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![Order Virtuti Militari cl.V and IV and Cross of Valour 1920 [415] with hardware - Major Józefowicz Kazimierz](https://img1.one.bid/img/4175/2382715_1w.webp)
![Order Virtuti Militari cl.V and IV and Cross of Valour 1920 [415] with hardware - Major Józefowicz Kazimierz](https://img1.one.bid/img/4175/2382715_2w.webp)
Extremely interesting set with a low numbered Cross of Valor (no.415) and two Orders of Virtuti Militari. Order of the VM cl.V - a pre-war duplicate produced by Wiktor Gontarczyk, made in silver. Order of the VM cl.IV with a card from the Office of the Chapter of the Military Order "Virtuti Militari". - Made later, most likely 1980s-90s. Attached to the set is a biography of Kazimierz Mieczysl...
The Hungarian-Polish saber of the "batorka" type is a distinctive weapon that entered the equipment of the Polish army during the reign of King Stefan Batory. Its distinguishing features are a long hilt, a head ending in the shape of an almond, an ornate, filigree-decorated mustache of the hilt and a massive head with a clearly marked feather. The Batorka is an example of a transitional weapon...
Saber modeled after the French saber of the 1822 pattern. Saber polished, head with traces of rust. Secondary mounted head. Condition as in the pictures. Dimensions: head 86.5 cm handle 15.5 cm total 106.5 cm. Condition as in pictures.
"Marshal's" cigarettes. - a personal memento of the Marshal of Poland - Edward Rydz-Smigly
4 762 EUR
A unique set of personalized cigarettes made by the State Tobacco Monopoly, for the personal use of the Marshal of Poland - Edward Rydz Smigly. A batch from August 1939, made a maximum of one month before the outbreak of World War II. Which has survived to our time only because it was probably given to a close person who helped him leave, or get back into the country. Edward Rydz-Smigly (1886-...
Cap after Lieutenant Filip Cieplinski of 300DB and 307 DMN awarded the Order of Virtuti Militari, Triple Cross of Valor and Double Air Medal. Shot down on March 1, 1943 over Great Britain.
German anti-aircraft defense(Luftschutz) helmet used during WW2. On the inside preserved carbon paper with the manufacturer's signature and size. These helmets due to their characteristic shape often called "salt shaker" or "Gladiator helmet". Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Souvenir made from a grenade casing / meant to imitate a grenade casing. Loosened from the base. On the wooden base engraved inscription:"Monte Casino 17.V.44". Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 cm.
Dimensions: length 90 cm Condition as in the pictures
Faded color, with rubbing. Embroidered with a byline. Dimensions: 11 x ~4.5 cm.
The sets include the epaulet: 42 Infantry Regiment named after General Jan Henryk Dabrowski (14 x 6 cm),16 Regiment of Greater Poland Lancers named after General Gustav-Orlicz-Dreszer (14 x ~4.5 cm),15th Regiment (15 x 5.5 cm).
Dimensions: ~15 x 5.5 cm.
The head is unsigned. On the hilt the date 1915, which may symbolize the commemoration of the Charge of Rokitna. On the pigtail of the handle an eagle on an amazon shield. Dimensions; Overall length: 96.3 cm.Head length: 82 cm.Length of scabbard: 90.2 cm.Width of the blade: 28 mm.Length of sling: 37 cm
The bayonet wz. 29 made by Perkun is a Polish bayonet designed for the Mauser rifle, produced by the "Perkun" Motor Society Factory in Warsaw. Signed with a crowned eagle and the letters "WP", the number "52" is stamped on the scabbard. Facings replaced with bakelite. Catch and choke in working order. Overall length: 40cm Blade length: 24.5cm Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Signed: G. BOROWSKI WARSAW. Made at the Siena Arms Factory of Gabriel Borowski in Warsaw, which was very popular due to the high quality of its products. The company operated since 1900 and later made white arms such as: sabers of the wz.1917 and wz.1921 types, officers' sabers, police half-sabers, swords of various types, sabers for the diplomatic corps and sports weapons. The shaft of the sa...
