World War I

Circa 1914. Cardboard, dimensions approximately 12.5 x 9 x 1.5 cm. Condition 2.

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“Willi Rebbe, Carpenter, Private First Class of the Reserve in Reserve Hussar Regiment No. 6 ... awarded the Iron Cross”. Glass, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 x 1.6 cm. Condition 2.


Reserve Hussar Regiment No. 6 was established on August 2, 1914 by Hussar Regiment Graf Goetzen (2nd Silesian) No. 6 (home garrison Leobschütz/Ratibor).

“Norden, September 11th. Musketeer v. Hülsen was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on the Western Front.” Glass, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 x 1.6 cm. Condition 2.

Manufactured from the driving band of an artillery shell, applied oak leaves and enameled Iron Cross, with pin on reverse.

Glass, approx. 10.3 x 6.5 cm, excerpt from award certificate on base. Condition 2.

Likely field-made. Brass. Length approximately 26.2 cm. Condition 2.

Basket made of gilt sheet metal with 2 side handles, on the lid with applied medallion with glass cover, showing the view from the southeast from the Lange Brücke towards the south facade (Schlossplatz wing) with portals II (left) and I (right) and the east facade (Spree wing) of the palace, approx. 100x75x60 mm.

The spoon is made of silver-plated steel, the handle stamped on the reverse. Condition 2.

Circa 1915. Silk, length approx. 40 cm. Condition 2+.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate numerous military victories, with proceeds from their sale going to the Red Cross.

circa 1916, worn, with inscription, diameter 20 mm, slightly oxidized, condition 2.

circa 1916, worn, with inscription, diameter 18 mm, slightly oxidized, condition 2.

Silver finger ring, with 800 silver hallmark, diameter 16 mm, Iron Cross 1914 at center. Condition 2.

This is an excellent charcoal drawing featuring the portrait of Leutnant Immelmann in uniform wearing the Pour le Mérite and Iron Cross 1st Class, inscribed and signed by the artist on the side “O. Graf. 6.3.16”, lower left with large autograph signature “Max Immelmann Leutnant.”. The drawing in original matting, dimensions 48 x 63.5 cm, with old inscription at the lower margin “Original signature of the aviator M. Immelmann (+ Summer 1916)!”, further to the right inscribed “Druck 4 ! Oskar G..”. Condition 2.
The portrait drawing and signature were created in March 1916, only 3 months before Max Immelmann's death in aerial combat.
Artistically excellent work and historically significant, this portrait drawing was likely intended as a template for patriotic prints or postcards. 

Max Franz Immelmann (* September 21, 1890 in Dresden; † June 18, 1916 near Annay, Département Pas-de-Calais, France) was, alongside Oswald Boelcke and Manfred von Richthofen, among the most successful and famous German fighter pilots of World War I. His success in aerial combat earned him the nickname “Eagle of Lille” among his adversaries. He received Prussia's highest decoration for bravery — the Order Pour le Mérite.

Circa 1917. Photo dimensions approximately 10 x 14.5 cm, mounted on cardboard approximately 20 x 28 cm. Studio "Kurt Schallenberg Hamburg Grindelallee 180". Condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Stoneware, polychrome painted, with pewter lid, the thumblift in the form of “Saint Barbara”, the patron saint of artillerymen, height approx. 24.5 cm. The base broken and very beautifully restored, only hairline cracks visible. Condition 2-

Made from the driving band of an artillery shell, applied oak leaves and enameled Iron Cross, reverse with pin. Width approx. 4.5 cm. Condition 2-.

Circa 1914, silk, length approx. 40 cm. Condition 2.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate many military victories, with proceeds from sales going to the Red Cross.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partly interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partly interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partially interesting depictions, condition 2.

Postcard size, partly interesting depictions, condition 2.

Circa 1915/16. Brass with black enamel. Width approximately 3.3 cm. Reverse with pin. Condition 2.

Movement non-functional. Pocket watch chain attached. Condition 2.

circa 1916/17. Steel, approximately 12.5 cm. Stamped “D.R.G.M.”. Condition 2.

Circa 1914. Silk, length approx. 30 cm. Condition 2.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate many military victories, with proceeds from sales going to the Red Cross.

Immalin-Werke Mettmann, cardboard bound, complete with 56 cards, condition 2-.

Circa 1916. 13.9 x 8.8 cm. Condition 2.

14 x 8.9 cm. Condition 2.

During World War I, Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II) commanded the 5th Army as Commander-in-Chief and later the Army Group named after him “Deutscher Kronprinz” on the Western Front.

Circa 1916. Dimensions approximately 6.4 x 10.3 cm. Condition 2.

