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Virginia War Musuem Militaria Show Auction

Lot #0 (Sale Order 1 of 172)

Welcome to our Saturday October 24th Virginia War Museum Militaria Show Benefit Auction! This live, live online, and Proxibid auction will feature 170 lots of firearms and military collectables from many eras and countries. Highlights include a US WWII Jeep, M1A1 WWII Carbine. USAAF Norton Bombsight and a near mint US Korean War era M# Sniper Carbine! We will be listing items, images and descriptions over the next month, so check back often. Remember the auction is "as is/where is" with no returns allowed - please check out the multiple photos and description before bidding to know what you're bidding on. Call if you have questions. Lots of good items, bid early, bid often, bid high and good luck!

US Navy Ship Made Submarine Paperweight (PWS)

Lot #1 (Sale Order 2 of 172)

This brass WWII era US Navy Ship Made Submarine Paperweight is in very good condition and measures 6" long x 1" tall.

US Navy Vietnam era Mark 6 Mod 1 Gunner's Quadrant (PWS)

Lot #2 (Sale Order 3 of 172)

This 1970 dated US Navy Vietnam era Mark 6 Mod 1 Gunner's Quadrant is in very good condition and is complete with the wood box. It measures 4" x 15" x 15".

US Army Cavalry M1887 Carbine Boot/Scabbard (JEH)

Lot #3 (Sale Order 4 of 172)

This Boot or Scabbard was the Model 1887 Cavalry Carbine Boot with the Brass Throat - Measuring 11-1/2 inches long x 5-1/2 inches wide and in good if dry condition. This Carbine Boot accommodated the Springfield, Sharps, Spencer, and other Carbines of the Indian War's Period. The Boot shows some wear commensurate with age & use.

US Navy WWII Mark 1 Mod 2 Binoculars & Case (PS)

Lot #4 (Sale Order 5 of 172)

1941 dated US Navy WWII era Mark 1 Mod 2 Binoculars 7.5" tall in good condition, but missing the leather covering. Optics look OK and comes with the original case.

US WWII "Careless Talk" Propaganda Poster (JBR)

Lot #5 (Sale Order 6 of 172)

A 1944 dated US WWII era "Careless Talk...got there first" original Propaganda Poster in good condition. It measures 23" x 31" and has a few holes, folds and light fading. Will be shipped without the frame.

German/Spanish Military 98 Mauser Rifle Bayonet

Lot #6 (Sale Order 7 of 172)

A German style, possible Spanish Military 98 Mauser Rifle Bayonet in good+ condition. No markings discernible.

German Military WWII 98k Mauser Rifle Bayonet

Lot #7 (Sale Order 8 of 172)

An original but mis-matched German Military WWII 98k Mauser Rifle Bayonet in very good condition. Blade is marked WKC, nice bakelite grips and a S/147 1936 dated scabbard.

Imperial German pre-WWI Hunting Cutlass (CPD)

Lot #8 (Sale Order 9 of 172)

An Imperial German pre-WWI Hunting Cutlass in very good condition with a sharkskin grip, brass guard and a clean 16" blade. Overall length is 22" and there is no scabbard.

Australian Military WWII Heavy Machete & Sheath (CPD)

Lot #9 (Sale Order 10 of 172)

This scarce Australian Military WWII 1944 issue Heavy Machete is in good condition with the "broad arrow" and clear markings 15" Blade, overall Length 21" . Comes with a nicely marked sheath dated 1943.

Island Modified Australian WWII Heavy Machete & Sheath (CPD)

Lot #10 (Sale Order 11 of 172)

This scarce Australian Military WWII English made Machete is in good condition 18" Blade, Overall Length of 24", with a replaced tribal-style handle. Comes with a nicely tooled leather sheath.

US Marine Corps M1 Helmet & Camo Cover (ERL)

Lot #11 (Sale Order 12 of 172)

This Korean War to Vietnam War era US Marine Corps M1 Helmet is in very good condition with liner and an early HBT EGA Camo Cover and chinstrap.

US Military M1 Helmet & Camo Netting (A)

Lot #12 (Sale Order 13 of 172)

This US Military Vietnam era M1 Helmet is complete with liner and Camo Netting in very good condition.

US Army WWII M1C Paratrooper Helmet (A)

Lot #13 (Sale Order 14 of 172)

This nice US Army WWII era M1C Paratrooper Helmet is in very good condition with a front-seam, "C" style bales, khaki web chinstrap and a rough paint finish. Consignor states it is original, but there are reproductions as well. You be the judge.

US Air Force Air Police Helmet Liner (A)

Lot #14 (Sale Order 15 of 172)

This 1950-60s era US Air Force Air Police Helmet M1 Liner is in good condition, except the Air Force stickers are loose.

US Navy Vietnam War era VF-84 "Jolly Rogers" Squadron APH-6 Flight Helmet (KDC)

Lot #15 (Sale Order 16 of 172)

A nicely taped US Navy Vietnam War era VF-84 "Jolly Rogers" Squadron APH-6 Flight Helmet in good condition. Some damage to the finish and missing a few screws, but still has a nice visor.

Imperial German WWI Style Officer Pickelhaube (A)

Lot #16 (Sale Order 17 of 172)

Imperial German WWI Style Officer Pickelhaube in very good condition. We believe this is a high-quality reproduction.

Nazi Germany WWII Beaded Factory Guard Helmet (A)

Lot #17 (Sale Order 18 of 172)

An original Nazi Germany WWII era Beaded Factory Guard Helmet in very good condition with leather liner.

Nazi Germany Army WWII Style M40 Helmet (A)

Lot #18 (Sale Order 19 of 172)

A Nazi Germany Army WWII Style M40 Helmet in very good condition with liner and chinstrap. Believe this is a repainted helmet with added decals.

RARE Soviet Army WWII M1936 Combat Helmet (A)

Lot #19 (Sale Order 20 of 172)

A super RARE Soviet Army WWII issue M1936 Combat Helmet in very good condition with original liner and cloth chinstrap. Very desirable helmet used only a short time.

Communist Hungarian M60 Combat Helmet (A)

Lot #20 (Sale Order 21 of 172)

A Communist Hungarian Military issue M60 Combat Helmet with liner and chinstrap, and in very good condition.

Soviet Army WWII Leather Dispatch Rider Helmet (A)

Lot #21 (Sale Order 22 of 172)

A scarce early Soviet Army WWII era Leather Dispatch Rider Helmet in very good condition.

US Army Civil War German Contract M1860 Cavalry Saber (JLH)

Lot #22 (Sale Order 23 of 172)

This Boker production US Army Civil War era German Contract M1860 Cavalry Saber in good condition except for a damaged guard. It was carried by W.A. Thompson, a Confederate Cavalryman from McKinsey, TX during the War of Northern Aggression. Thompson was actually attached to Company E. of the Second Regiment of Arkansas Mounted Rifles Sword is complete with scabbard. it has a 35" blade and an overall length of 41".

US Marine Corps 1960s NCO Dress Sword (EPR)

Lot #23 (Sale Order 24 of 172)

A German-made NS Meyer produced US Marine Corps 1960s NCO Dress Sword in very good condition. It has a 31.5" blade and an overall Length of 36".

Italian Army WWI Cavalry Sword (CPD)

Lot #24 (Sale Order 25 of 172)

A rare Italian Army WWI era Cavalry Sword in very good condition with scabbard. It has a 35" blade and an overall length 40".

Imperial Japanese 18th Century Wakazashi Samauria Sword (A)

Lot #25 (Sale Order 26 of 172)

An Imperial Japanese 18th Century Wakazashi Samauri Sword in very good condition with a clean polished blade with a nice temper line. Sword was probably longer and cut-down at some time, tang is unmarked and has two holes. Blade is 19" overall 26" and it comes in a damaged scabbard. Very nice early iron tsuba

US Military WWII-Korea M1 .30 Caliber Semi-Automatic Carbine - FFL # 950093 (EHT)

Lot #26 (Sale Order 27 of 172)

This US Military WWII-Korea era M1 .30 Caliber Semi-Automatic Carbine in very good condition with a very good bore. It was produced by Inland and has a 9-1943 dated Inland barrel, and a period sling. It has all the post-WWII updates.

