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WW1/WW2/Earlier Military Collectibles Auction |
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WW1/WW2/Earlier Military Collectibles Auction |
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by Bagwell & Assoc. Auction Co.,Inc.
Sat,
Feb
13,
2016
2:00 PM
Eastern
THIS AUCTION WE WILL BE OFFERING BADGES/MEDALS/EDGED WEAPONS FROM VET ESTATES/PRIVATE COLLECTIONS--THIS WILL BE A LIVE INTERNET ONLY AUCTION!
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2pcs-Red & White Enamel Cross Medals-Italian "Snow Cross" Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 270) Both in very good condition-The White enameled cross is an early post war example and commonly referred to as the Italian "Snow Cross"-- Commemorative Cross of the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Soviet Russia during WW2.
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Early High leader Style German Dagger Hanger Pieces Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 270) Appears to be both ends of a very ornate dagger hanger-Both have been cut-Unknown
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2pcs-WW2 German Political Leader Tunic Button-Tirol Shooting Pin Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 270) The Button is pebbled with gold gilding with proper RZM maker marks-The Tirol "Schutzen Verband-Vorarlberg" is dated 1941 with pin back and "K. PICHL A. KLAMMER-INNSBRUCK" maker mark in raised relief.
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2pcs-Early German Ski Pins/Badges-Berchiesgaden & Ski Heil Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 270) Berchiesgaden pin is multi piece with crisp detail and pin back-"Ski Heil" badge with pin back and maker marked "SOL. GES GESCH" in raised relief with pin back-It appears to be silver/sterling
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Rare-Silver Order Of Palms-Jeweled…French…? Belgium..?--Cased Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 270) With case-Larger and small versions with Belgium maker marked case-In excellent condition-Rare item!
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Scarce Early Swedish Royal Order Of The Sword Medal-Cased Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 270) Silver Maltese cross decussate with ball-tipped finials and with silver Swedish crowns between the arms, with crossed swords above and on swivel crown suspension indicating wartime issue-The face has a circular central deep blue enamel medallion bearing in gilt an upright sword and the three crowns of Sweden; the reverse with a circular central medallion with horizontal hatching bearing an upright sword imposed on a laurel wreath, inscribed ‘PRO PATRIA’ (Latin = for Fatherland); on original ribbon and in original case. The Order of the Sword was instituted on 23 February 1748 by King Fredrik I, reinstating an Order dating from the 12th Century, to be awarded to officers for long and faithful service. On 26 June 1850, the Sword Cross was added for award to non-commissioned officers and the Sword Medal for other ranks, both for at least 16 years’ service. The order has not been presented since 1974. A very fine example and scarce!
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2pcs-Miniature Metal Weapons-.45 Pistol-Machine Gun Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 270) Both have working triggers-Neat items!
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2pcs-Imperial-Pre WW2 German Medals-1932 1st Place Gymnast Medal-Konigs V Medal Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 270) The gymnast medal has military motif crossed rifles with crowned eagle as top device-The lower device is star shaped with an engraved center-The reverse is .800 silver content stamped-The Maltese Cross style medal appears to be silver with the center shield having the word "Zepfer" hand engraved on it-The reverse is engraved "Konigs V." Both with very fine detail and in extremely fine condition.
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Imperial Period/Earlier Officer's Sword Knot Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 270) Gold bullion construction with blue center-With Box-In very good condition
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late 1800's-Early 1900's German Student Corps..? Cap Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 270) Silver bullion embroidery on the crown-Adolf Pfeiffer-Stuttgart maker stamping-Fine wool cap body with red, white and dark blue strips The crown does have a small tear, otherwise in very fine overall condition.
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Replica WW2 Period Deutsche Reichsbank Gold Bar Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 270) With leatherette case -From Reddick Militaria-Excellent display item!
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2pcs-WW2 German Navy Rate Patch-Seefahrt Badge Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 270) Petty Officer Third Class rate patch-Seefahrt Rally badge with pin back and maker marked in raised relief
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Scarce Prussian Royal Order Of The Crown 4th Class Medal Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 270) Gilt bronze cross pattée with stippled panels to the arms, with laterally pierced loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing the Prussian crown within a deep blue enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters ‘GOTT MIT UNS’ (God with us), gilt arabesques below; the reverse with a circular central medallion bearing the cipher ‘WR’ for King Wilhelm I within a deep blue enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters ‘Den 18 October 1861’ (date of the foundation of the Order); In between 2 lower arms on the right it has the incised lettering "WILM." on the edge- The diameter is 43.01mm (1.69 inches); Original and correct ribbon. The Order was founded by King Wilhelm I on 18 October 1861 and awarded to officers and civilians of equivalent rank for distinguished service.
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4pcs-WW1 German Iron Crosses 2nd Class (Non-Combatant Ribbons)-Ribbon Bar-Combatant Ribbon Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 270) Iron crosses are 3 piece construction with magnetic centers-Both have Non-Combatant ribbons-2 place ribbon bar-Combatant ribbon shows wear.
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2pcs-WW1/Pre WW2 German Naval Miniature Plaques Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 270) Miniature shield plaque with wood base and brass shield with WW1 style enameled German Naval Flag device-dated 1934 for that year class award in Kiel-The wood base shows cracking-Small plaque with original box-Bavarian Princess Adalbert-Scarce miniature plaques
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2pcs-Scarce SS Member Stick Pin (Numbered)-Sailing Ship Game Board Piece W/SS Markings Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 270) Scarce SS member stick pin-Proper knurled pin with locking device-It is maker marked on the reverse "Hoffstatter/Bonn" with the hand incised SS member number of 1602-The sailing Ship game piece is nicely detailed and has unknown hallmarks on the top of the base-The bottom of the base is engraved "4. SS St. 20.2. '41"-It appears to be silver...Scarce items here!
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WW2 German Luftwaffe Steel Belt Buckle For Enlisted Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 270) Stamped steel version-Still retains some of the original dark blue combat finish-No maker markings-Nice untouched example!
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WW2 Luftwaffe M-43 Cap Eagle-Herman Goring Division Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 270) Silver gray cotton embroidered eagle on black wool base-No reaction to UV lighting
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Rare WWII German "Blut Und Boden" Reichs Nahrstand Bayern 40 Year True Service Medal Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 270) Crisply detailed die struck medal for 40 years true service with the German/Nazi Food Co-Op Organization-900 silver content stamp on the reverse-Rare medal!
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Scarce WW1 German Flag Pole Device Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 270) highly detailed with crisp hand engraving-Eagle at top clutching an Iron Cross with 1870 date-Concave constructed with 4 mounting holes-Scarce item!
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Rare Bronze Nazi Ashtray-"Freie Stadt Danzig"-Wood Book Matches Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 270) Nicely detailed bronze cast having the Danzig City Crest with a Swastika in raised relief on the left at the top-The words "Für Besondere Leistungen" (For Special Achievements) just below the crest-Scarce early wood stem matches in booklet form.
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Unique Silver Plate "Book" Match Safe Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 270) Both sides are hinged with one side having a deeper compartment for holding match sticks-The other side has 2 shallow compartments for stamps..? It is hand engraved with 2 initials-The edge is stamped Rg. 387671 and C. EB & Co.-The striker is molded into the side. One side does not close all the way-Still, a very unique piece of early Tobacciana!
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Minty WW1 German Soldier Metal Cigarette Case-With Iron Cross Insignia Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 270) Steel construction with black matte finish pebbled texture-Small WW1 Iron Cross device attached with 2 prongs-1914 dated-In excellent condition-Believed to be period.
