Nice, numbered SA sports badge. Second pattern from 1935 to 1938. Numbered 248783. No damage beyond normal wear. Nice example.

First pattern SA sports badge.The bad news is the 4 oxidation spots on the front. The good news is that this is the first pattern used from March 1934 to January 1935. It is also a premier maker, Lauer, Nurnberg - Berlin. Over a million sports badges were awarded so 29292 is very low. Really a very nice example.

Very cool pair of desert color binoculars. These are classic Afrika Korps type. Frame is made of a lightweight white metal that had the dual advantage of not being heavy and not becoming blazing hot in the sun. This particular set has a surprising amount of original paint left and has a really good look. Left eye piece is marked cag with a blue triangle. 'cag' is the code for Swarovski which, interestingly enough, is still in business making optics...

This buckle is just about perfect so not much to say. I know someone could find some little ping or little scratch so I will call it near mint. It is just about perfect and I doubt a better could be found. This is out of my collection.

These are interesting items. The thought was that if 1000 different people said a prayer or had a kind thought for a soldier, and on that thought or prayer put a stitch in the belt, it would give the wearer a little extra ":something". Actually a nice idea and a good way for a wife or family member to feel like they were helping their loved one...

Terrific medal and document grouping for WWII British nurse. Beautiful Red Cross enamel medals both named and numbered to Nurse Amy Foley, both in original box with appropriate information. Also cap badges for her Cheshire group. Extensive documents for proficiency in Anti-Gas and other techniques. Thick pile of various certificates and documents. Nurse Foley enrolled in May 1941, probably at the height of the Battle of Britain. She was a Section Leader in the Cheshire/14 detachment...

I am sure that table conversation made dinner with this family a real joy. The boys are from some Fascist youth group, obviously predating when all youth groups were absorbed into the Hitler Youth. The daughter is in yet another youth group. The father is wearing Stahlhelm organization insignia as well as very early party insignia. Even the wife has some kind of pin. Really a great postcard if you enjoy interesting insignia and dysfunctional families.

Nice navy jumper. Structurally perfect. Some minor spots and stains that look like they would probably come out pretty well. Extremely well marked to include owner's name, manufacturer, size, date etc. Very nice example.

Very nice dress axe. Condition is superlative with only very minor signs of age wear on the handle which is impressive as it is a soft wood painted black. One small spot of oxidation on the bottom of the axe head, otherwise all metal fittings are equally nice. This could be Imperial right through Third Reich as dress axes are hard to date. These are neat items and not easy to find priced reasonably.

Nice pair of Hitler Youth shoulder straps. Blue trim for flieger group. 2 pips for the rank of scharfuhrer. Nice, matched set.

Matching K98 in rough condition but priced accordingly. Handle is complete and unbroken but well worn as per photos. Bottom part of the blade is very nice but shows watermarks towards the end and is a tiny bit rough on the spine towards the tip and tip is a tiny bit blunted. I imagine the watermarks could clean up pretty well and there are no nicks. The shape of the scabbard is basically OK with a very subtle impression towards the tip, but the surface is well worn...

Very interesting sake bottle with a WWII era soldier in field kit standing over a map of China. The writing is a dedication commemorating the return home from "The China Incident". The war in China, although very large and very bloody, is called an "incident" and not a "war" because there was never any official declaration. Very similar to the United States conflict in Vietnam being a "police action". The green base color is a little bit darker then the photos show...