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This poster has been treated to neutralize the acid embedded in the paper-fiber present in paper material of this vintage. This preserves the poster permanently. Additionally, they have been professionally mounted on conservation grade..

$925.00

]]> Avenge December 7th. http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1194 Posters Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:10:23 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1194

The background could represent the Panama Canal, but I am not sure. Condition is superb with only ultra-minor signs of wear. This poster has been treated to neutralize the acid embedded in the paper-fiber present in paper material of..

$1,295.00

]]> Be a Sea Soldier http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1262 Posters Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:10:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1262

In mint condition, this poster has been treated to neutralize the acid embedded in the paper-fiber present in paper material of this vintage. This preserves the poster permanently. Additionally, they have been professionally mounted on..

$595.00

]]> Doing all you Can, Brother http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1350 Posters Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:02:39 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1350

Printed in 1943. Painting of two hands holdiong hats, one holds a sombrero and the other holds Uncle Sam top hat. Sun beams in the background. Spanish text in black and sun beams. English text at bottom in yellow on blue background. This..

$750.00

]]> Americans All Lets Fight for Victory http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1361 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:38:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1361

One of the most dramatic and effective images of World War II Propaganda. This poster has been treated to neutralize the acid embedded in the paper-fiber present in paper material of this vintage. This preserves the poster permanently...

$995.00

]]> Americans will Always Fight http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1355 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:42:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1355

$750.00

]]> United We Win http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1351 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:48:49 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1351

Produced in 1943, this 28 1/2 by 40 inch poster is one of the most dramatic US Propaganda posters I have seen. The message is simple and clear. This poster has been treated to neutralize the acid embedded in the paper-fiber present in..

$445.00

]]> A Careless Word http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1163 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:50:22 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1163

$395.00

]]> Fuel for Them Means Less for You http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1364 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:06:18 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1364

$375.00

]]> Stamp out Black Markets http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1358 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:45:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1358

$695.00

]]> United We are Strong http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1356 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:46:41 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1356

A reminder of just how many resources had to go behind winning against both the Japanese and the Germans. This poster has been treated to neutralize the acid embedded in the paper-fiber present in paper material of this vintage. This..

$295.00

]]> Plant a Victory Garden http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1365 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:52:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1365

$225.00

]]> Where our Food is Fighting our Men are Fighting http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1362 Posters Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:54:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1362

$325.00

]]> Do with Less http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1354 Posters Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:09:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1354

His cuffs, woven with the stars and stripes, frame her hopeful face as he places a stark white nursing cap in her crown of glossy curls. "Become a Nurse," it says in bold script, "Your Country Needs You." That picture..

$795.00

]]> Become a Nurse http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1353 Posters Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:32:40 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1353

The pistol features a huge belt-hook, a 12 inch barrel. Gun features regulation brass furniture. There appears to be a very old restoration to the stock just above the rear of the lock plate. Otherwise, in superb shape and of course in..

$5,500.00

]]> British Royal Navy Flintlock http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1802 Firearms Tue, 22 May 2007 13:34:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1802

Octagonal iron barrels are 8 inches long and feature genuine platinum bands and touch holes. Checkered stock with horn muzzel caps accentuate this piece, and the captive ram-rods add the finishing stylistic touch. Guns feature sliding..

$9,650.00

]]> Flintlock Dueling Pistols, Circa 1790 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1797 Firearms Tue, 22 May 2007 13:35:04 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1797

Pieces feature iron trigger guards. Note that one of the pistols has a period replacement lock by "Twigg" but are very similar in design and construction. Fully functional, out of an estate collection in California...

$8,750.00

]]> Flintlock Pistols by Griffin, London http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1801 Firearms Tue, 22 May 2007 13:35:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1801

Interesting history - following the victory at Saratoga in 1777, the American cause was recognized by France. New weapons like this were made at St. Eteinne, France. This model served as the pattern for the first U.S...

$3,495.00

]]> French Military Flintlock, Model 1777 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1796 Firearms Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:07 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1796

The piece was re-stocked long ago - probably sometime in the 1700s or 1800s (this is not uncommon for very old firearms). The gun is in good working order. From a distinguished estate collection, a superb original specimen ready for a..

$6,950.00

]]> Wheel Lock Holster Pistol http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1795 Firearms Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:35 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1795

The German soldier in the left panel is brandishing a whip which reads "to the east!" followed on the right by the same soldiers dying in the snow. The dying German in the front is yelling "Kaput." Main poster text..

$225.00

]]> Russian Propaganda Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1884 Posters Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:55:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1884

This large format (28 x 40) poster depicts the quintessental Uncle Sam, famously displayed on the most expensive wartime propaganda poster in the field. So, if you don't have $8500 to spend, but want this famous image, here's the chance...

$525.00

]]> I am Counting on You http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1766 Posters Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:04:41 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1766

The ‘Fighting Pencil,’ a group of graphic artists and poets, started as a real fighting unit during the war with Finland in 1939. Artists B. Semyonov, V. Galba and others, together with poet E. Ruzhanski, created the first..

$195.00

]]> Russian Propaganda Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1859 Posters Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:08:35 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1859

Text reads: From the invaders we've taken quite a toll, and those who've managed to survive, during their expected nightly lull, our partisan raiders will thrive. The ‘Fighting Pencil,’ a group of graphic artists and poets,..

$245.00

]]> Russian Propaganda Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1856 Posters Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:09:33 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1856

Still, the concern that the Enemy would somehow learn vital war information from careless talk by civilians was a strong home front propaganda theme throughout the war. Here the Iron Cross is awarded for careless talk by a hairy german..

$995.00

]]> Anti Nazi US Propaganda Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1939 Posters Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:08:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1939

He is the same artist that created the USMC recruting poster "The Walking John" - one of the most famous and expensive USMC posters from WWI. This poster is sized about 25x35, and is in mint condition. It has been conservation..

$995.00

]]> Over the Top for You http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1941 Posters Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:17:03 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1941

An outstanding CBI flight suit in fabulous condition. The suit is made of a high quality gaberdine and could be worn with a jacket or without. The name label is leather with the original wearer's name, John Selchan, and what I assume is..

$595.00

]]> Army Air Corps Flight Suit, China Burma India Theater http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1154 Uniforms Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:18:25 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1154

There were many Sultans in the 1700s, all of whom enjoyed great power and prestige in an empire, which soon after these pistols were made, began a steady decline. If only these pistols could talk. It is extremely rare to find pistols of..

$10,995.00

]]> Sultan Grade Ottoman Holster Pistols http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1799 Firearms Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:04:40 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1799

$125.00

]]> Win with Tin WWII US Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1366 Posters Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:00:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1366

Pro United Nations (anti Axis) poster from the 1942. Great graphics and reminder of a simpler time! ..

$195.00

]]> United Nations Fights for Freedom Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1360 Posters Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:11:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1360

$225.00

]]> Food is a Weapon WWII US Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1363 Posters Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:52:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1363

Very clean, looks like it was just removed from the clothing store.  "Double Airborne" uniforms are always in high demand, and this will look great on your mannequin...

$545.00

]]> Airborne Tech Sergeant Blouse http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1155 Uniforms Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:25:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1155

The cities of Orel, Kursk, and Belgorod are represented here and the text reads: "The damn enemy was trapped in the arc and we didn't let him get far.  Let him always remember that at Kursk we played our part." ..

$695.00

]]> Russian Propaganda Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1885 Posters Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:27:53 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1885

Text reads: "Today we'll remind you just once more- those who want trouble will get what they're looking for."  The image is actually St. George slaying a dragon (swastika shaped), which is curious, given the atheistic..

$595.00

]]> Russian Propaganda Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1875 Posters Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:29:03 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1875

Insignia are all period sewn, and were sewn at the same time, using a very neat "x pattern" stitch  Insignia are robust, and shirt is also contract marked on the inside, below the neckline.  This shirt is so..

$495.00

]]> US Technical Sergeant's Airborne Blouse http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2914 Uniforms Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:47:26 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2914

Textbook Army Artillery Standard Bearer's Sleeve shield in the finest condition you'll find. It's unused, and exhibits the multicolored Army Standards in brilliant red, black army eagle with silver/aluminum details, and aluminum oakleaves...

$995.00

]]> Army Fahnentraeger Insignia, Artillery http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2173 Insignia Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:51:04 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2173

Textbook Army Panzer Grenadier Standard Bearer's Sleeve shield in the finest condition you'll find. It's unused, and exhibits the multicolored Army Standards in brilliant mustard yellow, black army eagle with silver/aluminum details, and..

$995.00

]]> Army Fahnentraeger Insignia, Cavalry Yellow http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2313 Insignia Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:51:41 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2313

The poster is a lithograph measuring 33 x 46 inches (84 x 117 cm), and preserved on linen. This is one of the most artistically beautiful posters to come out of the USSR in the post-WWII era. Styled after the propagnda posters..

$2,295.00

]]> Russian Poster, 1919: An Unforgettable Year http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2817 Posters Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:46:26 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2817

They are just back from a victory in Europe, and looking forward into the future of what would become the cold war. Designed by Viktor Koretsky, the piece measures 27x37 inches, and is backed on preservation quality linen for a lifetime of..

$1,995.00

]]> USSR Poster, circa 1947 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2816 Posters Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:47:21 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2816

Top quality wakesachi signed Tsuda Oumi no kami Sukenao.  This bladehas a Tokubetsu Hozon certificate by NBTHK, the Japanese sword museumin Tokyo.  The fittings have a NTHK certificate.  Saya (scabbard) is a..

$15,750.00

]]> Wakizashi by 150 point Sword Master, Papered Fittings http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1964 Samurai Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:19:09 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1964

A larger sized beer stein (.75 Liter vs. the usual .5 Liter) that was produced for Christmas 1941 for the Landesschützenbatallion 375.  The Landesschützen units were Army Infantry normally used for security in occupied..

$595.00

]]> Landesschuetzen Battalion Christmas Stein 1941, Large http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3259 Steins, Tankards Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:07:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3259

Lovely example of a Beer Stein that was given as 1st prize for a small caliber rifle shooting competition.  The stoneware stein features an early steel helmet over a shield with an Iron Cross design, above which is the motto 'In..

$695.00

]]> KKS Berlin 1936 Prize Beer Stein http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3256 Steins, Tankards Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:59:02 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3256

Due to the nature of the political climate in Russia (and the weather as well), Soviet posters are extremely rare.  The poster translates: under Lenin's Flag, Stalin with us, with us we CAN DO IT!  This original was..

$2,995.00

]]> Stalin and Lenin Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3294 Posters Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3294

This letter is one in a group of correspondence I purchased as a group, all from one young boy who was a drummer for a Northern unit that served under McClelland during the Civil War.  This particular letter is dated November 20,..

$795.00

]]> Civil War Letter, Battle of Fredericksburg http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3241 Documents, Photos Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:22 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3241

A fine example of a remembrance beer stein, but one that needs some research!  The .5 liter stein has an illustration in blue of a town gate and bridge, with the wording 'Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit', however no unit is..

$325.00

]]> Remembrance Beer Stein http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3266 Steins, Tankards Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:32:09 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3266

A wonderfully designed beer stein that was made as a Christmas memento for the 1939 season.  The stein features a superbly designed graphic of bunkers, a silhouette of a large artillery gun, a pine tree, and the wording..

$550.00

]]> West Wall Beer Stein, Personalized for Weihnacht 1939 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3268 Steins, Tankards Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3268

An Army remembrance stoneware .5 liter beer stein retaining its bright colors and complete with its original pewter lid.  The stein features an anti tank crew in the field manning a Pak with a tank in the distance.  The..

$595.00

]]> Remembrance Beer Stein, Anti Tank Unit http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3254 Steins, Tankards Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:38:53 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3254

Content (Wakesachi, 13th Century Blade)..

$8,950.00

]]> Wakizachi, 13th Century Blade http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3279 Samurai Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:53:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3279

This original US Marine World War I recruiting poster is in exceptional condition, and features superb detail in the design of the Marine infantryman. Designed by artist CB Falls, the poster dates to 1918. Size is just over 24 inches by 27..

$895.00

]]> US Marines Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1166 Posters Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:13:04 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1166

U.S. 14 inch x 36 inch Insert Poster for the 1959 Burt Topper War Movie starring Wally Campo, Maggie Lawrence, Robert Barron and Donato Farreta.  Poster art probably by Reynold Brown.  The poster is in very good condition..

$395.00

]]> Movie Poster, Tank Commandos http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3351 Posters Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:49:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3351

U.S. 14 inch x 36 inch Insert Poster for the 1958 Spencer Gordon Bennet War Movie starring John Bentley and Brett Halsey.  Poster art probably by Reynold Brown.   The poster is in very good condition with 3..

$395.00

]]> Movie Poster, Submarine Seahawk http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3350 Posters Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:50:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3350

This English by "T.Richards" dates approximately 1740, and features a beautiful solid silver grotesque butt-mask and fine silver wire inlay.This pistol is very high quality, and measures 11.5 inches overall. In fine working..

$5,700.00

]]> Box Lock Flint Pistol http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1800 Antique Guns Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:41:04 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1800

1906 American Eagle luger produced for the US Market, identifiable by the flat toggle (the 1900 and 1902 models had an indented toggle).  Far fewer models were produced in 30 caliber than in the more common 9mm.   This..

$3,495.00

]]> 1906 American Eagle Luger, 30 Cal, 31159 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3416 Lugers Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:23:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3416

Nazi period Walther PP in the original box with matching serial number on the box tag.  This is not a post-war mismatch, but is the original shipping container for this very firearm.  Finish on this..

$3,995.00

]]> PP Walther, In Original Box, 179515 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3316 Walther PP Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:45:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3316

During 1937-39 a limited number of Walther PP pistols were purchased by the SA and distributed to the SA Groups.  Exactly why and for what purpose is not known, but it's speculated that they were to be used in SA Group..

$9,495.00

]]> PP, SA Gau Franken, Box and SA Holster, 991291 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2871 Walther PP Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:47:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2871

This original (not a reprint) poster features a Czech man placed against the proverbial wall by the Germans. Superimposed on the figure is text from a telegram that describes the Lidice massacreFor those not familiar with the massacre,..

$725.00

]]> Nazi Brutality Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1168 Posters Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:54:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1168

This is an interest piece of history; a Ukrainian Import P38 that was dipped in a protective coating and then placed in their P38 and K98 captured weapons long storage program.  This piece is stamped with an "X"..

$1,395.00

]]> P38 Mauser (BYF44), 3310, Ukranian Import http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3362 P38 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:33:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3362

Magdeburg, February 23, 1936 Einweihung SA Ehrenmal der Gruppe Mitte - Day badge commemorating the dedication of the SA monument at Magdeburg in Gruppe Mitte.  The monument stood in front of the cathedral there and..

$45.00

]]> Tinnie, SA christening/revealing of a memorial http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3581 Tinnies Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:10:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3581

Die stamped metal badge for an event that occurred on 25 March 1934.  The badge's central design features an SA rune within an oakleaf wreath, at the bottom of which is the Wappen of Sachsen...