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WW1 Imperial/Prussian/Austrian-Embossed Leather Money Holder/Calling Card Case Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 270) Brass frame with finely detailed embossed leather front-There are leather compartments on each side of the interior-I very good condition
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WW1 Imperial/Prussian/Austrian-Leather Money Holder/Calling Card Case-Dated 1911 Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 270) Grained leather covering on silver plated brass frame-Prussian-Austrian insignia in raised relief on top right corner-Compartments on each side of the interior-In very good condition
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Late WW2 (1945) Dated US Soldier Metal Cigarette Case-Named-MP Platoon Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 270) Silver plated brass case-The front of the case has shows the western part of Germany and is dated 1945-The rear of the case is engraved to John Butorne 3669902-From The Boys Of The MP Platoon having the MP insignia below this-The silver plating shows wear
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Early WW2 Occupation US 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers Personalized Cigarette Case Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 270) The front has the engraved date 1946-Lager Hammelburg with other engraved US insignia-The rear is hand engraved 3rd Division-Ray Farmer 33985769-Co. "E" 15th Inf. Apo 3-There are 2 small hallmarks on the inside on the hinge rail-One is the letter N and the other is hard to make out...Possibly sterling...Silver plate at the least-In very good condition.
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WW1 Period US Coastal Artillery Personalized German Silver Cigarette Case Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 270) Top of case flips up to remove cigarettes and the bottom will open to load them-Small US Coastal artillery Insignia on top having the vet's initials engraved in the shield on the crest in the middle-The inside of the case is hallmarked "German Silver" with a June 6, 1916 patent date-In very good condition.
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WW1 Period US Officer's Personalized Cigarette Case-501st Engineers-Silver Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 270) No hallmarks but appears to be silver-Engraved on the interior "To Lt. Chas. I. Signer-From Det. Co. B. 501st Engrs. Camp Le Vaud" -Lt Signer
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Rare 1914 Dated Princess Mary Christmas Fund Cigarette Tin-With Contents Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 270) Most likely a holiday gift set-Includes 2 packs of cigarettes, A small calling card and a small photo of Princess Mary all in original gold gilded tin case-Rare piece of collectible Tobacciana!
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Early Stag Horn English Made Cigar Cutter Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 270) Very unique and collectible piece of Tobacciana-The spring mechanism function smoothly-It is marked "Foreign" and also with the maker of "M.W. & Co. Ltd."
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Early German Made Cigar Cutter-Very Ornate Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 270) Very ornate applied brass plates on each side-The spring is missing but cutter still functions-It is stamped 5650-DRGM and Pfeilering-Solingen
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1914 Dated Sterling Note Pad With Dedication-Ambassador Of American Embassy-Berlin Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 270) Not hallmarked but appears to be sterling-Engraved dedication to Mrs. Olive L. Troyke, From the Ambassador and the Staff American Embassy In Berlin in Appreciation of Her Services.-August 1914.-Scarce item!
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WW2 German Army Officer's Dagger Hangers Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 270) Untouched and in very good condition!
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3pcs-WW2 German Army Visor Cap Eagles-Driver's Badge Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 270) Zinc driver's device on Army green wool base-Both cap eagles missing the prongs-Still, great for display
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WW2 Hitler Youth Uniform Shoulder Diamond Patch Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 270) Bevo embroidered example-Appears to have been uniform removed
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Hitler Youth Belt Buckle-Assmann & Sohne Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 270) Stamped steel construction-The catch has been field modified to shorten the belt length-In untouched original condition.
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Hitler Youth Armband-Original RZM Tag-Vet Personalized Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 270) Bevo embroidered example-Vet has written in ink on the front "Kempton Germany" and "From Your Loving Husband, Johnny" on the rear white stripe
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2pcs-WWII Nazi Political Style Visor Cap Eagles Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 270) Both in very good condition-Both missing one prong
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2pcs-WW2 German Uniform Shoulder Boards-Slip On Type Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 270) Both in very good uniform worn condition.
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WW2 German Soldier Canteen Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 270) In original bring back condition-Battle weary item for sure!
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WWII German Mess Kit-Utensils and Sterno tin Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 270) Mess kit is dated 1943-Utensils are marked Solingen
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WW2 DAF Member's Work Book Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 270) Named-Pages have separated from the spine
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2pcs-WW1/WW2 German Iron Crosses 2nd Class Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 270) Both are 3 piece construction with magnetic center-The WWI Iron Cross is missing the ribbon-The WWII Iron Cross has original ribbon-Both are maker stamped on the hanger rings
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WWII German Army Single Decal M-42 Helmet W/Liner-From Vet Estate Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 270) In original untouched condition-late war combat finish on the exterior-Single Heer decal has toned nicely and is about 50% intact-Leather liner is still very soft with partial chin strap-Shell is maker/size stamped HKP 64-In excellent untouched collectible condition!
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2pcs-WW2 German DAF Lapel Pin-German Volkswagen Factory Worker's Badge Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 270) Both in excellent collectible condition.
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1939 Dated Standschutzen Verband "Tirol" Marksman Pin Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 270) Crisp detail with enameled eagle and pin back.
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1940 Dated Standschutzen Verband "Tirol" Marksman Pin Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 270) Crisp detail with enameled eagle and pin back.
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1941 Dated Standschutzen Verband "Tirol" Marksman Pin Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 270) Crisp detail with enameled eagle-Pin back with makers hallmark in raised relief on the reverse
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WW2 Frauenschaft Member Badge Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 270) Pin back with RZM maker mark on the reverse
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2pcs-Scarce WW2 German Ribbon Bar Devices-25 Year Service & 15 Year NSDAP Devices Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 270) believed to be period items-The NSDAP device has lost most of the original silver finish-Please bid based on your own knowledge and expertise.
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WW2 German NSDAP Armband-Multi Piece Construction-Wool Version Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 270) Multi piece construction on red wool base-Wool body shows a few scattered pin holes-In overall excellent collectible condition.
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WWII Period Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge In Silver-Miniature Version Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 270) Crisp detail with pin back for wear on the lapel
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2pcs-WW2 German Rally Badges-Seefahrt-Munchen Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 270) Both are period examples with proper style pin backs
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WWII Nazi Army Visor Cap Insignia Set Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 270) Nice set in excellent collectible condition-ready to add to that visor cap with missing insignia! The cockade has red felt center
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WW2 German Veteran's Metal Breast Eagle Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 270) Crisp detail-Pin back with Ges Gesch maker mark in raised relief
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3pcs-Nazi Army Visor Cap Wreath W/Cockade-Rhein Berger Rally Pin Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 270) The cockade has a red felt center-All in excellent collectible condition
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2pcs-WW1/WWII Iron Cross Frame-Tag Der Arbeit Badge Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 270) All in very good condition.
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2pcs-WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class-3 Place Ribbon Bar Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 270) Iron Cross is 3 piece construction with magnetic center with silver chain added for wearing around the neck-3 place ribbon bar
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Rare Version WW2 German Wound Badge In Silver Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 270) Rare private purchase semi-hollow Silver Wound Badge variant-Maker mark of L/24 in raised relief for the firm of Fritz Zimmermann, Stuttgart-One of the rarest makers for this badge! Die struck zinc alloy with most of the original finish long gone-It is missing the “C” catch but could be repaired easily if desired.
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WWII German Civil Fire Police Helmet W/Leather Neck Flap Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 270) Double decal example with both decals having been either scraped or blotted out-Direct from the Vet's son (100th Division Vet) who said he used to wear it as a child when playing war-The liner has hardened some but is not brittle-The leather neck flap is the same-Chin strap is intact
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WW2 German K-98 Bayonet W/Scabbard/Frog-1943 Dated-100th Division Vet Estate Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 270) Wood grips-Blued blade shows minor wear with serial number of 9238 and date/maker code of 43 cvl-Scabbard is not numbered-Metal surfaces show light surface rust-Leather frog is supple with partial retaining strap
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M1891 Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Bayonet W/Scabbard Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 270) Cross guard is numbered-dull steel blade with no maker stampings-leather scabbard with brass fittings-The leather is stamped "A.R.E.T 1940-In overall excellent collectible condition.
