. The only issue is a cracked fracture
in the sweatband at the forehead.
Tissue paper is still stuffed between the sweatband and the lining and
the sweatband is brittle (as a result, no under-the-hood shots). |
SOLD |
#4596 |
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for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer Visor Pre-1942 Very nice Erel
“Extra” General officer’s visor adorned with the early,
pre-1942 silver officers insignia.
Cap exterior is near perfect showing just the tiniest bit of wear to
the fine wool. Bullion gold
piping and chin cord exhibit even ageing. Insignia consists of a metal, silver
frosted national eagle with a very nice age to the frosting and a silver bullion
hand embroidered wreath. Interior
shows even, honest wear throughout with no major issues. If you’re looking for a pre-42
Generals, this one is a beauty. |
SOLD |
#4598 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer General Officer M43 Visored Field Cap Stunning General officer M-43
visored field cap showing a beautiful and very rare flatwire gold eagle sewn
to the crown. Cap body is made
from a very fine wool as you would expect to see on a General’s field
cap and is free of any damage.
The gold eagle is accompanied by a national colors cockade surrounded
by gold piping unique to General officers. Interior has no maker marks and is
lined in a light brown cotton with a soft leather sweatband. Two gold pebbled
“Ulbricht” marked cap buttons secure the front flap. |
SOLD |
#4789 |
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Kriegsmarine Admiral’s Greatcoat Cloth greatcoat in dark blue wool
with cornflower-blue open faced lapels indicating officer rank of
Admiral. Coat is a private
purchase piece made from a high-grade soft wool and lined in black cotton. Rank insignia consists of Admiral rank
shoulderboards sewn into the shoulder seams and secured with gold
buttons. Boards are very nicely
age toned gold bullion with aluminum inner cords over a black/blue underlay
and have two large silver pips indicating the rank of a full Admiral. Condition is very good with no
damage. The cornflower-blue
lapels have some small, very minor abrasions which may be moth nips but do
not go all the way through the wool.
Great looking display coat. |
SOLD |
#4569 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Generalmajor Tunic Light, summer-weight tunic for a
Generalmajor in the Heer. Tunic
is a five button front M-35 style tailored in a very light weight, gray/green
cotton twill with a green artificial silk lining. Shoulderboards are finely aged, gold
bullion for the rank of Generalmajor.
Breast eagle is gold bullion with gold wire and yarn highlights with a
matching age and tone. Collar
tabs are hand embroidered celleon with slight age to the artificial gold
thread and some wear showing to the red backing cloth. The tunic has numerous award loops to
both the right and left breast pockets as well as ribbon bar loops. Tailor tag is attached to the inside
chest area but has faded so that the owners name is no longer visible. All original buttons are present and
are maker marked to Overhoff & C.
Tunic condition is excellent, with no damage, snags or repairs, only
some slight soiling where the awards were attached to the award loops. |
SOLD |
#4206 |
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for more detailed images) |
Luftwaffe Generalmajor Officers Greatcoat Tailor made greatcoat for a
Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe made of the finest grade doeskin wool and in
excellent condition. Coat
features the wide white, badgecloth lapels and white collar piping,
indicative of a General officer in the Luftwaffe. Also unique to the Luftwaffe was the
use of collar rank insignia on greatcoats, and this coat exhibits two
stunning celleon collar tabs featuring a mixture of celleon with fine gold
bullion highlights.
Shoulderboards are a matching celleon and aluminum cord. This coat would display great with a
Luft Generalmajor uniform, which is a much easier and more common rank to
find. (New photos added 9/14/10). |
SOLD |
#4604 |
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U.S. Major General Richard H. Carmichael Uniform This uniform belonged to Major
General Richard H. Carmichael (Army Air Corps/US Air Force). General
Carmichael was awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses and two Silver Stars
during WWII. He is well known for successfully landing his unarmed B-17 during
the attack on Links: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rhcarmichael.htm http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=4926 |
SOLD |
#4347 |
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for more detailed images) |
World War I French General’s Uniform WWI era French General’s
dolman uniform tunic and dress trousers, named to “General
Genolo” and dated 18 of February 1913. The dolman has several moth holes,
evidence of wear and period repairs but is in good condition for a uniform
that is nearing 100 years old!
Bright red, heavy wool pants are in very good condition showing little
wear and age and no major damage.