German-Spanish Military WWII Gas Mask & Carrier (A)

Lot #27 (Sale Order 28 of 172)

A WWII era German produced, Spanish Military used Gas Mask and Carrier in good condition.

Soviet Navy Chief of General Staff Flag (FGL)

Lot #28 (Sale Order 29 of 172)

This authentic 1990 dated silk Soviet Navy Chief of General Staff Flag is in very condition. It measures 26" x 38".

US Military WWII M1936 Musette Bag (A)

Lot #29 (Sale Order 30 of 172)

This 1941 dated OD US Military WWII M1936 Musette Bag is in average condition with a tear in one corner.

US Navy 1960s Vietnam War era Commander of VP-18 Flight Helmet (SLZ)

Lot #30 (Sale Order 31 of 172)

This identified US Navy 1960s Vietnam War era Squadron Commander of VP-18 Flight Helmet. Comes with Helmet Bag, communication head phones and mike link wires. VP-18 flew early Neptune Patrol Aircraft.

US Navy 1960s Vietnam War era Commander of VP-18 Flight Suits (SLZ)

Lot #31 (Sale Order 32 of 172)

Two US Navy 1960s Vietnam War era Commander of VP-18 early orange Flight Suits in very good condition. Both suits are size 42R

Near Mint 1864 dated US LG&Y Windsor, VT Rifle Lockplate (JEK)

Lot #32 (Sale Order 33 of 172)

An original Civil War era minty, unissued 1864 US Military LG&Y Windsor, VT lock plate w/ hammer and tumbler. It is in original “arsenal bright” finish.

US Military WWII Leather Jump Boots (A)

Lot #33 (Sale Order 34 of 172)

This set of US Military WWII Leather Jump Boots Look to be a size 9. They are in worn, but good condition.

Group ,Lot of the British Order of the Garter (BEB)

Lot #34 (Sale Order 35 of 172)

The Order of the Garter was founded in 1348 by King Edward III, and is the oldest and most senior order in the United Kingdom 12" x 16" frame. The most accepted history is that while dancing, the Countess of Salisbury’s garter slipped from her leg. The king allegedly picked it up and uttered the phrase ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense’ – Shame to the person who thinks evil of it – which has since become the Order’s motto. The Order is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales and 24 members. In addition, the Order includes supernumerary members, who do not count towards the limit of 24 companions, including members of the Royal Family are known as Royal Knights and Ladies, while foreign sovereigns are known as Stranger (or Extra) Knights and Ladies. Members are appointed in recognition of their public service, contributions to national life or personal service to the Sovereign. Unlike many of the British Honours, the Order of the Garter is granted solely at the discretion of the Queen, and not on the advice of the government. The group lot contains two breast stars and a "Lesser George" sash and badge, all in very good condition.

Nazi Gerrmany WWII era "Strength through Joy" {KDF} Documents (BA)

Lot #35 (Sale Order 36 of 172)

Two Nazi Gerrmany WWII era "Strength through Joy" {KDF} Documents in very good condition. This organization provided German workers with sea cruises, in this case the liner "Bremen". The frame measures 13" x 16".

US Army WWI 91st Infantry Division 4-Bar Victory Medal (FGL)

Lot #36 (Sale Order 37 of 172)

A nicely displayed US Army WWI 91st Infantry Division 4-Bar Victory Medal in very good condition. The Ryker Mount measures 5"x 7".

Teutonic/German Knights Order Professed Knight's Cross Breast Star (BEB)

Lot #37 (Sale Order 38 of 172)

Established in 1190 by Duke Frederick of Schwabia as an Order of Knighthood under the name of German Order of Hospital of St. Mary in Jerusalem. Originally only German noblemen were admitted, later on it become a Roman Catholic Order, membership extended to most distinguished members of the clergy and other Noblemen. After the fall of Jerusalem, Order concentrated activities in North Eastern Europe where it came to great power as a Teutonic Order. Territories under their influence included Prussia, Curland, Livonia, Estonia along with parts of Lithuanian Dukedom and Polish Kingdom. Cross-border conflicts with surrounding powers along with political/religious issues lead to war with crucial battle of Tannenberg (Grunwald) in 1410 - the single largest battle or Mediaeval Europe. The Teutons lost the fight and their capitol Marienburg (Malbork) was besieged by the Polish armies shortly after. For nearly 400 years, the Order became increasingly influenced by the Brandenburg and Prussian powers. Under Prussian protection, the Order was re-established (by Ferdinand I) and their statutes drawn in 1839. It is in good condition with repairs to the damaged enamel, and is complete with silver hallmarks. It was produced by "C F Rothe". It measures 2 1/2 " x 2 3/8".

German Military Walther P1 (P-38) 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol - FFL # 178542 (DBB)

Lot #38 (Sale Order 39 of 172)

A 1975 dated German Military and Police P1 (P-38) 9mm double-action Semi-Automatic Pistol in very good condition with a very good bore. It is import marked and comes with the box and original paperwork. Also comes with the original 1962 dated leather flap holster.

US Military WWII M1 Garand Cartridge Belt (A)

Lot #39 (Sale Order 40 of 172)

This OD US Military WWII era M1 Garand Cartridge Belt is in good condition with ink stains on inside near both buckles.

Imperial German Military WWI Gew-1898 Mauser Bayonet (BWD)

Lot #40 (Sale Order 41 of 172)

This Alex Coppel produced Blade 20" overall Length 25", scabbard metal collar has separated from sheath.

British Royal Air Force WWII Pilot Grouping (BEB)

Lot #41 (Sale Order 42 of 172)

A British Royal Air Force WWII era Pilot Grouping consisting of two nice heavy bullion patches, a ribbon bar, lapel wing and a nice sweetheart pin, all in very good condition.

Antique American Flask Co Powder Flask (A)

Lot #42 (Sale Order 43 of 172)

An original antique American Flask Co Powder Flask in very good condition. It measure 4.5" x 10".

Nazi Germany Kreigsmarine WWII Naval Officer Dagger (FGL)

Lot #43 (Sale Order 44 of 172)

A very nice engraved Horster Nazi Germany Kreigsmarine WWII Naval Officer Dagger in excellent condition. Looks like it has been polished bright, nice engraving and good bullion portapee. The blade measures 9" long, 15" overall.

Communist Bulgarian Army Officer Dress Dagger (FGL)

Lot #44 (Sale Order 45 of 172)

An original Communist Bulgarian Army Officer Dress Dagger in very good condition with a 9" blade overall length of 12". Complete with hangers.

Soviet Naval Officer Dress Dagger & Belt (PS)

Lot #45 (Sale Order 46 of 172)

This Soviet Naval Officer Dress Dagger is in very good condition with the correct belt. It has an 8" blade and an overall length 12".

Hopkins & Allen .38 S&W Safety Police Double-Action Revolver - FFL # Q417 (DBB)

Lot #46 (Sale Order 47 of 172)

This nice Hopkins & Allen .38 S&W Safety Police Double-Action Revolver is in very good condition with 95% of the nickel. Action works fine and the bore is very good.

Civil War Confederate Excavated Lead Artillery Fuse (BWD)

Lot #47 (Sale Order 48 of 172)

This Civil War era Confederate Excavated Lead Artillery Fuse in good condition for a dug piece. It measures 1" at the top and is 3.25" long.

US Military WWII M1936 Combat Suspenders (A)

Lot #48 (Sale Order 49 of 172)

This 1942 set of the US Military WWII era M1936 Combat Suspenders are in very good condition.

Rare US Military Vietnam War era AAI 5.56mm ACR Cartridge (JMB)

Lot #49 (Sale Order 50 of 172)

A rare US Military Experimental ACR (Army Combat Rifle) Cartridge, designed to use flechettes instead of bullets. Supposed to increase accuracy and lethality, it didn't get adopted. It is in very good condition with the original data information.

