Bagwell & Assoc. Auction Co.,Inc. Auction Catalog - FALL MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION 10-21-17 Online Auctions

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Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 234)

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2 pcs. German Veteran's Association Sleeve Patch/Breast Eagle Pin

Lot #1a (Sale Order 2 of 234)

Bevo embroidered on white cotton. Nicely frosted breast eagle with a few small scratches to black paint on Maltese cross and is maker marked on reverse. Wing span measures approximately 3 3/4 inches.

4 pcs. WW1 Veteran's Iron Cross 2nd Class/Honour Cross for Combatants/Non-Combatants/Ribbon Bar

Lot #2 (Sale Order 3 of 234)

Iron Cross 2nd Class is 3 piece construction with magnetic center. Honour Cross for Combatants retains original ribbon and is maker marked "BCO" inside a triangle. Non-combatants cross is maker marked "C.P.". Ribbon bar displays ribbon for Iron Cross 2nd Class and Honor Cross for front line Veterans. All in very good collectible condition.

2 pcs. WW2 German Uncut Strips of SS Police Cap Badges

Lot #3 (Sale Order 4 of 234)

Bevo embroidered on black rayon blend base. In unissued condition.

5 pcs.WW1 Veteran's Early Cap Eagle/Rare SA Year of Entry Insignia

Lot #4 (Sale Order 5 of 234)

Scarce SA Year of Entry titles are Bevo embroidered on thick black rayon blend. Cap eagle is stamped alloy still retaining matt silver finish in recessed areas. Just a small area of black paint on the cross remains. Both prongs intact. Rare lot!

4 pcs. WW2 German Annex Medals - Sudetenland w/Prague Castle Bar-Austrian-RAD Westwall w/Ribbon Bar

Lot #5 (Sale Order 6 of 234)

All are period construction with original ribbons. Ribbon bar shows greater age fading.

WWII German War Merit Cross 1st Class w/o Swords

Lot #6 (Sale Order 7 of 234)

Tombak construction with crisp detail. Does show age spotting. Maker mark on pin "L15" for the firm of Otto Schickle.

2 pcs. WWII Deutsche Wehrmacht Armbands

Lot #7 (Sale Order 8 of 234)

Printed version on golden yellow cotton base does show slight ink staining. Black thread Bevo embroidered version on golden yellow cotton. Both appear to be in near unissued condition.

WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class w/ Swords

Lot #8 (Sale Order 9 of 234)

Zinc construction with heavy oxidation. Maker marked on underside of pin "62" for the firm of Kerbach & Osterhelt.

2 pcs. WWII German Luftwaffe/In the Service of German Wehrmacht Printed Armbands

Lot #9 (Sale Order 10 of 234)

Black ink on golden yellow cotton base Luftwaffe armband with stamping. Black ink on white cotton Wehrmacht. Both appear in unissued condition.

WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class w/o Swords

Lot #10 (Sale Order 11 of 234)

Tombak construction still retaining crisp details with age spotting.

3 pcs. WWII German War Merit Medal/War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords/Volkssturm Armband

Lot #11 (Sale Order 12 of 234)

Bronze colored War Merit Medal with original ribbon and issue envelop. This medal was for civilians usually awarded to those workers in factories who significantly exceeded work quotas. Tombak constructed War Merit Cross 2nd class with original ribbon is maker marked "65" for the firm of Klein & Quenzer and award envelope is maker marked Wilhelm Deumer. Black, red and white printed armband on cotton base.

WW2 German Grenadier Wound Badge w/ Award Document-Named

Lot #12 (Sale Order 13 of 234)

Period construction pin. Document named to Franz Jankowiak, Grenadier. In excellent collectible condition.

Rare WWII Period Romanian Hunting Official/Warden Armband

Lot #13 (Sale Order 14 of 234)

Armband is of thick brown cotton with emblem attached by pin back and numbered "1572". Very rare armband!

3 pcs. WW2 German SS/Unknown Shoulder Boards

Lot #14 (Sale Order 15 of 234)

Single sew in SS Mann Hauptscharfuhrer shoulder board. Matching pair of slip on shoulder boards with rose bud pips and black felt tabs. All in unissued condition.

3 pcs. WWII German Army Collar Tabs

Lot #15 (Sale Order 16 of 234)

Original period construction. All are for officer rank, 2 are armor and uniform removed the other is artillery and appears unissued.

5 pcs. WW2 German Misc. Collar Tabs

Lot #16 (Sale Order 17 of 234)

All are period construction. 2 tabs appear to be a matching set. 4 are in unissued condition and 1 is uniform removed.

5 pcs. WWII German NSDAP Style Shoulder Boards

Lot #17 (Sale Order 18 of 234)

All are sew in period construction on green wool backing showing slight wear.

4 pcs. WW2 German Heer Officer's Collar Tabs

Lot #18 (Sale Order 19 of 234)

All period construction and appear uniform removed. Dark blue-medic, white-infantry, golden yellow-cavalry/recon.

WWII German DAF Cap Badge

Lot #19 (Sale Order 20 of 234)

Bevo embroidered on black cloth base. Aluminum alloy backing with gold wash frame. Both prongs are intact with RZM and maker mark on reverse.

Scarce 1934 German Unknown Commemorative Pin-Airport Opening?

Lot #20 (Sale Order 21 of 234)

Nicely frosted obverse with raised relief lettering around boarder. Deschler and 800 silber stamped on reverse. A beautiful pin worth researching.

4 pcs. WWII German Heer Officer's Collar Tabs

Lot #21 (Sale Order 22 of 234)

All show period construction and all but 1 appear to be in unissued condition. Light blue-supply, rose red-armor, brown-recon, wine red-smoke/chemical

3 pcs. WW2 Kriegsmarine Shoulder Boards/Cap Tally

Lot #22 (Sale Order 23 of 234)

2 Kapitanleutnant period construction sew in shoulder boards showing period wear and appears uniform removed. Bevo embroidered on black rayon blend cap tally measures approximately 44 inches. All in excellent collectible condition.

WWII German Polizei Cap Eagle

Lot #23 (Sale Order 24 of 234)

Zinc alloy construction with heavy oxidation. Still retains both prongs.

5 pcs. WWII German Heer Collar Tabs - EM

Lot #24 (Sale Order 25 of 234)

All are period construction on green wool base. Nice lot!

2 pcs. German RAD Sleeve Insignia/Cap Badge

Lot #25 (Sale Order 26 of 234)

Bevo embroidered sleeve patch in unissued condition. Aluminum alloy cap badge with some paint loss showing period wear. Both prongs are present and is maker marked.

2 pcs. WW2 Heer NCO Breast Eagles

Lot #26 (Sale Order 27 of 234)

Both embroidered with flat wire thread and appear uniform removed. One shows mothing to green wool base.

2 pcs. WWII German Visor Cap Wreath w/ Cockade/Eagle

Lot #27 (Sale Order 28 of 234)

Both are alloy construction with eagle still retaining silver wash to recessed areas. Red felt center cockade with wreath having 1 prong. Later war 3 tab version eagle. Both show age oxidation.

2 pcs. RBD Saarbrucken/Nurnberg Uncut Sleeve Eagle Strips

Lot #28 (Sale Order 29 of 234)

Bevo embroidered on black rayon blend base. In unissued condition.

WW2 German War Merit Cross w/ Swords-Deumer

Lot #29 (Sale Order 30 of 234)

Zinc construction with age oxidation. Maker marked on reverse "3" for the firm of Deumer.

2 pcs. German SS Shoulder Board/Chevron

Lot #30 (Sale Order 31 of 234)

Single slip on shoulder board with white piping for EM infantry. Rottenfuhrer sleeve chevron with 2 rows of silver tress on black wool base. Both appear uniform removed and in excellent collectible condition.

WWII Heer General's Visor Cap Wreath

Lot #31 (Sale Order 32 of 234)

Gold wash aluminum alloy construction still retaining all prongs. In excellent collectible condition.

2 pcs. WW2 German Deutsches Frauenwerk Membership Pins

Lot #32 (Sale Order 33 of 234)

Alloy period construction membership pins for the German women's welfare organization. One has enameling and paint intact. Both have RZM logo and maker mark.

2 pcs. NSDAP Political Leaders Cockade/Eagle Device

Lot #33 (Sale Order 34 of 234)

White painted cockade of period construction. Alloy eagle still retaining gold wash in recessed area having one prong. All in very fine collectible condition.