I do not have any background information on General Genolo, but it
would be a good research project for those who have more time and resources. |
SOLD |
#4317 |
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for more detailed images) |
Italian General’s Uniform WWII era Italian General’s
uniform tunic, showing the cut and quality expected of an Italian tailor
(made in |
SOLD |
#4319 |
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for more detailed images) |
East German General’s Uniform and Visor Parade dress uniform for a full
General in the East German army, circa 1980. Grouping includes four pocket, open
collar tunic, Generals breeches with bright red lampassen, dress aguilette,
medal bars, Soviet academy badge and brocade belt and buckle. Shoulderboards are made of five
loop celleon/aluminum intertwined cording with two silver pips. Collar and cuff insignia is gold,
stamped metal, highlighted by bright red piping around the collar and cuffs.
Pants, breeches and hat all show minor wear and are in excellent condition. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
#4364 |
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for more detailed images) |
British Generals Cap Olive field visor cap for a British
General in very good condition with no visible flaws and maker marked to
Herbert Johnson of |
SOLD |
#5176 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
Heer Generals Collar Tab A single collar tab for General
officer ranks in the Heer (Army).
Tab is hand embroidered gold bullion in typical high quality style,
showing much age and tone to the gold bullion and some significant wear to the
red cloth backing. This tab was
obviously removed from a uniform, which likely accounts for some of the
damage. Even with the damage to
the backing, it is an excellent textbook example of the quality of German
embroidery on General officer insignia, at a great price. |
SOLD |
#5175 |
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for more detailed images) |
Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall Baton Devices A single shoulderboard rank
insignia device for a Generalfeldmarschall in the Luftwaffe. The insignia consists of a pair of
crossed field marshal batons bearing the correct pattern of Balkan cross/iron
cross/wehrmacht eagle that was on the ceremonial batons. The batons are made of cast aluminum
and the attachment prongs have been clipped off. They are the extra large
size, which is common and unique to the aluminum baton devices (silver
batons, in comparison, are about 15mm smaller). |
SOLD |
#5159 |
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for more detailed images) |
Luftwaffe Generalmajor Shoulderboards Very nice set of aged, gold
bullion General Officer shoulderboards for a Generalmajor in the
Luftwaffe. Boards are constructed
of gilt wire cords with aluminum inner cord over a white badgecloth backing. Gold Generals tunic buttons are
included. Would go nicely with
the set of Generalmajor Collar Tabs in the listing below, as the age and tone
match perfectly. |
SOLD |
#5160 |
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for more detailed images) |
Luftwaffe Generalmajor Collar Tabs Matching pair of aged, gold
bullion General Officer collar tabs for a Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe. The tabs are embroidered in fine, gilt
wire and edge piped in bullion cord over a fine, white badge cloth. They are maker marked
“22”, which is a common maker of Generals collar insignia. Would go nicely with the set of
Generalmajor Shoulderboards in the listing above, as the age and tone match
perfectly. |
SOLD |
#5059 |
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for more detailed images) |
Senior Leaders Sleeve Insignia, Foreign Diplomatic Service 1938 pattern sleeve insignia for
a high grade, Pay Group I official serving in the Foreign Diplomatic
Service. The insignia is
hand-embroidered in a silver bullion which has evenly toned to a goldish hue
over the years. There are white
yarn highlights around the swastika wreath and accenting the eagle wings,
feathers and feet. The backing is
now a faded blue, with darker blue around the edges. Very impressive piece. |
SOLD |
#5027 |
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for more detailed images) |
Luftwaffe General’s Cape Eagle Large, hand embroidered gold
bullion Luftwaffe eagle and swastika for use on the General officer
cape. Eagle is left-facing, for
use and attachment to the left side of the cape. Eagle is in excellent condition with
beautiful workmanship, detail and definition utilizing the finest gold
bullion and gold wire of the time.
