FALL PREMIER MILITARY AUCTION

FALL PREMIER MILITARY AUCTION

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900 + LOTS OF MILITARY COLLECTIBLES FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR TO MODERN TIMES. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE a 3 TIER BIRGE & PECK CLOCK WITH THE BATTLE OF MEXICO, CIVIL WAR SWORDS, IMAGES, ACCOUTREMENTS, and a ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND GOLD CORPS BADGE; a HUGE COLLECTION OF IMPERIAL GERMAN VETERANS STEINS and PIPES; IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN KRIEGSMARINE SHIP BELL, WW1 and WW2 US GROUPINGS, EDGED WEAPONS, MEDALS, FLAGS, UNIFORMS, INSIGNIA, PATRIOTIC POSTERS and MORE. 400+ LOTS of WW2 NAZI GERMAN ITEMS INCLUDING a WAFFEN SS FIELD CAP, a GERMAN POLICE PANZER TYPE II WRAPPER, A NAZI TRUMPET FLAG with EAGLE, HELMETS, UNIFORMS, SWORDS, BAYONETS, ACCOUTREMENTS and MUCH MUCH MORE. JAPANESE KATANA SWORDS and POLE ARMS, VIETNAM ITEMS and MORE!!


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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN FIRST CLASS IRON CROSS WWI

Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 176 of 952)      

This fantastic vaulted Imperial German EK1 has a black magnetic iron center and the cross is made from a three piece construction with a heavy vault. There is a "C" shaped, wire catch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. A real looker! The 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades: Iron Cross 2nd Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) Iron Cross 1st Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Großkreuz) The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed many other European monarchies), where military decorations were awarded based on the rank of the recipient. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militär-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Prussia did have other orders and medals which were awarded on the basis of rank, and even though the Iron Cross was intended to be awarded without regard to rank, officers and NCOs were more likely to receive it than junior enlisted soldiers. In the First World War, approximately four million Iron Crosses of the lower grade (2nd Class) were issued, as well as around 145,000 of the higher grade (1st Class). Exact numbers of awards are not known, since the Prussian archives were destroyed during the Second World War. The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs
This fantastic vaulted Imperial German EK1 has a black magnetic iron center and the cross is made from a three piece construction with a heavy vault. There is a "C" shape...mored, wire catch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. A real looker! The 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades: Iron Cross 2nd Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) Iron Cross 1st Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Großkreuz) The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed many other European monarchies), where military decorations were awarded based on the rank of the recipient. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militär-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Prussia did have other orders and medals which were awarded on the basis of rank, and even though the Iron Cross was intended to be awarded without regard to rank, officers and NCOs were more likely to receive it than junior enlisted soldiers. In the First World War, approximately four million Iron Crosses of the lower grade (2nd Class) were issued, as well as around 145,000 of the higher grade (1st Class). Exact numbers of awards are not known, since the Prussian archives were destroyed during the Second World War. The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs

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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN FIRST CLASS IRON CROSS WWI

Lot # 129 (Sale Order: 177 of 952)      

This fantastic Imperial German EK1 has a black magnetic iron center and the cross is made from a three piece construction with a heavy vault. There is a "C" shaped, wire catch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. Excellent The 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades: Iron Cross 2nd Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) Iron Cross 1st Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Großkreuz) The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed many other European monarchies), where military decorations were awarded based on the rank of the recipient. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militär-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Prussia did have other orders and medals which were awarded on the basis of rank, and even though the Iron Cross was intended to be awarded without regard to rank, officers and NCOs were more likely to receive it than junior enlisted soldiers. In the First World War, approximately four million Iron Crosses of the lower grade (2nd Class) were issued, as well as around 145,000 of the higher grade (1st Class). Exact numbers of awards are not known, since the Prussian archives were destroyed during the Second World War. The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs
This fantastic Imperial German EK1 has a black magnetic iron center and the cross is made from a three piece construction with a heavy vault. There is a "C" shaped, wire ...morecatch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. Excellent The 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades: Iron Cross 2nd Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) Iron Cross 1st Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Großkreuz) The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed many other European monarchies), where military decorations were awarded based on the rank of the recipient. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militär-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Prussia did have other orders and medals which were awarded on the basis of rank, and even though the Iron Cross was intended to be awarded without regard to rank, officers and NCOs were more likely to receive it than junior enlisted soldiers. In the First World War, approximately four million Iron Crosses of the lower grade (2nd Class) were issued, as well as around 145,000 of the higher grade (1st Class). Exact numbers of awards are not known, since the Prussian archives were destroyed during the Second World War. The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs

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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN 1st CLASS IRON CROSS NAMED WWI

Lot # 130 (Sale Order: 178 of 952)      

This fantastic Imperial German EK1 inscribed to the reverse Donata 18 III. 16 29 VI. 18 Obviously his last name and dates when he received two 1st Class Iron Crosses. The black magnetic iron center and the cross is made from a three piece construction with a heavy vault. There is a "C" shaped, wire catch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. A real looker! The 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades: Iron Cross 2nd Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) Iron Cross 1st Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Großkreuz) The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed many other European monarchies), where military decorations were awarded based on the rank of the recipient. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militär-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Prussia did have other orders and medals which were awarded on the basis of rank, and even though the Iron Cross was intended to be awarded without regard to rank, officers and NCOs were more likely to receive it than junior enlisted soldiers. In the First World War, approximately four million Iron Crosses of the lower grade (2nd Class) were issued, as well as around 145,000 of the higher grade (1st Class). Exact numbers of awards are not known, since the Prussian archives were destroyed during the Second World War. The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs
This fantastic Imperial German EK1 inscribed to the reverse Donata 18 III. 16 29 VI. 18 Obviously his last name and dates when he received two 1st Class Iron Crosses. The...more black magnetic iron center and the cross is made from a three piece construction with a heavy vault. There is a "C" shaped, wire catch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. A real looker! The 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades: Iron Cross 2nd Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) Iron Cross 1st Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Großkreuz) The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed many other European monarchies), where military decorations were awarded based on the rank of the recipient. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militär-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Prussia did have other orders and medals which were awarded on the basis of rank, and even though the Iron Cross was intended to be awarded without regard to rank, officers and NCOs were more likely to receive it than junior enlisted soldiers. In the First World War, approximately four million Iron Crosses of the lower grade (2nd Class) were issued, as well as around 145,000 of the higher grade (1st Class). Exact numbers of awards are not known, since the Prussian archives were destroyed during the Second World War. The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs

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WW1 & WWII IRON CROSS LOT OF 2 BOTH RING NUMBERED

Lot # 131 (Sale Order: 179 of 952)      

WW1 and WWII Nazi German Iron Cross lot of two to include 1) IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS, 1914 ‘M’. 1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II, re-institution date, "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed, central, oak-leaf cluster, with the "FW" cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date, "1813", to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. Suspension ring marked ‘M’ for an unknown maker. The cross comes complete with a piece of ribbed rayon ribbon. Nice CLEAN example! On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. The Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The second class medal was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. The Iron Crosses were re-instituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914 by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. 2) IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS, 1939 52'. 1939 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse features an embossed, high relief, central, canted, swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The reverse bottom arm has the embossed original institution date, "1813". The swastika is in nice high relief while the dates are somewhat lower. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. Ring marked, ‘52' for Gottlieb & Wagner. The cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon.
WW1 and WWII Nazi German Iron Cross lot of two to include 1) IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS, 1914 ‘M’. 1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée sty...morele cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II, re-institution date, "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed, central, oak-leaf cluster, with the "FW" cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date, "1813", to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. Suspension ring marked ‘M’ for an unknown maker. The cross comes complete with a piece of ribbed rayon ribbon. Nice CLEAN example! On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. The Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The second class medal was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. The Iron Crosses were re-instituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914 by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. 2) IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS, 1939 52'. 1939 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse features an embossed, high relief, central, canted, swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The reverse bottom arm has the embossed original institution date, "1813". The swastika is in nice high relief while the dates are somewhat lower. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. Ring marked, ‘52' for Gottlieb & Wagner. The cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon.