Among other things, the contents include an account of successes and losses on the battlefield - especially General Chrzanowski's successful attack on the right wing of the Russian army during the Second Battle of Minsk Mazowiecki (July 14, 1831), which ended, however, with a loss - the capture of Lieutenant Colonel Henryk hr. Malachowski of the 1st Sandomierz Cavalry Regiment. There is also i...
A natural piece of cavalry saber, very rare. Dimensions: Overall length: 92.8 cm.Head length: 79 cm.Length of scabbard: 86 cm.Width of the blade: 34 mm.
Polish pre-war flag spearhead in the form of a crowned eagle with outspread wings standing on a tin with engraved letters RW (Military Family). Below the sleeve. Good condition as shown in photos; L. C. 22.5, W. Max. 11.8 The "Military Family" Association - a women's organization in the Second Republic and the Third Republic of Poland for mothers, wives and daughters of Polish Army soldiers. I...
German/Prussian S98/05 so-called "Leaf" bayonet of 1917, signed on the blade amphibian. Bagnet complete with scabbard, wooden facings with fire guard. Short whiskers, made in Solingen, latch functional. Overall length: 52cm Blade length: 36cm General condition as in the photos.
British Mk.II helmet used by the British Army and, among others, the Polish Armed Forces in the West during World War 2. The helmet is complete, comes with chin strap and faceplate. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
German anti-aircraft defense(Luftschutz) helmet used during WW2. On the Front a visible decal with the unit's logo. On the inside a preserved carbon paper with manufacturer's signature and size. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Polish cap eagle depicting an eagle with outspread wings sitting on an amazon shield. The head is topped with a closed crown. The eagle in exceptionally good condition, close to perfect. This is a version of the eagle wz.19 complying with the technical conditions of 1933. Because of its characteristic appearance it is called "dove". On the reverse side there are 2 ears for attachment. This ver...
Made by Gabriel Borowski in Warsaw. Etched on the head the slogan "Honor and Fatherland" and the image of the Eagle; on the reverse side the maker's mark. Length: 37 cm. Length of scabbard: 25.4 cm.
Eagle wz.17 made of zinc by Henryk Sztorc's workshop in Cracow around 1917. Dimensions: 40mm x 31mm. Polish cap eagle depicting an eagle with outspread wings sitting on an amazon shield with an inscribed shield. The head is crowned with a closed crown. The reverse shows a contrail. This version of the eagle is mentioned in Tomasz Zawistowski's book. "Polish Eagles on Caps 1900-17" on page 219,...
Marching compass made of white metal, in the characteristic horseshoe shape, opened with a snap. On the lid is stamped the national eagle placed between the letters "W.P." (Polish Army), and below it the maker's signature: "Z. Jeznacki / Warsaw / wz. K.M.32 / No. 12164". This type of compass was the basic equipment of the Polish Army soldier during the Second Republic. Robustness of manufactur...
The badge is in the form of a round medal in the center is a black swastika on a white background. Around the swastika is a red ring with the inscription Nationalsozialistische D.A.P. The inscriptions and edges are embossed and filled with enamel. Diameter: 23mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Interesting plaque with an engraved eagle with the date 1940 and the contours of the territory of the Second Republic. Attached pennants of military regiments and eagle wz.19 (probably attached later, possibly non-original eagle). Dimensions: 19.5 x 15 cm.
Nicely preserved diploma issued to Oskar Koch. Diameter of the tube: 7.5 cm Height of the tube: 42.5 cm. Dimensions of the diploma: 45.2 x 35.8 cm.
Stitched with a byelaw. Measures 11.5 x 6.7 cm.
The badge of the order was made of silver and has the form of a convex, five-pointed star, covered with dark red enamel. In the central part of the star is a silver shield, which bears the image of a red-armed man in a coat, holding a rifle in his hand. Around the shield is the inscription "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" (Russian: "Пролетарии всех стран соедин�...
German gas mask can from the Third Reich period. The can was manufactured in 1938. Has original strap for closure, springs work well. Preserved original paint. The mask was manufactured in 1943, the filter in 1941. Blue goggles and filter attachment may indicate a frontal overhaul done in the era. All straps and material in great preservation condition, springs in straps flexible. Overall cond...
