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M 1872 AMES OFFICER CAVALRY SABER W/ ORIGINAL KNOT Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 718) Model 1872 Officer's Cavalry saber with the original sword knot. The ricasso is marked " L. Rachut Philadelphia Pa." Rachut was a retailer for Ames made swords. Sword is untouched. Sword knot is in excellent condition. Blade has floral etching with an eagle motif. The grips and wire wrap our in very good condition and scabbard has a nice even patina. very good- excellent
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MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX WITH NEW JERSEY BRASS PLATE Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 718) Rare state-marked Indian Wars era cartridge box for breech-loading .45-70 rifle ammunition. Marked on the back Rock Island Arsenal. Has brass hinge, brass post and leather tab closure, and brass "NJ" plate on the front indicating this was issued to New Jersey National Guard troops in the late 19th Century. Named inside to "H. O. Warren." Leather body with canvas loops inside. The right side of the box has come unstitched but is present and intact. Very Good
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MODEL OF 1876 MCKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX - US Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 718) Indian Wars era cartridge box for breech-loading .45-70 rifle ammunition. Marked on the back Watervliet Arsenal. Has brass hinge, brass rimmed post and snap closure, and "US" embossed on the front. Black leather with canvas loops inside. Some wear at the closure tab, and age throughout, but stable and solid. Very Good - Excellent
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COLLECTION OF 16 BLACK POWDER BALLS IN PAPER Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 718) 16 vintage black powder rounds, most have original paper cartridges still attached. Date of manufacture unknown. Great for display.
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HISTORIC US MILITAY ACADEMY ALBUM 1868 WEST POINT Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 718) Large leather bound book of photographs -- approximately 14 photos of staff officers and instructors of the academy, many of whom were Civil War veterans, as well as famous 19th Century figures including famed artist and USMA instructor Robert Weir and Brevet Major Edward Boynton. Approximately 52 pages of photographs of the cadets of 1868, including several who are listed as "did not graduate" and additional run of approximately 15 pages of scenic views of West Point, parade grounds, cadet spaces, and General Winfield Scott's grave at West Point. Nearly every portrait in this book has handwritten captions detailing the service and career of these men, which appear to have been done just before the turn of the century. Noteworthy cadets pictured here include James E. Porter who was killed in action at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. A member of Co. I, 7th Cavalry, Porter's body was never recovered; E.W. Bass who served on the Transit of Venus expedition in 1874, appointed as Professor of Mathematics at the Point in '78; Paul Dahlgren son of Rear Admiral Dahlgren of Civil War fame, later appointed as Consul to Italy; and several others. Some of the pages of this book are missing and several of the photos are loose inside. The book is relatively intact and in good condition despite its age. On the cover the name of William J. Volkmar is embossed into the leather. William J. Volkmar graduated in 1868 with these men and served until 1900. Prior to attending west point, he served in the Civil War as an NCO in a Pennsylvania regiment. Very Good
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CIVIL WAR M 1840 NCO SWORD - AMES - 1864 Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 718) M1864 Ames NCO ( non commissioned officers ) sword. Ricasso inscribed, "Made by Ames Mfg. Co Chicopee Mass. ". Reverse ricasso stamped, " US A.H.K 1864 ". Original leather scabbard in excellent condition. very good.
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CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD TRAINING RIFLE Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 718) Civil War Springfield two band training rifle with a part wood, part steel barrel. Lock Plate is marked U.S. Springfield and dated 1864. very good.
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CIVIL WAR WOOD PRACTICE SWORD - HICKORY Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 718) Civil War wooden practice sword made of hickory. Guard is attached to the handle by a screw at the pommel and two square nails at the cross guard into the blade. Overall length is 38.5". excellent
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MEXICAN WAR M 1841 AMES NAVAL CUTLASS CABOTVILLE Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 718) Model 1841 Ames Naval cutlass stamped " N. P. Ames Cabotville, Mass " at the ricasso and 1842 U.S.N. at the reverse ricasso. Brass handle & guard and the blade have never been cleaned. Blade has nicks. good-very good.
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INDIAN WARS DRUM MAJOR BATON Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 718) 42.5 "baton still retaining its original roping, entwined around the entire length of the shaft and still soundly intact. The head of the baton has an applied C1870s - 1880s federal eagle. Both the head of the baton and finial are brass. excellent.
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19TH CENTURY REVENUE CUTTER BELT PLATE & BELT Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 718) Two piece cast brass Revenue Cutter belt plate and belt with sword hangers. Plate appears to have been re-gilded. Leather belt is supple with minor wear. very good.
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LARGE DOVE TAILED SPEAR POINT. MUHLENBERG, KY Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 718) Spear point measures 10 7/8", by 2 1/4" at widest point. Labeled 11" Spear Muhlenberg County, KY Neal Collection Cave Find. Very Good-Excellent
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FORT ANCIENT BEEHIVE PIPE, PIKE CO, OHIO Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 718) Pipe measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/8" diameter. Pipe was recovered in Pike Co. Ohio and dates to 1000-1750AD. Very Good
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PRE CIVIL WAR NAVY SAILOR PALM STRAP & NEEDLE CASE Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 718) Circa 1830s - 1850s Sailor's sewing palm strap and needle case with 7 needles. Used to repair sails. Needle case is 7.25" long. very good.
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1824 MAINE MILITIA DOCUMENT - WITH STATE SEAL Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 718) Militia document from the State of Maine at Portland, January 9th 1824. This pre printed military Maine Militia resignation document is headed "State of Maine" and features the state seal of Maine. This particular document is the acceptance of Captain Thomas Heald's resignation from the 5th Regiment of Infantry . Document is signed by Samuel Cone, Adjutant General of the state of Maine. Great early document from Maine's 4th year of Statehood.. Tape repair made on the reverse to the left quarter of the document. very good.
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CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE FROM GAR POST ID'ed RELICS Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 718) Exceptional Civil War archive belonging to Giddings GAR Post #7 of Jefferson Ohio. The period tags to the outside of the box describing the contents of the box. Inside the box is a copy of "A History Of The Civil War" By Benson J. Lossing LLD and illustrated by Mathew Brady. Second item is a receipt book for Post #7 for the year 1928. Third is another receipt book most filled out by the Post Commander and dated 1924. Forth is a Checkbook dated 1920 21 for the #7 GAR Post. Fifth is a bank ledger for the Post. Now to the meat and potato's of the grouping. Sixth item is a box of Civil War period Caps for the M1860 musket. The tin is like new with several caps inside the tin along with a worm for the ramrod of the musket. Seventh item is an excellent condition Civil War cap box. On the inside of the lid is a 1920s period tag the reads "Handle With Care" along with EXPLOSIVE. On the inner flap is a tag that reads "A Civil War Union Soldier's cap box containing musket caps and a wormer which was attached to the musket ramrod to withdraw the load from a musket. There is also a Minié ball inside the cap box. Also in the grouping is a beautiful condition M1857 Cartridge Box. The leather is still very supple with a brass US box plate to the front. On the inside flap is a 1920's tag the reads "HANDLE WITH CARE" along with EXPOLSIVE. Underneath that tag is another that reads "A Union Soldiers Cartridge Box containing (1) Cartridge. Finally a tagged cartridge from the Span Am War . What I unique opportunity to own a true archive from a local GAR Post that's been together for decades. Excellent Plus!
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1874 Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 718) Large leather bound album with brass hasps including approximately 69 photos, mostly of cadets of the graduating classes of 1873 and 1874 of the US Military Academy at West Point. Also includes photos of the faculty and command staff, including the famed Generals Pitcher and Ruger, as well as Colonel Black. Many of these officers ended up serving in the West and several remained in service until the Spanish-American War and beyond. The consignor has identified many of the cadets whose names are written on the back of their photos in pencil. Book is intact, solid, but missing a few photos, and some damage was done to the pages when the cards were removed for identification. Good - Very Good.
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1877 Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 718) Leather bound album containing approximately 90 black and white images, mostly cadets of the graduating class of 1877 at the US Military Academy at West Point. Also includes photos of staff officers, superintendents, professors and other faculty, as well as large panoramic views of the scenery at West Point and photos of the barracks and halls interiors at West Point. Many of the cadet photos have been identified and researched by the consignor, and some have been removed, protected with plastic sleeves, and replaced in the book. A few noteworthy photos in this book include Medal of Honor recipients Robert Emmet, a New Yorker who fought with the 9th Cavalry, and Matthias Day, an Ohioan who fought with the 9th Cavalry, served in the Philippine insurrection, and retired as a Colonel in 1912 after a lengthy career that included distinguished service in the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American wars; Augustus Blocksom who served with the 6th Cavalry in the Indian Wars, was wounded in Cuba, and retired in 1918 at the rank of Major General; Thomas H. Barry who served in the 7th Cavalry and later returned to West Point as the Superintendent and retired in 1912 as a Major General. The book has an intact leather binding, though some of the pages inside have come loose. Metal hasp is intact and functional, and the book is named on the cover to cadet Solomon W. Roessler. Roessler served until 1918 when he retired as a Colonel, after having been recalled to serve in World War II. Very Good
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1881 Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 718) Large leather bound album containing approximately 74 photos of cadets, faculty, and command staff of the US Military Academy at West Point, the graduating class of 1881, and an additional 14 scenery, camp life, and group shots, plus one smaller Pach Bros. trade card photo of General Schoefield, superintendent of West Point at the time and namesake of Schoefield Barracks in Hawaii. The book is named on the cover to John H. Gardner, an 1881 graduate of West Point who commissioned into the Cavalry and ultimately retired after 37 years with the Cav, including service in Cuba. He retired as a Colonel. Also includes a handwritten letter from USMA classmate and 1881 graduate George T. Bartlett, dated 1877, describing the pressures of his first year as a cadet at West Point. Bartlett commissioned into the Artillery and served 32 years, retiring at the rank of Major General. The book's leather spine has torn off as has the front cover and one of the brass hasps, but the cover is still present. Good
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT CLASS 1886 CDVs Lot #19a (Sale Order 20 of 718) Collection of 28 individual CDV style photos by Pach Bros. studio of New York of cadets of the US Military Academy class of 1886. Many individually identified with a brief service history from the USMA registry of graduates. Some highlights include Benjamin A. Poore who would go on to become a Brigadier General in World War I and earn the Distinguished Service Cross; and Ernest V. Smith who was awarded two Silver Star medals for valor. Excellent
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1890 Lot #20 (Sale Order 21 of 718) Large leather bound album containing approximately 72 photos, most of which are CDV style photos of US Military Academy at West Point cadets of the class of 1890. Most of them have the name of the cadet written on the back in pencil. There are also shots of scenery and group photos of cadets at West Point. The book belonged to 1890 graduate Charles Keller, whose name appears on the cover. Charles Keller retired as a Brigadier General with the Corps of Engineers in 1922, having served as an officer on a variety of engineering projects throughout his illustrious career. A brief biography of Keller is included with this book. The leather binding has torn away from the spine of this book, as have both of the brass hasps, but the book itself remains in stable condition and is intact. Good - Very Good
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1891 Lot #21 (Sale Order 22 of 718) Large leather bound book from US Miliary Academy at West Point - class of 1891. Includes approximately 86 CDV style photo cards printed by Pach Bros. Photographers of New York and other printers, including one of President Grover Cleveland. Additionally there are 7 pages of large photos depicting USMA cadets performing Greek theater in full costume, camp staff photos, and more. The book's owner, Robert L. Hamilton's name is on the cover of the book. He served in the Philippines during the Spanish American War and contracted malaria in service. Book is intact, though missing a few photos. Both brass hasps are intact, and the leather binding is solid. Displays expected age wear on the outside, but is still intact. Very Good
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1893 Lot #22 (Sale Order 23 of 718) Large book containing approximately 82 CDV style photos of cadets, faculty, and senior Army staff officers, and an additional 18 group photos and scenery photos of the US Military Academy at West Point. Features USMA shield with the number "93" on the cover, and the name "Thomas L. Smith" -- Smith was the owner of this book. Leather has come off of the book's spine and both brass hasps are broken off. The book itself remains stable, and includes several pages of photocopied research from the consignor. Most of the cadets are identified, and are listed in the USMA register of graduates. Good - Very Good.
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2 US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUMS CLASS 1896 Lot #23 (Sale Order 24 of 718) Two cadet yearbooks from the US Military Academy at West Point, class of 1896. This pair comes with a photocopy of a 40 page article written by Leslie Rose in 1996 titled, "The Justly Celebrated Class of 1896." The smaller of the two books is 42 pages of photographs of cadets and staff faculty of West Point. Each page is heavy cardstock with gilded edges and has two photographs on it. This album belonged to Henry Charles Whitehead who would go on to serve at Fort Apache, Arizona with the 7th Cavalry, and then fight with the 10th Cavalry, earning the Silver Star for gallantry at the Battle of San Juan Hill. Later in his career, he served as part of the Punitive Expedition to Mexico and as assistant to the Chief of Air Service in World War I. He retired in 1934 as a Brigadier General. The hasp is broken on this book, but the pages are stable and in good condition. The larger book is named to Alga Prestina Berry, who commissioned into the 10th Cavalry, fought in Cuba during the Spanish American War, and went on to become a company commander before being dismissed from the Army after court martial in 1905 and committing suicide at the age of 33. This book includes 42 CDV style photos, many of West Point officers, cadets, and some candid home shots which are evidently Berry's family and children, as well as some later Spanish American War era group photos. Many of the photos were researched and identified by the consignor and have the names of the men depicted below them. This book is missing some pages and the leather at the spine is completely torn away, but the book is still solid and stable. Very Good - Excellent
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1897 Lot #24 (Sale Order 25 of 718) 24 page bound book, embossed on the cover with "USMA 97" and the name Halstead Doxy in the lower left corner. Part of the binding has come off, but the book remains stable and intact. Most of the pages have a "yearbook" style run of 8 photos, beginning with the current Commander in Chief and President William McKinley, and then the staff officers, professors, and superintendent of West Point, followed by the graduating class of newly commissioned US Army officers most of which have the officer's signature beneath his photo. In the end there are several group photos and views of the scenery at West Point. Very Good
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CW SEPTEMBER 1862 OHIO SQUIRREL HUNTER'S DISCHARGE Lot #25 (Sale Order 26 of 718) Lithographed Squirrel Hunter's Discharge thanking Mr. M. Brooks for his service during the Civil War. Approved by Governor Tod, the certificate is signed by Charles W. Hill and Malcom McDonnell. The Squirrel Hunters were a local Ohio Volunteer Militia called up by the Governor when the Confederates threatened the city of Cincinnati. This certificate shows foxing and other expected signs of its age. Good
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1866 USMA CADET PHOTO OF AUTHOR CHALES KING Lot #26 (Sale Order 27 of 718) 4.25 x 6" black and white photo signed in the lower right corner "Charles. King. Jr. 2d Lieut 1st Arty." Charles King was a 1866 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point. Born in New York capital, Albany, King was the son of Civil War general Rufus King, grandson of Columbia University president Charles King, and great grandson of Rufus King, who was one the signers of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia. He graduated from West Point in 1866 and served in the Army during the Indian Wars under George Crook. He was wounded in the arm and head during the Battle of Sunset Pass forcing his retirement from the regular army as a captain in 1879. During this time he became acquainted with Buffalo Bill Cody. King would later write scripts for several of Cody's silent films. He also served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 1882 until 1897, becoming Adjutant General in 1895. In 1898, he was appointed brigadier general of volunteers and sailed to the Philippines during the Spanish–American War. The fighting with Spain was over by the time he arrived, but he assisted in the surrender negotiations. During the following Philippine-American War, King was placed in command of the 1st Brigade in Henry W. Lawton's division. He led his brigade during the Battle of Manila and sailed for Santa Cruz with Lawton's division. He was incapacitated by sickness during the Battle of Santa Cruz, but he returned to fight in the following Battle of Pagsanjan. He took part in the final major campaigns before the fighting turned primarily to guerilla warfare. The photo is framed and matted. Beneath the matting the photo is mounted to its original page from the USMA album, which has some age spots on it which do not appear on the image itself. Excellent
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CONFEDERATE FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD Lot #27 (Sale Order 28 of 718) Confederate sword patterned from the Model 1831 French and Model 1832 US foot artillery swords. Cast brass one piece hilt consists of pommel, fish scale grip and quillon. Unlike the the US model 1832 which has 3 iron rivets affixed to the hilt , this one is peened through the pommel. The hilt on this sword is a crude copy of the US model. It has crude cast seams, and factory casting repairs. It has a 14 3/4" spear point, un-fullered blade that is 2 wide at the hilt. The blade has pitting throughout. The sword has been cleaned and is turning back to a patina state. A very interesting Confederate sword. Very Good
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CIVIL WAR JAMES THOMAS NEUMANN PRINT LOT (4) Lot #31 (Sale Order 29 of 718) 4 circa 1970s framed James Thomas Neumann prints. Prints all measure 28" x 20" plus framing and are all signed by Neumann. Included are "Fort Sumter", "Big Bethel" Cameron and Hampton at Manassas" and "The Battle of Wilson's Creek". very good - excellent.
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CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE HAMPTON LEGION MEMORAL PHOTO Lot #32 (Sale Order 30 of 718) Albumen photograph of a Civil War period memorial to the German Volunteers Company of the Hampton Legion. taken by H. Leidloff & Co. The albumen lists the members of the German Volunteer Company of the Hampton Legion as well as casualties and battle participation. This company enlisted at Charleston, South Carolina and was initially assigned to the Hampton Legion as Company H, Infantry. It was later transferred to the artillery and became Battery B of the Legion Artillery. Battle honors include Cockpit Point, Westpoint, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Frazer's Farm, Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Boonsboro, ( South Mountain ) Sharpsburg ( Antietam ), Fredericksburg, Suffolk, Gettysburg, Coosawatchie, Tullifino. The cardboard mount is 12.125" x 10.375" and the albumen photograph is 11.5" x 9.875". Top corner of the cardboard mount is torn but does not affect the photograph in any way. excellent.
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19th CENT. THEATRICAL BRASS HILT SHORT SWORD Lot #33 (Sale Order 31 of 718) Great looking short sword with cast in fish scale grip. 24" overall with a 18 1/2" blade that is 1 1/4" wide. Cross guard has the name "R.W. Latta" scratched onto it. Very Good
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CIVIL WAR GETTYSBURG ROUND TOP CANE W CORPS BADGES Lot #34 (Sale Order 32 of 718) Gettysburg souvenir cane nicely marked "Round Top" and featuring the corps badge insignia of the Union Army Corps that were present at the battle. Cane measures 35.5" and has a crack near the handle and close to the bottom. very good.
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CIVIL WAR ERA SABER BAYONET Lot #35 (Sale Order 33 of 718) Civil War era saber bayonet measuring 28.5" with a 23.75" blade. Bayonet is pitted and is missing the press stud. good.
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CIVIL WAR M 1840 AMES NCO SWORD & SCABBARD 1862 Lot #36 (Sale Order 34 of 718) 1862 dated noncommissioned officer sword marked on the ricasso "Made by Ames Mfg, Co. Chicopee Mass" and "U.S. ADK 1862" on the reverse ricasso. The sword has never been cleaned and all medal is nicely patina. Leather scabbard is still supple with very minor wear. very good - excellent
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19th CENT. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR FRATERNAL SWORD Lot #37 (Sale Order 35 of 718) original identified Knights Templar fraternal lodge sword. 35" overall with 28" etched blade. Made by M.C. Lilley Columbus Ohio. Scabbard is nickel plated with ornate mounts. Blade and scabbard are etched with the name C.A. Bernman. Knights head pommel and etched bone grip. Cross guard is loose. A nice example of this sword. Very Good
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CIVIL WAR 1861-3 GO BOOK EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Lot #38 (Sale Order 36 of 718) Civil War General Orders book covering 1861 - 1863. The book is divided into 3 sections with each section numbered separately and each covering a separate year. The beginning of the 1861 section is signed by a G_ H Hazard. The index of the second section is signed by captain Charles H. McCreery of the 8th Michigan Infantry. General Orders #1 on page 1 of the 1863 section is the Emancipation Proclamation. Some of the very first printings of the Emancipation Proclamation were in general orders. very good.
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SPAN-AM WAR PRESIDENT McKINLEY USWV CARNATIONS Lot #39 (Sale Order 37 of 718) Two bunches of President McKinley Carnations with the tags reading "President McKinley Carnations Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans - Assembled by Veterans. These are the carnations that were given for donations by Spanish American War Veterans at Memorial Day. excellent
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US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUM CLASS OF 1903 Lot #40 (Sale Order 38 of 718) *SIGNED BY CADET DOUGLASS MACARTHUR* Leather Bound book containing yearbook style photos of the graduating class of US Military Academy at West Point Class of 1903, including Douglass MacArthur and Max Tyler. The book is named on the cover to another 1903 graduate, Richard C. Moore, who retired at the rank of Major General and served in World War I and World War II. Several other noteworthy future Generals graduated along with these men. MacArthur's and the other cadets' signatures are done in ink below their cadet photographs which are printed 8 per page and glued to heavy cardstock material and bound in the book. Two pages of signatures near the back have worn away, and behind those photos there are group shots of cadets on parade, scenes from around West Point, and athletic teams. The leather on the spine of this book has partially torn away near the bottom, but the book remains intact and is in good condition for its age and historic value. Very Good
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2 US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT ALBUMS CLASS 1904 Lot #41 (Sale Order 39 of 718) Pair of leather bound books with yearbook style photos mounted 8 per page of cadets, faculty, and command staff of the US Military Academy at West Point, class of 1904. First photo of both books is Theodore Roosevelt, current president of the US at the time of this graduation. Both books contain a photo and a cadet signature of Joseph W Stilwell, who went on to great fame as a General in the China Burma India / CBI theater of World War II. The first book is named to William S. Doyle, and the second is named to T. W. Dillon. Incidentally, 1904 was Patton's first / "plebe" year at West Point, and these men would have been his seniors and upperclassmen -- these guys probably hazed Patton! Dowd's book shows water damage and is missing the back cover and a few pages. Dillon's book is in much better condition and is largely intact. Fair - Very Good.
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REPRODUCTION CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD Lot #42 (Sale Order 40 of 718) Approximately 34" long curved blade with slightly sharpened edge. Wrapped gilt around leather and brass guard at the handle, two mounting rings on the scabbard. Scabbard displays age wear over most of the surface. Blade is near mint, and handle displays slight age. Unmarked. Very Good
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63rd PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY GROUPING GETTYSBURG VET Lot #43 (Sale Order 41 of 718) Paper and insignia grouping of Private Thomas B. Biel. Includes Biel's official discharge received March 1st, 1865 at Pittsburgh, PA. Biel was a Private in Company K, 63rd PA Infantry. He enlisted in February of 1862 for a 3-year term in Mercer County PA, and campaigned with this unit as part of the Army of the Potomac through Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. His discharge is in excellent condition. Also includes a 1903 ribbon and GAR medal from a 63rd PA INF reunion, 12 Federal eagle uniform buttons, a small pocket calendar / organizer in Biel's own hand for keeping track of relatives, and a newspaper clipping dated 1899 which exhibits an advertisement for Biel's post-war career as an insurance salesman with General Fire Insurance Agency of Sharon, PA. Also includes an 1867 dated letter from (presumably a comrade) stationed in Rome, Georgia during the Reconstruction era in which the sender indicates a desire to remain in the south after leaving the army. All items in very good - near mint condition.
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CIVIL WAR US 84th NEW YORK VOLUNTEER MARKED CHAIR Lot #44 (Sale Order 42 of 718) Folding wood and cloth camp chair. Has stenciling on the bottom, "H AMROSE CASSIDY LT. 84 NYV" Research reveals a 1st Lieutenant Ambrose Spencer Cassidy who served in the Field & Staff Company of 84th New York Infantry Regiment -- Residence was not listed; 40 years old. Enlisted on 4/18/1861 at Brooklyn, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 5/23/1861 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NY 84th Infantry He was discharged for promotion on 1/27/1862 On 1/27/1862 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NY 93rd Infantry He was discharged for disability on 11/19/1863 On 12/2/1864 he was commissioned into Field & Staff NY 125th Infantry He was Declined commission on 12/2/1864 He was listed as: * POW 4/23/1862 Lee's Mills, VA * Paroled 9/21/1862 Aiken's Landing, VA (Exchanged for Thomas Marshall 7th VA Cav) Promotions: * 1st Lieut 4/18/1861 (1st Lieut and Quartermaster) * Major 1/16/1862 (As of 93rd NY Infantry) * Colonel 12/2/1864 (Declined commission) * Brig-General 3/13/1865 by Brevet Other Information: born 4/21/1821 in Albany, NY died 5/6/1889 in Albany, NY Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.: - New York: Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906 - Brevet Brigadier Generals in Blue - Dyer: A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion - Heitman: Register of United States Army 1789-1903 - History of the Fighting Fourteenth - Union Blue: History of MOLLUS - Official Records of the War of Rebellion The chair is made of wood which is unfinished, and shows age at the wood as well as the cloth. Displays well, but is no longer functional as a chair. Very Good
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18th CENTURY BRITISH 54th UNIFORM BUTTON WAR 1812 Lot #45 (Sale Order 43 of 718) Revolutionary War or War of 1812 uniform button, marked with the royal Crown and the number "54" - has oxidized appearance, and straight shank button. British military uniforms used these regimental buttons on their redcoats to signify which unit the wear belonged to before they wore flashes and patches. Very Good
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NAPOLEONIC WAR 54th REGIMENTAL DRUM Lot #46 (Sale Order 44 of 718) Bronze box drum with tied cording, hand painted shell burst motifs on the rim, replaced head, and leather straps on the cords. Stands approximately 19" tall and measures approximately 15" across. Heads are loose, but body is intact, and very well preserved. Has pressed shell burst insignia on the body of the drum, and separately applied "N / Ir / 54" insignia on the body. Very Good - Excellent
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD Lot #47 (Sale Order 45 of 718) Armored marked "Klingenthal" in script on the spine, this is a French-made Model 1850 foot officer's sword produced for the United States. Has etched "US" and martial scenes on both sides of the blade, and armor's proof at the guard. Brass guard with wire wrapped leather over wood handle. Scabbard is intact but the leather is gone. Guard is loose, and the piece displays age wear over most of its surface. 30" blade, 36" overall. Scabbard retains both mounting rings and brass tip and throat. Good - Very Good
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CIVIL WAR ERA / VICTORIAN TEARDROP LACHRYMATORY Lot #48 (Sale Order 46 of 718) Blown glass with original stopper, this perfume bottle was typical of the type said to have been used by wives and mothers of soldiers fighting in the Civil War to collect the tears they shed in the absence of their loved ones. They have come to be known as "lachrymatory bottles" and are very ornate. This one measures just over 6.5" tall and features the original stopper and gold paint. Excellent
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CIVIL WAR FEDERAL PLATE, CONFEDERATE 10 DOLLAR BIL Lot #49 (Sale Order 47 of 718) 1864 dated Confederate note for $10, series 8, 100 Magyar Hungarian note, dated 1930 from Budapest, and Union / Federal plate for cartridge box with some age corrosion on the back. Good - Near Mint
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CIVIL WAR & INDIAN WAR BUTTON COLLECTION 25 PCS Lot #50 (Sale Order 48 of 718) Collection of 25 Federal uniform buttons, Civil War and Indian Wars era. Includes rimmed / domed buttons and flat buttons. Some show age. Most do not appear to have maker marks on them. Good - Excellent
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18th CENT. iron and brass PIKE / SPONTOON Lot #51 (Sale Order 49 of 718) Unusual 18th century beveled blade spontoon / pike with brass collar. Measures 22 1/2" overall with a 15" blade that is 2 5/16" at its widest. Very well made and has a square tang that fits in the collar. Some edge dings and a dent to brass collar. A rare variation of this colonial weapon. Very Good
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BRITISH MODEL 1796 CAVALRY SABER w/ SCABBARD Lot #52 (Sale Order 50 of 718) Massive Model 1796 British cavalry sword. 32 1/2" curved 1 9/16" wide blade. Iron "P" knuckle bow with leather over wood grip. The leather is worn and the twisted wire is missing. The blade is bright with light wear and evidence of old sharpening. There is a crown proof on right side of blade, and an indiscernible marking on the spine by the quillon. Scabbard is solid with some light rusting and pitting. A similar design was used for the Model 1811 Prussian sword. A very nice example of this early sword. Very Good
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER's SWORD Lot #53 (Sale Order 51 of 718) Original Civil War import M1850 Foot Officer's sword. 30 3/4" blade is 1 3/16" at ricasso. Blade is bright and is nicely etched with US on one side and Federal Eagle on the other. Hilt is tight and retains the original ray skin grip and twisted brass wire. Leather scabbard is intact but shows wear. Has matching brass scabbard hardware. There is a stamped brass lion head attached to to the upper hanger ring. It is a attached by a small chain and has wire tabs on the inside. The purpose is unknown. A very nice example of a officer's sword that was imported during the war. Very Good
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD Lot #54 (Sale Order 52 of 718) Original import Model 1840 heavy Cavalry sword and scabbard. 35 3/4" blade that is 1 1/4" wide and has a stopped fuller. Blade is good with dark patina and scattered light pitting. There is slight bending toward the point. Knuckle bow has slight play and is marked RM 8.92, pommel marked 57 and has A.D.K. inspectors marks that stand for Andrew D. King. There are traces of leather wrap on the wood grip, and the twisted brass wire is still present. The scabbard has dents and pitting. The drag is marked 6 A 9. Good-Very Good
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 AMES NCO SWORD, 1862 Lot #55 (Sale Order 53 of 718) Original Ames Model 1840 NCO sword. 32 1/4" dark blade. Marked U.S. A.H.C. 1862 on one side and traces of Ames address on the other. Brass hilt is tight and knuckle bow has been altered during the period by removing part of guard. Good
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MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD M.C. LILLEY Lot #56 (Sale Order 54 of 718) Original Model 1860 presentation grade Staff officer's sword from the 1870's-1880's. 30" blade is profusely etched on both sides with U.S. and Federal Eagle. Ricasso is marked m.C. Lilley, Columbus, O. Hilt and scabbard fittings are silver plated. Has lack leather grip with single strand copper wire. Numbered 76 on scabbard by throat. Very Good-Excellent
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MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD & SCABBARD Lot #57 (Sale Order 55 of 718) Original model 1860 Staff officer's sword made by Continental Clothing Co. Boston Mass. Blade is bright and unetched and measures 28". Brass hilt is tight, and has black leather wrap with twisted brass wire. Scabbard is nickel plated and has brass fittings. Includes 2 nickel silver sword hangers made in France. Scabbard has plating wear. Very Good
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER's SWORD TIFFANY Lot #58 (Sale Order 56 of 718) Original ID'd model 1850 Foot Officer's sword made by Peter D. Luneschloss, and distributed by Tiffany New York. The sword is identified to Lyman B. Ripley 33rd Mo. Infantry. He served from July 30th 1862 until June 1st 1864. The 31 1/2" etched blade is marked PDL on the ricasso on one side and Warranted to cut wrought Iron Tiffany & Co. New York on the other. The mostly gray blade is nicely etched with patriotic designs and U.S. on one side and E. Pluribus Unum and an eagle on the other. Hilt has some play and grip is damaged on one side, perhaps during filed use. Has ray skin grip and is missing wire. Scabbard is worn but complete and has brass fittings that have been painted black. A nice original ID'd sword. Includes copies of Ripley's pension papers. Good-Very Good
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U.S. MILITIA INDIAN PRINCESS SWORD & SCABBARD Lot #59 (Sale Order 57 of 718) Original pre Civil War U.S. Militia Indian Princess sword with 30 1/2" blade. Traces of etching can be seen in spots on the blade. Beautiful hilt and knucklebow with Indian Princess pommel and eagle head quillon. The langette is broken from the guard and it is missing the mother of pearl grips. The scabbard is beautifully engraved and is very nice. It has a couple of minor dents. Good
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GERMAN 19th CENT. SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD AMBERG Lot #60 (Sale Order 58 of 718) Tapered blade is 18 7/8" and is fullered on each side. It is 1 3/4" wide at hilt and is marked Amberg at ricasso. The hilt is cast brass and the blade is peened at the pommel. There are also three rivets attaching the hilt to the blade tang. It has been cleaned. Very Good
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19th CENT. BRASS HILT SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD Lot #61 (Sale Order 59 of 718) Tapered blade is 21" long and is fullered on both sides. The blade is bright and of quality manufacture. It still holds a nice edge. The hilt is cast brass and is peened through the pommel. The sword is unmarked, but is of European manufacture. 26 1/2" overall. It has been cleaned. Very Good-Excellent
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S&K SCHNITZLER & KIRSCHBAUM CIVIL WAR ERA SWORD Lot #62 (Sale Order 60 of 718) Blade is 18 1/4" and is "clipped" 7 1/2" from the point. it is fullered on both sides. The blade is very gray and very good with scattered light pitting. Marked Schnitzler & Kirschbaum on ricasso. Hilt is cast brass brass peened through the pommel. 23" overall. The brass hilt has been cleaned. Many different S&K blades were imported by both sides during the Civil War. Very Good
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19th CENT. GERMAN PIONEERS SAW BACK SHORT SWORD Lot #63 (Sale Order 61 of 718) Blade is 20 1/4" and 1 3/16" wide. Hilt is tight and has unusual quillon. It is plated cast brass. Hilt is peened through the pommel. The sword has been cleaned. Has original leather washer. There are no markings. Overall a scarce example of 19th century Pioineers / Engineers short sword. 25". Very Good
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19th CENT. NAPOLEONIC LION HEAD SHORT SWORD Lot #64 (Sale Order 62 of 718) Nice original sword with a 19" bright blade that is 1 5/8" wide. The blade has an unstopped fuller on each side. There are no markings. Cast brass hilt is tight and it has a well detailed lion head pommel. Hilt is peened through the pommel. Retains original leather washer. The sword has been cleaned. Includes leather scabbard with brass fittings. 24 1/4" overall. Excellent
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FRENCH MODEL 1831 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD Lot #65 (Sale Order 63 of 718) Nice original sword with 18 3/4" blade that is 1 3/4" wide. Blade has gray patina with scattered light pitting. Manufactured by Talabot of Paris. Makers mark and arsenal stamp on ricasso area of blade. Cast brass hilt is peened through the pommel. Includes leather scabbard with brass fittings. The sword has been cleaned. The French M1831 Sword was indirectly used as a model for the US Army's M1832 Foot Artillery Sword and the US Navy's M1841 Ames Naval Cutlass. This is a nice example. very Good
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HUNGARIAN PIONEERS SHORT SWORD BUDAPEST Lot #66 (Sale Order 64 of 718) Massive late 19th early 20th century Hungarian pioneers / engineers sword. Blade is 15 1/2" long and 1 5/8" wide. There is a 3 1/4" clip to point and the false edge is 3/16" wide. Has makers mark and arsenal stamp on ricasso area. Two piece wood grip is afixed with 3 rivets. 21 1/4" overall. Very Good
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19th CENT. NAPOLEONIC LION HEAD SHORT SWORD Lot #67 (Sale Order 65 of 718) Bright blade is 18 3/4" and is 1 1/2" wide. The double edge blade has an unstopped fuller on each side, and the leather washer has been replaced. Unusual cast brass hilt has matching lion heads on the quillon. The hilt is peened through the pommel. The sword has been cleaned. No markings. Includes worn leather scabbard with brass fittings. Excellent
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19th CENT. SHORT SWORD with HORN GRIP Lot #68 (Sale Order 66 of 718) Bright blade measures 20 1/2" and 1 1/2" wide. Single edge with 1/4" wide false edge. Blade is unfullered and point has slight clip. Hilt is brass with two piece horn grip afixed by 3 large brass rivets. No markings. 25 1/4" overall. Very Good-Excellent
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19th CENT. ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD Lot #69 (Sale Order 67 of 718) Made in the style of the Model 1831 French artillery sword, but with a hilt variation. Double edge blade is 18 3/4" and is 1 5/8" wide. It has an unstopped fuller on each side. The blade is mostly gray with some scattered pitting and a slightly blunted point. Cast brass hilt is tight and is peened through the pommel. The sword has been cleaned. 24 3/4" overall. Very Good
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19th CENT. FRENCH ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD ROOSTER Lot #70 (Sale Order 68 of 718) Early 19th Century French artillery short sword. Blade is 21 1/2" and it is 1 3/4" wide. Double edge blade is unfullered. The cast brass hilt has a highly detailed fish scale grip, and a rooster on each side of the pommel. The quillon has a floral motif on both sides. The hilt is peened through the pommel. The sword has been cleaned. 27 1/2" overall. Very Good
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19th CENT. FRENCH MUSICIANS SHORT SWORD Lot #71 (Sale Order 69 of 718) Measures 23 1/2" overall with a 18 1/2" blade that is 1" wide. Has original leather washer. Blade is etched on both sides with stand of arms and floral motifs. There is an inscription in a panel, part of which reads "......Esmeralda 79 de.....". The makers mark Hilt is F.D.B. which stands for Francois Delacour & Backes a Paris sword maker. The cast brass hilt is peened through pommel. The hilt has a "Lyre" cast in and a number "7" on the pommel. The quillon has crosses at either end. The scabbard is metal with a frog stud. very Good-Excellent
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19th CENT. FRENCH INFANTRY SHORT SWORD Lot #72 (Sale Order 70 of 718) Double edge blade measures 16 3/4" and is 1 1/8" wide. Blad has a darker patina and scattered pitting. Cast brass hilt is peened through the pommel, and has traces of silver plating. Includes leather scabbard with brass fittings and leather frog. 21 1/2" overall, Very Good
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19th CENT. FRENCH RAPIER COURT SWORD Lot #73 (Sale Order 71 of 718) The sword is 36 1/2" overall with a 31 1/2" thin blade. Marked Prieur Paris and castello on one side, and Made in France and No. 5 on the other. Has original leather washer. Brass hilt is peened through the pommel. No scabbard. Very Good
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19th CENT. BRASS HILT SHORT SWORD Lot #74 (Sale Order 72 of 718) The sword is 28 1/2" overall with a 23 1/2" single edge curved blade that is 1 3/8" wide. Cast brass hilt is peened through he pommel. Missing leather washer. Has inspectors mark on quillon. Blade has nicks and scratches and has been cleaned. Good-Very Good
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WWI AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE SHOULDER INSIGNIA Lot #75 (Sale Order 73 of 718) Small gold cross with shield and the words "AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE" insignia around the center. Has two loops and a cotter pin which hold the insignia in place. This is a European style insignia that was worn by American volunteers in the American Field Service, which drove ambulances to and from the front lines, and aided in the care of the wounded French, British, and Commonwealth soldiers prior to American entry into World War I. It is in very good condition and displays very little wear or age. Near Mint
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN WOUND BADGE LOT OF 3 Lot #75a (Sale Order 74 of 718) Lot of three, all grades of the German wound badge. All three are die struck hollow backed steel construction badges with a Gold, Silver and black washes. The badges are in the form of a vertical oval which is more circular then the 1939 pattern WWII badges with an embossed high relief profile of a M16 pattern helmet superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base encompassed by an embossed oval laurel leaf wreath. The reverse of the badges are a mirror image of the obverse. Reverse of the badges are complete with their original hinge and pin & catch assemblies.
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN MEDAL LOT EK1 HONOR CROSSES Lot #75b (Sale Order 75 of 718) Lot of three Imperial German medal lot consisting of 1 second class Iron Cross, with a ring mark of "KO" and finally 2 combatants crosses of honor both with swords, one missing ribbon.
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WWI US ARMY & NAVY FAMILY ARCHIVE MEDALS PHOTOS Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 718) Small paper and insignia grouping to a pair of cousins who both served in World War I. Includes a photo of the Sailor cousin, Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Charles Hutton firing on a German U-Boat. Also includes William E. Sechrist's WWI Victory Medal. Sechrist served in Company F, 316th Infantry Regiment, an attachment of the 79th Infantry Division and received the Meuse Argonne campaign clasp on his victory medal. Hutton's medal is not here, but his ribbon bar including WWI Victory ribbon and Navy Good conduct Medal ribbon bar are present. Also includes letters home on YMCA stationery and silhouette identification cards for various allied and enemy ships. The caption for the U-Boat photo reads, handwritten by Hutton, "Firing at a submarine on the Irish coast late in the evening." U-Boat patrols in the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland were notorious stalkers of merchant and naval vessels long before the American entry into World War I and is near where the Lusitanian was famously sunk by unrestricted submarine warfare. Very rare and interesting material here. Excellent
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SPAN-AM WAR US MODEL 1898 HAVERSACK 12th CAVALRY Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 718) White canvas haversack with "US" stencil on the front, roller buckle, and cotton closure strap with roller buckle. Has leather shoulder strap with leather keepers on both ends and brass hooks for attachment to the pack. Strap is embossed "ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL" and "I 12 CAV 69" indicating this was issued to a member of Troop I, 12th Cavalry. The leather strap shows age but is stable and intact. The bag shows old field repairs in he form of hand stitched reinforcements at the corners of the flaps. These are very rarely found with intact leather straps and even rarer to find with unit markings on the strap. Excellent +
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WWI BRITISH INSIGNIA AND BUTTON COLLECTION 21 PCS Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 718) 21 Pieces of World War I era British insignia, including Highland units, specialty grades, Royal Canadian Fusiliers, and regimental buttons. Very Good - Near Mint
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PRE WWI US OFFICER SWORD LETTER OPENERS Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 718) Pair of miniature swords marked "GERMANY" at the hilts. One is a M1902 Officer's sword for an Army Officer and has a metal knot and gold tassel with a 7" blade, 8.8" overall. The other is a miniature of the US Naval Officer's sword with 7.5" blade and 9" overall length. Unclear as to whether these are dealer samples or letter openers, but they are exceptionally well made. Excellent
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TAUNTON MILITARY ACADEMY COLOR SGT UNIFORM JACKET Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 718) Blue wool coat patterned after the US Army Model 1902 officer's uniform, has bullion "T.H.S." insignia sewn to the collars for Taunton High School. Named inside to Color Sergeant "Coffin" and dated 12/6/20. Also has paper tag with typewritten identification attached which reads "Uniform of Color Sergeant Coffin of the Taunton High School Cadets, Taunton Mass. Dated Dec. 6, 1920.," Wool construction with lined linen lined sleeves and Sergeant stripes with star in the center. Some wear and fraying to the bottom piping of the jacket, and some soling to the interior sleeve areas. Otherwise, solid. Very Good
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UNIT MARKED M1902 CANTEEN D 51st US INFANTRY Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 718) Model 1902 canteen, with two triangle mounting rings, chained cork which is still attached at the throat of the canteen, and sewn khaki cover. Good original khaki color, and very clear markings "US" in the center, and unit stenciling "D" and "51" for Company D, 51st US Infantry. During the Civil War, the 51st was a segregated regiment of the US Colored Troops. Postwar it was an Infantry Unit. Very Good - Excellent
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UNIT MARKED M1878 19th ARTILLERY US CANTEEN Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 718) Model 1878 mounted canteen with sewn canvas cover, original cork, and chain. Chain has come unattached from the brass ring at the throat of the canteen, but is intact and present. Square mounting rings at the 2 and 10 o'clock position on the canteen. Sewn canvas khaki cover is somewhat darkened from age, and the markings are faded, but they are clear enough to make out the "US" and the crossed cannon insignia for Artillery corps, as well as the number "19" -- The 19th US Field Artillery was based in the American West and began as a coastal artillery unit. Very Good
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WWI US SWEETHEART PURSE WITH BEADED ADORNMENT Lot #82a (Sale Order 83 of 718) WWI era US Army doughboy motif on a silk, double-sided purse with gold and white drawstrings, complete with a beaded adornment on the bottom. Message to family and American flag on one side, American eagle on the other. Measures approximately 10.5x 7.5" Near Mint
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M1902 US MARKED CANTEEN WITH CHAIN AND LID Lot #83 (Sale Order 84 of 718) Canteen with sewn canvas carrier, original chained cork. Marked "U.S." on the cover. Flat on both sides, with 2 ring suspension. Stitching is intact, and cork and chain are complete. Shows age, but no significant wear or damage. Very Good - Excellent
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WWI US ARMY OFFICER'S LACE-UP BOOTS Lot #84 (Sale Order 85 of 718) Brown leather boots, approximately 17.5" tall, measuring approximately 10.5" from heel to toe on the outside of the sole. 9 eyelets, original cord laces intact, with nailed heels and leather straps at the back. Marked on both soles "A.E. NETTLETON CO. SYRACUSE NY U.S." Slight wear at the ankles and toes, otherwise the leather is stable, subtle, and intact. Very Good
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MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE WATCH FOB COMPASS Lot #85 (Sale Order 86 of 718) 1.4" x 1" silver watch fob hallmarked H. J. Marston, Brooklyn N.Y. Has small compass in the bottom, and reads "MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE" beneath a patriotic American eagle and flag motif. This was evidently a souvenir of the National Guard mobilization in the period of heightened anxieties between the US and Mexico from 1916 to 1917. Shows a nice even patina, and the compass is functional. Excellent
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WWI US MARINE CORPS MEDAL BADGE EGA AND PIN GROUP Lot #86 (Sale Order 87 of 718) Small unidentified grouping of items from a World War I Marine. Includes wrapped brooch World War I Victory Medal with army style "FRANCE" bar, pinback Army / Marine Corps Rifle Sharpshooter's badge; USNR lapel pin, and early 1920s era tall globe enlisted US Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor EGA emblem. Very Good - Near Mint.
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PAIR WWI ERA IMAGES - VICTORY PARADE, WEST POINTER Lot #87 (Sale Order 88 of 718) Two framed early 20th Century images. First is 13.5" x 9" photo of a US Military Academy / West Point cadet . Second one measures 10.5" x 12.5" and depicts WWI soldiers on horseback in the Victory parade, September of 1919, and is captioned "3rd Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Division Parade, New York City, September 19th 1919." Fading in the photo in the top right corner appears to be part of the image and not damage to the photo itself. Frame has some condition issues.
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WWI U.S. & BRITISH PHOTOGRAPH LOT INC Lot #88 (Sale Order 89 of 718) Photo lot including a huge 35.75" x 19" photograph of a child wearing a tunic, sam browne belt and U.S. Army Air service wings; some water damage on right side, two photos in a 20" x 9" frame including a row of airplanes, and doughboys looking through a large sighting device. Both photographs have Indianapolis, Indiana Photographer markings. Finally there is a 12.75" x 19" oval photograph of a British medical department soldier. good - very good.
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1920s CLEVELAND AMERICAN LEGION GROUPING Lot #89 (Sale Order 90 of 718) Includes Black & White photo of "American Legion Banquet" from 1921 in Cleveland, held in honor of Marshal Ferdinand Foch measures 11.5" x 21" along with large banner, "HOUTS - TENNEY POST No. 2" Cleveland American Legion 52" x 67" fringed wool, and 1927 Paris France convention book, dated 1927, a history book detailing an American Legion convention which was held in Paris, France. Some minor wear to the flag, and frame. Excellent
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WWI BRITISH ROYAL NAVY CHIEFS CAP HAT Lot #90 (Sale Order 91 of 718) WWI era British Royal Navy Chief's visor cap w/navy wool crown, black mohair band, has leather sweatband, bullion Anchor / Crown insignia on the front (somewhat tarnished) and has some damage to the brim. Heavily lined inside, and marked "NAVAL" with a stamp. Size 6 7/8. Very Good
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U.S. M 1902 OFFICER'S SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE Lot #91 (Sale Order 92 of 718) m1902 officer's sword and scabbard. Blade is in excellent condition and is etched with a floral motif on both sides and features "U.S." on one side and an eagle on the other. scabbard shows minor surface oxidation. Missing washer. No maker's mark. very good.
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WWI U.S. NEW YORK INSCRIBED MEDAL & DOG TAG GROUP Lot #92 (Sale Order 93 of 718) Grouping identified to Sergeant Frank H. Anthony of the 51st Pioneer Infantry. The grouping consists of Anthony's dog tags, Victory medal with St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector bars, State of New York victory medal, and an inscribed Albany, New York Police Protective Association medal that reads, "Presented by the Members Albany Police Protective Association Sergt. Frank H. Anthony 51st Pioneer Infantry U.S.A. 1917-1919." This medal is made by Quayle, Albany. One of the top attachment rings is missing. very good - excellent.
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WWI MILITARY MANUALS INC 302ND TANK BATTALION Lot #93 (Sale Order 94 of 718) World War One lot of two "Manual of Military Training" manuals included one that is inscribed " Co. B 302 Bt 302 tank center Am. Ex. Forces A.P.O. 707 France ". Cover is loose but not completely separated. The second manual is signed " Guff" Krotzer S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps) Hiram Ohio ".
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WWI PORTUGUESE VICTORY MEDAL - PORTUGAL Lot #94 (Sale Order 95 of 718) World War One Portuguese Victory Medal. Approximately 100,000 of these medals were made. very good.
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WWI CZECHOSLOVAKIAN VICTORY MEDAL CZECHOSLOVAKIA Lot #95 (Sale Order 96 of 718) World War One Czechoslovakian Victory Medal; Type I - Bronze, engraver marked "O. SPANIEL". There were approximately 89,500 of these medals made. very good.
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WWI GREEK VICTORY MEDAL - GREECE Lot #96 (Sale Order 97 of 718) Victory Medal issued by Greece, commemorating the Allied victory in the First World War. The medal is the Greek version of a common design used among all Allied nations, following a proposal made by French Marshal Ferdinand Foch, who was supreme commander of the Allied Forces during the war. The Greek victory medal was designed byHenry-Eugène Nocq and manufactured by V. Canale. There were approximately 200,000 Greek victory medals made. Some wear to the ribbon. Very good.
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WWI U.S. POSTAL SERVICE PAINTED M-1917 HELMET Lot #97 (Sale Order 98 of 718) World War One M1917 helmet with the painted insignia of the AEF Postal service. Helmet is missing liner and chinstrap. Rim is stamped F8 182. very good.
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WWI BAYONET LOT REMINGTON, MAUSER, MOSIN NAGANT Lot #98 (Sale Order 99 of 718) Three bayonets including a 1917 Remington bayonet, Spanish Long Mauser M1913 Rifle Bayonet, 4 sided Mosin Nagant. very good.
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WWI U.S. 2ND DIVISION TRENCH ART BRITISH SHELL Lot #99 (Sale Order 100 of 718) World War One trench art shell featuring a carved Indian head symbolizing the 2nd Division. Shell is dated 1942 and measures 11.375". excellent.
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WW1 U.S ARMY 332ND INFANTRY DIV. UNIFORM W/ BRASS Lot #100 (Sale Order 101 of 718) beautiful WW1, 332nd Infantry tunic with numbered brass identifying the tunic to Headquarters Co of the 332nd. The left shoulder is also adorned with the iconic gold bullion, direct embroidered on wool with the Lion of St. Mark. Tunic is in excellent condition still retaining the original wool sweater, both in EXCELLENT condition! Formation: The 332nd Infantry Regiment was formed on 30 August 1917 at Camp Sherman, Ohio as part of the 83rd Infantry Division. Following a number of months of training in the United States, the regiment, under the command of Colonel William Wallace, embarked upon the troopship RMS Aquitania at New York, and departed for Europe on 8 June 1918.[1] They arrived in Liverpool, England on 15 June, and entrained for Southampton from where they embarked again for the trip across the English Channel to France.[1] Service in Italy: Shortly after the regiment's arrival in France, they were informed that they would be sent to serve in Italy instead.[1] They arrived there in July 1918 in response from an urgent request from the Italian Government. In addition to the American infantry force, 30 American ambulance sections, a base hospital, and 54 airplane pilots also served with the Italian Army. The American pilots, as members of the Italian bombardment squadrons, engaged in bombing raids behind Austrian lines, being especially active during the progress of the Vittorio Veneto offensive. Its principal missions were to build up Italian morale and to depress that of the enemy by creating the impression that a large force of Americans had reached the front and was preparing to enter that battle line and take an active part in the fighting. The regiment was first stationed near Lake Garda, where it trained in methods of warfare suitable for the difficult mountain terrain which comprised the greater part of the Italian Theater of Operations. Early in October it moved to Treviso, behind the Piave River Front, where it was assigned to the Italian 31st Division. From there, for the purposes of deceiving the enemy, it staged a series of marches in which each battalion, with different articles of uniform and equipment, left the city by different road, circulated during daylight hours in exposed positions for both the Italians and Austrians to see, and returned after nightfall to its station at Treviso in as inconspicuous a manner as possible. On 24 October, the opening day of the Vittorio Veneto offensive, the Italian 31st Division with the 332nd Infantry attached, was in reserve. It joined the pursuit of the fleeing Austrians on 29 October as part of the British XIV Corps of the Italian Tenth Army, the American regiment forming the advance guard of the corps. On 3 November, after several hard marches, the 332nd Infantry established contact with an enemy rear-guard battalion which was defending the crossings of the Tagliamento River near the village of Ponte-della-Delizia. Early on 4 November, the 2nd Battalion crossed the river on a narrow foot bridge, and—after a brief fight—captured the Austrian position on the far side. Continuing to move forward along the Treviso-Udine railroad, the 2nd battalion occupied the town of Codroipo where it took possession of large stores of munitions and supplies. At 3:00 p.m., 4 November, when the armistice between Italy and Austria–Hungary became effective, the leading American elements were at Villaorba. After the Armistice, the American troops formed part of the Allied forces stationed in Austria and along the Dalmatian coast. The 1st and 3rd Battalions were at Cormons near Gorizia, Austria. Later in November, the 1st Battalion was ordered to go to Treviso and the 3rd Battalion to Fiume, Austria. The 2nd Battalion was stationed at Cattaro, Dalmatia, and a detachment from it was sent to Cetinje, Montenegro. During this time, the regiment undertook peacekeeping duties. Shoulder sleeve insignia: The 332nd Infantry Regiment insignia was perhaps the most envied in the entire American Expeditionary Force. The insignia was selected to reflect their unique service in Italy. It consisted of a beautifully bullion embroidered winged Lion of St. Mark with one paw resting on an open Bible with the numbers "332" inscribed
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WW1 US MARINE CORPS RECRUITING POSTER DO YOUR DUTY Lot #101 (Sale Order 102 of 718) Do Your Duty -- Join The Marines Poster! This vintage World War 1 poster features Marines loading a canon, aboard a battleship. It declares, "Do Your Duty, Join The Marines, Help Them Defend America On Land And Sea". Poster is in MINT condition and measures 18 inches wide
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WWI US 8th CAVALRY Ft. BLISS PENNANT AND CAV PHOT Lot #102 (Sale Order 103 of 718) Large "yardlong" panoramic photo of troops on horseback a Camp Stewart, Texas taken in July of 1917. Captions under each formation identify them as 5th, 8th and 7th Cavalry; with the names of their respective commanding officers Thompkins, Anderson, and Beach. The primary caption with the Headquarters & Staff unit in the foreground of the photo is Brigadier General Eben Swift, commander of the Provisional Cavalry Brigade. 59" across and 13" tall, this photo exhibits some wrinkling and creasing but is intact and stable. Also includes a felt 42" long pennant with Troop B / 8th Cavalry flags, a 48-star American Flag, from Ft. Bliss, Texas also dated 1917. Provisional cav brigades were sent on the Punitive Expedition, along the Mexico border, as well as deployed to France during World War I. Both pieces in excellent condition. Excellent
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2- WWI THE VICTORY LOAN FLYERS AIRPLANE TRAIN POST Lot #103 (Sale Order 104 of 718) Nice original WWI Posters. Watch For The Airplane Special. Great image of Airplanes and Train. Artist K. Watkins. One has a few tears at bottom. 30"x20" Very Good-Excellent
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WWI THE HUNS BLOODY HAND PRINT MARK POSTER Lot #104 (Sale Order 105 of 718) Nice original WWI Poster. Bloody Hand Print "The Hun-His Mark" Blot it Out with Liberty Bonds. Artist J. Allen Sr. John. 30"x20" Excellent
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2- WWI V INVEST POSTER Lot #105 (Sale Order 106 of 718) WWI V Invest Poster. Nice colors. A little edge wear on both. 30"x20" Very Good-Excellent
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WWI FOR HOME AND COUNTRY POSTER Lot #106 (Sale Order 107 of 718) Nice original WWI For Home and Country Victory Liberty Loan. Great image of Soldier with Family. Artist Alfred Everitt Orr. 30"x20" Excellent
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WWI OVER THE TOP ILLINOIS POSTER Lot #107 (Sale Order 108 of 718) Nice original WWI Over The Top Illinois War Saving Stamps Poster. Great image of Soldiers in Battle. 30"x20". Excellent
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WWI HUN OR HOME POSTER Lot #108 (Sale Order 109 of 718) Nice original Hun or Home Liberty Bond Poster. Powerful image image of Mother and Child by Soldier. 30"x20" Excellent
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WW1 SHARE THE VICTORY POSTER Lot #109 (Sale Order 110 of 718) Nice original WW1 Share The Victory War Saving Stamps Poster. Nice colorful image. Artist Haskell Coffin. 30"x20" Excellent
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WWI CLEAR THE WAY POSTER Lot #110 (Sale Order 111 of 718) Nice original WWI Clear The Way Buy Bonds Poster. Great image of Lady Liberty and Soldiers on Ship with Gun. Artist Howard Chandler Christy. 30"x20" Excellent
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WW1 FOR HOME AND COUNTRY POSTER Lot #111 (Sale Order 112 of 718) Nice original WW1 For Home and Country Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of Soldier and Family. Artist Alfred Everitt Orr. 30"x20" Excellent
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WWI HUN OR HOME POSTER Lot #112 (Sale Order 113 of 718) Nice original Hun or Home Liberty Bond Poster. Powerful image image of Mother and Child by Soldier. 30"x20" Excellent
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WWI SHARE THE VICTORY POSTER Lot #113 (Sale Order 114 of 718) Nice original WWI Share The Victory War Saving Stamps Poster. Nice colorful image. Artist Haskell Coffin. 30"x20" Excellent
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WW1 SURE WE'LL FINISH THE JOB POSTER Lot #114 (Sale Order 115 of 718) Nice original WW1 Sure We'll Finish The Job Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of American Worker. Artist Gerrit A Beckner 1918. 38"x26" Excellent
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WWI AMERICANS ALL VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN POSTER Lot #115 (Sale Order 116 of 718) Nice original Americans All Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of Lady Liberty. Artist Howard Chandler Chrissy 1919. 40"x27" Excellent
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WW1 SHARE THE VICTORY POSTER Lot #116 (Sale Order 117 of 718) Nice original WW1 Share The Victory War Saving Stamps Poster. Nice colorful image. Artist Haskell Coffin. 30"x20" Excellent Excellent 42"X28"
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WW1 AND THEY THOUGHT WE COULDN'T FIGHT POSTER Lot #117 (Sale Order 118 of 718) Nice original WW1 And They Thought We Couldn't Fight Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of Soldier. 42"x28" Excellent
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WW1 FOR HOME AND COUNTRY POSTER Lot #118 (Sale Order 119 of 718) Nice original WW1 For Home and Country Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of Soldier and Family. Artist Alfred Everitt Orr. 42"x28" Excellent
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WW1 BEAT BACK THE HUN LIBERTY BONDS POSTER Lot #119 (Sale Order 120 of 718) Nice original WW1 Beat Back The Hun with Liberty Bonds. Great colors and menacing image with bloody bayonet. Artist S Strothmann. 30"x20" Excellent
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WW1 MUST CHILDREN DIE AND MOTHER PLAED POSTER Lot #120 (Sale Order 121 of 718) Nice original WW1 Must Children Die and Mothers Plead In Vain? Buy more Liberty Bonds. Great image. Few small rip on edge. 42"28" Very Good-Excellent
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2- WW1 LIBERTY BOND POSTERS Lot #121 (Sale Order 122 of 718) Includes That Liberty Shall Not Perish From The Earth Buy Liberty Bonds Poster. Image of airplanes flying over the statue of liberty. Plus Keep These Off The USA Buy More Liberty Bonds Poster. With image of bloody German boots. Both poster have damage. 42"x28" Very Good
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39-WW1 GERMAN POST CARDS OF BOMBED CHURCHES Lot #122 (Sale Order 123 of 718) Lot of 39 WWI German Post Cards showing Bombed Churches. Some have been sent. Excellent
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ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY BULLET COIN BACK Lot #123 (Sale Order 124 of 718) Unusual Admiral George Dewey wooden Bullet Coin Bank. Great image of Dewey with Flags. Banks has advertising for ID Martin Stores. 6 3/4" Excellent
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AMERICAN SOLIERS CELLULOID PICTURE ALBUM Lot #124 (Sale Order 125 of 718) Nice early celluloid Picture Album. Shows images of American Soldiers. Possibly post Civil War. Great images. 11"x9" Excellent
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4- WWI ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART Lot #125 (Sale Order 126 of 718) Great lot of 4 original water colors done during WWI. Includes 3 different paintings of Soldiers and 1 French Landscape. All in period frames. All signed by Artist which we cant's make out the signature. 13"x 10 1/2" Excellent
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PERSHING & UNCLE SAM IN FRANCE POSTER Lot #126 (Sale Order 127 of 718) Berlin or Bust Poster showing Pershing with Uncle Sam and Soldiers in France. Dated 1917 EG Renesch, Chicago. 15 1/2" x 11 1/2" Excellent
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WW1 US ARMY TRENCH MORTAR FLYING PIG HELMET Lot #127 (Sale Order 128 of 718) WW1 US Army Doughboy painted trench mortar helmet. Insignia to the front of the helmet is a white flying pig riding a red trench mortar. The ML 9.45 inch Heavy Trench Mortar, nicknamed the Flying Pig, was a large caliber mortar of World War I and the standard British heavy mortar from the autumn of 1916. It was a modification of an original French design the Mortier de 240 mm developed by Batignolles Company of Paris and introduced in 1915. Britain manufactured the modified version under license. Helmet is in excellent condition with liner chinstrap. Excellent
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WW1 US ARMY M1917 KNUCKLE KNIFE LF&C MINT Lot #128 (Sale Order 129 of 718) U.S. World War 1 1917 L.F.&C. trench knife in near mint condition. This knife measures 14" overall. The blade itself measures 9". This knife has 6 point knuckleguard. 'U.S. L.F.&C. 1917' is stamped on the guard. The scabbard is stamped 'M.S.' on the upper and lower fitting. The green leather portion of the scabbard is stamped 'JEWELL - 1918'. NEAR MINT
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WW1 CARRY ON! BUY LIBERTY BONDS EDWIN BLASHFIELD Lot #129 (Sale Order 130 of 718) Carry on! Buy Liberty Bonds to your utmost 1919 patriotic poster by Edwin Howland Blashfield. Edwin Howland Blashfield (1848-1936) was an American artist. This poster measures 51-1/2 x 39 inches and depicts Columbia Accompanying Troops on the Attack. Color lithograph is in excellent condition.