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1898 ENGRAVED PRUSSIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD

Lot # 131a (Sale Order: 180 of 952)      

Late 19th Century Imperial German Presentation Sword. Lion head hilt with ruby eyes, rayskin grips, and engraved blade reading "Vertrau auf Gott dich tapfer wehr zu Deinem Ruhm zu Deiner 1898" 33" blade, 39" overall length, with leather knot, engraved "S" on handle, and unsigned silver scabbard. Grip and knot are in excellent condition. Blade shows light storage wear. Scabbard is bright and tight. Excellent
Late 19th Century Imperial German Presentation Sword. Lion head hilt with ruby eyes, rayskin grips, and engraved blade reading "Vertrau auf Gott dich tapfer wehr zu Deine...morem Ruhm zu Deiner 1898" 33" blade, 39" overall length, with leather knot, engraved "S" on handle, and unsigned silver scabbard. Grip and knot are in excellent condition. Blade shows light storage wear. Scabbard is bright and tight. Excellent

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CIVIL WAR TARRED CANVAS US FEDERAL BACKPACK 1864

Lot # 132 (Sale Order: 181 of 952)      

Tarred canvas Union Civil War backpack, approx. 18" x 18 1/2" (closed), with shoulder straps present and intact dated 1864, showing original brass fittings. Canvas is still supple but does show signs of wear but after 155 years you would also. Excellent
Tarred canvas Union Civil War backpack, approx. 18" x 18 1/2" (closed), with shoulder straps present and intact dated 1864, showing original brass fittings. Canvas is sti...morell supple but does show signs of wear but after 155 years you would also. Excellent

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WW1 GERMAN BAYONET BUTCHER BLADE Erfurt 1915 WWI

Lot # 133 (Sale Order: 182 of 952)      

Nice butcher blade marked WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER-A.G. OBERNDORF a.N. in 1915. Scabbard leather is also in excellent condition. Second pattern model 1898/05 bayonet, with the flash guard along the back of its grips introduced in 1915, known as the S 98/05 nA ("Seitengewehr 98/05 neuer Art," or, Bayonet ‘98/’05 new Pattern).
Nice butcher blade marked WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER-A.G. OBERNDORF a.N. in 1915. Scabbard leather is also in excellent condition. Second pattern model 1898/05 bayonet, with the...more flash guard along the back of its grips introduced in 1915, known as the S 98/05 nA ("Seitengewehr 98/05 neuer Art," or, Bayonet ‘98/’05 new Pattern).

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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN CLOSE COMBAT TRENCH KNIFE

Lot # 134 (Sale Order: 183 of 952)      

A trench knife with its original metal scabbard and integral, leather belt loop. The 14.5cm blade is in nice clean untouched condition and is marked Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen. Foche. The natural wooden grips are secured to the blade tang by three small, flat headed, flush rivets. Nine diagonally-angled grooves are incised to either side, and the grip outline follows the contours of the tang. Scabbard is complete with its original leather belt hanger. Very nice example. The standard issue bayonets of WWI were found by most troops to be too long and heavy to make a good combat knife, which resulted, in 1915, in the development of smaller, lighter edged weapons for use in hand-to-hand fighting. The close combat or trench knife saw widespread use during WWI, and came in both ordnance issue and private purchase, with numerous variations. Excellent
A trench knife with its original metal scabbard and integral, leather belt loop. The 14.5cm blade is in nice clean untouched condition and is marked Gottlieb Hammesfahr S...moreolingen. Foche. The natural wooden grips are secured to the blade tang by three small, flat headed, flush rivets. Nine diagonally-angled grooves are incised to either side, and the grip outline follows the contours of the tang. Scabbard is complete with its original leather belt hanger. Very nice example. The standard issue bayonets of WWI were found by most troops to be too long and heavy to make a good combat knife, which resulted, in 1915, in the development of smaller, lighter edged weapons for use in hand-to-hand fighting. The close combat or trench knife saw widespread use during WWI, and came in both ordnance issue and private purchase, with numerous variations. Excellent

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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN MEISSEN PLAQUE OF V HINDENBURG

Lot # 135 (Sale Order: 184 of 952)      

German Nazi Meissen plaque of v.Hindenburg marked to the reverse B98b and measuring 70x96mm with the original leatherette case. Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg, known simply as Paul von Hindenburg 2 October 1847 – 2 August 1934), was a German general and statesman who led the Imperial German Army during World War I and later became President of Germany from 1925 until his death during the Weimar Republic. He played a key role in the Nazi Machtergreifung in January 1933 when, under pressure from advisers, he appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor of Germany. Born to a family of minor Prussian nobility, Hindenburg joined the Prussian army in 1866 where he saw combat during the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian wars. He retired with the rank of General of the Infantry in 1911, but was recalled to military service at the age of 66 following the outbreak of World War I in July 1914 and shortly thereafter received nationwide attention as the victor of the Battle of Tannenberg and promotion to Field Marshal. Upon later being named Chief of the General Staff in 1916, his popularity among the German public dramatically increased and produced a large cult of personality. Taking advantage of Wilhelm II's broad delegation of authority to the Army High Command, Hindenburg and his deputy, General Erich Ludendorff, established a de facto military dictatorship that controlled Germany for the rest of the war. Hindenburg retired again in 1919, but returned to public life in 1925 to be elected the second President of Germany. He defeated Hitler in a runoff to win reelection in 1932. He was opposed to Hitler and was a major player in the increasing political instability in the Weimar Republic that ended with Hitler's rise to power. He dissolved the Reichstag twice in 1932 and finally agreed to appoint Hitler as Chancellor of Germany in January 1933. Hindenburg did this to satisfy Hitler's demands that he should play a part in the Weimar government, for Hitler was the leader of the Nazi party, which had won a plurality in the November 1932 elections. In February he approved the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended various civil liberties, and in March signed the Enabling Act of 1933, which gave Hitler's regime arbitrary powers. Hindenburg died the following year, after which Hitler declared himself Führer und Reichskanzler, or Supreme Leader and Chancellor, which superseded both the Presidency and Chancellorship.
German Nazi Meissen plaque of v.Hindenburg marked to the reverse B98b and measuring 70x96mm with the original leatherette case. Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff u...morend von Hindenburg, known simply as Paul von Hindenburg 2 October 1847 – 2 August 1934), was a German general and statesman who led the Imperial German Army during World War I and later became President of Germany from 1925 until his death during the Weimar Republic. He played a key role in the Nazi Machtergreifung in January 1933 when, under pressure from advisers, he appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor of Germany. Born to a family of minor Prussian nobility, Hindenburg joined the Prussian army in 1866 where he saw combat during the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian wars. He retired with the rank of General of the Infantry in 1911, but was recalled to military service at the age of 66 following the outbreak of World War I in July 1914 and shortly thereafter received nationwide attention as the victor of the Battle of Tannenberg and promotion to Field Marshal. Upon later being named Chief of the General Staff in 1916, his popularity among the German public dramatically increased and produced a large cult of personality. Taking advantage of Wilhelm II's broad delegation of authority to the Army High Command, Hindenburg and his deputy, General Erich Ludendorff, established a de facto military dictatorship that controlled Germany for the rest of the war. Hindenburg retired again in 1919, but returned to public life in 1925 to be elected the second President of Germany. He defeated Hitler in a runoff to win reelection in 1932. He was opposed to Hitler and was a major player in the increasing political instability in the Weimar Republic that ended with Hitler's rise to power. He dissolved the Reichstag twice in 1932 and finally agreed to appoint Hitler as Chancellor of Germany in January 1933. Hindenburg did this to satisfy Hitler's demands that he should play a part in the Weimar government, for Hitler was the leader of the Nazi party, which had won a plurality in the November 1932 elections. In February he approved the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended various civil liberties, and in March signed the Enabling Act of 1933, which gave Hitler's regime arbitrary powers. Hindenburg died the following year, after which Hitler declared himself Führer und Reichskanzler, or Supreme Leader and Chancellor, which superseded both the Presidency and Chancellorship.