$55.00

]]> Daybadge for SA Group Sachsen, March 25, 1934 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3588 Tinnies Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:48:18 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3588

Another wonderful soft metal signed Soten tsuba from the same collection as the other Tsuba just listed.  This tsuba is a shakudo base with copper and gold inlays of cranes, wise men, flowers on a carved water and..

$875.00

]]> Tsuba http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3719 Accoutrements Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:13:44 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3719

Day badge for the consecration hour of the work district Brilon-Meschede in Olsberg. This is an early NSBO/DAF badge, dating from 1933.  The badge is made of silvered stamped brass and retains its original safety pin..

$40.00

]]> Weihestunde der Arbeit Kreis October 1933 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3879 Tinnies Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:37:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3879

First Pattern Police visor cap eagle and wreath for Police General in virtually mint condition.  This insignia was introduced in 1934 and used for only a short time before being replaced with the 1935 pattern.  Two..

$225.00

]]> Police General's 1st Pattern Eagle and Wreath for Visor Cap http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3926 Insignia Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:03:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3926

Great SA Daybadge with an SA dagger prominently used in the design!  The badge was produced for a Sport Festival held by SA Brigade 78 (Middle Franken) held in 1934 in Nürnberg.  A stylized SA..

$125.00

]]> SA Sportfest Badge 1934 Nürnberg http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3650 Tinnies Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:53:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3650

Gruppenwettkämpfe der SA Gruppe Hessen 1939.  Pressed paper day badge for the sport competition held by SA Group Hessen.  The design consists of a sharply detailed eagle, sword, and SA..

$45.00

]]> Daybadge for SA Group Hessen 1939 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3596 Tinnies Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:20:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3596

Wettkampftage Gruppe Westmark July 2-3 1938 Koblenz.  Day badge for a military/sport competiton held in Koblenz by SA group Westmark.  Gilded finish, complete with pin. ..

$60.00

]]> Tinnie, SA Sport Event 1938 Koblenz http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3598 Tinnies Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:43:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3598

Day badge produced for the Sport- u. Wehr-Wettkämpfe held by SA Gruppe Niederrhein, 24-25 July 1937.  Great detail to the badge featuring an industrial area of Niederrhein, SA rune, sword, swastika and wreath...

$75.00

]]> SA Wettkampf 1937, Niederrhein http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3594 Tinnies Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:27:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3594

SA day badge produced for the 'Competition Days' Wettkampftage for Gruppe Westmark July 2-3 1938.  The badge is a design that was used for several group competitions.  Some wear to bronzed finish.  The badge..

$55.00

]]> SA Competition 1938 Koblenz Day Badge http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3606 Tinnies Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:34:36 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3606

Silver colored day badge for  the "Wettkampftage der SA Gruppe Niedersachsen September 26-27 1936 Braunschweig".  The design includes an upright sword, oakleaves and acorn, and the SA runic symbol...

$85.00

]]> Day Badge for SA Sport Competition 1936 Braunschweig http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3610 Tinnies Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:42:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3610

Day badge for a 'Wettkampftage', or competition, by SA Group Niedersachsen 1936.  An attractive badge with an eagle standing on the crossed horse heads Niedersachsen emblem, while clutching an SA sports badge.  The badge..

$85.00

]]> SA Wettkampf 1936 Day Badge, Niedersachsen http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3599 Tinnies Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:52:30 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3599

SA day badge for the military competitions (Wehrwettkämpfe) of the SA Group Niederrhein in 1939.  The cream colored plastic badge retains around 90% of its factory gold highlights, and the reverse is maker..

$35.00

]]> Plastic Day Badge SA Sport Event 1939 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3609 Tinnies Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:21:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3609

A rare example of an early, very antisemitic tinnie. I've never seen another exactly like it before!Here's a rarity from the Kampfzeit period, or very early III. Reich. It is a die struck badge that was probably given in exchange for a..

$395.00

]]> Antisemitic Tinnie, Rare http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2144 Tinnies Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:38:56 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2144

Day badge for the Kampftage der SA Gruppe Franken 1938.  The badge is of solid construction, and has a pressed in pin attachment on the reverse with maker marking ' L.CHR.LAUER - Nürnberg - Berlin'...

$85.00

]]> Day Badge for SA Sport Competition 1938 Franken http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3603 Tinnies Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:59:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3603

$65.00

]]> Day Badge for SA Sport and Military Competition, 1937 Niederrhein http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3627 Tinnies Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:02:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3627

Golden bronze finished day badge for the Reichswettkampftage der SA Grppe Niederrhein August 28-30 1935.  The badge features a modified SA sports badge design with an  SA rune over the sword instead, and 2 swastikas..

$125.00

]]> Day Badge, SA Sport Competition 1935 Niederrhein http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3628 Tinnies Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:23:41 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3628

Westwall souvenirs were popular, to include rings, watch fobs, and documents, but Westwall service time Beer Steins are not often found. This is a minty example of a Westwall remembrance stein. The piece is maker marked and the design was..

$475.00

]]> Westwall Service Time Beer Stein http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2510 Steins, Tankards Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:41:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2510

1930 vintage beer stein from a mountain climbing sport club called the 'Kletterteufel' (climbing devils).  The stoneware body of the stein features a full color representation of a moutain pack, mountain climbing 'Trachten' hat,..

$495.00

]]> Tankard, 1930 Mountain Climbing Presentation http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3267 Steins, Tankards Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:55:42 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3267

Silver finished day badge for the Wettkampftage of SA Gruppe Niedersachsen September 6-8 1935 held in Hannover.  The badge features the crossed horse head symbol of Niedersachsen, an SA insignia, and crossed oakleaves and..

$95.00

]]> Day Badge for the Niedersachsen SA Competition 1935 Hannover http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3634 Tinnies Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:48:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3634

A handsome day badge for the SA Brigade Treffen at Rudolstadt in Thüringen on April 29 1934, just 9 days after the Führer's birthday!  The brass badge has a swastika main design with superimposed SA rune and oakleaf..

$95.00

]]> SA Treffen 1934 Rudolstadt Day Badge http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3665 Tinnies Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:42:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3665

SA day badge for the military competitions (Wehrwettkämpfe) of the SA Group Niederrhein in 1939.  The cream colored plastic badge retains around 75% of its factory gold highlights, and the reverse is..

$30.00

]]> Day Badge for SA Competition Group Niederrhein 1939 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3631 Tinnies Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:48:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3631

Day Badge for the SA Group Niederrhein Wettkampftage SA held June 10-12 1938 in Duisburg.  The pattern was used for several events with different information applied to the shield held by the SA man...

$75.00

]]> Day Badge for SA Competition 1938 Duisburg http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3639 Tinnies Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:33:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3639

Silver colored day badge for the SA Group Franken 1938 Kampftage.  The reverse is maker marked "L.CHR.LAUER - Nürnberg - Berlin" and retains its original crimped in pin.  The badge shows..

$110.00

]]> Day Badge SA Sport Competition 1938 Franken http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3646 Tinnies Sat, 01 May 2010 12:40:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3646

$70.00

]]> Day Badge, SA Competition 1938 Duisburg http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3653 Tinnies Sat, 01 May 2010 17:34:33 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3653

$85.00

]]> Day Badge, SA Sport Competition 1938 Duisburg http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3656 Tinnies Sat, 01 May 2010 17:44:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3656

At approximately 700 years old, truly a magnificent specimen that has survived the ravages of time in phenomenal condition.  This type of sword was originally poll-mounted, and was later re-sized to its current wakizashi..

$9,995.00

]]> Japanese Nagamaki, 1300s Vintage, Double Papered http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2192 Samurai Mon, 03 May 2010 14:42:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2192

Day badge for "Heimat und Reich" 1933 Münster.  The badge design is the Wappen (shield) of Westfalen with rearing horse superimposed over a bordered swastika. The badge shows some paint loss but nothing too major,..

$95.00

]]> Day Badge Heimat und Reich Münster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3651 Tinnies Tue, 04 May 2010 22:39:04 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3651

Day badge celebrating the 10 year recurrence of the Reichsparteitag in Weimar 1926-1936.  A very detailed depiction of the 'Deutschland Erwache' standard for Thüringen is the central design...

$195.00

]]> Day Badge, 10 Year Weimar Reichsparteitag Commemorative http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3661 Tinnies Wed, 05 May 2010 10:12:53 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3661

There were two scabbard styles - leather sheath or leather with steel throat and drag.  This is the 2nd type scabbard.  This piece is in outstanding condition.  Knuckle-guards is the "knobbed" style (as..

$595.00

]]> US Model 1917 Knuckle Dragger http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3007 Knives Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:11:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3007

An early, ca. 1960s MP 40 non gun in excellent condition.  These early non gun models were the best made of the series, with all metal parts (except for the grips and other pieces that were plastic/bakelite on the..

$1,495.00

]]> MP40, Early High Quality Replica http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3568 Non Firing Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:31:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3568

White plastic day badge for an SA competition held by group Niederrhein.  The badge is complete with its original pin and is maker marked and RZM marked by Sieper of Lüdenscheid.  The piece shows wear and handling. ..

$30.00

]]> SA Daybadge, Group Niederrhein 1939 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4100 Tinnies Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4100

Daybadge produced for the SA assembly at Darmstadt.  The 1 3/8 inch diameter badge is maker marked on the reverse by Wiedemann, and retains its original crimped-in pin.  The finish has faded to grey due to the zinc alloy..

$25.00

]]> SA Daybadge, SA Treffen Darmstadt http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4102 Tinnies Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:45:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4102

This M1916 helmet is one of the best theater painted WWI helmets I have seen.  Painted by a Marine serving with the American Expeditionary Force, France, 1918-1919.  This helmet is differentiated from the 1917 by the..

$3,295.00

]]> USMC Theater Painted Helmet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4319 Headgear Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:45:40 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4319

The large bullion eagles worn on the dress Officer's cape are some of the most striking Luftwaffe insignia.  They vary in quality and workmanship, and this is a very high quality example.  The eagle is hand worked in 5..

$595.00

]]> Luftwaffe Officer Bullion Cape Eagle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2396 Insignia Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:10:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2396

An excellent set of field shoulderboards for a smoke troop enlisted person. These boards are rare as they sit, but can be used to upgrade a combat tunic if that's your cup of tea.I bought these at the Chantilly show, and are 100%..

$175.00

]]> Smoke Troop NCO Combat Shoulderboards http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1071 Insignia Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:13:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1071

Konrad Henlein was the leader of the SdP (Sudeten German Party) , a pro German NSDAP group, and the strength of the party eventually led to the signing of the Munich Agreement in 1938 (The infamous 'Peace in our time' agreement). Later he..

$1,295.00

]]> Konrad Henlein Period Print http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1197 Posters Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:28:09 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1197

III Reich posters are very difficult to find, and many collectors have never seen an original example. Posters in the pre45 days were made to be pasted to a wall or kiosk and torn down afterwards, so few have survived. This is an uncommon..

$3,295.00

]]> SA Wehrkampftage Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1196 Posters Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:28:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1196

Bright and well decorated remembrance of service porcelain stein for Reservist Seidl, who served in the Imperial Bavarian 11. Infantry Regiment 'Von der Tann'.   A vignette of the city of Regensburg (the Regimental..

$895.00

]]> Imperial Bavarian Regimental Stein, 11. Infantry http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3402 Steins, Tankards Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:30:42 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3402

A scarce beer stein to commemorate an individual's service time on the West Wall defensive project.  This is a large 1 liter size stein, which is less common than the scarce .5 liter steins.  A full color artist..

$595.00

]]> Beer Stein In Remembrance of West Wall Time in Large Liter Size http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3261 Steins, Tankards Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:31:18 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3261

Outstanding example of a Christmas Beer Stein presented or purchased for Christmas 1917.  The stein is maker marked "U & C S" on the underside, and features an unusual design of the top of a telephone pole with..

$495.00

]]> Bavarian Army Beer Stein, Weihnacht 1917 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3257 Steins, Tankards Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:32:50 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3257

An early black SS leader's uniform for a Sturmführer assigned to the SS Gerichtsdienst (SS Legal/Court Service).  This was the SS Legal branch which developed the laws and legal codes for the SS, Police, Secret Police, and..

$11,995.00

]]> SS Judicial Service Sturmführer Black Tunic http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4155 Uniforms Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:33:50 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4155

Take your analysis of just about every military antique to a new level. WIth this 10x and 30x microscope, you can evaluate badges, signatures, gun finishes, and just about everything else you could think of. After just 10 minutes with this..

$349.00

]]> Jeweler's Microscope http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3420 Tools Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:53:26 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3420

Officer's quality all the way, this is an impressive police green dress tunic with the uncommon wine red piping. This was worn by members of the Gemeinde Polizei, or GEMPO.The GemPo were the police in smaller cities or larger towns...

$1,795.00

]]> Police Uniform, Wine Red Piping http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2584 Uniforms Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:06:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2584

Machine embroidered Luftwaffe enlisted or NCO tunic eagle on blue/grey wool.  Shows some age but only normal wear. May have been sewn onto a tunic at one time, but I can't tell for sure. Perfect for a LW display. ..

$75.00

]]> Luftwaffe Breast Eagle, Enlisted or NCO http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4266 Insignia Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:06:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4266

Just fresh out of the woodwork, this is a textbook SS Sports Shirt patch...

$275.00

]]> SS Sports Shirt Patch http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4427 Insignia Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:19:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4427

Outstanding Swiss Police luger, featuring original blue that rates 99%.  One of the finest finishes I have seen, but impossible to rate a finish at 100%.  Features 98% straw finish on trigger, safety, and..

$3,995.00

]]> Luger, Swiss Police 30 cal, 14272 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3415 Lugers Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:16:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3415

Fine example of the 1906 American Eagle Luger in 30 caliber by DWM.  The pistol is all matching with an aluminum base magazine marked 'Germany'.  Frame front is marked 'Germany' The blued finish is at 90% or..

$2,995.00

]]> DWM 1906 American Eagle Luger http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4000 Lugers Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:53:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4000

An uncommon piping color, this is a grey piped Police Captain's tunic and dress trouser set for an Administration officer. The tunic is tailor made of police grey/green fine trikot wool with dark brown wool collar and cuffs, and..

$1,995.00

]]> Police Administration Captain Tunic and Trousers http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3814 Uniforms Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:57:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3814

Beautiful early officer sword produced in the 1930s for the Japanese Army.  This is the type without a temper line, and a very high polish blade.  This piece grades 98% mint, with only very slight wear to the..

$1,795.00

]]> Japanese Officer Sword http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3733 Samurai Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:55:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3733

This is a scarce version of the M17 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company.  The piece is in outstanding condition - one of the best I have seen.  The neatest part about this piece is that it is personalized by the..

