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Mexican War Silver Congressional Lifesaving Medal

Lot #2001 (Sale Order 1 of 128)

Mexican War - Loss of the Somers Medal Obverse: A brig under topsails and foresails lying on her beam ends. Legend: "SOMERS NAVIS AMERICANA". Exergue: "ANTE VERA CRUZ DEC.10TH.1846". Reverse: Three boats rowing to the rescue, a wreck in the distance. Legend: "PRO VITIS AMERICANORUM' CONSERVATIS" with "II" engraved in exergue. Struck by order of Congress and presented to Officers and men of foreign vessels who came to the brig U.S. Somers assistance. Medal is Julian NA-24b. Silver, 57.7mm and engraved by Charles Cushing Wright. During the Mexican War while chasing a blockade runner off Vera Cruz on Dec. 8, 1846, the United States brig "U.S.S. Somers" capsized and foundered. Of the crew, 32 died, seven were rescued. On March 3, 1847, Congress authorized medals to be struck to present to those who participated in life-saving efforts. The medal is housed in a wood box measuring 4.75" x 4.75" x 1.5" featuring geometric inlays.

Civil War Photographs

Lot #2002 (Sale Order 2 of 128)

Grouping of three Civil War photographs including; 1.) Sixth plate tintype of waist up view of soldier wearing nine button coat and pork-pie style hat. Image housed in geometric union case. 2.) Sixth plate ambrotype of seated waist up view of soldier wearing nine button coat and kepi. Image housed in leatherette case with pencil ID behind image as a corporal in Company G, 26th regiment. 3.) Sixth plate ambrotype of seated knees up view of officer. Image housed in leatherette case. Image is dark with some loss at right.

Civil War Tintype

Lot #2003 (Sale Order 3 of 128)

Sixth plate tintype of waist up view of soldier wearing nine-button coat, pork-pie style hat and medal on chest. Image housed in leatherette case and exhibits some slight flaking.

Military Tintype

Lot #2004 (Sale Order 4 of 128)

Sixth plate tintype of full length seated soldier holding sword. Image housed in floral union case with small chip and closing clip.

19th Century Photographs

Lot #2005 (Sale Order 5 of 128)

Grouping of three 19th century photographs including; 1.) Sixth plate ambrotype of waist up view of civilian gentleman wearing nautical style oilcloth covered hat. Image housed in leatherette case. 2.) Sixth plate tintype of full standing view of post-Civil War soldier wearing 6-button coat and kepi. Image housed in leatherette half-case. 3.) Sixth plate tintype of full standing view of post-Civil War soldier wearing tunic with epaulets and holding kepi. Image housed in leatherette case.

19th Century Photographs

Lot #2006 (Sale Order 6 of 128)

Grouping of three 19th century photograph/cases including; 1.) Ninth plate ambrotype of bust view of civilian gentleman. Image housed in leatherette case. 2.) Ninth plate ambrotype of bust view of civilian gentleman. Image housed in patriotic leatherette case. 3.) Ninth plate union case containing no image.

Pair of Union Cases

Lot #2007 (Sale Order 7 of 128)

Pair of 19th century union cases including; 1.) Ninth plate geometric union case containing bust view tintype of Civil War period soldier. Case exhibits chip at closing clip. 2.) Ninth plate geometric union case containing bust view ambrotype of gentleman.

Grouping of European Military CDV's

Lot #2008 (Sale Order 8 of 128)

Grouping of 6 European military Carte de visite photographs. Circa late 19th/early 20th century.

Grouping of US 19th century Photography

Lot #2009 (Sale Order 9 of 128)

Grouping of 5 pieces of U.S. 19th century photography including 1.) Tintype of soldier with musket and Hardee hat in CDV mount. 2.) CDV of full standing Civil War soldier. 3.) Post-Civil War CDV of fireman. 4.) CDV of abolitionist Thomas Garrett. 5.) Late 19th century copy photograph of Civil War soldier.

Grouping of Civil War Period CDV's

Lot #2010 (Sale Order 10 of 128)

Grouping of United States Civil War period carte de visites including; 1.) Tintype of waist up view of soldier in CDV mount (some emulsion bubbling). 2.) Tintype of waist up view of soldier. 3.) CDV of bust view of a lieutenant with Starbuck, Washington DC backmark. 4.) CDV of full length of soldier with Clark, Boston backmark. 5.) CDV of knees up view of soldier with Pendleton, New York front mark. 6.) CDV of full length view of civilian holding forage cap with Lord, New York backmark. 7.) CDV of knees up view of soldier with Black, Washington DC backmark. 8.) CDV of engraving of General Corcoran. 9.) CDV of engraving of General Cox. 10.) CDV of full length view of soldier with Jones, Philadelphia backmark. 11.) CDV of engraving of General Thomas. 12.) CDV of engraving of Civil War general vignettes.