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INDIAN WARS INFANTRY BLUE PIPED TROUSERS

Lot # 136 (Sale Order: 185 of 952)      

Indian Wars Blue Piped Infantry Trousers dating from the 1880's with measurements 24 X 28. Trousers have a 1 inch wide blue piping indicating Infantry use. There is several small moth holes and a few repairs but still very solid
Indian Wars Blue Piped Infantry Trousers dating from the 1880's with measurements 24 X 28. Trousers have a 1 inch wide blue piping indicating Infantry use. There is sever...moreal small moth holes and a few repairs but still very solid

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GERMAN FLIGHT AROUND BERLIN AERONAUTICAL MEDAL

Lot # 137 (Sale Order: 186 of 952)      

Bronze, obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of a woman, the coat-of-arms of the City of Berlin at her neckline, a spire behind her and appearing above her head and engraver marked "AWES MÜNZE", reverse illustrating an eagle standing upon a rock, the cityscape of Berlin in the background, a monoplane and a biplane in the sky above flanking the eagle, inscribed "FLUG RUND UM BERLIN 1913" (Circular Flight Around Berlin), 50 mm, very fine.
Bronze, obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of a woman, the coat-of-arms of the City of Berlin at her neckline, a spire behind her and appearing above her head and...more engraver marked "AWES MÜNZE", reverse illustrating an eagle standing upon a rock, the cityscape of Berlin in the background, a monoplane and a biplane in the sky above flanking the eagle, inscribed "FLUG RUND UM BERLIN 1913" (Circular Flight Around Berlin), 50 mm, very fine.

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WW1 US AIR SERVICE BOMB CARRIER OR CRATE WWI

Lot # 138 (Sale Order: 187 of 952)      

Stellar WW1 US Air Service ammunition crate used to carry an aerial bomb measuring 20 X 5 1/4 inches and being made of iron and OD green painted wood in excellent condition.
Stellar WW1 US Air Service ammunition crate used to carry an aerial bomb measuring 20 X 5 1/4 inches and being made of iron and OD green painted wood in excellent conditi...moreon.

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WWII 10TH ARMORED DIVISION SHERMAN TANK PHOTOS

Lot # 139 (Sale Order: 188 of 952)      

