Militaria Memorabilia Auction, Day 2

Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM Central

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Militaria Memorabilia Auction, Day 2

Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM Central

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Union, IL

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This auction features a wide variety of military memorabilia, including:
Badges and Helmets: From various countries and eras, including WWII German, WWI German, WWII Japanese, and US military badges and helmets.
Military Equipment: Such as a WWII US M-227 Signal Lamp Gun, military field gear, holsters, pouches, a Japanese Type 97 Rifle Scope, binoculars, and a periscope.
Firearms and Ammunition: Including Mauser wood stocks, a US large bore rifle grenade barrel, Japanese Type 2 rifle grenade launchers, US M203 40mm grenade launcher parts, M1 carbine magazines, and a Thompson machine gun magazine pouch.
Patches and Insignia: A massive WWII German patch collection, various German, Czechoslovakian, and US military patches and insignia.
Swords and Bayonets: A variety of swords from different countries and eras, including German, Japanese, US, and British swords, as well as various bayonets.
Military Documents and Photos: Such as a WWII Japanese Army SECRET Document Map Case, a WWII US Navy Protestant Choir Yard Long Photo, and a WWII German Soldier Framed... Show more

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Lot # 2000 (Sale Order: 1 of 425)

Low Estimate: 1,000,000High Estimate: 2,000,000

Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described items to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if information provided is incorrect. Authenticity is unknown. Buyer assumes all responsibility to determine whether or not an item is authentic. Buyer may request additional photos, ask detailed questions and make inquiries into the specifics of this item. All content and information is provided “AS IS” and without warranty, implied or otherwise. Absolutely NO refunds are given for this item or any military relics, regardless of age or condition. Please read descriptions for each item for any special notes. Information below is good to know BEFORE you email us about shipping next steps. PLEASE NOTE: Credit Cards will NOT be accepted for coins or bullion. Cash, Cashiers Check or Money Order ONLY and must be mailed Priority/Express Mail. 1. PAY INVOICE TODAY - When invoice is paid in full, it will be passed to our Shipping Department. Cost for shipping is a separate transaction and will NOT be included in original invoice. Please allow up to 3-4 weeks for us to pack hundreds of items. Watch for a text/email from "SHIPPING SAINT" with next steps. Thank you in advance for your patience! 2. PICKING UP - Please let us know within 24 hours if declining shipping or you may be charged for packing. Email us at DonleyAuctions@outlook.com to confirm day and time for pickups. We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. After hours or weekend pickups are by appointment only. We will work with you to arrange pick up times! 3. STORAGE FEES: Due to limited space, items must be picked up from the auction house within 7 days. Any items left for over 7 days, will incur a storage charge of $20 per day unless prior arrangements have been made. Items left after 30 days will be considered abandoned and sold to recover expenses. 4. U.S. SHIPPING OF STANDARD SIZED ITEMS - We will carefully, efficiently, and economically pack small/medium sized items. You will receive an invoice via text/email from SHIPPING SAINT (our shipping software) with shipping/handling costs which can be paid directly through the link. 5. U.S. SHIPPING OF OVERSIZED ITEMS - We do not pack large or items over 100lbs. By request, we will send you a list of recommended transporters and/or crating companies. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to arrange transportation. 6. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - If a single item is valued over $2,499, we cannot ship internationally through USPS or FedEx. Any single item exceeding the value must ship through an international shipping broker. We will provide recommendations. Email us at SHIPPING@DONLEYAUCTIONS or call the office at 815.923.7000 if you have any additional questions. Thank you for your business! Donley Auctions

Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described items to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if i...morenformation provided is incorrect. Authenticity is unknown. Buyer assumes all responsibility to determine whether or not an item is authentic. Buyer may request additional photos, ask detailed questions and make inquiries into the specifics of this item. All content and information is provided “AS IS” and without warranty, implied or otherwise. Absolutely NO refunds are given for this item or any military relics, regardless of age or condition. Please read descriptions for each item for any special notes. Information below is good to know BEFORE you email us about shipping next steps. PLEASE NOTE: Credit Cards will NOT be accepted for coins or bullion. Cash, Cashiers Check or Money Order ONLY and must be mailed Priority/Express Mail. 1. PAY INVOICE TODAY - When invoice is paid in full, it will be passed to our Shipping Department. Cost for shipping is a separate transaction and will NOT be included in original invoice. Please allow up to 3-4 weeks for us to pack hundreds of items. Watch for a text/email from "SHIPPING SAINT" with next steps. Thank you in advance for your patience! 2. PICKING UP - Please let us know within 24 hours if declining shipping or you may be charged for packing. Email us at DonleyAuctions@outlook.com to confirm day and time for pickups. We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. After hours or weekend pickups are by appointment only. We will work with you to arrange pick up times! 3. STORAGE FEES: Due to limited space, items must be picked up from the auction house within 7 days. Any items left for over 7 days, will incur a storage charge of $20 per day unless prior arrangements have been made. Items left after 30 days will be considered abandoned and sold to recover expenses. 4. U.S. SHIPPING OF STANDARD SIZED ITEMS - We will carefully, efficiently, and economically pack small/medium sized items. You will receive an invoice via text/email from SHIPPING SAINT (our shipping software) with shipping/handling costs which can be paid directly through the link. 5. U.S. SHIPPING OF OVERSIZED ITEMS - We do not pack large or items over 100lbs. By request, we will send you a list of recommended transporters and/or crating companies. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to arrange transportation. 6. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - If a single item is valued over $2,499, we cannot ship internationally through USPS or FedEx. Any single item exceeding the value must ship through an international shipping broker. We will provide recommendations. Email us at SHIPPING@DONLEYAUCTIONS or call the office at 815.923.7000 if you have any additional questions. Thank you for your business! Donley Auctions

Atlanta 1996 Olympics Firefighter Badge-Numbered

Lot # 2001 (Sale Order: 2 of 425)

Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 350

This badge is 2.5" tall and has straight pin with locking clasp. It is marked and dated 1992 Balfour and is serial numbered 3182 - very good condition.

Vintage Cicero Illinois Police Sergeant Badge

Lot # 2002 (Sale Order: 3 of 425)

Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 300

Badge is 2.5"T and has straight pin with locking clasp. It is marked "Meyer & Wenthe" over "Chicago" on back. and badge number 105. In good condition, shows wear and age ...more

WWII Luftwaffe Pilot Uniform Group-German Cross

Lot # 2003 (Sale Order: 4 of 425)

One of the most fantastic WWII groupings we have ever offered. This Oberfeldwebel pilot Gerhard Rausch (1918-1973) had 3 kills from the Junker Ju87, was shot down 13 time...mores, had 287 consecutive combat missions and over 8000 flight hours. He flew almost, if not every Luftwaffe major aircraft from the Ju88 and Ju87 and Me109, FW 190 and every Heinkel and Dornier model. He later test flew the ME262. His son would ask him after the war, what planes did he fly and he always said "all of them". There are many photos of him and some with famous test pilot Hanna Reitsch. He flew most of the theaters of war. He was awarded the German Cross in Gold in 1943. From the hundreds of photos, it appears he may have flown Hitler in a Ju87. After the war, he and his family emigrated to the United Sates in 1956 to Wisconsin. He was against the Nazi movement but was staunchly against communism. In the early 1960s, he went back to East Germany to visit family and was able to sneak out his Luftwaffe tunic, two hats and more. He was told to cut the insignia off all clothing because if he was caught with them he would be arrested. Some insignia was lost to time. There is 1963 East German photo of his son wearing the uniform before they brought it back to America. This group includes 1) his officer quality Luftwaffe four pocket tunic. The insignia was cut off back in 1963 but his matching slip-on master sergeant shoulders are present and his early EM breast eagle too. The interior dagger hanger is cut off and in one of the pockets. 2) German Cross in Gold in case. The cross is marked Deschler & Sohn "1" on back on pin. The case lid has separated from case and white silk pad is still attached. The pin catch is bent closed. "Fw Rasch" is scratched on the back. There is damage to the enameling on front. Gerhard's son reported that his father said it was from it hitting the steering column during one of his crash landings while on his tunic. 3) German Cross document from Reich Ministry of Food and Agriculture signed by SS Obergruppenführer Herbert Backe. It congratulated him for getting the German Cross and hopes he comes back unscathed from war. 4) Pilot badge marked JMME on back in marked case. The badge is missing the pin and repeated repair work and trace of gray string from tying it to tunic. 5) Iron Cross 1st class screwback marked L/18 (BH Meyer) on back. Case for pinback IC. 6) parade Czech annexation medal. 7) Tropical "Herman Meyer hat" also with removed insignia from 1963. Hat has enlisted pip attached to chinstrap. It is well marked and in very used condition. 8) Tropical overseas cap with removed insignia. Condition is good. 9) Enlisted visor hat cockade without prongs 10) Luftwaffe pilot's license with photo, 11-12) two of his log books April 1940 to Sept 1940 and Sept 1940 to March 1942. 13) DR2 flight navigation computer 14) German aircraft clock, it does run but may need cleaning and the story from Rausch is this clock was always with him and every time he crash landed he would take this clock out while behind enemy lines and use it to help him him get back. 15) Very well worn Silver Luftwaffe Ring, center stone is missing and is marked "K" and small proof and "835". The sides have worn images of Luftwaffe eagles and swastikas. This is a treasure trove of history and information. There are 41 original photos and over 240 copies of many aspects of Gerhard's service and life afterwards. Also included is a 4 page story from his son about his father and some of the stories he would tell. There are his and wife's East German Passports, emigration and naturalization papers. Newspaper articles about when his family arrived in America, Photos and article when he spoke about Germany in the Cold War, 1970s US passport, State of Wisconsin paperwork, 41 original photos and over 240 copies of photos mostly from the war and some after. Photos of his flight, friends, wedding and courting his wife. Pictures when he was in the Heer first and transferred to the Luftwaffe, photos in air, and so much more. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described this item to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if information provided is incorrect. Authenticity is unknown. Buyer assumes all responsibility to determine whether or not an item is authentic. Buyer may request additional photos, ask detailed questions and make inquiries into the specifics of this item. All content and information is provided “AS IS” and without warranty, implied or otherwise. Absolutely NO refunds are given for this item or any military relics, regardless of age or condition.