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WW1 92nd DIVISION PAINTED HELMET & HOBO NICKEL Lot #130 (Sale Order 131 of 718) WW1 92nd Division painted helmet with African American HOBO carved nickel. Beautifully executed 1915 buffalo nickel has been carved to alter the Indian side profile to an African American soldier wearing a doughboy helmet. This hobo nickel was undoubtedly carved by an African American who wore this helmet. The nickel was found wired to the lining as seen in the photos. The standard US helmet retains the original liner but not chinstrap. To the front of the helmet is a large red profile of the 92nd division insignia, the American Buffalo. History The 92nd Division was first constituted on paper 24 October 1917 in the National Army.[2] The division comprised the 183rd Infantry Brigade with the 365th and 366th Infantry Regiments, and the 184th Infantry Brigade with the 367th and 368th Infantry Regiments.[3] The division was actually organized on 27 October 1917 at Camp Funston, Kansas.[2] World War I Activated: October 1917. Overseas: 18 July 1918. Major Operations: Meuse-Argonne less field artillery. Casualties: Total: 1,647 (KIA: 120; WIA: 1,527). Commanders: Maj. Gen. Charles C. Ballou (29 October 1917), Maj. Gen. Charles Henry Martin (19 November 1918), Brig. Gen. James B. Erwin (16 December 1918). Returned to U S. and deactivated: February 1919. For an account of the fighting of the Buffalo Division in the Woevre Plain offensive see the article on William M Cain at Kaiserscross.com. As would be the case with the 93rd Infantry Division, parts of the 92nd would serve under and alongside the French Army after both the main American Expeditionary Force (AEF) and the British Army refused to have African-American soldiers serve in combat under them. The 92nd was a National Army unit formed from black draftees, with a cadre of 154 NCOs transferred from the four Regular Army regiments, mostly led by inexperienced black junior officers fresh out of training and commanded by indifferent white officers. They were a green and untried unit that was not allowed to maneuver as a division before they were committed to the line. After arrival in France, the 92nd like all AEF units, trained for deployment in the trenches. They began to be fed into the French sector front lines by company in mid-August 1918. The 92nd Artillery Brigade only came online in October 1918. Unlike the 93rd, the 92nd would ultimately fight as a whole under American command. The division saw combat in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during Nov 1918. Their indifferent showing was more due to brittle morale and poor handling by their white superiors than any real failings. As a result, the division received a bad reputation that further damaged morale. Units 92nd Division (1917–1919) 92nd Division Headquarters Troop Support Units 317th Engineer Regiment 317th Signals Battalion 349th MG Battalion 183rd Brigade (Infantry) 365th Infantry Regiment 366th Infantry Regiment 350th MG Battalion 184rd Brigade (Infantry) 367th Infantry Regiment 368th Infantry Regiment 351st MG Battalion 167th Brigade (Field Artillery) 349th Field Artillery Regiment 350th Field Artillery Regiment 351st Field Artillery Regiment 317th Trench Mortar Battery
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3 WWI US PATCHES, 35th and 19th INFANTRY, SGT Lot #130a (Sale Order 132 of 718) 3 WWI US Army patches. Set of Sergeant stripes, 19th Infantry Division "Rock of Chickamauga" patch is mult-piece wool felt construction, and a uniform-removed 35th Infantry Division patch with one yellow quarter in a red circle - this is the unique variant of this patch for the 129th Field Artillery Regiment of the 35th. Very Good - Near Mint
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4 WWI US PATCHES 87th INFANTRY AND COLLAR DISK Lot #130b (Sale Order 133 of 718) Set of WWI Shoulder sleeve insignia and enlisted collar disk.. Corporal stripes, red discharge chevron, French-made "US" enlisted collar disk with squared nut, and 87th Infantry Division multi-piece wool felt patch. The 87th was raised primarily of men from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas during World War I. Excellent
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2 WWI US ARMY PATCHES 78th INFANTRY 3RD CORPS Lot #130c (Sale Order 134 of 718) Pair of World War I patches - one is a multi-part wool felt 78th Infantry Division patch, on red background. The 78th was raised in New Jersey during World War I and fought at St. Mihiel, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and Lorraine. Also includes an embroidered 3rd Army Corps patch on cotton with linen back. Excellent
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WWI US PATCHES 7th, 26th INFANTRY DIV SIGNAL SGT Lot #130d (Sale Order 135 of 718) 3 WWI US Army patches, wool construction, including an embroidered 26th Infantry Division "Yankee Division" patch, a 2-piece 7th Infantry Division patch, and rank insignia for a Sergeant with crossed flags indicating Signal Corps enlisted service. Excellent
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WWI US PATCHES, 28th INFANTRY DIVISION, SGT Lot #130e (Sale Order 136 of 718) Pair of two different variants of the famous "Keystone" or "Bloody Bucket" shoulder sleeve insignia of the 28th Infantry Division, which consisted primarily of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen who were federalized during World War I. One of the patches is a single-piece red wool felt keystone, the other is a thin red cotton keystone pattern sewn onto a wool round. Also includes a set of WWI Sergeant rank stripes. During World War I, the division was involved in the Meuse-Argonne, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne including the Battle of Fismes and Fismette, Oise-Aisne, and Ypres-Lys offensives. Excellent
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WW1 LOT OF 2 IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSSES Lot #131 (Sale Order 137 of 718) WW1 Imperial German lot of two Iron Crosses. The first Iron Cross is a 1914 pattern die struck three piece iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed central "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II re-institution date "1914" to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed central oak-leaf cluster with the "FW" cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date "1813" to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact and ring marked 800. The cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. This pattern which is the negative image of that usually found on these 1914 medals distinguishes it as for a non-combatant. The second is a 1914 pattern die struck three piece iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II re-institution date "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed central oak-leaf cluster with the "FW" cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date "1813" to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact but period repaired. Unmarked. Complete with ribbon.
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WW1 US ARMY 77TH DIVISION PAINTED HELMET Lot #132 (Sale Order 138 of 718) WW1 US Doughboy 77th Division painted helmet shell. Helmet is missing the entire liner and chinstrap. To the front of the lid is an expertly executed 77th Division painted insignia, Lady Liberty on a blue background. Very Good. The 77th Division was organized at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York on 25 August 1917. During their 68 days in combat, the division fought in four campaigns – Baccarat, Oise Aisne, Aisne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne. Most notable was the exploits of the “Lost Battalion” with elements of the 306th, 307th and 308th Infantry Battalions who for three days repulsed repeated German attacks. The battalion was not in fact lost but advanced into German territory far beyond any other American unit. When asked to surrender by the Germans, Major Charles S. Whittlesey responded: “Come and get us” or words to that effect. Of the 679 men in the unit, only 252 survived.
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WW1 US ARMY 28TH DIVISION PAINTED HELMET Lot #133 (Sale Order 139 of 718) WW1 US Doughboy 28th Division painted helmet shell. Helmet is missing the entire liner but has a partial chinstrap. To the front of the lid is an expertly executed 28th Division painted insignia, a red keystone with the letter "A" to the center. Very Good. World War I Federalization A bridge in Fismes, raised in homage to the 28th Division's operations in Champagne. The division moved to Camp Hancock, Georgia, in April 1917, and was there when the entire division was federalized on 5 August 1917. From May to 11 October 1917, the division was reorganized into the two-brigade, four regiment scheme, and thus became the 28th Division. Order of battle Headquarters, 28th Division 55th Infantry Brigade 109th Infantry Regiment 110th Infantry Regiment 108th Machine Gun Battalion 56th Infantry Brigade 111th Infantry Regiment 112th Infantry Regiments 109th Machine Gun Battalion 53rd Field Artillery Brigade 107th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 108th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 109th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 103rd Trench Mortar Battery 107th Machine Gun Battalion 103rd Engineer Regiment 103rd Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 28th Division 103rd Train Headquarters and Military Police 103rd Ammunition Train 103rd Supply Train 103rd Sanitary Train 109th, 110th, 111th, and 112th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals The Turner Publishing account says that: The situation for the division at Camp Hancock was dismal. The men arrived there in summer uniforms, which were not replaced by winter ones until the winter was well along. Adequate blankets were not available until January. Training equipment was woeful. There was but one bayonet for each three men; machine guns made of wood; and there was but one 37-mm gun for the whole division. By May 1918 the division had arrived in Europe, and began training with the British. On 14 July, ahead of an expected German offensive, the division was moving forward, with most of it committed to the second line of defense south of the Marne River and east of Château-Thierry. As the division took up defensive positions, the Germans commenced their attack, which became the Battle of Chateau-Thierry, with a fierce artillery bombardment. When the German assault collided with the main force of the 28th, the fighting became bitter hand-to-hand combat. The 28th repelled the German forces and decisively defeated their enemy. However, four isolated companies of the 109th and 110th Infantry stationed on the first defensive line suffered heavy losses. After the battle, General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, visited the battlefield and declared that the 28th soldiers were "Men of Iron" and named the 28th ID as his "Iron Division." The 28th developed a red keystone-shaped shoulder patch, officially adopted on 27 October 1918. During World War I, the division was involved in the Meuse-Argonne, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne including the Battle of Fismes and Fismette, Oise-Aisne, and Ypres-Lys (FA) operations. During the war, it took a total of 14,139 casualties (2,165 killed and 11,974 wounded). 2 individuals received the Medal of Honor: Sergeant James I. Mestrovitch, Company C, 111th Infantry; and Major Joseph H. Thompson, Headquarters, 110th Infantry
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WW1 NAMED 3RD DIVISION PURPLE HEART GROUPING Lot #134 (Sale Order 140 of 718) WW1 named Purple Heart grouping identified to Samuel T. Jopp of the 3rd Division. Grouping consist of a winged Victory with France bar, enlisted cap insignia and a matching set of WW1 collar brass being the standard crossed rifles and a US 3 disk. Finally a beautiful condition numbered BB&B marked Purple Heart. The Heart is numbered 17269 The Heart also comes with it's original ribbon bar. In 1916 the 3rd Infantry then commanded by Colonel Julius Penn was sent to the Texas-Mexico Border during the Pancho Villa Expedition and guarded against a possible invasion. During World War I the headquarters of the 3rd Infantry along with the 3rd Battalion was posted at Camp Eagle Pass in Texas. The 1st Battalion was located at Del Rio Texas and the 2nd Battalion was at Fort Sam Houston. Throughout the war the regiment was assigned to patrolling the Mexican Border and did not see action. During World War I recent West Point graduate Captain Matthew Ridgway was assigned to the 3rd Infantry. Ridgway would go on to have a highly distinguished 38-year career including assignments as commander of the 82nd Airborne Division XVIII Airborne Corps 8th United States Army United Nations Command Korea Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Chief of Staff of the United States Army. The 3rd Division (later re-designated as the 3rd Infantry division on August 1, 1942) was organized at Camp Greene North Carolina November 21, 1917. The division was composed of the 4th, 7th, 30th, and 38th Infantry Regiments, the 10th, 18th, and 76th FA Regiments, and the 6th Engineer Regiment, with a total of 28,000 men. It underwent training at Camp Green, North Carolina and Fort Bliss, Texas, and shipped to France, arriving in April 1918. A monument to the origination of the 3rd Infantry Division stands today in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the corner of Wilkinson Blvd., and Monument Street. The division earned the designation “Rock of the Marne” at the Marne River near Chateau-Thierry on July 15, 1918. When flanking units retreated, then Division Commander, Major General Joseph Dickman, told our French Allies “Nous Resterons La” (we shall remain here). This motto is on the 3rd Infantry Division’s distinctive insignia. Although the stand was successful, the price was high. General “Black Jack” Pershing said it best when he called the Division’s performance “one of the most brilliant in our military annals.” The division earned six battle stars in WWI. The 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers were awarded two Medals of Honor during WWI.
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WW1 32ND DIVISION NAMED PURPLE HEART MEDAL GROUP Lot #135 (Sale Order 141 of 718) WW1 US 32nd Division Purple Heart grouping identified to a member of the 119th Field Artillery, B Company of Battery G of the 32nd Division. His name was Kelsea N. Vance of Lansing Michigan and he received a gun shot to the left leg. The grouping consist of his named Purple Heart that is a BB&B contract that is numbered 8905. Second medal is a 4 place Winged Victory medal with AISNE-MARNE - OISE-AISNE - MEUSE-ARGONNE - DEFENSIVE SECTOR. Medal is in mint condition. Finally a Verdun medal. Unofficial medal created to commemorate the heroism of Verdun's defenders. Originally intended to be "awarded to those who served on the Verdun front between 21 February 1916 and 2 November 1916, the medal was, in fact, awarded to those who served anywhere on the Argonne and St Mihiel sectors between 31 July 1914 and 11 November 1918. All medals are in near mint condition. History The 119th Field Artillery was organized on 6 November 1911 from existing Michigan National Guard units as the 1st Battalion, Field Artillery. Batteries A and B were mustered into Federal service on 19 June 1916 for duty on the Mexican border to replace Regular troops sent on the Pancho Villa Expedition, and the rest of the battalion was simultaneously disbanded. They mustered out of Federal service on 23 March 1917, and the battalion was reorganized in the Michigan National Guard on 26 June. Following the 5 July Federal recognition of its headquarters at Lansing, the battalion was drafted into Federal service on 5 August 1917 to participate in World War I. It became the 1st Battalion of the 32nd Division's 119th Field Artillery when the mobilized National Guard units were merged into units with Federal designations and structure on 23 September. With the 32nd Division, it fought in the Second Battle of the Marne, the Hundred Days Offensive, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. For its actions in the Second Battle of the Marine and the Oise-Aisne Campaign during the Hundred Days Offensive the 119th Field Artillery was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star in 1924. The battalion was demobilized on 15 May 1919 at Camp Custer after returning from France. The 119th Field Artillery was reorganized between 1921 and 1922 as a Michigan National Guard unit of the 32nd Division, with its headquarters Federally recognized at Lansing on 10 February 1922. The 119th had been described once by General John "Black Jack" Pershing as being "The legion of hell itself ... disheveled and uncut, a rowdy and miscreant lot, who fight like demonic lions and drink like gods, but in all, no better men than to have with you in combat!" The reputation for unorthodox behavior, technical expertise, and astounding courage is echoed in the annals of military history, a proud heritage for the unit, who in 1996, took the name "Red Lions" from Pershing's comments and the lion on their crest which was taken from Ponce de Leon's ranch while serving on the Mexican border. Also the 119th saw action in both World War I and World War II in hand-to-hand combat, winning them a distinguished honor of being called "The finest infantry unit in the artillery". In World War I, as part of the famous 32nd Infantry Division ("Red Arrow"), the unit fought in numerous campaigns and battles in France, culminating in their distinguished service at the Second Battle of the Marne, when they and a handful of other American units routed the German counter-offensive, and brought an end to the war. The battalion was awarded the French Croix de Guerre for bravery and steadfast gallantry in action.
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WW1 GERMAN 105MM HOWITZER TRENCH ART SHELL Lot #136 (Sale Order 142 of 718) WW1 Imperial German trench art shell made from a 105mm German Shell dated 1913. Top of the shell has a banner and tassel design and to the center of the shell is a Prussian helmet plate. A very attractive. large shell
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WW1 GERMAN 105MM HOWITZER TRENCH ART SHELL EKII Lot #137 (Sale Order 143 of 718) WW1 Imperial German trench art shell made from a 105mm German Shell. Top of the shell has an Iron Cross to the front with the date 1914 1918 to either side of it. On the reverse is a Cross of Lorraine. Sell is in excellent condition
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WW1 JEWISH 75MM TRENCH ARE SHELL WITH DANCING LADY Lot #138 (Sale Order 144 of 718) WW1 75MM trench art shell in the form of a flapper girl dancing along with holding an orb. To the center of that orb is US along with two Stars of David. Just above to orb is a crescent shape with the initials "PAX" meaning Peace. There is a lot of detailing to the face of the lady and the person who made this shell, certainly knew what they were doing. Excellent
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WW1 TURKISH OTTOMAN EMPIRE GALLIPOLI STAR Lot #139 (Sale Order 145 of 718) Harp Madalyasi, instituted in 1915. In silvered bronze with red enamels, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Resâd over the date 1333 AH (AD 1915) within an upward-facing crescent moon ball finials on the tips of the star points measuring 57.3 mm (w) x 54.8 mm (h) horizontal pinback intact enamels. MINT
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WW1 ERA IMPERIAL GERMAN HUNTING CUTLASS Lot #140 (Sale Order 146 of 718) WWI Era Imperial German Hunting Cutlass made by WKC. Cutlass has a double etched blade and a stag handle with 3 acorns with a fluted clamshell. Blade, handle, and scabbard are all marked with the number 44. Black leather scabbard with acorn frog stud. Blade length is 19 1/4" with an overall length of 25 1/4". Excellent
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BRITISH PICQUET WEIGHT PATTERN 1897 OFFICERS SWORD Lot #140a (Sale Order 147 of 718) British picquet weight Pattern 1897 Officers Sword. The picquet weight sword is a scaled down version of the standard Pattern 1897 with thinner blade and smaller guard for use in formal occasion when not in active service. Sword features double engraved blade and a damascus star makers marked with "Proved". Sword has a pierced guard with original leather sword knot and leather covered scabbard. Blade length is 32" with and overall length of 39". Very good.
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WWI BAVARIAN OFFICERS SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND KNOT Lot #140b (Sale Order 148 of 718) WWI Bavarian Officers Sword with Scabbard and original knot. Sword features a blackened hilt with original black scabbard. Blade is maker marked by WKC and features double etched panels with the words "In Treue Fest" which is the motto of the Kingdom of Bavaria. Handle is in excellent condition with tight wire wrap. Bade is 30 1/2". Overall length is 36 1/2". Excellent.
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PRUSSIAN DELUXE MODEL1889 SWORD Lot #141 (Sale Order 149 of 718) Prussian Deluxe Model 1889 Sword with etched blade made by Weyersburg & Co Solingen. Sword features a double fullered blade with an etching panel that says "von der Ohe s/l Von Vos". Handle is made of horn with a hilt of embossed brass featuring a folding clamshell. Handle features a royal cypher and a Jaeger trumpet. Sword retains the orignal sword knot with partial leather thumb thong. Blade length of 30 1/2" with and overall length of 38". Excellent.
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BUST OF EMPEROR NICHOLAS I IN SILVER BY MOROZOV Lot #141a (Sale Order 150 of 718) Nicholas I (1825-1855) Czar of the Russian Empire. Portrayed in military uniform and helmet with double headed crowned Imperial Eagle and attached to a silver socle. Front plate with "Nicolas I" in Cyrillic. With maker's hallmark "Morozov" in Cyrillic with Imperial Warrant of double headed Imperial Eagle to the right city mark for St. Petersburg, and assay mark for Aleksandr Timofeyevich Shevyakov (1895-1898) and "84, 1896" underneath. Weighs 49.92 toz. The silver casting was made by Morozov the chief rival to Carl Faberge also possessed the Imperial Warrant to supply items to the Imperial Court. This is symbolized by the Imperial Eagle on the hallmark of the bust. Ivan Ekimovich Morozov founded an important firm of jewelers and court purveyors "I.E.Morozov" in 1849 which remained in existence till 1917. Friedrich August Theodor Dietrich (German, 1817-1903) was born in Bojanovo (Posen), studied under Drake, Rauch, Tieck and others in Berlin. In 1856 modeled bronze statuettes of the Russian Tzar Nicolas I and the Prussian King Frederick Wilhelm IV.
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IMPERIAL WURTTEMBERG HIGH RANKING OFFICIALS SWORD Lot #142 (Sale Order 151 of 718) Imperial Wurttemburg High Ranking Officials Sword. Sword marked WKC and C.A. Stahle-Stuttgart. Triple etched blade with Wurrtemberg crest and crossed hammer and pick with crown on reverse. Hilt features embossed silver hilt with clam shell that also features a mining hammer crossed with a mining pick. Handle is made of checkered horn. Sword retains orignal knot. Blade length is 33 1/2" with an overall length of 39". Excellent.
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CASED SET OF CUTLERY BY G. EBERHARDT-WIESBADEN Lot #143 (Sale Order 152 of 718) Cased set of cutlery by G. Eberhardt-Wiesbaden. Fish set. 6 forks and 6 knives with stag handles. Knives maker marked by Anton Wingen Jr. Most likely a sub-contract. Black leather case with green silk lining. Excellent
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN PICKELHAUBE TRANSPORT CASE Lot #143a (Sale Order 153 of 718) A 19th Century black leather carrying case for an Imperial German Officers Spiked Pickelhaube helmet. This two piece box needs a little TLC but with a little work it will clean up. Inside it is cream silk lined. A great addition for an expensive helmet.
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IMPERIAL-WEIMAR MINING OFFICIAL HAT Lot #144 (Sale Order 154 of 718) Imperial/Weimar Mining Official Hat. Black with gold trim and red feather plume. Adorned on the front of the hat with brass metal plate of an eagle clutching the mining emblem of crossed hammer and mining pick. Lining of hat also features the mining pick crossed with hammer and the words " Gluck auf". Excellent.
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WWI BAVARIAN SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE Lot #145 (Sale Order 155 of 718) WWI Bavarian sword made by WKC with doubled fullered blade and double etched panels with the words "In Treue Fest " which was the motto of the Kingdom of Bavaria. Sword features a sharkskin grip with tight wire wrap. Blade length of 29 1/2" with an overall length of 36". Excellent
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WWI BAVARIAN SWORD BY EICKHORN Lot #146 (Sale Order 156 of 718) WWI Bavarian sword made by Carl Eickhorn. Curved blade features etched panels on both sides with the words "In Treue Fest" which is the motto of the Kingdom of Bavaria. Sword has a wooden handle covered by a thin black bakelite. No Scabbard. Blade length is 33 1/2". Excellent.
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WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN M98 BUTCHER BLADE BAYONET Lot #147 (Sale Order 157 of 718) 19 1/2" overall with 14 1/2" bright blade. Blade is maker marked and has some light pitting, very good grips. Excellent
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LOT OF 2 WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN COMPANY BAYONET KNOTS Lot #147a (Sale Order 158 of 718) Lot of two very nice examples of an EM’s troddels. The first is for the 1st Battalion 2nd Company. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. The second is a very nice example of an NCO’s troddel for a Saxon regiment. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. Bayonet knots were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. For enlisted personnel the main components of, strap, slide, stem, crown, and ball were woven or pleated cotton in different colors representing which unit within a regiment the wearer served. The basic regiment consisted of three Battalions with a Headquarters unit and four Companies each, with two additional Regimental or Headquarters Companies. This resulted in a colorful array of bayonet knots within a regiment with twelve or more assorted color combinations. NCO personnel wore a different type of bayonet knot, that did not show association with a particular unit, but indicated position.
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LOT OF 2 WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN COMPANY BAYONET KNOTS Lot #147b (Sale Order 159 of 718) Lot of two very nice examples of an EM’s troddels. The first is for the 3rd Battalion 5th Company. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. The second is a very nice example of an EM’s troddel for the 1st Battalion 2nd Company. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. Bayonet knots were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. For enlisted personnel the main components of, strap, slide, stem, crown, and ball were woven or pleated cotton in different colors representing which unit within a regiment the wearer served. The basic regiment consisted of three Battalions with a Headquarters unit and four Companies each, with two additional Regimental or Headquarters Companies. This resulted in a colorful array of bayonet knots within a regiment with twelve or more assorted color combinations. NCO personnel wore a different type of bayonet knot, that did not show association with a particular unit, but indicated position.
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LOT OF 2 WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN COMPANY BAYONET KNOTS Lot #147c (Sale Order 160 of 718) Lot of two very nice examples of an EM’s troddels. The first is for the 1st Battalion 2nd Company. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. The second is a very nice example of an EM’s troddel for the 1st Battalion 5th Company. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. Bayonet knots were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. For enlisted personnel the main components of, strap, slide, stem, crown, and ball were woven or pleated cotton in different colors representing which unit within a regiment the wearer served. The basic regiment consisted of three Battalions with a Headquarters unit and four Companies each, with two additional Regimental or Headquarters Companies. This resulted in a colorful array of bayonet knots within a regiment with twelve or more assorted color combinations. NCO personnel wore a different type of bayonet knot, that did not show association with a particular unit, but indicated position.
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LOT OF 2 WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN COMPANY BAYONET KNOTS Lot #147d (Sale Order 161 of 718) Lot of two very nice examples of an EM’s troddels. The first is for the 2nd Battalion, 6th Company. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. The second is a very nice example of an EM’s troddel for the 1st Battalion, 4th Company. The 35cm long strap shows minimal wear with the tassel showing minimal wear. Bayonet knots were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. For enlisted personnel the main components of, strap, slide, stem, crown, and ball were woven or pleated cotton in different colors representing which unit within a regiment the wearer served. The basic regiment consisted of three Battalions with a Headquarters unit and four Companies each, with two additional Regimental or Headquarters Companies. This resulted in a colorful array of bayonet knots within a regiment with twelve or more assorted color combinations. NCO personnel wore a different type of bayonet knot, that did not show association with a particular unit, but indicated position.
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN EM/NCO'S FIELD CAP Lot #147e (Sale Order 162 of 718) M1907/10 pattern field gray wool construction cap with red wool piping to the top crown edge and a black horizontal centerband. The cap consists of a one piece circular crown with a four piece body with four vertical stitched seams situated at either side and the center of both the front and back. The front center of the cap has a stamped, magnetic sheet metal national tri-color (black, white & red) korkarden with a fluted outside edge. Also present is the blue and white painted Bavarian korkarden on the centerband. B.X.A. markings with a 1916 date and is also sized marked 58. Nice worn and used example. EXCELLENT
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IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY OFFICER's SWORD Lot #148 (Sale Order 163 of 718) Sword is about 37" overall with a 31 1/2" lightly etched blade. Pierced iron guard is nickel plated,a nd grip is Bakelite. Blade has significant rust and pitting toward the point. Hilt is tight and retains original washer. Good
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WWI IMPERIAL BAVARIAN TUNIC Lot #149 (Sale Order 164 of 718) Imperial Bavarian Tunic with ribbon bars. Tunic is numbered on the lining below the collar and show wear in the form of repairs and a few tears. good
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN M16 HELMET COMPLETE W/ LINER Lot #149a (Sale Order 165 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its original paint. 1916 pattern leather liner band with all three pads and a original chinstrap remain.
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN1898/05 BUTCHER BAYONET Lot #149b (Sale Order 166 of 718) Second pattern model 1898/05 bayonet with the flash guard along the back of its grips introduced in 1915 known as the S 98/05 nA ("Seitengewehr 98/05 neuer Art," or Bayonet ‘98/’05 new Pattern). The maker’s name and location is stamped to the reverse ricasso, being "PACK-OHLIGER & Co. Soligen". Complete with original scabbard. A few small dents to the scabbard. Spine is date for 1917. Shows the expected age and use.
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WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN TRENCH KNIFE W SCABBARD & FROG Lot #150 (Sale Order 167 of 718) World War One German trench knife with scabbard & frog. Overall 10.875" length with a 5.875" blade. Maker's marked stamped on the ricasso, " Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen.Foche ". Reverse ricasso has a crown hallmark. excellent
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WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN M1917 GASMASK & CANISTER Lot #150a (Sale Order 168 of 718) The 1917 pattern heavily oiled leather mask with the smooth side to the interior. The leather is still quite supple. All of the retaining straps and fabric covered springs are intact. The magnetic sheet metal eye sockets with age yellowed clear lenses are all intact. The lenses have a separate cut-out sheet metal "sight," consisting of a central circle with six retaining arms emanating from the center to the edges. A field-gray painted sheet metal filter attachment fitting is to the mask bottom. The 1917 pattern sheet metal carrying canister is roughly 17cm tall with a 12cm diameter. The canister has a horizontal raised lip to the center with a vertical crimped and brazed seam to the reverse. The top lid has a fold back swivel wire attachment ring and pressure closure clip. The spare lens case located in the cover and has a spare set of lenses included. Nice untouched mask. Nice example.
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WWI AUSTRIAN OFFICERS SWORD WITH SCABBARD Lot #150b (Sale Order 169 of 718) WWI Austrian sword made by WKC. Sword has pierced brass hilt with floral design and a handle of shark skin with tight wire wrap. Leather thumb thong present and intact. Blade is triple etched but lightly visible. Blade length is 31 1/2" and an overall length of 37 3/4". Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN TYPE 1 BLOOD ORDER 990 #170 Lot #151 (Sale Order 170 of 718) The first pattern Blood Order with the impressed recipients number ‘170,’ the ‘990’ silver content number and maker name Feuss, München, in relief. The Blood Order complete with its silk ribbon in black, white & red. Along with this outstanding medal is a letter dated 1968 from the caretaker of Willy Bergfeld SA Regiment Muenchen Reiterkorps. The correspondence details of how she was given the medal in 1947 in lieu of partial payment after his death. She goes on to explain that Willy passed in agonizing pain and was indigent and the medal being made of silver was worth something and his family gave it to her. She kept the medal until 1968, selling it to a military dealer for the princely sum of 150DM. The Blood Order (German: Blutorden), officially known as the Decoration in Memory (of the Munich putsch) of 9 November 1923 (German: Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 9. November 1923), was one of the most prestigious decorations in the Nazi Party. During March 1934, Hitler authorized the Blood Order to commemorate the 9 November 1923 coup attempt of the NSDAP. The medal is silver, with the obverse bearing a depiction of an eagle grasping an oakleaf wreath. Inside the wreath is the date 9. Nov. and to the right is the inscription München 1923–1933. The reverse shows the entrance of the Feldherrnhalle in relief (where the coup ended in defeat), and directly above is the angled swastika with sun rays in the background. Along the top edge is the inscription: UND IHR HABT DOCH GESIEGT (and you have won after all).
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WWII NAZI FOLK ART KRIEGSMARINE ADMIRALS PENNANT Lot #152 (Sale Order 171 of 718) Stellar WWII Nazi German Admirals swallowtail pennant with hand drawn artwork. Pennant shows all aspects of Naval life with inscriptions. The swallowtail used was an issued Eagle M marked pennant and is a also size marked 3.5 for meters measuring just about 11 feet in length. The pennant is identified to The German vessel VS-905 Karl Bergh and in the comic, hand drawn sketches mentions several sailor's by name. A very rare opportunity to own a stellar item.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT LEATHER COAT Lot #153 (Sale Order 172 of 718) Nice quality private purchase three quarter length double breasted style multi-panel black leather construction jacket with small fold back lapels and a large lay down collar. The jacket features two parallel vertical rows of three front closure buttons with the corresponding button holes position only on the left side of the front closure edge. The jacket has vertical slash lower breast pockets and an additional two horizontal slash hip pockets with straight edged flaps. The reverse of the jacket has a central vertical seam and a dual-ply horizontal simulated half-belt positioned at the waistline. The jacket has straight cut non-adjustable sleeve cuffs. The large lay down collar has a separate dual button holed leather tab secured by a two molded black bakelite buttons positioned beneath the left side with a corresponding button positioned beneath the right side for a secure neck closure in inclement weather. The interior of the jacket is fully lined with heavy brown wool to the body. Nice makers label size marked 48 and dated 1943. These jackets were designed to fit over the standard service uniform and this example is roughly size 40" chest. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE FLAG 80X135 Lot #154 (Sale Order 173 of 718) Second pattern (Circa 1937/38-1945) single piece dual sided printed cotton/linen construction national war flag. The flag features a red base field with a central white/black/white/black bordered white disk with a black and white bordered black canted swastika to the center. The flag has black, vertical and horizontal bars emanating from the central disk with white/black/white borders. The canton features a white/black/white bordered black Iron Cross. The hoist edge has a small dual-ply, reinforcement panel to each corner. The hoist edge is trimmed in white tunnel looped cotton/rayon blend bunting. Nicely maker marked size marked 80 x 135. Nice MINT example.
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WWII NAZI KRIEGSMARINE PHOTO ALBUM W/ HITLER UBOAT Lot #155 (Sale Order 174 of 718) Outstanding photo alum from a Naval veteran who served on a mine laying ship KM Brummer. Album contains 209 photos including two of Hitler when he visited the ship. The ships bell and mascot. There is also photos in the album of the Officer's staff including their Skipper and Kommodore. A lot of the photos have white inscriptions in Sütterlin script. There are also several photos of where their ship got hit and damage that resulted from it and well as several shot of the funerals of those men with their caskets with Kriegs flags draped on them. There are also several shots of U-boats. One of the better albums we have ever offered. After the Brummer had undertaken in the spring of 1937 as part of the Naval Air Defense and Coastal Artillery School in Swinoujscie training service and foreign trips in the Baltic Sea , it was used after the beginning of the war in September 1939 for mine laying in the Baltic Sea, then from January 1940 as a trading trouble in the Baltic Sea. In early April 1940, the ship was used in the course of the company Weserübung for troop transport to Norway. The Brummer ran together with the fleet companion F 5 and the torpedo boats Falke and Jaguar on April 14 as a second crew transport with 812 men from Frederikshavn to Oslo. On the way back the British submarine HMS Sterlet torpedoed the Brummer, which lost its entire fore ship. After nine hours of futile rescue attempts, the ship capsized and sank in the morning hours of April 15, 1940. The ship was launched on 29 May 1935 at the DeSchiMAG in Bremen and was put into service on 8 February 1936. It displaced 3,010 tons, was 112.9 meters long and 13.5 meters wide, and had a draft of 4.3 meters. Intended for the training of naval anti-gunner gunners, the Brummer was equipped at different times with changing armaments. These consisted of four to eight 10.5 cm Fla guards in twin guns stabilized by an automatic angle control to the horizontal plane , two 8.8 cm Fla guns, four to eight 3.7 cm bottles. Guns and four 2 cm Fla guns. In addition, there were up to 450 mines with the appropriate mine-laying equipment, as the Brummer should be used in the event of war above all as mine-laying. The permanent crew consisted of 215 to 226 men; In addition, there were up to 138 participants in the Fla weapons training courses. The ship was equipped with two new high-pressure steam turbines and served as a test carrier for these turbines, which should find use in the new destroyers. On the Brummer, the turbines proved to be very reliable, while they then caused a lot of annoyance on the destroyers. The ship had a top speed of 23 knots and a range of 2,400 nautical miles at 15 knots cruising speed. Album measures roughly 16 inches wide. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ID'ed KRIEGSMARINE M42 HELMET Lot #156 (Sale Order 175 of 718) WWII decal removed M42 Nazi Kriegsmarine helmet named to Zygmunt Tydda 04312/R and is named as such to the rear liner and skirt of the helmet. ET64 and has a lot number of 1399. helmet is complete with liner size marked 57 and chinstrap and overall is in excellent condition. This helmet was purchased from a descendant in the family and a very interesting thread was opened on Wehrmacht Awards and can be seen here: www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=965270 This link with share an email from the Grandson of Mr. Tydda explaining how he was Polish and was conscripted by the Germans to be in the Kriegsmarine and was captured by the Royal Navy and found out he was of Polish descent and was turned by Allies forces and joined the OSS. It makes for an interesting read, The lot number according to Brian Ice's booklet on German Helmet Lot Number's does show that the helmet lot number does in fact show going to the Kriegsmarine.
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WWII NAZI KRIEGSMARINE NARVIK CAMPAIGN SHIELD Lot #157 (Sale Order 176 of 718) Die stamped, zinc construction with a gilt wash, shield featuring an embossed, stylized, national eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a wreathed, static swastika in its talons, to the top center, positioned above the embossed script, "Narvik 1940", an edelweiss flower and a crossed propeller and anchor. The edelweiss, propeller and anchor represent the Heer Gebirgsjäger, (Army Mountain troops), the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe respectively, that participated in the victory at Narvik. Original backing material has mothing but otherwise a excellent example. The Narvik Campaign shield was the first of a series of campaign shields to be introduced and was established by Adolf Hitler on August 19TH 1940 for award to all Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel who participated in the battle of Narvik Norway between April 9TH and June 9TH 1940. Of Note: Although the shield was officially introduced on August 19TH 1940 it wasn’t until September 12TH 1940 that the OKM, Oberkommando des Marine, (Navy High Command), published the issuing order, followed by the Luftwaffe, (Air-Force), the next day. The Kriegsmarine version of the shield was gilt washed while those awarded to Heer, (Army), and Luftwaffe personnel were silver washed. The shields were bestowed by Generalleutnant Eduard Dietl the commander of Army Group Narvik and it is alleged that a total of only 8,577 shields were awarded to all branches of service personnel. The shields were to be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniform. The color of the backing material was to match that of the uniform it was to be worn on.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SCHUTZPOLIZEI GREEN TROUSERS Lot #158 (Sale Order 177 of 718) Schutzpolizei des Reichs straight leg trousers (Diensthose). The police were divided into eight assorted branches of service and during the restructuring the different police agencies were assigned specific identifying 'Truppenfarbe' (Branch Colors), with green truppenfarbe being allocated to the 'Schutzpolizei des Reiches' (National Protection Police). Nice quality, Police green, wool/rayon blend construction trousers. The pants are piped with the Protection Police green branch color. The pants are nicely maker marked by the company of 'Paul Werner' in Hamburg and dated 1942. The trousers are in overall very good condition. Roughly size 36 waist. Hard to find original pair of straight leg police pants in excellent condition
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SCHUTZPOLIZEI MEISTER NCO TUNIC Lot #159 (Sale Order 178 of 718) (Schutzpolizei Waffenrock) This tunic is fabricated from a police-green wool exterior with a light-green cotton-blended interior lining. The breasts of the jacket close by eight reinforced button holes meeting an equal number of pebbled silver-colored metallic buttons. The tunic bears four breast pockets, with two on each side, each with reinforced buttonholes and pebbled, silvered zinc buttons stamped on the reverse with “Z.S. 38”. The collar, constructed of dark-brown wool, is neatly lined with green woven piping that continues down the length of the breast flap. The inside right collar has three metal hooks meeting an equal number of metal loops on the left allowing the collar to sit flush with the neck. The collar is flanked by tabs composed of green-colored wool base bordered by twisted silver aluminum bullion wire bearing machine-embroidered twisted silver aluminum bullion wire columns measuring 35 mm (w) x 95 mm (h). The shoulders are flanked by boards constructed of gray and brown threading that is densely looped around to meet a pebbled button surrounded by a U-shape of silvered aluminum bullion wire and brown thread embroidered in a chevron formation on a burgundy-colored wool backer, indicating the rank of Meister measuring 40 mm (w) x 110 mm (h). The left upper arm bears a sleeve insignia in the form of a machine-embroidered green police-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika within an oval wreath on a field-gray measuring 80 mm (w) x 80 mm (h). At the end of each sleeve is a brown cuff measuring approximately 100 mm bordered by green thread and adorned by two pebbled silvered zinc buttons. Striped off-white rayon-blended material lines the interior of the sleeves. The interior of the tunic contains a pocket on the upper left breast stamped with “Po” and the date “1940” along with a reinforced slit that opens into the left waist pocket. The collar measures approximately 500 mm at the shoulders 630 mm in the arms with an overall length of 770 mm. The tunic is in extremely fine condition
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WWII GERMAN NAZI SCHUTZPOLIZEI VISOR HAT by EREL Lot #160 (Sale Order 179 of 718) Schutzpolizei des Reichs, Officer’s visor cap features slightly mottled police green wool/rayon blend body and crown with a brown velvet centerband and police green wool truppenfarbe piping to the crown edge and to both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a three piece national tri-color cockade consisting of a black fluted alloy base a natural aluminum roundel and an inset red felt central dot. The front center of the centerband has a silver washed stamped alloy second pattern (circa April 1936-May 1945) police eagle encompassed by a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath. The cap has an interwoven, twisted silver wire chin cord secured by two small silver washed pebbled alloy and magnetic sheet metal buttons. The interior shows the brunt of the wear as seen in the photos. The cap's sweat diamond is missing but underneath the cap is clearly maker marked by Erel with a matching maker marked wide natural leather sweatband. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZERJÄGER M35 DRESS TUNIC Lot #161 (Sale Order 180 of 718) Private purchase field-gray wool construction M35 dress tunic features a vertical eight button front closure with single metal hook and eye positioned at the forward neckline and a lay down blue/green badge cloth collar. All insignia and buttons look to be original period stitching. Very nice pair of "Panzerjäger 13" shoulder straps. Of Note: The chain stitched Gothic "P" indicated, Panzerjäger, which literally translated means "Armor hunter", but figuratively indicated "Anti-tank" personnel. Nice unit markings. The tunic is roughly a size 36" chest. The M35 dress tunic was introduced for wear by all ranks on June 29TH 1935 as the walking out parade and ceremonial dress with the piped stone gray long pants. The design of the M35 dress tunic was based on the Imperial German army’s service tunic but was a different color and generally of much higher quality. Originally all personnel were issued two M35 dress tunics but manufacture was discontinued in late 1939 or early 1940 and was to be reinstated at the successful conclusion of the war. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 stated that the M35 dress tunics that were no longer suitable for dress wear were to be modified and reissued to personnel of the replacement and reserve units for every day wear. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniforms from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER OFFICER VISOR CAP Lot #162 (Sale Order 181 of 718) Nice quality private purchase field-gray wool and rayon blend construction visor cap with a blue/green badge cloth centerband and pink wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features a second pattern national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a second oak-leaf wreath encompassing a high relief three piece national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a fluted, black alloy base, a silver washed alloy roundel and an inserted red felt centerpiece. The cap has a twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two small silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in golden/tan rayon with a smooth finish to the crown lining and a ribbed finish to the body lining. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact. The lining beneath the sweat diamond has silver printed script Erel logo. The interior of the cap also has a wide gray leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section, machine stitched in place. The cap is roughly size 58. Minor moth holes throughout. VERY GOOD
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WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO’S TROPICAL FIELD BLOUSE Lot #163 (Sale Order 182 of 718) Light weight ribbed khaki/olive cotton twill construction field blouse features a vertical six button front closure with small opened fold back peak lapels and a lay down collar. The field blouse has four non-pleated, front pockets with straight edged button down flaps. Breast eagle and collar tabs are original stitching. Nice size and depot markings with a 1944 date. Buttons are originals and have the original s-rings. Size 88cm (36") chest. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for DAK, Deutsches Afrika Korps, (German Africa Corps), personnel’s arrival in Tripoli in February 1941. Eventually these tropical uniforms would be issued to personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe. The design of the tropical issued uniforms essentially adhered to the pattern of the field-grey continental uniforms, although in a different color and material, and also followed the same basic war time modifications. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniforms from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive. Although Officer’s were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms it seems the majority of the tropical field blouses were issued from the military clothing depots as opposed to private purchase and as a result Officers quite often wore the same field blouses as the EM/NCO’s with the addition of Officer’s insignia. NEAR MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL SHIRT Lot #164 (Sale Order 183 of 718) Early pattern light weight cotton construction short sleeve shirt with a lay down collar. The shirt features a four button vertical front closure plaquet and two pleated patch breast pockets with subtly scalloped button down flaps. Breast eagle is machine sewn to the front and is original to the shirt. The shirt is roughly size 36" chest and is nicely labeled and dated 1941. The Luftwaffe tropical shirt was introduced, along with other tropical clothing and equipment items, in late 1940 and was originally developed for wear for personnel serving in North Africa. The design of the shirt was based on the standard continental shirt but in a different color and material. Originally the shirts were the pullover style with a four button front plaquet but later issue shirts were altered to the full button up front. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY CALVARY TUNIC M40 Lot #165 (Sale Order 184 of 718) Field-gray wool/rayon blend construction field blouse features a vertical five button front closure with a single metal hook and eye positioned at the neckline. The field blouse has four pleated front pockets with straight edged button down flaps. The breast pocket are the basic patch type while the hip pockets are the saddlebag type with expanding side panels. Super nice pair of original cavalry slip on straps. Nice size and Rbnr# markings and is dated 1940. The field blouse is roughly size 38 to 40" chest. Super nice tunic and in great condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY PERSONALIZED OVERSEAS CAP Lot #166 (Sale Order 185 of 718) Field-gray wool/rayon blend construction cap with fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and forward sides. The cap has an painted alloy ventilation grommet positioned to either side just below the crown edge. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in it’s talons in feldgrau rayon threads mounted on a cut-out feldgrau rayon base. The front center of the fold down panels has a machine woven national tri-color cockade in black, white and red rayon threads mounted on a woven dark feldgrau rayon diamond shaped base. The eagle has been machine stitched to the cap while the cockade is neatly hand stitched to the cap with original stitching. The interior of the cap is fully lined in ribbed, gray cotton/rayon blend material. The most interesting thing about this cap is that it's been personalized by the German solider to the side of the cap with the inscription "Trud? in Treue Dein". The M34 overseas cap for wear by EM/NCO personnel was initially introduced on March 24TH 1934 with non-functional front buttons a branch of service soutache and the Weimar Reichswehr (National Defense Force Circa 1919-1933) era national tri-color cockade. Regulations of October 1935 did away with the buttons and altered the insignia utilized on the cap. Further regulations of July 21ST 1942 discontinued the M34 overseas cap in favor of the newly designed more functional M42 pattern overseas cap but the changeover was never fully completed. The German army originally adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), national eagle by order on February 17TH 1934 with instructions to have it applied to all steel helmets visor caps and tunics by May 1ST 1934. Regulations followed on October 30TH 1935 that stipulated the national eagle was also to be applied to all field caps. On March 14TH 1933 the Weimar Reichswehr era oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and was utilized through-out the Third Reich period. he different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color). Originally the early M34 and the modified M34 (circa October 1935) overseas caps were outfitted with an identifying branch of service soutache until regulations of July 10TH 1942 abolished the use of the soutache and instructed it to be removed from the caps, although the directive was not strictly adhered to. Of Note: The M34 overseas cap was only intended for EM/NCO’s ranks while officers ranks wore the old "Crusher" style visor cap until the introduction of the officer’s M38 overseas cap on December 6TH 1938. Officially wear of the old "Crusher" style visor caps was extended until April 1ST 1942.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICER TROPICAL ADMIN TUNIC Lot #167 (Sale Order 186 of 718) Beautiful quality private purchase field-gray canvas construction tunic features a vertical six button front closure with double metal hooks and eye positioned at the forward neckline. single rank pips to the shoulder boards indicating the rank of Oberleutnant. Color is a dark green wool and is applied to body in the typical zig zag stitching. A matching set of Admin collar tabs with a light blue piping and both are period applied. Tunic has 4 pleated patch pockets as is also typical with M36 Officer's tunics. The tunic is roughly a size "36" chest. Tunic is also equipped with an Officer's dagger hanger. Shows the expected light age and use. Nice tunic showing the expected light period wear and use. This tunic was most certainly used in the Mediterranean theater of operations. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY HBT EM/NCO'S DRILL TUNIC Lot #168 (Sale Order 187 of 718) Reed green, cotton/rayon blend construction drill tunic with an HBT weave, features a vertical, hidden, five button front closure with a single metal hook and eye positioned at the neckline. This pattern has two exterior lower pockets. The tunic has a lay down collar with the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching to the reverse. All buttons are complete and have original stitching. Tunic looks unissued. Nice Rbnr# and size markings to the interior. The tunic is roughly size 40" chest. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICER VISOR HAT Lot #169 (Sale Order 188 of 718) Luftwaffe blue/gray wool/rayon blend construction visor cap with a very subtle whipcord weave features a black horizontally ribbed interwoven mohair centerband and bright interwoven silver/aluminum piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a hand embroidered second pattern Luftwaffe eagle in bright silver/aluminum wire threads with bright silver/aluminum bullion accent threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/gray wool base. The eagle is neatly hand stitched to the cap. The front center of the centerband has a hand embroidered winged oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum wire threads encompassing a hand embroidered national tri-color cockade. The wreath has gray and black accent threads and the national tri-color cockade is constructed in black and silver/aluminum wire threads with an a central red wool dot. The winged wreath and cockade are mounted on a cut-out black wool base which is also hand stitched in place. The cap has an interwoven, twisted silver/aluminum braid chin cord which is secured to the cap by two small, silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has a forward extended blackened lacquered vulcanfiber visor. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gray rayon. The interior of the cap has a leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Roughly a size 57. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FLAK OFFICER TUNIC Lot #170 (Sale Order 189 of 718) Nice quality private purchase 1935 pattern Luftwaffe blue/gray wool/rayon blend construction tunic with a subtle whipcord weave features a vertical four button front closure with small fold back lapels and a lay down collar. The tunic has four pleated patch front pockets with straight edged button down flaps. The right breast has a hand embroidered Luftwaffe eagle in bright silver/aluminum wire and bullion threads on a cut-out blue/gray wool base. The eagle is neatly hand stitched to the tunic. The straight cut non-adjustable sleeves have deep fold back French cuffs which are tacked in the upright position at both the inner and outer sleeve seams. The reverse of the tunic has a central vertical tail skirt vent. The tunic has sewn on shoulder boards for the rank of Luitenant. The shoulder board retaining buttons are intact. The lay down collar has the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching to the reverse. The forward edge of the collar is trimmed in bright twisted silver/aluminum cording and the collar features red wool collar tabs with a hand embroidered rank "gull" positioned above an opened top oak-leaf wreath all in bright silver/aluminum wire threads. The collar tabs are also trimmed with bright twisted silver/aluminum cording and are hand stitched to the collar. The interior of the tunic is fully lined in gray rayon. The lining has a horizontal slash pocket to each breast panel. The buttons are all the bright silver washed pebbled magnetic sheet metal type. The tunic is roughly size 38" chest.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ADMIN OFFICER'S M36 TUNIC Lot #171 (Sale Order 190 of 718) Nice quality private purchase field-gray wool/rayon blend construction tunic features a vertical six button front closure with dual metal hooks and eyes positioned at the forward neckline. Administration collar tabs, shoulder boards and officer’s breast eagle are all original stitching. The tunic is roughly a size 38" chest. Shows the expected light age and use. Nice untouched original tunic. The Officer’s service tunic followed the basic design of the EM/NCO’s field blouse with the most readily visible difference, besides the insignia, being the turned up French cuffs. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniforms from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SCHUTZPOLIZEI NCO'S SHAKO Lot #172 (Sale Order 191 of 718) Nice quality private purchase 1936 pattern Shutzpolizei (Protection Police) NCO’s Shako consisting of a molded black vulcanfibre body with a slightly mottled police green wool covering to the exterior. The body of the Shako has an extruding humped curve reverse with black lacquered downward sloping front and rear vulcanfibre visors and a circular "coffee can" style top. Both the front and rear visors are secured to the Shako by a narrow horizontal strip of blackened leather which is machine stitched all along the bottom edge. The circular black lacquered vulcanfibre "coffee can" style top is also secured to the Shako by a row of horizontal stitching running through small evenly spaced puncture holes. Each side of the Shako body has two, small screened ventilation holes situated just below the crown seam with internal sliding vent closure panels permitting the forward vent to be closed. The front center of the Shako has a large, high relief, stamped, natural aluminum, second pattern wreathed Police eagle emblem. The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of the Shako. The eagle and wreath are still quite clean and bright. The eagle is secured to the Shako by two, small screw threaded retaining post being inserted through two small holes in the body with retaining nuts that are visible in the interior. The front center of the Shako also has a small, stitch reinforced, horizontal slash to accommodate the national tri-color cockade retaining wires. The Shako has a stamped alloy, vertically oval, national tri-color cockade, with five, silver washed, simulated twisted rope outer edge encompassing a single black painted simulated twisted rope inner edge a single silver washed ribbed inner trim and a red painted recessed centerpiece. The bottom edge of the cockade has an extended wire loop to secure it to the Shako. The Shako has a blackened leather chinstrap with dual natural aluminum sliding length adjustment buckles and natural aluminum retaining rings. The retaining rings are secured onto extended, M1891 pattern, natural aluminum, chinstrap side posts which are positioned on each side of the Shako’s body. The interior of the Shako has a nine finger natural tan leather construction liner with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. The interior crown of the Shako has a printed manufacturers label with red and yellow script that includes the manufactures name and location, "Erel Berlin" and "Fiber-Tschako" (Fibre-Shako). Yellow scripted decal with the retailers name and location "Robert Lubstein Berlin". Roughly a size 57. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY NCO VISOR HAT Lot #173 (Sale Order 192 of 718) Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a slightly mottled field-gray doeskin wool body and crown and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The internal crown stiffening wire has been removed but an internal padding and a vertical stiffener to the interior front are all still intact and retains the caps oval, "Sattelform" crown shape with a high central forward peak. The front center of the cap features a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) frosty silver washed stamped alloy national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in it’s talons. The eagle is secured to the cap by two bent over prongs on the reverse. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) frosty silver washed stamped alloy oak-leaf wreath encompassing a separate high vaunted three piece stamped alloy national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a black fluted alloy base a bright silver washed alloy roundel and an inserted red wool center dot Both the wreath and cockade are secured to the cap by bent over prongs on the reverse. The eagle, wreath and cockade roundel all retain about 90% of their original silver washes with a light yellow age patina. The cap has a twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two small, silver washed pebbled magnetic sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended forward black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in subtly textured golden/tan rayon. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat rhomboid. The sweat rhomboid is well marked with the black printed, manufacturer’s logo of an eagle with a shield to the center with Extra Klasse. The interior of the cap also has a wide, natural tan, leather sweatband. The sweatband is in overall very good condition with some minor moisture staining. The cap is in overall very good condition with minor age and usage toning and some light nap wear to the crown and the waffenfarbe piping.
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NAZI GERMAN 1936 OLYMPIC GAMES COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL Lot #174 (Sale Order 193 of 718) The Olympic Games Commemorative Medal was instituted on July 3st 1936 for award to German nationals and foreign personnel who assisted in the preparation and organization of the 11th Summer and 4th Winter Olympic games in Berlin and Garmisch-Partenkirchen respectively. Of Note: References indicate that 54,915 Olympic Games Commemorative Medals were awarded making it a relatively scarce medal. Also Of Note: On February 4TH 1936, prior to introduction of the Olympic Games Commemorative Medal, the German Olympic Merit Decoration was introduced in two classes, with the 1ST class Decoration being a neck award and the 2ND class Decoration being a breast award. The 1ST class Decoration was awarded to personnel who made significant contributions to the organization of the games and the 2ND class Decoration was awarded to personnel for distinguished service during the games. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SPORT POSTER DATED 1938 Lot #174a (Sale Order 194 of 718) Signed in the upper right corner and dated 1938. WWII era Nazi German sport poser. 22" x 16" Full color, featuring two German men playing soccer. Has Nazi Sporting Eagle with mobile swastika off to the right side of the poster, matching the insignia visible on one of the players' jerseys. Bottom is left blank for the addition of the dates and times of a match. Has some edge wear and creasing down the center. Very Good
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WWII NAZI AUXILIARY & SECURITY POLIZEI ARMBAND Lot #175 (Sale Order 195 of 718) With the invasion of Russia on June 22ND 1941 the German army quickly occupied large tracts of territory resulting in ever extending rear areas that required policing to maintain order amongst the population and to secure open transportation and communication lines to the front. Originally the army had established small auxiliary police units for these purposes which were followed by SS action groups. The territories occupied proved to be too large for these small auxiliary units to police effectively which resulted in recruitment of local anti-communist personnel which were formed into Schuma, Schutzmannschaften (Protection Troops) units in November 1941. The Schuma personnel fell under the control of the regional Höhere SS und Polizeiführer (Higher SS and Police Leader). These Schuma personnel wore a wide variety of uniforms headgear and insignia including surplus black Allgemeine-SS uniforms and assorted field-gray and police green items. Schuma personnel serving as non-combatant administrative personnel were subordinate to the SS-SD SS-Sicherheitsdienst und Sicherheitspolizei (SS-Security Service and Security Police) and were issued with field-gray uniforms with no insignia until an identifying armband was introduced on August 18TH 1944 to be worn on the upper right sleeve of the tunic.
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WWII GERMAN NAZI 2ND CLASS FIRE BRIGADE MEDAL Lot #176 (Sale Order 196 of 718) This award was issue to firefighters who excelled in the line of duty. There were approximately 100,000 of this medals produced. There were two types of medals a silver and a gold. The medal featured here is silver which is the most common of the two. Also come with a full length rayon ribbon. MINT!
