Militaria auctions

A Russian-made Model 1881 cavalry saber, manufactured in 1917 at the Zlatoust factory, retaining the original manufacturer’s mark featuring the image of the imperial eagle. This piece is of particular historical value, having been used during the Polish War of Independence (1918–1921), and subsequently marked with the property insignia of the 13th Vilnius Uhlan Regiment, making it a rare a...
A commemorative silver gorget, made in Jerusalem for the soldiers of the 2nd Polish Corps, combining patriotic and religious motifs. On the obverse, within a shield framed by ears of grain, a silver cross with a crowned military eagle is centered, and above it is an image of the Virgin Mary with the Child, surmounted by the inscription “FROM THE HOLY LAND TO POLAND.” The lower edge is ador...
The Cross of the Order of the Cross of Grunwald, Third Class, takes the form of an equal-armed cross measuring 45 × 45 mm. The arms of the cross are smooth and feature a silver border. In the center is a three-sided shield; on the obverse, two swords are depicted with their blades pointing downward—a symbol of the victory at Grunwald. On the reverse of the shield is an inscription in three ...
A Model 35 cavalry major's garrison cap, manufactured between 1944 and 1949 for the Polish People's Army. The square crown is made of olive-green cloth. The amaranth-colored velvet band is the color used by cavalry units. On the band, there is one five-pointed star, and between the crown and the band, two silver braids indicating the rank of major. A leather liner fastened with a buckle, attac...
A branded cap marked "FAB. GRAW. EMAL./ J. KNEDLER / WARSZAWA / NOWY ŚWIAT 45." It features two distinctive tabs that make it easier to screw on. Diameter: 26 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos. The items come from the collection of memorabilia belonging to the Pająk and Pichet families. The memorabilia belonged to Antoni Pająk, Prime Minister of the Polish Government-in-Exile; hi...
A handcrafted brass model of a T-34 tank, made as a memento of military service in the Polish People's Army. Natural patina. Dimensions: 21 x 7.5. The item's condition is shown in the attached photos.
The Polish eagle with outstretched wings, crowned, made of silver in 1917–1918 in Kyiv for the Polish Army in the East. The reverse features a semi-soft counter with a threaded post in the center and a cap. On the reverse is a Russian hallmark for silverware of 84 fineness (875 silver) and the letter “V” (Ni), indicating the Kyiv Assay Office. Dimensions: 34 mm x 31 mm. Weight: 6 g. This...
Assault blunderbuss, 18th century with a flintlock, walnut wood, steel barrel mounted on a wooden stock, decorated with a floral motif length: 50 cm
A large collection of memorabilia belonging to Marian Grabusiński, alias “Cichy,” a soldier in the “Róg,” “Kiliński,” and “Czata 49” battalions. -Home Army ID card, number 3844/C -Commemorative badge of the “Róg” Battalion, attached to the ID card -Certificate for the Cross of Valor awarded for combat in the Polish Army in the East. -Certificates for the Medal for Parti...
PolandPoland under foreign rule struck with a countermark, mounted on two prongs(?) steel, 29.5 x 39.7 mm, 3.39 g
A badge featuring the Model 27 national eagle on a shield. The letters “PW” appear beneath the eagle’s talons; it is attached with two tabs. Eagles of this type were frequently used during the uprising. Overall condition as shown in the photos. Dimensions: 51 mm x 44 mm
A Corporal’s Garrison Cap, Model 35, with a black band. Manufactured between 1935 and 1939. Black bands were used, among others, by the Horse Artillery Squadrons, Sappers, Signal Corps, Corps of Geographical Officers, and Corps of Controllers. The square crown is made of four olive-green cloth panels. Black band. A pre-war Model 19 eagle is visible on the front of the cap. Black leather lini...
The British Windproof jacket in camouflage was introduced in 1943 and was widely used by various units from 1944 to 1945. It was based on the design of earlier models made of denim, solid-color fabrics, and winter fabrics. The jacket is made of lightweight fabric with a printed camouflage pattern. The front features four patch pockets fastened with brown plastic buttons, characteristic of the ...
A patriotic eagle wearing a crown, designed to be pinned to a jacket lapel. The eagle has its wings spread wide and its head turned to the right. A pin extends from the underside, allowing the pin to be securely fastened to the fabric of the garment. The design draws on traditional Polish military and state eagle motifs used to express national pride. The craftsmanship suggests a patriotic ite...
Model 35 Garrison Cap for privates with an orange-colored band (faded), manufactured between 1935 and 1939. Orange-colored trim was used, among others, by the Horse Artillery Squadrons, Sappers, Signal Corps, Corps of Geographical Officers, and Corps of Inspectors. The square crown is made of four olive-green cloth panels. The band is orange (faded). On the front of the cap is a pre-war model ...