Yugoslavian Military M59/66 7.62x39mm SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle - FFL # H257510 (KPC)

Lot #50 (Sale Order 51 of 172)

This Yugoslavian Military M59/66 7.62x39mm SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle is in very good condition with a very good bore. It is matching and import-marked and is complete with the integral grenade launcher.

British Army Coldstream Guards Ceremonial Bearskin Busby (BEB)

Lot #51 (Sale Order 52 of 172)

This early British Army Coldstream Guards Ceremonial Bearskin Busby is in very good condition except for some light mold damage to the inside dome of the helmet. It is a size 6 7/8" and is complete with the chin-strap and carrying case.

British Army Coldstream Guards Ceremonial Dress Uniform (BEB)

Lot #52 (Sale Order 53 of 172)

This British Army Coldstream Guards Ceremonial Dress Uniform is in very good condition. Nice embroidered insignia, stay-bright buttons, cord and buff-leather and brass belt. Looks to be a small-medium size.

Swedish Military M1896 6.5x55mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL # 497322 (CBT)

Lot #53 (Sale Order 54 of 172)

This 1921 dated Gustav Swedish Military M1896 6.5x55mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle is in good condition with a good bore. It is import marked and is all matching. Does have the rod and muzzle cap.

German Military WWII Tent Pole Set (PS)

Lot #54 (Sale Order 55 of 172)

This 1941 dated German Military WWII Tent Pole Set is in very good condition.

US Army WWI 33rd Infantry Division 3-Bar Victory Medal (FGL)

Lot #55 (Sale Order 56 of 172)

A framed US Army WWI 33rd Infantry Division 3-Bar Victory Medal in very good condition - it measures 6" x 8".

Two Framed Nazi Germany WWII Postcards (BA)

Lot #56 (Sale Order 57 of 172)

Two Framed and matted Nazi Germany WWII Postcards including Hitler at the "Westwall" and the other the "1938 Reichsparteitag". It measures 11.5" x 15".

Cased Imperial Japanese Navy WWII Fore-Aft Hat & Bullion Officers Epaulettes (FGL)

Lot #57 (Sale Order 58 of 172)

Still in the original case, this Tokyo produced Imperial Japanese Navy WWII Fore-Aft Hat & Bullion Officers Epaulettes are in very good condition. Bullion is very good, though one shoulder board is missing a Rising Sun "pip". Pieces are named, including the case. Handle to the leather case is there, but weak.

Italian Civil War era British M1858 .577 Enfield Percussion Rifle - no FFL needed (GDB)

Lot #58 (Sale Order 59 of 172)

This Italian manufactured replica Civil War era British M1858 .577 Enfield Percussion Rifle was updated and improved here in the US to bring it in line with an original Enfield. It is in very good condition and designed to match a Potts & Hunt CSA percussion rifle.

Imperial German Army WWI Pickelhaube Plate (BEB)

Lot #59 (Sale Order 60 of 172)

This looks to be an original brass Imperial German Army WWI Pickelhaube Plate in very good condition.

French Army WWII M1926 Adrian Helmet (A)

Lot #60 (Sale Order 61 of 172)

A nice French Army WWII M1926 Adrian Helmet in very good condition with nice liner and chinstrap. It is missing the front badge,

Rare French Army WWII M1936 Anti-Aircraft Helmet (A)

Lot #61 (Sale Order 62 of 172)

A Rare French Army WWII M1936 Anti-Aircraft Helmet in very good condition with a very nice liner, chinstrap and badge. Leather bumper is in very good condition.

French Military WWII-1950s Combat Helmet (A)

Lot #62 (Sale Order 63 of 172)

This French Military WWII-1950s era Combat Helmet is in very good condition with a good liner and chinstrap. It is missing the branch badge, but the leather bumper is very good.

Belgian Army Dispatch Rider Helmet (A)

Lot #63 (Sale Order 64 of 172)

This 1951 dated size 6 7/8's British manufactured Belgian Army Dispatch Rider Helmet is in very good condition with a nice leather liner and chinstrap.

British Military WWII-1950s #9 Bayonet for a #4 Enfield Rifle (PS)

Lot #64 (Sale Order 65 of 172)

A rather scarce British Military WWII-1950s #9 Bayonet for a #4 Enfield Rifle, complete with scabbard. It is in very good condition.

Original Hand-Painted WWII Disney Studios Designed Night-Fighter Squadron 106 Patch Artwork (LS)

Lot #65 (Sale Order 66 of 172)

An original hand-painted WWII Disney Studios Designed Night-Fighter Squadron 106 Patch Artwork produced in 1943. This was the art that was accepted as the 106th's first squadron patch (see following lot) and is in good, if slightly soiled condition. It has slipped in the matte around it, and the matte is signed by all the original members of the squadron, including the CO - Lt. CMDR Joseph G Smith. On the bottom of the frame are Lt CMDR Smith's original aviator wings. VF(N)-106 was later absorbed into VF(N)-90 and served on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise(CV-6) and is credited with shooting down 42 enemy aircraft. The framed insignia measures 20" x 21". LT CMDR Joseph G Smith was a Navy Cross recipient in WWII...the following is his citation: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Joseph G. Smith, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. On 7 May Lieutenant Smith participated in a dive bombing attack on an enemy aircraft carrier and contributed materially to the destruction of that vessel. On 8 May he made the original contact with the enemy and by his courage and perseverance contributed in a great degree to the success of the engagement that followed. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

US Navy WWII Bullion Night-Fighter Squadron 106 Patch (LS)

Lot #66 (Sale Order 67 of 172)

This US Navy WWII Bullion Night-Fighter Squadron 106 (VF(N)-106) Patch belonged to the CO Lt CMDR Joseph G Smith and is in excellent condition. It measures 6.5" x 7.5". LT CMDR Joseph G Smith was a Navy Cross recipient in WWII...the following is his citation: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Joseph G. Smith, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. On 7 May Lieutenant Smith participated in a dive bombing attack on an enemy aircraft carrier and contributed materially to the destruction of that vessel. On 8 May he made the original contact with the enemy and by his courage and perseverance contributed in a great degree to the success of the engagement that followed. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Two Framed US Navy 1950s Bullion Squadron Patches (LS)

Lot #67 (Sale Order 68 of 172)

Two Framed US Navy 1950s Bullion Squadron Patches belonged to the CO Lt CMDR Joseph G Smith and are in excellent condition. VF-19 flew off the aircraft carrier Lexington (CV-16) and VX-4 flew out of NAS Point Mugo, CA after the war. Smith was CO of both units. Patches are in very good condition and measure 6.5" x 7.5" each. LT CMDR Joseph G Smith was a Navy Cross recipient in WWII...the following is his citation: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Joseph G. Smith, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. On 7 May Lieutenant Smith participated in a dive bombing attack on an enemy aircraft carrier and contributed materially to the destruction of that vessel. On 8 May he made the original contact with the enemy and by his courage and perseverance contributed in a great degree to the success of the engagement that followed. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Framed US Navy 1950s Bullion VF-61 "Jolly Rogers" Squadron Patch (LS)

Lot #68 (Sale Order 69 of 172)

Framed US Navy 1950s Bullion VF-61 "Jolly Rogers" Squadron Patch that belonged to the CO Lt CMDR Joseph G Smith when it moved to NAS Oceana, VA in 1949. They first flew F8F Bearcats there before becoming Oceana's first jet squadron flying F9F Panthers. It is in excellent condition, measuring 6.5" x 7.5". LT CMDR Joseph G Smith was a Navy Cross recipient in WWII...the following is his citation: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Joseph G. Smith, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. On 7 May Lieutenant Smith participated in a dive bombing attack on an enemy aircraft carrier and contributed materially to the destruction of that vessel. On 8 May he made the original contact with the enemy and by his courage and perseverance contributed in a great degree to the success of the engagement that followed. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Two Original US Navy WWII Japanese Rising Sun "Kill" Decals (LS)

Lot #69 (Sale Order 70 of 172)

Two original unused US Navy WWII Japanese Rising Sun "Kill" Decals measuring 2.5" x 4". One is in very good condition, the other is worn and both are marked "NAS Pearl Harbor". Both belonged to LT CMDR Joseph G. Smith, a Navy Cross recipient in WWII...the following is his citation: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Joseph G. Smith, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scouting Plane of Scouting Squadron TWO (VS-2), attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Air Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 and 8 May 1942. On 7 May Lieutenant Smith participated in a dive bombing attack on an enemy aircraft carrier and contributed materially to the destruction of that vessel. On 8 May he made the original contact with the enemy and by his courage and perseverance contributed in a great degree to the success of the engagement that followed. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Imperial Japanese WWII Order of the Rising Sun 6th Class Medal (BA)

Lot #70 (Sale Order 71 of 172)

The Imperial Japanese WWII Order of the Rising Sun 6th Class Medal was awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field. It is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, however it is generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. This example is in very good condition.

