107SO1 - Extremely rare Allgemeine nco/enlisted summer white top visor hat. This “weisse SS schirmutze” features a white wool upper body with black crown and white capband piping. The exterior wool is in excellent condition being free of mothing and stains. The capband is the standard black wool felt found on the standard nco/enlisted visor hat. The totenkopf and eagle are Allgemeine and display age toning and slight wear. The checkerboard underside of the vulvanfiber visor has the RZM acceptance stamp. The interior is lined with the standard copper colored weather resistant cotton fabric. There is a complete leather sweatband that shows light use. The SS diamond is complete with a paper tag that shows the original owner’s name “Weber” and unit “Reiterstandar..” Under the leather sweatband is a RZM tag. The size 56 is stamped above the sweat diamond. $18,000. More Photos

107SO2 - Luftwaffe general's summer visor hat by Erel. This rare hat features matching gold bullion Luftwaffe general's eagle and winged wreath. The kokarde is the early style being ventilated nickel silver rather than the more commonly seen bullion style. The high quality white wool upper body is in excellent condition having no mothing or stains. The black ribbed mohair capband is bordered by gold bullion piping. The bullion gold chincords are evenly toned with the other gold bullion insignia and are secured to the capband by two matching gold pebbled aluminum buttons. The interior features an early style Erel diamond sweatshield marked Extra. The interior lining is artificial silk. The complete leather sweatband displays normal and light period wear. The general's initials are perforated on the side of the band, "G B". Very rare. General's white summer tunic is sold separately. $15,000. More Photos

106SO1 - SS Totenkopfring (Honor Ring) awarded to SS officer Kunberger dated 4-20-44. This near mint example is the finest Honor Ring I have ever owned or offered. The ring displays exceptional detail in the various runes panels, skull and interior. The ring displays all the required characteristics. The joiner seam is not readily apparent as it is beneath the original silver solder. This ring is a very large size that I would estimate to be 14. The ring comes with a Don Boyle Certificate of Authenticity. I am currently researching SS officer Kunberger and will include biographical information once available. Please contact me for more details. Price on Request. More Photos

105SO1 - FOTO CHRONIK (Photo Chronicle) presented to Oberstleutnant Otto Stams by his staff at the Luftwaffe Erprobungs-Stelle ( air force testing site) Karlshagen (Peenemunde-west) dated January 1945. In 1938 the Luftwaffe set-up its aircraft development and testing facility at Luftwaffe airbase at Karlshagen located near Peenemunde. The small town of Karlshagen was located within the Peenemunde military boundaries due to its top secret operations. Ritterkreuztrager (Knights Cross recipient) Oberstleutant Otto Stams commanded the Luftwaffe airbase where jet aircraft were developed and tested. This important "Foto Chronik" was presented to Obstlt. Stams in January 1945 as a gift to commemorate his "collaboration" by his Luftwaffe technical staff. The cover of this massive chronical features a large Lutwaffe eagle over the title FOTO-CHRONIK. Below the title is a missing subtitle with a 1945 date. The front and back covers of this book have separated from the binding but this could be professionally restored. The opening presentation page features the dedication to Obstlt. Otto Stams as Group Leader (Gruppenleiter) thanking him for his leadership in collaboration with his staff of twelve whose signatures are below the date January 1945. The following page displays photographs and the penciled names of the twelve along with a photograph of Obstlt. Stams. The chronicle goes on to display over 50 pages of single photographs depicting the various buildings and rooms that Stams would be familiar with. The chronical also shows Stams with visiting dignitaries such as Grossadmiral Karl Doenitz, Luftwaffe General Erhardt Milch, Luftwaffe General Adolf Galland and Reichsminister Albert Speer who made visits to the airbase test center. The chronicle closes with several photographs of ruined buildings that resulted from the 1944 and 1945 Allied bombing raids. Very rare. $3,999. More Photos

101SO2 - SS Dachau Concentration Camp tunic of Hauptscharfuhrer Walter Miltsch. Witness to one of history's darkest episodes, this SS tunic is perhaps the only surviving example named to a concentration camp guard. Privately tailored, it corresponds in appearance to the Model 1935 standard army tunic which the SS adopted in March 1938. It is fully lined, an upgrade characteristic of private purchase uniforms for commissioned officers and senior NCOs. The liner fabric is light brown, rayon faux satin. Another feature of this tailor-made tunic is the inside button-down pocket on the right side. Below the opening is sewn the name tag reading, " Miltsch W. "

The tunic itself is cut from wool gabardine of officer's quality. Each sleeve has three vertical seams. The use of three vertical panels to form a sleeve instead of a single, broader length of material suggests that only a partial bolt may have been available. Enlisted grade wool was in supply at SS clothing depots, which were often established at concentration camps. Higher quality gabardine however, would likely be scarcer at these rural facilities. The non-regulation construction of the garment may indicate that the tailor was an inmate who customized the uniform according to available resources and his or her visual perception of the Model 1935's physical characteristics. This tunic has a custom tailored collar liner.

Though the surface of the fabric shows mothing, the striking insignia greatly enhances the tunic's overall appearance. The hand-sewn, right collar tab features a horizontal skull wrought in hand-embroidered aluminum wire. The left side rank tab indicates the rank of Hauptscharfuhrer (SS master sergeant). Upon Miltsch's promotion the tab was lifted to add a vertical Litzen strip and then sewn back down. The hand-sewn sleeve eagle is an officer's aluminum flatwire; like the skull tab a private purchase upgrade. The dark green wool felt collar and shoulder straps display the machine sewn silver tresse denoting sergeant's rank.