A replica of the “Błyskawica” submachine gun. Capable of reloading and firing a dry round; features a folding stock; the magazine cannot be removed. The replica is made of metal and wood. The “Błyskawica” was a Polish submachine gun developed by engineers Wacław Zawrotny and Seweryn Wielanier for the Home Army during the German occupation. Work began in 1942, and the weapon was desi...
Tanto Sword, 19th-century Japan Steel blade; hilt, guard, and scabbard made of bone bone parts decorated with figurative relief blade length: 34 cm, total length: 60 cm
An early postwar box for the Virtuti Militari Cross, 2nd Class. Red box with the letters "V.M." (Virtuti Militari) embossed on the lid. Inside is a concave-shaped Virtuti Militari cross. Condition as shown in the photos. Dimensions approximately 12.8 cm x 9.1 cm x 3 cm.
A collection of memorabilia belonging to Teodozja Dąbrowa, alias “Krystyna,” who served as a liaison at the post office of the “Zaręba”-“Piorun” battalion commander. The collection includes the following items: - An attendance record book for a student at Compulsory Vocational School No. XII in Warsaw for the 1943–1944 school year. -A student ID card for the 1943–1944 school ...
A collection of memorabilia belonging to Sergeant Aleksander Tomaszewski, alias “Pirotechnik,” a soldier in the People’s Army. The collection includes the following items: -An application form for the Cross of Valor from 1946, published in Wojciech Stela’s catalog “Polish Orders and Decorations, Vol. II, 1946–1992.” -An early certificate for the Medal for Warsaw from 1947. -A cer...
Tanto, Japan, 20th century A classic Japanese dagger with a cow bone hilt decorated with bas-relief figurative motifs depicting the Magi. Length: 30 cm
A model 35 garrison cap for a senior private (senior Uhlan) with a yellow band, manufactured between 1935 and 1939. Yellow trim was used, among others, by the 3rd and 14th Uhlan Regiments and the 10th Mounted Rifle Regiment. The square crown is made of four olive-green cloth panels. The yellow band features a double bar in silver filigree on a red background, indicating the rank of corporal. A...
Jerzy Górec was born on August 1, 1927, in Kruhlica (Kruglica), a small village in Belarus (Minsk Oblast) picturesquely situated on the Neman River. He joined the resistance on March 30, 1943, on February 20, 1944, he joined the Polish People’s Army; from February 18, 1947, to July 31, 1947, he took part in battles against the UPA and in Operation Vistula. He joined the Polish United Worker...
Cossack battle saber: “Shashka, ” 19th century with a wooden scabbard covered in leather length: 96 cm
A porcelain mug from a Wehrmacht mess hall, dated 1941. The bottom bears the manufacturer's mark, "Tielsch-Altwasser," and an eagle with a swastika. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A cap modeled after the pre-war wz.34 cap, made in a prisoner-of-war camp. Sewn from British fabric; the buckle is likely a civilian one marked “FRANCE.” On the front is a beautifully embroidered white-threaded eagle, modeled after eagles produced in Great Britain. Walerian Karwatowski, who used the pseudonym “Jargiłło” and the underground alias Szumilas, was born on September 5, 190...
Shoulder insignia from a German police officer’s uniform. World War II period. Thick Bavarian embroidery on a feldgrau-colored cloth backing. Signs of wear on the uniform; natural patina. The item’s condition is shown in the attached photos.
A cast-iron plaque with its original red paint intact, bearing the raised inscription “STAATSBIBLIOTHEK WARSCHAU.” In the upper part, there is a swastika within a laurel wreath, flanked by an eagle’s talons, positioned above the institution’s name. Traces of bullet holes are also visible between the talons on the swastika. After the National Library was closed by the German occupation ...
A pennant designed to be hung on a lance. The pennant features a distinctive design in dark blue with a white stripe down the center and a faded amaranth square denoting the 1st Squadron of the 6th Kaniów Uhlan Regiment. The original leather straps for attaching the pennant to the lance have been preserved. Regimental stamps are visible on both sides of the pennant. The pennant was likely mad...
A variant of the Polish plebiscite token rarely seen on the market: a large version (3.3 x 3 cm) struck from silver-plated zinc sheet. The silver plating is beautifully preserved. In the center of the token is a crowned Polish eagle, surrounded by the inscription: “ŚLĄSK NASZ – TAK NA DOMPÓŻ BÓG! 1921.” The condition of the item is shown in the attached photos.
Warta National Police uniform. Made of high-quality, lightweight wool-viscose fabric in police green. The uniform fastens with eight buttons and features a brown wool collar with distinctive green tabs. It features four pockets (two pleated chest pockets and two diagonal hip pockets), decorative buttons, and imitation French cuffs. The back features a slit with buttons and vertical panels trim...