2 pcs. WWII SS Shoulder Board/Sleeve Chevron

Lot #34 (Sale Order 35 of 234)

Period construction EM slip on shoulder board with light blue piping for supply. One silver tress row on black wool base for rank of Sturmann appears uniform and scrapbook removed. Both in excellent collectible condition.

Matching Pair of Heer Generaloberst Shoulder Boards

Lot #35 (Sale Order 36 of 234)

WW2 style construction with age oxidized pips. Appears to have never been uniform applied. Does not react to UV light. In excellent collectible condition. Please bid based on your own knowledge, expertise and research.

2 pcs. Rare Early German Wreath Cockade/SA Cap Eagle

Lot #36 (Sale Order 37 of 234)

Both are alloy construction with age oxidation. Small chip in red enamel of rare and unusual cockade. Both show period wear but still excellent additions to any collection.

2 pcs. Luftwaffe Herman Goring Division Breast Eagles

Lot #37 (Sale Order 38 of 234)

Machine embroidered on black wool. Both in excellent collectible condition.

WWII Early SA Dagger Short Hanger

Lot #38 (Sale Order 39 of 234)

Supple brown leather construction. Aluminum functioning clip and hardware. Shows period wear.

2 pcs. WW2 Frauenschaft Membership Pins

Lot #39 (Sale Order 40 of 234)

Large version measures approximately 1 3/4 inches long with a couple of small chips and cracks to enameling. Smaller version measuring approximately just over an inch long shows some age discoloration. Both are maker marked and in fine collectible condition.

2 pcs. WWII Italian Made Breast Eagles

Lot #40 (Sale Order 41 of 234)

Bullion officer's breast eagle shows uniform removed with scissor cut to eagle's left wing. Unissued enlisted breast eagle is Bevo embroidered. Cool additions to any collection.

2 pcs. WW2 German Sports Eagle Sleeve Patches

Lot #41 (Sale Order 42 of 234)

Both are Bevo embroidered on black rayon blend base. 1944 sports eagle was worn by judges. Gold eagle may have been worn by higher achievement contests. Both in unissued condition.

2 pcs. WWII Panzer Officer's Cap Wreath Cockade/Eagle

Lot #42 (Sale Order 43 of 234)

Bullion embroidered wreath/cockade on black wool base with black paper backing. Late war 3 tab alloy constructed sliver washed eagle device. Both in excellent collectible condition.

WW2 Early NSKK/SA Dagger Short Hanger

Lot #43 (Sale Order 44 of 234)

Supple brown leather construction. Nickel finish functioning clip and buckle. RZM and maker marked.

3 pcs. WWII German Army Breast Eagle/Cap Badge/Edelweiss Sleeve Insignia

Lot #44 (Sale Order 45 of 234)

Bevo embroidered breast eagle has been uniform removed. Unissued Bevo embroidered cap badge. Unissued Edelweiss insignia is machine embroidered on grey wool base. All in excellent collectible condition.

SA Sachsen, Nordmarkz Collar Tab

Lot #45 (Sale Order 46 of 234)

Dark green wool with single tress for the rank of Obersturmmann.

3 pcs. Luftwaffe Transportation Trade Patches

Lot #46 (Sale Order 47 of 234)

Machine embroidered on grey wool base. 2 appear unissued and one is uniform removed with bullion border and shows period wear and soiling. 1-Motor Transport Equipment Administrator, 2-Drivers

SA Miederrhein, Berlin, Brandenburg Collar Tab

Lot #47 (Sale Order 48 of 234)

Black wool with buckram stiffener. In unissued condition.

5 pcs. Luftwaffe Trade Badges

Lot #48 (Sale Order 49 of 234)

All machine embroidered on grey wool. Flight, Technical Aviation, Armorer NCO, Aircraft Equipment Administrator, 1 rare unknown.

Easter People's Breast Eagle

Lot #49 (Sale Order 50 of 234)

Machine embroidered on brown wool does show mothing.

SA Donau, Alpland 1st Sturm, 231st Standarte

Lot #50 (Sale Order 51 of 234)

Period chain stitch embroidery on brown fine wool with burlap type stiffener making tab flexible. Appears uniform removed.

4 pcs. WWII German Wine Bottle Labels

Lot #51 (Sale Order 52 of 234)

All in excellent collectible condition!

4 pcs. Luftwaffe Trade Badges

Lot #52 (Sale Order 53 of 234)

Machine embroidered on grey wool base. Artificer/Ordnance, Medical, Signals, Armorer NCO. All in unissued condition.

2 pcs. WW2 German Teno Cap Patch/Sleeve Insignia

Lot #53 (Sale Order 54 of 234)

Both are Bevo embroidered on rayon blend base and in unissued condition.

SA Warthe Obersturmmann Collar Tab

Lot #54 (Sale Order 55 of 234)

Single tress on blue fine wool base with buckram stiffener. In unissued condition.

2 pcs. Scarce WW2 Rommel Original Photo/Medal

Lot #55 (Sale Order 56 of 234)

Period B & W photo showing the "Desert Fox" toasting with 2 soldiers. Scarce Generalfeldmarschall Rommel medal with bronze center set in silver toned oak leaf wreath border still retaining the black and white period ribbon. Nice lot!

NSDAP Armband-Bevo Applied Swastika

Lot #56 (Sale Order 57 of 234)

Shows period resizing and wear with a few moth nips. Traces of a tag remain on the inside - RZM? In overall fine collectible condition.

SA Sachsen, Nordmark Sturm 2, 187th Standarte

Lot #57 (Sale Order 58 of 234)

Machine embroidered on green wool base. In excellent collectible condition.

WWII Luftwaffe 2nd Model Deluxe Dagger Hanger

Lot #58 (Sale Order 59 of 234)

Fine textured brocade with dual aluminum lines running the length. The reverse velvet has aged to a brown color and shows wear. Buckles, slides, and clips have oak leaf decoration. Clips are marked "DRGM" as is the main clip along with RZM U.E. 10. All clips are functional. In excellent collectible condition.

WW2 German Civil Service Armband

Lot #59 (Sale Order 60 of 234)

Yellow cotton construction with large black machine embroidered eagle. Does show period wear staining and 2 small holes on the front.

SA Marine Hansa, Hessen 3rd Sturm, 18th Naval Standarte Collar Tab

Lot #60 (Sale Order 61 of 234)

Period gold chain stitch embroidery on dark blue wool base. Still retaining the RZM tag and in unissued condition.

WWII Luftwaffe 2nd Model Deluxe Dagger Hanger

Lot #61 (Sale Order 62 of 234)

Fine textured brocade with dual aluminum lines running the length. The reverse velvet has faded to a purple grey color. Buckles, slides, and clips have oak leaf decoration. Clips are marked "DRGM" as is the main clip along with RZM U.E. 10. All clips are functional. In excellent collectible condition.

WWII Teno Technical Corps Armband

Lot #62 (Sale Order 63 of 234)

Bevo embroidered on fine rayon blend base approximately 4 inches wide. Maker marked and traces of a stamp on the back. Example has storage damage staining and appears to have been washed.

SA Nordsee, Kurpfalz Scharfuhrer Collar Tab

Lot #63 (Sale Order 64 of 234)

One pip on dark green wool base and is uniform removed.

WW2 NSDAP Party Readiness Armband

Lot #64 (Sale Order 65 of 234)

Unissued thin printed version on cotton. Does show moth damage and slight staining. This was worn by SA members in civilian clothes. Measures approximately 1 3/4 X 17 inches.

SA Mitte, Sudwest Scharfuhrer Collar Tab

Lot #65 (Sale Order 66 of 234)

Gold toned single pip on dark yellow wool base. Appears uniform removed.

WWII NSDAP Printed Armband

Lot #66 (Sale Order 67 of 234)

Printed example on cotton. In untouched excellent condition.

SA Sachsen, Nordmark Rottenfuhrer Collar Tab

Lot #67 (Sale Order 68 of 234)

2 white tresses with blue strips on dark green wool base. Is uniform removed and in great collectible condition.

SA Schlesien, Franken 1st Sturm, 78th Motorized Standarte

Lot #68 (Sale Order 69 of 234)

Black period chain stitching on yellow fine wool. "Been there" example with mothing.

