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Last Updated: 06/17/13 11:16 AM
In order to make it easier to find exactly what you are looking for, we have separated the Miscellaneous & Specialty Items section into categories:
Adolf Hitler Personality Items Allach Porcelain Exotic Items German Chaplain's Items German Porcelain Dinnerware Gorgets Metal Insignia for Headgear Metal Insignia for Tunics Miscellaneous/Specialty Items Olympic Items Photo Albums Rings Third Reich Rubber Stamps
Spectacular Grouping of Silver and Linen Taken from Schloss Kleissheim (Castle at Kleissheim Austria) and Gästehaus des Fuhrers (Fuehrer’s Guesthouse)
What a great hit! First of all, some background information…
The Schloss Kleissheim, located in Austria, became an alternate meeting
location for Hitler and foreign diplomats. Several strategic meetings took place
there. In early 1945, it also became the repository for countless high
level medals and badges sent there from the National Chancellery for Orders and
Decorations in Berlin. The Castle was taken by United States Troops toward the
end of the war, who discovered hoards of incredible decorations, such as Eagle
Orders, Knight’s Crosses, Oakleaves, Oakleaves and Swords, German Crosses with
Diamonds, etc… It also became part of the Headquarters for the 3rd Infantry
Division at the end of the war. Here are some details about this auspicious
location, which happens to be a casino now: wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Klessheim
The following items were sent home by the chef (not just the cook but the chef) who prepared meals for the Headquarters Staff, not only at the castle, but also when the Unit took the surrender of Berchtesgaden on the 4th of May 1945. It was during this time that he was working out of Hitler’s former Guest House (Gästehaus des Fuhrers) that he acquired all of the following souvenirs.
He decided if he was going to be utilizing the existing silver serving
pieces and linen to feed the big wigs, he may as well take a substantial
sampling home with him! Most of the linens were used to carefully wrap
these beautiful pieces. Each of the silver serving pieces has a handsome
Political eagle (I have photographed this). They were crafted either by
the famous firms of Krupp, right there in Austria, or Wellner. Both of these
companies did extensive work for Hitler at several of his residences. The
silverware is all made of a very good quality plate and has taken on a very rich
patina over the years it was carefully stored in the linens. According to
the relatives of the Veteran, the silver serving pieces were from Hitler’s
Guest House, but that would be speculation. We know for a fact that it is either
from the Schloss Kleissheim or the Guesthouse, located within a few minutes
walking distance of the Berghof. I know because I was there before they
tore it down! If only these pieces could talk…OH what a tale they would
tell!
Click here for pictures of the linen from this grouping
Unless otherwise specified, we have only one of each. Each purchase will be accompanied with a photo collage of the entire grouping, along with our written guarantee (COA) regarding the authenticity of each and every item. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a piece of Adolf Hitler-related memorabilia at a fraction of the price of formal silverware.
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$395.00 each PHOTOS |
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$425.00 each PHOTOS |
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$495.00 PHOTOS |
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$695.00 PHOTOS |
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$375.00 each PHOTOS |
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$325.00 each PHOTOS |
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$350.00 each PHOTOS |
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$495.00 PHOTOS |
Adolf Hitler Personality Items
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$1,295.00 each PHOTOS |
...be sure to visit www.allachporcelain.com for excellent, comprehensive information on Allach porcelain
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$1,095.00 PHOTOS |
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$420.00 PHOTOS |
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$550.00 PHOTOS |
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$800.00 for the pair, or $450.00 each |
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$1,095.00 PHOTOS |
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$650.00 PHOTOS |
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S-055 Presentation Copy of “Mein Kampf” Given to SS Obergruppenführer Karl von Eberstein |
$1,995.00 PHOTOS |
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S-056 Spectacular SS “Mein Kampf” Wedding Box with Wedding Edition of Publication |
$5,100.00 PHOTOS |
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$950.00 PHOTOS |
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$2,700.00 PHOTOS |
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S-065 Starburst for a SS / SA Schellenbaum – Extremely Rare! |
$3,150.00 PHOTOS |
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$2,750.00 |
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$950.00 |
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$1,395.00 PHOTOS |
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S-079a Original Hand Painted “Poster” for the 1951 Movie “The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel” |
$650.00 PHOTOS |
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S-080 Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Troop) Obergefreiter’s Portrait – Period Painting |
$550.00 PHOTOS |
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$300.00 PHOTOS |
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$995.00 PHOTOS |
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S-099 Beautifully Framed US WWII 1944 Dated Combat Engineer Marker |
$1,195.00 PHOTOS |
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$95.00 PHOTOS |
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$675.00 PHOTOS |
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$425.00 PHOTOS |
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S-105a Interesting Cast Resin Bust of Adolf Hitler, Complete with Original Box |
$445.00 PHOTOS |
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$80.00 PHOTOS |
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$55.00 PHOTOS |
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S-125 Lighting Fixture (Shade) From the Guest House at the Berghof |
$225.00 PHOTOS |
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S-125a Section of Wall Moulding From the Guest House at the Berghof |
$250.00 PHOTOS |
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S-125b Sections of Tile from the Floor of the Guest House at the Berghof |
$195.00 PHOTOS |
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$575.00 PHOTOS |
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$95.00 PHOTOS |
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Ruptured Duck Note: The following is a nice selection of Army and Luftwaffe “Schutzen Abzeichen” - Marksmanship Award [Lanyards]. I have various levels available. All the Army lanyards have the same plaited, semi-brite aluminum cord construction, with a narrow strip of pale grey rayon as a backing. The top of the braids flatten out to form a disk shape. The backing on this is an oval of field grey wool cloth (fliegerblau for LW). A metal alloy shield, or an oval, open-faced oak leaf wreath (depending on level) is affixed to the disk. Acorns woven in metallic aluminum thread were attached to the bottom of the lanyard cord, to represent successive awards; and after the 4th level, the metal shield design was replaced by an open-faced oak leaf wreath with eagle, shield, and crossed swords. All the cords are in good to very good condition, with clean front sides. The Luftwaffe cords are similar, but made of a dark grey braid material crossed by thin, zig-zag lines in aluminum thread. The metal insignia is open-faced oval wreath pattern but with a Luftwaffe eagle. The small acorns are metal, attached with a black cord.
