102H3 - Prussian Cuirassier (mounted jagers) enlisted helmet. This lobstertail helmet worn by mounted heavy and light Prussian cavalry was first introduced in 1915. The silver plated iron helmet features a large Prussian frontplate (wappen) with the zinc Prussian eagle. The enlisted style leather chinstrap is secured to each side by a rosette plate with a kokarde with the German national colors on one side and the state colored black and white kokarde indicating Prussia on the other. At the top appears a tall zinc vented non-removable spike that is secured to an enlisted style baseplate. The front visor is trimmed with silvered zinc. The highly stylized lobstertail neck guard is composed of three silvered iron scales that extend downward from the rear of the helmet. The underside of the lobstertail is laminated and in excellent condition. The interior features a light brown supple leather lining that opens at the crown revealing the ventilation hole and attaching bolt hardware for the spike baseplate. The maker's stamp is clearly visible revealing the name "Lachmann Berlin" and the date "16". The helmet's size approximately 55. All the interior bolts are present and original to the helmet.. There are no dents or dells. The helmet is in overall excellent plus condition. $2250. More Photos

143IHEL2 - Prussian Curassier enlisted "lobster tail" spiked helmet by C.E. JUNCKER and dated 1916. This helmet features a polished steel finish to its body. The spike is attached to aovoid shaped design enlisted base plate. The wappenshield front plate is silvered matching the body and features the Imperial Prussian eagle. The side rosettes, one indicating the state colors of Prussia, attach the black leather chinstrap. The lobster tail scaled neck shield features the the scales and attachment bolts.. The interior features an enlisted style leather liner. The top displays the C.E. JUNCKER imprint and the date 1916. The rear neck shield is stamped "56" indicating the size. Excellent and rare example. $2399. More Photos

143IHEL1 - Prussian Jager zu pferde enlisted "lobster tai" spiked helmet. This helmet features a gun metal gray finish to its steel body. The spike is attached to a cloverleaf design enlisted base plate. The wappenshield front plate is zinc and features the Imperial Prussian eagle. The side rosettes, one indicating the state colors of Prussia, attach the black leather chinstrap. The lobster tail neck shield shows a "pointed" mid-point indicating Jager zu pferde use. The interior features an enlisted style leather liner. There is a name plate affixed with miniscule screws that displays the maker's name "Herm. Weissenburger & Co., ..." The front visor and rear neck lobster tail are trimmed with zink. The rear neck shield has the size "61" stamped in to the metal. This helmet was acquired after being decommissioned by a museum and retains its museum inventory tag on the front visor. helmet . Excellent example. $2400. More Photos

113H7 - Imperial Prussian Stelldertretter ( acting officer) Tschapka of the 2nd Garde Ulan Rgt. This rare tschapka features the large gilt Prussian state eagle wappen with a non-enameled Garde Star indicating an acting officer. The Prussian Garde regiment motto 'Suum Cuiqui' is on the central Garde Star along with the Prussian eagle that is affixed to the larger gilt wappen. The black leather body is in excellent plus condition with leather shell having no serious distractions or repairs. The officer's gilt chinscales match the gilt of the wappen and are attached to the tschapka's body with the Prussian kokarde on the right side. The top morter board is in excellent condition and the attached officer's bullion kokarde is of a larger size and higher quality. The leather visor is bordered with a gilt edge that matches the chinscales and wappen. The interior displays a complete officer quality leather sweatband that is in near mint condition. A silk officer's "clamshell' liner opens to reveal the size 57 ½. There are no additional holes that would indicate that the wappen or attaching hardware has been tampered with. The 2nd Prussian Garde Regiment served on the eastern front and few of these have been made available. $7500. More Photos