4 pcs. Luftwaffe Communication Trade Badges

Lot #69 (Sale Order 70 of 234)

All are machine embroidered on grey wool. One has cotton thread border that show stitch separation in a section and one has bullion border intact. All are in excellent collectible condition.

Pair of SA Schlesien, Franken 5th Sturm, 21st Standarte Scharfuhrer Collar Tabs

Lot #70 (Sale Order 71 of 234)

Black period chain stitching on yellow fine wool. Appear to be in unissued condition.

SA Hansa, Hessen 4th Sturm, 11th Jager Standarte Collar Tab

Lot #71 (Sale Order 72 of 234)

Green chain stitching on dark blue wool base. Uniform removed and in excellent collectible condition.

3 pcs. WWII US AAF Air Transport Command Pin/Patches

Lot #72 (Sale Order 73 of 234)

Pin retains all enameling, is maker and sterling marked on reverse with pin back and working locking clasp. 2 versions of patches, one machine embroidered the other is printed on leather. All in excellent collectible condition.

2 pcs. WW2 AAF Bullion Patches

Lot #73 (Sale Order 74 of 234)

Both examples show period wear and one has paper backing. Great additions to any collection!

3 pcs. WWII AAF Troop Carrier Command Pin/Patches

Lot #74 (Sale Order 75 of 234)

Pin retains all enameling, is maker and sterling marked on reverse with pin back and working locking clasp. Textbook machine embroidered patches. Nice lot!

2 pcs. WW2 Army 4 & 8 Wheel Tank Destroyer Patches

Lot #75 (Sale Order 76 of 234)

Period construction with cut edge in unissued condition.

3 pcs. WWII Mediterranean, Desert, and Far East AAF Patches

Lot #76 (Sale Order 77 of 234)

All have been scrapbook removed and in excellent collectible condition.

US Marine Corps VMF 512 Corsair Fighter Squadron Patch

Lot #77 (Sale Order 78 of 234)

Heavy embroidered USMC squadron patch on smooth wool yellow base. No reaction to UV lighting. Measures approximately 5 inches in diameter. WW2 period variant? Reunion?

2 pcs. WWII Ledo Road Theater Made Leather/Hand Embroidered Variants

Lot #78 (Sale Order 79 of 234)

One is multi-piece leather construction. The other is heavy cotton embroidered with linen backing. Both in excellent collectible condition.

2 pcs. Army Airways Communications System Patches

Lot #79 (Sale Order 80 of 234)

Cut edge machine embroidered examples. No reaction to UV lighting. Both appear in unissued condition.

3 pcs. Army Air Ferry Command Patch/Cloth DI's

Lot #80 (Sale Order 81 of 234)

Cut edge period construction. All in excellent collectible condition.

2 pcs. Army 40th Infantry Division Patches

Lot #81 (Sale Order 82 of 234)

2 variations-1 with bullion embroidery on blue wool base. 1 gold color thread embroidery on royal purple wool base showing some small moth nips.

2 pcs. AAF Troop Carrier/Command Patches

Lot #82 (Sale Order 83 of 234)

Textbook examples!

2 pcs. Blue Angel Patches

Lot #83 (Sale Order 84 of 234)

Older variant appears uniform removed. Both are in excellent collectible condition.

2 pcs. Theater Made 7th Army/North Africa Command Patches

Lot #84 (Sale Order 85 of 234)

7th Army patch has bullion steps on blue wool base and red wool center with black paper backing. Corded border has stitch separation along left side of triangle. North Africa Command patch is on brocade type material base with bullion thread outlining throughout. Both are theater made and quite unique!

4 pcs. 5th Air Force Patches-4 Variations

Lot #85 (Sale Order 86 of 234)

3 theater made with one being bullion and 1 example of cotton embroidered cut edge.

3 pcs. Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces (SHAEF) Sleeve Insignia

Lot #86 (Sale Order 87 of 234)

3 cut edge examples with 1 having a bullion sword. The 2 blue background patches appear uniform removed and black background is scrapbook removed. In excellent collectible condition.

2 pcs. Army Air Force General Headquarters Felt Sleeve Insignia

Lot #87 (Sale Order 88 of 234)

1 is blue thread machine embroidered on yellow gold felt in unissued condition and the other is blue felt on yellow gold felt and appears scrapbook removed.

2 pcs. Thunderbird Field Arizona Patch/General Marshall's HQ in China DI

Lot #88 (Sale Order 89 of 234)

Patch is red and black thread embroidery on beige cotton with hand sewn-on beige cotton backing. DI has all enamel intact with one hairline crack after the "S" in the blue field. Still retains 2 prongs and is maker marked on the reverse.

2 pcs. Theater Made 2nd Version Army Air Force/15th AAF Bullion Sleeve Insignia

Lot #89 (Sale Order 90 of 234)

Both are bullion embroidered on blue base showing period wear. Very nice lot!

2 pcs. Uniform Removed Air Corps Sleeve Stripes

Lot #90 (Sale Order 91 of 234)

Brown felt stripes on beige cotton base with embroidered Air Corps insignia in center. Both are uniform removed and show very little wear with a few small moth nips. In excellent collectible condition.

3 pcs. Early Army Air Corps Enlisted Rank Insignia

Lot #91 (Sale Order 92 of 234)

All cotton embroidered on fine wool base and appear in unissued condition.

3 pcs. CBI Sleeve Insignia-2 Theater Made-1 Cut Edge

Lot #92 (Sale Order 93 of 234)

Rare theater made, bullion on dark blue fine wool base example with cotton red and white stripe material. 2nd example is hand embroidered with heavy cotton thread on OD cotton base. 3rd insignia is cut edge uniform removed machine embroidered example with some staining. All 3 are excellent collectible condition.

3 pcs. 8th Air Force Sleeve Insignia

Lot #93 (Sale Order 94 of 234)

1 English made stubby wing example. 1 gold thread on blue fine wool base appears uniform removed. 1 cut edge gold orange thread on blue cotton base with small storage stain on bottom.

"Fighting Eagles" 334th Fighter Squadron Hand Painted Leather Patch

Lot #94 (Sale Order 95 of 234)

Measures approximately 5 inches in diameter and has been jacket removed. Does show period and/or storage staining. Very unique theater made example!

514th Fighter Bomber Squadron Jacket Patch

Lot #95 (Sale Order 96 of 234)

Machine embroidered on wool base with gauze backing. Measures nearly 6 inches in diameter. Shows slight age darkening but otherwise in excellent collectible condition.

3 pcs. US Air Transport Command-Ground Personnel/Tech Rep/Recruiting Service Sleeve Insignia

Lot #96 (Sale Order 97 of 234)

Cut edge Air Transport Command example is maroon colored thread on gold cotton base and scrapbook removed. Tech Rep is gold and white cotton thread embroidery on blue wool base with gauze backing . Does show some staining to the reverse but none on the obverse. Recruiting Service is 2 piece construction with white cotton embroidery on blue and red wool with gauze backing. All in excellent collectible condition.

492nd Fighter Squadron Hand Painted Leather Insignia

Lot #97 (Sale Order 98 of 234)

Unique hand painted on leather with field green wool backing. Measures nearly 5 inches in diameter. Does show age paint loss that does not detract from display.

2 pcs. Troop Carrier Command DI's

Lot #98 (Sale Order 99 of 234)

Blue enamel and gold finish intact. Pin back with functioning clasp. Maker and Sterling markings on reverse. Nice set!

2 pcs. Theater Made Bullion CBI Patch Insignia

Lot #99 (Sale Order 100 of 234)

Large version measures approximately 5 1/4 X 3 1/4 inches with silver bullion thread on red and blue silk with brown cotton backing. Shows period staining on blue field. Smaller version measures approximately 3 1/4 X 2 3/4 inches at the longest points. Age toned gold bullion thread on 2 piece base of dark blue wool and red heavy cotton. Very unique sequin borders. 2 unusual and distinctive examples!

8th Air Force, 93rd Bomb Group, 409th Bomb Squadron Embroidered Patch

Lot #100 (Sale Order 101 of 234)

Black, white, and red thread embroidery on yellow gold fine wool base. Measuring nearly 4 inches in diameter. Uniform removed and in excellent collectible condition.

