The Military Collection of Glen 'Corky' Reed
Sunday, March 29, 2015 | 11:00 AM Central
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The Military Collection of Glen 'Corky' Reed
Sunday, March 29, 2015 | 11:00 AM Central
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Description
Nearly 70 year collection includes material from WWI to Vietnam with emphasis on the World Wars. Military Electronics, Battle-Damaged Aircraft Pieces, Trench Art, Mess Kits, Uniforms, Headgear & more.
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PRE 1900 CAVALRY SADDLERS CHEST
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 249)
Olive Drab Finish Wooden Chest With Hinged Doors Saddlers Chest For Battery Wagon. Several Hand Tools Included And Assorted Components, Also Fitted With Removable Vise For Working On Leather And Repairing Saddles. The Trunk Collapses So It Can Be Transported Easily. Measures 42 X 31 X 12 Inches With Vise. Good Solid Condition With No Abuse Or Serious Problems. Estimate $300-$700.
WWII GUNNER SEAT ASSEMBLY FROM B25 BOMBER
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 249)
Olive Drab Finish Aluminum Seat On Rotating Base With Various Adjustment Knobs Includes A Separate Bracket Assembly Which Has An Army Air Force Data Plate That Reads K13 Martin Touret And Includes An Original Data Plate Which Also Reads Gun Turret Assembly By Glen L Martin Company, Usa. Measures 37 X 24 X 26 Inches. Very Good Condition Estimate $500-$1500.
1903 MCCLELLAN MILITARY CAVALRY SADDLE WITH ACCESSORIES
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 249)
Rigid Frame Mcclellan Saddle With Data Plate, Brass Furniture, Comes Complete With Period Correct Saddle Bags, Canteen On Cavalry Suspension Hangar, Headstall With Bronze American Eagle Rosette, Spurs With Leather Straps, Saddle Bags, Girth Band, Lariat, And Rifle Scabbard. All Items Are Period Correct. All Items In Good Solid Condition With No Abuse Or Damage. Stirrups Intact With Leather Hoods, Also Correct Military Bit On The Headstall. Estimate $1000-$1500.
PAINTED CANVAS GERMAN AIRCRAFT WING MARKING
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 249)
Traditional Nazi Adaptation Of The Greek Cross In Black And White Painted On Fragment Of Forest Green Canvas As Removed From German Aircraft From Wwii. Measures 32 X 33 Inches. Very Good Condition, Mostly Complete With Paint Intact And No Serious Damage Beyond The Knife Marks From Cutting It Out. Estimate $300-$900.
JAPANESE AIRCRAFT FABRIC FROM ZERO FIGHTER
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 249)
Small Swatch Cut From Fuselage Or Wing Section Of Japanese Zero Fighter. Light Canvas With Multi-Color Painted Surface About A Third Of The Fabric Reflects The Large 'Red Meat' Ball Emblem For The Japanese Armed Forces Aircraft. Frame Measures 14 Inches Square. Good. Estimate $100-$300.
WWII ARMY AIR FORCE CBI 'BLOOD CHIT'
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 249)
Printed Rayon American Flag Chit (Or Pass) With Seven Language Plea For Assistance As Issued. Serial Number Visible, Contemporary Frame With Translation Of Text On Reverse. Frame Measures 14 X 11 Inches. Good, Minor Soiling From Age But No Damage Or Abuse. Estimate $25-$75.
LONGREN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE INSIGNIA, 1920s
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 249)
Large Illustrated Insignia With Swastika Forming Basis Of Design, Large Winged Propeller In Center With State Of Kansas Seal Reflecting Longren Aircraft Company With Topeka Base. Measures 31 Inches Square. Unused With Minor Toning And A Few Water Spots But Very Sound And Display-Worthy Estimate $300-$600.
JAPANESE ZERO FIGHTER ARTIFACTS DISPLAY
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 249)
Six Pieces Of Aircraft Aluminum Skin Removed From Mitsubishi A6M Type Zero Fighter. The Items Noted Were Removed From The Cockpit Section Of This Fighter. It Was Recovered In New Guinea In 1944. All Pieces Have The Distinctive Red Finish And The National Emblem On Them, One Small Piece Inscribed By Gi: New Guinea, Love, 1944. Frame Measures 20 Inches Square. Very Good. Estimate $300-$600.
FLAG RAISING IWO JIMA IMAGE AND SURVIVORS' AUTOGRAPHS
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 249)
Older Vintage Framed Exhibit Of Joe Rosenthal Photograph Depicting Marines Raising Flag On Iwo Jima. Below Is Personal Signatures From Three Survivors: John Bradley, Ira Hayes And Rene Gagnon. Nicely Done. Frame Measures 19.25 X 31.25 Inches With A Sight Measurement Of 9.25 X 7.25 Inches On The Picture. Very Good Overall Condition. Estimate $700-$1200.