The matching shoulder straps with black underlay are textbook SS. They are bordered with extremely rare copper-brown waffenfarbe, the service branch color for concentration camp staff. The matching pebbled aluminum buttons are field gray and are all stamped "RZM/SS" on the reverse. Hand-sewn on the right sleeve is the silver-and-black SS Ehrenwinkel, "Old Fighters" chevron which individuals affiliated with the NSDAP prior to January 30, 1933, were authorized to wear. On the lower sleeve is also the dark green wool felt army specialty patch for Oberschirrmeister, or technical sergeant in the motor pool. It indicates the wearer was a senior mechanic and/or driver. "Ref. Cloth Insignia of the SS, by LTC. (Ret.) John R. Angolia Assisted by Stan Cook, Roger James Bender Publishing, Copyright 1983, pp. 432". Qualified SS personnel initially wore army trade patches on their uniforms. The style for Oberschirrmeister is one of the few patterns bordered in silver thread instead of white cotton. The upper left side of the tunic has three loops for a ribbon bar. There are two sets of loops for metal decorations below the pocket flap.

The grouping includes photocopies of original documents from Walter Miltsch's SS personnel file. They list details of his career such as postings, awards and performance evaluation. He was born near Rosenheim in the Bavarian Alps in 1909. Miltsch enlisted in the SA, the brown-shirted para-military organization that protected speakers and kept order at NSDAP assemblies, in November 1927. He transferred to the SS in 1936. Miltsch was posted to Dachau concentration camp where he was responsible for the transportation of inmates to Hartheim Castle where they were executed under the T4 euthenasia program in 1941. Later, Hauptscharfuhrer Miltsch was posted to Konzentrationslager Mauthausen. He survived the war. During the post-war period Miltsch was both a defendant and prosecution witness at war crimes trials of former SS personnel.

A veteran of a U.S. armored division brought Miltsch's tunic home as a war souvenir. Eventually, the veteran sold the tunic to a collector who owned it for the next 35 years. The Miltsch tunic is accompanied by both provenance (an uninterrupted trail of private ownership from the war years until today) and supporting documentation connecting the artifact to the original wearer and period of manufacture. Very few SS tunics of any branch offer both criteria of authenticity. This rare SS concentration camp tunic is completely original and unaltered since the war. Price on Request. More Photos

101SO1 - Hermann Goring honor goblet presented by the World Hunting Association made by J. Wagner & Sohn. This magnificent piece was presented Hermann Goring as the "Reichsjagermeister & Generaloberst of the Luftwaffe in 1937 for hosting the World Hunting Associations hunt in Berlin in 1937. This goblet measures 6 ¾ inches tall having a diameter of 5 ¼ inches. It is heavy being made of 800 fine silver. The goblet is inscribed to Goring, "Reichsjagermeister -Generaloberst Hermann Goring" and "Dem Schirmherrn der Internationalen Jagddausstellung Berlin 1937". On both sides of the goblet is the engraved motif of the German Hunting Association. The goblet is adorned with a raised design that encircles the circumference. The goblet rests on a tripod of three silver balls. The bottom is stamped with the jeweler's mark , J.(Johann) Wagner & Sohn 800". J. Wagner was the same firm that made the Luftwaffe Ehrenpokal ( Honor Goblets). $7500. More Photos

0911SO1 - Kriminalpolizei identity warrant disc. This disc features a finely detailed state eagle on the obverse and the words, STAATLICHE KRIMINALPOIZEI" ( State Criminal Police) and the identity warrant number 6676. The reverse show light vertigris that woud result from being stored in the leather pouch the disc were often carried and stored in. $3,000. More Photos

0910SO5 - Political Leader’s holster hanger for the Honor Pistol. (Ehrenwaffe). This gilt aluminum hanger features two NSDAP state eagles on pebbled bases that connect to the cross strap belt with two loops and two straps at the rear of the holster for the Ehrenpistole. The Ehrenpistole was presented to high ranking members of the NSDAP party for their outstanding contribution and support of the party. This holster hanger is marked RZM M5/8 on the reverse indicating Assmann as the maker. Assmann was the only firm that produced these very rare holster hangers. $800. More Photos

0910SO1 - Eva Braun beaded black evening bag. This beaded evening bag carried by Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's mistress and who later married him in the bunker under the grounds of the Reich's Chancellory, measures 7 ½ inches x 7 inches. The bag has a gilt chain and is secured by two rhinestone clasps. The bag is lined with black moiré silk. This same bag is pictured in "Collector's Guide to "Liberated" Adolf Hitler Memorabilia" vol. III, by Mark D. Griffith, M.D. $2,000. More Photos

0910SO2 - Eva Braun mirror and brushes toiletry set. This rare offering features three brushes and a mirror each carrying the stylized butterfly pattern EB engraved monogram. This high quality matched set is composed of two straight brushes, one thin and one wide brush each measuring 6 ½ inches long, a larger oval brush with a handle that measures 9 ½ x 3 ½ inches, and a mirror measuring 11 inches x 4 inches. All measurements are taken from the longest and widest points. It is easy to imagine Eva Braun sitting at her dressing table using these elegant pieces. Each of the brushes and mirror is stamped with 800 indicating the silver content and the maker's hallmark. The smaller and large oval brush retains all their bristles. There medium brush shows bristle loss in several rows. These pieces are offered separately or as a complete set. The small brush (0910SO2a) is offered for $895. The medium size brush (0910SO2b) for $950. The large oval brush (0910SO2c) is offered for $1095. The mirror (0910SO2d) for $1.425. More Photos

0910SO3 - Eva Braun mother of pearl LeMaire Fabi opera glasses. This opera glass features the stylized butterfly pattern engraved EB monogram on the front bridge. The glasses are covered with finely set mother-of-pearl. Atop the eye cups are the maker's name LE MAIRE FABI PARIS. The glasses are gilt over brass with wear evident to the gilt finish. $1650. More Photos