$695.00

]]> WWI M17 Trench Knife http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4402 Edged Weapons Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:43:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4402

$156.00

]]> Theyve Got More Important Places to Go http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1357 Posters Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:16:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1357

Each bag is brand new, and does not smell like smoke (if you've ever gotten a storage bag from someone who smokes, you'll know what I mean).  The color patterns vary from bag to bag; if ordering multiples, you may not get matching..

$15.00

]]> Dagger Storage and Shipping Bags, 18 Inch http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2253 Miscellaneous Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:24:12 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2253

Each bag is brand new, and does not smell like smoke (if you've ever gotten a storage bag from someone who smokes, you'll know what I mean).  These bags come from the manufacturer in various assorted patterns and I pretty..

$16.00

]]> Dagger Storage and Shipping Bags, 21 Inch (Bayonets) http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2254 Miscellaneous Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:24:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2254

All you have to do is cut a fine slit into the plush fabric front, where you desire to insert the pin of your award. Whether you are a dealer or a collector, these stands will set you apart from other displays. Measuring 2x2, and..

$12.00

]]> Medals and Orders Stand http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=488 Miscellaneous Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:41:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=488

Gun storage is always an issue, and a collector's safe can get very disorganized.  With these boxes, those days are over.  These stackable boxes are constructed by hand of two-piece heavy gauge cardboard, and covered..

$7.00

]]> Archival Gun Storage Containers http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3314 Miscellaneous Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:19:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3314

Very rare NCO sword complete with NCO portepee, in near flawless condition.  What makes this piece special is the presence of the standard SS motto deeply etched onto the blade flanked by two oakleaves.  Sword is..

$19,995.00

]]> SS NCO Sword, Etched with Motto, Portepee http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4076 Swords Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:15:49 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4076

Beneath the soldier lies the body of a German soldier. Notice that his spiked helmet is laying on the ground. In my opinion, WWI posters make an excellent investment, as the supply is extremely limited. If demand picks up on these..

$795.00

]]> World War One Liberty Bond Propaganda Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1165 Posters Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:26:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1165

For $10, I'll tell you if the Gold Party Badge you have is researchable. If it is, $10 more will buy you the name of the NSDAP Member. If you do have a Gold Party Badge, and want a convenient and affordable way to associate a name with..

$10.00

]]> Basic Gold Party Pin Research http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=541 Miscellaneous Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:39:36 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=541

This unique and rare accoutrement was used to cover the handle on a Katana, and comes complete with the company grade Samurai Sword knot.  In outstanding condition...

$395.00

]]> Leather Katana Handle Cover http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3999 Accoutrements Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:10:12 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3999

Originally from the country of Syria, Shaker enlisted in the Army in 1943. He was a member of the 30th Infantry when he gave his life for the cause of freedom. Came complete with newspaper clippings about Shaker's enlistment and his death...

$675.00

]]> Purple Heart - PFC George Shaker http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=177 Medal Groupings Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:17:54 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=177

These have a very narrow beam compared to relatively larger handheld units (which cover a much larger surface area); however, these are very tiny, lightweight, inexpensive, portable, and are the smallest I've seen anywhere. Weighs almost..

$10.00

]]> Portable Blacklight http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=489 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:23:41 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=489

These are sold in 12 packs, and will prevent your badge purchases from rolling around loose in your show-bag. So forget those hotel "shoe-polish mits" that so many of us are used to using. Also perfect for dealers who want to..

$15.00

]]> Velvet Carry and Storage Bags http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=500 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:24:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=500

Renaissance wax is different from standard tube polishes in that it actually lifts dirt, oil, and polish and wax residue from inferior products. It is non-staining, and non-abrasive, and when applied, buffs easily to a hard, transparent..

$29.00

]]> Renaissance Wax http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=490 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:49:15 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=490

I use this 2x3 inch portable scale to document all of the medals and orders that come into my possession. It has saved me countless hours of research and many thousands of dollars in bad purchases. This pocket scale measures to the tenth..

$59.00

]]> Digital Scale http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2267 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:49:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2267

What makes this product so amazing is that it actually reduces the appearance of small scratches and burrs, and even reduces light "ghosting" that often remains when rust is removed from a blade. Cleans, preserves, and..

$17.00

]]> Peek Metal Polish http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=512 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:49:46 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=512

I have purchased Bernie's research service, and can perform research for you.  With this service, all you need to do is provide me a full name, or an SS number, and I can perform basic research for you, and can provide the..

$50.00

]]> SS Membership Research http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=540 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:58:53 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=540

Each digital caliper measures in inches and millimeters. In inches, it measures to the thousanth of an inch. In millimeters, it measures to the 100th of a millimeter. With this powerful tool at your fingertips, you can take measurements..

$35.95

]]> Digital Calipers http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=533 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:01:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=533

This is the best uniform display product I have come across for three reasons. First, they are so light, which makes traveling to shows with them easy. Second, they are constructed of two halves joined together. Because the back..

$78.00

]]> Portable Torso Mannequins http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=563 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:03:25 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=563

We can currently conduct research on most SS officers and Enlisted Personnel. You must have, at minimum, their first and last name. Additional research can be conducted on a slightly more limited basis. The fee you are paying here will..

$150.00

]]> Advanced Research Request http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=564 Miscellaneous Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:03:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=564

Originally painted by artist Henry Raleigh (1880-1945) the poster features a soldier stopping a "hun" from injuring a woman and child, trembling beneath him.  Published by the firm Edwards & Deutsch, in Chicago...

$695.00

]]> Halt The Hun World War One Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=81 Posters Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:07:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=81

As long as you make sure nobody borrows and does not return this useful tool, you can use it to write notes (obviously), as well as test metal fittings and medal parts for ferrous content. So the next time you need to test the pin on that..

$12.00

]]> 3 in 1 Testing Magnet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=622 Miscellaneous Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:39:57 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=622

If you're into Totenkopf Honor Rings as much as I am, or enjoy other types of militaria rings, these boxes are superb both for storage and for shipping your fine quality collectibles. These boxes are constructed of industrial grade board,..

$6.50

]]> Ring Storage and Shipping Box http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=623 Miscellaneous Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:40:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=623

For best results clean the metal you wish to protect with Renaissance Wax or Peek Metal Polish. When the metal is completely dry, place one tiny drop of RustFree on it and spread carefully with a clean fingertip. Do not squeeze the bottle..

$10.00

]]> Rust Free Lubricant http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=655 Miscellaneous Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:48:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=655

Beautiful American Eagle Luger in 30 caliber.  This gun is original, but it has a re-blued finish.  The re-blue is done expertly - a very nice job.  If you have any additional questions, please let us know...

$2,595.00

]]> American Eagle Luger, 36678, Reblued http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3736 Lugers Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:11:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3736

What makes this ring special are two things.  First, it is one of the very few engravings where the "v." for the officer's title of "von" is noted.  You see them both ways, but this version..

$11,995.00

]]> Totenkopf Ring, von Salisch http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2849 Totenkopf Rings Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:00:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2849

This star was found inside a book in Denmark by a Danish book dealer.  This is 100% guaranteed to be an original star, screened onto thin yellow silk-like material. Almost all of the stars you see are fake, having not..

$1,095.00

]]> Ultra Rare Unused Jewish Star http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1245 Insignia Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:43:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1245

Excellent front page section of the Los Angeles Examiner announcing the Japanese Surrender.  Good condition ready for framing...

$95.00

]]> Newspaper, Jap Surrender Signed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3409 Documents, Photos Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:36:45 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3409

A bold and exciting version of this paper, different types of which appeared all over the country.  ..

$125.00

]]> Newspaper, WAR IS ENDED - McArthur will rule Japan http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3411 Documents, Photos Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:38:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3411

DWM 1908 NAVY.  9 mm; 98% blue, 92% straw, excellent bore, super grips, 6'' barrel.  All numbers match.  Proper Crown-M marked wood bottom magazine.  Stamped Germany under barrel.  A choice..

$5,495.00

]]> 1908 Navy Luger, DWM, 1552 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3413 Lugers Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:12:39 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3413

Comes complete with a leather carrying case so you can throw this right in your pocket at shows. If you don't have one of these, you are seriously in danger of "missing" small details on potential purchases. Seeing them can..

$17.95

]]> Optical Ten Power Lupe http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=561 Miscellaneous Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:03:15 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=561

One of the most secret devices of the US flying services of WWII, the Norden bombsight was said (by General Spaatz) that it was so accurate it could allow a bomb to drop into a pickle barrel, this is a complete Norden--it includes both the..

$8,995.00

]]> Norden Bomb Sight, Complete with Case http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4642 General Militaria Thu, 05 May 2011 08:26:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4642

Blade is pristine, featuring a gorgeous mirror finish and straight temper-line.  Handle is wrapped with green nylon wrap, covering the original skin interior lining.  Company Grade officer tassle is original to the piece..

$2,195.00

]]> Katana, WWII Vintage, with Tassle and Storage Bag http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4688 Samurai Fri, 06 May 2011 16:36:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4688

Scarce funeral wreath ribbon that would have been wrapped around a wreath from Gauleiter Adolf Wagner.  Wagner was the Gauleiter of Gau München-Oberbayern and presided over the yearly 9. November 1923 festivities in Munich...

$895.00

]]> Funeral Sash Gauleiter Adolf Wagner http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4667 General Militaria Fri, 06 May 2011 17:28:33 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4667

This is an outstanding liberator collector set consisting of a modern reproduction, fully-functional Liberator, complete with all of the rare accessories normally missing from an original set.  This gun was the most widely..

$595.00

]]> Liberator Collector Set http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4633 Other C/R Guns Mon, 09 May 2011 17:32:02 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4633

This is a very nice hand-forged Wakesachi sword, and I am currently conducting the research on the vintage.  Please note: the leather cover on the scabbard was so fragile, that it's basically come apart in my hands. ..

$1,795.00

]]> Wakesachi Samurai Sword http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3977 Samurai Mon, 09 May 2011 17:37:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3977

A pair of heavy silver Air Corps wings dating from the 30s or 40s. The wings, as far as I can tell, are completely unmarked, and feature the typical pin, hinge, and clasp for the early period. Under magnification, the upper field of the..

$75.00

]]> Pilot Wings, WWII or Earlier http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2580 Awards, Decorations Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:15:54 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2580

One of the best Army General Visors I have seen in a decade.  With the exception of one or two tiny moth tracks on the exterior, this hat rates unissued mint.  Visor is a product of Erel, and is the Kleiderkasse..

$17,995.00

]]> Army General Officer Visor http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4622 Headgear Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:43:42 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4622

The rarest of all production daggers, and harder to locate than even an SS Honor Dagger, this is the elusive Railway Water Protection Police.  Produced for an ultra-tiny contingent of police who were stationed on railway..

$34,995.00

]]> Railway Water Protection Police http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3489 Daggers Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:19:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3489

Larger than lifesize portrait bust of Adolf Hitler.  The heavy iron bust stands about 16 inches tall, and was sculpted by Albert Mazzotti the senior, well known sculptor and medallion artist from Münster.  The..

$7,995.00

]]> Adolf Hitler Bust, Large, with Period Photo http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4638 Bronzes Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:01:44 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4638

Originally acquired from a 101st Airborne veteran in the 1970s, the stemware purportedly came directly from the Berghoff. I purchased approximately 15 examples - all different types of glasses.  This was the only matching pair of..

$3,995.00

]]> Adolph Hitler Crystal, Pair of Wine Goblets http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=23 General Militaria Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:02:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=23

Scarce funeral wreath sash for a tribute from Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring.  Göring used a number of different patterns of funeral wreath sashes; some had printed lettering and eagle, some had a bullion..

$3,995.00

]]> Funeral Sash from Hermann Göring http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4670 General Militaria Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:10:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4670

Very rare street sign, much less common than the Hitler and Goering signs.  Slight damage to the upper right corner and slight paint loss to the lower left corner.  Otherwise a beautiful example.  ..

$1,795.00

]]> Street Sign, Graf Spee Strasse http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4578 General Militaria Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:24:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4578

This is an outstanding Krebs SS Officer Sword, of very early vintage.  Grip is nearly flawless on this example, with no chips or dents.  Handle is solid nickel silver, as is the upper scabbard fitting.  Pommel..

$10,995.00

]]> SS Officer Sword, Krebs http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4506 Swords Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:11:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4506

Slightly cut-down version of the Reichsfuhrer SS cufftitle, of the BeVo variety.  Machine woven from black rayon with the letters in grey cotton.  This example is cut down directly adjacent to where the sewn-down ends..

$1,095.00

]]> Reichsführer SS Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4803 Insignia Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:04:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4803

Nearly full length Reichsfuhrer SS cufftitle, of the BeVo variety.  This rarer variety features the square-ish umlauts over the "u" in Reichsfuhrer.  Machine woven from black rayon with the letters in grey..

$1,195.00

]]> Reichsfuhrer SS Cufftitle, Square Umlauts http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4804 Insignia Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:10:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4804

Full length SS Polizei Division cufftitle, of the BeVo variety.  This is a MINT condition example, full length, with only ultra-minor age coloration to the grey stitching.  Machine woven from black rayon with the..

$1,495.00

]]> SS-Polizei-Division Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4798 Insignia Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:12:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4798

Nearly full length SS Nederland Division cufftitle, of the BeVo variety.  Machine woven from black rayon with the letters in grey cotton.  Reverse shows typical black-and-white pattern reverse with machine stitched..

$1,495.00

]]> Nederland Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4795 Insignia Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:14:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4795

Full length Florian Geyer cufftitle, of the BeVo variety.  Machine woven from black rayon with the letters in grey cotton.  Reverse shows typical black-and-white pattern reverse with machine stitched ends.  One..

$1,495.00

]]> Florian Geyer Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4807 Insignia Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:20:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4807

Full-length RZM style Heydrich cufftitle.  This piece shows some age and wear, but is retained in full-length.  A few snares along the bullion border, but nothing serious.  A very scarce title, in the RZM..

$1,695.00

]]> Reinhard Heydrich Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4800 Insignia Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:25:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4800

Perfectly preserved, mint condition example of this cuff title.  Full length, complete with B tag that is sewn into the end of the tab.  Condition is so wonderful, this must be an unissued piece...

$1,995.00

]]> SS-Polizei-Division Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4796 Insignia Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:58:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4796

RZM style cuff band from Westland Regiment.  This example is nearly full length, with one of the sewn-in ends intact, and the other one cut just at the location where it would have been sewn.  Tab shows..

$1,795.00

]]> Westland Regiment Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4802 Insignia Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:03:26 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4802

I have always eyes those "tunic removed" cuff titles where the sleeve is still part of the title.  All too often, you see fake titles being sold in this way, with the portion of uniform added to lend credence to the..

$995.00

]]> German Cross in Gold, On Pocket http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4786 Awards, Decorations Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:50:22 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4786

The hilt of this bayonet is the standard police style with the Weimar clamshell. What separates the standard clamshell pieces from the FJK piece is the six-sided Prussian Police insignia mounted on the grip. The pointed wing eagle..