Grouping of Post-Civil War Photography

Lot #2011 (Sale Order 11 of 128)

Grouping of United States post-Civil War photography including; 1.) Cabinet card of bust view of Civil War veteran with Stoffregen, Brooklyn. 2.) Cabinet card of bust view of infantry soldier by Famous, Omaha. 3.) Cabinet card of bust view of an officer by Jordan, New York. 4.) Cabinet card of bust view of US Navy officer Charles Rae of the USS Wabash by Bettini of Italy. 5.) CDV of waist up view of navy officer by Cramer, San Francisco. 6.) CDV of waist view of militia soldier with Stacy's of Rahway, NJ. 7.) CDV of waist view of soldier with Middletown, NY backmark. 8.) CDV of waist view of officer with Trask, Philadelphia backmark. 9.) CDV sized engraving of major general. 10.) Cabinet card of bust view of civilian by Bell of Washington, DC. 11.) Cabinet card of bust view of Governor Hill by Sterry, NY. 12.) Cabinet card of bust view of civilian by Stacey of Easton. 13.)Cabinet of knees up view of violin player Old Bull by Pell. 14.) Cabinet card of waist up view of General DeLong in civilian clothes by Fredericks, New York. 15.) Cabinet card of bust view of civilian by McDonnald of Albany, NY. 16.) Cabinet card of GAR officer by Benedict, NY.

Grouping of Civil War Period CDV's

Lot #2012 (Sale Order 12 of 128)

Grouping of Civil War period carte de visites including; 1.) CDV of bust view of soldier with no backmark. 2.) CDV of knees up view of US navy officer with Sherman, Brooklyn backmark. 3.) CDV of bust view of officer and wife with Morgan, Philadelphia backmark. 4.) CDV of bust view of soldier with no backmark. 5.) CDV of knees up view of soldier with no backmark. 6.) CDV of full length view of soldier with McClees, Philadelphia backmark. 7.) CDV view of a pair of full length cadets with Gihon, Philadelphia backmark. 8.) CDV of bust view of soldier with no backmark. 9.) CDV of bust view of soldier with Hopper, Boston. 10.) CDV of bust view of soldier with no backmark.

Grouping of WWII Photographs

Lot #2013 (Sale Order 13 of 128)

Grouping of World War II photographs including; Pair of German aviation photographs (9.5" x 7" and 5" x 7"), grouping of 79-photographs (Size from 2.75" x 1.5" to 2.75" x4.25") images include troops, scenics and some equipment.

Grouping of 19th and 20th century Ephemera

Lot #2014 (Sale Order 14 of 128)

Grouping of 19th and 20th century ephemera including CDVs, tintypes, post cards, military bank notes and first day covers and some related military ephemera.

Grouping of Civil War Related Documents and Ephemera

Lot #2015 (Sale Order 15 of 128)

Grouping of Civil War period ephemera including documents, envelopes, and other related items. 12pcs.

Pair of Handbills with Directions for using Greene's Carbine

Lot #2016 (Sale Order 16 of 128)

Pair of handbills titled "Directions for Using Greene's Carbine". Each measuring 8.5" x 5.5". Bottom of handbills state "Manufactured And Sold By The Massachusetts Arms Company, Chicopee, Mass.,T.W. Carter Agt.

Model 1860 Civil War Cavalry Saber

Lot #2017 (Sale Order 17 of 128)

United States Model 1860 Civil War cavalry saber measuring 40.75" (blade 34.75"). Blade ricasso presents light Ames mark with "1864" stamp. Blade exhibits some rust with scabbard exhibiting previous polishing and rust spotting.

Model 1840 Civil War Period Cavalry Saber

Lot #2018 (Sale Order 18 of 128)

Model 1840 Civil War period cavalry saber measuring 41" (blade 35"). Blade ricasso is unmarked. Blade exhibits some rust with scabbard exhibiting rust spotting and grip exhibiting loose wire wrap.

Knight's of Pythias Fraternal Sword

Lot #2019 (Sale Order 19 of 128)

Late 19th/early 20th century Knight's of Pythias fraternal sword measuring 34" (blade 28"). Blade ricasso marked Cincinnati Regalia Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Blade exhibits etched name panel "Henry N. Speer MD". Sword presents gilded mounts, rayskin grip and nickeled scabbard. Scabbard exhibits some rust spotting.

Post-Civil War US Dress Sword

Lot #2020 (Sale Order 20 of 128)

Post Civil War United States dress sword measuring 37" (blade 30"). Blade ricasso marked M.C. Lilley, Columbus Ohio. Blade exhibits patriotic etching motif and name panel "Ben T. Hargan". Sword presents rayskin grip, gilded mounts, folding clamshell. Scabbard exhibits slight rust spotting.

US Navy Telescope-Mark 74

Lot #2021 (Sale Order 21 of 128)

United States World War II period Navy Mark 74 telescope. Telescope manufactured in 1943 and exhibits wear and paint. Density knob is tight in rotating.

19th Century Military Ballot Drum

Lot #2022 (Sale Order 22 of 128)

Military rolling ballot drum being a painted tin drum with door and wood base presenting an attached insignia shield of the 12th Regiment NY Independence Guard. Unit measures 17" x 17" x 12" end exhibits dent in drum, some loss to paint and some fragmenting of fabric liner of drum.