0910SO4 - Eva Braun "800" marked formal silverware. This knife, spoon and fork set are monogrammed with the stylized butterfly EB monogram. The monogram appears on Eva's jewelry and other personal items. This dinnerware pattern is the same pictured in the book "Collector's Guide to "Liberated" Adolf Hitler Memorabilia" vol. II, by Mark D. Griffith, M.D. The spoon measures approx. 5 ½ ", the knife 9 ½" and the fork 8 ½". The three pieces can be purchased separately for $250. or as a set $700. More Photos

099SO1 - Army chaplain's set of three hats including the visor, officer's overseas cap and winter pelzmutze. This set was acquired directly from the family of the original chaplain's son who emmigrated to the United States following the war. The chaplain officer's schirmutze (visor) features the dark purple crown and capband waffenfarbe of the Kriegspfarrer branch of service. This color waffenfarbe was worn by all religious denominations. The hats upper wool body is constructed of officer quality ribbed trikot. The green felt wool capband and upper body are free of moth nips and stains. The matching aluminum insignia features the cross insignia unique to this hat and worn exclusively by chaplains. The interior features the Clemens Wagner logo under a cracked and partial celluloid sweat diamond. The interior is lined with gold artificial silk. The complete leather sweatband shows light wear and age cracking.
     The second article of the set is the chaplain's overseas cap that features a factory-applied, machine sewn soutache of purple waffenfarbe. This officer doeskin M38 cap is stunning and rare with the chaplain's aluminum cross that is peculiar to this type of hat. The flat silverwire eagle is machine sewn and factory applied. The machine sewn cockade is the standard enlisted type. The aluminum crown and front scallop piping is all factory sewn. The exterior shows mild wear with no serious distractions. The exterior is in overall excellent condition. The interior features an officer's partial leather sweatband that is stamped. "QUALITATS MARKE". The cap is lined with the commonly seen green rayon. The interior shows normal, light wear and is free of tears and separations in the lining. Last of the chaplain's set, is the winter fur pelzmutze.
     This winter fur hat features front and side fold-down panels covered with plush rabbit fur which was commonly used for these hats. The hat's body is officer quality field gray wool. The folding, fur lined panels are secured at the crown by two strips of hbt cloth used for tie strings. On the left-hand side is a single loop used for passing the tie string through when the side panels are unfolded for winter protection of the ears. The front of the cap features a flat silverwire eagle with an early nickel silver cockade. Prominent between the eagle and cockade is the unique aluimnum chaplain's cross insignia. The interior of the cap is lined with unmarked padded gray rayon. The cap has a worn leather sweatband that shows wear having several separations. The family reported at the time of purchase that the chaplain was killed in Russia during the winter of 1942. $8500. More Photos

098SO1 - Saxon Garde-Reiter- Rgt. (Die Sachsischen Schweren Reiter) reserve officer’s ceremonial parade helmet with travel box. This lobstertail helmet worn by reserve officers of the Saxon Heavy Cavalry was first introduced in 1907. The tombak helmet features a large, starburst helmet plate (wappen) with the gilt coat-of-arms of Saxony superimposed over a silvered Maltese Cross below a gilt crown. The silvered Maltese Cross differentiates the helmet as being that of a reserve officer’s. The gilt brass officer chinscales are secured to each side by a plate with a kokarde with the German national colors on one side and the state colored green kokarde of Saxony on the other. At the top appears a tall, fluted and vented spike that is secured to an officer’s style baseplate. For full dress occasions the spike was removed and replaced with a silver lion. The highly stylized lobstertail neck guard is composed of three tombak 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 moiré silk ling that opens in a clamshell design giving ventilation and access to the attaching bolt hardware that affixes the fluted spike and officer’s baseplate at the helmet’s crown. Affixed to the moiré silk lining is a single brass initial “S”. The helmet’s size 57 is stamped in the tombak. All the interior bolts are present and original to the helmet. The helmet’s full width officer’s leather sweatband is complete and shows light period wear. There are no dents or dells. There is a tiny crack present on the right side of the helmet body which shows signs of a period repair. However, the helmet is in overall excellent plus condition. Accompanying the helmet is the original travel box. The box is conical in shape with a flat top. Made of wood and covered with black lacquered fabric, the box is secured with supple and functional leather straps and buckles. The interior is lined with golden-yellow silk and is in excellent condition. The original maker’s label is affixed to the box’s base. The exterior of the travel box shows normal wear having several areas of minor loss of the black lacquer finish. This helmet and box set is an exceptional offering in overall excellent condition. $18,500. More Photos

097H7 - Waffen SS M40 double decal helmet. This is the same helmet pictured in the book "SS-STEEL PARADE AND COMBAT HELMETS OF GERMANY'S THIRD REICH ELITE" pages 149-150, by Kelly Hicks. Published by R. James Bender Publishing, copyright 2004. This helmet features a factory applied "Q" pattern SS runics decal and a C.A. Pocher pattern party shield decal. Both decals show wear consistent with the helmet's semi-rough field gray finish. The interior features a size 56 stamped liner with a steel band. The apron is stamped Q64 along with a batch number. $16,000. More Photos

095SO7 - Luftwaffe General Der Flieger white summer tunic. This high quality, tailor-made wool tunic features slip on shoulder boards for the Luftwaffe rank of General der Flieger having gold bullion and aluminum braided cords with two rank pips. Each tailor-sewn bullion collar tab has three bullion "gulls". Over the right pleated breast pocket is a gold Luftwaffe general's rank pin-on eagle. Over the left breast are 5 loops for attachment of a long ribbon bar. On the left breast pocket are 4 sets of loops for the display of the general's decorations. The 4 gilt pebbled aluminum buttons that secure the front all match, marked Assmann and are permanently sewn. The tunic's exterior is in excellent condition showing little wear. The interior is lined with crème colored silk. Inside the left breast pocket is a tailor's label and dated 1939. The general's name has been cut out. The interior shows very light use. $9,500. More Photos

