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COLUMBIAN GOLD FACE MASK CA 1st CENTURY AD

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 854)

Calima Malagan ,Columbia 0-100 AD Early Man Gold Mask Hammered from 22 carat Gold River Nuggets One of the first pure Gold Masks known to exist! Provenance: Hard Coll. San Diego

19th CENTURY BORNEO ISLAND KNIFE HANDLE

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 854)

Dayak Borneo Island 19th Century Fine carved Deer Antler Bone Ladies Knife Handle Intricate design of a Dragon and a spiral finial Wonderful Patina proofing good age! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

18th CENTURY JAVA OR MADURO FIGURAL KRIS HANDLE

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 854)

Java or Madura Island 18th - 19th century A very fine and rare wooden Kris (keris) handle of prince figure or putrasatu Arms held in devotion, curly locks and a laughing countenance. Medium brown hard wood skillfully carved representing the standing prince with animated facial features having bulging Eyes and stretched out Tongue. Superb example displaying artistry and technique of the highest standard! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

OTTOMAN DAGGER & SCABBARD ca. 19th CENTURY

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 854)

Ottoman Empire 19th Cent. Handsome Dagger & Scabbard Beautiful silver Work all over

ARGENTINE GAUCHO DAGGER ca. 19th CENTURY

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 854)

Argentina Gaucho 19th Cent. Extraordinary Dagger & Scabbard Wonderful Silver Work!

MOGHUL INDIA DAGGER ca. 19th CENTURY

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 854)

India Moghul 19th Cent. Precious Dagger Silver Bird Hilt with inlaid Turquoise Eyes & Scabbard w. Silver Work

ROYAL GURKHA KUKRI KNIFE ca. 19th CENTURY

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 854)

Royal Gurkha Kukri 19th Cent. Dagger & Scabbard belonged to a Royal member of the Gurkha Tribe Which became the Special Forces for the British Empire and fought in all the Wars for the British Beautiful Silver Work all over

SUMATRA ISLAND JAWA DEMAM CARVED HILT ca. 18th C

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 854)

Sumatra Island 18th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved from dark brown hard wood Abstract form. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Gorgeous patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

LOMBOK ISLAND 19th C. KERIS KRIS HANDLE

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 854)

Lombok Island 19th Century Wood Keris Handle, having inlayed Copper Eyes & Teeth Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SOUTH SUMATRA CARVED KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18-19th

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 854)

South Sumatra 18th -19th Century A rare and intricately carved Kris (keris) carved Horn Handle Depicting a bird perched upon an integral base, dramatically grasping a writhing snake in its talons and beak. The artist made the most of the differing tones of the horn. An exceptional example replete with superb artistry and technique. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK, BORNEO ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 19th Century Carved Deer Antler Sword Handle Rattan Binding Wonderful Ancient Patina ! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MALAY SUMATRA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th C.

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 854)

Malay Peninsula or Sumatra Island, Pangulu style 18th Century Kris (keris) handle, Brancusi Style Abstracted Bird A Pangulu-style Keris Hilt carved in the form of a bird's head. The word "Penghulu" means "village headman" or "Moslem leader." This kris handle may have its origination in either Malaysia or Sumatra, as the Bugi have had significant artistic and political influence in both areas. Expertly carved in the form referred to as a pistol hilt or kerda yet resembling a toucan. Note how the artisan took advantage of the natural staining of the ivory. Gorgeous! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MADURA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 854)

Madura Island Late 19th Century kris (keris) handle, of a curved shape, reminiscent of an unfurling fern Carved so meticulously with an ornate decorative program befitting a high Kris from Madura. The iconographic program features the most wondrous motif seen on Madurese kris's, the winged horse, once the military trophy of the sultan of Sumenep. "The horse recalls a marvelous occurrence from the reign of the legendary Jaka Tule, prince of Sumenep and son-in-law of Brawijaya, the last king of Majapahit. This Brawijaya wanted to add a large iron gate to his palace, but, as it turned out, no craftsman in all of Java was up to this task. Teh Madurese Tule and his foster father Empu Keling, a master smith, had to be called for. Together they executed the impossible task, to Brawijaya's utter contentment. While the two men were still in Java, one of the Brawijawa's horses escaped. No one dared approach the irritable stallion, except for the Madurese guests. When confronted by Tule, the horse became so meek that it kneeled down and looked back at him. This got the prince his epithet and attribute: Kudah Panoleh or 'Horse Looking Back'." In addition to the marvelous winged horse near the base of one side of the handle, several dragons make an appearance on the hilt, one opposite the winged horse, and two others at the curved end of the handle. The dragon was a very popular Madurese Kris ornament as well, inspired by Dutch heraldry. A very rare and special Kris Handle, so impressive for its artistry, technique, and highly symbolic iconography. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

TIMOR ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C.

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 854)

Timor Island 19th Century Large Wooden Sword Handle Remains of Horse Hair Ancient Patina proving good Age Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMBAWA ISLAND, BIMA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 854)

Sumbawa Island, Bima 19th Century Keris Sumbava Pangulu, Brancusi looking Abstracted Bird Form Pangulu -style Keris carved from a now dark patina Wood in the form of a bird's head. The word "Penghulu" means "village headman" or "Moslem leader." This kris handle may have its origination in either Malaysia or Sumatra, as the Bugi have had significant artistic and political influence in both areas. Expertly carved in the form referred to as a pistol hilt or kerda yet resembling a bird. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

BENKULU SUMATRA JAWA DEMAM HILT ca. 18th - 19th C.

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 854)

Benkulu / Sumatra Island 18-19 Century A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved in a relatively abstract form Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Gorgeous patina! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 854)

Sumatra Island 19th Century A very rare and attractive Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a jawa demam Half bird, half human deity, most likely a Garuda in a squatting pose holding its sides as if it is shivering from a fever. In fact, Demam means fever in Bahasa. This example is most likely of the Jambi style as it is entirely abstract with an almost cubist presence. Adding to its allure is the black dotted motif creating an almost dice-pattern upon the surface. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 19th Century A very important, rare Kris (keris) carved wood Handle Traditional handle carved from Wood in a Floral Design and overlaid with Silver Décor having raw cut Diamonds & Ruby inlays Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SHAN TRIBE BURMA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 854)

Shan Tribe Burma 19th Century Lady's Kris Handle Elaborately carved Handle depicting Deities & Floral Design. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 19th Century Dark patina Deer Bone Ladies Knife Handle Carved Dragon Finial Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 854)

Sumatra Island 19th Century Keris Wood Handle of a Kneeling Ancestor Serene Facial Expression Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA ISLAND TUMBUK ROYAL SWORD HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Tumbuk Lada 19th Century Important & large Royal Sword Handle having a Floral carved Horn Finial and a fine Silver Sheeted Hilt with Repousse Floral Design. This once belonged to a Royal Collection Treasure Room ! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO CARVED SWORD HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 19th Century Carved Deer Antler Sword Handle with Rattan Binding Wonderful Ancient Patina Masterpiece of Dayak Carving ! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 854)

Java Island 19th Century Brancusi Style abstracted form of a Human Torso Elegant honey colored brown wooden Keris Handle of a astonishing abstracted form having floral silver fitting . Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C.

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 19th Century A very important and rare Kris (keris) carved Wood Handle Traditional handle carved in the form of what appears to be a tortoise but is probably a Garuda with extensive incised decorations and patterns throughout. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMBA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 854)

Sumba Island 19th Century Wood Keris Handle Carved from dark brown wood depicting a Head of a Parrot Bird with inlaid Black Stone Eyes Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE 19th CENTURY

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 854)

Java Island 19th Century Wooden Kris (keris) Handle Featuring a supplicant figure that appears to be in praying pose. Bent slightly at the waist hands to their chest wearing pattern sarong with broad smile and nicely carved details. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

INDO - MALAY KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 18th - 19th C.

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 854)

Indo-Malay Archipelago 18th to 19th Century A rare form, this carved wood Keris Hilt represents a male figure Head donning a janus headed headdress, all carved in a somewhat naturalistic style with wonderfully incised details. The iconography is similar to ancestral portrayals on a Kris Sajen fo Majapahit Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many

SUMATRA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 854)

Sumatra Island 19th Century Wonderful silver over wood kris (keris) handle (some damage to nape / rear area of figure) A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved from Wood in a relatively abstract form and overlaid with Silver Sheet & inlaid with Ruby & Aqua Marine Stones Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO SWORD HANDLE ca. 18th C.

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 18th Century Deer Antler Sword Handle Very fine Rattan Binding Having a intricate carved surface depicting a Bird of Prey & Dragon Head Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 18th - 19th C.

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 854)

Java Island 18th-19th Century Wooden Kris (keris) Handle with elaborate carvings of floral pattern (Maruda) with upper knob emerging from series of angular petals below, original pigments remaining especially near lower section. It is possible that the iconography of this piece is "hiding" the identity of a mythological being. With the conversion to Islam, any explicit references were regarded as idolatry and condemned. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 19th Century Elegantly carved Kris (keris) Handle Avian form or perhaps a Jawa Demam, a deity depicted as half-bird, half-human, most likely a Garuda in a squatting position Abstracted scroll features carved throughout Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MADURA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 854)

Madura Island 19th Century Dark - brown wooden Keris Handle Floral design throughout, center register Knot of Eternity Wonderful Patina ! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MADURA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 854)

Madura Island 19th Century Keris Handle, Dragons with open Wings amidst Floral Design Carved from dark brown wood depicting 2 Finial is a stylized Head of a Horse. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMBA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 854)

Sumba Island 19th Century Wood Keris Handle, depicting a Parrot Bird Carved from dark brown wood Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

TIMOR ISLAND SWORD HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 854)

Timor Island 19th Century Dragon Mouth Wood Handle with Trophy Head 2 blue Stones as Inlayed Eyes. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 854)

Java Island 19th Century A finely carved wooden kris (keris) handle Depicting a classic demon or yaksha squatting upon a base adorned with three rows of spiral and stylized geometric motifs. His inclined head features bulging eyes, a pronounced mustache over his mischievious grin, and long wavy hair that cascades down his back. The bulging eyes, menacing grimace, as well as the flower he holds (the Nagaspuspa or sacred flower of Buddha and Shiva) may indicate that this figure represents Nawasari, a favored figure for hilts on kris's donned by nobility and used to represent gods, demons, and heroes in the Hindu-Balinese mythology Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MALAYSIA SUMATRA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 18th C.

Lot #39 (Sale Order 38 of 854)

Malaysia, probably Sumatra Island 18th - 19th Century Keris, wonderful example of a type embraced throughout Indonesia or Malaysia Known for its distinct shape that blends sharp edges, planes sometimes covered with magnificent floral motifs and scrollwork as we see in this example, and at the same time dramatic curves. This example also boasts some shiny sections that are characteristic of the type created in Palembang, once the capital of the Srivijaya Empire, a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that flourished from the 7th to the 12th century and stretched from Sumatra to the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. Masterpiece! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO SWORD HANDLE ca. 18th C.

Lot #40 (Sale Order 39 of 854)

Dayak Borneo Island 18th Century Deer Antler Sword Handle Fine Rattan Binding Having a intricate carved surface depicting a Bird of Prey & Dragon Head Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO SWORD HANDLE ca. 18th - 19th. C.

Lot #41 (Sale Order 40 of 854)

Dayak Borneo Island 18th-19th Century Deer Antler Sword Handle Rattan Binding Carved in an intricate Open Space Design, it shows great skill and a Wonderful Composition! This is a Hilt of the most Superior Quality having a wonderful Patina proofing good age - some damage to rear of rattan wrap. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA INDO MALAY JAWA DEMAM HILT ca. 16th 17th C

Lot #42 (Sale Order 41 of 854)

Sumatra Island or Indo Malay Peninsula 16th - 17th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved in a abstract form Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Gorgeous patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA, PALEMBANG KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 19th C

Lot #43 (Sale Order 42 of 854)

Sumatra, Palembang 19th Century Keris, wonderful example of the Jawa Demam design Type embraced throughout Indonesia known for its distinct shape that blends sloping contours, crisp edges, and dramatic curves. this example is most impressive for the elaborate carving. Just look at those spiraled eyes, magnificently carved scrollwork and stylized geometric motifs covering the body, not to mention the fine wavelike border just above the temple. This example also boasts some shiny sections that are characteristic of the type created in Palembang, once the capital of the Srivijaya Empire, a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that flourished from the 7th to the 12th century and stretched from Sumatra to the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO SWORD HANDLE ca. 19th C.

Lot #44 (Sale Order 43 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 19th Century Carved Deer Antler Sword Handle Rattan Binding Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA BALI ISLAND WOOD KRIS KERIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #45 (Sale Order 44 of 854)

Java or Bali Island 19th Century Wood Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a Barong Lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarder in the mythological traditions of Bali. Dark paginated hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe. Masterpiece! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #46 (Sale Order 45 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 19th Century Kris (keris) carved Wood Handle A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved from a dark wood in a relatively abstract form. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Gorgeous patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA, PALEMBANG KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 18th C

Lot #47 (Sale Order 46 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Palembang area 18th Century Early and superb wooden kris (keris) handle depicting a fevered Sumatran Seated in the classic seated position with the right arm placed behind the shoulder to hold the shawl intended to keep his body from becoming cold and feverish. This said the large bird's head that appears to be difficult to hold up may belong to Vishnu's famous eagle Garuda. Deep brown (almost black) hard wood carved in an abstract form with extensive floral (Madura) decoration throughout. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA BALI ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #48 (Sale Order 47 of 854)

Java or Bali Island 19th Century Honey brown colored wooden Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a Baron Lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Java & Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarder in the mythological traditions of Java & Bali. Medium brown hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe. Superb example! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMBA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #49 (Sale Order 48 of 854)

Sumba Island 19th Century Wood Keris Handle carved from dark brown wood depicting a Head of a Parrot Bird Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MALAY PANGALUE KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #50 (Sale Order 49 of 854)

Malay Peninsula, Pangulu style 18th - 19th Century A Pangulu-style Keris hilt made from a medium brown hard wood in the form of a bird's head The word "Penghulu" means "village headman" or "Moslem leader." This kris handle may have its origination in either Malaysia or Sumatra, as the Bugi have had significant artistic and political influence in both areas. Expertly carved in the form referred to as a pistol hilt or kerda yet resembling a bird. Superb example! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MAOUCHE ARGENTINA SCEPTER WEAPON ca 1200 AD

Lot #50a (Sale Order 50 of 854)

Mapuche, Argentina 1200 - 1500 AD Stone Clava, Ceremonial Scepter & Weapon Sculpted out of a beautiful metallic black stone It's Upper Section representing a Macaw Parrot Head with incised Inca Style Star Eye Provenance: Ex Bill Freeman Coll., NM

PERUVIAN SACRIFICAL KNIFE ca 800 - 1000 AD

Lot #50b (Sale Order 51 of 854)

Sican Lambayeque, Peru 800 - 1000 AD Ritual Tumi, Sacrificial Knife depicting Sican Emperor Nayalam with Staff of Royal Power Provenance: Ex Westermann Coll. Germany

MAYAN POWER CELT ca 550 - 950 AD

Lot #50c (Sale Order 52 of 854)

Maya,Mexico 550-950 AD Blue Green Jade Celt of Power Provenance: Ex Bill Freeman Coll., NM

CHILEAN CEREMONIAL SCEPTER WEAPON ca 1200 AD

Lot #50d (Sale Order 53 of 854)

Mapuche, Chile 1200-1500 AD Stone Clava, Ceremonial Scepter & Weapon Depicting a Macaw Parrot having a Circular Head with open Beak and round Eyes, Provenance: Ex Bill Freeman Coll., NM

JAVA BALI ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #51 (Sale Order 54 of 854)

Java or Bali Island 19th Century Wood Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a Barong Lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarder in the mythological traditions of Bali. Dark patinated hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe. Masterpiece! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA YOGYAKARTA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #52 (Sale Order 55 of 854)

Java, possibly Yogyakarta 19th Century Rare and early Tiger Eye Wood Kris (keris) Handle Carved with mask of a demon on one side. Floral pattern on upper inside Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

BATAK SUMATRA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #53 (Sale Order 56 of 854)

Batak-Sumatra Island 19th Century Janus Headed Keris Handle carved out of dark patinated hard wood Depicting a rare Janus Headed Male Figure Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th C

Lot #54 (Sale Order 57 of 854)

Sumatra Island 18th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam Keris carved from Wood in a characteristically abstract form Inclined bird head and a Anthropomorphic Body. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #55 (Sale Order 58 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 19th Century Dark patinated Deer Bone Ladies Knife Handle Depicting a rare Anthropomorphic Figure Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MALAYSIA HULU SWORD HILT ca 19th C

Lot #56 (Sale Order 59 of 854)

Malasia, Hulu Burung Serindit 19th Century Wood Sword Handle having a elaborately carved Geruda Head Finial with a Makura Dragon Head on back & Floral design below Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MALAY PANGULU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #57 (Sale Order 60 of 854)

Malay Peninsula, Pangulu style 19th Century A Pangulu-style Kris (keris) carved from honey colored brown wood in the form of a bird's head The word "Penghulu" means "village headman" or "Moslem leader." This kris handle may have its originations in either Malaysia or Sumatra, as the Bugi have had significant artistic and political influence in both areas. Expertly carved in the form referred to as a pistol hilt or kerda yet resembling an avian form. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #58 (Sale Order 61 of 854)

Java Island 19th Century Kris (keris) Brancusi Style Abstracted Bird Wonderful Ancient Wood Patina Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA MADURA KERIS KRIS HANDCLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #59 (Sale Order 62 of 854)

Java or Madura Island 18th - 19th Century A very fine and rare wooden kris (keris) handle of prince figure or putrasatu Folded arms, right elbow resting on the knee and left of a flowery stick. Behind the flowery stick, a leg appears with an upturned curl replacing a foot. According to experts, the flowery stick may signify a shield. The figure is covered in stylized vegetation and sits on a tupal motif. He sports a long mustache, curly locks, and a laughing countenance. Medium brown hard wood skillfully carved in an abstract form representing the standing prince with animated facial features and extensive Madura (floral) pattern. Superb example displaying artistry and technique of the highest standard! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SOUTH SUMATRA LAMPUNG KERIS KRIS HANDLE 18th 19 C

Lot #60 (Sale Order 63 of 854)

Southern Sumatra Island, Lampung 18th - 19th Century Fine and early wooden Kris (keris) handle Red/brown hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a Garuda with his long beak extending as part of the grip, with extensive Cirebon (Cloud) decoration throughout and remains of original pigments. Superb example Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SE ASIA JAVA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #61 (Sale Order 64 of 854)

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java 18th - 19th Century Wooden Kris (keris) handle with elaborate carvings of floral pattern (Maruda) Upper knob emerging from series of angular petals below, original pigments remaining especially near lower section. It is possible that the iconography of this piece is "hiding" the identity of a mythological being. With the conversion to Islam, any explicit references were regarded as idolatry and condemned. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #62 (Sale Order 65 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 19th Century Kris (keris) Handle carved elegantly from a dark brown hard Wood Avian form or perhaps a Jawa Demam, a deity depicted as half-bird, half-human, most likely a Garuda in a squatting position Abstracted scroll features carved throughout Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO SWORD HANDLE ca 18th C

Lot #63 (Sale Order 66 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 18th Century Deer Antler Sword Handle Rattan Binding & Tree Resin Carved in a intricate Open Space Design, it shows great skill and a Wonderful Composition. This is a Hilt of the most Superior Quality having a wonderful Patina proofing good age! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

TIMOR ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #64 (Sale Order 67 of 854)

Timor Island 19th Century Wood Kris (keris) Abstracted Brancusi Style Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA BENKULU JAWA DEMAM SWORD HILT ca 16th 17 C

Lot #65 (Sale Order 68 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Benkulu Style 16th -17th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved from Honey colored brown wood Abstract form having Floral Pattern all over. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Gorgeous Ancient Patina! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MALAY PANGULU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #66 (Sale Order 69 of 854)

Malay Peninsula, Pangulu style 18th -19th Century A Pangulu-style Kris (keris) carved from Tiger Eye wood Form of a bird's head. The word "Penghulu" means "village headman" or "Moslem leader." This kris handle may have its origination in either Malaysia or Sumatra, as the Bugi have had significant artistic and political influence in both areas. Expertly carved in the form referred to as a pistol hilt or kerda yet resembling an avian form. Masterpiece of Abstracted Form! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO CARVED WOOD SWORD HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #67 (Sale Order 70 of 854)

Dayak Borneo Island 19th Century Wood Sword Handle Rattan Binding Intricate carved surface depicting a Dragon Head Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #68 (Sale Order 71 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 19th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam Kris (keris) carved from a dark wood Abstract form. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Gorgeous patina.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #69 (Sale Order 72 of 854)

Java Island 19th Century Wood Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a Barong Lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarder in the mythological traditions of Bali. Honey brown colored patinated hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th C

Lot #70 (Sale Order 73 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 18th Century A very important and rare Kris (keris) carved Wood Handle Traditional handle carved in the form of what appears to be a tortoise but is probably a Fevered Javanese or Garuda with extensive incised decorations and patterns throughout. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 17th 18th C

Lot #71 (Sale Order 74 of 854)

Java Island 17th - 18th Century Wood Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a Barong Lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarder in the mythological traditions of Bali. Dark patinated hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe. Masterpiece! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA ISLAND KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #72 (Sale Order 75 of 854)

Java Island 19th Century Abstracted, elegant form Silver & Wood Keris Handle Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SOUTH SUMATRA KERIS KRIS WOOD HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #73 (Sale Order 76 of 854)

South Sumatra 19th Century Wood Keris Handle, Abstracted Bird & carved Floral Design Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MADURA EAST JAVA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th C

Lot #74 (Sale Order 77 of 854)

Madura or East Java Island 18th Century Kris (keris) meticulously carved with an ornate decorative program befitting a high kris from Madura Perhaps the Islamic influence of the previous centuries determined the complete abstraction of the iconography on this kris hilt. Though the silhouette is reminiscent of more figural handles with bowed heads, no humans, birds, lions, serpents, or other animals make an appearance upon the tumpal. Only floral motifs appear. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19 C

Lot #75 (Sale Order 78 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau area 19th Century Kris (keris) Handle carved elegantly from a dark brown hard Wood Avian form or perhaps a Jawa Demam, a deity depicted as half-bird, half-human, most likely a Garuda in a squatting position Abstracted scroll features representing limps. Wonderful Composition! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA YOGYAKARTA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE 19th C

Lot #76 (Sale Order 79 of 854)

Java Island, possibly Yogyakarta 19th Century Rare and early wooden kris (keris) handle Carved with mask of a demon on one side, its dramatic visage enlivened with wide almond shaped eyes framed by a grand unibrow or furrow and beneath, a long-curled mustache above a toothy grin. The hairstyle is well outlined with a magnificent spiraled curl on each side of the visage. Floral pattern at each side of base. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA BHIMA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #77 (Sale Order 80 of 854)

Java Island, Bhima 18th - 19th Century Wooden Kris (keris) Handle featuring a human figure Possibly one of the nine saints who converted Java to Islam, that appears to be in a praying pose. Shown kneeling with hands to their belly, very angular features and turban, hair flowing down the back. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA MADURA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #78 (Sale Order 81 of 854)

Java or Madura Island 18th - 19th century A very fine and rare wooden Kris (keris) Handle of Prince Figure or Putrasatu Depicting a squatting demon/ancestor figure, one side with a pointed helmet and large collar, his menacing grimace presenting a disturbing smile, his limbs contorted; the other a figure with spiraled eyes and a belt/loin cloth elaborately incised with stylized geometrics. The wood has aged gracefully and boasts a lovely glossy patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA INDO MALAY WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19 C

Lot #79 (Sale Order 82 of 854)

Sumatra or Indo Malay Peninsula 19th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam Keris carved from Wood Characteristically abstract form with an inclined bird head and a Anthropomorphic Body. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #80 (Sale Order 83 of 854)

Java Island 19th Century Elaborately carved Wood Keris Handle depicting Knot of Infinity & Dragons &Floral Design Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA MINANGKABAU WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE 19th C

Lot #81 (Sale Order 84 of 854)

Sumatra Island, Minangkabau 19th Century A smooth wood Kris (keris) handle with head bowed and arms placed upon upraised knees The limbs and other features display simple planes and contours. The detailing of fingers, hair, etc. minimally incised. Most impressive is the plasticity and coherence of the smoothly rounded forms. Gorgeous patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA MADURA WOOD KREIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #82 (Sale Order 85 of 854)

Java or Madura Island 18th - 19th century A very fine and rare Buffalo Horn Kris (keris), Handle of prince figure or putrasatu Arms held in devotion, curly locks and a laughing countenance. Medium brown of color, skillfully carved representing the standing prince with animated facial features having Almond shaped Eyes , hands held to Chest in Devotion. Wonderful carved train of floral pattern running down its back. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

INDO MALAY SUMATRA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th

Lot #83 (Sale Order 86 of 854)

Indo-Malay Peninsula or Sumatra Island 18th -19th Century Meticulously carved Keris Handle, carved from a beautiful black - brown wood Rich tones, in an Avian form or perhaps a Jawa Demam, a deity depicted as half-bird, half-human, most likely a Garuda in a squatting position, yet similar to a Wayang figure with limbs held in front in a prayerful manner. A striking example with a custom stand. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMBAWA BIMA KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #84 (Sale Order 87 of 854)

Sumbawa Island, Bima 19th Century Keris Sumbawa Pangulu, Brancusi looking Abstracted Bird Form Pangulu -style Keris carved from a now brown honey colored patinated Wood in the form of a bird's head. The word "Penghulu" means "village headman" or "Moslem leader." This kris handle may have its origination in either Malaysia or Sumatra, as the Bugi have had significant artistic and political influence in both areas. Expertly carved in the form referred to as a pistol hilt or kerda yet resembling a bird. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA BALI WOOD KREIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #85 (Sale Order 88 of 854)

Java or Bali Island 19th Century Honey brown colored wooden Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a Barong Lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Java & Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarder in the mythological traditions of Java & Bali. Medium brown hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe . Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA BALI WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca. 20th C

Lot #86 (Sale Order 89 of 854)

Java or Bali Island 20th Century Honey brown colored wooden Kris (keris) Handle Form of a Barong, a lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Java & Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarder in the mythological traditions of Java & Bali. Medium brown hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe . Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

LOMBOK ISLAND WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #87 (Sale Order 90 of 854)

Lombok Island 19th Century Keris Handle depicting a Eagle Inlayed Copper Eyes & bronze fitting. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA KREIS KERIS HANDLE ca early 20th C

Lot #88 (Sale Order 91 of 854)

Sumatra Island Early 20th Century Buffalo Horn Keris Handle in the form of a Abstracted Parrot Bird with Inlayed Silver Eyes Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #89 (Sale Order 92 of 854)

Sumatra Island 19th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam Keris Handle carved from Wood Characteristically abstract form with an inclined bird head and a body comprised of stylized geometric motifs. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #90 (Sale Order 93 of 854)

Sumatra Island 19th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam Wood Keris Handle Characteristically abstract form with an inclined bird head and a body comprised of stylized geometric motifs. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA WOOD KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #91 (Sale Order 94 of 854)

Java Island 18th - 19th Century Wooden Kris (keris) Handle with elaborate carvings of floral pattern (Maruda) Upper knob emerging from series of angular petals below, original pigments remaining especially near lower section. It is possible that the iconography of this piece is "hiding" the identity of a mythological being. With the conversion to Islam, any explicit references were regarded as idolatry and condemned. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA YOGYAKARTA WOOD KREIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #92 (Sale Order 95 of 854)

Java Island, possibly Yogyakarta 19th Century Rare and early wooden Kris (keris) handle Carved with mask of a demon on one side. Floral pattern on upper inside Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA MADURA WOOD KREIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #93 (Sale Order 96 of 854)

A Java or Madura Island 19th Century A very fine and rare wooden Kris (keris) Handle of Prince Figure or Putrasatu Depicting a squatting ancestor Prince figure wearing a royal crown his menacing grimace presenting a disturbing smile, his limbs contorted stylized geometrics. The wood has aged gracefully and boasts a lovely glossy black patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO SWORD HILT ca 19th C

Lot #94 (Sale Order 97 of 854)

Dayak Borneo Island 19th Century Fine Deer Antler Sword Handle Rattan Binding This is a Hilt of Great Quality having a wonderful Patina proofing good age One can see a Maze of intertwined Dragons carved on its sides. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO SWORD HANDLE HILT ca 18th 19th C

Lot #95 (Sale Order 98 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 18th-19th Century Deer Antler Sword Handle Rattan Binding Carved to represent a powerful Bird of Prey, it shows great skill and a wonderful Patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

LAMBAK WOOD KREIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th 19th C

Lot #96 (Sale Order 99 of 854)

Lambak 18th-19th Century Dark wood figural Carved to represent a powerful sitting ancestor, it shows great skill and a wonderful craftsmanship. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA BALI WOOD KREIS KRIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #97 (Sale Order 100 of 854)

Java or Bali Island 19th Century Honey brown colored wooden Kris (keris) Handle in the form of a Baron Lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Java & Bali, Indonesia with a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Java & Bali. Medium brown hard wood carved in an abstract form representing a standing deity with animated facial features and scrolled artwork representing his long flowing hair and a robe. Superb example! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA BALI WOOD KRIS KREIS HANDLE ca 19th C

Lot #98 (Sale Order 101 of 854)

19th c. Java or Bali Island Indonesia Kris Dagger Handle carved from honey brown hardwood, in the form of a Barong, a lion-like creature and character in mythology, having a dramatically inclined head and stunning wavy locks and woven robe. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Java and Bali. On museum stand, 3 1/2" tall. Nice age and use patina. Provenance: Ex-private collection of Ami Brown, owner of the Coca-Cola franchise in Israel.

SUMATRA KRIS KREIS HANDLE ca 18th C

Lot #99 (Sale Order 102 of 854)

Sumatra Island 19th Century Keris Wood Handle of a Sitting Ancestor Serene Facial Expression Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art

19th C. MELANESIA WOODEN WAR CLUB

Lot #100 (Sale Order 103 of 854)

Vanuatu, Melanesia 19th Century Wood War Club Wooden war club, approximately 27" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

MOCHICA, LOMA NEGRA WAR SPIKE ca 100 BC - 100 AD

Lot #100a (Sale Order 104 of 854)

Mochica , Loma Negra, 100 BC - 100 AD Bronze War Spike with Maze Head Approximately 21" with age and patina. Provenance: Ex Westermann Coll. Germany

MOCHICA LOMA NEGRA BRONZE SPEAR POINT ca 100 BC

Lot #100b (Sale Order 105 of 854)

Mochica, Loma Negra 100 BC - 100 AD Enormous Bronze Lance Point Approximately 20.5" long with custom museum stand. Shows age and patina. Provenance: Ex Westermann Coll. Germany

MOCHICA PERU 100 BC DEER SCULPTURE

Lot #100c (Sale Order 106 of 854)

Mochica , Nord Coast Peru 100 BC - 300 AD Royal Scepter Oxidized Copper depicting 2 amorous Deer's, a charming Sculpture! Approximately 6" tall on custom museum stand. Provenance: Ex Westermann Coll. Germany

MOCHICA LOMA NEGRA SACRIFICIAL RITUAL KNIFE 100 BC

Lot #100d (Sale Order 107 of 854)

Mochica , Loma Negra 100 BC - 100 AD Tumi, Sacrificial Ritual Knife Oxidized metal, measures approximately 9.5" Provenance: Ex Westermann Coll. Germany

MOCHICA PERU SACRIFICAL RITUAL KNIFE 100 BC

Lot #100e (Sale Order 108 of 854)

Early Mochica, North Coast Peru Ca. 100 BC - 100 AD Moche Tumi, Sacrificial Ritual Knife A Platform type Scepter depicting a Male with a Cylindrical Hat & a Important Female with distinct oversize Head holding a very large Spondylus Shell in their middle (Fertility Ritual) . Both have inlaid Turquoise Eyes Provenance: Ex Ian Arundel Collection CA

MOCHE PERU SACRIFICAL RITUAL KNIFE 200 AD

Lot #100f (Sale Order 109 of 854)

Moche, North Coast Peru Ca. 200 AD A Tumi, Sacrificial Ritual Knife depicting Moche Lord King Seated on top of a Pedestal, the King has inlay's of Turquoises all over front & back ! This is a rare and complex Bronze Tumi. Provenance: Ex Ian Arundel Collection CA

PERUVIAN BRONZE WAR HEAD ca 200 BC

Lot #100g (Sale Order 110 of 854)

Moche, North Coast Peru Ca. 200 BC Bronze Maze War Head Provenance Westermann Coll. Germany

ECUADOR EARLY STONE CELT ca 3500 - 1800 BC

Lot #100h (Sale Order 111 of 854)

Valdivia, Ecuador 3500 BC-1800 BC Early Man Stone Celt Provenance: Richard Scheiferle Coll.Greenwich ,CT

OLMEC MEXICO JADE CELT OF POWER ca 1500 BC

Lot #100i (Sale Order 112 of 854)

Olmec, Mexico 1500 BC Early Man Blue Green Jade Celt of Power Provenance: Ex Bill Freeman Coll., NM

PERUVIAN STONE WAR MACE HEAD ca 1200 BC

Lot #100j (Sale Order 113 of 854)

Chavin, Peru 1200 BC Stone War Mace Head Provenance: Ex Westermann Coll., Germany

CHILE STONE CLAVA SCEPTER WEAPON ca 1500-1600 BC

Lot #100k (Sale Order 114 of 854)

Chile, ca. 1500-1600 BC. Stone Clava or ceremonial scepter and weapon, upper section representing a Macaw Parrot head with incised beak. Custom stand. 12" long x 4" Wide. Provenance: Ex-Collection

19th C. NEW CALEDONIA KANAK WAR CLUB

Lot #101 (Sale Order 115 of 854)

New Caledonia, Kanak 19th Century Wood War Club Wooden war club, approximately 28" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

18th 19th C POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB

Lot #102 (Sale Order 116 of 854)

Fiji Islands, Polynesia 18th -19th Century Unique Wood Battle Hand Club Wooden war club approximately 27.5" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C VANUATU MELANESIAN WOODEN WAR CLUB

Lot #103 (Sale Order 117 of 854)

Vanuatu, Melanesia 19th Century Wood & Fiber War Club Wooden war club, approximately 30.5" long with fiber attachment for carrying. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C FIJI POLYNESIAN ULI ULI WAR CLUB

Lot #104 (Sale Order 118 of 854)

Fiji Island Polynesia 19th Century Uli Uli War Club Wooden war club approximately 17" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C. POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB FIJI

Lot #105 (Sale Order 119 of 854)

Fiji Islands, Polynesia 19th Century Wood War Club Wooden war club, approximately 42" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C. SOLOMON ISLANDS FISHING SPEAR

Lot #106 (Sale Order 120 of 854)

Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Polynesian Outlier 19th Century Wood Fishing Spear Point Wooden fishing spear, approximately 27" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C. SOLOMON ISLANDS FISHING SPEAR

Lot #107 (Sale Order 121 of 854)

Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Polynesian Outlier 19th Century Wood Fishing Spear Point Wooden fishing spear approximately 28.5" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C. MAORI POLYNESIAN BATTLE AXE

Lot #108 (Sale Order 122 of 854)

Maori, Polynesia 19th Century Battle Ax Battle ax. Handle approximately 27.5" long, with 6" wide axe head, 4" blade edge. Steel Trade Ax & wooden Handle Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th CENTURY POLYNESIAN FIJI WOODEN WAR CLUB

Lot #109 (Sale Order 123 of 854)

Fiji Islands, Polynesia 19th Century Wood War Club Ornately carved wooden war club, approximately 33" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C TROBRIANT ISLANDS MELANESIA WAR CLUB SWORD

Lot #110 (Sale Order 124 of 854)

Trobriant Islands, Melanesia 19th Century Wood War Club Wooden war club in the style of a sword with 36" pointed blade and 4" carved handle. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C SOLOMON ISLANDS SANTA CRUSE WAR CLUB

Lot #111 (Sale Order 125 of 854)

Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz Polynesian Outlier 19th Century Wood War Club Wooden war club in the shape of a sword approximately 34.5" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C MELANESIAN CHIEFTAN POWER STAFF TROBRIANT

Lot #112 (Sale Order 126 of 854)

Trobriant Islands, Melanesia 19th Century Wood Chieftain Staff of Power Wooden staff with figural carving approximately 35" long. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C TROBRIANT ISLANDS WOODEN DANCE CLUB

Lot #113 (Sale Order 127 of 854)

Trobriant Islands, Melanesia 19th Century Wood Dance Club Carved wooden club with flat paddle section approximately 5" wide, 26" overall, 5.5" handle, and and 20.5" from guard to tip. Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C SAMOAN NIFO OTI FIGHTING AXE WITH NOTCHES

Lot #114 (Sale Order 128 of 854)

Samoa Island Polynesia 19th Century Fighting Weapon, given by German Colonial Governor to Samoan Chiefs Hooked blade with fiber-wrapped handle. Overall length approximately 36" with 20" handle. Blade measures 14." Blade has etching "NAIFI TAUA SAMOA" on the side. Note: there are 5 or so notches on Hand grip meaning the Chief has killed that many enemies in Battle!!! Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C MALATIA SOLOMON ISLANDS WAR CLUB

Lot #115 (Sale Order 129 of 854)

Solomon Islands, Malaita Polynesian Outlier 19th Century Wooden War Club, Fiber Handle Cover Wooden war club in the style of a sword approximately 28" overall with fire wrapped handle, approximately 13". Has break and repair at the tip, a section of approximately 3" Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C SAMOAN POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB PEARL INLAY

Lot #116 (Sale Order 130 of 854)

Samoa, Polynesia 19th Century Wooden War Club, mother of pearl inlay Carved wooden war club in the form of a spear approximately 37" long.

19th C MAORI CHIEF SPEAR WITH HUMAN HAIR ON FINIAL

Lot #117 (Sale Order 131 of 854)

New Zealand, Maori, Polynesia 19th Century Wood Chieftain Spear Note: Textile and Human Hair on finial! Symbol of chieftain hood Provenance: Hawaii Coll.

19th C SAMOAN POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB

Lot #118 (Sale Order 132 of 854)

Samoa, Polynesia 19th Century Wooden War Club Flared large war club in the form of a sword. Measures approximately 22" long, with 6" handle, 16" top, approximately 4" wide. Approximately 1.5" crack at one of the points. Very Good.

19th C SAMOAN POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB

Lot #119 (Sale Order 133 of 854)

Samoa, Polynesia 19th Century Wooden War Club Carved wooden war club with 3.5" knob, approximately 13.5" handle, approximately 15" overall. Hand carved. Has some slight cracks. Excellent

19th C POLYNESIAN WAR CLUB

Lot #120 (Sale Order 134 of 854)

Samoa, Polynesia 19th Century Wooden War Club Carved wooden war club in the form of a sword. Measures approximately 17.5" overall, 13" top with 4.5" handle, approximately 2.75" across. Flared. Some damage at the points and one crack on the face. Very Good.