1209SO3 - Luftwaffe Honor Goblet ( Ehrenpokal ) awarded to Oberfeldwebel Wilhelm Falk with accompanying military awards, personal letters and award documents. Oakleaf Militaria is proud to present this outstanding and complete grouping of Luftwaffe bomber pilot Wilhelm Falk. Instituted February 27, 1940 by Reichsmarshall Hermann Goring, this rare award was presented to Luftwaffe aircrew members who had already distinguished themselves in air combat who had already been awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class but not qualifying for the Knights cross. The Ehrenpokal goblet stands approximately 8.5 inches tall and has a rich patina to the silver. The goblet features two highly detailed eagles locked in aerial combat on the obverse and the 1939 Iron Cross on the reverse. Beneath the silver cup is a ring of decorative oak leaves and acorns. Underneath this ring is the recipient's name, rank and date of the award. This Ehrenpokal was presented to "OBERFELDWEBEL WILHELM FALK AM 8.5.42." Page 23 of Oberfeldwebel Falk’s Wehrpass lists the Honor Goblet among his awards. Along the base of the multi-piece constructed goblet are the words - " FUR BESONDERE LEISTUNG IM LUFTKRIEG", "For Special Achievement in the Air War". The underside of the goblet is stamped 835 JOH. WAGNER & SOHN. The goblet is free of any distractions and is in excellent condition. Approximately 13,000 - 15,000 of these rare and beautiful goblets were presented. This offering comes with the book ' THE LUFTWAFFE AND THE WAR AT SEA 1939-1945", edited by David Isby. This book provides a detailed history of the Luftwaffe's support of the Kriegsmarine and the naval air war as taken from accounts of both Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine officers. An extremely rare and complete Ehrenpokal grouping. $11,500.  More Photos

Decorations of Oberfeldwebel Falk

1. Early 1st type Luftzugführerabzeichen (Pilot badge) by C.E. Juncker
2. Early Bomber clasp in silver ( unmarked)
3. Iron Cross 1st Class
4. Iron Cross 2nd Class
5. War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords
6. Ribbon bar consisting of his Luftwaffe Service Award, Iron Cross Award and War Merit Cross w/swords
7. There is a bronze plaque award for 1ST Place in a Luftwaffe Sailing Competition dated 14.8.37
8. Two sailor's cap tallies from Falk's pre-war Kriegsmarine days

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Wilhelm Falk Documents

1. Framed photograph of Falk
2. Wehrpass (Pay book): Page 2 states, "fatally crashed; see page 27." Page 11 notes that Falk joined the navy in August 1931. Page 12 lists his Luftwaffe service record. This records the dates and units from 1937 till his death in July 1942. Page 22 lists the dates of all promotions. Page 23 lists all combat awards and decorations with their dates, including the honor goblet. Pages 32-33 list missions (Liverpool, Plymouth, London, Bristol, Portsmouth, Birmingham etc.) plus nautical operations against convoys. The pay book records 43 combat missions (page 33).