095SO4 - Knight's Cross by Klein & Quenzer. This highly sought-after piece is generally accepted to be the most coveted award in the German Wehrmacht. With just over 7,000 of these awarded, this is a rare item of Third Reich militaria. Ritterkreutzstrager's (holder's of the Knight's Cross) were considered "national heros" and were often given a hero's reception upon returning from the front to their homes. All too often many did not return to receive their former award document. This piece features the characteristics of the L/65 Knight's Cross. The donut shaped eye on the top arm that the suspension loop passes through and the suspension loop marked 800 and 65. The reverse center upper arm of the cross is stamped 800. The cross comes with a wearing ribbon that shows use. The ribbon has tie ends. The cross shows very minor wear on the reverse and is in excellent to near mint condition on the obverse. $8750. More Photos

095SO2 - General der Flieger Karl Eberth's service uniform. Karl eberth was born November 12, 1877 in Munich. He entered military service July 14, 1896 as a Fahnenjunker in the 1st Bavarian Field Artillery Reg't. During the First World War, Karl Eberth held a number of General Staff assignments including of the III Bavarian Army Corps from 1913 - 1916 and Chief - of - Operations in the General Staff of the 2nd Barvarian Infantry Division from 1916-1918. In 1914 Eberth was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Classes. He also was awrded the Wound Badge in Black. During the interim war years Karl Eberth remained in military service and held a number of staff positions mainly with artillery commands. He retired from the army in November 1930. He entered service in the Luftwaffe as President of the Higher Air Force Office Munich on April 1, 1934. He retired on August 31,1935 and placed on Army active reserves until May 1940 at which time he assumed the position of Higher Artillery Commander 301. Later 1940-January 1943 he served in the Fuhrer-Reserves OKH. Officially retired from military service January 31, 1943, Karl Eberth ended the war as a retired Army General der Artillery.
This beautiful uniform is from the period Eberth served in the Luftwaffe as President of the Higher Air Office Munich. This high quality uniform features white piped shoulder boards and collar tabs. Each bullion shoulder board features gold and silver entwined cords with two rank pips. The gold bordered white collar tabs each feature three bullion gulls showing nice patination. The collar is bordered with bullion gold piping further distinguishing general rank. Above the right breast pocket is a beautiful bullion Luftwaffe general's eagle. All insignia - shoulder boards, collar tabs and breast eagle are meticulously handsewn to the tunic. Above the pleated left breast pocket is the general's ribbon bar. On the breast pocket are two sets of loops for displaying the Iron Cross 1st Class and the Wound badge the general was awarded in 1914. The interior is fully lined in dark blue rayon. The inside left pocket has the maker's label indicating the uniform was tailored by Wilhelm Holters, Berlin with the name Gen Eberth and dated Marz 34. There is a remnant of the original Holters label remaining on the upper back area beneath the collar. Holters, Berlin was the most prestigious uniform and hat maker in Berlin, supplying most of the higher functionaries of the third Reich with their hats and uniforms, including Adolf Hitler. Included with the tunic are the general's white broad striped trousers. The stripes run along the outer seam and are beautifully machine sewn there are two front slash pockets and a single watch pocket. The fly is secured by 4 vertical buttons. There is a cinch belt on each side of the dark green rayon silk waistband. All interior buttons for attaching the braces are present. A single pocket is on the seat. The uniform shows minimal wear. $10,500. More Photos

094EW3 - Kriegsmarine deep sea diver's knife. This knife was carried by Kriegsmarine divers who were often engaged in retrieval and underwater repair of naval vessels. This heavy knife featuresa solid brass sheathand grip. The knife screws into the sheath which provides for a water tight seal. Between the hilt and the throat of the sheath is a rubber "O" ring that adds to the knife's protection from moisture. The blade is stamped with the familiar J.A. Henckles trademark.the blade is further marked wit "Nicht Rostend" ( will not rust). The blade is in mint condition and is very sharp. Very rare. $3950. More Photos

095SO1 - Luftwaffe general's visor hat by Erel. This general's visor features gold bullion general rank insignia with a rich patination. The high quality blue wool upper body and black mohair capband are in excellent condition having no mothing or stains. The gold bullion chincords, capband and crown piping all have matching patina. The interior features gold artificial silk lining with the Luftwaffe procurement office indicated on the complete Privat marked Erel rhomboid sweat diamond. The leather sweatband is also Erel marked. $10,500. More Photos

094SO1 - Waffen SS M40 helmet with combination sniper veil and 2nd pattern helmet cover. This world-class offering is pictured in the Michael Beaver with J.F. Borsarello book, CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF THE WAFFEN SS, published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Copyright 1995. Pages 150 - 151. The helmet features the Oak Leaf 2nd pattern helmet cover with foliage loops reversible to Fall. The cover shows use having minor wear to the Oak Leaf printed fabric. The extremely rare sniper’s veil was manufactured, distributed and worn by the Waffen SS after the spring of 1942 having the rear metal buckle added for size adjustment and having a non-elasticized headband that fitted around the helmet. The printed veil is fall/spring pattern reversible to match the helmet cover. I have not pictured both sides with the cover removed from the helmet because I did not want to stress the fabric. The helmet is a no decal M40. The helmet’s interior features the original chinstrap and a heavily used liner. The apron is marked Q66 with the batch number S2421. Sniper veil and camouflage helmet cover can be sold separately. Price On Request. More Photos

091SO5 - "800 L/12" Knights Cross of the Iron Cross ( Ritterkreuz) by C.E. Juncker. Oakleaf Militaria is proud to offer this highly sought after Knights Cross. This cross features the correct stamps for the 800 silver content and C.E. Juncker's L/12 LDO number. The 800 and L/12 markings are properly positioned on the upper arm of the cross under the bale (ring through which the suspension loop passes). The magnetic cross weighs 35.2 grams with the silver suspension loop. The suspension ring is also marked "800". The loop has "cut ends". All the proper die flaws and cross-hatching is present as described in Dietrich Maerz's highly informative reference book, " The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross", published by B&D Publishing, LLC, copyright 2007. The cross further exhibits the excellent detail expected in Juncker made pieces with a high relief central swastika and dates. The cross comes with an original "wearing" ribbon that measures 17 inches. A very fine and highly collectible example. Price on Request. More Photos

