A good mid thirties image of Ley in the political leader uniform of NSDAP Gauleiter He was Gauleiter of Rhineland, also holding various other senior political positions to include Reichleiter of the Labour Front and Reichs Commissioner for social housing to name but two. He was a defendant at the main Nuremberg Trial….committing suicide before the start of the trial. Traces of water glue to reverse where removed
A good early image of Streicher in early political leader uniform; a pose he was ‘known’ by. He was the Gauleiter of Franconia, a position he held from the mid 20’s until the wars end. He was a rabid anti-Semit, using his news paper Der Sturmer to publicise his vile thoughts and feelings and to generally persecute the Jewish race. He was a defendant at the main
A good mid thirties image of Bohle in political leader uniform of the period. He was the leader of the Ausland Organisation (Germans abroad). He was a defendant at the Nuremberg ‘Ministries Trial’. Interestingly he was born in England, Bradford 1903. Traces of water glue to reverse where removed from an album.
The programme of the running order for the evenings celebrations on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of WW1, at the Royal Albert Hall June 27th 1964, as celebrated by the ‘Old Contemptibles’ Association’. Produced on ‘quality’ art paper and priced one shilling at the time. Some minor staining and creasing to the front cover (see images), otherwise complete and in very good condition.
A good group deck shot, photo postcard of Ratings on a ships deck presenting arms. Clean damage free condition. Plain reverse.
A super head and shoulders photo-postcard of a Kriegsmarine crew member. Very good condition, slightly grubby reverse with a small ink inscription.
A super head and shoulders photo-postcard of a Kriegsmarine crew member. Excellent condition, with name and date details to reverse.
A small sepia snap shot of HMS Hood taken off Paignton 1925. Image details in ink to reverse. Sadly one corner torn away and with some creasing. An iconic ship image !
Another MI 9 invention being a compass in the form of two battledress buttons, One button has a small spike on which the other sits on the upper button being the compass. When stood on a flat surface the top button moves to indicate north/south. The top button is marked with indicating dots. When worn on the battledress the buttons are indistinguishable from an ordinary button. The wearer
The iconic small ‘pea whistle’ as carried by air crew (usually worn on the battle dress collar loop) for use as an identification/directional aid when downed on land or in water. Excellent condition, with 95% nickel finish remaining, complete with all correct markings (see images).
A hard to now find, small item of personal kit issued to air crew in the middle and far east theatre’s of war and intended for carrying within flight clothing. It contains a small concealed blade intended to open the bite wound and a small concealed capsule of what was then crude anti – venom medicine (Still present, see images). Excellent complete condition.
A good medium size belt. In very good used condition, unblancoed condition. A little grubby with some staining due to use. Maker marked ‘Me. Co. with WD broad arrow and date details too faint to read. (Possibly 1916/17) All brass fittings present and in good order.