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1ST CLASS IRON CROSS L/11 Lot #177 (Sale Order 197 of 718) This example has a lightly toned nickel/silver frame. The black core paint remains 100% intact. There is no wear to the highlights. The reverse is toned as well. The coke bottle shaped pin is intact and the just below the C catch is stamped with the number "L/11" indicating production by Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid. There is a "C" shaped, flat wire catch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. Excellent
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WWII LUFTWAFEE WIRELESS OPERATOR AIR GUNNER BADGE Lot #178 (Sale Order 198 of 718) Die struck zinc alloy construction badge in nickel silver. The badge is in the form of a nicely convexed vertically oval wreath with laurel leaves to the left side and oak-leaves to the right side with a swastika superimposed to the bottom center. Mounted on the wreath is a highly vaunted stylized eagle in flight clutching dual lightening bolts in its talons. The eagle is secured to the wreath by two small dome headed rivets which are visible on the reverse. The eagles wing tips extend just beyond the outer edge of the wreath. The badge shows nice quality detailing including a cut-out to the top arm of the swastika and additional cut-outs to the lightening bolts. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. The reverse of the eagle is well marked with the impressed manufacturers initials, "B&N L" indicating manufacture by Berg & Nolte of Lüdenscheid". The Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s qualification badge was introduced by Hermann Göring on March 26TH 1936 for award to radio operators, air gunners and mechanics who had met the required criteria. The Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s badge was awarded on an individual basis and the main criteria for bestowal of the award was the completion of five operational flights over enemy territory or a minimum of two months active service. As with other flyer’s specialty badges a cloth version of the Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s Badge was authorized for wear on the flight blouse with a machine embroidered pattern for EM/NCO’s and a hand embroidered pattern for Officer’s. Of Note: After the introduction of the Air Gunner’s badge on June 22ND 1942, the Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s badge was re-designated Bordfunkerabzeichen, (Wireless Operator’s Badge), and was bestowed exclusively to Wireless Operators.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EARLY PILOT BADGE GWL Lot #179 (Sale Order 199 of 718) Beautiful quality nickel/silver with burnished dark gray finished die struck construction two piece badge is in the form of a vertically oval wreath with a separate spread winged eagle in flight clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons mounted on the wreath. The eagle is attached to the wreath by two small rivets which are visible to the reverse. The vertically oval wreath features embossed laurel leaves to the right side and oak-leaves to the left side. The nicely convexed wreath and the highly vaunted eagle both show nice detailing including intricate feathering to the wings cut-outs to the swastika and high relief details to the wreath. The eagle’s wings extend beyond both sides of the wreath. The smooth reverse of the wreath has a soldered barrel type hinge and thin round vertical pin and catch all intact. The reverse of the eagle is well marked with the stamped manufacturers initials GWL indicating the maker Gebruder Wegerhoff of Ludenscheid. The pilot’s qualification badge was originally introduced on January 19TH 1935 for award to personnel of the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportsverband Fliegerschaft, (German Air Sports Association, Pilot Base), the clandestine, civilian forerunner of the Luftwaffe, who had achieved their pilot’s license. The badge was officially adopted by the Luftwaffe on March 26TH 1936, by order of Hermann Göring. The pilot’s badge was awarded on an individual basis to personnel who had successfully completed the appropriate theory and flight training and had achieved their military pilot’s license. As with other flyer’s specialty badges a cloth version of the pilot’s badge was authorized for wear on the flight blouse with a machine embroidered pattern for EM/NCO’s and a hand embroidered pattern for Officers. Of Note: Originally the cloth version of the pilot’s badge was only authorized for wear by Officers ranks until regulations of November 18TH 1937 extended the authorized wear of the cloth versions to EM/NCO’s. Further regulations of May 8TH 1942 discontinued production of the cloth versions although they continued to worn through-out the war. EXCELLENT
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WWII GERMAN NAZI WEHRMACHT ARMY FLAK BADGE Lot #180 (Sale Order 200 of 718) Die struck solid backed alloy construction badge in the form of an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings superimpose to the top center encompassing the likeness of a nicely detailed cut-out 88mm anti-aircraft artillery piece with the barrel extending beyond the outer edge of the wreath. The solid reverse has a crimped hinge, a coke bottle shaped wide vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. Overall a beautiful specimen worthy in any collection. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SS 7th FOOT OFFICER'S CUFFTITLE Lot #181 (Sale Order 201 of 718) RZM pattern, machine woven, black rayon construction cufftitle with hand embroidered SS-Fuss-Standarte numeral, "7", in bright silver/aluminum wire threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges in fine, horizontally woven, seven strand, bright silver/aluminum wire threads. The full length cufftitle is roughly, 27mm tall and 49cm long with folded over machine stitched ends. The reverse of the cufftitle has a protective black fabric patch to the reverse of the embroidered numeral. The reverse of the cufftitle also has a single white paper RZM/SS tag with black printed script and purple ink stamped manufacturers numerical codes. The printed script to the tag includes both the RZM logo and the SS runes within circular borders. One of the RZM/SS tags is missing that would indicate the cufftitle manufacturer while the other tag would indicate the embroiderer. The cufftitle is in overall mint, unissued condition with no age toning.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SA CUFFTITLE HANS VON MANTEUFFEL Lot #182 (Sale Order 202 of 718) SA Cufftitle "Hans Von Manteuffel" to Group Warthe, Standarte Posen. The machine woven, black rayon, title measures 29mm x 49.5cm. Machine embroidered in white lettering are the words "Hans Von Manteuffel". Complete with original paper RZM tags. Excellent condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE M42 HELMET NS64 Lot #183 (Sale Order 203 of 718) Helmet retains about 90% of its field-gray paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is also retained about 90%. All three liner retaining rivets intact. M31 tan leather liner is complete and in excellent condition. Liner adjustment string is original to the helmet. The reverse interior neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "5216" and is also stamped manufacturers code and size, "NS64", indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 64). Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY HELMET Q66 WITH LINER Lot #184 (Sale Order 204 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 70 to 80% of its slightly rough textured age darkened field-gray paint with numerous small surface scratches and minor surface spotting. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 style, leather liner with all of its fingers intact. The liner is in overall very good condition with minor chafe wear and light age and usage toning. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number "DN313" and is also stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "Q66" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 66. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. VERY GOOD
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY DAGGER NEAR MINT Lot #185 (Sale Order 205 of 718) The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly 38cm. Nice clean blade. Blade is unmarked but near mint. The original leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy crossguard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse crossguard features the embossed army style national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded white celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. The dagger comes with its original tooled magnetic sheet metal construction scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating horizontally embossed oak-leaf pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. The single throat retaining screw is also intact. NEAR MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER BY BACKHAUS Lot #186 (Sale Order 206 of 718) German World War II SA Sturm Abteilung EM Dagger & Scabbard. The front of the etched steel blade reads ‘Alles for Deutschland (Everyone for Germany). It is maker marked ‘E. W Backhaus Solingen’. It has been sharpened. Has an anodized scabbard with a dented tip. The lower cross guard is marked ‘Bo’. All of the fittings are nickel construction.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH KNIFE RZM 7/13 Lot #187 (Sale Order 207 of 718) German World War II Hitler Youth HJ Knife & Scabbard. The steel blade is maker marked ‘RZM M7/13’. It has a slight nick in the blade. Includes the black painted steel scabbard with the black leather belt strap attached.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY ENGRAVED BAYONET Lot #188 (Sale Order 208 of 718) German World War II Army short Engraved My Time In Service Dress Bayonet & Scabbard. The single sided engraving reads ‘Fur Erinnerung An Meine Dienstzeit Grim Inf. – RGT 32’. Includes the black painted steel scabbard and the leather belt frog.. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 COMBAT BAYONET TROPICAL FROG Lot #189 (Sale Order 209 of 718) Roughly 25cm long drop forged steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original blueing. Maker marked "41 ddl", indicating manufacture by Corts in 1941. Bakelite grips. Scabbard has matching serial number. Comes with its original tropical frog. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN RAD SUBORDINATES HEWER Lot #190 (Sale Order 210 of 718) Broad, 24.5cm long drop forged steel nickel/silver plated Bowie style blade with narrow fuller and false edge. Blade shows moderate scabbard runners and sharpening. Obverse blade features the acid etched RAD motto, "Arbeit adelt" (Work Ennobles) in Gothic script. Reverse ricasso is well marked with acid etched "RADJ" inspection mark in an inverted triangle above script "Ges. Gesch." indicating Gesetzlich Geschützt (Protected by Law) and manufacturers name and logo. Logo features dual vertical ovals encompassing a stylized crown and "K", with manufacturers name "Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen", in between the dual ovals. Nickel/silver plated single cross guard, bolster, and pommel all intact with the pommel being in the form of a stylized eagle’s head. Natural stag grips held in place by two countersunk screw headed bolts. Magnetic sheet metal scabbard (scabbard finish is worn) has nickel/silver plated fittings to both top and bottom. Top fitting features an ornate, impressed Celtic style swirl pattern with horizontal ribbing and downward pointed tip. Top fitting also has an extended vertical bar for the hewer hangers. Bottom fitting features an impressed RAD emblem of a spade head with canted swastika flanked by sheaf's of wheat. Spade head has a horizontal ribbed background field and fitting has an upward pointed tip. Shows the expected age and use. Nice unit marking "Ma 1324" on both scabbard throat and handle. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN TENO HEWER by EICKHORN Lot #191 (Sale Order 211 of 718) This TeNo Hewer is in outstanding condition. The plating shows only slight wear to the rim of the pommel; the rest of the nickel plating remains perfect throughout which is unusual for a TeNo. The obverse of the pommel sports a raised TeNo cogwheel insignia with all of the original factory darkening in the center and gear teeth. The crossguard has a raised open-winged TeNo eagle looking to the viewer's left. The eagle retains complete crisp detail and grasps the special TeNo cogwheel swastika; this swastika is marked "TN", with the "T" being a stylized hammer. All of the original darkening remains in the recesses. The grip plates are constructed from off-white celluloid and remain in perfect condition. Both of the screws heads are aligned vertically. The scabbard shell is outstanding in straight with about 95% original paint. The scabbard mounts are also pristine being nickel plated and retained by flat side screws. The bowie-style blade of this hewer is as nice as they come, with a matte finish. For all intents and purposes it is the same as a RAD blade although without the motto. The obverse of the blade is etched "2571"; this identical serial number is also stamped on the throat of the scabbard. The reverse has a dark-etched 1935-41 Eickhorn Squirrel trademark, along with a TeNo eagle and "Ges Gesch". The blade is buffered by the original black leather washer. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH CAMP KNIFE RZM 7/80 Lot #192 (Sale Order 212 of 718) The later (Circa 1938-1942) HJ camp knife without the blade motto has a roughly 14 cm long drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 25cm. Blade show period use and spotting. The blackened leather washer is still intact. The nickel/silver plated tooled alloy construction hilt features a single up-swept cross guard arm and a stylized eagle head pommel. The knife has molded black diamond grooved bakelite grips with dual small dome headed steel retaining rivets fully intact. The obverse grip has an imbedded enameled and silver washed alloy HJ diamond. The HJ diamond features red enamel top and bottom quarters and white enamel side quarters with a central canted black enamel swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath. The knife comes with it’s original black painted magnetic sheet metal scabbard. The scabbard retains about 80% of its original black paint. The front top edge of the scabbard has a small dome headed rivet to retain the internal runner and the reverse has a dual, riveted on vertical dual-ply blackened leather belt hanger intact. The hanger extends upward from the scabbard and has two other rivets with one positioned near the center to hold the dual-ply leather together and the other positioned near the top edge to secure a horizontal retaining strap with a single snap closure. RZM and maker marked M7/80 for Gustav Spitzer, Solingen. Shows the expected age and use. Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER BY FRITZ BARTHELMESS Lot #193 (Sale Order 213 of 718) Early, nice quality dagger features a roughly 8 3/4" (22.2 cm) long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows scabbard runners and some of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice deep well defined acid etched Fraktur style script motto "Alles für Deutschland" (All/Everything for Germany) which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "Fritz Barthelmess of Muggendorf Bavaria". The dagger has the early cast solid nickel/silver crossguard, pommel, and tang nut which all show a nice even light age patina. The dagger has a very nicely contoured reddish tinged brown stained hardwood grip which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings. The grip has a nicely inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. Both insets show age patina. The dagger comes with it’s original, coppery brown anodized, magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. The scabbard anodized finish is very worn. Both of the scabbard fittings retain their original, dome headed securing screws and the top fitting also retains its hanger suspension loop and ring. Very Good early example.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN FORESTRY CUTLASS BY CARL EICKHORN Lot #194 (Sale Order 214 of 718) This example is constructed of fine quality brass mounts. It is the Model No. 1189 which appears in the Eickhorn catalogue. The “d” guard is of fairly smooth surfaces having lined borders and at the beginning and end there is a simulated deer hoof. The hair of the hoof is hand-chiseled at the areas just above. The ferrule area is simply line decorated. Below the cross guard area formed by the “d” guard, there is a clamshell. This clamshell has a fluted surface and at the left side, it has a flared quillon end which goes upward in a teardrop. The grip plates are made of genuine stag antler. This antler has most attractive dark brown and tan grains with good surfaces. The edges of the stag have turned a pleasing golden color. These grip plates were cut and installed by a master craftsman. The grip plates are decorated with three leafless nuts. These nuts have fine checkered caps and all six are present and are original to this cutlass. The leather shell is a black color and is in excellent condition, showing little to no age. This shell has decorative twin lines on the obverse and reverse and the reverse is sewn tight. Mounted to the shell are brass upper and lower fittings. These fittings have scalloped ends where they meet the leather and they are retained by staples in the usual manner. There are numbers visible beneath the staples. The lower fitting has twin line decoration with a distinct chape button at the lower, and the upper mount is fitted with an acorn style lug. The blade of this example is as nice as you will see. It measures 13 inches and is triple-etched. This blade is still bright and has all of its frosting in the backgrounds. The blade is in a mint condition. The obverse etch features a hunter kneeling and aiming his rifle at a large stag chasing after a doe jumping over a log. At the upper portion of the etch is a capercaille bird which is sitting on an oak branch chirping. The reverse blade is the etch featuring the hunter running after a boar who is being pounced upon by dogs. The hunter carries a rifle and a cutlass. There are six dogs which are trying to bring this boar down. Some are succeeding, while others are being thrown on their heads. The etch ends up with a humming-bird like which is hovering above an oak-leafed branch. The spine is etched with overlapping oak leaves. The blade of this example is stamped with the early double oval trademark which traps the firm’s name and location, “Carl Eickhorn Solingen”. Inside is a rabbit-like squirrel eating a nut with serrated tail. The green felt washer is still in place. A fine cutlass here in excellent collectible condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER WINGEN Lot #195 (Sale Order 215 of 718) Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Maker marked to "Anton Wingen". The leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a well defined nicely detailed cast aluminum crossguard, ferrule and pommel. The crossguard features a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a swastika to the obverse with a random pebbled field to the reverse. The top edge of the crossguard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern. The cast ferrule has a repeating, embossed oak-leaf pattern. The orb shaped pommel features an embossed oak-leaf pattern encompassing a dual encircled canted embossed swastika on a pebbled field background to both the obverse and the reverse. The dagger has a molded creamy white bakelite grip with the correct fine, twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The grip is in overall good condition with no chips or cracks. The dagger also comes complete with its original magnetic sheet steel scabbard. The scabbard features a pebbled field to both the obverse and the reverse with smooth side panels. The scabbard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern to both the obverse and reverse of the bottom tip. The scabbard also has sweated on alloy hanger suspension bands with an ornate embossed repeating oak-leaf pattern. The hanger suspension rings are both intact. The scabbards top throat has its retaining screws intact. Also included is its original delux pattern offers dagger hangers.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER BY WKC Lot #196 (Sale Order 216 of 718) The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge. Blade show minimal to no wear typical scabbard runner marks and minor spotting. Reverse ricasso is well marked with deeply acid etched manufacturers logo of a medieval style helmet and script, "WKC Solingen", indicating manufacture by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Waffenfabrik Solingen-Wald. The original brown leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy nickel/silver plated cross guard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse cross guard features the embossed army eagle with outstretched wings and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded, yellow/orange celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. The dagger comes with its original tooled sheet metal nickel/silver plated scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating horizontally embossed oak-leave pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. Throat retaining screws are also intact. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER BY EICKHORN Lot #197 (Sale Order 217 of 718) The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly 38cm. Nice clean blade with some light spotting. Maker marked to "Carl Eickhorn Solingen". The original brown leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy crossguard, ferrule and pommel. The obverse crossguard features the embossed army style national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded dark orange/yellow celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. There is a slight chip at the top of the pommel. The dagger comes with its original tooled magnetic sheet metal construction scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating horizontally embossed oak-leaf pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. The single dome headed, throat retaining screw is also intact. Truly an "uncleaned" piece. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SHORT DRESS BAYONET Lot #198 (Sale Order 218 of 718) Nazi German short dress bayonet. Blade is not maker marked. The blade length is 7-3/4" and overall is 13-3/4". Comes original leather frog and company portapee. Near Mint
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGER Lot #199 (Sale Order 219 of 718) Nazi German 2nd model luftwaffe dagger. Comes with deluxe set of hangers. The blade is 10" and 17" overall. Comes with original portapee. The blade is marked alcoso. The blade has minor spotting. The handle is orange bakelite with original spongy wire. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER 1938 RZM M7/19 & HANGER Lot #200 (Sale Order 220 of 718) WWII Nazi German Sturmabteilung dagger, featuring wooden handle with Nazi eagle and "Alles fur Deutschland" etched on an 8.8" double-edged dagger blade. Marked near the guard "RZM M7 / 19" -- made by Wusthof, and the date "1938." Includes scabbard with nickeled throat and tip, which has some flattening at the ball. Also includes original two-piece leather hanger, which is stamped "RZM L2/5/38." Blade shows light wear down both sides from being drawn from its scabbard, but is otherwise clean and retains its original appearance and a solid edge. Excellent
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NAZI SS ESTONIA LEGION RING Lot #201 (Sale Order 221 of 718) Very rare silver Estonian Legion Ring issued to members of that military unit within the Waffen SS Verfugungstruppe and consisted of Estonian Soldiers. This ring is very similar to the SS Totenkopf Ring. It bears an arm with upraised sword on a shield surrounded by several symbols. There are 2 hallmarks inside the band. The ring shows patina and evidence it was re sized at one time. Prov. Hermann Historica
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DAK RING WITH WILDLIFE DESIGNS Lot #202 (Sale Order 222 of 718) WWII German DAK ring dated 1940. Elephant and Ostrich (?) motifs on either side, AK insignia. Condition Excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT Lot #203 (Sale Order 223 of 718) Miscellaneuos World War Two lot including a cigarette case with affixed eagle, 1940 Liotzmannstadt Getto box, German death cards, and photographs. very good.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN CUFF TITLE, SPORTS SHIRT EAGLES, Lot #204 (Sale Order 224 of 718) Lot including Luftschutz Air Raid Warning Service Warndienst Cuff title,Luftwaffe and army sports shirt eagles. excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 2ND PATTERN ARMY PITH HELMET Lot #205 (Sale Order 225 of 718) Second pattern helmet with national tri-color shield and national eagle shield. Size 55 with underside of liner marked " RF 1942 55 ". Excellent.
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WWII NAZI CIGARETTE ALBUM DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHT Lot #206 (Sale Order 226 of 718) Excellent condition Deutschland Erwacht (Germany Awakens) cigarette album complete with all cards. Corner bumps otherwise near mint.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN AFRIKA KORPS SAND GOGGLES IN TIN Lot #207 (Sale Order 227 of 718) WWII Nazi German Afrika Korps sand goggles -- pair of clear lens goggles with felt around the rims and white adjustable elastic band (the elastic material is dried but intact). Comes in small green tin which has the Afrika Korps palm tree seal decal on the front. No apparent marks or stamps on either aside from the decal. Near Mint.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN CIGARETTE ALBUM LOT Lot #208 (Sale Order 228 of 718) Three cigarette albums including "Handbuch Des Sports" missing 15 cards, "Hindenburg" missing 18 cards, and "Uus Wald und Flur" missing all cards. very good.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN CIGARETTE ALBUM BILDER DEUTSCHER. Lot #209 (Sale Order 229 of 718) Cigarette album titled "Bilder Deutscher Geschihte". Album is complete with no missing cards. Some wear and staining to cover. very good.
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WWII GERMAN CIGARETTE ALBUM GESTALTEN DER.... Lot #210 (Sale Order 230 of 718) Cigarette album titled "Gestalten Der Weltgeschichte". Album is complete with no cards missing. excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP BANNER FLAG Lot #211 (Sale Order 231 of 718) Double sided machine sewn multi piece cotton construction. Measures 45" x 74".. 2.5" sewn tear along edge. shows wear. very good.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP BANNER - FLAG LOT Lot #212 (Sale Order 232 of 718) Two NSDAP flags including; 1.Single sided two piece construction banner - flag. Machine sewn cotton construction. Metal rings at the top corners and cloth tabs at the bottom corners. Measures 28.75" x 34.75"., 2. Single sided 2 piece construction machine sewn cotton construction. Measures 24" x 29.625". very good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LEATHER HELMET LINER 1943 Lot #213 (Sale Order 233 of 718) Leather helmet liner with zinc band. Dated 1943. size 58. excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN RAILWAY INSIGNIA AND BOOKLET Lot #214 (Sale Order 234 of 718) Lot including two two cloth railway eagles and a booklet on German rockets. very good.
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WWII NAZI STATE LEAGUE FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS FLAG Lot #215 (Sale Order 235 of 718) Rare National Socialist State League for Physical Fitness wool flag. Minor mothing. flag measures 37" x 62". very good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN MOTHERS CROSS IN GOLD IN CASE Lot #216 (Sale Order 236 of 718) Mother's Cross in gold still in the original box that is maker marked L. Bertich Karlsruhe. Box shows minor wear. very good - excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN WAR MERIT CROSS LOT Lot #217 (Sale Order 237 of 718) War Merit cross lot consisting of a 2nd class cross with swords and original envelope, a 2nd class without swords, and two 3rd class awards. very good - excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN RANK & TRADE SLEEVE PATCHES LOT Lot #218 (Sale Order 238 of 718) Lot of 34 original Nazi German rank and trade insignia. Lot includes 17 Signals trade badges, 2 Luftwaffe Motor Transport Trade badges, 1 Luftwaffe Air Signals Trade badge, 5 Hitler Youth rank insignia, 4 Gefreiter’s rank insignia and 5 Obergefreiter’s rank insignia from both the Luftwaffe and Heer
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WWII NAZI GERMAN RANK & TRADE SLEEVE PATCHES LOT Lot #219 (Sale Order 239 of 718) Lot of 22 original Nazi German rank and trade insignia. Lot includes 13 Oberschutze's rank pips, 5 Medical Personnel's Trade badges, Infantry Signals trade badge, 2 Ferrier's Trade badges and 1 weapons Maintenance Trade badge
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SET 16 HITLER YOUTH LEAD SOLDIERS Lot #220 (Sale Order 240 of 718) Set includes 2 buglers, 2 drummers, two standard bearers and more. 16 pieces in all of painted, unsigned lead. Each stands approximately 1.75" tall. Some have chipping or worn paint on the bases - very good otherwise. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER by E. F. HORSTER Lot #221 (Sale Order 241 of 718) SA dagger with a 22cm long double-edged drop-forged nickel-silver plated blade in its original scabbard. The dagger has a cast pommel and tang nut. Its contoured wooden grip has inlaid to its obverse the enameled "SA" signet near the pommel and an eagle and swastika to its center. "Alles für Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) is acid etched in Fraktur script to the front of the blade. Reverse of blade with acid etched RZM logo and manufacturers code, "M7/36" indicating manufacture by E. F. Horster, Solingen. The dagger comes with its original brown enamel painted sheet metal scabbard with nickel/silver plated sheet metal fittings. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER HERDER Lot #222 (Sale Order 242 of 718) The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly 38cm. Nice clean blade. Maker marked to "Rich ABR. Herder Solingen". The original brown leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy, cross guard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse cross guard features the embossed army style national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded orange/yellow celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. The dagger comes with its original tooled magnetic sheet metal construction scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating horizontally embossed oak-leaf pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. The single, dome headed throat retaining screw is also intact.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER by SMF Lot #223 (Sale Order 243 of 718) Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Maker marked to "SMF" also having an issue Waffenamt. The leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a well defined, nicely detailed, cast, aluminum cross guard, ferrule and pommel. The cross guard features a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a swastika to the obverse with a random pebbled field to the reverse. The top edge of the cross guard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern. The cast ferrule has a repeating, embossed oak-leaf pattern. The orb shaped pommel features an embossed oak-leaf pattern encompassing a dual encircled, canted, embossed swastika on a pebbled field background to both the obverse and the reverse. The dagger has a molded orange, Bakelite grip with the correct, fine twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The grip is in overall mint condition with no chips or cracks. The dagger also comes complete with its original magnetic sheet steel scabbard. The scabbard features a pebbled field to both the obverse and the reverse with smooth side panels. The scabbard has an ornate embossed, oak-leaf pattern to both the obverse and reverse of the bottom tip. The scabbard also has sweated on alloy hanger suspension bands with an ornate embossed, repeating oak-leaf pattern. The hanger suspension rings are both intact. The scabbards top throat has its retaining screw intact. Shows the expected age. Excellent
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WWII POSTWAR BAVARIAN RESISTANCE CERTIFICATE Lot #224 (Sale Order 244 of 718) WWII - Post war Bavarian Resistance Certificate that is approximately 14 1/2" x 8 3/4" on cardstock paper and dated 1948. English translation of the German text reads: "CERTIFICATE. During the Hitler rule, Mr. Walther Stein was a member of the illegal Bavarian resistance movement. By order of the Gestapo, he therefore was brought to the Munich Stadelheim prison and was interrogated and tortured from 30.4.1945 to 2.5.1945. This is attested due to presented verifications and witnesses. Munich, 26.9.1948. The committee of the former Bavarian resistance movement." Signed in ink by two eyewitnesses, attesting to Mr. Stein's service as a member of the resistance movement. The Bavarian resistance movement, known formally as the "Freiheitsaktion Bayern" was organized as a group of Bavarian resistance fighters under the leadership of Rupprecht Gerngross, with the intention of compelling the Bavarian people to surrender to the Allies. On the evening of 27 April, 1945, Gerngross "released" several NSDAP officials and locals from their oath of allegiance to Adolf Hitler, and commenced "Operation Fasanenjagd" (pheasant hunt). The members of the resistance occupied several radio stations in Munich and called for other Germans in and around Munich to surrender to US forces as they advanced on Munich. Stein and his comrades were hunted, arrested, and many were summarily executed under orders of Himmler acolyte, SS Officer Paul Giesler who had heard the radio transmissions. This certificate was meant as a testament to the historic action undertaken by Walther Stein and his comrades in an effort to speed the end of World War II. Near Mint .
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PAPERS FROM AUSCHWITZ ENGINEER Lot #225 (Sale Order 245 of 718) 3 Letters,1 telegram, and an Auschwitz blueprint, all pertaining to SS Officer Josef Janisch. The correspondence involves Janisch and Robert Zottl, senior German engineer involved with the construction of the German Concentration camp Auschwitz . Josef Janisch (born April 22, 1909 in Salzburg , Austria , † July 26, 1964 at the Tux Joch , Austria) was an Austrian graduate engineer. He was in the Nazi era u. a. As a member of the management staff of the SS Central Construction Office in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp involved in the establishment of the concentration camp and crematoria with gas chambers at the time of the German occupation of Poland between 1941 and 1944. First is a two-page letter, stapled, on onionskin paper dated 3 November, 1940 adressed to "SS MANN Josef Janisch. Auschwitz b. Kattowitz" -- The city of Oswiecim (Auschwitz) was located within the territory annexed to the Reich. According to the new administrative division, it became part of the Bielsko district (Kreis Bielitz) in Katowice region (Regierungsbezirk Kattowitz), Silesian province (Provinz Schlesien). As the territories incorporated into the Reich were supposed to undergo Germanization, the Polish name of the city was replaced with the German one-Auschwitz. Concentration camp created by the Germans on the outskirts of Oswiecim in the spring of 1940 was named in the same way. The letter reads (loosely translated to English) as follows: "Dear party member Janisch! In the framework of the Department of Technical Sciences, which is affiliated with the Department of Technology, there is currently an action to increase the brick production. Since, as you know, we only apply a fraction of the required amount of bricks to clay bricks in our district and, after the war, we demand huge amounts of bricks, we are forced to pay special attention to the fumigation of artificial stone bricks. Naturally, the slag brickwork plays a very important role here. Since neither you nor Ing. Glaab are present, I have today delivered your mother, mother, with me to the factory, which was also done. As her mother tells me, negotiations for the sale of the plant were in the course. Assuming that these are interested parties who are technically and financially aware of the fact that the plant can be brought to full performance in the foreseeable future, I certainly do not want to disturb these negotiations. On the other hand, I am also happy to find a solution from here, which leads to the earliest establishment of operations. Hereby I would like to take into account your request which amounts to the fact that we use a provisional company management, or that we look around buyers in the way of the expert group if necessary. 1301/5000 In order to have an overview of the steps to be taken, I ask you for the following information, which I will, of course, treat confidentially. 1.) What is the largest production possibility? 2.) How many and how many senstige workers are necessary for a full operation? How much of this can you provide accommodation? 3.) What quantities have been produced so far? 4.) What is the relationship to Ing. Zottl is his brick patent firmly in your hands? 5.) Which raw materials are required and a) which defects in the delivery have been shown and which changes would be desirable? b) from where did you get them so far? 6.) What is the financial structure d. H. How high was your rich credit and what burdens and in which form would you take? During my visit to the plant, I found out that no proper maintenance is being carried out and that it can not be held responsible for forfeiting the forfeiture. I still do not want to pester you with details, I can only urge you to work towards a change. Copy of this letter goes to Mr. Ing. Glaab with the request to take his turn to my letter Stelung. Hail Hitler! (Reidl)." Second letter, dated 13 March, 1941 reads (loosely translated into English) as follows: "Dear Theo! Enclosed I send you a letter, because today I sent to zottl. The letter which I received today from him is dated 10.3.41. The fact that Stuber assembles the machine parts is not in this letter, but I first accepted that. In any case, you will be provided with a tel. Calling on Ningelegen easier to find out than me. I ask you therefore to extend your Fuhler in this respect. Since under the gegebanen conditions the old problem selling ect. Again, the question of inquiry is now again acute, I ask you to inform me immediately, what you have done in this area bezw. have achieved. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ENGRAVED BAYONET INFANTRY REGT 61 Lot #226 (Sale Order 246 of 718) 61st Infantry Regiment bayonet showing minimal wear to the fine nickel plating. This plating remains bright and shows little to no wear. The mortise button works well and the original green felt remains in the rifle slot. The grip plates are in perfect condition retained by steel rivets with dressed obverse heads. The scabbard shell is straight throughout. This shell has 85% of the original paint. The scabbard is equipped with a black leather frog. This frog remains in very condition and is still supple. The short blade is mint. The standard remembrance Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit (In Memory of My Service Time) beim Inftr. Regt. 61. Obverse of the blade is maker marked E. F. HORSTER. SOLINGEN. The background frosting is intact and looks very stunning. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NORMANDY PATTERN CAMO HELMET Lot #227 (Sale Order 247 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 98% of its field-applied thick camouflage Normandy Pattern over-paint in random splotches of green and tan with spots of wear. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has an heavily aged and used, darkened, M31 tan leather liner with seven of its original nine fingers. See photos for condition. The interior, reverse, neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "2231". The interior is also stamped with the manufacturer’s code and size,"EF62" indicating manufacture by Emaillierwerk, AG Fulda, size 62. The helmet comes with its original chinstrap. This is a beautiful one looker helmet. EXCELLENT!
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LUFTWAFFE PILOT OBSERVERS GOLD & DIAMONDS FOLIO Lot #228 (Sale Order 248 of 718) Leather hardbound presentation folder and outer cassette case, featuring to the front cover of the folder trimmed in an ornate mesh design and thin rule on all four sides with the Eagle with Crossed Batons insignia of the Reichsmarschall in the center, the folder measuring 255 mm x 342 mm. Housed in a wooden-framed, but missing the light brown paper covering but still retaining the linen accents on the spine and edge trims with thick parchment straps attached on the right side, each with 5.5 mm x 44.5 mm ivory pins, and when fed through the two sets of dual loop closures on the side, ensure a snug fit of the document housed inside in a recessed area. With roughly only 27 Pilot Observer's Badge in Gold & Diamonds being officially made, this folio is by far rarer than the Knight's Cross counterpart. Excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK LARGE BUILDING FLAG Lot #229 (Sale Order 249 of 718) Large multi piece triangle shape building flag. The flag measures 17ft by 7-1/2 ft. The flag is multi piece construction with large grey national eagle clutching wreath with a multi piece black swastika. There is some minor staining to the flag. There is a group and district stamp and 5 nickel steel hooks. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK UNIT PENNANT Lot #230 (Sale Order 250 of 718) Double sided NSKK unit pennant. Measures 115cm x 58cm. Unit "12 M/76" embroidered on black with silver piping. Large side NSKK drivers badge to lower corner. Flag is made of multi piece construction and all suspension hooks are still present. Shows the expected period use and wear. Very Good.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PAPERWEIGHT IRON CROSS HELMET Lot #231 (Sale Order 251 of 718) WWII era Marble paperweight / desk ornament with a small brass K-98 rifle held in place with wire, a small metal painted Heer German helmet, and a base which holds an Iron Cross. Base measures 6.25" across, 3" from front to back, and with the Iron Cross it stands approximately 2.75" tall. Date of manufacture unknown. Excellent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ALUMINUM TRAIN EAGLE Lot #232 (Sale Order 252 of 718) 27.5" wingspan, approximately 15.25" tall. Aluminum eagle meant to go on the side of a railroad car. Features 4 mounting holes in the back. Date of manufacture unknown. Near mint
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSRKB VETERANS MOURNING PILLOW Lot #233 (Sale Order 253 of 718) Black mourning pillows were a popular item in the early to mid 20th century. As a result, these pillows were placed beside the fallen and typically their medals were placed on the pillow. This particular mourning pillow was for a member of an organization called the NSRKB or the Nationalsozialistisches Reichskriegerbund. Pillow features a very large silver bullion eagle whose spread wings have a span of about 14 inches with a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons and a Iron Cross to its breast (with black painted center) behind which are crossed swords. There is also silver bullion fringe to the bottom but is mostly missing. on the reverse of the pillow is a large silver Iron Cross. This piece is in heavily used condition but still will display well. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN TROPICAL BELT & BELT BUCKLE Lot #234 (Sale Order 254 of 718) 1940 pattern die stamped steel construction combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons to the slightly domed center encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us) to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs and cloth keeper are all intact. Comes with an original 110cm complete EM/NCO tropical belt. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall VERY GOOD condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS EM/NCO'S M43 FIELD CAP Lot #235 (Sale Order 255 of 718) Field-gray wool/rayon blend construction cap with a subtle whipcord weave features fold down back and side panels with a scalloped front edge and forward sides and two small pebbled, magnetic sheet metal button retainers. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearers ears and neck and the scalloped front section could be secured with the buttons closed under the wearers chin. The front center of the cap has a late war, single piece SS cap insignia trapezoid as introduced in 1944. The insignia consists of a BeVo woven SS eagle and skull in matte silvery/gray threads on a field-gray woven rayon trapezoid base. The skull is the second and final pattern with a single row of teeth. The trapezoid has been machine stitched to the cap. The cap has a fabric covered forward visor with an internal cardboard stiffener, a small raised lip to the top of the forward edge and a row of reinforcement stitching to the bottom of the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gray cotton/rayon blend material. The lining is well size marked "58" & "H43". Nice original cap the has suffered damage to the interior lining as seen in the photos.
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WWII WAFFEN SS M31 OAK-LEAF A CAMOUFLAGE ZELTBAHN Lot #236 (Sale Order 256 of 718) Water resistant, cotton drill construction, quarter shelter/poncho with machine roller printed reversible, spring/autumn, Oak-Leaf camouflage pattern. The spring camouflage side is in assorted shades of green, tan and mid-brown while the autumn camouflage side is in assorted shades of orange tans and browns. No markings found and in excellent condition with no rips or tears. The development of SS camouflage items was initiated by Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler in 1935 when he tasked the Reichsführung-SS, (National Leadership of the SS), to begin research of new camouflage patterns and garments for use by the fledgling SS-VT, SS-Verfugüngstruppe, (SS-Special Purpose Troops). In late 1936 and early 1937 the first SS camouflage garments were issued to personnel of the SS-VT Standarte Deutschland for field testing and evaluation. The first items evaluated were the Quarter shelters/ponchos, followed by steel helmet covers, face masks and smocks. As the war continued various other clothing items were produced in the assorted camouflage patterns. Originally the camouflage patterns were all produced in the time consuming manual screen printing until the development of the machine roller printing in 1940. By the end of the war no fewer then ten assorted camouflage patterns had been developed and used by the SS. At the beginning of WWII the Waffen-SS utilized four types of Quarter shelters/ponchos which consisted of the square army field-grey pattern, the triangular army field-grey pattern, the triangular army splinter camouflage pattern and assorted SS triangular camouflage patterns. As the war continued the SS developed and introduced new camouflage patterns and manufacturing techniques including the machine roller printed, Oak-leaf "A" pattern camouflage as developed in 1941 and utilized through to 1945. The M31 Zeltbahn was a standard issue item and came accompanied with tenting accessories that consisted of the M1892 tent rope, the three piece M1901 breakdown tent pole, and two M1929 tent pegs enabling the individual to utilize his Quarter shelter with others to form a tent.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS TROPICAL SLEEVE EAGLE Lot #237 (Sale Order 257 of 718) Second pattern, (Circa 1942-1945), machine woven tropical SS sleeve eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons in golden/tan rayon threads on a woven black rayon base with original RZM tag still attached. The Allgemeine-SS (General-SS) was originally formed in May 1923 as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops Adolf Hitler) and was redesignated Schutzstaffel (Protection Squad) in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. On January 6TH 1929 Heinrich Himmler was appointed as Reichsführer-SS (National Leader {of the} SS) and on July 20TH 1934 shortly after the, June 30TH 1934, purge of the SA, Sturm Abteilung (Storm/Assault Detachment) on the "Night of the Long Knives" the SS was rewarded by Hitler by being granted the status of an independent organization under direct control of the NSDAP Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (National Socialist German Worker's Party). The first pattern SS sleeve eagle was officially introduced in May 1936 although photographic evidence indicates that it was in use as early as the summer of 1935. Shortly after its official introduction the eagle underwent minor modifications resulting in the second pattern that was worn for the duration of the war. These second pattern eagles were originally issued in a hand embroidered version for Officer's ranks and a machine embroidered version for EM/NCO's until a machine woven version was introduced in 1939. In December 1942 a tropical version sleeve eagle was introduced in a golden/tan coloration for wear on the tropical uniforms. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster's Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, including the SS, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and were marked with an RZM/SS approval tag. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SS DAGGER RZM 120/34 Lot #238 (Sale Order 258 of 718) SS dagger features a roughly 22cm long double edged drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with a low central ridge. The obverse of the blade has a deep well defined acid etched motto "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue" (My Honor is Loyalty). SS comtract number marked RZM 120/34 . The dagger comes with a solid nickel/silver cross guard, pommel and tang nut and a carved ebony grip. The reverse of the cross guard is well marked with stamped Roman numeral, "I". The grip has a flush, inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and nickel/silver and enameled runic SS button nicely fit in place. As you can see the blade is very dark and has pitting throughout but still could easily salvaged for parts if you chose to. Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE U-123 OVERSEAS CAP Lot #239 (Sale Order 259 of 718) Nice quality deep navy blue wool/rayon blend construction overseas cap features fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and forward sides. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle in golden yellow threads on a cut-out woven navy blue rayon base. The insignia is hand stitched to the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in light weight black cotton/rayon blend material. Size marked 56 and Paris maker made and also U-123 marked. Excellent Service history U-123 conducted 12 war patrols, sinking 45 ships, totalling 227,174 gross register tons (GRT) and damaging six others, totaling 53,568 GRT. Among them were four neutral Swedish merchantmen: SS Anten, MV Korsholm, SS Nanking and MV Venezuela. 1st patrol U-123's first patrol began with her departure from Kiel on 21 September 1940. Her route took her across the North Sea, through the gap between the Faroe and Shetland Islands and into the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland. She sank six ships in October, including Shekatika which was hit with no less than five torpedoes before she went to the bottom east southeast of Rockall. Nevertheless, her partial load of pit-props floated free before she went down. The boat docked at Lorient in occupied France on 23 October. 2nd patrol U-123 returned to the same general area for her second patrol as for her first. She was also almost as successful, sending another five merchantmen to the bottom . The voyage was marred on 17 November 1940 when Mechanikergefreiter Fritz Pfeifer was lost overboard. After sinking the British convoy straggler, the ore-carrier SS Cree (torpedoed and sunk with the loss of all hands on 21 November) the boat was seriously damaged on 3 November by a collision with an unknown object ("probably a convoy vessel"). She returned to Lorient on 28 November. 3rd patrol Her score rose steadily, sinking another four ships. One, Grootekerk, was sunk after a nine-hour chase about 330 nmi (610 km; 380 mi) west of Rockall. There were no survivors. 4th patrol Venturing further west of Ireland on her fourth sortie, the boat sank one ship, Venezuela on 17 April 1941. This was another vessel which required five torpedoes to ensure her destruction. There were also no survivors. Having set-out from Lorient on 10 April, she returned to the same port on 11 May. 5th patrol Patrol number five was conducted in the Atlantic, but in the vicinity of the Azores and the Canary Islands. Her first victim this time out was Ganda, a 4,300 ton neutral registered in Portugal. She went down on 20 June 1941. Following her sinking with torpedoes and gunfire, it was realised what her status was. On her return to Lorient, U-123's war diary (KTB) was altered on the order of U-boat headquarters (BdU). The U-boat sank four other ships between 27 June and 4 July, but was depth charged for 11 hours on 27 June and only escaped by diving to 654 ft (199 m). She was also unsuccessfully attacked by convoy escorts west of Portugal on 12 August, although she sustained moderate damage. 6th patrol Despite criss-crossing the Atlantic, U-123 found the pickings rather thin, she did manage to damage the armed merchant cruiser (AMC) HMS Aurania on 21 October 1941 and take one crewman prisoner. The ship had been travelling behind Convoy SL-89 with five other AMCs. The vessel was hit by two torpedoes but empty drums in the holds kept her afloat. A 25 degree list was reduced to 15 degrees; men had abandoned ship prematurely – hence the PoW. The ship continued her voyage, albeit at reduced speed. 7th patrol U-123 took part in the opening of Unternehmen Paukenschlag ("Operation Drumbeat"), also called the "Second Happy Time" in January 1942. She began by sinking the cargo ship Cyclops about 125 nmi (232 km; 144 mi) southeast of Cape Sable, Nova Scotia on the 12th. Moving down the coast, she sank Norness, Coimbra, Norvana, City of Atlanta and the Latvian Ciltvaira. She was also credited with sinking San Jose on 17 January, although this ship was actually lost in a collision. The Malay was only damaged because Hardegen had under-estimated her size and chose to use the deck gun rather than a torpedo. In a reference to American unpreparedness, he commented after sinking Norvana: These are some pretty buoys we are leaving for the Yankees in the harbor approaches as replacement for the lightships. U-123 was attacked by an aircraft off New York City, but withdrew without any damage being sustained. She also had a lucky escape on 19 January when Kosmos II tried to ram the boat off Oregon Inlet. At one point the ship was only 75 m (82 yd) away from the German submarine which had an inoperable diesel engine. The U-boat escaped when the recalcitrant power plant was restarted at the last minute and flares were fired at the larger vessel's bridge. The Mount Aetna which picked up survivors from the Pan Norway The Culebra and Pan Norway were also sunk off Bermuda. By now out of torpedoes and in the case of Pan Nor
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY STATE SERVICE FLAG Lot #240 (Sale Order 260 of 718) A 1935 pattern double sided printed cotton/linen construction flag. The flag features a red base field white with a white central, circular field with a black and white bordered black static swastika to the center and a black bordered and accented white NSDAP political style national eagle in the canton. The flag measures approximately 150cm x 250cm. Shows usage and wear measuring.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY 25th ARTILLERY WAFFENROCK Lot #241 (Sale Order 261 of 718) Private purchase field-gray wool construction M35 dress tunic features a vertical eight button front closure with single metal hook and eye positioned at the forward neckline and a lay down blue/green badge cloth collar. Very nice pair of "25 Artillery" shoulder straps. The tunic is roughly a size 34" chest. Shows the expect light age and usage but overall very nice tunic. The M35 dress tunic was introduced for wear by all ranks on June 29TH 1935 as the walking out parade and ceremonial dress with the piped stone gray long pants. The design of the M35 dress tunic was based on the Imperial German army’s service tunic but was a different color and generally of much higher quality. Originally all personnel were issued two M35 dress tunics but manufacture was discontinued in late 1939 or early 1940 and was to be reinstated at the successful conclusion of the war. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 stated that the M35 dress tunics that were no longer suitable for dress wear were to be modified and reissued to personnel of the replacement and reserve units for every day wear. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniforms from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN AFRIKAKORPS USED BINOCULARS Lot #242 (Sale Order 262 of 718) Tooled alloy and aluminum construction 6 x 30 power binoculars with black Bakelite and simulated leather fittings. The lens bodies retains most of it's tan finish. The binoculars have molded, brown Bakelite eye sockets which are fully intact and the focus adjustment still functions. The optics are clean. The right lens has a horizontal reticule pattern with vertical bars emanating from the center, outward, to either side in increments of 10 degrees up to 40 degrees to each side. The central lens joining bracket with swivel width adjustment is intact and still functions. The right hand side, ocular end, body panel is well marked with the impressed designation "Dienstglas 6 x 30" (Service Glasses), serial number, "121444" and the grid-scale designation, "H/6400". The left hand side, ocular end, body panel is also well marked with impressed manufacturers code CAG indicating the maker D. Swarovski Glasfabrik und Tyrolit-Schleifmittelwerke of Wattens/Tirol. Comes with its original Bakelite case that is period painted with a palm tree with a canted swastika to the center. On the other side of the case is the text "A.K. Switsfaun". Reverse belt straps are all complete to the case. Also included is the original shoulder strap. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EM/NCO OVERSEAS CAP Lot #243 (Sale Order 263 of 718) Luftwaffe blue/gray wool/rayon blend construction cap features fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and forward sides. The front center of the cap has a machine embroidered second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in one talon in pale silvery/gray cotton threads mounted on a cut-out, blue/gray wool base and the front center of the fold down panels has a machine embroidered national tri-color cockade in black, white and red rayon threads. Both the eagle and the cockade are neatly hand stitched in place. The interior of the cap is fully lined in blue/grey cotton/rayon. Unmarked but roughly a size 55 or 56. Excellent
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WWII NAZI KRIEGSMARINE EM/NCO'S OVERSEAS CAP Lot #244 (Sale Order 264 of 718) Nice quality deep navy blue wool/rayon blend construction overseas cap features fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and forward sides. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle in golden yellow threads on a cut-out woven navy blue rayon base. The front center of the fold down panels has a machine woven national tri-color cockade on a woven, navy blue diamond shaped base. Both pieces of insignia are original stitching to the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in light weight white blend material. Unmarked cap and roughly a size 55. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO'S TROPICAL OVERSEAS CAP Lot #245 (Sale Order 265 of 718) Ribbed olive/khaki cotton twill construction cap with fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and the forward sides. The cap has a tan painted metal alloy ventilation grommet to both sides situated just below the crown edge. The cap grommets retain all of their original tan paint. The top center seam is correctly stitched right through the interior liner for added strength. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons in light blue/green cotton threads on a cut-out woven green rayon base. The front center of the fold down panels has a machine woven national tri-color cockade in black white and red cotton threads on a woven green diamond shaped rayon base. Both the eagle and the cockade are hand stitched to the cap. The lining is well marked with a black size ink stamp, "55", and is nicely maker marked. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDICAL OFFICERS OVERSEAS CAP Lot #246 (Sale Order 266 of 718) Nice quality M38 pattern field-gray wool and rayon blend construction cap with a subtly ribbed gaberdine weave. The cap features fold down side and back panels with scalloped slopes to the forward side panels. The crown edge and the forward scalloped side panels are both piped in bright interwoven silver/aluminum braiding. As is typical the fold down panels are stitched in the upright position at the front center of the cap. The cap has a field-gray enamel painted magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommet to each side positioned just below the crown edges. The front center of the cap has a hand embroidered national eagle in silver/aluminum threads on a cut-out woven dark green rayon base. The eagle is hand stitched to the cap. The front center of the fold down panels has a padded, machine embroidered national tri-color cockade which is also hand stitched to the cap. The cockade is flanked by a dark blue silk waffenfarbe soutache in an inverted "V" pattern. The soutache is applied in the proper manner running through slashes at the seam near the caps bottom edge and hand stitched in place. Of Note: Regulations of July 10TH 1942 abolished the use of the branch of service soutache and instructed it to be removed from the caps although the directive was not strictly adhered to. The interior of the cap is fully lined in tan cotton twill and has a partial, tan leather sweatband that was removed at the front forehead section. The cap is in overall very good condition with four small moth nips and areas of light to moderate age and usage toning. Roughly a size 53
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER SWALLOWS NEST DRUM MAJOR Lot #247 (Sale Order 267 of 718) WWII German Army Panzer Musician Swallows Nests-This is a pair of swallows nests for an army Panzer musician. They are in excellent condition. The tresse is bright silver and the backing is bright pink badge cloth with gold fringe for Drum Major. The reverse is lined in black badge cloth with a makers stamp Weber & Ott Aktiengesellschaft Forchheim (Bayern) 1943. There are a series of metal hooks that would have held these in place on the shoulder of the wearer. Excellent condition overall!
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WWII NAZI GERMAN BAND ENGINEER SWALLOWS NEST Lot #248 (Sale Order 268 of 718) WWII German Army Engineer Musician Swallows Nests. This is a pair of swallows nests for an army Engineer musician. They are in excellent condition. The tresse is bright silver and the backing is black badge cloth. The reverse is lined in black badge cloth. There are a series of metal hooks that would have held these in place on the shoulder of the wearer. Excellent condition overall!
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WWII NAZI GERMAN M42 SD ARMY COMBAT HELMET Lot #249 (Sale Order 269 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 85% of its slightly rough textured age darkened field-gray paint with numerous small surface scratches and minor surface spotting. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 style leather liner with all of its fingers intact. The liner is in overall good condition with minor chafe wear to the edges light age and usage toning and it has started to stiffen with age. Original size adjustment string is present and liner is size marked 56. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "3082", and has the stamped manufacturers code and size, "E.F. 64", indicating manufacture by Emaillierwerk, AG Fulda, size 64. Partial chinstrap. Period worn and used example still retaining about 80% of the decal.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PARTIAL GROUND ROHM DAGGER Lot #250 (Sale Order 270 of 718) German World War II SA Partial Ground ROHM Dagger & Scabbard. Measures 14 5/8” long overall. The front of the etched steel blade reads ‘Alles fur Deutschland’ (Everything for Germany). The reverse side is partially etched ‘In Herzlicher Freudschaft’ (In Cordial Comradeship). The ‘Ernst Rohm’ signature has been ground off as the 1934 regulations per Hitler. It is maker marked ‘Gerbruder Heller Schmalkalden’, and has their anchor logo in the center. It measures 1 5/16” wide by 8 9/16” long. Includes the early anodized scabbard with nickel fittings. Has a brown pair wood handle with the inset eagle and enameled ‘SA’ roundel emblem. Shows some use. A scarce maker. Very good condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN FIRE POLICE BAYONET W SCABBARD Lot #251 (Sale Order 271 of 718) German World War II Fire Police Dress Bayonet & Scabbard with Belt Frog. Measures 15 3/4” long overall. The steel blade is maker marked ‘ROBt Klaas Solingen’. Has their two kissing crane logo above. It measures 15/16” wide by 9 9/16" long. Includes the black painted steel scabbard that measures 1 1/8” wide by 10 5/8” long. Also includes the black leather belt frog. The scabbard shows some wear. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE OFFICERS DAGGER Lot #252 (Sale Order 272 of 718) German World War II Naval Kriegsmarine Officers Dagger & Scabbard. Measures 16 5/8” long overall. The engraved blade is maker marked ‘Original Eikhorn Solingen’. Has their squirrel logo above. Measures 3/4" wide by 9 3/8” long. Includes the brass lightning bolt scabbard that has some denting. Measures 7/8” wide by 11 1/4” long. Has a wire wrapped beige celluloid handle which has a small chip at the base. Very good condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN FIRE POLICE DRESS BAYONET W FROG Lot #253 (Sale Order 273 of 718) German World War II Fire Police Dress Bayonet & Scabbard with Belt Frog. Measures 15 5/8” long overall. The steel blade is maker marked ‘Carl Henkel Bielefield’. It measures 15/16” wide by 9 3/4" long. Includes the black painted steel scabbard that measures 1 1/8” wide by 10 5/8” long. Also includes the black leather belt frog. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE OFFICERS DAGGER Lot #254 (Sale Order 274 of 718) World War II Naval Kriegsmarine Officers Dagger & Scabbard. Measures 16 3/8” long overall. The unengraved steel blade is maker marked ‘P D Luneschluss Solingen’ with their helmet and sword logo in the center. It measures 11/16” wide by 9 13/16” long. Includes the hand hammered brass scabbard. Has a twisted brass wire wrapped beige celluloid handle. The pommel and cross guard are brass construction. A very scarce officer’s side arm. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER BY SPITZER Lot #255 (Sale Order 275 of 718) German World War II Army Wehrmacht Medical Officers Dagger & Scabbard. Measures 15 3/4” long overall. The steel blade is maker marked ‘C Gustav Spitzer Solingen’. Has their lion logo in the center. It measures 11/16” by 10 1/4" long. The steel scabbard measures 15/16” wide by 11” long. Has a white celluloid handle with a medical caduceus snake and staff mounted onto the front. Excellent condition
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WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 RIFLE BAYONET S/172 Lot #256 (Sale Order 276 of 718) German World War II Mauser K-98 Combat Rifle Bayonet & Scabbard. Measures 15 7/8" long overall. The steel blade is maker marked ’S/172 K’ and is numbered ‘8772’. It measures 15/16” wide by 9 13/16" long. The blued steel scabbard measures 1 3/16” wide by 10 5/8” long. It is matching and is maker marked ‘S/172 K’, and is numbered ‘8772’. Has a pair of brown wood handles. Very good plus condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK DAGGER by EICKHORN Lot #257 (Sale Order 277 of 718) erman World War II NSKK Motor Korps EM Dagger & Scabbard. Measures 14 3/4" long overall. The front of the etched steel blade reads ‘Alles fur Deutschland’ (Everything for Germany). The reverse side is maker marked ‘Carl Eickhorn C E Solingen’. Has their squirrel logo in the center. It measures 1 5/16” wide by 8 5/8” long. Includes the black repainted steel scabbard measures 1 9/16” wide by 9 3/4" long. The reverse side of the bottom cross guard is group marked ‘Wf’. Has a brown wood handle with the inset eagle and SA roundel. All of the fittings are nickel construction. For an enlisted man. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN STAG HANDLED BAYONET W POLICE INS Lot #258 (Sale Order 278 of 718) German World War II Police Dress Bayonet & Scabbard with Belt Frog. Measures 13 7/8” long overall. Has an unmarked steel blade that measures 7/8” wide by 8 1/16” long. The black painted scabbard measures 1 1/8” wide by 8 7/8” long. Includes the black leather belt frog. Has a pair of stag antler grips with a police emblem mounted onto the front. Overall very good plus condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 RIFLE BAYONET W TROPICAL FROG Lot #259 (Sale Order 279 of 718) Roughly 25cm long drop forged steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains some of it's original blueing and the blade has been sharpened. Wooden grips. 1938 date to the spine. Scabbard has matching serial number 6964i and maker marked to Paul Weyersberg. Comes with its original early tropical frog. The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SHORT DRESS BAYONET w FROG Lot #260 (Sale Order 280 of 718) Roughly 20cm long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side and a top edge edge to the forward tip. The reverse ricasso is well marked with the stamped manufacturers logo, name and location. The leather washer is still intact. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black Bakelite grips which are secured to the hilt by two small dome headed alloy rivets. The "TO" slotted, stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are all intact and functional and has an inserted red felt plug. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard that retains 70% of its original black finish. Some rusting to the scabbard. The dome headed throat retaining screw and frog lug are both intact.
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WWII GERMAN POLICE 18 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL 2ND CLASS Lot #261 (Sale Order 281 of 718) Die struck silvered tomback construction in beautiful condition with polished highlights. The reverse reads: “Für Treue Dienst in der Polizei” (For Loyal Service in the Police) comes with original ribbon and is without a pin.