WWI Austro-Hungarian M-1917 Combat Helmet

Lot # 2004 (Sale Order: 5 of 425)

Helmet has full chinstrap and liner. One of the 3 pads has detached, but is still present because it is still attached to the drawstring. 1 of 3 pads still have stuffing....more

Korean War Era US M1 Helmet & Liner-CARAC

Lot # 2005 (Sale Order: 6 of 425)

Low Estimate: 80High Estimate: 150

Rear seam helmet has sand OD finish and has the ball-socket OD chinstrap. Shell is not marked. Liner is has CARAC cross logo with 51 & 52 markings. Neck band is not prese...more

WWII German Fire Police M34 Helmet-Double Decal

Lot # 2006 (Sale Order: 7 of 425)

Low Estimate: 170High Estimate: 250

Helmet is ink stamped on liner finger "56". Has chinstrap and 4 of 5 leather tabs for adding leather neck shield. Full name of German is written in pencil cursive inside ...more

WWII German Fire-Police Double Decal M-34 Helmet

Lot # 2006a (Sale Order: 8 of 425)

Helmet has complete liner and chinstrap and all 5 tabs for neck shield. This type was made with no comb. Both decals are in good condition and shell shows many oxidation ...more

WWII German Fire-Police M-34 Helmet

Lot # 2006b (Sale Order: 9 of 425)

Helmet has complete liner, chinstrap and all 5 tabs for neck shield. This type was made with no comb and no decals. Shell shows many oxidation spots but still good - show...more

WWII German Waffen SS Single Decal M42 Helmet

Lot # 2007 (Sale Order: 10 of 425)

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,400

Waffen SS M42 helmet with a single SS decal on the right side provided are good photos of decal - please review carefully. Helmet is complete with liner and chin strap. H...more

WWI German M-16 Combat Helmet Shell

Lot # 2008 (Sale Order: 11 of 425)

Low Estimate: 100High Estimate: 200

Helmet shows much age and wear. Retains some original green paint inside and out . Shell is marked "Si.62".

WWII German Army M16 Helmet Shell

Lot # 2009 (Sale Order: 12 of 425)

Low Estimate: 120High Estimate: 170

Helmet shell has traces of original green paint on outside and can be seen on inside. The liner band has all three rivets. None of the markings in the helmet can be seen....more

WWII German M42 Navy Helmet W/Liner

Lot # 2010 (Sale Order: 13 of 425)

Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 400

M42 helmet is greenish blue paint and has no ink stamping inside dome. It is our opinion the Navy single decal is a post war decal. The back is marked "ckl 66" over 2738....more

WWII German Green M34 Fire Police Helmet DD

Lot # 2011 (Sale Order: 14 of 425)

Low Estimate: 150High Estimate: 250

May be a refurbished M34. The decals are post WWII and the liner is rough leather with the correct suspension system with the cork. The chinstrap appears to be early blac...more

WWII German DAK Army 2nd Pattern Pith Helmet

Lot # 2012 (Sale Order: 15 of 425)

