Rare Hausser Toy Kruppe Limber (Tractor Vehicle). An illustration of this rare toy vehicle appears on page 12 as item 730N in the 1939-40 "Hausser Elastolin Spielzug" as reprinted in "The War Toys-Kriegsspielzuenge, The Story of Hausser-Elastolin" by Reggie Polaine, published 1979. Metal toy Kruppe L2L 43 "Krupp-Protze" (Kruppe-Limber) as used to tow anti-tank or flak guns grades excellent++/Near MINT with no wear or age to the original olive drab enamel. Limber measures 26cm long x 11cm wide x 8.5cm high and is complete with nine rubber-tired wheels (6 road wheels and three spare wheels). Electric lights with battery compartment and original wiring, moveable turn indicators, steering, operable ammunition storage boxes, and the rare, often missing wooden planks carried to assist the vehicle through battlefield mud. Vehicle is accompanied by its original Elastolin composite figure, a 6-man crew sitting in the vehicle. The crew is wearing Feldgrau service uniforms complete with helmets and rifles showing virtually no wear or age to the painted finish. Superb example of a rare Hausser war toy complete with all accouterments recently obtained in Germany. Near MINT (23072) $3,000.

Cased Presentation SS Letter Opener Belonging to SS-Oberführer and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross w/Oak Leaves & Sword Recipient Georg Bochmann. No maker.

Ultra rare presentation artifact from one of the most highly decorated Waffen-SS Officers recently obtained in Germany! Exc+/Exc++ (23054) PRICE ON REQUEST

(Deutsche Arbeitsfront - DAF) Deluxe/Presentation Miner's Hammer. Stamped twins, (J.A.Henckels AG, Zwillingswerk) Solingen TM. This unique item features an ornate, gold-plated, etched/blued, Miner's hammer head attached to a 9" long dark brown wooden handle. The head features a rectangular center block with the name, "Eickhoff" in raised gilt letters on a blued background inside a gilt floral border on one side and the four-line inscription, "Wo Kuolen Liegt Un Eken Wasst Do Wasst OK Lü De Dobi Passt" in raised gilt letters on the other side. Both the hammer end and the spike end of the head are etched with gilt/blued floral designs. The striking end of the head features a raised, gilt stylized "E" (possibly for Eickhoff). Attached to the handle is metal swastika/cogwheel DAF insigne. The head shows some wear to the gilting with minor wear to the handle which a professionally drilled hole near the end (probably used to attach the hammer to a hook or hanging device). This hammer was probably presented to a Miner by the local DAF organization. Nice, maker marked commemorative or presentation item. Exc+ (24589) $2,295.

Commercial Serving Knife/Spatula. Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Solingen, Foche, Cross on pyramid beside three-line inscription above "NIROSTA" inside single horizontal oval TM. The Gottlieb Hammesfahr was one of the largest Solingen cutlery firms and specialized I drop forging. This item features a 1 ¾" wide, flat double-edged serving blade with rounded tip measuring 5 ½" in length. The blade is attached to a 5" long brown wooden grip complete with metal ferrule. Blade and grip show light wear with no nicks to blade nor cracks to grip. Unique item recently obtained in Germany. Exc+ (24583) $65.

Miniature/Letter Opener 2nd Model Navy Dagger Hilt. Cast brass hilt shows light surface wear/age to eagle/swastika pommel, properly ridged grip and fouled anchor crossguard. Crossguard has been drilled to accept blade tang. Exc+/Exc++ (21312) $45.

NSKK Equipment/Dispatch Case. Rectangular brown leather case measuring 8 3/8" high x 7 1/8" wide x 3 5/8" deep grades excellent++ showing only light surface wear/age with no damage to the machine stitching. Case is complete with leather-hinged lid with two securing buckles on the obverse and two belt loops on the upper reverse of the body of the case. Exterior lid is marked with a large "6" in black enamel. Interior lid is ink stamped with NSKK pattern eagle emblem flanked by "M" and "O". Also stamped on the interior lid is the 4-line inscription inside a rectangular border, "Nationalsoz. Kraftfahrkorps/Motor Sturm 32 M 81/Regensburg/Geldverwaltung" (NSKK Motor Company 32, Regiment 81, Regensburg, Finance Administration). Well-constructed and well-marked NSKK equipment/dispatch case in superb condition. Exc++ (22915) $245.