DAYAK BORNEO EARLY 20th C WOOD SWORD HANDLE

Lot #121 (Sale Order 135 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island Early 20th Century Anthropomorphic Wood Figure Sword Handle Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO 19th C ANTLER KNIFE HANDLE

Lot #122 (Sale Order 136 of 854)

Dayak Borneo Island 19th Century Fine carved Deer Antler Bone Ladies Knife Handle Intricate design of Dragons and a Anthropomorphic Head finial Wonderful Patina proofing good age! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO 19th C ANTLER KNIFE HANDLE

Lot #123 (Sale Order 137 of 854)

Dayak Borneo Island 19th Century Fine carved Deer Antler Bone Ladies Knife Handle Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

DAYAK BORNEO 19th C ANTLER SWORD HANDLE

Lot #124 (Sale Order 138 of 854)

Dayak, Borneo Island 19th Century Sword Handle in the shape of a Horn Bill Bird Inlaid metal Eyes, deer antler bone Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

BALI ISLAND 20th C BONE KERIS KRIS HANDLE

Lot #125 (Sale Order 139 of 854)

Bali Island 20th Century Keris Handle made from Bone representing a Balinese Deity Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

MADURA EAST JAVA BONE KERIS KRIS HANDLE ca 18th C

Lot #126 (Sale Order 140 of 854)

Madura or East Java Island 18th - 19th Century Kris (keris) handle meticulously carved bone Ornate decorative design befitting a high Kris from Madura or East Java. Perhaps the Islamic influence of the previous centuries determined the complete abstraction of the iconography on this kris hilt. Though the silhouette is reminiscent of more figural handles with bowed heads, no humans, birds, lions, serpents, or other animals make an appearance upon the tumpal. A remarkable example of expert carving technique of Islamic Art !. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA 18th C BONE KERIS KRIS HANDLE

Lot #127 (Sale Order 141 of 854)

Java Island 18th Century Very fine carved bone Kris (keris) Handle depicting a female figure Bending over and bowing her head. She wears a classic Javanese long dress with finely incised details, with hair up in a bun on the nape of her neck, also very characteristic of Java. Some might question why a female figure on a kris handle. Perhaps it was intended for a woman's kris, a keris wanita as it is called in Indonesia, or a patrem to use the Javanese term Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

SUMATRA 18th C JAWA DENIM CARVED BETEL HANDLE HILT

Lot #128 (Sale Order 142 of 854)

Sumatra or Indo Malay Peninsula 18th Century A wonderful Jawa Demam hilt carved in betel nut with a characteristically abstract form Inclined bird head and a body comprised of stylized geometric motifs. Jawa Demam represents a deity that is half bird and half human, most likely a Garuda, depicted in a squatting position and holding its sides as if shivering in the cold. Interestingly, the word Demam literally means fever in Bahasa. Gorgeous patina. Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA INDONESIA 19th C WOOD KERIS KLRIS HANDLE

Lot #129 (Sale Order 143 of 854)

Java, Indonesia 19th Century A wonderful Kris (Keris) hilt carved, abstract form Floral Pattern all over Gorgeous Ancient Patina! Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

LOMBOK 19th C BETEL NUT KNIFE

Lot #130 (Sale Order 144 of 854)

Lombok, Polynesia 19th Century Betel nut knife, carved from buffalo horn with betel nut inlay and iron blade Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.

JAVA KRIS KERIS HANDLE CARVED WOOD ca 19th C

Lot #131 (Sale Order 145 of 854)

19th c. Java Kris Dagger Handle in carved wood, depicting a walking woman in a sarong, on museum stand, 4 3/4" tall. Nice wear, age patina. Provenance: Ex-private collection of Ami Brown, owner of the Coca-Cola franchise in Israel.

INDONESIA SHAMAN RITUAL DAGGER ca 19th C

Lot #132 (Sale Order 146 of 854)

Sumba Island, Indonesia 19th Century Ancient "Dagger "used by Shamans in Ritual Ceremony's Having anthropomorphic head as a finial. Great Patina showing good age Approximately 21" long Provenance: Ex Ami Brown Coll. NY, Park Avenue Most famous Israeli Collector, ex owner of Coca Cola in Israel

PAIR OF EARLY 20th C NEPALESE GURKHA KUKRI KNIVES

Lot #133 (Sale Order 147 of 854)

Pair of early 20th Century Nepalese Gurkha Kukri knives. Both have lion faces on the pommel and both have hand tooled markings on the blades. 14.25" overall length for both, but one has a slightly thinner handle than the other. Neither has a sheath. Very Good

20th C INDIAN BRONZE CEREMONIAL DRUM

Lot #134 (Sale Order 148 of 854)

INDIA 20th CENTURY Height 9" x Width 6" Provenance: Private Hawaii, USA collection Very Good

NEW GUINEA REPTILE SKIN DRUM ca 19th C

Lot #135 (Sale Order 149 of 854)

Sepik River, Papua New Guinea 19th - 20th Century Approximately 24.5" x 6" Drum with carving. Simple and sleek drum carved of single piece of hardwood, with repeating registers of zig zag bands around tapered middle, and squared handle along one side. Reptile skin playing surface is still intact. Beautiful dark brown patina with darker brown - black patina near base. Edges nicked and weathered. Provenance: Ex. NYC Collection Very Good

19th C BURMESE KYEEZEE GONGS

Lot #136 (Sale Order 150 of 854)

Burma 19th Century 2 small gongs: "Kyeezee" Approximately 5.5" x 4" The Kyeezee is a triangular shaped piece of bronze. Often decorated, carved, and quite thick in cross-section. It is suspended on a cord at its midpoint. When it is struck, it has a piercing, bell-like tone and spinning the Kyeezee gives a warbling effect. They are often used in meditation. Provenance: Hawaii, USA Collection. ]

19th C TIBETAN SILVER BELT

Lot #137 (Sale Order 151 of 854)

Tibet 19th-20th Century Approximately 29" x 1.5" 10 metal panels, most have elaborate knotwork designs on them, plus rosettes and hangers on original leather with two hangers and original buckle. Very Good Provenance: Private Hawaii, USA coll.

19th C TIBETAN SILVER PLATED IRON LEATHER BELT

Lot #138 (Sale Order 152 of 854)

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th centuries CE. A remarkable belt comprised of five substantial silver-plated iron plaques attached to a wide leather strip - three very large panels and two smaller ones that are linked to a two-part clasp shaped like a yoke - all meticulously decorated with intricately incised geometric designs that resemble labyrinths. Two openwork silver-plated iron danglers further embellish opposite sides of the belt. Size: 38" L x 2.5" W (96.5 cm x 6.4 cm); 5" W (12.7 cm) including complete dangler; larger plaques measure 7.5" L x 2.5" W (19 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: private Maui, Hawaii, USA collection

19th C TIBETAN SILVER BUCKLE FROM HORSE SADDLE

Lot #139 (Sale Order 153 of 854)

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast bronze boss-like buckle from a horse saddle, with an engraved pattern of flowers on an interlaced metal symbol that recalls the Kalachakra, the "wheel of time," an important concept for teaching and practice in Tibetan Buddhism. The openwork, interlaced bars are set within a broad border that rolls upward at its outer edge. Applied to the back of the buckle are two strips for attachment. Size: 3.7" W (9.4 cm) Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection

18th C TIBETAN ROYAL SEAL or CHOP BRONZE

Lot #140 (Sale Order 154 of 854)

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A cast yellow bronze royal seal in the form of a cylinder capped by a flame-like form. This item was used by high officials in the Tibetan Royal Court to certify the text of decrees. The upper body and flame have ornate cast decoration, giving them a textured appearance; the lower part of the cylinder is smooth and hollow. Size: 0.85" W x 2.25" H (2.2 cm x 5.7 cm) Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection

19th C TIBETAN TEA CUP WITH ORIGINAL LED

Lot #141 (Sale Order 155 of 854)

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A tall, cylindrical tea cup with a concentric ring base, tall walls with finely-carved linear and geometric designs, an inward-sloped lip, and a thin hammered brass sheet around the perimeter. A petite lid with a button-shaped handle with three conical ornaments accompanies the cup, allowing the tea to stay warm when being transported. Size (without lid): 4.875" H (12.4 cm); size (with lid): 6.125" H (15.6 cm). Provenance: private Maui, Hawaii, USA collection

19th C TIBETAN IRON DORJE KARTIKA KNIFE

Lot #142 (Sale Order 156 of 854)

Tibet, 19th to early 20th century CE. Quite exceptional iron Dorje / Kartika knife. Copper Dorje or Vajra, a ritual object associated with Tibetan Buddhism with four spokes meeting at a raised center support. The Kartika blade is also associated with Vajrayana Buddhism and is a ritualistic flaying knife - probably never used for such purposes - but certainly used in tantric ceremonies. Custom stand. Size: 9" H (22.9 cm) Provenance: private Hawaiian collection

19th C TIBETAN IRON DORJE KARTIKA KNIFE

Lot #143 (Sale Order 157 of 854)

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A ceremonial iron knife with a curved blade terminating in a hook on one end whose form is reminiscent of an abstract bird. The handle is cast on, made of bronze, in the form of a mythical bird's head topped by a dorje. The dorje, an instantly recognizable symbol of Tibetan Buddhism, represents the moment of Enlightenment. This type of knife is known as a Kartika, and it is designed to be used for ritual flaying in Tantric ceremonies. The form is derived from the traditional Indian butcher's knife. Size: 5.25" W x 5.1" H (13.3 cm x 13 cm); 5.5" H (14 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Maui, Hawaii, USA collection

18th C TIBETAN BRONZE DORJE VAJRA

Lot #144 (Sale Order 158 of 854)

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A nice example of a cast bronze dorje (vajra), in the form of two openwork, cage-like spheres at either end, joined together below two bases for each sphere. These are separated by a discoid that is the center of the dorje. The dorje, an instantly recognizable symbol of Tibetan Buddhism, represents the moment of Enlightenment. Vajra means both thunderbolt and diamond, symbolizing an irresistible force and indestructibility. In ceremony, the dorje/vajra is almost always paired with a bell. Size: 1.4" W x 4.5" H (3.6 cm x 11.4 cm); 5.4" H (13.7 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collectio

19th C INDIAN PAIR OF BRONZE COPPER HEADS ORISSA

Lot #145 (Sale Order 159 of 854)

Central Asia, eastern India, Odisha (formerly Orissia), ca. 19th century CE. A pair of cast bronze heads of matching form. Each has a simplified human face with a distinctive nose, wearing a conical, pointed hat. Both are hollow, and made to be appliques. Odisha is famous for its bronze work. Size: 1.55" W x 2.55" H (3.9 cm x 6.5 cm) Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection

18th C TIBETAN COPPER BRONZE GANESHA

Lot #146 (Sale Order 160 of 854)

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A cast bronze statue of the god Ganesha (Ganesh), seated on a throne, attributes to either side of his head. The statue may once have been gilded. Ganesha, the elephant-headed patron of arts and sciences, revered for his intellect and wisdom, is nicely displayed here. His head faces the viewer, a decorative crown around his broad forehead. He has a human-like body, with a large belly - a feature of the god's depiction that first appeared in the Gupta Period. Peeking out between his feet is his vahana (mount), a mouse. Size: 1.6" W x 2.4" H (4.1 cm x 6.1 cm) Provenance: private Maui, Hawaii, USA collection

19th INDIAN YELLOW BRONZE BULL OF SHIVA STATUE

Lot #147 (Sale Order 161 of 854)

Central Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A cast bronze statue of Nandi, the vahana of the god Shiva. He is depicted here standing on a hollow pedestal, with a necklace bearing multiple lingams, phallic objects of divine power. The vahana, meaning in Sanskrit "that which carries/that which pulls," is an animal who a particular Hindu deity uses as a mount or vehicle. The relationship between the god and mount is a sacred one, celebrated in iconography and mythology. The worship of Nandi and Shiva is ancient, and can be traced as far back as the Indus Valley Civilization. Size: 2.9" L x 1.8" W x 4" H (7.4 cm x 4.6 cm x 10.2 cm) Provenance: private Maui, Hawaii, USA collection

LOT OF 3 19th C INDIA ORISSA BUDDHIST FIGURES

Lot #148 (Sale Order 162 of 854)

Lot of 3 miniatures - includes: 17th - 18th Century Fragment depicting a sitting Buddha's lower torso, on his right side is a female attendant with 2 smaller anthropomorphic figures resting on each shoulder, left shoulder attendant is missing, base covered in sanskrit writing. Approximately 2" x 2.5" 19th Century Kneeling copper figure holding hands together, approximately 1.5" 19th Century sitting copper figure holding staffs in each hand. Approximately 2". Provenance: Private Hawaii, USA Coll.

19th C THAI HEAD OF BUDDHA FIGURE ON BASE

Lot #149 (Sale Order 163 of 854)

ca 18th - 19th Century Head of Buddha on wooden base Approximately 2" x 1.5" Excellent Provenance: private coll. Hawaii, USA

REPLICA NAYARIT MEXICO POLYCHROME SITTING FIGURE

Lot #150 (Sale Order 164 of 854)

Approximately 12" x 6" Replica of seated Nayarit figure with decorated cap and diamond crosshatch pattern cloak or shawl. Some damage to nose and nape of neck. Very Good

MAYA PRECOLOMBIAN PLATE WITH DEER HEAD

Lot #151 (Sale Order 165 of 854)

Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, probably Mexico, ca 550 to 900 CE. The glyphs on this plate are most likely cylindrical in nature, representing the elaborate ways in which the ancient Maya would depict important dates on vessels as a way of communicating. Center is containing a deer head in profile, with a kill hole in the center. Size: 11.5" W (29.2 cm) Provenance: Ex Los Angeles, CA coll.

PRECOLOMBIAN COLIMA MEXICO HUNCBACK FIGURE 100 BC

Lot #152 (Sale Order 166 of 854)

Approximately 10" x 5.5" Seated hunchback figure, Colima Mexico. Has decorative leaf like adornment around neck and back, wearing a pointed cap, and has separate pieces of pottery eyes and ears . Excellent.

5 PC LOT EARLY SNAKESKIN SILVER ACCESSORIS

Lot #153 (Sale Order 167 of 854)

Lot includes a vintage cobra skin handbag, approx. 8" x 5.5", a pair of silver brushes approximately 8.5" x 5.5", a silver mirror approximately 10" x 5" and a snakeskin pattern cigarette case approximately 4" x 2" Provenance: Hawaii coll.

18th CENTURY BRITISH 54th UNIFORM BUTTON WAR 1812

Lot #154 (Sale Order 168 of 854)

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

19th CENTURY LG INDO-PERSIAN PUSH DAGGER ENGRAVED

Lot #155 (Sale Order 169 of 854)

11.9" blade, 18" overall. No apparent forge or maker's mark, but the blade and grip have ornate engraving or etching. Three crossbars for grips, and two guards down either side. At the base of the blade on either side, there is a figure wearing a hat or a crown with birds on either side of him. Early Persian style push dagger, in a large size and very ornate. Blade is separate from the handle and held in place by a single hammered pin on either side. Blade is sharp on both sides and retains an edge, some discoloration to the grip section from handling. Excellent

19th CENTURY WOOLEN BLANKET

Lot #155a (Sale Order 170 of 854)

Similar to blankets used by Civil War soldiers as part of bedroll kit, this blanket features rough edges, alternating .75" and .125" brown stripes at either end, and measures 128" x 64" with period yarn repairs in the center. Shows honest wear and possible field repairs. Very Good

19th CENTURY US MCKEEVER AMMUNITION POUCH UNIT MKD

Lot #156 (Sale Order 171 of 854)

Leather McKeever style ammunition pouch with brass buckles, frame, and cloth cartridge bands. Embossed on the front "US" and has "RSA" stamp inside. Handwritten unit marking "A Co." and "22" on either side of the arsenal stamp. Leather in excellent condition, with minimal cracking. Verdegris and age on the brass fittings, but otherwise excellent. Excellent

W.W. FAY 1894 PHOTO of ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Lot #157 (Sale Order 172 of 854)

Herbert Wells Fay (1859-1949) was curator of Abraham Lincoln's tomb from 1921-1948. Fay was a relentless, life-long collector of Lincoln-related items, amassing an estimated 2 million historically significant photographs and artifacts This image was produced by Fay from an original Ambrotype he owned. The original was taken in January 1861. Measures 5" by 7" and is signed by Fay on the reverse and dated 1927. Hs been matted. Excellent

19th CENT. FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD

Lot #158 (Sale Order 173 of 854)

Interesting variation of a 19th century Foot Artillery Sword. The guard is separate from the hilt and resembles the U.S. Model 1832 Foot Artillery sword. The brass grip has hand cuttings in a crisscross pattern. The grip is held on with three rivets through the side, and the tang is peened through the pommel. The blade is heavy and has a cutting edge and false edge unlike the Model 1832. The blade is 17" long and is 1 3/4" wide. The blade is un-fullered and is bright with some blunting at point. . The only marking is the No. 21 on the right hand side of the blade above the ricasso. Very Good

N.P. AMES MODEL 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD 1838

Lot #158a (Sale Order 174 of 854)

Nice original Model 1832 N.P. Ames Foot Artillery Sword and scabbard. Sword is marked at ricasso with Eagle and N.P. Ames Springfield on one side and United States 1838 WS on the other. W.S. stands for William Smith who was a U.S. Armory Inspector from 1828-1841. 19" blade is fullered on both sides and has a gray patina. There are several small "flea bites" on the edges. Hilt is cast brass with fish scale grip and Federal Eagle on either side of the pommel. It is affixed blade with three rivets, and is peened at the pommel. The leather scabbard is sound and has a brass throat with frog stud and brass chape. A very nice example of this sword. Very Good

M1850 CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICERS SWORD W/ SCABBARD

Lot #159 (Sale Order 175 of 854)

M1850 foot Officer's Sword. The hilt is complete with scabbard but it does have a break in the leather. The blade is 31 inches long and has nice double etching to each side of the blade but has some sharpening and is in the grey. Leather washer is absent.

18th CENT. SILVER MOUNTED SMALL SIDE SWORD

Lot #159a (Sale Order 176 of 854)

18th Century small gentleman's sword with 15 1/4" blade that is 1" wide. . The guard, langette and pommel cap are silver. The grip is carved horn. 19" overall. Very Good

M1860 ITALIAN HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD W/ SCABBARD

Lot #160 (Sale Order 177 of 854)

M1860 Italian Heavy Cavalry Sword with Original Scabbard. Sword retains original leather wrapped handle in excellent condition. Sword is in it's original "In the White" finish. This sword was only used from 1860-1864 and is seldom seen. Overall length of 43 /1/2". Blade length is 35". Excellent

CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD

Lot #160a (Sale Order 178 of 854)

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

WWII ITALIAN NAVY LIONS HEAD SWORD W/ SCABBARD

Lot #161 (Sale Order 179 of 854)

WWII Italian Navy Lions head sword with original scabbard. Sword has a brass guard embossed with Italian Naval motif. Sword has a an etched blade. Scabbard has thin leather wrapped over steel with brass fittings. Leather on scabbard does have some damage with small pieces of leather missing. Handle is white painted wood with wire wrap intact. Overall length is 37 1/2". Blade length is 30 1/2". Very Good

WWI BAVARIAN ARTILLERY OFFICERS SWORD W/ SCABBARD

Lot #162 (Sale Order 180 of 854)

WWI Bavarian Artillery Officers Sword with original scabbard. Sword has double engraved panels that read "In Treue Fest". Sword has a hard rubber grip that is in excellent condition. Overall Length- 38 1/2" Blade Length- 31 1/2". Excellent

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICERS DOVE HEAD SWORD

Lot #163 (Sale Order 181 of 854)

WWI Imperial German Doves Head Sword with triple etched blade and original scabbard. Sword is made by Carl Eickhorn and has the Double Squirrel makers mark. Sharkskin grip is in excellent condition with original silver wire wrap. Blade does has several small nicks but overall is in excellent condition. Overall Length- 38". Blade Length -32". Excellent

WWI BAVARIAN SWORD WITH SCABBARD

Lot #164 (Sale Order 182 of 854)

WWI Bavarian Sword with Original Scabbard. Blade has double etched panels with the saying "In Treue Fest!". One side of the blade etching features a Coat of Arms. Handle is wood covered by a thin black plastic without any breaks or cracks. Original wrapping is in place but slightly loose. Overall Length- 36 1/2". Blade Length- 30". Excellent.

WWI AUSTRIAN SWORD W/ ORIGINAL KNOT & SCABBARD

Lot #165 (Sale Order 183 of 854)

WWI Austrian Sword with Original Knot and Scabbard. Sword retains it's excellent original finish. Shark Skin grip is in excellent condition with original wire wrap nice and tight. Blade is makers marked with beautiful original finish. Overall Length- 35 1/2". Blade Length 29". Excellent.

WW1 AUSTRIAN PATTERN 1849 COURT OFFICIALS SWORD

Lot #165a (Sale Order 184 of 854)

Straight single edged 30 inch engraved blade in good condition. Gilded brass lion head hilt with the double-headed Imperial eagle on the langet. Viribus on the obverse ferrule and Unit is on the reverse. Mother of Pearl grip plates on each side. The black leather scabbard is unbroken but rather some abrasions to its surface. Very Good

WWI GERMAN ARTILLERY LIONS HEAD SWORD W/ SCABBARD

Lot #166 (Sale Order 185 of 854)

WWI German Artillery Lions Head Sword with Original Scabbard. Sword features a langet with Crossed Cannons. Pommel features a detailed lions head with full jaw and teeth. Handle is wood covered with thin black plastic with one small section of the black plastic broken and missing and several other small hair lion cracks. Blade is unmarked but remains in good original condition. Overall Length- 40". Blade Length 28". Very Good.

PRUSSIAN CAVALRY SWORD M1889 W/ SCABBARD

Lot #167 (Sale Order 186 of 854)

M1889 Prussian Cavalry Sword with Original Scabbard. Sword features a triple etched blade made by Alcoso. Blade does have several nicks and the tip of the blade has been rounded. The grip is made of Bakelite and has several crack with one small section missing. The sword features a folding guard. Overall Length- 40". Blade Length-29". Good

WW1 IMERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN ARTILLERY SWORD M1855

Lot #168 (Sale Order 187 of 854)

Sword features a 30 inch long curved and fullered nickel-plated steel blade magnetic with a blade spine and a single dull edge the blade remaining bright and crisp and having an extremely sharp tip. The blade's obverse ricasso is maker marked to Carl Eickhorn with the early version of the company's insignia incorporating two squirrels side-by-side. Both sides of the blade is engraved in Gothic script "In Treue Fest" with a floral motif throughout. Leather buffer pad is intact. The crossguard with quillon at one end, the other end forming the guard curving around and tucking into the pommel with a slot in the arch of the guard near the pommel the straight edge forming the spine and housing a black synthetic grip with seventeen ribs and is completed by the pommel the hardware itself in a magnetic silvered metal. The scabbard has a durable black painted metal body magnetic with a flattened u-shaped finial suspension ring and bracket protruding from the wrap-around loop the throat plate held firmly in place via two screws showing surface wear and contact marks overall with finish loss.

WWI US ARMY M1902 OFFICER'S SWORD BY ROWLAND

Lot #169 (Sale Order 188 of 854)

U.S. M1902 officer's dress sword. Nickeled backstrap / pommel and three-branch guard. Finger grooved black wood grip. 31 3/4" blade etched with military/floral motifs. Marked "William Rowland" of Philadelphia Pa.. Two-ring nickeled scabbard. Circa 1920-1945. Measures approx. 37" length with some finish loss. Very Good

WWI NAMED US Army M1902 OFFICER's SWORD BY LILLY

Lot #170 (Sale Order 189 of 854)

U.S. M1902 officer's dress sword. Nickeled backstrap/pommel and three-branch guard. Finger grooved black wood grip. 31 3/4" blade etched with military/floral motifs and is named to Fred R. Stair Jr. Marked "Lilley - Ames Co. Columbus Ohio". Two-ring nickeled scabbard. Circa 1920-1945. Measures approx. 37" length MINT

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN ENGRAVED PRESENTATION SWORD

Lot #171 (Sale Order 190 of 854)

(Säbel) Officer's silver hilted sword with a single fuller blade is about 32 inches. Blade is in very good and clean condition. Both sides are of blade are very nicely engraved with floral motifs. Spine of the blade is engraved to also. Rayskin original grip wrap with original wire. Black painted scabbard with single hanger as used after 1905. Scabbard retains about 80% paint. On the inside of the P guard is the inscription "Unserem Oberbrandmelster August Muller zur silbernen Hochzeit gewidmet von der Stadt Remagen" which translates to "Dedicated to our Oberbrandmelster August Muller for the silver wedding by the city of Remagen" Nice clean sword.

IMPERIAL WURTTEMBERG HIGH RANKING OFFICIALS SWORD

Lot #171a (Sale Order 191 of 854)

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 original knot. Blade length is 33 1/2" with an overall length of 39". Excellent.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS UNIFORMED RANKS SWORD NAMED

Lot #172 (Sale Order 192 of 854)

The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization founded at Washington, DC, on 19 February 1864. The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor and friendship that are the center of the order. This highly ornate Masonic sword has a thick patina on the gilded brass and silver plated fittings with a heavily Nickle plated scabbard that is mounted with three suspension rings. The scabbard is straight overall with minor surface rust and the expected light dings and scrapes but nothing serious. The sword pommel is beautifully hand enhanced and has the letters FCB displayed prominently which stands for Friendship, Charity and Benevolence. The obverse clam shell is marked with the initials U.R. which stands for Uniformed Ranks and a lily a popular image for this fraternal order. The reverse clam shell is decorated with a coat of arms depicting lances, Laurel leaves. Armor, axes and oak leaves a symbol of strength. The blade is produced by Charles Svendsen of Cincinnati Ohio . The markings on Knights of Pythias swords varied widely. Most swords were inscribed with the acronym "FCB," which stands for the Pythian motto ("Friendship, Charity, Benevolence"). Images on swords were also somewhat common, and included: A man, woman and child (symbolic of Pythias saying good-bye to his family); a man looking out of a building, with a group of people below (symbolic of Damon's pending execution); a man between some pillars, pulling them down (similar to Samson destroying his enemy's temple); or various types of weapons (swords, axes, hammers, etc.). A full Knight of the Pythian order often inscribed his sword with the image of a knight's helmet with a lion on the crest. Many also carried the image of a sprig of Myrtle (the Pythian symbol of love) or a falcon (the Pythian symbol of vigilance).The blade itself is in excellent condition with no sharpening or chips to the edges the point is still sharp and free of bends there is some minor surface rust which would easily clean up beautifully.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD & SCABBARD 1890s

Lot #173 (Sale Order 193 of 854)

Ivory handled Masonic sword overall length 39" with sheath. Ornate mounted with enamels with beautiful gilded over brass maker is Morgan, Puhl, & Morris, Detroit Michigan. Morgan Puhl and Morris of Detroit Michigan entered business in 1893. In 1906 they became the Detroit Regalia Company.

ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN MASONIC SWORD

Lot #174 (Sale Order 194 of 854)

The first of the secret societies which offered the broad member brotherhood benefits and the model for the societies which followed it. Lovely high relied decorated hilt with faux wrapped grip and heavy gold overlay guard, pommel and knuckle chain. 28” d.e. blade with Mc Lilly/Columbus maker’s name, decorated first half with owner’s name, A O U W, crossed swords and heart and scrolling foliage, with heavy gold background. Plated scabbard with three matching gold overlay mounts. Scabbard shows some wear and dark staining. Fine display.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD & SCABBARD BY LILLEY

Lot #175 (Sale Order 195 of 854)

Knight's Templar Masonic sword. Both sword and scabbard are in very good condition. The ricasso states the sword was manufactured by The M.C. Lilley & Co, Columbus Ohio...M.C. Lilley and Co manufactured swords from 1865 until the founders death in 1882... This included society swords US regulation swords (Model 1872 cavalry officers swords and theatrical swords) upon his death the name was changed to THE M.C. Lilley & Co Lilley and this variation of the name manufactured swords form 1882 to 1925. Sword measures 39 and 1/4 inches long. Very ornate blade and scabbard. Excellent

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD & SCABBARD HORSTMANN

Lot #176 (Sale Order 196 of 854)

Knight's Templar Masonic sword. Both sword and scabbard are in very good condition. The ricasso states the sword was manufactured by Horstmann of Philadelphia. Sword measures 36 and 1/4 inches long. Very ornate blade and scabbard. Excellent

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD & SCABBARD BY AMES

Lot #177 (Sale Order 197 of 854)

Knight's Templar Masonic sword. Both sword and scabbard are in very good condition. The ricasso states the sword was manufactured by Ames Sword Co. of Chickopee MA. Sword measures 36 and 1/4 inches long. Very ornate blade and scabbard. Excellent

USMC MAMELUKE OFFICERS SWORD BY H&H NAMED

Lot #178 (Sale Order 198 of 854)

German made, USMC Officer Mameluke sword. Nice clean blade. Blade marker marked by H&H logo (Hilborn Hamburger Inc. New York). Also, marked USMC Serial No. 323 on back edge of blade. This has double etched blade with United States Marines in the center of the etching. Blade approx 30 inches in length and is named to Thomas Dowling Evans. Excellent

RARE US AIR FORCE TYPE 1 ACADEMY SWORD HORSTER

Lot #179 (Sale Order 199 of 854)

U.S Air Force Academy Sword is manufactured by the firm E. & F. Horster of Germany from stainless steel. The cross guard is steel and boasts an impressive eagle head on both ends. The double edged blade is 30 inches long and manufactured from stainless steel and is diamond cut to perfection. The scabbard is made from steel and the mounts are plated with silver. The throat mount consists of a hook so that it may be hung from a belt.

WW1 M1899 GERMAN CAVALRY SWORD PAUL WEYERSBERG

Lot #180 (Sale Order 200 of 854)

This Degen is in mint condition throughout and is most impressive. The nickel plating on the pommel, basket guard, is in perfect condition. The grip is a black Bakelite type that is in excellent condition. The basket is decorated with a crowned Prussian eagle clutching a sword and an orb. The scabbard has a couple of dents but overall very good condition. The scabbard has a single carrying band with a fixed ring. The full mint blade measures 32 inches long and is maker marked Paul Weyersberg and dated on the spine 1915.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN LION HEAD SWORD TRIPLE ENGRAVD

Lot #181 (Sale Order 201 of 854)

(Säbel) Officer's sword with a single fuller blade is about 77cm long. Blade is in excellent bright and clean condition. Both sides are of blade are very nicely engraved with cross cannons and swords. Spine of the blade is engraved to Paul Weyersberg. Beautiful grip wrap with original wire. Black painted scabbard with single hanger as used after 1905. Scabbard retains about 98% Nickel plated with original portipee. Nice clean sword.

WW1 M1899 GERMAN CAVALRY SWORD PAUL WEYERSBERG

Lot #182 (Sale Order 202 of 854)

This Degen is in very good condition throughout . The grip is a black Bakelite type that is in excellent condition. The basket is decorated with a crowned Prussian eagle clutching a sword and an orb. The scabbard has a couple of dents but overall very good condition. The scabbard has a single carrying band with a fixed ring. The blade measures 32 inches long and is maker marked Paul Weyersberg and dated on the spine 1916 and is unit marked.

M1869 AUSTRIAN CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD ZIMBLER

Lot #183 (Sale Order 203 of 854)

German or Austrian Cavalry Officers Sword c 1860 regulation polished blade fullered on one side and flat on the other, stamped J. V. Garantirt SOLINGEN on the obverse and Josef Zimbler Wein Eisenhauer on the reverse. Regulation steel guard pierced with honeysuckle pattern grip covered with rayskin. Blade 31 inches. Excellent untouched condition

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN COURT SWORD WITH KNOT

Lot #184 (Sale Order 204 of 854)

Imperial German court word measuring 32 inches with a full blood fuller. Maker marked to Paul Weyersberg Solingen. Missing scabbard but still retaining a beautiful sword knot with an embossed K to each side of the ball on the portipee.

WW1 US ARMY AIR SERVICE OBSERVOR PILOT HALF WING

Lot #185 (Sale Order 205 of 854)

Beautiful hand embroidered US Air Service half wing or Observer Pilot Wing measuring just at 2 inches with exceptional detailing to the wings, shield and US. Half wings are exceedingly rarer that pilot wings. Excellent!

WW1 US ARMY AIR SERVICE OBSERVOR PILOT HALF WING

Lot #186 (Sale Order 206 of 854)

Beautiful hand three piece US Air Service half wing or Observer Pilot Wing measuring just at 2 1/2 inches with exceptional detailing to the wings, "O". Half wings are exceedingly rarer that pilot wings with this one being English made. Excellent!

CIVIL WAR NAMED MEDAL GROUPING WITH CAVALRY STRAPS

Lot #186a (Sale Order 207 of 854)

Historical Civil War medal grouping named to Major Henry C. Dane of the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry. The grouping consist of his wartime Captains Cavalry straps, Military Order of the Loyal Legion numbered 1987 on the ring. This badge was manufactured by BB&B and is in 10k gold. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS). On April 15, 1865, as word of President Abraham Lincoln's death spread throughout the country, three Union Army officer friends met in Philadelphia to discuss the tragic news. Rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders prompted the three officers to form an organization that could help thwart future threats to the national government. A mass meeting of Philadelphia veterans was held on April 20, 1865 top ledge renewed allegiance to the Union and to plan for participation in the funeral arrangements for the President. The Philadelphia officers, who served as an honor guard for President Lincoln's funeral cortege, met again after the funeral was over to establish a permanent organization of officers and former officers patterned after the Society of Cincinnati established after the Revolutionary War. The name they chose, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, first appeared in a notice calling a meeting on May 31, 1865 at Independence Hall. Since its inception, the MOLLUS membership has included nearly 12,000 Civil War officers. At its zenith, the MOLLUS counted practically every prominent officer among its ranks. Among them were Generals Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman; Lt. Generals Philip H. Sheridan, Nelson A. Miles and John M. Schofield; Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, George B. McClellan, Rutherford B.Hayes, George Armstrong Custer, David McMurtrie Gregg and Grenville M. Dodge; Admiral David G. Farragut; Rear Admirals Bancroft Gherardi and George W. Melville. In addition to Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes, Original Companions Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison and William McKinley served as Presidents of the United States. Third item is his GAR membership badge serial numbered V29119 on the edge of the planchet. Forth medal is a souvenir badge of the 32nd National Encampment held in Cincinnati Ohio 1898. Fifth item is named United States War Veterans Medal. The reverse of this elaborate badge reads as follows " Orator George Washington Camp No. 1 Decoration Day May 30th 1878 Presented to our first Orator Major H. C. Dane May 18th 1878 West Point". Finally an albumen of Major Dane. If you are a member of civilwardata.com they have an image of him in uniform and it's certainly the same man in this photograph. This regiment was formed from four organizations already in the field, viz. The 3rd had the misfortune to lose its captain, who was drowned in the Mississippi April 23, 1862, and his place was filled by the appointment of Jonathan E. Cowan of the 1st company, but as he was on leave of absence, the organization served under Lieut. Perkins. The 3rd was attached to Weitzel's brigade in Sept., 1862, and was often in action, but met with slight loss. It was encamped at Thibodeaux, La., during the winter of 1862-63. After the consolidation of the four organizations, June 17, 1863 the companies of the 41st infantry retained their original letters, while the 2nd unattached company was designated L, the 3rd M, the 1st continued to be known as "Read's company," and received no letter, as the regiment had thirteen companies. The new organization remained under the command of Col. Chickering and took part in the siege of Port Hudson, remaining at that point until the close of the year 1863, engaged in the active duties falling to the cavalry arm of the service. In the spring of 1864, it took an active part in the Red River expedition, during which it did its full duty losing in the severe action at Sabine cross-roads, 9 men killed, 64 wounded, and 157 of the horses. On June 25, the regiment was dismounted and armed as infantry and during the following month was transferred to Maryland, where it became part of the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 19th corps. After sharing in the various movements in the Shenandoah Valley it was heavily engaged at the battle of Winchester, losing 104 officers and men out of about 600 in action. It was again engaged at Fisher's hill, and Cedar creek, losing in the latter action 77 killed and wounded. On Dec. 28, 1864, it went into winter quarters at Pleasant Valley Md., where it was again equipped as cavalry in Feb., 1865, and reporting to Gen. Chapman at Winchester on March 1, engaged in scouting and other duties until April 20. Near the close of the year 1864, the three independent companies were mustered out of service, and their places were taken by one year troops from Mass. The original members of the 41st infantry were mustered out on May 20. The regiment took part in the grand review with Sheridan's cavalry corps; proceeded in June, to For

RARE EARLY US MAKER MARKED WOOD DRUM CANTEEN

Lot #186b (Sale Order 208 of 854)

This style of wooden canteen with formed wood spout was in US service for many decades starting near the time of the revolution and carrying forward into the 1850s. All original and has maker’s E. ARENTS along with several sets of initials probably from being in service for years. Canteen measures 7 1/4 X 3 1/4 inches wide. Very Good

CIVIL WAR M1864 ARTILLERY SHAKO WITH CORDS & KNOTS

Lot #186c (Sale Order 209 of 854)

Beautiful Model 1864 Artillery shako cap with red horsetail plume, red hat cord, red chest cords with "waffles" intact. Also includes a pair of junior officer red shoulder knots. Hat has rimless federal eagle buttons with "A" in the center of the eagle's chest. Hard leather rim and brim, cotton lining in the crown, and tarred band around the hat. Artillery insignia on the front, with 8th Battery, Company K unit identificaion. Wool felt covering to the hat has some age and light tracking, but is original and intact. Light soiling to sweatband from wear, and maker's tag is missing. One small separation of threads on the hat cord. Excellent

CIVIL WAR BIRNEY'S ZOUAVES LETTER GROUP GETTYSBURG

Lot #187 (Sale Order 210 of 854)

This impressive collection of 50 letters comprises a personal archive of correspondence written primarily by James John Bolestridge of Co K, 23rd Pa Vols and letters received by him from his mother and three from Sergt. Hugh Sterling, also of Co.K, who wrote to Bolesridge after his wounds at Cold Harbor, informing him of recent casualties in their company. Another notable letter is from fellow Sergt A.H. Gifford, written at JJB's request to his mother, describing his wound during the Seven Day's fighting. One letter in enclosing cover is labeled: "My first letter from Mother." There are many multi-colored patriotic covers and letters on colored patriotic stationary written in 1861, including an unused cover with Col David Birney's portrait and Zouave Regiment. A Dec 1861 pass signed by Capt Cavada, Col. Birney and Brig Gen Graham used by JJB. A steel engraving of Camp Graham, Birney's Zouvaes has a partial letter on reverse. A multi-colored Topographical Map of northern Va and Maryland and the Capitol Building, has a letter on reverse. Most significant is Bolestridge's July 8, 1863 four page letter from Middletown, Maryland describing the Gettysburg battle. It reads in part: "I have escaped unharmed during the last fight" and then details regimental casualties, including nature of wounds, some mortal. "We gave the Rebels a terrible punishing on the 3rd of July and if it had not been so stormy on the 4th we would have peppered them again, but the rain came down in torrents all day ... such a slaughter the Rebs never never got before. Such artillery firing was never heard before. The Rebel prisoners say they had 162 pieces engaged and I guess we had as many, so you can imagine the amount of iron must be thrown around. The musketry was never sharper or steadier. The Rebs charged our batteries several times but each time he was repulsed with terrible slaughter and hundreds of prisoners taken. The Rebels left during the night of the 4 and on the morning of the 5 our Corps started in pursuit." Included is an albumen photo of Bolestridge and his family, taken about 1880 by Philadelhia photographer A.B. DeMorat. A cabinet card photo shows Bolestridge and daughter outside his stationary store in Philadelphia, taken in 1894. Altogether an important archive from a storied Army of the Potomac regiment, whose colorful uniforms makes them a darling among present-day collectors and historians. Condition fine to excellent throughout.