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WWII NAZI MEDAL LOT WOUND BADGE INFANTRY ASSAULT Lot #262 (Sale Order 282 of 718) 1939 pattern injection molded zinc construction solid backed badge with a silver wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed vertically oval laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of a M35 pattern helmet with a high relief canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. The plain solid reverse has an integral molded hinge a thin round vertical pin and an integral molded, catch. The reverse of the badge is well marked with the embossed, manufacturer’s numerical code, "30" indicating manufacture by Hauptmünzamt of Wien, (Chief Mint Vienna). 2nd badge is a die struck solid backed zinc construction badge with a silver washed finish features an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in its talons superimposed to the top center encompassing a cut-out bolt action rifle with a fixed bayonet and a sling. The solid reverse has a crimped soldered hinge a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SOCIAL WELFARE MEDAL LOT Lot #263 (Sale Order 283 of 718) Lot of three Red Cross related items, the first item is a fourth class die struck alloy award. The roughly 38mm diameter circular award features the embossed Social Welfare emblem of a Greek style cross with slightly textured arms with a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the center of the obverse on a plain field background. The reverse of the award features embossed Gothic script on a plain background field, "Medaille für Deutsche Volkspflege", (Medal for German Social Welfare). The medal ring and ribbon suspension ring are complete. Medal comes with an original piece of ribbed rayon ribbon. The second is a Roughly 30mm diameter nicely convexed die struck alloy brooch with a silver wash and black white and red enamel work. The brooch features a black enameled circular outer border with embossed silver washed Gothic script "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin", (German Red Cross Helper) encompassing a white enameled circular inner field with a central red enameled Greek style cross. The solid reverse features embossed script, "Ges. Gesch"., indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. Finally a small golden Red Cross membership pin. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER HEROIC BUST Lot #264 (Sale Order 284 of 718) German WWII Dictator Adolf Hitler Bronze Covered Plaster Statue Bust – Ex Bender Collection. Measures 19 1/2” tall by 8” wide by 10 1/4" deep. The reverse side is artist signed and reads ‘W WOLF 33’. Comes with a receipt from Roger Bender Publishing showing that this piece was sold in September of 2018. Also included is a reprint photo of the same type of bust done by Wolf. Ex Roger Bender Collection. RARE. Fragile. Very fine condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PARADE BAYONET EICKHORN Lot #265 (Sale Order 285 of 718) 7.5" nickeled blade, marked Karl Eickhorn. Original scabbard with black paint and belt attachment. Slight scabbard wear on the front end of the blade, and light age wear to the spine of the bayonet where the blade meets the throat of the scabbard. Good solid handle, intact checkered grips, and some service wear to the scabbard. Displays well. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M30 GASMASK & CANISTER Lot #266 (Sale Order 286 of 718) M30 pattern cloth covered, rubberized canvas gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Mask is size marked 2. Included is a "FE" 37 dated filter. The mask comes housed in a second pattern M30/38 corrugated magnetic sheet metal construction gas mask canister with a vertical brazed side seam. Canister is marked "D" on the bottom indicating waterproof. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET Lot #267 (Sale Order 287 of 718) WWII NAZI GERMAN Luftschutz helmet, sometimes called the "Gladiator" helmet. Has two small 7-hole bents on either side, a Luftschutz decal on the front which has largely come off. Leather sweatband / suspension has come undone but the crown string is still intact and present. Leather chinstrap intact and stable. Printed in the nape of the helmet in yellow ink is "Vertreig genunmig ***rass 8 Luftschutzgesetz" and "K *** 57." Also has handpainted to the left of this mark "Mue" -- presumably part of the wearer's name. Despite the damage to the leather and the decal, the helmet is in very good condition. Very Good
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PLASTIC NAZI HELMET WITH DECALS NAMED TO US VET Lot #268 (Sale Order 288 of 718) Unusual piece of World War II memorabilia. This is a silver colored plastic Nazi helmet, with no liner. Has "SS" and German swastika decals on front and back, and is named inside "T/SGT R YERAK ETO WWII OCT 1943." The helmet defies explanation as it is not marked to a toy maker, it is evidently not a child size, and is not a known style of parade helmet or display item. Raymond A. Yerak was a B-17 Tail Gunner who served with the 8th Air Force, 369th Bomber Squadron during World War II, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and multiple Air Medals for his service. Before passing, he gave an oral history to the Library of Congress "Veterans History Project" which is over an hour in length and may well shed some light on how he came to posses this unique plastic helmet. After serving in World War II, Raymond Yerak was active in local veterans clubs including the Euclid Veterans Association and the Slovenian Heritage Club. Near Mint
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HIGH SEAS FLEET BADGE BY L/18 Lot #269 (Sale Order 289 of 718) Die struck solid backed nicely convexed alloy construction badge with gilt and burnished silver finishes. The badge features a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a national eagle with out-stretched wings superimposed to the top center encompassing a nicely detailed cut-out "face on" likeness of the battleship Bismarck cutting through waves. The solid reverse of the badge is slightly concave. The reverse has a solid soldered hinge a broad vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The reverse is well marked with the embossed designer and manufacturers code L/18 indicating the maker B.H. Mayer of Pforzheim. Near Mint
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WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE AIR SEA RECONNAISSANCE CLASP Lot #270 (Sale Order 290 of 718) Die struck two piece alloy construction clasp with a silver finish. The clasp is in the form of a silver washed central circular laurel leaf wreath with a static swastika superimposed to the bottom center encompassing a burnished silver washed left profile stylized eagles head. The clasp has three silver washed overlapping parallel rows of oak-leaves extend horizontally outward from either side of the central wreath. The central stylized eagles head is secured to the clasp by a single small, dome headed rivet which is visible on the reverse. Complete with original hinge pin and catch assembly. NEAR MINT
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WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE AIR SEA RECONNAISSANCE CLASP Lot #271 (Sale Order 291 of 718) Die struck two piece alloy construction clasp with a gold finish. The clasp is in the form of a gold washed central circular laurel leaf wreath with a static swastika superimposed to the bottom center encompassing a burnished silver washed left profile stylized eagles head. The clasp has three gold washed overlapping parallel rows of oak-leaves extend horizontally outward from either side of the central wreath. The central stylized eagles head is secured to the clasp by a single small, dome headed rivet which is visible on the reverse. Complete with original hinge pin and catch assembly. NEAR MINT
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WWII NAZI POLIZEI TWENTY-FIVE YEAR SERVICE MEDAL Lot #272 (Sale Order 292 of 718) First class die struck alloy construction award with a fire gilted finish for twenty-five years service. The award is in the form of a Pattée style cross with a central vertically oval centerpiece. The obverse centerpiece features an embossed oak-leaf wreath encompassing a national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted wreathed swastika on a smooth background field. The eagles wings extended beyond the oak-leaf wreath onto the horizontal arms of the cross. The reverse centerpiece has embossed block Latin script "Für Treue Dienst in der Polizei" (For Loyal Service in the Police), also on a smooth background field. The arms of the cross have a slightly textured background field with a smooth raised, outer border edging. The fire gilted finish is fully retained and is still quite clean and bright. The ribbon suspension ring and medal loop are both intact. The award comes complete with a piece of original horizontally ribbed cornflower blue moire rayon ribbon with embroidered polizei eagle. NEAR MINT
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WWII NAZI TWENTY-FIVE SPECIAL PANZER ASSAULT Lot #273 (Sale Order 293 of 718) Large roughly, 2 1/2" (6.3 cm), tall 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) wide three piece die struck zinc alloy construction scooped backed badge with silver burnished gray gilt and black finishes is in the form of a broad vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with acorns and a Wehrmacht (Armed Forces) style eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons superimpose to the top center encompassing the cut-out forward profile of a tank. The tank barrel one track and a fender overlap the wreath on the right hand side. The separate scooped backed tank is secured to the wreath by two rivets which are visible to the reverse. The wreath eagle and tank all show nice detailing. The bottom, center of the wreath has a small horizontally, rectangular panel with a separate inset plate with the embossed numeral "25" and a raised outer edge. Complete with original hinge pin and catch assembly. The reverse of the tank is marked "JFS" which indicates it was produced by Josef Feix Söhne of Gablonz. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN CLOSE COMBAT CLASP IN SILVER F&BL Lot #274 (Sale Order 294 of 718) Nicely detailed die struck alloy construction clasp with a worn and faded silver washed finish. The clasp features a central square panel with a recessed background field with an embossed national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted swastika in its talons positioned above a crossed bayonet and grenade flanked by four oak-leaves and dual acorns superimpose on a ribbed horizontal outward pointing base. The recessed central, square panel has a blued magnetic sheet metal backing plate positioned behind the eagle bayonet and grenade motif which is held in place by crimped side tabs on the reverse. The solid reverse has a solid, soldered, hinge inset into a rectangular recess with raised lips, a broad, tapering, horizontal pin and a heavy soldered catch on a circular base plate inset into a circular recess with raised lips all intact. Maker marked “F & BL” for “Funcke & Brüninghaus of Lüdenscheid”.
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WWII NAZI LOT OF 2 INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGES Lot #275 (Sale Order 295 of 718) Both, die struck solid backed alloy award with remnants of their washes including one silver and one bronze. The nicely detailed badges features an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the top center encompassing a cut-out rifle with fixed bayonet and sling. Both are complete with original hinge pin and catch assembly. The Bronze is not maker marked while the Silver one is marked Fo. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GENERAL COMBAT & INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE Lot #276 (Sale Order 296 of 718) Lot of two Nazi German combat awards the first being a General Assault badge that is die struck zinc award. The nicely detailed badge features a cut-out high relief Wehrmacht styled eagle with down-swept wings positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade and encompassed by an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath. The reverse has a crimped double riveted hinge inset into a rectangular recess and a thin round vertical pin and a double riveted catch on a base plate all intact. Badge is marked to JFS indicating the maker Josef Feix & Söhne, Gablonz. The second badge is a Infantry Assault badge roughly 2 1/2", tall 1 7/8" wide vertically oval die struck solid backed alloy construction badge features an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht (Armed-Forces) style eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in its talons superimposed to the top center encompassing a cut-out bolt action rifle with a fixed bayonet and a sling. Badge is maker marked M.K.3. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER & GENERAL ASSAULT BADGES Lot #277 (Sale Order 297 of 718) Lot of two Die struck solid backed zinc award. The nicely detailed badge features a cut-out high relief Wehrmacht styled eagle with down-swept wings positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade and encompassed by an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath. The solid reverse has a crimped soldered hinge inset into a rectangular recess with raised retaining lips a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. The reverse is well marked with the embossed manufacturer's initials, "R.S.", indicating manufacture by Rudolf Souval, Wien. This badge has been gilted for some reason but the badge appears to be period done. The second badge is a Panzer Assault (or Tank Battle) Badge was designed by Ernst Peekhaus of Berlin and instituted for use on December 20, 1939. It was awarded to personnel who participated as Tank Commanders, Gunners, Drivers or Radio Operators in at least three different armored assaults on three different days. This is the solid back by Adolf Scholze. The reverse features a barrel type hinge and a needle pin and catch are all intact.
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GERMAN HITLER YOUTH JH 1935/36 ALPINE SKI BADGE Lot #278 (Sale Order 298 of 718) Excellent copy of a WWII German Hitler Youth Ski badge dated 1935-36. Excellent condition maker marked H & Co Munchen. Enamel construction. Pin back.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SA SPORTS BADGE LOT of 3 Lot #279 (Sale Order 299 of 718) Lot of three WWII Nazi SA Sports badges in all three grades. The first is a die struck magnetic sheet metal badge with a gold wash. The badge is in the form of a circular oak-leaf wreath encompassing an upward pointing Roman broad sword which is superimposed on a central canted swastika. Detailing includes veins to the oak-leaves horizontal ribbing to the sword grip and cut-outs to the interior of the circular wreath and swastika arms remarkably the gold wash finish mostly retained. Reverse is a mirror image of obverse. Raised soldered catch semi-rounded vertical pin and soldered catch all intact to reverse although the pin exhibits moderate surface spotting. Reverse is well marked with embossed third pattern inscription (circa 1939-44), "Eigentum D. Obersten S.A. Führung", (Property of the SA Supreme Command). Reverse also has embossed manufacturers name and location. The second is a Silver grade that is die struck magnetic sheet metal badge with a silver wash. The badge is in the form of a circular oak-leaf wreath encompassing an upward pointing Roman broad sword which is superimposed on a central canted swastika. Detailing includes veins to the oak-leaves horizontal ribbing to the sword grip and cut-outs to the interior of the circular wreath and swastika arms. Reverse is a mirror image of obverse. Raised soldered catch semi-rounded vertical pin and soldered catch all intact to reverse. Reverse is well marked with embossed third pattern inscription (circa 1939-44), "Eigentum der Obersten S.A. Führung", (Property of the SA Supreme Command). Reverse also has embossed manufacturers name and location. Finally the Bronze badge is die struck magnetic sheet metal badge with a bronze wash. The badge is in the form of a circular oak-leaf wreath encompassing an upward pointing Roman broad sword which is superimposed on a central canted swastika. Detailing includes veins to the oak-leaves horizontal ribbing to the sword grip and cut-outs to the interior of the circular wreath and swastika arms. Reverse is a mirror image of obverse. Raised soldered catch semi-rounded vertical pin and soldered catch all intact to reverse. Reverse is well marked with embossed third pattern inscription, (circa 1939-44), "Eigentum der Obersten S.A. Führung", (Property of the SA Supreme Command). Reverse also has embossed manufacturers name and location.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP TEN YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL Lot #280 (Sale Order 300 of 718) Third class, two piece, die struck, bronze award in the form of a cross Pattée with a central circular centerpiece and sun burst patterned rays extending out between the arms of the cross. The separate, obverse centerpiece features an embossed national eagle encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath on a slightly pebbled background field. The reverse centerpiece features embossed Gothic script, "Treue für Führer und Volk", (Loyalty to Leader and People), also encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath on a slightly pebbled background field. The arms of the cross feature smooth, dual stepped, outer borders with an embossed ribbed inner border and slightly pebbled fields. The ribbon ring and suspension loop are both intact. The award comes complete with nice parade mounted ribbon with original pin-back device. Nice example.
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WWII NAZI KRIEGSMARINE ARTILLERY TROPICAL TUNIC Lot #280a (Sale Order 301 of 718) This is an extremely well preserved Kriegsmarine Artillery Tropical Uniform tunic. The tunic features two horizontal-slit breast pockets as well as two larger horizontal-slit pockets at waist height all secured by an overreaching flap and gilded aluminum fouled anchor buttons. Five tan/green fouled anchor buttons run vertically along the right-side opening of the tunic with matching button holes on the opposite sides. The breast eagle positioned directly above the right breast pocket is a standard issue machine-woven eagle in golden-yellow threads with a tan colored embroidered backer. The inside of the tunic is partially lined with reinforced armpits and perforated air vents located by the armpits of the uniform. In addition, this tunic features an internal belt keeper suspended from the armpit reinforcement fabric. The tunic is marked “45 86 74 65 BA-W 14 43” on the right hand inside layer of the tunic. Overall this tunic is extremely well preserved MINT!
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WWII NAZI NSDAP FIFTEEN YEAR LONG SERVICE AWARD Lot #281 (Sale Order 302 of 718) Lot of two, second class three piece construction die struck alloy awards with a nickel/silver plating and royal blue enamel work. Awards are in the form of a cross Pattée with central circular centerpiece and sun burst patterned rays extending out between the crosses arms. Crosses have a separate circular centerpieces to both obverse and reverse. Obverse centerpiece features an embossed nickel/silver plated national eagle encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath on a blue enamel field. Reverse center piece features flush silvered Gothic script "Treue für Führer und Volk", (Loyalty to Leader and People) on a blue enamel field also encompassed by an embossed oak-leaf wreath. The crosses arms have the semi-translucent royal blue enamel which on close inspection reveals a slightly pebbled field beneath it. Unmarked examples. Ribbon ring and suspension loop both intact. Missing ribbon
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY 25 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL Lot #282 (Sale Order 303 of 718) Die struck gilt washed alloy 25 year long service award. Award in the form of a cross Patté with circular centerpiece with embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings on a slightly pebbled field to obverse. Reverse centerpiece has embossed numeral, "25", also on a slightly pebbled field. The cross arms have a smooth background field with triple embossed ribs to outside edges. Ribbon suspension loop and ring both intact. Award complete with ribbed moiré cornflower blue rayon ribbon. MINT
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WWII LOT OF 8 NAZI GERMAN MEDALS AND BADGES Lot #283 (Sale Order 304 of 718) Lot of 8 German medals to include 25 year faithful service decoration medal, War Merit Cross without swords, 2 mountain trooper's Edelweiss cap devices including one two piece and the other is a single piece, 2 pieces of "Der Stahlhelm", 1 device for a marksman lanyard and finally a Russian Front medal. Al the pieces have their respected pins or ribbons. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DRL LOT OF THREE GOLD & SILVER Lot #284 (Sale Order 305 of 718) Lot of three DRL badges in all three classes. All are die struck tombac award in the form of an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with bow to bottom encompassing the interwoven stylized cutout letters "DRA" for Deutscher Reichs-Ausschuss (German National Elite). The Bronze's reverse has embossed manufacturers mark "Wernstein Jena", and "D.R.G.M. 35269". Complete soldered solid hinge flat vertical retaining pin and standard soldered catch assembly all intact. Complete pin and catch assembly. Nice untouched example. The second is the silver grade reverse has embossed manufacturers mark "Ernst L Muller Pforsheim", and "D.R.G.M. 35269". Complete soldered solid hinge flat vertical retaining pin and standard soldered catch assembly all intact. Complete pin and catch assembly. Nice untouched example. Finally the gold grade reverse has embossed manufacturers mark "Hensler Pforsheim", and "D.R.G.M. 35269". Complete soldered solid hinge flat vertical retaining pin and standard soldered catch assembly all intact. Complete pin and catch assembly. MINT
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WWII NAZI WAR MERIT CROSS 1ST CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS Lot #285 (Sale Order 306 of 718) Early nice quality nickel/silver plated die struck alloy award is in the form of a Maltese style cross with a circular centerpiece with an embossed canted swastika encircled by an oak-leaf wreath to the obverse. The background field of the obverse centerpiece is smooth while the arms of the cross have a pebbled background field with raised smooth outer edges. Complete with original hinge pin and catch assembly. The reverse of the pin is well marked with embossed manufacturer's numerical code, "4", indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE BELT BUCKLE & PENANTS Lot #286 (Sale Order 307 of 718) 1938 pattern standard issue silver washed injection molded aluminum construction box buckle features a pebbled outer field with a central embossed high relief horizontally oval laurel leaf wreath encompassing a domed pebbled inner field with an embossed second pattern (Circa 1937/1938-1945) Luftwaffe eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted swastika in one talon to the center. The reverse of the buckle is a crude mirror image of the obverse including parts of the outer pebbled field and has the integral raised slotted buckle catch and the separate prong bar and prongs all intact. Maker marked GB. Very Good. Also in the lot are three Luftwaffe flight clasp pendants in gilted zinc. The zinc die struck alloy pendants are in the form of a horizontally rectangular bar with a subtly raised outer lip and a recessed interior with black washed embossed numeral "400" and "300" on a subtly pebbled background field. The pendants have three small, overlapping horizontally extended laurel leaves to each side of the central rectangular bar. The top edge of the central rectangular bar has two small cut-out loops for the securing arms. The solid reverse of the pendants are plain.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT WAR BADGE Lot #287 (Sale Order 308 of 718) Die struck solid backed alloy construction badge with a bright fire gilted finish is in the form of a horizontally oval embossed laurel leaf wreath with a national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons superimposed to the top center encompassing a cut-out profile view of a submarine. The badge is nicely detailed and features veins to the laurel leaves cut-out detailing to the swastika’s arms the submarine’s conning tower flag and the forward deck gun. The solid reverse has a soldered solid block type hinge a broad tapering vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. The reverse is not marked. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DIVE BOMBERS SQUADRON CLASP Lot #288 (Sale Order 309 of 718) Die struck two piece, Buntmetall construction clasp with a bronze finish. The clasp is in the form of a central circular embossed laurel leaf wreath with a static swastika superimposed to the bottom center encompassing a separate cut-out, downward pointing winged bomb. The winged bomb is secured to the clasp with a single flush rivet which is visible on the reverse. The clasp has three parallel rows of embossed oak-leaves extending horizontally outward from either side of the central wreath. The clasp shows nice detailing. The reverse of the clasp has a soldered solid type hinge a broad tapering horizontal pin and catch all intact. Maker marked “G. H. Osang Dresden.”.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN OBSERVER'S BADGE IN BULLION Lot #289 (Sale Order 310 of 718) Badge is in the form of a silver vertically oval wreath with a burnished silver finished stylized spread winged eagle in flight clutching a canted swastika mounted on the wreath. The vertically oval wreath features laurel leaves to the right side and oak-leaves to the left side. Eagle shows nice detailing including intricate feathering details. The eagle’s wings extend beyond both sides of the wreath. Shows the expected age and wear. The Observer’s qualification badge was introduced by Hermann Göring on March 26TH 1936 for award to Observers Navigators and Bombardiers who had met the required criteria. The Observer’s badge was awarded on an individual basis and criteria for bestowal included five operational flights over enemy territory or a minimum of two months active service. As with other flyer’s specialty badges a cloth version of the Observer’s Badge was authorized for wear on the flight blouse with a machine embroidered pattern for EM/NCO’s and a hand embroidered pattern for Officer’s.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER ASSAULT BADGE BY R.K. Lot #290 (Sale Order 311 of 718) Die struck partially scooped backed alloy award with a silver finish. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the top center encompassing the forward profile of a tank. The wreath, eagle and tank all show nice detailing. The reverse has scooped depressions to the tank barrel and body. The reverse has a ball style hinge inset into a circular recess with crimped side retainers, a thin round vertical pin, and a soldered catch inset in a circular recess all intact. The reverse of the badge is well marked with the embossed, manufacturer’s initials, "R.K." indicating manufacture by Rudolf A. Karneth & Söhne of Gablonz. Very Good
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WWII GERMAN NAZI DLV PILOTS BADGE IN BULLION Lot #291 (Sale Order 312 of 718) In hand embroidered in metallic thread on blue-gray wool backing, total length approximately 126mm excellent quality,unworn example. Excellent
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NAZI GERMAN 1929 NÜRNBERG PARTY DAY BADGE Lot #292 (Sale Order 313 of 718) A shield-shaped, stamped metal badge with a silver wash, 19mm wide and 43mm in overall height. To the shield is the image of an eagle atop an M16 or M17 helmet, to whose front is a wreathed, static swastika. "1914" is to the left of the eagle, "1919 N.S.D.A.P." is to its right, and "Partei tag 1929" is beneath it. Surmounting the shield is a bar with "Nürnberg" to it, above which is a representation of the castle in that city. Pin-back device to the reverse. Marked ‘RZM 15'.
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NAZI GERMAN 1929 NÜRNBERG PARTY DAY BADGE Lot #293 (Sale Order 314 of 718) A shield-shaped stamped metal badge in aluminum 19mm wide and 43mm in overall height. To the shield is the image of an eagle atop an M16 or M17 helmet to whose front is a wreathed static swastika. "1914" is to the left of the eagle "1919 N.S.D.A.P." is to its right and "Partei tag 1929" is beneath it. Surmounting the shield is a bar with "Nürnberg" to it, above which is a representation of the castle in that city. Pin-back device to the reverse. Marked Hoffstatter Bonn
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WWII NAZI GERMAN FALLSCHIRMJAGER MEDAL GROUPING Lot #294 (Sale Order 315 of 718) Medal grouping attributed to Obergefreiter Albert Eschmann. They are housed in a contemporary case but the photo and written description are to the period of WWII. Medals included are 1st class Iron Cross that is unmarked to the reverse with a typical coke bottle shaped pin and soldered catch both complete. The second badge is a mid-war production two piece die struck alloy award with burnished silver and gilt washed finishes features a stylized "diving" eagle clutching a swastika in its talons encompassed by a vertically oval wreath. The wreath features embossed laurel leaves to the right hand side and oak-leaves to the left hand side. The badge shows nice detailing including the "feathering" to the eagle and cut-outs to the arms of the swastika. The eagle is secured to the wreath by two, small flat headed rivets which are visible to the reverse of the badge. The reverse of the wreath has a solid soldered hinge a thin round vertical pin and soldered catch all intact. The reverse of the eagle is well marked with a stamped stylized "A", indicating manufacturer by F. W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. Third badge is a Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge that is single piece alloy construction solid backed badge is in the form of a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Luftwaffe style eagle clutching a canted swastika in one talon superimposed to the top center encompassing a cut-out cloud and downward striking blitz style lightning bolt. Complete with original hinge pin and catch assembly. Forth medal is a 1939 pattern die stamped magnetic sheet metal construction hollow backed badge with a black wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed vertically oval laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of an M35 pattern helmet with a high relief canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped soldered hinge a thin round vertical pin and catch all intact. The reverse is not marked. Finally a two place medal ribbon bar from the EK1 and Russian Front medal. This set of medals was given to a GI who befriended him while in captivity. After Albert's release he even drove him back to his home in Neustadt Germany. A very attractive set. Excellent
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WWII NAZI DEUTSCHE JAGERSCHAFT DJ 1938 AWARD Lot #295 (Sale Order 316 of 718) A 30mm badge in the form of a deer’s skull with antlers between which is a mobile swastika with rays radiating out from it. Flanking the skull to the base is "D" and "J," for "Deutsche Jagerschaft" (German Hunting-association). The reverse of the badge is engraved "1938 Für Gute Hege" This piece was certainly designed to worn as a trophy with the chain and clasp. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMANY VEHICLE SINGLE SIDED FLAG Lot #296 (Sale Order 317 of 718) Multi-piece single sided cotton construction banner approximately 62x192 and features metal grommets to each corner and to each center section. To both its red fields are sewn white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. These flags were used to place on top of captured vehicles to insure no friendly fire. These flags are very rare in this size. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being") is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933. There is one small tear to he flag but still has vibrant color. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN STATE SERVICE FLAG Lot #297 (Sale Order 318 of 718) A 1935 pattern double sided printed cotton/linen construction flag. The flag features a red base field white with a white central circular field with a black and white bordered black static swastika to the center and a black bordered and accented white NSDAP political style national eagle in the canton. The hoist edge is trimmed in red, tunnel looped, cotton/rayon blend bunting with the suspension rope. The flag measures approximately 53X96. There are a few small holes and the expected stains from use but overall very nice condition
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD SWORD BY ALCOSO Lot #298 (Sale Order 319 of 718) This Army Dove head Sword is produced with an iron base and features very large Art Deco style hand enhanced oak leaves. These oak leaves are formed starting on the pommel and riding down the entire backstrap area. They branch out onto the grip tabs also. The same leaves are depicted on the “P” guard as well as the ferrule. This large leaf design was also used on the Blumberg Honor Sword and is a depiction which is only attributable to Alcoso. The crossguard area is relatively plain running to a curled quillon. The obverse langet features a raised out Wehrmacht eagle which clutches a plain mobile swastika. The hand detailing also extends to the eagle’s breast and wing feathering. The gilt on this piece is beginning to wear around the pommel area and also somewhat on the high edges around the sword. Overall though the gilding is at least 90%. The grip is a hand carved wood which is covered with a black celluloid. This celluloid is in perfect condition and is tightly wrapped with triple twisted brass wire. A depiction of this sword can be seen in the Angolia Book on page 67, lower. The scabbard is straight throughout. This scabbard has good original black paint showing wear of the period in the surfaces and rust at the lower chape. Overall though this paint would easily come up with a little work and some wax. The 31 1/2 inch blade is a fine example having highest quality nickel-plated surfaces with needlelike tip. This blade remains in mint condition. It is marked on the reverse ricasso with the trademark used from 1937-39. It features the scales with the firm’s initials, “ACS” interspersed. Above the scales sin a downward arch is the firm’s block lettered name, “Alcoso” and beneath is the location city of, “Solingen”. The original brown leather blade washer is in place. This is a sword that is not encountered frequently and does have some unusual good looks to its hilt design. The portepee consists of the main components of strap slide stem crown and ball. The field-gray leather strap has dual staggered vertical parallel rows of decorative silver/aluminum stitching. The bottom edge of the strap has a dual strand horizontally interwoven field-gray leather slide bordered in fine silver/aluminum threads. The strap attaches to a flat stem of finely embroidered silver/aluminum threads in a repeating opened checkerboard pattern overlaid on a silvered piece of metal alloy. The crown is constructed of horizontally laid twisted silver/aluminum braiding while the ball is in vertically laid twisted silver/aluminum braiding and both are mounted on an internal wooden base. The ball has a recessed oval dot to bottom with an inset piece of interwoven silver/aluminum threads.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PRINZ EUGEN PATTERN SWORD Lot #299 (Sale Order 320 of 718) German World War II Waffen SS Prinz Eugen Sword & Scabbard. Measures 37 3/8” long overall. The steel blade is maker marked ‘Original Eickhorn Solingen.’ Has their squirrel logo in the center. It measures 3/4” wide by 31 7/8” long. Includes the black painted steel scabbard that has rust and paint loss. Has a wire wrapped black celluloid handle. There is a German eagle in the cross guard plus a German eagle on the top of the handle. Scarce. Very good condition
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD OFFICERS SWORD Lot #300 (Sale Order 321 of 718) This example is roughly 31 inch long slightly curved drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with narrow shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall mint condition. The blade is not maker marked. The saber has die cast alloy langets, cross guard, ferrule, "P", knuckle bow, back-strap and "lion’s head" pommel with a gilt finish. The obverse rounded tip shield shaped langet has an embossed right facing national eagle with out-stretched wings that extend outwards on the obverse of the cross guard. The lion’s head pommel features a nicely detailed mane and pronounced snout with inset red glass eyes and the top of the knuckle bow is inserted into the lion’s mouth. The saber has a molded black bakelite grip with a central bulge and repeating recessed horizontal grooves with twisted wire wrap. The gilt finish to the hilt fittings is retained about 95%. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 98% of its black paint. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO SWORD BY WKC Lot #302 (Sale Order 322 of 718) Saber is roughly, 31 1/2 long slightly curved steel construction blade. Blade is in beautiful condition. The saber has die nickel silver hilt fittings with a "P" knuckle bow. Original grip wire is still present. Maker marked to WKC. Scabbard complete and in beautiful condition also.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD SWORD BY EICKHORN Lot #303 (Sale Order 323 of 718) This Wrangel Pattern Sword is a nice example with a hilt constructed from brass. The gilded finish throughout the hilt is nearly 40% intact and has a nice patina to it. The dove head pommel is decorated with oak leaves which flow down the backstrap on to the grip tabs. This oak leaf pattern is repeated on the "P" guard. The crossguard is enhanced with a fine dotted pattern and ends in a curled quillon. The langet bears an Art Deco style eagle clutching a wreathed swastika; this bird is very nicely detailed. The grip is constructed of carved wood covered in perfect black celluloid. The grip is wrapped with a skein of three aluminum wires, with a twisted center strand. The scabbard is very good to good, paint and showing only wear towards the drag. Overall the paint remains at least 70% % intact. The 32 inch blade has highest quality nickel plating and remains in very good condition. It is stamped with the 1935-41 Eickhorn Squirrel trademark and the original blade buffer is in place.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN TROPICAL MEDICAL OVERSEAS CAP Lot #304 (Sale Order 324 of 718) Ribbed olive/khaki cotton twill construction cap with fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and the forward sides. As is typical the fold down panels are hand stitched in the upright position at the front center of the cap. The cap has a tan painted in metal alloy ventilation grommet to both sides situated just below the crown edge. The top center seam is correctly stitched right through the interior liner for added strength. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle in light blue/gray threads on a cut-out woven tan rayon base. The eagle is neatly hand stitched to the cap. The front center of the fold down panel has a machine woven national tri-color cockade on a woven tan rayon diamond shaped base which is also machine stitched in place. The tri-color cockade is flanked by an inverted "V", dark blue rayon branch of service soutache. The soutache has been applied in the correct manner, being machine stitched in place and inserted through two small holes near the bottom edge of the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in light weight red cotton. The lining is well marked with a black size ink stamp, "55" " the manufactures name and location, "Clemens & Warner". Near MINT
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WWII NAZI ARMY DOVE HEAD OFFICER SWORD BY HOLLER Lot #306 (Sale Order 325 of 718) This Army Dove Head Sword is in beautiful condition throughout. It has a brass hilt which retains about 95% of the original gilded finish. The hilt is style with engraved oak leaves and acorns which cover the pommel, backstrap, grip tabs, and "P" guard. The crossguard features a raised Wehrmacht eagle and swastika. The reverse langet has been left plain to accept an engraved personalization. The grip is carved wood covered in black celluloid. This celluloid remains in perfect condition, wrapped with twisted brass wires; the center strand is a thicker gage to provide some visual interest. The scabbard is in very good condition, with 90% of the original paint. The blade is a real beauty with highest quality nickel plating. It remains in fully mint condition and measures a whopping 34 ½ inches long and is maker marked F.W. Holler
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WWII NAZI ARMY DOVE HEAD w APPLIED WEHRMACHT EAGLE Lot #307 (Sale Order 326 of 718) This early all brass Dove Head Sword is the work of the WKC firm. The pommel is rounded and plain. The backstrap is decorated with laurel leaves with a center design that extends to the grip tabs. The "P" guard has a pattern of oak leaves and acorns. The crossguard is relatively plain and ends in a ball quillon enhanced with a floral spray. The reverse langet has a plain shield to accept a monogram. The obverse is also shield shaped, with a pebbled background. Applied to this langet is a silver Wehrmacht eagle and swastika. This bird has extraordinary detailing throughout. The carved wooden grip is covered in perfect black celluloid. The grip is wrapped with twisted brass wire. WKC made these swords early on based on an older style which they updated with the addition of the applied eagle. The scabbard is in excellent condition, with the original back paint. It shows wear, nicks, and spots here and there, but the paint remains about 90% intact. The blade is a fine example which measures 33 1/2 inches long. It has outstanding bright nickel plating and remains in mint condition. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the Knight's Head trademark of the WKC firm, and the original brown leather blade buffer is in place.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD OFFICER SWORD HOLLER Lot #308 (Sale Order 327 of 718) This example is roughly, 87cm long, slightly curved, drop forged steel construction, nickel/silver plated blade with narrow, shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall very good condition and is still very clean. The blade is marked to "F.W. HOLLER". The saber has die cast brass langets, cross guard, ferrule, "P", knuckle bow, back-strap and "lion’s head" pommel with a gilt finish. The obverse rounded tip, shield shaped langet has an embossed right facing national eagle with out-stretched wings that extend outwards on the obverse of the cross guard. The lion’s head pommel features a nicely detailed mane and pronounced snout with inset red glass eyes and the top of the knuckle bow is inserted into the lion’s mouth. The saber has a molded black Bakelite grip with a central bulge and repeating recessed horizontal grooves with twisted wire wrap. The gilt finish to the hilt fittings is retained about 80%. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 90% of its black paint. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact. Comes with an original tear drop leather hanger. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY NCO SWORD BY EICKHORN Lot #309 (Sale Order 328 of 718) (Säbel) Roughly, 87cm long, slightly curved, steel construction blade. Blade is in nice clean condition.. The saber has die nickel silver, hilt fittings with a "P" knuckle bow. Original grip wire is still present. Maker marked to Puma and also well marked "No9". Scabbard complete and in nice condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE OFFICERS SWORD SIEGFRIED Lot #310 (Sale Order 329 of 718) This Police Officer Degen has excellent plating throughout the hilt. The pommel cap is in very good condition and shows no signs of being taken out improperly throughout the fluted edges. The crossguard comes nicely down from the “D” guard ending in a quillon with a partial decorative drilled hole on each side. The ferrule is the style which never had blackening in the backgrounds. It features the six standing oak leaves all having excellent detail with no hand enhancing necessary. The acorns in between have nice crisp caps and between the leaves there is a pebbled surface. The ebony grip is in totally perfect condition having tightly wrapped nickel wire. The center police insignia is a copper type and it is in great condition still showing excellent detail throughout the eagle superimposed over the oak leaves. This eagle looks to the left and clutches a wreathed mobile swastika. The scabbard is a fine example having excellent original black paint. The paint shows only modest wear here and there but overall it is at least 85%. The lower chape fitting is a typical nickel-plated type in good condition being retained by two dome head steel side screws. The upper scabbard mount is the style without black in the Wotan knot. This mount is in fine condition throughout though retained by two steel dome head screws, one in each lower loop. The blade of this example is 32½ inches in length. It is in very good condition having a good matte finish. The reverse ricasso is etched with the firm’s name and location, “Siegfried Waffen Solingen”. Inside is a downward pointing sword positioned between a wreath of wheat. The original washer is also present. A pretty nice example here though that will clean up if the next owner would choose to do so.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE NCO SWORD SS MKD Lot #311 (Sale Order 330 of 718) This NCO's Degen has excellent nickel plating still bright and pleasing to the eye. There are a few traces of age here and there but overall it remains in fine condition. The pommel cap is the flatter type used on NCO models. It shows no signs of being turned. The "D" guard flows downward through the crossguard ending in a teardrop quillon. The ferrule is a fine example which appears to have been silvered as it has a nice black patina. It is decorated with six standing oak leaves, each with obvious hand work on the mold lines, acorns, and veins. The grip is ebony and remains in perfect condition, with no chips or problems. There is no wire on this grip as it is a NCO example. Partially recessed into the obverse center of the grip is an aluminum Police eagle insignia, with fine, crisp detailing throughout the bird and wreath. The scabbard is nice and straight. It shows evidence of age and carrying time but overall it remains bright and could be cleaned up if someone was so inclined. The original paint is about 90% intact. The shape is the built-in type, in good condition although it is lacking paint, but this is something we see with these swords. The upper is in the standard "Wotan's Knot" design with the areas in the loops of the knot retaining about 90% of the original factory darkening. The mount is retained by a pair of dome head screws one in each of the lower loops of the knot. The matte blade is a fine example, measuring 32 ½ inches. It is in choice near mint choice. The reverse is stamped with SS ruins and the original black leather blade buffer is in place. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE OFFICERS SWORD Lot #312 (Sale Order 331 of 718) This Naval Sword is in very good condition throughout. Plain blade and no glass eyes on the hilt. Nevertheless the sword is a very excellent example. The hilt features a good looking lion's head with a long snout. This cat is nicely rendered having extra work evident on the whiskers and brown as well as the mane which runs completely down the reverse piece of the hilt. Some very nice looking work here. The "D" guard has traditional Naval designs and is in fine condition. The clamshell is the hinged, folding type. This folding mechanism made swords much easier to store in the cramped spaces of a ship. It is decorated with raised fouled anchor atop laurel leaves and trimmed in floral patterns. The backgrounds of the anchor have a pebbled pattern. The reverse also has a folding blade lock, drilled with a hole that married up with a stud on the scabbard fitting. The grip of this sword is carved wood covered in celluloid. The celluloid remains in perfect condition and is tightly wrapped with a braid of twisted brass wires. The scabbard shell is black leather, having twin accent lines on the edges of both sides. The leather remains in excellent condition, showing only minor traces of age. The brass scabbard mounts have the traditional Naval engravings and scalloped edges where they meet the leather shell. They are retained by large brass staples, which are all intact. The fine blade measures 31 ½ inches long, with a quill-back end. It is nickel plated and remains nice and bright. It has a fine curve, typical of a Naval example. Original red felt blade washer is in place. It shows some minor wear but remains intact. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD OFFICERS SWORD Lot #313 (Sale Order 332 of 718) This example is roughly, 33 inch long slightly curved drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with narrow shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall very good condition and is still very clean. The blade is not marked. The saber has die cast alloy langets, cross guard, ferrule, "P", knuckle bow, back-strap and "lion’s head" pommel with a gilt finish. The obverse rounded tip, shield shaped langet has an embossed right facing national eagle with out-stretched wings that extend outwards on the obverse of the cross guard. The lion’s head pommel features a nicely detailed mane and pronounced snout with inset red glass eyes and the top of the knuckle bow is inserted into the lion’s mouth. The saber has a molded black Bakelite grip with a central bulge and repeating recessed horizontal grooves with twisted wire wrap. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 90% of its black paint. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NCO SWORD BY EICKHORN Lot #314 (Sale Order 333 of 718) This is the plain nickel Dove Head sword worn by Army NCO's. The hilt retains gilted plating which shows age mainly to the pommel. The grip is carved wood covered in black celluloid. This celluloid remains perfect, tightly wrapped with a skein of three brass wires with a thick center strand.The scabbard is in great condition. It is straight throughout and has nearly 90% of the original paint. This beautiful blade has perfect nickel plating and measures 32 inches long. The reverse ricasso is marked with the Eickhorn Squirrel trademark used circa 1935.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP POLITICAL FLAG POLE FINIAL Lot #315 (Sale Order 334 of 718) A polished aluminum flag pole finial in the form of an eagle whose outstretched wings have a span of 24cm and which clutches a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons. The obverse of the swastika is painted in black enamel. From the base of the wreath extends a collar 70mm deep with a 25mm internal diameter. Two perforations may be seen to its exterior along with a stamped RZM, "Reichszeugmeisterei" (National-material-control-office), logo and "M3/34" being a manufacturer’s code of Heinrich Marx of Iserlohn. NEAR MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE REGIMENTAL POLE TOP Lot #316 (Sale Order 335 of 718) German World War II Luftwaffe Regimental Flag Pole Top. Measures 9 1/2” wide by 7 5/8” tall. Shows a Luftwaffe flying eagle clutching a swastika in his talons with two oak leaves and the pole holder below. Solid nickel plated brass construction. This is the version with the up swept tail. Shows some use and wear. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD OFFICERS SWORD HOLLER Lot #317 (Sale Order 336 of 718) WWII German doves head dress sword maker marked F. W. Holler of Solingen Laurel leaf design in hilt with black wire wrapped celluloid grip "P" knuckle bow and saddled back strap. Retains 90% enamel on rolled steel scabbard. Blade is very good and hilt retains about 80% of gilt finish. Overall EXCELLENT condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M44 INFANTRY TUNIC Lot #318 (Sale Order 337 of 718) Waist length field-gray wool/rayon blend construction field blouse with a vertical six button front closure small fold back lapels and a lay down collar. The field blouse has two non-pleated patch breast pockets with straight edged button down flaps. The right breast has a M44 pattern machine woven national eagle in subdued matte gray threads on woven field-gray rayon base with original factory stitching to the tunic. The field blouse has straight cut dual-ply hemmed sleeves with a vertical slash to the outside seam with dual stitched button eyelets and a single corresponding fit adjustment button. Comes with a pair of slip-on "M44" pattern infantry shoulder straps. The reverse of the lay down collar has the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching and a small extended wool tab with a stitched button eyelet and a single button positioned beneath the left side with a corresponding button positioned beneath the right side to ensure a secure neck closure in inclement weather. The collar has the second pattern, general issue EM/NCO’s collar tabs as introduced on May 9TH 1940 for wear by all branches of service. The machine woven collar tabs feature light gray/green ribbed litzen with mouse gray branch of service and center stripes. The collar tabs are machine stitched directly to the collar with no backing material. The interior breast panels are partially lined in gray rayon. The lining has a horizontal slash patch pocket with a single button closure to both the left and right breast. The lining also has dual vertical gray rayon straps with four stitched eyelets to each positioned at each side panel just beneath the armpits designed to secure the belt support hooks. Tunic is nicely Rbnr# marked. The field blouse is roughly size 38" chest. Near mint and nice!
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WWII NAZI HJ SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TABLE MEDAL Lot #319 (Sale Order 338 of 718) Maker marked "DESCHLER Munchen on the reverse, obverse illustrating a spread-winged eagle its head turned to the right standing upon a wreath of oak leaves with the diamond-shaped Hitler Youth insignia overlaying the wreath with a ribbon banner above the eagle inscribed "Heim des Hitlerjugend" (Home of the Hitler Youth) reverse inscribed "FUR DIE FORDERUNG DER HEIMBESCHAFFUNG DER HITLER-JUGEND" (For the Furtherance of the Home Procurement of the Hitler Youth) with a branch of oak leaves below, 70.3 mm, light contact and surface wear better than very fine. Medal is housed in leatherette fitted case that measures 4 1/2 X 4 1/2.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SCREW BACK IRON CROSS 1st CLASS Lot #320 (Sale Order 339 of 718) Private purchase die struck three piece iron and nickel/silver plated alloy construction Patté style cross with a single piece bronze core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse of the award features an embossed central canted swastika with the re-institution date "1939" to the bottom arm. The swastika is in nice high relief while the date is somewhat lower. The plain reverse has a central raised screw receiving post with internal screw threads and a raised pin to the center of the top arm to prevent the cross from rotating when worn. The cross comes complete with a silver washed convex 31mm diameter circular alloy screw-back plate with a single embossed horizontal rib and a threaded screw post to the reverse center. The reverse of the screw-back plate cross is not marked. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT EASTERN PEOPLES CUSTOMS Lot #321 (Sale Order 340 of 718) The Eastern Peoples medal is die struck zinc alloy construction award with a gilt wash is in the form of a thirty-two point sunburst star pattern with a central embossed circular laurel leaf wreath encompassing a six petal. The reverse has the typical circular depression to the center as found on these awards a solid soldered hinge inset into a rectangular recess a broad tapering vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch on a circular base plate inset into a circular recess all intact. The second medal is a Customs service medal that is die struck tombac/brass alloy construction award with a bronze wash is in the form of a Pattée style cross with a circular centerpiece. The obverse centerpiece features an embossed, opened top, circular acanthus leaf wreath encompassing a national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika on a slightly pebbled background field. The eagle’s wings extended beyond the oak-leaf wreath onto the horizontal arms of the cross. The reverse of the award has embossed Latin script to the center "Für treue Dienst im Zollgrenzschutz" (For Loyal Service in the Customs/Border Security) also encompassed by an opened top circular acanthus leaf wreath on a slightly pebbled background field. The arms of the cross have a slightly pebbled background field with a smooth, raised, outer border edging. The ribbon suspension ring and medal loop are both intact. Just needs a ribbon. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ENGINEER ASSAULT GUNNER WRAPPER Lot #322 (Sale Order 341 of 718) Army engineer assault gun wrap. This wrap features matching black piped machine sewn collar tabs. Over the right breast area is a machine sewn subdued gray machine woven breast eagle. The interior is partially lined with artificial silk. Inside the left interior chest pocket is an RBN number stamp. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE PITH HELMET Lot #323 (Sale Order 342 of 718) 1940 pattern tropical pith helmet with formed cork core covered in ribbed tan canvas. Helmet features a six panel vertically seamed tan canvas twill crown with horizontal band stitched at rear and covered by a vertical piece of canvas. Top center of crown has a raised removable canvas covered circular alloy knob with three semi-circular ventilation holes. All around visor shorter at front of two piece side seamed tan canvas and trimmed with stitched on tan leather. Helmet has stamped alloy insignia with the Kriegsmarine style Wehrmacht eagle shield to the left side and the national tri-color shield to the right side. The Kriegsmarine style eagle shield differs from the Heer pattern as follows. The Kriegsmarine eagle shield doesn’t have the embossed outer edge trim and the eagle itself is impressed instead of embossed as with the Heer pattern. Also the eagle is finished in a gilt coloration as opposed to the silver Heer type. The national tri-colored shield also differed from the Heer pattern with the absence of the embossed outer edge trim. The tri-color shield features three diagonally angled bars in the colors of red, white, and black on a slightly textured background field. Bottom of visor brim is lined in light weight olive drab linen and the crown in red linen. Interior has a wide tan leather sweatband. Maker marked to Clemens Wagner and is size marked 57. Shows lots of nice period use and wear. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1st PATTERN ARMY PITH HELMET Lot #324 (Sale Order 343 of 718) First pattern tropical pith helmet with a formed cork core covered in a ribbed tan cotton twill. The helmet features a six panel vertically seamed tan cotton twill crown with a horizontal band stitched at the rear center at the juncture of the crown and the all around visor. The helmet has two stamped alloy shields with a national eagle to the left side and a national tri-color shield to the right side. The national eagle shield features a high relief embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings on a slightly textured black painted background field. The national tri-color shield features three diagonally angled bars in the colors of red, white, and black on a slightly textured background field. Sweatband is complete. Chinstrap is also present. There is some damage/break to the interior cork under the cloth. Size marked 58. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE M42 COMBAT HELMET Lot #325 (Sale Order 344 of 718) Helmet retains about 80% of its field-gray paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is also retained about 85%. All three liner retaining rivets intact. M31 tan leather liner is complete and in excellent condition. Liner adjustment string is original to the helmet. The reverse interior neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "200" and the interior left side apron has stamped manufacturers code and size, "ET62", indicating manufacture byEisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62.
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WWII M40 SINGLE DECAL TROPICAL CAMOUFLAGED HELMET Lot #326 (Sale Order 345 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains most of its original field applied tan camouflage over paint. The Luftwaffe eagle decal was painted around and is still nicely visible. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has an age and usage darkened tan, M31 leather liner with all eight of its fingers and the original tie string intact. The liner shows light age and usage toning and some minor moisture spotting. Nicely named to the original owner. The reverse, interior, neck guard apron is stamped, "4841" and the interior left side apron has the stamped manufacturer’s code and size, "ET62" indicating manufacture byEisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62. Great helmet!
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WWII CAMO M16 TRANSITIONAL SINGLE DECAL HELMET Lot #327 (Sale Order 346 of 718) Re-furbished construction M16 helmet retains most of its tan over-paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle decal which is retained about 20%. The two forward liner retaining rivets, both of the extended ventilation side lugs and both of the early chinstrap retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has an M31 tan leather liner with the metal liner band still intact. Liner shows it's age but is complete. Full chinstrap remains Shows the expected age, but overall very good condition
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER EICKHORN Lot #328 (Sale Order 347 of 718) The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly 38cm. Nice clean blade. Maker marked to "Carl Eickhorn Solingen". The original brown leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy crossguard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse crossguard features the embossed, army style national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded dark orange/yellow celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. The dagger comes with its original tooled magnetic sheet metal construction scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating horizontally embossed oak-leaf pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. The single dome headed, throat retaining screw is also intact. The dagger comes with a dagger set of dagger hanger and portepee. Nice example showing the expected age. Very Good
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WWII NAZI POLIZEI UN-SLOTTED STAG GRIP BAYONET Lot #329 (Sale Order 348 of 718) Early shortened reissued long model M98/05 Prussian police un-slotted dress bayonet. Roughly 33cm long bright nickel/silver plated drop forged steel blade has full length fullers running off the tip end. Maker marked to P. D. Luneschloss Solingen. Nice unit markings S. D. IV.452 on both crossguard and scabbard throat. The spine of the blade has a small Prussian police acceptance stamp. The bayonet has an ornate nickel/silver plated alloy single upswept cross guard and stylized eagle head pommel both intact. The obverse and part of the reverse of the cross guard have an embossed repeating oak-leaf and acorn pattern. The stylized eagle head pommel shows nicely detailed feathers, eyes and beak. The bayonet has stag horn grips, secured by two, dome headed, natural aluminum rivet retainers. The obverse of the grip has a stamped, natural aluminum, second pattern, (circa April 1936), police eagle and wreath intact. The bayonet comes housed in its leather scabbard with stitched central vertical spine to the reverse and top and bottom nickel/silver plated alloy fittings. The bottom scabbard fitting has a scalloped top edge and ball tip while the top fitting has a scalloped bottom edge. Both the fittings are secured to the scabbard by a single staple type attachment. The top fitting has its extended frog lug and throat retaining screw both intact. Comes with its original bayonet frog.
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WWII GERMAN NAZI SA DAGGER EMIL VOOS M7/2 Lot #330 (Sale Order 349 of 718) Early nice quality dagger features a roughly 8 3/4" (22.2 cm) long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly, 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows light scabbard runners and most of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice deep well defined acid etched Fraktur style script motto "Alles für Deutschland" (All/Everything for Germany) which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "Emil Voos ". The dagger has the cast plated nickel/silver crossguard, pommel, and tang nut which all show a nice even light age patina. The dagger has a very nicely contoured reddish tinged brown stained hardwood grip which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings. The grip has a nicely inset solid nickel/silver national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. Both insets show light age patina. The dagger comes with it’s original coppery brown anodized magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. The scabbard anodized finish is also very good. Both of the scabbard fittings retain their original dome headed securing screws and the top fitting also retains its hanger suspension loop and ring. EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SHORT DRESS BAYONET FOR DAF Lot #331 (Sale Order 350 of 718) Roughly 20cm long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall very good condition with light scabbard runner marks. The blade is marked Eickhorn. The leather washer is complete. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved molded black Bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two small dome headed alloy rivets. To the center of the grip is an aluminum DAF insignia contoured to the grip. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted sheet metal scabbard that retains about 80% of its original black finish. The inserted throat, throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI BAYONET Lot #332 (Sale Order 351 of 718) Drop forged 25cm long bright nickel/silver plated steel blade with wide fuller to each side. Blade is in overall very good condition. Blade is not maker marked. Brown leather washer is intact. Hilt consists of nickel/silver plated steel cross guard eagle head pommel and molded black Bakelite grips with a repeating grooved diamond pattern. Cross guard features one up-swept and one down-swept arm. Diamond grooved bakelite grips are held in place by two dome headed rivets. Leather with metal fittings scabbard retains a good portion of its original black finish. Throat retaining screw and frog lug are both intact. Bayonet comes complete with its original leather frog. This longer model bayonet was intended for wear by ranks of Feuerwehrmann through to Brandmeister.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SAWTOOTH POLICE BAYONET Lot #333 (Sale Order 352 of 718) Nice quality private purchase FschP-NCO’s dress bayonet features a roughly 26cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged steel construction blade with long fullers to each side an unsharpened bottom edge a deeply cut staggered saw-back toothed top edge and a full length including the hilt, of roughly 32cm. 6027 marked blade. The original brown leather washer is intact. The hilt consists of a nickel/silver plated, cast alloy cross guard, a stylized eagle head pommel and molded, black Bakelite grips with a repeating grooved diamond pattern with a period applied aluminum police eagle to the center of the grip. The cross guard features one up-swept and one down-swept arm. The diamond grooved Bakelite grips are held in place by two dome headed steel rivets. The bayonet comes housed in its original magnetic sheet metal plated scabbard. Comes with its original private purchase two piece brown leather frog. Seldom encountered private purchase saw-backed bayonet in overall very good condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN POSTAL POLICE K98 BAYONET Lot #334 (Sale Order 353 of 718) Roughly 25cm long drop forged steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains about most of it's original blueing. Maker marked Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen on the obverse and on the reverse the blade is numbered 12211 R. P. for Reichs Post. Scabbard is completely sterile meaning this bayonet is a commercial piece. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Comes with a nice frog.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE NATIONAL WAR FLAG Lot #335 (Sale Order 354 of 718) Second pattern (Circa 1937/38-1945) single piece dual sided printed cotton/linen construction national war flag. The flag features a red base field with a central white/black/white/black bordered white disk with a black and white bordered black canted swastika to the center. The flag has black, vertical and horizontal bars emanating from the central disk with white/black/white borders. The canton features a white/black/white bordered black Iron Cross. The hoist edge has a small, dual-ply, reinforcement panel to each corner. The hoist edge is trimmed in white tunnel looped cotton/rayon blend bunting for the suspension rope. The twisted suspension rope is still intact and has a closed loop to both the top and bottom edges. Nicely maker marked size marked 150 x 250 and KM eagle over "M" marked. NEAR MINT
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EARLY NAZI GERMAN LANDESLEITER ARMBAND Lot #336 (Sale Order 355 of 718) Nice quality multi-piece wool and rayon construction Landesleiter level operational armband. Armband features a heavy red wool base with central white ribbed rayon circular field with canted machine woven swastika to center has a gilted zinc rank pip to center. The armband has three machine woven horizontal stripes. This armband was only used between 1932 and 1933. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER FORMAL DINNER PLATE Lot #337 (Sale Order 356 of 718) Small sized dinner plate approx 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Adolf Hitler loved Meissen "Red Dragon" and most photos show him using it and there are not too many legitimate pieces used by him that are original or attributable. The firm of Nymphenburg did however manufacture the dinnerware for Hitler's train and what must have been small settings for various locations. Featured in Tom Johnson's hardcover "German War Booty" 304-305 the pattern is shown with accompanying research with letter's from Traude Junge and Albert Speer as being from the Deutscher Hof and the Reichsbahn.
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WWII NAZI WAR SOUVENIR LOT WITH BOX SHIPPED HOME Lot #338 (Sale Order 357 of 718) WWII large souvenir lot of items that was brought back by 1 GI. The family who consigned this wanted it to sell as a lot ad that's just what we are doing. Here is an itemized list of the contents of the box. 1) Large Nazi wall banner in excellent condition roughly 10 feet in length in excellent condition. 2) RAD enlisted hewer with scabbard marked Ges Gesch on the blade. The hewer features a roughly 10 1/2" (26.6 cm) long broad squared blunt tipped nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep wide fullers a staggered saw-toothed edge a large flat ricasso and a full length including the hilt of roughly 15 5/8" (39.6 cm). The blade is in superb clean condition. The brown leather washer is still intact. The cast alloy construction cross guard, languets, and pommel all have a matte nickel/silver plated finish. The obverse vertically oval languet has a raised smooth, outer edge encompassing an embossed second pattern (Circa 1938-1945) DRK style national eagle with down-swept wings a highly embossed swastika to it’s breast and a traditional Greek style cross in it’s talons on a slightly recessed pebbled field. The reverse vertically oval languet also has the raised smooth outer edge encompassing a slightly recessed smooth field. The short horizontally extended cross guard features two evenly spaced deeply recessed horizontal lines near both the top and bottom edges. The unique shaped horizontally oval integral plain pommel is intact. The hewer has molded black, Bakelite grips held in place by two countersunk screws. The obverse grip features a repeating diamond grooved pattern and the reverse grip is plain. The hewer comes with it’s original black painted (retains 95% original paint) magnetic sheet metal scabbard with matte nickel/silver plated top and bottom fittings. Both the top and bottom fittings are secured to the scabbard by two small dome headed screws. Excellent. 3) Early nice quality dagger features a roughly 8 3/4" (22.2 cm) long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows light scabbard runners and most of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice deep well defined acid etched Fraktur style script motto "Alles für Deutschland" (All/Everything for Germany) which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "Carl Schmidt Sohn A.-G Solingen". The dagger has the early cast solid nickel/silver crossguard, pommel, and tang nut which all show a nice even light age patina. The dagger has a very nicely contoured reddish tinged brown stained hardwood grip which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings. The grip has a nicely inset solid nickel/silver national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. Both insets show light age patina. The dagger comes with it’s original coppery brown anodized magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. The scabbard anodized finish is nice but has several small dents to the body. Both of the scabbard fittings retain their original dome headed securing screws and the top fitting also retains its hanger suspension loop and ring. Excellent. 4) Wehrmacht enlisted belt and belt buckle. Buckle retains about 50% of the field gray paint and has the original leather keeper. Belt is sized marked 102 and looks as though it was taken of a salty combat veteran. 5) 1st pattern Justice Official belt and buckle. Officers buckle is in silver with a brown that is size marked 110. Both belt and buckle are in excellent condition. This buckle was used from 1934 to 1937. 6) Wehrmacht enlisted belt and belt buckle. Buckle retains about 20% of the field gray paint and has the original leather keeper. Belt is sized marked 95 and looks as though it was taken of a salty combat veteran. 7) Wehrmacht enlisted belt and belt buckle. Buckle has been denazified but has the original leather keeper. Belt is marked to the original German to the inside. 8) Hitler Youth wood whistle with leadership lanyard. 9) Transitional pattern blackened pebbled leather construction three compartment ammo pouch. Maker marked. 10) M34 Gun cleaning kit for the K98. Stamped matte gray magnetic sheet metal case with a vertical brazed side seam. The case has hinged lids to both the top and bottom edges with internal bar hinges to the reverse and crimped hinged brass closure clips to the obverse. Marked, ‘Mundlos 1938'. The case has a small internal compartment to the bottom and a larger internal compartment to the top with a brazed on internal frame to separate the contents. The kit contains a tooled natural steel oiler 2 brushes and chain. 11) Small Nazi party pennant 12) SA brown leather cross strap. 13) Soft bound book titled "Das Gesicht Des Deutschen Soldaten". Book's cover is in fairly rough shape but the illustrations are still very nice. 14) Finally
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS DOVE HEAD SWORD ACS Lot #339 (Sale Order 358 of 718) This Army Dove head Sword is produced with an iron base and features very large Art Deco style hand enhanced oak leaves. These oak leaves are formed starting on the pommel and riding down the entire backstrap area. They branch out onto the grip tabs also. The same leaves are depicted on the “P” guard as well as the ferrule. This large leaf design was also used on the Blumberg Honor Sword and is a depiction which is only attributable to Alcoso. The crossguard area is relatively plain running to a curled quillon. The obverse langet features a raised out Wehrmacht eagle which clutches a plain mobile swastika. The hand detailing also extends to the eagle’s breast and wing feathering. The gilt on this piece is beginning to wear around the pommel area and also somewhat on the high edges around the sword. Overall though the gilding is at least 90%. The grip is a hand carved wood which is covered with a black celluloid. This celluloid is in perfect condition and is tightly wrapped with triple twisted brass wire. A depiction of this sword can be seen in the Angolia Book on page 67, lower. The scabbard is straight throughout. This scabbard has good original black paint showing wear of the period in the surfaces and also a little bit of rust at the lower chape. There is also some white paint that could easily be taken off if the new owner chooses to. Overall though this paint would easily come up with a little work and some wax. The 33 inch blade is a fine example having highest quality nickel-plated surfaces with needlelike tip. This blade remains in mint condition. It is marked on the reverse ricasso with the trademark used from 1937-39. It features the scales with the firm’s initials, “ACS” interspersed. Above the scales sin a downward arch is the firm’s block lettered name, “Alcoso” and beneath is the location city of, “Solingen”. The original brown leather blade washer is in place. This is a sword that is not encountered frequently and does have some unusual good looks to its hilt design. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS LION HEAD SWORD Lot #340 (Sale Order 359 of 718) This example is roughly 87cm long slightly curved drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with narrow shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall good condition and is still very clean. The blade is not marked. The saber has die cast alloy langets, cross guard, ferrule, "P", knuckle bow, back-strap and "lion’s head" pommel. The obverse rounded tip, shield shaped langet has an embossed right facing national eagle with out-stretched wings that extend outwards on the obverse of the cross guard. The lion’s head pommel features a nicely detailed mane and pronounced snout with inset red glass eyes and the top of the knuckle bow is inserted into the lion’s mouth. The saber has a molded black bakelite grip with a central bulge, and repeating, recessed horizontal grooves with twisted wire wrap. The saber comes with its black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 80% of its black paint. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SS OFFICERS SWORD Lot #341 (Sale Order 360 of 718) The hilt of this example is nickel-plated. The upper area has the built-in step area that accommodates the tang/pommel cap. The pommel is a fine example having crisp serration and does not appear to have been apart in modern times. The plating is still in good condition through the pommel, "D" guard and cross guard area of this hilt. The qullion ends in a teardrop not having the usual partial drilling seen on other makes. The lower ferrule is a fine example with its six standing oak leaves and alternating acorns. The ebony grip is an outstanding example having all perfect ribs with no chipping. It is tightly wrapped with nickel wire, which is covered on the reverse with a matching cover plate. In the center obverse is a fine SS runes button. The button is of nickel having raised runes with pebbled backgrounds. The pebble pattern still has about 90% of its factory darkening. The scabbard is straight throughout. It has original paint which is about 80% showing signs of use. The lower scabbard mount is a fine nickel-plated example having the decorative lines that run up to the lower chape. The mount is retained by two headless side screws. The upper mount features the Wotan knot designs. This mount is retained by two flat head screws, one in each of the lower obverse and reverse lower loops. The blade of this example is very good. This mint blade measures 33 1/2 inches in length.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SIGNED FLAG 309th INFANTRY 78th Lot #342 (Sale Order 361 of 718) Small 309th Infantry, 78th Division named WWII Nazi flag. Cotton flag measures 12 X 14 1/4 inches. Flag has a beautiful Robbins hallmarked DI to the 309th Infantry. Using friction tape, the GI wrote "Remagen Bridgehead + Ruhr Pocket" "1st Squad, 2nd Platoon" applied it along with 12 signatures of other men in his unit. On the white disk in ink is the inscription "V-E Day May 8 45". This flag maybe small but it packs a lot of history! Very Good. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN M40 LUFTWAFFE SINGLE DECAL HELMET Lot #343 (Sale Order 362 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 80% of its original rough textured paint. The left side of the helmet has a second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) black detailed silvery/white Luftwaffe eagle decal clutching a canted swastika in one talon. The decal is retained 80%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 leather liner with all eight of it’s fingers intact. The reverse, interior neck guard apron is serial number stamped, "1437" and the interior, left side, apron has the stamped manufacturer’s code and size, "ET66", indicating manufacture byEisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 66.