091SO1 - U-Boat 1228 commander Oberleutant zur See Friedrich-Wilhelm Marienfeld's white top visor (schirmutze) hat. Oakleaf Militaria is proud to offer this exceptionally rare piece of U-Boat history. It is very uncommon for an authentic U-Boat commander's white top hat to be offered in the militaria collecting community. Kriegsmarine white top (sommermutze) visored hats were reserved solely for wear only by U-Boat captains during the non-regulation months. U-Boat commanders were conspicuous and readily identifiable by wearing their white hats. Oblt. Marienfeld was born in Hanover, Germany on January 1, 1920 and graduated from Kriegsmarine officer training with class of 1938. Marienfeld commanded U-4 from June 16, 1942 -January 23, 1943. There were no war patrols during this period. Oblt. Marienfeld commanded U-1228 from December 22, 1943 through the capitulation in May 1945. During this time, U-1228 had two war patrols and sunk a single warship - the Canadian Corvette Shawinigan (900 tons) on November 25, 1944. This hat shows heavy and authentic period use. The hat features a white cotton removable top with normal age and wear soiling. The black mohair capband shows wear consistent with the rest of the cap. The visor exhibits separation between its various layers of materials. The bullion scallop shows heavy verdigris and wear as does the oilcloth trim. The officer's chinstrap has held well over time. The bullion kokarde and gilt eagle show wear and discoloration consistent with the rest of the hat. The interior features gold satin that show age and wear. The sweat diamond has given way to age. The name "Marienfeld" is sewn to the inside of the white removable top. Oblt. Marienfeld surrendered U-1228 on May 17, 1945 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This cap came out of the Portsmouth area several years ago. Friedrich-Wilhelm Marienfeld died August 26, 1973. Extremely rare - $6500. More Photos

091SO2 - Reichsministry of the Occupied Eastern Territories senior official's visor hat. This extremely rare visor hat was worn by officials of the Ostminiserium (RMBO) or Third Reich government officials responsible for overseeing the occupation of the "Eastern" (Soviet) occupied territories. This is one of the rarest hats Oakleaf has ever offered. Directed by Reichsminister Alfred Rosenberg, the Reichsministerium fur die besetzten Ostgebiete -RMBO, wore uniforms distinct from the Foreign Ministry. This hat features a distinctive gold wash metal eagle and wreathed kokarde. The kokarde is separate of the wreath. The hat has a high peak and great saddle shape. The hat body is made of heavy medium brown wool identical to the fabric of the RMBO uniform. The hat has wool gold crown and capband piping indicating rank as that of a senior level official. The wool upper body and dark brown velvet capband are in excellent condition being free of stains or mothing. The chincords are made gold celleon (cello). The brown lacquer on the vulcanfiber visor shows use. The interior shows heavy use as evidenced by staining and wear. The sweat diamond is mostly present and the sweatband is fully attached. The interior is lined with gold artificial silk. Ubder the sweatband is an RZM tag stitched in place at the rear. This schirmutze is a "must-have" for any collector of rare Third Reich headgear. $7500. More Photos

091SO3 - Extremely rare SS Totenkopfverbande flag. This extremely rare flag measures approximately 75 ½ inches x 75 inches. The multi-piece black cotton flag features white encircled SS runics below the totenkopf insigne. The central design is machine sewn separately on both sides. The two corners opposite the lanyard side are frayed indicating the flag was flown and exposed to the elements. The flag has normal wear and soiling as one would expect. There is an irregular tear approximately 2 ½ inches x 4 inches evident in the black field. This flag was obtained from a private collection where it was obtained from a veteran who purportedly "liberated" the flag from Dachau. This would make a great research piece. This is a significant offering. $8500. More Photos

091SO4 - SS Division "Walloonie" M42 combat helmet. On August 8, 1942 the first draft of Belgium volunteers entered service into the German Army. The first contingent was listed as Infantrie Battlion 373. Leon Degrelle of Waffen SS fame and Knights Cross and Oak Leaves winner volunteered as a private. Between November 1941 and February 1942, The Belgium volunteers was employed in antipartisan operations at the rear of the Russian front. Fron its inception the Belgium volunteers suffered heavy casualties defending the Reich (and Belgium) against Bolshevism. In May 1943 by their efforts on the Russian front, Himmler had the Walloons incorporated into the Waffen SS. In June 1943, THE Walloon Legion became SS Sturmbrigade Wallonie. In November it was assigned to the Wiking Division and saw action in the Ukraine where again it suffered heavy losses. On September 18, 1944 after almost continous figthing on the eastern front, Himmler announced the formation of SS Volunteer Grenadier Division "Wallonie" with the division redesignated the 28TH Waffen SS Division the following month. By mid-April 1945 the division had been reduced to almost 700 men with remnants of the division being evacuated to Norway and later Spain. This exceedingly rare M42 helmet features the Black, Yellow and Red shield that represented the Belgium Walloons who volunteered service in the Wehrmacht. The Army eagle is clearly evident where the shield had been placed over it. On the opposite side of the helmet is an area where the decal has been removed. It could have been no other decal but SS. This M42 shows honest period combat wear. The apron is stamped ET66 and the batch number 1544. The complete leather liner shows wear but is in excellent condition. Own a historically significant combat helmet. $4250. More Photos