CIVIL WAR SUTLER’S 1.00 SCRIP 14th MASSACHUSETTS

Lot #187a (Sale Order 211 of 854)

H.B. Sheldon Sutler, 14th Massachusetts Regiment Heavy Artillery. $1.00 Exchange Certificate One Dollar. Green tint at center in an arch in block letters, “H. B. SHELDON.” At left is Massachusetts Arms, at lower right is an eagle. Engraved signature. “A.O. Evans Printer & Stationer, Hoboken, N.J.” Measures 6 5/8” x 5/8”. Excellent condition.

CIVIL WAR VETERAN MOLLUS MEDAL # 14682 IN GOLD

Lot #187b (Sale Order 212 of 854)

Medal for numbered 14682 on the suspension ring. Breast Badge in 10k GOLD, 29 mm, enameled, both central medallions gold, enameled, with original suspension ring and ribbon plus attachment system on reverse. Very nice medal in perfect condition! Excellent The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) or simply as the Loyal Legion is a United States patriotic order, organized April 15, 1865, by officers of the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States who "had aided in maintaining the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the national movement" during the American Civil War. It was formed by loyal union military officers in response to rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders, in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. They stated their purpose as the cherishing of the memories and associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivisibility of the Republic; the strengthening of the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy formed by companionship in arms; the relief of the widows and children of dead companions of the order; and the advancement of the general welfare of the soldiers and sailors of the United States. As the original officers died off, the veterans organization became an all-male hereditary society. The modern organization is composed of male descendants of these officers (hereditary members), and others who share the ideals of the Order (associate members), who collectively are considered "Companions". A female auxiliary, Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States (DOLLUS), was formed in 1899 and accepted as an affiliate in 1915.

CIVIL WAR CDV ID'd 2nd OHIO CAVALRY LIEUTENANT

Lot #187c (Sale Order 213 of 854)

Civil war photograph Cdv of Theodore P. Hamlin, 1st Lieutenant, Co. H. 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Identified in period browned ink on the front, "T. P. Hamlin 1st Lieut. Co H. 2d Ohio Vols" The photographer back mark is J. F. Ryder Photographist 171 Superior St. Cleveland O. very good - excellent.

CIVIL WAR CDV ID'd NAVY SURGEON USS KENNEBEC

Lot #187d (Sale Order 214 of 854)

Civil war photograph CDV of Acting Assistant Surgeon George W. Hatch. Identified on the back in pencil "Dr. G. W. Hatch" and has photographer's back mark "Cartes de Viste" "D. Appleton & Co. 443 & 445 Broadway, N.Y. A. A. Turner Photographer." Hatch served on the ships USS Kennebec in Mobile Bay, and the USS Neptune. Includes several pages of typed research on Hatch. Excellent

CIVIL WAR CDV ID'd NAVY ASST ENGINEER USS ADELAIDE

Lot #187e (Sale Order 215 of 854)

Civil War Photograph CDV of 2nd Assistant Engineer Charles H. Manning. Identified in period browned ink on the reverse, "Asst. Eng. C. H. Manning, USN. Taken May 1865." Photographer's back mark reads "Warren Post Office Block Cambridgeport Mass." Manning was appointed a 3rd Assistant Engineer in 1863, and served from that date until his retirement in 1884, serving aboard the USS Adelaide through the end of the war, then the USS Dacotah, Seminole, Swatara, and the Presidential Yacht. He served as an instructor at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis twice during the 1870s, and served as the Chief Naval Engineer at Key West Naval Station, as well as holding a Vice Presidency with the MOLLUS. Includes several pages of printed research. Excellent

CIVIL WAR 8TH WISCONSIN OLD ABE MEMORIAL EAGLE

Lot #188 (Sale Order 216 of 854)

This is the first of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 1890s to turn of the century memorial of the famed Battle Eagle "Old Abe". Measuring 21 inches in height depicting a three dimensional eagle on his perch with a placard that says "Old Abe" Live Eagle Mascot of 8h Wisconsin Reg't Vet. Vol. Inf. carried in all Reg'ts Civil War Battles 1861-65. The eagle rest on a solid vertical cannon barrel all mounted on a marble base. Capture and sale Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR MAMMOTH PLATE ALBUMEN 8th WISCONSON REG.

Lot #189 (Sale Order 217 of 854)

This is the second of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a Mammoth Plate Albumen of the 8th Wisconsin. Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle with member's of regiment in an outdoor setting with several Officers, the color guard and several member's of the band with civilians in the background. Photo measures 13 1/2 X 19 not including the frame. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STERIOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #190 (Sale Order 218 of 854)

This is the third of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consists of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STEREOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #191 (Sale Order 219 of 854)

This is the forth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STEREOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #192 (Sale Order 220 of 854)

This is the third of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STEREOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #193 (Sale Order 221 of 854)

This is the fifth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STEREOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #194 (Sale Order 222 of 854)

This is the sixth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereo view was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STERIOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #195 (Sale Order 223 of 854)

This is the seventh of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereo view was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STEREOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #196 (Sale Order 224 of 854)

This is the eighth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a stereo view of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE ALBUMEN 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #197 (Sale Order 225 of 854)

This is the ninth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a albumen of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon barrel with an American flag. This albumen was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

ALBUMEN OF TWO FAMOUS EAGLES ABE AND SUMPTER

Lot #198 (Sale Order 226 of 854)

This is the tenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a albumen of Abe and Sumpter, two eagles displayed and the first World's fair. This albumen was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

LOT OF 3 STEREOVIEWS OF AMERICAN EAGLES WITH FLAGS

Lot #199 (Sale Order 227 of 854)

This is the eleventh of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 stereo views of the famed American Eagle. First is a image published by Joseph L. Bates and depicts two eagles, a male and female. The second image is an American eagle preparing for flight off of his perch with an American flag in the background. Finally a bald eagle on top of his perch with also a 36 star American Flag

LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE

Lot #200 (Sale Order 228 of 854)

This is the twelveth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. These CDV's was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE EAGLE

Lot #201 (Sale Order 229 of 854)

This is the thirteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. These CDV's was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR EPHEMERA OF OLD ABE 8th WISCONSIN

Lot #202 (Sale Order 230 of 854)

This is the fourteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 15 various paper items concerning Old Abe the War Eagle. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR 1898 GAR BADGE OF OLD ABE MILWAUKEE WIS

Lot #203 (Sale Order 231 of 854)

This is the fifteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a GAR badge for the annual meeting held in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1898. Badge measures 3 1/2 inches long and depicts Old Abe on his perch and was sold as a souvenir piece for members who attended the annual meeting. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE EAGLE

Lot #203a (Sale Order 232 of 854)

This is the sixteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. One of these CDV's was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. The second is a wartime CDV and has a backmark of J.W. Black of 173 Washington St. Boston. Finally the third was a promotional to raise money for a permanent home for Old Abe in Wisconsin. The colored lithograph is like the rest in Excellent condition Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STERIOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #203b (Sale Order 233 of 854)

This is the seventeenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereoview is a wartime shot Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STERIOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #203c (Sale Order 234 of 854)

his is the eighteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STERIOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

Lot #203d (Sale Order 235 of 854)

his is the nineteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

CIVIL WAR SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION SWORD 6th WIS

Lot #204 (Sale Order 236 of 854)

Beautiful silver hilted M1850 non regulation staff and field officers sword. Made by C. Roby of West Chelmsford Massachusetts, having a beautiful Eagle on the quillion and a stylized ‘US’ on the embossed guard. The scabbard is equally superb with high relief fleur-de-lis heavy brass mounts and the engraved presentation between the top mounts “Lt. Colonel John A. Kellog 6th Wisconsin Infantry 1864”. John Azor Kellogg was a resident of Mauston WI. and was 33 years old when he enlisted on 5/3/1861 as a Private. On 5/3/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. WI 6th Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 7/14/1865 He was listed as: * POW 5/5/1864 Wilderness, VA. Promotions: * Capt 12/12/1861 * Lt Colonel 6/21/1862 * Major 9/1/1864 * Brig-General 4/9/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/12/1861 from company K to company I * 9/1/1864 from company I to Field & Staff. Sixth Infantry: This regiment was organized at Camp Randall Madison, in July, 1861, mustered into the U. S. service on the 16th and left the state for Washington on the 28th. It arrived at Washington on Aug. 7, was immediately assigned to King's brigade and went into camp on Meridian Hill. It remained there until Sept. 3, when it marched, with the brigade, to Chain bridge and was employed in picket and guard duty at Camp Lyon until it was joined by the 2nd and 7th Wis. and the 19th Ind. The regiment remained in camp, engaged in various duties until March, 1862, when it took part in the advance on Manassas, encamping near Fairfax Court House. On Aug. 5 an expedition was sent out to destroy the Virginia Central railroad and the regiment, with a small force of cavalry and artillery was detached and marched to Frederick's Hall Station where they destroyed 2 miles of the track, the depot and other buildings, and rejoined the command at Spottsylvania Court House. The regiment went into line at the battle of Gainesville and fought until darkness put an end to the contest, losing 14 killed or mortally wounded and 46 wounded. The following day the regiment was present on the battle-field of Bull Run, where it lost 9 killed and 93 wounded. It participated in the battle of South Mountain, fighting during the day and occupying the field all night. In this engagement the regiment lost 15 in killed and mortally wounded and 67 were wounded. It was vigorously engaged at Antietam, the story of which is best told by the casualties, 38 being killed or died of wounds and 160 were wounded. The regiment was in the advance of a storming party at Fitzhugh's Crossing, where it crossed the river in pontoon boats and charged upon the intrenchments of the enemy. For its gallantry in this desperate charge the regiment received special mention in a complimentary order from Gen. Wadsworth. The list of casualties in this daring exploit show that the regiment lost 4 killed and 12 wounded. During the early part of the first day's fighting at Gettysburg the regiment had been detached as a reserve, but later it participated in a charge under a terrible fire and captured a Confederate regiment. Reorganizing the shattered ranks, the 6th moved forward to the support of a battery in its front, which position it held until the enemy had pressed back the lines on the two flanks, when it fell back to the support of the brigade battery. During the day the regiment saved the 147th N. Y. volunteers from capture by charging down upon the enemy who was pursuing it and in conjunction with the 14th Brooklyn drove the Confederates from the field. The loss of the regiment at the battle of Gettysburg was 30 killed, 116 wounded and 22 missing. In November it took part in the operations at Mine Run, and the regiment was successful in preventing the breaking up of a train belonging to the 5th corps. In December, 227 of the regiment reenlisted as veterans. It was accordingly remustered into the service and in January the non-veterans were temporarily attached to other organizations and the regiment returned to Wisconsin on veteran furlough. The regiment participated in the battles of the Wilderness campaign in the spring of 1864. It lost from May 5 to June 10, 44 killed and 110 wounded, and from June 11 to July 1, 17 killed and 31 wounded, which was increased during the following month by 7 killed and a number wounded. The regiment fought with its accustomed gallantry at Dabney's Mill, in Feb. 1865, and lost 18 killed and a larger number wounded. It took a prominent part in the famous battle of Five Forks and a few days later had the proud satisfaction of assisting in the capture of the army of Gen. Lee at Appomattox Court House. In the short campaign, from March 29 to April 9, the casualties in the regiment were 16 killed and a number wounded. It moved to Black and White's Station, where it remained in camp until ordered to Washington, arriving there in time to participate in the grand review, and thence was ordered to Louisville, where it was mustered out on July 14. The original strength of the regimen

CIVIL WAR SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION GRADE SWORD

Lot #205 (Sale Order 237 of 854)

Beautiful silver hilted M1850 non regulation staff and field officers sword identified by a receipt dated 1957 when it given to a Museum. Made by Clauberg of Solingen Germany, having a beautiful Eagle on the quillion and a stylized Eagle on the embossed guard. The large pommel cap is also exquisite with a matching Eagle as well. The scabbard is equally superb with 100% of the lacquered brown finish and 100% of the gold gilding remaining. The blade has stylized interlocking US with an outstretched Eagle with the text "Always Ready" surrounded with a floral design. The most fascinating thing about this sword is an appraisal dated 1957 documenting the swords history and describing the sword right down to the etching on the blade. The appraisal is from The Detroit Historical Museum and dated 3/1/57 and this sword given to the museum by Mrs. F.L. Knapp 37 Broad St. Hillsdale, Michigan. In fact she gave them two swords, both being owned by Captain Richard W. Ricaby of the 2nd Michigan Infantry. The receipt says "Saber, Civil War, floral engraving on obverse side of blade, "Always Ready" engraved on the obverse side. Hilt and basket of gilded brass. Handle metal. Overall length 39", blade length 33". Scabbard present with chain through first carrying ring (Now Missing). Property of Captain Richard W. Ricaby, 2nd Michigan Infantry, Company A, from Hillsdale Michigan. Fair condition. Value 10.00. Records show that he was a residence Hillsdale MI and was 31 years old when he enlisted on 4/1/1864 as a Captain. On 4/1/1864 he mustered into "A" Co. MI 2nd Infantry He was discharged on 12/14/1864. He was listed as: * Wounded 6/24/1864 Petersburg, VA (Severe wound in left forearm Promotions: * Lt Colonel 12/6/1864 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/6/1864 from company A to Field & Staff. This regiment was organized at Detroit in April, 1861, and was mustered in on May 25, being the first three years regiment in the state. It left for the front on June 5, and reported at Washington. It was engaged at Blackburn's ford, and covered the retreat from Bull Run three days later. It remained near Alexandria during the fall and winter, with Col. O. M. Poe in command Richardson being made brigadier-general. It was assigned to Berry's brigade, Kearny's division, Heintzelman's corps, for the Peninsular Campaign, was in the siege of Yorktown, and was engaged at Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Charles City cross-roads and Malvern hill its losses being 137 in killed, wounded and missing. It was in the hottest of the fight at Williamsburg, forcing back twice its numbers at the point of the bayonet. "By coolness, precision and energy, recapturing our lost position and artillery, * * * and have won a name in history that the most ambitious might be proud of," read the official report. At Fair Oaks, 500 of the regiment charged ten times their number, "stopping them in mid-career." It was at Harrison's landing until Aug. 15, was under furious fire at the second Bull Run, repulsing several cavalry charges, and was also in the severe engagement at Chantilly. It was in numerous expeditions and reconnaissances until the last of November, and was then transferred to the 1st brigade, Burns' division, 9th corps being held in reserve at Fredericksburg. It moved to Newport News Va., in Feb., 1863, and to Bardstown, Ky., in March. In June, it joined Grant's army in Mississippi and participated in the siege of Vicksburg. It was in the several engagements at Jackson in July, including a skirmish in which it drove the enemy from his rifle-pits and through his reserve. It moved to Milldale, then to Nicholasville, Ky. and on Aug. 30, to Crab Orchard. It then moved to eastern Tennessee and was in the engagements at Blue Springs, Loudon, Lenoir's station and Campbell's station and assisted in the defense of Knoxville. The regiment performed heroic service at Fort Sanders and at Thurley's ford, after which it camped at Blain's cross-roads until the middle of Jan., 1864. There 198 of the regiment reenlisted and after camping at Erie Station until Feb. 4, the veterans were sent home on furlough. Col. Poe, their old commander, wrote of them: "Proud am I that I was ever associated with such heroes. * * * There is something sublimely grand in the steady, quiet courage of those men of our 'Second;' they never yet have failed in time of need, and never will." The regiment rejoined its corps of the Army of the Potomac May 5, and participated in the battle of the Wilderness. At Spottsylvania Court House it recaptured some guns lost by a New York battery and drove back a brigade. It was engaged at Ox ford, North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church and Cold Harbor and in the first assaults on Petersburg in June, it lost 22 killed, 143 wounded and 6 missing. In the attack following the springing of the mine the regiment lost 6 killed, 14 wounded and 37 missing. It was engaged at the Weldon railroad and Poplar Spring Church, and was then in camp near Peebles, house until Oct

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE ID'ed OFFICERS SWORD 30th GA

Lot #205a (Sale Order 238 of 854)

C. P. Bowen was captain of Company C of the 30th Georgia Infantry. They saw action at Atlanta and Chickamauga and later served at Mobile before surrendering in May 1865. Captain Bowen was born in Jackson County, Georgia, his father being a hero in the War of 1812. This sword was captured from him at the Battle of Nashville. William J. McElroy went into sword making as the winds of war began to blow and operated throughout the Civil War. In addition to the production of all types of swords and sabers, he produced a wide variety of products ranging from bayonets and bowie knives of all types, belts, buckles, spurs, and canteens as well as pikes for the State of Georgia. The company was a prolific and noted producer of military supplies to the Confederate Government, the State of Georgia and private individuals. This beautiful presentation sword was carried by Capt. C. P. Bowen whose name is etched in the presentation panel on the left side of the blade. The etching on both sides of this sword is clear and distinctive. The right side of the blade is etched beginning at the ricasso with a flower over hatching, a panel with the firm name and address in script, "W. J. McElroy/ Macon, Geo.;" and a stand of two flags. On the right is the Confederate First National flag; on the left is the Confederate Battle flag; above that is a diamond pattern with "CS" in old English script. The remainder of this side of the blade to within 11¼" of the tip is etched with laurel vines with leaves. The left side of the blade is etched to within 11½" of the tip; beginning at the ricasso with the flower over hatching; the presentation panel in a diamond shape etched in old English script, "Capt. C. P, Bowen." The blade is 29 5/8" from ricasso to tip, overall the blade along with hilt is 35¼", the sword is tight to the hilt with no washer. The guard has beautiful patina with none of its original gold gilt remaining. The pommel is plain. The polished wood grip with heavy twisted brass wire wrap is in excellent condition. Truly one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Confederate presentation swords in private hands. Comes complete with archive of Capt. Bowen

CIVIL WAR 1864 DATED C. ROBY CAVALRY SWORD

Lot #206 (Sale Order 239 of 854)

A very fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by Christopher Roby Company of West Chelmsford, Mass., this saber was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced for the US Ordnance Dept. The 1864 contract issued in July saw 10,000 delivered in that year. The blade length of this sabre measures 35 inches width is 1 3/32 inch with a wide fuller 27 ½” long and a narrow fuller 18 ¼” long. Blade is curved and very crisp, with some very light age spots. Nice smooth light gray patina. A pleasing semi-bright blade. Marked clearly on the obverse ricasso is “U.S. / 1864 / A.G.M.” The reverse ricasso bears the semi-circle address, “C. Roby / W. Chelmsford / Mass.” address. The inspector’s initials “A.G.M.” are unknown at this time. The tight brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer. Black leather grip and double twisted brass wire intact. Very minor wear to grip. Brass pommel cap sub-inspector letter “M” unknown at t his time. Nice yellow, mellow patina to brass hilt. Overall a nice hilt. Nice original steel scabbard light cleaned and retains its original two ring mounts. Minor dings and dents along the scabbard, otherwise a nice example. No inspector marks visible on the drag. It is noted that General George A. Custer carried a Roby Enlistedman’s Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre dated 1864 during his wartime service. A very fine example of a very well manufactured Roby Cavalry Sabre

CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 NCO SWORD & SCABBARD

Lot #206a (Sale Order 240 of 854)

Model 1840 N.C.O. sword manufactured by C. Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts and dated 1863 on the 32" bright single fuller blade. Brush marks are still present above ricasso on each side and leather washer is missing. The obverse ricasso is marked : "U.S./ 1863/ F.S.S." on the right. The maker's markings are stamped on the reverse ricasso. The sword has a regulation brass hilt, with "F.S.S" (Frederick S. Strong) on the right side of the knuckle guard, ball shaped pommel and simulated wire grip. There is some slight bending to the clam shell of the guard. The black leather scabbard has a slightly bent brass throat, and is missing the brass chape. 38" overall. Excellent

AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD 1837

Lot #206b (Sale Order 241 of 854)

Ames Model 1833 Dragoon sword with a 34" rounded quill back blade. The blade has a smooth gray patina and no edge nicks. Marked at ricasso “N. P. AMES / Cutler / Springfield / 1837". The "United States" etching has been removed from the opposite blade flat. The brass hilt has slight play and the leather washer pad is missing. The grip retains original leather wrap and twisted brass wire. No scabbard. 39" overall. Very Good

AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD

Lot #206c (Sale Order 242 of 854)

Ames Model 1833 Dragoon sword with a 34" rounded quill back blade. The blade is pitted and the only markings visible are "WS" at the ricasso for inspector William Smith 1828-1841. The brass hilt is snug to the blade and the leather washer pad is missing. The quillon is also marked "WS" for inspector william Smith. The grip retains the original leather wrap and twisted brass wire. No scabbard, 39" overall, Good

MODEL 1850 KLINGENTHAL FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD

Lot #206d (Sale Order 243 of 854)

French Model 1850 foot Officer's Sword with Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie Arsenal mark on the spine. The bright blade is 30" long and 1 3/16" wide. It has an unstopped fuller. The ornate brass hilt is tight, and the grip is horn with twisted brass wire. Missing the leather throat pad. . No scabbard. 36" overall. Very Good-excellent

MODEL 1850 KLINGENTHAL FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD

Lot #206e (Sale Order 244 of 854)

French Model 1850 foot Officer's Sword with partial Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie Arsenal mark on the spine. The bright blade is 30 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It has an unstopped fuller. The right side of ricasso is stamped with "C" and "G". Similar marks are found on the right side of the scabbard drag. The ornate brass hilt has play, and the grip is horn with twisted brass wire. The iron scabbard has been cleaned. 36 3/4" overall. Excellent

EARLY 1800's EAGLE HEADED SWORD

Lot #207 (Sale Order 245 of 854)

This early 19th c. American officer's sword features a hilt with the distinct style of the eagle head pommel. Blade is 32", engraved for half its length on either side with military and floral motifs including the US Eagle with E Pluribus Unum within a tally in it's beak, strands of arms, etc. Blade has a nice uniform patina, no active rust or significant pitting. Blade is straight and true and on the spine it is marked Sold by C & JD Wolfe. The grip has chipped at the top, a frequently seen occurrence in period hilts. Eagle head is unique and nicely hand-chased.

1940's EAGLE HEADED IVORY HANDLED SWORD

Lot #208 (Sale Order 246 of 854)

This 19th c. American officer's sword features a hilt with an eagle head pommel. Blade is 32", engraved for a third of its length on either side with military and floral motifs. Blade has a nice uniform patina, no active rust or significant pitting. Blade is straight and true. Ivory grip is in excellent condition

BRITISH 5 BALL INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD SPADROON

Lot #209 (Sale Order 247 of 854)

1780s-1800 Introduced in the 1780s this was considered the first attempt at a uniform pattern sword for the British Infantry. Called the 5-ball Spadroon because of the 5 ball decoration on the hilt, this pattern proved quite popular and even the French and American army officers adopted it as their own. The French nicknamed it the "epee anglaise" (English sword) and put it into action during the French Revolutionary Wars prior to Napoleon crowning himself emperor. British officers used a number of variations of the pattern including the one offered here. Blade measures 30 inches in length. Ivory handle is in excellent condition

C1840's MILITIA NCO / JUNIOR OFFICER'S SWORD AMES

Lot #210 (Sale Order 248 of 854)

Ames militia Junior Officers or NCO sword and scabbard c 1840 . Brass mounted pistol grip pommel with a P shaped knuckle bow with a 1 piece Ivory grip. Blade measures 27 1/2 inches and is double engraved with standard military motifs with an American Eagle with E Pluribus Unum in it's tally. At he hilt the blade is marked N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield. Black leather scabbard with matching patina brass mounts. Excellent

CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE FROM GAR POST ID'ed RELICS

Lot #210a (Sale Order 249 of 854)

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!

CONFEDERATE CSA GENERAL SERVICE BUTTON

Lot #211 (Sale Order 250 of 854)

Nice non-dug example of a two-piece CSA army general service button with stand up shank. Coat size 7/8". Superior Quality back mark. Excellent

2-CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA COAT BUTTONS

Lot #212 (Sale Order 251 of 854)

Both buttons are non-dug. the first button is a7/8" two-piece local with stand up shank. The second button is a 7/8" dome shape with Waterbury Button Co. back mark. This one also has a stand up shank. Excellent

2-CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA VEST BUTTONS

Lot #213 (Sale Order 252 of 854)

Nice pair of Confederate 11/16" vest buttons. The first one is a non-dug excellent example with a Horstmann & Alien NY back mark. The other button button is an excellent dug example with a Schuyler Hartley & Graham NY back mark. Excellent

CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA RMDC COAT BUTTON

Lot #214 (Sale Order 253 of 854)

Dug two-piece Confederate Virginia coat button measuring 7/8". Has RMDC makers mark Schuyler Hartley & Graham. Has stand up shank and some original gold gilt remaining. Very Good

3-CONFEDERATE DUG CAROLINA COAT BUTTONS

Lot #215 (Sale Order 254 of 854)

Confederate button lot includes a dug North Carolina 7/8" local coat button with bent shank, a dug South Carolina 7/8" coat button with RMDC makers mark Schuyler Hartley & Graham, missing shank, and a dug South Carolina 7/8" local coat button, with stand up shank and push to face. Good-Very Good

2-CONFEDERATE DUG SOUTH CAROLINA VEST BUTTONS

Lot #216 (Sale Order 255 of 854)

Nice pair of dug Confederate South Carolina vest buttons that measure 11/16". Both have Scoville & Co Waterbury Back marks and one is RMDC. Missing shanks. Faces are nice with traces of original gold gilt. Very Good

CONFEDERATE 1/6 PLATE ARMED AMBROTYPE

Lot #217 (Sale Order 256 of 854)

Nice original 1/6 plate ambrotype of a stern looking Confederate soldier holding a Model 1816 musket. Image is not identified, but was found in a West Texas estate. Good contrast and clarity. Comes in a half case. Very Good

CONFEDERATE WOOD DRUM CANTEEN w/ STRAP

Lot #217a (Sale Order 257 of 854)

Wonderful Confederate wood drum canteen with original butternut cloth strap. Canteen is made of wood held together with 2 riveted iron bands. There are 3 iron strap loops. The cloth strap has wear but is original to the canteen. The corks is a modern replacement. There is a carved initial on each side of canteen. 7 1/2" diameter, 2 1/2" deep. Very Good-Excellent

CONFEDERATE FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD

Lot #217b (Sale Order 258 of 854)

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

CIVIL WAR U.S. BELT and BUCKLE REGT. MARKED

Lot #218 (Sale Order 259 of 854)

Nice original puppy paw style Model 1839 U.S. belt plate with original regiment marked belt. Plate is in very good condition. Leather belt is still supple and measures 35 1/8" by 2". It has regiment markings stenciled on the inside. Very Good

CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG

Lot #218a (Sale Order 260 of 854)

Original cotton Civil War 34 star flag. The 34th star was added for the state of Kansas. This flag was in service from July 4, 1861-July 3, 1863. The flag has overall wear and tears. It displays well and is suitable for framing. Measures about 34" by 23". Civil War flags are rare in any condition. Good-Very Good

CIVIL WAR KETCHUM GRENADE w ORIGINAL FINS, INERT

Lot #218b (Sale Order 261 of 854)

Original Civil War Ketchum Grenade. Tapered, oval-shaped iron- grenade, 5 1/4” long, 2 1/2” wide at its mid-section. The tail is about 8 1/2" and has heavy paper fins. One fin is marked Patented Aug 20, 1861. At its nose is a convex circular plunger that housed a percussion cap that was designed to detonate on contact. This is a nice example that has been deactivated and has the rare original tail piece. 13 3/4" overall Very Good-Excellent

CIVIL WAR ERA PAINTED EAGLE BASS DRUM

Lot #218c (Sale Order 262 of 854)

Beautiful Civil War era bass drum with painted Federal Eagle with shield at breast and 13 stars in the field above. Has iron rope hooks and 7 iron and leather tensioners. The leather is missing on 4 of the tensioners. The drum heads, wood head bands and drum body are nice. There is no label in the viewing hole, but the number 28 is written in pencil. The drum measures 28" diameter, and 17" deep. Very Good-Excellent

GAR MEDALS WASHINGTON & MONTANA

Lot #219 (Sale Order 263 of 854)

Group of Grand Army of the Republic medals from Vancouver, Washington encampment of 1905; 1919 Montana GAR, Women's Relief Corps medal, first type GAR medal on red ribbon, 1912 GAR encampment medal, Tacoma Washington June of 1909 Delegat's badge with photo of a cannon, and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War medal from 1930 and more. Good - Near Mint

INDIAN WARS VETERANS MEDAL MISSOURI W ENVELOPE

Lot #220 (Sale Order 264 of 854)

Late 19th Century Veteran's medal for the National Indian War Veterans Association. Has horse mounted Native American with war bonnet on the planchet, red and black ribbon, hand-sewn at the back and "VETERAN" metal hanger brooch. Medal is unnamed, but hallmarked on the foot of the cross "St. Louis Button Co.". The ribbon has gilt lettering, which reads "Winners of the West Camp No. 11 St. Joseph Missouri." Ribbon is somewhat brittle and dry, but very well preserved. Also comes on original card, with original envelope from St. Louis Button Co. Excellent

GAR FELT SLOUCH HAT WITH CORDS IN BOX

Lot #221 (Sale Order 265 of 854)

Felt hat with rolled brim, hat band, and hemmed brim. Has wreathed "G.A.R." Grand Army of the Republic badge in the center which is mounted to a black velvet pad and hand sewn to the hat. Also has black & gold had cord with bullion wire gold "acorns." Inside the hat, there is a Union Hatters of North America paper tag covered with plastc. Remnants of a name and order tag on the opposite side of the interior of the hat. Comes in original paper over cardboard hatbox, made by Dunlap of New York. Paper shipping label affixed to bottom of the box has pencil written name "W. W. Norton" and an address. Leather strap has deteriorated and come off the box, and there is some damage to the edges of the lid, but this has preserved the hat remarkably well. Excellent

U.S. MODEL 1872 CAVALRY OFFICER"s KEPI

Lot #221a (Sale Order 266 of 854)

All original US model 1872 Calvary Officer's Kepi. Maker marked on silk liner with the George Baker Co intertwined logo. This company made military goods form 1821 through the 1870's in Providence R.I. Inside of kepi measures 7 3/4" by 5 5/8". Has complete liner, and sweat band. The buttons are general staff tin back eagle buttons. Excellent

U.S. MODEL 1895 OHIO NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER's CAP

Lot #221b (Sale Order 267 of 854)

Well preserved original hat belonging to an Officer of the 2nd regiment of the Ohio National guard. Has Ohio state buttons and gold officer's braid. There is a bullion eagle with 13 stars. The cap is complete and original. Includes a period newspaper clipping about the 2nd Ohio. Very Good

SPAN AM WAR COMBAT WORN M1899 CAMPAIGN HAT 8th INF

Lot #221c (Sale Order 268 of 854)

Spanish American War US Army M1899 Campaign hat. Identified to Company D, 8th US Infantry. Left side of hat shows original inked unit ID of crossed infantry rifles with the number "8" above and the letter "D" below. Company D of the 8th US Infantry participated in combat operations in Cuba during the war and occupation duty in Puerto Rico after the end of hostilities. The hat has good form, and a stable brim, but does exhibit extensive moth tracking with a few holes. Inside the leather sweatband and haberdasher stamp is intact. Three rows of stitching along the brim. Despite damage, this hat is a rarity - very, very few of these have survived in any condition, and even fewer original combat worn examples are known to exist. Very Good

U.S. MODEL 1895 CAVALRY ENLISTEDMAN's CAP

Lot #221d (Sale Order 269 of 854)

Cap was made by the famous W.H. Horstmann Company Philadelphia. Cap is complete and has the correct crossed sword device and eagle buttons. Has some light soiling and some moth nips. Includes oil cloth cover. Very Good

19th CENT. 11th VERMONT OFFICER KEPI

Lot #221e (Sale Order 270 of 854)

Kepi was made by M.C. Lilley of Columbus Ohio. Lilley made military goods from the 1870's to about 1910. Kepi features Vermont state buttons, officers gold braid and bullion VT and 11. The buttons are early brass back Scoville buttons. Missing front part of sweat band. Light soiling and a couple of moth nips. Very Good

LATE 19th CENTURY MASSACHUSETTS 1ST CADETS SHAKO

Lot #221f (Sale Order 271 of 854)

Post-Civil War era Masachusetts shako hat with plume. "Monstrat Viam" (It Points the Way) Crest on the front -- the motto of the 1st Corps of Cadets for the state of Massachusetts, a military officer training unit which existed between 1741 and World War II. This cap dates from 1868 to 1872, when the Massachusetts First Corps redesigned their uniforms to incorporate a black felt Shako. Cap retains crest, blue and white plume, leather chinstrap, Massachusetts state buttons, leather brim, and has maker's mark inside the crown. Leather around the crown is damaged in a few places, but is stable. Brim intact. Slight damage to the sweatband and light traces of tracking on the felt. Very Good

LATE 19TH CENTURY MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY SHAKO

Lot #221g (Sale Order 272 of 854)

Post-Civil War era shako with green and blue plume. Has cross saber cavalry buttons, original leather chinstrap (missing one of the retaining loops), "VR" cap badge, leather brim and crown, leather sweatband, and original paper label in the crown identifying the maker as G.W. Simmons & Co. Military Goods of 32 to 44 North Street , Oak Hall, Boston Massachusetts. Size and owner's name are handwritten - 6 7/8. The trooper's name is illegible. Has officer's braiding on the back in the form of a bullion trefoil. Cap shows age, and right side of brim has come unstitched slightly. Very Good

2 NAVY SPANISH CAMPAIGN 1898 MEDALS

Lot #222 (Sale Order 273 of 854)

Pair of split brooch, 3-ring suspension Navy Spanish Campaign of 1898 Span-Am war medals. One somewhat frayed and faded, the other is near mint. Very Good - Near Mint

SPAN AM WAR 8th INFANRY CABINET CARD PHOTO ID'd

Lot #222a (Sale Order 274 of 854)

Identified Spanish American War cabinet card photograph depicting a soldier wearing Mills belt with Krag bayonet affixed to it, wearing a Model 1899 Campaign cap, field uniform, and holding a Krag rifle. Handwritten on the back, "Compliments of Granville Davis. Com. K, 8th U.S. Inf. Havana Cuba, May 15th 1899." Photo taken by R Testar in Havana, credits written in spanish. Davis served overseas from December 15th 1898 to November 4, 1901, serving in Cuba and the Philippines. Picture card has some wear around the edges and discoloration from age but is otherwise solid and very clear. 5.75" x 4.25" Very Good

UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS DAUGHTERS BANNER

Lot #223 (Sale Order 275 of 854)

US Spanish War Veterans' Daughters of '98 Department of California Banner flag. Measures 31.25" wide and 49.5" tall. Front reads "Daughters of '98 instituted May 18, 1948 Department of California." Shield in center reads "D of '98 National Auxillary USWV" with their logo. Machine cotton chain stitched embroidered on blue satin material with yellow cloth fringe. Multi piece construction with a brass horizontal mounting bar. Single sided. Near Mint

MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT GENERALS MESS WHITE JKT

Lot #223a (Sale Order 276 of 854)

"1921 Pattern" Mess White jacket, this is a formal dress jacket for US Army Officers with unrimmed buttons and linked buttons at the front. This particular example is marked inside "C D R" and "Col. C. D. Roberts 1928." On the cuff of each arm there are two thick cuff braids signifying a General, and a single star, for Brigadier General. Charles Duval Roberts served in the army for over 40 years, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at the battle of El Caney, Cuba in 1898, for “gallantly assisting in the rescue of the wounded in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.” during the Spanish-American War where he began his career as a Second Lieutenant with the 17th Infantry. He remained in the Army, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal for his service with the 81st Infantry Division in World War I, and was commanding General of the 19th Infantry in the Panama Canal Zone after World War I. This uniform dates to his time shortly after his promotion to Brigadier General in February 1929 as evidenced by the alteration to the cuffs and the star added. General Roberts retired in 1937 as a Brigadier General, 40 years after graduating from West Point. One of only two Medal of Honor recipients from the battle of El Caney, both members of the 17th US Infantry. Good - Excellent.

2-19TH CENTURY ARTILLERY LANYARDS

Lot #224 (Sale Order 277 of 854)

Lot of 2- 19th century artillery cannon lanyards. About 48", Very Good

8th INDIANA VOLS AND GAR MEMORABILIA MEDALS

Lot #224a (Sale Order 278 of 854)

Set of 3 Grand Army of the Republic reunion badges. One ribbon from the 8th Indiana listing the battles and engagements of the 8th Indiana, a large multi-piece GAR badge with ribbon from the 40th Annual Encampment in 1883 held in Santa Barbara, California, and a badge and ribbon from the 37th National Encampment of the GAR held in 1903 at San Francisco. All in near mint condition. Near Mint

3-19th CENTURY TINYPE IMAGES, NAVY & MORE

Lot #225 (Sale Order 279 of 854)

Lot includes a 1/6 plate image of a standing sailor, a 1/6 image of two pards, and a 1/6 plate image in a leathereyye case of a seated gentleman. The sailor has bends to the tin, and the cased image is seperated at the spine. Very Good

CIVIL WAR 1/6 PLATE IMAGE of ARMED SOLDIER

Lot #226 (Sale Order 280 of 854)

Image depicts a seated Federal soldier smoking a pipe and holding his rifle with bayonet afixed. There is bending and some loss to the image. Includes a half leatherette case. Good

COSTA RICAN COLT LIGHTING MUSKET SABER BAYONET

Lot #227 (Sale Order 281 of 854)

Extremely rare saber bayonet for the Costa Rican Colt Lightning Musket. Only about 250 of these muskets were manufactured for the Costa Rican military in the late 19th century. This bayonet is in outstanding condition, with bright mirror finish blade and mustard brass patina on the hilt. Leather scabbard has brass throat and chape, and is excellent. Serial number 290 on hilt. 24 3/4" overall with 20" blade. Excellent

HORSTMANN MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI BAYONET

Lot #228 (Sale Order 282 of 854)

This bayonet was made for the 1841 Mississippi rifle by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia. The blade is 20 3/4” long with full length stopped fullers. The blade has a dark brown patina. There is a brass “washer” between the blade and cross guard with remnants of the original cloth washer there also. The cross guard is 4" and has bulbous ends. The number "13" is stamped on the hilt above the cross guard. Grip is 4" and socket is off set from grip. This scarce bayonet was also used by the Confederates. 27" overall. Very Good

MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI SNELL CONVERSION BAYONET

Lot #229 (Sale Order 283 of 854)

U.S. 1841 Mississippi "Snell" bayonet, 27 1/4 inches overall, with a 22 3/8 inch blade and a brass hilt marked "F46" on the front ring. A rotating steel switch is installed in the front ring, and a swiveling rear ring is integrated into the pommel. Blade has a gray/brown patina. Includes nice original leather scabbard with brass throat and chape, along with a scarce original leather frog. Less than 2000 of these were produced and this is a nice example. Very Good

RARE CADET BAYONET for the U.S. KRAG RIFLE 1895

Lot #230 (Sale Order 284 of 854)

The Krag Cadet bayonet was used by United States Military Academy cadets as part of their dress uniform. Only 400 1895 short bayonets were produced. Measuring 13 inches in overall length, this bayonet is fitted with an 8 5/8 blade, marked "1895" on the right side and "US" on the left. It is fullered on both sides. Mostly smooth metal with small areas of light pitting. Very Good wood grips. Metal scabbard and belt loop retain a thin blue finish. A very hard bayonet to find in any condition. Very Good

LOT VFW and AMERICAN LEGION BADGES PINS MEDALS

Lot #231 (Sale Order 285 of 854)

Over 25 Pieces of pins, ribbons, medals, and lapel pins from various fraternal organizations, mostly Veteran organizations such as Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Good - Excellent

PAIR WWI ERA IMAGES - VICTORY PARADE, WEST POINTER

Lot #231a (Sale Order 286 of 854)

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.