Imperial Japanese WWII Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class Medal (FGL)

Lot #71 (Sale Order 72 of 172)

The Imperial Japanese WWII Order of the Rising Sun 6th Class Medal was awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field. It is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, however it is generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. This example is in very good condition.

US Military Mark 40 2.75" Air to Ground "Cutaway" Training Rocket (AI)

Lot #72 (Sale Order 73 of 172)

This US Military issue dummy full-size Mark 40 2.75" Air to Ground "Cutaway" Training Rocket is in very good condition with little wear. These training aids were used in in the 1960s-1970s and are totally inert. It is 53" long.

US Army WWI 5-Bar Victory Medal (FGL)

Lot #73 (Sale Order 74 of 172)

A framed US Army WWI 5-Bar Victory Medal from the 1st Infantry Division. It is in very good condition and measures 6" x 8"

Austrian Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria Sash (BEB)

Lot #74 (Sale Order 75 of 172)

The "Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria" was established by the National Council in 1952. It is conferred by the Republic of Austria to honour people (from Austria and abroad) who have rendered meritorious services to the country. The sash is in very good to excellent condition.

Penguin Tear Gas Pen (VLR)

Lot #75 (Sale Order 76 of 172)

A 1960s era Penguin Tear Gas Pen in near new condition. These could also launch pen-flares and were included in survival kits.

Penguin Tear Gas Pen Gas Cartridges (VLR)

Lot #76 (Sale Order 77 of 172)

An original carton of six three-pack Penguin Tear Gas Pen Gas Cartridges. They are in near new condition.

Two Imperial German Military Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Miniature Awards (BEB)

Lot #77 (Sale Order 78 of 172)

Two hallmarked pin-back Imperial German Military Silver Iron Cross 1st Class Miniature Awards in very good condition. One is an 1870 Franco-Prussian War issue, the other a 1914 WWII example.

Nazi Germany WWII DAF Framed Document (BA)

Lot #78 (Sale Order 79 of 172)

An original named Nazi Germany WWII DAF Framed Document in very good condition. It measures 10.5" x 13".

British Commonwealth "Order of the British Empire" Grouping (BEB)

Lot #79 (Sale Order 80 of 172)

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the "order of chivalry of British democracy", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V, and comprises five classes, in civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male, or dame if female. Included is the Neck badge as worn by Commanders (CBE), Knight Commanders (KBE) and the Breast Star - both in very good condition.

British Military WWI Webley MK-VI .45 ACP Double-Action Revolver - FFL # 341624 (JE)

Lot #80 (Sale Order 81 of 172)

A 1918 dated British Military WWI era Webley MK-VI .45 ACP converted Double-Action Revolver in very good condition with a very good bore. Matching, non-import, worn grips and the backstrap is marked "A.A 6-18" (Armament Articifers or Artillery Articifer).

Imperial Japanese Military WWII Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet (JE)

Lot #81 (Sale Order 82 of 172)

An unmarked Imperial Japanese Military WWII Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet, possible for a trainer. It is in very good condition.

British Military Civil War era Enfield Rifle Cleaning Rod (AI)

Lot #82 (Sale Order 83 of 172)

An original steel British Military Civil War era Enfield Rifle Cleaning Rod in very good condition. It measures 39 Inches Long.

Soviet Military WWII 91/30 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL # 9130219386 (JE)

Lot #83 (Sale Order 84 of 172)

This 1939 dated Izhevsk arsenal Soviet Military WWII era 91/30 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle in very good condition with a good bore. Matching bolt, import marked.

Framed US Army 5-Bar Victory Medal (FGL)

Lot #84 (Sale Order 85 of 172)

A framed US Army WWI 5-Bar Victory Medal from either the 3rd, 26th or 42nd Infantry Divisions. It is in very good condition and measures 6" x 8"

British Royal Victorian Order Sash (BEB)

Lot #85 (Sale Order 86 of 172)

The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, currently the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of his family, or any viceroy. This sash is in very good condition.

Italian Military WWII M1938 7.35mm Carcano Bolt-Action Short Rifle - FFL # X1573 (JE)

Lot #86 (Sale Order 87 of 172)

A 1940 Terni Arsenal Finnish Military used Italian WWII M1938 7.35mm Carcano Bolt-Action Short Rifle in very good condition with a good bore. "SA" proofed, the very top of the receiver and rear sights were slightly ground for some reason.

Nazi Germany SA WWII Belt & Buckle (BA)

Lot #87 (Sale Order 88 of 172)

A slightly worn Nazi Germany SA WWII leather Belt and Buckle in good+ condition. We believe this is an original piece.

Excavated Soviet Military WWII RGD-33 Defensive/Offensive Stick Grenade, Defensive/Offensive (A)

Lot #88 (Sale Order 89 of 172)

A dug "Ruchnaya Granata Degtyareva" ("Hand Grenade of the Degtyarev design") Model 1933 used during WWII thru Vietnam. Sheet metal construction, with a removable outer fragmentation sleeve. Time delay fuze with a cocked striker, activated when thrown, utilizing a unique mechanical system. It is in relic condition.

US Military WWII-Korea M1 Helmet Leather Chinstrap (A)

Lot #89 (Sale Order 90 of 172)

A scarce original US Military WWII-Korea M1 Helmet Leather Chinstrap in very good condition.

Montenegro Order of Danilo I, 1st Class {Grand Cross} Sash (BEB)

Lot #90 (Sale Order 91 of 172)

The Order of Prince Danilo I of Montenegro was an order of the Principality, and later Kingdom, of Montenegro. This Decoration is still awarded to prominent champions of the preservation of Montenegrin independence and the conditions by which the Order is awarded were defined by Statute. It is in very good condition.

Framed US Army WWI 3-Bar Victory Medal (FGL)

Lot #91 (Sale Order 92 of 172)

A framed US Army WWI 3-Bar Victory Medal from the 27th or 30th Infantry Divisions. It is in very good condition and measures 6" x 8"

Six Soviet Communist Medals (A)

Lot #92 (Sale Order 93 of 172)

Six Soviet Communist Medals in including anniversary awards, a Labor medal and an early cap star. All are in very good condition. These are very hard to get out of Russia now.

Bulgarian Military Makarov 9x18 Semi-Automatic Pistol - FFL # HK24083 (JE)

Lot #93 (Sale Order 94 of 172)

A nice import matching Bulgarian Military issued Makarov 9x18 Semi-Automatic Pistol in very good condition with a very good bore.

US Military WWII Pineapple Hand Grenade (JBR)

Lot #94 (Sale Order 95 of 172)

A inert dummy US Military WWII era Pineapple Hand Grenade in very good condition, including fuse.

Rare Set of US Coast Guard Surfman Collar Insignia (A)

Lot #95 (Sale Order 96 of 172)

Rare, a set of early 1920’s United States Coast Guard Surfman Collar Insignia by Meyer in Meyer Metal. The insignia is an early dull finish brass depicting a life preserver surmounted by crossed oars. They are in very good condition.

