$149.00
This is a match-safe which was used to place a standard box of matches inside and allow a man to display a common item in a very uncommon and decorative housing. It is an ultra high quality. It was produced by…
This is a 1914 Iron Cross themed match-safe which was used to place a standard box of matches inside and allow a man to display a common item in a very uncommon and decorative housing. It is an ultra high quality match safe. It was produced by a Ges. Gesch
The match safe easily accommodates a box of matches, as well as allowing easy access to the striking surface.
This is an impressive item. It is extremely unique and in great condition.
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This is a 1914 Iron Cross themed match-safe which was used to place a standard box of matches inside and allow a man to display a common item in a very uncommon and decorative housing. It is an ultra high quality match safe. It was produced by a Ges. Gesch
The match safe easily accommodates a box of matches, as well as allowing easy access to the striking surface.
This is an impressive item. It is extremely unique and in great condition.
| Dimensions | 2 × 1.5 × .75 in |
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$950.00
We are very pleased to offer this 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class complete with its original presentation case AND the cardboard carton in which it was shipped. While a certain number of decorations that appear in today’s market still have their presentation cases, finding one that also has its original cardboard shipping carton is far rarer. Naturally, the shipping carton helped protect the presentation case from scratches, but also was intended to thwart its theft. The simple brown carton measures 1” x 2 ½” x 3.” A small 2 ½” x 2 ½” white label pasted to its exterior has the message listed below. It identifies the Iron Cross and warns that it may only be opened by its recipient…
We are very pleased to offer this 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class complete with its original presentation case AND the cardboard carton in which it was shipped. While a certain number of decorations that appear in today’s market still have their presentation cases, finding one that also has its original cardboard shipping carton is far rarer. Naturally, the shipping carton helped protect the presentation case from scratches, but also was intended to thwart its theft. The simple brown carton measures 1” x 2 ½” x 3.” A small 2 ½” x 2 ½” white label pasted to its exterior has the message listed below. It identifies the Iron Cross and warns that it may only be opened by its recipient.
“Eisernes Kreuz
1. Klasse
Nur von dem Beliehenen
zu öffnen”
A red and black paper seal that securely fastened the package on its way to the recipient is also included. The latter specified that it had originated from the “Preuss. General. Ordenskom.” Essentially, the box was not to be opened until it reached its correct recipient. The shipping carton is complete, although one side has come undone. [A spot of glue would easily solve the problem]. The flap is complete. The black leatherette presentation case displays a gold Iron Cross on its outer lid. The case’s interior sports a white silk upper lid. A fitted purple velvet base allows the pin to drop down and keep the Iron Cross flush. The case closes flush and is well secured. The Iron Cross is of the flat design that is consistent with issued Iron Crosses. This is further confirmed by the initials “KO,” which appear under the clasp. These were the initials of the Stuttgart firm that produced most of the Empire’s issued Iron Crosses.
While the Iron Cross and presentation case are lovely, the real value here lies in the simple brown cardboard carton. How many people would save the box once they received their award? Although more recipients saved their presentation cases, a good number of them were also discarded. These two simple boxes bring a great deal of interest and value to the 1914 Iron Cross itself. This would make a major addition to any collection.
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$97.00
This is one of the most unusual items of “Trench Art” I have found. It is a bullet, complete with shell casing and lead round….
This is one of the most unusual items of “Trench Art” I have found. It is a bullet, complete with shell casing and lead round. The lead portion of the bullet has been highly modified. The side of the copper shell casing has also been modified. A notch has been cut in and a lever has been installed in the shell casing. A small blade similar to that of a pocket knife also has been installed in the casing. When the lever is moved from the locked to the unlocked position in the shell casing, the blade pops up out of the bullet, producing a perfectly serviceable pocket knife.
The first time you activate the slide, it startles you. It is almost like using a switch blade!
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$1,345.00
The Duchy of Braunschweig’s Infanterie-Regiment Nr 92 and Husaren-Regiment 17 were two of the Imperial German Army’s most legendary units. Their soldiers displayed Totenköpfe (Deaths-Heads) on their headdresses from the Napoleonic times forward. [They also sported menacing black uniforms well into the 1880’s, before transitioning to dunkel-blau (dark-blue) then WW I’s Feldgrau (field-grey) uniforms]. Naturally, members of both regiments wanted to display the Totenköpfe on their personal items as well, such as this marvelous goblet. Since the goblet does not sport a bandeau, it could belong to either Infanterie-Regiment Nr 92 or Husaren-Regiment 17….
BRAUNSCHWEIG – GOBLET – INFANTERIE-REGIMENT NR 92 OR HUSAREN-REGIMENT 17 – 10CM TALL
The Duchy of Braunschweig’s Infanterie-Regiment Nr 92 and Husaren-Regiment 17 were two of the Imperial German Army’s most legendary units. Their soldiers displayed Totenköpfe (Deaths-Heads) on their headdresses from the Napoleonic times forward. [They also sported menacing black uniforms well into the 1880’s, before transitioning to dunkel-blau (dark-blue) then WW I’s Feldgrau (field-grey) uniforms]. Naturally, members of both regiments wanted to display the Totenköpfe on their personal items as well, such as this marvelous goblet. Since the goblet does not sport a bandeau, it could belong to either Infanterie-Regiment Nr 92 or Husaren-Regiment 17.
This Braunschweig Infanterie-Regiment Nr 92 or Husaren-Regiment 17 Goblet stands 4” (10 cm) tall, which is much larger than the small Totenkopf-decorated schnapps cups we have offered in the past. Its high-relief Totenkopf is quite bold. It does NOT display a battle campaign bandeau. It measures 3” in diameter at its rim and 1.75” in diameter at its base. Its bottom features a hallmark for “Wilkens,” a very fine German manufacturer. I believe that this cup is made of “German Silver” (nickel).
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