7th Air Force, 19th Fighter Squadron Embroidered Jacket Patch

Lot #101 (Sale Order 102 of 234)

Cotton thread on black fine wool base with gauze backing Measures over 4 1/2 inches in diameter and is in excellent collectible condition.

4 pcs. Florida Based Matchbooks/AAF Sleeve Insignia

Lot #102 (Sale Order 103 of 234)

All 3 matchbooks are Universal Match Corp and still retain original matches. Graphics are crisp with very few age wear scuffs. Cut edge insignia has orange gold thread on blue cotton base with gauze backing showing glue residue from scrapbook storage. Nice examples in excellent collectible condition.

USAAF Glider Transport Command Studio Prop Leather Insignia

Lot #103 (Sale Order 104 of 234)

Hand painted stiffened canvas. Costume & Prop Dept and other stampings on reverse. Measures approximately 5 1/2 inches in diameter. Very rare collectible item!

4 pcs. Cut Edge Army Airways Communications System Insignia

Lot #104 (Sale Order 105 of 234)

4 cut edge variations having cotton thread machine embroidery with gauze backing. All in excellent collectible condition.

11 pcs. Misc. Army Air Force Service Tabs

Lot #105 (Sale Order 106 of 234)

All in excellent collectible condition!

4 pcs. Misc. California Army Air Base Matchbooks

Lot #106 (Sale Order 107 of 234)

All appear in unused condition containing original matches with crisp graphics showing very little storage scuffs.

US Army 80th Infantry Division Insignia

Lot #107 (Sale Order 108 of 234)

White and blue machine embroidery on green felt. In excellent condition.

USMC 2nd Infantry Division, 6th Infantry Regiment, Machine Gun Company Insignia

Lot #108 (Sale Order 109 of 234)

Multi-piece applique construction on white cotton 5 pointed star on purple felt diamond. Unknown opaque spots on obverse and reverse. A very cool piece of military history!

2 pcs. US Army 77th Infantry Division/Chief Mechanic Sergeant Stripes Insignia

Lot #109 (Sale Order 110 of 234)

Dark blue variation of 77th Inf. Div. patch has gold and blue thread machine embroidery on field green felt. Uniform removed, gold-green thread machine embroidery on field green wool base for Chief Mechanic insignia. Stripes are field green felt, one with single moth hole.

2 pcs. US Army 90th Infantry Division Insignia

Lot #110 (Sale Order 111 of 234)

Smaller insignia is red thread machine embroidered on field green wool measuring approximately 2 1/2 X1 3/4 inches. Larger example is red felt insignia on field green wool measuring 4 X 3 inches. Both in excellent collectible condition.

3 pcs. WW1 US AEF Railway/Supply Insignia

Lot #111 (Sale Order 112 of 234)

Regulation and Railhead Stations personnel insignia is white felt "R" sewn on blue felt base. Does show a few small moth nips. Service of Supply is red thread machine embroidery on blue felt base with gauze backing shows staining and evidence of being scrapbook removed. Railway Transport Corps is red and deep blue thread machine embroidery on white wool base. All are in excellent collectible condition.

USMC 2nd Infantry Division, 5th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces Insignia

Lot #112 (Sale Order 113 of 234)

Hand painted indian head on 5 point white cotton star on red square felt for the 5th Infantry Regiment. Reverse does show evidence of being scrapbook removed. Excellent textbook example!

WW1/Early WW2 Theater Made US 82nd Airborne Insignia

Lot #113 (Sale Order 114 of 234)

Multi-piece hand sewn construction of blue felt on red felt base. Piping and "AA" made from Russian braid. Very unique addition to any collection!

2 pcs. WW1 US 3rd/4th Infantry Division Insignia

Lot #114 (Sale Order 115 of 234)

3rd Inf. Div. insignia is made of three white tresses sewn on soft blue cotton. Obverse does show age toning to the blue background. 4th Inf. Div. is green thread embroidery on field green felt. Both are in excellent collectible condition.

WW1 US 101st Infantry Division Insignia

Lot #115 (Sale Order 116 of 234)

Multi-piece construction of yellow and white felt sewn on dark blue felt base having been scrapbook removed. One of a kind insignia!

2 pcs. WW1 US 2nd/3rd Corps School Insignia

Lot #116 (Sale Order 117 of 234)

Both are deep blue and red thread machine embroidered on white wool base and are in excellent collectible condition.

3 pcs. Early US Army Ground Units-Philippine/11th Infantry Div/Unknown Insignia

Lot #117 (Sale Order 118 of 234)

Philippine Dept insignia is make of white felt sewn on dark blue oval felt. 11th Inf. Div. has dark blue thread machine embroidered on red felt base with gauze backing being scrapbook removed. Unknown insignia is multi-piece construction with yellow felt and braiding sewn on re wool base. All are in excellent collectilble condition.

US WW1 2nd Infantry Div. AEF, 12th Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion Insignia

Lot #118 (Sale Order 119 of 234)

Hand painted indian head on 5 point white cotton star hand sewn on yellow fine wool base. Very nice example!

2 pcs. WW1 US Army 5th Infantry Division Insignia

Lot #119 (Sale Order 120 of 234)

Red felt diamonds sewn on to felt bases. Both variations are an excellent addition to any collection!

2 pcs. WW1 US Army Regulation and Railway Station Personnel Insignia

Lot #120 (Sale Order 121 of 234)

One is white felt "R" on red diamond felt on larger brown diamond felt. The other is made of Russian braid "R" on black felt diamond on larger white felt base and appears scrapbook removed. Both are in excelllent collectible condition.

4 pcs. WW1 Sergeant Stripes/7th Service Command/3rd Corps/26th Infantry Division Insignia

Lot #121 (Sale Order 122 of 234)

All 4 are of period construction with stripes showing a few small moth nips. All are in excellent collectible condition.

4 pcs. Early WW1 Stripes/Misc. Insignia

Lot #122 (Sale Order 123 of 234)

All 4 are of period construction and in excellent collectible condition.

6 pcs. WW1 Corporal Ranks/Specialty Sleeve Patches

Lot #123 (Sale Order 124 of 234)

All on field green wool and uniform removed.

3 pcs. WW1 Sergeant Rank/Early 5th Infantry Div/Unknown 29 Insignia

Lot #124 (Sale Order 125 of 234)

All period construction and in excellent collectible condition.

4 pcs. US Army Corporal/Wound-Discharge Stripes/77th/86th Infantry Division Insignia

Lot #125 (Sale Order 126 of 234)

All are period construction with the 77th Inf Div being the light blue variation. 86th Inf Div has a few moth holes and is scrapbook removed.

Weimar/Early WW2 German Police Black "Hilfspolizei" Conversion Shako

Lot #126 (Sale Order 127 of 234)

Weimar/early WW2 period shako that has been converted to early Third Reich specifications. Vulcan fiber/leather body shows minor age crazing. A nice early example and is missing the cockade plume.

WW2 German Police Shako Bullion Cockade Plume

Lot #127 (Sale Order 128 of 234)

The red felt center has minor moth nips. Black felt backing. Bullion flat wire construction.

Waffen SS "Hammerhead" Arm Eagle For Enlisted

Lot #128 (Sale Order 129 of 234)

Early version often referred to as the "Hammerhead". Nice example.

Infantry Assault Badge In Silver

Lot #129 (Sale Order 130 of 234)

Die struck zinc alloy example. Ball style hinge and "question mark" type catch. No maker mark. Crisp detail and retains a lot of the original lacquer finish.

Rare Pre-WW2 1st Pattern SS Officer's Bullion Arm Eagle

Lot #130 (Sale Order 131 of 234)

Hand embroidered flat wire bullion thread on black felt base. Appears to be uniform removed.

2nd Pattern E-Boat Badge-SCHWERIN BERLIN 68

Lot #131 (Sale Order 132 of 234)

Crisply die struck example with some traces of original finish remaining having traces of dried polishing compound in the recesses. Nice collectible example!

Gold Bullion Luffwaffe General's Breast Eagle

Lot #132 (Sale Order 133 of 234)

Embroidered on dark blue felt base with paper backing has what appears to be a maker stamp on reverse. Construction is very detailed and no reaction to UV lighting. Believed to be WW2 period but please bid based on your own research, knowledge and expertise.

Rare Late WWII German Railway Female Worker's Badge-Bronze

Lot #133 (Sale Order 134 of 234)

Crisply detail die struck example. These badges were instituted in late 1944 and were given to Reichsbahn female replacement staff.