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WW2 US 100th Division Sweetheart Bracelet-Personalized To Vet's Wife Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 270) Brass construction with what appears to be enameled French City Crests applied on the front-The rear links are engraved with the city names and the name of the Vet's wife-It is dated 10-22-45
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WW2 Period German Cigarette Pack-Waldorf Astoria Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 270) In good condition as pictured
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2pcs-WW2 Nazi Porcelain Medallions-Allach Style Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 270) Both are double sided and in excellent collectible condition
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Rare Gold Version Nazi Munich Rally Medallion Coin/Pendant Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 270) Rare example-Crisp detail with pendant ring mounted on the edge.
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2pcs-WW2 Nazi Porcelain Medallions-Allach Style Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 270) Both are double sided and in excellent collectible condition
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Scarce Silver Version Nazi Munich Rally Coin-Cased Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 270) Scarce example-Crisp detail-With case
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Scarce 1938 "Dem Arbeiter Zur Her" Nazi Rally Coin-Cased Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 270) Appears to be zinc alloy with bronze finish-Motto translates to "The Workers That Defend The Homeland" Double sided coin with original case.
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Rare WW2 Nazi Fireman's Service Badge-.900 Fine Silver-Cased Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 270) Die struck example with crisp detail-Pin back with maker mark and silver content in raised relief on the reverse-Original case-Rare item!
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2pcs-Post War Nazi Silver Commemorative Coins-Rommel & Molders Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 270) Neither are hallmarked but appear to be silver-Both in excellent collectible condition.
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Scarce Imperial German 25 Year Reichsbahn Service Badge Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 270) Pin back with JOH. WAGNER & SOHNE BERLIN maker mark and .800 silver content hallmarks
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2pcs-WWI German Commemorative "Welt Krieg" Pins/Badges Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 270) Both are pin back-Stamped metal construction with crisp detail-Scarce items!
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Scarce Silesian "Fur Schlesien" 1st Class Badge Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 270) Early Version-Black enameling is chip free-Pin back-Period example and scarce!
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2pcs-WW1 German Notebook-WW2 German Soldier Death Card Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 270) Both are period and in excellent collectible condition
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WW1 German Letter Opener/Dagger With Iron Cross Motif Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 270) Bright steel "blade" shows minor age spotting-In overall excellent collectible condition.
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WW2 Period Trench Art Letter Opener/Dagger-1944-Naples Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 270) Aluminum alloy construction in very good condition.
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Stag Horn Letter Opener/Dagger With Scabbard Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 270) In excellent collectible condition
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2pcs-Middle eastern Style Letter Opener/Dagger-Brooch Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 270) Both in excellent collectible condition.
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2pcs-Misc Letter Openers/Daggers Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 270) Both in excellent collectible condition.
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Small Stiletto Style Dagger With Scabbard Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 270) Solingen Steel-In excellent collectible condition.
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Stiletto Style Dagger-Damascus Blade Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 270) No scabbard-In excellent collectible condition
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WW2 Period German Miniature Bayonet-Letter Opener/Salesman Sample Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 270) In excellent collectible condition-Bright blade with DRGM and SMF seated king maker mark-Blade has distributor engraving.
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WW2 Style Nazi SA Miniature Dagger Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 270) Post war current production item-Nice for display
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WWII Style USMC Kabar Letter Opener/Fighting Knife Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 270) Nice example-Post war current production -Great for display
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Scarce WW1 Austrian Red Cross 3rd Class Award Medal-Cased Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 270) In excellent collectible condition with original issue case
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Scarce WW1 Austrian-Hungarian Franz Joseph Silver Cross Of Merit With Crown/Case Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 270) In excellent collectible condition with original case of issue.
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Rare RMS Queen Mary Pin Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 270) In excellent collectible condition
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3pcs-WW2 US Army Air Corps Sweetheart/Homefront Pins Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 270) Propellers turn-All in very good condition.
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WW2 Style USN Officer's Miniature Sword/Letter Opener Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 270) Maker marked NS Meyer New York-Nice detail for a miniature
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M1906 US Army Officer's Miniature Sword/Letter Opener Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 270) WWII Period Item-In excellent collectible condition
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WWII US Army Air Force Cadet Pilot Visor Cap Insignia Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 270) Screw back-Hallmarked Sterling
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Scarce Original WW2 Period USN PT Boat Badge Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 270) Original WWII Period PT Boat Badge still retaining nearly all of the original frosted finish on the front-Pin back with proper patent stamping and sterling hallmarks to the reverse as is only found on originals.
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3pcs-Post War Pearl Harbor Related Items Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 270) 1981 dated hardcover book with dust cover-Remember Pearl Harbor Coin in case-Post war copy Honolulu Star newspaper
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2pcs-Scarce WWI Period US AEF Division Patch Charts-Linen Paper Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 270) Both in very good condition showing slight soiling. Dated 1919-Will be shipped folded
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1960 "Battling Betsy" Motorized Tank Model By ITC Model Craft Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 270) Original assembly instructions-Appears to be complete but with some broken parts-Nice display item
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Military Style Large Compass By Keuffel & Esser Co. New York Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 270) Heavy duty case-Compass appears to work properly
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Unknown Middle eastern Medal with Ribbon Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 270) In excellent collectible condition.
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Imperial German Kameraden Schaft Medal-Rodewisch Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 270) Stamped metal construction with gilded finish-In very fine condition
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Rare WW1 German U-Boat Captain Named Grouping! Ernst Wilhelms (U-69) Lot #100a (Sale Order 101 of 270) Rare Historical Grouping Named To WW1 German U-Boat (U-69) Commander Kapitänleutnant Ernst Wilhelms To Include Wilhelms’ Named Fore/Aft Hat With Dress Epaulets-Wilhelms' WW1 Naval Officer's sword with wire wrapped "bone" grip and double sided engraved blade- Looking Glass-Medals To Include His Cased Iron Cross 1st Class And 2nd Class Iron Cross-Also Included Are Wilhelms’ Royal House Order of Hohenzollern Medal And WW1 German U-Boat Badge (Both Awarded Posthumously) There Are 2 Promotion Documents- “Leutnant zur See” And “Kapitänleutnant” With The Latter Signed by Kaiser Wilhelm- Period Photo Album with several photos of WW1 U-boats, Imperial Navy Ships, Sailors..Etc--U-69 Was One Of Only 36 WW1 U-Boats To Sink Over 100,000 Tons And was Reported Lost At Sea In July Of 1917-Extremely rare and one of a kind historical grouping! The sword along with the Kaiser signed documents are worth the starting bid! PLEASE SEE ALL THE PHOTOS!!
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Carpet Remnant From Saddam Hussein Palace Lot #101 (Sale Order 102 of 270) Original and brought back by Gulf war Vet-As Pictured
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WW1 Period Military Ribbon Style Pocket Watch Fob Lot #102 (Sale Order 103 of 270) In excellent collectible condition.
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23pcs-Misc WW2 Nazi Stamps Lot #103 (Sale Order 104 of 270) All in very good condition.
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Scarce Persian Order Of Lion And Sun Medal Lot #104 (Sale Order 105 of 270) 4th Class…? In overall excellent collectible condition.