$3,295.00

]]> SA Feldjaegerkorps Bayonet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=267 Bayonets Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:09:36 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=267

This amazing piece is directly out of the woodwork, and comes with photos of the veteran as well as his DD214.  It came out of a grouping of daggers I surfaced recently.  Dagger is in 100% mint condition.  This..

$6,495.00

]]> Teno Leader Dagger, Out of Woodwork http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3980 Daggers Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:53:40 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3980

Mint condition example by Horster, featuring typical Horster design.  Dagger is 99% mint, with no detractions worth mentioning.  I just don't rate daggers 100%, but this one is the best you will..

$10,295.00

]]> Bahnschutz (Railway) Polizei Officer Dagger, Hangers and Knot, Horster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3472 Daggers Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:54:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3472

This is one of the most popular and sought-after headlines.  This example is in excellent shape, and is the entire front section that announces the slaying of John F. Kennedy...

$125.00

]]> Newspaper JFK Slain http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3408 Documents, Photos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:21:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3408

This is an original calling card that Heinrich Himmler used as an enclosure when he sent gifts to people. Often, they are unsigned. Sometimes, they are signed with his name only. This example is unique because it contains an actual..

$1,695.00

]]> Himmler Calling Card, Dedicated and Signed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4820 Documents, Photos Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:22:56 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4820

Screwback Iron Cross, manufactured by L59, for Louis Keller, Oberstein.  Cross has a small "x" at the six o'clock position on the back, beneath the screw-post.  Iron core shows slight aging to the paint,..

$695.00

]]> Iron Cross First Class http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4704 Awards, Decorations Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:47:55 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4704

Outstanding Panzer Beret.  Exterior grades mint, with the center rat-tail on the crown still remaining full length.  Insignia are evenly toned, and original to the cover.  Interior has that nice..

$10,995.00

]]> Panzer Beret http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4826 Headgear Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:51:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4826

This is as fine an M-1 Bayonet as you can find.  Circa WWII, this piece is still housed in its original shipping box to the US Government.  It is manufactured by Camillus, New York (indicated by the..

$495.00

]]> M-1 Fighting Knife http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4752 Edged Weapons Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:53:02 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4752

Mint Double decal army aluminum parade helmet.  That's all I can say about this piece.  The photos will tell the rest of the story...

$4,995.00

]]> Double Decal Army Aluminum Parade Helmet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4776 Headgear Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:04:24 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4776

2 inch diameter non portable table medal,  the obverse of which bears a relief portrait of Adolf Hitler.  Around the border is 'Der Führer und Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler' in Fraktur lettering.   The..

$245.00

]]> Adolf Hitler Portrait Table Medal, Gemeinde Schifferstadt http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3946 Bronzes Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:15:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3946

Really nice HJ Knife out of the woodwork, complete with a very clean blade with motto.  Dagger is made by EF Horster, and exhibits both the manufacturer's name on the blade, as well as the RZM code on the ricasso. ..

$795.00

]]> Hitler Youth Knife http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4703 Daggers Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:16:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4703

K98 bayonet, dated 1941 (bayonet) and 1942 (scabbard).  Numbers do not match on this piece.  Blade is lightly sharpened at the tip, and retains almost all of the blade bluing.  Scabbard shows light wear and..

$195.00

]]> K98 Bayonet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4702 Bayonets Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:17:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4702

Totenkopf Ring to Sturmbannführer Heinrich Voss.  Ring is a 1940s style ring in a large size.  There are no heavy wear points - just uniform (light) wear throughout.  Ring is a Summer Solstice dated ring -..

$8,685.00

]]> Totenkopf Ring, Voss http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4535 Totenkopf Rings Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:18:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4535

This is the rare L/12 marked Oakleaves set to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, and is the exact piece pictured in The Iron Time by Previtera. Housed in a post-war case, this offering comes complete with the mint-conditioned Oakleaves,..

$14,995.00

]]> Oakleaves, Pictured, L/12 Marked http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=13 Awards, Decorations Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:19:42 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=13

If condition is your thing, and you want a pair of unissued hangers, look no further.  This is an original set of Army dagger hangers in their original cellophane, and still housed in their original shipping..

$895.00

]]> Dagger Hangers, Unissued http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3791 Accoutrements Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:40:15 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3791

Outstanding set of unissued Luftwaffe hangers direct from Germany.  Hangers are manufactured by Assmann, and box retains the original plastic wrapping for the hangers, inside.  A lime-green sticker explains the contents..

$995.00

]]> Luftwaffe Hangers, Unissued in Box http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4673 Accoutrements Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:41:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4673

This tsuba is a signed Soten.  It has a heavy gold overlay.  The detailed and skilled carving depicts a famous scene of the Gen Pei war which was fought between the Taira and Minamoto clans.  These..

$795.00

]]> Tsuba, Signed Soten http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3718 Accoutrements Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:50:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3718

The set is featured in Wittmann's SS reference book, and the pair comes originally from the famous Barry Brown collection. Each piece is built on a base of dark green leather. They are in mint condition, and are the only set in the..

$4,995.00

]]> Prototype Hangers http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1838 Accoutrements Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:44:40 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1838

This badge would have been worn in Danzig to show that the wearer donated to the WHW - Winterhilfswerk.  An uncommon "tinnie" type badge, it is made from a folded tin frame and a cloth embroidered Danzig..

$95.00

]]> Freistadt Danzig WHW Badge http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4484 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:46:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4484

This Gau Essen in Gold Ehrenzeichen (the small version) will appear in my book, and is an example of the gilted brass version of the award.  It is the example that is traditionally accepted as the Gau Ehrenzeichen proper, and..

$995.00

]]> Gau Essen Ehrenzeichen in Gold Pair http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4518 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:47:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4518

This is the Gau Ost Hannover Ehrenzeichen.  For most collectors, this is one of the more confusing in the series of Gau badges.  The reason is that all versions of the award - bronze, silver and gold - appear with the..

$499.00

]]> Gau Ost Hannover http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4517 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:48:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4517

This is the neatest Hindenburg Medal I have come across.  Not only does it have the award document, but it has two additional really neat documents with it.  The most interesting one is the actual advertisement for the..

$495.00

]]> Hindenburg Medal with 3 Documents http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4401 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:49:44 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4401

A fabulous example of the medal maker's craft, this is more a sculpture than a badge! The medal commemorates the century anniversary of something or someone in the Tirol. In the center are 3 late renaissance figures. The center one is..

$35.00

]]> Hundred Year Commemorative Badge http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1655 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:50:24 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1655

A textbook example of the genuine silver Juncker Imperial German Pilot's badge.  These deluxe badges were die stamped and then had a back plate attached to the edges of the front.  The badge is well finished, and has all..

$1,995.00

]]> Imperial Pilot Badge, Dedicated http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2682 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:50:53 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2682

Here's a cross that has seen the war! It's an EK I class 1914, but this one was produced during the III. Reich period.The production of official Imperial awards did not cease with the end of WWI, but continued through the Weimar..

$295.00

]]> Iron Cross 1914 First Class, 3rd Reich Production http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1605 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:51:23 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1605

This is a real beauty - it's a FACTORY vaulted Iron Cross made by the firm of Alois Rettenmeyer, Schwäbisch-Gmünd - a very rare manufacturer if you're looking to collect by manufacturer.  This cross comes from..

$895.00

]]> Iron Cross First Class, Vaulted http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4211 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:55:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4211

Here is a neat little grouping from a Knight's Cross winner, complete with 3 photographs (post war printed) one of which is signed, post war, by the winner himself.  I have no proof that these are actually Franz Gapp's emdals,..

$675.00

]]> Iron Cross Group from Knights Cross Winner http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3527 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:56:23 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3527

Great when you find a set like this, that hasn't been separated.  This is an L/52 marked cross in an L/52 marked case, made by the firm of C.F. Zimmermann, the company that made Knight's Crosses.  I have another..

$995.00

]]> Iron Cross Screwback, L/52 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4274 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:57:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4274

Outstanding little set, consisting of a WWI Iron Cross 2nd Class in decent shape, and a tiny stick-pin, in outstanding condition (with all the frosting).  Box is a snap-shut affair, and is in nice condition, with the black..

$395.00

]]> Iron Cross Second Class http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4253 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:58:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4253

A lovely example of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross made by the venerable manufacturer Steinhauer & Lück.  This is the so-called type A cross, which was their earlier production.  The..

$14,995.00

]]> Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, S&L A Type, With Presentation Case http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3374 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:59:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3374

This is a typical "micro 800" that differs from the standard A Type only in that it has a smaller "800" marking on the frame.  Otherwise, the frame and core are the same.  According to Dietrich Maerz,..

$15,500.00

]]> Knights Cross, S&L Micro 800 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3375 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3375

Clean example of the Krim Shield.  The finish is still in excellent condition,  and the shield retains its 4 flat prongs.  The backing plate and fabric are no longer present.  The shield is in..

$225.00

]]> Krim Shield http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3903 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:02:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3903

Mike is almost certain that the badges belonged to this pilot, and as soon as I get 100% confirmation, I will update the listing with more information. The badges are in superlative condition, with a period repair to the catch on the..

$4,595.00

]]> Luftwaffe Pilot Badge Pair, Attributed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3003 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:04:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3003

Deluxe machine embroidered Lutwaffe Pilot's badge in cotton/rayon thread. The badge has a very nicely detailed eagle and oak and laurel leaf wreath with a padded interior and cloth backing.  There are a few tiny nicks to..

$185.00

]]> Luftwaffe Pilot Badge, Cloth Version http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3685 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:05:39 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3685

Machine embroidered RO/AG eagle with lightning bolts in grey cotton/rayon, while wreath is done in grey white.  The base material is Luftwaffe blue/grey wool.  The badge may have been sewn onto a uniform as there is a..

$135.00

]]> Luftwaffe Radio Operator, Air Gunner, Cloth Version http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3684 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:06:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3684

This medal bar is not of post-war assemblage, but is a fully nazi bar, with an Iron Cross, a War Merit Cross, an Eastern Front medal, a 4 year Army Long Service Medal,a and the Austrian Campaign medal.  Reverse is marked..

$1,299.00

]]> Medal Bar, 5 Place Nazi http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4544 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:07:35 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4544

One of a series of porcelain medallions produced by the well respected Meissen porcelain company.  The table medal is about 1 7/8 inch in diameter and is white bisque porcelain with black swastika and golden edge...

$125.00

]]> Meissen Porcelain Table Medal, Battle of Kiev http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3906 Awards, Decorations Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:08:56 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3906

This is a visor made in Belgium for SS Officers.  It is identifiable by the very unique SS Cap skull, and the ultra-thin piping.  Of interest, this cap uses an army eagle, which is seen in period photos.  It..

$12,500.00

]]> SS Officer Visor, Belgian Volunteer SS http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4722 Headgear Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:11:49 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4722

I acquired this beautiful Luftwaffe dagger directly from the English family of the soldier who returned with it as a war souvenir after WWII.  It is an artificial damascus dagger, most likely made by Krebs.  Exterior..

$24,995.00

]]> Luftwaffe Dagger, Artificial Damascus with Raised Lettering http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3392 Daggers Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:01:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3392

Beautiful bullion collar tab for Totenkopf SS.  Bullion is tight, teeth are very differentiated.  Tab grades mint.  This is a fine quality and very rare specimen...

$3,795.00

]]> Totenkopf Skull Tab, Bullion http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4582 Insignia Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:05:57 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4582

I purchased this bayonet at this year's SOS, and was fascinated by the custom knot that adorns this otherwise normal police bayonet.  It appears that the original wearer embroidered the standard knot cord with a material of some..

$795.00

]]> Police Bayonet with Custom Knot, by E Pack & Sohn http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4616 Bayonets Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:14:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4616

This is a precision-struck badge denoting membership in the German Academy of Aeronautical Research.  The pieces came in three grades - bronze, silver and gold.  The Academy was founded on July 24, 1936, and even included..

$3,995.00

]]> Membership Badge, German Academy of Aeronautical Research http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3370 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:20:49 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3370

Silver table medal awarded annually to long serving domestic employees. The obverse displays the III. Reich period Wappen of the city of München including the eagle and swastika.  Around the border the wording translates..

$225.00

]]> Munich Medal for Domestic Employees Fund with Presentation Case http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3953 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:21:39 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3953

Observer Badge by the less common maker Paul Meybauer, still housed in its presentation case.  The Meybauer company used the same dies for their early tombak and later zinc based Observer badges, and this is a..

$1,599.00

]]> Observer Badge with Presentation Case, Maker Marked http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3461 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:22:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3461

While it would be nice to say with 100% certainty that this set came together, I can only tell you that this is how the set came to me, when I bought it from an old Florida collection about 3 years ago.  The badge is in very..

$895.00

]]> Panzer Assault Badge by Steinhauer & Luck http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2425 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:22:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2425

Scarce original Fallschirmjäger badge in the cloth version.  The badge cloth is Luftwaffe blue/grey wool with a very well detailed FS eagle and oakleaf/laurel leaf wreath.  The reverse of the badge retains its..

$295.00

]]> Paratrooper Badge in Cloth http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4218 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:27:55 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4218

Front of the badge is extremely nice, with a fully gilted wreath with 100% gold present, and beautiful matte frosting to the background, which highlights the high-points superbly.  Eagle shows 100% of the silver finish as..

$3,495.00

]]> Pilot Observer Badge, Screwback http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2531 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:28:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2531

Magnificent cased Iron Cross First and Second Class.  These sets were awarded for actions during the Battle of Britain by the Luftwaffe.   This set was awarded to Lt. (later Oblt.) Hans Kolbow of Jagdgeschwader..

$4,995.00

]]> Presentation Set to RK Winner http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3243 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:28:57 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3243

This is an attractive badge that was given to those donating for a fund for members of the community (SA members most likely) recovering from injuries. It's issued by the SA Standort in Wiesbaden.A nicely designed SA badge, like a day..

$35.00

]]> SA Donation Badge, Wiesbaden http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1695 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:30:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1695

Schlageter Shield by Paul Küst, Berlin, for an active combatant in the Spartakus battles 1919/1923 as evidenced by the clasps and the crossed swords.  Excellent condition. ..

$295.00

]]> Schlageter Shield With Spartakus Clasps http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4173 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:30:55 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4173

Schlageter Shield by Paul Küst for an active combatant in the Spartakus insurrection of 1919/1923 as evidenced by the battle clasps and crossed swords.  Pin back solid badge in excellent condition.  ..

$295.00

]]> Schlageter Shield With Spartakus Clasps http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4174 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:31:36 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4174

A very impressive shooting award from 1936.  The design consists of an antique silver finished eagle atop a large oak leaf and acorn wreath with a marksman in shooting society uniform in the center.  The eagle is..