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Wilhelm Falk Documents

1. Certificate qualifying Falk for instrument flying on five types of bombers
2. Falk's aerial gunnery marksmanship score
3. Notice of promotion, effective April 01, 1940, from sergeant to master sergeant (date September 01, 1941)
4. Award notification: "In the name of the supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, I award Sergeant Falk the front flight clasp for bomber pilots in silver. From the command post, July 03, 1941 (signed by captain)
5. Ehrenpokal (honor goblet) certificate, "in recognition of your outstanding bravery and exceptional success as a bomber pilot."
6. Death certificate dated July 22, 1942. Filled out by doctor, (2) where did the certification of death take place; at the Reserve Hospital 101 in Berlin, Pathology Institute. (6) Type of accident; air crash that caused fractured skull, arm, leg and spinal column broken. (7) Death occurred July 16, 1942, at 12:30pm at Berlin Schönefeld aerodrome
7. Letter of July 24, 1942, (still in envelope with typed address) sent from Reserve Hospital 101 Berlin to Lieutenant Greve, advising the squadron that Falk died in an airplane accident. Greve mailed the notice to Falk's mother on July 29
8. Newspaper obituary notice: "A tragic fate took from us our only son, who loved life, aged 28 years and eight months, Master Sergeant and pilot Willy Falk, holder of the EK I and II, silver front clasp and other decorations. In deepest mourning: Marie Falk, mother, Grete Compensis (born Falk), sister, in the name of all who live on in the family. The burial will take place on Saturday, July 25, at 11:00am at the Mögelsdorf Cemetary. Services private."
9. Letter from Reserve Hospital 101 medical examiner to Frau Marie Falk, July 24, 1942: "Your son, Master Sergeant W. Falk, field post number L 17 271, Aerial District 2 Munich, fatally crashed on July 16, 1942, at Schönefeld air base near Berlin. As you requested, his remains are to be conveyed for burial to Nuremberg-Mögelsdorf. The transport left Berlin on July 23. The cost of the shipment, as well as taking the casket from the train station to the cemetery, will be assumed by the state. You also receive money for the burial in the amount of 165 Reichsmarks. This is to cover the cost of a casket and a grave. The burial money will be sent to you as soon as the hospital has the relevant documents signed. A copy of the death certificate, signed by witnesses, will be sent to you at the same time."
10. Letter from Lieutenant Greve in Munich aerial district of July 27, 1942: "As we learned from a teletype, your son, Master Sergeant Wilhelm Falk, fatally crashed on July 16, in Berlin in the line of duty. Master Sergeant Falk belonged to Bomber Squadron 3/606 from September 11, 1940 to July 6, 1942. During his service with the squadron, he flew 53 missions against England. He was one of our eldest and most successful pilots. In action against England's nautical supply traffic, he especially distinguished himself. In daring, low-level attacks, he sank three merchant ships tallying 14,000 tons. These were ships steaming in heavily-defended convoys. He was always a role model for all his comrades in the squadron. I assure you and your family, writing for all comrades in the bomber squadron, that we sincerely share your grief over the painful loss of your son. I remain, your, Karl-Heinz Greve."
11. Letter in hand-addressed envelope of August 19, 1942, to Willy's sister Grete, from a member of his squadron offering condolences
12. Notice from Armed Forces Welfare and Assistance Office of October 03, 1942, that Marie Falk is to receive 1,000 Reichsmarks from the Nuremburg treasury as a death benefit. This is not required by law, but a gift from the city. The amount cannot be contested by the recipient. The amount of 102.95 Reichsmarks was deducted to compensate expenses incurred by the squadron in making arrangements. This leaves 897.05 Reichsmarks for the bereaved
13. Death notice: The document identifies the decedent, his squadron number, where he was stationed, place of birth etc
14. Armed Forces Welfare and Assistance Office letter of October 20, 1942. :"Based on welfare law of August 26, 1938, after the death of Wilhelm Falk, you are granted a death benefit of 713.34 Reichsmarks. A check for this amount will reach you via postal delivery within a few days. Notification of this is required by a law legislated on September 7, 1939."
15. Letter to Marie Falk from lieutenant in the squadron, dated November 26, 1942: "I am sending you the honor goblet awarded to your son for special achievement in aerial combat, together with the award document. The goblet first went to the administration office, so that it was not possible to send it sooner. The goblet may remain in your possession."
16. Certificate bearing eagle insignia reading, "On July 16, 1942, Master Sergeant Wilhelm Falk gave his life on the field of honor for Führer, nation and fatherland. This notice is issued with the authority of the Minister of Aviation and Supreme Commander of the Luftwaffe. November 24, 1942." Signed by squadron commander
17. A typed letter to Marie Falk from the squadron commander, dated December 04, 1942: "With the authority of the Minister of Aviation and Supreme Commander of the Luftwaffe, I am sending you the death notice for your son Wilhelm, who was fatally injured in a crash on July 16, 1942."
18. Letter to Marie Falk dated January 24, 1950, from the Nuremburg social welfare office. It rejects her application for death benefits, in the form of monthly payments, for her son. The office acknowledges that Wilhelm died in military service, but notes that Frau Falk is already receiving a widow's pension and is not eligible for both