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WW1 Imperial German Soldier Training Cloth Lot #105 (Sale Order 106 of 270) In very good condition still having vibrant colors-Single sided
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4pcs-WW2..? Italian…? Insignia Lot #106 (Sale Order 107 of 270) All in excellent collectible condition
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1924 Dr. Hugo Eckener Commemorative Medallion-Zeppelin Lot #107 (Sale Order 108 of 270) 1924 German medallion honoring Dr. Hugo Eckener and the famous 1924 transatlantic flight of the LZ-126 Zeppelin from Germany to New Jersey. The medallion is silver and measures 33mm. It was made by Lauer of Nuremberg. The obverse is a bust of D r Hugo Eckener and the reverse is a image Zeppelin LZ-126 in flight over coastal view. The LZ-126 was built in Friedrichshafen in 1924. Upon arrival in America, it was given to the US as part of World War I war reparations. The LZ-126 was commissioned into the US Navy and redesignated ZR-3, and remained in service until 1932. Unlike many sister ships, ZR-3 did not meet with a disastrous end and was finally dismantled in her hanger in 1939. The LZ-126 (ZR-3) was the longest serving rigid airship ever operated by the US Navy. The is not an uncirculated medal. The medal has minor wear to the high relief areas. It has not been cleaned and has a nice patina. It is a fine piece and quite rare!
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1901 Dated Zwei (2) Mark Coin-Wilhelm II-In Brooch Setting Lot #108 (Sale Order 109 of 270) In very good circulated condition
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1913/14 Prussian Zwei (2) Mark Coin-In Silver Brooch Setting Lot #109 (Sale Order 110 of 270) In very good circulated condition
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1916 Dated War Cross With Ribbon Lot #110 (Sale Order 111 of 270) In very good condition-1916 on the obverse with WC on the reverse
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Rare WW2 German Officer's Lion Head Sword With Green Eyes-Reichsbahn…?...Judicial Official..? Lot #110a (Sale Order 112 of 270) Twisted wire wrapped black celluloid grip-Fittings still retain a lot of the original gilt finish-Short winged Eagle on the langet-Unusual green glass eyes in the Lion Head pommel-WKC maker marked-Bright chrome finish blade is in near mint condition-Original black painted finish to the scabbard shows wear and spider veining-Original leather hanger tab-Rare green eyed lion head sword!
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Scarce Early WW2 Period Fascist Medal Lot #111 (Sale Order 113 of 270) The obverse depicts a sailing ship with the wording "CROC AVANC MEDITERRANEA ORIENTALE" and the reverse "OPERA BALILLA" with an anchor and Fascist symbol.
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2pcs-Scarce Early US "GREAT SUN COUNCIL" Ladder Badges Lot #112 (Sale Order 114 of 270) Both in excellent collectible condition-Both with F.I. GORTON Co. ATTLEBORO MASS> Maker marks
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WW1 Kings Royal Rifle Corps KRRC Cap Badge Lot #113 (Sale Order 115 of 270) In very good condition
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Rare WW1 Imperial Homefront Iron Cross Pendant/Medallion Lot #114 (Sale Order 116 of 270) In excellent collectible condition-The reverse is engraved "Wir Sind Ein Einig Volk Von Bruden" which translates to "We are a United Nation Of Brothers"-Very attractive pendant
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WW1 Period Miniature Iron Cross Pendant Lot #115 (Sale Order 117 of 270) In very good condition
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Large Silver Presentation Tray To Knights Cross Winner Adolf Dickfeld Lot #115a (Sale Order 118 of 270) Presented To Luftwaffe Knights Cross Winner Colonel Adolf Dickfeld for 2 years service in the Reich's Chancellery and dated 16. Januar 1945 with the engraved signature of Adolf Hitler-Nice crisp engraving-Godet & Sohn stamping-Heavy silver plated tray-Rare late war presentation item!
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WW1 Period Prussian/Imperial Medal/Pendant-Dated 1888 Lot #116 (Sale Order 119 of 270) Gold filled with enameled Imperial crest on the obverse-It is engraved on the reverse "D.K.B. 27 August 1888" Nicely detailed attractive badge
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2pcs-WW1 Period "Spoof Iron Crosses"-Scarce Lot #117 (Sale Order 120 of 270) Please research these…There is varied info on them!
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Rare WW1 Bulgarian Medal Grouping-Awarded To Alexander Toshanof Lot #118 (Sale Order 121 of 270) Awards are The Order Of Military merit 5th Class with war decoration, The Order Of Military Merit 5th Class with swords and The Order Of Saint Alexander 5th Class with swords-The period photos have been cut down to fit into the tops of the medal cases-All in extra fine condition.
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Unique WW1 Period German Spike Helmet Ink Well Lot #119 (Sale Order 122 of 270) Chrome finish is very good-Rare and unique item
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Unique Footed Horn With Ink Well Lot #120 (Sale Order 123 of 270) In excellent collectible condition
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Early WWII NSKK Dagger-Scarce Maker-Justin US Werks Lot #120a (Sale Order 124 of 270) Early nickel fittings-Brown pearwood grip shows minor wear-Cross guard is "BO" district stamped on the reverseThe bright steel blade shows very minor pitting and appears to have been slightly polished-The motto is crisp still retaining some of the original gray burnishing-The black painted scabbard is dent free and appears to have been repainted-Possibly a period repaint-Still, an nice collectible example of an early NSKK dagger by a scarce maker!
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WW2 US Army Air Corp CBI Theater Bullion Patches-Silk Flyer's Scarf Lot #121 (Sale Order 125 of 270) Theater made bullion patches-Hand embroidered insignia on silk base scarf-Dated 1944
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3pcs-WWII USAAF Sweetheart/ID Bracelets-DI Lot #122 (Sale Order 126 of 270) All are sterling hallmarked
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Pre WW2 Deutsches Reich Reise-Pass With Early WW2 Nazi Stampings Lot #123 (Sale Order 127 of 270) In very good condition.
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Scarce WWII Period NSDAP-Gau Salzburg Political Leader Work Book Lot #124 (Sale Order 128 of 270) Scarce and in excellent collectible condition!
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1927 XVIII Deutsches Bundes Schiessen Munchen Germany Silver Shooting Medal Lot #125 (Sale Order 129 of 270) With Original issue case
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WWII German Fire Police Dress Bayonet With Frog/Portapee-Eickhorn Lot #125a (Sale Order 130 of 270) In excellent collectible condition with frog and portapee-Bright steel 9-3/4" blade-Eickhorn maker marked
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Cased Fascist Medallion "Ingenio Vi Virtute" Lot #126 (Sale Order 131 of 270) Very nicely detailed in excellent collectible condition.
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Cased Polish Ministry Of Defense Insignia Lot #127 (Sale Order 132 of 270) All in excellent condition!
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Cased Italian Air Force Medallion Lot #128 (Sale Order 133 of 270) heavy medallion with stamped 800 silver content hallmark-It weighs 110.1 grams
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Rare Italian Princess Of The Piedmont Cup 1935 Car Race Enameled Plaque Device-Napoli Lot #129 (Sale Order 134 of 270) in extremely fine condition-Scarce item!
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3pcs-Pre WW2 Bavarian Plaque Devices Lot #130 (Sale Order 135 of 270) All 3 in excellent collectible condition!
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WWII N.S.K.K. Verkehrserziehungsdienst Arm Shield Lot #130a (Sale Order 136 of 270) Scarce shield worn by the NSKK Traffic Education Service-Stamped Zinc alloy construction-Black enamel painted finish-Accepted version with 5 retaining holes, 2 at each upper corners and 1 at the bottom-Believed to be original WW2 period-Please bid based on your own expertise and knowledge.
