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MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SATURDAY 4-27-19 |
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| Guns & Military Artifacts > Bagwell & Assoc. Auction Co.,Inc. > MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SATURDAY 4-27-19 | |
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MILITARY COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SATURDAY 4-27-19 |
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by Bagwell & Assoc. Auction Co.,Inc.
Sat,
Apr
27,
2019
5:00 PM
Eastern
FEATURING WW2 GERMAN AND U.S. MILITARY COLLECTIBLES + MUCH MORE!! THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE ONLY AUCTION!
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AUCTION DATE & TIME--SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2019 @ 5:00 PM AND WE ARE STILL ADDING LOTS! Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 177) THE FOLLOWING AUCTION CATALOG IS NOW ACTIVATED FOR REGISTRATION AND PRE BIDDING! THE START TIME OF THE AUCTION WILL BE 5:00 PM EST. LOTS WILL SHOW DETAILED PHOTOS ONLY AT FIRST AND DESCRIPTIONS WILL BE ADDED DAILY AND AS NEEDED -- WE MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO QUALIFY AND DESCRIBE EACH ITEM AS THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE, AND WILL NOTE IN THE DESCRIPTIONS, AND SHOW IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS, ANY VARIATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF ITEMS OFFERED FOR AUCTION. PLEASE BID BASED ON YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY SUCCESSFUL BIDDING! VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:-- "ANY AND ALL ITEMS OFFERED IN THIS CATALOG ASSOCIATED TO THE THIRD REICH ARE OFFERED AS HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS CAPTURED BY WW2 ALLIED SOLDIERS AND BROUGHT BACK AS VICTORY SOUVENIRS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO INTENT TO PROMOTE ANY IDEOLOGY OF THE THIRD REICH. IF ANYONE FEELS THAT THESE HISTORICAL ITEMS RELATED TO THE THIRD REICH ARE OFFENSIVE, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN CATALOG LINKS , AS THEY SHOW DETAILED PHOTOS OF THESE ITEMS" PLEASE CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO CONSIGN YOUR MILITARY COLLECTIBLES FOR FUTURE AUCTIONS!
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Original Pre WW2 Allgemeine SS Officer's Evaluation Paperwork Grouping Lot #1a (Sale Order 2 of 177) Named to SS Sturmbahnfuhrer Max Wittrien. Grouping roughly translates to an evaluation questionnaire concerning promotion to Obersturmbahnfuhrer. Wittrien was the Staff Leader of the XXVIII Allgemeine SS Reiter Standarte. Original photographs of this SS officer in uniform and plain clothes. Scarce document grouping.
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2pcs-Late 1800's/Pre WW1 German Soldier Identification Booklet-Unit History Lot #2 (Sale Order 3 of 177) Condition is good. Rare items!
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3pcs-Post card To Hitler From Youth Wishing Happy Birthday-2 HJ Membership Certificates Lot #3 (Sale Order 4 of 177) Both membership certificates were awarded on Hitler's Birthday. The post card is post mark dated on Hitler's Birthday and addressed to the Munich "Braun-Haus"
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Large Grouping 1936 Berlin Olympics Photo Prints-1932 Cigarette Card Album Photos-Medal Reference Lot #4 (Sale Order 5 of 177) 53 of the picture cards are marked "Olympia 1932" and one is marked "Olympia 1936-Band 1" . There are 6 large photo prints of the 1936 Olympics. Also included is a 1958 dated WW2 German medal reference booklet in black & white.
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Promotion Document for Civil Service In the Waffen SS-War Criminal Dr. Waegner Lot #5 (Sale Order 6 of 177) Named to Dr. Harald Waegner. Obersturmbannfuhrer Waegner was an SS Doctor wanted for War Crimes for performing experiments on Russian POW's. He tried to commit suicide but underestimated lethal injection dosage while in U.S. captivity. Included are photocopies of a page of the Berlin phone book and SS membership roll both showing Waegner's info. Also a photo copy account of how the U.S. Military Police ID'ed him. Documents were found hidden under his house and were wet from poor storage by the Doctor! This is one of those documents!
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15pcs-Misc WW2 German Wehrpass-Arbeitsbuch-RAD Work Book-Identity Papers Grouping Lot #6 (Sale Order 7 of 177) Lots of entries and stampings!
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Pre WW1/WW1/Weimar Period German Postal Inspector Promotion Documents-Original Hindenburg Signature Lot #7 (Sale Order 8 of 177) Amazing promotion document named to "Heinrich Fredrick August Alwin Jurgens" One of the documents has the original signature of "Von Hindenburg" Rare career document grouping!
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1942 Dated German Kriegsmarine Calendar Lot #8 (Sale Order 9 of 177) All calendar pages are present. Lots of colored drawings of German Battleships etc.
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Rare Presentation Award Document For Pour Le Merite With Crown Lot #9 (Sale Order 10 of 177) Dated "14 Mai 1888 and named to "Jacob Von Kaenfeild". Signed by the King Of Prussia/Emperor Frederick III. Frederick was known as the 99 day Emperor and King Of Prussia serving from March 9, 1888 until his death June 15, 1888. Wax seal with "Coat of Arms". Signature is hand signed. We have tried to research this Emperor's signature and could not find other examples to compare to. We believe this to be an original "Pour Le Merite With Crown" award document but please bid based on your own expertise, knowledge and/or research.
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157+ pcs Misc. Korean War Period Press Photos Lot #10 (Sale Order 11 of 177) Lots of photos of Armistice Documents-POW's, Landings, Military Vehicles, Soldiers etc.