Three Colonial or Revoluntionary War era Clay Pipe Bowls (A)

Lot #96 (Sale Order 97 of 172)

Three Colonial or Revoluntionary War era Clay Pipe Bowls, recovered near Williamsburg, VA.

Imperial Japanese Military WWII TYpe 38 6.5x55mm Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL # 909043 (JE)

Lot #97 (Sale Order 98 of 172)

A Tokyo Arsenal Imperial Japanese Military WWII TYpe 38 6.5x55mm Bolt-Action Rifle in very good condition with a good but frosty bore. Some patches of surface rust, nice stock. slightly marred "mum" and mis-matched bolt.

Two Early Glass Trade Bead Necklaces (A)

Lot #98 (Sale Order 99 of 172)

Two Early sand-cast Glass Trade Bead Necklaces, both in very good condition.

Excavated German Military WWII M40 Helmet (GM)

Lot #99 (Sale Order 100 of 172)

An excavated German Military WWII era M40 Helmet dug near Bastogne from the Battle of the Bulge. Heavily pitted and battle damaged.

US Military WWII era Leather "US" Die Stamp (KBJ)

Lot #100 (Sale Order 101 of 172)

Steel Punch Stamp Tool for marking US on New Army Revolver, 1911, 1911A1, 1917 & various other Old School Military Leather Flap Holsters

US/French Military 1950s-Vietnam era .30 Carbine Ammunition (EHT)

Lot #101 (Sale Order 102 of 172)

Four boxes (200-rounds total) of US manufactured/French Military 1950s-Vietnam used .30 Carbine Ammunition in very good condition.

Original Virginia Native American Stone Points (A)

Lot #102 (Sale Order 103 of 172)

Five Original Virginia found nice Native American Stone Points in very good condition.

Czech Military CZ-52 7.62x25mm Semi-Automatic Pistol - FFL #R09851 (JE)

Lot #103 (Sale Order 104 of 172)

A 1953 dated "rid" production Czech Military CZ-52 7.62x25mm Semi-Automatic Pistol in very good+ condition with a very good bore. Century Import.

US WWII Field-Made Fighting Knife (CPD)

Lot #104 (Sale Order 105 of 172)

This US WWII Field-Made Fighting Knife has a copper guard and horn grips. It is in good condition with a hand-made sheath and has a 5.5" Blade and an Overall Length of 9.5"

German Nazi WWII Swastika Stickpin attributed to Adolf Hitler (GM)

Lot #105 (Sale Order 106 of 172)

This German Nazi WWII Swastika Stickpin is attributed to Adolf Hitler and was captured at the Berghof. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity stating it was owned by the Fuhrer Adolf Hitler and was found in his effects in the Berghof Obersalzberg area by 1 Lt D.C. Watts of the 506th PIR of the 101st Airborne and later identified by Albert Speer as belonging to Hitler. It is listed in the Charlie Snyder book "Treasure Trove - the Looting of the Third Reich". It is 1.75" long. No reserve.

German Army WWII M35 Double-Decal Helmet (GM)

Lot #106 (Sale Order 107 of 172)

An original German Army WWII era M35 Double-Decal Helmet that has been period over-painted at least once. It is in good condition with partial decals, a bullet hole thru the side and a fair to poor liner. A true combat souvenir!

US Army WWII 2nd Infantry Division Victory Medal (FGL)

Lot #107 (Sale Order 108 of 172)

A framed US Army WWII 2nd Infantry Division Victory Medal with five campaign bars. It is in very good condition and measures 6" x 8"

British Pub "The Victoria" Bar Sign (EGV)

Lot #108 (Sale Order 109 of 172)

A nicely hand-painted vintage British Pub two-sided "The Victoria" Bar Sign in good+ condition in a heavy frame. It measures 37" x 47" x 5" and is double sided, tin and wood with a, iron frame. It weighs about 65 lbs. (Shipping will be expensive).

RARE Herman Goering Weimar Germany Hunting Association for Thuringia (GM)

Lot #109 (Sale Order 110 of 172)

A rare Weimar Germany Hunting Association Badge for the state of Thuringia, in good+ condition. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity stating it was owned by Luftwaffe Field Marshall Herman Goering. It was found in his effects in the Berghof Obersalzberg by 1 Lt D.C. Watts of the 506th PIR of the 101st Airborne and later identified by Albert Speer. It is 2" tall. No reserve.

German Afrika Korps WWII Breda Machine Gun Ammunition Box (LL)

Lot #110 (Sale Order 111 of 172)

A scarce German Military waffenapfed Afrika Korps WWII issue Italian Breda Machine Gun Ammunition Box with 12 empty Breda magazine strips. Leather handles are still good, nicely stenciled AK logo and overall condition is good. Box is waffenampted and measures 11" x 5" x 10".

Excavated Colonial Period Flint Striker (A)

Lot #111 (Sale Order 112 of 172)

An original hand-forged Fort-Excavated Colonial Period Steel 2.5" x 1.5" Flint Striker and Flint 1" Square in good condition.

British Military WWII #5 Mk-I .303 Bolt-Action "Jungle" Carbine - FFL #C7073 (A)

Lot #112 (Sale Order 113 of 172)

A 1944 dated British Military WWII #5 Mk-I .303 Bolt-Action "Jungle" Carbine in very good condition with a very good bore. Rifle is a non-import, mis-matched rifle - hard to find with a WWII date.

Soviet Military WWII M1895 7.62x53R Nagant Gas-Seal Double-Action Revolver - FFL #18952861 (JE)

Lot #113 (Sale Order 114 of 172)

A 1940 dated Tula Arsenal Soviet Military WWII M1895 7.62x53R Nagant Gas-Seal Double-Action Revolver in arsenal-overhauled excellent condition with a very good bore. Import marked, comes with a extra .32 caliber cylinder.

Turkish Military WWI-II Officer Sword (A)

Lot #114 (Sale Order 115 of 172)

This Turkish Military WWI-II era Officer Sword is in fair to good condition. Guard slightly bent, complete with scabbard. It has a 31" Blade, and an Overall length 36".

German Luftwaffe WWII Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Mannequin, Uniform, Gear and Headgear (JBR)

Lot #115 (Sale Order 116 of 172)

A very good+ decked out German Luftwaffe WWII Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Mannequin with the Uniform, Gear and Headgear. The realistic full-size mannequin is up for auction and is dressed as a Luftwaffe Paratrooper Private with tunic, shirt, trousers, camo jump smock, jack boots, fatigue cap and Fallschirmjager helmet. All are in very good condition and perfect for display or reenacting. All the pieces are high-quality reproductions, and a medium-large size. Also included a repro FJ Paratrooper badge, Assault from Above Badge, Luftwaffe Breast Eagle and an original ribbon bar. Group lot original cost $1000 to assemble, plus $300 for the male mannequin. Couple of fingers broken, but included and can be re-glued. Shipping will be high as the mannequins are large and heavy.

US Military WWII M17 7x50 Binoculars & Case (PS)

Lot #116 (Sale Order 117 of 172)

These US Military WWII era M17 7x50 Binoculars are in good+ condition with clear optics. The binocular's body has been painted green as camo. Nice M63 Carrying Case as well.

12 Boxes of Russian 7.62x39mm 124 HP Ammunition (RGP)

Lot #117 (Sale Order 118 of 172)

12 Boxes of Russian 7.62x39mm 124 HP Ammunition - 240 Rounds Total. Ammo is new.

Swedish Military M1896 6.5x55mm Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL # 442726 (JE)

Lot #118 (Sale Order 119 of 172)

A 1917 dated Carl Gustav Swedish Military M1896 6.5x55mm Bolt-Action Rifle in good+ condition with a good but frosty bore. Import marked, bolt matches - rest mis-matched, no cleaning rod, threaded barrel with a steel muzzle cap. Front sight it loose!

US Military Bandolier of Lake City .30 Carbine Ammunition on Clips. (EHT)

Lot #119 (Sale Order 120 of 172)

This US Military Bandolier of Lake City .30 Carbine Ammunition is on stripper clips - 120 Rounds Total. It is in very good condition.