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3pcs-WWII Period Nazi Flatware From The Deutscher Hof Lot #131 (Sale Order 137 of 270) Silver plated flatware-Fork, Knife and larger Serving size spoon
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WWII Period Nut Cracker-Deutscher Hof Lot #132 (Sale Order 138 of 270) Silver plate-Functions properly
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Volume I First Edition "Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich"-Maj. Tom Johnson Lot #133 (Sale Order 139 of 270) 1975 first edition-Hardcover with dust jacket-Signed by the Author
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Volume II First Edition "Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich"-Ltc. Tom Johnson Lot #134 (Sale Order 140 of 270) 1976 first edition-Number 665 of 750 first run copies-Hardcover with dust jacket-Signed by the Author
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Volume III First Edition "Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich"-Ltc. Tom Johnson Lot #135 (Sale Order 141 of 270) 1978 first edition-Hardcover with dust jacket-Signed by the Author
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Volume IV First Edition "Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich"-Ltc. Tom Johnson Lot #136 (Sale Order 142 of 270) 1981 first edition-Number 665 of 750 first run copies-Hardcover with dust jacket-Signed by the Author
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Volume V First Edition "Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich"-Ltc. Tom Johnson Lot #137 (Sale Order 143 of 270) 1985 first edition-Number 665 of 750 first run copies-Hardcover with dust jacket-Signed by the Author
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First Edition "edged Weaponry Of The Third Reich" -Major John Angolia Lot #138 (Sale Order 144 of 270) 1974 first edition-Hardcover -In fine condition
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WW2 Reference Book-"German Army Uniforms And Insignia 1933-1945" Brian Davis Lot #139 (Sale Order 145 of 270) 1971 copyright-Hardcover with dust jacket
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WW2 Reference Book-"REPRODUCTION RECOGNITION" Frederick Stephens Lot #140 (Sale Order 146 of 270) 1976 copyright-Hardcover with dust jacket
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WW2 Reference Book-"German Military Collectibles Price Guide Lot #141 (Sale Order 147 of 270) 1995 copyright-Softcover/paperback
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WW2 Reference Book-"Guide To Third Reich Awards And Their values"-Forman's 3rd Edition Lot #142 (Sale Order 148 of 270) 2001 copyright-Hardcover
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WW2 Reference Book-"The Luftwaffe" James Bender Lot #143 (Sale Order 149 of 270) 1977 copyright-Hardcover
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WW2 Reference Book-"Political And Civil Awards Of The Third Reich" Ltc. John Angolia Lot #144 (Sale Order 150 of 270) 1978 copyright-Hardcover
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2pcs-Ballantine WW2 Reference Books-Nazi & SS Regalia Lot #145 (Sale Order 151 of 270) 1971 & 1974 Copyrights-Both are paperback
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WW2 Reference Book-1st Edition"Military Awards Of The Third Reich" Ltc. John Angolia Lot #146 (Sale Order 152 of 270) 1976 copyright-Hardcover
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2pcs-WW2 Reference Books-Volumes I And II-"Waffen SS" James Bender/Hugh Taylor Lot #147 (Sale Order 153 of 270) 1969 & 1972 copyrights-Hardcover
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Volumes I And II-"Orders/Decorations/Medals And Badges Of Third Reich-Littlejohn Lot #148 (Sale Order 154 of 270) Volume II Is a first edition-Both are hardback
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3pcs-WWII Period RAF (Royal Air Force) Sweetheart Wings Lot #149 (Sale Order 155 of 270) The wing with the blue enameling is hallmarked "SILVER"-The smaller of the 3 wings is hallmarked "STERLING" with a maker mark of "BIRKS"-The wing with the detailed feathering is not hallmarked but appears to be sterling-All in excellent collectible condition
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Scarce WWII Nazi Badge "Im Dienste Der Zukunft Unseres Volkes" Lot #150 (Sale Order 156 of 270) Translates to "Serving the future of our people"-One small enamel chip at 12 O'clock-Ges Gesch maker mark in raised relief with safety pin style catch.
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Rare Ca. 1930's Estonian Sharpshooter's Champion Badge Lot #151 (Sale Order 157 of 270) Very crisp detail-2 piece construction having 4 retaining rivets attaching the front insignia to the base-S crew back with the round nut having the maker mark Tallinn Roman tavast in raised relief-Rare badge!
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Ca. 1800's German "Sangerlust" badge-Dated 1867-For 10 Year Membership Lot #152 (Sale Order 158 of 270) Very fine detail-Bronze wreath base with applied enameled center with "Lyre"
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1924 Dated German Hiker's Award Pendant Lot #153 (Sale Order 159 of 270) Very fine detail-"das fest der heimat in bad neuenahr den Deutschen wanderfahrern fritz von Rhein 1924" which roughly translates to "the feast of home in Bad Neuenahr the German Hiking drivers Fritz von Rhein 1924"
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Unique Imperial German..? Austrian..? Brooch Lot #154 (Sale Order 160 of 270) Cloth rosette-Enameled button with lion device-Both on shoulder board style base-Pin back
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Scarce 100 Year (1812-1912) Jubilee Badge For The Russian-German Legion Lot #155 (Sale Order 161 of 270) "1812-1912 Russisch Deutsche Legion Inf. Regt. Graf Bose 1. Thur No.31 100 Jahr Jubilaum" Crisp detail with pin back
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Rare WW1 /Earlier Bavarian War Veteran Badge-Deschler & Sohne Lot #156 (Sale Order 162 of 270) Crisp detail with enamel ring on the obverse-Pin back with Deschler & Sohne maker
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Scarce 1898 Dated Austrian/Bavarian Award Medal For Rowing Club Service Lot #157 (Sale Order 163 of 270) Crisp detail with engraved reverse-Pin back
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Scarce WW1 Italian Artillery Camp Group Medal-1915-1918 Lot #158 (Sale Order 164 of 270) Crisp detail with black ribbed ribbon
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Ottoman War Turkish Gallipoli Star Medal-Scarce Maker Lot #159 (Sale Order 165 of 270) In excellent collectible condition-Scarce BB & Co. maker with pin back
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Unique .44 Magnum Bullet Pen Knife With Locking Mechanism Lot #160 (Sale Order 166 of 270) Stainless steel blade with brass handle
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3pcs-WWI Period German/Other Foreign Countries Shoulder Board Miniatures Lot #161 (Sale Order 167 of 270) 1 stickpin with knurled pin-2 other miniatures-One with pin back and one with hanging ring.
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Rare Austrian War Cross For Civil Merit-2nd Class With Case Lot #162 (Sale Order 168 of 270) Silver Gilt accents with white enamel cross pattée with double scalloped ends to the arms, creating three points; the face with the gilt letters ‘FJI’ (for Emperor Franz Joseph I) imposed centrally encircled by an oval ring inscribed ‘MERITO CIVILI TEMPORE BELLO MCMXV’ (Civil Merit in Time of War 1915), an oak wreath threaded in front of the vertical arms and behind the lateral arms of the cross; the reverse plain, mounted with pin for wear. On 16 August 1915, Emperor Franz Joseph I expressed the desire for an award to recognize the efforts of the civilian population in supporting the war effort and the Cross was instituted on 8 February 1916. It was awarded particularly to those involved in supplying the Austro-Hungarian armed forces with munitions and equipment. In excellent collectible condition-
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Scarce Austrian War Cross For Civil Merit-4th Class Lot #162a (Sale Order 169 of 270) Gilt bronze cross pattée with double scalloped ends to the arms, creating three points; the face with the gilt letters ‘FJI’ (for Emperor Franz Joseph I) imposed centrally encircled by an oval ring inscribed ‘MERITO CIVILI TEMPORE BELLO MCMXV’ (Civil Merit in Time of War 1915), an oak wreath threaded in front of the vertical arms and behind the lateral arms of the cross; the reverse plain, mounted with pin for wear. On 16 August 1915, Emperor Franz Joseph I expressed the desire for an award to recognize the efforts of the civilian population in supporting the war effort and the Cross was instituted on 8 February 1916. It was awarded particularly to those involved in supplying the Austro-Hungarian armed forces with munitions and equipment. In excellent collectible condition-
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Rare 10 Year Bavarian-Munchen Train Association Badge/Pendant Lot #163 (Sale Order 170 of 270) Very crisp multi piece detail-Lindner Munchen maker mark
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Early German R.D.Z. 25 Year Badge Lot #164 (Sale Order 171 of 270) Die struck star burst with applied enameled center-Pin back
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Austrian..? Red Cross Honor Medal..? Lot #165 (Sale Order 172 of 270) Crisp detail with ribbon
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WW2 Period German Luftwaffe "Flight Computer" Lot #166 (Sale Order 173 of 270) By C. Plath-1937 dated-In very good condition.