IMPERIAL GERMAN LITHOPANE REGIMENTAL STEIN 20 BAV

Lot #231b (Sale Order 287 of 854)

Imperial German lidded Regimental stein Bavarian 20th infantry regiment 8th company with a full roster of the company 1902-1904. Nice colors and detailed lid depicting a solider with his rifle standing next to the Bavarian Lion. Hinge for lid has been repaired. Very Good-Excellent

WWI NEW YORK SERVICE MEDALS & DISCHARGE GROUP

Lot #231c (Sale Order 288 of 854)

Pair of Medals - WW1 Victory Medal with "France" clasp and state service medal from the state of New York, numbered on the back "70762" awarded to Pvt. Arthur H. Foote. His discharge paperwork is included as well, noting his service in France with the 355th Field Artillery, Battery C. He sailed for France September 1st 1918, and returned to the US on March 8, 1919, indicating he served on occupation duty. Both medals are sewn at the top. One small tear in the top of the discharge certificate. Near Mint

PAIR OF 19th C. FRENCH MEDALS, NAMED 1859, 1870

Lot #232 (Sale Order 289 of 854)

French Italian Expedition of 1859 Medal, and French Medaille Militaire, dated 1870 and engraved with the soldier's name JORDAN RHA 66466 on the back. Excellent

WW1 US ARMY TRENCH MORTAR FLYING PIG HELMET

Lot #232a (Sale Order 290 of 854)

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

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN SHOOTING AWARDS LOT OF 18

Lot #233 (Sale Order 291 of 854)

Impressive collection to 1 man's competitive shooting career. A collection of 18 medal mostly engraved to the reverse with three having enamels in perfect condition. Mostly dated 1908 to 1912 Excellent

1870 IMPERIAL GERMAN 1870 IRON CROSS MEDAL BAR

Lot #234 (Sale Order 292 of 854)

Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1870 with Twenty-Five Year Oak Leaves Clasp having a silver frame with iron core magnetic 42.8 mm. Also comes with a Prussian Military Long Service Cross for Twenty-Five Years' Service badge. Second medal is a Order of the Red Eagle Fourth Class (Preußische Rote Adlerorden IV. Klasse) silver cross pattée with smooth arms with an obverse with a circular enameled medallion depicting an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle. The reverse with the crowned cipher of King Friedrich Wilhelm III being an unmarked example measuring 38.78 mm (w) x 38.62 mm (h). 2). Finally a Military Long Service Cross for Twenty-Five Years Service (gold gilt, 37.5 mm). Overall near mint considering it's age.

IMPERIAL GERMAN FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR MEDAL BAR

Lot #235 (Sale Order 293 of 854)

Imperial German Franco-Prussian 5 placement medal bar including Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class 1870-1871 for Non-Combatants, Prussian Landwehr XX Year Long Service Medal, 1848-1849 Prussian Hohenzollern Campaign Medal, Wilhelm I Centenary Medal 1797-1897 and finally the Koniggratz Cross 1866 (Combattant). An exquisite medal bar.

IMPERIAL GERMAN FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR MEDAL BAR

Lot #236 (Sale Order 294 of 854)

Imperial German Franco-Prussian 5 placement medal bar including Bavarian Military Cross of Merit type 1 with enamel chipping to the reverse; Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class 1870-1871 for Non-Combatants; Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 with Wörth , loigny-Poupry , Orleans , Geaugency-Cravant and Paris bars; 1866 Bavaria Austrian War Campaign Medal and finally Bavarian Long Service Cross Second Class for 24 Years of Service. A fabulous meal bar from a Franco Prussian Veteran

AUSTRIAN MARIAN CROSS OF THE GERMAN KNIGHT ORDER

Lot #237 (Sale Order 295 of 854)

(Mariankreuz für Damen am Band). Instituted on March 26, 1871. (Issued 1871-1918). A silver Latin cross with black and white enameled arms, the obverse with a red enameled Geneva cross on a white field, surrounded by a black ring of enamels, inscribed “ORDO TEUT HUMANITATI” in capital lettering, the reverse with a similar white field, dated “1871”, surrounded by a ring of black enamels, maker mark stamped on eyelet, on a loop for suspension from its period original ladies ribbon, measuring 34.35 mm (w) x 44.70 mm (h), and in overall better than very fine condition.

AUSTRIAN MARIAN CROSS OF THE GERMAN KNIGHT ORDER

Lot #238 (Sale Order 296 of 854)

Cross in silver and enamels, 43.5 x 56.0mm, with full length of original neck ribbon with issue ties, unmarked, but typical cross by Rothe with hand chiseled outer arms of the cross, in extremely fine condition. (Mariankreuz für Damen am Band). Instituted on March 26, 1871. (Issued 1871-1918). A silver Latin cross with black and white enameled arms, the obverse with a red enameled Geneva cross on a white field, surrounded by a black ring of enamels, inscribed “ORDO TEUT HUMANITATI” in capital lettering, the reverse with a similar white field, dated “1871”, surrounded by a ring of black enamels

PRUSSIA RED EAGLE ORDER II CLASS COMMANDER

Lot #239 (Sale Order 297 of 854)

Order of the Red Eagle was instituted on 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. Type IV. (1854-1918 Issue). A cross pattée with four arms in gilded silver and white enamels, the obverse with a circular enameled medallion depicting a hand-painted Brandenburg crowned eagle, the reverse with the crowned cipher of King Friedrich Wilhelm marked on base with 938 for silver content, also presented a hand-etched letter V on the base, measuring 47.48 mm (w) x 47.69 mm (h), weighing 26.5 grams, on a double-looped suspension from a period original neck ribbon a fine example. The Order of the Red Eagle was an order of chivalry of the Kingdom of Prussia. It was awarded to both military personnel and civilians, to recognize valor in combat, excellence in military leadership, long and faithful service to the kingdom, or other achievements. As with most German (and most other European) orders, the Order of the Red Eagle could only be awarded to commissioned officers or civilians of approximately equivalent status. However, there was a medal of the order, which could be awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men, lower ranking civil servants and other civilians.

IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIA ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE

Lot #240 (Sale Order 298 of 854)

Star of the Order in silver GOLD and enamels, 99mm. Magnificent Star by "J. GODET & SOHN BERLIN" with excellent details and fine quality enamels. Toned, enamels intact, extremely fine condition. The Order of the Black Eagle was the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia. The order was founded on 17 January 1701 by Elector Friedrich III of Brandenburg (who became Friedrich I, King in Prussia the following day). In his Dutch exile after World War I deposed Emperor Wilhelm II continued to award the order to his family. He made his second wife Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz a Lady in the Order of the Black Eagle.

IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIA ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE

Lot #241 (Sale Order 299 of 854)

The Order of the Black Eagle was the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia. The order was founded on 17 January 1701 by Elector Friedrich III of Brandenburg (who became Friedrich I, King in Prussia the following day). In his Dutch exile after World War I deposed Emperor Wilhelm II continued to award the order to his family. He made his second wife Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz a Lady in the Order of the Black Eagle. This badge was worn from a broad ribbon (or sash). The ribbon of the Order a golden yellow moiré sash worn from the left shoulder to the right hip with the badge resting on the hip. The sash color was chosen in honor of Louise Henriette of Nassau daughter of the prince of Orange and first wife of the great elector. A gilded silver Maltese cross enameled in blue with golden-crowned black-enameled eagle between the arms of the cross the obverse center presents a gilt medallion bearing the royal monogram of Friedrich I (FR for Fredericus Rex) the reverse presents blue enameled cross arms and the eagles reverses measuring 82.78 mm (w) x 83.50 mm (h). Overall near mint!

1925 STAHLHELM MEMBER'S COMMEMORATIVE BADGE

Lot #242 (Sale Order 300 of 854)

A slightly convex 31mm diameter nickel-silver alloy badge against whose black enameled obverse is pinned a profiled M16 helmet above whose chin strap rivet is stamped an Iron Cross followed by "Der Stahlhelm" in Gothic script. The recessed Iron Cross and lettering have been darkened in a way that highlight them. Beneath the helmet the enamel breaks to form two crossed oak leaves above a "1925" date (this badge was available with consecutive dates from 1919-1932). To the reverse is a hinged vertical pin and is complete. To the right of the pin is embossed the manufacturer’s logo of an underlined and stylized "S," "T," and "H." To the left of the pin is embossed "Ges. Gesch.," for "Gesetzlich Geschützt" (By-law Protected). Badge is "935" silver content marked. Excellent. "Der Stahlhelmbund" (The Steel-helmet-league) was conceived as a national veterans’ organization by Franz Seldte in November of 1918, and was officially founded on Christmas day of that year. It was mostly comprised of WWI veterans trying to assimilate back into what was then a devastated society. The Stahlhelm became the largest of the post-war veterans’ groups, incorporating many of the smaller Freikorps groups into it. Most of its members were assimilated by the SA in 1933, and it was disbanded in 1935, with its remaining members absorbed by the DRKB ("Deutscher Reichskriegerbund"), which, in turn, was absorbed by the NS-RKB ("Nationalsozialistische - Reichskriegerbund") in 1938.

1924 STAHLHELM MEMBER'S COMMEMORATIVE BADGE

Lot #243 (Sale Order 301 of 854)

A slightly convex 31mm diameter nickel-silver alloy badge against whose black enameled obverse is pinned a profiled M16 helmet above whose chin strap rivet is stamped an Iron Cross followed by "Der Stahlhelm" in Gothic script. The recessed Iron Cross and lettering have been darkened in a way that highlight them. Beneath the helmet the enamel breaks to form two crossed oak leaves above a "1925" date (this badge was available with consecutive dates from 1919-1932). To the reverse is a hinged vertical pin and is complete. To the right of the pin is embossed the manufacturer’s logo of an underlined and stylized "S," "T," and "H." To the left of the pin is embossed "Ges. Gesch.," for "Gesetzlich Geschützt" (By-law Protected). Badge is "935" silver content marked. Excellent. "Der Stahlhelmbund" (The Steel-helmet-league) was conceived as a national veterans’ organization by Franz Seldte in November of 1918, and was officially founded on Christmas day of that year. It was mostly comprised of WWI veterans trying to assimilate back into what was then a devastated society. The Stahlhelm became the largest of the post-war veterans’ groups, incorporating many of the smaller Freikorps groups into it. Most of its members were assimilated by the SA in 1933, and it was disbanded in 1935, with its remaining members absorbed by the DRKB ("Deutscher Reichskriegerbund"), which, in turn, was absorbed by the NS-RKB ("Nationalsozialistische - Reichskriegerbund") in 1938.

1925 STAHLHELM MEMBER'S COMMEMORATIVE BADGE

Lot #244 (Sale Order 302 of 854)

A slightly convex 31mm diameter nickel-silver alloy badge against whose black enameled obverse is pinned a profiled M16 helmet above whose chin strap rivet is stamped an Iron Cross followed by "Der Stahlhelm" in Gothic script. The recessed Iron Cross and lettering have been darkened in a way that highlight them. Beneath the helmet the enamel breaks to form two crossed oak leaves above a "1924" date (this badge was available with consecutive dates from 1919-1932). To the reverse is a hinged vertical pin and is complete. To the right of the pin is embossed the manufacturer’s logo of an underlined and stylized "S," "T," and "H." To the left of the pin is embossed "Ges. Gesch.," for "Gesetzlich Geschützt" (By-law Protected). Excellent. "Der Stahlhelmbund" (The Steel-helmet-league) was conceived as a national veterans’ organization by Franz Seldte in November of 1918, and was officially founded on Christmas day of that year. It was mostly comprised of WWI veterans trying to assimilate back into what was then a devastated society. The Stahlhelm became the largest of the post-war veterans’ groups, incorporating many of the smaller Freikorps groups into it. Most of its members were assimilated by the SA in 1933, and it was disbanded in 1935, with its remaining members absorbed by the DRKB ("Deutscher Reichskriegerbund"), which, in turn, was absorbed by the NS-RKB ("Nationalsozialistische - Reichskriegerbund") in 1938.

1926 STAHLHELM MEMBER'S COMMEMORATIVE BADGE

Lot #245 (Sale Order 303 of 854)

A slightly convex 31mm diameter nickel-silver alloy badge against whose black enameled obverse is pinned a profiled M16 helmet above whose chin strap rivet is stamped an Iron Cross followed by "Der Stahlhelm" in Gothic script. The recessed Iron Cross and lettering have been darkened in a way that highlight them. Beneath the helmet the enamel breaks to form two crossed oak leaves above a "1926" date (this badge was available with consecutive dates from 1919-1932). To the reverse is a hinged vertical pin and is complete. To the right of the pin is embossed the manufacturer’s logo of an underlined and stylized "S," "T," and "H." To the left of the pin is embossed "Ges. Gesch.," for "Gesetzlich Geschützt" (By-law Protected). Excellent. "Der Stahlhelmbund" (The Steel-helmet-league) was conceived as a national veterans’ organization by Franz Seldte in November of 1918, and was officially founded on Christmas day of that year. It was mostly comprised of WWI veterans trying to assimilate back into what was then a devastated society. The Stahlhelm became the largest of the post-war veterans’ groups, incorporating many of the smaller Freikorps groups into it. Most of its members were assimilated by the SA in 1933, and it was disbanded in 1935, with its remaining members absorbed by the DRKB ("Deutscher Reichskriegerbund"), which, in turn, was absorbed by the NS-RKB ("Nationalsozialistische - Reichskriegerbund") in 1938.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL PHOTO SMS MUNCHEN

Lot #245a (Sale Order 304 of 854)

Beautiful Imperial German photograph of the SMS München ("His Majesty's Ship München") was the fifth of seven Bremen-class cruisers of the Imperial German Navy named after the city of Munich. She was built by AG Weser in Bremen, starting in 1903, launched in April 1904, and commissioned in January 1905. Armed with a main battery of ten 10.5 cm (4.1 in) guns and two 45 cm (18 in) torpedo tubes, München was capable of a top speed of 22.5 knots (41.7 km/h; 25.9 mph). München served with the fleet for the majority of her career, and saw extensive service during World War I, including at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May – 1 June 1916. There, she engaged British light cruisers on two instances, and was damaged in both; she contributed to the damaging of the cruiser HMS Southampton during the latter engagement. München was torpedoed by the British submarine HMS E38 on 19 October 1916, and was subsequently withdrawn from service. She spent the final year of the war as a barracks ship, and was surrendered as a war prize to the British in 1920. München was later sunk as a torpedo target. This photograph was taken in 1906 on the deck of the ship. To the top of the photograph is a dedication of the remembrance of my time in service 1903-1906 SMS München. Below on the matte is the names of all the crew in the photo. Frame measures 26 X 22 inches Excellent

1931 STAHLHELM MEMBER'S COMMEMORATIVE BADGE

Lot #246 (Sale Order 305 of 854)

A slightly convex 31mm diameter nickel-silver alloy badge against whose black enameled obverse is pinned a profiled M16 helmet above whose chin strap rivet is stamped an Iron Cross followed by "Der Stahlhelm" in Gothic script. The recessed Iron Cross and lettering have been darkened in a way that highlight them. Beneath the helmet the enamel breaks to form two crossed oak leaves above a "1931" date (this badge was available with consecutive dates from 1919-1932). To the reverse is a hinged vertical pin and is complete. To the right of the pin is embossed the manufacturer’s logo of an underlined and stylized "S," "T," and "H." To the left of the pin is embossed "Ges. Gesch.," for "Gesetzlich Geschützt" (By-law Protected). Excellent. "Der Stahlhelmbund" (The Steel-helmet-league) was conceived as a national veterans’ organization by Franz Seldte in November of 1918, and was officially founded on Christmas day of that year. It was mostly comprised of WWI veterans trying to assimilate back into what was then a devastated society. The Stahlhelm became the largest of the post-war veterans’ groups, incorporating many of the smaller Freikorps groups into it. Most of its members were assimilated by the SA in 1933, and it was disbanded in 1935, with its remaining members absorbed by the DRKB ("Deutscher Reichskriegerbund"), which, in turn, was absorbed by the NS-RKB ("Nationalsozialistische - Reichskriegerbund") in 1938.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN SWORD w/ ENGRAVED BLADE

Lot #246a (Sale Order 306 of 854)

(Säbel) Roughly 35 inches 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 quite clean and is triple engraved with standard battle motifs. The saber has die nickel/silver langets, cross guard, ferrule, "P", knuckle bow, back-strap and "dove" pommel with a nickel silver finish. The saber has a molded black bakelite grip with a central bulge and repeating recessed horizontal grooves with dual twisted silver wire wrap flanked at both the top and bottom edges by a single fine silver wire wrap. The blade is maker marked for Carl Eickhorn (1906-1921). The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. 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.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN M1895 PRUSSIAN SPIKED HELMET

Lot #246b (Sale Order 307 of 854)

WW1 German M1895 Enlisted Prussian Infantry Spiked Helmet (Pickelhaube). Pre-war helmet with brass fittings. Marked to the rear B.J.A V 1918 in rear neck shield Very good all-original condition and untouched liner complete and in excellent condition with no tongues missing and original drawstring nice golden patina to all brass fittings. Overall excellent condition just missing chinstrap and one cockade. Development of the pickelhaube may be traced back to the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV who initiated the original design and introduced it for wear by most of the Prussian line Infantry regiments on October 23RD 1842. The pickelhaube became a visual symbol of Prussia's military might and underwent numerous modifications starting in 1860 and continuing right up until 1915. The demise of the pickelhaube began in the fields of WWI as a result of increased head wounds suffered by the German troops which were mainly caused by grenade and shell fragments. As a result of the increased head wounds and the development of the first "modern" steel helmets by the French army in early 1915 and by the British army later that year the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production of the new steel helmets began at the Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. After the introduction of the M16 helmet the pickelhaube was relegated for wear only on ceremonial occasions.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN SPIKED METAL HELMET

Lot #246c (Sale Order 308 of 854)

WW1 Imperial German metal spiked from the State of Bavaria. There are 4 mailing labels to the helmet the veterans wanted to make sure he got this helmet back home from the War. The labels are addressed to Mr. A. H. Hood of of 278 Ash St. Lincoln Nebraska. The shell has some minor abrasions ans dents but overall very good considering it's age. Helmet still retains the original liner, cockades and chinstrap although it has an old break and repair. Development of the pickelhaube may be traced back to the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV who initiated the original design and introduced it for wear by most of the Prussian line Infantry regiments on October 23RD 1842. The pickelhaube became a visual symbol of Prussia's military might and underwent numerous modifications starting in 1860 and continuing right up until 1915. The demise of the pickelhaube began in the fields of WWI as a result of increased head wounds suffered by the German troops which were mainly caused by grenade and shell fragments. As a result of the increased head wounds and the development of the first "modern" steel helmets by the French army in early 1915 and by the British army later that year the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production of the new steel helmets began at the Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. After the introduction of the M16 helmet the pickelhaube was relegated for wear only on ceremonial occasions.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN M17 STEEL COMBAT HELMET

Lot #246d (Sale Order 309 of 854)

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its original paint. Marked "L.64", for R. Lindenberg A.G., Remscheid-Hasten (Size 64). 1917 pattern metal liner band with all three pads and original chinstrap remain. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. Excellent

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN CAMO M1917 HELMET SH68

Lot #246e (Sale Order 310 of 854)

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its original tortoise shell camo paint. Marked "SH.68", for Siemens & Halske A.G., Siemenstadt Berlin (Size 68). 1917 pattern metal liner band. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. Excellent

IMPERIAL GERMAN 1st PATTERN ADAC VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #247 (Sale Order 311 of 854)

A wool construction pennant 31cm across with a 18cm tall hoist edge. chain stitched to both sides of its black, white and red field is a black eagle, with an Imperial crown above the eagle. The ADAC was founded on 24 May 1903 in Stuttgart's Hotel Silber (Silver Hotel), as the Deutsche Motorradfahrer-Vereinigung (the German Motorbikers' Association), with an annual membership fee of six Marks. Following a name change in 1911 it became the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club The Prussian Eagle, which for many years was the main feature of the ADAC badge was chosen as the organisation's symbol in appreciation of the support received from the German Kaiser who was also Prussia's hereditary king. The ADAC break-down assistance service was launched in Germany in 1927. Slight Mothing otherwise Excellent

IMPERIAL GERMAN ADAC VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #248 (Sale Order 312 of 854)

A blue wool construction pennant 31cm across with a 18cm tall hoist edge. printed to both sides of its blue field is a black eagle. The edges of the pennant are reinforced with double stitching and its hoist edge has a 20mm wide tunnel loop. The ADAC was founded on 24 May 1903 in Stuttgart's Hotel Silber (Silver Hotel), as the Deutsche Motorradfahrer-Vereinigung (the German Motorbikers' Association), with an annual membership fee of six Marks. Following a name change in 1911 it became the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club The Prussian Eagle, which for many years was the main feature of the ADAC badge was chosen as the organisation's symbol in appreciation of the support received from the German Kaiser who was also Prussia's hereditary king. The ADAC break-down assistance service was launched in Germany in 1927

IMPERIAL GERMAN ADAC MEMBER'S VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #249 (Sale Order 313 of 854)

A linen construction pennant 31cm across with a 18cm tall hoist edge. chain stitched to both sides of its white field is a black eagle, with "A.D.A.C." surrounding the eagle. The eagle is surrounded by a dual oval from whose cardinal points extend red bands with black edging immediately beyond them. The edges of the pennant are reinforced with double stitching and its hoist edge has a 20mm wide tunnel loop that has been cut. The ADAC was founded on 24 May 1903 in Stuttgart's Hotel Silber (Silver Hotel), as the Deutsche Motorradfahrer-Vereinigung (the German Motorbikers' Association), with an annual membership fee of six Marks. Following a name change in 1911 it became the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club The Prussian Eagle, which for many years was the main feature of the ADAC badge was chosen as the organisation's symbol in appreciation of the support received from the German Kaiser who was also Prussia's hereditary king. The ADAC break-down assistance service was launched in Germany in 1927

WWII NAZI GERMAN DDAC MEMBER'S VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #250 (Sale Order 314 of 854)

A linen construction pennant 31cm across with a 18cm tall hoist edge. chain stitched to both sides of its white field is a black eagle, with "D.D.A.C." to its breast and a mobile swastika within a red circle in its talons. The eagle and swastika are surrounded by a dual oval from whose cardinal points extend red bands with black edging immediately beyond them. The edges of the pennant are reinforced with double stitching and its hoist edge has a 20mm wide tunnel loop sewn to it. A nickel-silver plated metal clip protrudes from the top of the tunnel loop and a nickel-silver plated alloy hook exits the other end. The DDAC, "Der Deutsche Automobil-Club" (The German Automobile-Club), was instituted in September of 1933 by NSKK Korpsführer Adolf Hühnlein as an independent organization that was similar to the American Automobile Association. The club consisted of personnel who owned a car and who were not members of the NSKK. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK MEMBER'S VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #251 (Sale Order 315 of 854)

A multi-piece cotton construction pennant 31cm across with a 17cm tall hoist edge. Sewn to both sides of its red field is a 85mm diameter white disk upon which is machine woven a copper-colored spread-winged eagle with a wreathed mobile swastika in black in its talons. The disk is edged in black and a black-edged banner with "N.S.K.K." to it, also in black extends beyond the disk and arches above the eagle. The edges of the pennant are reinforced with doubly stitched black leather and its hoist edge has a tunnel loop to it, through which a white cord has been fed. The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor-squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps the NSAK "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps) was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Shortly after the purge of the SA in the "Night of the Long Knives" in June of 1934 the NSKK was promoted to an official NSDAP organization given independent status within the party and absorbed the SA Motor Squadron’s personnel. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #252 (Sale Order 316 of 854)

Roughly 21cm tall 32cm long dual-sided 1936-1945 pattern horizontal isosceles triangle pennant features a vertically ribbed navy blue cotton/rayon blend base with a hand embroidered national eagle with out-stretched wings in golden yellow threads with black accent threads to the center of each side. All but hoist edge is bordered with a roughly 12mm wide golden yellow cotton trim which is machine stitched in place. The hoist edge has a cloth bunting with a tunnel looped suspension rope. Following German military traditions, the Kriegsmarine introduced new rank and command flags and pennants for high ranking naval personnel in 1934 including assorted vehicle pennants. Along with the new rank and command flags and pennants was the vehicle service pennant which was introduced on November 20TH 1934 and was officially designated, "Hoheitszeichen", (National Insignia). The vehicle service pennant was authorized to be flown from the left front fender of a Kriegsmarine staff/service vehicle when an uniformed Officer or Official without a specific rank or command pennant was present in the vehicle. The introductory order also stipulated that the vehicle service pennant could be flown on the left front fender by all ranks on personally owned vehicles. Regulations in November 1936 modified the pennant with the addition of yellow edge trim and further regulations In May 1938 changed the designation from, "Hoheitszeichen" to, "Dienstwimpel", (Service Pennant) and authorization for use on privately owned vehicles stipulated the vehicle must be of German manufacture and in good condition. Considering that the Kriegsmarine was the smallest of the three branches of service, being allotted only 9% of available recruits annually and that roughly only 2% of the general German population owned a vehicle the vehicle service pennant must be relatively scarce.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DAF FLAG POLE FINIAL

Lot #252a (Sale Order 317 of 854)

DAF nickel/silver plate alloy construction flag pole finial 22cm in overall height which takes the form of the DAF emblem of a fourteen tooth cog wheel encompassing a canted swastika. With the dissolution of all Free Trade Unions in Germany in May 1933 the Deutsche Arbeitsfront, (German Labor Front), was established to replace the unions and to educate the workers in industry and commerce for smooth and efficient operation of all labor in the Third Reich. In October 1934 the DAF was given official status as a sub-section of the NSDAP and in March 1936 it was recognized as an independent NSDAP affiliated association and granted control of its own monetary budget.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP WINDOW PENNANT

Lot #252b (Sale Order 318 of 854)

WWII Nazi German window pennant measuring 6 X 8. This double sided pennant is very attractive and very displayable with only minor staining. 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DLV VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #253 (Sale Order 319 of 854)

Rare WWII Nazi German DLV car pennant made of wool construction and having a printed DLV insignia to the center measuring roughly 12 inches long with moderate mothing throughout. Although there had been a civilian flying organization, entitled, DLV, Deutscher Luftfahrtverband, (German Aviation Association), formed in Bremen in 1902 it wasn’t until March 1933 that the Nazi era DLV, Deutscher Luftsportverband, (German Air Sport League), was officially established by absorbing all civilian flying organizations into a single organization, by law. The DLV consisted of a civilian section commanded by Hauptmann a.D. Bruno Loerzer with Hermann Göring as honorary president and the Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), the clandestine core of the newly forming Luftwaffe under control of the RLM, Reichsluftfahrtministerium (National Ministry of Aviation). Prior to this in 1931 the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm Troopers), had established the NSFK e. V. Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps eingetragen Verband, (National Socialist Flying Corps registered Association), in an attempt to enlist personnel who were ineligible to join the Flieger-SA. (Flight-SA), The NSFK e V. was also absorbed into the DLV in March 1933, and the new DLV insignia was basically a modification of the insignia developed by the NSFK e V..

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMBAND LOT RLB & NSDAP

Lot #253a (Sale Order 320 of 854)

German armbands including a multi piece construction NSDAP party armband with RZM tag and an RLB officer armband with machine embroidered RLB symbol in white and dark blue threads, edged at the top and bottom with grey colored metal threads. Marked Ges Gesch. very good.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSBO HANSA GRUPPA 1 FLAG W/ RINGS

Lot #254 (Sale Order 321 of 854)

WWII Nazi German Standart or flag is for the NSBO or Nationalsozialische Betriebszellen Organization for the district of Hansa Grupp 1. Flag retains all of thr original nickle plated rings with an unusual red cloth insert. Flag is made of a multi piece constuction and measures 46 1/2 X 56 inches excluding silver fringe and is double sided with a silver bordered black sectional patch to both sides of "Hansa 1". There is some missing spots to the fringe but overall VERY GOOD The RBA, "Reichsbetriebszellenabteilung" (National-factory-cells-department), was founded in January of 1931 and was renamed the NSBO, "Nationalsozialische Betriebszellen Organization" (National-socialist Industrial-cells Organization), in March of that year. This organization acted as the NSDAP’s alternative to labor unions and communist worker groups in industrial factories. Officially a national organization, the NSBO was concentrated in the heavy industrial centers, with very little representation outside these areas. The NSBO was absorbed into the DAF in October of 1934, and ceased to exist in March of 1935.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DRL SPORTS DESK ORNAMENT

Lot #254a (Sale Order 322 of 854)

DRL sports desk ornament measuring 5 1/2 inches tall X 2 1/4 wide. Made from nickle/silver plated alloy. The eagle and swastika to both sides retains most of its original black paint. Nice example The DRL "Deutschen Reichsbundes für Leibesübungen" (German State-league for Physical-training), incorporated the NSRL, "National Sozialistische Reichsbund für Leibesübungen" (National Socialist State-league for Physical-training), into it in 1938. The original NSRL emblem, being a national eagle with down-swept wings and a mobile swastika superimposed on its breast, was a carried over to the DRL.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP NATIONAL WALL BANNER

Lot #255 (Sale Order 323 of 854)

Multi-piece, double sided, cotton construction banner approximately 111 inches wide x 156 inches. To both its red fields are sewn white disks with a seperately applied mobile swastikas in black. Tunnel loop to one end. Nice! 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE NATIONAL WAR FLAG

Lot #256 (Sale Order 324 of 854)

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 80 x 135. The first modern German war flag was introduced by Kaiser Wilhelm I in July 1867. The war flag went through a number of minor modifications through the years until it reached its final design format in September 1903. The 1903 version of the Kaiserliche Kriegsflagge, (Imperial War Flag), was utilized until it was abolished after Germany’s defeat in WWI on September 27TH 1919. On April 11TH 1921 a new national war flag was introduced that utilized Hohenzollern Empire tri-colors of black, white and red, with the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), national tri-colors of black, red, and gold inserted into the canton, (upper left corner), with a black Iron Cross to the center. In March 1933, shortly after Hitler gained power, he abolished the Weimar era canton insert on the national war flag. The 1933 pattern national war flag was utilized until November 7TH 1935 when Hitler introduced a new, totally redesigned, national war flag that incorporated the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), swastika emblem. Of Note: The 1935 pattern national war flag was utilized until late 1937 or early 1938, when a slightly modified second pattern flag was introduced. The national war flag was flown on all Kriegsmarine, (Navy), warships, Luftwaffe, (Air Force), airfields and all buildings owned by the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces). The flag was also to be hoisted daily at all occupied barracks and was also utilized at victory parades and special events along with the standard national swastika flag. This example is the second pattern War Flag, circa 1937/38-1945. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP POLITICAL PODIUM BANNER

Lot #257 (Sale Order 325 of 854)

Approximately 42 inches tall, 27 inches wide, single sided multi-piece woven cotton construction banner features a red base field with a separate machine stitched white circular field to the center with a black printed canted swastika. The banner also has a 25mm wide white border machine stitched 3cm in from the outside edge of all four sides. The bottom edge of the banner is trimmed with 60mm long, twisted white rayon fringe. Nicely party marked to the top of each side. This vertical style banner was designed to be hung lengthwise and was most commonly utilized on podiums. 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ELABORATE WALL BANNER FOR BDM

Lot #257a (Sale Order 326 of 854)

A 8 x 36 inch double sided black, white and red silk banner to the bottom is sewn approximately 2 inch gold fringe. The obverse features a white with a canted black mobile swastika. Below that is he text in chain stich "Zum 60 jahr Gründungssesr des Krieger verein Mussbach gemidmer vom B.D.M. 1874-1934". The reverse has the national tri colors of Black, White and Red. At the bottom is a set of oakleaves embroidered and to the center is an Imperial Iron Cross. Banner is suspended by an ornate oak rod with gold bullion tassels. Overall an exceptional item!

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP 100X170 MARKED FLAG

Lot #258 (Sale Order 327 of 854)

Roughly 63 x 33 inches, double sided printed, wool construction national flag features a red cotton base field with a central white circular disc with a canted black printed swastika to each side. Original bunting cord is still attached and nicely marked Gosch 100X170. 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SILK DAF UNIT FLAG

Lot #259 (Sale Order 328 of 854)

A 51 x 76 inches and is double-sided multi-piece silk construction factory unit flag. The flag features a red base field upon which is sewn a white bordered, black DAF fourteen cog wheel encompassing a white circular field with a black mobile swastika sewn to its center. Seven loops are still present. Some small holes are present to the surface. With the dissolution of all Free Trade Unions in Germany in May 1933 the Deutsche Arbeitsfront, (German Labor Front), was established to replace the unions and to educate the workers in industry and commerce for smooth and efficient operation of all labor in the Third Reich. In October 1934 the DAF was given official status as a sub-section of the NSDAP and in March 1936 it was recognized as an independent NSDAP affiliated association and granted control of its own monetary budget. Regulations for DAF flags were addressed in June 1934 and dictated that any DAF unit with more then two hundred personnel were authorized the use of a DAF flag. Originally the DAF flags featured the cogged wheel emblem on a white circular field, but this was altered in 1935 to show the DAF emblem with a narrow white outer border. In 1937 the DAF flag was altered again by the addition of a silver fringe to all but the hoist edge.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP NATIONAL WALL BANNER

Lot #260 (Sale Order 329 of 854)

Multi-piece, double sided, cotton construction banner approximately 56 x 111 inches. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Tunnel loop to one end. 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. Minor holes Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMANY VEHICLE ID SINGLE SIDED FLAG

Lot #261 (Sale Order 330 of 854)

Multi-piece single sided cotton construction banner approximately 47X38 and features metal grommets to each corner. 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

WWII NAZI GERMAN FEMALE RADwJ PENNANT

Lot #262 (Sale Order 331 of 854)

A double sided, printed, red pennant measuring approximately 47 x 78 inches featuring a 59cm diameter badge. The pennant is unmarked and is in very good condition with no tearing. The female version of the male RAD, Reichsarbeitsdienst, (National Labor Service), was originally established in February 1933 and was considered a sub-section of the National Sozialistches Frauenschaft, (National Socialist Women’s Organization). In April 1936 the female labor service was dissociated with the NS Frauenschaft and was given the official designation, RADwJ, Reichsarbeitsdienst der weiblichen Jugend, (National Labor Service for Young females). The RADwJ was originally a voluntary organization in spite of regulations of June 26TH 1935 that dictated a six month mandatory service period. Actual conscription of RADwJ personnel began in August 1936 but it wasn’t until September 1939 that the mandatory six months service was enforced. In July 1941 the RADwJ War Helper’s Service badge was instituted for award to RADwJ personnel who had fulfilled their six month mandatory RADwJ service and volunteered for a further six months service to assist in the war effort. These volunteers were employed in a wide variety of jobs replacing the civilian male employees and enabling them to join the armed forces.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP NATIONAL WALL BANNER

Lot #263 (Sale Order 332 of 854)

Multi-piece double sided cotton construction banner approximately 60 x 100 inches. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Tunnel loop to one end. 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. Excellent

WWII ITALIAN BLACKSHIRT SPANISH CIVIL WAR FLAG

Lot #263a (Sale Order 333 of 854)

WWII Italian Fascist flag for the Spanish Civil War. Flag measures roughly 24 inches X 20 inches and is double sided. The obverse having a Fascist insignia to the top left and directly underneath Ta- Pum ! Ta-Pum is an Italian World War I song about the Battle of Mt. Ortigara. Also on the flag is the Squadristi Arditi which is the Blackshirts or Voluntary Militia for National Security. On the reverse says "Guerra de España 1936-37-38-1939" or Spanish War. also a verse from a speech with Mussolini signature all in chain stich. Flag has a inch long gold bullion on all edges except the fly end.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP POLITICAL PODIUM BANNER

Lot #264 (Sale Order 334 of 854)

Approximately 36 inches tall, 30 inches wide, single sided, multi-piece, woven, rayon construction banner features a red base field with a separate, machine stitched white circular field to the center with a black printed, canted swastika. The banner also has a 25mm wide white border machine stitched 3cm in from the outside edge of all four sides. The bottom edge of the banner is trimmed with 60mm long twisted white rayon fringe. This vertical style banner was designed to be hung lengthwise and was most commonly utilized on podiums. Clean and in excellent untouched condition. 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK FLAG REMNANTS

Lot #265 (Sale Order 335 of 854)

NSKK unit pennant flag remnants cut from the flag. "252 11/M" embroidered on brown with bullion piping. Large side NSKK drivers badge also in chain stitched. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall nice condition. Finally in the lot is a double sided center section of a NSDAP party flag.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE NATIONAL WAR FLAG

Lot #266 (Sale Order 336 of 854)

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. The first modern German war flag was introduced by Kaiser Wilhelm I in July 1867. The war flag went through a number of minor modifications through the years until it reached its final design format in September 1903. The 1903 version of the Kaiserliche Kriegsflagge, (Imperial War Flag), was utilized until it was abolished after Germany’s defeat in WWI on September 27TH 1919. On April 11TH 1921 a new national war flag was introduced that utilized Hohenzollern Empire tri-colors of black, white and red, with the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), national tri-colors of black, red, and gold inserted into the canton, (upper left corner), with a black Iron Cross to the center. In March 1933, shortly after Hitler gained power, he abolished the Weimar era canton insert on the national war flag. The 1933 pattern national war flag was utilized until November 7TH 1935 when Hitler introduced a new, totally redesigned, national war flag that incorporated the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), swastika emblem. Of Note: The 1935 pattern national war flag was utilized until late 1937 or early 1938, when a slightly modified second pattern flag was introduced. The national war flag was flown on all Kriegsmarine, (Navy), warships, Luftwaffe, (Air Force), airfields and all buildings owned by the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces). The flag was also to be hoisted daily at all occupied barracks and was also utilized at victory parades and special events along with the standard national swastika flag. This example is the second pattern War Flag, circa 1937/38-1945. MINT

WWII NAZI GERMAN HJ HIITLER YOUTH UNIT FLAG

Lot #267 (Sale Order 337 of 854)

Early 19 x 29 1/2 inches triangular double sided multi-piece cotton construction pennant. Embroidered HJ diamond with 1/3/I/104. Reverse side has the embroidered crest of the town of which the unit belonged. Shows the expected age and period use. The JM, Jungädelgruppe, (Young Girls Group), was the youngest group of females of the Hitler Jugend and may trace its origins back to 1927. The first female group established in 1927 evolved into the BDM by July 1930 and in July 1932 it gained equal political status with the HJ. The BDM was structured in the same manner as the HJ with different unit designations. The BDM Mädelgruppe was equivalent in size to the HJ Gefolgschaft, and would consist roughly of 150 personnel.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP POLITICAL PODIUM BANNER

Lot #268 (Sale Order 338 of 854)

Approximately 36 inches tall X 28 1/2 wide single sided multi-piece woven rayon construction banner features a red base field with a separate, machine stitched white circular field to the center with a black multi pieced canted swastika. The banner also has a 25mm wide white border machine stitched 3cm in from the outside edge of all four sides. The bottom edge of the banner is trimmed with 60mm long, twisted white rayon fringe. This vertical style banner was designed to be hung lengthwise and was most commonly utilized on podiums. Excellent untouched condition with only one hole.