19th Century Half-Hull of Small Gunboat

Lot #2023 (Sale Order 23 of 128)

Half-hull model of small gunboat measuring 14.5" in length. Boat presents 10-guns in the half-hull. Model housed in large shadowbox frame measuring 21" x 29" exhibiting some loss to frame gesso. Circa 19th century.

Grouping of US WWII Newspapers

Lot #2024 (Sale Order 24 of 128)

Grouping of United States World War II newspapers including; 1.) "US WAR DECLARATION", December 11, 1941-Philadelphia Public Ledger 2.) "D-DAY", June 6, 1944-Philadelphia Inquirer. 3.) "PEACE", August 15, 1945-Philadelphia Inquirer. 4.) "V-E DAY", May 7, 1945-Philadelphia Bulletin. 5.) "WAR OVER", August 14, 1945-Philadelphia Bulletin. 6.) ""JAPS ATTACK US", December 8, 1941-Philadelphia Record. 7.) "WAR OVER", August 14, 1945-Philadelphia Bulletin. Papers exhibit some browning and slight edge chips. Sold with reproduction Lincoln assassination newspaper, German advent colander and other ephemera.

Historic and Military Ephemera

Lot #2025 (Sale Order 25 of 128)

Grouping of historic and military related ephemera including; 1.) 10 pieces of shipping receipts from the Joy Steamship Company (1906). 2.) World War I prints and a wound certificate. 3.) A 1828 certificate for the Incorporated Mariners Benevolent Society. Certificate is hand-colored but in poor condition.

World War I related Diorama

Lot #2026 (Sale Order 26 of 128)

World War I diorama featuring a German U-boat being captured by a United States ship with a commercial liner in background. Diorama image is depiction of artwork by L.A. Shafer that was used on Victory Liberty Bond poster during WWI. Diorama measures 17" x 31" x 10" and exhibits some loss and chipping to gesso of frame. An interesting folk-art piece.

World War II Period Slovakian Dagger

Lot #2027 (Sale Order 27 of 128)

World War II period Slovakian dagger measuring 15" (blade 10") featuring rampant lion on cross guard. Back of blade marked "Original Eichhorn Solingen" with squirrel mark. Grip covering exhibits some chipping and loss.

Group of Soviet/Russian Ephemera

Lot #2028 (Sale Order 28 of 128)

Grouping of Soviet and Russian identification documents and award documents. Total of 18 pcs.

Group of Misc. Militaria

Lot #2029 (Sale Order 29 of 128)

Grouping of miscellaneous militaria including; 1.) Group of 26 patches related to WWII aviation. 2.) Seven military related stereoviews by Keystone View Company. 3.) Group of 12-8" x 10" reprint photographs of early 20th century aviation. 4.) Group of 4 misc. medal restrikes and insignia.

European Cabinet Card Album

Lot #2030 (Sale Order 30 of 128)

European photographic cabinet card album featuring hand painted figural design on front cover. Album contains 21-cabinet cards, 48-carte de visites and 3-misc photographs. Images include portraits of men, women and children as well as military, clergy and artistic images. Some page mounts exhibit some damage.

Civil War Period CDV Album

Lot #2031 (Sale Order 31 of 128)

Civil War period CDV album containing 28-CDV's of men, women and children (some hand-colored). Of note is a full length zouave (72nd or 95th Pennsylvania Infantry) with horn. CDV is not backmarked. Album exhibits damage with losses to spine and pages.

Cased Set of US Navy Epaulets and Hat

Lot #2032 (Sale Order 32 of 128)

Early 20th century cased set of United States Navy epaulets and fore-aft hat by William H. Horstmann Company of Philadelphia. Epaulettes present rank insignia of a Lieutenant (JG). Case also contains fore-aft hat, bow tie, pair of dress belts and hat tallies for the USS Delaware and USS Florida. Material housed in japaned tin case with painted initials "E.L.W.". In case is photograph (8x10) of Ship Building Ways No. 1 dated September 21, 1914.

Civil War Musician's Sword

Lot #2033 (Sale Order 33 of 128)

United States Civil War musician's sword measuring 34.5" (blade 28"). Blade ricasso presents Ames mark with "1862" stamp. Blade exhibits darkening and sword lacks scabbard.

Pair of Theatrical/Lodge Swords

Lot #2034 (Sale Order 34 of 128)

Pair of theatrical/lodge swords measuring 25.75" (blades measuring 20"). One sword presents leather covered scabbard with other sword scabbard presenting velvet covered scabbard. Blades exhibit some slight rusting.

Grouping of German WWII Items

Lot #2035 (Sale Order 35 of 128)

Grouping of German World War II items including; 1.) Hitler Youth armband of 2-pc construction exhibiting wear and some loose threads. 2.) NSDAP armband exhibiting some wear. 3.) German DJV (Deutsche Jung Volk) armband with pin (2pc).

