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SOLD: $400.00
Lot # 1
Framed Copperplate Engraving And Signature Of British Naval Hero Lord Admiral Duke Of Bronte Horatio
Lord Nelson's engraved portrait in uniform, 3 1/2- x 4 3/8-inches, with medals, sash and sword, revealing in background battling frigates. Ink signed autograph 3 1/2- x 1 1/2-inches. Portrait and signature matted. Gilt frame measuring 10 3/4- x 14 5/8-inches. Reverse including "Public Autograph Auction/...Sale #157/...November 13, 1996 ..." at the R.M. Smythe gallery, New York City.
Condition: Fine.
Estimate: 750 - 1000
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SOLD: $475.00
Lot # 2
Framed Image And Autograph Of His Grace The Duke Of Wellington, Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley
Matted Wellington image a photograph of a watercolor painting, with scimitar style sword. Measuring 5 1/4- x 7-inches. Matted autograph measuring approximately 3 7/8- x 5/8-inches. With matted brass plaque providing history of Wellington, 1769-1852. Frame measuring 12 x 16-inches.
Condition: Fine.
Estimate: 750 - 1000
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SOLD: $250.00
Lot # 3
Lot Of Two Wooden Battle Rattles
Larger measuring 9-inches tall x 9 1/4-inches wide. Smaller measuring 8-inches tall x 6 3/8-inches wide. Both of wood and neither with markings.
Condition: Very good.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $700.00
Lot # 4
Lot Of Two Wooden Battle Rattles
Larger measuring 9 3/4-inches tall x 8 3/8-inches wide. Smaller measuring 4 3/4-inches tall x 4 1/2-inches wide. Both of wood and neither with markings.
Condition: Very good. Repair to smaller rattle.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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SOLD: $475.00
Lot # 5
Scale Model Of 19th-century Naval Cannon
35-inch carved solid wood barrel. Painted black. Mounted on solid pine carriage with wood wheels and axles. Axles with carved wood keeper pins for wheels. Iron belaying rope rings. Sold together with two over-sized black wood cannon balls.
Condition: Very good to fine. Minor wear and age patina.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $75.00
Lot # 6
Reproduction Cannon Linstock With Treated Cord
Hardwood shaft with applied hardwood y-shaped tip through which cord is fed. Length 24-inches.
Condition: Fine to excellent showing little use.
Estimate: 150 - 250
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SOLD: $800.00
Lot # 7
Scale Model Of 18th-century Naval Cannon
Of brass and wood construction. Length 18 inches.
Condition: Fine. Brass with age patina. Wood excellent. Built without trunion straps.
Estimate: 500 - 800
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SOLD: $550.00
Lot # 8
Lot Of 2 Scale Model Carronade
Comprising: 1) Iron and wood model of an 18th-century naval style carronade. Barrel with working elevation screw. Carriage with swivel rollers and line rings. Lines absent. Length 12 1/2-inches. 2) Cast iron and wood model of an 18th-century carronade and carriage. Gun with bored-through touch hole, reinforcing bands and cascabel loop. Carriage with trunnion hardware. Length 12 inches.
Condition: Fine.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $900.00
Lot # 9
Lantaka Swivel Cannon
Of brass and wood construction. Cast-bronze tube. Half-octagonal barrel with flared muzzle and front sight. 34-inches long. Decorative triangular panels behind front barrel band. Eleven decorative triangular panels around center barrel band. Five-inch alligator in relief on top of barrel at breech. Tail of alligator ends at touch hole of gun and set between rear sight posts. 4 1/2-inch cascabel. Gun mounted on cast swivel. Oak box base thirteen-inches tall.
Condition: Very good. Patches of pitting and rough casting. End of cascabel broken
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
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SOLD: $475.00
Lot # 10
Lantaka Swivel Gun
Half-octagonal cast tube 25 1/4-inches long. Touch hole. Plugged barrel. Decorative triangular panels set at breech and muzzle. Gun set in iron swivel. All mounted on 9 x 9 x 13-inch wood block. Sold together with 12-inch ramrod.
Condition: Very good. Wear and age patina.
Estimate: 750 - 1000
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SOLD: $500.00
Lot # 11
Early Twentieth Century Decorative Ship's Cannon
Wood and iron construction. Painted black. Carriage with old pin stripe and marked "No. 2." Length 25-inches. 1 inch bore.
Condition: Very good.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $4,500.00
Lot # 12
Fine Museum Quality Scale Model Of Early 19th-century 18-pound Field Gun And Limber.
One piece solid bronze tube with 5 mold rings. 7/8-inch bore. 19 1/2-inches long. Finely designed and constructed wooden carriage possibly applewood. Fine scale model mountings and trunnion straps complete with all fittings. Limber tongue marked 4 [over heart] /ECG/W 1823. Dished wood spoked wheel with steel rims and hubs.
Condition: Excellent. Fine age patina. Minor handling marks.
Notes: Construction details and markings suggestive of original design model
Estimate: 5500 - 8500
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SOLD: $750.00
Lot # 13
Detailed Scale Model Of A Napoleonic Era Field Cannon
15-inch steel tube with 3/4-inch bore and flared muzzle. Touch hole. Mounted on hardwood carriage with steel trunnion caps. Dished hardwood 11 1/2-inch diameter wheels. Steel axle and rims. Hinged, steel storage boxes mounted to axle. Trail has metal mounts for ramrods. Wood hand spike and metal lunette. 28-inches overall length. Sold together with two ramrods. A well executed scale model.
Condition: Fine. Age wear and patina. One ramrod ring broken and in storage box on gun.
Estimate: 1200 - 1500
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SOLD: $1,300.00
Lot # 14
Rare Confederate Two-piece Brass Snake Pattern Belt Buckle With Brown Leather Belt.
The rare snake pattern interlocking brass belt buckle with associated period brown leather adjustable belt. This type of buckle was known to have been used by the 1st Brigade Louisiana Volunteers.
Condition: Very good to excellent. Brass with light age patina and belt with light wear and scuffs. One of the finest examples known.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 15
Lot Of Five Assorted Original Civil War Bond Loan Certificates And One John Brown Related Print
All examples with multiple chits in increments of four dollars each, totaling $100 for each certificate. All are printed in black and white and were all meant to be redeemed years after the war. Unfortunately for the Confederacy, they lost, making these documents worthless as monetary items but still quite interesting to the Civil War collector. The John Brown print is a black and white photogravure titled: The Last Moments of John Brown, after Thomas Hovenden. From the Paris exhibition of 1889. Size: 9 1/2-inches X 7 3/4-inches. Matted in cream matte suitable for framing, the reverse with printed plate describing the print in detail.
Condition: All are very good to excellent.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $2,750.00
Lot # 16
Rare Memoir, Letters, And Document Copies Including Confinement At Andersonville Prison, And Civil
Notebook containing cover letter from Claudette Brand Jeffries, great niece of Abraham Carr, explaining the fascination as a young girl of her Great Aunt Helen's hope chest. At that time, in the late 1950s, Ms. Jeffries remembered the contents, including "a uniform . . . some old Confederate money . . . and a stack of old letters that she called the Abe letters." The notebook includes 11 pages of hand-written letters in pencil from Abe Carr, dated from the Soldier's Home, in California, between December 23, 1923 to May 17th 1927. Also enclosed, typed copies of letters, transcribed by Carr's daughter, Helen Ada Stephan, plus a copy of the U.S. Bureau of Pensions certificate, about granting of Carr's pension at the rate of $72 per month, dated June 18, 1924. Accompanied by declaration of Suzanne Brand, about her Great Aunt Helen's hope chest. Also approximately 30 Xerox copies of documents giving information on the military service of Abraham W. Carr. With photograph of Carr in old age.
Condition: Very good.
Notes: Information in the letters likely to be of value to historians as well as enthusiasts of the Civil War.
Provenance: Family of Abraham W. Carr
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
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SOLD: $150.00
Lot # 17
Lot Of Two Decorative Plaques With Pair Of Crossed Socket Bayonets On Each
1) Varnished shield-shaped walnut plaque with red fabric on which is pewter American eagle motif, the two crossed bayonets fit in slots on back, one with US markings. 2) Brass cast circular plaque with American eagle and shield motif, mounted on copper-painted wood block, crossed bayonets mounted in slots between the two.