WWII US Armored Photo Grouping and Armored Wool Patch. This grouping contains 6 stellar photos of a crew in the 10th Armored Division. These 6 photos are first generation photos of a Sherman tank and her crew. Some photos bear inscriptions to the reverse. Most of the men are wearing the 10th Armored division patches on their uniforms. One soldier is wearing camo coveralls! The wool patch like the photos is in excellent condition. History The division was activated on 15 July 1942, at Fort Benning, Georgia, around a nucleus of the reorganized and redesignated 3rd and 11th Cavalry Regiments. Nickname The "Tiger" nickname of the 10th originates from a division-wide contest held while it was training in the United States, symbolizing the division "clawing and mauling" its way through the enemy. Major General Paul Newgarden, the division's first commander selected "Tiger" as the winner because a tiger has soldierly qualities, including being clean and neat and the ability to maneuver and surprise his prey. Combat chronicle The 10th Armored Division entered France through the port of Cherbourg, 23 September 1944, and put in a month of training at Teurtheville, France, before entering combat, as part of the Third Army under General George S. Patton. Leaving Teurtheville, 25 October, the Division moved to Mars-la-Tour, where it entered combat, 2 November, in support of the XX Corps, containing enemy troops in the area. Later that month, the 10th participated in the capture of Metz. It was the first time in 1500 years that the ancient fortress at Metz fell. After fierce fighting, the 10th moved to the Siegfried Line and led the Third Army into Germany on 19 November 1944. Bastogne Combat Command-B's lead Sherman tanks, tank destroyers and half-tracks entered Bastogne 18 December 1944. These were the first combat troops to reach the threatened town. CCB's commander, Col. William L. Roberts, split his command to form a crescent-shaped arc facing eastward five miles from the city. A task force commanded by Maj. William R. Desobry went north to Noville, while a similar group under Lt. Col. Henry T. Cherry wheeled east to Longvilly. Lt. Col. James O'Hara's group shifted southeast to Bras. At the same time, German forces moved westward with increasing momentum. Bastogne, a hub from which seven main roads diverged, was essential to the swift movement of Rundstedt's panzers. Before dawn of 19 December five German divisions attacked CCB. Bazooka-armed American soldiers and a single platoon of tank destroyers fought a column of German Panzer IV tanks on the Houffalize-Noville highway, turning them back. More enemy armor followed and with the road blocked, the battle spilled into the snow-covered fields and woods. For eight hours, CCB alone withstood multiple German attacks before reinforcements arrived from the 101st Airborne Division, which had moved into Bastogne under the screen of the 10th's actions. The Germans still maintained an advantage and the outnumbered Americans withdrew closer to Bastogne. The Germans sent pincers to the north and south. The night of 21 December, the pincers met and closed west of the city. In the surrounded city, the 10th assembled a mobile reserve force to strike in any direction. CCB endured the cold, artillery barrages and bombing while their supplies and ammunition dwindled. Fourth Armored Division tanks finally broke through on 26 December, but CCB continued to fight until 18 January. After the battle, the 10th Armored Division's 21st Tank Battalion and Combat Command B were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their actions from 17 to 27 December 1944 Battle of the Bulge. The 101 Airborne Division was also honored with the Presidential Unit Citation for their actions at Bastogne. Years after the war, General Anthony McAuliffe said "In my opinion, Combat Command B of the 10th Armored Division was never properly credited with their important role in the Bastogne battle." Across the Saar In early February 1945, the 10th reassembled at Metz and was able to rest briefly after rejoining the XX Corps. On 20 February 1945, the 10th again attacked the German defenses. In one day, they broke the German lines, and after 48 hours, the division advanced 85 miles, overran the Saar-Moselle Triangle, and reached the Saar River. The 10th then crossed the Saar and captured Trier and a bridge across the Moselle River. The loss of this heavily defended city caused German defenses to collapse. Generals Dwight Eisenhower and Patton visited the 10th Armored Division to congratulate them. The division raced through Kaiserslautern, crossed the Rhine River on 28 March 1945, and continued east. The division helped to seize Heilbronn, defended the Crailsheim Salient, and moved south to isolate Stuttgart.
WWII US Armored Photo Grouping and Armored Wool Patch. This grouping contains 6 stellar photos of a crew in the 10th Armored Division. These 6 photos are first generation...more photos of a Sherman tank and her crew. Some photos bear inscriptions to the reverse. Most of the men are wearing the 10th Armored division patches on their uniforms. One soldier is wearing camo coveralls! The wool patch like the photos is in excellent condition. History The division was activated on 15 July 1942, at Fort Benning, Georgia, around a nucleus of the reorganized and redesignated 3rd and 11th Cavalry Regiments. Nickname The "Tiger" nickname of the 10th originates from a division-wide contest held while it was training in the United States, symbolizing the division "clawing and mauling" its way through the enemy. Major General Paul Newgarden, the division's first commander selected "Tiger" as the winner because a tiger has soldierly qualities, including being clean and neat and the ability to maneuver and surprise his prey. Combat chronicle The 10th Armored Division entered France through the port of Cherbourg, 23 September 1944, and put in a month of training at Teurtheville, France, before entering combat, as part of the Third Army under General George S. Patton. Leaving Teurtheville, 25 October, the Division moved to Mars-la-Tour, where it entered combat, 2 November, in support of the XX Corps, containing enemy troops in the area. Later that month, the 10th participated in the capture of Metz. It was the first time in 1500 years that the ancient fortress at Metz fell. After fierce fighting, the 10th moved to the Siegfried Line and led the Third Army into Germany on 19 November 1944. Bastogne Combat Command-B's lead Sherman tanks, tank destroyers and half-tracks entered Bastogne 18 December 1944. These were the first combat troops to reach the threatened town. CCB's commander, Col. William L. Roberts, split his command to form a crescent-shaped arc facing eastward five miles from the city. A task force commanded by Maj. William R. Desobry went north to Noville, while a similar group under Lt. Col. Henry T. Cherry wheeled east to Longvilly. Lt. Col. James O'Hara's group shifted southeast to Bras. At the same time, German forces moved westward with increasing momentum. Bastogne, a hub from which seven main roads diverged, was essential to the swift movement of Rundstedt's panzers. Before dawn of 19 December five German divisions attacked CCB. Bazooka-armed American soldiers and a single platoon of tank destroyers fought a column of German Panzer IV tanks on the Houffalize-Noville highway, turning them back. More enemy armor followed and with the road blocked, the battle spilled into the snow-covered fields and woods. For eight hours, CCB alone withstood multiple German attacks before reinforcements arrived from the 101st Airborne Division, which had moved into Bastogne under the screen of the 10th's actions. The Germans still maintained an advantage and the outnumbered Americans withdrew closer to Bastogne. The Germans sent pincers to the north and south. The night of 21 December, the pincers met and closed west of the city. In the surrounded city, the 10th assembled a mobile reserve force to strike in any direction. CCB endured the cold, artillery barrages and bombing while their supplies and ammunition dwindled. Fourth Armored Division tanks finally broke through on 26 December, but CCB continued to fight until 18 January. After the battle, the 10th Armored Division's 21st Tank Battalion and Combat Command B were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their actions from 17 to 27 December 1944 Battle of the Bulge. The 101 Airborne Division was also honored with the Presidential Unit Citation for their actions at Bastogne. Years after the war, General Anthony McAuliffe said "In my opinion, Combat Command B of the 10th Armored Division was never properly credited with their important role in the Bastogne battle." Across the Saar In early February 1945, the 10th reassembled at Metz and was able to rest briefly after rejoining the XX Corps. On 20 February 1945, the 10th again attacked the German defenses. In one day, they broke the German lines, and after 48 hours, the division advanced 85 miles, overran the Saar-Moselle Triangle, and reached the Saar River. The 10th then crossed the Saar and captured Trier and a bridge across the Moselle River. The loss of this heavily defended city caused German defenses to collapse. Generals Dwight Eisenhower and Patton visited the 10th Armored Division to congratulate them. The division raced through Kaiserslautern, crossed the Rhine River on 28 March 1945, and continued east. The division helped to seize Heilbronn, defended the Crailsheim Salient, and moved south to isolate Stuttgart.

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WWII US ARMY AIRBORNE PATCHES FROM ALBUM AIRBORNE

Lot # 139a (Sale Order: 189 of 952)      

WWII US Airborne patch lot taken from an album. Patches to include 1) Original 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment Pocket Patch. This is a very nice original 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment pocket patch. The patch measures 3 inches by 3 inches. The patch is in excellent condition. This is a nice hard to find patch. 2) Original 508th PIR Pocket Patch. This is a very nice original 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment pocket patch. The patch measures 3 inches by 3 inches. The patch is in excellent condition. 3) Original 541st Parachute Infantry Battalion Pocket Patch. This is a very nice original 541st Parachute Infantry Battalion pocket patch. This is a very nice desirable patch, that is very hard to find. The patch is in excellent condition. 4) Original WWII US Army Paratrooper Artillery Overseas Cap Insignia. 5) WWII US Army Airborne Paratrooper Glider Enlisted Overseas Cap Patch. All of the patches do not react to Uv light and are in excellent condition.
WWII US Airborne patch lot taken from an album. Patches to include 1) Original 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment Pocket Patch. This is a very nice original 503rd Parachut...moree Infantry Regiment pocket patch. The patch measures 3 inches by 3 inches. The patch is in excellent condition. This is a nice hard to find patch. 2) Original 508th PIR Pocket Patch. This is a very nice original 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment pocket patch. The patch measures 3 inches by 3 inches. The patch is in excellent condition. 3) Original 541st Parachute Infantry Battalion Pocket Patch. This is a very nice original 541st Parachute Infantry Battalion pocket patch. This is a very nice desirable patch, that is very hard to find. The patch is in excellent condition. 4) Original WWII US Army Paratrooper Artillery Overseas Cap Insignia. 5) WWII US Army Airborne Paratrooper Glider Enlisted Overseas Cap Patch. All of the patches do not react to Uv light and are in excellent condition.