WWII ITALIAN OFFICERS SERVICE COAT AND CAP
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 249)
Tan Canvas Italian Officers Service Coat In Large Size With Nickel Finish Buttons, Service Ribbon On Left Chest, Brocade Woven Collar Tabs With A Emblem Applied. Includes Matching Belt And Visor Cap With Large Metallic Badge, Wire Chin Strap, Makers Mark On The Sweat Shield. Good, Minor Soiling. No Abuse Or Damage. Estimate $100-$300.
1940s-50s MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY CADETS SERVICE COAT
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 249)
Youth Size Navy Blue Four Pocket Service Coat With Gilt Missouri Military Academy Buttons, Collar Devices And Enamel Crests. Four Cloth Sleeve Emblems. Includes Period Correct Belt In Black Leather And Domed Missouri Military Academy Buckle. Very Nice Condition. Estimate $25-$50.
WWII GERMAN FORESTRY OFFICIALS SERVICE TUNIC
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 249)
Dark Green, Serge Wool, Four Pocket Service Coat With Black Bakelite Buttons. Complete With Braided Shoulder Boards And Brocade Embroidered Shoulder Tabs. Men'S Small To Medium Size. Excellent Condition. Estimate $75-$200.
USN TYPE G1 FLYERS COAT, SIZE 42
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 249)
Classic Brown Goat Skin Flight Jacket With Mouton Collar, Woven Cuffs And Waist Band With Functional Zipper And '72 Dated Makers Military Specification Label. Star Sportswear Mfg. Company Jacket Flyers Intermediate Type G1. Very Good Condition. Estimate $75-$250.
WWII NAVAL AVIATORS SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 249)
Forest Green Gabardine Four Pocket Service Coat With Bullion Naval Aviators Wing On Left Chest And Black Cuff Braid For Rank Of Lieutenant Commander. Includes Matching Trousers, Cover For Visor Cap, Dog Tag With Officers Name And Rank, Dated '42. Loose Buttons Are Included. Research Potential! Good Condition. Estimate $35-$95.
WWII JAPANESE ARMY PILOTS TWO PIECE FLIGHT SUIT
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 249)
Brown Gabardine Wool Jacket, Zippered Cuffs And Chest Pockets With Button Fronts, Adjustable Waist Belt. Includes Matching Trousers With Zippered Pockets And Large Printed Nomenclature Inside. Small To Medium Size. Rare! Very Good Overall Condition. No Damage Or Abuse. Estimate $300-$700.
WWI ARMY AVIATORS SERVICE UNIFORM, ATTRIBUTED
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 249)
Tailor Made Drab Serge Wool Service Coat Features French Made Third Army Patch On Shoulder, Metallic Emblems Are All Pin Back And Includes Majors Leaves On Shoulder, Us And Signal Branch Device On Collar, Caldback Of Des Moines Iowa Tailors Label In Neck. Striking Army Aviators Wing Badge In Brocade Embroidery. A Very Unusual Type And 100 Percent Original To Uniform. Left Chest Pocket Flap Features Caldback Tailor Label Named To P.B. Mclaughlin And Dated June 25, 1918 And Includes Matching Trousers. Research Could Reveal Interesting History And Added Value! Very Good. Estimate $600-$1000.
JAPANESE PILOTS WINTER FLYING SUIT
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 249)
One Piece, Zipper Front Suit In Brown Gabardine Wool. Complete With Matching Belt, Completely Fur Line And With Fur Collar, Printed Nomenclature On Inside Zipper Flap. Upper Portion Good With Functional Zippers. Moderate To Severe Mothing In The Lower Leg Sections And Some Soiling But Displays Well. Typical For Pilots Operating In The Aleutions In The Early Part Of Ww2. Good To Fair Considering Moth Damage. Estimate $75-$300.
VERY RARE WWII JAPANESE ARMY BODY ARMOR
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 249)
Olive Green Cotton Suspension Vest With Button Frontal Closure And Side Buckles For Adjustment. Contains Contour Fitted Metal Plates To Protect Wearer From Small Caliber Gunfire. Hang Tag Indicates Vest Was Captured On Kwajalein In Wwii. Also, Brief Information Photocopy Explaining Its Purpose. Very Rare! Fair Condition. Small Panel Removed From The Back Which May Have Been Done For Ventilation. Minor Rust Spots, Larger Hole On Lower Right Side. Given The Rarity These Are Very Minor Concerns. Estimate $250-$500.