Condition: Good to very good. Bayonets with some rust and gray patina, and pitting. Mounts fine.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 18
Finely Constructed And Painted Reproduction Of Pre-civil War 19th Century Military Marching Drum, 9t
Measuring 17-inches diameter x 16-inches deep. Heads of wood. Body painted with grand American eagle, banner through beak lettered "9th Reg't U.S. Infantry." Eagle with shield on breast and green background. Head rims secured with rope, adjusted by leather thongs.
Condition: Very good. Scattered wear.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 19
Finely Constructed And Painted Reproduction Military Marching Drum, With U.S. Military Academy Insig
Measuring 19-inches diameter x 16-inches deep. Top head with leather cover over wood. Bottom of simulated wood. Body painted with American eagle, and U.S.M.A. West Point insignia. Head rims secured with rope.
Condition: Very good. Scattered wear.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $475.00
Lot # 20
Finely Detailed Museum Quality Scale Model Whitworth Field Piece.
Scale model of a Whitworth breechloading rifled field piece. Metal and plastic construction. Working elevation screw and breechblock. Complete with ramrod, grease bucket and worm. Mounted on a wood base. Base with two plaques detailing history of the Whitworth and identity of model maker. Sold together with copies of photos of Whitworth guns and a history of the gun and model signed by the model maker. Length 20 inches.
Condition: Excellent.
Estimate: 500 - 800
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SOLD: $475.00
Lot # 21
Civil War Union Artillery Frock Coat
Of navy blue melton wool with red wool stand-up collar, epaulettes and wingbacks. Brass eagle buttons by Scoville. Quilted lining marked: Smith/19 Cr./J.S. 32. Black polished cotton lining of skirt. Size: 16 1/2 back; 24-inch sleeve.
Condition: Excellent with light wear overall, A fine museum quality example.
Estimate: 800 - 1000
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SOLD: $375.00
Lot # 22
Fine Pair Of 19th-century Bullion U.S. Army Officer's Shoulder Straps By Horstmann Bros. & Co., Phil
The pair of silver and brass wire bullion officer's straps in the rank of colonel. Backed with black leather marked in gold: Horstmann Bros. & Co. Philadelphia.
Condition: Very good to fine. Showing two minor snags, mothing to edge of one strap, not effecting top and dark age patina overall.
Estimate: 800 - 1000
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SOLD: $275.00
Lot # 23
Three Assorted Pairs Of Military Fringed Epaulettes
Comprising: 1) Pair of 19th-century Italian fringed silver bullion epaulettes marked: Unione Militaire Roma. 2) Pair of 19th-century French Artillery officer's fringed gold bullion epaulettes. Gilt metal scales with German silver flaming bomb and crossed cannon devices. 3) Japanned metal cased pair of British fusilier officer's fixed fringe silver bullion epaulettes with bullionTudor rose motifs.
Condition: All showing age wear and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $700.00
Lot # 24
Lot Of Assorted Scarce Austrian And Imperial German Bullion Sword Knots And Portapees
Nineteen examples in all, five bearing the initial "K " woven into the bullion, One example in leather with silver bullion wire. Five portapees with blue and gold wire. One example in silver bullion with red, white and blue border trim. One gold bullion example bearing a red and white cloisonne shield. One gold bullion portapee with red, white and green stripe interwoven in the bullion. Two black cord sword knots with silver bullion tassels. Another example in solid black.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light age patina.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $600.00
Lot # 25
U.S. Army Civil War Enlistedman's Brass Oval Beltplate Together With Original Black Leather Belt
The standard pattern Civil War era belt ensemble with lead-filled brass US oval plate. Arrowhead type hooks and brass keeper. Black leather belt with inspector stamps reading: F.A. Sniffen/U.S. Ord. Dept./Sub Inspector. and R. Nece/Philad.
Condition: Very good to excellent. Beltplate with bright finish. Lead back with patina. Belt with light checking and wear. Leather still supple. A superior example.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $400.00
Lot # 26
Model 1860 Enlisted Man's Cavalry Saber, With Leather Hanger And Scabbard
Standard length blade and features. Left side of ricasso with Lamb maker's marking. Right side marked "U.S./CGS/1862." Brass knuckle bow and mounts, with leather grip secured by twisted brass wire. Steel scabbard, the leather hanger strap marked "TR. B. N.Y. 71."
Condition: Good to very good. Blade and scabbard with extensive pitting, some dents, the strap very good.
Estimate: 350 - 550
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SOLD: $650.00
Lot # 27
Framed Engraving And Signature Of General William Tecumseh Sherman
4 1/2- x 6 5/8-inches print measurement, with four stars on shoulder board, and holding officer's grade sword. 3 3/8- x 1 7/8-inch autograph, with "General." beneath. In matted, gilt frame, measuring 15 7/8- x 13-inches.
Condition: Fine.
Estimate: 800 - 1000
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SOLD: $1,100.00
Lot # 28
Rare Framed Polychrome Civil War Portraits Of Abraham Lincoln And General Ulysses S. Grant
The two matching polychrome patriotic portrait prints of Lincoln and Grant by Bingham & Dodd. Both contained in their original 19th-century wood frames with gilt liner and milk glass corner rosettes. Size: 15-inches X 19-inches.
Condition: Both are fine with some insignificant foxing and at bottom and light age wear overall. An exceptional pair of original Civil War era prints.
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
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SOLD: $550.00
Lot # 29
Framed Engraving And Autograph Of U.S. Grant, With Two Volume "personal Memoirs Of U.S. Grant"
Grant's memoirs 1885 edition (vol. I) and 1886 edition (vol. II), published by Charles L. Webster & Co., rebound in tan cloth with silver and red imprint on spines. Print matted within oval, measuring approximately 4 1/4- x 5 3/4-inches, the autograph matted to match, measuring approximately 4- x 1 3/8-inches: "U.S. Grant." Frame measuring 11 3/4- x 16 3/4-inches.
Condition: Memoirs modern rebinding, with name of owner imprinted inside front endpaper of both volumes. Paper fading, some pages loose, some cracking at hinge, due to age. Framed print and autograph fine.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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SOLD: $1,500.00
Lot # 30
Detailed Pair Of Scale Model Gatling Guns Sold With Framed Copy Of Richard J. Gatling's Patent Drawi
Comprising: 1) Pair of scale models of a Colt-style ten-barrel gatling gun mounted on a carriage. Of metal and wood construction. Each adorned with plaque stating Gatling USA 1883. Articulating crank and barrel group. Metal sights and elevator. Wood wheels and ammuntion boxes. Removable circular magazines. 2) Mounted and framed copy of Gatling gun patent drawing from National Archives Collection. Approximately 18 x 22 inches.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: The National Archives Collection prints are digitally produced from original holdings of the National Archives of the United States.
Estimate: 1500 - 2500
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SOLD: $900.00
Lot # 31
Scarce U.S. Army Issue Flap Holster For The U.S. Colt Or U.S. Schofield Single Action Revolvers
Standard pattern holster wit outer flap marked: G 27/ Rock Island/Arsenal/E.H.S./J.J.L. Holster embossed on front US in oval. Three-rivet belt loop. Plugged tip.
Condition: Very good with minor surface checking and wear overall.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $1,800.00
Lot # 32
Embossed Brass U.S. 7th Cavalry Belt Buckle And Custer Biography
3 1/4-inches tall. Brass embossed belt buckle with U.S. 7th Cavalry logo of numeral 7 over crossed sabers. Ribbed background. Reverse marked: Military Arms Equipments/ & Ordnance Stores/M. Hartley Co./383 & 316 Broadway/New York NY. Sold together with paperback copy of "Custer: The Controversial Life of George Armstrong Custer" by Jeffry D. Wert.
Condition: Fine. Age patina.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $450.00
Lot # 33
Lot Of One Blue Mills Belt And Socket Bayonet With Scabbard And Frog
Belt of dark brown canvas, with US brass buckle, cartridge loops and brass mounts. Stencil markings on inside of belt, "55 C." The blued steel bayonet with U.S. stamping at rear of blade. Scabbard's leather frog with belt loop, marked "K/33" and with standard US embossed within circle border. Blued steel scabbard.