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Early Imperial Artillery Badge "Furchtlos Treu Beharrlich" Lot #167 (Sale Order 174 of 270) Very crisp and highly detailed badge-For persevering and fearless loyalty-Early Gustav Deschler maker mark-Pin back
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Scarce German Brotherhood of Ship Skippers Badge Lot #168 (Sale Order 175 of 270) Metal anchor device with thick cardboard backing-Pin back with maker stamping
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1907 Dated Order Of Red Men Ribbon Lot #169 (Sale Order 176 of 270) In very good condition
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1940 Dated DeMolay "PAST MASTER COUNCILOR" 10K GOLD JEWELED Award Lot #170 (Sale Order 177 of 270) Weighs approx. 7.5 grams-10k gold-Named with original case
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Order Of Improved Red Men U.S. Grand Council Medal Lot #171 (Sale Order 178 of 270) In excellent collectible condition-By Samuels Jewelers
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Unknown 1904 Pennsylvania Ladder Style Medal Lot #172 (Sale Order 179 of 270) In excellent collectible condition
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Scarce Vintage KC-135A Load Adjuster Slide Rule With Case-US Property Case Lot #173 (Sale Order 180 of 270) In excellent collectible condition
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WW2 Period Combat Medic/Red Cross Armband Lot #174 (Sale Order 181 of 270) Shows slight soiling-Scarce item
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WWII Period Junior Red Cross Armband Lot #175 (Sale Order 182 of 270) Shows slight soiling-Scarce item
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WW2 Period Red Cross ID Flag Lot #176 (Sale Order 183 of 270) Double side printed on coarse wool base-Excellent display size--Approx. 19" X 31"
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Royal British Legion Lapel Badge-Numbered Lot #177 (Sale Order 184 of 270) In excellent collectible condition.
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WW2 US M11A3 Practice Grenade Lot #178 (Sale Order 185 of 270) In excellent collectible condition.
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WWII Period Japanese Soldier/Officer's Military Manual/Prayer Booklet..? Lot #179 (Sale Order 186 of 270) In excellent collectible condition.
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1942 Dated M4 Artillery Sight Lot #180 (Sale Order 187 of 270) In excellent collectible condition.
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WWII Period Breakfast Ration Type K With Contents Lot #181 (Sale Order 188 of 270) Original WW2 period-Has been opened with all contents remaining
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Post WW2 Type IV Survival Axe Lot #182 (Sale Order 189 of 270) In unused condition.
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WW2 Period US Army Air Forces Type A13A Aircraft Clock Lot #183 (Sale Order 190 of 270) Clock does run smoothly when wound but calibration has not been checked-I excellent collectible condition
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Type 385E WWII Period Aircraft Turn & Bank Indicator Gauge By Pioneer Lot #184 (Sale Order 191 of 270) Coming Soon! In very good condition-Appears to function properly still retaining the fluid
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WW2 Period USN Aircraft Air Speed (Knots) Gauge Lot #185 (Sale Order 192 of 270) Has BU AERO contract tag-In very good condition.
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WWII Period USAAC Aircraft Tachometer/RPM Gauge-Type E-13 AN5530 Lot #185a (Sale Order 193 of 270) Has USAAF contract tag-In very good condition
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3pcs-Misc Aircraft Gauges Lot #186 (Sale Order 194 of 270) PDI, Gauge-Oxygen Flow Indicator-Suction Gauge
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Scarce WW2 US Army Air Force Survival Kit Tubular Hand Held Flare Ejector Lot #187 (Sale Order 195 of 270) US Property 1943 dated-Hand M-9 Flare projector-Serial No. E-047296-In excellent collectible condition
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Vietnam War Period US Airborne Paratrooper Switchblade-Camillus Lot #188 (Sale Order 196 of 270) Has parachute cord lanyard-Steel blade shows very minor sharpening-Switch spring is still strong-In excellent collectible condition.
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Scarce WWII Period War & Navy Department Restricted Recognition Pictorial Manual Lot #189 (Sale Order 197 of 270) Dated April 1945-Loaded with black and white photos of WW2 Allied and Axis Aircraft, Ships Etc. In very good condition.
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14pcs-Post Vietnam War US Army Sgt. Major Insignia Lot #190 (Sale Order 198 of 270) 2 star insignia was used 1979-1994-All in unused condition
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First Edition "The German Soldier" Booklet By The Infantry Journal Lot #191 (Sale Order 199 of 270) Dated 1944-All 97 pages are intact-There is spine separation
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WW2 Japanese Type 30 Bayonet With Scabbard Lot #192 (Sale Order 200 of 270) National Denki under Kokura Supervision-Full wrap wood grips with straight quillion-Blued blade showing very light factory sharpening to the cutting edge-Scabbard is dent free
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Austrian Franz Joseph I 1873 Commemorative Medal Lot #193 (Sale Order 201 of 270) In very good condition with original ribbon
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Scarce Austro-Hungarian Marian Cross-Cased Lot #194 (Sale Order 202 of 270) In original issue case-White enamel Latin cross pattée with black enamel panels, with loop and original ribbed ring for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central white enamel panel bearing a gilt-edged red enamel Greek (Geneva) cross within a black enamel ring inscribed ‘ORDO TEUT. HUMANITATI’ (Teutonic – or German – Humanitarian Order); the reverse with a circular central white enamel medallion bearing the date ‘1871’ in black enamel letters within a black enamel ring; on original trifold ribbon. The Order had its origins in the time of the Crusades during the siege of Acre in 1190 with the establishment of a hospital for German soldiers but had largely disappeared when it was revivified in 1871 under Imperial patronage with first Archduke Wilhelm and then Archduke Eugen as High Grand Master to encourage and support voluntary hospitals and medical care. This striking award is relatively rare and was not awarded after the fall of the Hapsburg Empire in 1918.
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Unique Paul Von Hindenburg Glass Paper Weight Lot #195 (Sale Order 203 of 270) In excellent collectible condition-Colors are still vibrant-Nice period item!
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4pcs-Early State Of Wurttemberg Region Organizational Pins/Badges Lot #196 (Sale Order 204 of 270) Alpine Club membership badge in gold with original box-Round enamel badge for Sovereign Official for Agriculture/Red Cross Relief-Wurttemberg Choral Club badge with cloth rosette-Scarce early medical/Red Cross collar tab-Scarce grouping!