WWII NAMED NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT GENERALS TUNIC

Lot #269 (Sale Order 339 of 854)

The uniform consists of ornamented service tunic. Very nice quality private purchase field-grey wool/rayon blend construction ornamented service tunic with a pronounced whipcord weave and features a vertical, six button front closure with dual, metal, hooks and eyes positioned at the forward neckline. The tunic has four pleated, front pockets with scalloped, button down flaps. The right breast has an General Officer’s quality, hand embroidered, national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in it’s talons in cellulon threads with green accent threads mounted on a cut-out dark blue/green badge cloth base. The eagle is neatly handstitched in place. The left breast has seven horizontal and five vertical thread loops for wear of three awards and a ribbon/medal bar. The straight cut non-adjustable sleeves have deep faux French cuffs, both the inner and outer seams and have their top edges trimmed in bright red wool waffenfarbe piping. The reverse of the tunic has a central, vertical, tail skirt vent. The tunic has sewn on shoulder boards featuring three interwoven strands of Russian braiding with a central silver/aluminum braid flanked by dual gilt bullion braids all mounted a red wool bases. The shoulder board’s retaining buttons are intact. On the right shoulder is a gold General officers aiguillette. Also in the right sleeve is a officer’s quality pre-1940 pattern sleeve insignia with a roughly 65mm tall 55mm wide vertically oval blue/green badge cloth base with a hand embroidered edelweiss flower featuring thirteen irregular silver/aluminum wire petals a gilt wire twelve bulb stamen dual silver/aluminum wire leaves. The embroidered stands out in nice high relief. The tunic has a lay down, blue/green badge cloth collar with bright red, wool waffenfarbe piping to the forward edge. The collar has nice quality, pre-July 15TH 1938 pattern collar tabs with bright red wool bases featuring hand embroidered Arabesque style "Larisch" pattern ornamentation in bright gilt wire threads. The Larisch pattern ornamentation consists of two triple pointed vertical prongs to both the top and bottom edges with a decorative horizontal arrow head shaped ornamentation to the forward edge and down-swept flared tail shaped decoration near the reverse edge. The center of the Larisch ornamentation has a narrow elongated section of the red wool base visible. The collar tabs are machine stitched to the collar. The interior of the tunic is fully lined in ribbed gray cotton blend with an off-white, striped rayon sleeve lining. The lining has a horizontal slash pocket to the left breast and a small horizontal field-grey wool reinforced slash to the reverse of the external left hip pocket for the dagger/sword hanger. Nice private tailors label with name of the General and is dated 1944. The buttons are a of the bright, gilt washed pebbled types and all look to have original stitching. The tunic is roughly size, 40/42" chest. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL'S TUNIC

Lot #270 (Sale Order 340 of 854)

Nice quality, private purchase field-grey wool/rayon blend construction tunic features a vertical six button front closure with dual metal hooks and eyes positioned at the forward neckline. Lt. Col. Administration collar tabs, shoulder boards and officer’s breast eagle are all original stitching. The tunic is roughly a size 40" chest. Shows the expected light age and use. Nice, untouched original tunic. The German army had a tradition, dating from the 1700's, of maintaining a separate branch of Administrative Official’s attached to the army to oversee all administrative functions, thus freeing up active army Officer’s and allowing them to concentrate on actual military matters. The Official’s were responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks from Court Martial, Librarian, Supply, Technical and Meteorological Services, to School, Barracks, and Hospital administration. Most officials careers consisted of four varying grades, of high, elevated, medium and low grade with slightly differing identifying insignia for each grade. The grade of the career was determined by the education and/or experience of the individual. During the Reichswehr era the officials were divided into military and civilian personnel until December 22ND 1934 when the German High Command did away with the differentiation and consolidate all the officials into the newly formed Wehrmachtbeamte-Heer, (Armed Forces Officials-Army). Regulations of March 12TH 1937 reorganized the Officials and instituted the new Beamte auf Kriegsdauer a.K., (Wartime Official’s for the duration of the war), to be activated in times of mobilization. Originally the uniformed Official’s were allotted an identifying dark green branch of service color, (waffenfarbe), with a nebenfarbe, (secondary color), to indicate their actual career. Regulations of March 21ST 1940, replaced the assorted nebenfarbe colors with a secondary color of light grey for all Officials regardless of career or function. These shoulder boards signify an army official with the equivalent rank of Major. Of Note: Dark green was the branch of service color utilized by all army official’s with the secondary color indicating the actual function of the official. Over twenty-four assorted official positions used red or crimson as the secondary color making it virtually impossible to identify the function with any accuracy. Also Of Note: In January 1944 the Army instituted a new career for officers and certain officials, entitled, TSD, "Truppensonderdienst", (Special Service). This new career used light blue waffenfarbe and did away with secondary colors as worn by Officials in the other careers. On May 1ST 1944 all high grade career Administrative officials were transferred to the TSD.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARTILLERY EM'S M43 FIELD BLOUSE

Lot #271 (Sale Order 341 of 854)

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 non-pleated front pockets with straight edged button down flaps. Collar tabs/litzen looks to be original machine stitching. The M39 breast eagle is machine stitched to the tunic but looks to be restored. Comes with a very nice original pair on M44 slip on artillery shoulder straps. Nice size and depot markings. Dated for 1944. The field blouse is roughly size 40" chest. The M43 field blouse was basically a continuation of the modifications of the M33 field blouse which had evolved into the M36, the M40 and the M42 field blouses. Modifications to the M42 field blouse included the elimination of the separate internal belt support hook suspenders with them being replaced by short integral straps in April 1943, and the replacement of the scalloped button flaps on the front pockets to straight flaps to simplify production in mid-1943. These alterations resulted in the M43 field blouse, which was to be the final variant of the original M33 field blouse. 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. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with lemon yellow being chosen for Nachrichten, (Signals) personnel. On the field blouse and service tunic the waffenfarbe was generally displayed on the shoulder straps/boards and the collar tabs.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA BROWN SHIRT W/ BREECHES

Lot #272 (Sale Order 342 of 854)

Light tan cotton twill construction shirt with a five button front closure. Shirt features two pleated patch, breast pockets with scalloped flaps with removable buttons. Sleeves have five tapering darts and fold back French cuffs with dual removable button closure. Darted horizontal waistband with six stitched in pebbled steel belt support hooks and single cotton belt loop to reverse center. Upper left sleeve has a multi-piece red cotton NSDAP members armband handstitched in place. Armband has a white circular cotton field with black cotton tape swastika. The right shoulder has a late 1934 pattern, sew on shoulder strap consisting of two rows of brown and Light tan cotton twill construction shirt with a five button front closure. Shirt features two pleated patch, breast pockets with scalloped flaps with removable buttons. Sleeves have five tapering darts and fold back French cuffs with dual removable button closure. Darted horizontal waistband with six stitched in pebbled steel belt support hooks and single cotton belt loop to reverse center. Upper left sleeve has a multi-piece red cotton NSDAP members armband handstitched in place. Armband has a white circular cotton field with black cotton tape swastika. The right shoulder has a late 1934 pattern, sew on shoulder strap consisting of two rows of brown and white colored piping on a brown wool base with a golden button. The wool base of the shoulder strap has some mothing holes present. The shoulder strap represents the rank of SA-Rottenführer. The lay down collar with twisted cord piping of black and white has to each point a brown collar tab with white numbers and stripes, both of early 1933 pattern. The right side collar tab with white machine woven unit designation "10/60" signifying the 10th Sturm (Company) of the 60th Standarte (Regiment) of the SA- Gruppe Niedersachsen (along with the color of the buttons). The left collar tab as a vertical bar of tress with a black dividing line on a brown wool background. Interior waistband and back shoulder yoke lined in white cotton. The chest measures approximately 44". Shows light/moderate usage and wear. The trousers are private purchase breeches made of tan corduroy. They show wear matching the tunic They are complete with all buttons and fasteners. This SA tunic and trouser set makes for a very handsome display and is tough to find in this all-original configuration. Brown was to become the official color of the N.S.D.A.P. and S.A. by circumstance rather than design. A large stockpile of discounted, surplus WWI tropical brown shirts and fabric, intended for wear in East Africa, were located in Austria in 1924 and purchased by the Nazis as a temporary measure to bring uniformity of dress to their party members. In November of 1926 the brown shirt was officially introduced, and retained, as the basic uniform item for the N.S.D.A.P. and S.A., and was eventually adopted by other political organizations such as the H.J., D.A.F., and the N.S.K.K.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE WHITE JUMPER

Lot #272a (Sale Order 343 of 854)

Standard issue mid-weight brushed white cotton construction pullover style jumper shirt features a central vertical, V-neck slash opening with dual white cotton tie tapes and an integral fold back blue nankeen rectangular collar. The fold back, blue nankeen rectangular collar hangs over the top reverse of the shirt and has three roughly 5mm wide parallel, white cotton tape stripes machine stitched near the outer edge. The shirt has an internal, dual-ply, stitched "U" shaped reinforcement yolk to the front center which encompasses the V-neck slash. The dual-ply yoke also permits for an internal horizontal patch "knife" pocket to the interior left breast. Breast eagle was never applied. The straight cut non-adjustable, sleeve cuffs each have a trapezoidal blue nankeen ornamentation panel machine stitched in place. The blue nankeen ornamentation panels each have an upward pointed tip to the outer edge of the sleeves with dual, roughly 5mm wide, white cotton, tape stripes running parallel to the upper edge and an additional white cotton tape stripe to the bottom edge. The cuffs also had a small, vertical, slash to the inside sleeve seams with a stitched button eyelet and an additional stitched, button shank eyelet to each, designed for removable buttons. The removable buttons are absent. The shirt has no rank or career insignia or any evidence that any was ever applied. The shirt has a long tail skirt with small, vertical, "V" slashes to each outside seam and small, horizontally rectangular dual-ply reinforcement panels with dual stitched eyelets to each designed to secure the underpants to the shirt. Chest size 36". Original issue markings and name tag and breast eagle. Comes also with a tool belt of white cotton. Very Good German Naval uniforms and headgear were based on traditional designs that date back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848, and although the uniforms and headgear did evolve during the interim years, many items used during the Third Reich would still have been quite recognizable to the Imperial sailor. The blue and white jumper shirts were a staple uniform item for all EM/NCO personnel and followed the basic design of the Imperial German Navy and Weimar Reichsmarine, (National Navy, Circa 1919-1933), era blue and white jumper shirts. The white jumper shirts were intended for wear in tropical climates or with the summer walking out dress while the navy blue shirts were utilized for everyday wear. The Kriegsmarine adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), national eagle for wear on the front of the headgear and the right breast of the uniform on March 24TH 1934. The Kriegsmarine’s version of the national eagle was identical to the army version except for the coloration with the army utilizing silver, white and grey eagles while the Kriegsmarine utilized golden yellow eagles. Of Note: The only exceptions in the coloration of the Kriegsmarine eagles was that personnel serving in the Administrative branch utilized a silver eagle while eagles worn on the white jumper shirts were in cornflower blue. Of Note: Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the OKK, Offizier Kleiderkasse der Kriegsmarine, (Officer’s Clothing Account of the Navy). Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms and headgear from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored items although the price may have been restrictive. Generally speaking officers bought nice quality, private purchase, uniform items but they could also choose to buy their uniforms directly from the military clothing depots.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARTILLERY M35 DRESS TUNIC

Lot #273 (Sale Order 344 of 854)

A nice quality private purchase field-grey wool/tricot blend construction M35 dress tunic features a vertical eight button front closure with dual metal hooks and eyes positioned at the forward neckline and a lay down blue/green badge cloth collar. Machine embroidered eagle sewn in flat silver wire. Sew on should straps for the 70th Artillery Rgt. The tunic is roughly a size 37" 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 grey 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.

WWII Nazi German Army SONDERFÜHRER TUNIC

Lot #274 (Sale Order 345 of 854)

WWII German Army Sonderführer Tunic that consists of a Model 1936 tunic for an army sonderführer. The tunic is produced in soft field grey wool. There are four pleated pockets with scalloped flaps. There is a five-button closure. The buttons are grey finished pebbled metal with the finish partially intact. The grey finish is correct for a civil servant type uniform such as this. The collar is also grey with the correct collar tabs. The sewn in shoulder boards are for a Sonderführer rank of 2nd Lt. The officer breast eagle is in beautiful condition. It is a handsome silver bullion over dark green wool example. There are loops on the breast pocket for one award. The interior is fully lined in brownish green rayon. There is a single pocket on the left side. The tunic is a size medium. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZERJÄGER EM’S M35 DRESS TUNIC

Lot #275 (Sale Order 346 of 854)

Private purchase field-grey wool construction M35 dress tunic features a vertical eight button front closure with double metal hooks and eyes positioned at the forward neckline and a lay down blue/green badge cloth collar. Very nice pair of "Panzer 36" 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 grey 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN GENDARMERIE MOTTLED GREEN TUNIC

Lot #276 (Sale Order 347 of 854)

(Gendarmerie Feldbluse). A private purchase field blouse constructed of mottled green and tan-flecked cotton-blended fabric featuring a vertical row of four matte-gray pebbled buttons meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes with a front closure at the neck composed of a single metal hook and clasp the front of the tunic presents two pleated patch breast pockets and two pleated patch hip pockets all with scalloped button-down flaps the fold down collar presents two NCO collar tabs are machine with a green rayon base with machine woven litzen in bright silver/aluminum flat-wire threads each measuring 25 mm (w) x 75 mm (l) each shoulder presents slip-on shoulder boards feature dual outer edge matte silver/aluminum Russian braid with evenly spaced interwoven brown "V"s encompassing dual inner brown braids. Mounted on a orange rayon truppenfarbe base. rank of OberwachtMeister, measuring 39 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) the upper left arm bears a Gendarmerie insignia in the form of a orange Police-style eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika with the city of Unsbach. The interior presents partially lined with a gray cotton blended fabric in near extremely fine condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP ORTSGRUPPEN TUNIC W/ MEDALS

Lot #277 (Sale Order 348 of 854)

An NSDAP four-pocket tunic Ortsgruppen-level service tunic in typical brown wool gabardine. The NSDAP tunic with the Ortsgruppen blue piping and collar patch insignia for the scarce rank of Zellenleiter. The tunic is complete with all golden eagle & swastika buttons throughout and a wool swastika brassard. Tunic is adorned with a NSDAP membership badge. On the wearers left pocket is an SA sports badge that is also nicely marked to the reverse. There is also a seven place ribbon bar to the top of the pocket. Also included in the lot is an original RZM marked brown tie. Overall near mint condition

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M40 ARTILLERY FIELD BLOUSE

Lot #278 (Sale Order 349 of 854)

Coarse field-grey 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 scalloped edged button down flaps. The breast pocket are the basic patch type while the hip pockets are the saddlebag type with expanding side panels. The right breast has a machine woven M39 pattern national eagle in matte grey threads on a woven field-grey rayon base. The eagle is machine stitched to the breast. The field blouse has four sets of three vertically aligned stitched eyelets with one set situated at either side of the front closure and two to either side of the back panel at the waistline. The eyelets were designed for the belt support hooks. The reverse of the field blouse has two vertical tapering darts and a short central vertical tail skirt vent. The straight cut sleeve cuffs each have a vertical slash to the outside seam with dual fit adjustment buttons. Comes with a nice pair of slip on red rayon piped Artillery shoulder straps. The shoulder straps fabric retaining loops and pebbled sheet metal buttons are all intact. The lay down collar has the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching to the reverse. The collar features 1940 pattern general issue collar tabs with machine woven field-grey litzen and mouse grey branch of service and center stripes. The collar tabs are machine stitched directly to the collar with no backing material and are original untouched factory stitching. The interior of the field blouse is partially lined in grey rayon with the lining running down the front closure panel edges and to the upper breast and back panels. The right front tail skirt lining has a field dressing pocket with a single button closure. The lining also has four, vertical, web straps with four stitched eyelets to each, positioned to the reverse of the exterior belt support hook eyelets. All three of the original collar liner buttons are intact. The lining is well marked with black size ink stamps and the date, "40". The field blouse is roughly size 36 to 38" chest. Textbook example in overall near mint condition. Nice!

WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY EM/NCO VISOR CAP

Lot #279 (Sale Order 350 of 854)

Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a field-grey 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 front center of the cap has a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) silver washed stamped aluminum national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) silver washed stamped aluminum oak-leaf wreath encompassing a separate, highly vaunted, three piece, stamped alloy, national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a black fluted alloy base, a silver washed alloy, roundel and an inserted red wool center dot. The cap has a black leather chin cord secured in place by two small black magnetic sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended forward black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in yellow rayon. Complete celluloid diamond. Nice complete, wide, grey leather sweatband. Roughly a size 58. Nice quality in a good large size. Visor caps were a standard item for all armed forces personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Originally the insignia worn on the visor caps consisted of the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era, pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade and a blackened leather chinstrap for all ranks. In February 1927 new chin cords for Officer’s ranks were introduced with silver cords for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt cords for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall. On March 14TH 1933 the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and on February 17TH 1934 the Third Reich pattern national eagle for the army was officially introduced for wear on the visor cap. In March 1935 a new, more detailed, pattern wreath and cockade and a second, larger pattern national eagle were also introduced for wear and in late 1935 regulations altered the Reichswehr era field-grey colored centerband to a dark blue/green coloration which was utilized until the end of the war. Further regulations of February 26TH 1936 also permitted senior NCO’s who were Officer Candidates to wear the Officers twisted silver/aluminum chin cord on their visor caps as opposed to the standard EM/NCO’s leather chinstrap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe (Branch of Service Color), with white being chosen for Infanterie, (Infantry), personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap for EM/NCO’s and Company and Field grade officers. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps 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 caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TRANSPORT OFFICER'S VISOR CAP

Lot #280 (Sale Order 351 of 854)

Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a field-grey wool and rayon blend body and crown with a blue/green badge cloth centerband with light blue wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a stamped second pattern zinc national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a hand embroidered oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum wire threads encompassing a low relief three piece national tri-color cockade mounted on a cut-out blue/green badge cloth base. The national tri-color cockade consists of a fluted black alloy base, a silver washed alloy roundel and an inserted red felt centerpiece. The roundel has lost its silver wash and reverted to the coppery tone of the base alloy. The wreath and cockade are neatly handstitched to the cap. The cap has a bright 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 raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in copper colored rayon. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact and is maker marked to Sackmann. Tan leatherette sweatband shows minor wear. Cap is a nice large size, roughly a 58cm. Visor caps were a standard item for all armed forces personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Originally the insignia worn on the visor caps consisted of the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era, pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade and a blackened leather chinstrap for all ranks. In February 1927 new chin cords for Officer’s ranks were introduced with silver cords for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt cords for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall. On March 14TH 1933 the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and on February 17TH 1934 the Third Reich pattern national eagle for the army was officially introduced for wear on the visor cap. In March 1935 a new, more detailed, pattern wreath and cockade and a second, larger pattern national eagle were also introduced for wear and in late 1935 regulations altered the Reichswehr era field-grey colored centerband to a dark blue/green coloration which was utilized until the end of the war. Further regulations of February 26TH 1936 also permitted senior NCO’s who were Officer Candidates to wear the Officers twisted silver/aluminum chin cord on their visor caps as opposed to the standard EM/NCO’s leather chinstrap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe (Branch of Service Color), with white being chosen for Infanterie, (Infantry), personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap for EM/NCO’s and Company and Field grade officers. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps 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 caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EM/NCO'S OVERSEAS CAP

Lot #281 (Sale Order 352 of 854)

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 talo 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 rayon. Maker marked to Carl Halfar and is dated 1939 and is size marked 53 1/2. The "Schiffchenform", (Boat form), style overseas cap was originally developed by the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportverband, (German Air Sports League), the clandestine, civilian forerunner of the Luftwaffe, in 1933, and was adopted by the Luftwaffe shortly after its official establishment on February 26TH 1935. The insignia on the caps included the Luftwaffe style national eagle and the circular, black, white, and red national tri-color cockade as introduced on March 14TH 1933. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935. The original, short winged, first pattern national eagle was utilized until a, slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations dictated that the national eagle was to be worn on almost all headgear and on the right breast of almost all uniforms with a few minor exceptions. The overseas caps for Company and Field grade Officer's holding the ranks of Leutnant up to Oberst were distinguished from EM/NCO's caps by bright silver/aluminum piping while Officers holding Generals ranks of Generalmajor up to Reichsmarschall utilized gold colored fittings and EM/NCO's caps were generally not piped. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own headgear and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO's could choose to purchase their headgear from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase headgear of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE LKpW101 WINTER FLIGHT HELMET

Lot #282 (Sale Order 353 of 854)

Nice quality five panel brown grained kid leather construction winter flight helmet. All complete and in very nice condition. Size marked 56. Shows only the expected age and light usage. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. During WWII the Luftwaffe utilized no fewer then ten slightly different models of flight helmets with the main modifications being helmets issued for summer or winter wear and helmets with or without integral radio communication fittings. The LKpW101 model helmet was designed for winter wear and was outfitted with radio equipment as used by fighter pilots and bomber commanders. The LKpW101 model helmet was basically identical to the earlier LKpW100 model but with improved communications equipment.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

Lot #283 (Sale Order 354 of 854)

Nice quality privately purchased Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction flight EM/NCO’s visor cap features a black horizontally ribbed interwoven mohair centerband, and golden yellow wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has an second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) silver washed stamped aluminum Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons. The front center of the centerband has a silver washed stamped aluminum winged wreath with a black silver and red painted national tri-color cockade. The cap has a black patent leather chinstrap with two black painted vertically rectangular, metal retaining clips and two black painted vertically oval metal sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two smooth black painted sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended forward black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a machine stitched simulated leather lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orange/tan material. Complete celluloid sweat rhomboid with makers name and address. Dated for 1939 and size marked 58 1/2. The interior of the cap also has a tan leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Excellent Visor caps were a standard item for all military personnel during the Third Reich period, (Circa 1933-1945), and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with, based on the individual’s rank. On its inception on February 26TH 1935, the Luftwaffe, (Air-{Weapon}, Force), adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian forerunner of the Luftwaffe, including the visor cap. In March 1935 the earlier, "Tellerform", saucer shaped, caps were replaced with a new a "Sattelform" saddle shaped, cap with a higher front peak and an oval shaped top. The insignia utilized on the visor caps consisted of the Luftwaffe style national eagle as introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935 along with a new, winged, wreath and the national tri-color cockade. The original, first pattern, Luftwaffe style, national eagle was utilized until a slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. The visor caps for Company and Field grade Officers, holding the ranks of Leutnant up to Oberst were distinguished from EM/NCO’s caps by bright, silver/aluminum piping and a silver/aluminum chin cord while Officers holding Generals ranks of Generalmajor up to Reichsmarschall utilized gold colored fittings. EM/NCO ranks visor caps utilized the appropriate waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), piping and blackened leather chinstraps. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. The different branches of service within the Luftwaffe were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with golden yellow being chosen for Flieger, (Flight), personnel which was displayed as piping on EM/NCO’s visor caps.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR CAP

Lot #284 (Sale Order 355 of 854)

Luftwaffe blue/grey 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/grey wool base. The eagle is neatly handstitched 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 grey 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 55. Excellent Visor caps were a standard item for all military personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. On its inception on February 26TH 1935, the Luftwaffe adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), its civilian forerunner, including the visor cap. In March 1935 the earlier, "Tellerform", saucer shaped, caps were replaced with a new a "Sattelform" cap with a higher front peak and an oval shaped top. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. Company and Field grade Officer’s caps were distinguished from the EM/NCO’s caps by bright silver/aluminum piping and a silver/aluminum chin cord while General Officer’s ranks utilized gold colored fittings. EM/NCO ranks visor caps utilized the appropriate waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), piping and blackened leather chinstraps.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE FK33 WINTER FLIGHT HELMET

Lot #285 (Sale Order 356 of 854)

Chocolate brown leather construction flight helmet without radio equipment and with steel fittings. The helmet features five brown leather panels with two panels to each side and a central panel running from the nape of the neck to the forehead section. The top central panel has the partially tunnel loop designed for an oxygen mask retaining strap but the strap was never applied. The reverse side panels each have a vertical leather strap with a single metal snap closure and a horizontal leather retaining loop designed to secure the goggles in place. The reverse nape of the neck has two horizontal, tunnel looped fabric covered fit adjustment springs with a single molded brown bakelite button to each side. The side panels of the helmet each have a vertically oval leather ear panels. The bottom edges of the forward side panels each have an extended vertical chinstrap with corresponding pronged sheet metal length adjustment buckles and horizontal leather retaining loops. The forward left side panel of the helmet also has a small horizontal slash to pass the right side chinstrap through before buckling for a secure closure. The interior of the helmet is fully lined in white fleece with a small strip of tan chamois fabric at the forehead section. Shows normal period wear and use. The helmet is in overall nice condition. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. During WWII the Luftwaffe utilized no fewer then ten slightly different models of flight helmets with the main modifications being helmets issued for summer or winter wear and helmets with or without integral radio communication fittings. The FK33 model helmet was designed for winter wear and was without radio equipment as used by bomber crews, and for training in gliders and aircraft without radios.

WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

Lot #286 (Sale Order 357 of 854)

Nice quality visor cap with a field-grey wool body and crown with a subtle whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Good quality aluminum eagle and cockade. The chinstrap and the chinstrap retaining buttons are absent. The cap has an extended black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip at the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orangish/tan oilcloth. The crown lining has a stitch hole outline wear a sweat diamond has been removed. The interior of the cap also it wide tan leather sweatband intact. Roughly a size 55. Very Good Visor caps were a standard issue item for all EM/NCO personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Regulations for wear of the visor cap by EM/NCO ranks dictated that they be worn with the Reporting and Walking-Out dress, and the Undress uniform. Regulations also required Senior NCO’s to wear the visor cap with the Service uniform. Originally the insignia worn on the visor cap consisted the Weimar Reichsheer patterns which were replaced with the second pattern in March 1935. Of Note: Certain Senior NCO ranks were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FUR LEATHER WINTER CAP

Lot #287 (Sale Order 358 of 854)

Nice quality multi-panel patch work whitened sheep skin construction winter cap with the natural hide to the exterior and the white sheep’s wool to the interior. The cap features fold down side and back panels with the panels held in position at the top of the cap by a thread loop and a corresponding button. When the side and back panels are in the upright position the sheep’s wool is visible to the exterior. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearer’s ears and neck and the panels could be secured with the fabric loop and button closed under the wearer’s chin as required. The fold down side panels each have a small circular cut-out with a corresponding overlapping horizontal "U" shaped closure panel with a single brown painted sheet metal "Prym" closure snap to each. The side panels also have an additional male snap enabling the horizontal, "U" shaped closure panels to be secured in the open position as required. Insignia has been removed from the front of the cap and where the eagle was a small tear is to the leather. Size marked 57. Just needs in insignia. Very Good 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY INFANTRY EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

Lot #288 (Sale Order 359 of 854)

Visor cap with a field-grey wool body and crown with a subtle whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Good quality aluminum eagle and cockade. The leather chinstrap and the chinstrap retaining buttons also present. The cap has an extended black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip at the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in tan satin. The interior of the cap also it wide gray leather sweatband. The cap has a cut in the side of the cap but doesn't severely detract from the hat. Visor caps were a standard issue item for all EM/NCO personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Regulations for wear of the visor cap by EM/NCO ranks dictated that they be worn with the Reporting and Walking-Out dress, and the Undress uniform. Regulations also required Senior NCO’s to wear the visor cap with the Service uniform. Originally the insignia worn on the visor cap consisted the Weimar Reichsheer patterns which were replaced with the second pattern in March 1935. Of Note: Certain Senior NCO ranks were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY HBT EM/NCO'S DRILL TUNIC

Lot #289 (Sale Order 360 of 854)

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

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICER'S M38 OVERSEAS CAP

Lot #290 (Sale Order 361 of 854)

M38 pattern field-grey wool and rayon blend construction cap. 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. The cap has a field-grey 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 wire threads on a cut-out woven dark green wool base. The eagle is original handstitched to the cap. The front center of the fold down panels has a padded, hand embroidered national tri-color cockade which is also handstitched to the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in ribbed black cotton/rayon twill and has a leather sweatband positioned at the front forehead section. Roughly a size 56. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. The Officer’s M38 overseas field cap was originally introduced on December 6TH 1938 as a replacement for the old pattern visored field cap that had been introduced in March 1934. The design of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap was based on the M34 overseas cap as worn by EM/NCO’s. The black panzer version of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap wasn’t officially introduced until March 27TH 1940.

WWII NAZI RAD OFFICER'S ROBIN HOOD SERVICE CAP

Lot #290a (Sale Order 362 of 854)

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.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE SSK90 FLIGHT HELMET

Lot #290b (Sale Order 363 of 854)

This helmet is constructed of overlapping riveted and stamped thin steel metal plates with an exterior five panel chocolate brown leather covering. The exterior leather panels consist of dual side panels with central, vertical, machine stitched seams and a single panel running over the top crown from the obverse to the reverse. The top crown panel has the addition of a raised, tubular leather "comb", with internal padding, running from the obverse forehead section to the top center of the crown. This "comb" served double duty as an easily accessible handle and afforded extra crash protection. The reverse of the central panel has a horizontal leather loop stitched near the bottom edge to secure the communication wiring. The helmet has semi-circular cut-outs to each side at the bottom edge to facilitate the use of communications headsets. The semi-circular cut-outs are both flanked by slightly diagonally angled, leather loops and male snaps to secure the "Y" patterned chin strap harness but the chinstrap is missing. The interior of the helmet is fully lined with a five panel slightly mottled and white flecked tan cotton material as utilized on the summer flight suits with an internal padding. The lining has a white rayon label with blue machine woven script machine stitched in place. The script to the label includes the designer’s name, "Seimens", the model designation, "Baumuster SSK 90", the manufacturer’s name, "Luftfahrtgerätewerk Hakenfelde G.M.B.H., (Aviation Equipment Works, Hakenfelde Incorporated), the acronym, "Striwa", indicating, Striegel& Wagner, and, "Kopfgroße: 57-59", (Head Sizes: 57-59). Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN MINESWEEPER'S WAR BADGE PLAQUE

Lot #290c (Sale Order 364 of 854)

Large cast ceramic rendition of the Minesweeper’s war badge. Badge measures 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 and is period to WWII, Excellent center piece for a KM badge display. The Minesweeper’s war badge was instituted on August 31ST 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder for award to personnel serving on minesweepers sub-chasers and escort vessels who met the prescribed requirements. The main prerequisite for bestowal of the award was participation in three operational sorties. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 LUFTWAFFE SD HELMET

Lot #291 (Sale Order 365 of 854)

Helmet retains about most of its original smooth Luftwaffe blue/grey paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets and both ventilation bushings are all intact. M31 tan leather portion of the liner has been replaced but still retaining the aluminum band. Reverse interior neckguard apron is serial/lot number stamped, "4580" and left side apron has manufacturers code and size stamp, "Q64", indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft personnel on August 18TH 1934, and adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet. The first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE M42 SINGLE DECAL HELMET

Lot #292 (Sale Order 366 of 854)

Helmet retains about 90% of its field-grey paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is also retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets intact. M31 tan leather liner is complete and dried condition. The reverse interior neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "3268" and the interior left side apron has stamped manufacturers code and size, "NS66" indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 66. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, (Iron and Foundry Works), in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. 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 adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet. The first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M40 COMBAT HELMET

Lot #293 (Sale Order 367 of 854)

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 85% of its slightly rough textured age darkened field-grey 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 and light age and usage toning. Original size adjustment string is present. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped "Q64" and "DN473" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Period worn and used example with an original dated chinstrap. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), (Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M42 ARMY HELMET W/ LINER

Lot #293a (Sale Order 368 of 854)

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 70% of its factory applied field-grey 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 but one of the eight original fingers and the original leather tie string intact. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "2725", and the manufacturers code and size, "NS62" indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 62. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER OFFICER'S VISOR HAT

Lot #294 (Sale Order 369 of 854)

Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a field-grey doeskin wool construction body and crown and a dark green wool centerband with pink wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Nice quality officers hand embroidered wreath and national eagle all original to the cap. The cap has a twisted bright silver/aluminum chin cord intact secured in place by two small silver washed pebbled alloy 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 gold rayon. Nice shield with makers logo. The interior of the cap also has a wide leatherette sweatband which is complete and in nice condition. The cap is roughly size 58. Visor caps were a standard item for all armed forces personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Originally the insignia worn on the visor caps consisted of the Weimar Reichswehr pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade and a blackened leather chinstrap for all ranks. In February 1927 new chin cords for Officer ranks were introduced with silver cords for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt cords for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall. On March 14TH 1933 the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and on February 17TH 1934 the Third Reich pattern national eagle for the army was officially introduced for wear on the visor cap. In March 1935 a new, more detailed, pattern wreath and cockade and a second, larger pattern national eagle were also introduced for wear and in late 1935 regulations altered the Reichswehr era field-grey colored centerband to a dark blue/green coloration which was utilized until the end of the war. Further regulations of February 26TH 1936 also permitted senior NCO’s who were Officer Candidates to wear the Officers twisted silver/aluminum chin cord on their visor caps as opposed to the standard EM/NCO’s leather chinstrap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with pink being chosen for Panzer personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap for EM/NCO’s and Company and Field grade officers. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps 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 caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DRK ENLISTED VISOR CAP

Lot #295 (Sale Order 370 of 854)

Grey wool DRK EM/NCO visor cap whose one-piece circular crown is piped in light gray with a body with seams to each of its cardinal points a one-piece gray center band piped in light gray along both edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse and a black leather visor. Fixed to the forward seam line of the body is an eagle with down-swept wings clutching the Red Cross and with a mobile swastika to its breast. The eagle is enameled in black and the Balkan cross is in red enamel. Beneath this fixed to the front of the center band is a three-piece cockade and wreath. Fixed by black painted metal buttons positioned over each ear is the black leather chin strap. The leather visor is in excellent condition. Interior of the cap is fully lined in golden brown rayon. Original celluloid sweat diamond is complete and in very good condition. The wide leather sweatband is complete. Cap is roughly a size 56.

WWII NAZI FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DOUBLE DECAL HELMET

Lot #296 (Sale Order 371 of 854)

The stamped metal 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. The right side of the helmet has a party shield decal. 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 chinstrap is complete as well as the protective leather neck flap. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Size marked 57. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). Standardization of the helmets was never completely achieved although the black satin finish and the decals as introduced on July 28TH 1936 were pretty much universally worn through-out the Feuerschutzpolizei.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 SD ARMY HELMET W/ LINER

Lot #296a (Sale Order 372 of 854)

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.

WWII RAD DOUBLE DECAL BEADED M38 GLADIATOR HELMET

Lot #297 (Sale Order 373 of 854)

One piece stamped sheet steel construction M38 "Gladiator" style helmet retains a good of its overpainted smooth brown painted finish. The helmet has a RAD decal to each side of the helmet. The helmet has two groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes to either side of the crown. All three of the small, flat headed, liner retaining rivets are intact. The helmet has an embossed horizontal beaded rim between the crown and the visor/neck guard. The visor/neck guard has a semi-circular "ear" cut-out and a brazed vertical seam to either side. Complete original liner and chinstrap. Size marked 57. The basis of the Reichsarbeitsdienst, (National Labor Service), dates back, at least, to 1929 with the formation of the AAD, Anhalt Arbeitsdienst, (Anhalt Labor Service), and the FAD-B, Freiwillingen Arbeitsdienst-Bayern, (Volunteer Labor Service Bavaria). Shortly after Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor, (January 30TH 1933), the NSDAP consolidated these, and other labor organizations into the NSAD, Nationalsozialist Arbeitsdienst, (National Socialist Labor Service), under the control of Reichsarbeitsführer Konstatin Hierl. On June 26TH 1935 the NSAD was re-designated RAD. In April 1934 Hitler developed a uniform including several variants of helmets.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FORESTRY WALDENHUT HAT

Lot #298 (Sale Order 374 of 854)

German WWII Forestry "Waldenhut" hat. Lowden green with a green hat band and border on the entire brim. Aluminum Political type eagle/swastika. Traditional bear "bush" fur decoration with a black, white and red national cockade. Quality leather sweatband that is maker marked. Excellent. Forestry and hunting in Germany enjoys a long illustrious history and tradition that continues to the present day. On July 8TH 1933 Hermann Göring was appointed as Reichsforst und Jägermeister (National Forestry and Hunting Master) as head of the Reichsforstamt (National Forestry Department) in charge of administration of all aspects of forestry and hunting including the development maintenance and conservation of all the forests and wild game within Germany. The Reichsforstamt was sub-divided into four main departments of; Gemeinde Forst Dienst, (General Forestry Service) Privat Forst Dienst (Private Forestry Service) Heeres Forst Dienst (Army Forestry Service) and the Luftwaffe Forst Dienst (Air-force Forestry Service). Personnel serving in all four services were assigned a uniform which included caps with minor variations in insignia.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M42 COMBAT HELMET BY HKP64

Lot #299 (Sale Order 375 of 854)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its factory applied field-grey paint showing the expect crown wear. 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 size adjustment string intact. Reverse interior neck guard apron of helmet with stamped serial/lot number, "4036", and faint manufactures code and size that appears to be, "hkp 64", indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter, size 64. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DRK ENLISTED VISOR CAP

Lot #300 (Sale Order 376 of 854)

Grey wool DRK EM/NCO visor cap whose one-piece circular crown is piped in light gray with a body with seams to each of its cardinal points a one-piece gray center band piped in light gray along both edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse and a black leather visor. Fixed to the forward seam line of the body is an eagle with down-swept wings clutching the Red Cross and with a mobile swastika to its breast. The eagle is enameled in black and the Balkan cross is in red enamel. Beneath this fixed to the front of the center band is a three-piece cockade and wreath. Fixed by black painted metal buttons positioned over each ear is the black leather chin strap. The leather visor is in excellent condition. Interior of the cap is fully lined in golden brown rayon. Original celluloid sweat diamond is complete and in very good condition. The wide leather sweatband is complete. Cap is a size 55. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY OFFICER'S OVERSEAS CAP

Lot #301 (Sale Order 377 of 854)

Nice quality private purchase M38 pattern field-grey wool/rayon blend construction 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. The cap has a field-grey enamel painted metal alloy ventilation grommet to each side positioned just below the crown edge. The ventilation grommets retain all of their original field-grey paint. Nice machine embroidered flat wire insignia with original period stitching to the cap. The cockade is flanked by a white rayon waffenfarbe soutache in an inverted "V" pattern. The soutache is applied in the proper manner being machine stitched in place and inserted through small puncture holes at the seam near the bottom edge of the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in a ribbed greyish/green cotton/rayon material with a correct separate partial leather sweatband. Size marked 56. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY OFFICER VISOR HAT

Lot #302 (Sale Order 378 of 854)

Nice quality visor cap with a slightly mottled field-gray doeskin wool body and crown and a blue/green badge cloth center band with white wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the center band. The internal crown stiffener is present with 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 center band 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 orange rayon. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat rhomboid that is damaged. The interior of the cap also has a wide leather sweatband. The sweatband is in overall very good condition. Hat is sized marked 55 1/2

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT INFANTRY VISOR HAT

Lot #303 (Sale Order 379 of 854)

Beautiful quality private purchase officer's visor cap with a slightly mottled field-grey 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) 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) 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 cap has a twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two small 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 interior of the cap also has a wide natural tan leather sweatband. The sweatband is in overall very good condition with some minor tears. The cap is in overall near mint condition with minor age and usage toning and sized 57.