Kurvenmesser (Map Measuring) Tool w/Original Issue Carton. This tool, recently obtained from the estate of a WWII OSS/CIA operative, is designed to measure map distances in kilometers. Metal tool features a circular (3.5cm diameter) measuring scale for maps 1:25,000 - 1:200,000 attached to a 5.5cm long metal handle and activated by a small wheel rolled across the map surface. Measuring tool is complete with an original black leatherette covered cardboard carton with description of device and operating instructions in the German language. Description indicates that the tool is designed to be used by the military, as well as civilian motorists, sailors, engineers, and architects. Tool shows only light age and is fully operable. Near MINT/MINT (22215) $150.

Army Award/Commemorative Wall Plaque Metal Device. Metal device measuring 6" in height x 8" in width is a facsimile of an Infantry soldier in field service uniform in kneeling position firing a Mauser rifle. Figure is complete with steel helmet with eagle & swastika, bayonet with portepee, and hobnail boots. Well detailed figure shows light surface wear to darkened factory finish with reverse complete with three threaded attaching lugs. Figure was, most likely, designed to be used for marksmanship or time in service award/commemorative plaques. Exc++ (22804) $195.

WKC Bicycle Emblem.
This curved, stamped, triangular- shaped brass metal emblem measuring 1 ¾” wide x 2 ½” long features a central panel with the WKC knight head logo surrounded by the raised inscription, “Patria. WKC Solingen”. Center panel shows light age to brass with much white paint remaining on the recessed portions of the shield. Unique item made by the well- known WKC weapons firm, which manufactured both bicycles and edged weapons. Exc+ (18803) $45.

Third Reich Navy Sword Candlesticks. Brass candlesticks consist of Third Reich Navy E. & F. Hörster pattern lion head sword hilts with off-white celluloid-over-wood grips complete with wire wrap. Lion head pommels feature glass eyes with fouled anchor motif on clamshell. Hilts are attached to filigreed brass bases and feature approximately 1 ½" long plain plated blades to which are attached brass candleholders. Overall, candlesticks show light age with no damage or lifting to the plating on the blades. The following candlesticks are available:

• A. Sword hilts feature one red (port) and one green (starboard) glass eye with folding clamshell. One pair
  available. Exc++ (22614A) $795./Pr.
  
• B. Sword hilts feature two red glass eyes with non-folding clamshell. One pair available. Exc++ (22614B) $795./Pr.

Third Reich Navy Sword Candlestick. Single brass candlestick consists of a Third Reich Navy Carl Eickhorn Model No. 1670 lion head hilt with off-white celluloid-over-wood grip with tight twisted wire wrap. Lion head pommel features red glass eyes and non-folding clamshell with fouled anchor motif. Hilt is attached to a filigreed brass base and features an approximately 2 1/8" long plain plated blade to which is attached a brass candleholder. Brass hilt retains virtually 100% of the factory lacquer with some minor gray speckling to the plated blade. One candlestick available. Exc++/Near MINT (23134) $350.

2nd Model Naval Dagger Wax Seal.
This unique piece features a Third Reich 2nd model Naval dagger grip and crossguard. Attached through where the blade would go is a long, ornate brass plate with a seal on the bottom for the letter "D". This probably sat on a Naval Officer's desk and was used for placing this seal on letters and documents. Crossguard and pommel show much of the original gilting. Release button is present on the reverse, but is stationary. White celluloid grip does show slight damage, as well as a crack on the obverse. Is complete w/twisted wire wrap. Would make an interesting desk ornament. Exc. (15348) $595.

Original Roll of RZM-Tagged Third Reich Thread.
Original rolls of this thread are tagged with the original RZM label which is stuck onto its cardboard sleeve. Available in blue. Only a FEW available! MINT (12873) $12.@