Made by Gabriel Borowski in Warsaw. Etched on the head the slogan "Honor and Fatherland" and the image of the Eagle; on the reverse side the maker's mark. Length: 36 cm. Length of scabbard: 24.7 cm.
Faded color, holes and rubbing on the fabric. Embroidered with a byline. Dimensions: 11 x 4.5 cm.
The K98 model bayonet, used by the German military during World War II, is a classic rifle bayonet designed for the Mauser. The scabbard and bayonet bear the number "5188 e". The bayonet is offered complete with scabbard and original frog. The handle has wooden facings. Overall length: 42.5 cm Blade length: 24.4 cm Overall condition as shown in the photos.
The badge is in the form of a stylized Teutonic cross. The decoration had 3 classes, bronze, silver and gold, awarded according to the number of children born, gold was given for the birth of 8 or more children. The arms of the cross are covered with blue enamel with a white border. In the center is a white circular shield with a black swastika, surrounded by a gold laurel wreath. The badge is...
Made by Gabriel Borowski in Warsaw. On the head the slogan "Honor and Fatherland" and the image of the White Eagle; on the reverse side the anchor and the maker's mark. A rare item in the auction trade. Scabbard in very poor state of preservation, white mass cracked. Length: 34 cm. Length of scabbard: 25.5 cm.
On the underside of the hilt, an inscribed marking: P.W.SL 692 - saber on the equipment of the police of the Silesian province, weapon number 692. On the scabbard the same number is nabbed. Very rare set! To the saber a sling. Dimensions: Overall length: 70.5 cm.Length of the head: 57.5 cm.Length of scabbard: 67.2 cm.Width of the blade: 30 mm.Sling length: 43 cm
Country: North Africa | Date: 19th century | Condition: very good Lot information A single-shot flintlock pistol originating from North Africa, specifically Morocco, equipped with a Kabyle flintlock. The stock and metal parts are richly decorated with hammered light metal applied in two layers, creating complex geometric and plant motifs typical of North African craftsmanship. The handle ends ...
Polish officer's saber, pattern 1921, produced by Gabriel Borowski's Ordnance Arms Factory in Warsaw. The saber head is nickel-plated with a slight curve with one concave groove on both sides of the saber blade. One-sided blade. On the inside of the blade signature "G.BOROWSKI WARSZAWA". On the hilt signed with the numeral "3". The handle is made of brass with a single bowed hilt. The bow is k...
Country: China / Tibet | Date: 19th century | Condition: excellent Lot information Originating from Tibet and China, the niuweidao double sword is a traditional martial weapon that features curved, single-sharpened blades housed together in a single scabbard. This type of sword was popular with warriors and practitioners of the martial arts as it allowed both blades to be quickly drawn and sim...
Color heavily faded, rubbing. One marking loose. Embroidered with a byline. Measures 12 x 5 cm.
Poor state of preservation of the material. Dimensions: 25 x 24 cm.
Color slightly faded. Embroidered with a byline, light losses. Measures 10.5 x 5.5 cm.
German WW2 gas mask can. Can has original strap to close, springs work well. Original paint is preserved. manufactured in 1944. Overall condition as shown in photos.
Country: Europe / Great Britain (London) | Date: mid 19th century / 20th century | Marking: London (lock on right) | Weapon Number: 3 mm | Condition: very good Lot information Percussion carbine with a rotating bundle of six smooth barrels, which are fired sequentially by one external tap. The lock plate is engraved on the right side with "London" and the serial number "3". The stock, originat...
Slightly faded color. Embroidered with a byeliner, lined with leather. Dimensions: 12 x 5 cm.
The decoration in the form of a Maltese cross, measuring 42 mm x 42 mm, on the obverse of the cross an eagle of the Polish Armed Forces, on the reverse an inscription (Polish Armed Forces in the West). The cross is worn on a ribbon with vertical stripes of white and amaranth, and blue, black and green. The cross was designed by Edward Gorol, made at the State Mint. They were given to participa...
Cross-shaped decoration, frame made of silver, inside embedded steel cross. Original ribbon. Condition shown in the photos, damaged earring. Dimensions - 49mm x 43 mm.