German WWII Kriegs Flag

Lot #2036 (Sale Order 36 of 128)

German World War II Kriegs flag measuring 3" x 5". Flag stamped on pole edge "Kr.Fl 100x170" and "Lorenz Summa Sohns Oberkatzau".

German WWII Forestry Officers Belt And Buckle

Lot #2037 (Sale Order 37 of 128)

German World War II Forestry officer belt and buckle. Sold with portepee with some damage.

German WWI Sachsen Medal

Lot #2038 (Sale Order 38 of 128)

German World War I silver 1914 service medal with swords. Medal lacks ribbon.

German Military Medals

Lot #2039 (Sale Order 39 of 128)

German military medals including; 1.) Russian front 1941/42 medal with ribbon. 2.) World War II Iron Cross 2nd Class with ribbon. 3.) Prussian WWI Veteran's medal.

German WWII Militaria

Lot #2040 (Sale Order 40 of 128)

Grouping of German World War II militaria including; 1.) Set of metal shields for Wehrmacht pith helmet. 2.) Hitler Youth ceramic pin dated June 21, 1934. 3.) Luftwaffe officers breast eagle with separation/damage. 4.) Bullion hat eagle for officer.

German WWII Books

Lot #2041 (Sale Order 41 of 128)

German World War II book titled Kampfgruppe Scherer 105 Tage Eingeschlossen" by Richard Muck printed in 1943. Sold with damaged cigarette album titled "Deutschland Erwacht" (1933) with some cards missing.

US WWII M7A1 Bazooka Practice Round

Lot #2042 (Sale Order 42 of 128)

United States World War II M7A1 bazooka practice round measuring 22" in length. Round is a inert practice round.

German WWII Inert 30mm Rifle Grenade

Lot #2043 (Sale Order 43 of 128)

German World War II 98K rifle grenade, 30mm, anti-tank round. This inert round measures 7.5" and exhibits slight pitting.

German Militaria

Lot #2044 (Sale Order 44 of 128)

Grouping of German militaria including; 1.) German trench art shrapnel letter opener measuring 7". 2.) Bohler Stahl desk lighter measuring 3" in height.

German WWII K98 Bayonet

Lot #2045 (Sale Order 45 of 128)

German World War II K98 bayonet measuring 15.25" (blade measuring 9.75"). Blade and scabbard present matching serial number "7545". Bayonet presents plastic grips with blade ricasso marked "WKC 1940". Scabbard exhibits some rusting and lacks frog. Blade in good condition.

German WWII K98 Bayonet

Lot #2046 (Sale Order 46 of 128)

German World War II K98 bayonet measuring 15.25" (blade measuring 9.75"). Blade and scabbard present matching serial number "2855". Bayonet presents plastic grips with blade. Scabbard exhibits some rusting and exhibits some dryness/degradation to leather frog. Blade in good condition.

German WWII Whip

Lot #2047 (Sale Order 47 of 128)

German World War II period whip/flogger presenting 7-leather strips and wood handle measuring 25" in length (leather and wood). Wood marked "RAIM" with leather exhibiting some dryness.

Civil War-Related Relics

Lot #2048 (Sale Order 48 of 128)

Grouping of Civil War-related relics including: 1) grouping of 10 artillery friction primers dug at Petersburg, VA; 2) dug artillery gimlet ; 3) Confederate block "A" (face only); 4) US - marked artillery gimlet.

Spanish-American War Veterans Medal

Lot #2049 (Sale Order 49 of 128)

Cased US Spanish-American Veterans medal. Medal presents number on reverse "39934" with identical stamped number on front of cardboard box.

Grouping of Fraternal and Veterans Medals

Lot #2050 (Sale Order 50 of 128)

Grouping of 13 fraternal and veterans medals including GAR, F. of A. and the Order of United American Mechanics. Ribbons on medals exhibit some wear and damage.

Grouping of Fraternal and Veterans Medals

Lot #2051 (Sale Order 51 of 128)

Grouping of 21 veterans and fraternal medals including GAR, SOV, GAR delegate medals. Ribbons on medals exhibit some wear.

Post- Civil War Surgical Instruments

Lot #2052 (Sale Order 52 of 128)

Grouping of 7 post-Civil War surgical instruments including: 1) surgical knife 9 inches in length, unmarked; 2) surgical knife 12 inches in length, unmarked; 3) amputation saw 11.25 inches in length, unmarked; 4) bone gnaws 6.5 inches in length, marked made in USA; 5) bone gnaws 7 inches in length, marked made in United States of America; 6) core sampler 5 inches in length, marked USA; and 7) trephining tool 4.25 inches in length, marked Billing-Phila. Surface of some instruments exhibit some spotting.

19th Century Gentleman's Traveling Kit

Lot #2053 (Sale Order 53 of 128)

19th Century gentleman's traveling kit consisting of small silver carrier marked on bottom Leuchars & Son Paris measuring 3 inches x 3 inches containing spoon (measuring 7.5 inches), fork/corkscrew combination (measuring 7.25 inches), and straight razor (measuring 7.25 inches). Handles exhibit cracks with loss.