The regiment was raised in 1914 in Striegau (I. Btl.), Wohlau (II. Btl.) and Breslau (Staff & III. Btl).

circa 1916/17. Handcrafted from a shell fuze ring. Length approximately 21 cm. Condition 2.
A typical trench art piece made by a German soldier from World War I, also known as “trench art”.

Postmarked September 5, 1914, shortly before the beginning of the war (!). Dimensions 13.9 x 8.9 cm. Condition 2.

Immalin-Werke Mettmann, cardboard bound, large format, complete with 191 images, Series 1 Image 5 missing, spine damaged, condition 2-.

Glass, approx. 10.3 x 6.5 cm, excerpt from the award certificate on base. Condition 2.

45 cm length. Condition 2.

Circa 1914. Silk, length approximately 39 cm. Condition 2+.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate numerous military victories, with proceeds from their sale going to the Red Cross.

humorous depiction of a woman at military medical examination, without pin, condition 2.

Circa 1915. Silk, length approximately 39 cm. Condition 2.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate many military victories, with proceeds from their sale going to the Red Cross.

Circa 1914. Silk, length approximately 40 cm. Condition 2.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate many military victories, with proceeds from their sale going to the Red Cross.

Circa 1916/17. Steel, approximately 12.5 cm. Stamped “D.R.G.M.” (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster). Condition 2.

Overall length approx. 34 cm, inscription "In Eiserner Zeit 1916" (In Iron Times 1916). Condition 2.

Circa 1916/17. Printed on both sides. Approximately 22 x 13 cm.

Overall length approx. 27 cm, inscription “In Eiserner Zeit 1916”. Clasp defective. Condition 2

Glass, approx. 10.3 x 6.5 cm, excerpt from award certificate on base. Condition 2.

Circa 1918. Partially corroded metal box, exterior with mimicry camouflage paint.
An extremely interesting piece. First offering in our catalog of an MG box with mimicry camouflage.

circa 1916/17. Steel, approximately 12.5 cm. Stamped “D.R.G.M.”. Condition 2.

Trench art souvenir, 23 cm long.

Circa 1914, silk, length approx. 40 cm. Condition 2.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate numerous military victories, with proceeds from sales going to the Red Cross.

Circa 1915. Pewter, height 21 cm, engraved on lid "4PJSA", alphabet stamped along rim, stamped on handle "Litre", maker "H.A. Geverts" on base. Condition 2.

Length approx. 11.3 cm. Condition 2.

Circa 1916. The fife made of black wood with nickel silver fittings. Without case. Function not tested. Condition 2.

The whistle/fife was carried by the buglers of the infantry troops. The case was worn directly behind the bayonet.

Circa 1916. The armband made of gray cloth, fabricated from a Belgian armband, interior with a printed “Belgian Lion”, affixed with a zinc plaque “LKDTR Luettich BA Namur No 1171”. Condition 2.

Very rare! By A.K.O. (Army High Command Order) of August 26, 1915, the “Generalgouvernement Belgien” (General Government of Belgium, comprising the 9 Belgian provinces as well as the French territories of Maubeuge and Givet) was placed directly under the Kaiser. In the rear area, Landwehr units were stationed, which were responsible among other duties for securing supply lines and maintaining public order.

Length approx. 28 cm. Condition 2.

Circa 1914, silk, length approximately 39 cm. Condition 2+.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate numerous military victories, with proceeds from their sale benefiting the Red Cross.

Circa 1914. Silk, length approximately 39.5 cm. Condition 2.

The Vivat ribbons were produced during World War I to commemorate numerous military victories, with proceeds from sales going to the Red Cross.

Circa 1916. The group consisting of 6 photographs. The first photo is a cabinet card from the studio “Francois Cornand” in Berlin and shows young Bruno Kipplies as a cadet at the Haupt-Kadettenanstalt Berlin-Lichterfelde in parade uniform circa 1907, the photo bears his name on the reverse. Dimensions approx. 6.4 x 10.7 cm. · A series of three photos from circa 1916 shows the pilot in field-gray walking-out uniform at his wedding. In one photo the sleeve insignia “F Fl 65” is clearly visible, also clearly visible are the Iron Cross 1914, the badge for observer officers, and the Merit Cross. Dimensions approx. 9 x 12.1 cm. · The fifth image shows the pilot in field uniform sitting on a chair. Oval image section on cardboard. Dimensions approx. 21.4 x 31.7 cm. Stamp “C. Timm Harburg A/E”. · The sixth image is likely the most recent and shows the pilot again in an oval image section, seated with (his) child, clearly visible again is the badge for observer officers, but now also a wound badge and the Iron Cross 1914 1st Class. Circa 1918. Studio “A. Fuhrmann Harburg ...”. Dimensions approx. 17.5 x 23.4 cm. · Condition 2.

The photos come directly from a private household and have never been in any collection.