Imperial Japanese WWII Silk "Meatball" Flag (KLW)

Lot #120 (Sale Order 121 of 172)

An Imperial Japanese WWII Silk "Meatball" Flag in very good to excellent condition. It measures 26" x 36".

RARE US Army Air Force WWII M9 Norden Bombsight (A)

Lot #121 (Sale Order 122 of 172)

A famed US Army Air Force used WWII M9 Norden Bomb Sight & Case in very good condition, though it is missing a few small screws and pieces. It is complete with wooden carrying box and data book. Used on most US bombers for precision bombing, it was a highly classified piece of equipment and seldom seen for sale today. 14" tall, 18" wide and 11" deep.

Realistic Japanese AirSoft Colt M1911 Pistol (BSM)

Lot #122 (Sale Order 123 of 172)

A very Realistic Japanese manufactured AirSoft Colt M1911A1 Pistol in new condition, with the box and accessories. NOT A REAL FIREARM

Viet Cong Vietnam War era "Ho Chi Minh" Sandals (ERL)

Lot #123 (Sale Order 124 of 172)

A nice set of original veteran bring-back Viet Cong Vietnam War era "Ho Chi Minh" Sandals in very good condition.

Two US Military WWII 15-Round M1 Carbine Magazines (EHT)

Lot #124 (Sale Order 125 of 172)

Two original US Military WWII era 15-Round M1 Carbine Magazines in good to very good condition.

Turkish Military M1930 8mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL #1667 (JE)

Lot #125 (Sale Order 126 of 172)

A 1932 dated Turkish Military M1930 8mm Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle in much better that average condition with a good but frosty bore. Finish wear, import-marked, mis-matched, no cleaning rod and comes with a US-style sling.

Large "Don't Tread On Me" Flag (A)

Lot #126 (Sale Order 127 of 172)

This large "Don't Tread On Me" Nylon Flag measures 140" x 88" and is in good condition with some staining.

Six Nice Virginia-North Carolina Native-American Stone Points (A)

Lot #127 (Sale Order 128 of 172)

Six Nice locally found original Virginia-North Carolina Native-American Stone Points in very good condition. They measure from 1" to 2" long.

Imperial Japanese WWII era Army Officer Parade Sword

Lot #128 (Sale Order 129 of 172)

A better than average Imperial Japanese WWII era Army Officer Parade Sword in good+ condition. Complete with scabbard and a nice blade with a faux temper line. 31" Blade, Overall length 36"

Imperial Japanese WWII China Incident Campaign Medal (FGL)

Lot #129 (Sale Order 130 of 172)

A very nice Imperial Japanese WWII era China Incident Campaign Medal with case, in very good condition.

Imperial Japanese Army WWII Officer Bullion Shoulder Boards (FGL)

Lot #130 (Sale Order 131 of 172)

A cased pair of Imperial Japanese Army WWII era Officer Bullion Shoulder Boards in very good+ condition.

Full US Military Lake City M1 .30 Carbine Bandolier (EHT)

Lot #131 (Sale Order 132 of 172)

A full US Military Bandolier of Lake City .30 Carbine Ammunition on stripper clips - 240 Rounds Total. It is in very good condition.

Imperial German Fritz Schilling 16 Ga Double-Barrel Shotgun - no FFL needed (ALH)

Lot #132 (Sale Order 133 of 172)

An Imperial Fritz Schilling of Coburg of Germany 16 Ga Nito powder Double-Barrel Shotgun in fair to good condition. Hight-quality shotgun with nice engraving, a horn trigger-guard, nicely patterned wood, under-lever release and clean lines. Firing pins a bit loose, a chip to the forearm and a light haze of rust, detracts, but it is still a fine custom shotgun.

"F. Wassmann" English-style 10 Ga Percussion Shotgun - No FFL needed (WPW)

Lot #133 (Sale Order 134 of 172)

A high-quality "F. Wassmann" of Washington, FC English-style big-bore 10 Ga Percussion Shotgun in good condition. Very nice engraving and wood, though there is some light rust pitting. One hammer has a slight crack and a replacement screw. Original ramrod and a later added large patch-box, complete with a tin of percussion caps. Wassmann was an immigrant from Hanover (Lower Saxony) Germany and is listed in the 1860 Census as Gunsmith in Georgetown District of Columbia. He is noted as producing specialty firearms for the rick and powerful.

US Revenue Service/US Coast Guard Grouping for James W. Lee (JQ)

Lot #134 (Sale Order 135 of 172)

Naval Constructor James W. Lee was born in 1858. He attended Johns Hopkins University and then went to work at Reeder & Sons Shipyard. While at Reeder & Sons, Lee worked as a designer on the USRC APACHE (later the GALVESTON). The APACHE, an iron-hulled, twin screw steamer 190-ft. in length, was delivered the Revenue Cutter Service in 1891. On 15 August 1895 he was appointed Naval Constructor, Office of Superintendent, Construction and Repair, US Revenue Cutter Service, Baltimore, Maryland by President William McKinley. When the Spanish American War erupted on 21 April 1898, President William McKinley directed the temporary transfer of the Revenue Cutter Service to the direction of the Secretary of Navy. The Revenue Cutter Service rushed to make its cutters available for sea service with the North Atlantic Squadron. James Lee’s first assignment associated with the Revenue Cutter Service’s wartime preparations was when he was detailed to New York to supervise the cutting of the USRC GRESHAM, USRC ALGONQUIN AND USRC ONONDAGA in two and pontooning the sections down the St. Lawrence Canal to Montreal where the cutters were to be rejoined and then sent to join the North Atlantic Squadron at the Norfolk Navy Yard. The 205-ft. cutters were the pride of the Revenue Cutter Service and designed for alteration for wartime naval service. The steel-hulled single screw Brigantine rigged vessel had a triple expansion steam engine with a crew of 103. Fitted out as a torpedo boat destroyer with four Driggs-Schroeder rapid-fire guns, six machine guns and two Whitehead torpedo tubes. His service during this conflict earned him a Department of the Navy Spanish Campaign service medal. Lee’s excellent service on the GRESHAM project prompted the confirmation in1898, of his commission as the only Revenue Cutter Service naval constructor. In his duties as naval constructor, Lee was responsible for supervising the design, construction, conversion, maintenance and repair of Revenue Cutter Service vessels.His next major board service took him to the northwest Pacific coast where he was detailed to Washington, to survey the cutters of the Bering Sea Patrol. The vessels included the USRC BEAR, THETIS, FESSENDEN and McCULLOCH. The cutters and crews of the Bering Sea patrol performed critical law enforcement and rescue operations while on the Alaskan station. It was a hazardous and harsh environment and the cutters required continual maintenance when off station during the winter months. The USRC BEAR was originally acquired by the US Navy to rescue the US Army’s ‘Greely’s Expedition to the Arctic.’ This expedition became stranded by pack ice with insufficient clothing, shelter or food in November 1883. The BEAR was originally built in Dundee, Scotland as a sealer. The Barquentine-rigged steam cutter’s hull was reinforced with 6 inches of teak backing for operating in light ice. She was 198’4” in length with a draft of 17’11” and was armed with three 6-pounder rapid-fire guns. The BEAR was condemned by the US Navy; however, the US Revenue Cutter Service secured the cutter and made the vessel one of the mainstays of the Bering Sea Patrol. From 1885 to 1894, the BEAR was commanded by Captain ‘Roaring Hell’ Mike Healy. One of Healy’s most notable accomplishments was moving herds of reindeer, often at his own expense, from Siberia to Alaska to provide a source of winter food. These reindeer became a godsend when the BEAR, then under the command of Captain Francis Tuttle, was called from Port Townsend, Washington to organize the rescue of 275 men from eight whalers trapped in pack ice off Point Barrow, Alaska. Tuttle was forced to turn the BEAR back near Cape Nome due to ever thickening ice. Accordingly, an overland relief party, commanded by the BEAR’s executive officer 1st Lieutenant David H. Jarvis, was landed on 6 January 1898 on Nelson Island, near Cape Vancouver to begin a 1,600-mile trek through the frozen wilderness. Jarvis, along with 2nd Lieutenant Ellsworth P. Berthoff, Surgeon Samuel J. Call and Seaman F. Kotchoff, walked most of the way in temperatures that reached to minus 45 degrees. On 21 April 1898 they reached the despairing whalers. The ‘Overland Expedition for the Relief of Whalers in the Arctic Ocean’ became an epic tale of the North. Jarvis, Berthoff and Call each received a Congressional Gold medal authorized by President William McKinley. The shoe shoes were given by Mrs. James W. Lee (Emma Kronau Lee) to her brother John Lusk Kronau. These shoes have hung in my family’s farm house since 1948. All of the documents and medal were given by Emma Kronau Lee to her sister Helen Kronau Bannvart. -Snow-shoes, pair, presented to Constructor James W. Lee by Lieutenant David H. Jarvis, USRCS, Port Townsend, Washington, December 1900. --Photograph, James W. Lee, Principal Surveyor, American Bureau of Shipping, c. 1918. --Medal, Spanish American War Service, awarded to Naval Constructor James W. Lee,