Bone Chess Set - Civil War Period

Lot #2054 (Sale Order 54 of 128)

Incomplete dyed (red and white) Civil War period chess set. Several pieces exhibit damage with some slight loss and set missing white Bishop.

Post- Civil War Shoulder Boards

Lot #2055 (Sale Order 55 of 128)

Cased set of Captains shoulder boards presenting PA national guard buttons, bullion Captain's insignia, and bullion unit insignia featuring interlocked "C", "V", and "1". Bullion thread exhibits some wear with slight loss. Shoulder boards housed in Japanned tin case measuring 2.75 inches x 6.5 inches x 3 inches with some paint loss.

WWI Hat Cords

Lot #2056 (Sale Order 56 of 128)

Grouping of 20 World War I black hat cords for campaign hats. Cords present original string tie and exhibit some wear and damage to several cords.

WWI Hat Cords

Lot #2057 (Sale Order 57 of 128)

Grouping of 20 World War I black hat cords for campaign hats. Cords present original string tie and exhibit some wear and damage to several cords.

WWI Hat Cords

Lot #2058 (Sale Order 58 of 128)

Grouping of 20 World War I black hat cords for campaign hats. Cords present original string tie and exhibit some wear and damage to several cords.

Early 20th Century New York Police Documents

Lot #2059 (Sale Order 59 of 128)

Grouping of 10 New York Police documents related to criminals dating from 1904 through 1913. Documents list various particulars related to criminals arrested for burglary, pickpocket, disorderly conduct, grand larceny, and robbery. Documents exhibit folds with some slight chipping to edges.

Grouping of Civil War-related Documents and Ribbons

Lot #2060 (Sale Order 60 of 128)

Grouping of Civil War-related documents and ribbons including: group of 8 reunion ribbons related to 85th PA, 125th NY, 2nd NY National Guard, 3rd Signal Corps, and others; grouping of 8 Civil War documents related to enlistment, discharge, military telegraphs; pair of pre-Civil War (1850's) letters related to shipping; group of 6 receipts from the 1850's from the Purser at the US Navy Yard, NY; grouping of 10 miscellaneous pieces of documents and ephemera related to pre-Civil War business including hand-drawn real estate map from TIoga County, PA.

Grouping of Post-Civil War Military Ephemera and Documents

Lot #2061 (Sale Order 61 of 128)

Grouping of post-Civil War military ephemera and documents including: group of 11 documents from the Chief Signal Officer of the War Department from the 1880's; pair of debt documents dated 1874 from the state of Missouri; 1892 discharge from the NY National Guard; discharge fragment (1879) from the 14th Brooklyn Regiment; small WWI photograph; and US government thrift card from 1923.

Grouping of 19th Century Lancets

Lot #2062 (Sale Order 62 of 128)

Grouping of 7 folding lancets when opened measure from 4.5 inches to 7.5 inches. These 19th Century lancets all present maker's marks with some exhibiting cracks to handles.

Grouping of Civil War period Syringes

Lot #2063 (Sale Order 63 of 128)

Grouping of Civil War period syringes including; 1) glass syringe measuring 4 inches; 2) glass syringe measuring 9.5 inches; 3) hard rubber dental syringe marked "D. A. Vidson Rubber Co" measuring 5.25 inches; 4) gutta percha syringe for treatment of gonorrhea in males measuring 8 inches; 5) gutta percha syringe for treatment of gonorrhea in females measuring 6 inches. Syringes exhibit some wear with slight degradation to seals.

19th Century Militia Belt Plate with Jags

Lot #2064 (Sale Order 64 of 128)

Grouping consisting of 19th Century Militia belt plate measuring 2 inches x 3.25 inches featuring eagle sold with 3 19th Century Jag/Bullet worms measuring 2 inches in length.

Grouping of Gun Tools and Related

Lot #2065 (Sale Order 65 of 128)

Grouping of 8 pieces including 2 model 1879 gun wrenches and others.

Grouping of Patriotic Pillow Covers

Lot #2066 (Sale Order 66 of 128)

Grouping of 10 silk WWII period patriotic pillow covers for various forts and souvenir locations. Covers in good condition and measure approximately 18 inches x 20 inches

Grouping of WWI Patches

Lot #2067 (Sale Order 67 of 128)

Grouping of 31 World War I service branch patches including artillery, cavalry, signal corps, and others. Some patches exhibit slight mothing.

Grouping of US Medals

Lot #2068 (Sale Order 68 of 128)

Grouping of 7 late 19th/early 20th Century military-related medals including veterans, woman's relief corps.

US Navy 2 piece Belt Buckle

Lot #2069 (Sale Order 69 of 128)

United States tongue in wreath belt buckle, late 19th/early 20th century.

US Army Officers Eagle Belt Plates

Lot #2070 (Sale Order 70 of 128)

Group of 6 United States Army officers belt plates. Late 19th/early 20th century.

US Army Officers Eagle Belt Plates

Lot #2071 (Sale Order 71 of 128)

Group of 4 United States Army officers belt plates. Late 19th/early 20th century. One with broken loop.