$225.00

]]> Shooting Competition Award, Unique Design http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3910 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:32:53 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3910

A pretty frosty 1939 Spange to the 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. This beauty is still housed in its original presentation case.Not quite mint but close to it, this finely detailed 1st Class Spange still displays much of its original factory..

$1,495.00

]]> Spange, 1939 First Class with Presentation Case http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2236 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:33:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2236

A small but interesting nonetheless grouping of stickpins.  There are 3 Infantry Assault miniature badges, all with various twist pins; a black wound badge miniature, also with twist pin; and a souvenir Zeppelin LZ 129..

$295.00

]]> Stickpin Collection http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4246 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:34:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4246

I purchased this group in Germany about 2 years ago, and it has resided in my collection since then.  It is a group of two medals (silver PAB and silver PAB 25) and the corresponding documents presented to Ludwig..

$4,995.00

]]> Tank Badge Grouping to Großdeutschland NCO http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3714 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:49:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3714

I have never in my life seen this tinnie before, and neither have a few of my older friends.   In fact, I almost gave it away as a tinnie hoard on WAF.  The tinnie was basically a participation badge for a very..

$395.00

]]> Tinnie, Motorsturme SS Abschnitt http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1609 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:51:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1609

2 1/4 inch diameter non portable medal which was an 'Honor Prize of the Reich Organization of Canary Breeders in 1941'.  The award features a golden border of laurel leaves with a central medallion displaying a canary on a..

$115.00

]]> TRANS Special Award for Canary Breeding, 1941 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3907 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:52:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3907

2  3/8 inch diameter non portable medal in classical style. The obverse features a Roman goddess pouring liquid on an altar, with the words "Noble is the man, helpful and good".  The maker's name is..

$155.00

]]> WWI Berlin Medal of Thanks http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3913 Awards, Decorations Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:57:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3913

Doesn't get better than this. Belt is mint, buckle is mint. The whole darned thing is so mint that it'd be suitable for the glass dish at the reservation table of the finest Italian restaurant!This belt and buckle set is actually..

$495.00

]]> Belt and Buckle, Gendarme Police Mega Mint http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1579 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:03:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1579

A very uncommon parade dress brocade belt and buckle for an officer of the Braunschweig Infantry Regiment 92.  This regiment is perhaps best known as a Tradition unit that wore the Totenkopf, or skull with crossed bones,..

$1,995.00

]]> Braunschweig Infantry Regiment 92 Officer Brocade Belt and Buckle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3694 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:05:02 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3694

Textbook minty painted steel Army combat buckle by JFS. The only thing keeping it from being full mint are some tiny handling nicks in the paint!A rare and exceptional example of the very desirable steel Army combat buckle by JFS (Josef..

$295.00

]]> Buckle, Army Enlisted NCO Combat http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2625 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:05:30 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2625

The buckle is in mint condition, with excellent pebbling, well defined small winged political eagle with downward sloping wings, and laurel leaf wreath. The reverse features a braised catch and properly formed hooks and hook sleeve. The..

$295.00

]]> Early DLV or RLB Enlisted NCO Buckle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2667 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:12:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2667

This beautiful gold colored Prussian Police Officer Buckle dates the Weimar period, which followed World War I and followed into the beginnings of the Third Reich, through 1936.This officer buckle is usually found in either silver or..

$795.00

]]> Prussian Police Buckle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2794 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:14:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2794

Introduced in 1933, the burnished bronze buckle was intended to be worn with the Prussian service "A" uniform. The buckle is complete with its hard to find keeper.The buckle features a very well detailed Prussian eagle with..

$375.00

]]> Prussian State Forestry Officials Buckle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2623 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:15:30 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2623

A so-called private purchase Reichsarbeitsdienst (Labor Service) belt buckle for NCO and enlisted ranks. This is a 2 piece buckle that was used for dress occasions.The buckle face shows no wear or use, with all of the details and..

$165.00

]]> RAD Buckle, Private Purchase http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2628 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:16:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2628

 An unissued SA open claw belt and buckle and an SA cross-strap, complete with leather D ring loops and with the very scarce RZM label still attached.   The pieces are not a matching set (the buckle is silver colored..

$799.00

]]> SA Leather Belt, Cross Strap, and Riveted RZM Tag http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4508 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:17:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4508

This SS belt is in phenomenal condition.  Brocade has almost no wear, and just very light age to the surface.  Green backing is plush, and shows no staining or wear.  Leather tongue is supple, with very..

$1,895.00

]]> SS Belt in Brocade http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3617 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:18:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3617

SS Officer Brocade Belt with mint condition aluminum belt buckle.  Buckle is the standard quadruple marked Oberhof & Cie, 36/39, RZM, SS marked reverse.  Brocade is fresh, with no powdering to the..

$4,995.00

]]> SS Officer Brocade Belt http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4296 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:22:05 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4296

Nice original painted steel buckle made by Overhoff and Co.  This buckle has about 80% of the painted finish, which is quite amazing since this finish is usually very fragile.  Nice detail, no damage. ..

$625.00

]]> SS Steel Buckle, Painted http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3614 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:23:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3614

Although I cannot see the buckle underneath the paper, I am sure it's mint. It would be an absolute shame to remove the paper, so it'll stay wrapped and I suggest you keep it that way!..

$245.00

]]> World War I Belt Buckle, Unissued Mint http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=303 Belts, Buckles Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:24:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=303

Police Sport Association of Hamburg non-portable victor's medal.  The bronze finished medallion is about 2.5 inches in diameter, and is very heavy, weighing in at over 4 ounces.  The wording translates "For..

$175.00

]]> 1935 Police Sport Association Prize Medal, Large http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4105 Bronzes Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:59:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4105

Here's a chance to buy a discounted army dagger with an Emil Voos trademark, etched blade, factory ivory grip, in 95% condition.  Exterior is beautiful with no dents or flaws to the metal fittings.  100% silver..

$9,995.00

]]> Army Dagger, Double Etched with Voos Trademark, Ivory Handle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4815 Daggers Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:04:04 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4815

This is as MINT as you can find on this rare Deluxe Hunting dagger.  Manufactured exclusively by Eickhorn, this particular example features the ultra-rare "Roebuck" on the clamshell (most feature a fowl).  To my..

$8,995.00

]]> Deluxe Hunting Association Dagger, Gem Quality http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4817 Daggers Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:51:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4817

The Ehrenhall of National Socialists in Buchholz was the most important location in the Nordheide area (south of Hamburg) for NSDAP celebrations and NS culture, and was dedicated on 4. November 1934.  This medal was struck to..

$175.00

]]> Commemorative Table Medal for the Dedication of the Ehrenhall of National Socialists in Buchholz http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3929 Bronzes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:00:09 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3929

Silvered metal die stamped plaque intended to be mounted to a wooden or marble base.  The plaque features reliefs of 3 workers with the DAF cog and swastika.  Below is the wording "Honor the Worker and Respect the..

$165.00

]]> DAF Plaque Honoring Work http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4107 Bronzes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:01:07 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4107

.835 Silver table medal struck by the Münzamt Wien to commemorate the death of Erich Ludendorff.  The obverse features a relief profile portrait of Ludendorff with wording around the border 'Erich Ludendorff 1965-1937...

$135.00

]]> Erich Ludendorff Death Commemorative Medal http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3935 Bronzes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:01:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3935

Bronze Table Medal with a well done profile in relief of Adolf Hitler on the obverse.  The reverse has the wording 'Heimkehr ins Reich' meaning 'Returning home to the Reich'.  This was the expression used to describe the..

$225.00

]]> Hitler Portrait Non Portable Medal, Heimkehr ins Reich http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3948 Bronzes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:02:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3948

This is a 1 3/8 inch diameter bronze table medal that was minted in support of the Saar plebiscite.  The obverse (or reverse, I'm not sure which side is the front) displays a German miner with typical work clothing and miner's..

$125.00

]]> Non Portable Bronze Medallion for Saar Vote http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3930 Bronzes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:03:12 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3930

A silvered medal in classical style with a Greco-Roman athlete's profile on the obverse with 'Dem Sieger' (to the victor).  There is a possible artist's logo, which is very similar to Paul Casberg's symbol, just to the left of..

$175.00

]]> Victor's Non Portable Medal, Never Awarded http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3911 Bronzes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:03:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3911

A unique WWI German table medal that was minted in New Jersey in 1916.  The obverse shows a 1914 Iron Cross II. Class with ribbon, below which are clasped hands, representing German and German American citizens' unity...

$175.00

]]> WWI German Table Medal for Widow's and Orphan's Assistance http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3914 Bronzes Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:04:03 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3914

Another excellent chained SS dagger.  This example features plated fittings throughout the scabbard, and nickel fittings on the handle.  Grip shows a couple of very nior cracks near the upper cross-guard, but the grip's..

$7,995.00

]]> Chained SS http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4640 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:05:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4640

This dagger represents the earliest production of the Chained SS dagger.  All nickel silver fittings throughout.  Grip is stained oak, which was used exclusively on the first production run of this dagger..

$14,995.00

]]> Chained SS with Dedication on Scabbard http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3710 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:06:25 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3710

Government Official by Eickhorn.  This dagger features a tremendous amount of factory protective lacquer remaining on the exterior fittings, which are 100% silvered.  Typical Eickhorn construction differs..

$11,995.00

]]> Government Official, Eickhorn http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3483 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:06:56 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3483

An early Eickhorn Luftwaffe dagger with the rare small-oval trademark.  Dagger retains 90% of the original factory lacqueur over 100% silvered finish.  Even chain and clip retain most of the lacqueur.  Leather is..

$2,700.00

]]> Luftwaffe Dagger 1st Pattern, Eickhorn http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3841 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:08:05 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3841

I purchased this from a friend of mine at the last Kassel show.  It's an early Alcoso dagger, in near mint condition.  The only bit of damage is a small sliver of leather missing from the scabbard (see..

$2,995.00

]]> Luftwaffe Dagger, 1st Pattern, Named http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3847 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:08:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3847

This is a very rare bird, a Luftwaffe dagger in Damascus by Paul Weyersberg.  It's not only rare because it's damascus, but also because Paul Weyersberg Luftwaffe daggers are themselves very rare to find.  The..

$9,995.00

]]> Luftwaffe Dagger, Damascus, Weyersberg http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3377 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:09:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3377

This fantastic dagger is one of the very early examples that had a softer-shell leather scabbard upon which were mounted the fittings with very large staple-type clips.  This was a carry-over from the method of..

$2,295.00

]]> Luftwaffe Dagger, Transitional First Model, Unit Marked http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3690 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:11:07 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3690

This is a real sleeper, outside, this dagger looks like a grimy but nice dagger.  Grip is perfect, except for one small linear dent on the reverse of the grip, near the lower cross-guard.  Scabbard retains 95% of..

$1,595.00

]]> SA Dagger by Eickhorn http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4391 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:14:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4391

This is a really spectacular SA Rohm by Eickhorn.  Exterior, the dagger is a "97% mint" piece, or even better.  Scabbard retains 95% lacquer over 100% anodizing, with no dents or rust.  Scabbard ball is..

$1,995.00

]]> SA Dagger by EP&S, Partial Ground Röhm http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4396 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:15:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4396

A crisp early SA dagger by the fairly obscure maker 'Leuco'.  The blade is bright and retains 99% or better of its original cross graining. A bit of freckling and some dark areas just under the crossguard are the only..

$1,195.00

]]> SA Dagger by Leuco http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3702 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:15:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3702

This outstanding SA dagger features 95% or better lacquer to the 100% anodized scabbard.  Grip shows some minor scratches, but is 100% intact with no chips.  The hanger is the 3 piece type, but missing the belt..

$1,295.00

]]> SA Dagger by Ohliger http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4641 Daggers Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:16:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4641

This unissued helmet is probably the most expensive of it's type anywhere, but also the most perfect.  I could not normally rate a helmet at 99%-100% but this one rates it.  Painted finish to the exterior is..

$6,495.00

]]> Perfect M42 Paratrooper Helmet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4863 Headgear Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:34:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4863

This is a massive Japanese Army award plaque.  I am currently researching the purpose of this award, but it's safe to say that you will never find another example of a piece as neat as this.  It measures over 16..

$3,595.00

]]> Massive Imperial Japanese Army Award Plaque http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4862 General Militaria Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:35:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4862

Japanese Naval Officer Tassel, or Kai Gunto tassle...

$325.00

]]> Japanese WWII Naval Officer Tassle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4001 Accoutrements Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:40:02 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4001

5 Place Japanese Medal Bar, consisting of the following medals:Rising SunSacred Treasure, 7th ClassChina Incident MedalCensus MedalJapanese Red Cross MedalMedals show uniform age to the ribbons, and are mounted on a five place medal bar..

$495.00

]]> Medal Bar, 5 Place http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4840 Awards, Decorations Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:22:58 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4840

A very impressive 9 place Japanese medal bar.  The bar consists of the following medals:1. Sacred Treasure Medal2. Order of the Rising Sun3. Russo-Japanese War Medal4. Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal5. WW1..

$1,595.00

]]> Medal Bar, 9 Place http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4839 Awards, Decorations Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:58:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4839

A beautiful, untouched early SA dagger by Hugo Linder.  The blade is stunning and displays 100% of its original factory crossgraining.  Photos show the SA Grip Rune still covered with the tape from the German Show..

$1,495.00

]]> SA Dagger, Hugo Linder http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4550 Daggers Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:28:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4550

This is an RZM vintage piece, with plated fittings that show uniform wear and age.  only slight lifting and age spots are present on the otherwise undamaged metal exterior parts.  Scabbard shell is undented, and..

$15,995.00

]]> SS Dagger with Etched Presentation Blade http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2928 Daggers Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:31:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2928

This is an Ausweis for a guard at the Gross-Rosen death camp, one SSguard named Stefan Pataschitz. A small batch of these cards surfacedrecently at a German Arms Fair. No two are alike.  Gross Rosen was asmall concentration camp..

$2,795.00

]]> Ausweis to Totenkopf Camp Guard http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1456 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:35:22 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1456

Art deco framed hand colored studio portrait of Infantryman in Waffenrock.  The grey swivel frame has some minor rubbing and damage to the trim but is not broken and is still solid.  ..

$75.00

]]> Army Infantryman Hand Colored Studio Portrait in Standing Deco Frame http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4045 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:35:50 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4045

A very large studio portait of an Army Leutnant, most likely Infantry.  The officer is wearing his service dress tunic with sword adn carries his visor cap and gloves.  The Iron Cross II. Class ribbon is seen in the tunic..

$95.00

]]> Army Leutnant Studio Portrait, ULTRA Large Format, Decorated and Framed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4041 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:36:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4041

Portrait of an Army officer with dress visor cap, overcoat, and Army dagger.  The photo, which appears to have been in an album or mounted on a backing, is about 4 inches by 6 inches.  The reverse reads 'Rippstein,..