WWII GERMAN NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER'S VISOR CAP

Lot #304 (Sale Order 380 of 854)

(NSDAP Gauleiter Schirmmütze). A visor cap constructed of tan-colored webbed fabric with a traditional high-peak and red piping along the top of the crown above and below the cap band the cap band itself is constructed of khaki-colored doeskin wool the insignia of the cap consists of a gilded NSDAP cap eagle with a gilt wreath and separate cockade the eagle is constructed of gilded bronze and is in the shape of a standard German national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the wreath is constructed of gilded aluminum consisting of multiple oak leaves with a pebbled finish the cockade is a standard political tri-color cockade with a black-enameled swastika in the center surrounded by a red-enameled ring the visor is constructed of brown vulkanfibre, with a raised ridge along the edge with a rusty-brown reverse the chin cord is constructed of a synthetic golden threading consisting of a main cord crafted of multiple thick strands of twisted bullion cords as well as two sliders constructed of four strands of thin twisted bullion cord and is attached to either side of the cap via a gilded pebbled metal (magnetic) button the interior of the cap is lined with a golden yellow fabric liner with the full celluloid diamond stitched into the center of the interior on the edge of the cap is a tan-colored leather sweatband that is perforated towards the front gently worn depicting mild signs of wear mostly to the interior and in extremely fine condition. Roughly size 57

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL POLIZEI HELMET

Lot #305 (Sale Order 381 of 854)

Helmet retains most of it’s original smooth field-grey paint. Second pattern un-bordered Police eagle decal and pointed tip party shield decal are both retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets and both ventilation bushings intact. M31 tan leather liner is missing but the aluminum band is still present. Interior neck guard apron is serial/lot number stamped "3592" and left side apron is stamped, "ET62", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62. Excellent. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, (Iron and Foundry Works), AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. The M35 had an inserted ventilation bushing positioned on each side of the helmet and a rolled bottom edge while the M40 eliminated the bushings and replaced them by stamping the ventilation eyelets directly into the helmet, although it still retained the rolled bottom edge. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The M42 retained the stamped ventilation eyelets as found on the M40 helmets but eliminated the bottom, rolled edge. Beside the basic army style helmets the Germans also produced a wide variety of civic style helmets with no fewer then nine assorted variants of the model M34. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader of the SS), Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war, most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals. Also Of Note: The Police were divided into eight assorted branches of service consisting of the, Schutzpolizei des Reiches, (National Protection Police), the Gendarmerie, (Rural Police), the Wasserschutzpolizei, (Water Police), the Polizei Medizinal Beamte, (Police Medical Officials), the Polizei Verwaltungs Beamte, (Police Administration Officials), the Polizei Veterinar Beamte, (Police Veterinarian Officia

WWII NAZI GERMAN KREIGSMARINE TROPICAL FIELD CAP

Lot #306 (Sale Order 382 of 854)

Light tan cotton/rayon blend construction cap features gently sloping stitched down side panels with a scalloped front. The cap has two large tan painted metal alloy ventilation grommets to each side positioned just below the top crown seam. The ventilation grommets retain all of their original tan paint. The front center of the cap features a machine woven national eagle in golden yellow threads on a cut-out woven tan rayon base positioned above a machine embroidered national tri-color cockade on a woven tan cotton diamond shaped base. The eagle is machine stitched to the cap as well as the national tri-color cockade. The cap has an extended forward visor with a tan cotton/rayon blend covering mounted on an internal cardboard stiffener with subtly raised lip to the top of the forward edge and a single row of reinforcement stitching to the bottom of the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in green rayon. The crown has a central seam which is correctly stitched right through the internal lining for added strength. Roughly sized 54 Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN KREIGSMARINE M1940 TROPICAL TUNIC

Lot #307 (Sale Order 383 of 854)

Kreigsmarine (Navy) 1940 pattern Tropical Service Tunic (Tropen Dienstrock). It is constructed out of a multi-piece quality tan ribbed cotton twill. It features four pleated pockets with scalloped flaps. The hand stitched on EM/NCO Tropical beast eagle is constructed out of a machine embroidered yellow national eagle stitched to a green rayon base. The interior is nicely maker marked and dated 1943. Overall Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FK33 FLIGHT HELMET

Lot #308 (Sale Order 384 of 854)

Brown leather construction flight helmet without radio equipment and with steel and metal alloy fittings. The helmet features five leather panels with two panels to each side and a central panel running from the nape of the neck to the forehead section. The top central panel has a partially tunnel looped adjustable brown cotton strap with an HBT (Herring Bone Twill) weave a steel gripper length adjustment buckle and an opened steel loop at the forward edge for attaching the oxygen mask. The reverse side panels each have a vertical leather strap with a single metal snap closure and a horizontal leather retaining loop designed to secure the goggles in place. The forward side panels each have three vertically aligned, inset, sheet metal grommets designed to accepted a single, screw in, stud to each side for fastening the oxygen mask with the remaining two grommets available for fit adjustment. The central grommets to each side have a screwed in aluminum oxygen mask attachment stud. The bottom edges of the forward side panels each have an extended, vertical, chinstrap with corresponding pronged, sheet metal length adjustment buckles and horizontal leather retaining loops The forward left side panel of the helmet also has a small horizontal slash to pass the right side chinstrap through before buckling for a secure closure. The interior of the helmet is fully lined in white fleece with a small strip of light tan chamois fabric at the forehead section. The interior of the helmet has a white rayon tag with maker label and is also size marked "57". The helmet is in overall very good clean condition with minimal chafe wear to the exterior and the leather is still quite supple

WWII NAZI FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DOUBLE DECAL HELMET

Lot #309 (Sale Order 385 of 854)

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 80%. The right side of the helmet has a party shield decal which is retained about 80%. 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 chinstrap is complete. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Roughly a size 56. Nice helmet. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). Standardization of the helmets was never completely achieved although the black satin finish and the decals as introduced on July 28TH 1936 were pretty much universally worn through-out the Feuerschutzpolizei.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HBT WHITE SUMMER INFANTRY TUNIC

Lot #310 (Sale Order 386 of 854)

White cotton/rayon blend construction field blouse with an HBT weave features a vertical five button front closure with a single metal hook and eye positioned at the neckline. Slip on shoulder straps are piped in white indicating service of the infantry and are bordered in bright silver tresse. The field blouse has four pleated front pockets with scalloped edged button down flaps. Tunic has three placements for medals and there is an original unmarked EKII hat is made of three piece construction with an iron center. Also there is a three placement ribbon bar. The straight cut sleeve cuffs have no frying to the cuffs. The jacket has a lay down collar with the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching to the reverse with bright silver NCO tresse around the collar. The interior of the field blouse is not lined as is correct with these tunics. All three collar liner buttons are intact. The front closure and exterior pocket buttons are all the removable with pebbled alloy type secured by circular "S" rings. NCO breast eagle is present and is nicely hand stitched to the tunic. The field blouse is roughly a size 36 chest and dated 1939. Shows the expected age and use.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S OFFICER'S BREECHES

Lot #311 (Sale Order 387 of 854)

Nice quality private purchase Luftwaffe mounted blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction breeches with a subtle whipcord weave feature a vertical four button French fly with an additional metal hook and eye positioned on the waistband and large gray leather reinforcement patches to the inside legs. The breeches are roughly size 38" waist. Nice clean pair. The Luftwaffe utilized a wide variety of pants including the evening dress pants, the standard, straight legged, long pants, drill and field pants, tapered "keilhose" pants, assorted specialized pants designed for specific branch of service personnel and both mounted on unmounted personnel’s breeches. Unmounted Officers were permitted to wear breeches similar in style to the riding breeches worn by mounted personnel but not including the dual-ply, reinforcement panel to the seat, crotch and inner thighs as found on the mounted breeches. Unmounted Officers breeches were the prescribed or optional type of pants for wear with the Service Dress, the Undress Uniform, the Reporting and the Parade dress uniforms. Of Note: Officer and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN EM’S CAVALRY M35 DRESS TUNIC

Lot #313 (Sale Order 388 of 854)

Private purchase field-grey 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 are original with period stitching. Very nice pair of cavalry shoulder straps. The tunic is roughly a size 32" 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 grey 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICER'S CAVALRY M35 UNIFORM

Lot #314 (Sale Order 389 of 854)

Private purchase field-grey wool construction M35 dress tunic features a vertical eight button front closure with dual metal hooks and eyelets positioned at the forward neckline and a lay down blue/green badge cloth collar. All insignia and buttons are original with period stitching. Very nice pair of 7th cavalry shoulder straps for the Officer's school. The tunic is roughly a size 38" chest. Shows the expect light age and usage but overall very nice tunic. This lot comes with a set of cavalry piped walking out trousers. Nice quality private purchase pre-1940 stone grey doeskin wool construction straight legged dress pants feature a vertical four button closure. The vertical outside leg seams each have inserted, golden yellow wool waffenfarbe piping. The pants have straight cut dual-ply hemmed non-adjustable cuffs. The pants are roughly size 32" waist. Nice condition all original buttons and stitching. They do has a few moth holes but nothing to sever. Excellent 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 grey 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA COMMAND STANDARTE CAR PENNANT

Lot #315 (Sale Order 390 of 854)

SA Standarte command flag is for the Sturmabteilung 8. A double sided red cotton flag with a smaller white square sewn to the center. Early machine embroidered SA eagle with chain stitched "8" unit marking. The pennant measures approximately 53cm x 47cm; the smaller central measures 28cm x 28.5cm. Original attachment post are complete. Lightly used example. Development of the SA, Sturmabteilung, (Storm Detachment), may be traced back to August 1921 when the first unit was formed to protect NSDAP leaders at party meetings and rallies and to act as opposition to rival political parties. Between its inception and Hitler’s ascension to power in January 1933 the SA had been uniformed, banned, reformed and reorganized. Prior to Hitler’s gaining of power the SA numbered about 300,000 personnel but by December 1933 it had reached a peak of roughly 4,500,000 personnel.

WWII NAZI GERMAN STATE SERVICE FLAG

Lot #316 (Sale Order 391 of 854)

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 has a small dual-ply reinforcement panel to each corner. The hoist edge is trimmed in white tunnel looped cotton/rayon blend bunting with the suspension rope. The flag measures approximately 200cm x 340cm. There is a small tear on one side of towards the hoist side as seen in the photos. Otherwise excellent. With a deep understanding of pageantry and symbolism, and its propaganda and psychological effectiveness, the NSDAP went to great lengths to reinforce their political party to the general populace of Germany, with repetitive slogans and the omnipresent use of the swastika. Swastikas adorned flags, banners and pennants and were utilized at every possible opportunity. Originally the State Service Flag was introduced in the Weimar era in 1921 and consisted of three horizontal bars in black, white and red with smaller horizontal bars of black, red and yellow inset in the canton with a black national eagle positioned slightly off-center. On March 13TH 1933 the first Third Reich era State Service Flag was introduced and was designated, "Dienstflagge der Reichsbehörden zur See", (Service Flag of the National Authorities at Sea), but the original designation was altered to, "Reichsdienstflagge", (State Service Flag), on June 6TH 1933. The 1933 pattern flag followed the basic design of its predecessor with three horizontal bars in black, white and red with a black national eagle positioned in the center. On October 31ST 1935 a second pattern State Service Flag was introduced and was first flown on November 7TH 1935. Regulations dictated that the State Service Flag was to be utilized by all public administrative government authorities and was to be flown on their buildings, on inland waterways and the high seas vessels and service vehicles as required. The regulations also extended use of the State Service Flag to the authorities of the Reichsbahn, (National Railways), the Reich autobahn, (National Highways), and the Reichsbank, (National Bank).

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE FLAG 1.5X2.5

Lot #317 (Sale Order 392 of 854)

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 marked size marked 1.5 x 2.5 and Reichskriegsflg. Nice clean example. The first modern German war flag was introduced by Kaiser Wilhelm I in July 1867. The war flag went through a number of minor modifications through the years until it reached its final design format in September 1903. The 1903 version of the Kaiserliche Kriegsflagge, (Imperial War Flag), was utilized until it was abolished after Germany’s defeat in WWI on September 27TH 1919. On April 11TH 1921 a new national war flag was introduced that utilized Hohenzollern Empire tri-colors of black, white and red, with the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), national tri-colors of black, red, and gold inserted into the canton, (upper left corner), with a black Iron Cross to the center. In March 1933, shortly after Hitler gained power, he abolished the Weimar era canton insert on the national war flag. The 1933 pattern national war flag was utilized until November 7TH 1935 when Hitler introduced a new, totally redesigned, national war flag that incorporated the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), swastika emblem. Of Note: The 1935 pattern national war flag was utilized until late 1937 or early 1938, when a slightly modified second pattern flag was introduced. The national war flag was flown on all Kriegsmarine, (Navy), warships, Luftwaffe, (Air Force), airfields and all buildings owned by the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces). The flag was also to be hoisted daily at all occupied barracks and was also utilized at victory parades and special events along with the standard national swastika flag. This example is the second pattern War Flag, circa 1937/38-1945.

WWII NAZI NSDAP GERMAN MINT VEHICLE ID FLAG

Lot #317a (Sale Order 393 of 854)

Mint condition large 69" x 39" two piece vehicle identification flag with 4 grommets one in each corner. These flags were placed on top of German vehicles to identify these vehicles for the Luftwaffe. All 4 grommets are present. This flag is flawless and appears to have never been used.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP WALL FLAG

Lot #317b (Sale Order 394 of 854)

Roughly 98 x 46 inches double sided two piece, printed cotton and rayon construction national flag features a red cotton base field with a central 31 inches diameter, white circular disc with a canted black printed swastika to each side. Has a couple of minor rips and tears. 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN CAR PENNANT WITH UNUSUAL BORDER

Lot #317c (Sale Order 395 of 854)

A multi-piece cotton construction pennant 9 X 13 inches. Sewn to either side of its dual-ply red field are 5 1/4 diameter white disks each with a black mobile swastika. Original black, red and white rope border. Both hoist rings are also still present. With a deep understanding of pageantry and symbolism, and its propaganda and psychological effectiveness, the NSDAP went to great lengths to reinforce their political party to the general populace of Germany, with repetitive slogans and the omnipresent use of the swastika. Swastikas adorned flags, banners and pennants and were utilized at every possible opportunity.

WWII NAZI GERMAN METAL NSKK VEHICLE PENNANT

Lot #318 (Sale Order 396 of 854)

A dual sided enameled metal pennant 8 1/2 X 15 1/2. White center disk with a spread-winged eagle with a wreathed mobile swastika in black in its talons. The disk is edged in black and a black-edged banner with "N.S.K.K." to it also in black extends beyond the disk and arches above the eagle. Nickel-silver plated metal friction clips with one marked RZM M3/61 indicating the maker Max Knobloch GmbH of Döbeln Saxony. Superb untouched example. The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor-squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps, the NSAK, "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization, subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Shortly after the purge of the SA in the "Night of the Long Knives," in June of 1934, the NSKK was promoted to an official NSDAP organization, given independent status within the party and absorbed the SA Motor Squadron’s personnel.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 43 M.E. KURZ 8MM AMMUNITION 1944

Lot #319 (Sale Order 397 of 854)

Box of 20 rounds 8mm Kurz of ammunition that has been repacked and is not in clips. Label reads " 20 Pistolen Patr. 43 m. E. 1944 aux 71..." very good.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP EAGLE DESK ORNAMENT

Lot #320 (Sale Order 398 of 854)

A nickel-silver plated alloy desk ornament roughly 9 1/2 inches in overall height which takes the form of a early 1927 pattern NSDAP eagle. Nice clean example mounted on marble and base metal.

WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO'S TROPICAL OVERSEAS CAP

Lot #321 (Sale Order 399 of 854)

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 stitched in the upright position at the front center of the cap. The cap has a tan painted metal alloy ventilation grommet to both sides situated just below the crown edge. The ventilation 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 in light blue/grey threads on a cut-out woven tan rayon base. The front center of the fold down panel has a machine woven national tri-color cockade on a woven tan rayon diamond shaped base. The interior of the cap is fully lined in light weight red cotton. The lining is well marked with a black size ink stamp, "54", the manufactures name and location, "CLEMENS WAGNER "10 42". The cap is in overall excellent, unissued condition with minimal age toning. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms, headgear 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. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical overseas cap that followed the basic design of the earlier, modified, M34 overseas caps. On their introduction these caps were originally designated, "Mütze, oliv, für Panzerschützen", (Cap, Olive, for Armored Soldiers), and apparently were intended for wear by armored personnel although they were issued to all branches of service. Officer ranks tropical overseas caps were distinguished from EM/NCO’s with silver piping for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt piping for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall while EM/NCO’s ranks caps were not piped. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with copper brown being chosen for Motorcycle/Reconnaissance personnel. Originally the tropical overseas caps had a branch of service soutache applied to the front consisting of an inverted "V" flanking the national tri-color cockade but 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MOUNTAIN TROOPERS M43 CAP

Lot #321a (Sale Order 400 of 854)

Field-grey wool/rayon blend construction cap features fold down back and side panels with a downward scalloped front edge and forward sides and two button front closure. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearer’s ears and neck and the scalloped front section could be secured with the buttons closed under the wearer’s chin. Machine embroidered T shaped eagle and cockade are original machine stitching to the cap. To the wearers left side is a two piece die stamped magnetic sheet metal construction burnished matte grey and gilt washed mountain cap edelweiss with an extended dual leaf stem nine extended irregular petals and a separate gilt washed magnetic sheet metal six bulb stamen. The cap has a short extended cloth covered forward visor with an internal stiffener. The interior of the cap is fully lined in grey rayon. Size marked 57.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1938 NSKK DESK AWARD

Lot #322 (Sale Order 401 of 854)

Nazi NSKK Motorgruppe Niedersachsen Enamelled non-portable awarded to Commemorate the NIEDERSACHSISCHE BURGENFAHRT of 21st August 1938. NSKK Badge attached to front Silver Plate with black/white enamel and mounted on a very dense wood base. The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor-squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps, the NSAK, "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization, subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Shortly after the purge of the SA in the "Night of the Long Knives," in June of 1934, the NSKK was promoted to an official NSDAP organization, given independent status within the party and absorbed the SA Motor Squadron’s personnel.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER PLAQUE

Lot #323 (Sale Order 402 of 854)

Attractive WWII desk ornament measuring 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 with a side profile of Adolf Hitler. Metal plaque measures 3 1/2 X 4 3/4 inches in Excellent condition. Adolf Hitler 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945 was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP). He rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934.[a] During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER REGIMENTAL PLAQUE

Lot #324 (Sale Order 403 of 854)

Attractive WWII wall plaque for II Company of the 278th Infantry Regiment 1939/40. Plaque measures 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches and has a side profile of Adolf Hitler. Serving on coastal defense duties and taking part in anti-partisan operations in Istria while continuing its training. In mid-May 1944, the 278th received orders to move to the battle area on the Adriatic for operational assignment to the 10th German Army. Facing Lieutenant General Wladyslaw Anders’ Polish II Corps, Hoppe’s division fought a ferocious defensive battle for the port city of Ancona from mid-June until early July 1944. After halting the Polish attack early in July the 278th Infantry Division faced a renewed attack by General Anders’ corps on July 17. Pushing the Germans beyond the Esino River, Ancona fell to the Poles on the 18th. It was then assigned to LXXVI Panzer Corps defending the Gothic Line. After heavy losses the 278th was formed into a Volksgrenadier Division in early 1945. Later it was transferred to the 1st Parachute Corps defending the Brenner Pass where most of the division was encircled, the remainder later surrendered on the May 2, 1945

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1934 NON PORTABLE AWARD NURNBERG

Lot #325 (Sale Order 404 of 854)

WWII Nazi Deutsche Kampfspiele 1934 Dem Sieger Nürnberg non portable award in Gold. Approx. 3 1/2" in diameter retaining 100% of the original gilt finish by O. Gloeckler DEM SIEGER at the German Fighting Games in Nuremberg. Imperial Eagle, Column March. / Six coats of arms in the circle of sports emblems.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAR SPORT MEDAL 2ND PLACE CASED

Lot #325a (Sale Order 405 of 854)

Bronze gilt on zinc, obverse illustrating a stylized right-facing eagle, its talons grasping a swastika below, surrounded by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves and inscribed "1940" above, reverse inscribed "KRIEGSPORTFEST DES INF. RGT. "LIST" 2 SIEGER", the "2" impressed and the remainder of the characters in raised type, the bar below unnamed, 70 mm, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine. Medal has had 2 small holes drilled in near the 12 o'clock position for wear around the neck and part of the lining of the case has separated. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1936 OLYMPICS BOOK & PHOTO ALBUM

Lot #325b (Sale Order 406 of 854)

Two WWII German items. 1) 1936 dated book of photo cards and dispersed text, "Olympia 1936" with photos of the Berlin Olmypics, including photos of Jesse Owens. 2) "Des Fuhrers Soldaten" Photo set in original sleeve, marked "PROPAGANDACOMPINE DER ARMEE BUSCH" in Berlin. 15 matted black & white photos of war scenes apparently captured by Wilhelm Schaefer. Excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M40 DOUBLE DECAL POLIZEI HELMET

Lot #326 (Sale Order 407 of 854)

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet M40 retains about 90% of it’s original age and usage darkened, slightly rough textured field-grey paint. The helmet has the fourth and final pattern police decal insignia, (Circa July 1936-May 1945) with the left side of the helmet featuring a black based silver wreathed police eagle decal with a narrow silver outer border which is retained about 95%. The right side of the helmet has a NSDAP party shield decal with a narrow black outer border a red base field with a central white circle with a canted black swastika. The party shield decal is retained about 75%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has an M31 tan leather liner with eight fingers and the original tie string intact. The end of one finger has torn off but is still secured to the tie string. The liner shows light age and usage toning and light chafe wear to the bottom edges. The liner is well marked with a faint, black, size inkstamp "56". The interior, reverse, neck guard apron has a faint, stamped, serial number "DN369" and the manufacturer’s code "Q64" indicating manufacture by, F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Of Note: The placement of the manufacturer’s code and size on the interior reverse neck guard apron indicates manufacture after mid-1943. The chinstrap is also present and is Rbn. Very nice, untouched helmet. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. The M35 had an inserted ventilation bushing positioned on each side of the helmet and a rolled bottom edge while the M40 eliminated the bushings and replaced them by stamping the ventilation eyelets directly into the helmet, although it still retained the rolled bottom edge. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The M42 retained the stamped ventilation eyelets as found on the M40 helmets but eliminated the bottom, rolled edge. Beside the basic army style helmets the Germans also produced a wide variety of civic style helmets with no fewer then nine assorted variants of the model M34. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war, most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals. Also Of Note: The Police were divided into eight assorted bran

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 DOUBLE DECAL POLIZEI HELMET

Lot #326a (Sale Order 408 of 854)

Helmet retains most of it’s original smooth apple green paint. Second pattern, un-bordered Police eagle decal and pointed tip, party shield decal are both retained about 90%. All three liner retaining rivets and both ventilation bushings intact. M31 tan leather liner is fully intact with all fingers. Original liner string is present. Interior neck guard apron is serial/lot number stamped "3506" and left side apron is stamped, "ET62", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62. Original chinstrap. Nice untouched helmet. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, (Iron and Foundry Works), AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader of the SS), Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war, most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals. Also Of Note: The Police were divided into eight assorted branches of service consisting of the, Schutzpolizei des Reiches, (National Protection Police), the Gendarmerie, (Rural Police), the Wasserschutzpolizei, (Water Police), the Polizei Medizinal Beamte, (Police Medical Officials), the Polizei Verwaltungs Beamte, (Police Administration Officials), the Polizei Veterinar Beamte, (Police Veterinarian Officials), the Schutzpolizei des Gemeinden (Municipal Protection Police), and the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). The colors utilized on the assorted police helmets included light green, field-grey, grey-green, police green and black, with the black helmets most commonly used by the Feuerschutzpolizei, although other police organizations also used the black finished helmets, primarily during the earlier time period.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M42 SINGLE DECAL ARMY HELMET

Lot #327 (Sale Order 409 of 854)

The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of its factory applied field-grey 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. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "1576", and the manufacturers code and size, "ET64", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz size 64. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY ISSUE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT

Lot #328 (Sale Order 410 of 854)

The feldgrau linen construction shirt features a vertical six button front plaquet running from the forward neckline to mid-waist. The shirt has an integral lay down collar with pointed tips. The shirt has dual-ply hemmed cuffs with a small vertical slash to the inside seams with single button closures. The shirt has a long tail skirt with a dual-ply hem and an inverted "V" slash to each side seam. Chest size 44. The first Third Reich era shirt was introduced with the newly developed field blouse on April 1ST 1933. Originally the army issue shirt was a white, collar-less, pattern which was worn as an undergarment with a separate, button on, collar. In 1941 a second pattern, shirt with an integral collar was produced in a reed green fabric and could be worn without the field blouse in warmer climates. The second pattern shirts were original produced without breast pocket but regulations of 1942 introduced breast pockets with button down flaps. On June 23RD 1943 a third and final pattern shirt in a grey/green fabric with an integral collar was introduced for wear. Originally these third pattern shirts were a pull-over design as with the earlier two patterns but later models were produced with a full, button up, front plaquet. The shirts were most commonly worn without insignia although shirts with breast eagles, sleeve rank and shoulder straps/boards are not uncommon. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniform items 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 uniform items 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 uniform items although the price may have been restrictive.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP DR. FRITZ TODT PRIZE

Lot #329 (Sale Order 411 of 854)

Ultra rare, WWII Nazi German numbered and dated Dr. ING. FRITZ TODT PREIS award in silver. This very rare civil award was first instituted in November 1943 in recognition of individuals in industry for their outstanding contributions to the war effort and came with a cash payment of 30,000 RM. The award came in three grades gold, silver and steel. The large breast award features a stylized party eagle above a swastika inside a cogwheel. Badge is 100% correct being the lightweight version with a beautiful silver finish with a base medal of Aluminum which is correct for this 1st issue badge. The silver finish is absolutely stunning and I easily consider this a MINT example. Very few of these badges exist today with most being reproductions

WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHT CLASP

Lot #330 (Sale Order 412 of 854)

Two piece, die struck alloy construction clasp with bronze and dark burnished silver washed finishes. The clasp is in the form of a bronze washed, central, circular, embossed, laurel leaf wreath, with a static swastika superimposed to the bottom center, encompassing a separate, cut-out, burnished silver washed, left profile, stylized eagle’s head. The eagle’s head is secured to the clasp with a single, small, dome headed, rivet which is visible on the reverse. The clasp has three, overlapping, parallel, rows of embossed oak-leaves extending horizontally outward from either side of the central wreath. The clasp shows nice detailing. The solid reverse of the clasp has a small, soldered, barrel type hinge, a broad tapering horizontal pin, and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The clasp has no visible manufacturer’s markings. Excellent example. The Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Operational Flying Clasp was introduced by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on January 30TH 1941, along with two other clasps, in a series of eight that were instituted at different points through-out the war to recognize the increasing number of operational flights achieved by specialized Luftwaffe personnel. All eight of the clasps were awarded in three grades of, Bronze for twenty operational flights, Silver for sixty operational flights, and Gold for one hundred ten operational flights. Besides the original three clasps five more Operational flying clasps were introduced between November 1941 and April 1944, and by mid-1942 many pilots and air crews were surpassing the number of Operational flights required for award of the clasps, so on June 26TH 1942, Reichsmarschall Herman Göring introduced a star burst pendant device to recognize operational flights over one hundred and ten with a prescribed number of operational flights required for award depending on the type of clasp. In the case of the Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Clasp the star burst pendant device signified three hundred operational flights. On April 29TH 1944 a numbered pendant was introduced as personnel’s operational flight numbers even exceeded the prescribed number required for the star-burst pendant. The numbered pendants began at "200" and went up as high as "2000" in increments of one hundred.

WWII GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BLOCKADE RUNNERS BADGE

Lot #331 (Sale Order 413 of 854)

Heavy, die struck, solid backed tombac badge. The circular badge features the forward profile of a merchant ship with large, stylized national eagle figurehead, encompassed by embossed, stylized chain links. The bow of the ship is breaking the encompassing chain links at the bottom of the badge, symbolizing running the enemy blockade. The badge is nicely detailed including cut-outs to the eagle's wings and recessed "windows" on the ship's bridge deck. The reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad, tapering vertical pin and a soldered all intact. The reverse is well marked with embossed designer's name, "Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin", and manufacturer's name, "Ausf. Schwerin Berlin". The Blockade Runner’s Badge was instituted by Adolf Hitler on April 1ST 1941 for award to Naval personnel and Merchant marines who met specific criteria, the most important being returning a ship to Germany after running an enemy blockade.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE S-BOAT WAR BADGE

Lot #332 (Sale Order 414 of 854)

Die struck, French made, zinc alloy, first pattern S-boat badge. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a small national eagle with out-stretched wings superimposed to the top center, encompassing a short length, tall silhouette, S-boat, cutting through the waves. The badge is nicely detailed with the forward torpedo tube, pilots bridge and a flag all clearly visible. The boat and the waves both overlap the oak-leaf wreath. The reverse has a soldered, solid hinge, a horizontal, broad tapering pin, catch and a small vertical retaining hook all intact. Due to restrictions imposed on the German’s as a result of the Treaty of Versailles at the close of WWI, the German Navy was limited to a prescribed number of vessels and were not permitted to construct any further vessels with more then 10,000 tons displacement. The restrictions imposed by the Allies also included the surrender of all German submarines with no further submarines to be constructed. On evaluating the use of torpedoes during WWI the German Navy High Command came to the conclusion that a small, fast, surface vessel equipped with torpedoes would help balance out the deficiencies that the navy was forced to endure in comparison to other potentially enemy navies. This resulted in the construction of a variety of small, fast Schnellboot’s, (Patrol/Torpedo Boats), with torpedo capability. These Schnellboot’s were manufactured at both the Lürssen and Vegesack shipyards and ranged from 23 to 105 tons of displacement, well under the Treaties size/weight restrictions. By the end of the war the Germans had produced two hundred forty-nine S-Boats. On May 30TH 1941, Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder introduced the S-Boat War Badge for award to S-Boat personnel who met the required criteria. The main criteria for bestowal of the badge was a minimum of twelve sorties against the enemy. Prior to the introduction of the, S-Boat War Badge, S-Boat personnel were awarded the Destroyers War Badge if they fulfilled the required criteria. Of Note: A second pattern S-Boat War Badge, with minor variations, was introduced in January 1943. The introduction of the second pattern badge resulted in this first pattern badge only being in active circulation for nineteen months although personnel awarded the first pattern badge would have continued to wear it through-out the war. Also Of Note: In popular collector terminology these badges are most often referred to as the E-Boat Badge, utilizing the English WWII designation with the "E" indicating, "Enemy".

WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE

Lot #333 (Sale Order 415 of 854)

Vertically oval, die struck alloy construction badge with a nickle silver plate. The nicely detailed badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a diagonally angled, cut-out, rifle with fixed bayonet and sling. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20TH 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to all ranks of non-motorized, Infantry and Mountain Infantry units who participated in three different assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Bestowal of the Infantry Assault badge in silver was not extended to motorized infantry personnel so on June 1ST 1940 von Brauchitsch introduced the Infantry Assault Badge in bronze for award to all ranks of Motorized Infantry units with the same criteria for award as the silver badge. Of Note: Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch also instituted other assault badges with the Panzer Assault Badge in silver on December 20TH 1939, followed by the Panzer Assault Badge in bronze and the General Assault Badge in silver on June 1ST 1940. By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badges and the General Assault Badges didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults that personnel participated in, which resulted in the introduction of four, numbered, special grades of the Panzer Assault Badge in silver and bronze and the General Assault Badge, in silver, on June 22ND 1943. The numbered, special grade badges were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100 to reflect the increasingly large amounts of assaults participated in but somewhat surprisingly a numbered Infantry Assault Badge was never instituted.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER

Lot #334 (Sale Order 416 of 854)

Die struck alloy construction, solid backed, badge with a silver washed finish features a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in its talons, superimpose to the top center, encompassing the forward, cut-out, profile of a tank. Obverse has a beautiful toned silver finish. Reverse still retains quite a bit of the original bright silver finish as well. The reverse has a crimped hinge inset into a rectangle shaped recess, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch. The reverse is well marked with the embossed designer’s manufacturer’s initials "KW.", encompassed by a circular border indicating manufacture by Karl Wurster of Markneukirchen. The Panzer Assault Badge in silver was instituted by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on December 20TH 1939 for award to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a Bronze version of the Panzer Assault Badge was introduced for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. Also Of Note: By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badge didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults participated in by armored personnel, which resulted in the introduction of the numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge in both silver and bronze versions on June 22ND 1943. The numbered Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100. The numbered badges followed the basic design of their un-numbered predecessors but were larger and had the addition of an inset rectangular plate with a numeral to the bottom of the wreath

WWII NAZI GERMAN HIGH SEAS FLEET WAR BADGE

Lot #335 (Sale Order 417 of 854)

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 concaved. 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 names, "Fec. Adolf Bock", and "Ausf. Schwerin-Berlin", respectively. The High Seas Fleet War Badge was instituted by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder on April 30TH 1941 to recognize the actions of personnel serving on German battleships and cruisers in the battle against England. Bestowal criteria varied with the main qualification being twelve weeks of active service on a battleship or cruiser.

WWII ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE MERIT MEDAL SWORDS

Lot #336 (Sale Order 418 of 854)

(Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutsche Adlers mit Schwertern). A round silver medal, the obverse depicting the outline of the Order of the German Eagle. The reverse inscribed "Deutsche Verdienstmedaille” in block letters with crossed swords fastened to the top of the medal. On a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback. Maker marked "Hauptmünzamt Wien”, with a Vienna city assay mark, and "835” for silver content. Measuring 38.15 mm in diameter and weighing 23.1 grams. In overall extremely fine condition. The Series of the Order of the German Eagle was originally instituted by Hitler on May 1ST 1937, in varying degrees for award to foreign political dignitaries. The award was modified and other "degrees" were added in 1939, and again in 1943. The last version of these awards were designated "class" instead of "degree". Also in 1939 crossed swords were added to the award when it was to be issued to personnel who had displayed distinguished military merit.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1st CLASS EAGLE ORDER BY GODET

Lot #337 (Sale Order 419 of 854)

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. Excellent.

NAZI EARLY ORDER OF THE GERMAN EAGLE 2nd CLASS

Lot #338 (Sale Order 420 of 854)

Die struck, silver, 2th class award, with white enamel work and fire gilted finish. Award in the form of a 50mm square, Maltese style cross with white enamel arms. National eagles with down swept wings, clutching wreathed swastikas are seated between each of the crosses arms. Background of wreathed swastika is also in white enamel. Enamel all fully intact and still quite bright and clean. Reverse is complete with original pin and catch. Marked "Silber 900". Deschler & Sohn of München production example. Nice example & Scarce! Originally instituted in May 1937, in varying degrees for award to foreign political dignitaries. The award was modified and other degrees were added in 1939, and again in 1943. The last version of these awards were designated class instead of degree. Also in 1939 crossed swords were added to the award when it was to be issued to personnel who had displayed distinguished military merit.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NARVIK CAMPAIGN SHIELD

Lot #338a (Sale Order 421 of 854)

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. All original prongs and backing material are intact. 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.

WWII NAZI ANTI PARTISAN GUERRILA WARFARE BADGE

Lot #339 (Sale Order 422 of 854)

Anti-partisan Badge in Gold Grade. An oval silvered solid backed badge; the obverse consisting of an oak wreath with a skull at the base, with a vertically positioned downward-pointing sword in the center, surrounded by five snakes to represent Hydra; the reverse plain; vertical semi wide style pinback;; in overall near extremely fine condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER WAR BADGE

Lot #340 (Sale Order 423 of 854)

Nice quality die struck alloy solid back construction badge with gilt washed and silver finishes. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a small national eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the top center encompassing the forward profile view of a destroyer and waves. The reverse of the badge has a heavy barrel hinge a broad tapering horizontal pin a heavy soldered catch and a soldered retaining hook to the top all intact. Nice worn and used badge. The Destroyer War Badge was instituted on June 4TH 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder, for award to destroyer crew members who had participated in the naval battle for Narvik, Norway, under the command of Kommodore Friedrich Bonte. Regulations of October 1940 extended bestowal of the Destroyer War Badge to include other destroyer, torpedo, and E-boat personnel involved in other naval battles who met a preset criteria. Of Note: Torpedo and E-boat personnel were no longer eligible for the Destroyer War Badge after the introduction of the E-boat Badge on May 30TH 1941.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT of 3 MOTHER'S CROSSES

Lot #340a (Sale Order 424 of 854)

Lot of three class of mothers crosses. 1)First class award, rendered for bearing eight or more children. Second pattern, two piece, die struck tombac award with a fire gilt finish and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with a white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse with stamped, simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature. Complete with section of original ribbed rayon ribbon. 2) A second pattern, two piece, die stamped tombak award with silver wash finish and blue and white enamel work. The award is in the form of a Christian cross in blue enamel with a white enamel border, both outlined in silver. Between each arm of the cross are five-ray projections in silver. The central circular field has a white enamel base upon which is a black static swastika, outlined in silver, and encompassed by a silver surround with the embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter" (The German Mother). The reverse has the stamped simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938," and a facsimile of Hitler’s signature. It comes with it original ribbed rayon blue and white striped ribbon. 3) Second pattern, two piece, stamped tombac award with a bronze wash and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by a circular border with embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse has impressed simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature. Nice long section of original ribbon is also included. The Mother’s Cross was introduced by Adolf Hitler on December 16TH 1938 as part of a large propaganda campaign aimed at increasing the birth rate. The award was officially designated, Honor Cross of the German Mother, and was instituted in three grades to recognize and reward child bearing German females. The three grades consisted of the bronze cross for bearing four or five children, the silver cross for bearing six or seven children and the gold cross for bearing eight or more children. Criteria for the award included that the parents be of pure German blood, and that the mother was worthy of such an honor. On its introduction the cross had the impressed inscription to reverse, "Das kind adelt die Mutter", (The child ennobles the mother), but this was inexplicably changed sometime in 1939. Bestowal of the cross was accompanied by an award certificate, a cash incentive for each child born and a miniature cross for everyday wear, with the actual cross being reserved for formal or ceremonial occasions. Of Note: Members of all youth organizations were required to salute wearers of the Mother’s Cross.

WWII NAZI 1ST PATTERN SPANISH BLACK WOUND BADGE

Lot #341 (Sale Order 425 of 854)

Die stamped, hollow backed, steel (magnetic) construction badge. The badge is in the form of a vertical oval, which is more circular then the 1939 pattern badge, with an embossed profile of a M16 pattern helmet with a canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base all encompassed by an oval laurel leaf wreath. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognize the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. On May 22ND 1939 Hitler re-instituted award of the black and silver WWI pattern wound badges, with the addition of the swastika, for bestowal to German volunteers, (Condor Legion), who had participated in the Spanish Civil war. Of Note: Only one hundred eighty-two black and one silver badge were awarded to Condor Legion veterans. Also Of Note: All three classes of the wound badge were re-instituted, with a slightly modified design, replacing the WWI style helmet with the new M35 style helmet, on September 1ST 1939.