Grouping of NY Belt Plates

Lot #2072 (Sale Order 72 of 128)

Grouping of 4 New York belt plates including: 2 "SNY" plates and 2 small (2 inches x 2.5 inches) "NY" plates. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Grouping of Military Belt Plates

Lot #2073 (Sale Order 73 of 128)

Grouping of 5 miscellaneous belt plates including: New Jersey, Rhode Island, Albany Burgesses Corps, and others. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Group of 19th Century Forks

Lot #2074 (Sale Order 74 of 128)

Group of wood-handled forks including 5 - three prong and 1- four prong forks. Sold with one wood-handled knife.

Group of Bleeders

Lot #2075 (Sale Order 75 of 128)

Grouping of 3 19th century bleeders including: 1) 3 bladed brass-handled bleeder marked "JOSH HAYWOOD & CO"; 2) 2 bladed horn-handled bleeder marked "BAM EAST STREET"; and 3) 2 bladed horn-handled bleeder marked "G GREGORY". Horn on bleeders exhibits some cracking with loss with all blades exhibiting some wear.

Miscellaneous Military Insignia

Lot #2076 (Sale Order 76 of 128)

Grouping of 23 pieces of late 19th/early 20th century military insignia for cartridge boxes and cross belts, including New York, Maryland, and others.

New York Faithful Service Medals

Lot #2077 (Sale Order 77 of 128)

Grouping of 3 New York Faithful Service medals including: 1) Neck order for 10 years faithful service with reverse presenting makers mark "Gleason & Company, Albany" as well as number "9802"; 2) Neck order for 10 years faithful service with reverse presenting makers mark "Tiffany & Co" as well as number "1943"; and 3) Neck order for 15 years faithful service with reverse presenting markers mark "Tiffany & Co" as well as number "1108".

US Navy Hat-USS Triton

Lot #2078 (Sale Order 78 of 128)

Late 19th/early 20th century enlisted sailor's hat from the USS Triton. Interior presents embroidered flag, stars and "Liberty". Hat tallie of USS Triton exhibits some darkening with interior of hat exhibiting some damage with loss.

US Navy Hat-USS N-3 Submarine

Lot #2079 (Sale Order 79 of 128)

Early 20th century enlisted sailor's hat from the submarine USS N-3. Hat tallie with bullion of submarine USS N-3 exhibits some darkening with some fraying of silk on tallie.

Insignia of the 71st New York Infantry

Lot #2080 (Sale Order 80 of 128)

Early 20th century insignia of the 71st New York infantry including; 1.) Group of 5 coat buttons. 2.) Shako plate. 3.) Cross belt plate with "71" on face. Plate measures 3.5" x 2.5".

US Admiral's Flag

Lot #2081 (Sale Order 81 of 128)

United States admiral's flag measuring 40" x 60" with 4-stars on each side of flag in near mint condition.

US Navy Construction Battalion Plaque

Lot #2082 (Sale Order 82 of 128)

Wood and brass plaque measuring 13.5" x 10" featuring text "136 Construction Battalion USN" with central design and text "Eddie Rickenbacker". Brass exhibits some cracking.

Winchester Factory Lock

Lot #2083 (Sale Order 83 of 128)

Large padlock with 2-keys measuring 5" x 2.75" with brass plate "Winchester Firearms Factory 75". Lock exhibits some surface rust.

Winchester Factory Lock

Lot #2084 (Sale Order 84 of 128)

Large padlock with 2-keys measuring 5" x 2.75" with brass plate "Winchester Firearms Factory 96". Lock exhibits some surface rust.

US Navy Binoculars

Lot #2085 (Sale Order 85 of 128)

Set of United States Navy binoculars measuring 6" x 5" with some loss to leather covering. One barrel marked "US NAVY 6950" and other barrel marked "US NAVY 12213". Optics clear.

USS Arizona Related Necklace

Lot #2086 (Sale Order 86 of 128)

Triangular pendant with obverse featuring "E" with "1924" and USS Arizona with side view of battleship. Pennant measures 1.5".

Pocket Sextant

Lot #2087 (Sale Order 87 of 128)

Small brass pocket sextant measuring 3" x 1.5" with cap marked "Stanley London No 2423"

Souvenir Anchor Model

Lot #2088 (Sale Order 88 of 128)

Souvenir model of anchor measuring 4" x 2.5" featuring engraved dragons and text "Shanghai, China 1949"

Brass Telescope

Lot #2089 (Sale Order 89 of 128)

Brass 4-draw telescope measuring 14.75" (closed 5.25"). Barrel marked "Thos. J. Evans, London". Optics good with slight hazing.

Patriotic Postcards

Lot #2090 (Sale Order 90 of 128)

Grouping of 44 early 20th century postcards featuring cards related to GAR, Lincoln, Decoration Day and others.

Soviet ID's and Passports

Lot #2091 (Sale Order 91 of 128)

Grouping of 39 Soviet and Soviet Bloc identification booklets, passports, and medal award documents with some not being filled in. Pieces date from 1940's through 2000.