$35.00

]]> Army Officer's Photograph http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4030 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:36:42 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4030

Another very large 12x15 (approximate size) portrait, this one especially exciting due to the branch of service.Portrait  was originally a photo, but was hand-colored which was a common practice at the time.  NCO is..

$225.00

]]> Colorized Panzer NCO Portrait http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2555 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:38:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2555

Wallet sized photograph of Army Major or Colonel with 1914 Iron Cross I Class and ribbon bar with Iron Cross 1914 II. Class and Hindenburg Cross. The photograph is about 2.25 X 3 inches while the frame is about 4.5x5.5inches in size...

$35.00

]]> Decorated Army Officer Portrait Photograph, Framed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4031 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:39:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4031

I'll try to add more photographs as I have time to take them.  The letter to Professor Dr. Ehrenbach is hand signed 'Göring' and thanks the Professor for his wedding gift and his best wishes. The letter is professionally..

$1,795.00

]]> Document, Hermann Goering Signed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1789 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:40:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1789

Original Postcard Photograph of Generalfeldmarschall von Brauchitsch.  Provides an outstanding detailed shot of the Knight's Cross.  Three perforated holes on the side and one on the top right corner.  ..

$94.00

]]> General von Brauchitsch Portrait http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3521 Documents, Photos Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:42:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3521

Original Waffen SS boards, piped in green, which denotes Gibergsjager (Mountain Troops).  A "must have" if you're trying to restore a tunic for your collection...

$795.00

]]> SS Shoulderboard, Hauptsturmfuhrer http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4848 Insignia Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:38:22 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4848

Generalleutnant Franz Mattenklott participated in the Invasion of France, Balkan Campaign, and Russian War with the 72 Infantry Division.  In November 1941 he was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and in December of..

$95.00

]]> Generalleutnant Franz Mattenklott Framed Photo http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4020 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:33:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4020

This is a hand-signed photograph of U-boat ace Gunther Prien.  He was one of the greatest German U-boat aces of WWII, and the first U-boat commander to win the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Under Prien's command, the submarine..

$1,595.00

]]> Gunther Prien Signed Photograph http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3222 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:52:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3222

This large framed portrait is about 2 feet tall, and about 18 inches wide, and depicts two brothers in their parade dress uniforms.Housed it its original wood frame, the colorized portrait has been re-backed with white press-board to..

$195.00

]]> Hand Executed Charcoal Portrait, Two NCOs http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2558 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:53:00 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2558

Outstanding group consisting of a Wehrpass and Soldbuch, one extra document, and the records from one Obersturmführer Hans Lanzius, who spent a career in the SS in such units as LAH, Totenkopf, and in such places as Prague, as well as..

$3,995.00

]]> Hans Lanzius Grouping: Auschwitz, Dachau, Totenkopf http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4403 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:53:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4403

Early Adolf Hitler portrait postcard.  The card is printed on a textured paper with publisher information on the reverse.  Not postally used.  Please note: This artifact was placed in our recent auction, but..

$99.00

]]> Hitler Post Card http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4681 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:54:56 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4681

Large format portrait is about 11x15 inches, while the frame is about 17x21 inches.  The portrait is that of an Infantry enlisted man with piped tunic, pinched visor cap, and number slip-on over his shoulder board...

$85.00

]]> Large Army Infantryman Studio Portrait, Hand Tinted and Framed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4042 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:55:57 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4042

Large 26x21 inch portrait of a Panzer trooper, with black wrap tunic with piped collar and piped skull tabs, NCO visor cap.  The portrait is still housed in its original frame with typical triangular hanger on the top edge. Great..

$95.00

]]> Large Studio Portrait of Panzer Trooper, Hand Colored http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4036 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:56:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4036

Crescent City Special, New Orleans Louisiana, dated June 7, 1944.  Announces the D-Day invasion at Calais.  A displayable issue with a front page full two-line banner heading, "NEW INVASION AT CALAIS, NAZIS..

$78.00

]]> Newspaper Front Page, D-Day Invasion http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3320 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:56:58 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3320

A terrific issue for display with this screaming banner headline "Invasion" in bold 5 inch tall print. The bannerheadline continues with: "ALLIES SMASH ALONG SEINE TOWARD PARIS" withrelated subheadings...

$195.00

]]> Newspaper, D-Day invasion, June 6, 1944 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3326 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:57:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3326

This is an excellent newspaper - very hard to locate.  The only damage is in the from of a "clipping" that someone made of an advertisement on the back side of this edition.  If it weren't for the damage, this..

$125.00

]]> Newspaper, Hindenburg Crash http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3412 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:57:56 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3412

Original photographs of Karl-Heinz Noak, who was awarded the RK of the Iron Cross in August 1940 as Leutnant of the Panzer Jäger Abteilung 46, and was the 63rd recipient of the oakleaves in January 1942 as Oberleutnant of the 1...

$395.00

]]> Photo Group, Karl-Heinz Noak, Oakleaf Recipient http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3560 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:00:02 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3560

4x5.5 inch original studio portrait of Heinz Pöhler,  Knight's Cross winner on 2. September 1944 as Oberfeldwebel Zugführer i.d. 1. /Grenadier Regiment 32, 24. Infanterie Division.  Thanks to Jim Toncar for the..

$95.00

]]> Photo, Knight's Cross recipient Heinz Pöhler http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3555 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:00:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3555

Very sharp original postcard photograph, with the name of the general written on the reverse.  He is Dipl. Ing. Hünermann, Generaloberst of the General Staff and Chief of Staff of the Wehrwirtschaft Amtsgruppe...

$65.00

]]> Photograph, Army Generaloberst Hünermann http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3524 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:01:12 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3524

Excellent original postcard photograph with two holes in the top area (not visible when displayed in the cardboard frame).  Features a beautiful shot of the Pour Le Merite and the Iron Cross...

$105.00

]]> Photograph, Generalmajor Heinrich Kirchheim http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3522 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:02:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3522

This rather serious looking Infantry NCO was a bandsman member of the 41. Infantry. He is wearing the Infantry Waffenrock with a medal bar and Iron Cross II. Class ribbon through his buttonhole. The piece is still housed in its original..

$195.00

]]> Portrait, Infantry NCO Bandsman http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2563 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:04:09 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2563

This 4x6 inch original postcard is an excellentaddition to any militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross andOakleaf set, putting one of these behind the awards in your display case makesfor quite a dynamic..

$95.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross and Oakleaf recipient Hauptmann Werner Ziegler http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3553 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:05:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3553

This 4x6 inch original postcard is an excellent addition to any militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of these behind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic exhibit.  These..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross and Oakleaf recipient Major Erich Barenfanger http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3533 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:06:33 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3533

$95.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross and Oakleaf recipient Major Harald von Hirschfeld http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3540 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:07:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3540

$95.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross and Oakleaf recipient Major Karl Torley http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3551 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:08:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3551

$95.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross and Oakleaf recipient Oberleutnant Schnell http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3550 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:10:58 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3550

This 3.5x5.5 inch original postcard is an excellent addition to any militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of these behind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic exhibit. ..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient General der Flieger Dessloch http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3537 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:11:54 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3537

This  3.5x5.5 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Generalfeldmarshall Freiherr von Weichs http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3552 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:13:02 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3552

This 4x6 inch original postcard is an excellent addition to anymilitaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one ofthese behind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamicexhibit. ..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Generalfeldmarshall v. Bock http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3534 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:14:05 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3534

This 3.5 x5.5 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Oberfeldwebel Josef Kaes http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3544 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:14:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3544

This 3.5 x5.5 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Oberfeldwebel Otto Starosta http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3549 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:15:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3549

This 3.5 x5.5 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Oberfeldwebel Portsteffen http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3546 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:16:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3546

This 3.5x5.5 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic exhibit. These..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Obergefreiter Brinkforth http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3535 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:17:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3535

This 3.5 x5.5 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Oberleutnant Georg Einhoff http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3538 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:18:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3538

This 4x6 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic exhibit. These..

$150.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Oberst Alfred Hemmann http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3542 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:19:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3542

This 4x6 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic exhibit. These..

$150.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Oberst Alfred Hemmann http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3541 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:23:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3541

This 4x6 inch original postcard is an excellent addition toany militaria collection.  If you've got a Knight's Cross, putting one of thesebehind the award in your display case makes for quite a dynamic exhibit. These are..

$65.00

]]> Postcard, Knight's Cross recipient Unteroffizier Herbert Ruhnke http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3547 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:25:26 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3547

The SA Truppführer is wearing a custom tailored uniform with a single 4mm long service stripe on the each cuff, which would indicate that he had joined the SA sometime between 1. January 1932 and 30. January 1933. He is wearing 2..

$55.00

]]> SA Truppführer Formal Portrait in Original Frame http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1228 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:27:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1228

A very interesting SS combat photo album which has been decorated with "Bast fiber" with SS runes on the front cover.  The album contains good quality personal photographs of the troops on the east front, including..

$995.00

]]> SS Combat Photo Album http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3793 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:28:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3793

SS Schütze Eberhard Heuer was born in 1923, and, judging by his photo, looks like a healthy, normal German youth. Nothing sinister or eerie about him.  As can be seen, though, he was assigned to the 2. Totenkopfsturmbann..

$3,500.00

]]> SS Concentration Camp Ausweis http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2242 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:30:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2242

It is framed in the original frame, and provides an excellent shot of the Allgemeine SS visor in wear.  Large format SS photos are quite rare, and this photo would provide an excellent backdrop to your SS visor, if you have one in..

$695.00

]]> SS Photo, Framed NCO with Visor http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2910 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:33:15 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2910

Several additional aspects of this original photograph make it appealing to SS collectors.  First, the NCO is wearing a crusher with metal insignia.  Second, it can be seen that the ultra-large tress being worn is..

$695.00

]]> Totenkopf SS Photo, Scharführer http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3120 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:37:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3120

A fine military holster for the Pistole 08, otherwise known as the Luger. The holster is brown color, and looks like it was brown when new and subsequently colored black, which was ordered during the war. Either the original owner or the..

$325.00

]]> Holster, P08 Luger http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2616 Field Gear Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:43:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2616

Infantry Regiment 116 had a long and honored history--first raised in 1813, the unit fought against Napoleon's armies.  Based in Gießen in the Hesse state, it was also very active and noteworthy in WWI...

$3,995.00

]]> Army Drum Drape, Infantry Regiment 116 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3767 Flags, Banners Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:46:05 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3767

Ulrich of England's comprehensive book about the 'Deutschland Erwache' standards pictures the few photographs of the standards with swastika streamers attached on pages 283 and 284 as well as an actual surviving example of a 1934 dated..

$2,995.00

]]> Political Streamer for DE Standard http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1623 Flags, Banners Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:58:35 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1623

7 assorted original period photo postcards that feature Adolf Hitler and Stabschef SA Ernst Röhm, along with other individuals. These all date pre 30. June 1934, as after that date and Röhm's subsequent execution, his image was..

$795.00

]]> 7 Postcards featuring Ernst Röhm with Adolf Hitler http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4888 Documents, Photos Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:23:30 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4888

This is an amazing setup, 99% mint.  Belt is unissued, as is buckle.  Leather has a very minor pebbling pattern to it.  There's a tiny bit of rust-dusting in the recesses of the reverse, along with just a touch..

$1,995.00

]]> SS NCO Buckle, Painted Steel, with Mint Belt http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4854 Belts, Buckles Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:47:46 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4854

An excellent, unused Reichsarbeitsdienst Standarte streamer.   The fabric streamer is still tied with its original factory cord, and is complete with both elaborate bullion tassels.  If you have a RAD Standarte and/or..

$795.00

]]> RAD 4x4 Standarte Tassles http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4398 Flags, Banners Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:48:58 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4398

1933 heavy gilded tombak or bronze poletop commemorating the coming to power of the NSDAP.  This is a hand-made piece that features the stylized Wappen of the city of Ülzen as the center design.  Around the..

$545.00

]]> Early Third Reich Pole Top from Uelzen http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4313 Flags, Banners Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:49:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4313

This extraordinary sports award dates from 1933, and was used as a prize for a sporting event that occured on 1-17 September.  It was issued for second prize, as indicated by the nicely engraved "2" on the..

$350.00

]]> Karlsruhe Baden Sports Award http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4768 Awards, Decorations Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:40:52 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4768

This matching pair of English pistols were manufactured by "I.Davis" in Oxford approximately 1790 - 1800, and feature the original accessories and box.Turn-off cannon barrels on each gun. Pieces are both in fabulous..

$8,700.00

]]> Boxlock Flint Lock Pistols http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1798 Antique Guns Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:24:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1798

This firearm rates 99% and is one of the finest wartime production Lugers I have encountered.  By far the best-conditioned example I own.  Blue rates at 99%.  This model was produced without straw finish..

$3,750.00

]]> Luger Mauser (BYF 41), WWII Nazi Period http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3366 Lugers Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:46:15 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3366

These swords are often called "Landing Forces" Samurai swords.  However, they are better identified as Nagamitsu swords, as they were made by a swordsmith Ichihara Nagamitsu.  A participant in the first Army..

$2,895.00

]]> Japanese Landing Forces Samurai Sword http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4323 Samurai Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:46 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4323

The field of Holocaust artifacts is full of reproductions, especially in the arena of camp cloth.  This particular artifact was discovered in a Danish estate, wedged inside of a book.  There were two stars, and this..

$1,295.00

]]> Jewish Star with Envelope http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3943 Insignia Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:29:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3943

Very nice late war HJ Knife.  Paint on scabbard is original and rates 98%.  Grip emblems are undamaged and have that slight "rattle" to denote they are indeed originally applied to the grip.  Plated..

$695.00

]]> HJ Knife http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4846 Daggers Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:19:24 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4846

Outstanding example of a RAD Officer dagger.  This artifact, made by the Alcoso firm, features a heavily silvered exterior that retains 100% silver to the scabbard with traces of lacqueur throughout the surface.  Hilt is..

$2,395.00

]]> RAD Officer Hewer, Personalized http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4832 Daggers Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:34:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4832

Deeply patina-covered exterior makes this dagger a real sleeper.  Scabbard retains lacqueur on the sides, as does the cross guard and pommel.  Grip is a deep orange.  Blade surface is outstanding rating fully..

$595.00

]]> Army Dagger, Eickhorn http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4828 Daggers Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:29:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4828

This is a very rare assault gunner's beret.  This hard-shelled beret (similar to the normal black panzer beret), is covered in tan cloth with brown fur front and side flaps.  The insignia, which are original to this..

$5,995.00

]]> Assault Gunner/Winter Panzer Beret http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4861 Headgear Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:41:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4861

Mint condition, unissued Veteran's Association gorget.  This is the finest example you will ever encounter.  It's 100% mint.  Included is a slightly damaged but 100% original (and still very complimentary to..