Swiss Military Condor WWI-II era M1905/93 Defence Bicycle (PE)

Lot #135 (Sale Order 136 of 172)

This original Swiss Military Condor M1905 Defence issue Bicycle is in very good to excellent condition and was obtained from a Swiss soldier after his unit was disbanded. A heavy-duty bike used for rapid response, it is in excellent condition with all the accessories like the load racks, bell, head light, tool kit, fender kit, leather saddle, air pump, rear tire lock and frame bag. This original Swiss Military Condor M1905 Defence issue Bicycle is in very good to excellent condition and was obtained from a Swiss soldier after his unit was disbanded. A heavy-duty bike used for rapid response, it is in excellent condition with all the accessories like the load racks, bell, head light, tool kit, fender kit, leather saddle, air pump, rear tire lock and frame bag. This and the other bike were on display at the American Armor Museum in Danville, VA for the last 10 years. Shipping will be very expensive - strongly advise you arrange to pick this up in person.Shipping will be very expensive - strongly advise you arrainge to pick this up in person.

Swiss Military M1889 7.5mm Schmidt-Rubin Straight-Pull Rifle - no FFL needed (DJ)

Lot #136 (Sale Order 137 of 172)

An early Swiss Military M1889 7.5mm Schmidt-Rubin Straight-Pull Rifle in very good condition with a very good bore. Matching numbers. One bolt handle knob cap is broken but it comes with an original sling and looks matching.

Antique Colonial era Powder Horn (AI)

Lot #137 (Sale Order 138 of 172)

An antique Colonial era Powder Horn in very good condition, measuring 9" long.

US Military WWII M1 Carbine Magazine Pouch (KBJ)

Lot #138 (Sale Order 139 of 172)

A 1943 dated OD US Military WWII M1 Carbine Magazine Pouch in very good condition - one of the so-called "over the stock" pouches.

Finnish Military WWII era M1891 "B" Barrel 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL #21489 (DJ)

Lot #139 (Sale Order 140 of 172)

A 1942 dated VKT upgraded Finnish Military WWII era M1891 "B" Barrel 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle in very good condition with a very good bore. B-Barrels are rare, approximately 4000 to 5000 B-Barrel M91’s made 1942 barrel blanks from Belgium, but assembled post-war. (approximately 105,650 M91’s produced by Finland in total). Comes with a "SA" sling and original cleaning rod. Mis-matched import.

US Army WWII M1A1 .30 Carbine Paratrooper Semi-Automatic Rifle - FFL #1281165 (WPW)

Lot #140 (Sale Order 141 of 172)

This GI WWII bring-back US Army WWII M1A1 .30 Carbine was from a paratrooper who served in the Pacific and during the Japanese Occupation (though the family doesn't have detail other than he was in the Philippines). It has an original paratrooper folding-stock in good condition with the original sling, but the leather cheek piece is missing. Stock has the correct Ordnance marking and shows some moderate wear. Strangely, it is fitted to a Winchester Carbine with correct early parts except for a front sight with ground-down "wings". Carbine is in very good condition with a nice very good bore and a 15-round magazine. Supposedly this was how the veteran brought it back...but you may wish to acquire an Inland carbine in a Winchester stock and swap these parts out to have two original WWII carbines.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 38 6.5x50mm Arisaka Cavalry Carbine & Cane-Cutter - FFL #64917 (PWS)

Lot #141 (Sale Order 142 of 172)

A Nagoya Arsenal series 5 Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 38 6.5x50mm Arisaka Bolt-Action Cavalry Carbine in very good condition with the "mum" and matched numbers. Bore is good but frosty. It is complete with cleaning rod and a Philippine Island used & Cane-Cutter brought back by the GI who captured it.

Imperial Japanese Military WWII Type 38 Arisaka Rifle Sling (PWS)

Lot #142 (Sale Order 143 of 172)

An original Imperial Japanese Military WWII Type 38 Arisaka leather Rifle Sling - probably off the previous lot. It is in very good condition.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 99 7.7mm Arisaka Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL #6042 (WPW)

Lot #143 (Sale Order 144 of 172)

A Kokura Arsenal 12th series Imperial Japanese WWII Type 99 7.7mm Arisaka Bolt-Action Rifle in good to very good condition with a very good bore. Complete with "mum", bent monopod and AA wings on the real sight. Mis-matched bolt.

Russian Military WWI-Style Reproduction Gas Mask (A)

Lot #144 (Sale Order 145 of 172)

A good quality Russian Military WWI-Style Reproduction Gas Mask in very good condition with canvas carrier.

German Military WWII Ampmeter out of a Panzer Tank (EGV)

Lot #145 (Sale Order 146 of 172)

A German Military WWII era Ampmeter gauge out of a Panzer Tank, with a black Bakelite Waffenampted housing. It is in very good condition.

Imperial German Military WWI FL Selbstlander .32 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol - FFL #51107 (MM)

Lot #146 (Sale Order 147 of 172)

A fairly scarce Imperial German Military WWI era FL Selbstlander .32 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol in very good condition with a very good bore. "FL" is for Friedrich Langenhan, the manufacturer; "selbstlader" is German for "self-loader".

Soviet Military WWII 91/30 Mosin-Nagant Rifle Bayonet (EGV)

Lot #147 (Sale Order 148 of 172)

This Soviet Military WWII era 91/30 Mosin-Nagant Rifle Bayonet in very good condition.

Finnish Military Czarist Russian M1891 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL # 67422 (DJ)

Lot #148 (Sale Order 149 of 172)

A 1900 dated Tula production, Finnish Military captured Czarist Russian M1891 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle in very good condition with a very good bore. Import marked, forced matched, missing the stock disk, has a cleaning rod and a "SA" marked sling.

Finnish Military M39 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Short Rifle - FFL # 213500 (DJ)

Lot #149 (Sale Order 150 of 172)

A 1941 dated Sako production Finnish Military M39 7.62x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Short Rifle in very good condition with a good bore. Import marked and force-matched, has the cleaning rod and sling. Sako marked stock.

Chinese Military SKS 7.62x39mm Semi-Automatic Rifle - FFL #24003335 (PWS)

Lot #150 (Sale Order 151 of 172)

A "Factory 3" produced Communist Chinese Military SKS 7.62x39mm Semi-Automatic Rifle in very good+ condition with a very good+ bore. Matching and import-marked.

US Revolver Co. "Hammer" .38 S&W Double-Action Revolver & Box - FFL #37102 (MM)

Lot #151 (Sale Order 152 of 172)

A very nice nickeled US Revolver Co. "Hammer" .38 S&W Double-Action Revolver in very good to excellent condition with an excellent bore. Comes in the original box.

Japanese Military WWII Type 38 Arisaka Rifle Stock (JE)

Lot #152 (Sale Order 153 of 172)

A very nice Japanese Military WWII era Type 38 Arisaka Rifle Stock in very good condition (no hardware).