Condition: Very good. Wear, patina, pitting to scabbard and frog. Bayonet with light wear and patina, minor pitting, likely old reblue. Belt fine, mellow patina to brass.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $375.00
Lot # 34
Lot Of Four Framed Panoramic Black And White Photographs Of Camp Stewart, El Paso, Texas, July 1917
1) Wood frame dimensions measuring 55 1/2- x 11 5/8-inches. Photographers noted in print, J.U. Medley & I. Shulman. Center notes: "13th U.S. Artillery/-Recently Organized-/Camp Stewart - El Paso, Tex./ - July - 1917." With troops, wheeled artillery, caissons, tents, railroad complex, buildings and mountains in background. 2) Frame dimensions, 55 5/8- x 9 1/2-inches. Faintly visible caption on print, "Thirteenth Field Artillery/at Retreat/Camp Stewart, near El Paso, Texas July 1917." Standing in formation, buildings and personnel behind, including cooks. Railroad tracks and cars at far right. 3) Frame dimensions, 35- x 9-inches. Faintly visible caption on print, "Thirteenth Field Artillery/Camp Stewart . . . El Paso, Texas July 1917." Over 100 uniformed men in two rows, standing and sitting, quarters in background. 4) Frame dimensions, 53- x 19 5/8-inches. Faintly visible credit on print to photographic service, of El Paso, Texas. Image shows what is likely the Thirteenth Field Artillery, of same date as other images. Men are on horseback, and include wagons at rear, flagbearers at center, and eight groups of wheeled and horse-drawn artillery.
Condition: Very good. Glass needs cleaning. Photographs fading, some stains. Three frames with varying degrees of nicks and wear, the fourth and largest fine.
Estimate: 500 - 800
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SOLD: $1,000.00
Lot # 35
Important Lot Of Medals, Uniforms, Photographs And Memorabilia Belonging To Sergeant Orie Oliver Don
Comprising: 1) Two navy blue U.S. Army garrison caps, both with 53rd Iowa cap devices and F.D. buttons. 2) 53rd Iowa Infantry navy blue tunic with sergeant's stripes and collar brass. 3) Matching navy blue wool trousers with white leg stripe. 4) 1910 era O.D. wool campaign hat. 5) 1910 era cotton poplin four pocket sergeant's tunic. 6) Two pairs of khaki cotton breeches. 7) Two pairs of canvas leggings. 8) Two O.D. canvas tents with wooden pegs. 9) Two U.S. Army wool blankets. 10) O.D. wool U.S. Army wool overcoat. 11) O.D. wool overseas cap. 12) Thirty assorted letters from Donley to his wife. 13) Three volumes of drill regulations. 14) History and Rhymes of the Lost Battalion. 15) U.S. Service Song Book. 16) Two volumes of the Report of the Adjutant General of Iowa. 17) Volume "Lucky Forward: The History of Patton's Third Army". 18) Booklet: Army Life, A souvenir of the Army in Mexico and on the Border. 19) 15 assorted large format sepiatone photographs of the U.S. Army on the border during the Mexican insurrection. 20) Unframed State of Iowa Certificate of Recognition of Service on the Border issued to Donley 21) Six assorted unframed panorama photos of Mexican border service troops [some tears and cracks] 22) Collection of period newspapers and Army documents pertaining to the Mexican insurrection. 23) Three U.S. Army "housewife" sewing kits. 24) Four framed sepiatone panorama photographs of U.S. border troops and scenes of the Rio Grande. 25) Framed polychrome certificate of the Roll of Honor of Co. G, 53 Iowa Infantry showing vignettes of border service and roster list. 26) Fantastic photo album of 168 candid photos of troops in Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico during the Mexican border war. Great details of city life and Army men and equipment. Excellent photographic record of one theater of the war. 27) Lot of 6 service belts. 28) 124 assorted post cards on the Mexican Insurrection including a numb
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
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SOLD: $150.00
Lot # 36
*harrington & Richardson "the American Double Action" Revolver, Belonging To Orie Oliver Donley, Co.
Serial no. 7663. .32 caliber, 6-shot fluted cylinder, with 2 1/2-inch octagon barrel, nickel-plated with blued triggerguard, trigger and hammer. Checkered hard rubber grips. Left side of frame with carefully scratched inscription: "O.O. Donley/1300 Knoll Ave./Waterloo Iowa U.S.A."
Condition: Fine. 90% nickel. Scratches, pitting, wear. Chip from right grip panel.
Notes: [See preceding large lot of memorabilia in this auction associated with this same individual]
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $2,000.00
Lot # 37
Wwi Era U.S. Army Mcclellan Cavalry Saddle Ensemble
Comprising: 1) 1910-1918 era U.S. Army issue McClellan cavalry saddle of brown leather, complete with stirrups, cinch and rigging. 2) Khaki brown canvas shabraque with 6D troop markings. 3) 1900 era military issue blanket. 4) Pair of leather U.S. Army saddlebags. 5) WWI era canteen. 6) Cotton bandolier dated 1896 with ammo. 7) Picket rope and pin. 8) 1910-dated Springfield rifle bayonet with scabbard. 9) 1906-dated cavalry saber and scabbard. 10) Horse canvas feed bag. 11) Rifle scabbard.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with scattered wear and patina.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 38
U.S. Army Model 1917 Service Helmet
Standard pattern WWI era helmet with olive drab sand finish. U.S. 37th Infantry Division red roundel on front. Standard liner and chinstrap. Interior stamped: ZC191.
Condition: Very good. Showing age wear and patina. Minor dents present.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 39
Rare Wwi Era U.S. Marine Corps Service Helmet
Standard pattern helmet with olive drab sand finish. Fouled anchor device on front. Standard liner and leather chinstrap. Interior stamped: 195/ZD. Size 7 1/8.
Condition: Very good. Showing age wear and patina.
Estimate: 200 - 250
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 40
Wwi U,s, Army Infantryman's Field Uniform Ensemble
Comprising: 1) WWI era olive drab "doughboy" helmet. 2) Enlistedman's o.d. wool 4-pocket tunic. 3) WWI era khaki web ammo pouch belt with suspenders. 4) 1917 canteen pouch with Vietnam era aluminum canteen. 5) WWI khaki canvas leggings. 6) WWI pattern gas mask pouch. All mounted on a mannequin bust form.
Condition: All showing age wear and fading.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 41
Original Wwi 91st Infantry Division U.S. Army Officer's Uniform
The olive wool gabardine four-pocket tunic with bronze U.S. and 344th Artillery collar devices. Sterling silver false embroidered Captain's bars. Nice whip-stitched 91st fir tree wool shoulder patch. Bullion sleeve chevrons. Mismatched period vegetable and subdued metal eagle buttons. Interior label: Heidelberg Wolff & Co. New York. Approximate size 38. Together with matching wool breeches. Waist size: 31-inches.
Condition: Good to very good. Minor stitch repairs and isolated pin-head moth holes.
Estimate: 150 - 200
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 42
Rare U.S. Army Air Corps Pacific Coast Military Academy Uniform Ensemble Belonging To Cadet Diggs C
Comprising: 1) WWI style khaki drab wool whipcord four-pocket tunic with bullion collar tabs reading: P.C.M.A. Brass two-piece eagle buttons. Two P.C.M.A. Neatness medals. Sam Browne leather belt. 2) Matching breeches. Waist size: 28-inches. 3) Second uniform consisting of worsted wool olive drab tunic with lay-down collar and embroidered breast pilots wing with legend P.C.M.A. legend above. Inside pocket with name: "Diggs". Bugle patch on right sleeve. Matching breeches.
Condition: Both uniforms are very good with light wear and minor isolated moth holes and period repairs. A rare pre-WWI Air Corps training school uniform.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $950.00
Lot # 43
Framed Photograph Of W.W. I Ace Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, And Autographed "golden Anniversary Of A
Matted photograph 7 3/4- x 9 3/16-inches, Rickenbacker with his fighter plane, with hat-in-the-ring insignia. Envelope with "Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker" autograph of approximately 6 1/2- x 3 7/8-inches, with stamp, postmark, and "Golden Anniversary of Aviation First Day Cover 1903 1953." 6 cent stamp to match, with postmark "First Day of Issue/American Air Mail Society/Convention Station." Gilt frame measuring 13- x 17-inches.