$2,395.00

]]> Veteran's Gorget http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4890 General Militaria Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:10:55 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4890

Purchased recently at the Pomona Military show, this is a very rare visor.  It is the "Kreis" level visor that was worn, for most of the Third Reich, with white piping.  That would not qualify as rare (rarer..

$2,395.00

]]> NSDAP Visor with Black Piping and White Overlay http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4857 Headgear Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:19:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4857

Nice SS enlisted or NCO belt buckle in steel. This buckle was obviously worn but still retains much of its original aluminum painted finish.  The buckle is unmarked as far as I can tell, and exhibits very good detail to the..

$395.00

]]> SS EM NCO Steel Buckle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2652 Belts, Buckles Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:44:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2652

Set of matching WWI Era swords that have been turned into candlesticks.  I say "matching" but there's a twist.  They match with respect to construction, having no doubt been made at the same time by the same..

$595.00

]]> Navy Sword Candle Sticks http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4856 General Militaria Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:23:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4856

WWII PT Boat Kill Flag, from PT-105.  During the World War II period of 1942 to 1943, this boat, built by Elco and 80 ft in length, was a US Navy PT Boat (from "Patrol Torpedo"), commanded by Lt Richard..

$6,495.00

]]> PT Boat and Kill Flag, PT 105 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4859 Flags, Banners Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:11:35 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4859

Unissued bayonet by Klaas. This tagged and bagged short model Army bayonet by Robert Klaas has survived in mint condition.The bayonet is marked with the kissing-crane logo of Robert Klaas, and the piece is in 99% mint condition. Paint is..

$1,795.00

]]> Unissued Robert Klaas Bayonet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=16 Bayonets Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:41:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=16

If you have a Jump Jacket with no invasion flag, you will want to buy this rare original accoutrement.  They are impossible to locate, and they will boost the value of your jump jacket considerably.  Made of a waxed..

$695.00

]]> D-Day Invasion Armband for Jump Jacket http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4933 Insignia Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:57:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4933

Outstanding quality Wakesachi featuring highly ornamented Kashira (butt cap), Menuki (handle ornaments), Tsuba (hand guard), and the Kogai (small side knife).  Tsuba is a very nice kinko with kiri mon on a fine..

$4,995.00

]]> Wakesachi Samurai Sword http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4791 Samurai Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:52:23 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4791

Features a very Aryan SS man wearing an M43 cap with Totenkopf skull featured centrally. Below his large face is a small team of Waffen SS soldiers in battle. The poster is about 17x25. As a result of its small size, it would display..

$595.00

]]> Waffen SS Recruiting Poster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1910 Posters Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:02:15 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1910

Nice three pouch combat ammo pouch.  Front has a pig-skin looking finish to the leather, and revere is smooth.  RB Nr. marked 0/0465/0012.  Comes with one strip of 5 K98 bullets - original...

$95.00

]]> Army Ammo Pouch http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4241 Accoutrements Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:23:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4241

They also look great on a visor cap! I have several, all in the same unissued condition. When they're gone, they're gone. ..

$29.00

]]> General Purpose Goggles http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=814 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:25:21 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=814

This beautiful set of silver service pieces weigh in at just less than 6 ounces of silver each.  They are hallmarked, and feature a very deeply and finely engraved Goering coat of arms motif on each handle.  Each..

$1,995.00

]]> Goering Silver Service Pieces http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3318 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:25:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3318

Meissen Böttger Porcelain commemorative table medallion commemorating those killed in WWI from the Brigade Graf Pfeil (46. Landwehr Brigade).  The piece has a beautifully sculpted eagle's portrait holding a laurel sprig with..

$75.00

]]> Meissen Böttger Medal For the Fallen of Brigade Graf Pfeil, WWI http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4110 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:26:37 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4110

Meissen table medal commemorating the fallen of the Royal Saxon Reserve and Landwehr Regiment 104.  1 5/8 inch diameter Böttger pottery piece with an 'FA' crowned monogram,  helmet and sword and the dates 1914-1918..

$65.00

]]> Meissen Böttger Medal For the Fallen, WWI, RR LR 104 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4113 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:27:00 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4113

Meissen Böttger table medallion for the 1922 military competitions held in Garmisch Partenkirchen.  The design is unique as these Meissen pieces seldom include any other colorations, but both the eagle and the profile of the..

$85.00

]]> Meissen Böttger Medal For the Military Competition 1922 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4111 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:27:56 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4111

1.25 inch diameter non portable medallion made by the Meissen company of their traditional 'Böttger' pottery.  The design features an eagle holding a laurel sprig on the obverse and a stylized victor with oak leaf wreath..

$65.00

]]> Meissen Böttger Medal For the Military Competition 1922 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4112 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:28:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4112

2 inch diameter non portable medal with a masterful profile of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by A. Hartig.  Arnold Hartig was a master artist and engraver and his skill and talent are certainly apparent here!  Behind Mozart..

$75.00

]]> Mozart Table Medal, Salzburg Festspiele http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3909 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:30:18 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3909

Denazified first type political eagle poletop for Political Leader's Standarten.  Swastika could easily be restored for an excellent display piece. Bargain price if you have a flat piece of brass and some solder. ..

$295.00

]]> Political Poletop, Type 1 Eagle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3570 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:11:19 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3570

This high relief medallion celebrates Hitler's 50th birthday.  Size is approximately 3.5 inches in diameter.  Obverse features a very high relief portrait of Hitler.  The reverse indicates the medallion was given..

$195.00

]]> Porcelain Hitler Medallion http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4140 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:11:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4140

Gilt bordered white porcelain table medal with a fine portrait of Adolf Hitler on  the obverse.  Above and below the Führer's profile are raised lettering 'Adolf Hitler' 'Unser Führer'.   The reverse..

$175.00

]]> Porcelain Table Medal Hans Lohnert Spielplatz http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3956 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:12:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3956

This is a fantastic set that includes several items that belonged to SS Obergruppenführer August Heißmeyer.  The set consists first of a presentation cigar box presented to Heißmeyer for a..

$5,495.00

]]> Presentation Set to August Heißmeyer http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3357 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:13:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3357

A large and heavy bisque porcelain award for breeding fancy poultry.  The R.D.K. (Reichsverband Deutscher Kleintierzüchter e.V. = Reichs Organization of German Small Animal Breeders) award is about 6.75 inch diameter,..

$225.00

]]> R.D.K. Non Portable Porcelain Award for Breeding of Poultry http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4047 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:14:00 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4047

A unique RAD remembrance memento with a stand to allow it to be displayed as a desk ornament.  The miniature spade is made of wood and was painted to duplicate the metal parts of the full sized version.  In addition..

$495.00

]]> RAD Service Time Desk Ornament http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4637 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:14:42 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4637

Meissen Böttger Porcelain medallion produced for the Christian Democratic Union, which was dissolved after the NSDAP came to power in 1933.  In fact, most of the union offices were raided by the SA and SS and many of the..

$95.00

]]> Scarce Weimar Period Porcelain Christian Union Medallion, Meissen http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4109 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:15:24 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4109

Special commemorative 5 Reichsmark silver coin, issued in 1986 for the anniversary of the Graf Zeppelin.  This massive coin is .999 pure silver, and weighs over 5 ounces!    2  5/8 inch diameter in mint..

$245.00

]]> Silver Bullion 5 Reichsmark Coin, Graf Zeppelin World Cruise Anniversary http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3947 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:16:06 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3947

Please note: this item is .800 silver and is worth $950 in silver weight (the box weighs 30 ounces).   Because I don't wish to see this piece of history melted down, I'm selling it for $5 less than the value of the..

$945.00

]]> Silver Presentation Box http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2999 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:17:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2999

The day badges, or 'tinnies', for this large tournament are often found, but the officially sanctioned awards are not. This is a superb quality non portable prize complete with its original and very scarce box. The medal has obviously not..

$395.00

]]> Table Award, SA Group Hansa, With Presentation Box http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1774 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:17:49 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1774

Unterseeboot 9 was built in 1910 for service in the Kaiserliche Marine.  On 22 September 1914, the boat attacked and sunk three British cruisers (the Aboukir, the Cressy and the Hogue) off the coast of Holland, withiin 1..

$1,995.00

]]> U9 Uboat Commemorative Plate http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2895 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:18:58 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2895

Neat plaque of unknown origin.  Features a Uboat made in brass, and mounted to an old piece of black wood.  Not much else to say, except that this would dress out any Navy or Uboat grouping nicely!..

$195.00

]]> Uboat Plaque http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4149 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:19:45 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4149

This 1inch diameter medal (slightly larger than 1 inch, in fact) celebrates the strong security that the West Wall provides.  Reverse indicates that it was given on behalf of a West Wall group based in Merzig-Saar. ..

$50.00

]]> West Wall Medallion http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4098 General Militaria Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:20:25 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4098

Luftwaffe lightweight summer flying helmet.  The summer helmets seem to be harder to find than either the leather or mesh top types, and this one is in decent worn condition.  The electric parts (earphones, throat mikes,..

$345.00

]]> Luftwaffe Summer Flying Helmet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4665 Headgear Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:13:35 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4665

Red Cross Helmet in outstanding condition.  Paint is 99% to this piece.  It's really 100%, but there are a couple of minuscule imperfections that don't even show up in photographs.  Decal is also 99% with one..

$1,295.00

]]> Red Cross Helmet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4318 Headgear Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:48:29 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4318

This is a rare, mega mint original full color poster issued in 1941 in honor of the Day of German Police. This was held in conjunction with the WHW collection. Poster art from the III. Reich is very difficult to find. The main..

$1,795.00

]]> 1941 Day of German Police Full Color Poster, Archivally Framed http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3839 Posters Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:05:44 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3839

Buy one and dress up your Third Reich Eickhorn sword. At the price, you can't go wrong. At one point in history, you could buy metal dagger tags for this price, and look what happened to the price of those. ..

$19.95

]]> Eickhorn Sword Tag http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1975 Accoutrements Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:49:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1975

This box of sixteen 9mm rounds is dated 1944.  Each box that I have exhibits the label, and a box that has survived in excellent condition.  Each round has the olive-drab shell casing.  Great accessory..

$59.00

]]> 9mm Nazi Era Ammunition http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3622 Antique Ammo Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:24:33 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3622

A nicely detailed Gau München Erinnerungsabzeichen. The badge is struck of bronze or tombak, and bears the same motto as the later Blood Order. The Gau München award is still somewhat of a mystery, although it's thought to be a..

$245.00

]]> Gau Munich Commemorative Badge of the 9. November 1923 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2083 Awards, Decorations Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:55:36 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2083

The ammunition was produced in 1939 and has survived, along with its original box, in excellent condition. Great as an accompaniment with a combat display.  I have several boxes available, so please be sure to adjust your..

$79.00

]]> Ammunition, K98 1939 Dated http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2381 Field Gear Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:23:54 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2381

This is a very famous piece by the Rosenthal Porcelain company. I know they did a Goering, and they also did one other leader, but I can't recall which other one. The Hitler one is the rarest, because as you can imagine, these were broken..

$1,995.00

]]> Porcelain Hitler Presentation Portrait in Frame http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1821 General Militaria Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:42:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1821

This kepi was made to be worn by members of the SS during traditions rallies and other events, where the proscribed uniform was the old-style uniform, denoted by the brown shirt, and black kepi.   This cap was..

$11,995.00

]]> SS Traditions Kepi http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2757 Headgear Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:17:08 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2757

A rare example of the special "Kriegs-Musterbetriebsfahne" (War Model Factory Flag) as authorized by a decree from Hitler in 1941.  The flag was given as an award to a very small number of factories that were the most..

$2,995.00

]]> DAF War Honor Factory Award Flag http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3281 Flags, Banners Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:52:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3281

This otherwise normal gravity knife by SMF, which is in phenomenal shape, has an added feature that I have not encountered previously.Note that on the upper-assembly, the top face-plates are held together by two slotted-bolt..

$1,425.00

]]> Gravity Knife, Unique Variation http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2647 Daggers Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:39:07 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2647

Outstanding cased example of the highest level Faithful Service Medal. These were struck in solid silver, and feature a black enamel-covered swastika. The center core is adorned with a gilded wreath, and the designation "50" on..

$795.00

]]> Faithful Service Medal, 50 Year http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4850 Awards, Decorations Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:58:32 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4850

This is a very late war First Model Luftwaffe dagger by Alcoso.  As is typical of these daggers, the scabbard and grip are covered with a lacquered blue linen covering that was used in place of leather on these daggers..

$1,645.00

]]> Luftwaffe First Model by Alcoso http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3473 Daggers Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:18:24 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3473

This is a rare opportunity to purchase and own a Waffen SS General's visor that, although rather "salty" (well worn, showing age and wear), is an original specimen.  The cap features a field repair to the lining..

$27,995.00

]]> Waffen SS General Visor http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3887 Headgear Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:07:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3887

By artist J. Paul Verres, size 25 inches by 37 inches, and produced in 1917.  One of the best and most scarce World War One posters, recruting for the asArmy Air Service, the precursor to the United States Air Force, and..

$2,195.00

]]> US Poster, WWI Air Service http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4956 Posters Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:50:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4956

A rare and extremely powerful image which received a very limited distribution restricted to military and war related civilian installations. The poster received no overseas distribution.  Size is 40.25 x 28.5.  Poster..

$995.00

]]> Japanese Poster, Stop Him and the Job's Done http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4957 Posters Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:55:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4957

This poster measures 28x22 inches.  This poster will be treated to neutralize the acid embedded in the paper-fiber present in paper material of this vintage. This preserves the poster permanently. Additionally, it will be..

$495.00

]]> Attack, Attack, Attack, Buy War Bonds http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1349 Posters Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:41:51 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1349

Poster showing the Lusitania in flames and sinking, with people in the water and lifeboats in the foreground.  Printed in 1915 in Ireland.  size is 76cm x 50cm.  This is an ultra rare WWI poster, depicting an..

$1,895.00

]]> Poster, Irishmen Avenge the Lusitania http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4958 Posters Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:48:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4958

This is an outstanding grouping consisting of an entire uniform set, for a junior officer in the Imperial Japanese Army.  It consists of the hat, hat plume (with case), jacket, belt, sash, sash box, and polished brown leather..

$2,495.00

]]> Complete Japanese Uniform http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4968 Uniforms Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:52:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4968

Outstanding quality German Cross in Gold by Deschler.  This is a very scarce version of "Hitler's Fried Egg" such that you might find one example by Deschler for ever 50 you find marked "20" and..

$3,995.00

]]> German Cross in Gold, Deschler http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4889 Awards, Decorations Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:56:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4889

Early transitional NSKK dagger, featuring the scarce "double trademark" of the Eickhorn squirrel and the RZM markings.  Exterior plating is 100% present, with light surface scratching and just a tiny amount of bubbling..