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Rare WW2 SS Correspondence For Concentration Camp Inspection-Signed By Adolf Eichmann Lot #11 (Sale Order 12 of 177) Inspection notification for the Neuengamme Concentration Camp which was a sub-camp of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in Northern Germany. It has been mounted on an acid free card stock for preservation. We believe the wartime (rare) Eichmann signature is original to the document based on observation of other Eichmann signature examples. Please bid based on your own expertise, knowledge and/or research.
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180+ pcs-WW2 Period Press Photographs-Pearl Harbor-Russian Front Etc. Lot #12 (Sale Order 13 of 177) Mostly all original WW2 period press photos of France, Task Force Williwow In Alaska, Attack On Pearl Harbor photos are from USN file-Captured German and Japanese Documents, U.S. Army in Burma, German Occupation of Russia, etc.
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2pcs-Waffen SS Promotion Letter To Father Of Eastern Front Soldier/Son KIA Notice Lot #13 (Sale Order 14 of 177) Promotion letter signed by Waffen Generalmajor/Brigadefuher on Reichsführer SS letter head.
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3pcs-Period Photocopies-Nurnberg Trial Proceedings-Goring Suicide-Trial Booklet Lot #14 (Sale Order 15 of 177) Trial proceedings documents has hand signed dedication with signature of U.S. War Crimes Trial Judge Harold Leventhal
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Rare Waffen SS Standartenfuhrer William Traupel Signed Document Lot #15 (Sale Order 16 of 177) Traupel worked with the SD during early war years and rose to rank of Oberfuhrer. Committed suicided while awaiting war Crimes indictments.
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155+ WW2 Period/Occupation Press Photos-Japanese war Crime Trials-POW's-Atrocities, Etc. Lot #16 (Sale Order 17 of 177) |
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2pcs-Allgemeine/Waffen SS Signed Typewritten Letters-Totenkopf/Reitersturm 2^/17 Lot #17 (Sale Order 18 of 177) Both with original SS soldier signatures.
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24pcs-Misc. Nazi War Painting Prints/Other Misc. German Military related Prints Lot #18 (Sale Order 19 of 177) Period originals-Excellent for framing.
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2pcs-Rare WW2 Auschwitz Letter-Rare 1946 "Za Drutami" Concentration Camp Sketches Lot #19 (Sale Order 20 of 177) Concentration Camp "V-Mail" with Auschwitz censor stamp-Rare 1946 "ZA DRUTAMI-BEHIND BARBED WIRES" Concentration camp sketch prints by Jan Komski. Total of 15 numbered sketches. Binding is loose but all sketches are present. Rare and early Holocaust sketch portfolio.
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320+ WW2 Period Press Photos-U.S. Troops-Japanese-Tank Factories Etc. Lot #20 (Sale Order 21 of 177) U.S. troop transport-WW2 Aircraft-Training photos, etc. Most are press release photos.
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2pcs-Rare 3rd Reich New Years Eve Letters- Handwritten To Hitler Signed By AH Loyalist Carl Rover Lot #21 (Sale Order 22 of 177) Original handwritten letter to Hitler from long time supporter and loyalist Carl Rover who was responsible for the deportation of all Jews in the city of Bremen until his death in 1942. The other letter is typewritten and signed by s3everal Nazi Officials.
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Weimar Period/Pre WW2 German/Nazi Soldier Photo Album-297 Photographs. Lot #22 (Sale Order 23 of 177) Loaded with German soldier photographs wearing uniforms-In the field training etc. Title page roughly translates to " The Outgoing Regiment Commander Of The Officer Corps Of The 18th Infantry Regiment Paderborn, 1 October 1933". Photos are thick CDV type. Amazing original pictorial history!
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WW2 Waffen SS Obersturmfuhrer Dr. Franz Wehofsich Signed Document Grouping-Race Resettlement Office Lot #23 (Sale Order 24 of 177) Both Documents have original signatures and SS inter office stamps.
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125+ WW2 Period Press Photos-German POW's-Normandy-Aerial-Early Rallies-South Pacific Etc. Lot #24 (Sale Order 25 of 177) |
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WW2 Kriegsmarine Promotion Document-Kapitan Zur See "Heinz Kiderlen"-U-Boat Base Commander Lot #25 (Sale Order 26 of 177) Kapitan Kiderlen was the 2nd commander of the Torpedo Boat Sea Eagle from July-October 1928. Bottom of document has signature of Admiral Raeder in pencil. See last photo for Kiderlen's service list.
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Rare WW2 Hitler Youth "Landjahr" Community Service Camp Photo Album Lot #26 (Sale Order 27 of 177) 117 original photographs depicting Hitler youth members in formation, physical exercises etc. rare photo album.
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Rare Early Nazi Party Letter To Reichs Party Leader Signed By Martin Bormann Lot #27 (Sale Order 28 of 177) Martin Bormann was known for signing using colored pencils. We have researched this signature and after comparing to other known original examples, we feel it is a period signature. Please bid based on your own expertise, knowledge and/or research.
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4pcs- KIA Wehrmacht Death Notice/Photo. Rare Waffen SS Officer Death Notice With Photo Of Grave Lot #28 (Sale Order 29 of 177) Rare WW2 Waffen SS Officer death notice. Named to Hauptsturmfuhrer Max Ostendorff who served with the SS Sanitats-Kompanie 15 while being attached to the Wehrmacht. Black And white photo of in the field grave markers is glued to right upper corner. Base paper is thick stock. There is a faint Waffen SS stamp in lower left corner with date of 2.5.44. It also has the facsimile signature of a Wehrmacht Field Marshall. The reverse shows evidence of being scrapbook removed. The small pamphlet named to Hermann Hildebrand is an decree of some sort..