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WWII GERMAN CHICKEN WIRE ARMY SINGLE DECAL HELMET Lot #344 (Sale Order 363 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 80% of its original feldgrau paint. The left side of the helmet has a Wehrmacht eagle shield decal featuring a eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons on a black, shield, shaped base. The decal is retained about 75%. Attached to the top of the helmet is its European style chicken wire applied for securing camouflage foliage, etc.. The wire is formed into fairly consistent large six sided opened panels with the correct amount of twists to two sides of each panel. The chicken wire is crimped onto a heavier gauge wire that is horizontally laid at the apex of the crown and visors with an additional four pieces of evenly spaced wire being crimped around the bottom edge of the helmet to secure it in place. Wire is all original to the helmet and untouched. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The liner is in overall good condition with separation wear to the edges and usage toning. Original size adjustment string is present. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "22401", and the interior left side apron has the stamped manufacturers code and size, "E.F. 64" indicating manufacture by Emaillierwerk, AG Fulda, size 64. Chinstrap is present and full length. Period worn and used example
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WWII NAZI GERMAN PARATROOPER'S BADGE F. W. Assmann Lot #345 (Sale Order 364 of 718) Late war production two piece injected molded alloy award with burnished silver and gilt washed finishes features a stylized "diving", eagle clutching a swastika in its talons encompassed by a vertically oval wreath. The wreath features embossed laurel leaves to the right hand side and oak-leaves to the left hand side. The badge shows nice detailing including the "feathering" to the eagle and cut-outs to the arms of the swastika. The eagle is secured to the wreath by two, small rivets which are visible to the reverse of the badge. The reverse of the wreath has a solid, soldered hinge a thin round vertical pin and soldered catch all intact. The reverse of the eagle is well marked with a stamped, stylized "A" and "L/64" and the wreath on the reverse right side has an embossed numeral "2", indicating manufacturer by F. W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 25 YEAR SERVICE POLIZEI MEDAL Lot #346 (Sale Order 365 of 718) First class die struck alloy construction award with a fire gilted finish for twenty-five years service. The award is in the form of a Pattée style cross with a central, vertically oval centerpiece. The obverse centerpiece features an embossed oak-leaf wreath encompassing a national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted wreathed swastika on a smooth background field. The eagles wings extended beyond the oak-leaf wreath onto the horizontal arms of the cross. The reverse centerpiece has embossed block Latin script, "Für Treue Dienst in der Polizei", (For Loyal Service in the Police) also on a smooth background field. The arms of the cross have a slightly textured background field with a smooth raised outer border edging. The fire gilted finish is fully retained and is still quite clean and bright. The ribbon suspension ring and medal loop are both intact. The award comes complete with a piece of original horizontally ribbed cornflower blue moire rayon ribbon and embroidered polizei eagle. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF 2 COMBAT MEDALS Lot #347 (Sale Order 366 of 718) Lot of two Nazi German Army combat medals to include the General Assault badge that is die struck solid backed zinc award. The nicely detailed badge features a cut-out high relief Wehrmacht styled eagle with down-swept wings positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade and encompassed by an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath. The solid reverse has a crimped soldered hinge inset into a rectangular recess with raised retaining lips a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on a base plate all intact. The second badge is a black wound badge is a 1939 pattern die stamped magnetic sheet metal construction hollow backed badge with a black wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed vertically oval laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of an M35 pattern helmet with a high relief canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. The original black wash is retained about 85%. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin, round, vertical pin and catch all intact. Badge is marked 58 to the reverse
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WWII NAZI GERMAN BEER STEIN OR MUG 3rd CAVALRY REG Lot #348 (Sale Order 367 of 718) Ceramic lidded beer stein 50mm tall with commemorative markings for "9. (schw) Schwadron Kavallerie-Regiment 3". The lidded mug is in excellent condition and image depicts Wehrmacht helmet in front of oak leaves and acorns with two crossed machine guns. Above the crest of arms is the text " DEM SCHEIDENDEN KAMERADEN Unteroffizier Brose" and is dated 30.9.1937. The pewter lid also has oak leaves and acorns with an M35 Heer helmet to the center. There is an embossed manufacturers name to the inside of the lid G. Wieninger Sen Munchen 50. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 BAYONET HITLER YOUTH KNIFE Lot #349 (Sale Order 368 of 718) Lot of two Nazi German blades. The first is a K98 bayonet with scabbard and leather frog. Roughly 25cm long drop forged steel construction blade with wide fullers. Maker marked "42 agv" and is numbered 7514b and has a beautiful blade. Scabbard has different serial number S/244 and is 36 dated and its serial number is 8494 which is not uncommon for field used examples. Wood grip. Comes with a nice worn and used original frog. The second blade is a late war HJ Camp knife. The later (Circa 1938-1942), HJ camp knife, without the blade motto has a roughly 14 cm long drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 25cm. Blade show period use and sharpening. The blackened leather washer is still intact. The nickel/silver plated tooled alloy construction hilt features a single up-swept cross guard arm and a stylized eagle head pommel. The knife has molded black diamond grooved Bakelite grips with dual small dome headed steel retaining rivets fully intact. The obverse grip has an imbedded enameled and silver washed alloy HJ diamond. The HJ diamond features red enamel top and bottom quarters and white enamel side quarters with a central canted black enamel swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath. The knife comes with it’s original black painted magnetic sheet metal scabbard. The scabbard retains about 30% of its original black paint. The front, top edge of the scabbard has a small dome headed rivet to retain the internal runner and the reverse has a dual riveted on vertical dual-ply black plastic belt hanger intact. RZM and maker marked M7/42 for WKC. Shows the expected age and use. Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ BEADED M40 HELMET Lot #350 (Sale Order 369 of 718) Stamped sheet steel construction M40 style helmet with the addition of an embossed horizontal "bead" positioned at the apex of the front and rear visors and crown. Original Luftschutz decal to the front. The helmet has an embossed cut-out ventilation hole to each side of the crown and all three of the liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style, leather liner with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section the liner has all seven fingers. The liner is well marked with numeral "57". All four of the natural cork spacers positioned between the liner and the helmet shell are still intact. Chinstrap is missing. Marked "EF64", indicating manufacture by Emaillierwerk, AG Fulda, size 64. A very nice helmet EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN M42 ARMY COMBAT HELMET W/ LINER Lot #351 (Sale Order 370 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 90% of its factory applied field-gray paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle shield decal featuring a eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons on a black shield shaped base. The decal is retained about 80%. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 tan leather liner with all eight of its original fingers and the original tie string intact. Faint dome stamp. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "1164" as well as named to the original German soldier "Einbrodt", and the manufacturers code and size, "CKL64", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 64. Full chinstrap is also present
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WWII NAZI GERMAN M40 CAMO ARMY HELMET Lot #352 (Sale Order 371 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 60% of its field-applied camouflage over-paint in heavy green paint. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has an heavily aged and used darkened M31 tan leather liner with five of its original nine fingers. See photos for condition. The interior reverse, neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "1201". The interior, left side, apron has the stamped manufacturer’s code and size,"ET64" indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 64. The helmet comes with its original chinstrap. Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M44 HOBNAIL SHOES Lot #353 (Sale Order 372 of 718) Private purchase smooth multi-panel mid-brown leather construction ankle boots. This pair is a used pair but still in superb condition. Roughly a size 9. Besides the helmet the tall marching boot is probably one of the most instantly recognizable items of the German military. However the German concern with leather shortages was evident as early as September 1939 when issue of the traditional tall leather marching boot was restricted to personnel serving in the field. Regulations in November 1939 shortened the tall leather marching boot in an attempt to conserve leather. In early 1940 the lace-up ankle boots were first introduced as a further leather conservation method and by 1941 the ankle boot was issued to all new recruits in place of the marching boot. By 1943 with escalating leather shortages the gaiter’s and lace up ankle boots were issued to all replacement personnel and manufacture of the tall marching boots was discontinued altogether. Of Note: Although the short lace-up ankle boots were completely serviceable they proved quite unpopular with the troops and a great deal of effort was put into the care and maintenance of the tall marching boots by those personnel who had retained them.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DJ/HJ MARCHING BOOTS Lot #354 (Sale Order 373 of 718) Nice quality tall blackened leather construction boots are roughly 31cm tall from the top of the heel to the top of the back calf section. The boots have a machine stitched central vertical seam to the reverse. The boots have stacked leather heels and forward soles with toe plates. Interior pull tabs are present with one missing. Roughly a size 10. Nice worn and used pair. Besides the helmet, the tall, blackened leather boot is probably one of the most instantly recognizable items of the German military. However the German’s concern with leather shortages was evident as early as September 1939 when issue of the traditional tall leather marching boot was restricted to personnel serving in the field. Regulations in November 1939 shortened the tall leather marching boot in an attempt to conserve leather. Additional regulations in August 1940, introduced the canvas gaiters to be worn with the short lace up ankle boots, and issued to all second line troops in a further effort to conserve leather. By 1941 the short lace up ankle boots and gaiters were issued to all new recruits in place of the marching boot as a cost and leather saving technique. By 1943 with increased leather shortages the gaiter’s and lace up ankle boots were issued in ever larger quantities and production of the tall marching boots was discontinued altogether. Officer and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms including footwear and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their footwear from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase footwear of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their footwear from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately manufactured footwear although the price may have been restrictive. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH WINTER SERVICE CAP Lot #355 (Sale Order 374 of 718) A black wool private purchase visor cap with doubled-up fold-down side panels in the same material as the one-piece crown and two-piece body of the cap which narrow and slope towards the front where one end terminates in a single-pronged alloy buckle and the other features single buckling hole & grommet. Complete black rayon liner. Roughly a size 54. Cap comes with an original HJ cloth diamond. The Hitler Youth may be traced back to March of 1922, with the formation of the "Jugendbund der NSDAP" (Youth-league of-the NSDAP), under control of the SA. In April of 1924 the "Jugendbund der NSDAP" was renamed "Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung" (Greater-german Youth-movement), and in July of 1926 the "Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung" was officially renamed "Hitlerjugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend" (Hitler-youth League of-the german Worker-youth). Prior to 1925, an assortment of uniform items were worn by "Hitler Jugend" members, mainly consisting of a white shirt and HJ armband. In an attempt to associate themselves more closely with the Nazi Party, the HJ adopted the NSDAP brown shirt in 1925. The earliest known headgear worn by the Hitler Youth was a soft, civilian style visor cap, and a beret, that were utilized as early as 1926. Uniform regulations of 1933 discontinued both of these early caps, replacing them with a new visor cap. The Model 1937 Winter HJ/DJ Uniform was introduced in that year, and included a ski cap similar to the "Bergmütze" worn by the army.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY RATION BAG LOT 1942 DATED Lot #356 (Sale Order 375 of 718) Lot of two WWII Nazi German ration bags. Both bags are in excellent condition and dated 1942
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HJ BAG AND NOS RAZOR BLADES Lot #356a (Sale Order 376 of 718) Khaki colored snap cover Hitler Jugend clothing bag, unmarked, measuring approximately 14" x 9.5." Also includes a brown cardboard box of new old stock "Sonnal Extra" brand, German-made thin razor blades still in their original packaging. Approximately 100 razor blades. Bag shows age. Razor blades are excellent. Very Good - Near Mint
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WWII NAZI GERMAN REICHSBAHN COIN CHANGER Lot #357 (Sale Order 377 of 718) WWII Nazi German Reichsbahn coin changer worn by agents of the Reichsbahn. This four barrel coin changer can easily be seen in period Reichsbahn photos, Worn over the shoulder with a leather strap that is also present. World War II and military use The Reichsbahn had an important logistic role in supporting the rapid movement of the troops of the Wehrmacht, for example: March 1938: the invasion of Austria ("Anschluss") and October 1938: the occupation of the Sudetenland after the Munich Agreement March 1939: the defeat of the remainder of Czechoslovakia September/October 1939: the invasion of Poland April 1940: Operation Weserübung (the occupation of Denmark and Norway) May/June 1940: the Battle of France 1941: Operation Barbarossa and the Balkan Campaign. In all the occupied lands the Reichsbahn endeavoured to incorporate the captured railways (rolling stock and infrastructure) into their system. Even towards the end of the war the Reichsbahn continued to move military formations. For example, in the last great offensive, the Battle of the Bulge (from 16 December 1944), tank formations were transported from Hungary to the Ardennes. The railways managed by the "Eastern Railway Division" (Generaldirektion der Ostbahn) were initially run from that part of the Polish State Railways within the so-called General Government gelegene Teil der Polnischen Staatsbahnen (PKP), but from November 1939 by the Ostbahn (General government). In the campaigns against Poland, Denmark, France, Yugoslavia, Greece etc. the newly acquired standard gauge networks could be used without difficulty. By contrast, after the start of the invasion of Russia on 22 June 1941, the problem arose of transferring troops and materiel to Soviet broad gauge lines or converting them to German standard gauge. Confounding German plans, the Red Army and Soviet railways managed to withdraw or destroy the majority of its rolling stock during its retreat. As a result, German standard gauge rolling stock had to be used for an additional logistic role within Russia; this required the laying of standard gauge track. The price was high: Reichsbahn railway staff and the railway troops of the Wehrmacht had to convert a total of 16,148 kilometres of Soviet trackage to German standard gauge track between 22 June and 8 October 1941.[11] During the war, locomotives in the war zones were sometimes given camouflage livery. In addition, locomotives were painted with the Hoheitsadler symbol (the eagle, Germany's traditional symbol of national sovereignty) holding a swastika. On goods wagons the name "Deutsche Reichsbahn" was replaced by the letters "DR". Postal coaches continued to bear the name "Deutsche Reichspost". The logistics of the Reichsbahn were crucial to the conduct of Germany's military offensives. The preparations for the invasion of Russia saw the greatest troop deployment by rail in history. Expansion Characteristic of the first six and a half years of this period was the exponential growth of the Deutsche Reichsbahn, which was almost exclusively due to the takeover of other national railways. This affected both parts of foreign state railways (in Austria the entire state railway) in the countries annexed by the Deutsche Reich, as well as private railways in Germany and in other countries:
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WWII Förderndes Mitglied der SS MEMBERSHIP BOOK Lot #358 (Sale Order 378 of 718) Ultra rare Förderndes Mitglied der SS membership booklet ( SS-FM ; SS Patron Members) was a member of a Nazi organisation for individuals who did not join the Allgemeine SS (General SS) for active duty, but instead contributed financially to the SS. The SS-FM was organised by the SS Wirtschafts-und Verwaltungshauptamt (SS Economic and Administrative Department), and started in 1926. Members of the SS-FM made monthly payments towards the work of the SS at their local SS headquarters. For people with low income, the grant was correspondingly low, a minimum contribution was not prescribed. Each member was issued with a lapel pin and a receipt book. From April 1934, members also received a monthly magazine, entitled FM-Zeitschrift , which was produced by the SS High Command . By 1939, circulation of FM-Zeitschrift was approximately 365,000, but very few copies of this book survive today. Very Rare! Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NEWSPAPER AND WOODEN STAND Lot #358a (Sale Order 379 of 718) Wooden newspaper stand, marked "VOLKSWACHT" measures approximately 28.5" long. Comes with he 8 January 1942 edition of the Berliner Illustrioto Zeiung - Berlin Illustrated Newspaper. Both wartime production newspaper related items with Nazi German images. Paper shows edge wear and some color spotting. Stand is excellent. Very Good - Excellent
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WWII GERMAN NEW OLD STOCK CIGARETTE ADVERTISEMENT Lot #358b (Sale Order 380 of 718) Measures approximately 9" x 17." Heavy card stock with folding easel stand back. Countertop store advertisement for Lowenwappen Cigarettes, made by Landfried. Features Eagle, a pack of cigarettes, and German writing. Includes original tissue paper cover sheet. Near Mint
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WWII NAZI GERMAN BOOK "DER SIEG IM NORDEN" 1942 Lot #358c (Sale Order 381 of 718) Friedrich Heiss Volk und Reich Verlag, 19411942 hard bound book titled "Der Sieg Im Norden" or "Victory in the North" published in 1942 in Germany by Freidrich Heiss. Propaganda book about the German Army and impending victory during the war. Has inside the front cover a very nice color card indicating the book is a Chrismas gift, "In Memory of the 4th War Christmas in the 2. /Flg. Techn. Schule 2 1942" Near Mint
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WWII SS REINHARD HEYDRICH DEATH MASK STAMPS Lot #359 (Sale Order 382 of 718) The commemorative Reinhard Heydrich 'Death mask' stamp designed by Rotter, Czechoslovakia. An unused block of 25 stamps complete with border. To the lower right border the printed designation 'Bildhauer F. Rotter.' The reverse complete with original gum-backing. Mint condition free from damage. All gum intact free from distress. Complete sheets of Heydrich 'Death Stamps' are particularly rare.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY OFFICERS VISOR HAT Lot #360 (Sale Order 383 of 718) German World War II Army Heer Infantry Officers Visor Cap. The body is a an OD green whip cord wool material with white piping. Includes the silver bullion wire chin cord. Has some mothing. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY ARTIILLERY NCO VISOR HAT Lot #361 (Sale Order 384 of 718) German World War II Army Heer Artillery NCO Visor Cap. The body is a green whip cord material with red piping. The copper lining has the celluloid sweat diamond. It is size marked ’55 1/2”. Includes the leather sweat band that has a few tears. Low excellent condition. For a non commissioned officer. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH WALL BANNER Lot #362 (Sale Order 385 of 718) Large Hitler Youth HJ Banner Flag. Measures 46’ wide by 156’ long. Has the Hitler Youth HJ diamond in the center. Multi piece machine sewn cotton construction. Excellent condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY ARTIILLERY NCO VISOR HAT Lot #363 (Sale Order 386 of 718) German World War II Army Heer Artillery NCO Visor Cap. The body is a green whip cord material with red piping. The copper lining has the celluloid sweat diamond. It is size marked ’56”. Includes the leather sweat band, which is maker marked on the inside. Has mothing. Squished shape. For a non commissioned officer. Fresh from a US WWII veteran’s footlocker. Good minus
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SPORTS SHIRT SIZE MED Lot #364 (Sale Order 387 of 718) German World War II Luftwaffe Sports Shirt. Has a machine embroidered Luftwaffe flying eagle triangle patch on the front center of the ‘T’ shirt. A medium size. Excellent condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE CIVIC HELMET W/ LINER Lot #365 (Sale Order 388 of 718) German World War II Police Civic Helmet. The shell is black painted steel. Includes the leather liner with a split leather chin strap. It is size marked ‘56’. Low excellent condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 SD ARMY HELMET W/ LINER Lot #366 (Sale Order 389 of 718) German World War II Army M-35 Single Decal Combat Helmet. The body has M-40 rework paint inside and out. Has the army eagle clutching a swastika in his talons decal on the left side, which is about 60% present. As per 1940 regulations, the national colors decal on the right side has been painted over. The inside skirt is size marked with a ‘62’ shell size. It is also batch marked on the rear of the inside skirt ‘? 71’. Includes the brown leather liner. Combat used. Very good plus condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE CAMO M35 HELMET Lot #367 (Sale Order 390 of 718) German World War II Luftwaffe M-35 Double Decal Camouflage Combat Helmet. The exterior has remnants of the Luftwaffe flying eagle decal (Under the camo paint), and remnants of the national colors decal. The sand camouflage tropical paint is very worn, with the grey base paint underneath. The inside skirt is maker and size marked ‘NS 64’. It is also batch marked ‘D 124’ on the rear of the inside skirt. Includes the brown leather liner with the aluminum band. Shows use and wear. A very fine original.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN CASED IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS 100 MK Lot #368 (Sale Order 391 of 718) Die struck three piece iron and nickel/silver plated alloy construction Patté style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse of the award features an embossed, central, canted swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The swastika is in nice high relief while the date is somewhat lower. The plain reverse has a solid, soldered hinge a broad tapered vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The reverse of the pin is well marked with the embossed manufacturer's numerical code within a rectangular recess "100" indicating manufacture by Rudolf Wächtler & Lange of Mittwaida. The cross comes housed in its wood and pressed cardboard construction issue case with a simulated black grained leather covering. The cross and interior case are EXCELLENT
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WWII NAZI KRIEGSMARINE VIZEADMIRAL FLAG KM MARKED Lot #369 (Sale Order 392 of 718) A double sided Kriegsmarine Vizeadmiral printed white constructed flag with a narrow Iron Cross and a single black dot to one corner. The bunting is maker marked Bonner Farrik. Flag is also KM marked as well as size but it is difficult to see. Flag is reinforced to each corner. Flag measures 36 X 39 inches. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICER PANZER WRAPPER Lot #370 (Sale Order 393 of 718) First pattern black wool/rayon blend construction waist length double breasted style tunic with fold back lapels and a large lay down collar. The left front closure panel of the tunic has four hidden button eyelets and an additional three un-hidden button eyelets on the fold back lapel. The right front closure panel has four large corresponding buttons and three smaller buttons all intact. The edge of the right front closure panel has an additional two small buttons positioned underneath the overlapping left closure panel with two internal fabric loops for a secure closure with a neat appearance. The tunic has a single metal hook and eye positioned at the forward neckline. The right breast has an M36 pattern machine woven national breast eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons in white rayon threads on a woven black rayon base. The eagle is handstitched to the tunic. The obverse of the tunic has two diagonally angled tapering darts while the reverse of the tunic has two vertical tapering darts and a central vertical seam. The sleeve cuffs each have a small vertical outside seam slash with dual fit adjustment buttons to each. The tunic has black wool construction shoulder straps with pink wool waffenfarbe piping and are the rank of Oberstleutnant. The tunic has a large lay down collar with the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching to the reverse and exaggerated forward pointed tips. The collar has waffenfarbe piping. The collar features the elongated black wool construction collar tabs with the typical silver washed stamped alloy Danziger style Totenkopf cyphers and pink wool waffenfarbe piping to the outside edges. The collar tabs are machine stitched to the collar. The interior breast panels are lined in subtly ribbed grey cotton/rayon blend material. The lining has a horizontal slash patch pocket to the right breast panel and a vertical slash patch pocket to the left breast panel. The lining also has the vertical, grey cotton/rayon belt support straps with six stitched eyelets to each, positioned to each side at the waistline. The interior also has two, horizontal, grey cotton/rayon strips with tunnel looped, black cotton fit adjustment straps, with an HBT, (Herring Bone Twill), weave, positioned at the reverse waistline. All original buttons and stitching. The upper, left, breast panel is well marked with black size ink stamps and is dated 1941. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN N. S. REICHS KRIEGERBUND POLE TOP Lot #371 (Sale Order 394 of 718) Great looking National Socialist Reichs Kriegerbund Flag Pole Top that is made of bakelite. This piece stands about 9 3/4 inches tall and in excellent condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS OVERSEAS CAP VET BRING Lot #372 (Sale Order 395 of 718) Field-grey wool/rayon blend construction M40 overseas cap with fold down side and back panels that slope gently downwards to the front center. The front center of the cap has a second pattern, (circa 1936), machine woven, SS eagle in silvery/grey threads on a cut-out, woven black rayon base. The front center of the fold down panels has a 1934 pattern machine woven Totenkopf in silvery/grey threads with black accents threads on a cut-out woven black rayon base. Both the eagle and the Totenkopf are neatly original, hand stitched to the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in grey/green rayon material. The lining shows light to moderate age and usage toning. Cap is named to the inside "Landau" and is roughly a size 57. Near MINT
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NAZI GERMAN SS POLICE INSIGNIA FOR WRAPPER TUNIC Lot #372a (Sale Order 396 of 718) Lot of two early Nazi German SS insignia including pre 1938 SS Scharführer single shoulder board. Trimmed in an 8 mm strip of patterned fine aluminum wire interlaced with white threading button hole for uniform attachment reverse in black wool with strap also in black wool. Second is a former SS police badge for the panzer wrapper that is hand embroidered SS runes in bright silver/aluminum wire threads on a cut-out black wool base. The base is roughly 45mm tall and 35mm wide. The badge is in overall good condition with small areas of light nap wear to the black wool base and minor age tarnish to the runes.
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WWII NAZI KRIEGSMARINE FEMALE AUXILIARIES CAP HAT Lot #373 (Sale Order 397 of 718) Kriegsmarine female auxiliary overseas cap is made of fine quality, dark blue wool construction with golden yellow wool piping around the fold down panel's edge. Machine embroidered cap eagle is neatly hand stitched to the lower front as per May, 1944 regulations. Nice quality black cotton lining that is nicely marked 1944 Rb.Nr.0/0415/0023 58. Although the Kriegsmarine had utilized female personnel even before WWII, they were employed on an individual contract basis and classed as civilians. In December 1941 the War Service Laws dictated that females between 18 and 40 years of age could be drafted into military service as non-combatants with the Wehrmachtgefolge, (Armed Forces Retinue). Assorted auxiliary services were instituted up to July 1942, when the Marinehelferinnen, (Navy Auxiliaries), was established. Uniform regulations for the Marinehelferinnen personnel was published in late 1942 and early 1943, and included the overseas cap. The design of the female auxiliary overseas cap was basically identical to the male overseas cap with distinctive rank identifying piping. Originally the female auxiliaries wore the standard national eagle on the upper front of the cap and no national cockade, in May of 1944 regulations altered the placement of the national eagle to the front center of the fold down panel and altered the color of the rank piping. Of Note: In November 1944 all female auxiliary personnel were grouped together under the control of the newly established, "Wehrmachthelferinnenkorps", (Corps of Female Armed Forces Auxiliaries).
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WWII NAZI GERMAN TENO OVERSEAS CAP Lot #374 (Sale Order 398 of 718) Dark navy blue wool/rayon blend cap, with fold down scalloped sides. Sides have stitched in hooks to slip through metal grommets on cap body sides. Machine woven TeNo insignia in silver/aluminum thread, on an inverted triangular woven rayon backing. Insignia machine stitched to cap. Machine woven cockade with white thread on a rayon diamond also machine stitched to cap. Black cotton interior has ink stamp size "55". Nice clean example. TeNo, "Technischen Nothilfe" (Technical Emergency-Aid), was originally established in 1919, its members comprised of skilled civilian personnel who would voluntarily avail themselves to maintain and repair essential services in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. TeNo was administered by the Minister of the Interior, until mid-1939, when it became an official state organization under control of the Police, which, in turn, was controlled by the SS. With this change in status a small nucleus of salaried officials were employed to run the organization. As the war dragged on, TeNo became more of a para-military organization, with its direction becoming increasingly controlled by the Waffen-SS.
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WWII NAZI GERMAAN OVERSEAS CAP OR HAT NEAR MINT Lot #375 (Sale Order 399 of 718) Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction cap features fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and forward sides. The front center of the cap has a machine embroidered second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in one talon in pale silvery/grey cotton threads mounted on a cut-out, blue/grey wool base and the front center of the fold down panels has a machine embroidered national tri-color cockade in black white and red rayon threads. Both the eagle and the cockade are neatly handstitched in place. The interior of the cap is fully lined in blue/grey cotton/rayon. Size 52. Nice clean cap.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH FLAK HELPER M43 HAT Lot #376 (Sale Order 400 of 718) A grey wool visor cap with doubled-up, fold-down side panels, in the same material as the one-piece crown and two-piece body of the cap, which narrow and slope towards the front where they are fastened by a pebbled metal button and buttonhole. A vertical seam is to the rear of these fold-down panels. Sewn over the forward seam line of the body is a 30mm tall Hitler Youth emblem, in the form of a black mobile swastika to the center of a diamond, with white fields to its left and right, and red fields above and below. Its stiffened visor is also covered in grey wool. Faint Rbnr marking with a 44 date and size 57. Nice untouched example with original insignia. MINT
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WWII NAZI WOOD CARVED 1943 KUBAN CAMPAIGN SHIELD Lot #377 (Sale Order 401 of 718) Beautifully hand carved plaque featuring a stylized, national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in its talons, to the top center, with the swastika flanked by the embossed date, "1943". The eagle sits atop a horizontal bar with the script, "Kuban". The bottom portion of the shield features an embossed serrated defensive line with the impressed, location of the major engagement, "Lagunen". This piece is completely to the period of WWII and is guaranteed to be Pre 1945 carved. Plaque is made of what looks like Birch wood and measures 9 X 7 1/2 inches. The Kuban Campaign Shield was instituted by Adolf Hitler on September 21ST 1943, as the last official campaign shield to see production and issue during the war. The shield was designed for award to personnel, in all branches of service, who had served in the defensive battles in the Crimean peninsula from February 1943 onward. Criteria for award of the shield dictated that personnel had to have been involved in at least one major engagement, served two months in the theatre or had been wounded in battle. The shields were bestowed by Knight’s Cross, Oak-leaves and Swords winner, Generalfeldmarschall Ewald von Kliest as the commanding officer of Army Group South Ukraine.
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WWII NAZI FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DOUBLE DECAL HELMET Lot #378 (Sale Order 402 of 718) The stamped sheet steel construction civic M34 "square dip" style helmet retains most of its original black satin finish paint. The left side of the helmet has a silver bordered black based police decal with the second pattern silver wreathed police eagle as introduced on July 28TH 1936 which is retained 90%. The right side of the helmet has a party shield decal which is retained about 96%. The helmet has two separate groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All four of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style, light tan leather liner. Liner is complete. Original rare Y chinstrap is complete. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Roughly a size 56. Nice helmet.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN M34 LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET Lot #379 (Sale Order 403 of 718) Stamped sheet steel construction civic M34 "square dip" style helmet retains about 80% of its original field-grey. The front center of the helmet has a black detailed silver Luftschutz decal which features stylized spread wings with a central oak-leaf sprig and a canted swastika positioned below a scripted banner "Luftschutz". The decal is retained about 95%. The helmet has two separate embossed, groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All four of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style, leather liner with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section the liner has all seven fingers. The liner is well marked with black numeral, "57". All four of the natural cork spacers positioned between the liner and the helmet shell are still intact. Chinstrap is present. Hard to find helmet. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN WINTER FUR CAP Pelzmützen Lot #380 (Sale Order 404 of 718) Field-grey wool construction cap with rabbit fur front fold down side ear lugs and back panels. Tie-string complete. Quilted rayon liner. Maker marked and size marked 57. Dated for 1942. Heer metal eagle attached to the front. Nice cap. MINT The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941/42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941/42 the Oberkommando des Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), recognized the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. In April 1942 Hitler approved the chosen design, and the first models were issued in the autumn of that year, included assorted winter fur caps. The fur caps were a standard issue item and were distributed to all EM/NCO’s for the winter season, (September 15TH to April 15TH), with other winter garments and were to be returned to the units storage depot at the end of the season for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear were required to purchase the new winter garments until regulations of December 1942 extended the issue winter clothing to all ranks in the colder theatres of operation. Although there was no official standard model of the fur cap the most commonly encountered type followed the basic pattern of the Mountain and M43 caps with fold down back and side panels designed to protect the wearers ears and neck.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT OF 2 ASSAULT BADGES Lot #381 (Sale Order 405 of 718) Lot of 2 WWII Nazi German badges. First is a General Assault Badge that is die stamped hollow backed zinc award. The nicely detailed badge features a cut-out high relief Wehrmacht styled eagle with down-swept wings positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade and encompassed by an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath. The solid reverse has a crimped soldered hinge inset into a rectangular recess with raised retaining lips a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on a base plate all intact. The second badge is an Infantry Assault badge that is die stamped hollow backed alloy construction badge features an embossed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the top center encompassing a cut-out rifle with a fixed bayonet and a sling. Nice nickel silver plate. The reverse is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped soldered hinge a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact.
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NAZI GERMANY 1937 NATIONAL PARTY DAY NSDAP AWARD Lot #382 (Sale Order 406 of 718) A cast alloy non portable award which depicts three male figures holding aloft a stepped four-tiered platform surmounted by an eagle with a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons. A sprig of barley is to the right of the eagle and a bunch of grapes on a vine wrapped around a vertical pole is to its left. To the base of the obverse is "Reichsparteitag 1937." The designer’s initials may be seen alongside the rightmost figure. The reverse says NURNBERG 6-13. SEPTEMBER 1937 and at the six o'clock position the manufactures name Deschler Munchen. I've seen the tinnie a million times but never the non portable. Rare Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS MKD 40 MINT Lot #383 (Sale Order 407 of 718) 1939 pattern die struck three piece iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse features an embossed high relief central canted swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The reverse bottom arm has the embossed original institution date "1813". The swastika is in nice high relief while the dates are somewhat lower. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. Ring marked 40 indicating the maker Berg & Nolte. The cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon and retains 100% of the frosted finish. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN CARVED MARBLE EAGLE Lot #384 (Sale Order 408 of 718) Large carved white marble eagle holding a canted swastika, Designed to be hung on a wall, measuring 12 1/2 X 12/ 12 X 1 3/4 and very heavy. This piece has two places to hang for support at the top and bottom center. Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings making this a very attractive piece.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT REICHPOST SPORT SHIRT EAGLES Lot #385 (Sale Order 409 of 718) WWII German Reichspost sport shirt eagle strip of three. The insignia shows a white Reichs eagle perched atop an oak leaf wreath encompassing a mobile swastika all on a soft baby blue background. As with most nations, the German national postal service was a uniformed organization, whose uniform regulations were altered shortly after the NSDAP achieved political power in January of 1933.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1ST CLASS EAGLE ORDER GODET Lot #386 (Sale Order 410 of 718) Beautiful Meritorious Order of the German Eagle 1st Class. Hitler realized the importance of establishing awards for foreign dignitaries statesmen etc. and established the Meritorious Order of the German Eagle award line for just this purpose. A few German nationals were awarded these but for the most part they were awarded to foreigners. The list of award recipients include Henry Ford, Charles Lindberg and Benito Mussolini among others. This is an example of a 1939 vintage (the initial awards came out in 1937, with minor revisions in 1939 and lastly in 1943) 1st class award without swords. It is a beautiful award produced in silver with a rich, gold finish that remains fully intact throughout. It is in the form of a white enamel Maltese cross with fanned tips with a German national eagle in between each arm of the cross. Each eagle is clutching a wreath with a swastika over white enamel. There is no visible wear to the badge, and the enamel remains bright and crisp with no visible cracking etc. There is a gold suspension ring which has a correct loop. The suspension ring is stamped "900” for the silver content and "21” for the maker, Gebruder Godet of Berlin. There is a full length neck ribbon which is correct for this 1st class award. A great example of this scarce award. The Order of the German Eagle was a diplomatic and honorary award given to prominent foreigners, particularly diplomats, who were considered sympathetic to Nazism. In addition to awards to non-Germans, the Reich Foreign Minister and the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia received a 'Special Degree' (Sonderstufe), with identical insignia to the Grand Cross of the Order. Accordingly, Foreign Minister Constantin von Neurath, received the Special Degree of the Order, with a further award to Joachim von Ribbentrop on his appointment as Foreign Minister in 1938. In 1943 Dr. Wilhelm Frick received the Special Degree after becoming Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF MEDAL IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS Lot #387 (Sale Order 411 of 718) WWII German Nazi lot of two medal including an EKII 1939 pattern die struck three piece iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse features an embossed high relief central canted, swastika with the re-institution date "1939" to the bottom arm. The reverse bottom arm has the embossed original institution date "1813". The swastika is in nice high relief while the dates are somewhat lower. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. Marked 25 on the suspension ring indicating the maker Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Graveur- Gold und Silberschmeide-Innungen Hanau. The cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. NEAR MINT. The second medal is a Luftschutz Air Defense Decoration Medal that is roughly 38m diameter early die struck alloy construction award with a nickel silver finish. The circular award features an embossed oak-leaf wreath to the outside edge encompassing an embossed canted swastika on a subtly pebbled field encircled by the embossed Latin script, "Für Verdienste im Luftschutz", (For Meritorious Service in Air Defence) to the obverse. The reverse also has the embossed, oak-leaf wreath to the outside edge encompassing the embossed, institution date "1938" also on a subtly pebbled field. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact and come complete with a roughly 31mm wide, 18cm long piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. Excellent
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WWII LUFTWAFFE ANTI-AIRCRAFT MARKSMAN'S LANYARD Lot #388 (Sale Order 412 of 718) The grade two, anti-aircraft artillery, marksmen’s lanyard consists of a roughly, 9 1/2", (24 cm), long, 3/4", (2 cm), wide, interwoven cord in Luftwaffe blue/gray, artificial silk with bright, silver/aluminum wire threads interwoven in a repeating "V" pattern. The top and bottom edges of the interwoven cord each have a bright, interwoven, silver/aluminum wire slide and silver flecked, blue/gray artificial silk, button attachment loops. The top of the lanyard cord has a roughly, 2", (5 cm), tall, 1 5/8", (4.2 cm), wide, vertically oval, matte silver washed, die stamped, aluminum alloy shield featuring an outer oak-leaf wreath encompassing a cut-out, nicely detailed, second pattern, (Circa 1936/1937-1945), Luftwaffe style eagle, clutching a canted swastika in one talon. The shield retains about 95% of it’s matte silver wash. The shield is mounted on a rosette base in the same cord material as the lanyard with a hand stitched on, protective, blue/gray wool backing. The bottom of the lanyard has the addition of a small, wire bullion "artillery shell". The addition of the "artillery shell" indicates a grade, two, anti-aircraft artillery marksmen’s lanyard. The Reichsluftwaffe, (National Air-{Weapon}, Force), was official established on February 26TH 1935 as the third branch of service of the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces). On March 9TH 1935 the formation of the new Reichsluftwaffe was announced to the foreign press and on March 16TH conscription was reintroduced for all three branches of military service. On May 21ST 1935 the Reichsluftwaffe designation was altered to Luftwaffe, (Air-{Weapon}, Force). Originally, (Circa April 1935), Luftwaffe marksmen were distinguished by the Heer, (Army), pattern series of marksmen’s sleeve stripes that were introduced during the Weimar Reichswehr era, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), on January 27TH 1928. On June 29TH 1936 the army introduced a new pattern marksmen’s lanyard to replace the previously used sleeve stripes and on September 30TH 1936 the Luftwaffe followed the army’s lead by introducing their own pattern marksmen lanyards. The Luftwaffe marksmen’s lanyards were issued in twelve ascending grades with grade one being the lowest and grade twelve being the highest. The lanyards were bestowed to EM/NCO personnel who had achieved a certain proficiency with weapons ranging from personal, hand held weapons up to large anti-aircraft artillery weapons. The color of the lanyard cords and shield insignia and the addition of acorn accoutrements differentiated the specific grades. Regulations of June 11TH 1937 introduced artillery shell accoutrements to replace the acorn accoutrements for qualified personnel utilizing anti-aircraft artillery weapons. The lanyards were accompanied with an award certificate and were worn suspended from under the right, shoulder strap and affixed to the top, front, closure button of almost all uniforms. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportsverband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian, forerunner of the Luftwaffe on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935. The original first pattern national eagle was utilized until a, slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Of Interest: Award of the army marksmen’s lanyards was discontinued on February 14TH 1941 to be re instituted at the successful conclusion of the war while it seems that eligible Luftwaffe personnel continued wear of their marksmen’s lanyards through-out the conflict. This example is a grade two marksmen’s lanyard for anti-aircraft artillery personnel. Of Note: The Flak-Art, Flugzeugabwehrartillerie, (Anti-Aircraft Artillery), arm of service is often viewed as a secondary arm of service within the Luftwaffe when in fact during the war between half and two thirds of all Luftwaffe personnel served in a Flak unit. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD Lot #389 (Sale Order 413 of 718) WWII German Army Marksman's award lanyard. Bullion construction with a felt backing. Very high quality production item. This award was given in 12 different grades which would be recognized by the addition of swords to the shield, changes in color addition of acorns to the end of the lanyard and other variations. The award was worn with dress and field uniforms. When worn with the dress uniform the lanyard would go from the right shoulder strap to the second button on the tunic. The back of the badge itself has a wool piece attached to it. This award is of a high quality construction. A series of thick silver rope-type material is intertwined together. One end has a small loop. This is the portion that would attach to the button on the jacket. The other end has an aluminum shield also silver in color. The shield has the Army eagle clutching a swastika. The head is facing right. The main body of the shield has pebbling all around. Atop the shield is a silver, thinner string which would help secure the award to the epaulette. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMANY SA BULLION CAP EAGLE LOT OF 4 Lot #390 (Sale Order 414 of 718) Lot of 4 machine woven SA Sturmabteilung Cap Eagle in mint un-sewn condition. This is bevo woven on khaki eagles in flat wire silver bullion on a dark green base. Cap eagles could be either Sachsen OR Nordmark. MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN BLOCKADE RUNNER BADGE BY SCHWERIN Lot #391 (Sale Order 415 of 718) A German Blockade Runner Badge and stickpin by Schwerin In feinzink blackened and silvered maker marked "Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin Ausf. Schwerin Berlin" very good quality in very fine condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN COASTAL ARTILLERY WAR BADGE 1941 Lot #392 (Sale Order 416 of 718) Die struck alloy construction badge in the form of a gilt washed vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons superimposed to the top center encompassing the silver washed cut-out likeness of an 88mm coastal artillery gun with the barrel of the gun extending beyond the edge of the wreath. Complete pin and catch assembly. Maker marked Schwerin Berlin
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M30 GASMASK & CANISTER Lot #393 (Sale Order 417 of 718) M30 pattern cloth covered, rubberized canvas gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Included is a "FE" 37 dated filter. Comes with its early, 25cm tall M30 Gasmask canister. Retains a good portion of its original feldgrau paint.. Spare Lenses also present
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DRESS K98 BULLET STRUCK BAYONET Lot #394 (Sale Order 418 of 718) Roughly 24cm long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with wide fullers to each side. The blade is still quite clean and bright. The ricasso is well marked with impressed manufactures logo Siegfried Waffen E. Pack & Sohne Solingen. The chocolate brown leather washer is still intact. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy opened muzzle ring crossguard with one up-swept arm a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black bakelite grips which are secured to the hilt by two threaded screws. The "TO" slotted, stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are all intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted sheet metal scabbard that retains about 90% of its original black finish. The dome headed throat retaining screw and frog lug are both intact. The interesting thing about this bayonet is that it has been bullet struck. You can still pull the blade but the blade shows a dent in it.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN FLAG BELT BUCKLE ARMBAND LOT Lot #395 (Sale Order 419 of 718) WWII Nazi German souvenir lot of three items including Nazi armband. A red cotton armband upon which is sewn an approximately 9cm diameter white disk with a multi piece black mobile swastika with RZM tag. Nice early example. MINT 2nd Item is a standardized 1936 pattern injection molded aluminum construction police NCO’s box belt buckle features a pebbled base field with a central circular embossed motif. The high relief central circular motif features a slightly textured background field with an embossed smooth finished, canted swastika encompassed by a slightly textured circular field with an embossed open topped oak-leaf wreath to the bottom and the embossed Gothic script motto to the top "Gott mit uns" (God with us). The buckle retains about 100% of it’s original finish. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse excluding the outer pebbled field and has the raised drill slotted buckle catch prong bar and prongs all intact. The reverse of the buckle is well marked with the embossed stylized, manufacturer’s logo/initial "W", indicating manufacture by E. FERD Wiedmann. The prong bar has a tan leather tab machine stitched in place. The leather tab is also impressed manufacturer’s name of E. FERD Wiedmann and is dated 1938. Finally a Nazi wall banner measuring about 4 feet long with a couple of holes as seen in the photos. All three item were found housed in this green bag at a local house.
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WWII NAZI PORTRAIT OF A SOLDIER ON HORSE BACK Lot #396 (Sale Order 420 of 718) Attractive portrait of a WWII German Nazi Cavalryman on horseback. Portrait measures roughly 23 1/2 X 30 and is housed in a period oak frame. A very attractive signed painting but does show signs of image loss but nothing to serious. The artist name was A. Hass and is dated 1935.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER Lot #397 (Sale Order 421 of 718) Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Well marked with acid etched manufacturers logo, name and location. P.D. Luneschloss Solingen. The leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a well defined nicely detailed cast aluminum crossguard ferrule and pommel. The crossguard features a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a swastika to the obverse with a random pebbled field to the reverse. The top edge of the crossguard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern. The cast ferrule has a repeating embossed oak-leaf pattern. The orb shaped pommel features an embossed oak-leaf pattern encompassing a dual encircled, canted embossed swastika on a pebbled field background to both the obverse and the reverse. The dagger has a molded, creamy white, Bakelite grip with the correct, fine, twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The grip is in overall good condition with no chips or cracks. The dagger also comes complete with its original magnetic sheet steel scabbard. The scabbard features a pebbled field to both the obverse and the reverse with smooth side panels. The scabbard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern to both the obverse and reverse of the bottom tip There is a larger dent towards the end of the scabbard. The scabbard also has sweated on alloy hanger suspension bands with an ornate embossed repeating oak-leaf pattern. The hanger suspension rings are both intact. The scabbards top throat has its retaining screw intact. Shows the expected age, overall nice condition.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER BADGE LOT Lot #398 (Sale Order 422 of 718) Lot of three Luftwaffe items including a Fallschirmjäger badge in cloth. The badge consists of a roughly 70mm tall, 60mm wide Luftwaffe blue/grey wool construction vertically oval base which features a machine embroidered stylized "diving" eagle clutching a swastika in it’s talons in golden yellow cotton threads encompassed by a vertically oval wreath in silvery/grey cotton threads. The wreath features laurel leaves to the right side and oak-leaves to the left side. This badge is black cloth backed. Second item is a Luftwaffe breast eagle that is machine embroidered second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in one talon in white/grey rayon threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. Finally, a detailed die struck aluminum construction second pattern (Circa 11937-45) Luftwaffe eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted swastika in one talon. The reverse of the eagle has both attachment prongs intact. Nice clean example.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF THREE BELT BUCKLES Lot #399 (Sale Order 423 of 718) Lot of three Nazi German belt buckles including an NSKK buckle that measures 50mm x 65mm slightly convex stamped alloy nickel plated one-piece construction buckle features to its obverse a plain field upon which is an embossed political-style national eagle clutching the laurel surround to a mobile swastika on a slightly domed plain field. The eagle’s head falls on the outside of a ribbed border with simulated twisted rope trim to its inner and outer edges. The ribbed border which is 40mm in outside diameter has a spray of oak leaves to its base with the eagle’s wings extending into it at the top. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a prong bar with dual prongs for the belt’s retaining tongue. The second buckle is an SA buckle that measures 65mm x 50mm slightly convex stamped brass two-piece construction buckle features to its obverse a plain field upon which is an embossed political-style national eagle clutching the laurel surround to a canted swastika on a slightly domed plain field. The eagle’s head falls on the inside of a ribbed border with simulated twisted rope trim to its inner and outer edges. The ribbed border which is 42mm in outside diameter has a spray of oak leaves to its base with the eagle’s wings extending into it at the top. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch and a prong bar with dual prongs for the belt’s retaining tongue. Unmarked. Finally the third is an Army early (circa 1936-1940) injection molded construction natural aluminum box buckle with a pebbled background field and a slightly domed embossed central motif. The central motif features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings on a subtly pebbled field to the center encompassed by an embossed oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script "Gott Mit Uns" (God with Us) to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse has the integral raised slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and prongs all intact. Makers mark under the prong bar.
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WWII NAZI BREAST EAGLES & COLLAR TABS Lot #400 (Sale Order 424 of 718) Nice pair of Nazi German Breast Eagles. First is a Pazer Breat Eagle. Original bullion construction. Other is NSKK Breast Eagle. Plus pair of Nazi German Collar Tabs. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1939 WAR MERIT CROSS & MEDAL Lot #401 (Sale Order 425 of 718) Nice set of 1939 War Merit Cross and War Merit Medal. Both original with ribbons. Both dated 1939. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE & FIRE SHOULDER BOARDS Lot #402 (Sale Order 426 of 718) Nice pair of Nazi German Police and Fire Shoulder Boards. Very nice original condition. Excellent
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WWII GERMAN NAZI ARMY DAGGER PORTEPEE Lot #403 (Sale Order 427 of 718) Nice original Nazi German Army Dagger Portepee. Great accessory for your exceptional Army Dagger. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS SWORD PORTEPEE Lot #404 (Sale Order 428 of 718) Very nice original Nazi German Officers Sword Poretpee. Bullion and leather construction. Prefect addition to your exceptional Sword. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 1941/42 RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL Lot #405 (Sale Order 429 of 718) Original Nazi German Russian Front Medal. Dated 1941/42. Still has original ribbon. Excellent
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3- WWII NAZI GERMANY RIBBON BARS Lot #406 (Sale Order 430 of 718) Lot of 3 exceptional Nazi German Ribbon Bars. All 3 are well decorated with medals. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN TANK BADGE & WOUND BADGE Lot #407 (Sale Order 431 of 718) Nice pair of Nazi German Badges. Includes Tank Assult Badge with SA makers markon back. Plus Wound Badge. Both original with clasp. Excellent
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ROMANIAN CRUSADE AGAINST COMMUNISM MEDAL Lot #408 (Sale Order 432 of 718) Original WWII Romanian Crusade Against Communism Medal. Done by the Artisy P. Grant. With original ribbon. Excellent
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WWII NAZI 1939 WAR MERIT CROSS W/ ENVELOPE Lot #409 (Sale Order 433 of 718) Excellent Nazi German War Merit Cross. Dated 1939. Super condition with ribbon. Comes with original envelope. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 8 YEAR SS SERVICE MEDAL Lot #410 (Sale Order 434 of 718) Excellent Nazi German 8 Year SS Service Medal. With original ribbon. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ITALIAN NORTH AFRIKA MEDAL Lot #411 (Sale Order 435 of 718) Nice Nazi German Italian Nothe Akrika Service Medal. Was made for joint operations between German and Italian operations in North Afrika. Still has original ribbon. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN GOLD & SILVER DRIVER BADGES Lot #412 (Sale Order 436 of 718) Pair of Nazi German Whermacht Driver Proficiency Badges. One is Gold the other Silver. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SUDETENLAND MEDAL Lot #413 (Sale Order 437 of 718) Nazi German Sudetenland Medal to commemorate the union of the Sudetenland to Germany October 1938. With original ribbon. Excellent
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PAIR OF WWII NAZI GERMAN RAILROAD SHOULDER BOARDS Lot #414 (Sale Order 438 of 718) Nice pair of Nazi German Railroad Shoulder Boards. This are from a high officer. Comes with 2 buttons. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HELMET ACCESSORIES Lot #415 (Sale Order 439 of 718) Lot of Nazi German Helmet Accessories. Very Good
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WWII MUSSOLINI ASH TRAY Lot #416 (Sale Order 440 of 718) Original composition Mussolini dated 1942. All original. Shows use. 4 1/2" Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DOCUMENTS Lot #417 (Sale Order 441 of 718) Lot of Nazi German Documents. Some with pictures of Soldiers. Most with offical stamps. Interesting lot.
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LOT OF WWII ANTI NAZI ITEMS & MORE Lot #418 (Sale Order 442 of 718) Includes 3 Anti Nazi Post Cards, Colliers Magazine with Hitler, Donald Duck with Hitler Music, Anti Semitic Movie Flyer and Poster. Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PERFORMANCE AWARD Lot #419 (Sale Order 443 of 718) Very nice original plaque inscribed to Corporal Otto Nagel " For Excellent Performance". Mounted on a 7" by 9" wood plaque. Very Good-Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN AUSZUG AUS DEM WEHRMACHTBERICHT Lot #420 (Sale Order 444 of 718) This document was given to infantry and artillery men of the 18th Panzer -Grenadier division that held off attacking U.S. forces for 17 days. It was awarded on April 3, 1944. 11" by 9", excellent
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WWII NAZI RAD OFFICER'S ROBIN HOOD SERVICE CAP Lot #421 (Sale Order 445 of 718) Nice quality early private purchase officers service cap. Mid-brown wool construction cap with turned up side and back panels which gently slope downwards to the front sides. The turned up side and back panels are piped at the top edge with officers silver/aluminum piping. Each side of the caps body has two tan enamel painted magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommets positioned just above the turned up panels. The front center of the cap has a chocolate brown felt centerband with a hand embroidered (silver bullion with red & black rayon) officers RAD insignia. The insignia consists of an inverted pointed tip spade head with a red embroidered outer border encompassing a central black embroidered canted swastika flanked by diagonally angled sheaves of wheat. The cap has a short rounded extended front visor with an internal stiffener. The visor has a row of reinforcement stitching near the forward edge and a "U" shaped, silver/aluminum officers piping positioned mid-way from the forward edge. The interior is completely lined in a nice high quality gold rayon. Cap is missing its original brown leather sweatband. Roughly a size 55-56. Shows the expected period use and wear with mothing throughout.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN JÄGER NCO M40 FIELD BLOUSE Lot #422 (Sale Order 446 of 718) Field-grey wool/rayon blend construction field blouse features a vertical six button front closure with a single metal hook and eye positioned at the neckline. The field blouse has four pleated front patch pockets with scalloped edged button down flaps. Collar tabs and NCO litzen have their original machine stitching. The M39 breast eagle is hand stitched to the tunic. Comes with a very nice original pair on M44 slip on Jäger shoulder strap. Buttons have been moved out about 1 inch to let out the tunic. Nice size and depot markings. Dated for 1942. The field blouse is roughly size 40" chest. Tunic shows good period wear and use, has the expected wear to a combat tunic. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY NCO BREECHES Lot #423 (Sale Order 447 of 718) Private purchase field-grey wool construction breeches. All buttons are present. Breeches feature two front slant pockets along with a pocket watch pocket. The reverse has a single button flap pocket to the wears left. Trousers came from a vet source along with the previous lot. Roughly a size 36. Excellent. The German Heer, (Army), utilized a wide variety of long trousers and breeches including the M35 dress pants, the standard, straight legged, long pants, assorted breeches, drill and field pants, tapered "keilhose" pants and assorted, specialized, pants designed for specific branch of service personnel such as the Mountain Trooper’s pants and the Panzer and Assault Gunner’s pants. Regulations dictated that unmounted Officer’s were to wear breeches with the Service, Guard, Parade and Reporting dress and they could also be worn as an optional item with the Field and Undress uniforms. As with the standard issue long pants the unmounted Officer’s breeches were originally produced in stone grey fabric until 1940 when regulations dictated that newly produced breeches be constructed in field-grey fabric. Of Note: Mounted personnel in all branches of service utilized the riding breeches, (Reithose), which were to be worn with most of the uniform types. Originally the seat and crotch of the riding breeches were out-fitted with a leather reinforcement panel which was replaced, early in the war, with a dual-ply, field-grey wool or wool blend material reinforcement panel due to leather shortages. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The clothing allowances for Officer’s consisted of a singular pay out of roughly, 450.00 Reichsmarks, ($180.00USD), followed by a maintenance allowance of roughly 30.00RM, ($12.00USD), per month. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their uniforms from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase garments of higher quality. As a result of their obligation to furnish their own uniform items, Officers and Senior NCO’s were permitted to buy optional clothing items that were prohibited for other ranks. As a general, although unofficial rule, Officer’s ranks were usually given more leeway in the pattern and cut of optional clothing items while the Senior NCO’s had to have their private purchase garments inspected and approved before wear. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN SMOKE TROOPS NCO SHOULDER STRAPS Lot #424 (Sale Order 448 of 718) Later second pattern (circa May 1940-1945), field-grey wool construction slip on shoulder straps with subdued blue/grey rayon diamond patterned NCO’s tress to all but the sew on ends and wine red rayon waffenfarbe piping. Complete, excellent condition. Although military ranks and rank designations can be traced back to the mercenary armies of the 17TH century it wasn't until the creation of standing armies in the early 18TH century that distinguishing insignia of rank began to be developed. Originally the shoulder straps were functional items designed to secure the saber and ammunition shoulder cross straps and the larger, metal trimmed epaulettes were a throw back to the protective shoulder pieces worn on medieval armor. By 1800 the epaulettes had lost their protective function and were retained as a badge of rank. Generally military shoulder straps would indicate the rank, branch of service and the unit of the wearer. The first pattern shoulder straps utilized by EM/NCO's during the Third Reich period, (Circa 1933-1945), were a carry over from the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era. On November 26TH 1938 the first pattern, pointed tip, shoulder straps without waffenfarben, (Branch of Service Color), piping, utilized by EM/NCO's were replaced with a rounded tip shoulder strap that included the branch of service waffenfarben. Originally these second pattern straps were manufactured in blue/green badge cloth until regulations in May 1940 altered their construction to field-grey wool. These second pattern shoulder straps were worn for the duration of the war although a slightly modified, third and final pattern was introduced in September 1944. Of Note: The Smoke Troops branch of service color was originated by combining the light blue of Transport troops and the bright red of Artillery troops. Although designated "Bordeauxrot" (wine red), it generally had a distinctive purple hue. Also Of Note: The term Nebeltruppen was actually a camouflage term utilized by rocket launcher troops.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY INSIGNIA LOT OF 8 PIECES Lot #425 (Sale Order 449 of 718) Large lot of WWII Nazi German Army insignia including a cut off M44 Army eagle. Machine woven breast eagle with out-stretched wings in matte grey threads on an inverted woven green rayon triangular base. second item is a Jäger sleeve badge that also has been removed from the tunic. Machine woven vertically oval insignia features a woven dark green rayon base with three mid-green oak-leaves and a single acorn with light green "veins" and a small, mid-brown, stem, all encompassed by a light green simulated, twisted rope border. The insignia is still on its original, field-grey rayon factory roll. Third is a Lieutenant camouflage rank insignia also removed from the tunic. The insignia consists of roller screen printed rayon construction base featuring a camouflage Lieutenant's rank insignia having a green horizontal bar positioned below dual horizontal oak-leaves with two acorns on a black printed rayon field. Forth is a Medical personnel trade badge. Roughly 55mm diameter early (Post-1940) field grey badge wool base with a hand embroidered Asklepian, (serpent intertwined on a staff) in bright golden yellow rayon threads. Fifth is a single smoke troops slip on shoulder strap. Early (Circa November 1938-May 1940) second pattern blue/green badge cloth construction slip on shoulder strap with red wine wool waffenfarbe piping with some mothing. Sixth is a single Cavalry slip on shoulder strap. Later second pattern (Circa May 1940-May 1945) field-grey wool construction slip on shoulder strap with yellow rayon waffenfarbe piping. Seventh is a early cavalry slip shoulder strap. A first pattern (Circa September 1935-March 1939) blue/green badge construction slip on shoulder strap with a pointed tip with yellow waffenfarbe piping. Eighth is a single Medical slip on shoulder strap. Later second pattern (Circa May 1940-May 1945) slightly mottled field-grey wool construction slip on shoulder strap with dark blue rayon waffenfarbe piping. The bottom of the strap and the slip on retaining tongue are also in slightly mottled field-grey wool and the reverse of the slip on tongue has a ribbed tan cotton twill reinforcement panel machine stitched in place. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE COMBAT BELT AND BUCKLE Lot #426 (Sale Order 450 of 718) WWII Nazi German Luftwaffe combat belt and buckle with two K98 leather pouches. 1938 pattern standard issue injection molded aluminum construction box buckle features a pebbled outer field with a central embossed high relief horizontally oval laurel leaf wreath encompassing a domed, pebbled, inner field with an embossed second pattern (Circa 1937/1938-1945) Luftwaffe eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted swastika in one talon to the center. The reverse of the buckle is a crude mirror image of the obverse including parts of the outer pebbled, field and has the integral raised slotted buckle catch and the separate prong bar and prongs all intact. Maker marked as we as LBA marked to the leather keeper. Comes with a 85cm long complete EM/NCO leather belt and 1940 dated leather frog for a bayonet. Also on the belt is a pair of K98 ammo pouches. Transitional pattern blackened pebbled leather construction three compartment ammo pouch. Separator strips are complete.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KM POCKET WATCH MKD to TIRPITZ Lot #427 (Sale Order 451 of 718) The Class III Kriegsmarine pocket watch made by Alpina, Switzerland. The silver metal case with metal loop and crown. The white china dial with 1-12 hour digits. The dial with a subsidiary 60 second indicator. The dial marked 'KM Alpina.' The case-back (press fit) bearing the Kriegsmarine serial number 11988. The outer case-back removes to expose an inner movement protector. Condition report: The case in excellent overall condition with a nice polish present. The dial remaining perfect with clear numbers. The crystal is cracked but did not effect the hands or the dial whatsoever. (Alpina) 273A gold plated 15 jewels stem wind and set Swiss lever escapement monometallic screw balance. The case-back with the serial number remaining clear. The movement in excellent fresh condition. The watch is engraved with a large Eagle clutching a wreathed, canted swastika with the date "16.1.1942 M11988 Trondheim MORWEIGEN Schlachtschiff Tirpitz"
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY PHOTO ALBUM WITH WEHRPASS Lot #428 (Sale Order 452 of 718) Photo album with approximately 55 photos starting with his service in the RAD and ending up in the Wehrmacht. There is a fantastic image of his wearing a Panzer wrapper with his overseas cap. Along with this album is three unrelated Nazi books, first a Wehrpass to a man from Berlin. The pass does not have a lot of entries. Also in the lot is a DAF membership book. The sixteen page membership book has red patterned covers to the front of which is stamped, in gold the DAF emblem of a mobile swastika within a fourteen-toothed cog. To the inside page after with the headings "Die Deutsche Arbeitsfront" and "Mitgliedsbuch" (Member's-book) details the personal information of the bearer. Various stamps and entries. Finally an employment record book, 2nd Pattern. Nice complete example with handwritten entries. All in all a very nice little grouping. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DUTCH SWASTIKA CUFFLINKS Lot #429 (Sale Order 453 of 718) WWII Nazi German Dutch swastika cufflinks. A matching pair of un-hallmarked cufflinks bearing a silver Swastika applied to a deep blue stone.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DOCUMENT STAMP FOR WAFFEN SS Lot #430 (Sale Order 454 of 718) WWII Nazi German Waffen SS 3rd Panzer Division Totenkopf document hand stamp. I've taken a crude copy of the stamp and taken a photo of it so you can see it. The 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf" (German: 3. SS-Panzerdivision "Totenkopf") was one of 38 divisions of the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany during World War II. Its name, Totenkopf is German for "death's head" and it is thus sometimes referred to as the Death's Head Division. Prior to achieving division status the formation was known as Kampfgruppe (battlegroup) "Eicke". Most of the division's initial personnel belonged to the SS-Totenkopfverbände (concentration camp guards) and others were members of German militias that had committed war crimes in Poland.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH ENAMELED SIGN Lot #431 (Sale Order 455 of 718) WWII Nazi German Hitler Youth enameled sign measuring 9 1/2 X 11 3/4 inches and in excellent condition. The center of the sign has the early HJ eagle holding a hammer and sword with a canted swastika to the center of his chest. The texts surrounding the eagle says "Schulung Dienst Der Hitler Jugend Deutsche Leistung" with a literal translation of Training Service of Hitler Youth of German Performance. Sign has a nice vault and is a 1 looker of being original.