Soviet ID's and Passports

Lot #2092 (Sale Order 92 of 128)

Grouping of 40 Soviet and Soviet Bloc identification booklets, passports, and medal award documents with some not being filled in. Pieces date from 1920's through 2000.

Military Armbands and Insignia

Lot #2093 (Sale Order 93 of 128)

Grouping (8pcs.) including Civil Defense Corps and Navy armbands with other navy related insignia.

Group of Medals

Lot #2094 (Sale Order 94 of 128)

Group of medals including; 1.) 71st NY marksman's medal. 2.) US 1876 Centennial medal. 3.) Jr. O.U.A.M. medal. 4.) 1908 athletic medal.

Group of Medals

Lot #2095 (Sale Order 95 of 128)

Group of medals including; 1.) 1940's Utica NY medal. 2.) 20 Year Faithful Service to Connecticut medal. 3.) Massachusetts WWI commemorative medal. 4.) Virginia War Maneuvers medal.

Group of Medals

Lot #2096 (Sale Order 96 of 128)

Group of medals including; 1.) NY Marksman's for small arms medal. 2.) 1933 NY 7th regiment shooting medal. 3.) NY Marksman's for small arms medal. 4.) Commemorative WWI service medal.

Grouping of Medals, Insignia and Militaria

Lot #2097 (Sale Order 97 of 128)

Large grouping of militaria including medals, medal rosettes/buttoneers, and devices

Group of NY Medals

Lot #2098 (Sale Order 98 of 128)

Group of medals including; 1.) 1924 9th New York National Guard medal. 2.) 10 year service in the 12th New York Regiment medal. 3.) Group of 5 misc. encampment bars (Pennsylvania)

Spanish-American War Veterans Medal

Lot #2099 (Sale Order 99 of 128)

Spanish-American War veteran's medal with colonel's strap bar. Medal numbered on reverse "A8688". Ribbon exhibits some fraying.

Group of GAR/SUV/WRC Medals and Insignia

Lot #2100 (Sale Order 100 of 128)

Grouping of medals and devices related to the Grand Army of the Republic, Sons of Union Veterans and the Woman's Relief Corps. Sold with several buttons

Japanese Military WWII Toko Surveyors Theodolite

Lot #2101 (Sale Order 101 of 128)

Japanese military World War II period Toko surveyors theodolite in metal case. Theodolite presents serial number 31412. Theodolite presents clear optics and is in near mint condition. Box contains plumb bob. Box measures 10" x 6.5" x 9.5".

US Post WWII Practice Grenades-Inert

Lot #2102 (Sale Order 102 of 128)

Grouping of six M11A3 practice grenades measuring 11" in length. Sold with inert M31 rifle grenade. Wear to surfaces.

German WWII Sword

Lot #2103 (Sale Order 103 of 128)

German World War II sword measuring 37.5" (blade 33") with crossguard featuring engraved eagle and swastika. Blade ricasso marked "E.F. Horster". Scabbard exhibits some paint chipping.

US WWI Bayonet

Lot #2104 (Sale Order 104 of 128)

United States World War I bayonet measuring 22" (blade 17") and wood grips. Ricasso of blade marked "1917" with "W" in circle and ordnance bomb. Blade exhibits some sharpening with bayonet housed in composition scabbard.

US WWI Bayonet

Lot #2105 (Sale Order 105 of 128)

United States World War I bayonet measuring 20.5" (blade 16") and plastic grips. Ricasso of blade marked "1917" with "RIA" and ordnance bomb with "257625. Bayonet housed in fiberglass scabbard.

US Post-WWI Bayonet

Lot #2106 (Sale Order 106 of 128)

United States Post-World War I bayonet measuring 20.5" (blade 16") and plastic grips. Ricasso of blade marked "1921" with "SA" and ordnance bomb with "172881". Bayonet housed in fiberglass scabbard with throat marked "USN MK1".

US WWI Bayonet

Lot #2107 (Sale Order 107 of 128)

United States World War I bayonet measuring 21.5" (blade 17") and wood grips. Ricasso of blade marked "1917" with "Remington" and ordnance bomb. Bayonet housed in leather scabbard.

Group of US Chromed Drill Bayonets

Lot #2108 (Sale Order 108 of 128)

Grouping of four chromed drill bayonets measuring 14.5" (blades 9.75") with ricassos marked "AFH", "UFH" (2) and "NPJ". Bayonets exhibit plastic grips and lack scabbards.

US WWI Bolo Knife

Lot #2109 (Sale Order 109 of 128)

United States World War I bolo knife measuring 15" (blade 10.25") and wood grips. Ricasso of blade marked "U.S. Mod 1917" and Plumb St. Louis 1918". Knife housed in cloth covered scabbard marked "Brauer & Bros 1918".

Group of US 45-70 Bayonets

Lot #2110 (Sale Order 110 of 128)

Grouping of three United States 45-70 bayonets measuring 21" (18" blades).

