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1G - NAZI PATRIOTIC SWASTIKA RING
Silver purity mark 925 and a word which seems to read "FAHRNER".
Entire face is a swastika. Fairly large ring with design milled
in. Strong, handsome, high quality. Face a bit over 1/2"
across. Fine condition. Shoulders have attractive line
design. Approximate size 9. $225
2G - BEAUTIFUL & HEROIC WWI GERMAN DISPLAY
Of unknown use, but appropriate for memorial, funeral, or heroic
displays. Perfect for centerpiece use with WWI memorabilia
displays. German made from heavy cast brass, and beautifully
painted. 18 1/2" wide, 13" high. Consists of an Artillery
pickelhaub with red cockarde and leather chin strap, with a bayonet
tucked under it, both nested in a wreath of green laurel with red
berries. Very heavy. Surround this with other German
militaria and you've got a prime display. $625
3G - LEGION CONDOR PINKY or SWEETHEART RING
A small ring for a lady, in 835 silver, and so stamped under the top. Face has
eagle carrying swastika within wreath. Light wear. Rare and
desirable. Approximate size 5. $225
6G - GENUINE WWII GERMAN SS RING Silver,
with a couple touch marks on the outer side of the band, which we did
not see originally; they are worn so it's hard to make out clearly, but
one looks like a long cross. The design is created in a thin layer of metal which has
all the background punched out, leaving a narrow border and the SS
within. This thin layer is affixed to the top of the ring body.
The shoulders have a fluted surface design. Excellent condition.
Very rare, and guaranteed original. You do have to be careful as
there are a lot of fakes out there. What we have, which we will be
slowly releasing from our collection of 50 years, are the real thing
which took a long time to find.
Perfect size for a pinky ring. Approximate size 7. Priced
way under our original cost. $275
8G - WWII GERMAN U-BOAT RING 925
silver. Rather elevated openwork design. Consists of a leafy narrow
border wreath on which is a straight-winged eagle upon a swastika over
a U-boat…all the space surrounding is open. Very scarce subject.
Very good condition. Approximate size 10-. $375
10G - GERMAN WWI MEMORIAL RING 3/16"
wide band with larger tricolor shield at center. Shield is faced
with glossy fired red, white, black enamel with 1914-15 across it.
Band has raised inscription "DEUTSCHLAND / UBER ALLES". Fine
condition. Approximate size 9. $45
12G - GERMAN WWII "DAK" AFRIKA CORPS RING
On Layaway Especially nice specimen. Top flat is tall, almost coffin shaped.
Standard motif hand engraved with Arabic squiggle at top over top of palm tree
with trunk going down center. In central area there is "D.A.K. 1941", just
above a swastika, and finally another Arabic squiggle. Shoulders have
stylized camel and a palm tree. Nice clear engraving. Approximate
size 9. $350
13G - WWII GERMAN AFRIKA CORPS RING Unmarked silver. Top approximately 3/4" long, rounded
rectangle, a bit suggestive of coffin shape. Incised in face,
is a palm tree, the letters DAK 1941 across the middle, and at
extreme top and bottom are a couple Arabic letters. Shoulders
of ring have crude engraved picture, one side has man on camel and
other of palm. Classic Afrika Corps ring made by locals and
bought as souvenirs by many German soldiers. Very good
condition. Approximate size 9. $325
14G - GERMAN WWI MEMORIAL RING Gold tone,
probably thinly patinated brass. Sides of ring split as they rise to the
top. Top is applied Iron Cross with black enamel fill (some ordinary wear
to the enamel) and "W" and crown. Handsome ring. Approximate size
9.75. $40
15G - GERMAN WWI ALUMINUM LARGE CIGAR CASE
4 x 5 3/4". For large cigars. Hinges open with hinges on the
long dimension. Front face has large, detailed Iron Cross stamped
in, raising the design to have nice relief. Background has
hammered texture. Emblem is 2 5/8" tall. Inside has retainer
tape that looks like elastic, but is not springy. Very nice used
condition, with very subtle areas of having been pushed on, being softer
aluminum. Does not detract at all. $75
16G - STANDARD DESIGN GERMAN WWII AFRIKA CORPS RING
Top is a slightly rounded rectangle, with a contour of a pillow.