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WWII HIMMLER SIGNED PROMOTIONAL DOCUMENT W/ FOLIO Lot #432 (Sale Order 456 of 718) Schutzpolizei Oberstleutnant's Himmler Signed Promotion Document With Folder. A rather elaborate and nicely executed custom wood folder for this officer's promotion document features an inlaid wood police eagle on the front cover; opens to reveal the standard heavy cream art board folder with gilt embossed national eagle emblem, and promotion document within, advancing Major der Schutzpolizei Walter Barsholt to the rank of Oberstleutnant der Schutzpolizei, dated 26 August 1942. Document is embossed with eagle insignia, has autopen Hitler signature and ink hand-signed Heinrich Himmler signature. Folder closes with leather tab and metal snap fitting. Has one ding along the bottom edge (of the wood exterior), otherwise near MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE NAVIGATION KIT W TOOLS Lot #433 (Sale Order 457 of 718) Very unique item here! Aluminum hinged navigational carrying case used by Luftwaffe navigators. Contains a flight computer that is Luftwaffe property marked. Two Course triangles. Large wood ruler, a map grid and pencil. a very rare item!
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WWII NAZI GERMAN CASE OF DECKS OF PLAYING CARDS Lot #434 (Sale Order 458 of 718) New old stock case of 12 sets of playing cards in their original box. Skat-Karte Nr. 39, brown and white package in Sütterling script. "ASS" brand, "32 Blatt". Complete 12 decks of original playing cards. The outer box shows moderate/heavy usage but decks of cards are MINT.
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WWII ADOLF HITLER SIGNED SKETCH FOR A SPEECH Lot #435 (Sale Order 459 of 718) ADOLF HITLER (1889-1945). Leader of Nazi Germany, one of twentieth century's most powerful and feared dictators for a time dominating most of Europe and North Africa. Hand written sketch for a speech by Adolf Hitler. 32 pages. Talks about his 20 years as a politician. Talks about what other countries are going thru. Says he is looking for peace and happiness for the German Nation. Talks about the economy, treaty after WW1. Then talks about Marxism, Socialism, Right and Left Wings, etc. Refers to Mr Chamberlin (1869-1940) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neville_Chamberlain. Then talks about the war and German Soldiers. Signed by Adolf Hitler. Clean letters with nice signature
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WWII LARGE LOT OF ADOLF HITLER HAND WRITTEN NOTES Lot #436 (Sale Order 460 of 718) ADOLF HITLER (1889-1945). Leader of Nazi Germany, one of twentieth century's most powerful and feared dictators for a time dominating most of Europe and North Africa. Large lot of hand written notes by Adolf Hitler. Notes refer to German situation, economy, industry, State coup, politics, parties, memories, and much more. 56 pages. Condition mostly excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER SIGNED SECRET MEMOS Lot #437 (Sale Order 461 of 718) ADOLF HITLER (1889-1945). Leader of Nazi Germany, one of twentieth century's most powerful and feared dictators for a time dominating most of Europe and North Africa. Large group of hand written by Adolf Hitler maked "Secret Memos". Memos talk about the fight against Poland, details of the fighting, injuries, losses, and more. 41 pages. dated Octover 5, 1939. Grouping is signed 3 times by Adold Hitler. Nice clean letters with clear signatures.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LATE WAR FIELD TELEPHONE W/ CASE Lot #438 (Sale Order 462 of 718) The roughly 22cm tall 28cm wide 9cm thick leather cased telephone used by the Reichswehr in the later days of WWII. Basically the M33 field telephone with the exception, this one is housed in a leather carrier verses a Bakelite one. Telephone was manufactured by Siemans Very Good
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WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH BOOTS or SHOES Lot #439 (Sale Order 463 of 718) This is a fine pair of unused New-Old-Stock HJ (Hitler Youth) boots of the type worn with his uniform by every Hitler Youth boy that could afford them. The brown high top HJ-DJ Schnürstiefel measure 8 1/2 inches from the tip of the toe to the end of the heel and the boots are 6 inches tall. Near MINT
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WWII NAZI GERMAN BOOK LOT OF 4 HJ POW ECT Lot #440 (Sale Order 464 of 718) Lot of 4 Nazi German publications. The first is a book titled Prisoner of War Book, printed in 1939 Enemies remain Enemies. this 64 page book contains several illustrations making this a very interesting read. The 2nd book is a Christmas 1943 Propaganda Abteilung Ukraine. Book contains 40 pages and is in excellent condition also. 3rd is a booklet for the Kreisparteitag 1934 held in Bremen. Booklet contains 24 pages. Finally a booklet titled Das Jugendherbergswerk im Baujahr der Hitlerjugend. This 32 pages picture booklet shows the day to day life of an HJ member. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE FLAG Lot #441 (Sale Order 465 of 718) Second pattern (Circa 1937/38-1945) single piece dual sided printed cotton/linen construction national war flag. The flag features a red base field with a central white/black/white/black bordered white disk with a black and white bordered black canted swastika to the center. The flag has black, vertical and horizontal bars emanating from the central disk with white/black/white borders. The canton features a white/black/white bordered black Iron Cross. The hoist edge has a small dual-ply reinforcement panel to each corner. The hoist edge is trimmed in white tunnel looped cotton/rayon blend bunting but is missing the rope. Flag measures 28 X 48 inches Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN ERA WOODEN FIFE Lot #442 (Sale Order 466 of 718) Attractive wood fife with nickel silver fittings. Fife measures 14 1/4 inches and length and is in near mint condition
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WWII NAZI GERMAN REPRO Fallschirmjäger HELMET Lot #444 (Sale Order 467 of 718) WWII Reproduction Fallschirmjäger camo helmet with liner and chinstrap. Helmet displays a three color camo and will make a good filler for the startup collector or reenactor. Helmet liner is a size 59 making this a wearable size.
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WWII NAZI GERMAN WAR SOUVENIR LOT W/ DAGGERS FLAG Lot #445 (Sale Order 468 of 718) Souvenir lot with capture papers belonging to PFC James Shelton ASN 34728925 of the 87th Division. Lot includes several paper items including a pass, battle map, article about the 87th division, capture paper for 5 German daggers, photo, photo postcard, and most interestingly a magazine article of the Shelton family looking at some of the artifacts offered here today. The daggers listed are 1) Kriegmarine Officers dagger by Eickhorn. Roughly, 25cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged steel construction stiletto style blade with dual, narrow, central fullers to each side. Plane unmarked blade with no etchings. Maker marked to Eickhorn. The dagger has a nicely detailed, fire gilted, alloy construction crossguard and pommel. The crossguard features an embossed fouled anchor to both the obverse and reverse centerpieces and an ornate foliage pattern and rosette tips to the horizontal arms. The reverse centerpiece of the crossguard has an integral spring loaded locking button which is fully intact and still functions. The pommel is a likeness of the Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted wreathed swastika. The dagger has a nicely aged white celluloid grip mounted on a wooden sleeve with twisted, brass wire wrap still intact. The dagger comes with its original fire gilt brass construction scabbard with the standard etched lightning bolt design. The scabbard has both of the sweated on embossed oak-leaf patterned hanger bands with the scabbard rings and hanger loops all intact. The top throat is secured to the scabbard by two small screws with one situated at either side near the top edge. 2) Luftwaffe Officers dagger by Eickhorn. Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Maker marked to Eickhorn. The leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a well defined nicely detailed cast aluminum crossguard, ferrule and pommel. The crossguard features a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a swastika to the obverse with a random pebbled field to the reverse. The top edge of the crossguard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern. The cast ferrule has a repeating, embossed oak-leaf pattern. The orb shaped pommel features an embossed oak-leaf pattern encompassing a dual encircled, canted, embossed swastika on a pebbled field background to both the obverse and the reverse. The dagger has a molded orange Bakelite grip with the correct fine twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The dagger also comes complete with its original magnetic sheet steel scabbard. The scabbard features a pebbled field to both the obverse and the reverse with smooth side panels. The scabbard has an ornate, embossed oak-leaf pattern to both the obverse and reverse of the bottom tip. The scabbard also has sweated on, alloy hanger suspension bands with an ornate, embossed, repeating oak-leaf pattern. The hanger suspension rings are both intact. The scabbards top throat has its retaining screw intact. 3) WWII German Army Officers Dagger by Herder. The dagger features a roughly, 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge and a full length including the hilt of Roughly 38cm. Nice clean blade with some light spotting. Maker marked to "Rich ABR. Herder of Solingen" The original brown leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy crossguard ferrule, and pommel. The obverse crossguard features the embossed, army style national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded dark orange/yellow celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. There is a chip to the reverse of the grip. The dagger comes with its original, tooled magnetic sheet metal construction scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating horizontally embossed oak-leaf pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. The single dome headed throat retaining screw is also intact. Very Good. 4) Red Cross enlisted Hewer. The hewer features a roughly 10 1/2" (26.6 cm) long broad squared blunt tipped nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep wide fullers a staggered saw-toothed edge, a large, flat, ricasso and a full length including the hilt of roughly 15 5/8" (39.6 cm). The blade is in superb clean condition. The brown leather washer is still intact. The cast alloy construction, cross guard, languets, and pommel all have a matte nickel/silver plated finish. The obverse vertically oval languet has a raised smooth outer edge encompassing an embossed second pattern (Circa 1938-1945) DRK style national eagle with down-swept wings a highly embossed swastika to it’s breast a
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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PILOT MEDAL GROUPING Lot #446 (Sale Order 469 of 718) Cased set of medals belonging to Oberst Werner Hoth. This cased set of medals including a 4 place medal bar with a WW1 EKII with spange, War Merit cross with swords, Russian font medal and a Hindenburg Honor Cross with swords. Medal bar is in excellent condition with a long horizontal pin. To the lower left is a stunning WWII Nazi German Luftwaffe Pilot's badge by BSW. This is an early nickel silver badge is excellent condition. Also in the grouping is a black wound badge in near mint condition. Finally a Spanish Cross in Silver without swords by L/21. All these medals are house in their original velvet lined case. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN 4 SHEETS OF ADOLF HITLER STAMPS Lot #447 (Sale Order 470 of 718) Large lot of 4 complete sheets of Adolf Hitler stamps. The denominations are 2 sheets of 3 pfennig, 1 sheet of 12 pfennig and 1 sheet of 30 pfennig. All sheets are in excellent condition
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WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP 50 YEAR FAITHFUL SVC CROSS Lot #448 (Sale Order 471 of 718) German World War II NSDAP 50 Year Faithful Service Cross. Includes the issue blue ribbon with a pin back. Nickel construction with gold plated highlights and a black enamel swastika in the center. Excellent
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WWII NAZI GERMAN DAK AFRIKA KORPS HIGH BOOTS Lot #449 (Sale Order 472 of 718) Hobnail boots with reenforced heels, OD Green canvas uppers, 5 eyelets at the ankle and 12 hooks up the calf. Double-line stitching at the leather heels and toes. Bottoms have toe and heel irons. 25 Hobnails in the soles. Inside is lined with white cotton and both are stamped "1942" on the interior. Some rust on the hobnails and toe / heel irons. Canvas and leather and leather laces are near mint. Appear unissued. Near Mint
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WWII US LOT OF 4 CASED MEDALS SILVER STAR AND MORE Lot #450 (Sale Order 473 of 718) Lot includes 4 World War II Army & Army Air Forces issue medal cases for the Silver Star, Air Medal, and two Bronze Star Medals. The Silver Star is a slotted brooch example, and includes the lapel pin and ribbon bar. The Air Medal is a crimped brooch and includes two extra lengths of ribbon. Both Bronze Stars are slotted brooch examples and include ribbon bars and lapel pins. Excellent-Near Mint
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WWII US LOT OF 11 CHINA BURMA INDIA PATCHES Lot #450a (Sale Order 474 of 718) Lot includes 6 theater made CBI patches and 5 standard issue CBI patches. Near Mint
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WWII US LOT OF 12 CHINA BURMA INDIA PATCHES Lot #450b (Sale Order 475 of 718) Lot includes 6 theater made CBI patches and 6 standard issue CBI patches. Near Mint
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 489th BOMB GROUP 8TH AF Lot #451 (Sale Order 476 of 718) WWII US Air Force squadron patch in leather for the 489th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force. Patch is in mint condition and has never been on a jacket. World War II Training in the United States The 489th Bombardment Group, Heavy was activated as a Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber group on 1 October 1943 at Wendover Field, Utah. Its original squadrons were the 844th, 845th, 846th and 847th Bombardment Squadrons. Shortly after organizing, key personnel left for training with the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics in Florida, where it flew simulated combat missions in company with the 491st Bombardment Group leadership, which was at a similar point in its training. The group completed combat training and departed Wendover on 3 April 1944. The air echelon flew to the UK via the southern ferry route along the northern coastline of South America and across the Atlantic to Africa before heading North to England. The ground echelon sailed from Boston on board the USS Wakefield on 13 April 1944, reaching Liverpool on 21 April. The group moved to RAF Halesworth, England in May 1944, where it became part of Eighth Air Force. Combat in Europe The group entered combat on 30 May 1944 with an attack on Oldenburg, Germany. It then concentrated on targets striking in France to prepare for Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy. In an attack against coastal defenses near Wimereux, France on 5 June, the group's lead plane was seriously crippled by enemy fire, its pilot was killed, and the deputy group commander, Lt Col Leon Vance, who was commanding the formation, was severely wounded. Although his right foot was practically severed, Vance took control of the plane and led the group to a successful bombing of the target. He flew the damaged Liberator near the English coastline where he ordered the crew to bail out. Under the belief that one wounded crewmember could not jump, Vance ditched the plane in the English Channel and was rescued. For his action during this mission, Vance was awarded the Medal of Honor. The group supported the landings in Normandy the following day, and afterward bombed coastal defenses, airfields, bridges, railroads, and V-1 flying bomb and V-2 rocket launch sites (Operation Crossbow) in the campaign for France. It participated in the saturation bombing of German lines just before Operation Cobra, the breakthrough at Saint-Lô in July. The group dropped food to liberated French and to Allied forces in France during August and September, and carried food and ammunition to the Netherlands later in September. For these missions, a loadmaster from IX Troop Carrier Command directed the drops from the bombers. On other missions, group aircraft flew into Orleans/Bricy Airfield to deliver supplies. The 489th began flying strategic bombing missions to Germany in July, and engaged primarily in bombing strategic targets such as factories, oil refineries and storage areas, marshalling yards, and airfields in Ludwigshafen, Magdeburg, Brunswick, Saarbrücken, and other cities until November 1944. At that time it was the first group in Eighth Air Force selected for redeployment to the Pacific theater and became non-operational on 14 November 1944 and most of its B-24s were assigned to other groups in England. It was relieved of assignment to the theater on 29 November 1944, and returned to the United States. Redeployment for the Pacific The 489th Bomb Group returned to Bradley Field Connecticut at the end of December 1944, where most returning personnel were reassigned to other units[3] while the group moved to Lincoln Army Air Field, Nebraska. At Lincoln it again became part of Second Air Force on 22 January 1945, they were informed that previous plans for refresher training had been cancelled and instead the group and its associated 369th Air Service Group were retrained as Boeing B-29 Superfortress combat and support units. However Second Air Force did not receive redesignation orders for the group until 17 March, until which time they were compelled to maintain duplicate rosters and tables of organization, one for a heavy bombardment group of four squadrons, and one for a very heavy bombardment group of three squadrons. The readiness date for the group air echelon was set back from 1 March to 1 August 1945. The group moved to Great Bend Army Air Field, Kansas in mid-February to re-equip with the B-29, and was redesignated the 489th Bombardment Group, Very Heavy in March.
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WWII US NAVY OFFICERS SUB BADGE IN STERLING Lot #452 (Sale Order 477 of 718) Beautiful WWII US Navy Officer's Submarine badge are clearly marked to the reverse STERLING. Badge measures 2 3/4 inches and have never been cleaned and has a beautiful patina to the gold
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WWII NAMED 509th M1C PARATROOPER HELMET AND LINER Lot #453 (Sale Order 478 of 718) WWII Named US Army Paratrooper helmet. This M1C is a rear seamed helmet with a heat stamp of 116H to the forward inside of the shell. The shell has a subdued Lt. stripe to the front and is named to the interior LT. R.S. Marshall. The liner is also named to him along with his ASN O-2041302 to the inside while the outside is painted with a white lieutenants stripe to the front. Liner is made by Westinghouse and is like the helmet in excellent condition. Lt. R.S. Marshall enlisted in June of 1943 and was separated on December of 1945. He was a member of HQ Co. 509th Infantry Regiment and participated in the Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, Rome-Arno, Southern France. His citations are Good Conduct, Purple Heart, European Campaign medal, WWII Victory Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge.
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WWII US AIR CORPS 77TH BOMB GROUP SQUADRON PATCH Lot #454 (Sale Order 479 of 718) WWII US Army Air Corps 77th Bomb Group patch in leather has been removed from the flight jacket measuring 4 1/2 inches. This Walt Disney designed patch depicts a little Indian boy with feather in hatband shooting a yellow bomb with his trusted bow while riding an arrow. World War II The squadron was activated in January 1941 as a Northwest Air District medium bomber squadron equipped with a mixture of Douglas B-18 Bolos PT-17 Stearman trainers and early model Martin B-26 Marauders. Upon completion of training it was assigned to the new Elmendorf Field near Anchorage Alaska being one of the first Air Corps units assigned to Alaska. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the squadron flew antisubmarine patrols over the Gulf of Alaska. When the Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands in June 1942 the squadron was reassigned to Fort Glenn Army Airfield on Adak Island and began combat missions over the captured islands of Kiska and Attu. Flew combat missions with B-26 Marauders and later B-25 Mitchell medium bombers during the Aleutian Campaign, remaining in Alaska until the end of World War II in 1945 when the squadron personnel were demobilized and the unit inactivated as a paper unit in early of November 1945. SSgt Charlton Heston served as a radio operator and gunner aboard a B-25 of the 77th from 1944-45.
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WWII US WINGED BOOT CATERPILLAR CLUB INSIGNIA Lot #455 (Sale Order 480 of 718) This is a matched pair of bullion Caterpillar Club and Winged Boot patches made in the United Kingdom. Begun in 1941 by the Royal Air Force and later adopted by the United States 8th Air Force, the "Winged Boot" honor was given to airmen who had evaded capture and "walked home". The "Caterpillar Club" is a designation given to those servicemen who had successfully bailed out of a compromised aircraft by using a parachute. Removed from the tunic. Excellent
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WW2 US ARMY AIR CORPS WINGED BOOT MEMBERSHIP PATCH Lot #456 (Sale Order 481 of 718) WWII US made Winged Boot membership patch. This patch measures 2 1/4 X 2 1/4 inches. This patch does not react to Uv light and is 100% to the period of WWII. The Flying (Winged) Boot Club: One had to come down behind enemy lines from their aircraft and return to their unit, usually on foot! They could also become members of the above two clubs if the criteria aforementioned applied. Several unofficial insignia existed that were presented to aviators who survived some more of the harrowing experiences all flyers faced. These were never officially approved, but were worn by U.S. Air Force personnel. Both the Order of the Winged Boot and the Gold Fish Club originated in the Royal Air Force and were adopted by U.S. personnel in the European Theater. The Order of the Winged Boot was given to flyers who were shot down behind enemy lines and evaded capture to return to their commands. The Gold Fish Club was for those who were picked up by air sea rescue after crash landing or parachuting into water. The Sea Squatter's pin was awarded to allied airman who crashed at sea and used an inflatable rubber life raft made by Walter Kiddle and Company. This particular pin was awarded to Marine pilot Robert F. Lee Sun, who was the first Chinese-American Naval aviator and flew ground support missions for the invasion of Peleliu. Although these insignia were titled and often awarded in a light hearted and humorous way, the fact is that aviators were well aware of the experience that they represented. The patches were commonly worn on the left pocket flap of the service uniform coat below the wing badge and ribbons. Within the Royal Air Force and sometimes also by U.S. airmen they were worn under the lapel since they were not regulation. The Goldfish Club had a sponsor and the appearance of the insignia is fairly uniform (some examples are bullion embroidery). The Order of the Winged Boot insignia was made in a number of styles and shows more variation. Two different examples are above, courtesy of John Vargas. As might be expected both insignia are uncommon and have been faked. The Goodfish Club still exists and membership is awarded to current flyers, both civilian and military, who are rescued at sea.
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS GOLDFISH MEMBERSHIP PATCH Lot #457 (Sale Order 482 of 718) WWII British made Goldfish membership patch. The patch measures 4 1/4 X 2 1/2 inches. Patch does not react to Uv light. Insignia is 100% to the period of WWII. The Goldfish Club was formed in November, 1942 by C. A. Robertson, the Chief Draftsman at the United Kingdom's PB Cow & Co., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air-sea rescue equipment. After hearing of the experiences of airmen who had survived a ditching at sea, Robertson decided to form an exclusive club for airmen who owed their lives to their life jacket, dinghy, etc. With the company’s backing, the club was named The Goldfish Club: gold for the value of life, and fish for the water. Each member was presented with a heat-sealed waterproof membership card and an embroidered badge. News of the club spread rapidly, and in January 1943 the BBC broadcast an interview by Wynford Vaughan-Thomas with Robertson and two members who had qualified on their first operational flight. Due to wartime regulations, production of metallic-embroidered badges was prohibited and all cloth was severely rationed. These problems were overcome with silk embroidery substituted for wire upon black cloth cut from old evening dress suits that were sent by readers of the London Daily Express after an appeal by columnist William Hickey. Uniform dress regulations prohibited the wearing of the Goldfish Club badge on British and American uniforms. The badge was generally worn by Naval aircrews upon their Mae Wests. Many RAF & USAAF aircrewmen placed their badge under the flap of their left hand uniform pocket.
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WWII 34th DIVISION SILVER STAR MEDAL GROUPING KIA Lot #458 (Sale Order 483 of 718) WWII Officially engraved medal trio. This set belonged to Private Martin A. Hayes of the 168th Infantry, 34th Infantry Division. Private Hayes while in the US Army received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was born in New York He was captured twice by Axis Forces but tragically was murdered by the Waffen SS. A rare opportunity to own such a historic grouping. Combat chronicle On 8 January 1942, the 34th Division was transported by train to Fort Dix, New Jersey to quickly prepare for overseas movement. The first contingent embarked at Brooklyn on 14 January 1942 and sailed from New York the next day. The initial group of 4,508 men stepped ashore at 12:15 hrs on 26 January 1942 at Dufferin Quay, Belfast, Northern Ireland. They were met by a delegation including the Governor (Duke of Abercorn), the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (John Miller Andrews), the Commander of British Troops Northern Ireland (Lieutenant General Sir Harold Franklyn), and the Secretary of State for Air (Sir Archibald Sinclair). While in Northern Ireland, Hartle was tasked with organizing an American version of the British Commandos, a group of small "hit and run" forces, and promoted his aide-de-camp, Captain William Orlando Darby to lead the new unit.[19] Darby assembled volunteers, and of the first 500 U.S. Army Rangers, 281 came from the 34th Infantry Division. On 20 May 1942, Hartle was designated commanding general of V Corps and Major General Charles Ryder, a distinguished veteran of World War I, took command of the 34th Division. The division trained in Northern Ireland until it boarded ships to travel to North Africa for Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa, in November 1942. The 34th, under command of Major General Ryder, saw its first combat in French Algeria on 8 November 1942. As a member of the Eastern Task Force, which included two brigades of the British 78th Infantry Division, and two British Commando units, they landed at Algiers and seized the port and outlying airfields. Elements of the 34th Division took part in numerous subsequent engagements in Tunisia during the Allied build-up, notably at Sened Station,[20] Sidi Bou Zid and Faid Pass, Sbeitla, and Fondouk Gap. In April 1943 the division assaulted Hill 609, capturing it on 1 May 1943, and then drove through Chouigui Pass to Tebourba and Ferryville. The Battle of Tunisia was won, and the Axis forces surrendered. The division skipped the Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky) and instead trained intensively for the invasion of the Italian mainland, with the main landings being at Salerno (Operation Avalanche) on 9 September 1943, D-Day, to be undertaken by elements of the U.S. Fifth Army, commanded by Lieutenant General Mark Clark. The 151st Field Artillery Battalion went in on D-Day, 9 September, landing at Salerno, while the rest of the division followed on 25 September. Engaging the enemy at the Calore River, 28 September, the 34th, as part of the VI Corps under Major General John Lucas, relentlessly drove north to take Benevento, crossed the winding Volturno three times in October and November, assaulted Monte Patano, and took one of its four peaks before being relieved on 9 December. In January 1944, the division was back on the front line battering the Bernhardt Line defenses. Persevering through bitter fighting along the Mignano Gap, the 34th used goat herds to clear the minefields. The 34th took Monte Trocchio without resistance as the German defenders withdrew to the main prepared defenses of the Gustav Line. On 24 January 1944, during the First Battle of Monte Cassino they pushed across the Gari River into the hills behind and attacked Monastery Hill which dominated the town of Monte Cassino. While they nearly captured the objective, in the end their attacks on the monastery and the town failed. The performance of the 34th Infantry Division in the mountains has been called one of the finest feats of arms carried out by any soldiers during the war. The unit sustained losses of about 80 per cent in the infantry battalions. They were relieved from their positions 11–13 February 1944. Eventually, it took the combined force of five Allied infantry divisions to finish what the 34th nearly accomplished on its own. After rest and rehabilitation, the 34th Division landed at the Anzio beachhead 25 March 1944. The division maintained defensive positions until the offensive of 23 May, when it broke out of the beachhead, took Cisterna, and raced to Civitavecchia and the Italian capital of Rome. After a short rest, the division, now commanded by Major General Charles Bolte, drove across the Cecina River to liberate Livorno, 19 July 1944, and continued on to take Monte Belmonte in October during the fighting on the Gothic Line. Digging in south of Bologna for the winter, the 34th manned the line opposite the German 65th Infantry Division.[25] The Red Bull Division jumped off as part of the Spring 1945 offensive in Italy, 15 A
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WWII 88th DIVISION TUNIC WITH THEATER MADE INSIGNA Lot #459 (Sale Order 484 of 718) Beautiful WWII US Army 88th Division named tunic with theater made insignia. Tunic is name on the inside of the coat Darrell Parsons ASN 17170512 and the tunic is size 36R. PFC Parsons served 1 year overseas and was in the 350th Infantry Regiment. The DI's on the tunic are Italian made as well as the 88th Division shoulder patch and 88th Blue Devil Div. scroll. Tunic is in excellent condition! Combat chronicle First Entered combat: Advance party on night of 3–4 January 1944 in support of Monte Cassino attacks. First Organization Committed to Line: 2nd Battalion, 351st Infantry Regiment plus attachments First combat fatality: 3 January 1944 Began post war POW Command: 7 June 1945. Responsible for guarding and later repatriating 324,462 German POWs. The 88th Infantry Division was one of the first all-draftee divisions of the United States Army to enter the war. Ordered into active military service at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, the division, commanded by Major General John E. Sloan, arrived at Casablanca, French Morocco on 15 December 1943, and moved to Magenta, Algeria, on the 28 December for intensive training. Destined to spend the war fighting on the Italian Front, the 88th Division arrived at Naples, Italy on 6 February 1944, and concentrated around Piedimonte d'Alife for combat training. An advance element went into the line before Monte Cassino on 27 February, and the entire division relieved the battered British 46th Infantry Division along the Garigliano River in the Minturno area on 5 March. A period of defensive patrols and training followed. The 88th formed part of Major General Geoffrey Keyes' II Corps, part of the U.S. Fifth Army, under Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark. After being inspected by the Fifth Army commander on 5 May, the 88th Division, six days later, drove north to take Spigno, Mount Civita, Itri, Fondi, and Roccagorga, reached Anzio, 29 May, and pursued the enemy into Rome, being the first unit of the Fifth Army into the city on 4 June, two days before the Normandy landings, after a stiff engagement on the outskirts of the city. An element of the 88th is credited with being first to enter the Eternal City. After continuing across the Tiber to Bassanelio the 88th retired for rest and training, 11 June. The division went into defensive positions near Pomerance on 5 July, and launched an attack toward Volterra on the 8th, taking the town the next day. Laiatico fell on the 11th, Villamagna on the 13th, and the Arno River was crossed on the 20th although the enemy resisted bitterly. After a period of rest and training, the 88th Division, now commanded by Major General Paul Wilkins Kendall, opened its assault on the Gothic Line on 21 September, and advanced rapidly along the Firenzuola-Imola road, taking Mount Battaglia (Casola Valsenio, RA) on the 28th. The enemy counterattacked savagely and heavy fighting continued on the line toward the Po Valley. The strategic positions of Mount Grande and Farnetto were taken on 20 and 22 October. From 26 October 1944 to 12 January 1945, the 88th entered a period of defensive patrolling in the Mount Grande-Mount Cerrere sector and the Mount Fano area. From 24 January to 2 March 1945, the division defended the Loiano-Livergnano area and after a brief rest returned to the front. The drive to the Po Valley began on 15 April. Monterumici fell on the 17th after an intense artillery barrage and the Po River was crossed on 24 April, as the 88th pursued the enemy toward the Alps. The cities of Verona and Vicenza were captured on the 25th and 28th and the Brenta River was crossed on 30 April. The 88th was driving through the Dolomite Alps toward Innsbruck, Austria where it linked up with the 103rd Infantry Division, part of the U.S. Seventh Army, when the hostilities ended on 2 May 1945.[1] The end of World War II in Europe came six days later. Throughout the war the 88th Infantry Division was in combat for 344 days. Casualties Total battle casualties: 13,111 Killed in action: 2,298 Wounded in action: 9,225 Missing in action: 941 Prisoner of war: 647
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WWII US JEWISH CHAPLAIN COLLAR INSIGNIA BB&B Lot #460 (Sale Order 485 of 718) Ultra rare set of Jewish Chaplain collar insignia by BB&B in Sterling. Very seldom do you find any Chaplain items, never mind Jewish Chaplain made by Bailey Banks and Biddle. One of the premiere insignia producers of WWII. This set of branch insignia are few and far between. U.S. Army Branch Insignia Badges represent a service member's specific field of service. Each soldier - both enlisted and officer - wear their branch insignia badge on their Class A or Army dress blue uniforms denoting their particular skill set. Army branch insignia badges differ from Army qualification badges. Qualification badges require completion of a training course or school, while branch insignia badges are issued to a service member upon being assigned to a particular area of the Army. Enlisted soldiers wear the branch insignia on the left coat lapel, opposite the "U.S." insignia disk, whereas, officers wear the insignia on the lower half of both lapels beneath the "U.S." insignia. Branch insignia were first worn prior to the Civil War in the 1850s by Army personnel.
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WWII US 1ST ALLIED AIRBORNE THEATER MADE PATCH Lot #461 (Sale Order 486 of 718) WWII US Army 1st Allied Airborne Army patch. Patch does not react to Uv. light and is guaranteed to be Pre 1945 made. The First Allied Airborne Army was an Allied formation formed on 2 August 1944 by the order of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force. The formation was part of the Allied Expeditionary Force and controlled all Allied airborne forces in Western Europe from August 1944 to May 1945. These included IX Troop Carrier Command, the XVIII Corps (Airborne), which controlled the 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne Division, the 17th Airborne Division and a number of independent airborne units, and all British airborne forces including the 1st Airborne Division and the 6th Airborne Division. From the time of its creation until the end of World War II, the formation commanded the Allied airborne forces that participated in the Allied advance through North-West Europe, including Operation Market-Garden in September 1944, repelling the German counter-offensive launched during the Battle of the Bulge between December 1944 and January 1945, and Operation Varsity in March 1945. The formation was then officially deactivated on 20 May 1945, with the British units under its command returning to the United Kingdom and the American units being renamed as First Airborne Army and taking over command of the American Zone of Occupation in Berlin.
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WWII THEATER MADE TANK DESTROYER BULLION PATCH Lot #462 (Sale Order 487 of 718) Beautiful WWII German made bullion tank destroyer shoulder sleeve insignia. Patch is in incredible condition worthy in any collection. This patch has been removed from the tunic. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of unit used by the United States Army during World War II. The unit was organized in one of two different forms—a towed battalion equipped with anti-tank guns, or a self-propelled battalion equipped with Self-propelled guns. The tank destroyers were formed in response to the German use of massed formations of armored units early in WW2. The tank destroyer concept envisioned the battalions acting as independent units that would respond at high speed to enemy tank attacks. In this role they would be attached to divisions or corps. In practice, they were usually attached to infantry divisions. Over one hundred battalions were formed, of which more than half saw combat service. The force was disbanded shortly after the end of the war when the concept had been shown to be unsound.
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WWII 152ND AIRBORNE ANTI AIRCRAFT BULLION PATCH Lot #463 (Sale Order 488 of 718) WWII 11th Airborne, 152nd Anti Aircraft Battalion shoulder patch in bullion. This Japanese made patch is absolutely stunning! Constituted 12 November 1942 in the Army of the United States as the 152nd Airborne Antiaircraft Battalion and assigned to the 11th Airborne Division. Activated 25 February 1943 at Camp Mackall, North Carolina. (Departed San Francisco Port of Embarkation 6 May 1944; arrived in New Guinea on 1 June 1944 and landed in the Philippine Islands on 19 November 1944. Relocated to Okinawa on 21 August 1945 and to Japan after WWII). Inactivated 15th May 1947 at Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan.
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WW2 THEATER MADE 3rd RANGER BATTALION SCROLL PATCH Lot #464 (Sale Order 489 of 718) WWII Theater made 3rd Ranger Battalion scroll removed from the tunic. This Italian made patch is in excellent condition and exceedingly rare. World War II After the impressive performance of the 1st Ranger Battalion in the North Africa Campaign the 3rd Ranger Battalion was organized on 19 June 1943 in Morocco, the battalion was made up of American volunteers and led by Major Herman Dammer. The battalion participated in the invasion of Sicily, the invasion of Italy, the battalion was destroyed at the Battle of Cisterna in early 1944. This unit was consolidated 10 August 1944 with Company F, 475th Infantry Regiment (Long Range Penetration, Special) (constituted 25 May 1944 in the Army of the United States), and consolidated unit designated as Company F, 475th Infantry Regiment. This unit was inactivated 1 July 1945 in China.
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PRE WWII 101st REGIMENT PATCH ON WOOL 100 ASMIC Lot #465 (Sale Order 490 of 718) Beautiful Pre War 101st regiment patch on wool. Patch depicts "Old Abe" of the famed War eagle of the 8th Wisconsin, one of the hardest fighting regiments of the Civil War. Below the eagle are the flames that took Old Abe's life in 1881. The State of Wisconsin thought so much of their War eagle they had a taxidermist preserve Old Abe but another fire destroyed the remains in 1904 at the Capital building. This patch is absolutely mint! ASMIC rates this patch as the top 100 patches to own.
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 316TH BOMB WING PATCH Lot #466 (Sale Order 491 of 718) WWII US Army Air Corps, 316th Bomb Wing, flight jacket patch embroidered on felt. Patch is in excellent condition and does not react to Uv. light. Constituted as 316th Bombardment Wing (Very Heavy) on 4 Aug 1944 and activated on 14 Aug. Moved to Okinawa, Jul-Sep 1945. Assigned to Eighth AF and later (1946) to Far East Air Forces. Redesignated 316th Composite Wing in Jan 1946, and 316th Bombardment Wing (Very Heavy) in May 1946. Inactivated on Okinawa on 21 Jun 1948.
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 42ND FIGHTER SQUADRON PATCH Lot #467 (Sale Order 492 of 718) Original unused World War II USAAF 42nd Fighter Squadron patch on wool. Patch has green demon attacking two enemy fighter planes in the clouds. Patch is embroidered on white wool with a cheesecloth backing. The 42nd flew P-39's Aircobras from Alaska in the Aleutian's campaign and later was a P-51 Mustang squadron. Patch measures 5.1 inches in size and is in excellent plus to near mint unused condition with very light toning from aging
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WW2US ARMY AIR CORPS 13TH FERRYING SQUADRON PATCH Lot #468 (Sale Order 493 of 718) Fantastic WWII Squadron patch is for the 13th Ferrying Squadron of the Air Transport Command. Patch measures 4 3/4 inches and is a direct embroidered on felt. The 13th FS / ATS was assigned to the 29th Transport Group and flew the India out of India over the Hump. This unit was last active as the 13th Aeromedical Transport Squadron flying the C-131's & C-118's. Designated as the 13th Ferrying Squadron and later the 13th Ferry Squadron, 13th Air Transport Squadron, and 13th Aeromedical Transport Squadron. The mission was to move supplies from the rear bases to the forward bases but these were not combat units. The combat airlift operations were flown by the troop carrier squadrons. Although the designation number (13) is the same the 13th Air Transport Squadron, and though the 13th Troop Carrier Squadron did many of the same types of missions, they are not the same units. The lineage for the Ferry Sq. lineage traces back to WWII's Air Transport Command (A Non Combat - Logistics unit tasked to move supplies and equipment from the States to the forward areas) while the Troop Carrier Sq. delivered men and equipment at the front lines and were combat units. Post war, both existed in the same manner, with ATS's working for MATS and the TCS's working for TAC and the forward Commands. In 1966, both types of units were renamed as Airlift Squadrons the ATS's becoming "Military Airlift Squadrons" and the TCS's becoming "Tactical Airlift Squadrons" with a theater role. In 1991, they were both renamed as "Airlift Squadrons" causing some units to be renumbered due to duplication.
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 827TH BOMB SQUADRON PATCH Lot #469 (Sale Order 494 of 718) Fantastic multi layered leather squadron patch is for the 15th Air Force 827th Bomb Squadron of the 484th Bomb Group. Patch has been removed from the A-2 flight jacket. Established in late 1943 as a B-24 Liberator heavy bomb squadron; trained under Second Air Force. Deployed to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) in April 1944, being assigned to Fifteenth Air Force in Southern Italy. Despite designation, squadron did not perform pathfinder missions. Instead it engaged in very long range strategic bombardment missions against enemy strategic targets in Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and the Balkans until April 1945. Bombed aircraft factories, assembly plants, oil refineries, storage areas, marshalling yards, airdromes, and other objectives until the German Capitulation in May 1945. Attached to Air Transport Command in May 1945; used B-24s as transports flying personnel from locations in France and Italy to Casablanca, French Morocco. Also engaged in transport operations from North Africa to Azores or Dakar in French West Africa where personnel eventually were transported to Florida. Squadron inactivated in place in French Morocco during July 1945.
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 61ST FIGHTER SQUADRON PATCH Lot #470 (Sale Order 495 of 718) Stunning and completely original WWII leather, 61st Fighter Squadron patch. This patch depicts the iconic bull dog wearing a flight helmet with goggles while biting down on a bolt of lighting. This leather patch measures 4 1/2 inches wide and has been removed from a flight jacket. The 61st Fighter Squadron was constituted as the 61st Pursuit Squadron as part of the 56th Pursuit Group at Savannah, Georgia, on 15 January 1941. The squadron immediately began training for its wartime missions under III Fighter Command, rapidly transitioning through the P-35, P-36, P-39, and P-40 aircraft. On 7 December 1941, the 61st stepped up to defend the Southeastern United States from anticipated enemy air attack while it converted to the P-47 aircraft and prepared to deploy overseas. In November 1942, P-47 Thunderbolt dive test pilots achieved 725 mph, faster than the speed of sound. It was re-designated 61st Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942, and deployed to RAF Kings Cliffe (AAF-367), England on 9 January 1943. It was declared operationally ready two months later and flew its first combat missions 13 April. The squadron was given fuselage code "HV" and operated from several RAF stations during the war, flying the P-47C Thunderbolt as an VIII Fighter Command bomber-escort unit initially for B-17 Flying Fortresses and beginning in 1944 for B-24 Liberators attacking enemy targets in Occupied Europe. From 1943 to 1945, the 61st produced 19 Aces, the highest of any squadron in Europe, destroying 248 aircraft in the air and 67.5 aircraft on the ground. In 1944, it was recognized as the first fighter squadron in the European theater to score over 100 victories. After the end of the war in Europe, the squadron demobilized in England, and was inactivated as an administrative unit on 18 October 1945.
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WWII US 8TH AIR FORCE 305TH BG SQUADRON PATCH Lot #471 (Sale Order 496 of 718) Stellar, WWII 305th Bomb Group Squadron patch on canvas. Patch is in excellent condition and worthy in any collection. Constituted as 305th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 1 Mar 1942. Trained for duty overseas with B-17's. Moved to England, Aug-Oct 1942, and assigned to Eighth AF. Began combat on 17 Nov 1942 and operated chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization until Apr 1945. Until mid-1943, attacked such targets as submarine pens, docks, harbors, shipyards, motor works, and marshalling yards in France, Germany, and the Low Countries. Bombed the navy yards at Wilhelmshaven on 27 Jan 1943 when heavy bombers of Eighth AF made their first penetration into Germany. Received a DUC for a mission on 4 Apr 1943 when an industrial target in Paris was bombed with precision in spite of pressing enemy fighter attacks and heavy flak. During the second half of 1943, began deeper penetration into enemy territory to strike heavy industry. Significant objectives included aluminum, magnesium, and nitrate works in Norway, industries in Berlin, oil plants at Merseburg, aircraft factories at Anklam, shipping at Gdynia, and ball-bearing works at Schweinfurt. Received another DUC for withstanding severe opposition to bomb aircraft factories in central Germany on 11 Jan 1944. Participated in the intensive campaign of heavy bombers against the German aircraft industry during Big Week, 20-25 Feb 1944. 1st Lt William R Lawley Jr, and 1st Lt Edward S Michael, pilots, each received the Medal of Honor for similar performances on 20 Feb and 11 Apr 1944, respectively; in each case a B-17 was severely damaged by fighters after it had bombed a target in Germany, crew members were wounded, and the pilot himself was critically injured; recovering in time to pull his aircraft out of a steep dive, and realizing that the wounded men would be unable to bail out, each pilot flew his plane back to England and made a successful crash landing. In addition to bombardment of strategic targets, the group often flew interdictory missions and supported infantry units. Prior to the Normandy invasion in Jun 1944, it helped to neutralize enemy installations such as V-weapon sites, airfields, and repair shops; and on D-Day, 6 Jun, bombed enemy strongholds near the battle area. Attacked enemy positions in advance of ground forces at St Lo in Jul 1944. Struck antiaircraft batteries to cover the airborne invasion of Holland in Sep. Took part in the Battle of the Bulge, Dec 1944-Jan 1945, by bombing military installations in the battle zone. Supported the airborne assault across the Rhine in Mar 1945. Sometimes flew missions at night to bomb enemy installations or to drop propaganda leaflets. Flew its last combat mission on 25 Apr 1945. Remained in the theater as part of United States Air Forces in Europe after V-E Day; and, from stations in Belgium and Germany, engaged in photographic mapping missions over parts of Europe and North Africa. Inactivated in Germany on 25 Dec 1946.
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WWII US 8th AIR FORCE 709th BOMB SQUADRON PATCH Lot #472 (Sale Order 497 of 718) Beautiful WWII US Army Air Corps, 709th Bomber Squadron, 447th Bomb Group, 4th Combat Wing of the 8th Air Force. Leather patch has been removed from the flight jacket but is in excellent condition. This unit flew B-17's out of Rattlesden, England. The squadron was stationed at RAF Rattlesden, England, from December 1943 to August 1945. It flew its first combat mission on 24 December 1943 against a V-1 missile site near Saint-Omer in Northern France. From December 1943 to May 1944, the squadron helped prepare for the invasion of the European continent by attacking submarine pens, naval installations, and cities in Germany; missile sites and ports in France; and airfields and marshaling yards in France, Belgium and Germany. The squadron conducted heavy bombardment missions against German aircraft industry during Big Week, 20 to 25 February 1944. The unit supported the invasion of Normandy in June 1944 by bombing airfields and other targets. On D-Day the squadron bombed the beachhead area using pathfinder aircraft. The squadron aided in the breakthrough at St. Lo, France, and the effort to take Brest, France, from July to September 1944. It bombed strategic targets from October to December 1944, concentrating on sources of oil production. It assaulted marshalling yards, railroad bridges and communication centers during the Battle of the Bulge from December 1944 to January 1945. In March 1945 the group bombed an airfield in support of airborne assault across the Rhine. The unit flew its last combat mission on 21 April 1945 against a marshalling yard at Ingolstadt, Germany. The 709th redeployed to the United States during the summer 1945. The air echelon ferried their aircraft and personnel back to the United States, leaving on 29 and 30 June 1945. The squadron ground echelon, along with the 711th squadron sailed 3 August 1945 on the SS Benjamin R. Milam, from Liverpool. Most personnel were discharged at Camp Myles Standish after arrival at the port of Boston. A small cadre proceeded to Drew Field, Florida and the squadron inactivated on 7 November 1945
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WWII NAMED CASED USN DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS Lot #473 (Sale Order 498 of 718) This is an American WWII issued USN / USMC named Distinguished Flying Cross complete with lapel pin and bar in it's original 'coffin-box' style presentation case. The American DFC was instituted immediately after WW1 in November 1918, and is awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the armed forces of the USA, who distinguishes themselves with an act of heroism or extraordinary achievement whilst participating in aerial flight In excellent condition, this medal has the wrapped-brooch pin attachment identifying it as a WW2 issue piece. The case is also in mint condition. The brown paper outer box is named to Barbara Hebden to whom the medal was sent. The medal was issued to Walter C. Hebden Radioman Patrol Bombing Squadron 118. VPB-118 Crew 15 "...Crew 15 of VPB-118 consisted of Walter C. Hebden, III ARM2c (3rd radio/aft top turret), Lt. (jg) Robert R. Wirth (co-pilot), Lt. Harry V. Duba (PPC), Lt. (jg) Arthur T. Reynolds (co-pilot), Charles W. Hodge AMM2c (plane captain); (Squatting L-R) Peter W. Wagner ARM2c (1st radio/forward top turret), Edwin W. Balderston AOM3c (bow turret), Douglas A. Evans AOM1c (bombardier/starboard waist turret), Clifton E. Cheatwood AMM2c (2nd mechanic/port waist turret), Roy G. Hanlan AMM2c (3rd mechanic/tail turret), Steven Herdzina ARM2c (2nd radio/forward top turret). (Information recounted here was obtained the VPB-118 book, "The Old Crows, VPB-118, The History of Navy Patrol Bombing Squadron 118".) Crew photo courtesy James Pettit
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WWII 62nd TROOP CARRIER MEDAL GROUPING D-day VET Lot #474 (Sale Order 499 of 718) Named medal grouping to a member of the 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron 314th Troop Carrier Group. Louis S. Foster participated in the Normandy Invasion along with Ardennes Rhineland, Northern France and Central Europe. He also received a CIB with the 4th ID. earlier in the War. The Purple Heart is officially engraved and along with the meal set is a Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Victory Medal. Also in the frame is a Combat Infantry Badge, a Marksmanship qualification badge a set of collar insignia and his Troop Carrier shoulder sleeve patch and matching set of plastic covered ribbon bars. There is also several period copies of his DD-214's Excellent First constituted as the 62d Transport Group on 20 November 1940, the Group activated on 11 December at McClellan Field, California, bringing together three of the oldest, most experienced airlift squadrons in history. The 7th and 8th Transport Squadrons, constituted on 1 October 1933, and the 4th Transport Squadron on 1 March 1935 existed only on paper until the 4th was activated on 8 July 1935, the 7th on 14 October 1939, and the 8th on 1 February 1940. Redesignated 62d Troop Carrier Group in July 1942. After intensive training for the Atlantic crossing, the redesignated 62d Troop Carrier Group (TCG), now composed of the 4th, 7th, 8th, and 51st Troop Carrier Squadrons, arrived at its temporary home, Keevil, England, on 3 October 1942 (their support personnel followed, arriving in country via the luxury ocean liner Queen Elizabeth) and assigned to VIII Air Support Command for further training. Reassigned to Twelfth Air Force, it moved to North Africa on 15 November 1942 to support Allied ground forces in the campaign to wrest Tunisia from Axis control. After resupplying troops for a couple of weeks, the 62d got its first taste of combat when, on 29 November 1942, it joined the 64th Troop Carrier Group for a combat airdrop of 530 British airborne troops on German held airfields at Depienne, Pont-du-Fahs, and Oudna, Tunisia in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Tunis when German resistance to the advance of the British First Army appeared to be crumbling. Trained with gliders for several months, then towed gliders to Syracuse and also dropped paratroops behind enemy lines at Catania during the Allied invasion of Sicily. On the night of 9 July 1943, a total of 51 C-47s and C-53s towed the first of these gliders into combat over Sicily. Their key objective was to capture a bridge south of Syracuse, and keep it open for use by allied forces. It took the huge formation 40 minutes to take off. They flew 500 feet above the Mediterranean Sea, at 120 miles per hour. An unforeseen headwind sent some Group planes off course, whereby some gliders were released up to 30 minutes late. Battling against bad weather, darkness, friendly naval fire, flak, and inexperience, the 62d crews did their best to keep their gliders on target. In the end, 36 gliders went down at sea, 12 made land, 2 were unaccounted for, and 2 never cast off over their landing zones. Operated from bases in Sicily and Italy from September 1943 until after the war. Dropped paratroops in northern Italy in June 1944 to harass the retreating enemy and to prevent the Germans from destroying bridges over which their forces had withdrawn. Flew two missions in connection with the invasion of Southern France in August 1944, releasing gliders and paratroops in the battle area. Transported paratroops and towed gliders to Greece during the Allied assault in October 1944. In addition to the airborne operations, the group transported men and supplies in the Mediterranean theater and to the front lines during the campaigns for Tunisia, Italy, and southern France. Also evacuated wounded personnel and flew missions behind enemy lines in Italy and the Balkans to haul guns, ammunition, food, clothing, medical supplies, and other materials to the partisans and to drop propaganda leaflets. Aided in the redeployment of personnel after the war and also hauled freight and mail. After the end of the war in Europe, in May 1945, the 62nd shuttled troops, supplies, wounded, and prisoners in the Mediterranean area. Inactivated in Italy on 14 November 1945.
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WWII DIED IN CAPTIVITY PURPLE HEART 8th AIR FORCE Lot #475 (Sale Order 500 of 718) WWII cased Purple Heart named to Robert D. Sternberg. Shot down 12 August 1943 in B-17 #425787 'Billie Kay. ' Prisoner of War (POW) and died in captivity. Robert served as a Navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress 42-5787. That plane was assigned to the 91st Bomb Group "The Ragged Irregulars" of the 323rd Bomb Squadron of the 8th Air Force. The 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy) was activated at Harding Field, Louisiana on 15-April-1942 and went to MacDill Field, Florida for the first phase of training from 16-May-1942 to 25-June-1942. The Group was then assigned to 2nd Air Force at Walla Walla, Washington for the second and third phases of training from 26-June-1942 until 24-August-1942.Effective 1-September 1942 the Group was re-assigned to 8th Air Force and began preparation for overseas deployment. The ground echelon proceeded to Fort Dix, New Jersey and boarded the Queen Mary on 2-September-1942 arriving at Gourock, UK on 11-September 1942 and then proceeded to their first station at Kimbolton. The air echelon left Walla Walla, Washington on 24-August-1942 for Gowen Field, Idaho and received their first B-17s. The air echelon then went to Dow Field, Maine and waited until October-1942 to receive the remainder of their B-17s. The air echelon relocates to England via the northern ferry route between 23-Sep-42 and 11-Oct-42 assembling at Kimbolton and then the entire Group moves to Bassingbourn on 14-Oct-42 where they will conduct operations until 23-Jun-45. The 91st Bomb Group, known more informally as "the Ragged Irregulars", flew 340 missions between 7-November-1942 and 25-April-1945 in 9,591 sorties dropping 22,142 tons of bombs. The Group lost 197 aircraft MIA.Before D-Day these were predominantly strategic bombing missions, hitting targets like aircraft factories, air fields and oil facilities. After the Allies had gained a foothold on the Continent, the Group carried out more missions in support of ground troops, such as bombing railway yards and tracks. With 420 enemy aircraft destroyed, the Group had the highest total claim of all the Eighth Air Force Bomb Groups. The Group also had the highest losses of any of these Bomb Groups, with 197 aircraft reported as missing in action over the course of the war. CLAIMS To FAME: Highest total claims of enemy aircraft destroyed in 1sr Bomb Division: 420 Highest losses of all 8AF Bomb Groups: 197 Aircraft MIA First 8AF BG to attack a target in the Ruhr: 4-Mar-43 DUC awarded. Lead the famous Schweinfurt mission of 17-Aug-43 First 8AF Bomb Group to complete 100 missions: 5-Jan-44 Selected to test first flak suits in Mar '43 B-17G 42-31909 "Nine-O-Nine" completed 140 missions without a turn back for mechanical reasons.
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WWII US NAMED SEABEE PURPLE HEART MEDAL & GROUPING Lot #475a (Sale Order 501 of 718) Grouping of items named to William Joseph Walsh, a Navy Construction Battalion radioman 3rd Class serving with the US Navy Seabees during World War II. Grouping includes a split-brooch Navy & Marine Corps type Purple Heart in the purple case of issue officially engraved with his name and the date "6-24-1944" on the back. Also includes a European Theater and American Campaign medals, and corresponding Navy "wide style" ribbon bars for these awards, as well as his dog tags which list his service number "856-96-41." Also includes a Seabees / Construction Battalion shoulder patch, Seabees lapel pin, and Seabees cap badge. The closest roster entry to the date on the back of the medal shows Walsh serving aboard the USS Holder (DE-401), an Edsall Class destroyer escort ship on April 30, 1944. The USS Holder had been attacked and damaged on April 11th, 1944 off the coast of Algiers by German aircraft. It is possible he was wounded during this engagement. Near Mint
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PURPLE HEART 8th AIR FORCE Lot #476 (Sale Order 502 of 718) WWII cased Purple Heart named to James A. McColgan. A member of the Mighty 8th Air Force, 447th Bomb Group, and 708th Squadron, based at Rattlesden RAF base in the UK. He flew on dozens of missions as a 1st Lt. including in support of the D-Day landings on June 6th, of which his brother August took part. This cased Purple Heart also has a beautiful set of Sterling clutch back Bombardier wings. He was the third of 9 siblings: Joseph, Mary, August, Andrew, John, Patrick, Patricia, and Timothy. Jimmy went to Mount Saint Josephs School and City College of Baltimore, joining the Maryland National Guard as an ROTC member in the 1930’s. At the beginning of World War II he was commissioned into the Army Air Corps, and went into Air training as a bombardier on B-17’s. During the war Jimmy was part of the 447th Bomb Group, and 708th Squadron, based at Rattlesden RAF base in the UK. He flew on dozens of missions as a 1st Lt. including in support of the D-Day landings on June 6th, of which his brother August took part. On June 18th, 1944, his B-17G bomber was shot down over Germany. The mission took place as a second run over a munitions factory and depot in Missburg, Germany, a suburb of Hannover. Shortly after “bombs away” the plane was severely hit by flack, with much of the interior catching fire and the loss of an engine. Jimmy attempted to put out the fire while the pilot peeled the plane from the formation and into a safe jumping distance. The crew was given the order to bail out right as German fighters began attacking the plane. Jimmy helped several injured crew escape the plane, before jumping him self. Only the pilot died during the crash as 9 out of the 10 other members survived the jump, jumping before the plane was completed disintegrated by the attacking German fighters. Most of crew landed spread out in a farm area near Hildesheim, Germany, and were quickly overtaken by local farmers and military support. After being interrogated, Jimmy spent the last year of the war in a POW camp in Moosburg Germany, near Munich. He was liberated in May of 1945, but had by this time spent nearly a year in a POW camp, affecting him physically most of the rest of his life. Jimmy eventually recuperated from his time in the POW camp, and rejoined the Air Corps serving in Korea and in other roles as still part of the 8th Air Force and 447th Bomber Group. He retired a Lt. Colonel after many years of service to the country.