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WWII AAC OXYGEN MASK A-14 PLUS DEMAND MEDIUM WW2

Lot # 140 (Sale Order: 190 of 952)      

Lot of WWII US Army Air Corps items to include 1) WWII US ARMY AIR FORCE A-14 OXYGEN MASK Size Medium manufactured by Ohio Chemical and Mfg. Co. in March of 1944 for use by AAF pilots in fighter aircraft and bombers. Rubber face mask is still soft and flexible as well as the hose and straps. Excellent.
Lot of WWII US Army Air Corps items to include 1) WWII US ARMY AIR FORCE A-14 OXYGEN MASK Size Medium manufactured by Ohio Chemical and Mfg. Co. in March of 1944 for use ...moreby AAF pilots in fighter aircraft and bombers. Rubber face mask is still soft and flexible as well as the hose and straps. Excellent.

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KOREAN WAR KILLED IN ACTION PURPLE HEART 45 DIV.

Lot # 140a (Sale Order: 191 of 952)      

Korean War Killed In Action Purple Heart named to Private First Class Alden R. Chaffin of the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Division. PFC Chaffin was from Kanawha West Virginia and was killed on October 20th 1952. The purple Heart is officially named to the reverse of the medal and is in excellent condition and comes with lapel badge and ribbon. Korean War At the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, the U.S. Army looked to expand its force again to prepare for major conflict. After the North Korean People's Army invaded the Republic of Korea, four understrength U.S. divisions on occupation duty in Japan were rushed to South Korea to stand alongside the Republic of Korea Army. These were the 7th Infantry Division, the 1st Cavalry Division, the 24th Infantry Division, and the 25th Infantry Division, which were all under the control of the Eighth United States Army. Due to drastic reductions in U.S. military spending following the end of World War II, these divisions were equipped with worn-out or obsolete weaponry and suffered from a shortage of anti-armor weapons capable of penetrating the hulls of the North Korean T-34 tanks. Reinforcement pool Initially, the division was used to provide a pool of reinforcements for the divisions which had been sent to the Korean War theater, and in January 1951 it provided 650 enlisted fillers for overseas service. Later that month, it was given 4,006 new recruits for its three infantry regiments and artillery assets, and each unit created a 14-week training program to prepare these new soldiers for combat. Because of heavy casualties and slow reinforcement rates, the Army looked to the National Guard to provide additional units to relieve the beleaguered Eighth Army. At the time, the 45th Infantry Division was comprised overwhelmingly of high school students or recent graduates and only about 60 percent of its divisional troops had conducted training and drills with the division for a year or more. Additionally, only about 20 percent of its personnel had prior experience of military service from World War II. Nevertheless, the division was one of four National Guard divisions identified as being among the most prepared for combat based on the effectiveness of its equipment, training, and leadership. As a result, in February 1951, the 45th Infantry Division was alerted that it would sail for Japan. In preparation for the deployment, the division was sent to Fort Polk, Louisiana, to begin training and to fill its ranks. After its basic training was complete, the division was sent to Japan in April 1951 for advanced training and to act as a reserve force for the Eighth United States Army, then fighting in Korea. The involvement of the National Guard in the fighting in Korea was further expanded when the 40th Infantry Division of the California Army National Guard received warning orders for deployment as well. Initial struggles On 1 September 1950, the 45th Infantry Division was activated as the first National Guard division to be deployed to the Far East theater since World War II. Nevertheless, it was not deployed to Korea until December 1951, when its advanced training was complete. Following its arrival, the division moved to the front line to replace the 1st Cavalry Division, who were then delegated to the Far East reserve, having suffered over 16,000 casualties in less than 18 months of fighting. Though the 45th remained de facto segregated as an all-white unit in 1950, individual unit commanders went to great lengths to integrate reinforcements from different areas and ethnicity into their units. By 1952, it was fully integrated. Additionally, in an effort to reduce the burden on the National Guard, troops from the division were often replaced by enlisted and drafted soldiers from the active duty force. When it arrived in Korea, only half the division's manpower were National Guard troops, and over 4,500 guardsmen left between May and July 1952, continually replaced by more active duty troops, including an increasing number of African Americans. Though the division was no longer an "All-Oklahoma" unit, leaders opted to keep its designation as the 45th Infantry Division. By the time the division was in place, the battle lines on both sides had largely solidified, leaving the 45th Infantry Division in a stationary position as it conducted attacks and counterattacks for the same ground. The division was put under the command of Eighth Army's I Corps for most of the conflict. It was deployed around Chorwon and assigned to protect the key routes from that area into Seoul. The terrain was difficult and the weather was poor in the region. The division suffered its first casualty on 11 December 1951. Initially, the division did not fare well, though it improved quickly. Its anti-aircraft and armor assets were used as mobile artillery, which continuously pounded Chinese positions.
Korean War Killed In Action Purple Heart named to Private First Class Alden R. Chaffin of the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Division. PFC Chaffin was from Kanawha W...moreest Virginia and was killed on October 20th 1952. The purple Heart is officially named to the reverse of the medal and is in excellent condition and comes with lapel badge and ribbon. Korean War At the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, the U.S. Army looked to expand its force again to prepare for major conflict. After the North Korean People's Army invaded the Republic of Korea, four understrength U.S. divisions on occupation duty in Japan were rushed to South Korea to stand alongside the Republic of Korea Army. These were the 7th Infantry Division, the 1st Cavalry Division, the 24th Infantry Division, and the 25th Infantry Division, which were all under the control of the Eighth United States Army. Due to drastic reductions in U.S. military spending following the end of World War II, these divisions were equipped with worn-out or obsolete weaponry and suffered from a shortage of anti-armor weapons capable of penetrating the hulls of the North Korean T-34 tanks. Reinforcement pool Initially, the division was used to provide a pool of reinforcements for the divisions which had been sent to the Korean War theater, and in January 1951 it provided 650 enlisted fillers for overseas service. Later that month, it was given 4,006 new recruits for its three infantry regiments and artillery assets, and each unit created a 14-week training program to prepare these new soldiers for combat. Because of heavy casualties and slow reinforcement rates, the Army looked to the National Guard to provide additional units to relieve the beleaguered Eighth Army. At the time, the 45th Infantry Division was comprised overwhelmingly of high school students or recent graduates and only about 60 percent of its divisional troops had conducted training and drills with the division for a year or more. Additionally, only about 20 percent of its personnel had prior experience of military service from World War II. Nevertheless, the division was one of four National Guard divisions identified as being among the most prepared for combat based on the effectiveness of its equipment, training, and leadership. As a result, in February 1951, the 45th Infantry Division was alerted that it would sail for Japan. In preparation for the deployment, the division was sent to Fort Polk, Louisiana, to begin training and to fill its ranks. After its basic training was complete, the division was sent to Japan in April 1951 for advanced training and to act as a reserve force for the Eighth United States Army, then fighting in Korea. The involvement of the National Guard in the fighting in Korea was further expanded when the 40th Infantry Division of the California Army National Guard received warning orders for deployment as well. Initial struggles On 1 September 1950, the 45th Infantry Division was activated as the first National Guard division to be deployed to the Far East theater since World War II. Nevertheless, it was not deployed to Korea until December 1951, when its advanced training was complete. Following its arrival, the division moved to the front line to replace the 1st Cavalry Division, who were then delegated to the Far East reserve, having suffered over 16,000 casualties in less than 18 months of fighting. Though the 45th remained de facto segregated as an all-white unit in 1950, individual unit commanders went to great lengths to integrate reinforcements from different areas and ethnicity into their units. By 1952, it was fully integrated. Additionally, in an effort to reduce the burden on the National Guard, troops from the division were often replaced by enlisted and drafted soldiers from the active duty force. When it arrived in Korea, only half the division's manpower were National Guard troops, and over 4,500 guardsmen left between May and July 1952, continually replaced by more active duty troops, including an increasing number of African Americans. Though the division was no longer an "All-Oklahoma" unit, leaders opted to keep its designation as the 45th Infantry Division. By the time the division was in place, the battle lines on both sides had largely solidified, leaving the 45th Infantry Division in a stationary position as it conducted attacks and counterattacks for the same ground. The division was put under the command of Eighth Army's I Corps for most of the conflict. It was deployed around Chorwon and assigned to protect the key routes from that area into Seoul. The terrain was difficult and the weather was poor in the region. The division suffered its first casualty on 11 December 1951. Initially, the division did not fare well, though it improved quickly. Its anti-aircraft and armor assets were used as mobile artillery, which continuously pounded Chinese positions.