Upper surface neatly engraved with Afrika Corps symbols. Stylized
palm tree down center, top to bottom. Horizontally across the
middle is "AK 1941", all this over a swastika on bottom. Shoulders
are engraved with stylized scenes in typical native fashion. One
is a camel, the other, native buildings; show some wear. No wear
to essential scene on top. Has silver mark T800 inside ring.
These are tough to find. Approximate size is 10+. $245
18G - GERMAN WWII "DAK" AFRIKA CORPS RING
Oval top has stacked layers which makes the succeeding textured
borders narrow as you go up. Prime motif is a fairly typical DAK
layout - top to bottom, palm tree top "DAK 1941" - swastika - more palm
fronds. Some of the backgrounds were made black by an unknown
process, making difficult lettering to interpret, even more difficult.
The shoulders have some simple line designs done in the same black.
A heavy ring. Very good condition. Approximate size 8.
Has silver mark T800 inside ring. $125
19G - WWI CELLULOID BUTTON, RIBBON and KAISER'S GOAT
1 1/4" diameter red and white button, with the words "WE'LL GET THE KAISER'S
GOAT". Below this hangs a goat from a red ribbon, which shows some age,
but is intact. 2 1/2" long overall. $25
 21G - WWII
GERMAN NAZI CUFF LINKS
Pair of Gold tone Luftwaffe cuff links. Face has side
view Luft eagle carrying swastika. Hinged studs on rear. Some wear
to thin gold wash. 11/16" in diameter. $175
23G - GERMAN WWII "DAK" AFRIKA CORPS RING
One of the nicest examples you could find. Top face is a large
three layer rectangle, graduated smaller as you go up. Top layer
is gold tone with "D A K at top, over swastika, over 1942". Rest
of ring appears to be silver. Shoulders have a stylized camel and
a palm tree. Approximate size 10.75. $295
25G - GREAT WWII NAZI SWASTIKA RING Silver
marked 800 inside. Fairly heavy ring body with thick swastika standing
tall. Flanked on the sides with heavy oak leaf. Very light wear.
Exceptional ring. Approximate size 9.5. $275
26G - ADOLPH HITLER BROOCH Incredible hand
made Hitler brooch. Clear glass oval with bust of Hitler etched or
otherwise sunken in the backside, giving the bust a frosted appearance.
Below is his name ADOLPH HITLER in sunken letters as well. This is
mounted in a 935 silver oval frame with pin back. Has a tiny tab
soldered on stating the brooch was "HANDARBEIT" (hand made) and "935".
Impressive and like new condition. $275
28G - TWO FINE GERMAN WWI ERA ITEMS They came
together...we don't want to separate even though we can't positively identify
the original owner. Item #1 is an absolutely fabulous solid silver,
miniature WWI German pilot's badge. Never saw one this large, yet smaller
than full size. 2" tall plus ring at top for chain. High relief.
Super detail. Has Latin motto engraved on back...SINE AMICITIA VITAM ESSE
NULLAM". Also has the "HERMI 1924" on bottom edge. Choice.
Item #2 is a watch fob. 4 1/2" long with chain and clasp.
Green/white ribbed ribbon with silver ends and at center, silver sunburst design
(insignia?). Back side is engraved with "Z. Erinnerung a/m Dienstzeit
1924-1936"...commemorating Armed Forces Day. Very good. One bar has
"N. Schiitte"...likely the original owner's name. $425
29G - WWII GERMAN AFRIKA CORPS RING Classic
form. Silver marked inside. Top face is gold tone and engraved with
palm tree down center, crossed by "DAK" and 194_ (worn). Large swastika
and "E K", meaning unknown...possibly the owner's initials. Clear.