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Rare Limited Edition H.G. Long Sheffield Knife "WWII 24k Clandestine Operations Sleeve Dagger” Lot #197 (Sale Order 205 of 270) Rare Limited Edition H.G. Long Sheffield Knife "WWII 24k Gold Clandestine Operations Sleeve Dagger". In a limited edition of 1,945 exact reissues of the World War II Clandestine Operations sleeve dagger. Made by H.G. Long & Company of Sheffield, England, established in 1846. This dagger is completely plated in 24k gold. Issued by the American Historical Foundation, Richmond, Virginia. This knife is serial number #0916 of only 1,945 made. Beautiful sleeve dagger comes mint in hardwood display box with leather sheath and tie, as well as inlaid certificate of authenticity.
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WW2 D-Day Commemorative "Cricket" Clicker Lot #198 (Sale Order 206 of 270) Excellent condition
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Scarce Otto Von Bismarck Table Medal/Medallion Lot #199 (Sale Order 207 of 270) This is a very striking, large-format table medal depicting "Iron Chancellor" Otto von Bismarck. The silver-toned table medal measures 2 ¾" in diameter. The obverse shows a high relief bust of von Bismarck in profile, wearing a pickelhaube. Von Bismarck’s likeness is highly-detailed, including his massive mustache and stern visage. Circling around his likeness is the legend declaring him the master-builder of the German Empire, "Fürst Bismarck Der Baumeister des Deutschen Reichs." The reverse shows his coat of arms and a lengthy quote-With original case.
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3pcs-WW1/WW2 US Homefront "Son In Service" Pins Lot #200 (Sale Order 208 of 270) Great War medallion with pocket watch fob chain-All in excellent collectible condition
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Rare 1926 Dated Massachusetts National Guard 1st Prize Artillery Medal Lot #201 (Sale Order 209 of 270) Named to R. GOSBEE-Engraved on the rear "Presented By BTRY A 102d F.A. MASS N.G.-With original leather issue case-In excellent collectible condition-Rare item!
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Maritime Brigade 2 Year Service Medal Lot #202 (Sale Order 210 of 270) Crisp detail
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Scarce Miniature GAR Pin Lot #203 (Sale Order 211 of 270) Excellent quality and detail!
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1940's Junior Rifle Club (J.R.C.) Shooting Medal W/3 Bars-Named Lot #204 (Sale Order 212 of 270) Hallmarked sterling-3 bars engraved Expert, Sharpshooter and Marksman-name engraved in cursive on the reverse.
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Scarce Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Medal Lot #205 (Sale Order 213 of 270) early 1900's-Crisp detail-Ribbon with 2 sterling hallmarked 5 year clasps-The medallion is not hallmarked but appears to be sterling-It is engraved on the edge No. 425 Capt. George H. Hudson
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Ca. Late 1800's Unknown Medal-Named-Tiffany & Co. Lot #206 (Sale Order 214 of 270) In excellent collectible condition-Tiffany & Co. maker marked-Finely detailed
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early 1900's VNMA..Virginia Military Academy..? Medal-Named Lot #207 (Sale Order 215 of 270) Gold filled-Engraved name to Frank H. Mudge
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2pcs-Scarce 1936 USN "Shellback" Medal-USN Sweetheart Pin Lot #208 (Sale Order 216 of 270) Shellback medal is not named-USN shoulder board is sterling hallmarked
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Rare 1895 120 Yards Hurdle Run Canadian Championship Medal-Sterling Lot #209 (Sale Order 217 of 270) very fine quality and finely detailed-Sterling hallmarked-Weighs 37.1 grams-Rare Item!
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1933 Canadian Legion "Vimy Pilgrimage" Medal-JR Gaunt Lot #210 (Sale Order 218 of 270) Hallmarked JR Gaunt-In excellent collectible condition.
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1938 MEX. N.M.A. Canadian Medal-Founder-Engraved Name-Sterling Lot #211 (Sale Order 219 of 270) "Montreal Naval Men's Association"-Sterling hallmarked-Engraved/named presentation on the reverse
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Rare Corps of Commissionaires Medal by Smith & Wesson-Named-Sterling Lot #212 (Sale Order 220 of 270) Sixteen-pointed faceted silver star with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central medallion with the Union Flag in red, white and blue enamel within a deep blue enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters ‘VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA ? LABOR VINCIT OMNIA’ (by valor and industry; work conquers all); the reverse plain with engraved attribution to ‘R. JOHNSON’, maker’s mark ‘S&WL’ for Smith & Wesson Ltd.; -mounted for wear and with an elaborate silver clasp of a trophy of arms comprising a crossed rifle and sable on a cannon and a fouled anchor. It weighs 46.5 grams- The Medal is awarded for long and exemplary service in the Corps. The Corps of Commissionaires was established in February 1859 by Captain Sir Edward Walter with the aim of providing employment for ex-servicemen returning home from duty. Since 1901, the reigning sovereign is Chief Life Governor. Today the Corps has become a modern enterprise providing reliable staff for security and other sensitive roles. The Corps has never numbered more than approximately 5,000 members and the medal is not often found.
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Scarce 2. P. S. W./56 PP Polish Regimental Badge Lot #213 (Sale Order 221 of 270) Screw back with E.M. UNGER LWOW maker mark
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Scarce WW1 Polish Cavalry Regimental Badge-No. 34 Lot #214 (Sale Order 222 of 270) Screw back with Polish maker mark-Crisp detail with enameled front-In excellent collectible condition
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Scarce Polish 4th Armored Rgt. Regimental Badge Lot #215 (Sale Order 223 of 270) Screw back with Polish maker mark-Crisp detail with enameled front-In excellent collectible condition
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Scarce Polish 60th Infantry Rgt Of The Wielkopolska Regimental Badge Lot #216 (Sale Order 224 of 270) Screw back with Polish maker mark-Crisp detail with partial enameled front-In excellent collectible condition
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Scarce Polish 1st Mounted Rifle Rgt Regimental Badge Lot #217 (Sale Order 225 of 270) Screw back with Polish maker mark-Crisp detail with partial enameled front-In excellent collectible condition
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2pcs-Early 1900's Miniature Sword Pins Lot #218 (Sale Order 226 of 270) Both in very good condition-Scarce items!
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2pcs-ca. late 1800's Miniature Sword Pins Lot #219 (Sale Order 227 of 270) Both in very good condition-Scarce items!
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British Imperial Service Medal With Case-Named Lot #220 (Sale Order 228 of 270) Named to John Heaton-Medal with case in fine condition
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Rare WW1 RFC (Royal Flying Corp) Tie Pin Lot #221 (Sale Order 229 of 270) Rare RFC tie pin-835 silver hallmark
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Scarce WWII Belgium Political Prisoners' Cross-Cased Lot #222 (Sale Order 230 of 270) In excellent collectible condition! This medal was established by royal decree of the Regent on 13 November 1947 and awarded to Belgian citizens arrested and interned by the Germans as political prisoners during the Second World War. The award's statute included provisions for posthumous awards should the intended recipient not survive detention, and the right of the widow, the mother or the father of the deceased to wear the cross.
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2pcs-Commemorative Imperial German Porcelain Plates Lot #223 (Sale Order 231 of 270) Both are post WWII commemorative examples-Both in excellent condition.
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WW2 Canadian Memorial Cross With Named KIA Engraving With Issue Case Lot #224 (Sale Order 232 of 270) Sgt. ODC Hamel, an RCAF Air Gunner With The 405th Squadron was Killed during a non operational transport accident while aboard a Halifax B Mark II Aircraft on November 29, 1942 with all 15 crew and passengers losing their lives in one of the worst non operational flights in the UK-Historical medal.
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WW1 British Named Medal Grouping-Royal Fusiliers/Labor Corps Lot #225 (Sale Order 233 of 270) Both medals are rim engraved-PTE . J.W. Raybould-With box of issue
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Post War Argentine Army Lion Head Sword With Fascist Symbol On Langet Lot #226 (Sale Order 234 of 270) Very fine detail-German made high quality-Double engraved blade with crisp detail-White celluloid grip with wire wrap-Crest with Condor on langet having Fascist symbol-The reverse langet has crossed artillery cannons-Nickel scabbard-In overall excellent collectible condition!