0812EW3 - Kriegsmarine officer's sword with original portepee and very rare triple etched by F.W. Holler. This is one of the nicest Kriegsmarine swords I have ever had. This sword features a deeply cast lionshead pommel with the lion having one green and one red glass eyes. The artificial ivory grip is tightly wire wrapped with age spidering. It looks great and lends character. The basket features a deeply cast fouled anchor. The obverse of the blade features an etched panel with a battleship, a biplane with floats and another ship of the line. There also appears the not often seen Kriegsmarine eagle and swastika superimposed over an anchor. On the reverse of the blade the panel features a cruiser, biplane with floats and a U-Boat. The U-Boat is rarely seen on Kriegsmarine edged weapons. The upper edge of the blade is etched with a more generic pattern. The scabbard 's brass metal fittings are in excellent condition as is the leather. The original silver thread portepee has tarnished to a deep golden color and shows appropriate wear. This wonderful sword is a beautiful, collectible piece in itself but the etched panels are really fantastic showing excellent detail down to the flags….$3999. More Photos

0812SO1 - General -Admiral Hermann Boehm uniform grouping. General-Admiral Boehm was born January 18, 1884 and entered service in the Imperial Navy as a Seekadet in 1903. During WWI, Kapitanleutnant (Sept. 19, 1914) Boehm served as 'Commandant of Torpedo-Boats V-60, G37, G41, V69, V112, D2 and Flag-Leutnant (adjutant) in the VI. Torpedo-Boat Flotilla. From July 28, 1918 through March 16, 1919, Boehm served as 3rd Adjutant to Staff of Naval Station OF THE North Sea. In March 1919 Boehm retired from Naval Service until reactivated in 1923 at which time he served in a number of administrative and training positions including Chief-of-Staff, Fleet Command from September 28, 1929 - October 2, 1932. On August 25, 1936 Boehm was made Commander of Naval Forces in Spain and held this position through August 1937. At the outbreak of WWII, Boehm was Fleet Chief, Fleet Command and subsequently assigned by Erich Raeder to be Commanding Admiral Norway at which time he assumed full command of all Kriegsmarine forces in that country. On April 1, 1941 Admiral Boehm was promoted to the rank of General-Admiral making him one of only eleven Kriegsmarine officers to attain this rank during World War II. General-Admiral Boehm retired from Kriegsmarine service on March 31, 1943 which coincided with the retirement of Grosse-Admiral Erich Raeder. General-Admiral Boehm spent the remainder of the war placed at the disposal of the Kriegsmarine and detached to the Inspection of Training Affairs of the Navy. He was officially retired on March 31, 1945. Hermann Boehm died in Kiel on April 11, 1972. This exceptionally rare and historic grouping consists of the admiral's frock coat which he wore while holding the rank of full Admiral as indicated by the sleeve rank stripes and the two pips on each of the shoulder boards he wore prior to his promotion to General-Admiral rank, the Admiral's Fore-and-Aft hat has his name imprinted in gold on the silk lining inside the hat. The hat is identified as an admiral's by the gold tresse and gold(line officers had silver accoutrements) button with the national eagle. Along with the hat is the storage box that contains his dress epaulettes, admiral rank aiguillette and dress brocade belt. This storage box has a brass plate affixed with the admiral's name engraved. Also with the admiral's frock coat are his shoes and matching wide striped dress pants. This full-dress uniform, a carry-over from the Imperial Navy, was authorized for wear at funerals, parades and meetings with foreign dignitaries. The wearing of the uniform was discontinued prior to the outbreak of the war and replaced by the reefer coat and visor hat. The ¾ length, double breasted frock coat is made of high quality navy blue wool features two vertical rows of five buttons, a high quality bullion Kriegsmarine officer breast eagle, a long set of loops over the area of the left breast and a single set of loops in the front. Each sleeve has three gold rank stripes over a fourth wider gold rank stripe indicating the rank of full admiral. On each shoulder are a matching set of inter-laced gold and silver bullion admiral's boards each having two pips. The interior features black silk lining with a tailor's label inside the left breast pocket. The label is dated June 1938. The matching straight-legged trousers are lined with black silk and feature a single wide gold rank stripe. There is also a typed, dated and signed letter sent by the admiral's son, Hans Hermann Boehm, that provides an inventory personal items sold to a collector in July 1975. This inventory is a partial listing of pieces eventually sold from the late admiral's estate. The admiral's visor hat and sword pictured in the photos are sold separately. An exceptional offering at $22,500. More Photos

0812SO2 - Regiment General Goring panzer beret (schutzmutze). This exceptionally rare beret is the rarest item of headgear I have ever had. I first heard of this piece several years ago when I learned that this was sold to an advanced collector approximately 25 years ago after turning up at a show in Greenbelt, Maryland when a person walked in with it along with a sturmartillery beret. This until now unobtainable beret was worn by the Regiment General Goring armored units from 1938 through early 1940. This offering features a machine stitched bevo Luftwaffe eagle and machine woven kokarde. The beret's upper body (tam) is in excellent condition showing only minor wear. The crash helmet liner indicates the maker as G.A. Hoffmann, Berlin. The oilcloth maker's label is unit stamped " 1/ /Pz.R./III" - 1ST Kompanie/…./ Panzer Regt./ 3rd Battalion. The sweatband is marked size 55. Under the leather sweatband is stamped B II 40 (Luftwaffe depot marking and date). Extremely rare. $16,999. More Photos

0811SO3 - Luftwaffe Honor Goblet ( Ehrenpokal ) named to Obergefreiter Gerhard Noatsch. This uncleaned goblet standing approximately 8.5 inches tall, has a rich patina to the silver. 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 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 "OBERGEFREITER GERHARD NOATSCH AM 8.5.42." Along the base of the two-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 FEINSILBER ALPAKA AUFLAGE JOH. WAGNER & SOHN. The underside rim has two minor indentations which is common to these goblets. These do not detract from the goblet's beauty or its standing presentation. Approximately 13,000 - 15,000 of these rare and beautiful goblets were presented. $5150. More Photos