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WWII US NAVY UNIT MARKED M1 COMBAT HELMET W/ LINER

Lot # 141 (Sale Order: 192 of 952)      

WWII US Navy swivel bail front seam M-1 Combat Helmet with Westinghouse Liner. Helmet has a battleship gray over paint that is 90% with a white unit designation to the front with R 1 A encompassed with a broken four part circle. Heat stamp is very difficult to read. All the straps are in excellent condition.
WWII US Navy swivel bail front seam M-1 Combat Helmet with Westinghouse Liner. Helmet has a battleship gray over paint that is 90% with a white unit designation to the fr...moreont with R 1 A encompassed with a broken four part circle. Heat stamp is very difficult to read. All the straps are in excellent condition.

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WWII POSTER HIT HARD AND OFTEN WITH THE MARINES

Lot # 141a (Sale Order: 193 of 952)      

HIT HARD AND OFTEN WITH THE MARINES. 1942 POSTER IN MINT CONDITION. McCandlish Litho. Corporation, Philadelphia. Against a dark blue nighttime sky, a silver Grumman F6F Hellcat is shooting down Japanese enemy Zero planes; lettering in white and red. MINT Archival Framed measuring 35 X 43 inches
HIT HARD AND OFTEN WITH THE MARINES. 1942 POSTER IN MINT CONDITION. McCandlish Litho. Corporation, Philadelphia. Against a dark blue nighttime sky, a silver Grumman F6F H...moreellcat is shooting down Japanese enemy Zero planes; lettering in white and red. MINT Archival Framed measuring 35 X 43 inches

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WWII US GENERAL IRA C. EAKER SIGNED LETTER & PHOTO

Lot # 142 (Sale Order: 194 of 952)      

Associated Press photo with paper caption attached to the back announcing the appointment of General Ira C. Eaker of the commander of the 8th Air Force in Europe on February 15, 1943. Also includes a very early letter signed by then Lt. Colonel Ira Eaker. On War Department, Office of the Chief of the Air Corps Washington letterhead. The letter, dated February 17, 1939 is addressed to a Mr. James Farber of Dayton, OH. It reads "Colonel Richards has just shown me your letter of January 20th, inclosing a copy of your letter to Major Blackburn. I have recently been detailed away from the information division. However, I understand that we have not furnished photographs to illustrate any National Guard story in so far as we know. Of course, we cannot always be sure of the type of story the photographs requested of us are going to be used to illustrate. I personally haven't the slightest idea as to the author of the National Guard article. I am practically certain that it did not emanate from this office. Regretting my inability to be of more help to you in this case and hoping that you get the matter straightened out to your satisfaction, I am sincerely yours, Ira C. Eaker, Lt., Colonel, Air Corps, Exectutive." Eaker would go on to be a 4 star general overseeing the bombing campaign over Europe during WWII and later commanded all Army Air Forces in the Mediterranean.
Associated Press photo with paper caption attached to the back announcing the appointment of General Ira C. Eaker of the commander of the 8th Air Force in Europe on Febru...moreary 15, 1943. Also includes a very early letter signed by then Lt. Colonel Ira Eaker. On War Department, Office of the Chief of the Air Corps Washington letterhead. The letter, dated February 17, 1939 is addressed to a Mr. James Farber of Dayton, OH. It reads "Colonel Richards has just shown me your letter of January 20th, inclosing a copy of your letter to Major Blackburn. I have recently been detailed away from the information division. However, I understand that we have not furnished photographs to illustrate any National Guard story in so far as we know. Of course, we cannot always be sure of the type of story the photographs requested of us are going to be used to illustrate. I personally haven't the slightest idea as to the author of the National Guard article. I am practically certain that it did not emanate from this office. Regretting my inability to be of more help to you in this case and hoping that you get the matter straightened out to your satisfaction, I am sincerely yours, Ira C. Eaker, Lt., Colonel, Air Corps, Exectutive." Eaker would go on to be a 4 star general overseeing the bombing campaign over Europe during WWII and later commanded all Army Air Forces in the Mediterranean.

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WWII US EMBROIDERED SILK US MARINE CORPS FLAG

Lot # 143 (Sale Order: 195 of 952)      

Approximately 64" x 48" double-sided silk flag with gold tassels at the edges, and a fully embroidered US Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia at the center. United States Marine Corps emblem faces forward on both sides. Slight edge wear and age wear near the spine and has two spots on the tip which have been repaired with red silk tape. Very Good
Approximately 64" x 48" double-sided silk flag with gold tassels at the edges, and a fully embroidered US Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia at the center. Un...moreited States Marine Corps emblem faces forward on both sides. Slight edge wear and age wear near the spine and has two spots on the tip which have been repaired with red silk tape. Very Good

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WWII US 29th AAA AIR WARNING BATTALION UNIT FLAG

Lot # 144 (Sale Order: 196 of 952)      

Double-sided silk flag with gold colored tassels around the edges, measures approximately 48" across and 34" at the spine. Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot tag in the spine is handwritten and reads "5-21-1" and has leather tabs for attachment to a flagpole. The 29th served as part of the 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment in World War II and Korea. Shows light wear and some soiling around the edges. Very Good
Double-sided silk flag with gold colored tassels around the edges, measures approximately 48" across and 34" at the spine. Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot tag in the spi...morene is handwritten and reads "5-21-1" and has leather tabs for attachment to a flagpole. The 29th served as part of the 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment in World War II and Korea. Shows light wear and some soiling around the edges. Very Good

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WWII ENLISTED UNIFORM GROUP w/ B-4 BAG MACHETE WW2

Lot # 145 (Sale Order: 197 of 952)      

WWII grouping consisting of a named B-4 flight bag to James L. Moore. All zippers function on the bag and to the interior is an enlisted visor hat that is size marked 7 1/8 and in excellent condition. Corporal striped 4 pocket service tunic with 3 gold overseas stripes and standard Army Air Corps felt shoulder patch. The tunic is size marked 35R and also has his last initial last four service number M4793 to the interior. Two khaki shirt with patriotic paper labels when they were laundered. The tags read V Let's Go America! . Finally a 1943 dated Collins MK2 Machete also in very good condition.
WWII grouping consisting of a named B-4 flight bag to James L. Moore. All zippers function on the bag and to the interior is an enlisted visor hat that is size marked 7 1...more/8 and in excellent condition. Corporal striped 4 pocket service tunic with 3 gold overseas stripes and standard Army Air Corps felt shoulder patch. The tunic is size marked 35R and also has his last initial last four service number M4793 to the interior. Two khaki shirt with patriotic paper labels when they were laundered. The tags read V Let's Go America! . Finally a 1943 dated Collins MK2 Machete also in very good condition.