Edge wear. Shoulders have decorative patterns and tiny desert scene
(cactus). Approximate size 11-. $275
30G - GERMAN WWII "DAK" AFRIKA CORPS RING
Bargain example because the original engraving was not as nicely done as most,
and the engraving is lightly worn. Top face is a tall rectangle with the
following engraving - starting at top...palm tree top, trunk down center, "DAK
1941" at center and swastika at bottom. Offered $100 below our cost.
Approximate size -10. $175
31G - GERMAN WWII "DAK" AFRIKA CORPS RING Top
tablet is gold tone and tall rectangle. Engraved on the tablet is palm
tree with "DAK 1941" engraved across the center, over a swastika.
Engraving is clear. Shoulders one side with palm and other side with what
appears to be a garden scene...the latter is stylistic, which could be
interpreted a number of ways. Approximate size 10. $265
32G - EXCEPTIONAL WWI GERMAN TRENCH ART BRACELET
A classic of the War - made from recovered brass sabot from an artillery
shell, having had a great deal more work done on it than normal. It
has steel frame work, but is entirely faced with nicely patinated sabot
with grooves, which was ground down to a thin layer which veneers the
entire exterior. Neat. And the face has a small iron cross
with crown and 1914, affixed between two long, narrow leafy sprays.
The bracelet is hinged, and has a catch opposite, with safety chain...the
chain is broken 1/3rd of the way, and shouldn't be too hard to fix.
It appears someone put something like epoxy on the clasp tongue, and
there is some residual left. The tongue fits in, but needs a little
pull to get it out...possibly why the chain was broken. It seems
that the tongue was not grasping (still not) but it does stay in place
due to the little bump of epoxy still there. Otherwise fine
condition and almost a unique variation. Very nice for display,
just not to wear unless you can get the clasp repaired. Surely was
a higher priced item originally. $110
33G - WWI GERMAN TRENCH
ART BRACELET Jewelry grade, made from the sabot (driving band) of an
artillery shell. 2 1/2" diameter, just under 1/2" wide. One of many variations
of this bracelet. All sorts of decorations were applied to the top. This
bracelet, in practically new condition with excellent gilded finish, has as its
theme, a silver disc with two German leaders...I believe the Kaiser and
Hindenburg, under the phrase "EINIG UND TREU 1914". Leafy sprays flank the disc. Bracelet is cut to open on a hinge, and closes on a catch opposite. Has a
miniature safety chain. Priced at our cost from 20 years ago. $95
34G -
EXCEPTIONAL WWI GERMAN TRENCH ART BRACELET
Jewelry grade bracelet made from a
brass sabot (driving band of an artillery shell). 2 1/2" in diameter, 1/2" wide. Outer surface shows the grooving made by the passage of the shell through the
rifled barrel. Sabot has nice mellow brass patina. The top face has a silver,
spread wing eagle (3-dimensional) affixed to it, flanked by 3-dimensional oak
leaf sprays with acorns. The sabot was cut parallel to the center, to allow
widening it, to be wide enough for the eagle. The sabot was cut and hinged so it
could open for wear. It is latched opposite the hinge. It also has a safety
chain, one end of which is held to its end loop by a thread knot. Exceptional
decoration. Eagle has Iron Cross on chest. Fine condition. Don't believe we've
seen another with this motif. $120
35G - FINE WWI GERMAN TRENCH ART BRACELET
Jewelry grade bracelet made from the sabot off an artillery shell (brass driving
band from an artillery shell). 2 1/2" in diameter and approx. 1/2" wide.
Outer surface shows the grooving made by the passage of the shell through the
cannon barrel. Nicely gilded, showing only a trace of wear. Top face
has an oval decorative plate attached, faced with leaves and acorns, and
featuring a fired enamel Iron Cross at center. Bracelet hinges open for
wear. Opposite the hinge is a latch and safety chain. Quite
attractive. Practically new condition. Scarce motif. $85
36G - NAZI PATRIOTIC SWASTIKA RING
Unmarked silver. Face of ring is tipped sheet silver swastika
applied to a flat square surface. Has a few engraved accent lines
at the corners. Shoulders have attractive cut contours. Light
wear. Approximate size 9. $145
37G - WWI GERMAN PATRIOTIC POCKET MIRROR Circular, 2 1/4" diameter, with front face bearing photo quality
bust of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg. Shows all his decorations.