WWII NAZI 1ST PATTERN SPANISH BLACK WOUND BADGE

Lot #342 (Sale Order 426 of 854)

Die stamped hollow backed cut out steel (magnetic) construction badge. The badge is in the form of a vertical oval, which is more circular then the 1939 pattern badge, with an embossed profile of a M16 pattern helmet with a canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base all encompassed by an oval laurel leaf wreath. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin flat vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognize the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. On May 22ND 1939 Hitler re-instituted award of the black and silver WWI pattern wound badges, with the addition of the swastika, for bestowal to German volunteers, (Condor Legion), who had participated in the Spanish Civil war. Of Note: Only one hundred eighty-two black and one silver badge were awarded to Condor Legion veterans. Also Of Note: All three classes of the wound badge were re-instituted, with a slightly modified design, replacing the WWI style helmet with the new M35 style helmet, on September 1ST 1939.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SPANISH CROSS IN GOLD WITH SWORDS

Lot #343 (Sale Order 427 of 854)

A Spanish Cross with Swords by Otto Schickle; gold Grade with the pin, catch and hinge all present and functioning; marked L/15 for , Otto Schickle Pforzheim, with nice toning to the gold finish, Excellent With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936 the Germans supported the Nationalist Falangist Generalissimo Francisco Franco against the communist allied Republican Loyalist party. The German support consisted of assorted field equipment and weapons, the Imker-Gruppe, (Beekeeper Group), of ground personnel which included the Drohne-Gruppe, (Drone Group), of Panzer units and a group of Luftwaffe volunteers designated as the Condor Legion. The participation in this conflict enabled the Germans to test their fledgling armed forces and by rotating personnel gave them a core of troops with actual combat experience. With the successful conclusion of the Spanish Civil War at the end of March 1939 the German contingent returned home, (May 1939), to be heralded as heroes and on April 14TH 1939 Hitler instituted the Spanish Cross series of awards to recognize the service of the German volunteers in Spain. The award was introduced in three classes, bronze, silver and gold, and a special class of gold with swords and diamonds. The bronze and silver crosses were awarded with swords for combatants and without swords for non-combatants, while the gold cross was only awarded with the swords. Criteria for award of a combatant's Spanish Cross included voluntary service in the Condor Legion, participation in specific Naval actions, and/or outstanding bravery or merit in combat. The non-combatant's crosses were awarded for three months service in a support role. Recipients of most German awards were permitted to privately purchase a replacement or copy of their awards with the proper ownership documentation. As of March 1941 the private purchase, or retail sales awards were regulated by the LDO, Leistungsgemeinschaft der Deutschen Ordenshersteller, (Administration of German Medal Manufacturers). The LDO acted as a quality control agent for awards that were intended for private purchase/retail sale and manufacturers were to use an assigned LDO, "L", code on their products. Awards that were to be bestowed by the government were also issued an official numerical government contract code known as a Lieferantnummer, (Contractor's Number), that was issued by the Präsidialkanzlei des Führers, (Presidential Council of the Führers), for formally approved manufacturers. The manufacturing firms that were licensed by both the Präsidialkanzlei des Führers and the LDO and would have used the same dies to stamp both the official issue and retail sales types of awards, making them virtually indistinguishable from one another except for the markings.

WWII GERMAN NSDAP FIFTEEN YEAR LONG SERVICE AWARD

Lot #344 (Sale Order 428 of 854)

Second class, three piece construction, die struck, alloy award, with a nickel/silver plating and royal blue enamel work. Award in the form of a cross Pattée with central circular centerpiece and sun burst patterned rays extending out between the crosses arms. Cross has 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 cross arms have the semi-translucent royal blue enamel, which on close inspection reveals a slightly pebbled field beneath it. Unmarked example. Ribbon ring and suspension loop both intact. Complete with piece of original blue ribbed rayon moire ribbon with two outer edge stripes in silver/aluminum threads. The NSDAP Long Service Awards were instituted in three classes on April 2ND 1939 for award to long serving party members. Requirements for bestowal consisted of an unbroken, unblemished period of time served in any of the various NSDAP Party formations. Time served between February 1925 and January 1933 during the "Kampfzeit" (Time of Struggle) counted as double in recognition of the Old Guard. The distinction of the three classes was time served with the first class awarded for twenty-five years service, fifteen years service for the second class, and ten years service for the third class.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE NAVAL COMBAT CLASP

Lot #345 (Sale Order 429 of 854)

The Naval Front Clasp was a World War II German military decoration awarded to officers and men of the Kriegsmarine in recognition of long front line service for all naval units except the submarine service which had their own clasp to award. This bronze clasp was awarded for service or valor above that of the basic war badge. The award was instituted on 19 November 1944 by Grand Admiral Karl Donitz. The reverse is marked with a numeral 1 tot eh reverse. Excellent

WAR MERIT CROSS 1ST CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS L/15

Lot #346 (Sale Order 430 of 854)

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, "L/15" indicating manufacture by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim. The War Merit Cross was instituted on October 18TH 1939, in two classes, with both classes issued with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort, in a non-combatant role. The addition of swords to the award signified bravery while awards without swords were bestowed for service. Of Note: The War Merit cross series of awards was expanded on August 19TH 1940, to include a Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross for award to personnel who had provided a substantial contribution to the war effort and the War Merit Medal for award to German nationals and foreign civilians who provided exceptional service to the war effort.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 4 PLACE MEDAL BAR w/ IRON CROSS

Lot #347 (Sale Order 431 of 854)

WWII Nazi German 4 placement medal bar with medals including Iron Cross 2nd Class, War Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class, Russian Front Medal, and finally the Commemorative Medal of 1st October 1938 with the Prague bar. Reverse of the medal bar has a long horizontal brass pin and catch that functions fully with a gray felt backing.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 7 PLACEMENT POLICE MEDAL BAR

Lot #348 (Sale Order 432 of 854)

A 7 place medal bar including Imperial German Iron Cross 2nd class; Combatants Cross of Honor 1914/18 ; War Merit Cross with Sword ; Commemorative Medal of 1ST October 1938 ; Police 25 year long service medal ; Austrian War Commemorative Medal and finally the Austria Hungary 1914 1918 Pro DEO et PATRIA Austrian Hungarian Commemorative medal. Medals and the bar are in excellent condition with a long horizontal brass pin with green felt backing.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WHW SHOOTING AWARDS ALL GRADES

Lot #349 (Sale Order 433 of 854)

WWII Nazi German WHW badges of all three grades, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Awarded to participants of a shooting competition held to raise money for the Nazi winter aid. These three badges are for the WHW opferschiessen of 1942. These badges measure 1-1/4 inches in diameter and all three are maker marked R. Pichl in Innsbruck (formerly Austria). All three have fine enamels and functioning pins.

WWII GERMAN NAZI 2ND CLASS FIRE BRIGADE MEDAL

Lot #350 (Sale Order 434 of 854)

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. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT OF 2 ASSAULT BADGES

Lot #350a (Sale Order 435 of 854)

Lot of 2 WWII Nazi German badges. First is a General Assault Badge that is die stamped 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 semi circular base, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on a round 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. 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE LOT of 3 BREAST EAGLES

Lot #350b (Sale Order 436 of 854)

Lot of three WWII Luftwaffe breast eagles including 2 enlisted and 1 officers. The first is enlisted droop tail, machine embroidered first pattern (Circa 1935-1936/37) Luftwaffe eagle in silvery/grey threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. The eagle has a roughly, 80mm wingspan from tip to tip. Scarce early pattern eagle. The second is a nice quality hand embroidered second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a canted swastika in one talon in bright silver/aluminum wire threads with bright silver bullion and black accent threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. Finally a machine embroidered second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in one talon in silvery/grey rayon threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. The eagle’s wingspan is roughly, 90mm from wing tip to wing tip. All are Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF 9 MILITARY ITEMS DOG TAG

Lot #350c (Sale Order 437 of 854)

Lot of 9 items including war merit cross 5 class with correct red, white and black ribbon. Black wound wound badge with functioning pin. Russian front medal with long correct ribbon. Winter relief book and Hitler. German dog tag marked Stammkp. G.E.B. 358 B 8972. Imperial German Prussian cockade. War Merit Cross with swords ribbon bar. Two placement ribbon bar with EKII and Russian Front medal. Finally a miniature West Wall Medal. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER

Lot #351 (Sale Order 438 of 854)

Die struck,solid backed alloy construction badge with a silver wash 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. The reverse has a ball hinge inset into a circular recess with a raised outer lip, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on a rectangular base plate with raised retaining lips all intact. The reverse is well marked with the embossed manufacturers initials within a rectangular border, "JFS." indicating manufacture by Josef Feix Söhne of Gablonz. When Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, introduced the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver on December 20TH 1939 bestowal of the badge was not extended to motorized infantry personnel. This was rectified on June 1ST 1940 with the introduction of the Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze for award to Officer's, and EM/NCO's of Motorized Infantry units. The requirements for bestowal, and design of the badge matched those of the silver badge. The criteria for the award varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate motorized Infantry assaults.

WWII NAZI KRIEGSMARINE NARVIK CAMPAIGN SHIELD

Lot #352 (Sale Order 439 of 854)

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. All original prongs and backing material are intact. 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OBSERVER'S BADGE

Lot #353 (Sale Order 440 of 854)

Nice quality die struck alloy construction two piece badge is in the form of a silver washed vertically oval wreath with a separate burnished silver finished stylized spread winged eagle in flight clutching a canted swastika 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 highly vaunted eagle shows nice detailing including intricate feathering and cut-outs to the wing tips and tail feathers. The eagle’s wings extend beyond both sides of the wreath. The smooth reverse of the wreath has a solid soldered hinge a thin round vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch on a circular base plate all intact. The reverse of the eagle is well marked with the impressed manufacturer’s logo/initial, consisting of a stylized, A" indicating manufacture by F. W. Assmann & Söhne of Lüdenscheid. 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.

WWII POLIZEI TWENTY-FIVE YEAR LONG SERVICE AWARD

Lot #354 (Sale Order 441 of 854)

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. On January 30TH 1938 Adolf Hitler instituted a series of Long Service Awards to recognize loyal long service in the police. The award was originally issued in three classes with the first class award for twenty-five years service, the second class award for eighteen years service and the third class award for eight years service. Allegedly another class of the award was introduced in August 1944 to recognize forty years loyal service and consisted of a golden metal cypher with "40" encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath to be affixed to the ribbon of the twenty-five year service award.

WWII GERMAN POLICE 8 YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL

Lot #355 (Sale Order 442 of 854)

38mm diameter die struck bronze retaining most of its nickel/silver plated finish in good condition with crisp and clear stamping. “Für Treue Dienst in der Polizei”, (For Loyal Service in the Police). 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. On January 30TH 1938 Adolf Hitler instituted a series of Long Service Awards to recognize loyal long service in the police. The award was originally issued in three classes with the first class award for twenty-five years service, the second class award for eighteen years service and the third class award for eight years service. Allegedly another class of the award was introduced in August 1944 to recognize forty years loyal service and consisted of a golden metal cypher with "40" encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath to be affixed to the ribbon of the twenty-five year service award.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER LONG SERVICE MEDAL BAR

Lot #356 (Sale Order 443 of 854)

WWII Nazi German 3 placement medal bar including War Merit Cross with swords ; Heer 18 long service medal and finally the West Wall medal. Comes with a fully functioning horizontal pin with dark green felt backing

WWII NAZI GERMAN IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS 1939 L/56

Lot #357 (Sale Order 444 of 854)

1939 pattern private purchase die struck three piece iron and nickel/silver plated alloy construction Pattée 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 stands out in nice high relief while the date is somewhat lower. The plain reverse has a solid, soldered block type hinge a broad tapering vertical "Coke " bottle pin and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The reverse of the cross is well marked with the stamped manufacturer’s LDO code within a rectangular border, "L/56", indicating manufacture by Funcke & Bruninghaus. On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. Originally the Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The Iron Crosses were reinstituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914, by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. On September 1ST 1939 Hitler once more reinstituted the Iron Cross series of awards in the First and Second Classes and established the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. The first class medal was for award to personnel who performed three to five acts of bravery in combat, and had already been awarded the Iron Cross second class. Recipients of an Iron Cross were permitted, with the proper documentation, to privately purchase a jeweler’s copy of the award, at their own expense, if so desired. Due to the prestige of the award personnel who could afford it would opt to buy a jeweler’s copy for everyday wear with the actual award being put away for safe keeping. Of Note: The LDO, Leistungsgemeinschaft der Deutschen Ordenshersteller, (Administration of German Medal Manufacturers), began regulating the manufacture of German awards in March 1941 as a quality control agent for awards that were intended for retail sale and manufacturers were to use an assigned LDO, "L", code on their products destined for retail sales. Awards that were to be bestowed by the government were also issued an official numerical government contract code known as a, Lieferantnummer, (Contractors Number), that was issued by the Präsidialkanzlei des Führers, (Presidential Council of the Führers), for formally approved manufacturers. The manufacturing firms that were licenced by both the Präsidialkanzlei des Führers and the LDO and would have used the same dies to stamp both the official issue and retail sales types of awards making them virtually indistinguishable from one another except for the markings. In 1941 the LDO decreed that manufacture of the Iron Cross 1ST class be standardized with the only variation allowed being the type of attachment device on the reverse. The two acceptable attachment devices were either the standard hinge, pin and catch assembly or the screwback version.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HJ PROFICIENCY BADGES IN SILVER

Lot #358 (Sale Order 445 of 854)

WWII pair of stamped polished alloy award is in the form of a Tyr-rune with a circle superimposed to it upon which is embossed in runic script "Für Leistungen In Der H.J." (For Proficiency In The H.J.) encompassing a mobile swastika. The Leistungsabzeichen der HJ, (Proficiency Badge of the HJ), was instituted as the first Hitler Youth award by Reichsjugendführer Baldur von Schirach on May 1ST 1934 as an incentive for HJ members to increase their proficiency in military oriented athletics, academics, field exercises, and shooting. The badge was established in three grades of Silver, Bronze and Iron, with the age of the recipient being the determining factor of which grade the individual was eligible for. Seventeen year old's were eligible for the Silver badge, sixteen year old's for the Bronze badge and fifteen year old's for the Iron badge. Each HJ member was issued a Leistungsbuch, (Qualification book), to record their achievements and verify their right to wear the badge when awarded. Originally the badges were worn on the left breast pocket of the HJ service uniform but later regulations altered wear to the right breast pocket.

WWII NAZI WAR MERIT CROSS 1ST CLASS WITH SWORDS

Lot #359 (Sale Order 446 of 854)

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 swords, indicating bravery, emanated upwards between the arms of the cross. 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. Pin and catch complete. The War Merit Cross was instituted on October 18TH 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort, in a non-combatant role. The addition of swords to the award signified bravery while awards without swords were bestowed for service. Of Note: The War Merit cross series of awards was expanded on August 19TH 1940, to include a Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross for award to personnel who had provided a substantial contribution to the war effort and the War Merit Medal for award to German nationals and foreign civilians who provided exceptional service to the war effort.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SILVER WOUND BADGES 1939

Lot #360 (Sale Order 447 of 854)

A pair of 1939 pattern injection molded tombac 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 badge only retains hints of its original silver wash and has mostly reverted to the flat matte grey of the base alloy. The plain solid reverse has an integral molded, hinge a thin round vertical pin and an integral molded catch all intact. The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognise the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes, of black, silver and gold with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. On May 22ND 1939 Adolf Hitler re-instituted a slightly modified version of the wound badge with the addition of a swastika to the WWI pattern badge for award to German volunteers who had been wounded supporting the Spanish Nationalist Falangist Generalissimo Francisco Franco against the communist allied Republican Loyalist party in the Spanish Civil War. (July 1936-March 1939). With the outbreak of WWII, on September 1ST 1939, Hitler once again re-instituted another slightly modified version of the wound badge by altering the WWI pattern helmet on the badge to the newly designed M35 style helmet. The badge was awarded to both military and uniformed non-military personnel and later, (March 1943), to civilian personnel who received wounds as a result of enemy actions. The silver wound badge was awarded for three or four wounds, or if the wound was very severe, ie: loss of limb, blindness, etc..

WWII NAZI GERMAN GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE BY S&L

Lot #361 (Sale Order 448 of 854)

Die struck, solid backed, alloy construction award with a nickel/silver plated finish. 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 soldered barrel type hinge on a rectangular base plate, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on an elongated oval base plate all intact. Although the badge has no visible manufacturer's marks the characteristics of the hinge, pin and catch assembly are identified in Frank Heukemes’s book, A Definitive Guide to German Awards of World War II, volume 1, The General Assault Badge, on pages 164 and 165, as that of the Steinhauer & Lück manufacturing firm in Lüdenscheid. The General Assault badge was Introduced on June 1ST 1940, by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to support personnel who were ineligible for the Infantry or Panzer Assault badges. Criteria for award of the badge was basically the same as the criteria for award of the Infantry and Panzer Assault badges with the main qualification being participation in three separate assaults in a supporting role. On its introduction the badge was only intended for award to combat engineers and was designated, Pionier-Sturmabzeichen, (Engineer’s Assault Badge). Shortly afterwards award of the badge was extended to other support personnel including artillery and assault gun personnel, anti-tank and anti-aircraft personnel and medical personnel. Of Note: Before the introduction of the Tank Destruction Strip in March 1942, personnel who had single handedly destroyed an enemy tank with Infantry weapons were awarded the General Assault Badge.

WWII GERMAN ITALIAN AFRIKA KORPS CAMPAIGN MEDAL

Lot #361a (Sale Order 449 of 854)

WW2 German Italian North Africa Campaign service medal. German made bronze variety pre 1944 made when these became illegal to wear. Medal measuring 31mm wide. On correct ribbon. Also known as the “Afrikakorps Medal”. This medal was struck on the initiative of an Italian Army Corps fighting in North Africa together with their German allies. It was given only to Germans but in 1944 a German Army High Command order prohibited the wearing of any Italian decorations mentioning especially this particular medal to be amongst them.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FELDGENDARMERIE POLICE GORGET

Lot #362 (Sale Order 450 of 854)

A Feldgendarmerie (Army Military Field Police) Gorget - a textbook example of multi piece construction both gorget and the chain made entirely of die stamped steel (magnetic) and is aluminum coated while the army eagle and buttons are painted with radium paint; Feldgendarmerie motto/ banner is in black enamel with raised radium painted letters. The chain is approximately 60cm (or 25 inches) long; the gorget measures approximately 16cm x 10.5cm (or 6-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches). The back of the gorget has the brown colored fabric backing and is unmarked. Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS BELT BUCKLE oLc

Lot #362a (Sale Order 451 of 854)

Die struck, aluminum alloy construction belt buckle. The horizontally oval, buckle features an embossed, oak-leave wreath to the outside edge encompassing a slightly domed, pebbled field, with a separate early "droop tailed" pattern Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons to the center. The eagle is secured to the buckle a small, dome headed rivet which is visible on the reverse. Buckle is maker marked to "oLc". The Reichsluftwaffe was official established on February 26TH 1935 as the third branch of service of the 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 service. On May 21ST 1935 the Reichsluftwaffe designation was altered to Luftwaffe. On its inception the Luftwaffe adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), and the DLV Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base) the clandestine, civilian, forerunners of the Luftwaffe, including the Officer’s brocade dress belt. Originally the brocade belt was worn with the circular, DLV political style, belt buckle until the Luftwaffe Officers belt buckle was introduced on May 20TH 1935. The brocade belt and the new style belt buckle were for wear by Officers when in parade, or formal dress and service dress when full decoration were ordered. The new Officer’s belt buckle was produced in two, slightly different versions with the first version featuring the early, "droop tailed" pattern Luftwaffe eagle, (Circa 1934-1936/1937), while the later version featured the second pattern, flare-tailed Luftwaffe eagle, (Circa 1936/37-1945). During the Third Reich there was a prescribed form of wear of the belt and buckle with the buckle being positioned on the right side. Regulations of February 12TH 1940 discontinued wear of the brocade belt and buckle but it was still worn on formal occasions when ordered. Officers ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniform items, including the brocade belt and buckle, and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers could choose to purchase their items from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase items of higher quality.

WW2 NAZI GERMAN OFFICER REICHSFUHRUNG SS CUFFTITLE

Lot #363 (Sale Order 452 of 854)

German WWII Waffen SS Reichsfuhrung SS Officers Cuff Title. Measures 19 1/4" wide by 1 1/8” tall. The front reads ‘Reichsfuhrung – SS’ in raised silver bullion wire on a black woven cotton backing. There are 7 flat silver bullion wire strands along the top and bottom borders. Has a paper ‘SS RZM’ tag attached to the reverse side. A very scarce cuff title. Excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS ADOLF HITLER CUFFTITLE w TAG

Lot #363a (Sale Order 453 of 854)

Nice quality machine woven black rayon cufftitle with machine embroidered "Adolf Hitler" in gray threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges in horizontally woven seven strand bright silver/aluminum threads. The full length cufftitle is roughly 27mm wide and 46cm long with folded over stitched ends. Reverse has a white, paper RZM/SS tag with black printed script and the red ink stamped manufacturer’s numerical code. The printed script to the tag includes both the RZM logo and the SS runes within circular borders. The cufftitle is in overall excellent un-issued condition with minimal age toning. The cufftitle was worn by personnel serving with the 1.SS-Panzer-Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler and was the first pattern of this cuffband. The 1.SS-Panzer-Division LSSAH, (Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler), the premier unit of the Waffen-SS, (Armed-SS), had evolved from the Stabswache (Headquarter Guards), that were originally formed in March 1923. From its original inception it served under numerous designations until the tenth anniversary of the failed Beer Hall Putsch on the night of November 8TH/9TH 1933 when Hitler bestowed them with the honor title, Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, (Life Regiment Adolf Hitler). The LSSAH underwent further expansions and designation until October 22ND 1943 when it received its final designation as 1.SS-Panzer-Division LSSAH, (Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler). The LSSAH personnel were first authorized wear of an honorary cufftitle, with Gothic style script, as early as September 1933. In 1934 the script on the cufftitle was changed to the Sütterlin style and remain in this form until the end of the war. The cufftitle underwent minor manufacturing variants through-out the war. Of Note: It is believed the BeVo machine woven pattern "Adolf Hitler" cufftitles were first introduced in 1943. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was official 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, 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 by a cloth RZM/SS approval tag. The dimensions and design of these cloth tags was altered in 1935 and this second pattern tag remained in use until early 1938, when it was replaced by a paper tag. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WW2 SS SA Der Standortführer Köngernheim CUFFTITLE

Lot #363b (Sale Order 454 of 854)

Roughly, 2 1/4", (5.8cm), tall, 19 3/8", (49.2cm), long, full length, machine woven, black rayon construction cufftitle features machine embroidered, Fraktur/Gothic styled script, "Der Standortführer Köngernheim", (The Garrison Leader Köngernheim), in silvery/gray rayon threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges in horizontally woven, multi-strand, silvery/white rayon threads. The cufftitle has folded over ends which are machine stitched to the reverse. The cufftitle is in overall excellent, issued condition with minimal age toning. Scarce cufftitle Research indicates the Standortführer, (Garrison Leader’s), cufftitle was utilized by SS, Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad) and SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), personnel assigned as auxiliary police men, presumably within preset geographical locations. The Standortführer cufftitle underwent a few modifications, originally being produced as a 11cm, (4 3/8"), wide, yellow brassard with black text, "Standortführer Streifendienst", (Garrison Leader Patrol Service), which was replaced with a 6cm, (2 3/8"), wide, black brassard with silver script, "Standortführer", with location and finally a 3cm, (1 3/16"), wide, black brassards with silver script, "Standortführer", with location has also been observed.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS AFRIKA CUFFTITLE

Lot #364 (Sale Order 455 of 854)

Woven, brushed, khaki/tan, camelhair construction cufftitle features machine embroidered, capitalized Latin script, "Afrika", flanked by palm trees to either side in silvery/gray rayon threads. The top and bottom edges of the cufftitle are bordered in machine stitched on, horizontal, silver bullion Russian braiding. The cufftitle has both the top and bottom edges machine stitched down to the reverse and has the typical opened back revealing the reverse of the embroidered script. The cufftitle is in overall very good condition with light age and usage toning. In late 1940 the Germans began the hasty formation of the DAK, Deutsches Afrikakorps, (German Africa Corps), under command of, then Generalmajor, later Generalfeldmarschall, Erwin Rommel, as an expeditionary force to assist their Italian allies in the disastrous North African campaign. The first units of the DAK arrived in Tripoli in February 1941 and under Rommel’s inspired leadership the DAK and their Italian allies were soon able to push the British back and bring some stability to the region. As a result of the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), preoccupation with the invasion and battles in Russia and a lack of adequate supplies and reinforcements, the DAK would finally be defeated by the British in May 1943. Of Note: On July 18TH 1941, an "Afrikakorps" cufftitle was officially introduced for wear by personnel serving with the DAK. The "Afrika" cufftitle was introduced on January 15TH 1943 and was the second cufftitle in a series of four that held the status of a campaign award. The cufftitle was considered a military combat decoration, and as such, was bestowed with a corresponding award possession document. The basic criteria for award of the "Afrika" cufftitle, was a minimum of six months service in the African campaign, although personnel who had been wounded, contracted a tropical illness, or had won a military award, regardless of the time served in the African theatre were also entitled bestowal of the award. Of Note: With the introduction of the "Afrika" cufftitle the previously worn "Afrikakorps" cufftitle was ordered removed. Although the "Afrika" cufftitle was a campaign award most personnel who had worn the "Afrikakorps" cufftitle would have been eligible for award of the "Afrika" cufftitle. Also Of Note: The four campaign award cufftitles consisted of the "Kreta", (Crete), introduced on October 16TH 1942, the "Afrika" cufftitle introduced on January 15TH 1943, the "Metz" cufftitle introduced on October 24TH 1944 and the "Kurland", (Courland), cufftitle introduced on March 12TH 1945.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS DEUTCHSLAND OFFICERS CUFFTITLE

Lot #365 (Sale Order 456 of 854)

Machine woven, RZM pattern, black rayon cufftitle with hand embroidered Gothic script, "Deutchsland", in bright silver/aluminum wire threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both top and bottom edges in horizontally woven, seven strand, bright silver/aluminum threads. The cufftitle is roughly 26mm wide and 38cm long. The cufftitle has a woven, ribbed, protective black fabric backing sewn to the reverse of the embroidery.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS ADOLF HITLER CUFFTITLE

Lot #366 (Sale Order 457 of 854)

Roughly, 31mm tall and 48cm long, full length, machine woven, black rayon construction cufftitle with "BeVo", machine woven, Sütterlin script, "Adolf Hitler" in silvery/gray rayon threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges with interwoven, vertically stitched, silvery/gray rayon threads. The full length cufftitle has the typical "salt & pepper" pattern reverse. The cufftitle is in overall mint, unissued condition. The 1.SS-Panzer-Division LSSAH, (Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler), the premier unit of the Waffen-SS, (Armed-SS), had evolved from the Stabswache (Headquarter Guards), that were originally formed in March 1923. From its original inception it served under numerous designations until the tenth anniversary of the failed Beer Hall Putsch on the night of November 8TH/9TH 1933 when Hitler bestowed them with the honor title, Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, (Life Regiment Adolf Hitler). The LSSAH underwent further expansions and designation until October 22ND 1943 when it received its final designation as 1.SS-Panzer-Division LSSAH, (Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler). The LSSAH personnel were first authorized wear of an honorary cufftitle, with Gothic style script, as early as September 1933. In 1934 the script on the cufftitle was changed to the Sütterlin style and remain in this form until the end of the war. The cufftitle underwent minor manufacturing variants through-out the war. Of Note: It is believed the BeVo machine woven pattern "Adolf Hitler" cufftitles were first introduced in 1943. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, 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 by a cloth RZM/SS approval tag. The dimensions and design of these cloth tags was altered in 1935 and this second pattern tag remained in use until early 1938, when it was replaced by a paper tag. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN "DER FÜHRER" EM/NCO'S CUFFTITLE

Lot #367 (Sale Order 458 of 854)

Full length, post-December 1939 pattern, machine woven, black rayon construction cufftitle with BeVo, machine woven, Latin script, with quotation marks and an umlaut, "Der Führer", in silvery/grey cotton threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges with interwoven, vertically stitched, silvery/grey threads. The cufftitle has the typical "salt & pepper" patterned reverse with folded over, machine stitched, ends. The cufftitle is in overall excellent, unissued condition with minimal age toning. The SS-VT, SS-Verfügungsrtruppe, Standarte III, (SS-Special Purpose Troops 3RD Regiment), was originally formed shortly after the annexation of Austria in April 1938. At the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), Nürnberg rally in September 1938 the unit was allotted the honorary title, "Der Führer" and its personnel were authorized wear of a cufftitle with Gothic styled script. In October 1939 the Standarte became a component of the newly formed SS-VT-Division (mot.), which would eventually evolve into the 2ND Panzer-Division "Das Reich". On transfer to the 2ND Panzer-Division "Das Reich" personnel of the 3RD Standarte retained the right to wear the cufftitle. Originally the cufftitle was manufactured with Gothic style script until December 1939 when the script was altered to Latin style script. The Standarte underwent three name designation, alterations during its time of service with the division receiving its final designation as 4TH SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment "Der Führer" on October 22ND 1943.

WWII WAFFEN SS PRINZ EUGEN EM/NCO'S CUFFTITLE

Lot #368 (Sale Order 459 of 854)

This very rarely encountered cufftitle is for the 7th SS-Freiwillingen-Gebirgs-Division "Prinz Eugen", with the title name: "Prinz Eugen”. This cufftitle is likely for a NCO; the Division title "Prinz Eugen” is machine woven BeVo like with letters in silver/gray thread across the face of the band, with segmented border stripes at the top and bottom edges woven in the same and the reverse side in salt and pepper pattern (the title letters appear as a negative image (reversed) within a denser band of thread). The cufftitle measures just under 18” long, with the ends lightly frayed and other than for this and some minimal edge fraying, is in great condition. The 7TH SS-Freiwillingen-Gebirgs-Division "Prinz Eugen" was originally formed in March of 1942, and was the first Waffen-SS division to be composed primarily of ethnic Germans, (Volksdeutsche) from the Balkan countries of Serbia and Croatia. The division was formed as an anti-partisan unit and spent most of the war in this role in Yugoslavia. (October 1942-May 1945). In April 1942 the division was accorded the honor title "Prinz Eugen" after the Austrian Prince, Eugene of Savoy, who along with the Hungarian Janos Hunyadi had driven the Turks out of Hungary in the battle of Zenta in 1697. After being allocated the Prinz Eugen honor title all divisional personnel were authorized wear of a scripted cufftitle until November 13TH 1944 when the 13TH SS-Freiwillingen-Gebirgs-Regiment was authorized the "Artur Phelps" cufftitle in honor of their fallen divisional commander SS-Obergruppenführer und General der Waffen-SS Artur Phelps who was killed by the Russians on September 21ST 1944. Of Note: In spite of the, "Freiwillingen", (Volunteer), designation in the division’s title, most of the Volksdeutsche were actually conscripted. Also Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was official 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, 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 by a cloth RZM/SS approval tag. The dimensions and design of these cloth tags was altered in 1935 and this second pattern tag remained in use until early 1938, when it was replaced by a paper tag. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII WAFFEN SS FELDGENDARMERIE EM/NCO'S CUFFTILE

Lot #369 (Sale Order 460 of 854)

Roughly 30mm tall, 47cm long, machine woven black rayon construction cufftitle with variant, BeVo-like, machine woven Latin script and SS runes, "SS-Feldgendarmerie", in silvery/grey cotton threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges in horizontally woven, seven strand, silver/gray cotton threads. The cufftitle has the typical "salt & pepper" pattern reverse. Scarce cufftitle. As with the Army, the "SS-Feldgendarmerie", (SS-Military Field Police), units were established on mobilization in 1939 and drew the majority of its personnel from the civil Ordnungspolizei, (Order Police), as they were already familiar with policing regulations and tasks. Divisional sized units generally were assigned a company strength SS-Feldgendarmerie who were tasked with all aspects of security and traffic control immediately behind the front lines. Originally the SS-Feldgendarmerie personnel wore the Gothic script, army pattern Feldgendarmerie identifying cufftitle, until a specific SS-Feldgendarmerie cufftitle was introduced in August 1942. The SS-Feldgendarmerie cufftitle was only manufactured in a unique, variant, BeVo-like weave. The somewhat unique Bevo-like weave was utilized on a small number of SS cufftitles, with the SS-Feldgendarmerie cufftitle being a prime example. This Bevo-like weave is discussed and photographed in G. Williamson & T. McGuirl’s book, German Military Cuffbands 1784~Present, page 169, and also in Ulric of England’s book, A Collectors Guide to SS and Political Cuffbands, pages 72, 73 and 74. Of Note: The SS-Feldgendarmerie cufftitle was abolished in November 1944.

WWII NAZI GERMAN BAHNSCHUTZPOLIZEI CUFFTILE

Lot #370 (Sale Order 461 of 854)

Roughly, 1 3/16" tall, 18 3/4" long, full length, machine woven cufftitle in bright, horizontally ribbed, silver/aluminum flat-wire threads with nice, high relief, black, machine embroidered, Gothic script, "Bahnschutzpolizei". Both the top and bottom edges of the cufftitle are trimmed with a roughly, 1/8" wide, interwoven black stripe and the ends both have dual-ply, machine stitched hems. The cufftitle is in overall excellent, clean condition. Scarce cufftitle. When Hitler and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), gained power in January 1933 the German railway system was maintained and administered by two civilian organizations, the DR, Deutsches Reichsbahn, (German National Railway), and the, DR-G, Deutsches Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft, (German National Railway-Corporation), which were overseen by the national government. Both the DR, and the DR-G were uniformed organizations responsible for all the railways within Greater Germany and eventually in the occupied areas. The Bzp, Bahnschutzpolizei, (Railway Protection Police), were established, by the DR in 1933 with voluntary personnel drawn from the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm Troopers) and SS, Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), to protect the railway network. Originally Bahnschutzpolizei personnel wore navy blue uniforms and headgear, as the DR personnel but this was eventually changed to blue/grey uniforms and headgear in 1941. Along with the new blue/grey uniforms a series of six cufftitles were also introduced in 1941with slight variations to each depicting different ranks and rank groups. This example indicates the rank of Bzp-Oberzugführer which was equivalent to the German army rank of Leutnant. Of Note: In 1942 the Bahnschutzpolizei were reorganized and control was transferred from the Deutsches Reichsbahn to the SS under the command of SS-Obergruppenführer Gottlob Berger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE KRETA CUFFTILE

Lot #371 (Sale Order 462 of 854)

Subtly ribbed woven white cotton/rayon blend construction cufftitle with machine embroidered block Latin script "Kreta" flanked on either side by ornate acanthus leaves all in bright golden yellow cotton threads. The script stands out in nice high relief while the leaf ornamentation is slightly lower. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges in bright golden yellow rayon Russian braiding. The acanthus leaves are the typical type with seven petals to each side. The cufftitle has the typical opened back construction. Very Good The "Kreta", (Crete), cufftitle was the first in a series of four, campaign award, cufftitles and was introduced on October 16TH 1942, for award to personnel who participated in the successful assault on the Greek, Mediterranean island of Crete from May 20TH to June 1ST 1941. The cufftitle was considered a military combat decoration, and as such, was bestowed with a corresponding award possession document and entered into the recipient’s official military service documentation. Bestowal of the award was opened to personnel in all three branches of service who had actively been involved in the invasion of Crete. The "Kreta" cufftitle was worn on the lower left sleeve of the field blouse, service tunic and greatcoat by all eligible personnel with no differentiation for rank. Of Note: The "Kreta" cufftitle utilized acanthus leaves as ornamentation which is a perennial herb or shrub native to the Mediterranean area and has been used through-out ancient history as ornamentation in art and architecture. The acanthus leaves symbolize quality, strength, longevity and creativity. The "Kreta" cufftitle was manufactured in two slightly different versions with one version having seven acanthus leaf petals and the other with nine. Due to the significant role that the German Fallschirmjäger, (Paratroopers), played in the successful invasion they were awarded a large percentage of the "Kreta" cufftitles. Of Note: The Greek, Mediterranean island of Crete was very strategically important to the Allies affording them secure naval harbors in the eastern Mediterranean and airfields within range of the significant, German allied, Romanian oilfields. Although the German’s had successfully utilized it’s Paratrooper and Glider borne Infantry on a limited basis, in Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Holland, France and Greece, Unternehmen Merkur, (Operation Mercury), launched on May 20TH 1941, the German assault on Crete, was the first, primarily, airborne assault ever mounted with roughly half of the German participants being Paratrooper and Glider borne Infantry personnel. Although the operation was a success the German airborne casualties were considered so high by Hitler it prompted him to reevaluate German airborne assault doctrine and allegedly declare to Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, (later Oak-leaves to the Knight’s Cross holder), General der Flieger Kurt Student, that the ultimately important, surprise element of the Paratroopers had been eliminated and as a result the German’s never launched another large airborne assault during the remainder of the war. Also Of Note: The other three campaign award cufftitles consisted of the "Afrika" cufftitle as introduced on January 15TH 1943, the "Metz" cufftitle as introduced on October 24TH 1944 and the "Kurland", (Courland), cufftitle as introduced on March 12TH 1945.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY AFRIKA CUFFTITLE

Lot #372 (Sale Order 463 of 854)

Woven brushed khaki/tan camelhair construction cufftitle features machine embroidered capitalized Latin script "Afrika" flanked by palm trees to either side in silvery/grey rayon threads. The top and bottom edges of the cufftitle are bordered in machine stitched on horizontal silvery/grey rayon Russian braiding. The cufftitle has both the top and bottom edges machine stitched down to the reverse and has the typical opened back revealing the reverse of the embroidered script. In late 1940 the Germans began the hasty formation of the DAK, Deutsches Afrikakorps, (German Africa Corps), under command of, then Generalmajor, later Generalfeldmarschall, Erwin Rommel, as an expeditionary force to assist their Italian allies in the disastrous North African campaign. The first units of the DAK arrived in Tripoli in February 1941 and under Rommel’s inspired leadership the DAK and their Italian allies were soon able to push the British back and bring some stability to the region. As a result of the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), preoccupation with the invasion and battles in Russia and a lack of adequate supplies and reinforcements, the DAK would finally be defeated by the British in May 1943. Of Note: On July 18TH 1941, an "Afrikakorps" cufftitle was officially introduced for wear by personnel serving with the DAK. The "Afrika" cufftitle was introduced on January 15TH 1943 and was the second cufftitle in a series of four that held the status of a campaign award. The cufftitle was considered a military combat decoration, and as such, was bestowed with a corresponding award possession document. The basic criteria for award of the "Afrika" cufftitle, was a minimum of six months service in the African campaign, although personnel who had been wounded, contracted a tropical illness, or had won a military award, regardless of the time served in the African theatre were also entitled bestowal of the award. Of Note: With the introduction of the "Afrika" cufftitle the previously worn "Afrikakorps" cufftitle was ordered removed. Although the "Afrika" cufftitle was a campaign award most personnel who had worn the "Afrikakorps" cufftitle would have been eligible for award of the "Afrika" cufftitle. Also Of Note: The four campaign award cufftitles consisted of the "Kreta", (Crete), introduced on October 16TH 1942, the "Afrika" cufftitle introduced on January 15TH 1943, the "Metz" cufftitle introduced on October 24TH 1944 and the "Kurland", (Courland), cufftitle introduced on March 12TH 1945.