Condition: Fine.
Estimate: 600 - 1000
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SOLD: $100.00
Lot # 44
Lot Of Three Assorted British Military Headgear
Comprising: 1) WWI style helmet with loose liner. 2) Royal Artillery sidecap with unit device. 3) Royal Rifle Regiment sidecap.
Condition: All showing age wear, minor mothing and patina. Helmet lining loose and chinstrap missing.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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PASSED
This lot was not sold.
Lot # 45
Lot Of Assorted Wwi Era Souvenir Travel Card Books, Newpapers And Other Ephemera
Comprising: 1) Five assorted WWI era French travel card booklets. From cities of St. Nazaire, Aix-Les-Bains, Paris, Nancy and Toul. All with souvenir scene post cards for the particular cities. 2) U.S. 70th Brigade newsletter. 3) WWI era colored map. 4) 1939 dated commercial photo fo the Kansas City Blues baseball club [frayed]. 5) WWI era Michelin souvenir booklet on France. 6) Approximately 30 assorted WWI souvenir postcards, many with military themes or local battles. 7) Typed WWI dougboy poem. 8) Small souvenir booklet on WWI. 9) Small U.S. Army Catholic Prayer booklet. 10) WWI era French military map for Champagne region. 11) Assorted WWI era newspapers.
Condition: All showing wear and age discoloration. Newspapers fragile due to age.
Estimate: 150 - 200
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 46
Lot Of Three Volumes Of Collier's Photographic History Of World War I
Comprising: 1) 144 page volume sub-titled "Photographs by the Official Photographers Accompanying Each Army Collected and Arranged by Francis J. Reynolds and C.W. Taylor." Copyright 1915. Detailed photos of heads of state of the allies and soldiers in Europe during the first year of the war. Included are photos of refugees, infantry engagements, cavalry, artillery and trench warfare. Included are surprising looks at early aircraft and submarines. 2) Same as above but 1917 publishing date and 128 pages. This edition includes images of U.S. Fleet. 3) Collier's New Photographic History of the World's War P.F. Collier & Sons Copyright 1919. 128 pages
Condition: 1) Very good. Cover is clean. Binding is intact. Boards are bumped at corners and along their perimeter. Images are also very good. 2-3) Tears and stains to cover. Bindings loose.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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SOLD: $325.00
Lot # 47
Portable Document Case With Newspapers And Documents In Cellophane Binders, Totalling 25 Sets
Newspapers including New York Tribune, New York Times, The Evening Mail, The Owosso Argus=Press (Michigan), and various others, of varying dates in 1917 and 1918, as World War I continued on, eventually to Germany's surrender. Several pages with color funnies, like the Katzenjammer Kids, then jumping ahead to early years and nearing the end of World War II. Among the latter papers the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, and the Detroit Times. Later papers with front page headlines of "Roosevelt Dead" and "Nixon Resigns." Final two papers are of the New-York Tribune, with Civil War editions of March 28, and April 1, 1862. Each cellophane binder secured by multi-rings to spine, binders measuring 18 1/2- x 24-inches. The papers usually multi-pages, not the front page only.
Condition: Very good. Papers with discoloration due to age, the best conditioned being of 1862.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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PASSED
This lot was not sold.
Lot # 48
Pre-wwii U.S. Army Hawaiian Photograph Album Belonging To Cpl. H. Peterson C. 1920-40
Containing approximately 130 snapshots of people and places with much military content. Photos are sepiatone and show some notable locations including Fort Shafter , Diamond Head, Wai ki ki, Moana Hotel, streets of Honolulu, surfing, some uniform shots. Almost all with inked captions. A great album for the Hawaiian collector. Leather cover with painted passion flower.
Condition: Good. Showing age wear and scuffs.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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SOLD: $75.00
Lot # 49
Early Wwii Pattern U.S. Army "doughboy" Service Helmet
Standard olive drab sand finish. Interior marked: 10B. Leather liner. Khaki web chinstrap.
Condition: Excellent. Light age wear and patina.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $175.00
Lot # 50
Lot Of Two Assorted Wwii Era Combat Helmets
Comprising: 1) French WWII helmet. O.D. finish. Leather liner and chinstrap. May be repainted. 2) Belgian WWII helmet. O.D. finish. Leather liner and chinstrap.
Condition: Both are fair to good. #2 with separated seams to liner. Both with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 51
Lot Of Three Assorted Wwii Era U.S. Recruitment Posters
Comprising: 1) Titled: "We Have Just Begun To Fight" with image of a charging G.I. with arm uplifted, carrying an '03 Springfield. Size: 20-inches X 28-inches. 2) Titled: "A Careless Word, A Needless Loss". A drowned sailor is washed up on beach. Size: 28-inches X 40-inches. 3) Titled: "Help Bring Them Back to You!" Size: 22-inches X 28-inches.
Condition: All showing folds and light age discoloration.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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Lot # 52
Reissue Parade Guidon For The 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment
The blue and white cloth guidon measuring 20-inches X 30-inches. Made in the 1980s.
Condition: Excellent to mint as unissued.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 53
Scarce Wwii U.S. Army Coastal Artillery Uniform Ensemble
Comprising: 1) Olive drab wool enlistedman's "Ike" jacket with coastal artillery and U.S. collar devices. Size: 36L. Dated April 18, 1945. Combat Infantry badge. Three-piece ribbon bar: Good Conduct; Pacific Campaign and WWII Victory. Markesmanship medal with rifle, carbine and bayonet bars. Two shoulder sleeve patches. Master Sergeant sleeve ratings. 2) Khaki shirt.
Condition: Very good.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 54
Rare Wwii U.S. Army Enlistedman's "ike" Jacket With "france" Nationality Patch And "sniper" Flash
Olive drab wool "Ike" jacket with infantry collar brass devices, the left sleeve with "Sniper" flash above a rainbow patch. Right sleeve with "France" nationality patch. Sergeant First Class sleeve insignia. Inner pocket label reading: David Rosenthal/June 9, 1944. Size: 38L
Condition: Very good with light wear overall. Bottom of left sleeve with cigarette burn damage. One broken sleeve button.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 55
Wwii U.S. Army Engineer's Uniform Ensemble Belonging To Frank E. Masten
Comprising: 1) Olive drab wool overseas cap. 2) WWII U.S. Army "Ike" Jacket with Engineer collar devices; scarce amphibious shoulder patch; Tech corporal sleeve rates; Good Conduct [named to Masten]; French Croix-de-Guerre; four ribbon bars. 3) O.D. wool service shirt. 4) O.D. wool trousers. 5) Khaki wool tie. 6) Khaki web belt.
Condition: Very good. A few minor moth holes but nothing significant.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 56
Lot Of Assorted Wwii Combat And Military Snapshots Attributed To Famed Wwii Journalist Ernie Pyle
Approximately 85 assorted black and white snapshots of WWII military subjects, both combat scenes and formal photos, obviously taken by a press photographer. All are glued onto grey backing paper. Images show tanks, vehicles, personalities, sinking of the Graf Spee and others. Reportedly from U.S. combat reporter Ernie Pyle, given by him to friend and American soldier Nicholas Maiola [see other related lots in auction].
Condition: All are laid down on paper.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 57
Lot Of Assorted Wwii Memorabilia From U.S. 101st Airborne Soldier Nicholas Maiola
Comprising: 1) Original WWII Italian U.S. 5th Army "chalk block" souvenir with Maiola's name. Handsomely carved with U.S. 5th Army emblem in relief. 2) Original WWII white oilcloth wound tag of Maiola's listing Anzio as location with shell fragment burns and internal wounds. Wounded in line of duty....received blood plasma and morphine. Disposition listed as: "Soldier at times very bad". 3) 16 assorted black & white snapshots of combat in Italy. 4) One airborne glider patch with tab. 5) Typed onionskin copy of unit commendation issued by General Mark Clark to Maiola. 6) Original U.S. 5th Army Naples Invasion Commemorative Medal given to Maiola. 7) Ruptured duck pin, U.S. collar brass, Army ring and Marksman medal of Maiola. 8) Cased unamed Purple Heart of Maiola with three ribbon bars. 9) Sterling Glider Wings of Maiola. 10) 11 assorted Italian coins Maiola brough back from War. 11) Maiola's Judge Advocate Disabled Veterans of America cap with his original Combat Infantry Badge attached. A comprehensive collection from a WWII veteran who was at Salerno and Anzio and captured items from Mussolini's office [see other items in auction].