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WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS KIA PURPLE HEART 15th AF Lot #477 (Sale Order 503 of 718) WWII US Army Air Corps KIA Purple Heart named to Lt. Bruce Bell Rabun who was killed on February 14th, 1944 over the skies of Livorno Italy. He was fly a B-24 named "Jodey" which was a B-24H. Aircraft number was 42-52261 and her target was Cecina Italy. Lt. Rabun was a member of the 454th Bomb Group, 736th Squadron. World War II The group was constituted as 454th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 14 May 1943 and activated on 1 June at Davis-Monthan Field, near Tucson, Arizona. Training began immediately on Consolidated B-24 Liberators and the ground cadre was sent on 3 July to Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics at Orlando AAB, Florida. On 15 July, planes were sent from Davis-Monthan to join them at Pinecastle AAF, Florida for practical field training. From their bases in Florida, the ground echelon was transferred on 28 July 1943 to McCook AAF, Nebraska and, on 1 August, the air echelon joined them. This was the first operational unit to use the newly constructed McCook airfield. On 28 September the Group was reassigned to Charleston AAB, South Carolina. On 2 December 1943 the aircrews and some key ground personnel were sent to Mitchel Field, New York in preparation for deployment overseas. These personnel were subsequently transferred to Morrison Field, Florida and flew the southern route to North Africa. After additional training in Tunisia, the air echelon joined the ground echelon, which had previously departed from Camp Patrick Henry by Liberty Ship, at San Giovanni Airfield, west of Cerignola, Italy, and was assigned to Fifteenth Air Force.[citation needed] Although the group flew some interdiction and support missions, it engaged primarily in long range strikes against oil refineries. aircraft and munitions factories and industrial areas, harbors, and airfields. Flying from Italy, the group flew 243 missions on over 150 primary targets in Italy, Yugoslavia, Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Rumania, France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and Poland. During this time, 13,389.19 tons of bombs were dropped during 7,091 sorties on enemy marshalling yards, oil refineries, bridges, installations, airdromes, rail lines, etc. The 454th participated in the drive to Rome, the invasion of Southern France, and the defeat of Axis forces in northern Italy. The 454th was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for similar action on the high priority Messerschmitt Aircraft Factory at Bad Voslau, Austria on 12 April 1944. It earned a second DUC for "outstanding performance of duty in armed conflict with the enemy" as a result of their mission against the Hermann Goering Steel Works in Linz, Austria on 25 July 1944. After the German Capitulation in May 1945, the 454th redeployed to the United States on 8 July. Many personnel were demobilized upon arrival at the port of debarkation; a small cadre of key personnel was formed and the group was then established at Sioux Falls Army Air Field South Dakota in July and the unit was redesignated the 454th Bombardment Group, Very Heavy in July and was equipped with B-29 Superfortresses and programmed for deployment to the Pacific Theater. The Japanese Capitulation in August made the group redundant to Air Force requirements and the unit was inactivated on 17 October 1945
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WWII US NAVY ARTILLERY BATTALION FLAG W/ ANCHOR Lot #478 (Sale Order 504 of 718) Rare US Navy Artillery Battalion flag. Multi piece construction flag measures 60X80 inches and is in excellent condition. The bunting of the flag has several metal grommets to hoist the flag and on the bunting is stenciled BATTALION ARTILLERY M1 45
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WWII US M1 FIXED BAIL COMBAT HELMET WITH LINER Lot #479 (Sale Order 505 of 718) Fixed bale mnganese shell. The shell retains almost all of its rough-textured olive drab paint to the exterior with some expected wear to its stainless steel rim. Chinstrap is complete. Liner is complete as shown made by Westinghouse. The heat stamp to the lid is 679B
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WWII JAPANESE FLAG SOVINEER OF 6th NIGHT FIGHTER Lot #480 (Sale Order 506 of 718) This WWII Japanese national flag is from the 6th Night Fighter Squadron of the 5th Air Force. Silk flag measures 24X39 inches and depicts a P-61 Black Widow to the center of the rising sun. Flag is named to James Abernathy who was stationed at Johnson Army Air Base in 1947-48 out of Tokyo Japan. In each corner of the flag is a unique insignia. Top left, 5th Air Force patch, top right, Far East Air Force patch, lower left Squadron insignia of the 6th Night Fighter and finally lower right the Squadron insignia of the 339th Fighter Squadron ALL WEATHER. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor destroyed the squadron's 18 P-36As on the line at Wheeler Field, none of the aircraft survived. It was re-equipped with some P-40C Warhawks that were shipped in from the states and the squadron resumed air defense flights in the surrounding waters. It was moved to Kahuku Army Air Field in the northern part of the Island of Oahu as a dispersal move in August 1942 where it continued its air defense mission, moving to Kipapa Airfield in November. At Kipapa, the P-40 Warhawks were replaced with Douglas P-70s and the squadron was redesignated as the 6th Night Fighter Squadron in January 1943. After training in night interception operations in Hawaii, The squadron was deployed to the South Pacific Area and began combat operations in February 1943 from Carney Airfield, Guadalcanal, in an attempt to intercept high-flying Japanese night raiders. The P-70s, however didn't have the speed to intercept the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero, and two Lockheed P-38F Lightnings equipped with radar as single seat night fighters were assigned to the squadron to curb the activities of "Bedcheck Charlie", a Japanese aircraft flying nuisance sorties over Gualdacanal at night. On 20/21 March 1943, Detachment B’s P-70s failed to stop Japanese night bombers from damaging fifteen of the 307th Bombardment Group’s Consolidated B-24 Liberators and five of the 5th Bombardment Group’s Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses on the ground at Henderson Field on Guadalcanal. Eight months later, in November, enemy night bombers sank one and damaged three Allied ships at Bougainville Island. The Army Air Forces concluded from this initial experiment in night fighting that “it proved impossible to prevent the Japanese from inflicting some damage” on U.S. ground and surface forces. The 6th received its first Northrop P-61 Black Widows in early June 1944. The aircraft were quickly assembled and underwent flight testing as the pilots transitioned from the squadron's aging P-70s. The first operational P-61 mission occurred on 25 June. On 30 June 1944, the P-61 scored its first kill when a Japanese Mitsubishi G4M Betty bomber was shot down. Japanese night bombers launched a major effort to disrupt the construction of U.S. airfields on Saipan needed for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress campaign against the home islands. Flying P-61s, the 6th began defensive operations nine days after the Marines’ June 15 landing on Saipan. Enemy attackers held the initiative until new Microwave Early Warning radars linked to SCR-615 and AN/TPS-10 “Li’l Abner” height finder radars made three Japanese sorties one-way trips. In thirty-seven attempts at interception from 24 June to 21 July, the defense of the island made twenty-seven airborne radar contacts and claimed three kills. A typical Japanese aerial assault force consisted of a dozen Mitsubishi G4M Betty bombers flying twenty miles apart. P-61 crews discovered that if they could shoot down the lead bomber, the others would jettison their bombs and flee. Black Widows from the 6th and 548th Night Fighter Squadrons downed five additional enemy intruders before the attacks stopped in January 1945. The 6th flew defensive patrols to protect the B-29 bases there until the end of the war. NEAR MINT
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WWII US 418th NIGHT FIGHTER INKED JAPANESE FLAG Lot #481 (Sale Order 507 of 718) One of the best artwork painted flags we've ever offered. This WWII Japanese national flag is from the 418th Night Fighter Squadron of the 5th Air Force. Silk flag measures 25X39 inches and depicts several things including Mount Fuji along with a Fleet of Navy vessels and a map of the far east where the unit had flown to. The photos speak for themselves. There is a tear in the flag in the right middle side.
World War II
The squadron was activated on 1 April 1943 at the Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics, Orlando AAF, Florida. After several months of training with Douglas P-70 Havoc night fighters, the unit was deployed to the Pacific Theater, moving first to Camp Patrick Henry, near Newport News Virginia where they boarded the USS General John Pope, sailing through the Panama Canal to Milne Bay, New Guinea. In New Guinea, the squadron was assigned to Fifth Air Force and initially stationed at Dobodura airfield in November 1943. It was the first dedicated night interceptor squadron assigned to the Pacific Theater. However, it was found that the P-70 was not very successful in actual combat interception of Japanese fighters at night[2] and after a short time, Fifth Air Force modified some Lockheed P-38F Lightnings in the field as single-seat night fighters by fitting an SCR540 radar with yagi antennae on the nose on both sides of the central nacelle, and above and below the wings. The Lightnings were much more successful than the P-70s, and Lockheed sent field representatives to new Guinea to study the modified aircraft for a new production model (P-38M) which it began producing in 1944. As the fortunes of war progressed, the squadron moved west along the northern coast of New Guinea, moving to several advance airfields on the island throughout 1943 and 1944. In September 1944, the squadron was re-equipped with P-61 Black Widows and moved to Morotai Island in the Dutch East Indies where they engaged enemy aircraft. In the East Indies, additional B-25 Mitchells and P-38s were assigned, using the B-25s for night intruder operations, P-61s for night fighter operations and the P-38s for searchlight cooperation operations. In November the squadron moved to the Philippines, arriving on Leyte on 14 November. The unit was attached frequently to different units throughout the war, and remained in the Philippines until July 1945 when it moved to Okinawa. From Kadena Airfield, the unit attacked a wide range of enemy targets on Hainan Island, Hong Kong, and along the east China coast. Its first mission against targets on the Japanese Home Islands took place on 28 July when it attacked targets on Kyushu and also in the Shanghai area of enemy-controlled China. After V-J Day, the 418th NFS moved briefly to Atsugi Airfield, Japan during October 1945 where it was part of the occupying forces. It returned to Okinawa on 15 June 1946, conducting training operations until 20 February 1947 when the unit was inactivated. Its assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment were transferred to the 4th Fighter Squadron (All Weather).
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WWII US ARMY PARATROOPER SCHOOL POCKET PATCH Lot #482 (Sale Order 508 of 718) Direct embroidered on blue felt, this rare patch is for the US Army Paratrooper School. Patch measures 6 1/2 inches tall with the Latin phrase "De Caelum Ducimus". Patch has a cheesecloth backing and is in near mint condition
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WWII US NAVY TORPEDO BOMBING SQUADRON VT-43 PATCH Lot #483 (Sale Order 509 of 718) WWII US Navy VT-43 squadron patch is direct embroidered on wool. Patch measures 5 inches in diameter and has a cheese cloth backing. VT-43 was commonly known as the "Winged Skeleton's". Patch depicts a winged skeleton riding a torpedo. MINT
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WWII BRITISH RED CROSS INSIGNIA LOT Lot #484 (Sale Order 510 of 718) Collection of World War II era British Red Cross / Medic insignia. Includes Rank insignia (3 "pips" equivalent to the rank of Captain), "BRITISH" and Red Cross shoulder flashes, "E.R. YORKS" for East Riding Yorkshire Regiment lapel insignia, and British Red Cross uniform buttons. Full matched set of uniform insignia. Excellent
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LOT OF 7 US AIR FORCE PILLOW CASES JET AGE Lot #485 (Sale Order 511 of 718) Lot includes 7 US Air Force - Korean War era, late 1940s and early 1950s after the US Air Force had broken away from the Army Air Corps / Air Forces. These pillow cases, commonly referred to as "Sweetheart Pillow Covers" were sold at the PX as souvenirs for GIs and Airmen to send home to their wives, sweethearts, kids, parents, etc. Good mix of camps and bases and airfields in this selection. Very Good - Excellent
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WWII US LOT OF 20 ARMY AIR FORCES PILLOW CASES Lot #486 (Sale Order 512 of 718) Lot of 20 Army Air Corps / Army Air Forces themed pillow covers. Commonly referred to as "Sweetheart" pillow cases, these were sold at the PX as souvenir items ot GIs to be sent home to sweethearts, wives, kids, parents, etc. This run includes many of the early Army Airfields, camps, and bases as well as some great early aviation imagery. Most have cotton backing, and tassels on the edge. Some are screen printed or applied materials, others are simply stamped. Varying degrees of condition in this lot. Good - Near Mint
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WWII US NAVY UNIFORM LOT WITH RIBBONS AND BOARDS Lot #487 (Sale Order 513 of 718) US Navy and Merchant Marine uniform lot. Includes US Navy Deck working gray uniform with shoulder boards and sewn ribbon bars denoting service in the European Theater of Operations and the American Campaign - this lot includes the working gray cap with officer's cap badge on it as well -- this jacket is a large size, 44R. Also includes a Chief Machinist Mate's "Chief's Coat" double breasted, with red chevrons and hash marks (gold stripes were worn by Chiefs who achieved this rank without any bad paperwork!). Also includes a Medical Officer's uniform with ribbons and insignia, and a Merchant Marine officer's tunic with all black cuff rank and buttons -- tradition holds that Merchant Marine officers serving aboard oil tankers or fuel ships frequently had their gold bullion rank insignia soiled on these ships, and so they wore black braiding. All in Very Good - Excellent condition.
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WWII US ARMY HARBOR CRAFT BATTALION PHOTO LOT Lot #488 (Sale Order 514 of 718) Includes over 110 Photos, postcards, vMails, and more from a Private Richard H. Hahn of the 373rd Harbor Craft Battalion. As the consignor notes, "YES, Army boats!" This incredibly rare group of photos offers images of a small, lesser known seaborne unit during World War II and depicts soldiers in uniform, on boats, and at many interesting ports wherein the Harbor Craft battalions served, including North Africa Algeria, Rome, Naples, and other places in the Mediterranean. 110 pieces in all, and many of the photos have captions and identifications of places and soldiers on the back. Some of the photos have wear and age, others are pristine. Very Good - Near Mint
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WWII US FRONT SEAM M1C PARATROOPER HELMET Lot #489 (Sale Order 515 of 718) This M1C paratrooper helmet is an earlier version of the M1C, as evidenced by the front seam and the khaki colored chinstraps. The liner is a Westinghouse factory made paratrooper liner. in matching condition. The heat stamp that appears to be 95A
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WWII US M1 FIXED BAIL ORDNANCE MARKED HELMET Lot #490 (Sale Order 516 of 718) WWII US Army fixed bail, front seam helmet with matching condition Westinghouse marked liner. Helmet retains 90% of the original finish with a heat stamp of what appears 4C. The liner also retains 100% of it's original finish also. To each side of the helmet is a flaming bomb insignia in yellow. Both straps are present and fully functioning.
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WWII US M1 FRONT SEAM SWIVEL BAIL HELMET MINT Lot #491 (Sale Order 517 of 718) Absolutely beautiful WWII US Army swivel bail, front seam helmet with matching condition Capac Manufacturing Company of Capac, Michigan. Helmet retains 100% of the original cork finish with a heat stamp of 242 S code. The liner also retains 100% of it's original finish also. Complete and almost un-upgradable.
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WWII US M38 TANK HELMET W/ R-14 RECEIVERS Lot #492 (Sale Order 518 of 718) This is a nearly mint WWII example of the classic M38 tanker helmet used by American tank crews in world war two. Helmet still retains the original R-14 receivers and are in EXCELLENT condition size 7.
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WWII THEATER MADE USMC 1ST AIR WING PATCH ON SILK Lot #493 (Sale Order 519 of 718) Stunning WWII USMC 1st Air Wing silk made patch. Patch features a bulldog to the center of the patch and is in EXCELLENT condition. In late 1940 Congress authorized a naval air fleet of fifteen thousand aircraft. The Marine Corps was allotted a percentage of these planes to be formed into 2 air wings with 32 operational squadrons. On the advice of Navy and Marine advisors returning from observing the war in Europe these numbers were doubled very soon after. It was under this expansion program that the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing was activated at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on July 7, 1941. The First Marine Aircraft Group which was the largest east coast aviation unit in the Marines at the time, became its first component. Although a new wing, it is considered an unofficial descendant of the Northern Bombing Group of World War I. Following the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the wing transferred to Naval Air Station San Diego, California, on December 10, 1941, and then to Camp Kearny on December 31. The first deployment for 1st MAW came in August 1942 when forward elements of the Wing arrived on Guadalcanal and made up the Cactus Air Force supporting the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Guadalcanal. Patch roughly measures 7 inches wide.
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WWII USMC PARAMARINE AIRBORNE USMC PATCH Lot #494 (Sale Order 520 of 718) Mint condition, Australian made USMC Paramarine airborne patch. Insignia still retains the original white backing and does not react to Uv light. The Paramarines (also known as Marine paratroopers) was a short-lived specialized combat unit of the United States Marine Corps, trained to be dropped from planes by parachute. Marine parachute training which began in New Jersey in October 1940 ended with the parachute units being disbanded at Camp Pendleton, California in February 1944. Paratroopers received a significantly increased salary after completing training, so there was no shortage of volunteers, although all were required to be unmarried. Standards of fitness were high, and 40% failed the training course.
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WWII US 79TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON 9TH AF PATCH Lot #495 (Sale Order 521 of 718) WWII US 79th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), 436th Troop Carrier Group (TCG), 9th AF Patch in excellent condition. The 79th flew C-47s, and on the morning of D-Day dropped the 502nd Airborne and the 82nd Division. They released gliders that same afternoon and again the following morning, and received a distinguished unit citation for their participation. The patch is oval and shows two aircraft being pulled by a mule. Approximately 3-1/2" in height and 5-3/16" in width.
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WWII 1ST ALLIED AIRBORNE THEATER MD BULLION PATCH Lot #496 (Sale Order 522 of 718) WWII US Army 1st Allied Airborne Army patch in bullion. Patch does not react to Uv. light and is guaranteed to be Pre 1945 made. The First Allied Airborne Army was an Allied formation formed on 2 August 1944 by the order of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force. The formation was part of the Allied Expeditionary Force and controlled all Allied airborne forces in Western Europe from August 1944 to May 1945. These included IX Troop Carrier Command, the XVIII Corps (Airborne), which controlled the 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne Division, the 17th Airborne Division and a number of independent airborne units, and all British airborne forces including the 1st Airborne Division and the 6th Airborne Division. From the time of its creation until the end of World War II, the formation commanded the Allied airborne forces that participated in the Allied advance through North-West Europe, including Operation Market-Garden in September 1944, repelling the German counter-offensive launched during the Battle of the Bulge between December 1944 and January 1945, and Operation Varsity in March 1945. The formation was then officially deactivated on 20 May 1945, with the British units under its command returning to the United Kingdom and the American units being renamed as First Airborne Army and taking over command of the American Zone of Occupation in Berlin. EXCELLENT
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LOT OF TWO 82ND AIRBORNE VARIANT 1 PIECE PATCHES Lot #497 (Sale Order 523 of 718) This is a lot of 2 WWII 82nd Airborne Division 1 piece patches, one with green fill between the patch and airborne tab. This is a hard patch to find and does not react to Uv light. The second is a black filled 1piece that also does not react to Uv. light. This particular patch has been removed from an album and both are in excellent condition.
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WWII 542nd AIRBORNE PARATROOPER POCKET FELT PATCH Lot #498 (Sale Order 524 of 718) US Army 542nd Parachute Infantry Battalion Patch in excellent condition. Patch is embroidered directly on felt and has no moth damage. The 542nd Infantry Regiment was activated at Fort Benning, Georgia on 1 September 1943 with Colonel William T. Ryder Commanding. On March 17, 1944 the Regiment was deactivated. Two battalions of the original 542nd were used to provide replacements for units in the European Theater and the third battalion became the 542nd Parachute Battalion. The 542nd Parachute Infantry Battalion was formed on March 17, 1944 and remained at Fort Benning until 1 July 1944 when it was relocated to Camp Mackall, North Carolina. The unit was then attached to the Airborne Center Command Headquarters, remaining in this assignment for one year. On 1 July 1945 the unit was re-designated The Airborne Center Training Detachment, and was reorganized by the removal of two line companies and most of the men were transferred to I Company. G Company & H Companies also underwent reorganization were replaced by a Glider Company and a battery from the 467th Airborne Field Artillery. During the life span of the 542nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 542nd Parachute Infantry Battalion and the Airborne Center Training Detachment furnished several thousand badly needed, highly trained paratroopers and glidermen that served in units fighting overseas. The Battalion provided the Airborne Center with airborne equipment testing and development, Airborne Firepower and Operations Demonstration Teams, "War Bond" sales promotion teams and Army Air Corps Troop Carrier Schools. The Airborne Center (Airborne Command) transferred to Ft. Bragg N.C. along with its support troops during November 1945, and The Airborne Training Detachment at Ft. Bragg N.C. was transferred to Ft Benning, Georgia on January 21, 1946. Most of the personnel were processed for discharge or re-enlistment. The remaining troops were re-assigned into various training units.
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WWII LOT OF 5 AIRBORNE CAP BADGES 1 THEATER MADE Lot #499 (Sale Order 525 of 718) WWII issued infantry and artillery paratrooper / glider cap badges lot of 5 including one theater made. Patch does not react to Uv light and are in near mint condition.
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WWII 464TH PARACHUTE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION DI Lot #500 (Sale Order 526 of 718) This is a World War II 464th Parachute (Airborne) Field Artillery Battalion DI. The unit took part in the Central Europe Campaign and the Rhinebeck Campaign. Measuring roughly 1" in width by 1-3/16" in height with no enamel damage. Vertical pin with a tongue-style "C" catch and is maker marked to the reverse S.E.EBY PHILA.PA. EXCELLENT The 464th was activated on 1 April 1943, and unlike most of the division's other component units, it wasn't assigned to the 17th Airborne Division until later in the war. The 464th joined the 17th as part of the 1 March 1945 divisional realignment. As part of the Division, the 464th engaged in the Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. During Operation Varsity, the Battalion was attached to the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, with the mission to provide artillery support throughout the operation. The 464th was the first field artillery battalion to jump into Germany and the first across the Rhine. Military government duties began 12 April, and active contact with the enemy ceased 18 April 1945. The division came under the XXII Corps on 24 April. In early May 1945 the Battalion helped oversee Displaced Person camps in Germany. On 4 August 1945, the 464th left France, arriving at Camp Kilmer, NJ 13 August. The Battalion was inactivated on 25 October 1945.
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WWII SPERRY RAND GYROCOMPASS REPEATER Lot #501 (Sale Order 527 of 718) WWII Gyrocompass Repeater, meant to go into a ship. Sperry Rand corporation made fewer than 50,000 of these and provided them to Britain and other allies under the Lend-Lease act. Has original cable attached, as well as converter unit in the bottom. Face has approximately 10" diameter and original glass and numerical face with 360 degree coverage. Heavy brass ring connector. Shows age but is intact with a nice patina. Excellent
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WWII US MARBLES SAFETY AXE Lot #502 (Sale Order 528 of 718) Well made axe Marbles Safety Axe 11" Light wear on edge of blade. Excellent
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WWII US "WANTED FIGHTING DOLLARS" BOND POSTER 1942 Lot #503 (Sale Order 529 of 718) Color 1942 poster by the Wilkinsons (J. Walter Wilkinson, 1892-1988, and his son, Walter G. Wilkinson, 1917-1971) that shows a factory worker holding a U.S. savings bond with the slogan "Make Every Pay-Day Bond-Day". Printed by U.S. Government Printing Office 1942-0-437059. Poster measuresv28" x 20". very good.
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WWII LUFTSTALAG 3 HISTORY & ORIGINAL PHOTOS Lot #504 (Sale Order 530 of 718) 52 page1946 private publication titled Stalag - Luft III (3) copyrighted by former prisoner Bob Neary of North Wales, Pennsylvania. Book features sketches of camp life accompanied by descriptive text. Tipped into the back of the book are 24 original photographs including original photographs of the prisoner of war camp and U.S. soldiers, obviously taken at the time of Neary's liberation. excellent
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WWII U.S. UNCLE SAM COST OF LIVING POSTER 1944 Lot #505 (Sale Order 531 of 718) 1944 Leon Helguera poster "Cost of Living in Two Wars", show a smiling Uncle Sam pointing to a graph that shows that the cost of living has not increased as much in the Second World War as WWI due to U.S. Citizens efforts. Printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office 1944 585391. Measures 28.25" x 40". A few small tears along the edges. very good.
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OCCUPATION DIARY 1st CAVALRY DIVISION 1945-50 Lot #506 (Sale Order 532 of 718) Wood bounded highly detailed book title 1st Cavalry in Japan. Has crest of arms of Garry Owen. Book was published in Tokyo, Japan in 1950. Has 60 pages. Excellent
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WWII - KOREA U.S. SCARF & ARMBAND LOT Lot #507 (Sale Order 533 of 718) Lot including a Paris handkerchief, white scarf with embroidered WW2 Army Air Force insignia, plain light blue silk scarf. Army Air Force insignia handkerchief , and a Korean War DMZ Military Police armband. excellent.
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WWII U.S. 82ND AIRBORNE GENL MATTHEW RIDGWAY GROUP Lot #508 (Sale Order 534 of 718) Grouping of books, photographs, and medallion related to General Matthew Ridgway. Included is a list from the 1997 Ridgway estate sale in which many of Ridgway's items were sold including a French medallion given to Ridgway commemorating the 40th anniversary of Normandy. Autographs include two photographs of Ridgway and two books, "The Korean War", and "Soldier" the latter of which is a presentation copy from Ridgway. The autographed photographs of Ridgway are framed with various 82nd Airborne patches. excellent.
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WWII FRENCH POLITICAL - PROPAGANDA BROADSIDES (10) Lot #509 (Sale Order 535 of 718) World War Two lot of 10 French political - propaganda posters - broadsides. Two included added description / synopsis in English. Size varies from 7.75" x 10" to 10.25" x 17". very good - excellent.
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WWII AUSTRALIAN HITLER - MUSSOLINI N AFRICA POSTER Lot #510 (Sale Order 536 of 718) World War Two Australian - Australia propaganda poster with subtitles in Arabic and featuring Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini speaking to each other while they are parachuting into North Africa. According to the consignor, he had a rough translation done and it appears that Hitler is telling that he wants the women and Mussolini can have the children. This poster was made to be dropped into North Africa. .Poster measures 19.875" x 29.875". Overall condition is very god - excellent. with two small holes in each upper corner where the poster was affixed to a wall, fold marks, and minor creases wear.
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WWII US 82ND AIRBORNE GLIDER FO IKE JACKET Lot #511 (Sale Order 537 of 718) June, 1944 dated Ike Jacket, size 36R with a cut-edge 82nd Airborne patch on the left sleeve, Corporal stripes on either side, and a "Ruptured Duck" discharge patch on the chest. Also has "US" and Artillery enlisted collar disks. Best of all, there is a pinback, "STERLING" WWII Glider Badge on the chest. There are also extra stripes and a 24th Army Corps Command patch in the pocket. This setup - Artillery and Airborne with Glider badge suggests Forward Observer for Artillery, and these guys were dropped with glider troops to scout ahead and spot for Artillery crews on D-Day and throughout the European Theater of Operations. Great condition for this piece of ETO history. Excellent
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WWII US 1944 NEWSMAP NEWS MAP POSTERS WAR DEPT (9) Lot #512 (Sale Order 538 of 718) 9 35x47" Newsmap double-sided posters. Printed in 1944 by the Army Orientation Course, Army Education and Information Branch, Army Service Forces, War Dept. These combined poster graphics with illustrated news bulletins aimed at reinforcing troop morale. Not for the general public. The news maps feature a poster or map on one side and war updates from all theaters on the other side. This lot includes the following 1944 dates ; 2/28, 3/13, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/15,5/29, 6/12, ( Normandy Landing - Invasion ), 9/11. Maps have creases and crease wear in addition to edge wear/tears. The large map has significant crease tears. good - very good.
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WWII U.S. POSTER SHE'S A SWELL PLLANE" RIGGS -1942 Lot #513 (Sale Order 539 of 718) Poster created by Robert Riggs in 1942 and produced by the U.S. War Production Board featuring a pilot with the logo, "She's a swell plane - give us more! More Production". Printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office 449798. War Production Board A-4. Some small tears at the fold edges that do not affect the content. Poster measures 28" x 40". very good - excellent.
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WWII US POSTER UNITED NATIONS FIGHT 1942 Lot #514 (Sale Order 540 of 718) World War Two poster featuring the flags of all of the Allies and the Statue of Liberty with the slogan, "The United Nations Fight for Freedom". "OWI Poster no. 19 Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the division of Public Inquiries , Office of War Information, Washington D.C." Printed by "U.S. Government Printing Office 1942-O-498304". Poster measures 22" x 28". Excellent - near mint.
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WWII U.S 45TH DIVISION SOLDIER & AAF OFFICER ITEMS Lot #515 (Sale Order 541 of 718) Grouping of items found in a large envelope mailed 12/18/1941to David Patterson of the 179th Infantry who was stationed Camp Barkley , Texas. Patterson used this envelope from home to keep two copies of his 45th Division News paper. The editions are dated 12/13/1941 & 12/19/1941 and therefore are full of news in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Also included is Kaplan's ship identification cards. Also in this envelope is a Seventh Air Force Central Pacific Area Pilot's guide identified to Oscar G. Estes, Jr. and a silk Army Air Force map of Japan & the South China seas. very good - excellent.
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WWII U.S. WAR BONDS POSTER LOT (2) - 1942 Lot #516 (Sale Order 542 of 718) Two smaller sized war bonds posters. The first is an. 11.125" x 20.25" poster featuring an unfurled American flag with the slogan, " Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds & stamps now. We Can, We Will, We Must... Franklin D. Roosevelt". Printed by "U.D. Government Printing Office 1942 - O -m453557 Form DSS-355". The right border of the poster shows some wear and a few paper chips that do not affect content. The second poster is 20" x 14" and features three children holding bonds and stamps with the slogan "Their Passport to Victory Buy U.S. War stamps and Bonds". This poster is also an advertisement for Parents Magazine September 1942. very good - excellent.
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MEMPHIS BELLE / 8TH AIR FORCE SIGNED CAPS & MORE Lot #517 (Sale Order 543 of 718) Three (3) commemorative ball caps with Memphis Belle and 50th Anniversary of 8th Air Force logos (two are the same.) Each are autographed by Memphis Belle pilot Robert Morgan and are unused. Three (3) different VHS tapes about the Belle. Twelve original issues of Yank magazine, ranging from May to December 1945 (not a complete span.) Two 'Serving His Country' certificates, each named to different soldiers. Three (3) 'Sons in Service' banners, found inside the Frank Maresh certificate.
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WWII U.S. - CHINESE PLACARDS RE: FLARES , TRACERS Lot #518 (Sale Order 544 of 718) English and Chinese language placards cautioning troops and civilians to exercise discretion when tracers or flares are fired and ensure that the sources are not friendly before returning fire. The placards also advise against building bonfires as they will be mistaken for enemy signals. Each placard measures 9.75" x 13.5" and both are mounted and matted. very good.
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WWII US CARTOON & WAR ART LOT; JACK BRYAN ARTIST Lot #519 (Sale Order 545 of 718) Lot includes 6 pieces of original World War II art. Two 13" x 10" Black & White photographs (one has wear to edges and a 1 1/2" rip in the upper left corner), and one 17 1/2" x 15" editor's proof photo of the same image -- the photograph shows a group of Army Air Corps artists at work under the supervision of their commanding officer. In one, cartoonist Jack Bryan is seen completing a sketch. In another, a Vargas style pinup girl sketch is visible in the foreground. The men in these photos are identified by an original piece of ephemera included in this group - a Christmas card reading "For Immediate Relace to you" "Merry Christmas and a Victorious New Year" from the "Public Relations Office MacDill Field" -- the men in the photo each appear in this 10 1/4" x 9 1/4" cardstock print. Captain Glenn F. Marston, Sgt. Samuel L. Mase, Sgt. John L. Cabore, and Pvt. Jack B. Bryan. The cartoon is signed "BRYAN A.A.C." in the lower right corner. Also included is a Christmas menu for the Mac Dill Field Base Detachment. Lastly, there is an original 12 1/2" x 13 1/2" sketch of Guadalajara Mexico, with a row of doors, each one has a scantily-clad lady in it. Signed in the lower right corner, "Bryan Mexico D. F. 1942." Jack Bryan was a "Propaganda Cartoonist" for the Army Air Corps, the Miami Herald, and several other newspapers during World War II. Prior to WWII, he was a member of the 103rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, and went on to write a book about General Forrest and the Civil War and served as Art Director for Shenango Metalcraft. He studied art under Eugene Zimmerman, an acclaimed cartoonist who worked for Puck in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Very Good - Excellent.
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WWII US GERMAN NAZI DEFECTOR'S PAPERWORK GROUP Lot #520 (Sale Order 546 of 718) This is a fascinating grouping of paperwork that contains a mix of Third Reich and American military documents all named to the same soldier Kurt Kinne Army Serial Number #32448968. He received the Army Good Conduct Medal on 6 January, 1945 while serving as a member of the 8th Army Service Command in Texas. His WWII slot brooch Army Good Conduct medal is included, along with his original citation, and a roster documenting his station dated January 9, 1945. Also included are his Third Reich Militarpass, his Arbeitsbuch which describe him as an electrician dated 1939, and DA / Deutsche Arbeitsfront book date 1939. He was born in 1898 and lived and worked in Germany. There are also two documents from the Foreign Service of the United States / American Consulate both dated February of 1941 they discuss his service and request further paperwork be mailed -- evidently he was trying to leave Germany in the months after the invasion of Poland -- these American documents, written in German, are both dated about 10 months before Germany's formal declaration of war against the United States. Once in the States Kurt Kinne served in the United States Army and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Excellent - Near Mint.
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WWII US NAVY PILOT DFC RECIPIENT UNIFORM NAMED Lot #521 (Sale Order 547 of 718) World War II era US Navy Officer's blue wool coat with three thick gold braids and one star on either cuff indicating the rank of Commander. Tailor S.W. Rice tag inside right breast interior pocket stamped "JOHN BEREND 10/18/43. Coat is a standard officer's coat with double-breasted Waterbury US Navy buttons, silk lining, but has a non regulation zippered opening under the wearer's left side armpit. John Berend was a US Navy pilot who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 28 December 1944 to 8 June 1945 wherein he completed 20 flights and was exposed to enemy aircraft patrols and antiaircraft artillery fire. A printed copy of his Distinguished Flying Cross citation accompanies this uniform. Part of the stitching at the collar (approximately a 1.5" section) has come loose. Otherwise the coat is solid. Near Mint
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WWII US 9TH & 15TH AIR FORCE NAMED UNIFORM PHOTO Lot #522 (Sale Order 548 of 718) WWII Ike jacket, with the names of 2 different airmen inside - HA Turner (the first owner of the Ike) and Grant Bradshek. Ike jacket has 15th and 9th Air Force patches, Sergeant stripes, 3 overseas bars (18 months overseas wartime service) and 1 service stripe. Also has ETO, Occupation, American Campaign, and Good Conduct Medal ribbon bars, with 4 bronze battle stars on the ETO ribbon. Jacket is in poor condition. Pants and shirt included, shirt has 15th AF and Sergeant Stripes, also in poor condition. Also includes named certificate of service with photo of this airman and dog tags. Fair.
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WWII US ARMY SAM BROWN LEATHER BELT W/ SHOULDER Lot #523 (Sale Order 549 of 718) WWII US ARMY Sam Brown belt with the over the shoulder strap. Leather is still very supple and roughly measures 32 to 36inch adjustable.
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WWII ANTI BRITISH CHURCHILL CONFIANCE WAR POSTER Lot #524 (Sale Order 550 of 718) Churchill is caricatured here as a voracious octopus with tentacles grabbing key sites of British involvement in the Second World War. The tentacles are shown being amputated by the German forces and their allies. The strategic locations singled out on the map are meant to appeal to the emotions of the French people. Fresh in the public consciousness were Britain's controversial campaigns against German expansion in the French colonial sites of Dakar and Mers-el-Kébir, which left many Frenchmen dead. Poster measures 31 X 47 inches and overall in Excellent condition
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WWII US MARINE COMBAT PAINTING SIGNED Lot #525 (Sale Order 551 of 718) WWII US Marine Corps war art. 11" x 14" oil on canvas painting of a Marine Warrant Officer in Service "A" uniform with an amphibious invasion scene in the background. Depicts what appears to be a landing craft offloading Howitzer shells to an artillery crew in action. "JAMES PARKS USMC '44" on the bottom right corner, and "Benjamin Franklin Crone" on the back. A Ben F. Crone appears on the USMC Muster Rolls as having served in combat with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines and fought at Guadalcanal. An excellent piece of wartime combat art, definitely worthy of further research.
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WWII US HARRY TRUMAN DOUGLAS MACARTHUR AUTOGRAPHS Lot #526 (Sale Order 552 of 718) President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur autographs. Each autograph is on a World War Two era postage stamp plate block of 4 stamps. The MacArthur autograph is 2 3/4" and is signed in ink on the Iwo Jima flag raising stamps issued July 11, 1945. The Truman autograph is 3" and is signed in ink on the "Toward United Nations" stamps issued April 25, 1945. Excellent
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WWII US ARMY WAC NURSE OFFICER'S UNIFORM NAMED Lot #527 (Sale Order 553 of 718) WWII era US Army Officer's uniform. Includes coat and skirt. Tag in coat reads "Women's, Officer's, Nurse's" Size 14R, dated 12/22/42, and named in the collar to "Lt. L. E. Lindberg, ANC." also includes skirt with intact tag, also size 14. Coat has officer cuff stripes, faux pocket flaps at the bust, and slash pockets at the bottom. Skirt has a button and zipper. No apparent damage, in excellent condition.
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WWII NAMED GENERAL'S UNIFORM GEN. BRYANT MOORE Lot #528 (Sale Order 554 of 718) World War II era US Army Officer's Dress uniform. Includes black jacket with thick bullion cuff brad indicating General Officer, and black trousers with two thin stripes, also specific to Generals. Both pieces were specially tailored at the Cadet Store at West Point. Trousers are named "Gen. B. E. Moore" -- General Bryant E. Moore graduated the US Military Academy in the class of 1917, and later returned to serve as the Superintendent of West Point between World War II and Korea. He fought in World War I, World War II where he fought in both the European and Pacific theaters, as a commander in the 164th Infantry Regiment on Guadalcanal, then moved to the ETO where he commanded the 8th Infantry Division and oversaw the postwar occupation of Yugoslavia and Treste , and the Korean War he commanded the US Army IX Corps. He was awarded three Distinguished Service Medals and two Silver Star medals. The uniform is in good condition, with bright clear markings. The bullion material at the cuffs and legs is faded to some degree, with age, but no damage. Excellent
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WWII US MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT CADET SWEATER Lot #529 (Sale Order 555 of 718) WWII era West Point cadet sweater. Has seven buttons up the right side, reinforced elbows, "A" letterman's letter machine-sewn to left chest, white lines at cuffs, and original "Birdsall Brothers Co. 100% Virgin Wool" tag at the neck. Light fraying and wear to the elbow reinforcements, which are hand-sewn at the elbows. Light wear at the cuffs, but the wool is stable, light stain or soiling on the lower left front pocket. Very Good
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WWII US NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS CADET SWEATER Lot #530 (Sale Order 556 of 718) Wool sweater with 7 buttons down the front and two lower pockets. Has three yellow bands around the left sleeve indicating a Junior class standing, and has machine-sewn "N" Naval Academy letterman's letter with "M" in the center for Musician. Includes original tailor's tag in the neck, "Eddie Leonard Sporting Goods Co. Annapolis Maryland." Two small moth holes in the center of the back, the rest of the sweater looks good. Excellent
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WWII ERA US MILITARY ACADEMY CADET WORKING UNIFORM Lot #531 (Sale Order 557 of 718) Double-Breasted gray coat with lapels and gray trousers with black stripe. Cadet working / class uniform. Has "CADET / USMA" on the buttons, and three diagonal stripes on each cuff. USMA Cadet Store tags inside, named to a Reinhard. Sleeve rank insignia has been removed, and light soiling from wear at neck. Excellent condition otherwise.
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WWII US NAMED SEABEE UNIFORM , ENGRAVED MEDAL GRP Lot #532 (Sale Order 558 of 718) World War II Uniform and accessories of Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Edgile Frank Korte. Includes engraved, wrap-brooch USN Expert Rifleman's medal, which reads on the reverse "EDGILE KORTE 37th NCB CAMP PARKS CALIF. MAY 11 - 45". The medal is pinned to his jumper which has the Seabees patch "V-stitched" to the left sleeve, bears his rank and "Ruptured Duck" discharge patch, as well as ribbon bars denoting service in the Pacific theater of Operations during World War II and occupation duty as well as the Navy Commendation Medal. Jumper is named in the back, as are the pants. Also includes a Navy blue flat cap, "Donald Duck" style, a souvenir pillow cover for a Sweetheart marked US Navy, and Korte's sewing kit, complete with threaded needles, navy issue buttons for working and dress uniforms, scissors, thread, and more. The 37th Naval Construction Battalion served at Guadalcanal and other sites in the PTO during World War II and were instrumental in allied victories there. All pieces in this group are Excellent - Near Mint.
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SIGNED COLOR PHOTO OF 5-STAR GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY Lot #533 (Sale Order 559 of 718) 7.5" x 9.5" color photo of General Omar Nelson Bradley in uniform with his ribbons, matted and framed, with signature below the photo. No inscription. Bradley was a U.S. Army officer who commanded the Twelfth Army Group, which helped ensure the Allied victory over Germany during World War II; later he served as first chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (1949–53). Bradley graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1915. At the opening of World War II, he was commandant of the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, and he later commanded the 82nd and 28th infantry divisions. After being placed at the head of the II Corps for the North African campaign, under General George S. Patton, he captured Bizerte, Tunisia, in May 1943. This victory contributed directly to the fall of Tunisia and the surrender of more than 250,000 Axis troops. Bradley then led his forces in the Sicilian invasion, which was successfully concluded in August. Later in 1943 Bradley was transferred to Great Britain, where he was given command of the U.S. First Army in 1944. Placed under the command of British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, he took part in planning the invasion of France. In June 1944 he joined his troops in the assault on the Normandy beaches and in the initial battles inland (see Normandy Invasion). At the beginning of August, he was elevated to command of the U.S. Twelfth Army Group. Under his leadership the First, Third, Ninth, and Fifteenth armies, the largest force ever placed under an American group commander, successfully carried on operations in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Czechoslovakia until the end of European hostilities. After the German surrender, Bradley returned to the United States to serve as administrator of veterans’ affairs (1945–47) and chief of staff of the army (1948–49). He was well liked by both officers and enlisted men, and, after the unification of the armed forces, he was chosen in 1949 to be the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. While at that post he was promoted (1950) to general of the army.
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SIGNED PHOTO OF JIMMY DOOLITTLE, GENERAL, MOH Lot #534 (Sale Order 560 of 718) 7.5" x 9" black and white photo of General James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, inscribed in ballpoint pent, "To Remy L. Hudson In appreciation of his fine friendship. J. H. Doolittle." Photo is matted and framed. The ink on the signature is slightly faded, but otherwise excellent condition. Jimmy Doolittle was the commander of the famed raid which bears his name, wherein American pilots attacked Tokyo in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, taking off in lightly equipped planes from seaborne aircraft carriers. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for this action and continued to command aviation units and contribute to American aviation history.
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WWII PHOTOGRAPH NAVY ADMIRALS MCCAIN & FITCH Lot #535 (Sale Order 561 of 718) 9" x 7.5" black and white photo, matted and framed. Reverse of photo reads "Vice Admirals John Sidney McCain, Aubrey Wray Fitch US Navy" "My son Chuck {illegible} USNR. served on the staff - first McCain, then Fitch. Sept. 1943 {illegible} K Lynch, Commander, USN." Frame and photo are in excellent condition, but the matting has some discoloration and age wear in the lower left corner. McCain was famously the father of Senator and Navy Captain John S. McCain. Very Good
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WWII US ARMY SIGNAL CORPS MINE DETECTOR PRS-1 BOXD Lot #536 (Sale Order 562 of 718) World War II era, 1944 dated Signal Corps Mine Detector. Appears to have seen very little combat -- this PRS-1 Mine Detector comes in the original OD Green wooden carrying crate with property tag, and specifications written on the lid. Also includes battery box (shows some corrosion and is missing the original WWII era batteries which caused it) and includes canvas carrier for the battery pack, which has some damage down the right side of the front. Also includes monitoring pins and accessory mount. Has earpiece but not headset. Incomplete, but intact. Very Good
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WWII US ARMY SCR-625 C MINE DETECTOR, COMPLETE Lot #537 (Sale Order 563 of 718) WWII US Army Signal Corps Mine Detector, with property tags dating it to 1944. Includes spare tubes, battery pack, canvas battery pack carrying case, Original eveready paper battery, spare tubes still in their original boxes, and more. Excellent condition, appears to be complete as issued, and even has the resonators and cords. The SCR-625 was an upgraded or improved version of the PRS-1. Excellent
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WWII BRITISH 303 WOODEN AMMO CAN FOR MACHINE GUN Lot #538 (Sale Order 564 of 718) WWII British .303 Mk. 7 Carton (Ammo box) for .303 British belt fed machine guns. Box only. Has original Yellow British war department paint on the sides, hasps and handles all function. Very Good
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WWII TRENCH ART 60mm MORTAR LAMP Lot #539 (Sale Order 565 of 718) 23.25" tall trench art lamp made from a 60mm mortar *(inert)* and an artillery shell base. Some age wear, but displays well and a unique piece of World War II era trench art. Very Good
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WWII US PAIR OF COLD WEATHER CAPS - ARMY & NAVY Lot #540 (Sale Order 566 of 718) Army Cold Weather cap with fleece lining, OD green wool shell, and buttons -- same type as worn by 10th Mountain Division and Alaskan Defense Command troops. US Navy OD Green "Deck Hat" with chinstrap and neck protector. Army cap exhibits light age wear and soiling, but is solid. Navy deck hat appears unissued. Excellent - Near Mint
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WWII and KOREAN WAR US MARINE CORPS VALOR MEDALS Lot #541 (Sale Order 567 of 718) Mounted group of 7 medals awarded to a senior non-commissioned officer in the US Marine Corps. This Marine received the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat "V" for valor twice as evidenced by the small (early style, without serifs) "V" on his medal and the star. He served at lease 16 years in the Corps as evidenced by the three bronze stars on his Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. Also includes World War II service Medal, World War II Occupation medal with Navy & Marine Corps "EUROPE" Clasp which was unusual for Marines -- the Occupation Medal is the correct thicker planchet with "Marine Corps" on the reverse side. Also includes National Defense Service Medal, Korean War Service Medal with 4 bronze campaign stars on it, and the UN Korean service medal. Medals are all hand-sewn to a bar in an overlapping fashion for wear on the Dress Blue uniform, and has obligatory USMC OD green tape holding them in place. No name for this Marine, unfortunately. Medals show age in that the ribbons have faded somewhat, but very well preserved. Excellent
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WWII and KOREAN WAR MEDALS FROM A D-DAY VETERAN Lot #542 (Sale Order 568 of 718) Set of 13 miniature medals, professionally mounted onto two bars. Medals denote awards of the Bronze Star (with Oak Leaf Cluster indicating two awards), Army Commendation Medal, and Croix De Guerre. This solder's European Theater of Operations campaign medal has 4 small campaign stars and a small Arrowhead, which was awarded for participation in an invasion, in this case, most likely the Normandy invasion on D-Day. Other medals indicate Korean War service, and UN Korea medal, as well has the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "hourglass" device -- this indicates that after World War II, this man remained in the Army reserves, and was activated and deployed for service in the Korean War. A two-war vet who received two bronze star medals for combat service. Unfortunately, his name is lost to history. Near Mint
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WWII U.S. D-DAY NORMANDY PHOTOS TAKEN BY G.I. Lot #543 (Sale Order 569 of 718) 19 photographs found in a small envelope with the notation "Pictures taken on D-Day 6 June 1944 landing of U.S. troops." the photographs are printed on German Velox paper. While some of the photos were taken from the vantage point of the water, It is obvious that some of the photographs were taken within a short time after D-Day. A few are captioned "Dead Germans", "U.S. Graveyard". One photograph features a G.I. with a German Goliath mine. Photographs measure 2.5" x 2". very good - excellent.
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WWII US 10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION SKI TROUSERS Lot #544 (Sale Order 570 of 718) Wool trousers with white cotton lining at the waist and pockets. Enlarged belt loops, vegetable ivory bottons at the waist (one missing in the front and both back pocket flaps are missing buttons). Zippered fly and front slash pockets, and reinforced ankles with reinforced hem. These were worn my soldiers in the 10th Mountain Division as well as members of the OSS who were assigned cold-weather duty which required maneuverability (as opposed to the arctic command soldiers who wore heavy down parkas and snow pants). Quartermaster tag is present but illegible. Size at the waist stamped 33 waist, 31 inseam. shows some period repair in the form of hand stitched reinforcement, and heavy wear at the ankles from having been worn with heavy winter boots. Good
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WWII U.S. JAPAN NEXT POSTER 6th WAR LOAN 1944 Lot #545 (Sale Order 571 of 718) Great looking original 28" by 20" colorful poster by "Bingham” features a grimacing Marine sneering down at the island nation of Japan, with an inset blue bomb logo hurtling towards a Japanese flag. U.S. Treasury Poster WFD 958, and dated 1944. Has fold marks and seam tears. Displays well and is suitable for framing. Very Good
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WWII U.S. MARINES at IWO JIMA POSTER 1945 Lot #546 (Sale Order 572 of 718) Original 36" by 26" 7th War Loan poster depicting the Marines raising the American Flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima in 1945. This poster was produced from a painting by C.C. Beall who painted Joe Rosenthal's iconic photograph of the flag raising. The poster has beautiful colors and subject matter. Has fold lines and minor tears. Displays great and is suitable for framing. Very Good
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WWII RATIONING DO WITH LESS POSTER 1943 Lot #546a (Sale Order 573 of 718) Great looking original poster depicting a G.I. drinking from his mess kit. Has original shippng folds, and a small tear. Displays great and suitable for framing. 28" by 22", Very Good
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WWII RATIONING SAVE GAS CAR CLUB POSTER 1944 Lot #546b (Sale Order 574 of 718) Original colorful WWII poster promoting rationing of gas. Has original shipping folds. Displays great and suitable for framing. 28" by 20", Very Good-Excellent
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2 WWII US SWEETHEART PILLOWS CLAIBORNE AIRBORNE AF Lot #547 (Sale Order 575 of 718) Pair of World War II era Sweetheart Pillows. One is Army Air Forces Air Ferrying Command, Alaskan Air Wing, and the other is Camp Claiborne Louisiana -- Claiborne is where the 82nd and 101st Airborne Infantry Divisions were activated during World War II in 1942. Excellent
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WWII US LOT 9 SWEETHEART PILLOW COVERS MIXED Lot #548 (Sale Order 576 of 718) Mixed service lot of 9 WWII era "sweetheart" pillow covers and runners. Includes Navy, Army, Army Air Forces, Chemical Corps, State of Nebraska, and more. Some quilted and have very good patriotic designs. Very Good - Excellent
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9 WWII ERA NEWSLETTERS SEYMOR JOHNSON FIELD AAF Lot #548b (Sale Order 577 of 718) Collection of 9 early 1943 dated newsletters titled "AUTOMECH" from Seymour Johnson Field, an Army Air Corps / Air Forces maintenance airfield during World War II. Many interesting wartime articles and photographs here. Folded as delivered. Excellent
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WWII US FRONT SEAM FIXED BALE HELMET WITH TAG Lot #549 (Sale Order 578 of 718) WWII era M1 "steel pot" helmet, with front seam, fixed bales, and sewn khaki chin straps. Still has original US Army property tag, typewritten "Commander, Co. C. 3d Bn. 102nd Armor" in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The 102nd Armored Cavalry regiment was a tank unit of the New Jersey National Guard. Helmet has a small dent in the top and has been repainted in service. Very Good
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JAPANESE KATANA SWORD and SAYA SIGNED TANG Lot #550 (Sale Order 579 of 718) Blade is 32 1/2" including tang, with a 25 3/16" cutting edge. Blade has light pitting and scratches. Would be a good candidate for polishing. The one hole tang has traces of a signature. Wood saya is lacquered and is missing the kurikata (cord fixture). Good
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JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD SHIRASAYA Lot #551 (Sale Order 580 of 718) Blade is 22 1/2" including tang, with a 17 3/4" cutting edge. Blade is bright and shiny with visible hamon. One hole tang is not signed. The copper habaki is silver plated. Very Good-Excellent
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JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD and SAYA SIGNED TANG Lot #552 (Sale Order 581 of 718) Blade is 19" including tang, with a 14 1/2" cutting edge. Blade has gray patina, light pitting, scratches and edge nicks. The two hole tang has a signature on left side. Wood saya is lacquered and is missing the kurikata (cord fixture) and has damage. Also missing a kogatana (small utility knife). Has very nice 2 7/8" iron tsuba with pierced design and gold accents. The tsuka has worn ray skin and wrap. Good
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JAPANESE KATANA SWORD and SAYA Lot #553 (Sale Order 582 of 718) Blade is 32" including tang, with a 25 1/8" cutting edge. Blade is bright with active hamon. Has some scattered light scratches, and some areas of light corrosion. One hole tang is unsigned. The sword has WWII Gunto mounts and plain brass pierced tsuba. Laquered saya is missing leather combat cover and has some splitting. Habaki is copper. Very Good
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JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD and SAYA Lot #554 (Sale Order 583 of 718) Blade is 23 1/4" including tang, with a 18 3/8" cutting edge. Blade is bright with some scattered light scratches and areas of light pitting. One hole tang is unsigned. Has 2 5/8" pierced cast iron tsuba. Saya is laquered and is missing the kurikata (cord fixture). It is also missing the kogatana utility knife. The tsuka has wear to ray skin and wrap. Habaki is brass and the fuchi is missing. Good-Very Good
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JAPANESE WWII KATANA BLADE snd SAYA Lot #555 (Sale Order 584 of 718) Factory made 34 1/2" blade including tang with 26 1/2" cutting edge. Balde is fullered on both sides. Blade has a dark patina with pitting and scattered rust. Has unsigned one hole tang. Missing entire Tsuka. Has WWII saya and mountings. Decroated habaki is copper. Good-Very Good
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JAPANESE KATANA WAKIZASHI SWORD and SAYA Lot #556 (Sale Order 585 of 718) Blade is 26 3/4" including tang, with a 21" cutting edge. Blade is bright with visible hamon. Half of the blade has scracthes on both sides from steel wool. May polish out. One hole unsigned tang. Cast iron 2 7/8" tsuba has nice gold decoration. The tsuka is complete with ray skin and wrap. The kashira (pommel cap) and fuchi have matching dragon decoration. The two piece habaki is brass. The laquered saya has the leather combat wrap. Very Good
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JAPANESE KATANA SWORD and SAYA SIGNED TANG Lot #557 (Sale Order 586 of 718) Early blade is 35 1/2" with 27 1/4" cutting edge. Bright blade has visible hamon. There are scattered light scratches and light wear. Tang is signed and translates to" Bishu Osafune Norimitsu". The blade dates from the Muromachi Period about 1450-1600. The sword has Shi-Gunto WWII mountings and saya. A nice eample of a WWII Japanese Officer's sword with an early hand forged blade. Very Good
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JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD and SAYA SIGNED TANG Lot #557a (Sale Order 587 of 718) Beautiful Hizen Tadayashi Wakizashi with 18 1/2" cutting edge. Manufactured during the Shi-Shinto sword era and is about 150 years old. The one hole tang is signed Tadayoshi and the sword has high end Samuri fittings. The blade is a nice Ko-Mokume lada with straight hamon. The tsuba is very rare and made of lacquered leather with gold decoration and gold plug. Fuchi and kashira are iron with gold decoration of dragonflys and wasp. The kogatana utility knife tang appears to be signed, but hard to tell. The kozuka grip has monkeys and a dog depicted. Saya is wonderfully lacquered with texture. There is some light oxidation near boshi, and some tiny chips near habaki. Overall a very nice wakizashi. Excellent
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JAPANESE LATE KOTO TANTO KNIFE and SAYA Lot #557b (Sale Order 588 of 718) Late Koto era tanto with 10 1/2" cutting edge. Blade is bright with active hamon. Has slight point chip. One hole tang has been elongated. Habaki is copper and has iron tsuba with gold decoration. Ray skin grip with cloth wrap. Old iron fittings including gold decorated fuschi and kashira. Has signed kozuka knife with copper handle. Saya has wear and is missing kuirkata. The kojiri is iron and is inlaid in saya. An attractive looking Tanto from the Koto period. Very good
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JAPANESE WWII TYPE 98 KATANA SIGNED CAPTURED Lot #557c (Sale Order 589 of 718) Very nice original japanese type 98 katana and saya with a cloth capture tag. The tag states: "This W.W.II Japanese N.C.O. sword was obtained as a souvenir on the island of Honshu Japan in 1945 by Supply Sergeant, Darrell Stahler, U.S. Army". The bright blade has a 26" cutting edge and a straight hamon. The two hole tang is signed on both sides. The sword has Shi-Gunto mountings and saya. Excellent
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JAPANESE KATANA SWORD and SAYA Lot #558 (Sale Order 590 of 718) Blade is 32 5/8" including tang, with a 24" cutting edge. Blade is bright, but has scattered scratches and pitting. There is heavy pitting toward the kissaki (point). The two holed tang is unsigned. The tsuka has worn ray skin and wrap. The habaki is silver. The sword has WWII Shin-Gunto mountings. Good-Very Good
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JAPANESE KATANA SWORD SHIRASAYA Lot #559 (Sale Order 591 of 718) Blade is 32 7/8" including tang, with a 26 3/8" cutting edge. Blade is dark with areas of light pitting and scratches. One hole tang is unsigned. Cast iron 2 7/8" tsuba is nicely cast and has pierced design. The tsuka is worn and the shirasaya has a leather hanger. Includes a blue and tan sword knot. The habaki is copper. Good
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JAPANESE WWII ARMY NCO SHIN GUNTO KATANA SWORD Lot #560 (Sale Order 592 of 718) Nice original Type 95 first model WWII Japanese NCO Shin Gunto katana with matching serial numbers 13353 on blade and saya throat. Unpainted copper tsuka denotes first model production. Bright blade with 26 1/4" cutting edge. Blade is fullered on both sides, and has been lightly sharpened. The blade has light scratches. Maker marked on fuchi. Very Good
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KATANA CONTEMPORARY with LEATHER COVERED SAYA Lot #561 (Sale Order 593 of 718) Contemporary katana has bright blade with 26 1/2" cutting edge. Blade edge is not sharp and brass habaki has Chinese characters. The tsuka (handle) and saya have been artificially aged. The leather saya cover has "Luciano" snap buttons. Fairly well made modern sword. Very Good
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JAPANESE WWII TYPE 98 KATANA and SAYA SIGNED TANG Lot #562 (Sale Order 594 of 718) WWII Katana has bright blade with 26" cutting edge and visible hamon. The one hole tang is signed on both sides. The sword has Shi-Gunto mountings and saya. Also includes a blue and brown sword knot. The sword has only light wear and does not show much use. A wonderful example of this sword. Excellent
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JAPANESE WWII KATANA SWORD and SAYA Lot #563 (Sale Order 595 of 718) Blade is 32 1/4" including tang, with a 24 3/8" cutting edge.Blade is dark with corrosion and pitting. Has a one hole unsigned tang. The sword has Shin-Gunto mountings and a leather covered saya. Also includes a blue and brown sword knot. Overall in worn relic condition. Good
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3-ORIGINAL KATANA SAYA COVERS & YARI SHIRASAYA Lot #564 (Sale Order 596 of 718) Largest cover is 30". All have wear and one is incomplete. The Yari shirasaya measures 53" overall and is very good with some tight cracks in the saya. Overall the lot is Good-Very Good
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2-SWORDS, KATANA & WAKIZASHI Lot #565 (Sale Order 597 of 718) Pair of contemporary Katana and Wakizashi type swords with sayas. Largest is 38" with a 29" cutting edge. The blade has an active homon and is marked stainless steel. The habaki is copper and the grip mounts are brass including the tsuba. The Wakizashihas a 18" cutting edge with a very nice homo. The tip is broken. Both are Very Good-Excellent
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JAPANESE SAMURAI WARRIOR SPEAR POINT SWORD Lot #565a (Sale Order 598 of 718) Early Japanese Samurai Warrior Spear Point Sword. Measures 18” long overall. The steel spear point blade measures 1” wide by 12 15/16” long. Mounted into a form fitted lacquer wood scabbard. Has a shark skin handle with a menuki mounted on each side. The pommel, throat fitting and cloth handle wrapping are not present. Very good plus condition.