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118U2 - Rare Waffen SS "Wiking" Oberscharfuhrer M40 service tunic and breeches. The 5th Waffen SS Panzer Division "Wiking" was the first non-German Waffen SS division comprised mainly of Scandinavian and northern European volunteers. The Wiking Division was commanded by Gruppenfuhrer Felix Steiner and later Obergruppenfuhrer Herbert Gille. Herbert Gille was one of two Waffen SS commanders to be awarded the Brillanten ( Diamonds ) to their Ritterkreutz. The other being Sepp Dietrich of the 1st SS Panzer Division, "Liebstandarte Adolf Hitler". The Wiking Division fought primarily on the Eastern Front and suffered heavy casualties throughout the war. This rare tunic features the rare machine woven "bevo' cufftitle , "Wiking". The inward-facing side of the cufftitle displays wear where the cufftitle came into contact with the tunic while in use. On each shoulder is a pink waffenfarb ( panzer ) piped shoulder strap that displays full aluminum tresse borders with a single rank pip. Along the edge of the dark green wool felt collar is machine sewn tresse. The right runic collar tab is embroidered aluminum wire. The left rank tab features two rank pips denoting a SS Oberscharfuhrer. The two breast and two billowed hip pockets display deep scalloped flaps and pleats. The front closure consists of five ( 5 ) matching pebbled aluminum buttons marked " MOT7" that all show a loss of their original field gray finish due to period use as do the four pockets. On the left front breast pocket are two sets of loops for the display of the Oberscharfuhrer's decorations. Above the left breast pocket is a set of loops for display of the Close Combat Clasp. There is minor evidence of mothing on the rear of the left sleeve. There are four sets of three holes ( two front , two back) for belt hooks. The interior is partially lined with light brown cotton. Along the right side are the marker's name "Marte", size stamps and M40. The interior displays little/no wear. Accompanying the tunic is a pair of field gray wool breeches. The front displays a three button fly that closes with a hook and catch. A single pocket is on each side of the pant leg. There is a cinch belt on each side of the waistline for adjustment. The interior is partially lined with brown cotton fabric along the waistline and pockets. The seat has a single scallop buttoned pocket. At the end of each pant leg are seldom seen zippers marked RHEIN NADEL used for adjustment. A non-standard customized feature. There is no evidence of mothing or stains. Decorations pictured are for display only. Visor hat for display only. Very rare. $17,500. More Photos

1010MAB1 - U-Boat Frontspange in Bronze by Schwerin. This example displays 100% of its original bronze finish. $1500. More Photos

149MAB1 - Very Rare Kriegsmarine U-Boat badge by Boerger & Co., Berlin, Variation 3. This tombak U-Boat badge displays excellent detail in its eagle with cut-out swastika , submarine and wreath. The reverse features a standard Kriegsmarine block hinge, pin and catch assembly. The highly distinctive tapered pin is unique to the Boerger firm. A very rare maker example. $1150. More Photos

109MAB13 - Gau Baden Honor Badge in Gold by FR. KLETT, KARLSRUHE. Rare NSDAP award. $1,800. More Photos

147SO10 - Mint Luftwaffe officer 2nd pattern dagger with portepee by SMF. This stunning example is intended for the discriminating collector who wants mint. This dagger features gilded swastikas on the pommel. Each of the swastikas retain 100% of its gold finish. The yellow celluloid grip is tightly wrapped with twistcord aluminum wire. A Luftwaffe officer portepee is tied around the grip. The aluminum of the ball, interwoven slide and cord is 100% perfect. The lower crossguard shows a deeply cast Luftwaffe eagle displaying excellent detail. The reverse of the crossguard features a deeply pebbled design with a darkened background. The blade is stone mint. The reverse ricasso displays the SMF seated king maker's mark. Above the SMF mark is a Luftwaffe waffenamt " eagle 5 ". The mirror finish full length blade is mint un-issued perfect. The scabbard retains its lacquered finish. The pebbled and oak leaf design surfaces are darkened to highlight the silvered suspension band that display a repeating oak leaves design. accompanying the dagger is a deluxe set of Luftwaffe officer hangers. The Luftwaffe blue cloth straps display two rows of multi-strands of silver aluminum thread. The two rectangular buckles feature the repeating oak leaves pattern. The reverse of the belt clip is marked in raised characters, " D.R.G.M. , E.U. 10 and RZM ( enclosed circle)". Each of the dagger suspension clip, als o with the oak leaf pattern, is marked with D.R.G.M. on the reverse. An incomparable set. $1699. More Photos