Rare Late WWII German Railway Female Worker's Badge-Silver

Lot #134 (Sale Order 135 of 234)

Crisply detail die struck example. These badges were instituted in late 1944 and were given to Reichsbahn female replacement staff. This gold finish version is mounted on a white circular enamel base. Extremely rare version!

Rare Late WWII German Railway Female Worker's Badge-Gold

Lot #135 (Sale Order 136 of 234)

Crisply detail die struck badge with period gold finish. It is riveted onto a white enameled disc with pinback. The rarest of these badges as they were instituted in late 1944 and were given to Reichsbahn female replacement staff.

German Mother's Cross in Gold

Lot #136 (Sale Order 137 of 234)

Still retains all of the original finish showing only minor wear to the enamel surfaces.

Rare French NSKK Cloth Sleeve Shield

Lot #137 (Sale Order 138 of 234)

Heavy ink print on oil cloth base. These are quite scarce and this example is believed to be original WW2 period but please bid based on your own research, knowledge and expertise.

Scarce Kriegsmarine EM/NCO White Tropical Overseas Cap "Tropenbordmutz" w/U-Boat Insignia

Lot #138 (Sale Order 139 of 234)

Cap body is woven white cotton rayon blend with an HBT interior lining. Eagle and cockade insignia has been hand applied. Left flap has metal pin anchor insignia and a metal pin back insignia with alternating gold and silver bars, possibly U-boat emblem. Cap body shows normal age yellowing and period soiling. This cap is out of a 70+ private Vet aquired collection that primarily focused on WW2 Kreigsmarine items.

German Kreigsmarine Officer's Dagger Portapee

Lot #139 (Sale Order 140 of 234)

Cellulon fiber construction. Cord still shows correct tie. Has been removed from dagger. In excellent condition.

Scarce Kreigsmarine U-Boat Cap for EM/NCO-10th Flotilla Insignia

Lot #140 (Sale Order 141 of 234)

Cap body is a tricot wool blend. Machine applied Bevo eagle with flat wire cockade. Brass 10th Flotilla insignia sewn to left flap. Blue grey cotton liner with Paris-1943 stamped. Cap shows minor soiling and wear and lint residue on the exterior. In overall very fine collectible condition. Scarce U-boat item! This cap is out of a 70+ private Vet aquired collection that primarily focused on WW2 Kreigsmarine items. So please bid with confidence!

Scarce Kreigsmarine U-Boat Overseas Cap for EM-w/U 170 Insignia

Lot #140a (Sale Order 142 of 234)

Dark navy blue wool body with Bevo embroidered eagle and cockade. Brass pin back shield depicting a rabbit carrying skis with enameled accents. Sateen charcoal rayon lining is size stamped 58 and R-B-Nr 0/0408/0036 stamped. U170 was assigned to the 10th Flotilla. In excellent collectible condition. This cap is out of a 70+ private Vet aquired collection that primarily focused on WW2 Kreigsmarine items. So please bid with confidence!

2 pcs. WW2 German Officer Sword Knots

Lot #141 (Sale Order 143 of 234)

Both are original WW2 period with bullion acorns and leather straps. One does show heavy wear to the strap. Both leather straps are intact with no breaks.

Rare Kreigsmarine U-Boat Overseas Cap for EM-U64/U124

Lot #142 (Sale Order 144 of 234)

Fine dark navy blue wool body with Bevo embroidered hand applied insignia with metal Edelweiss insignia period sewn to left flap. Charcoal colored sateen lining having faint maker and size stampings. Possibly a French made example. This insignia was used by the crew of U124 in honor of crew U64. Shows slight period wear. In overall excellent collectible condition. This cap is out of a 70+ private Vet aquired collection that primarily focused on WW2 Kreigsmarine items. So please bid with confidence!

2 pcs. WWII German Bayonet Troddel for NCO/Easter Front Medal

Lot #143 (Sale Order 145 of 234)

Both in excellent collectible condition.

WWII Kreigsmarine Overseas Cap for EM w/ U-Boat Insignia-U103/2nd Flotilla

Lot #144 (Sale Order 146 of 234)

Dark navy blue fine wool base with hand applied Bevo insignia. Thin brass plate with single rune emblem and black painted finish. Edges of insignia are wavy indicating it is mostly likely shipboard made. Insignia is missing one of the flat retaining prongs. Light charcoal sateen lining shows minor sweat staining with no maker stampings apparent. In excellent collectible condition. This cap is out of a 70+ private Vet aquired collection that primarily focused on WW2 Kreigsmarine items. So please bid with confidence!

WW2 Period KRETA Campaign Cuff Title-RBNr. Stamping

Lot #145 (Sale Order 147 of 234)

Textbook example of heavy gold thread embroidery on heavy linen base. Gold Russian braid borders. RB Nr 0/0250/2340 stamped. Shows light soiling. In overall excellent collectible condition.

WWII German Luftwaffe Officer's Visor Cap-by EREL

Lot #146 (Sale Order 148 of 234)

Fine wool Officer's quality cap body. Hand applied bullion eagle and wreath. The wreath has a EREL patent vented cockade. Celluloid sweat shield is intact with having the EREL Sonder Klasse-Privat stamped. Light green ribbed sateen lining and vented leather sweat band show period sweat staining and wear. Ribbed cap band has some fading at the rear of the cap. Bullion piping does show normal period wear and spots. There are 2 small holes at bottom of cap top which are not seen. One small hole on top crown. Visor shows minor age crazing. Cap body does have minor soiling. A true "been there" combat worn Officer's cap by the high quality maker of EREL.

Rare WW2 German Bomb Fuse-Timer Activated

Lot #147 (Sale Order 149 of 234)

Cast aluminum body with a dark brown finish. Appears to be complete but is the 1st one we've ever handled so please bid based on your own knowledge and research.

German Wehrmacht Infantry Officer's Visor Cap w/Bullion Insignia and Panzer Skull Insignia

Lot #148 (Sale Order 150 of 234)

Fine doe-skin Officer quality wool body with dark green felt band. Hand applied bullion insignia with unusual 3 prong metal Panzer skull insignia which appears to have been attached. White piped for infantry… possibly Wehrmacht infantry assigned to Panzer?...Traditions skull? Thick cord deluxe style bullion chin strap. Visor finish shows minor age crazing. A few small moth nips are visible on the bottom piping. Original celluloid sweat shield is intact and is maker stamped Deutsche Wert-Arbeit. Ribbed and pleated applied beige sateen liner. Soft ersatz sweat band does show damage. In overall very fine collectible condition.

WWII German Army Officer's Dagger Deluxe Hanger-Named

Lot #149 (Sale Order 151 of 234)

Nice solid set of hangers showing normal period wear. Reverse has the letters "NINK." A great set that would match with most period worn daggers having just the right amount of wear.

German Pioneer Officer's Visor Cap

Lot #150 (Sale Order 152 of 234)

Fine Officer quality doe skin wool cap body. Thick style upper black crown piping. Dark green felt cap band. Metal insignia with cockade having red felt center. Late war example having the fiber sweat band. Light green pleated interior cloth. Sweat shield is not present. Cap body does show very light moth tracking in just a few places and exterior crown does show minor sweat staining as a result of the sweat shield being removed. Black finish on the visor does show age crazing. In overall very fine collectible condition.

Scarce WWII German Incendiary Bomb/Projectile "Battle of Britain"

Lot #151 (Sale Order 153 of 234)

Inert with thick aluminum body date stamped 1936 and other proper period stampings. This German ordinance is made famous during the Battle of Britain.

Scarce M31 Waffen SS Mess Kit

Lot #152 (Sale Order 154 of 234)

Black painted finish. Tooled aluminum construction. No stampings observed. Does show period combat wear.

Scarce WW2 German "Gewehr-Sprenggranaten" Wooden Storage Box-Vet Bring Back

Lot #153 (Sale Order 155 of 234)

All wood construction rifle/hand grenade storage box with dove tail corners and black painted finish. Has all the proper painted stencils. It is 3 letter maker code stamped and date stamped 43. Interior paper label is dated 1944. Canvas carry strap is missing. This box was used to mail souvenirs back home by an Officer of the 1277th Engineer Bn. Med. Det.