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3pcs-WW1 US Homefront Items Lot #227 (Sale Order 235 of 270) All 3 in excellent collectible condition.
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2pcs-WW1/WW2 RAAF Cap Badge-RCAF Sweetheart Wing Lot #228 (Sale Order 236 of 270) Both in fine condition
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2pcs-Bulgarian 1941-1944 Freedom Medal 2nd Class-Yugoslavian Order Of labor Medal Lot #229 (Sale Order 237 of 270) Both are cased and in very good condition-
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2pcs-WW1 Imperial German VFV "Vaterlandischer Frauen Vere" Brooch & Pendant-1914 Lot #230 (Sale Order 238 of 270) Both with crisp detail-Both are maker marked-The pendant is numbered-Scarce items!
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Pair WW1/WW2 Italian Officer's Field Artillery Shoulder Boards Lot #231 (Sale Order 239 of 270) Both in fine condition
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Rare Gold Spanish Order of Isabella the Catholic-Commander Grade Lot #232 (Sale Order 240 of 270) Extremely rare Order of Isabella the Catholic - A Commanders Cross in GOLD and enamels-The hanger ring has an FR hallmark with one other which is hard to discern-In excellent condition with period ribbon-The Order of Isabella the Catholic (Spanish: Orden de Isabel la Católica) is a Spanish civil order granted in recognition of services that benefit the country. The Order is not exclusive to Spaniards, and many foreigners have been awarded it. The Order was created on 14 March 1815 by King Ferdinand VII of Spain in honor of Queen Isabella I of Castile with the name of "Royal and American Order of Isabella the Catholic" with the intent of "rewarding the firm allegiance to Spain and the merits of Spanish citizens and foreigners in good standing with the Nation and especially in those exceptional services provided in pursuit of territories in America and overseas." The Order was reorganized by royal decree on 26 July 1847, as the modern "Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic" with a broader focus than the Americas.
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Rare Spanish Civil Order Of Merit-Commander Grade Lot #233 (Sale Order 241 of 270) Extremely rare-Gold and enamel accents-Period ribbon-In excellent condition
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Early Coin Motif Money Clip Lot #234 (Sale Order 242 of 270) The smaller coin is original and is dated 1860-This larger size clip appears to be silver with "faux" front and back coin.
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WW2 Period US Women's Army Corp (WAC) Ring-10k Gold Lot #235 (Sale Order 243 of 270) Very crisp with only very minor wear-It is hallmarked 10k-Approx size 5-6
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Scarce F.W. Woolworth & Co. Ltd. 21 Year Service Medal-Cased Lot #236 (Sale Order 244 of 270) F. W. Woolworth & Co. Ltd. 21 Years Faithful Service Medal with rim engraved/named –“1932 D. Wilson 1953”-It is hallmarked silver, with gold and red enamel diamond motif immediately below the obverse and reverse suspension loop, bearing the inset letter ‘W’, complete with brooch bar, in red leather fitted case of issue-In very fine condition and scarce
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Imperial Period German Red Cross/Civil Style Enameled Brooch Lot #237 (Sale Order 245 of 270) Bow tie top having the Imperial German flag colors=hanging below is an enameled red cross with an enameled wreath border-Original leatherette case with B.H. Mayer maker sticker
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2pcs-WW1 British Victory Medal Named With Case-Miniature Medal Lot #238 (Sale Order 246 of 270) Large medal is rim engraved M-354247 Pte. W. Cooper A.S.G.-No ribbon present-Miniature medal with ribbon
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WWII British Defence Medal Lot #239 (Sale Order 247 of 270) Original ribbon and issue box
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Military Motif Signet Ring-Sterling Lot #240 (Sale Order 248 of 270) In very good condition-Approx 9 size
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WW1 Wilhelm II Table Medallion Lot #241 (Sale Order 249 of 270) Dated 1914 on the reverse
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2pcs-Pre WWII German Prize Medallions Lot #242 (Sale Order 250 of 270) Both are cast bronze with crisp detail-100 meter 2nd place dated 1924-he round medallion is an award for "Dem Besten Reiter Dressurprufung" (Best Dressed Rider Competition" and is dated 1933
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rare 1870 Dated/Named German Gold Pin-Freedom-Equality-Brotherhood Lot #243 (Sale Order 251 of 270) Name engraved on the reverse with the date of 1870-No hall mark but appears to be at least 10k gold-In very fine condition
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Scarce 1814 German Military Honor Medal-W/Case Lot #244 (Sale Order 252 of 270) In excellent condition-No Ribbon
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WW1 French Table Medallion-1914-1918 Lot #245 (Sale Order 253 of 270) Bronze with crisp detail
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2pcs-WW2 US Tank Destroyer Patch With EM Collar Disc Lot #246 (Sale Order 254 of 270) Both are original WWII period
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2pcs-WW1/WW2 Bullion Fascist Cap Insignia Lot #247 (Sale Order 255 of 270) Both in excellent collectible condition-Bullion has toned nicely on both
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WW1..? WWII..? British Uniform Disc Lot #248 (Sale Order 256 of 270) In excellent condition-Leather still supple
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2pcs-WW1/WW2…? British Naval Cap Insignia-Unknown Cap Badge W/Red Cross Lot #249 (Sale Order 257 of 270) Bullion patch has toned nicely-The Red Cross cap badge has the lettering "Inter Arma Caritas" in the scroll.
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Scarce 1880 NRA Bronze Medal With Case Lot #250 (Sale Order 258 of 270) Crisp detail-Scarce item!
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2pcs-WWII US Military Song Books Lot #251 (Sale Order 259 of 270) 1941 and 1942 dated-Both in fine condition
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WWII US Military Vehicle First Aid Box Lot #252 (Sale Order 260 of 270) All contents appear to be present-Scarce Item!
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WWII Period 48 Star Flag-Nice Display Size Lot #253 (Sale Order 261 of 270) Printed on wool base-Measures Approx. 23" X 34"
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WW2 Period US Army Air Force Pilot's Summer Weight Flight Cap Lot #254 (Sale Order 262 of 270) Type AN-H-15-Size Medium by Bates Shoe Company-Very clean!
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WW2 Period US Army Air Force Pilot's Leather Flight Cap Lot #255 (Sale Order 263 of 270) Type A-8-Size medium-In slightly worn condition
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WW2 Period US Army Air Corps Pilot's Oxygen Mask-Type A-14-1945 Dated Lot #256 (Sale Order 264 of 270) In excellent collectible condition-Rubber is still supple
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WW2 Period "The Royal Scots" Cap Badge Lot #257 (Sale Order 265 of 270) In excellent condition
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WWII German Officers Map Case-Vet Named Lot #258 (Sale Order 266 of 270) Still supple-The side pouch does have a wear hole on the bottom-100th Infantry Division vet has written his name on the inside
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3pcs-WWII Nazi Propaganda/Movie Booklets/Leaflets Lot #259 (Sale Order 267 of 270) All in very good condition
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9pcs-WW2 Nazi Soldier Photos-Original Snap Shots Lot #260 (Sale Order 268 of 270) All in very good condition
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WW2 Period Nazi Kriegsmarine Sailor Portrait Lot #261 (Sale Order 269 of 270) 8" X 10" In very good condition
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3pcs-WW1 Period Imperial German Soldier Photos Lot #262 (Sale Order 270 of 270) All in very good condition
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