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WWII 13TH AIR FORCE UNIFORM W/ SQUADRON PATCH WW2

Lot # 146 (Sale Order: 198 of 952)      

Uniform grouping of a member of the 13th Air Force. The grouping consist of his Khaki shirt that is nicely patched out including Staff Sergeant chevrons, US Air Corps and 13th Air Force patches as well as 5 overseas stripes and service stripe. The tunic is exquisitely patched out with a bullion Air Corps patch on wool and a standard 13th Air Force patch on the other shoulder. Like the khaki shirt, the tunic bears the same amount of 5 overseas stripes as well as his service stripe. To the left side of the chest is a beautiful pair of Angus & Coote Liaison wings with beautiful toning to the wings. The ribbon bar has the following medals Purple Heart, Air Medal, American Defense Medal, Asia Pacific Medal with 1 silver star and two bronze campaign stars and finally Victory medal. To the other side of the tunic is a Air Force Presidential Unit Citation and Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. To that lower pocket is a theater made squadron patch of the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron. Finally a WWII Army Air Force Communication Specialist Radio Operator Patch. Roughly a size 38R. Excellent World War II The squadron was first activated at Salinas Army Air Base, California in March 1942 as the 25th Observation Squadron. The squadron's cadre came from the 110th Observation Squadron, a federalized unit of the Missouri National Guard. Initially, the primary aircraft of the squadron was the North American O-47, although it flew a number of other aircraft as well. In April 1943 it was redesignated the 25th Liaison Squadron and converted to light two-seater aircraft. primarily Piper L-4s, but also including Stinson L-5 Sentinel. The unit moved overseas in October 1943 aboard the Cape Mendocino to Australia in the South West Pacific Theater. After pausing briefly in Australia, the squadron moved to New Guinea. There it operated primarily with L-5 Sentinels, flown by enlisted pilots. Some of these "sergeant pilots" were men who had washed out of pilot school, but had been given a chance to operate the light aircraft. Beginning in February 1944, the 25th began participating in combat operations. In addition to their mission of spotting and aerial reconnaissance, the squadron was tasked with short haul transportation. The capability of its light aircraft to operate from confined spaces earned A Flight of the squadron the nickname "Guinea Short Lines". The flight moved forward to Saidor Airport. The squadron dropped supplies to units caught behind enemy lines and evacuated them, sometimes dropping tools so that these units could hack a landing zone out of the jungle. In addition to the task of evacuating downed aircrew members, the flight flew night harassment missions behind enemy lines, dropping small bombs and other paraphernalia on enemy camps. The flight was called on in 1944 to rescue a downed Republic P-47 Thunderbolt pilot from behind enemy lines. In the course of this operation, and while the downed pilot was clearing an area for an L-5 to land in the jungle, the squadron was tasked to also evacuate 23 Indian soldiers, who had escaped from a Japanese prisoner of war camp and who had intelligence information concerning Japanese troop positions. Flying into the improvised jungle airstrip, the flight successfully returned all to friendly control. Shortly after this rescue operation, the flight was tasked with transporting fifty Australian commandos to Wantoat to attack a Japanese radio facility. Following the raid, four Japanese prisoners were returned, each sitting on the lap of an Australian in the back seat of one of the Sentinels. By the end of 1944, the 25th began operating in the Philippines, earning two Distinguished Unit Citations and a Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation for its actions there. During the Philippine campaign, the squadron also trained pilots of the liaison squadrons of the 3d Air Commando Group, which had just arrived in the theater. It remained in the Philippines until August 1947, although it was not manned or equipped after January. Although it moved on paper to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa in August, it was not again manned until October 1947. It remained with the occupation forces on Okinawa until being inactivated in March 1949
Uniform grouping of a member of the 13th Air Force. The grouping consist of his Khaki shirt that is nicely patched out including Staff Sergeant chevrons, US Air Corps and...more 13th Air Force patches as well as 5 overseas stripes and service stripe. The tunic is exquisitely patched out with a bullion Air Corps patch on wool and a standard 13th Air Force patch on the other shoulder. Like the khaki shirt, the tunic bears the same amount of 5 overseas stripes as well as his service stripe. To the left side of the chest is a beautiful pair of Angus & Coote Liaison wings with beautiful toning to the wings. The ribbon bar has the following medals Purple Heart, Air Medal, American Defense Medal, Asia Pacific Medal with 1 silver star and two bronze campaign stars and finally Victory medal. To the other side of the tunic is a Air Force Presidential Unit Citation and Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. To that lower pocket is a theater made squadron patch of the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron. Finally a WWII Army Air Force Communication Specialist Radio Operator Patch. Roughly a size 38R. Excellent World War II The squadron was first activated at Salinas Army Air Base, California in March 1942 as the 25th Observation Squadron. The squadron's cadre came from the 110th Observation Squadron, a federalized unit of the Missouri National Guard. Initially, the primary aircraft of the squadron was the North American O-47, although it flew a number of other aircraft as well. In April 1943 it was redesignated the 25th Liaison Squadron and converted to light two-seater aircraft. primarily Piper L-4s, but also including Stinson L-5 Sentinel. The unit moved overseas in October 1943 aboard the Cape Mendocino to Australia in the South West Pacific Theater. After pausing briefly in Australia, the squadron moved to New Guinea. There it operated primarily with L-5 Sentinels, flown by enlisted pilots. Some of these "sergeant pilots" were men who had washed out of pilot school, but had been given a chance to operate the light aircraft. Beginning in February 1944, the 25th began participating in combat operations. In addition to their mission of spotting and aerial reconnaissance, the squadron was tasked with short haul transportation. The capability of its light aircraft to operate from confined spaces earned A Flight of the squadron the nickname "Guinea Short Lines". The flight moved forward to Saidor Airport. The squadron dropped supplies to units caught behind enemy lines and evacuated them, sometimes dropping tools so that these units could hack a landing zone out of the jungle. In addition to the task of evacuating downed aircrew members, the flight flew night harassment missions behind enemy lines, dropping small bombs and other paraphernalia on enemy camps. The flight was called on in 1944 to rescue a downed Republic P-47 Thunderbolt pilot from behind enemy lines. In the course of this operation, and while the downed pilot was clearing an area for an L-5 to land in the jungle, the squadron was tasked to also evacuate 23 Indian soldiers, who had escaped from a Japanese prisoner of war camp and who had intelligence information concerning Japanese troop positions. Flying into the improvised jungle airstrip, the flight successfully returned all to friendly control. Shortly after this rescue operation, the flight was tasked with transporting fifty Australian commandos to Wantoat to attack a Japanese radio facility. Following the raid, four Japanese prisoners were returned, each sitting on the lap of an Australian in the back seat of one of the Sentinels. By the end of 1944, the 25th began operating in the Philippines, earning two Distinguished Unit Citations and a Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation for its actions there. During the Philippine campaign, the squadron also trained pilots of the liaison squadrons of the 3d Air Commando Group, which had just arrived in the theater. It remained in the Philippines until August 1947, although it was not manned or equipped after January. Although it moved on paper to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa in August, it was not again manned until October 1947. It remained with the occupation forces on Okinawa until being inactivated in March 1949