A U.S. Garrison Cap Summer Service, size 7, manufactured in 1942. The cap bears the rank insignia of a second lieutenant. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A collection of documents belonging to Zygmunt Jeżewski, a soldier in the Polish Corps in Russia during World War I and the father of Helena, Jerzy, Mieczysław, and Zbigniew Jeżewski, participants in the Warsaw Uprising. The collection includes the following documents: - A Kennkarte issued on October 11, 1944, in Piotrków Trybunalski. -A certificate from the Polish Relief Committee (RGO) d...
Turkish yatagan, 19th century in a wooden scabbard lined with brass sheet metal and decorated with floral motifs steel blade, single-edged with a straight cut, length 58 cm brass hilt, without a crossguard, ending in two loops decorated with floral motifs similar to those on the scabbard, total length 73.5 cm
The set includes items of uniform and equipment belonging to a lieutenant from the period of the Warsaw Uprising and his time in captivity. It consists of two field caps. A German postal guard’s cap, of which large numbers were used in the “Kiliński” Battalion during the Warsaw Uprising, shown here with a sewn-on white-and-red pennant and two stars embroidered in white thread denoting t...
Wehrmacht M33 bread bag strap used throughout World War II; often used by Wehrmacht soldiers as a camouflage strap for their helmets. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A mourning watch pendant from the second half of the 19th century. Made of hair, it fastens with a ring and a lobster clasp; the central section features a frame with a cross, a heart bearing the initials “K.G.,” and an anchor. The entire pendant features the symbols of an anchor, a heart, and a cross—representing faith, love, and hope—which were very commonly seen on jewelry during pe...
One of the most recognizable (thanks to its highly distinctive shape) German helmets from World War II. Due to its distinctive shape, this helmet is known as the “Gladiator” and was used by the German air defense (Luftschutz). A very nice piece preserved in its natural condition as found in an attic. The original paint and decals are intact, as is the German ownership stamp. Dimensions: 15...
A collection of decorations, medals, badges, and documents belonging to a Home Army soldier who participated in Operation “Burza” and the Warsaw Uprising. The collection includes, among other items: - The Gold and Silver Cross of Merit -The Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, -The “For Warsaw 1939–1945” Medal with a certificate. -The Warsaw Uprising Cross with an ID c...
A set of medals belonging to Andrzej Tomaszewski, alias “Andrzej”; the set includes: - The Warsaw Uprising Cross with a miniature and certificate. - The Partisan Cross with a miniature and certificate. -Commemorative Badge of Operation “Burza” Andrzej Tomaszewski, alias “Andrzej,” was born on August 27, 1927, in Warsaw, the son of Władysław and Stanisława (née Wyrzykowska). He ...
A set of two photo albums containing approximately 180 photographs, including pictures of the Jeżewski family from before and after the war. The photographs depict family vacations, leisure time, school days, and service in the Boy Scouts. They also include views of Warsaw, such as Koszykowa Street and Łazienki Park. The Jeżewski siblings were members of the Home Army and were deeply involv...
An interwar training chart titled “How to Combat Tanks? Chart Two: Fire Support,” with content developed by Captain Leonard Furs-Żyrkiewicz and illustrated by Stanisław Haykowski. The chart provides detailed tactical instructions for infantry and artillery, using sequential drawings to illustrate effective and ineffective methods of firing at armored vehicles. The upper sections of the c...
A white-and-red veteran’s armband. The letters “AK” are visible, with an eagle between them; below that is the inscription “BASZTA.” Such armbands were worn by former soldiers of the “Baszta” Regiment, which fought in Mokotów. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A French helmet modified in 1926 to be manufactured from a single piece of sheet metal, which reduced costs. It features a distinctive crest and two holes in the front for attaching a badge. The helmet was produced between 1925 and 1940. It has been repainted. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A large Japanese national flag; according to reports, this flag was captured by American soldiers during World War II. Dimensions: 150 cm x 200 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
"Łużyce" Air Base Combatant Armband. A white-and-red armband featuring a stamp at the top with the letters "WP" and an eagle between them. Below is the inscription "Łużyce Air Base." The “Łużyce” Air Base was a clandestine aviation unit of the Home Army, formed in 1942 in Warsaw by merging several smaller aviation groups that carried on the traditions of the 1st Aviation Regiment. It...
Brand-name cap engraved with “ZJEDNOCZENI GRAWERZY/WARSZAWA/MARSZAŁKOWSKA 145” Diameter: 30 mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
T-34 tank, a children's toy manufactured in the USSR. The barrel has some play. The original paint and decal depicting the Guard Badge are preserved. Dimensions: 19.5 x 7.5. The item’s condition is shown in the attached photos.