Order of War Virtuti Militari 4th class, made in the shape of a four-armed cross, gilded tombac, each of the four arms on the corners ended with balls, on the obverse of the arms horizontally the inscription VIRT - TUTI, vertically MILI - TARI, inscriptions covered with black enamel, in the middle a round gold shield in which was inscribed a white eagle with a crown and regalia in paws, around...
Golden Cross of Merit, awarded for meritorious service to the Republic of Poland. Version probably made by Jan Knedler, Wladyslaw Miecznik or Jozef Panasiuk in Warsaw(Z. Krotke Polish Cross of Merit 1923-2000 page 357.). Made of bronze. Original ribbon. Cross-shaped decoration with sun rays between the arms. In the center initials and medallion RP (Republic of Poland). Dimensions: 41mm x 41mm....
Order of War Virtuti Militari 4th class, made in the shape of a four-armed cross, gilded tombac, each of the four arms on the corners ended with balls, on the obverse of the arms horizontally the inscription VIRT - TUTI, vertically MILI - TARI, the inscriptions covered with black enamel, in the middle a round gold shield in which was inscribed a white eagle with a crown and regalia in its paws...
Haller type button with the eagle used in the Polish Army in France during the Great War. Not signed. Diameter: 21mm Overall condition as shown in photos.
Country: Central Europe | Date: around 1760 | Marking: IOS???? IN LYNCH??? (Signature on the Lock Plate), | Condition: excellent Lot information Single-shot flintlock pistol of Central European origin, dated circa 1760. Flintlock with plain metal parts without decoration, illegible signature "ios .....in....lynch....". Dark wood stock richly decorated with carvings with plant and geometric mot...
The Iron Cross of Merit with Crown was an Austro-Hungarian decoration established on April 1, 1916 by Emperor Franz Joseph I, as a higher grade of the Iron Cross of Merit. Its design was based on the Cross of Civilian Merit. The cross was awarded during World War I as a distinction for special merits, mainly in the military administration and auxiliary services. The decoration was in the form ...
Mein Kampf is a book by Adolf Hitler, written in prison and published in 1925-1927. It consists of two parts: an autobiography and a presentation of Nazi ideology. It contains racist and anti-Semitic theories - in it Hitler proclaims the superiority of the Aryans (especially Germans), contempt for the Slavs and hatred of the Jews, whom he blames for the fall of civilization. He criticizes Aust...
Michal Tokarzewski-Karaszewicz (1893-1964) - Lieutenant General of the Polish Armed Forces, one of the founders of the Polish resistance movement, independence activist, freemason, theosophist and clergyman of the Liberal Catholic Church. He was born in Lviv. From his youth he was associated with the independence and socialist movement, and was a member of the PPS-Revolutionary Faction, the Ac...
![Letter knife - Tatra Mountains - Tatra Basin - late 19th century [ Barlangliget ].](https://img1.one.bid/img/8167/2456954_1w.webp)
![Letter knife - Tatra Mountains - Tatra Basin - late 19th century [ Barlangliget ].](https://img1.one.bid/img/8167/2456954_2w.webp)
Commemorative letter knife - Tatra Mountains - Tatra Basin - late 19th century [Barlangliget ] Material wood, hand-painted flowers and place name. Length : 25 cm
Commemorative Cross of the Battle of Monte Cassino awarded to senior sapper Stanislaw Pokrywa of the Sapper Command of the 2nd Corps. The decoration in the form of a cross, on the obverse in the center inscription "Monte Cassino May 1944", on the reverse stamped number "38774". Dimensions: 41mm x 41mm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Color heavily faded. Embroidered with a byelier. Dimensions: 11 x 4.5 cm.
Czeslaw Jarnuszkiewicz coat of armsLubicz (born August 27, 1888 in Kochoń, died June 19, 1988 in London) - brigadier general of the Polish Army, knight of the Order of Virtuti Militari, participant in the struggle for Poland's independence and an expert in ancient weapons. From his youth, he was involved in independence activities - a participant in the 1905 school strike and a member of the ...
A three-chambered cargo pouch used by German troops during World War II. Lockable with knop straps at the bottom, visible signatures on the back and D-rings for attaching the cargo to the suspenders. Overall condition as shown in the photos.