$4,995.00

]]> NSKK Dagger, Chained Eickhorn http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4935 Daggers Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:13:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4935

As one of the most elusive dagger types produced during the Third Reich period, this style dagger was a product of the Eickhorn company. Although little is known about the purpose of the dagger, it is assumed, based upon the few known..

$69,995.00

]]> SA Birdshead Dagger http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4677 Daggers Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:39:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4677

This is an extremely rare buckle, commonly called the "bat wing" buckle by collectors, for obvious reasons.  While I do not know with certainty what this buckle was for, it is thought to be a Diplomatic prototype..

$4,995.00

]]> Eastern Territory Buckle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4468 Auction 4 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:21 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4468

This is an outstanding repository of propaganda history that truly belongs in a museum, where it can be digitized and played on a screen for visitors.  It is a COMPLETE set of Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth) propaganda slides that..

$795.00

]]> HJ / Hitler Youth Slide Film Strip Set http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4904 General Militaria Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:58:34 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4904

Small Golden Party Badge that was awarded to Rudolf Schmeer.  This is a Deschler produced badge, which differs from the more often found Fuess badges in numerous small details.  The badge is in excellent condition with no..

$3,995.00

]]> Small Gold Party Badge to Deputy Reichsleiter http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4624 Awards, Decorations Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:48:44 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4624

Each of these boxes is very lightly marked with manufacturing information on the front flap (it's light, and I can't get it to show up in the photographs).   Each box contains 15 original rounds that are solid..

$39.00

]]> K98 Rifle Ammunition, 1930s Production http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3625 Antique Ammo Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:11:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3625

I have two boxes of this 8mm rounds for the Steyr-Mannlicher M1895 rifle, dated 1938.  Each box contains two original stripper clips with 5 rounds in each clip.  The boxes are dated..

$79.00

]]> Steyr-Mannlicher C95 Rifle Ammunition, 8mm http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3623 Antique Ammo Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:27 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3623

Rare example of the short-lived SA Feldjägerkorps dress clamshell bayonet as worn by NCOs and leaders of the SA FJK.  Hermann Göring established the SA Feldjägerkorps in 1933 in Prussia, manned by volunteers..

$3,495.00

]]> SA Feldjägerkorps Bayonet, Rare Short Model, Pictured http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4818 Bayonets Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:03:31 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4818

Deluxe presentation hunting spear tip given by Fritz Julius Kuhn to Herman Göring.  Kuhn was the leader of the German American Bund prior to World War II.  For a complete history of this fascinating individual,..

$14,995.00

]]> Eickhorn Presentation Spear, Herman Göring Presented http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4978 General Militaria Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:48:14 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4978

This has got to be the rarest Japanese headgear from WWII that you could want.  Exterior is decorated with a camo netting with grassy-wool threading decorating the net.  Beneath that layer is the padded tan cloth..

$6,995.00

]]> Japanese Landing Forces Helmet http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4827 Headgear Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:09:07 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4827

SS Dagger by Robert Klaas.  Exterior suffers only from minor wear, but does not show 70 years of age at all, but is in very well preserved condition.  Scabbard retains 98% of the black finish to the body, with..

$2,995.00

]]> SS Dagger by Klaas http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4823 Daggers Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:31:24 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4823

Excellent specimen of the Chained SS dagger.  Blade grades mint with only light runner marks, and a perfeclty etched and acid-greyed motto.  Grip is perfect ebony, which is very uncommon given how brittle..

$10,995.00

]]> SS Dagger, Chained http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3563 Daggers Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:03 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3563

Beautiful Teno Officer's dagger, complete with mint condition brocade hangers, belt loop, and portepee.  Blade is 100% perfect, with numbering under the crossguard that match the scabbard number stamped on the..

$11,995.00

]]> Teno Fuhrer, Hangers and Belt Loop http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3689 Daggers Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:25 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3689

Beautiful dagger acquired at Show of Shows this year.  The dagger is in uncleaned, original "as-found" condition, and shows no damage and only light wear.  Blade shows signs of having been lightly polished,..

$5,295.00

]]> SS Dagger Numbered 587 http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4607 Daggers Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:32:36 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4607

This is a solid silver Spanish cross with Swords by CE Juncker.  The reverse has been custom fitted with a solid silver screwback disk and screw-hole.  This is the first time I have encountered an example like..

$1,691.00

]]> Spanish Cross with Swords, Silver Screwback http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4756 Awards, Decorations Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:33:11 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4756

Here's a very interesting Kriegsmarine side cap that is worthy of researching.  The cap is a classic fine quality enlisted side cap in size 56. It shows moderate wear, especially to the edges, but has survived in great..

$2,295.00

]]> Navy Overseas Cap With Uboat And Other Traditions Pins http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3679 Headgear Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:39:38 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3679

Special Bergmütze worn by the SA mountain units of SA group Südmark.  The cap is constructed of the wartime SA blended wool in the color known as 'SA Mod. II'  mottled brown.  The cap is similar to an..

$1,175.00

]]> SA Styrian Mountain Cap http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3681 Headgear Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:01:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3681

Nearly flawless Luftwaffe flak badge, by Bremer.  Textbook construction with a few light scratches on the reverse.  Obverse detail is nearly perfect...

$525.00

]]> Luftwaffe Flak Badge, Bremer http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5008 Awards, Decorations Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:45:17 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5008

This extremely rare title represents a unit with quite a history.  Originally the Landespolizeigruppe Wecke, the unit was reorganized into the Landespolizeigruppe General Goering.  The unit was eventually..

$1,295.00

]]> Cufftitle, Landespolizeigruppe Herman Goering http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2657 Insignia Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:30:48 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2657

Absolutely stunning High Seas Fleet badge, by Schwerin.  Retains 95% of the finish to the front, with a nearly flawless reverse.  This badge is textbook, and shows wear only on the wreath ties, at the six o-clock..

$995.00

]]> High Seas Fleet Badge http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5014 Awards, Decorations Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:31:10 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5014

A rare chance to own one of the rarest - if not THE rarest - SS daggers.  The dagger comes out of woodwork in the San Diego area, and has never been in a collection.  Exterior has never been cleaned, Fittings show a..

$4,995.00

]]> SS Dagger by Ed Gembruch http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4306 Daggers Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:46:30 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4306

Rarely do you find a Himmler Honor Dagger that has survived with not one major issue.  This is such a specimen, rating 98% or better condition.  Truly one of the better specimens that exists.  Exterior is so..

$19,995.00

]]> SS Himmler Honor Dagger http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4914 Daggers Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:56:21 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4914

This Reinhard Heydrich is the "RZM" style, featuring the white cotton embroidery, and the aluminum bullion borders.  This piece is sleeve-removed, and is still sewn together.  It's a bit "salty" with..

$1,695.00

]]> Reinhard Heydrich Cufftitle http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4805 Insignia Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:49:23 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4805

The background depicts a battle raging for Berlin, identified by the Reicshtag in the background. The piece is about 10x15, and is ready for framing. This versatile image would make an ideal display item to augment a spike helmet..

$45.00

]]> Uncle Sam and his Battering Ram http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1763 Posters Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:05:01 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1763

Before Himmler was the architect of doom for millions of people, he was a child. And when he was 15 years old, this was his mathematics book. It is filled with his handwriting.On the cover of this booklet, written in Himmler's..

$2,995.00

]]> Himmler School Book Writing http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=60 Documents, Photos Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:43:43 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=60

This is a 100% original Totenkopf ring that was purchased recently, on Ebay of all places.  The ring had been listed by the family of the veteran.  When the ring was pulled for violating Ebay content, the ring was..

$4,995.00

]]> Totenkopf Ring, Schlegel http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4134 Totenkopf Rings Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:42:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4134

Beautifully preserved U-boat by Schwerin (marked).  Retains 95% or better bright fire gold finish to the obverse, and almost all finish to the reverse.  Truly an unissued badge.  Cardboard box is the type..

$2,495.00

]]> Uboat Badge by Schwerin, Distributor Box http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5004 Awards, Decorations Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:35:24 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5004

$4,295.00

]]> PP with Matching Number Box, 178842p http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3424 Walther PP Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:27:16 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3424

Nearly flawless example produced by the firm of E.F. Horster.  RZM code for the company (M 7/36) appears on the ricasso area of the nearly flawless blade.  Scabbard paint rates 95%.  Hilt shows ultra-minor..

$895.00

]]> Hitler Jugend (HJ) Knife, Horster http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5015 Daggers Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:59:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5015

One of the finest HJ knives I've encountered in the past 5 years.  I would easily rate this knife at 99%.  Paint is factory new, blade is outstanding, motto is crisp and deep.  Manufactured by one of the top..

$1,995.00

]]> HJ Knife, Henckels http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5034 Daggers Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:01:47 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5034

3 Place Luftwaffe combat Medal bar, consisting of Iron Cross 1st Class, 4 Year Luftwaffe Long Service Medal, and the Anschluss medal.  Reverse is nicely maker-marked with a tailor tag...

$595.00

]]> Medal Bar, 3 Place Luftwaffe http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5010 Awards, Decorations Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:08:21 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5010

This is a fully-deactivated (per BATF Guidelines) Japanese "Knee" mortar, a portable mortar used by Japanese infantry.  Technically called the Type 89 Mortar, American troops mistakenly believed, due to the ground..

$1,795.00

]]> Japanese Knee Mortar http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5046 General Militaria Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:45:42 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5046

This nickel silver early SS belt buckle retains almost 100% of the factory over-finish that buckles made of nickle were shipped with.  99% of the buckles on the market have zero finish, and sell routinely for $800 to..

$1,495.00

]]> SS Nickel Buckle, Original Finish http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5006 Belts, Buckles Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:22:25 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5006

As someone of Jewish descent, this is one of the more disturbing artifacts I have handled. What surprises me most is that many collectors do not know what this is.  Zyclon B was a cyanide-based insecticide manufactured by..

$2,995.00

]]> Zyclon B Canister, Large Size http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3009 General Militaria Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:53:13 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3009

$2,795.00

]]> Zyclon B Canister, Small Size http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3010 General Militaria Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:54:00 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3010

This is an out-of-the-woodwork German Cross in Gold, marked 134 on the reverse.  Cross shows no enamel damage, and only slight wear to the rays on the front.  This cross has not been cleaned since the end of the..

$2,995.00

]]> German Cross in Gold, 134 Marked http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4944 Awards, Decorations Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:22:28 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4944

If you consider the content of these original photos, the price I'm asking is quite reasonable.  Each photo shows something very unique and interesting.  For those of you who study SS, or are doing a book on insignia,..

$175.00

]]> Collection of 3 SS Photos http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4878 Documents, Photos Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:52:57 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4878

This is a unique and scarce grouping of documents, photos, negatives and paperwork acquired from a contact in Argentina.  The grouping's main focus are 4 original glass negatives of 4 very famous photos.  Two of..

$5,995.00

]]> Original Heinrich Hoffmann Negatives, Famous Photos http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5049 General Militaria Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:42:46 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5049

Very nice unsigned Shinto period (1700-1750) Yori Doshi, probably Bizen school.  The mounts are extremely nice quality, all matching Hamono school work.  They seem to be original to the blade.  This blade is..

$3,495.00

]]> Tanto, Shinto Period http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3275 Samurai Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:54:41 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3275

This is some sort of unit presentation for flight achievement or combat.  Flag is about 2x4, and is produced of fine silk.  The wood cross pole has what appear to be either solid silver or silver plated end..

$1,295.00

]]> Japanese Banner http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4064 Flags, Banners Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:46:05 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4064

This very high-relief 7 1/2 inch diameter plaque features a young image of Hitler facing to the left.  Below the profile image is the phrase "Solange Ich Lebe Gehöre Ich Euch" which translates..

$495.00

]]> Copper Hitler Bust Plaque http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3986 Bronzes Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:35:00 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3986

Very hard to locate unissued example of this badge with 3 stars.  Sterling badge, still mounted on the original sales cardboard and marked with the price $2.95.  Neat piece of submariner history.  (Note: there..

$185.00

]]> Submariner War Cruise Badge http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5044 Insignia Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:05:54 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5044

These small flags were used by civilians to decorate their homes or shops, during parades, NSDAP events, and often strung from between buildings and lamp-posts to celebrate Hitler's visits to various towns.  Although these came as..

$50.00

]]> NSDAP Window Flags http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4663 Flags, Banners Tue, 08 May 2012 17:07:59 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4663

Many of the caps were worn, many had no Waffenfarbe, some had rodent damage, and a small number were absolutely mint and never worn. This is one such example. These long forgotten and hidden away caps were discovered in thte 1980s in..

$1,795.00

]]> Africa Korps Overseas Cap for Panzer http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1075 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:32:20 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1075

The rarest Waffenfarbe to be found in the tropical grouping is white for the Infantry, since most of the units in tropical areas were motorized. Many were worn, many had no Waffenfarbe, some had rodent damage, and a small number were..

$1,395.00

]]> Afrika Korps Overseas Cap for Infantry http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1061 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:32:39 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1061

An outstanding, perfect Army tropical cap, as worn by Rommel's Afrika Korps. The cap is made of olive twill with standard textbook red cotton interior. The ventilation grommets are the correct type, and the eagle and cockade are also..

$1,295.00

]]> Afrika Korps Overseas Cap for Pioneer http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1192 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:32:54 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1192

The SMS Hohenzollern was a 'Yacht of State' built for Kaiser Wilhelm II . It was armed and armored, so was not your typical yacht! It was considered, at the time, "the finest steam yacht afloat, and the second largest, the yacht of..

$695.00

]]> Imperial German Naval Cap for Kaiser Yacht http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2466 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:33:26 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=2466

A scarce olive green early Luftwaffe tropical pith helmet.  The helmet is made of pith which is covered with an olive green cotton twill fabric.  The edging and chinstrap are light natural tan leather.  The top..

$1,495.00

]]> Luftwaffe Pith Helmet, Early Olive Green Model http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3708 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:33:41 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=3708

This is a very high quality Political Leader visor cap with yellow piping, which represented the Reichs level leaders. The cap shows wear and age and makes a very impressive display!The NSDAP headgear and uniforms underwent a number of..

$1,495.00

]]> NSDAP Reich Level Political Leader Visor Cap http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=884 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:33:55 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=884

Well-preserved SS Fez for the 13th Waffen SS Handschar division.  This group was composed of Muslim Bosnian recruits that fought Yugoslav partisans in Croatia from February to September 1944.  This example is in 100%..

$1,295.00

]]> SS Fez http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5045 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:34:12 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=5045

Excellent example of the SS-VT Black cap.  This piece has it all: condition, well-marked, and rare.  Condition is truly mint, with nothing detracting.  Front button is SS marked (very hard to see since the button..

$3,495.00

]]> SS VT Overseas Cap, Black http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4720 Headgear Fri, 11 May 2012 16:34:35 PST http://www.craiggottlieb.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=4720