0811SO1 - Waffen SS uniform named to a LAH major: In 1938, Luftwaffe Major Rudolf Fend transferred to the SS Verfugungstruppe, the combat arms branch of Germany's elite guard. The first uniform he purchased was this model 1937 tunic and breeches. The tunic is made of high quality officer's grade wool. It is fully lined in artificial silk. The shoulder boards are red piped, consistent with Fend's posting to air defense artillery. A set of second pattern ( first generation )LAH cyphers of the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer's bodyguard regiment, are attached to the boards. The ciphers are die-stamped and finished in gold washed brass. The "Adolf Hitler" cuff title and runic collar tab are hand embroidered aluminum wire bullion. The sleeve eagle is also wrought in aluminum wire bullion and is of superior quality embroidery. On the left breast pocket are loops to attach Fend's Iron Cross First Class, Golden Wound Badge, and General Assault Badge. The last was awarded to artillery personnel for supporting ground combat operations. The tunic exhibits no tears or moth tracks. There are perspiration stains on the interior lining. The pocket name tag bears Fend's name. The officer's breeches match the tunic in wear and fabric. A U.S. veteran from Minnesota recovered Fend's uniform from an abandoned baggage train in France in August 1944. He brought it home as a war souvenir and sold it to an American collector. In 1980 a second owner contacted Fend, then a medical doctor in post-war Germany, and sent pictures of the uniform. Fend confirmed in their correspondence that the example offered here had been his uniform. His letter with original signature is included in the grouping. Fend also sent photocopies of images from his personal photo album. Among them is a copy of a period postcard depicting him directing the fire of his 88 mm battery against advancing Soviet armor. Copies of Fend's service record, including one of a wartime document describing a disciplinary action against him for abusing a subordinate, come with the uniform. The collector's correspondence with Fend is also included. Fend's personal letter chronicles his military service. His initial posting to the SS Verfugungstruppe was to the Regiment Deutschland. He served with this unit during the invasion of Poland in 1939. The following year Major Fend transferred to the Leibstandarte. He became chief of the "heavy" 88 mm flak battery. As related in his letter, the battery was engaged almost exclusively in ground combat during the campaigns in Greece and Russia. During 1942 Fend commanded the air defense artillery at Hitler's field headquarters for six months. He rejoined the LAH in January 1943 and participated in the battle of Kharkov. A photograph of him with the divisional commander Sepp Dietrich and Kurt Meyer taken during the fighting appears in several post-war books about the division. Fend was among LAH officers transferred to the new 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend in April 1943. The Hitler Youth Division and the LAH formed a panzer corps that fought in Normandy against the Allied landings in 1944. Fend served as corps flak artillery commander until the end of the war, his final rank a lieutenant colonel. Every post-war chronicle of the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler mentions Rudolf Fend, and several volumes include period photographs of him. The uniform of this prominent officer in a legendary fighting force is now offered in its original, completely unaltered wartime condition, together with impeccable provenance and documentation as to its authenticity. Visor hat and Chained M36 dagger sold separately. Price upon request. More Photos

0811SO1 - More images of the Fend collection. More Photos

0810so3 - Allgemeine SS general's visor hat by Erel. This stunning example features high quality age-patinaed SS eagle and skull. The high quality black wool and black velvet capband are without mothing. The aluminum chincords have fixed slides that do not allow for loosening or adjustment. The interior features classic Erel construction . The hat is lined with gold artificial silk. The two materials used , one ribbed the other smooth is in near mint condition. The Allgemeine SS generally stopped wearing their black uniforms shortly after the outbreak of the war. The complete Erel rhomboid features a portion of the original foil manufacturer's tag. The complete leather sweatband is stamped with the Erel logo with the front perforated for ventilation. The leather sweatband also indicates light wear. Very rare and desirable hat. $29,999. More Photos

0810so1 - Hermann Goring wine goblet. This rare crystal goblet features etched scenes of nature. The workmanship is exquisite as one would expect being a goblet once owned by Hermann Goring. Central in one scene is the Hermann Goring coat-of-arms, the mailed fist holding a ring. The rim of the goblet is decorated with gold leaf. Very rare and a must for the collector of Third Reich personality items. This stunning piece of a larger set was made for the Reichsmarchall by the prestigious French glass firm Lalique. Price $2495. More Photos

089so1 - Geheime Feldpolizei (GFP) warrant disc. This exceptionally rare offering was issued to the "plain clothes" military police. Formed in July 1939 and under the Oberkomando der Wehrmacht, these personnel were commanded by the Chief of Army Police. On the obverse side of this circular disc is a finely detailed Army Wehrmacht eagle (different from the state eagle that appears on Gestapo and Kripo disc). The reverse reads OBERKOMMANDO DES HEERES - GEHEIME FELDPOLIZEI under this is the bearer's individually stamped identification number. Personnel carrying this disc had almost unlimited access in carrying out their duties which included military investigations, counter-espionage, counter-sabotage, interrogations, etc. I cannot stress the extreme rarity of this item being much harder to find than the Gestapo and Kripo counterparts. The Polish reproductions are made of nickel silver. This piece is made of nickel silver over brass. A known original example of this rare piece is shown on page 13 of German Military Police Units 1939-45 ; by Gordon Williamson and Illustrated by Ronald Volstad and published by Osprey, copyrighted 1989. Extremely rare. $6,500. More Photos

088so4 - Totenkopf Division, Waffen SS 7 X 50 field binoculars. It's extremely rare to find anything that features Totenkopf insigne. These field binoculars are heavy cast aluminum with a black matte finish. I'd venture that the officer who carried these was right-handed judging by the wear to the right side. To the left of the eye piece is a small stamped skull indicating "Totenkopf" Beneath the skull are the letters "bmj" indicating the manufacturer. This size (7 x 50) was commonly carried by panzer commanders. The optics are in good working order having adjustable eye pieces. Very rare. $3650. More Photos