Eagle measure approximately 19.5cm wide, wingtip to wingtip backing. |
SOLD |
#4788 |
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for more detailed images) |
Luftwaffe Generalmajor Collar Tabs A perfectly matched pair of
collar tab insignia for a General Officer with the rank of Generalmajor in
the Luftwaffe. Tabs are hand
embroidered in gold celleon over white badge cloth, edged in gold bullion
cord piping with gold bullion wire highlights to the single gulls indicating
rank. Tabs are maker marked
“22”, which is a desirable maker and one well known to advanced
collectors. |
SOLD |
#4599 |
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for more detailed images) |
Heer/Luftwaffe General Officer Tunic Buttons A set of 12 matching gold pebbled
tunic buttons for use on General officer tunics of the Heer or
Luftwaffe. Buttons appear to have
been removed from a uniform as they show a light amount of wear and minor
discoloration. All buttons are
marked “Extra Fein” on the back, some with a minor bit of rust on
the backing. These buttons would
be perfect for a matching tunic restoration. |
SOLD |
#4582 |
(click on photo
for more detailed images) |
SS Brigadefuhrer Collar Tab Single collar tab for the left
side collar of the General Officer rank SS Brigadefuhrer. Tab is the frist version, utilized
from May of 1933 until April of 1942. Tightly embroidered two leaf oakleaf of
the Pre-1942 version over a black, velvet backing. The oakleaf is accentuated by a
single, embroidered rank pip. No
tag on back. Tab is rated very
good to excellent. |
SOLD |
#4565 |
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Kriegsmarine Admiral’s Vehicle Pennant Triangular vehicle pennant, or
wimple, for an Admiral in the Kriegsmarine. Flag is dark blue cotton edged on all
three sides by a gold brocade tress with embroidered swastikas. The national emblem is woven from a
fine, golden yellow cotton thread with brown highlights. These vehicle pennants were displayed
on the left front fender of the staff car when the Admiral was present in the
vehicle. Very good condition with
slight age darkening to the brocade. |
SOLD |
#4446 |
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German General Officer Rank Pips A pair of large General Officer
sized rank pips for use on Third Reich General’s shoulderboards. Both pips are well worn and matching
in age and toning and show evidence of having been removed from shoulderboards. All prongs remain intact and could
easily be used again to restore pips to stripped Generalleutnant boards (or
restore missing pips on higher ranks).
Nice, original pieces, and extremely rare to find a loose, equally
aged matching pair. |
SOLD |
#4185 |
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Marshal of the Pair of World War Two era
shoulderboards for the highest military rank in the Soviet Union; Marshal of
the (click on photos
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SOLD |
#4146 |
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SS Gruppenfuhrer Collar Tab, pre-1942 Pattern, variant Single rank collar tab for the SS
General officer rank of Gruppenfuhrer in the first pattern, which was
utilized from 1929 until April of 1942.
This tab is a confirmed, rare variant. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
#4217 |
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Imperial Imperial era shoulderboards for a
General from the Wurrtemberg province, which show evidence of having
previously been a Generaloberst in the range of Generalfeldmarschall. On the front and back of the boards you
can see where four pips and a center placed cipher have previously been
fastened to the boards, but removed.
There is a nice, even age to the tops of the boards so the devices
were likely removed a long time ago.
Boards are gold bullion
cord, with silver inner cord and darts of red and black indicating (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
#4248 |
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U.S. Army Indian War era Brigadier General’s
Shoulderboard Single star General’s board
for a Brigadier in the Indian War era.
Very good condition, with some of the gold bullion piping missing
around the inner edges. |
SOLD |
#4311 |
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Rommel Signed Document Original Rommel signed awards
list for the War Merit Cross with Swords, from May of 1942 when he was
Generaloberst and commander of the Afrika Korps. Very nice, pristine condition with the
typical, bold Rommel signature in pencil. Very good condition. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
#4312 |
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Rommel Signed Document Original Rommel signed awards
list for the War Merit Cross with Swords, from May of 1942 when he was
Generaloberst and commander of the Afrika Korps. Very nice, pristine condition with the
typical, bold Rommel signature in pencil. Very good condition. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
#4314 |
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Rommel Signed Document Original Rommel signed awards
list for the War Merit Cross with Swords, from May of 1942 when he was
Generaloberst and commander of the Afrika Korps. Very nice, pristine condition with the
typical, bold Rommel signature in pencil. Very good condition. (click on photo
at left for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
#4003 |
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Rommel Signed Document Original Rommel signed awards
list from February 1942 when he was Generaloberst and commander of the Afrika
Korps. Comes with a certificate
of authority from a document appraiser. Note: I have
access to authentic signed documents from all of the Third Reich
Generalfeldmarschall’s.
Please email me if you have one that you are specifically looking for. (click on photos
for additional/larger images) |
SOLD |
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