Has the following text arching over portrait ("Wilhelm Rudolph Annaberg")
the exact meaning of which is not understood. More text appears
below portrait, which is advertising. Reverse has very good
circular mirror. This was obviously a premium (gift) to a
customer. $45
38G - GERMAN WWI SHOULDER BOARD INSIGNIA RING
Blue-grey shoulder board on top with regimental number 82 at center.
Board is flanked with black bands with years 1914 - 1916. Sides
have high relief oak leaf pattern. Has silver marking inside.
A rare form and handsome design. Top is entirely all fired enamel.
Approximate size 10.5. $145
39G - WWI GERMAN CIGARETTE CASE, ALTERED TO OCCUPATION
SOUVENIR This is what we believe this item is.
The cigarette case is brass, 3 x 3 5/8", with gold tone interior, and
tiny maker's stamp, I believe German. Exterior face of case has
text around a circular insignia, a white background with red square.
Has a celluloid face. The text around insignia reads
"WESTERN-DIVISION / ANDENKEN AN DAS RHEINLAND" (Remembrance of the
Rheinland). Inside is about mint. Outside is tarnished.
Interior has maker's stamp which reads "A. SCHLEGEL G.M.B.M./COLN-NIPPES".
Can't identify the insignia. Perhaps one of you can.
$40
40G - OUTSTANDING C.1936 GERMAN CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM Entitled "DIE BUNTE
WELT" (which I believe translates to The Colorful or diverse) World.
Consists of 45 tissue separated pages, each with 6 different, small
colored cards, total 270 different cards. Each pictures some place,
person, animal, fish, insect or object of curiosity found over the world
and its many cultures. Completely filled in. I believe the cards came
as a premium with each pack of cigarettes. Album provides specific
place for each card, over an explanation. Condition of inside is clean,
excellent. Cover has embossed golden image of cathedral type building
over the title. Some edge wear. Rear cover has some edge tears and 1/2
x 1/4" piece of lower edge torn off. Exceptional album put out by the
Nazis just prior to WWII. Book measures 9 5/8 x 11 1/4". $75
41G -
1933 GERMAN CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM A
general term for a most unusual and handsome book which has besides
printed text, a great number of various sized colored pictures
individually glued in their designated spots. Some of these albums
actually were filled with cards obtained as premiums with cigarettes.
This wonderful volume is entitled "DEUTSCHLAND HOCH IN EHREN". Cover
shows a UHLAN with horse. Content seems to relate German military
history from the earliest times to the present (1933). 9 x 13'',
thick, stiff paper covers. 66 pages. I estimate well over 300 color
insert pictures, predominantly combat. Complete. Clean. Excellent.
Shows some handling/edge rubbing. $75
44G - WWII GERMAN SS RING This
one stands out and brags being a member of the SS. Top is 5/8"
wide and a bit taller. A squarish round oval with large SS
rhunes inset. Shoulders each embellished with an ancient
looking post and scroll in good relief. Ring is silver with
835 marking inside. Approximate size 9. Fine. $395
46G - HANDSOME SWASTIKA RING
Marked "STERLING" inside, next to a few touch marks. Because
the word Sterling is used rather than a typical European 800, I
theorize this ring was made in the USA for the American Nazi party,
prior to our involvement in the War. Top of ring has swastika
in orange-red fired enamel, which seems to be missing most from the
middle vertical section. Sides of ring have a woven pattern.
Some light wear overall. Approximate size 8.5. $95
47G - GERMAN WWI SHOULDER BOARD INSIGNIA RING
Blue grey shoulder board with red number 474 on top face.
This is applied over a background of crossed sabers and a few oak
leaves. I'm guessing the ring is silver plated brass.