Condition: All showing minor age wear and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 58
Lot Of Assorted Military Badges, Pins And Insignia
Approximately 200 assorted military badges, pins, insignia, including numerous US shoulder sleeve insignia, collar brass, badges and medals. Many obscure examples. All contained in four riker cases.
Condition: All are good to very good with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 350 - 400
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 59
Lot Of Approximately 54 Assorted Wwii U.S. Army Military Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Lot includes many division, corps and special unit insignia. Some are rare examples including a nice Allied Airborne patch, 11th Airborne patch with tab, 1st and 2nd U.S. Marine patches, aluminum bullion U.S. Combat Infantryman's badge worked on olive wool and many others, a good starter collection.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light age wear present.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $75.00
Lot # 60
Lot Of Assorted Original Wwii U.S. Army Air Force Patches Together With Usaaf Observer Sleeve Band
17 assorted patches, all of WWII vintage including rare Troop Carrier patch with tab, Bermuda command patch and others.
Condition: All showing light age wear.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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Lot # 61
Lot Of Assorted Militaria
Comprising: 1) French marine khaki poplin cotton beret with anchor insignia. 2) Leather holster for .38 caliber revolver. Tag attached reading: "Carried by Dr. Amelon MP in the CBI in WWII". 3) Black leather belt with two-piece brass Police buckle. 4) Brown snubnose revolver holster marked: Property of U.S. P.O. Dept. Dated 1956. 5) Rare WWII Khaki Web Ammo Pouch for the Pedersen Rifle. Dated 9-19. 6) Boxed pair of U.S. N-2 Goggles. Used by tankers and aviators. 7) Pair of bakelite Nathaniel Baldwin Type C WWI era radio headphones. Patent dates 1910-1915. Frayed end to cord. 8) Pre-WWI era light blue overseas cap with red wool anchor emblem. 9) Deck of Airplane Spotter playing cards. Post war. 10) Vintage Ingersol Midget military style pocket watch. No band. Not running. 11) 1917-dated military rifle oiler. 12) WWI era pocket notebook containing a number of snapshots. Mostly family and friends. Some notes and captions. 13) 46 assorted military brass buttons. 14) Navy bullion hat insignias. 15) 2 reproduction pairs clutchback balloonist wings. 16) U.S. Armed Forces Medal. 17) Cloisonne New Orient Express [railway] pin. 18) Two U.S. Marine Division enamel pins. 19) Numbered "For King and Empire" British service pin. #1235 [missing pin]. 20) Reproduction German War Merit Cross ribbon. 21) Aluminum machine plate stamped: Pearl Harbor/501. 22) AA military shoulder patch. 23) Small jewelry box with gold fraternity pins, trinkets, pebbles and a medicinal vial with assorted faux and authentic jewel stones.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light wear overall.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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Lot # 62
Lot Of Assorted Military Insignia And Souvenir Handbooks And Booklets
Comprising: 1) 21 Assorted U.S.M.C. brass and subdued buttons by Carr, Mears & Dawson, Norfolk, Virginia. 2) 11 assorted U.S. brass collar devices, 1 engineer and 1 infantry devices. 3) 2 D.I.s, one small Navy lieutenant's bar device and 4 assorted tokens and trinkets. 4) Handbook for Junior Aircraft Spotters. 5) Two small booklets, guides to U.S. Army and Navy Insignia and Decorations. 6) 11 gilt Republic of Texas buttons and two similar cuff links. 7) Scarce WWI era Prudential insurance Army-Navy souvenir handbook. Contains nice color lithograph images of military equipment and uniforms.
Condition: All are very good with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 150 - 200
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 63
Lot Of Assorted Military Insignia And Collectibles
Comprising: 1) Silk escape map of France. 2) Swiss military pocket compass. 3) 11 U.S.M.C. Sergeant's stripes. 4) 10 assorted WWII era U.S. Army shoulder sleeve stripes. 5) Mimeographed U.S. soldier's songbook. 6) 2 wartime G.I. snapshots. 7) WWII French phrase book. 8) 2 "Hell on Wheels" khaki tabs. 9) Bullion French fleur-de-lys patch, 10) WWII U.S. Army Air Force cadet I.D. bracelet belonging to George Stanford. 11) WWI U.S. Victory Medal with three bars. 12) WWII German War Merit Cross ribbon with crossed flag device. 13) 1918 dated "Bes-Tiz" razor. 14) WWI German medal.
Condition: All are good to excellent showing light age wear and patina.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 64
Lot Of Three Dummy U.S. Hand Grenades
Comprising three U.S. dummy "pineapple" hand grenades. Excellent for military display or ordnance collection.
Condition: Very good.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 65
Lot Of Assorted Boxed U.S. Ammunition, Dummy Wwii U.S. Army Military Rounds And Dummy Hand Grenades
Comprising approximately 17 dummy .50 caliber rounds, 4 20mm rounds and 4 dummy American hand grenades; 7 assorted pistol magazines; three full boxes of 1911 vintage ammo and one partial box. All contained in U.S. Army wooden container.
Condition: All are good to very good with age wear and patina.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 66
Lot Of 5 Assorted Dummy Grenades And Rockets
Comprising: 1) Two dummy U.S. Army pineapple grenades. 2) Rear portion of a Vietnam rocket arming fin. 3) U.S. Army M11-A2 Practice Dummy Rifle Grenade. 4) Unmarked dummy egg grenade.
Condition: All showing age wear and patina.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $100.00
Lot # 67
Scarce Exploded U.S. M-43 81mm Mortar Shell
The partially exploded inert Vietnam era mortar shell, the sides splayed back showing the force of the blast when detonated. Exterior marked: Shell M-43/Blk Pdr./81 MM/Lot 2784-3 P.A. Blue finish. 6-bladed fin.
Condition: Shell ruptured and classified as a relic.
Estimate: 200 - 400
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SOLD: $125.00
Lot # 68
Lot Of Assorted Militaria
Comprising: 1) U.S. Navy Machete with Scabbard. Standard pattern machete with blade marked: U.S.N./Mk I Legitimus/Collins & Co. /1943. Composition grip. Khaki canvas scabbard marked: U.S.N./Mk. I. 2) U.S. O.D. Web backpack with leather base and zippered side. Back pouch marked: BG-71. Appears to be made for a field telephone unit or radio. Leather washer in center at top. Shoulder straps. Back marked with owner's name in magic marker. 3) WWII U.S. Army M-1 Carbine Pouch. Zipper closure. Web shoulder strap. 4) Two WWI U.S. Army 1911 Mills ammo pouches with two two-tone magazines. 5) WWII U.S. Army Thompson SMG web sling. 6) WWII Army parachute rip cord handle. 7) Vietnam era USAF black leather issue shoulder holster for a 1911 semi-automatic pistol.
Condition: All are showing age wear.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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Lot # 69
Wwii Era U.S. Red Cross Photograph And Ephemera Collection
Comprising: 1) A Red Cross scrapbook titled: "The American Red Cross Club Report" Edmonton. Containing photos and newsclippings on the Red Cross Club featuring events, public relations and the organization. 2) 80 assorted 8 X 10 glossy photos showing the Red Cross Club events and personnel. Many uniform shots and period references. A comprehensive Red Cross related collection of WWII.
Condition: Very good.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 70
Wwii Era U.S. Army Nurse's Photograph Album And Insignia Belonging To Nurse Capt. Sally A. Clemente
The period scrapbook containing 91 shapshots of nursing personnel, many in uniforms or nursing dress. Lot includes white nurse's collar autographed as a souvenir memory item containing personal inked inscriptions of colleagues. Also included are Clemente's dog tag, collar devices, I.D. bracelet, buttons and assorted rank insignia.