088so3 - U-Boot 7x70 binoculars ( Doppelfernrohr 7x 50 fur U-Boote or U-Boot-Fernglaser) by Carl Zeiss. These very rare binoculars were issued as standard equipment to U-boats. This model was used by U-Boat men as they kept watch on the bridge of the conning tower. These binoculars feature rubber protective lens covers that allow for viewing. Beneath the hinged covers are the three letters "blc" which is the manufacturer's code for Carl Zeiss. These binoculars also come standard with "auto-focusing" lens. This was a high technical achievement at this time. The optics are very impressive having clear and undiminished vision. The body is the standard gray - green rough textured (for a better grip) finish. The set also comes with the remaining cloth lanyard. These binoculars are identical to the pair shown in Gordon Williamson's highly authoritative book, "Torpedo los! "on pages 316, 318 and 319 published by R. James Bender Publishing, 2006. Anything related to the U-Bootwaffe is very rare and highly collectible. $3250. More Photos

088so2 - Fregattenkapitan Heinrich Lehmann- Willenbrock flask grouping. This offering features a large silver plated flask that is approximately 8 oz. size. This flask was presented to FKpt. Lehmann-Willenbrock commander of U-96 and 7th highest scoring U-Boat ace by his crew upon receiving his Eichenlaub (Oak Leaves). The flask has a soldered-on copy of the Eichenlaub award along with an inscription the reads, "With heart felt best wishes from the crew of U-96 - Prost". Prominently featured is an engraved "Sawfish" that was painted on the conning tower of U-96.The unmarked flask shows normal age tarnishing and is in excellent condition. The grouping includes a period photograph of Lehmann-Willenbrock with his good friend Gunther Prien standing next to a convertible automobile looking out over the ocean. This set includes an original Lehmann-Willenbrock service record that is dated August 15, 1945. Of interest is the Third Reich period stamp without the swastika being this was now post-war. Lehmann-Willenbrock served as the inspiration for the U-Boat commander in the book and the movie version of "Das Boot" written by Lothar-Gunther Buchheim who sailed with Lehmann- Willenbroch as an official naval war correspondent with the rank of Leutnant on two war patrols. There is also a post-war Lehmann-Willenbroch calling card and a cigar cutter. Reproduced photos of Lehmann-Willenbroch also accompany the set. Lehmann-Willenbroch went on to serve as commander of the 9th U- Boat Flotilla. The set is well documented having been part of a Lehmann-Willenbrock display at the 1992 MAX show. There is a photograph of former owner and long-time collector Richard Long taken at his display at the MAX show. The set comes with letters and affidavits mentioning the purchase of the flask set. This is a great piece of a U-Boat commander's history and would make an excellent addition to any enthusiast's collection. $12,750. More Photos

087so3 - RAD "Reichs Arbeit Dienst" trumpet banner. This stunning trumpet banner features the rad symbol of the spade and oak leaves superimposed over a swastika. The heavily embroidered motif shows high quality construction on cotton cloth. The heavy silver aluminum tassels are machined stitched along the edges. Along the top edge is a beautifully interwoven cord of alternating black, red and silver aluminum ending with ornate tassels. This work of Third Reich craftsmanship measures 18 inches (along the top) x 20 inches down the sides, with the tassels fully extended, approximately 40 inches along the top. The condition is excellent showing normal age and storage wear. $5,950. More Photos

0710so1 - SS Totenkopfring (Honor Ring) dated 21/6/41. This is one of the finest examples I've offered over the past several years. SS officer Bartels was the recipient of the ring. The interior of the ring is inscribed, " Slb. Bartels 21- 6- 41" followed by H. Himmler all professionally jeweler engraved by the Otto Gahr firm in Munich. Honor Rings dated 1941 are considered relatively rare with only 1,184 being awarded that year compared to 1936 - 1,137, 1937 - 1,873, 1938 - 1,837, 1939 - 1,257, 1940 - 1,471, 1942 - 2,240, 1943 - 1,798 and 1944 - 1,935.. The ring shows excellent detail in all the runic panels with minor wear to the circular dual runes at the back of the ring. The skull and cross bones show excellent detail. The joiner seam is evident behind the skull with the silver solder having worn off. This is a large size ring. $7,999. More Photos

079so3 - Adolf Hitler personal silver service champagne bucket. This beautifully made champagne bucket measures 9(ht) x 11 (handle-to-handle) x 8 diameter. The maker of this high quality silver plated piece is indicated by the micro-miniature hallmark on the underside, WMF - Wurtt. Metallw. Fabrik. The front of this bucket features a stylized German eagle with A H on each side. You can read more about Adolf Hitler serving pieces in the Mark Griffith M.D. book, " Collector's Guide To "Liberated" Adolf Hitler Memorabilia". Adolf Hitler personal silver serving articles continue to rise in value. $5500. More Photos

079so1 - Heer trumpet banner and fanfare trumpet for the 4th Panzergrenadier Rgt. This rare banner features a heavily embroidered in bullion thread with the stylized title "PzGR 4" on one side and a heavily embroidered using bullion thread Wehrmacht eagle on the other side. The banner is woven on white silk. The white is age yellowed on the eagle side probably due to exposure. There is no mothing or tears. The banner measures 18 1/2 x18 1/2 not including the 2 ½ inch long twisted bullion threads that border the banner. The trumpet measures approximately 32 inchs long including the mouthpiece. It shows good age patina. One of the clips that attaches the banner to the trumpet has a minor repair. This banner is rare and highly collectible. $7995. More Photos

079so2 - Heer trumpet banner and small fanfare trumpet for the "Heeremusik Schule Frankfort (Main)". This beautiful banner features the name and location of the Heer Music School on white silk background embroidered using heavy red cotton or silk thread. The reverse of the tile side features a beautifully embroidered Army eagle. The banner measures approximately 18 x20 with a 2 inch cotton fringe border. The smaller fanfare trumprt is complete with mouthpiece and measures approximately 27 ½ inch long. $5500. More Photos