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2pcs-Signed 3rd Reich Letters-SS Oberfuhrer Dr. Heinrich Doehle Thank You Letter Lot #29 (Sale Order 30 of 177) Typewritten response of thanks is signed by Dr. Heinrich Doehle. It is thanking a Herr Reichardt for his interest in his wartime period book "Orden und Ehrenzeichen im Dritten Reich" (Still, even today, one of the best 3rd Reich medal reference books!) Dr. Doehle was the rank of Waffen SS Oberfuhrer. The other typewritten is signed by a high government Council member by the name of Friedberg.
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4pcs 3rd Reich Envelopes-Goebbels Stationary Lot #30 (Sale Order 31 of 177) 2 envelopes are from the Ministry of Propaganda and the 3rd is from the Chancellery of the Führer of the NSDAP. Rare Dr. Goebbels letterhead.
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2pcs-Signed Docs/Letters Early 3rd Reich Loyalists-Ludendorff & Von Seeckt Lot #31 (Sale Order 32 of 177) Erich Ledendorff was a Prussian Field Marshal and marched with Hitler during the 1923 Putsch. Hand written letter with signature. 1926 birthday acknowledgment signed by the German Weimar period Commander in Chief of the Army, Hans Von Seeckt. Rare signatures!
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Rare Original typewritten Medicine Schedule For Albert Speer-Signed By Several Doctors Lot #32 (Sale Order 33 of 177) Has official Allied Prison Landau stamp.
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2pcs-Waffen SS Mountain Troops Edelweiss Arm patch-Gas-Mann Specialty Patch Lot #33 (Sale Order 34 of 177) Both in excellent condition.
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Rare 1800's German/Austrian Medal Reference Books-1950's German Uniforms Reference Lot #34 (Sale Order 35 of 177) The 4 larger "book" show most of the high valor medals awarded in the late 1800's. Scarce reference!
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Waffen SS Totenkopf Skull Collar Tab For Enlisted Lot #35 (Sale Order 36 of 177) Textbook period example!
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7pcs-Hitler Stationary-Order Of The German Eagle Program-Etc Lot #36 (Sale Order 37 of 177) |
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Adolf Hitler Typewritten Letter On Letterhead-Memo On Refurbishing Major Cities By 1950 Lot #36a (Sale Order 38 of 177) Dated 25. Juni 1940. Typewritten on Hitler's Private Law Firm stationary. The Hitler signature could possibly be original, but has not been authenticated. Please see last photo for translation.
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Rare Early Waffen SS Belt Buckle By Overhof & Cie With Full Title/Name Maker Stamping Lot #37 (Sale Order 39 of 177) In excellent condition still retaining a lot of the original finish. Hard to find these early full title maker logo buckles, especially in this condition!
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7pcs-Misc. NSDAP Reichs Chancellery Stationary/Letterhead Lot #38 (Sale Order 40 of 177) 3 have an embossed Eagle/Swastika at the top. They show some staining and age yellowing. Scarce letterhead stationary.
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Waffen SS Foreign Volunteer 29th Grenadier Division "Dirlwanger" Collar Tab Lot #39 (Sale Order 41 of 177) In excellent condition.
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5pcs-3rd Reich Period Unissued Promotion Documents Lot #40 (Sale Order 42 of 177) In overall very good condition showing some staining and age yellowing.
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Waffen SS Arm Eagle For Enlisted Lot #41 (Sale Order 43 of 177) Appears to be period embroidered and no reaction to UV lighting.
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Partial Cigarette Book Pages-75+ Photos Of Wehrmacht NCO/EM Soldiers Who Won The Knights Cross Lot #42 (Sale Order 44 of 177) |
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Waffen SS Estonian Volunteers Arm Shield-3rd Pattern Lot #43 (Sale Order 45 of 177) In excellent condition.
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Large Lot Misc. 3rd Reich Stamps-Feld Post-Etc. Lot #44 (Sale Order 46 of 177) 2 sheets of unseparated Hitler Head stamp + other misc. 3rd Reich related stamps. Feld post from Prachutitz, 3rd Reich savings account booklet etc.
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Waffen SS Holland Volunteers Arm Shield-Wiking SS Panzer Division-2nd Pattern Lot #45 (Sale Order 47 of 177) In excellent condition.
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2pcs-3rd Reich Army Sports Camp Certificate-Claims Booklet For Damages Lot #46 (Sale Order 48 of 177) |
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Waffen SS Norway Foreign Volunteers Arm Shield-Wiking SS Panzer Division Lot #47 (Sale Order 49 of 177) Rare example in excellent condition.
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5pcs Misc. DAF/RAD Documents/Letterhead-Clipped Signature Konstantin Hieri RAD Leader Lot #48 (Sale Order 50 of 177) |
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Waffen SS Danish/Denmark Volunteers Arm Shield-Wiking SS Panzer Division Lot #49 (Sale Order 51 of 177) In excellent condition-Rare arm shield
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Large Size Hitler Cover 3rd Reich Period Telegram For Sports Participation Lot #50 (Sale Order 52 of 177) |
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NSKK 1937 Sauerlandische Motor-Brigade Plaque Device Lot #51 (Sale Order 53 of 177) In excellent condition. Carl Poellath maker stamped.
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Early Deutsches Jungvolk Single Rune Belt Buckle Lot #52 (Sale Order 54 of 177) Original period condition. Scarce maker.
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Early 3rd Reich NSKK/DDAC 1934 "Orientation Ride" Participants Plaque Device Lot #53 (Sale Order 55 of 177) Maker marked F. Mannheim. In excellent condition with period patina
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WW1/Pre WW2 German Veteran's "Der Stahlhelm" Belt Buckle Lot #54 (Sale Order 56 of 177) 2 piece stamped brass construction-Scarce period example
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1930's-40's Reverse Swastika Ring Lot #55 (Sale Order 57 of 177) Nicely detailed with no major wear to the enameling. No hallmarks visible.