Condition: Very good.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $75.00
Lot # 72
Lot Of Women's Uniforms
Comprising: 2 Jackets of blue wool with U.S. Women;s Naval Reserve label inside collar and Naval Reserve patches on lapels. Each with 4 blue buttons One with Life Saving Service pin. The other with one ribbon. 2 Overcoats. One black, double-breasted and with 6 brass military buttons and owner's label [Carol M. Cusimano] inside collar. The other a blue double-breasted with 8 plain plastic buttons. Inside collar label from Tailored At Fashion Park. Similar label also found inside liner with owner's name. Coat belted complete with blue plastic buckle. Blue skirt with two pockets, button and zipper. 26-inch waist. 2 white pleated blouses size 18 with one collar and one belt. Both blouses with White Swan labels. Owner's name [Dorothy Will] in ink on both.
Condition: Jackets excellent with minor wear. One with safety pins holding buttons. Minor stain at left shoulder. Overcoats excellent. Skirt excellent with minor wear. Blouses excellent with minor wear and slightly yellowed.
Estimate: 300 - 400
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 73
U.S. Navy Woman's Officer's Mess Dress Ensemble Belonging To Lt. Commander Of Supply Corps Maxine S.
Comprising: 1)Black velvet tiara with insignia. 2) Mess dress jacket with rank insignia with blouse. 3) Matching skirtt. 4) Black leather shoulder bag. 5) Black leather shoes.
Condition: All excellent.
Estimate: 200 - 400
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SOLD: $75.00
Lot # 74
7 Assorted Women's Military Hats
Comprising: 1) Boxed Marine Corps Hat. Serge green wool hat with red cord and brass globe & anchor device. Sam Bonk label. Size 24. Sold together with red hat box. Box with matching lid and yellow cord. 2) Boxed woman's Coast Guard hat size 21 1/2. Sold together with original black laquered hat box with yellow cord. 3) White Nurse's hat with bullion tape and plastic comb. Kay's Caps label. 4) Navy Woman's Officer's Cap Size 23. 4) Army Officer's Hat with oak leaf braid and eagle device. Size 22. 5) Marine Corps hat with red cord and OD globe & anchor device. Size 22 6) Marine Corp white cap with all-weather visor. Brass globe & anchor device. Size 22. 7) Navy Cap with gold braid strap on brim and double anchor device. Size 23.
Condition: All hats excellent showing little wear. Both boxes are very good with wear and crackling at edges.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $250.00
Lot # 75
U.S. Navy Formal Dress Uniform Ensemble Belonging To Lt. Jr. Grade U.S. Naval Assistant Surgeon Walt
Comprising: 1) Dress black wool tunic with deluxe fringed bullion epaulettes with fouled anchor devices. Bullion aigulette. Pacific Campaign medal with Fleet bar and WWII Victory medal. Lt. Jr. Grade sleeve insignia with Medical rate. 2) White shirt and black tie. 3) Naval bullion dress belt with two-piece eagle beltplate. 4) Naval dress chapeaux with original brown leather case. 5) Soviet pass made out to Berberich dated: July 25, 1945. 6) Framed original military appointment for Berberich to Assistant Surgeon in the Navy, dated February 3rd, 1939. 7) Framed original military appointment for Berberich to Passed Assistant Surgeon in the Navy with rank of Lieutenant. Dated October 27th, 1942.
Condition: Uniform is very good to excellent with light wear overall. Chapeaux case heavily worn, lid unhinged and showing broken straps and losses to leather.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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Lot # 76
Lot Of Approximately 90 Assorted Letters From U.S. Navy Submariner Leon B. Carlson, Ss-167 Narwhal
A large group of holographic letters from U.S. Navy submariner Leon B. Carlson to his wife. Most are dated from 1934-1938. Almost all are multiple pages and have original envelopes. Carlson was a member of the U.S.S. Narwhal of Submarine Squadron 4 stationed at Pearl Harbor.
Condition: All showing age wear and discoloration. Some envelopes missing and some torn.
Notes: U.S.S. Narwhal submarine (SC-1) was laid down as V-5 by Portsmouth Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H., 10 May 1927, launched 17, December 1929 and commissioned 15 May 1930, Lt. Comdr. John H. Brown, Jr. in command. V-6 departed Annapolis, Md., 11 August for a cruise to the West Indies, returning to Portsmouth 11 September 1930. She trained in New England waters until 31 January 1931 when she sailed for the west const via the Panama Canal, arriving San Diego, Caliornia, 4 April. On 19 February 1931 V-6 was renamed Narwhal and on 1 July 1931 reclassified SS-167. After overhaul, Narwhal departed Mare Island Navy Yard 2 February 1932 for fleet exercises off Hawaii. She returned to San Diego 17 March. After patrol duty along the west coast, the submarine got underway 12 July 1934 for a cruise with Submarine Division 12 until her arrival at San Diego 18 September. The next 3 years she operated as far north as Seattle, Washington, and as far west as Pearl Harbor, which became her home base for operations through 1941. The U.S.S. Narwhal went on 14 war patrols during WWII, won 15 battle stars and was decommissioned on April 23, 1945.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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SOLD: $200.00
Lot # 77
U.S. Navy Commander Uniform Ensemble Belonging To Cmdr. Elmer Jones
Comprising: 1) Line officer's cap with gold braid and Eagle & Anchor device. 2) 6-button wool elastique tunic with 8 campaign ribbon group and three medals. Size 42. 3) White shirt and black tie. 4) Matching black trousers. 5) Holographic letter dated March 9, 1944 describing Jones' participation in the battle of Bouganville Island. "...Shell fragmentations shredded our tent including my little old mess kit...." 6) Stainless steel mess tray with bullet and shrapnel holes. 7) Framed photo of Scouting Squadron 5 dated July 1942. 8) Framed U.S.S. Yorktown Equator Crossing document dated January 14, 1942 with hand-colored image of ships, planes Neptune and mermaids. 8) Group of 4 service documents of Elmer Cloyd Jones. 9) Holographic letter by Jones dated 1992 to a friend in which he mentions both Yorktown carriers, Guadalcanal and Midway. "We did not have time for stories during the year 1942. Too dam busy killing japs and trying to stay alive. a lot of history during 1942 was never recorded...." 10) 2 framed photos of Jones and fellow crewmen.
Condition: Uniforms all excellent showing minor wear. Cap with small spots and stains on top. Photos and documents excellent.
Estimate: 400 - 600
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 78
Cased Pair Of Mk 33, Model O, U.S. Navy Binoculars
WWII vintage, serial no. 81703, marked: 6 X 30 U.S. Navy BU. Ships N [in circle]-1943. By Universal Camera Corp., New York, U.S.A. Contained in original black leather case with carrying strap.
Condition: Very good with light age and storage wear. Optics fine.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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SOLD: $425.00
Lot # 79
Fine U.S. Navy Dress Sword With John F. Flynn And Usn On Blade, In Scabbard And Within Leather Case
Unmarked nickel-plated steel 30-inch single edge blade with etched decoration, including "John F. Flynn" on right side and "USN" on left. Gilt bronze mountings, with sharkskin wrapped grip secured by twisted gold braid wire. Gold strap and tassel on knuckleguard. Gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, with "JJF" monogram engraved on throat. Contained in cloth-lined leather carrying case, with "J.J.F."and "U.S.N." embossed on top flap,
Condition: Fine. Wear to carrying case and missing one buckle.
Estimate: 200 - 300
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 80
Wwii Signal Flag Kit
Comprising: Three military style signal flags of canvas in green, yellow and red. Each mounted to staffs which are marked MC-270. All contained in CS-90 canvas case. Sold together with small canvas nail pouch.
Condition: Very good to fine. Case missing snap. MC-270s with light wear.
Estimate: 150 - 250
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 81
Lot Of Three World War Ii Era Signal Lights
Comprising: 1) Boxed U.S.N. Binocular blinker by Delta Electric. designed to be mounted on binoculars and project a directed red beam towards the target being viewed. A top button allows for Morse code transmission, with attached battery pack. Sold together with original U.S.N. cardboard box from Delta 2) Delta Electric Co. water tight latern. Approximately 8 x 5-inches with 4-inch diameter reflector. Battleship gray. 3) Brass signaling flashlight by Shimwell Alexander, London. 10-inch tall tubular brass construction with 2 1/4-inch diameter reflector. Handle designed as Morse Code key.