Rare Kreigsmarine Officer's Tropical M41 Field Cap

Lot #154 (Sale Order 156 of 234)

Machine applied Bevo insignia. Cap body is constructed of ribbed cotton twill. There are 2 ventilation grommets on each side. Internal cardboard visor stiffener is intact. Thin gold thread piping for Officer. Medium green cotton interior is stamped RBNr 0/0678/5015 6/43 and size stamped 57. One of the rarest of all tropical caps. In excellent collectible condition. This cap is out of a 70+ private Vet aquired collection that primarily focused on WW2 Kreigsmarine items. So please bid with confidence!

Rare Kriegsmarine U-Boat Officer's Overseas Cap w/Bullion Insignia-U26

Lot #154a (Sale Order 157 of 234)

Fine Officer quality dark blue wool body. Gold bullion piping for Officer ranks. Bullion eagle and cockade have been hand applied. Round metal U-boat insignia depicting what appears to be a 4 leaf clover which was the emblem for the U-boat U26. Charcoal grey cotton interior shows wear and sweat staining with a maker and date stamp of FLAU DER MINDEN (Westf.) 1941. There are a few small minor moth nips and tracking. In very fine collectible condition. This cap is out of a 70+ private Vet aquired collection that primarily focused on WW2 Kreigsmarine items. So please bid with confidence!

Rare WWII Wehrmacht Cavalry NCO/Officer's True Crusher by EREL

Lot #155 (Sale Order 158 of 234)

Wool cap body with dark yellow Cavalry piping. Hand applied flat wire embroidered eagle and cockade. This cap has a jawless skull 5th Cavalry traditions device attached 2 rear prongs. Celluloid sweat shield is present having the EREL Sonder Klasse Extra print in silver lettering. Soft leather/ersatz vison does show age crazing. Exterior cap body shows 5 very small moth nips that are hardly noticeable. Soft leather sweat band very supple with one small tear towards the rear. Rare and desirable example by high quality WW2 maker.

2 pcs. WW2 CBI Theater Chinese Aero Commission Blood Chit w/ Bullion Patch

Lot #156 (Sale Order 159 of 234)

Silk embroidered Aer Commission characters on silk base. This chit also has the 2 character that usually would accompany a serial number. Theater made bullion CBI patch which appears to have been uniform removed.

Uncut Theater Made CBI Patch Swatch

Lot #157 (Sale Order 160 of 234)

Very detailed bullion embroidery on dark blue wool base having moth damage. Still very scarce and collectible!

2 pcs. WWII CBI Souvenir Bracelet/Bullion Patch

Lot #158 (Sale Order 161 of 234)

Although not marked, bracelet appears to be made of hand wrought silver with very fine enamel details. 2 small ruby colored stones are inset and have not been tested. Bracelet is dated 1943. Patch has been uniform removed.

2 pcs. US CBI Veteran Signed Leather Blood Chit/Patch

Lot #159 (Sale Order 162 of 234)

11 piece leather chit with Vet's signatures and addresses and has been scrapbook removed. Theater made bullion arm patch with removal snaps on the reverse.

2 pcs. Heavy Silver CBI Souvenir Bracelet-Named/Theater Made Patch

Lot #160 (Sale Order 163 of 234)

Heavy silver CBI bracelet with enameled accents. Reverse is engraved to Maj. H.H. Stafford and is also marked "Silver". Bracelet weighs 48.3 grams. Hand embroidered multi piece ribbed silk CBI patch.

Late War USN CBI Printed Leather Blood Chit

Lot #161 (Sale Order 164 of 234)

Has been uniform removed. This type of blood chit was available to US sailors as they sailed into Chinese ports in early 1945. The translation reads "The American ally forces have come to China to participate in the war effort. My countries solders and civilians, one and all, should love and treasure them." The left hand column reads "34 year of the Republic of China". Scarce version!

2 pcs. WWII USAAC Bullion Pilot Wings/Sterling Bracelet

Lot #162 (Sale Order 165 of 234)

Theater made bullion wings appear to have been uniform removed. Small Sterling marked sweetheart bracelet with enamel accents.

2 pcs. WWII Period Chinese Aero Commission Leather Blood Chit/Patch

Lot #163 (Sale Order 166 of 234)

Multi-piece leather chit with what appears to be hand printed kanji. The reverse is distributor stamped "SAMSUDDIN Military Badghs Supplysr 10. Chowringhee, Calcutta". Bullion theater made CBI shoulder patch with rear snaps.

2 pcs. CBI Theater Made Patch/Named Silver Souvenir Bracelet

Lot #164 (Sale Order 167 of 234)

Very intricately embroidered patch with bullion and silk accents. Souvenir bracelet is named and marked Silver on the reverse having enameled CBI accents.

2 pcs. WW2 Multi-Piece Leather CBI Double Flag Blood Chit/CBI Patch

Lot #165 (Sale Order 168 of 234)

Multi-piece construction blood chit on supple leather base. CBI theater made patch appears uniform removed.

2 pcs. WWII Theater Made Patch/Souvenir Bracelet

Lot #166 (Sale Order 169 of 234)

Theater made bullion patch appears to be uniform removed. Silver sweetheart bracelet with enamel CBI crest accents.

Scarce WW2 USN "Shanghai" Multi-Piece Leather Blood Chit

Lot #167 (Sale Order 170 of 234)

Has been uniform and scrapbook removed having the owners initials on the reverse and top left corner. This style blood chit was produced for the US Navy when they sailed into Shanghai in 1945. Kanji translates to "Allied friends from America came to China to participate in the war efforts. Soldiers and civilians one and all please protect them." The date is given as "34th year of the Republic of China". Scare variation!

2 pcs. WWII USAAC Theater Made Bullion Pilot Wings/Men's Bracelet

Lot #168 (Sale Order 171 of 234)

Pilot wings have toned nicely. Heavy stainless steel men's bracelet with raised relief pilot wing with enamel accents.

2 pcs. Multi-Piece Leather CBI Jacket/Shoulder Size Patches

Lot #169 (Sale Order 172 of 234)

Both are nicely detailed. The larger has been scrapbook removed.

4 pcs. WW2 Period US Airborne/Paratroops Home Front Insignia

Lot #170 (Sale Order 173 of 234)

Wrist locket with mother of pearl and jump wings. Interior has photo of US Paratrooper with female family member. Small parachute pin with screw back for Russian war relief. Sterling parachutist pin by Robins. Scarce large souvenir matchbook with original matches from Camp Mackall. Striker stripe is smooth so it appears this matchbook was not meant for use.

12 pcs. WWII Named 1st Air Commando Grp. Liaison Pilot CBI Grouping

Lot #171 (Sale Order 174 of 234)

3 CBI shoulder patch variants. One Army Air Corps HP patch on wool. Slot brooch DFC. Scarce American version 17 language E-Group chit which was called the "DEB-11" blue printed text on silk base. Chit does show period soiling. Several B&W photographs. One has a caption on the back "Walter Waugh Liaison Pilot, 1st Air Commando Group Burma 1945" to whom this grouping is attributed to.

5 pcs. WW2 US WASP Related Grouping

Lot #172 (Sale Order 175 of 234)

Pair of cut edge Air Ferry Cmd distinctive insignia. Uniform removed Air Corps Cadet patch. Cut edge WASP "Finfinella" patch. Lady's Sterling souvenir bracelet with embossed AAC winged propeller and engraved to "Marge Corkran". Excellent researchable group!

Rare Early 1900's New York National Guard 12th Regt. Named Medal Grouping

Lot #173 (Sale Order 176 of 234)

Named grouping to Sergt. Arthur H. Heller consists of 10 year class 4 long service neck award No. 2826 by Tiffany & Co. (13,058 awarded). 10 year faithful service breast medal. Heavy bronze strike by Dieges & Clust. 15 year class 3 faithful service neck award No. 1517 by Tiffany & Co. (5,137 awarded). 15 year long and faithful service breast medal serial numbered 1001. Heavy bronze construction by Dieges & Clust. Enamel 12th Regt rifle association cross with triple marksman bar. 1896 dated 100% duty (12th Regt Co D). Small arms practice shooting medal with expert, sharp shooter, marksman bars by Tiffany & Co. 100% duty medal with one, two, three, four, & 5 year award bars. One year marksman medal by Tiffany & Co. 1st prize award medal with rifle pin engraved on the reverse "For excellence in the school of the soldier. For NCO 1906 Sergt. A.H. (Arthur H.) Heller". Center of the medallion in enameled and reverse is maker marked "Gold Dieges & Clust". 12th Regt Co. D crossed rifle cap badge. Celluloid round photo of Heller. The last item in the grouping is the Loughran Medal. Not sure if this came with the grouping but is engraved on the reverse "For yearly competition Co. I. 42 Regt. U.R. Individual manual axe contest". It is maker marked solid gold Dieges & Clust. Black leatherette case is included. The medal marked gold and solid gold weigh 34.5 grams.