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet (WPW)

Lot #153 (Sale Order 154 of 172)

A nice Imperial Japanese WWII era Type 30 Arisaka Rifle Bayonet manufactured by National Denki under Kokura supervision. It is in very good condition.

US Marine Corps KaBar MK-II Fighting Knife (EGV)

Lot #154 (Sale Order 155 of 172)

This near new US Marine Corps KaBar MK-II Fighting Knife is in very good to excellent condition with marked sheath.

French Military WWI M1892/16 8x50R Berthier Bolt-Action Carbine - FFL # (A)

Lot #155 (Sale Order 156 of 172)

A St Continsoza Arsenal French Military WWI era M1892/16 8x50R Berthier Bolt-Action Carbine in fair condition with a poor bore. Carbine shows lots of wear, is mis-matched and import-marked.

Civil War era Confederate 20-pounde Parrot Shell (JEK)

Lot #156 (Sale Order 157 of 172)

A excavated Civil War 20-pounder Parrott shell, in very good condition, dug near Fredericksburg, VA.

RARE Civil War era Confederate 3” Archer Field Artillery Bolt Projectile (JEK)

Lot #157 (Sale Order 158 of 172)

Here is an excavated, seldom-seen rare Civil War Confederate 3” 10-pounder field artillery projectile commonly referred to as an Archer Bolt. The design was likely produced by Dr. Robert Archer a partner of Joseph Anderson, the superintendent at the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond. Constructed of cast iron, this bolt specimen was found at Signal Mountain, TN (the Union Army used Signal Point as a communications station during the American Civil War), and features a pointed nose with a bolt body that tapers to the base. Fired from a 3” Ordnance Gun, this bolt has lost its original 1 3/8” wide, thick lead sabot placed behind the center of the bolt. Used at the very beginning of the war, they are seldom found in this good of condition.

US Military Indian Wars Sharps .52-50 Caliber Lever-Action Carbine SN C15117- no FFL needed (VLR)

Lot #158 (Sale Order 159 of 172)

This US Military Civil -Indian Wars era Sharps .50-70 cartridge conversion Lever-Action Falling-Block Carbine in very good condition with a very good but frosty bore. Serial is C15117. The so-called Model 1867, this Springfield conversion is one of the few with a rebounding firing pin. "DFC" conversion on butt stock - rare carbine, Blue Book is $2500 in 10% condition - this is much better.

Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Lever-Action Rifle SN 213467B- no FFL needed (VLR)

Lot #159 (Sale Order 160 of 172)

A very nice octagon-barrel 1884 dated Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Lever-Action Rifle in good condition with a very good bore. Some original blue, mostly patina, solid very good wood with some varnish and a good tight action. Serial number is 213467.

RARE & MINT US Korean War era M3 .30 Cal. Infared Semi-Automatic Sniper Carbine - FFL # 6557800 (A)

Lot #160 (Sale Order 161 of 172)

This Winchester RARE & MINT US Military Korean War era M3 .30 Cal. Infared Semi-Automatic Sniper Carbine is in excellent condition with an excellent bore, and is complete with the battery pack, case and all the accessories. Battery looks like it was never charged and the case includes the chemicals. It has all the manuals, the forward pistol grip, the adjustment tools, magazine pouch, test kit, flashider as well as the issue case. "Telescope" and light are dated 1951 and looks to be near mint. This is the nicest example we've ever seen and we have no doubt it the battery was charged the system would work. One of the rarest of the M1 Carbine variants, this is a museum class example. Weapon system is HEAVY, expect shipping to be expensive.

RARE Egyptian Cleopatra VII Bronze Coin (JEK)

Lot #161 (Sale Order 162 of 172)

RARE Egyptian Cleopatra VII (yes, the famed Cleopatra, the the last active pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt) made at the Paphos mint, o. Cleopatra, r. Eagle. This is a small coin, but all coins by Cleopatra are rare and this is a good portrait for her. The larger coins with heavy wear go into the mid to high hundreds.

Italian Military WWII M41 6.5x52 Carcano Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL # AO3469 (REM)

Lot #162 (Sale Order 163 of 172)

This 1942 dated FAT produced Italian Military WWII M41 6.5x52 Carcano Bolt-Action Rifle is in very good condition with a very good bore. Non-import.

Civil War 10-pounder Hotchkiss Shell Fragment & Base (JEK)

Lot #163 (Sale Order 164 of 172)

A Civil War era dug 10-pounder Hotchkiss shell fragment (base cup) found near Richmond, VA. as well as nice 10-pounder shell fragment consisting of base with complete sabot also found near Richmond.

British Military WWII #4 MK-I .303 Lee-Enfield Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL #X0118 (WAM)

Lot #164 (Sale Order 165 of 172)

A 1966 dated Indian reworked British Military WWII #4 MK-I .303 Lee-Enfield Bolt-Action Rifle in very good condition with a very good bore. The rifle is import marked and

Nazi Germany WWII NSRKB Veteran's Armband (A)

Lot #165 (Sale Order 166 of 172)

An original Nazi Germany WWII era NSRKB Veteran's Armband in very good condition, but never sewn. It measures 15" x 3".

Soviet Military WWII M91/30 7.672x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle - FFL # 087122 (WAM)

Lot #166 (Sale Order 167 of 172)

A 1938 dated Tula Arsenal Soviet Military WWII M91/30 7.672x54r Mosin-Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle in very good condition with a good bore. Nice laminated stock, complete with cleaning rod. Import marked and force-matching.

Scindia Steam Line 1930's Wool Flag (KLW)

Lot #167 (Sale Order 168 of 172)

A interesting Pre-Nazi Indian Owned Scindia Steam Liner Flag brought to us from the son of a US Immigrant who during WWII was a Veteran Merchant Mariner who served with the Scindia Steam Lines for many years. He stated this 22" x 38" Flag was taken by his Father off of the Ship Jalabala when he left the vessel for another ship in the 30's. He said that ship was sunk in October of 1943 after being torpedoed by U-532 on in rout to Colombo - Bombay.

US Civil War era Savage-North .36 Caliber Percussion Double-Action Revolver - no FFL needed (SMT)

Lot #168 (Sale Order 169 of 172)

The Civil War era Savage-North .36 caliber percussion revolver is a product of the Savage Revolving Firearms Company, was patented by Henry S. North and Edward Savage of Middletown, Connecticut. The original 1861 contract with the government was for 5, 500 arms at a cost of $20.00 each. However, in the first two years of the war, the government purchased 11,284 of these revolvers at an average cost of $19.00. Over 10,000 went to the Army with most being delivered by June of 1862. It is in good condition with light pitting overall, mice grips and the action works, though it is sluggish. An unusual and somewhat hard to find Civil War revolver.

German Military WWII P-38 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol - FFL # 6325b (A)

Lot #169 (Sale Order 170 of 172)

This Nazi byf (Mauser) 1943 dated German Military WWII P-38 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol is in good condition with a very good bore. Some slight pitting and cracked grip.

US Military WWII-Korean War M38 Willy's Jeep (A)

Lot #170 (Sale Order 171 of 172)

Wither a static display piece or restoration project, this 1946 dated US Military WWII-Korean War era M38 Willy's Jeep is in fair to good condition. The engine block was overhauled, but is missing radiator, battery, carburetor and such. Tires hold air fine, but show dry rot. Transmission condition unknown. The jeep rolls fine, but brakes grind slightly when it rolls. Seats present but pads a bit rough. Has the data plate. Glass in windshield replaced with plastic. Body looks good, but some rust popping up, letters are peeling. Basically you can use it for parts, display or spend the time and effort and restore it. Transport and cost is the responsibility of the buyer.

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Lot #171 (Sale Order 172 of 172)

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by Echoes of Glory International Military Auction House Sat, Oct 24, 2015 4:00 PM Eastern A live & online benefit auction for the Virginia War Museum annual Militaria/Military Vehicle Show featuring collector firearms, military collectables & items from all countries & eras up for auction.