Condition: 1) Fine with light age wear and patina.Box good with tape residue and hand written label on top. 2) Excellent. Appears unused. 3) Very good to fine. Mellow patina to brass. Old corrosion at code key.
Estimate: 300 - 500
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SOLD: $275.00
Lot # 82
Lot Of Wwii Uniforms & Ephemera Belonging To Captain Albert Skarupa And Army Nurse Beatrice Skarupa
1) Notebooks and War Records of the Skarupas 2) 6 Photo Albums containing several hundred photos from 1942-1946. included are Mrs. Skarupa's photos from Navy training and Burma. Also included are Captain Skarupa's photos from Ithe CBI and on the Ledo Road. 3) Books and Field Manuals 4) Personal Correspondence of the Skarupas 5) Presentation plaques 6) Uniforms (including patches, rings, insignia and buttons) and equipment. Included is a khaki uniform shirt with CBI patch and rare bullion Ledo Road patch. All contained in two WWII era footlockers
Condition: All very good with minor wear.
Notes: The Skarupas met each other in the CBI theatre of war. They were married in Los Angeles in 1946.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 83
Wwii Era U.S. Army Soldier's Photograph Album
Embossed red cardboard cover. Containing approximately 120 assorted snapshots of U.S. Army personnel and vehicles, probably in Hawaii. Images of Hawaiian girls, trucks and other troops, wearing campaign hats. Probably 1941-42. Card inside of Mr. William Kinder, Columbus, Ohio. An interesting group of early war photos. Album contains some loose photos.
Condition: Good. Showing age wear and scuffs to cover.
Estimate: 100 - 200
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 84
Lot Of 6 Assorted World War Ii Scrapbooks Belonging To Sgt. G.J. Robinson Including Mussolini Interv
Comprising: 1) 1941 dated Photo album with approximately 150 snap shots and stock photos of Camp Lee, Virginia boot camp and training scenes of Sgt. Gerard Robinson of The Bronx, New York. Included are photos of actress Ann Rutherford. 2) 1943 dated photo album of Sgt. Robinson from North Africa containing approximately 150 photos and 50 postcards. The photos document civilian and army life in Morocco, Back of album has 12 color photos of a 30 year reunion at Fort Lee. Also tipped in at back is white felt pennant from 20th Anniversary marked "45th G.H.A. 1965 Lee Rabat Naples Bari Home Coming." 3) 30 page scrap book containing magazine and newspaper clippings of the war in Italy. Among them a detailed account of the capture and last interview of Mussolini. 4) 47 page scrapbook with cartoon, pin-up and newspaper clippings and personal photos compiled by Sgt Robinson while in Italy. 5) Photo album containing approximately 160 photos and postcards from Northern Italy and late war Pacific theatre photos. 6) 20-page scrapbook containing English language Italian newspaper clippings of the final days of the war in 1945. Among them an account of the death of Ernie Pyle.
Condition: 1-6) Good. Photos crisp. Book binding loose.
Estimate: 250 - 350
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Lot # 85
Lot Of Military Related Books And Souvenir Pillow Frams
Comprising: 1) "the Amphibs", a softcover booklet on the Amphibious Training Command of the United States Atlantic fleet. 2) U.S. Army Air Force class book for the 65th AAFFTD in Decatur, Alabama. Classes for 1943. Embossed blue cover. 3) Collier's Photographic History of the European War. A hardbound folio book heavily illustrated with scenes from the great war. 4) Multi-color satten souvenir military pillow fram for Camp Edwards, Mass. 5) Another example in white and gold with Mother's poem and American eagle motifs.
Condition: All showing age wear.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $250.00
Lot # 86
Lot Of Assorted Military Memorabilia From Sgt. Clayton A. Heiss, Troop A, U.S. 104th Cavalry
Comprising: 1) Slip-cased "Iron Horse" and "Old Regiment" titled photograph albums containing approximately 800 assorted military service photos in Panama Zone with a multitude of subjects including tanks, vehicles, weapons, personnel, uniforms and scenic shots. 2) Commercially printed booklet titled: Greetings from the Canal Zone Central Labor Union Balboa, Canal Zone, Labor Day, September 1, 1941. Together with period Panama newspapers. 3) Three panorama photos of U.S. Cavalry Troops in Panama in late 1930s. 4) Another photograph album with references to Caracas [Venezuela] which contain many theatrical performance photos and related images. 5) Two 1944 dated "Safety Zone" military booklets relating to service in the Canal Zone. 6) Six assorted 8X10 glossy photos of service related Heiss photos. 7) Assorted certificates and military documents pertaining to Heiss' career. 8) Two chenille patches and one D.I. for the "Over, Under or Through" cavalry regiment. 9) Framed shadow box with pair of cavalry spurs and WWII Victory medal. 10) Framed portrait of Heiss in sergeant's uniform. 11) Framed photo of Heiss in uniform on cavalry mount.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light wear overall.
Estimate: 600 - 800
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Lot # 87
Lot Of Nine Assorted Original Wwii Newspapers
Comprising: 1) Philadelphia Record, September 1, 1939. WAR DECLARED. 2) Richmond News Leader, May 7, 1945. V-E Day banner headlines . 3) New York Herald Tribune, May 8, 1945, "Today is V-E Day". 4) Buffalo Evening News, May 7, 1945. "Full Nazi Surrender Ends War in Europe; Tomorrow is V-E Day". 5) New York World Telegram June 10, 1940, "Italy in War" 6) New York World Telegram, Thursday May 16, 1940. "50,000 Planes-Roosevelt Shift in Command Hinted" 7) New York World Telegram, December 22, 1941. "Luzon Battle Rages, 80,000 Japs Attack". 8) New York World Telegram, December 30, 1941. "New U.S. Warplanes Join Manila Defense". 9) New York World Telegram, October 20, 1944, "250,000 Yanks Swarm Ashore in Philippines"
Condition: All showing age wear with some chipping and losses to edges.
Estimate: 200 - 400
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Lot # 88
Lot Of 11 Assorted Wwii Military History Books
Comprising: 1) "A Bridge Too Far" by Ryan. 2) "Currahee" by Burgett. 3) "The Fortress That Never Was" by Minott. 4) "Up Front" by Mauldin. 5) "Look Out Below" by Sampson. 6) "The Longest Day" by Ryan. 7) "Forecast for Overlord" by Stagg. 8) "Honor Thy Father" [soft cover] by Young. 9) "One of Freedom's Finest Hours" by Arnn et al. 10) "Network to Freedom" [soft cover] by Guibert. 11) "The Battle for Germany" by Essame.
Condition: All showing wear and scuffs. Most retaining dust jackets.
Estimate: 150 - 200
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SOLD: $25.00
Lot # 89
Lot Of Eight Books On Wwii In Europe
Comprising: 1) "Bastogne: The Hole in the Doughnut" by Arend. 2) "The Battle of the Falaise Gap" by Florentin. 3) "A Hometown Went to War" by Kidder. 4) "Night Drop:The American Airborne Invasion of Normandy" by Marshall. 5) "D-Day to Bastogne" by Houston. 6) "Four Stars od Hell" by Critchell. 7) "Out of the Blue: U.S. Army Airborne Operations in WWII" by Huston. 8) "The Battle for Cassino" by Piekalkiewicz.
Condition: All are very good to excellent with light handling wear present.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $325.00
Lot # 90
Scarce U.S. Army War College Two-volume Set Of Wwii Third Army After Action Battle Report
Marked 'Secret' and declassified in 1951, these two volumes are the most detailed official account of field operations of Patton's Third Army in Europe, covering events from August 1, 1944 to May 9, 1945. Volume I is titled: The Operations; Volume II: Staff Section Reports. All branches of Army operations are covered: Command,G1,G2,G3,G4,G5, Adjutant General, Anti-Aircraft, Artillery, Chaplain, Chemical Warfare, Engineers, Finance, Headquarters Commandant, Inspector General, Judge Advocate, Medical, Ordnance, Provost Marshal, Public Relations, Quartermaster, Signals, Special Services, Tank Destroyers and Air Operations. An invaluable study aid for the student of WWII or the U.S. Army collector. Includes numerous maps, photos and graphs.