2 pcs. Remember Pearl Harbor Patriotic Home Front Pins

Lot #174 (Sale Order 177 of 234)

Both in very good collectible condition. Larger pin missing the catch.

3 pcs. American-Russian Blood Chit/Mission to Moscow ID/Patch

Lot #175 (Sale Order 178 of 234)

Blood Chit was for use on mission on Soviet territory. Often referred to as Russian Blood Chits. Printed on paper like cloth with original thick celluloid/plastic case with leather tab. Cut edge Mission to Moscow shoulder patch which appears to be the thin border variation. Identification card for member of US Group CC authorizing travel in Russian held territory. Dated March 22, 1946. Scarce grouping!

2 pcs. WWII Period Army Air Corps Crew Member Home Front Bracelet/Brooch

Lot #176 (Sale Order 179 of 234)

Both are full size 3 inch examples. Sterling marked wing has been curved and modified into a bracelet. Gold finish pin back Crew member brooch with rhinestones. Maker marked Sterling Craft by Coro. There are 3 of the larger stones missing. Nice group!

2 pcs. WW2 US Army Air Force Pilot Sweetheart Pins

Lot #177 (Sale Order 180 of 234)

Mother with Pilot Son In Service pin. Brooch with Pilot wings.

2 pcs. WWII Period USAAC Glider Pilot Wings

Lot #178 (Sale Order 181 of 234)

Full size 3 inch wing with Sterling hallmark and 90 degree pin with locking clasp. Smaller cap/shirt size wing hallmarked Sterling with pin back and open "C" catch.

3 pcs. WW2 Period Army Air Corps Crew Member Wings

Lot #179 (Sale Order 182 of 234)

All are full size 3 inch versions. Sterling hallmarked clutch back version with Sterling smooth face fasteners. Pin back wing with locking clasp hallmarked Imico Sterling. Bullion embroidered example on green wool backing have nice age toning to the bullion embroidery.

4 pcs. WWII US 14th AAF/CBI Pilot Grouping

Lot #180 (Sale Order 183 of 234)

Full size 3 inch Pilot wings with 90 degree pin and locking clasp hallmarked LGB Sterling. 14th AAF patch. Theater made ribbed silk CBI patch having the name Lewis-42 written in ink on the reverse. Unique Air Corps souvenir bracelet with hinged middle photo compartment and the initials LDH.

2 pcs. WW2 Period US Navy V-5 Pilot Training Squadron Wings/Cap Patch

Lot #181 (Sale Order 184 of 234)

Cap patch is cut edge with green thread back and has been scrapbook removed. Wings have 90 degree pin with locking clasp and are Sterling hallmarked with Pat. Pend and maker marked.

3 pcs. WWII US Army Air Force Air Gunner Wing Variants

Lot #182 (Sale Order 185 of 234)

Full size 3 inch Sterling hallmarked wing is missing pin. Bullion embroidered wing on blue wool backing for Combat Crew has age toned nicely and has thick paper backing and uniform removed. Bullion embroidered wing khaki summer weight uniform material has toned evenly. Nice lot!

2 pcs. WW2 USN Pilot Wings for Officer and Enlisted

Lot #183 (Sale Order 186 of 234)

Full size gold finish wings with pin back and locking clasp hallmarked Sterling/H&H. Hollow back die struck silver wings for Enlisted Aviators with pin back locking clasp and Sterling hallmark. Scarce wings!

4 pcs. WWII USN Pilot Wings/Sweetheart Pins

Lot #184 (Sale Order 187 of 234)

Full size bullion Pilot wings on dark blue wool base have toned nicely and appear to have been uniform removed. Small cap/shirt size wing with pin back and Amcraft hallmark. Oval sweetheart brooch with attached lower wing device and triangular USN sweetheart pin with faux pearl accents.

Scarce WW2 Period Full Size USAAC Command Pilot Wings-Jostens

Lot #185 (Sale Order 188 of 234)

Crisply die struck example having 90 degree pin with locking clasp and hallmarked "Jostens Sterling"

2 pcs. WWII Period US 5th BG/2nd Bomb Wing Insignia

Lot #186 (Sale Order 189 of 234)

5th Bomb Group insignia with screw back and nut. 2nd Bomb wing insignia with pin back and locking clasp. Both are WW2 period "NS. Meyer" hallmarked.

Unique WW2/Occupation 14th Infantry Reg./71st Div. Souvenir Bracelet

Lot #187 (Sale Order 190 of 234)

Theater made bracelet having the 14th IR insignia device engraved 14th INF Germany on the obverse. Unique that bracelet has been made our of European toilet chain.

WWII Period US Army Air Force 3" Senior Pilot Wings

Lot #188 (Sale Order 191 of 234)

Nicely die struck example with 90 degree pin and locking clasp. Hallmark in raised relief "NS Meyer Sterling".

WW2 Period USN Bullion Pilot Wings with PBY Aircraft Device

Lot #189 (Sale Order 192 of 234)

Bullion embroidery has age toned nicely having a black paper backing and have been uniform removed. Small pin back aircraft device attached to wing as found. It appears to be a USN PBY rescue plane. Nice lot!

2 pcs. WWII U.S.A.T.C. Air Crew Wings/ID Bracelet

Lot #190 (Sale Order 193 of 234)

Wings are full size 3 inch with 90 degree pin and locking clasp. They are hallmarked "LGB Sterling". Heavy weight Sterling bracelet weighs 32.5 grams and is engraved on the obverse "S/Sgt W. RUDOLPH and U.S.A.T.C" and has the soldiers serial number on the reverse.

4 pcs. WW2 US Army Air Corps Home Front/Sweetheart Jewelry

Lot #191 (Sale Order 194 of 234)

Red, white, and blue Bakelite "Ribbon Bar". Metal fighter plane. Ship's wheel with wing propeller device with a reverse clip. Army Air Corp Sterling bracelet with enamel AAC disks/wing propeller charms and ID disk.

3 pcs. WWII US Sterling Air Gunner Wings

Lot #192 (Sale Order 195 of 234)

One piece die struck 3 inch wing with pin back and locking clasp and raised "Sterling" hallmark. One piece shirt size wing with pin back and incised "Sterling" hallmark. 2 piece 3 inch wing with pin back and raised "Sterling" hallmark missing locking mechanism.

4 pcs. 15th Army Air Force Air Gunner Grouping

Lot #193 (Sale Order 196 of 234)

Both patches are cut edge cotton embroidered and have been uniform removed. Full size 3 inch one piece wing with pin back and locking clasp and raised "Sterling" hallmark. Unique theater made souvenir bracelet with engravings "1944-Napoli-Casino-Anzio-Roma".

3 pcs. WW2/Occupation Glider Troops Wings/Patch

Lot #194 (Sale Order 197 of 234)

Overseas cap patch is cotton embroidered on twill with Officer's configuration has been scrapbook removed. Sterling hallmarked wing with pin back and locking clasp. Theater/Occupation made (German) Glider Troop wing with spring pin device.

2 pcs. WWII Period Army Air Force Cadet Pilot Cap Device/3 Inch Observer Wings

Lot #195 (Sale Order 198 of 234)

Wings have raised "Sterling" hallmark with 90 degree pin with locking clasp. Vet has scratched his initials "SOL" and the date "44" on the reverse. Wing prop cap device appears to be Sterling although no hallmark.

Scarce WW2 Period Flight Nurse Wings-Amico

Lot #196 (Sale Order 199 of 234)

Wings are 2 inch shirt size version. Center device separately applied. 90 degree pin with locking clasp. Hallmarked "Amico" on the reverse. Scarce wings!