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICERS DAGGER Lot #565b (Sale Order 599 of 718) Imperial Japanese WWII Naval Officers Dagger & Scabbard. Measures 16 3/16" long overall. The steel blade measures 5/8" wide by 8 5/16" long. Has a brown ray skin scabbard that has several breaks and tears with brass fittings that have a floral design on them. The pommel and cross guard are brass construction. Has a wire wrapped beige ray skin handle. (There is a push button on the reverse side to release the dagger from the scabbard). Scarce.
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WWII JAPANESE LOT OF MEDALS, RANK INSIGNIA, PINS Lot #566 (Sale Order 600 of 718) 10 Piece Lot includes 4 five-pointed star patches, one of which has metal Chrysanthemum devices attached to it via prongs, three Bukkyo Buddhist Women Association Special Member organization medals, Japanese sergeant collar insignia, and a set of epaulets denoting the rank of Superior Private, complete with metal back clips, and Japanese officer's collar insignia with metal Chrysanthemum devices attached via prongs as well. Some very slight wear to one of the patches and the epaulets. Very Good to Excellent condition.
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2 WWII JAPANESE FLAGS CLOTH LINEN Lot #567 (Sale Order 601 of 718) Pair of WWII era Japanese flags; both measure approximately 40" x 29" and have a printed red sun center. One silk, un-hemmed and one linen. The linen one is in near mint condition, the silk has some age. Very Good - Near Mint
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WWII JAPANESE FIELD PHONE SET Lot #568 (Sale Order 602 of 718) 3 combat portable field phone units. Rarely found with intact leather carrying cases, the two larger field phones are enclosed in wooden boxes which fit into their leather carriers. Japanese property tags and communications instructions on both, each is complete with handset, mouth piece, grounding stake, and comm wire; one set is missing the ringer crank handle. Also includes a trunk line attachment, complete with handset, wires, leather carrier, cords, and extra mouthpiece -- this set is to extend a line of communications from a preexisting communications loop. The leather cases show wear and some of the straps are damaged, but they are intact. Phones and equipment are excellent. Very good - Excellent
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CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE STYLE KATANA SWORD Lot #569 (Sale Order 603 of 718) 28 1/2" blade, dull edge and blade needs cleaned. Blade is bent and rubs on scabbard. Saya is decorated and has mounts. Good Display item. Good
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WWII JAPANESE MEJI LIEUENANT COAT, CAP, AND SASH Lot #570 (Sale Order 604 of 718) WWII Imperial Japanese Officer's full dress uniform in the Meji style. Double breasted with chrysanthemum buttons, has double-line rank insignia at the cuffs indicative of Lieutenant. Shoulder boards and collar braid intact -- some of the braiding at the cuffs has come loose. Has red piping, indicating Infantry service. Quilted lining with silk material lining the sleeves and green thread, hook-and-eye closure at the neck, and has studs for a detachable white collar. Four-place ribbon bar attached to this uniform, denoting awards: - ORDER OF THE RISING SUN (class unknown) -CHINA INCIDENT 1937-1945 WAR MEDAL -CHINA INCIDENT 1931-1934 WAR MEDAL -RED CROSS MEDAL Comes with Double-line Lieutenant rank cap with badge featuring rising sun design, silk lining at crown, and leather brim. Chinstrap is intact and held in place by mum buttons. Stitching loose on lining and sweatband but both pieces are intact. Coat has belt loops. The red & white sash with tassels comes with it. Has heavy brass buckles on either side near the tassels. sash measures approximately 46". Excellent-Near Mint
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WWII JAPANESE TYPE 97 HAND GRENADE & BINOCULARS Lot #571 (Sale Order 605 of 718) *INERT* This grenade has been disassembled and is found to contain no explosive charge or powder and has been rendered safe.* WWII Japanese Type 97 fragmentation hand grenade. No apparent casting marks or stamps - a common feature of late war Japanese grenades. The Type 97 was developed from the earlier Type 91 Grenade which could also be used as a fragmentation hand grenade, but was predominately used as munitions for the Type 10 and Type 89 grenade launchers. For this reason it had less explosive power and a relatively longer delay time than a dedicated manual hand grenade. To address these issues the Army Technical Bureau developed a new design in 1937. Light application of ordnance paint on the top, and the fuse section is missing its fork / ring. Displays well and is in near mint condition. Comes with a pair of Japanese "TOKYO" marked 6x30 Binoculars. Near Mint
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WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 BAYONET Lot #572 (Sale Order 606 of 718) Excellent condition type 30 bayonet with curved quillon, curved pommel and bright blade made by National Denki (National Electric) under Kokura supervision. Measures 16.5" at the blade, 21" overall. Excellent
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WWII JAPANESE ARMY FULL DRESS UNIFORM COAT & SASH Lot #573 (Sale Order 607 of 718) World War II era Japanese Officer's uniform, complete with red and white striped sash, with red knots. Shoulder boards are separately applied, thick gold bullion with three large silver stars. Chrysanthemum insignia on the buttons, and three rows of gold bullion braiding at the cuffs and collar. Quilted interior and tailor tag "TAKAOYA TOKYO" in the neckline. Hook-and-eye closure at the neck, and red felt at the cuffs and neck, as well as red piping on the chest. Excellent
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WWII JAPANESE GENERAL TOMOYUKI YAMASHITA GROUP Lot #574 (Sale Order 608 of 718) Group related to the notorious Imperial Japanese World War Two General Tomoyuki Yamashita and his war crimes trial. The group contains Yamashita's signature stamp, with typewritten and handwritten caption describing them. Measures 3" x 8" The group also contains an Associate Press photo of Yamashita at trial, with a caption and newspaper clipping of the same photo. The caption reads "Yamashita stares straight toward the camera as he sits in court flanked by members of his staff and U.S. officers serving as defense counsel." 8 x 9 1/2" Another Associated Press photo from the San Francisco bureau with the caption, "FORMER S.Q. GUARD YAMASHITA HANGMAN" - and an article, "San Quentin, Calif. Lt. Charles C. Rexroad, 42, who pulled the trapdoor for the execution of Lt. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita at Manila, was employed as a regular guard at San Quentin prison from 1932 to 1936, prison officials stated. Rexroad, official Army hangman, reportedly received a $200 bonus for the execution. His present address was given as Corvallis, Ore." Photo is dated 4/23/46 and measures 5" x 7" The two Associated Press photos compliment the ORIGINAL signature of the executed General Yamashita well, and make for an impressive display.. At the forefront of the invasion of Malaya and Singapore, Yamashita's accomplishment of conquering Malaya and Singapore in 70 days led to the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, calling the ignominious fall of Singapore to Japan the "worst disaster" and "largest capitulation" in British military history. The accomplishment earned Yamashita the sobriquet the Tiger of Malaya. Later in the war, he was assigned to defend the Philippines from the advancing Allied forces. While he was unable to stop the Allied advance, he was able to hold on to part of Luzon until after the formal Japanese surrender in August 1945. After the war, Yamashita was tried for war crimes committed by troops under his command during the Japanese defense of the occupied Philippines in 1944. In a controversial trial, Yamashita was found guilty of his troops' atrocities though there was no evidence that he approved or even knew of them, and indeed many of the atrocities were committed by troops not actually under Yamashita's command. This ruling – holding the commander responsible for his or her subordinates' war crimes as long as the commander did not attempt to discover and stop them from occurring – came to be known as the Yamashita standard. Yamashita was sentenced to death, and executed by hanging in 1946. Near Mint.
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WWI & 1920S JAPANESE MEDAL LOT & RIBBON BAR Lot #575 (Sale Order 609 of 718) Japanese medals and corresponding ribbon bar including a Japanese Taisho Enthronement Medal, Japanese World War One medal, and a Showa Enthronement Medal issued in 1928, in preparation for the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Hirohito. Excellent
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IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY VICE ADMIRAL FLAG Lot #576 (Sale Order 610 of 718) Fantastic example in multi-piece, worsted wool construction. Rope halyard sewn into bunting. Features hand stitched details in it’s construction. Excellent condition showing very little of it’s 70+ years of age. Large size measuring 12' 8" by 8' 3" that would have been used on board ship.
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WWII JAPANESE NOBORI BANNER MORI MASAYOSHI Lot #576a (Sale Order 611 of 718) Nice original Nobori banner. These were used in parades for recently conscripted young men. The name of the solider is Mori Masayoshi. The kanj is painted on with black paint. General wear and some small holes. 125" by 27". Very Good
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WWII JAPANESE FLAG 7th INFANTRY ART WORK, 1945 Lot #576b (Sale Order 612 of 718) Very nice flag with artwork denoting the Hourglass division. Dated 1945 and has Hawaii,Enewitok, Saipan, and Okinawa. Has cloth corners. 33" by 26". Very Good-Excellent
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WWII JAPANESE FLAG 33rd DIVISION, ID'd Lot #576c (Sale Order 613 of 718) Flag measures 32" by 26". Identified to John C. Gugenheim. Nicely painted with 122nd Field Artillery coat of arms, 33rd division and locations. Vivid colors and condition. Excellent
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WWII JAPANESE NAVY COMMODORE RANK FLAG Lot #577 (Sale Order 614 of 718) Wool multi-piece pennant which measures 33" X 57", heavy cotton heading with braided rope running through it, looped at both ends. The pennant exhibits some scattered mothing but nothing distracting. EXCELLENT
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WWII JAPANESE NAVY SENIOR OFFICER RANK FLAG Lot #578 (Sale Order 615 of 718) Wool multi-piece pennant which measures 32" X 18", heavy cotton heading with braided rope running through it, looped at both ends. The pennant exhibits some scattered mothing but nothing distracting. EXCELLENT This flag came from a deceased friend of mine who bought it on ebay. The seller was the Son in law of the Vet who brought the flag back. Enclosed is a letter he wrote him explaining who and where the flag came from. The letter in part states "My late father in law James Mandi pasted away two years ago at the age of 81. Jim, along with his three other brothers all enlisted in the Armed Forces during the Second World War. Jim, enlisted in the Navy in 1943. His sole assignment from 2/11/44 to May 16, 1945 was on the USS Stockham, DD683 which steamed 171,307 miles in support of many major sea, land and air battles in the Asiatic Pacific. He was Yeoman 1st class upon discharge in 1945. because of his stocky build and massive arms, a typical Nebraska farm boy, he spent his tour of duty in the ship's gun turrets as a munitions loader. This flag came into his possession between August 19, 1945 and September 2, 1945 during the boarding and possession taking of a Jap APD in Tokyo Bay. Jim became a legendary Chief of Police in Stanton, Nebraska, 15 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska and served the city as the Chief for nearly 40 years." Also in the lot is a copy shot of the man who souvenired the flag. Excellent
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WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE TYPE 90 COMBAT HELMET Lot #578a (Sale Order 616 of 718) The standard WWII Japanese infantry combat helmet. The shell constructed from chrome molybend steel shows loads of period wear and combat use. The original IJA metal star affixed to the front. The three pad pigskin liner and band is complete. The liner pads each have their original cloth padding bags and tie tapes attached. Size adjustment string is complete. The helmet is complete with its original short cloth chinstrap and all rivets and rings. Nice untouched condition as brought back by a US vet at the end of the war. Excellent
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WWII BRITISH INDIA PARATROOPER SLOUCH HAT Lot #579 (Sale Order 617 of 718) WWII India paratrooper slouch hat named. Hat displays great form and is made of pressed felt with unique theater made patch to the side of a winged Pegasus with INDIA just below it. Hat is named on the leather sweatband "Pearman" and is roughly a size 7. The first Indian airborne formation was the British Indian Army's 50th Parachute Brigade raised on 29 October 1941, consisting of 151 Parachute Battalion (consisting of British troops), 152 Parachute Battalion (consisting of Indian troops) and 153 Parachute Battalion (consisting of Gurkha troops) alongside other support units. Lt. (later Col.) A.G. Rangaraj, MVC, of the Indian Medical Service and RMO of 152 Parachute Battalion, became the first Indian along with Hav. Maj. Mathura Singh to make a parachute descent. In 1942-43, the formation saw limited action at Nara against Pathan tribals in the North-West Frontier Province and conducted some intelligence-gathering missions in Burma, utilizing their somewhat limited airborne capabilities. In August 1943, the 154 Parachute Battalion was formed from troops from the 3rd battalion, 7th Gurkha Rifles and assigned to the 50th Parachute Brigade.[1] In March 1944, 151 Parachute Battalion was transferred to Britain, renamed as 156 Parachute Battalion, and assigned to the 4th Parachute Brigade of the 1st Airborne Division. The 50th Parachute Brigade, without 154 Parachute Battalion, then saw extensive action at Sangshak and later in the Imphal plains on the Burmese border against two reinforced Japanese divisions. 154 Parachute Battalion had not completed its air training, so stayed back to attain airborne status. During the Battle of Sangshak (21–26 March 1944), which lasted six days, the brigade suffered extremely heavy casualties, totalling 40 officers and VCOs and 545 other ranks, winning the appreciation of Lt. Gen. William Slim, the commander of the British Fourteenth Army. The breakout on the night of 26 March 1944 saw the remnants of the once-proud parachute brigade fight its way south and then west through the Japanese-infested jungles to Imphal. It achieved its task of preventing the flanking Japanese forces from surrounding Imphal and destroying IV Corps. Despite the losses it suffered in Sangshak, the paratroopers formed ad hoc units and continued to participate in actions to destroy Japanese forces near and around Imphal until its withdrawal at the end of July. Later in 1944, the brigade was expanded to form the 44th Indian Airborne Division as the original 9th Airborne Division was to be named because the 44th Armoured Division (whose services were no longer required in the Middle East theatre of war) was to be converted to an airborne unit. The two ad hoc brigades from the Chindit operations, 14th and the 77th, were included to form the division. The original plan was to have a battalion each of British troops, Indian troops and Gurkha troops in both the parachute brigades, with the 14th being converted for the airlanding role, though there is little known about gliderborne training or operations in India. 14th was later to be converted for the airborne role. The Governor General's Bodyguard (GGBG) joined the airborne fraternity and was named the 44th Airborne Division Reconnaissance Squadron. 9 Field Regiment (RIA) and other support units too were inducted. 60th Indian Parachute Field Ambulance which till then had been in Burma and performed well, was selected to augment the medical element for the formation. The 44th Indian Airborne Division was finally designated the 2nd Indian Airborne Division in 1945. The plan was to raise an entire airborne corps with the British 6th Airborne Division (of D-Day/Normandy fame) to be brought to India as the second divisional formation, but the war ended before it could materialize. The Indian Army's Parachute Regiment was officially formed on 1 March 1945, consisting of four battalions and an equal number of independent companies. The regiment's first airborne action was towards the end of the war, when a reinforced Gurkha Parachute Battalion was parachuted into Burma at Elephant Point on 1 May 1945, as part of Operation Dracula. The battalion performed well earning the respect of all, including the critics of airborne warfare. Despite the performance in Operation Dracula, the Parachute Regiment was disbanded in late 1945 as part of the reduction and restructuring of the post-war British Indian Army. However, they retained their airborne role and formed part of the airborne division.
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JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET ON RESTING PILLOW Lot #580 (Sale Order 618 of 718) Vintage replica of an early Japanese ceremonial war helmet on brocade pillow. Made of heavy iron, with adornments and orange cords. Pillow is approximately 14.5" x 11.5" x 2" and the helmet is approximately 13.5" x 10" x 9." In the 20th Century, these recreations were given to senior Japanese military officers as awards or gifts of esteem, and that tradition continued with the late 20th Century JSDF. This piece features two lines of kanji characters near the nape of the neck. Near Mint
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WWII JAPANESE INFANTRY TYPE 30 TRAINING BAYONET Lot #581 (Sale Order 619 of 718) Unmarked blade. The pommel’s button functions perfectly. The contoured wraparound wooden grips are fixed with two screws. The hooked double cross guard has a circular muzzle guide. The 40cm fullered bright blade. First pattern sheet metal scabbard. Kanji to the grips. Excellent
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EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI JITTE IRON CLUB Lot #582 (Sale Order 620 of 718) Early hand forged Edo Period Jitte club. Blacksmith made. 16 1/2". Very Good
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EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI JITTE WOOD & IRON CLUB Lot #583 (Sale Order 621 of 718) Edo period Jitte club. The tsuka is black lacquered wood with painted decoration. The hook is forged iron. The cord has been re-attached with plastic ties. 17 1/2", Very Good
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EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI JITTE WOOD & IRON CLUB Lot #584 (Sale Order 622 of 718) Very nice Edo Period Jitte club with a wood tsuka and forged iron hardware. 21". Very Good
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EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI JITTE WOOD & IRON CLUB Lot #585 (Sale Order 623 of 718) Very nice Edo Period Jitte club with a wood tsuka and forged iron hardware. 20". Very Good
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EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI JITTE BRASS CLUB Lot #586 (Sale Order 624 of 718) Edo Period Jitte club of all brass construction. Well made and lightly decorated. Cord is a replacement. 17". Very Good
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VINTAGE JAPANESE EAGLE TANTO with SAYA Lot #587 (Sale Order 625 of 718) Very unusual tanto with a cast brass with detailed silver and gold eagle. Very well made. Quillon has a feather design as does the chape. The 11 1/2" blade appears to be made from a bayonet and is fulleered on both sides. The barss saya has heavy cast mounts. There is etching on both sides. Very Good
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JAPANESE MODERN OFFICER's TANTO with SAYA Lot #588 (Sale Order 626 of 718) Very well made and similar to the WWII Japanese Naval Officer's dagger. 15" overall with a 10" blade. Excellent
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JAPANESE TANTO with METAL SAYA Lot #589 (Sale Order 627 of 718) 11 1/2" blade is serial numbered and signed. Has deep fuller on each side. Saya is metal with brass fittings. 18" overall. Age unknown. Very Good
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JAPANESE TANTO with METAL SAYA Lot #590 (Sale Order 628 of 718) 11 1/2" blade is serial numbered and signed. Has deep fuller on each side. Saya is metal with brass fittings. 18" overall. Age unknown. Very Good
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2 -JAPANESE SAMURAI JINGASA HATS Lot #591 (Sale Order 629 of 718) Nice pair of original Samari Jingasa hats. These are a type of hat worn by Japanese warriors when traveling or encamped. They are lacquered and are lightweight and waterproof. Largest is 15 3/4" diameter. Both have padding and chin straps. Very Good
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JAPANESE SAMURAI JINGASA DECORATED HAT Lot #592 (Sale Order 630 of 718) Very nice original Samari Jingasa decorated hat. This type of hat was worn by Japanese warriors when traveling or encamped. It is lacquered and is lightweight and waterproof. Has the family Mon (crest) in black and gold. 16 1/2" diameter. Very Good-Excellent
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JAPANESE EDO PERIOD SAMURAI ARMORED SKULL CAP Lot #593 (Sale Order 631 of 718) Samurai armored skull cap. It is comprises of iron plates connected by chain mail. Very Good
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JAAPNESE SAMURAI ARMORED HELMET & CHIN GUARD Lot #594 (Sale Order 632 of 718) Edo period Samurai helmet and matching chin guard. Both pieces have crazing and loss to lacquer finish. Helmet has liner and cord. Chin guard has attached guruwa (neck guard). Good
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JAPANESE SAMURAI IRON JINGASA HAT Lot #595 (Sale Order 633 of 718) Original Jingasa hat construction of 8 rivited panels of iron. Has ring on back for attached of flag or cord knot. Has padding and chin straps. Cord knot is replacement. 14 1/2" diamter. Very Good
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WWII JAPANESE CIVILIAN HELMET & MILITARY CANTEEN Lot #596 (Sale Order 634 of 718) Helmet is solid but is missing liner. Canteen is complete. Good-Very Good
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WWII JAPANESE IMPERIAL AIR DEFENSE HELMET Lot #597 (Sale Order 635 of 718) Very nice all original helmet, complete with insignia and liner. Signed inside, and labeled for Tachikawa air base. Very Good
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WWII JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY HELMET Lot #598 (Sale Order 636 of 718) Complete and original condition with star insignia and liner. Painted signature inside. Very Good
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WWII JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY HELMET Lot #599 (Sale Order 637 of 718) Solid original condition with star insignia. Missing liner. Good
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WWII JAPANESE ARISAKA TYPE 30 BAYONET Lot #600 (Sale Order 638 of 718) Toyo Kogyo arsenal mark above the guard, hooked quillion, wood grips, and original scabbard. Blade shows light wear and age, as does scabbard. 15.75" blade, 20" overall. Excellent
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HOGUE REMINGTON 700 STOCK AND 2 SCOPES Lot #601 (Sale Order 639 of 718) Lot includes right-handed synthetic rubberized, polymer stock for a Remington Model 700. Hogue recoil pad. Also includes a 2.5-10x40 rifle scope with Picatinny rail mount, like new in box with lens cap and a 3-9x40 power scope, also like new, with instruction sheet. Near Mint
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AR / M4 COLLAPSIBLE STOCKS & HANDGUARDS SET 308 Lot #602 (Sale Order 640 of 718) M4 collapsible butt stock attachment with rubber butt, unsigned, like new. Also includes Midwest Industries DPMS Sprtical .308 "Drop-in" hand guard, Carbine length. Unopened, in the package - the perfect hand guards for your next M4 build. Near Mint
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RUGER M4 Handguards and M4 BUTTSTOCK Lot #603 (Sale Order 641 of 718) M4 hand guards marked "RUGER" - carbine length, appear unused and M4 buttstock, also unused. Near Mint
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WWII to PRESENT LARGE LOT OF MILITARY MANUALS Lot #604 (Sale Order 642 of 718) Approximately 38 technical manuals - subjects ranging from operation of the M60 Machine Gun and the M16A1 Service rifle to entomology, woodworking and furniture repair, Soviet airborne operations, Reconnissaince, Intelligence, and much, much more. Dates ranging from World War II to the 1980s. Start your own TM library. Most are in very good condition, and many have unit marks and stamps on them.
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LOT OF 17 WWII ARMY DIVISION, CAMP PILLOW CASES Lot #605 (Sale Order 643 of 718) 17 "Sweetheart" Pillow cases in all. Most depict specific army units, including the 104th "Timberwolves" Infantry Division, 2nd Army, Anti-Aircraft Artillery, and more. Also includes some camps - Camp Hood, Home of the Tank Destroyer Battalion training camp, and many many more. Some show wear and age. Most have fringe on the edges, some have applique style material. Very Nice selection. Good - Near Mint
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KNIGHTS of TEMPLAR FRATERNAL SWORD ID'D Lot #606 (Sale Order 644 of 718) Sword was made by Pettibone Bros in the late 19th century. 37" overall with a 30" blade. Very ornate, and blade is profusely etched and named to: Paul B. Elliot. Very Good
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REPRODUCTION ROMAN LORICA SEGMENTATA METAL ARMOR Lot #607 (Sale Order 645 of 718) The lorica segmentata (segmented cuirass) is a type of personal armour used by soldiers of the Roman Empire, consisting of metal strips ("girth hoops" fashioned into circular bands), fastened to internal leather straps. The Latin name was first used in the 16th century; the ancient form is unknown. This set is of more recent construction, and has intact leather straps and binding, as well as more recent Olive Drab 550 / Paracord lacing at the front. Some age spots and wear, one size fits most. Very Good.
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WWII to PRESENT PAPER AND BOOKS SPECIAL FORCES ETC Lot #608 (Sale Order 646 of 718) Includes 1973 edition of US Army Vietnam Studies on the effective use of US Army Special forces from 1961 to 1971; an unused Honorable Discharge and Awards folio keeper, still in the original cardboard box, a WWII US Army optician's book of "Pseudo Isochromatic Plates for Testing Color Perception" date 1940 -- they used these books to test the ability of GIs recruits and draftees to pick up colors, A 1945 dated SHAEF report printed after VE Day and a September 1942 dated Army Air Forces silhouette handbook for identifying aircraft. Condition on these books ranges from good to near mint.
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VIETNAM ARMY HELICOPTER PILOT FLIGHT SUIT HELMET Lot #608a (Sale Order 647 of 718) Estate acquired grouping of the effects of Joseph Beseda, a 1st Air Cavalry Division helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Chief Warrant Officer Beseda completed two tours in Vietnam; 1969 - 1970 & 1971 - 1972. In the year between, 1970 - 1971, Beseda flew with NATO in Germany. The flight helmet dates from his time in NATO - dated 1971, it is a Gentex, size X-Large. Helmet has mouthpiece and headphones intact, but is missing the visor and the shield is cracked. Also includes his fire-resistant Aramid 2-piece flight suit, size Large Regular, with theater made name tapes from his time in Vietnam, rank insignia, and aviator wings. Excellent
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KOREA US NAVY PILOT G1 JACKET AND MK2 LIFE VEST Lot #608b (Sale Order 648 of 718) Leather US Navy issue G1 Jacket with brown fur collar, wool cuffs and waist, and squared corner straight pockets. Has "USN" perforated marking inside the zipper and retains original leather zipper pull. Some wear to cuffs and waist. Leather is in flexible. Has MK-2 "Mae West" style life preserver vest on it, stamped "BUAER USN" on the back (Bureau of Aeronautics, US Navy) and dated 1954. Excellent
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MIXED WWII to PRESENT MILITARIA IN AMMO CAN Lot #609 (Sale Order 649 of 718) Lot includes a near mint condition khaki WWII Musette bag, an unissued contemporary French Fourragere shoulder cord, a set of 3 "caltrop" spokes, a pair of early US Army Brigadier General's stars, a safety razor, and more, all inside a genuine US Army issue ammo can. Very Good - Near mint.
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WWII US NAVY MEDICAL OFFICER GROUPING Lot #610 (Sale Order 650 of 718) Smalls grouping to a World War II Navy Medical Officer. Includes 3 sets of shoulder boards denoting ranks of Lieutenant Junior Grade, Commander, and Lieutenant. Also includes WWII era "wide" style ribbon bars denoting service in the Pacific Theater of Operations, US Navy officer cap badges and rank pins, uniform buttons, a Postcard depicting Navy fighter planes in flight, filled out from Virginia and dated 1946, and a wartime postcard depicting the ruins of the famed Shuri castle on Okinawa, unsigned. Evidently this officer served in an aviation unit with the US Navy during the Pacific Campaign in World War II and remained in service as a medical officer after VJ Day. Very Good - Near Mint
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US MILITARY ARTILLERY & MORTAR SIGHT M12A3 SCOPE Lot #611 (Sale Order 651 of 718) Telescope, Panoramic, M12A3. Stock number 7579938, Serial number 44674. Has good clear markings, and "Coated Optics" and lenses and dials are all in good working order. These were used during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam on crew-served heavy artillery pieces and mortars. Near Mint
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PAIR MILITARY BAYONETS SWEDISH M1896 and YUGOSLAV Lot #612 (Sale Order 652 of 718) Swedish Model 1896 Mauser knife bayonet with scabbard, measures approximately 8" at the blade and 13" overall and has regimental markings on the guard and retains packing oil / cosmoline residue inside the scabbard and on the blade. Shows light service wear and age. 9.5" blade, 15" overall length K98 Mauser bayonet, dated 1944, with Yugoslavian proofs and marks on the blade and cross guard. Comes with scabbard and frog; scabbard and bayonet are matching serialized 10812. The blade has been sharpened on this bayonet. Very Good - Excellent
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LOT OF 12 RIFLE AND PISTOL SCOPES Lot #613 (Sale Order 653 of 718) Lot includes 12 scopes. Includes ALL PRO 4x15 rifle scope, in the original box; Simmons 3-9x40; Bushnell Sportview; Simmons 3-9x32; Tasco 3-9x32 Pronghorn with Weaver mount attached, and a side-mount 4x28 power scope for the SKS, and many more. Varying degrees of completeness, some are missing lens covers and some are fully complete. Very Good - Mint.
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500 ROUNDS VENEZUELAN 7mm MAUSER RIFLE AMMUNITION Lot #614 (Sale Order 654 of 718) 5 original FN Venezuelan military boxes, dated 1936. Mostly full, each 100 Round box has the original paper tag. Approximately 495-500 rounds in total. Near Mint
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LOT OF 11 VINTAGE AND CONTEMPORARY SWORDS Lot #615 (Sale Order 655 of 718) 11 large swords. Includes two medieval style broadswords, 5 swords with brass guards, and four additional swords of various style and construction. Largest measures 36" blade / 48" overall; shortest is 22" at the blade and 30" overall with an Asian style. All have scabbards. Some marked "MADE IN INDIA." Good selection. Some have age wear and some are near mint. Good - Near Mint
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CEREMONIAL SWORD 19th CENTURY Lot #616 (Sale Order 656 of 718) Pettibone Bros. Mfg. of Cincinatti Ohio marked on the blade. Has head of Christopher Columbus on the pommel, and marked Knights of Columbus on the blade. The K of C is a fraternal lay order within the Catholic Church founded in the late 19th Century. This sword dates from the late 1890s and has been renickeled and refinished. 28" blade, 37" overall. Original scabbard and wood grip. Excellent
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GURKHA KNIFE SET OF 4 KURKI KNIVES ON PLAQUE Lot #617 (Sale Order 657 of 718) 19" tall, approximately 14" across at the widest point, this set of 2 large and 2 small Kurki knives are mounted to a beautiful wood plaque with nail art reading "GOORKA KNIVES INDIA" with a border around the edge. The two larger knives have lion face motifs on the pommels, the smaller ones have brass pommels. Marked "MADE IN INDIA" on the blades. All four blades show age and a nice even patina. Possibly a military bring back. The kurki, made famous by the 1st Gurkha Rifle Regiment as part of the British commonwealth forces in the late 19th and early 20th century conflicts have become an iconic military fighting knife.
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LARGE COLLECTION OF FOREIGN MILITARY INSIGNIA Lot #618 (Sale Order 658 of 718) Collection of French, British, Spanish, Soviet, and more national military insignia. Includes British Paratrooper insignia, French parachutist wings, Indochina era enameled French regimental insignias, Spanish Civil War era eagle epaulets, French officer collar tabs, Soviet Stars and tank insignia and much more. Very Good - Near Mint.
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LOT 6 FIGHTING KNIVES - THEATER AND CAMP MADE Lot #619 (Sale Order 659 of 718) Lot of 6 knives includes camping knife with compass in the handle, Wood-handled knife marked "BERGEN '46" on the handle - evidently produced by a WWII era GI on Occupation duty in Germany after the end of the war, a Modern tanto blade with nylon OD Green 550 cord wrapped handle, and a wrought iron blade. Also includes a smaller knife which appears to have been made from a flattened chisel with a double-edged dagger style blade and leather sheath. Longest measures approximately 13" at the blade, 17.5" overall and has a d-guard. Very Good - Excellent
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LOT OF US and FOREIGN MEDALS, WWII to PRESENT Lot #620 (Sale Order 660 of 718) Mixed lot of foreign and American medals and ribbons. Includes Soviet USSR / LENIN medal, 3 early 20th Century campaign medals - restrikes of the Mexican Border Service and East Indies Service medals for the Army and the Marine Corps, as well as a named Army Good Conduct Medal to "Frank A. Troiano" and a modern strike of the World War II era American Campaign Medal. Also includes a mounted WWI British "Trio" for service in France, as well as a Japanese Red Cross medal, and more. Very Good - Near Mint.
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5 EARLY US MILITARY HISTORY BOOKS, UNIT HISTORIES Lot #621 (Sale Order 661 of 718) 5 books ca. early 20th Century, including the official 1943 printing of "Combined Operations: The Official Story of the Commandos," 1919 print of "The Hatchet" about the USS George Washington in World War I, 11th Infantry Regiment yearbook titled "The Red Devil" ca. 1950s and the history of the 100th Infantry Division. Spines intact. good pages and covers, all show age to some degree but are still readable. Very Good
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LOT OF 3 BRIT / COMMONWEALTH MILITARY CAPS GHURKA Lot #622 (Sale Order 662 of 718) 3 British and Commonwealth caps. Includes a very early 1st Ghurka Rifles officer's cap with Ghurka kurki knife insignia. This one has some light mothing. Also includes a Royal Air Force Officer's cap, post World War II, and a Royal Canadian Staff Clerk Corps green wool cap. Very Good - Excellent.
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53 PC. COLLECTION CANADIAN MILITARY PATCHES FLASHS Lot #623 (Sale Order 663 of 718) 53 patches, arcs, rank stripes, and battle flashes from World War I to the present era, representing many different Canadian Army, Air Force, and Mounted Cavalry regiments. Some are ID'd on the back. Highlights include the Black Watch, Victorian Scottish Regiment, and the North Alberta Regiments and many, many more. Very Good - Mint.
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MARKSMANSHIP BADGE AND QUAL BAR COLLECTION Lot #624 (Sale Order 664 of 718) Includes a collection of National Rifle Association ladder badges for shooting batches, as well as over 15 US Army and US Marine Corps marksmanship badges as well as over 20 Qualification Bars or "Q-bars" -- some are the common, RIFLE, EXPERT, and MORTAR as well as the harder to find INF. TANK and M-14 and M-16 and M-203 -- some of these were unofficial but commonly worn by qualified soldiers and Marines. Very Good - Mint
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117 PC. LOT BRITISH UNIFORM INSIGNIA PIPS CROWNS Lot #625 (Sale Order 665 of 718) 108 "pips" and 9 crowns. Worn by British and Commonwealth / UK military forces of nearly all military branches. Ca. World War II. Very Good - Mint.
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10 PIECE LOT OF 20TH CENTURY MILITARY HEADGEAR Lot #626 (Sale Order 666 of 718) Includes Civil Defense Helmet, 2 Army drill instrucor "Smokey Bear" style campaign hats, one of which has the cap badge with blue Infantry backing. Also includes a Vietnam War era painted helmet liner, Vietnam era field baseball cap style, 2 covers for Marine Corps hats, a Czech Air Force officer's cap with badge, an Army Infantry officer's dress blue cap, and a cadet cap from Norwich military university. Very Good - Near Mint
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STAUNTON MILITARY ACADEMY CADET CAP & INSIGNIA LOT Lot #627 (Sale Order 667 of 718) Gray cadet cap with Staunton Military Academy cap badge. Also includes an additional cap badge, and uniform buttons. Ca. 1890 to WWI. Staunton Military Academy was founded by Confederate veterans of the Civil War, and has since closed its doors. Very Good
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LOT OF 3 CANADIAN MILITARY UNIFORMS AIR FORCE SIGS Lot #628 (Sale Order 668 of 718) Lot of 3 Canadian military uniforms - includes Royal Canadian Air Force dress uniform with "WAG" wings, trousers, and insignia. Also includes Canadian Guard redcoat with trousers. Also includes Royal Canadian Signals dress blue tunic with ribbon bars, bullion insignia. Very Good - Excellent
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WWII to VIETNAM US OFFICER UNIFORMS LOT Lot #629 (Sale Order 669 of 718) Includes Vietnam era summer khaki officer's uniform with 25th Infantry Division patch and Ranger Battalion tab, includes trousers, shirt, and overseas cap. Also includes World War II era officer's medical administration uniform with insignia and ribbons, as well as Quartermaster and Finance Corps officer uniforms. Small sizes all in good - excellent condition.
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SPANISH ARTILLERY BAYONET MODEL 1905 Lot #630 (Sale Order 670 of 718) Spanish Mauser bayonet, Artillery short length, with 9.9" blade, 15" overall. Has leather scabbard, wood grips, appears to have an old deaccession museum mark at the throat of the scabbard. Dated 1905 at the guard. Age wear on the handle and parts of the scabbard. Good
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WW2 CASE XX MACHETE with EDGE GUARD Lot #631 (Sale Order 671 of 718) 15 1/4" fixed blade with tin edge guard. Very good grips, gray patina blade with deep markings. Very Good
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KOREAN WAR US M5 GARAND BAYONET & SCABBARD Lot #632 (Sale Order 672 of 718) M5 Bayonet made by Imperial. Has the "nub" style attachment at the cross guard, made to fit on the post World War II improved version of the M1 Garand rifle. 6.8" blade, 11.1" overall, with OD Green M8 fiberglass scabbard., Near mint.
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20 RDS BOXED SCHMIDT RUBIN 7.5mm x 55 SWISS AMMO Lot #633 (Sale Order 673 of 718) Still sealed in the box, 2 10 round boxes of 7.7x55 ammo, made in Switzerland. These are for the Schmid Rubin rifle. Unopened.
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HISTORIC NEWSPAPER AND BOOK LOT 1902 to 1960s Lot #634 (Sale Order 674 of 718) Includes historic newspapers from the Cleveland Press showing the moon landing, a 1902 German language Jubilee edition large size paper from Cleveland Ohio, Life Magazine from World War II with Audie Murphy on the cover, and more. Also includes RCA 45 rpm records in cases containing recordings of Adlai Stevenson and FDR speeches. The Box marked "OSS" songs contains single songs on 45 rpm. Good - Near Mint
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US ARMY MP MILITARY POLICE BATON AND HANDCUFFS Lot #635 (Sale Order 675 of 718) 2 Pairs of MP / Police issue handcuffs, one hinged and one chained. Chained cuffs are nickeled and marked "American Munitions Co." of Fon-Du-Lac Wisconsin, Hinged cuffs are blued and are marked with a serial number "1792" and the word "Patented" but no maker marks. Also includes Jay-Pee brand baton / truncheon with leather carrier, 24" long. Includes ONE key which opens both sets of handcuffs. Some age on the hinge cuffs. Excellent
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GROUP WWII TO VIETNAM US MILITARY HATS & PAPERS Lot #636 (Sale Order 676 of 718) Lot includes 6 US Army and US Marine Corps hats, including one junior grade Artillery officer's cap still in its original "Bancroft" box, as well as a Field Grade officer cap with "scrambled eggs" on the bill, and a Korean War era cap. Also includes discharge papers for a Marine who discharged out of Quantico in 1943 named Sergeant Richard A. White, after 4 years stateside service, and a WWI era discharge certificate for a Private Dewey Reese who served in France with the 167th Infantry. Also includes 2 Army medal citations for a soldier who served in Vietnam awarding him the Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal, both for in-country service . Good - Near Mint
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12 WWII NAZI GERMAN SS COLLECTOR REFERENCE BOOKS Lot #637 (Sale Order 677 of 718) 12 books, including rare and out of print SS history books, including Lumsden's Collector's Guide to the Third Reich Militaria, 1969 Ballantine paperback "SS GESTAPO", Kelly Hicks' Collectors Guide to SS Helmets Mann's SS TOTENKOPF history of the SS Death's Head division, Herbert Walther's 1st SS Armored Division, "Panzer Colors" guide to Panzer camouflage patterns, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 by Bruce Culver, a biography of SS Knight's Cross recipient Ernst August Krag by Mark C. Yeager, and more. Condition ranges from very good to near mint.
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13 WWII US and GERMAN COLLECTOR REFERENCE BOOKS Lot #638 (Sale Order 678 of 718) 13 books, including some rare and out of print collector reference books as well as a rare holocaust denier book by Udo Walendy. Includes Warman's Guide to WWII, "Detecting the Fakes" by Robin Lumsden, German Weapons uniforms and insignia of WWI by Maj. James E. Hicks (fourth printing, 1964 with original paper dustcover) and the 2007 full color book Feldbluse by Laurent Hunt. Condition ranges from very good to mint.
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SET OF 7 TIME LIFE THIRD REICH HISTORY BOOKS Lot #639 (Sale Order 679 of 718) Published by Time Life editors in 1989. Set of 7 books, bound in black spanning the history of the Third Reich. Very Good - Near Mint.
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WWII and KOREA US UNIFORMS Lot #640 (Sale Order 680 of 718) World War II Pacific Command uniform jacket, with hand-stitched patch, includes hat. 10th Mountain Division post-war uniform. Korean War "Ridgeway" cap with Lt. Colonel rank insignia, and a selection of officer's overseas caps. Very Good - Excellent.
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AUTOGRAPHED COLIN POWELL BIOGRAPHY Lot #641 (Sale Order 681 of 718) Colin Powell (1937- ) General, statesman. Powell became the first African-American Secretary of State in U.S. history when he took office in 2001. Powell was a career soldier who fought in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He rose through the ranks to become a general, then became national security adviser to President Ronald Reagan. Powell became chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under George Bush the elder, directing U.S. forces during the first Gulf War. His book, My American Journey, Random House, 1995, his signed four-star bookplate is affixed on the title page. Excellent
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PAPERWORK ARCHIVE TO KOREAN WAR US CBI GENERAL Lot #642 (Sale Order 682 of 718) Grouping of paperwork, photos, and citations from Brigadier General Richard A. Risden. Includes efficiency reports, hundreds of photos, and letters of commendation. Risden served in the US Military Assistance Group. Includes over 40 8x10" professional photos of General Risden in full uniform, at his desk, and various other photos. Also includes 5 prong-bound file folders of efficiency reports on Korean and American soldiers, letters of commendation written by Risden for American and Korean soldiers, the entirety of Risden's personal correspondence from 1956-1957, his Official correspondence from 1957, and another file of his personal correspondence from February of 1958 o May of 1958. Also includes a small photo album and scrapbook appearing to show his time in World War II, Korea, and the Philippines. Risden held commands with the 9th Infantry Division, the MAAG, and the 7th Army as he advanced in rank. He earned his parachutist badge, becoming airborne qualified at the age of 51 in 1957. Paperwork shows some age, but is in good condition. Most of the paper is stable. Also includes a boxed scroll with Asian motifs which was evidently gifted to him by General Sun Yup Paik, the Korean Army Chief of Staff, whose calling card is enclosed in the presentation box. Very Good - Excellent
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REPRODUCTION WWI GERMAN PICKELHAUBE Lot #643 (Sale Order 683 of 718) Reproduction of a WWI era German Lobster tail Pickelhaube spiked helmet. Features Prussian "FR" eagle crest, scaled brass chinstrap, leather suspension, and detachable spike. Brass rivets. Leather has some damage. Otherwise, near mint
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REPRODUCTION CELTIC VIKING HELMET WITH CHAIN MAIL Lot #644 (Sale Order 684 of 718) Contemporary copy of a Viking or Celtic battle helmet. Features Celtic knot motif on the face guard, brass accents, metal crown, and chain mail covering the face and neck. Well made, lined and padded crown. Near mint.
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U.S. MODEL M9 BAYONET & SCABBARD LANCAY Lot #645 (Sale Order 685 of 718) The M9 Bayonet is a multi-purpose knife and bayonet officially adopted in 1986 by the United States. Made by LanCay. 12" overall with 7" blade. Includes original scabbard complete with integral sharpening stone and AK style "wire cutter" nub which attaches to a hole in the blade to form a set of powerful cutters. Very Good
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U.S. MODEL M9 BAYONET & SCABBARD PHROBIS III Lot #646 (Sale Order 686 of 718) The M9 Bayonet is a multi-purpose knife and bayonet officially adopted in 1986 by the United States. Made by PROBIS III. 12" overall with 7" blade. Includes original scabbard complete with integral sharpening stone and AK style "wire cutter" nub which attaches to a hole in the blade to form a set of powerful cutters. Very Good
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ONTARIO USMC COMBAT KNIFE BAYONET AND SCABBARD Lot #647 (Sale Order 687 of 718) 7.75" blade, 13" overall length combat knife by Ontario - this is a multipurpose bayonet adopted by the US Marine Corps early in the 2000s which has seen service in Iraq and Afghanistan. This example features rack numbers, and shows signs of heavy usage. Light film of desert dust residue and hand painted property numbers still on. Very Good
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ONTARIO USMC COMBAT KNIFE BAYONET AND SCABBARD Lot #648 (Sale Order 688 of 718) 7.75" blade, 13" overall length combat knife by Ontario - this is a multipurpose bayonet adopted by the US Marine Corps early in the 2000s which has seen service in Iraq and Afghanistan. This example features rack numbers, and shows signs of heavy usage. Light film of desert dust residue and hand painted property numbers still on. Very Good
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GHURKA KUKRI KNIFE WITH SCABBARD AND MINIATURES Lot #649 (Sale Order 689 of 718) Large curved-blade Ghurka knife marked "NEPAL" with engraving. Has brass pommel, blade measures approximately 11" and comes in leather scabbard with brass tip. The blade maintains a nice edge and shiny appearance. Inside the scabbard are two smaller versions of this same knife. Date of manufacture unknown. Excellent - Near Mint.
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KKK KU KLUX KLAN BELT BUCKLE MARKED TIFFANY Lot #650 (Sale Order 690 of 718) Brass belt buckle with a robed Klansman, a cross, a bible, an American flag, and a burning cross on the front. Back is marked "Salem Mass. Witch" with a flying witch on a broomstick, "Tiffany & Co." and the number "837." Evidently these were made in large numbers by a dealer in England in the late 1970s and sold to collectors. Sold as a collectible only. Displays age. Very Good
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SIGNED PHOTO & LETTER OF GENERAL JOHN K WATERS Lot #651 (Sale Order 691 of 718) 7.5" x 9" black & white photo with inscription in lower right corner, "To James F. South, Jr. With best personal regards, John K. Waters January 1974." Also includes a handwritten letter on General Waters' personal letterhead, which reads, "January 28 --. Dear Mr. South -- At the moment, these are all that I seem to have at hand. I think they will suffice. Your effort is a worthy & noble one and one that will further enhance the military services, I am sure. I wish you continued success. With every good wish, Sincerely John K. Waters." John Knight Waters was a Four Star US Army general who commanded the Army Forces in the Pacific. During World War II, he was taken prisoner and his father-in-law, General Patton, developed a plan using the 3rd Army to liberate the camp in which he was being held. Photo and letter are both in excellent condition. Excellent
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US AIR FORCE COLONEL HEDGE WOOD CARVING Lot #652 (Sale Order 692 of 718) Unique wood carving of US Air Force Colonel and Command Pilot named Colonel Hedge. Very well done carving with Hedge in full uniform with intricate detail, even the USAF uniform buttons are correct. Colonel Hedge displays an array of ribbon bars denoting service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. This piece is worthy of further research. No signature of carver found. 36" tall by 30" wide. excellent
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1967 US NAVY UNIFORMS 1900-1967 PRINTS Lot #653 (Sale Order 693 of 718) Collection of 10 Prints of US Navy Uniforms 1900-1967. Comes with folder. 20"x17" Excellent
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POST WWII UNIFORM WWII 271ST INF. COLONEL 69 DIV Lot #654 (Sale Order 694 of 718) Post World War Two uniform of Colonel Henry B. Margeson who commanded the 271st Infantry Regiment of the 69th Division in combat in Germany during World War Two. Margeson ended his military career in Japan in 1955. The uniform consists of his jacket, two shirts, three pairs of pants & overseas cap. The jacket and shirts, in addition to being identified to him, have Japanese made Armed Forces Far East (Mt. Fuji) patches. The patch on his jacket is felt with embroidery. One of the pairs of pants and his overseas cap are also identified to him. very good - excellent.
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WWII US 101ST AIRBORNE REISSUED MEDALS & ORIG DISC Lot #655 (Sale Order 695 of 718) Medal grouping including Purple Heart and Bronze Star inscribed to Johnny E. Harrigal of the 502nd parachute Infantry regiment (PIR) 101st Airborne Infantry division. Also included is a Combat Infantry badge, WW2 Victory Medal, American Campaign medal, Unit citation ribbon bar and Fourragere. These medals were reissued to Harrigal's widow in 2008 and are still in the original mailing envelope addressed to her in Akron, Ohio. There is also Harrigal's original World War Two laminated honorable discharge card that lists his awards and campaigns including Normandy and Ardennes. The 502nd regiment jumped on the eve of D-Day. excellent.
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VIETNAM WAR THEATER MADE STRIKE FORCE PATCH STRIP Lot #656 (Sale Order 696 of 718) Strip of three Vietnam War theater made mobile strike force patches as worn by American advisors. The strip measures 11.25" x 3". excellent
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VIETNAM WAR THEATER MADE STRIKE FORCE PATCH STRIP Lot #657 (Sale Order 697 of 718) Strip of three Vietnam War theater made mobile strike force patches as worn by American advisors. The strip measures 12.75" x 3". Excellent
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VIETNAM GREEN BERET SURVIVAL KNIFE CAMILLUS Lot #657a (Sale Order 698 of 718) Knife belonged to Roy Duchow MSGT 5th S.F. Complete and lock blade and safety work.. 7 1/4" with blade extended. Excellent
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US ARMY "GOLDEN KNIGHT" PARACHUTE TEAM GROUPING Lot #658 (Sale Order 699 of 718) Grouping of airborne items from the US Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights are the Blue Angels of the US Army; they were formed in 1959 to demonstrate the Army's skill in airborne combat operations as well as aerial demonstrations. This group includes 4 patches, roughly 1960s era to present, a numbered challenge coin #124 from "Black Team" of the Golden Knights, TWO wooden batons with engraved brass plaques which read "PASSED IN MID-AIR BY THE U.S. ARMY PARACHUTE TEAM 'GOLDEN KNIGHTS'" This refers to an aerial demonstration in which they pass this baton to one another in freefall, and these batons are later presented as gifts to spectators. The group also includes a Sony HandyCam camera in a protective case with "Golden Knights" insignia attached. Lot also includes Maroon airborne beret with Golden Knight's flash and Distinctive Unit Insignia. Also included, the distinctive Yellow and Black Jump Suit of the Golden Knights. This one has had the patch cut out of the chest, but this can be remedied by fixing the hole with new material and attaching a new patch. The jump suit is custom made for the US Army Parachute team, and this one has a "DSA" code - Defense Supply Agency - which dates it to roughly the 1960s. Lastly, there is a leather skullcap jump helmet with embroidered "ARMY" on either side, which dates to roughly the same period as the jump suit. Large group of artifacts from a very famous US Army demonstration team, all in very good condition.
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VIETNAM 7th CAVALRY GROUPING Lot #659 (Sale Order 700 of 718) Vietnam 7th Cavalry grouping from Lt Col Quintus C. Atkinson. Consists of retirement plaque NCO 4th Sqdn 7th Cavalry Gary Owen, Signed 7th Cavalry Guidon signed by 28 members of his unit, Cut orders from Vietnam naming him in different locations, and framed Citation from US Strike Command the Order of the African Spear. All Excellent
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CONTEMPORARY US CLEVELAND GRAYS MEDAL INSIGNIA LOT Lot #660 (Sale Order 701 of 718) Lot of contemporary and vintage Cleveland Grays medals and insignia. The Cleveland Grays are a militia company which traces their history back to before the American Civil War and has been headquartered at the Grays Armory in Cleveland. 11 Medals for marksmanship, encampments, and commemorations, as well as three membership pins with the CG insignia on them. Excellent - Mint.
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KOREAN WAR - VIETNAM M 1952A FLAK VEST Lot #661 (Sale Order 702 of 718) M-1952A, 1953 dated size large heavy flak vest. Manufactured by the Stein Bros. inc. and dated May 18, 1953. Overall excellent condition with some minor staining. The zipper does work. very good - excellent.
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US AIR FORCE 374th OSS GAME WORN FOOTBALL JERSEY Lot #662 (Sale Order 703 of 718) Football jersey, number 15, with lightning bolts, American flag, and the patch of the 374th Operational Support Squadron of the United States Air Force on the chest. On the back it says "OSS." The Air Force's 374th OSS is based at Yakota Air Force Base in Japan, and the command has several Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs for the airmen stationed there, including a football league wherein different Air Force units field football teams to compete against one another. Size Large. Excellent
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BRASS POT ENGRAVED TO KOREAN WAR OFFICER Lot #663 (Sale Order 704 of 718) Heavy two-handled brass pot or spittoon, engraved in English and Korean characters. Front, in English, reads "LT. LEO J. YEAGER 01948083 CO A 765 TRSB From #2 Machin [sic] Shop Pusan Back Shop KNR ROK" The 765th TRSB was the Transportation Railway Shop Battalion, and they fixed and maintained supply lines throughout the Republic of Korea during and after the hostilities there. Some discoloration to the brass on either side where the figural handles meet the body of the pot. Very Good
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IRAQI FEDAYEEN DARTH VADER HELMET Lot #664 (Sale Order 705 of 718) This distinctive style helmet was issued to the Iraqi soldiers under the command of Uday Hussein and were an elite unit tasked with guarding Saddam from 1993 to 2003. It is estimated that less than 10,000 of these were made. Many were brought home as war trophies by American and allied forces during the early years of the Global War on Terrorism, but many more were destroyed. Made of a ballistic fiber, they are lightweight, and were in fact modeled after the Darth Vader costume from Star Wars. Right side of the helmet has Fedayeen and Iraqi Arabic seal. Retains original black cotton webbing and straps. Excellent
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COLLECTION 124 ARMY & AIR CORPS WWII - PRESENT DIs Lot #665 (Sale Order 706 of 718) Collection of 124 Army and Army Air Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia or "DIs" for short. Includes a selection of World War II era Army Air Forces DI pins for the 2nd, 4th and 6th Air Forces -- these are original pinback enameled examples, as well as WWII era Army Air Corps training command pins in varied styles, as well as a number of other WWII era training command regimental insignia. Also includes Infantry commands from the 42nd Infantry Division, 75th Ranger Regiment, 25th Infantry division and more. World War II to modern era. Also includes two merit awards for civilian contractors of the Air Corps. Very Good - Near Mint.
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COLLECTION 137 ARMY DISTINCTIVE INSIGNIA Lot #666 (Sale Order 707 of 718) 137 pieces, mostly modern era US Army Distinctive Unit insignia -- clutch back regimental crests, most of which are correctly identified on small paper tags. Highlights include 3rd Infantry's iconic tricorn hat -- these men are the "old guard" at the Tomb of the Unknowns; the 4th Infantry Regiment; also includes a selection of South Carolina, Alaska, Ohio, Maryland, and other state National Guard units. Near Mint
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MISC MILITARY LOT M1 HELMET, W GERMAN CANTEEN ETC. Lot #667 (Sale Order 708 of 718) Lot consists of a U.S. M1 rear seamed swivel bale helmet, a West German canteen and a very old wooden flask with leather straps. Remnants of paint still visible. very good.
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WWII to POSTWAR ARMY and AIR FORCE CAPS Lot #668 (Sale Order 709 of 718) Includes 5 visor caps, WWII Army enlisted, Korean War and Vietnam era US Air Force enlisted, Vietnam era Army Officer, woodland caps, garrison caps, and hat covers. Good - Excellent
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EUROPEAN MILITARY GEAR GAS MASK OPTICS CANTEENS Lot #669 (Sale Order 710 of 718) Lot includes two postwar German canteens, a British canteen, an interwar era Gas Mask in paper mache tube with filter / canister, two German scopes, one sealed, and a French beret with insignia. Good - Mint
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BRITISH ROYAL ARMY and NAVY CAPS LOT Lot #670 (Sale Order 711 of 718) 10 visor caps, all appear to be post World War II - British, Canadian, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and more. Good - Excellent
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VIETNAM WAR JUNGLE BOOTS & GZ TREADLIGHT BOOTS Lot #671 (Sale Order 712 of 718) Two pairs of Vietnam War era boots including Army Jungle boots size 6R made by Roth Co. and a pair of black 1966 GZ tread light boots size 7R marked along the top edge "7-R GZ 10-66". The tread light boots show minor wear. very good - excellent.
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MULTICAM LOAD BEARING ASSAULT VEST WITH HOLSTER Lot #672 (Sale Order 713 of 718) Multicam pattern mesh assault vest with integral magazine pouches on the chest, breathable nylon mesh back and chest, heavy duty belt and buckle, and reinforced, rubberized shoulder pads on both sides for stabilized shooting. Has pistol holster attached to one end of the straps. 3 rifle magazine pouches and 3 pistol magazine pouches. Still has original "ROTHCO" tags attached -- "Tactical Cross-Draw Vest" "One Size Fits Most." Near Mint
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7 SPOOLS USGI COTTON TAPE Lot #673 (Sale Order 714 of 718) Cotton tape, used for printing name tapes and repairing field gear. 7 spools in total, most are 3/4" wide, and up to 100 yards each (some are missing about 20-40 yards of material). Most still retain their original paper US Property and National Stock Number tags, dating them to 1972. Near mint.,
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REPRODUCTION NAZI GERMAN WWII SS UNIFORM COAT Lot #674 (Sale Order 715 of 718) Reproduction SS officer's coat. Has black trim armband, cuff title, even has SS collar tab and shoulder boards as well as a reproduction SS property tag on the inside. Black wool with pebbled silver buttons and a "bevo" style 1939 Iron Cross sewn to the left chest pocket. Size unmarked, fits approximately a 42 R. Near Mint
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REPRODUCTION WWII NAZI GERMAN GENERAL COAT Lot #675 (Sale Order 716 of 718) Well-made reproduction of a WWII Nazi German Field Marshall's uniform, complete with chest eagle, velvet cuff title. Marked "NVA" on the inside, for National Volksarmee -- this is a Post-war East German officer's coat which has had insignia added to it. Size stamped 56cm. Near Mint
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REPRODUCTION WWII NAZI GERMAN SS DRESS BELT Lot #676 (Sale Order 717 of 718) Very well made just like the originals. 48" Excellent
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USMC AIRCRAFT CARRIER HOOK RUNNER UNIFORM SET Lot #677 (Sale Order 718 of 718) The "Green shirts" as they are known according to the color-coded uniform scheme of Aircraft Carrier deck personnel are the ones responsible for maintaining and making sure the ship’s cross-deck pendants (wires) make it back into position to trap another aircraft by coercing them with a five-foot steel bar and is considered one of the most dangerous jobs on the flight deck. This set is named on the back to a Marine Gunnery Sergeant. Includes Large Navy Mark 1 life preserver vest or "float coat", soft green H-14 "cranial" cap, and green turtleneck, size 42-44. Large hole in left sleeve of the turtleneck, presumably work damage. Excellent
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