Fritz Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 A recent Auction by a UK based auctionier had following lot - A Tschapka of private purchase quality, said to be of Westfälisches Ulanen-Regiment 5, based at Düsseldorf. The Tschapka is in almost all details of officer qaulity, however, the white rabatt in the regimental colours is an other ranks' example, the leather liner is also specificly other ranks. With the white falling horsehair plume. The item is however incomplete, missing are the Reichskokarde worn on the right side and the oval National worn on the left side of the mortarboard. Missing are also the cap lines. The headdress was probably for a one-year volunteer or a Fähnrich. Estimated value by the auctionier is 1200 - 1800 GBP. In very fine condition, not misshapen. The original transport and storage case is also included, this has several travel stickers, from Hannover to London via various other stations, probably pre-WW1. Wearer was possibly sent to the Military Attaché of the German Embassy in London at the time, for representation or educational purposes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Very nice! Would be interesting to see the realized price at auction end. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 I think the auction is still actual. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 A collector colleague of mine has just purchased said helmet for the going price of GBP 2.600,- + Tax+Commission. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Good to know what they are going for at least, beautiful item to have in a collection. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 There are a couple of parts missing, but could otherwise be replaced. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Some highlights from a forthcoming auction at end of May 2020 An orginal officer cap of Kürassier-Regiment 7, worn by Otto von Bismarck. The cap is in very good condition, and is said to come direct from the Bismarck Museum in Aumühle. The starting price is 15.ooo Euros. I remember visiting the Bismarck Museum many years ago. On display were just a few uniform pieces from his posession, including a full uniform figure consisting of a cap, as in photo, which was somewhat more worn than this example, the long frock coat, trousers and shoes. This was the iconic everyday dress of Bismarck in the period of his office as Reichskanzler from 1871 till his dismissal in 1890 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. His remaining years he spent in Schloß Friedrichsruh, till his death in 1898. Together with this are several other small souvenirs of Bismarck on offer. Of great historical significance. The Kaiser visits Bismarck in Friedrichsruh in 1890. The dog in the forground was one of Bismarck's favourites, either Tyras or Sultan, is a "Deutsche Dogge". 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 Recent auction results in Worms, Germany Panzerabzeichen Legion Condor 7500 Ritterkreuz Eichenlaub Schwerter 28500 Ritterkreuz Eichelaub 21500 Ritterkreuz 11500 Deutsches Kreuz in Gold 3000 Cholmschild 4105 etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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