Grouping of US M-1 Bayonets

Lot #2111 (Sale Order 111 of 128)

Grouping of 4 United States M-1 bayonets measuring 14.5" (blades 9.75") with plastic grips. Two bayonets present fiberglass scabbards with other two presenting plastic scabbards. Ricassos marked "NPJ" (2), "UFH 1942" and unmarked.

Grouping of US M-1 Bayonets

Lot #2112 (Sale Order 112 of 128)

Grouping of 4 United States M-1 bayonets measuring 14.5" (blades 9.75") with plastic grips. All bayonets present fiberglass scabbards. Ricassos marked "UC 1942", "NPJ", "PAL 1943" and "UC 1943".

Grouping of US M-1 Bayonets

Lot #2113 (Sale Order 113 of 128)

Grouping of 4 United States M-1 bayonets measuring 14.5" (blades 9.75") with plastic grips. All bayonets present fiberglass scabbards. Ricassos marked "NPJ" (3), with one unmarked.

Grouping of US M-1 Bayonets

Lot #2114 (Sale Order 114 of 128)

Grouping of 4 United States M-1 bayonets measuring 14.5" (blades 9.75") with plastic grips. All bayonets present fiberglass scabbards. Ricassos marked "NPJ"(2), "1942" and one unmarked.

Grouping of US M-1 Bayonets

Lot #2115 (Sale Order 115 of 128)

Grouping of 6 United States M-1 bayonets measuring 14.5" (blades 9.75") with plastic grips. Three bayonets present fiberglass scabbards with three lacking scabbards. Ricassos marked "NPJ"(5), "UC 1943" and sold with one bayonet exhibiting heavy wear measuring 10.25" (blade 6.5") with no scabbard.

US Military Survival Knife

Lot #2116 (Sale Order 116 of 128)

United States military survival knife measuring 9.5" (5" blade) housed in leather scabbard.

AK47 Bayonets

Lot #2117 (Sale Order 117 of 128)

Grouping of three AK-47 bayonets measuring 11" (6" blades). Bayonets in near mint condition.

US Post WWII Bayonets

Lot #2118 (Sale Order 118 of 128)

Grouping of 5 United States bayonets including M4(3), M5 and M7 all measuring 11.5" (6.5" blades). All bayonets housed in USM8A1 scabbards. Manufacturers include; Colt, Conetta(2), TMN, Aerial. All bayonets exhibit some wear.

US Post WWII Bayonets and Knives

Lot #2119 (Sale Order 119 of 128)

Grouping of post-World War II bayonets including M6, M7, M9, and M10 sold with Glock field knife and USN Mark 2 dive knife.

Grouping of US M-1 Bayonets

Lot #2120 (Sale Order 120 of 128)

Grouping of 6 United States M-1 bayonets with five measuring 14.5" (blades 9.75") with plastic grips. All bayonets present fiberglass scabbards. Ricassos marked "UFH"(4), and "UC" and sold with one bayonet measuring 20.75" (blade 16.25")that has been reblued.

Group of European Bayonets

Lot #2121 (Sale Order 121 of 128)

Grouping of European bayonets including; 1.) Four bayonets (unmarked) measuring 11" (blades 6.75"). 2.) Swiss bayonet measuring 14.25" (blade 9.75") with frog. 3.) Spanish bayonet measuring 13.25" (blade 8.75"). 4.) Grouping of 4 web gear frogs.

M-1 bayonets-Italian Manufacture

Lot #2122 (Sale Order 122 of 128)

Grouping of six M-1 bayonets measuring 11.5" (blades 6.75"). Two bayonets present wood scabbards. All bayonets are Italian made.

US Navy Knives

Lot #2123 (Sale Order 123 of 128)

Pair of United States Navy knives including; 1.) USN Mark I measuring 9.5" (blade 5") with ricasso marked PAL. 2.) USN Mark 2 measuring 12.25" (blade 7") with ricasso marked KABAR. Both knives housed in fiberglass scabbards.

US WWII M1 Rifle Leather Scabbard

Lot #2124 (Sale Order 124 of 128)

United States World War II leather M-1 rifle scabbard with incised marking "US Milwaukee Saddlery Co. 1942" Leather exhibits some dryness.

US WWII M1 Rifle Leather Scabbard

Lot #2125 (Sale Order 125 of 128)

United States World War II leather M-1 rifle scabbard with incised marking "US UQMD 1943 ENS" Leather exhibits some dryness.

US WWII M1 Rifle Leather Scabbard

Lot #2126 (Sale Order 126 of 128)

United States World War II leather M-1 rifle scabbard with incised marking "US Fulton L & G Co. 1943" Leather exhibits some dryness.

US WWII M1 Rifle Leather Scabbard

Lot #2127 (Sale Order 127 of 128)

United States World War II leather M-1 rifle scabbard with incised marking "US Scheller___ 1943" Leather exhibits some dryness.

Group of US Restrike Campaign Medals

Lot #2128 (Sale Order 128 of 128)

Grouping of modern restrikes of various United States campaign medals. Grouping includes 14 medals.


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