A white-and-red veteran’s armband. The letters “WP” are visible, with an eagle between them. Below is the inscription “ŻAGLOWIEC-21 W.P.P.,” which refers to the name change of the “Żaglowiec” Group after August 9, 1944, to the 21st Warsaw Infantry Regiment. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
An interwar training chart from the series “Tanks Used by the Russian Army,” compiled by Captain Leonard Furs-Żyrkiewicz, depicting the improved Soviet Christie “1940” fast tank (identified as a model from the BT series—Bystrochodyj Tank). The sheet contains a detailed technical analysis of the vehicle, highlighting its unique ability to move on both tracks and wheels, as illustrate...
Training poster “Chart II” from a 1926 publication series by the Military Scientific and Publishing Institute in Warsaw, serving as a direct supplement to the previous sheet on Red Army uniforms. This chart presents full-body figures of soldiers in summer and winter uniforms, categorized by branch of service, such as infantry, cavalry, artillery, engineering corps, air force, and administr...
A white-and-red veteran’s armband with marks stamped using original stamps. The letters “WP” are visible, with an eagle between them. On the reverse side, there is a stamp featuring an eagle and the inscription “Komenda Okręgu AK m.st. W-wy” (Home Army District Command, Capital City of Warsaw). The armband was likely made in the 1960s or 1970s. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A standard-issue plate from a Wehrmacht military mess hall. The manufacturer’s mark with the date “1939” is visible. Diameter: 23 cm. The item’s condition is shown in the attached photographs.
A collection of 6 photographs showing the Jeżewski brothers—Mieczysław, Zbigniew, and Jerzy—during the occupation in Germany next to a captured Adler 2.5-Liter car, which went into production in 1937. Jerzy Jeżewski “Jur” (1920–2009)—a corporal in the Home Army and a soldier in the 6th District (Praga). He fought in the Warsaw Uprising in Praga, after which he was taken prisoner...
A 1920 training poster from the Signal Corps, published by the Ministry of Military Affairs, depicting the instruction “Tarrying Cables.” The document, in the form of sequential illustrations, provides detailed instructions on how to saturate field telephone cables with hot tar to protect their insulation from moisture, which was crucial for efficient communication during the Polish-Bolshe...
A plate from a Red Army officers’ mess hall, rarely found on the antique market. Made before 1941. Manufacturer’s mark on the bottom. Diameter: 25 cm. The item’s condition is shown in the attached photographs.
Eagle of the 1st Uhlan Regiment, known as the “Beliniacki” Regiment, from the uhlan cap, designed by Zygmunt Rozwadowski for the cavalry of the 1st Brigade of the Polish Legions in 1915. Manufactured in Vienna in 1915. A rarer version of this eagle with a cut-out tongue. Mounted on four pairs of hinged metal plates. Made of oxidized silver-plated brass. The eagle is in beautiful condition....
A large-format training chart from 1926, published by the Military Scientific and Publishing Institute in Warsaw, depicting a detailed diagram of the uniforms and rank insignia of the Soviet Army. The chart includes a color-coded overview of collar patches for various branches of service, designs of stars on caps, and the complex system of rank insignia in the Red Army, ranging from the lowest...
A training chart from the series “Tanks Used by the Russian Army,” compiled by Captain Leonard Furs-Żyrkiewicz, this time devoted to the Vickers Carden-Loyd amphibious tank (known as the “Tank-Amfibja”). The sheet focuses on the vehicle’s unique ability to traverse water obstacles, illustrated by a series of photographs showing the tank entering the water, swimming, and coming ashor...
German naval ensign (Reichskriegsflagge) used by the Kriegsmarine from 1933 to 1935. This piece features a double-sided design in the traditional black, white, and red colors. The central element of the flag is the Iron Cross set against a tricolor background. The edge near the flagpole has been additionally reinforced with a strip of white cotton canvas, featuring a tunnel with the original r...
An interwar training chart titled “How to Combat Armored Vehicles? Chart One. Combat by Fire,” which is part of a series developed by Captain Leonard Furs-Żyrkiewicz and illustrated by Stanisław Haykowski. The sheet contains a series of instructional genre scenes that, in a dichotomous manner—by contrasting good and bad methods—teach infantry soldiers the proper conduct when encounte...
An original interwar training chart titled “How to Combat Armored Vehicles?”, developed by Captain Leonard Furs-Żyrkiewicz and illustrated by Stanisław Haykowski. The chart provides detailed instructions on creating obstacles and field traps—such as fallen trees, barricades made of horse-drawn carts, and wolf pits—designed to immobilize enemy vehicles. The document presents practical...
A very rare figurine depicting a spotlight operator, originally equipped with the ability to power the light bulb with electricity. Dimensions: 7.5 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Membership badge of the German Women’s Association: a National Socialist organization founded in 1933. The organization brought together women devoted to Nazi ideology. The original enamel and clasp are preserved. On the reverse, the markings “RZM” and “M1/105” are visible. Dimensions: 3.1 x 2.9. The condition of the item is shown in the attached photos.