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Political Leader Belt Buckle Lot #56 (Sale Order 58 of 177) Zinc alloy construction. Most of original finish is missing. Scarce maker of RZM M4/77 for the firm of Gebrüder Gloerfeld, Lüdenscheid.
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Scarce WW2 Period German West Wall Workers Ring Lot #57 (Sale Order 59 of 177) Brass alloy construction. Large size.
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Scarce WW2 Dachau War Crimes Trial Pass November 16, 1945 Lot #58 (Sale Order 60 of 177) This date correlates to the 2nd day of the trial against Obersturmbannfuhrer Martin Godfried Weiss and 39 others. Weiss was found guilty of war crimes and was executed at Landsberg Prison on May 29, 1946
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Miniature Mothers Cross In Silver With Original LDO Issue Box Lot #59 (Sale Order 61 of 177) Maker marked L/16 for the firm of Paul Meybauer, Berlin.
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13pcs-Lot Misc. WW2 Period German Newspapers/Magazines-Der Angriff Etc. Lot #60 (Sale Order 62 of 177) Lots of period photos inside. Excellent for reference. In good condition.
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Waffen SS Latvian Foreign Volunteers Arm Shield "SS Lettische Nr.1/Nr. 2-3rd Pattern Lot #61 (Sale Order 63 of 177) In excellent condition.
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10pcs-Misc. WW2 Period 3rd Reich Magazines-Luft Post-Der Adler Etc. Lot #62 (Sale Order 64 of 177) Lots of period photos inside. Excellent for reference. In good condition.
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Waffen SS Italian Volunteers Arm Shield. Lot #63 (Sale Order 65 of 177) In excellent condition.
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WW2 German Police EM Belt Buckle With Leather Tab-Assmann & Sohne Lot #64 (Sale Order 66 of 177) In near unissued condition. Leather tab is maker stamped and dated 1942.
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Rare Hitler Youth/Waffen SS Document Grouping-Buchenwald Lot #65 (Sale Order 67 of 177) Questionnaires from Hitler Youth soldier for admittance to Waffen SS orientation school. HJ member was accepted. Lots of SS stampings and SS officer signatures. Amazing document grouping!
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2pcs WW2 German Military Specialty Trade Rate Patches Lot #66 (Sale Order 68 of 177) Both in excellent condition.
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Scarce WW2 Panzer Officer's Matching Collar Tabs Lot #67 (Sale Order 69 of 177) In excellent condition.
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Matching Pair WW2 5th panzer Regiment Slip On Shoulder Boards-Hauptmann Lot #68 (Sale Order 70 of 177) In excellent condition. The 5th Panzer Regiment fought in the African Campaign before the European Theater. Scarce Shoulder Boards having 2 pips for rank of Captain.
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Panzer General Uniform Breast Eagle Lot #69 (Sale Order 71 of 177) Gold bullion embroidered example on black wool base. Template is evident underneath the nicely toned gold bullion thread.
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5pcs-WW2 Nazi Officer's Dagger Parts Lot #70 (Sale Order 72 of 177) 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger cross guard, pommel and ferrule. Pommel and ferrule for Army Officer's dagger.
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Scarce Stickpin with 1st And 2nd Class Spange Devices For Additional Awards Of The EK Lot #71 (Sale Order 73 of 177) |
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2pcs-WW2 German Organizational Badges-Kyffhäuserbund-Schutzenbund Lot #72 (Sale Order 74 of 177) |
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4pcs-WW2 German Stickpins-Panzer Tank, Eastern Front And Luftwaffe Flak Badges/Medal Lot #73 (Sale Order 75 of 177) |
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M34 Double Decal Civil Police Helmet Lot #74 (Sale Order 76 of 177) Decals are in very good condition. Civil style liner is supple. In original condition.
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Nazi Police Dress Bayonet-Short Model By Puma Lot #74a (Sale Order 77 of 177) Scabbard fittings have been removed. They have been chromed as well as the blade. Direct from vet family. Good example ready for restoration!
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WW2 Promotion Document Grouping Named To 3rd Reich Justice Official Lot #75 (Sale Order 78 of 177) |
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Early 3rd Reich NSKK Plaque Device-Dated 1933 Lot #76 (Sale Order 79 of 177) Scarce item!
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WW2 German Munitions Factory Award Tumbler-.800 Silver Lot #77 (Sale Order 80 of 177) Most likely given as an employee production award. Attached enameled device with the RWS logo and a bullseye. RWS is the logo for the "Rheinisch-Westfalische Sprengstoff Munitions factory. The bottom has the wartime 1/2 moon silver content mark and a silver content of 800. It weighs 80.4 grams.
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Hitler Youth Belt Buckle Lot #78 (Sale Order 81 of 177) Chrome finish example. Detail is still crisp. Maker marked but hard to make out.
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Rare larger Size Prussian Gardes du Corps Stickpin Lot #79 (Sale Order 82 of 177) |
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WW1 French M16 Pneumatic Mortar Round Lot #80 (Sale Order 83 of 177) In original condition as brought back by vet. Missing the pot metal nose/fuse. Still, a scarce WW1 mortar round!
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Hitler Head Side View Profile For Plaque Lot #81 (Sale Order 84 of 177) condition shows wear and finish loss.
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Rare Jet Fighter Bagatelle Game By Marx "Take Off" With Original Box Lot #82 (Sale Order 85 of 177) This rare Bagatelle "Pinball" game was produced in 1953 by Louis Marx & Co. Box shows wear. Game is in very fine condition.