3 pcs. WWII Army Air Corp Pilot Cadet Cap Device/Bracelet/Buckle

Lot #197 (Sale Order 200 of 234)

Screw back cap device appears to be Sterling but no hallmark. ID bracelet with wing propeller device is named to "Frank Scilzo" with his serial number and "Sterling" hallmark on the reverse. Chrome finish service belt buckle with wing prop device.

3 pcs. USN PT-450/Higgins Pin-Kennedy 60 Pin/Submarine Badge

Lot #198 (Sale Order 201 of 234)

The PT 450 was a 78 ft. Higgins which was assigned to RON-30 which saw action on D Day. Gold finish with "Sterling" hallmark and 90 degree pin with locking clasp. Submarine badge has 3 battle stars with clutch pins. It is hallmarked "NS Meyer New York, Sterling". White metal Kennedy 60 Presidential campaign pin with pin back.

1900's Early Aviation Motif Watch Fob

Lot #199 (Sale Order 202 of 234)

Nicely detailed stamped brass fob with aviation motif. Unique patented chain retaining clip. Circular link heavy duty chain. Unique and early aviation item!

Very Unique 1800's Seated Liberty Dime Coin Bracelet

Lot #200 (Sale Order 203 of 234)

There are 11 seated Liberty dime coins on this bracelet. Each being attached with 2 links. The reverse of each coin has been polished down and each has a family member's name or initials engraved. The bracelet's hardware has been set up so that the family names are face up when worn. The obverse of the dimes (reverse of bracelet) are still intact showing the seated Liberty design and dates. 9 of the coins are dated 1884 and 2 of the coins are dated 1853 with the arrows on each side of the date. The diameter measurements vary due to wear from 17.5mm to 17.8mm. Very unusual and unique item!

2 pcs. Daughter's of the American Revolution Membership Badge/Medals

Lot #201 (Sale Order 204 of 234)

Both are in very fine collectible condition with named ribbon bars and lower pendent.

3 pcs. Pennsylvania National Guard/28th Div. Span-Am Veteran Medals

Lot #202 (Sale Order 205 of 234)

Bronze strike 1898 2nd Class Marksman medal maker marked "J.K. Davison Phila.". USWV numbered (B 88617) medal with flag ribbon. Bronze strike NGP Marksman medal with 1900-1901-1902 award bars.

Early Southern Cross of Honor-Crankshaw Hallmark-Named "L.H. Compton"

Lot #203 (Sale Order 206 of 234)

Bronze struck example having the pin back bar with the name engraved on the obverse and the maker in raised relief "Patented CHARLES. W. CRANKSHAW, ATLANTA". These are becoming harder and harder to find.

August 1897 Buffalo, N.Y. General T.S. Clarkson GAR Encampment Medal

Lot #204 (Sale Order 207 of 234)

Bronze struck medal with nice detail to the high relief areas. Maker marked in raised relief "PENFOLS BUFFALO N.Y. PAT'D JUNE, 1897-Ribbon shows wear and soiling.

Southern Cross Of Honor-Whitehead & Hoag Version-Named Maj. G.M. Gordon

Lot #205 (Sale Order 208 of 234)

Bronze struck example. Whitehesad & Hpag version with screw post attachment-The smooth back screw retainer has the Whitehead & Hoag markings as does the loer cross arm.

3pcs-WW1 Victory Medal-Pennsylvania N.G. State Victory & Mexican Border Service Medals

Lot #206 (Sale Order 209 of 234)

The 5 campaign ribbon bar clasps are correct for the PNG/28th Divisiopn. The Mexican Border Service Medal is number stamped on the rim "8950"

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Patriotic Instructor

Lot #207 (Sale Order 210 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Captain

Lot #208 (Sale Order 211 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Quartermaster Captain

Lot #209 (Sale Order 212 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Adjutnant Captain

Lot #210 (Sale Order 213 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Deputy/Vice Commander

Lot #211 (Sale Order 214 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Commander..?

Lot #212 (Sale Order 215 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition. This example is finished in gold..No hallmarks visible.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Bugler Sergeant

Lot #213 (Sale Order 216 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant

Lot #214 (Sale Order 217 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Sergeant-Major

Lot #215 (Sale Order 218 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal With Unknown Staff/Cane Insignia

Lot #216 (Sale Order 219 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Chaplain

Lot #217 (Sale Order 220 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

U.S.W.V. Spanish American War Camp Level Medal-Camp Steward..?

Lot #217a (Sale Order 221 of 234)

These medals are scarcer than the more commonly found numbered USWV medals. In very good collectible condition.

3pcs-WW1 USN Victory Medals With Scarce Campaign Bars

Lot #218 (Sale Order 222 of 234)

White Sea-Atlantic Fleet-Grand Fleet. All are in very good worn condition.

2pcs-WWI US Victory Medals-Armed Guard & Escort Clasps

Lot #219 (Sale Order 223 of 234)

Both are in very good worn condition.

2pcs-WW1 USN Victory Medals-Submarine & Subchaser Bars

Lot #220 (Sale Order 224 of 234)

Both are in very good worn condition.

2pcs-WW1 US Victory Medals-France/Aviation & Mine Laying

Lot #221 (Sale Order 225 of 234)

Both are in very good worn condition.

2pcs-WWI US Victory Medals-Russia Campaign Bar Variants

Lot #222 (Sale Order 226 of 234)

Both are in very good worn condition.

3pcs U.S.W.V. Medal Grouping

Lot #223 (Sale Order 227 of 234)

Camp Level Armed Guard Medal with 1887 Pat. Date-Numbered standard U.S.W.V. Medal- Philadelphia Encampment Medal with 1930 dated vistor's medal.

Rare Early 1900's Aviation Factory Worker's Badge-Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company

Lot #224 (Sale Order 228 of 234)

Numbered badge with pin back and Bastian Bros Maker mark. Rare early aviation item!

2pcs-Early Aviator Wings..?-Aviator Sweetheart Bracelet

Lot #225 (Sale Order 229 of 234)

Nicely detailed and early style US Aviator wings with Eagle top. Pin back with incised sterling hallmark. The bracelet is also in the style of an early aviator's wing and has a gold metal name plate which is engraved M.E. Cronheim. The reverse of the wing is hallamrked sterling and is engraved LOVE-CARL. The chain is fairly ornate with alternating gold "4 leaf" clovers.

Rare Early Aviation Air Races Staff Badge

Lot #226 (Sale Order 230 of 234)

Red , white & blue ribbon with the word staff printed in silver ink. The winged badge has a center piece that reads "1929 NATIONAL AIR RACES AND AERONAUTICAL EXPOSITION-CLEVELEND AUG 24-SEPT 2" It appears to be sterling and has the Robbins Co. Hallmark.

2pcs-"Hitler Wanted For Murder" Satire Button And Leaflet

Lot #227 (Sale Order 231 of 234)

Celluliod button with pin back. Magazine page size leaflet is double sided. Unique homefront items!

WW2 Period U.S. Army Officer's True "Crusher" Visor Cap-Flighter By Bancroft

Lot #228 (Sale Order 232 of 234)

Single ply flexible leather visor. Khaki summer weight body does show some damage. In overall very good collectible condition.

7pcs-WWII Period Civil Defense Deleware Departmental Armbands

Lot #229 (Sale Order 233 of 234)

These armbands appear to be NOS and all are different departments. They are all mounted on a thick cardboard for storage purposes before being issued we believe. Each are finely Bevo embroidered with elastic straps that appear to still retain most of their original elasticity.

WW11 Period U.S. Army Officer's "Crusher" Visor Cap-Fly Weighter By Lewis/Brooks

Lot #230 (Sale Order 234 of 234)

Soft 2 ply leather visor. Khaki summer weight body does show soiling and some smaller scattered holes. There is some stitch separation on the visor edge. In very good collectible condition and by a high quality maker.


FALL MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION 10-21-17
Guns & Military Artifacts > Bagwell & Assoc. Auction Co.,Inc. > FALL MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION 10-21-17
FALL MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION 10-21-17
by Bagwell & Assoc. Auction Co.,Inc. Sat, Oct 21, 2017 2:00 PM Eastern WW1/WW2 GERMAN INSIGNIA-BADGES-VISOR CAPS-FIELD GEAR-WW1/WW2 US PATCHES-INSIGNIA-WINGS-SWEETHEART JEWELRY-BLOOD CHITS-MEDALS + MUCH MORE!! THIS WILL BE A LIVE INTERNET ONLY AUCTION!