Condition: Text intact with both showing heavy wear and scuffs with deaccession stamps dated 1951.
Estimate: 200 - 400
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SOLD: $2,750.00
Lot # 91
Rare And Historic Tiffany & Co. Gilt-silver Thompson Submachine Gun Broach, Made As Gift From The In
Measuring 2-inches, and weighing 1/2 ounce. Marked on lower curve of buttstock, "Tiffany & Co. Sterling m." Sterling silver, finished in gold. Gold clasp to attachment pin with tiny pivoting lock. Case of cream-color kid leather, gold-embossed on lid, "Tiffany & Co./Fifth Avenue & 57th Street/New York." Gold edge to cover, kid leather hinge, gold edge to bottom, the lining in tan velvet. Accompanied by folded sheet of 3- x 5-inch note paper, on which is written in ink: "Gen. John T. Thompson/made in 1939/Eve Thompson."
Condition: Fine. Uncleaned. 70% gold finish, back showing 60% tarnished from silver. Case with wear, split corners at rear of lid, and some loose edges to kid leather cover.
Notes: Two gold examples of the Tiffany & Co. miniature Thompson Submachine Gun are also known.
Illustrations: William B. Ruger Gallery of the National Firearms Museum exhibited in 2004: "Thompson On the Side of Law & Order." Page 31 of the color-illustrated catalogue pictured "Tie Tack Made in the 1940s, this unique item is sterling silver made by Tiffany [&] Co. As a gift to 'friends' of Auto-Ordnance. (Loaned by the Ford Family)."
Estimate: 2500 - 3500
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 92
Rare Sterling U.S. Marine Lieutenant Bars By Tiffany & Co.
The fine sterling silver pair of U.S. Marine Lieutenant's bars marked: Tiffany & Co. Maker/Sterling/M M. Also inscribed: 868. Sold with owner's original South Pacific command patch.
Condition: Excellent with light wear present.
Estimate: 100 - 125
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SOLD: $1,200.00
Lot # 93
Rare And Historic Lot Of Photographs, Ephemera And Memorabilia Belonging To Wwii Era U.S. Naval Rese
Comprising Smith's personal military service photograph album containing training and flight school photographs, newsclippings, naval documents, patriotic magazine photos, all arranged in an attractive, professional manner with captions in white ink describing photos; several flight personnel group photos with F4F Wildcats in background; photos of air personnel with captions describing combat with Japanese fighters over Kikai Shima, Nansei Shoto April 11, 1945; bombing photos of targets: silk escape map of Tokyo area; portfolio of U.S. Navy aviation documents, orders and roster lists of air groups; Smith's medical records and official U.S. Navy correspondence; original discharge certificate; original flight log with entries for Iwo Jima, Ulithi, Okinawa and other hot spots; original flight notebook with dozens of drawings and notes...Smith flew Hellcats and Corsairs; cased Air Medal [uninscribed] with ribbon and star; three-piece ribbon bar; pair of Navy wings and assorted insignia. A rare and very collectible comprehensive lot of memorabilia from a WWII Naval Reserve fighter pilot.
Condition: Excellent with light age wear overall.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
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SOLD: $225.00
Lot # 94
Lot Of Photographs And Assorted Memorabilia Belonging To U.S. Naval Pilot John Paul Jones
Comprising Jones' personal photograph album containing approximately 132 assorted photos including naval ships, large number of early Navy carrier aircraft, map, Neptunus Rex celebration, aerial views of Navy air bases, friends and colleagues, some travel photos, interior ship scenes, a few missing and a few loose photos, all a beautiful sepitone. Album with Jones' nave embossed on front. Also included is a copy of the 1936 "Flight Jacket" aviation cadet annual; a softcover yearbook from U.S. Naval Air Station at Corpus Cristi, Texas 1940-1941; two personal log books with entries; two glass-topped walnut display cases containing Jones' Naval wings, collar insignia, bullion tunic stars, I.D. cards, fire-damaged newsclippings of his brother's obituary and other cards contained in Jones' wallet when he was killed in a plane crash; a group of trinkets belonging to Jones; a boxed pair of bullion Navy shoulder boards; two of Jones' rubber signature stamps; a group of funeral sympathy cards from his funeral. A very desirable group of memorabilia from a U.S. Navy pilot.
Condition: Very good with scattered light wear and age discoloration.
Estimate: 500 - 700
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PASSED
This lot was not sold.
Lot # 95
Lot Of Two Military Collectibles
Comprising: 1) Blue WWII era U.S. Navy pilot's "Mae West" flotation vest. Inspection date: September 6, 1945. 2) 1944 dated U.S. Army military medical blanket.
Condition: 1) Very good. 2) Excellent.
Estimate: 300 - 350
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SOLD: $150.00
Lot # 96
U.S. Army Air Force Type A-11 Leather Flight Helmet Together With Pair Of A-8 Training Goggles
Standard pattern brown leather flight helmet with rubber ear cups and black and yellow contract label. Another white cotton label reading: 5 BS [5th Bomb Squadron]. Goggles with dark glass lenses and olive fabric facings with velour padding and green elastic strap.
Condition: Helmet is very good with light wear overall. Goggles with stable crack in one lense, otherwise fine.
Estimate: 100 - 150
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SOLD: $500.00
Lot # 97
Scale Model Of The Atom Bomb "little Boy" From The Enola Gay B-29 Bomber Together With A An Autograp
The unique scale model of the most famous bomb ever made, autographed by Enola Gay pilot Paul Tibbets, sold with framed photo of plane autographed also by Tibbets and accompanied by photo of the original arming plugs autographed by weapons officer Morris Jepson. An interesting group of memorabilia to one of the most important event of the 20th-century.
Condition: Excellent.
Estimate: 700 - 900
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PASSED
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Lot # 98
World War Ii Usmc Scrapbook Of Private William Tappa
Comprising: Approximately 30 black and white photographs and assorted ephemera. Included are childhood photos of Private Tappa, his enlistment related documents and USMC identification cards. Other post-war ephemera include a copy of "The Okinawan" from March 1946 and a copy of the Nippon Times from February of 1946 which details the war crimes trial of a Japanese officer. 20 of the photos are of aircraft, Japanese POWs, and GI work details on Okinawa and in Shanghai.
Condition: Very good. Military photos are excellent and well-preserved complete with official titles. Other ephemera good with tears and aging. Many with adhesive damage. All contained in 11 1/2 x 15-inch photo album.
Estimate: 150 - 250
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PASSED
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Lot # 99
Lot Of Wwii Era U.S. Marine Corps Scrapbooks And Ephemera Belonging To 2nd Marine Division Sgt. Will
Comprising: 1) Rare U.S.M.C PX diary of Sgt. Harris with various I.D. cards and liberty cards made out in his name. 2) WWII era photograph album containing 48 photographs and numerous certificates and other related ephemera including a handsome photograph of Harris in Marine greens.
Condition: Very good. Showing age wear and discoloration.
Estimate: 250 - 300
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SOLD: $50.00
Lot # 100
U.S. Marine Corps Drill Sergeant's Field Hat
The "Smokey the Bear" WWI style drill sergeant's olive drab beaver fur hat with bronze finished fouled anchor device, Leather chinstrap, Made by Alexander. Size: 7 1/4.
Condition: Excellent with light storage wear.
Estimate: 75 - 150
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SOLD: $75.00
Lot # 101
Lot Of Assorted Military Headgear
Comprising: 1) U.S.M.C. Officer's Visor Cap. Dark green elastique. Marked: Kay Bee/brand/Kuenzel Brothers/Phila. Pa. Globe and anchor device. Size 7 1/4. 2) French Garrison Cap. Navy blue wool with red top. Size: 57. 3) French Garrison Cap. White with black brim. Size: 56. 4) Stetson black wool cavalry hat with yellow cord and bullion crossed saber device. Size 7 3/4. 5) Australian olive drab bush hat with brass device. 6) Boxed U.S. Warrant officer mess dress visor cap. Eagle device. Size: 7 1/4.
Condition: All are good to excellent with light storage and handling wear overall.
Estimate: 150 - 200