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2pcs-1940's Military Style Wrist Watches-Wittnauer/Oris Lot #83 (Sale Order 86 of 177) Wittnauer wrist watch with 24hr military dial. The band is military style but is recent. Watch winds and runs but has not been checked for accuracy. The black military style dial Oris watch also winds properly and runs but also has not been checked for accuracy. Scarce watches!
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large NSDAP Flag Center-Double Sided. From Vet Estate Lot #84 (Sale Order 87 of 177) Double sided with edge stitching. It measures approx. 46" in diameter. Excellent for display.
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large Silver Over Copper Candlestick With Goring Coat Of Arms Insignia Lot #85 (Sale Order 88 of 177) Large single candlestick which is silver plate over copper. The base has an applied Goring coat of arms device. It appears to be original to the candlestick. The bottom does have the silversmith's trademark initials. Please bid based on your own knowledge, expertise and/or research.
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Scarce WW2 Period Nazi Water Police Buckle For Lower Ranks With Leather Tab Lot #86 (Sale Order 89 of 177) In excellent condition retaining nearly 100% of the original gold gilt finish. Reverse of buckle has the letters C.T.D. in raised relief for the maker of C.TH. DICKE. The leather tab has this makers stamping and is dated 1943. It would be nearly impossible to upgrade this example!
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NSDAP Double Sided Banner/Flag From Vet Estate Lot #87 (Sale Order 90 of 177) Double sided white circular field with printed swastika on red cotton base. It has been cut down on both sides by vet. Nice display size measuring approx. 54" X 52"
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Late War P38 Holster With Eagle/RB Nr. Stampings Lot #88 (Sale Order 91 of 177) In excellent condition showing only minor wear.
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Rare Early 3rd Reich Potsdam NS Jugendtag 1932 Badge-Aurich Lot #89 (Sale Order 92 of 177) This event was held in Potsdam in 1932 as the 1st Reich Youth Day under the auspices of Baldur von Schirach. The badge was subsequently authorized to be worn by attendees (of youth groups, SA, and so on) in silver finish. This is a nicely die struck example with sharp detailing and maker's mark on the reverse by Hermann Aurich. Original pin and pin plate on the reverse. Still retains a lot of the original silver finish Nice example of one of the first Hitler Youth awards!
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Early Austrian Nazi Party Badge Lot #90 (Sale Order 93 of 177) Early Austrian Nazi Party badge 1933-34. NSDAP Land Öst."Hitlerbewegung". First type. This type of badge was prohibited for wear after 1934. Silvered bronze with red, white and black enamels, early unmarked example. There is minor chipping to the enamel. Scarce example only allowed for wear for a short period of time.
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Scarce Variant Hitler Austrian Annex Commemorative Coin-"MUNZAMT WIEN ZINK" Lot #91 (Sale Order 94 of 177) Die struck zinc alloy example. Nearly all other examples of this coin are struck in silver. Designed by Hanisch Concee. Detail is sharp. Scarce variant.
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WW2 German Eagle & Swastika Silver Ring Lot #92 (Sale Order 95 of 177) No hallmarks evident. Crisp detail showing minimal wear. Nice period example.
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13pcs Misc. WW2 German Insignia Lot #93 (Sale Order 96 of 177) Bullion ORG TODT Sleeve eagle shows major wear. The War Merit Cross appears to be a plaque and/or photo album device. Metal Edelweiss cap device has glue residue on the reverse. Nice misc. lot.
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Miniature SS Officer's Chained Dagger Lot #94 (Sale Order 97 of 177) Excellent detail even down to the cross graining on the blade! Even though not WW2 period, it is a nice collectible example!
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Rare Framed General Pershing Portrait Drawing By Micheline Resco-Pershing Signature Lot #95 (Sale Order 98 of 177) The portrait has not been examined outside of frame. Under close scrutiny it is our opinion it is an original portrait drawing/watercolor that is signed "Micheline Resco Washington 1922" Resco was Pershing's Mistress until they were married when Pershing was on his deathbed. Just below the portrait on a separate paper there is a dedication handwritten and signed by Pershing. There is also a handwritten dedication signed Micheline. Micheline Resco was a Romanian born, Parisian portrait artist that is well listed. Could be one of the sleepers of this auction!
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WW2 USMC "IRON SIGHT AGGREGATE" Shooting Award Trophy Plaque-Dated 1942 Lot #96 (Sale Order 99 of 177) In overall very fine condition. Scarce plaque!
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WW1 Period 41st "Sunset" Infantry Division Patch Lot #97 (Sale Order 100 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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WW1 Period 81st Infantry Division Patch-306th Sanitary Train Lot #98 (Sale Order 101 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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WW1 Period 81st Infantry Division Patch-Field Artillery Lot #99 (Sale Order 102 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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WW1 Period 5th Anti-Aircraft Battalion Shoulder Patch-Scarce Multi Piece Felt Variant Lot #100 (Sale Order 103 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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1920-30's 2nd Infantry Division Multi Piece Shoulder Patch Lot #101 (Sale Order 104 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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Early Version WW1 Period 90th"Alamo" Division Shoulder Patch Lot #102 (Sale Order 105 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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Original WW2 U.S. Army Air Force 1st Composite Group "Squadron" Patch Lot #103 (Sale Order 106 of 177) Period embroidered example on felt base measuring approx. 5" in diameter. No reaction to UV lighting.
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4pcs-WW2 Period Ranger Battalion Scrolls Lot #104 (Sale Order 107 of 177) 1st, 3rd, 4th and 6th Ranger Bn. Scrolls. Typical WW2 period embroidery on black wool with cheese cloth backing. No reaction to UV lighting.