82ND AIRBORNE M41 ARMY FIELD JACKET, WWII
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 249)
Olive Green Cotton, Zipper Front With Buttons On Frontal Closure. Light Wool Lined, Printed Size Label With Additional Numeric Tag Sewn In The Collar May Have Been From A Costume Provider. Men'S Small To Medium Size, Minor Soiling But No Damage Or Abuse. 82Nd Airborne Patch On Left Shoulder With Staff Sergeant Technical Rank Chevron On Each Sleeve. Estimate $75-$150.
US ARMY GENERAL OFFICER SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 249)
Army Green Shade 44, Tailor Made Service Coat With Single General Rank Star On Each Shoulder. Us Devices On The Lapels. 22 Place Ribbon Group On Left Chest Reflecting Valor And Service Awards To Include Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion Of Merit, Distinguished Service Medal, Air Medal Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Ribbons For Wwii, Vietnam And Korea Service. Features Bullion Korean Presidential Unit Citation On Right Chest, German Tailors Uniform Inside, Includes Correct Trousers. Research Potential. Generally Very Good Condition With No Damage Or Repairs. Estimate $75-$250.
ARMY COLONEL SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM WITH IMPRESSIVE
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 249)
Tailor Made Army Green Gabardine Service Coat With Early Pin Back Colonel Rank Devices, Us And Infantry Collar Insignia, Tailor Made Nine Place Ribbon Group With Attached Bullion Combat Infantry Badge At Top Of The Ribbons. Awards Include Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star, And Service Ribbons For Wwii And Korea And Also Bullion Korean Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon On Pocket Flap. Tailors Label Inside, Includes Matching Trousers. Fair To Good With Minor Mothing And Soiling. Estimate $25-$150.
WWI MARINE CORP SERGEANTS DRESS BLUE UNIFORM
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 249)
Navy Blue Serge Wool Dress Jacket Piped In Red With Gilt Buttons. Marine Quartermaster Marked & 1917 Dated On Inner Sleeve. Complete With Large Sergeants Chevrons And Two Service Hash Marks On Each Sleeve, Three Place Ribbon Bar Includes Wwi Victory Ribbon With Unusual Five Campaign Star Configuration, Marine Good Conduct Ribbon And French Crois De Guerre Ribbon. Jacket Includes French Croix De Guerre Agullette And Sharp Shooter Badge. Correct Trousers Included Which Are Also Well Marked And Appear To Be 1915 Dated Which Would Be Correct For This Era. Generally Very Good, Minor Wear To Some Sleeve Insignia But No Damage, No Visible Mothing, Very Well Kept. Estimate $250-$500.
WWI/WWII USN SUBMARINE OFFICERS SERVICE UNIFORM
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 249)
Tailor Made Navy Blue Surge Reefer Jacket With Lieutenant Cuff Braid, Gilt Buttons On Double Breasted Front And Rare Pin Back Gold Finished Navy Officers Submarine Dolphin Badge Pin Back On Left Chest. Three Place, Wide Ribbon Bar With Wwi Victory, American Defense, American Campaign Ribbons. Includes Matching Trousers, Jacket Features Large Roger Pete Company Of New York And Boston Tailor Label. Small To Medium Size. Overall Condition Is Very Nice With Minor Soiling But No Damage Or Abuse. Estimate $75-$150.
1902 ARMY FIRST SERGEANTS DRESS BLUE SERVICE COAT
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 249)
Navy Blue Wool With Vibrant Green Piping, Green On Blue First Sergeants Chevrons, And Service Stripes To Indicate Four Hitches With Cavalry And Seven Hitches Veteranary / Medical Branch. Gilt 1902 Buttons, Small To Medium Size. Very Good Condition With Only Minor Spots Of Mothing In The Back. No Other Visible Abuse Or Damage. Estimate $100-$300.
WWII GERMAN PANZER OFFICERS SERVICE DRESS TUNIC -
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 249)
Unique, Original Service Uniform In Distinctive Green Gabardine With Rare Pink Panzer Piping To Indicate Wearers Unit In Tank Corps. Large Brocade Collar And Cuff Patches, Shoulder Boards Reflect Unit Affiliation With Applied Metal 'P' And '16' For 16Th Panzer Division Which Was Destroyed At Stalingrad. Bullion Brocade Breast Eagle On Chest + Rare Aides Braided Bullion Aide'S Aguilette On Right Shoulder. Tailor Label Inside Named To A Lt. Kolb & 1938 Dated. Should Be Researchable Through German Archives And Will Probably Prove To Be A Casualty. Legend Has This As This Uniform Was Recovered From The Topeka City Dump Many Years Ago But Condition Does Not Reflect This. Loops On Left Chest For Badge Or Medal. Very Minor Mothing But Mostly In The Back. We Can'T Emphasize The Rarity Of A Find Of This Nature In The Contemporary Market. Very Good Overall Condition. Historically Researchable. Estimate $500-$1000.