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WWII US AIR CORPS NAMED DFC AND AIR MEDAL SETS

Lot # 146a (Sale Order: 199 of 952)      

Pair of World War II Medals -- a Wrap Brooch Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Slot Brooch Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Both are engraved "T. Sgt. Pat C. Scott A.C." Preliminary research of T sgt. Scott indicates he enlisted into the US Army Air Corps in his home state of Mississippi and died during the war from a "non battle" cause -- either an illness or an accident. He is listed in the files of the National Archives & Records Administration as "DNB" during World War II. The medals are as issued to deceased service members, similar to the way KIA medals were awarded - without the ribbon bar, though the Distinguished Flying Cross does include a small extra length of ribbon and the lapel pin. Additionally the cases contain a small religious charm depicting the infant figure of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, presumably of special significance to TSgt Scott or his next of kin. The medal cases exhibit light age and the medals show light wear at the drape from being handled. Very Good - Excellent
Pair of World War II Medals -- a Wrap Brooch Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and a Slot Brooch Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Both are engraved "T...more. Sgt. Pat C. Scott A.C." Preliminary research of T sgt. Scott indicates he enlisted into the US Army Air Corps in his home state of Mississippi and died during the war from a "non battle" cause -- either an illness or an accident. He is listed in the files of the National Archives & Records Administration as "DNB" during World War II. The medals are as issued to deceased service members, similar to the way KIA medals were awarded - without the ribbon bar, though the Distinguished Flying Cross does include a small extra length of ribbon and the lapel pin. Additionally the cases contain a small religious charm depicting the infant figure of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, presumably of special significance to TSgt Scott or his next of kin. The medal cases exhibit light age and the medals show light wear at the drape from being handled. Very Good - Excellent

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WW US ENGLISH MADE UNIFORM GROUPING 8TH AIR FORCE

Lot # 147 (Sale Order: 200 of 952)      

Two uniforms of a 8th Air Force pilot named Lt. S. E. Cloud. Both these uniforms are private purchased, the first 4 pocket tunic was tailored by Kahn Tailoring Co. of Indianapolis. The interior tag reads Moody Field Exchange 6/44 No. 37640 Cloth 131 S. E. Cloud. The insignia on this jacket is an English made wool 8th Air Force patch with bullion lieutenant bars to the shoulders along standard U.S. and wing and prop devices to the collars. Finally a blue fielded set of heavy clutch backed pilot wings. This indicated he was a combat pilot. This blue backed wing was a tradition of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. The tunic is in excellent condition and roughly a size 38R. The second jacket is an English made Ike jacket tailored by Joseph J. Page of Rushden which is a city in Northamptonshire, England. Once again the tunic is named to the interior S. E. Cloud and is dated January 2nd 1945. To the interior pocket are two ribbon bars with one bar having Air Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Victory Medal while the other bar has European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. To the shoulders are a standard Army Air Corps patch and a British Made wool Eighth Air Force patch. To the collars are standard U.S. and wing and prop devices and finally a stunning blue backed bullion pilot wings. This tunic is also roughly a size 38R. Both recently came out of a house in Ohio but nothing more is known about Lt. Cloud. During World War II, under the leadership of such generals as Ira Eaker and Jimmy Doolittle, the VIII BC (then Eighth Air Force) formed the greatest air armada in history. By mid-1944, the unit had a total strength of more than 200,000 people, and it could send more than 2,000 four-engine bombers and 1,000 fighters on a single mission against enemy targets in Europe. For this reason, Eighth Air Force is commonly known as the "Mighty Eighth." From May 1942 to July 1945, the Eighth planned and precisely executed America's daylight strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe, and in doing so the organization compiled an impressive war record. That record, however, carried a high price. For instance, the Eighth suffered about half of the U.S. Army Air Force's casualties (47,483 out of 115,332), including more than 26,000 dead. The Eighth's brave men earned 17 Medals of Honor, 220 Distinguished Service Crosses, and 442,000 Air Medals. The Eighth's combat record also shows 566 aces (261 fighter pilots with 31 having 15 or more victories and 305 enlisted gunners), over 440,000 bomber sorties to drop 697,000 tons of bombs, and over 5,100 aircraft losses and 11,200 aerial victories.
Two uniforms of a 8th Air Force pilot named Lt. S. E. Cloud. Both these uniforms are private purchased, the first 4 pocket tunic was tailored by Kahn Tailoring Co. of Ind...moreianapolis. The interior tag reads Moody Field Exchange 6/44 No. 37640 Cloth 131 S. E. Cloud. The insignia on this jacket is an English made wool 8th Air Force patch with bullion lieutenant bars to the shoulders along standard U.S. and wing and prop devices to the collars. Finally a blue fielded set of heavy clutch backed pilot wings. This indicated he was a combat pilot. This blue backed wing was a tradition of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. The tunic is in excellent condition and roughly a size 38R. The second jacket is an English made Ike jacket tailored by Joseph J. Page of Rushden which is a city in Northamptonshire, England. Once again the tunic is named to the interior S. E. Cloud and is dated January 2nd 1945. To the interior pocket are two ribbon bars with one bar having Air Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Victory Medal while the other bar has European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. To the shoulders are a standard Army Air Corps patch and a British Made wool Eighth Air Force patch. To the collars are standard U.S. and wing and prop devices and finally a stunning blue backed bullion pilot wings. This tunic is also roughly a size 38R. Both recently came out of a house in Ohio but nothing more is known about Lt. Cloud. During World War II, under the leadership of such generals as Ira Eaker and Jimmy Doolittle, the VIII BC (then Eighth Air Force) formed the greatest air armada in history. By mid-1944, the unit had a total strength of more than 200,000 people, and it could send more than 2,000 four-engine bombers and 1,000 fighters on a single mission against enemy targets in Europe. For this reason, Eighth Air Force is commonly known as the "Mighty Eighth." From May 1942 to July 1945, the Eighth planned and precisely executed America's daylight strategic bombing campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe, and in doing so the organization compiled an impressive war record. That record, however, carried a high price. For instance, the Eighth suffered about half of the U.S. Army Air Force's casualties (47,483 out of 115,332), including more than 26,000 dead. The Eighth's brave men earned 17 Medals of Honor, 220 Distinguished Service Crosses, and 442,000 Air Medals. The Eighth's combat record also shows 566 aces (261 fighter pilots with 31 having 15 or more victories and 305 enlisted gunners), over 440,000 bomber sorties to drop 697,000 tons of bombs, and over 5,100 aircraft losses and 11,200 aerial victories.

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