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WW1 Period 9th Infantry Division Shoulder Patch Lot #105 (Sale Order 108 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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1920-30's Period 45th Infantry Division "Swastika" Shoulder Patch Lot #106 (Sale Order 109 of 177) Multi piece felt on felt construction. No reaction to UV lighting.
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WW1 Period 85th Infantry Division Shoulder Patch Lot #107 (Sale Order 110 of 177) Original period example. No reaction to UV lighting. The estate collector had put a sticker on the reverse identifying it.
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18pcs Misc. Nasa/Space Shuttle Crew Patches Lot #108 (Sale Order 111 of 177) |
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5pcs-WW2/Later Period Polish Valor Medals/Embroidered Ribbon Bar Lot #109 (Sale Order 112 of 177) Included is the ORDER OF POLAND RESTORED, PARTISAN CROSS, MEDAL OF VICTORY/FREEDOM and POLISH PEOPLES MEDALS. Corresponding embroidered ribbon.
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WW1 U.S. Soldier Dog Tags/Victory Medal/Shave Kit/NRA Target Disc Grouping Lot #110 (Sale Order 113 of 177) Dog tags are named to Edward F. Bishop. Unique shaving kit/brush unit. WW1 Victory medal. Early NRA clay bullseye discs.
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WW2/Later British Navy Cap Tallies-Royal Army Medical Corps Uniform Buttons-Beret Badge Lot #111 (Sale Order 114 of 177) |
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Rare 109pc Lot Of WW2 Japanese Propaganda Leaflets Lot #112 (Sale Order 115 of 177) There are 70pcs of the smaller leaflets and 39 of the larger. We believe these were the type dropped over WW2 Chinese soldier encampments but have not confirmed this.
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3pcs-Misc. Vintage Sword Belt Hangers Lot #113 (Sale Order 116 of 177) |
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2pcs-Rare U.S. Battalion Flag Pole WW2 Battle Streamers-Normandy Beachhead-Hurtgen Forrest Lot #114 (Sale Order 117 of 177) White cotton thread embroidered on what appears to be a blue coarse silk base. Excellent items for war room display!
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WW1 U.S. Soldier Trench Art Rifle Casing Knife/Letter Opener Lot #115 (Sale Order 118 of 177) The blade has the name of the french city of Brest hand engraved on one side of the blade.
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2pcs-U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-10A Flight Cap/AN-S-31A Flight Suit. Lot #116 (Sale Order 119 of 177) Both in excellent condition.
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WW2 17th Airborne Officer's 4 Pocket Class A Tunic Lot #117 (Sale Order 120 of 177) In excellent condition. Pin back 1st Lt. rank. CIB is sterling hallmarked. Pin back Paratrooper wings with locking clasp. 3 place ribbon bar with Purple Heart, Good Conduct and ETO w/battle star ribbons.
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WW2 Named USAAC Air Medal With Case Lot #118 (Sale Order 121 of 177) Full wrap brooch. Name engraved to Jerry B. Pratt. Has not been researched.
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WW2 Front Seam/Swivel Bale Named M1 Helmet With Liner-42nd Division Lot #119 (Sale Order 122 of 177) Front seam/swivel bale steel pot named to Mickey Yurkanin Jr. Original finish is very good. Firestone liner with 42nd Division decal on one side and an unknown regimental crest on the other. Artillery?
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Rare WW2 Period U.S. Army Air Forces 414th Training Group Guidon Lot #120 (Sale Order 123 of 177) Period one sided chain stitch embroidery on blue cotton base with reinforced edge. Rare guidon!
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1950's RAF Officer's Jacket/Pants Lot #121 (Sale Order 124 of 177) Both in very good condition. You can see where the embroidered wings were once above the left breast pocket.
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Early 1940's/WW2 Period Legion Of Merit "Legionnaire" Medal With Case Lot #122 (Sale Order 125 of 177) 1940's period Legion Of Merit Medal with case. It has the early full wrap brooch with small 5 digit number. Scarce early example.
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Rare WW2 British Airborne Artillery Officer's Tunic. Bullion Paratrooper Wings Lot #123 (Sale Order 126 of 177) Padded Flaming Bomb gold bullion Artillery collar insignia. Shoulder boards have single crown rank device for Major. Embroidered ribbon bars are as follow: 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Africa General Service, India Service, 1939-45 War Medal. Right sleeve has a nicely toned bullion embroidered paratrooper/airborne wing. In excellent condition!
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Post WW2 Legion Of Merit Officer's Class Medal Lot #124 (Sale Order 127 of 177) |
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Rare! 1930's USN Tailcoat/Vest Named To Battle Of Midway VB-6 Squadron Commander Lot #125 (Sale Order 128 of 177) Amazing set named to Lt. Richard H. Best Commander of the USN Torpedo Dive Bomber Squadron (VB-6) during the Battle Of Midway and flew off the decks of the USS Enterprise carrier. Best personally scored hits on 2 of the 4 Japanese aircraft carriers that were sunk in this decisive battle. For his actions, Best was awarded the Navy Cross and DFC. The jacket is named to Best and is dated 1932, the year he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. Both jacket and vest are in very good condition. Amazing historical grouping belonging to a true hero from one of the most famous battles of WW2,...The Battle Of Midway!
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26pcs-Misc. 19th Century/Early 20th Century Shoe Buckles. Lot #126 (Sale Order 129 of 177) There are 20 single buckles and 3 matching pairs.