Nice relief to the design. Couple letters stamped inside the
band, but I can't make out. Approximate size 8.5. $65
50G - UNIQUE & RARE GERMAN WWI SHOULDER BOARD INSIGNIA RING
Made from thin sheet aluminum with exterior texture which is similar to
miniature tire tread. The top shoulder board is framed out with similar
textured border, applied to the ring body. The actual shoulder board is
glossy white, possibly celluloid, with red number "2". About new
condition. Approximate size -10. $125
55G - UNKNOWN GERMAN WWII INITIAL RING
Perhaps some out there will know the origin of this ring. There is an
SS on the tag from 30 years ago when I acquired this ring. The face is
circular, with rope border. Against a black background are thin very
ornate initials, which seem to be SS M and
then an R underneath. Shoulders have
additional undecipherable designs. Condition is fine. Approximate
size is 6.5. $150
57G - A SELECTION OF WWI GERMAN or AUSTRIAN VIVAT SILK RIBBONS
From Wikipedia: "These were silk ribbons with printed patriotic messages
popular in Germany and Austria during World War I. They celebrated various
battles and important events, as well as royalty and the military leaders. They
were designed by many famous German artists of the period. Their name was
derived from word "Vivat!" ("Live!")
printed on most of ribbons. During World War I many ribbons were released by the
German Red Cross to raise funds for war relief and had the following text on the
bottom "Zum Besten Des Roten Kreuzes; Verlag
Amsler u. Ruthardt; Berlin W8" ("To the benefit of the Red Cross;
Verlag Amsler & Ruthardt; Berlin W8")." All listed below are in amazing MINT
condition. (We may have gotten a few letters wrong here and there in
the transcriptions below)
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A. 2 1/2 x 15 3/4". Lustrous mid-blue. Features soldier
under arch. Below him is a sword with "METZ VO?ESE? VIVAT 1914 20 AUG ZUM
BESTEN DES ROTEN KREUZ VERLOGVON AMSLER RUTHARDT BERLIN W8". Amazing
artwork printed on the ribbon. $35
B. 2 1/2 x 15 1/4". Lustrous light green ribbon with design
applied in dark green. Top shows large bird chasing small one out of a
tree. Below has three panels within wreath borders, with following text:
"Zum Gedenken der bei LYCK erkampften Siege uber die Ruffen 12.September und
14.October 1914 / Treiem Daml imserm ta[ferem Lroegerm! / GEZ-V-HERMAN KNACKFUSS
ZUM BESTEN DES ROTEN KREUZ VERLAG VON AMSLER & RUGHARDT - BERLIN W.8".
Mint. $35
D. 2 1/2 x 15 1/2". Lustrous champagne color with designs
applied in dark brown. Title is 'VIVAT Neum Milliarden Kriegsanleihe
1915". This is over a huge crown and overlooks what appears to be a deluge
of coins, within which is "VIVANT Goldene Kugeln". Rest of text repeats
what all previous ribbons had "ZUM BESTEN DES ROTEN KREUZES Verlag von Amsler
und Ruthardt O-H Berlin W.8". Mint. $35
E. 2 1/2 x 15 1/2". Lustrous medium blue with design applied on
in black. Title area at top begins with sunburst between two Iron Crosses
over "VIVAT 1914" over circular border to portrait of Prince Wilhelm, over royal
eagle insignia. A tall pastoral scene finishes the bottom over "SIEG BEI
VERDUN 10 SEPTEMBER 1914". Has the same last few lines as other ribbons.
Mint. $35
F. 2 1/2 x 15 1/2". Lustrous champagne color with designs
applied in black. Title area has rope border around "VIVAT" over billowing
flag in front of tall super structure from war ship. Below are circular
cameo scenes...ship, Kaiser Wilhelm and historic officer, an old sailing ship,
and then a panoply of war trophies. Below this is a 6 line quote from
Wilhelm II. Bottom lines repeat what all ribbons have...ZUM BESTEN DESROTEN
KREUZES...". Mint. $35
G. 2 1/2 x 15 1/2". Lustrous silvery pink-pale amethyst, with
designs applied in black. Title area on top begins with "VIVAT!" (Hurrah!)
over flags and oval portrait of Hindenburg. Below this are battle scenes
and mention of specific battle...WLOCLAWEC, 14-16 NOVEM. Finishes at
bottom with the standard "Zum Besten des ROTEN KREUZES VERLAG AMSLER & RUTHARDT
BERLIN W.8". Mint. $35
H. 2 1/2 x 16". Lustrous salmon-orangy dark pink. Title
area on top begins with "Vivat" (lettering on entire ribbon is quite ornate and
difficult to translate when you don't know what letter you're looking at).