1410SO1 - Very rare Luftwaffe tail section from ME109 with tropical camouflage finish. This rare section of a ME109 features the canted swastika on a tropical tan camouflage background. Having its original tropical camouflage makes this a highly desirable addition to any Luftwaffe or Deutsches Afrika Korps collection. The material is light weight aluminum. The cut-out swastika section measures approximately 13.5 x 13.5 inches on a tan background. It is easy to imagine this rare item in flight over the north African desert or the Mediterranean. Professionally framed. $4,000. More Photos

1410SO15 - Oakleaf Militaria is proud to present an assembly of 108 autographs that were collected by U.S. Army Sergeant William Kerry who served as a guard at the Nuremberg War Crimes trials in 1945. This collection was acquired directly from the daughter of Sergeant Kerry. This offering may represent the finest collection of signatures of Third Reich dignitaries, Reichsleiters, Luftwaffe and Army Field Marshals and SS generals, Gauleiters and other NSDAP functionaries plus Hitler's personal secretaries Christa Schroeder and Johanna Wolf. Included in the collection are the signatures of Margarete and Gudrun Himmler whose signatures, I presume, were obtained during a visit.

This comprehensive collection includes recognizable Third Reich military and political personalities as Reichsmarshal Hermann Goring, Franz von Papen, Richard-Walther Darre ( Minister of Agriculture) , Wilhelm Frick ( Minister of the Interior) , Joachim von Ribbentrop (Foreign Minister), Seyss-Inquart , Frank, Alfred Rosenberg ( Minister of Occupied Eastern Territories), General Feldmarshal Wilhelm Keitel, Julius Streicher (Gauleiter of Nurnburg, later Franconia, editor of Der Steurmer ), Alfred Jodl, Rudolph Hess ( Deputy Fuhrer), Oberstgruppenfuhrer Sepp Dietrich, Reichsleiter Max Amann ( German Press), Reichsleiter Albert Speer ( Minister of Armaments and War Production), Ernst Kaltenbrunner, Generalfeldmarshal Albert Kesselring, Kurt Daluege, Sauckel, Heinz Guderian, SS-Standartenfuhrer Otto Skorzeny ( rescuer of Benito Mussolini), SS General Hans Lammers, Julius Schaub, Gottlob Berger ( SS Obergruppenfuhrer ), Generalfeldmarshal Erich Von Mannstein, Luftwaffe general Von Bodenshatz, Stumpf, Halder, Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarshal Erhard Milch, Army Generalfeldmarshal Walther von Brauchitsch, & Kriegsmarine Grossadmiral Karl Doenitz ( and successor of Adolf Hitler ) to name several. A number of these individuals were subsequently found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Many of the signatures were signed on the back of dental record forms or whatever paper was available at the time Sergeant Kerry encountered the signer. Since the signatures were obtained from the Kerry family they have been mounted using photograph mounting corners on standard white paper. Many of the signatures have been researched with accompanying newspaper clippings and photographs. This offering may be the most comprehensive list of signatures collected from Third Reich personalities by a U.S. or Allied serviceman at Nuremburg while these historic figures were awaiting trial...Extremely rare. $8999. More Photos

087U13 - SS Helferinnen named service jacket with skirt and very rare SS woman's service cap. The matching jacket and skirt are constructed of light gray gabardine wool. The jacket is features the cloth insignia of the SS Female Auxiliaries that was oval shaped with alternating piping with the SS runes on a black field. This insignia is hand sewn over the left breas pocket. On the left sleeve is amachine sewn embroidered SS enlisted eagle. The front is secured by three large plastic buttons. Having never been worn, the two hip pockets have never been opened are sewn closed. The interior is lined with gray cotton. There is the original manufacturer's "cut tags" still affixed. One tag identifies the owner who ordered the uniform - "Ailberg" another tag the size and " SS Bekleidungsamt Wein" and dated Oct. 22 1944. The matching long skirt also has the owner's tag and manufacturer's tag. The entire set is highlighted with the addition of a Helferinnen's service cap. The cap is distinguished by it's design that gives the cap a distinct forward/frontal display and having no side panels. This black wool cap also has an oversized, embroidered eagle that is characteristic of this cap.The cap's exterior has no mothing or stains and is in excellent condition. The interior has a black silk (moiré) sweatband and black polished cotton lining. There is a single size stamp, "54" indicating a smaller head size. This is a mint and extremely rare offering. $17,500. More Photos