Low Estimate: 250High Estimate: 400

Pith helmet is in very good condition. Under the sweatband, it is marked "57-1942" and JHS on the outside of band. Green felt interior has very light moth track. Helmet h...more

WWII German Army DAK Africa Pith Helmet

Lot # 2013 (Sale Order: 16 of 425)

Low Estimate: 140High Estimate: 200

Size 57 helmet is marked under sweatband " RF 1942 57". Has worn rim and the rim wire is partially exposed. Chinstrap is intact. Both shields are in good condition howeve...more

WWI German Army M-16 Camo Helmet

Lot # 2014 (Sale Order: 17 of 425)

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500

Right from an estate is a wonderful, small shape splotch pattern of brown, green, tan, and black. It is still on over 50% of the helmet surface. Inside side rim is marked...more

WWII US M1 1st Lt Helmet-Hawley Liner

Lot # 2014a (Sale Order: 18 of 425)

A fixed bale, front seam, steel rim helmet and has Hawley liner . Helmet is in poor condition from post war storage water damage. The chinstrap has one broken off strap. ...more

WWI Italian Army Adrian M16 Combat Helmet

Lot # 2015 (Sale Order: 19 of 425)

Low Estimate: 100High Estimate: 200

Helmet has the original brown chinstrap and the shell has two piece visors and exterior paint is the correct period green color. The lining is missing, but 3 of the 4 lin...more

WWII Japanese Army Helmet Shell W/ US Liner

Lot # 2016 (Sale Order: 20 of 425)

Low Estimate: 90High Estimate: 140

This original Japanese helmet has been "around the block" as they say. It has been repainted with the same color paint but with a high gloss. It has the webbing from a WW...more

Pre WWI German Ulhan NCO Czapka Helmet

Lot # 2017 (Sale Order: 21 of 425)

Low Estimate: 250High Estimate: 350

Helmet came right from an estate. It has a gray horsehair plume that may have been added later. The front plate holes sit rather high and seems to have faint outline of P...more

Old British Police Bobby Helmet-North Yorkshire

Lot # 2018 (Sale Order: 22 of 425)

Low Estimate: 80High Estimate: 140

Helmet is in very good condition but the felt top is very dusty. It is well marked on inside with marker label and size which ink stamp is hard to make out. It is either ...more

WWII German Navy Overseas Enlisted Man Hat

Lot # 2018a (Sale Order: 23 of 425)

This is a textbook example of the French made German overseas hat. It has faint white ink stamp for the company and is size marked 61. Has very little wear and minor agin...more

Reproduction English Pith Helmet

Lot # 2019 (Sale Order: 24 of 425)

Low Estimate: 50High Estimate: 100

Reproduction of English Pith helmet famous for use during the Zulu Wars. Helmet is in good, display condition but is missing internal strapping. See Photos.

British Essex County Fire Brigade Fireman Helmet

Lot # 2020 (Sale Order: 25 of 425)

Low Estimate: 80High Estimate: 130

Old leather fireman helmet is missing the liner but does have the functional and decorative chinstrap. It shows much age and wear. The front of the comb looks to have had...more

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Militaria Memorabilia Auction, Day 2

Militaria Memorabilia Auction, Day 2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Please Read Before Bidding!

Atlanta 1996 Olympics Firefighter Badge-Numbered

Vintage Cicero Illinois Police Sergeant Badge

WWII Luftwaffe Pilot Uniform Group-German Cross

WWI Austro-Hungarian M-1917 Combat Helmet

Korean War Era US M1 Helmet & Liner-CARAC

WWII German Fire Police M34 Helmet-Double Decal

WWII German Fire-Police Double Decal M-34 Helmet

WWII German Fire-Police M-34 Helmet

WWII German Waffen SS Single Decal M42 Helmet

WWI German M-16 Combat Helmet Shell

WWII German Army M16 Helmet Shell

WWII German M42 Navy Helmet W/Liner

WWII German Green M34 Fire Police Helmet DD

WWII German DAK Army 2nd Pattern Pith Helmet

WWII German Army DAK Africa Pith Helmet

WWI German Army M-16 Camo Helmet

WWII US M1 1st Lt Helmet-Hawley Liner

WWI Italian Army Adrian M16 Combat Helmet

WWII Japanese Army Helmet Shell W/ US Liner

Pre WWI German Ulhan NCO Czapka Helmet

Old British Police Bobby Helmet-North Yorkshire

WWII German Navy Overseas Enlisted Man Hat

Reproduction English Pith Helmet

British Essex County Fire Brigade Fireman Helmet