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Rare French M1832 Naval Cutlass With Scabbard Lot #127 (Sale Order 130 of 177) The spine is engraved with the armory and date of 1841. Thick steel blade is in very good condition and is the variation with the engraved anchor on both side. Blackened iron basket guard still retains most of the original finish. You don't come across these very often and when you do the scabbard is missing. This scabbard is also in very good condition with metal fittings and leather body. Quite possibly used in the Civil War as a lot of edged weapons were imports used by both sides.
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16pcs-Misc. WW2 German Insignia-Pips-Tinnies-Mine Fuse-Cap Roundels-Factory Worker Collar Tab? Lot #128 (Sale Order 131 of 177) Nice lot!
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WW2 Period U.S. Army Warrant Officer's Khaki Visor Cap Lot #129 (Sale Order 132 of 177) Minor soiling. In very good collectible condition.
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-M1918A2 BAR Rifle Lot #130 (Sale Order 133 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds are strong. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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5pcs WW1 Style Air Corp Wings-Pilot-Dirigible-Balloon Lot #131 (Sale Order 134 of 177) All 5 five have nicely detailed billion embroidery. All react to UV lighting in some manner. Offered as collector copies.
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-M1 Garand .30 Cal Rifle Lot #132 (Sale Order 135 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds on this one have a few splits. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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SA Dagger RZM M7/68 1941-Tigerwerk-No Scabbard Lot #133 (Sale Order 136 of 177) Cross guard fittings have been re-chromed. Pearwood grip with eagle and SA button devices. Blade still retains a lot of factory cross graining. Motto is crisply acid etched.
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WW2 German NCO Nickel Finish Sword With Scabbard-Near Mint Blade-FW Holler Lot #133a (Sale Order 137 of 177) All original-Nickel finish fittings have age patina. Wire wrapped Bakelite grip is crack free. Mirror bright chrome finish blade is in near unissued condition. It has the FW Holler maker logo. Original finish scabbard has some age crazing and a few spots of surface rust. In overall excellent collectible condition! These plain NCO swords are getting harder to come across..especially in this fine original condition!
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-M1917A1 Browning Machine Gun Lot #134 (Sale Order 138 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds are strong. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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1st Model Luftwaffe Officer's dagger-Rare Maker-Carl Julius Krebs Lot #135 (Sale Order 139 of 177) Carl Julius Krebs is an extremely rare maker for these 1st model Luftwaffe daggers. The fittings are the typical plated pot metal fittings as was common with this maker. The cross guard has a crack and has been repaired. Wire wrapped Morrocan leather grip is in very good condition. Mirror bright steel blade is in excellent condition and has the corredt Carl Julius Krebs logo. Scabbard fittings show finish loss and leather sshows wear. Hanger chain is not present. Rare dagger in any condition.
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-M1911A1 .45 Cal. Pistol Lot #136 (Sale Order 140 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds are strong. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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4pcs-WW2 Period Original German Army Parade Photo Postcards Lot #137 (Sale Order 141 of 177) |
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-M1903 .30 Cal. Rifle Lot #138 (Sale Order 142 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds are strong. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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4pcs-WW2 Period Original German Army Parade Photo Postcards Lot #139 (Sale Order 143 of 177) |
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-M1 .30 Cal. Carbine Lot #140 (Sale Order 144 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds are strong. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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Scarce WW2 Period Framed Uncut Sheet Of Paper Soldiers Lot #141 (Sale Order 145 of 177) Uncut sheet of 17 paper German soldiers depicting the Wehrmacht's anti-tank armament. Excellent for display and already framed!
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-M2 60mm Mortar Lot #142 (Sale Order 146 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds are strong. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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Scarce WW2 Period Framed Paper SA Riders Uncut Sheet Lot #143 (Sale Order 147 of 177) Uncut sheet depicting 5 SA Riders. Scarce Item-Excellent for display and already framed!
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Original WW2 Period US Infantry School Training Chart-MKII Fragmentation Grenade Lot #144 (Sale Order 148 of 177) Original training chart. Measures 42" X 32". Folds are strong. Paper has spots of age yellowing. Vet has stamped his name on the reverse. W. Bruce Rayman. Rare ORIGINAL training chart…Not one of the reprints!
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Scarce WW2 Period Framed Uncut Sheet Of German Paper Soldiers Lot #145 (Sale Order 149 of 177) There are 10 Misc. German soldiers/Vehicles depicted in this uncut sheet. Excellent for display and already framed!
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Original WW2 Period USN VPB-129 Patrol Bombing Squadron "Alley Oop" Decal Lot #146 (Sale Order 150 of 177) Squadron patch size decal that would have been transferred onto a leather base to be sewn to flight jacket. Scarce unused squadron patch decal. In good condition.
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24pcs-Misc WW2 Period U.S. Military Patches-771st Tank Destroyer-11th Airborne Etc. Lot #147 (Sale Order 151 of 177) 2nd Army patch and SGT rank patches are occupation bevo embroidered examples. Constabulary patch is English made. Nice grouping!
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17th Airborne Glider Pilot Bronze Star Grouping-Named Lot #148 (Sale Order 152 of 177) Slot Brooch bronze with case. Good Conduct medal, Marksman badge for rifle expert. Occupation Medal ribbon bar. 17th Airborne patch without tab. Small "photo booth" type black and white portrait photo of paratrooper soldier. It appears to be a reverse negative photo as it shows what appears to be glider pilot wings over right pocket in photo as well as the glider patch on the overseas cap. The reverse has the Glider Trooper's name which appears to be Charles Gurlatch
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Rare WW2 Period B24 Bomber Restricted Service And Instruction Manual Lot #149 (Sale Order 153 of 177) All pages are intact and show normal period foxing and age yellowing-Rare book!