Below Vivat is large oval portrait of Von Hindenburg, this over a large panel
with a mythic warrior with sword and shield slaying a multi-headed dragon.
Below this are two battles and date "29 August 1914, Sieg bei Gilgenburg und
Ortelsburg". It finishes at bottom with a four line verse, over standard
ending by manufacturer. Mint. $35
I. 2 1/2 x 15 3/4". Lustrous ivory with designs applied in
black. Title area at top begins with a large Iron Cross with snow
accumulated on the arms. Below this is "VIVAT UNSEREN Feldgrauen FUR DIE
TAPFERE Ausdauer IN DER Winter-Schlacht DER Champagne VOM 10 FEBRUAR-20 MARZ
1915 Souain-PERTHES LE MESNIL"...all this over a large, violet combat scene,
between two soldiers. Same manufacturer info as the others. Mint.
$35
J. 2 1/2 x 15 1/2". Lustrous purple. Title area at top
begins with a leafy bower over "VIVAT! TANGA St. Michael" over large panel with
winged warrior putting lance into Lion (symbol for England) over "Sieg uber die
Englander 3-5 Novb. 1914". Usual manufacturer lines at bottom. Mint.
$35
L. 2 1/2 x 15 1/2". Lustrous pale silvery purple. Title
area begins at tho with "VIVAT" over some impossibly ornate print over large
crown over portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm within wreath, over Iron Cross with
lightning bolts, over battling eagles over "VIVAT" over "Hindenburg der Gieger
von Tannenberg". Has the usual manufacturer info at bottom. Mint.
$35
62G - GERMAN WWII WOUND BADGE RING Oval flat
top has lightly raised design of the official Wound Badge...helmet sits against
crossed swords or bayonets. Sides have raised, vertical lobes, like tall
leaves. Light wear. Approximate size 10. $85
63G - GERMAN WWII WOUND BADGE RING Oval flat
top with nice lightly raised rendering of the official wound badge.
Consists of steel helmet against crossed sword/bayonets. Stippled
background. Raised border. Swastika on side of helmet. Very
good condition. Approximately size 8.5. $85
65G - GERMAN WWII NAZI STATE LABOR SERVICE RING
Appears to be brass with a thin worn gilt finish. Large rectangular
top with small clipped corners. The entire RAD insignia is embossed across
the face - spade, sheafs of wheat, swastika on spade. Crisp. Fine
condition. Sides seem to be covered with large leafy sprays.
Approximate size 8. $165
66G - GERMAN WWII NAZI STATE LABOR SERVICE RING
Appears to
be brass with a thin worn gilt finish.
The entire ring design is embossed
crisply. Top flat is tall rectangle with clipped corners. Sheafs of
wheat on top over spade with swastika. Oak leaf design on side.
Approximate size 10-. $125
67G - REALLY NICE GERMAN WWII NAZI STATE LABOR SERVICE RING (RAD)
Top face is tall oval, entirely done in full color, and detail...red border,
sheaf of grain and spade in black with swastika. Really nice. Fine
condition. Approximate size 10+. Stamped STERLING inside band.
$175
SOME GREAT
BARGAINS BELOW:
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$14 EACH:
$20 EACH:
$24 EACH:
$25 EACH:
$35 EACH:
$40 EACH:
$42 EACH:
$48 EACH:
$50 EACH:
$55 EACH:
C & D
SOLD
$60 EACH:
B, C, E, F
SOLD
A, B, C
SOLD
$85 EACH, except Soldier with Rhinestones
is $95
B, C, D SOLD
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