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$10.00 PHOTO |
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$95.00 PHOTOS |
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$1,550.00 PHOTOS |
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S-250 Extremely Rare German Red Cross (DRK) Standard Bearer's Gorget |
$7,250.00 PHOTOS |
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$1,350.00 PHOTOS |
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$6,250.00 PHOTOS |
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S-258 Scarce “Zugwachabteilung” (“Train Guard Detachment”) Gorget |
$4,450.00 PHOTOS |
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$450.00 PHOTOS |
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$90.00 PHOTOS |
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$110.00 PHOTOS |
RUPTURED DUCK NOTE...I picked up a small collection of photo albums and having thoroughly enjoyed looking at all these interesting candid snapshots and individual soldier's reflections, have decided to list them here. I will, of course, give you a description and attach some pictures, but these will represent just a cross sampling of what is in the album. Enjoy the views!
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S-409 Spectacular Book Style Photo Album and Award Documents for Pioneer Man Kurt Neu |
$1,150.00 PHOTOS |
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S-411 Excellent Photo Album of Army Signals NCO, Member of a Panzer Division, Very Unique |
$320.00 PHOTOS |
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$320.00 PHOTOS |
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$600.00 PHOTOS |
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S-415 Interesting, Early Austrian Mountain Trooper Photo Album |
$395.00 PHOTOS |
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$50.00 PHOTOS |
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$90.00 PHOTOS |
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S-504a Fire/Police Other Ranks Visor Cap Eagle (Hoheitszeichen für die Feuerpolizei Schirmmütze) |
$45.00 PHOTOS |
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S-519 Excellent Cap Eagle for Early Army Officer’s Visor Cap |
$90.00 PHOTOS |
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S-520 Cap Eagle for SA Coffee Can Hat or Hitler Youth Visor Cap |
$50.00 PHOTOS |
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$40.00 each PHOTOS |
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$32.00 each PHOTOS |
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S-553a First Pattern Edelweiss Device for Mountain Trooper Field Cap |
$85.00 PHOTOS |
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$75.00 PHOTOS |
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$190.00 PHOTOS |
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$50.00 each PHOTOS |
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S-599 Large Pinback for Army Officer’s or Naval Administration Officer’s Summer or Tropical Tunic |
$135.00 PHOTOS |
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$145.00 PHOTOS |
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AMAZING Collection of Third Reich Rubber Stamps, all gathered up by one
United States Army Veteran who was in the “military government” after the
war ended. This Officer had a free hand to travel around Germany in the course
of carrying out his duties. He spent a good amount of time in Bavaria in and
around the Berchestgaden area. This is where he accumulated some of this
impressive collection. We will supply the name of the Veteran to any buyer of
one or more of these items, and include a document to this effect with every
stamp purchased.
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S-703 Stamp or Printing Press Block for NSDAP Reichsleitung (National Management) |
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S-706 Stamp or Printing Press Block for NSDAP Reichsschatzmeister (National Treasurer) |
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$195.00 PHOTOS |
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Most of the following items are from my personal collection and as I have said before, we do not own these items, we simply lease them. My lease is up on these items so I can now offer them to you! Better yet, I have been told EACH of the following items will be featured in Chapter 4: XI Olympic Summer Games of the brand new book entitled Sport and the Third Reich: “History, Uniforms, Insignia and Awards”, by Robert Newbrough.
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$295.00 PHOTOS |
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$120.00 PHOTOS |
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S-758 Collection of “Kasseler Post” Newspapers with Olympic Highlights |
$195.00 PHOTOS |
The following listings represent the most extensive grouping of Military Chaplain’s items to be offered on the internet at one time. Dr. Chris Liontas spent many years collecting these items, several of which appear in the acclaimed reference by Mark Hayden entitled German Military Chaplains in WWII (available for purchase from our site BK-86 ). These items are eagerly sought after because they are scarce and hold a definite intrigue.
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S-805 Interesting Grouping of Photos with WWII German Chaplains |
$150.00 PHOTOS |
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S-806 Huge Lot of Pictures Featuring WWII German Chaplains, Funerals and Graves |
$475.00 PHOTOS |
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$295.00 PHOTOS |
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$90.00 PHOTOS |
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S-813 Huge Lot of Chaplain/Pfarrer Letters and Sermon Papers |
$165.00 PHOTOS |
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$425.00 PHOTOS |
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$195.00 PHOTOS |
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S-817 Interesting Photo Group of WWI German Military (Originally Civilian) Chaplain |
$350.00 PHOTOS |
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$450.00 PHOTOS |
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S-820 Large Lot Containing Over 70 Photos and Postcards of WWI and WWII German Chaplains |
$650.00 PHOTOS |
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