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2pcs-1946 Tokyo Silver Ring With U.S. Eagle Motif-Bullion Marine Raider Patch Lot #150 (Sale Order 154 of 177) The Marine Raider patch appears to be Japanese made with course silk and bullion embroidered accents. The bullion has toned nicely. There is minor thread "glow" reaction to the exposed thread on the reverse. Most likely a blazer patch for occupation and/or reunion. Ring is nicely detailed and hallmarked silver.
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Rare WW2 Period Restricted Flight Manual For The B24D Bomber Aircraft Lot #151 (Sale Order 155 of 177) Slight yellowing to the pages otherwise in near excellent condition.
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7pcs-WW2 U.S. Army Air Corps/8th Air Force Insignia/Booklets Lot #152 (Sale Order 156 of 177) All items are ww2 period with the exception of the shirt size pilot wings which have the 1950's NS Meyer 9M hallmark
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2pcs-WW2 Period USMC 2nd Division Patches-1st & 2nd Types Lot #153 (Sale Order 157 of 177) Both are period originals. No reaction to UV lighting.
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2pcs-WW1/WW2 U.S. Armored/Tanker Patches Lot #154 (Sale Order 158 of 177) WW1 multi piece felt on wool construction. WW2 Armored Forces jacket patch
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3pcs-WW2 U.S. Airborne Patches Lot #155 (Sale Order 159 of 177) Period embroidered. No reaction to UV lighting.
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1940-50's Automatic Knife With Horn Handle-Italy-Inox Military Style Lot #156 (Sale Order 160 of 177) The spring is strong. Horn grip plate has damage. Locking pin on vblade spine is worn so blade does not lock when it is in open position.. The blade lock slide on grip is loose. Still, a good solid example for parts or display.
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Lot Police patches-.38 Cal. Break-Away And Concealment Holsters. Lot #157 (Sale Order 161 of 177) |
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Automatic Knife With Kris stytle Blade. Lot #158 (Sale Order 162 of 177) Strong spring. Blade fits tightly when closed. Unused condition.
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WW2 U.S. Army Air Forces Aircrew Insignia/Medal Grouping Lot #159 (Sale Order 163 of 177) 3" Aircrew wings are clutchback with sterling smooth face fasteners. They are hallamrked sterling with A.E. Co maker in raised relief. Full wrap brooch Air Medal. Nice insignia/medal grouping!
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4pcs-Misc Reference Books-U.S. Wings-Airborne Equipment-One is 1st Printing Lot #160 (Sale Order 164 of 177) Excellent reference books-Most are out of print.
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6pcs Misc Insignia Reference Books-Patches Etc. Lot #161 (Sale Order 165 of 177) |
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3pcs-USN Insignia-USAAF Wings Reference Books Lot #162 (Sale Order 166 of 177) |
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4pcs- WW2 USAAF Wings-Blood Chits & Tokens Reference Books Lot #163 (Sale Order 167 of 177) Hard to find reference books!
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WW2 USN Insignai/Medal Grouping. Lot #164 (Sale Order 168 of 177) 5 place medal bar with Bronze Star and American Defense Medal with Fleet clasp. Bronze star ribbon with full wrap brooch (rare). Nice grouping!
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WW2 Period U.S. Army Officer's Dress Visor Cap By Luxenberg Lot #165 (Sale Order 169 of 177) In excellent condition and very high quality as would be expected by this maker!
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WW2 Type A-3 Heating Cover For the Type A-5 Autopilot Servo Motor-B17/B24 Bombers Lot #166 (Sale Order 170 of 177) Heater cover for the A3 type Autopilot Servo motor used in B17/B24 aircraft.In excellent condition with the exception that one of the rivets on the thick cardboard extender has come loose. Top cover and bottom heater plug strap. Rare item!
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WW2 Japanese Anti-Tank "Yardstick" Mine With Training Fuse-Inert Lot #167 (Sale Order 171 of 177) This example was part of the rare late war Japanese Mine training kit for U.S. soldiers in preparation for an assault on the Japanese mainland.
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M1908 Mauser Long Bayonet-Weyersberg Kirschbaum Lot #168 (Sale Order 172 of 177) In very good overall condition. Cross guard is serial number stamped and has another "cross" type stamp.
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WW2 Japanese Type 3 Terra Cotta Land Mine -Inert Lot #169 (Sale Order 173 of 177) In excellent condition. Scarce item. No fuse
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Early Leather Short Model Bayonet Scabbard Lot #170 (Sale Order 174 of 177) For short model Mauser bayonet. Leather is still supple and stitching is intact.
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WW2 U.S. Army Air Corp 530th Bomb Squadron Patch-Air Medal-Bullion/Wood Carved Gunner Wings Etc. Lot #171 (Sale Order 175 of 177) A2 jacket removed 530th Squadron/380th Bomb Group leather patch which is Australian made. 5th AAF patch has also been jacket removed. Air medal with 2 oak leaf clusters. Very nice theater made bullion air gunner wings which have also been uniform removed. Unique hand carved wood air gunner wings and a large USAAF multi piece winged star jacket patch.
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Late War WW2 Luftwaffe "Tropical" HBT Fallschirmjäger?, Utility Drill Pants? Lot #172 (Sale Order 176 of 177) No markings or stampings evident. HBT material has WW2 period "sheen". Aluminum buttons. Large size. No reaction to UV lighting. All construction and HBT material appear to be WW2 period. Please bid based on your own knowledge, expertise and/or research.
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Lot Misc. U.S. Army WW1 Collar Discs-Patriotic Buttons-Red Cross Pouch Etc. Lot #173 (Sale Order 177 of 177) Nice original grouping-The small "bandage" pouch has what appears to have unit stampings. The pouch with Red Cross insignia has 3 rolls of cloth bandages/leg wrap.
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