WWII NAZI UNTEROFFIZIERVORSCHULE CUFFTITLE

Lot #372a (Sale Order 464 of 854)

Green rayon construction cufftitle with machine woven Gothic style script "Unteroffiziervorschule" in bright silver/aluminum flat-wire threads. The cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges in vertically woven bright silver/aluminum flat-wire threads. The reverse of the cufftitle has loosely woven vertical silver/aluminum flat-wire threads and shows the script in a green rayon mirror image. Excellent The German army went to great lengths to ensure its personnel were provided with the best in-depth training that was available at the time. The training took many forms and in an attempt to replicate the most realistic combat conditions possible the German army used live fire training exercises and found a one percent training fatality rate as acceptable, reasoning it was better to remove inadequate personnel in training as opposed to having them risk other lives in actual battle. Besides the live field training and exercises the Germans also established the Unteroffiziervorschule, (NCO Preparatory School), on April 1ST 1940. As the name implies the NCO preparatory schools were established to train future NCO’s with emphasis placed on leadership and personal initiative. On establishment of the NCO Preparatory Schools a specific, Unteroffiziervorschule, cufftitle was introduced which was intended for wear by both the cadre personnel and students of the NCO preparatory schools. The cadre personnel wore the uniform of the last unit they had served with before assignment to the schools with the addition of the, "UV", shoulder board/strap cyphers and the Unteroffiziervorschule cufftitle. The students wore a slightly modified style of uniform that included fold back French cuffs and the unique old Prussian style litzen collar tabs. The students were recruited from the 14 to 17 year old age group and the school programs ran for three years. While attending the courses the students retained their civilian status and were designated, Jungschützen, (Junior Riflemen).

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE AFRIKA CUFFTITLE

Lot #372b (Sale Order 465 of 854)

Roughly 35mm tall 35cm long deep navy blue wool construction cufftitle with machine embroidered block letter Latin script "AFRIKA" in light silver/grey threads. The cufftitle has the typical opened back construction with the top and bottom edges folded over and machine stitched to the reverse. The reverse of the embroidered script has black fabric base. In February 1941 the German DAK, Deutsches Afrika Korps, (German Africa Corps), arrived in Tripoli to assist the Italians in their failing North African campaign. The DAK ground units were supplemented with Luftwaffe air and anti-aircraft support units and eventually with the Herman Göring Division and the Fallschirm Lehr-Brigade, (Paratroop Instruction/Demonstration Brigade). Regulations of March 16TH 1942 introduced a new cufftitle for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel actively serving in North Africa. Personnel transferred out of the North African theatre were to remove the cufftitle although it was permitted for wear by personnel who had been wounded in North Africa and been sent to a continental European hospital and by those at home on temporary leave. The cufftitle for Officer ranks had bright silver/aluminum embroidery while the cufftitle for EM/NCO’s had the embroidery in silver/grey threads.

WWII NAZI GERMAN P38 "HARDSHELL" PISTOL HOLSTER

Lot #373 (Sale Order 466 of 854)

Early pattern smooth molded blackened leather construction "hardshell" P38 pistol holster. The holster features a scalloped fold over top flap with a horizontally stitched hinged seam to the reverse top edge and a stitched on vertical leather closure strap to the obverse. The obverse closure strap has a corresponding horizontally oval rivetted on sheet metal plate with a cut-out horizontal slot situated on the front of the fold over top flap with a corresponding raised horizontal steel bar on a horizontally oval sheet metal plate rivetted on the front body of the holster. For secure closure the raised steel bar on the body of the holster is inserted through the sheet metal slot on the oval plate of the top flap and the vertical strap is in turn inserted through the raised bar. The forward edge of the holster body has a vertical stitched on extra magazine pocket. The reverse of the holster has two slightly diagonally angled stitched on leather belt loops. Makers mark CWW. The interior of the holster has a quick release strap stitched to both the top flap and the internal body. Shows the expected light period use and wear but overall excellent condition. In 1935 the Heereswaffenamt, (Army Ordnance Office), began looking for an alternative pistol to replace the P08 Luger which had been in service since 1908. Although the Luger was favored by the troops it was expensive to produced and was prone to allowing dirt into the toggle breech affecting its firing. In 1938 the Heereswaffenamt accepted the new P38 pistol, developed by the Carl Walther Waffenfabrik. The new P38 pistol didn’t completely replace the Luger which was still being manufactured until 1943 when it was finally discontinued. The P38 originally came in a molded "hardshell" holster until a "softshell" holster was introduced in late 1943.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF 2 MP38/40 MAGAZINES FXO 41

Lot #373a (Sale Order 467 of 854)

Lot of two blued stamped magnetic sheet metal thirty-two cartridge capacity stick magazines. The obverse of the magazine also has a small circular punched viewing port with impressed capacity numeral "32". The magazines are well marked with stamped designation "M.P.38u.40" dual Waffenamt stamps and the manufacturers code and date, "fxo 41". The development of a German sub-machine gun can be traced back to World War I when the requirements for a light weight, quick firing, close combat weapon which could be utilized by a single man was needed in the close quarter, static warfare of the trenches. The primary weapons of the time, the slow firing repeater rifle and the relatively immobile machine gun were found insufficient and the Spandau Rifle Testing Commission began research on developing a sub-machine gun in late 1915. In 1917 the Germans introduced their first sub-machine gun, designated the MP18/I, which was to be the forerunner of all the MP’s to follow. In August 1938 the German army adopted the newly developed MP38. Further developments and improvements and the need for a cheaper mass produced weapon resulted in the introduction of the MP40 in April 1940. The MP38 and the MP40 both utilized a bottom loaded, thirty-two cartridge stick magazine.

WWII REISSUE POLICE MARKED POLIZEI P-08 HOLSTER

Lot #374 (Sale Order 468 of 854)

Molded smooth brown leather construction hard-shell holster for the standard 4" barrel P08 Luger pistol. The holster features a scalloped fold back top flap with a horizontal stitched hinge to the reverse and an steel stud and a horizontal leather loop to the obverse. The front body of the holster has a corresponding stitched on upward pointing vertical closure strap with a single stud eyelet which attaches to the stud on the top flap for a secure closure. The holster has an extra magazine pocket stitched to the forward edge with a semi-circular cut-out to the top edge for ease of accessing the extra magazine. The holster has an internal quick release pull strap which is inserted through a small horizontal slash on the front body of the holster. The reverse of the holster has dual slightly diagonally angled belt loops stitched in place. Excellent Polizei unit markings. Well worn and used example. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted on June 25TH 1936 to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. One of the new uniform regulations dictated the color of all leather accoutrements according to branch of service with the Ordnungspolizei (Order Police), the Schutzpolizei, (Protection Police), and Gemeindepolizei, (Local Municipal Police), personnel wearing black leather while Gendarmerie, (Rural Police), and Polizeibeamten, (Police Officials), personnel wore brown leather. Of Note: The Ordnungspolizei, Schutzpolizei, and Gemeindepolizei, also utilized white leather accoutrements for special occasions. Regulations also dictated that all ranks wore a pistol on the right side of the waist belt for the standard service dress and a wide variety of pistols and holsters were utilized including the standard P08 Luger. The P08 Luger pistol was developed by George Luger who has served in the Austro-Hungarian army before gaining employment with the Ludwig Löwe & Cie armaments factory in Berlin in 1891. While employed with the Löwe firm Luger examined the Borchardt pistol they manufactured which had proven to be troublesome due to its awkward recoil and bolt return system. Luger redesigned the Borchardt pistol with a cleaner design and systems and in 1899 the first Borchardt-Luger pistol was tested. The Borchardt-Luger pistol underwent minor modifications and was accepted by the Swiss army in 1900. Further modifications in 1902 resulted in the Luger being re-calibered from 7.65mm to the standard 9mm Parabellum cartridge. The new Luger pistol was adopted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904 and by the German army in 1908, which led to its official designation, "P08". The P08 Luger pistol saw service through-out WWI, during the Reichswehr era and on into the Third Reich. Although popular, the pistol was expensive to produce and the design of the toggle breech made it prone to dirt entry after firing which affected its performance. In 1938 the weapons firm of Carl Walther developed the P38 pistol as a replacement for the P08. Although the P38 never fully replaced the P08, manufacture of the Luger was discontinued in 1943.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FEMARU M37 DROP HOLSTER

Lot #375 (Sale Order 469 of 854)

Nice original WW2 German Luftwaffe service holster for the P.37 FemaRU M37 pistol issued to pilots during wartime. Tan leather with excellent cotton-linen stitching throughout body flap and seams. Rear of holster is wartime manufacturer Nice original WW2 German Luftwaffe service holster for the P.37 FemaRU M37 pistol issued to pilots during wartime. Tan leather with excellent cotton-linen stitching throughout body, flap and seams. Inside of flap is stamped " Nur fur Pistole 37 M. (Ung.) Kal.7,65 m/m ". Comes with original P-37 magazine. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET

Lot #376 (Sale Order 470 of 854)

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 good condition with light scabbard runner marks. The obverse of the blade features an acid etched design with an embossed bright nickel/silver plated Gothic scripted dedication, "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", (In Remembrance of my Service time). Maker marked to "E. Pack & Sohne". The leather washer is present. 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 stag handled construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small slot headed steel rivets. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted sheet metal scabbard that retains about 95% of its original black finish. The inserted throat throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact. Inserted green felt plug for Jäger. Complete with original brown leather frog and troddel. Excellent During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (24.5cm), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (20cm), blade for NCO’s and Officers. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost. As with the K98 bayonets the dress bayonets were accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. Generally when purchased the dress bayonets also came with a colored, felt "plug", at no extra cost, to be inserted in the "TO", slot on the pommel with a red felt plug for most armed forces personnel and a green felt plug for Jäger, (Light Infantry), personnel. Of Note: Luftwaffe personnel also utilized red, green, golden yellow and brown dress bayonet felt plugs depending on their actual branch of service.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA M33 DAGGER SA NUMBERED 41989

Lot #377 (Sale Order 471 of 854)

Early (Circa 1933-1934) nice quality dagger features a roughly 8 3/8" (21.2 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 3/8" (33.8 cm). The lightly sharpened nickel/silver plated blade shows light scabbard runners and surface spotting and has been tipped. 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. The motto appears to have had some type of blackening applied to the recessed script which is retained about 80%. The reverse of the blade has a well defined acid etched manufacturer’s name and location in an oval format, "F.Von Brosy-Steinberg 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 reverse of the crossguard is stamped with the SA-Gruppe abbreviation, "Ho", indicating issue by SA-Gruppe Hochland. 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 scabbard fittings have the same nice, even light age patina as found on the crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. Top fitting is SA numbered "41989". The dagger has a very snug fit into the scabbard. Early example by a seldom encountered "cottage" manufacturer. The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SLOTTED POLICE SIDEARM

Lot #378 (Sale Order 472 of 854)

The detailing to the pommel eagle is exceptional throughout. The crossguard has the usual overlapping oak leaves on the obverse; the reverse is plain and only has these leaves at the quillon. The grip plates are very fine antler. They have deep rich brown tones and good "grain". Attached to the obverse plate is an open silver Police insignia which retains fine detailing throughout. The scabbard is the long style. It is straight throughout with 95% of the original paint. The blade of this example measures 10 inches long. It is the style with a wide fuller. The reverse is stamped with the Carl Eickhorn, and the original leather blade washer remains in place. It shows minor age.A good period example here which is actually quite rare with leather frog and portepee. Excellent On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted in July 1936 to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. One of the new uniform regulations was the introduction of a standardized bayonet based on the earlier Prussian Landespolizei bayonet. The bayonet came in a un-slotted dress model and a "T" slotted service model.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA M33 DAGGER BY JOSEF HACK

Lot #379 (Sale Order 473 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel and both remain in factory new condition. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is as nice as they come. It is in full mint condition with fine brightness and 100% of the original crossgrain. The SA motto retains 100% of the original darkening and remains crisp. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/103" indicating the maker Josef Hack. The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER BY SMF

Lot #380 (Sale Order 474 of 854)

This SMF SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel and both remain in factory new condition. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is as nice as they come. It is in full mint condition with fine brightness and 100% of the original crossgrain. The SA motto retains 100% of the original darkening and remains crisp. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/9 1941" indicating the maker SMF which believe it or not made very few SA daggers. Mint The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA M33 DAGGER By P.D. LUNESCHLOSS

Lot #381 (Sale Order 475 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel and both remain in factory new condition. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is as nice as they come. It is in full mint condition with fine brightness and 100% of the original crossgrain. The SA motto retains 100% of the original darkening and remains crisp. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/14" indicating the maker P.D. Luneschloss. Mint The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY DRESS DAGGER W/ PORTEPEE

Lot #382 (Sale Order 476 of 854)

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. 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 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 throat retaining screw is also intact. Complete with a nice clean portepee. Excellent Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees 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 era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE OFFICERS DAGGER

Lot #382a (Sale Order 477 of 854)

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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DRK RED CROSS SUBORDINATE'S HEWER

Lot #383 (Sale Order 478 of 854)

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 has some graying to it. 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 90% 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. Complete with original frog. The DRK, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" (German Red Cross), a voluntary civil assistance organization originally instituted in 1864, was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention in 1929, and in December of 1937 it was legally recognized by the NSDAP, becoming controlled by them a year later under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior’s Social Welfare Organization. Due to its non-combatant status, it had to conform to the international Geneva Convention, which directed that its members not carry any weapons, including edged weapons. As a result, the DRK Subordinate’s hewer, introduced in 1938, was designed with a squared tip to preclude its classification as a weapon, allowing its wear in the field. It was worn by the ranks of "DRK-Anwärter" to "DRK-Haupthelfer".

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DRK SUBORDINATE'S HEWER

Lot #384 (Sale Order 479 of 854)

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 spotless. 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 85% 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. Complete with original frog. The DRK, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" (German Red Cross), a voluntary civil assistance organization originally instituted in 1864, was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention in 1929, and in December of 1937 it was legally recognized by the NSDAP, becoming controlled by them a year later under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior’s Social Welfare Organization. Due to its non-combatant status, it had to conform to the international Geneva Convention, which directed that its members not carry any weapons, including edged weapons. As a result, the DRK Subordinate’s hewer, introduced in 1938, was designed with a squared tip to preclude its classification as a weapon, allowing its wear in the field. It was worn by the ranks of "DRK-Anwärter" to "DRK-Haupthelfer".

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER BY GUSTAV SPITZER

Lot #385 (Sale Order 480 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel with some pealing. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is as nice as they come. It is in excellent condition with fine brightness. The SA motto retains 100% of the original darkening and remains crisp. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/80" indicating the maker Gustav C. Spitzer. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER BY ROBERT KLASS

Lot #386 (Sale Order 481 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel retain all of their finish. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is as nice as they come. It is in excellent condition with fine brightness. The SA motto retains 100% of the original darkening and remains crisp. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/37" indicating the maker Robert Klass of Solingen. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER BY M7/13

Lot #387 (Sale Order 482 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel retain most their finish. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is very goot. It is in excellent condition with fine brightness but there is one abrasion to the front. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/13" indicating the maker Arthur Schuttelhofer of Solingen. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm" (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger circa 1937 the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER BY AUGUST BICKEL

Lot #388 (Sale Order 483 of 854)

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 is graying. 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 "August Bickel ". The dagger has the early cast solid nickel/silver crossguard, pommel and tang nut which all show a nice even light age patina with Fr gau marks. 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 still 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. Nice early example. The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 NSKK DAGGER W/ PAINTED GRIP

Lot #389 (Sale Order 484 of 854)

A NSKK EM’s dagger with its double-edged drop-forged nickel-silver blade in its original scabbard. The dagger has a solid nickel-silver pommel and tang nut. Its contoured wooden grip has inlaid to its obverse the enameled "SA" signet near the pommel, and an nickel/silver eagle and swastika to its center. Its cross guard is also solid nickel-silver. "Alles für Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) is acid etched to the obverse of the pointed blade. Blade is maker marked to "Malsch & Ambronn". The original cross-graining is still nicely visible to both sides. The scabbard has a nickel-silver plated metal throat, mouthpiece, and lower scabbard fitting. The body of the scabbard is comprised of black finished sheet metal. Roughly 98% of the original black overpaint remains. Dome-headed securing screws are to either side of its throat and along the upper edges of its scalloped lower fitting. To one side of the mouthpiece is the loop for the hanger ring, and the nickel-silver plated metal ring itself. The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor Squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps, the NSAK, "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Still subordinate to the SA in 1933 when the SA dagger was introduced, the NSKK also adopted the dagger shortly after its introduction. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and its design was based on the traditional 16th century Swiss "Holbein" dagger. In May of 1936 Korpsführer Hühnlein decreed the NSKK dagger scabbards were to be finished in black to differentiate them from the SA dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK CHAINED DAGGER CLIP

Lot #389a (Sale Order 485 of 854)

Well made spring loaded clip for the Nazi german NSKK dagger. 1 3/4" Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER BY ROB. GIERSCH

Lot #390 (Sale Order 486 of 854)

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 graying with minor sharpening. 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 "Rob. Giersch Solingen". The dagger has the early cast solid nickel/silver crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. 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. The dagger comes with it’s original coppery brown anodized magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER DAGGER W/ PORTEPEE BY PUMA

Lot #391 (Sale Order 487 of 854)

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 marked to Puma. 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. Complete with a nice clean portepee. Excellent Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees 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 era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY DAGGER BY F. W. HOLLER

Lot #392 (Sale Order 488 of 854)

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 marked to F. W. Holler. 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 orange 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. Excellent Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees 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 era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER OFFICER'S DAGGER BY EICKHORN

Lot #393 (Sale Order 489 of 854)

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 marked to Carl Eickhorn. 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 orange 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. Complete with a nice clean portepee. Excellent Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees 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 era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER BY F.W. HOLLER

Lot #394 (Sale Order 490 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel retain most their finish. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is very good. It is in excellent condition with fine brightness. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/33 1940" indicating the maker F. W. Holler of Solingen. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm" (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger circa 1937 the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER W/ LEATHER HANGER

Lot #395 (Sale Order 491 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel retain most their finish. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is very good. It is in excellent condition with fine brightness. The reverse ricasso is maker marked to Gottfried Muller with a Gau mark on the bottom crossgaurd of Fr. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm" (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger circa 1937 the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI SAW-BACKED BAYONET

Lot #396 (Sale Order 492 of 854)

Exquisite quality private purchase FschP-NCO’s dress bayonet features a roughly, 25cm 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.Maker marked blade to F.W. Holler. 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 an elaborate early fireman's helmet affixed to the front. 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 black painted magnetic sheet metal scabbard. The scabbard retains about 99% of its original black. Comes with its original private purchase two piece brown leather frog. Seldom encountered private purchase saw-backed bayonet in overall near mint condition. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader of the SS), Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany including the independent Berufsfeuerwehren and Feuerwehr, (Professional Fire Departments/ Volunteer Fire Services). In late 1938 the Berufsfeuerwehren and Feuerwehr were re-designated, Feuerlöschpolizei, (Fire Fighting Police), bringing them in to the realm of police services and regulations of May 3RD 1939 detached the individual Feuerlöschpolizei to establish the cadre of the newly forming, FschP. Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police), under the auspices of the Ordnungspolizei, (Order Police), under Himmler’s command. Some of the earlier fire services had utilized a dress bayonet, designated, Faschinenmesser, (literally machete, but figuratively bayonet), but as a result of Himmler’s appointment and the restructuring of all the separate, fire fighting services, into a single, national fire fighting/protection service, new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all fire fighters and included the introduction of standardized dress bayonets for Feuerschutzpolizei personnel. The Feuerschutzpolizei dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor, optional, variations with a long model, roughly, 9 7/8", (25cm), long blade for NCO personnel and a shorter, roughly, 7 7/8", (20cm), long blade for Officer’s ranks. The longer model dress bayonet was intended for wear by NCO ranks of FschP-Feuerwehrmann through to FschP-Meister, while the shorter model was intended for wear by Officer’s ranks of FschP-Obermeister, up to and including FschP-General-Oberst. The bayonets came in a standard straight edged version and a more expensive, private purchase, optional, saw-back version. When utilized the dress bayonets were outfitted with a leather frog and a decorative portepee to be suspended from the left hand side of the load carrying waist belt. The portepees, (sword/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, (Circa 1919-1933), and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holders wrist the troddels and portepees evolved into a purely decorative accessory. Of Note: Feuerschutzpolizei, personnel holding the ranks of, FschP-Feuerwehrmann (Candidate), through to FschP-Meister, (NCO Inspector), were issued their uniform items including blade side arms while Feuerschutzpolizei, personnel holding the ranks FschP-Obermeister, (Lieutenant), up to and including FschP-General-Oberst, (General) were responsible for purchasing their own uniform items and as a result were given a clothing reimbursement allowance. Although the lower ranks were issued uniform items they could choose to privately purchase their items although the cost may have been restrictive.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HJ HIKE CAMP KNIFE BY HENKELS

Lot #397 (Sale Order 493 of 854)

The early (Circa 1933-1938) HJ camp knife with blade motto has a roughly 5 1/8", (13 cm) long, drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 9 1/4" (23.6 cm). The obverse of the blade has the acid etched motto, "Blut und Ehre!", (Blood and Honor) in a facsimile of RJF von Schirach’s handwriting while the reverse of the blade is nicely marked to "J.A. Henkels Soligen". The blackened leather washer is still intact. The tooled steel 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 alloy 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 well worn magnetic sheet metal scabbard. Straps and snap are all complete. Shows the expected age and use.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HJ HIKE CAMP KNIFE BY M7/19 1940

Lot #398 (Sale Order 494 of 854)

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 but overall very bright. 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 85% 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 M7/19 for Edward Wusthof Dreizackwerk, Solingen. Shows the expected age and use. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The HJ Fahrtenmesser, (Hike/Camp knife), was introduced in early 1933 and was the first blade sidearm to be officially sanctioned by the NSDAP. Of Note: Although the HJ camp knife was the first, officially sanctioned, blade, side arm the SA dagger was the first, officially sanctioned, dagger. Originally the camp knife was intended for wear by all HJ members regardless of rank but in 1937 a presentation Leader’s dagger was introduced for wear by the ranks of Gefolgschaftsführer to Reichsjugendführer and the camp knife was relegated for wear by the ranks of Hauptgefolgschaftsführer and below. An additional NSDAP party formation, the DJ Deutsche Jugend, (German Youth), with members, aged 10-14, were also permitted wear of the HJ camp knife. The distribution of the HJ camp knife was controlled by the NSDAP and was dependant on the recipient successfully completing the appropriate proficiency requirements and tests. After meeting the requirements the individual was still responsible for purchasing the HJ camp knife through official channels. Regulations stated that the HJ camp knife was only to be worn while the recipient was in uniform, although it is highly doubtful that young boys/men adhered to these regulations unless they were strictly enforced. Originally the HJ camp knives had a blade inscription with the HJ motto, "Blut und Ehre!", (Blood and Honor), inscribed in a facsimile of the HJ Reichsjugendführer, (Hitler Youth National Youth Leader), Baldur von Schirach’s handwriting, but in August 1938 the blade inscription was discontinued. Of Note: The HJ was an official NSDAP formation and as a result it’s uniforms and equipment items fell under the authority of the RZM, Reich Zeug Meisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster). The RZM, 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 HJ, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for Party formations met required specification and were standardized. Uniforms and equipment items manufactured for the HJ came under the quality control of the RZM and were generally marked by the appropriate RZM approval/acceptance markings. Further production of the HJ camp knives was official discontinued in October 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH CAMP KNIFE RZM 7/80

Lot #398a (Sale Order 495 of 854)

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

GERMAN KS98 SAWTOOTH DRESS BAYONET

Lot #398b (Sale Order 496 of 854)

German KS98 sawtooth dress bayonet with 10" fullered bright blade. No makers mark is present. Red felt washer pad is present as is the red felt in pommel slot. The hilt is nickel plated abd the checkered grips are excellent. Steel scabbard is painted black. 15" overall. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF 3 DRESS BAYONETS W/ FROGS

Lot #399 (Sale Order 497 of 854)

Lot of three roughly 20cm long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The reverse ricasso is well marked with the stamped manufacturers logo name and locations All leather washers are still intact. The bayonets have a nickel/silver plated alloy crossguards with one up-swept arms a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommels. The bayonets have 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 bayonets come complete with their original black painted sheet metal scabbards that retains 90% of its original black finishes. The dome headed throat retaining screws and frog lugs are all intact. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (24.5cm), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (20cm), blade for NCO’s and Officers. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost. As with the K98 bayonets the dress bayonets were accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. Generally when purchased the dress bayonets also came with a colored, felt "plug", at no extra cost, to be inserted in the "TO", slot on the pommel with a red felt plug for most armed forces personnel and a green felt plug for Jäger, (Light Infantry), personnel. Of Note: Luftwaffe personnel also utilized red, green, golden yellow and brown dress bayonet felt plugs depending on their actual branch of service.

WWII NAZI SS M33 GROUND RÖHM DEDICATION DAGGER

Lot #400 (Sale Order 498 of 854)

Early (circa 1933-37) nice quality dagger features a roughly 22cm long double edged drop forged steel nickel/silver plated blade with a low central ridge. The obverse of the blade has a nice deep, well defined acid etched motto, "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue" (My Honor is Loyalty). The reverse of the blade has acid etched manufacturers logo name and location. The logo consists of dual circular outer border lines with the name and location Gotlieb Hammesfahr encompassing the logo of a pyrimid. The dagger comes with a solid nickel/silver cross guard pommel and tang nut and a carved ebony grip. The cross guard is well marked with deeply stamped numeral "III" to the reverse. The bottom of the guard is numbered 3002 that is identified to SS ObergruppenFührer Hans Adolf Prützmann who was appointed by Heinrich Himmler to Supream SS and Police Leader in the Ukraine. He received several awards including the German Cross in Gold and the Totenkopfring der SS as well as many others. The grip has a flush inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and nickel/silver and enameled SS button. The dagger comes with a black painted magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. The scabbard retains most of its black painted finish with a few small scrapes and scuffs. Both the top and bottom scabbard fittings retain both of their dome headed retaining screws and the hanger suspension ring and loop are intact to the top fitting. Original hanger is also present. His complete archive that has roughly 100 pages of information with photos is also included. Hans-Adolf Prützmann (31 August 1901 – 21 May 1945 Lüneburg) was a high-ranking German SS official during the Nazi era. From June to November 1941 he served as the Higher SS and Police Leader in the Army Group North Rear Area in the occupied Soviet Union. In this capacity he oversaw the activities of the Einsatzgruppen detachments that perpetrated The Holocaust in the Baltic States. He joined the SA in 1929. Prützmann had become quite a radical soldier as a result of his Freikorps experiences. Since his own personal goals did not match the milder thinking found in the SA, he left the organization in 1930 and transferred to the SS; one of his first command assignments was as the Führer of the 18th SS-Standarte. As of this point in time, Prützmann's career began a steep rise. While a member of the Reichstag, he was appointed SS-Brigadeführer in November 1933, and in February 1934 he was promoted to the rank of SS-Gruppenführer. At the same time, Prützmann was appointed Leader of the SS Upper Division Southwest in Stuttgart. From March 1937 until May 1941 Prützmann led the SS Upper Division Northeast whose headquarters were in Königsberg (now Kaliningrad). World War II By April 1941, Prützmann had been appointed Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) of the Police. From June until October 1941, he was Höherer S.S. und Polizeiführer (Higher SS and Police Leader) of Russia-North, the post being responsible for internal security and combatting partisans. He held the same position in Ukraine and Russia-South until the summer of 1944. He also commanded Kampfgruppe "Prützmann" in Ukraine during the early summer of 1944, and was awarded with the German Cross in Gold for his actions. Role in the Latvia Holocaust From June to November 1941, Prützmann held the post of Higher SS and Police Leader (HSSPF) for Latvia. Effectively this gave him control of Latvia, shared with Hinrich Lohse. In Latvia killing of Jews and other persons began almost immediately, and at first they were primarily conducted by a mobile killing group (Einsatzgruppe A). In late July 1941, Einsatzgruppe A moved out of Latvia, and primary responsibility for organizing the murder of Jews then moved to the Latvian office of the SD (Sicherheitsdienst, or Security Service.) As HSSPF Latvia, Prützmann was in charge of the SD and the person responsible for implementing the Final Solution in Latvia. After the departure of Einsatzgruppe A, a dispute arose among the Nazi rulers of Latvia about their so-called "Jewish problem". One group, headed by Lohse, who was backed by Alfred Rosenberg, wanted to confine the Jews to ghettos, steal all their property, and work them as slave laborers in support of Germany's war effort. Heinrich Himmler, the overall head of the SD, and Prützmann's ultimate boss, wanted the Jews of Latvia murdered right away. Up until November, 1941, the Lohse/Rosenberg faction had somewhat prevailed, and as a result "only" about 30,000 of Latvia's approximately 70,000 Jews had been killed by then. Unhappy with pace at which the SD was murdering people in Latvia, Himmler replaced Prützmann in mid-November 1941 with Friedrich Jeckeln, an experienced murderer who in Ukraine had developed his own "Jeckeln system" of killing 10,000 or more people in a single day. Prützmann was assigned to Ukraine. Prützmann's precise role as HSSPF Latvia in the murders of Jews and other war crimes in Latvia has never been fully e

WWII NAZI SS M33 GROUND RÖHM DEDICATION DAGGER

Lot #401 (Sale Order 499 of 854)

Early (circa 1933-37) nice quality dagger features a roughly 22cm long double edged drop forged steel nickel/silver plated blade with a low central ridge. The obverse of the blade has a nice deep well defined acid etched motto "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue" (My Honor is Loyalty). The reverse of the blade has a well defined acid etched manufacturers logo, name and location. The logo consists of a vertically oval cartouche with a flared bottom edge encompassing a vertical tree and the manufacturers name and location "Böker Solingen. . The dagger comes with a solid nickel/silver cross guard pommel and tang nut and a carved ebony grip. The cross guard is well marked with deeply stamped numeral "I" to the reverse. Top crossgaurd is named to G.Girstmair. The bottom of the guard is numbered 110031 that is identified to SS OberscharFührer Gregor Girstmair who was killed in action on April 29th, 1943. He received several awards including the EKI, EKII, Infantry assault badge as well as a black wound badge and many others. The grip has a flush inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and nickel/silver and enameled SS button. The dagger comes with a black painted magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. The scabbard retains most of its black anodized finish. Both the top and bottom scabbard fittings retain both of their dome headed retaining screws and the hanger suspension ring and loop are intact to the top fitting. Original hanger is also present. There is accompanied research of roughly 100 pages included with this lot.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICER'S DAGGER BY HORSTER

Lot #402 (Sale Order 500 of 854)

The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge. The blade is in overall good condition with minor scabbard runners and surface spotting and most of the original cross-graining is still visible. The reverse ricasso is well marked with the acid etched manufacturers logo and script. The logo consists of a vertically oval cartouche with the manufacturers name and location "E. & F.Hörster Solingen" encompassing stylized initials "H", and "S", and a downward pointing broadsword. 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 burnt orange celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. Excellent Traditionally German Army Officer’s had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD ENLISTED SWORD EICKHORN

Lot #403 (Sale Order 501 of 854)

(Säbel) Roughly 38" long slightly curved steel construction blade. Blade is in near mint condition and maker marked Carl Eickhorn. The saber has die cast nickel silver plated hilt fittings with a "P" knuckle bow. Original grip wire is still present. Excellent original scabbard retains mostt all its original finish with original knot. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE OFFICER SWORD WEYERSBERG

Lot #404 (Sale Order 502 of 854)

This Degen bright nickel plating throughout its hilt. The “D” guard is type with the upper ferrule built in, and it flows nicely around through the crossguard to a teardrop quillon which has a partial drilling on both sides. The pommel is the style with the umbrella-like fluting which goes around the outside edges of the cap. The inside has a good nickel-plated center. There are no signs that this pommel cap has ever been removed. The lower ferrule is also an outstanding example, having lots of hand work to the veins of the six standing oak leaves. Each oak leaf is separated by an acorn, and the backgrounds have a nice factory darkening still intact. The ebony grip shows finish loss but still very nice. The grip is tightly wrapped with nickel wire, and has a fine cover plate on the reverse. The center grip has a flush-mounted Police Eagle. This eagle is of aluminum and has fine detail throughout the backing wreath of oak leaves as well as to the birds head, breast and wing feathering, talons, wreath, and mobile swastika. The scabbard of this example is nice and straight throughout both sides, and has outstanding original black paint. This paint is still very good showing most of the wear towards the drag. The scabbard mounts are the nickel-plated type. The lower mount has the usual accent lines and they appear to have all of the darkening in their backgrounds. The upper mount has the “Wotan's Knot” design, and I would say about 95% of the original darkening is still within the web. The mount is retained by steel dome head screws, one on each side of the lower loop. The 32 inch blade is a real beauty, being in the matte finish and having a good, needle-like tip. The fine blade is in full mint condition. The reverse ricasso is stamped with Paul Weyersberg name and logo. Comes with an original knot. Excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD OFFICERS SWORD BY KLAAS

Lot #405 (Sale Order 503 of 854)

41 1/2" overall with 35" minty blade marked KLAAS and Knights Head. Excellent lions head pommel with red jeweled eyes applied Nazi eagle on langet excellent grip and wire. Scabbard retains some of the original finish with rubs and loss. Very Good The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD OFFICERS SWORD BY WKC

Lot #406 (Sale Order 504 of 854)

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 mint condition. The blade is maker marked WKC. 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 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. Comes with an original portepee and leather hanger. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO SWORD BY ALCOSO W/ HANGER

Lot #407 (Sale Order 505 of 854)

(Säbel) Roughly, 32 inch long slightly curved steel construction blade. Blade is in near mint condition. The saber has brass hilt fittings with a "P" knuckle bow. Original grip wire is still present. Maker marked to Alcoso. Scabbard complete and in nice condition and comes with an original portepee and over the shoulder hanger. Excellent The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD OFFICERS SWORD ANTON W

Lot #408 (Sale Order 506 of 854)

This example is roughly, 32 inches 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 excellent condition. The blade is marked to "Anton Wingen Jr." 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 70%. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 85% 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. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD OFFICERS SWORD BY KLASS

Lot #409 (Sale Order 507 of 854)

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 good condition. The blade is maker marked Robert Klass. 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 (one missing) 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 40%. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 50% 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 portepee and leather hanger. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS NCO SWORD OR DEGAN

Lot #410 (Sale Order 508 of 854)

This NCO'S SS Degen is in good condition overall. The pommel is the flat type used on the NCO version. It is in fair condition with a set of raised SS runes in the center. All of the darkening remains in the backgrounds of these runes, giving a good effect when viewed. The "P" guard retains the original plating with only some minor age spots. The guard ends in a teardrop quillon. The upper ferrule is built into the "D" guard, while the lower separate ferrule is decorated with six standing oak leaves shot with acorns. The oak leaves have fine hand punched circles and the caps of the acorns have been hand rendered. The plain ebony grip has ribs throughout but has a large crack on the grip. The scabbard is in good condition being straight and having two door dents. The original black paint is also in good condition. The upper scabbard mount is the Wotan's Knot style. There is some age in the plated surfaces but nothing too bad. The blackening in the loops of the knot remains about 80% intact. The upper fitting is retained by a dome head screw in each of the lower loops. The throat is stamped with the SS-Kulturzeichen mark. The 34 inch blade is graying with some sharpening.

WWII NAZI ARMY DOVE HEAD w APPLIED WEHRMACHT EAGLE

Lot #411 (Sale Order 509 of 854)

This early all brass Dove Head Sword is the work of the Paul Weyersberg firm. The pommel is rounded with chased oak leaves and acorns. 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 has two large oak leaves with a ball quillon. Applied to this langet is a silver Wehrmacht eagle and swastika. The carved wooden grip is covered in black celluloid with a single crack. The grip is wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is in good condition with the original back paint. It shows wear nicks, and spots here and there but the paint remains about 80% intact. The blade is a good condition which measures 31 inches long with some sharpening and peeling The obverse ricasso is stamped with Horster's trademark. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD SWORD BY ALCOSO

Lot #412 (Sale Order 510 of 854)

The hilt is of all brass construction and features gilded finish which looks to be about 85 to 70% intact. The design is comprised of a plain dove head and a backstrap with raised oak leaves. These leaves extend to the two grip tabs. The “P” guard also has a similar oak leaf and acorn motif, with the addition of pebbled backgrounds. The crossguard area of both sides has oak leaves which are punched into the surface running one after another right down to the teardrop end. The reverse langet is plain with a simple border engraved around it. The obverse has a raised Wehrmacht eagle with really great detailing and a rather chicken-like beak, The ferrule above has simple engraved oak leaves. The grip is a fine example being of carved wood covered with black celluloid. The celluloid is still in very good condition and nice and shiny. The grip is tightly wrapped with a triple twist of wire. The blade of this sword measures 32 inches long with sparkling mirror-bright nickel surfaces. This blade remains in Mint condition. The reverse ricasso is marked with the 1937-39 Alcoso scales logo and the original blade washer is in place. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI ARMY DOVE HEAD OFFICER SWORD BY HOLLER

Lot #413 (Sale Order 511 of 854)

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 95% enamel on rolled steel scabbard. Blade is excellent condition and hilt retains about 90% finish. Overall EXCELLENT condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD SWORD BY WMW WAFFEN

Lot #414 (Sale Order 512 of 854)

WWII German doves head dress sword maker marked WMW Waffen. Laurel leaf design in hilt with black wire wrapped celluloid grip "P" knuckle bow. Retains 90% enamel on rolled steel scabbard. Blade is excellent condition and hilt retains about 90% of gilt finish. Overall EXCELLENT condition with original portepee

WWII NAZI GERMAN PARATROOPER PARACHUTE & BAG

Lot #415 (Sale Order 513 of 854)

This is a nice WWII German Fallschirmjager parachute and carrying bag. The chute is in nice condition with the ropes attached. The rest of the rigging has been cut off. The bag is a standard WWII German parachute bag. A nice displayable item for your para display.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARTILLERY PERSONNEL’S RUCKSACK

Lot #416 (Sale Order 514 of 854)

Light weight water repellant olive drab canvas construction rucksack with leather and steel and alloy fittings. The rucksack is roughly 44cm tall 31cm wide and 13cm deep. The rucksack has a rectangular fold over top flap with a stitched seam to the reverse. The fold over top flap has a leather reinforced rectangular steel ring positioned near the reverse stitched seam for attaching additional equipment. The fold over top flap trimmed in brown leather has a vertical leather closure strap stitched to the front center with a corresponding leather reinforced steel pronged roller buckle situated on the front center of the rucksack’s body. The top opening has twelve metal grommets with the drawstring intact. The reverse of the rucksack has a half-moon shaped leather panels positioned at the center of the top edge with two rivetted on leather for shoulder carrying straps. The half-moon shaped leather panel is well marked with impressed 0/0565/000. There is typical wear to the rucksack but overall a nice clean example. During the war the early M34 and M39 "pony fur" backpacks were found to be too expensive and time consuming to produce which resulted in the production of a wide variety of less expensive canvas construction combat rucksacks and backpacks. One of the newly proposed rucksacks was designed specifically for artillery personnel and was officially introduced in February 21st 1940 and utilized through-out the war. The artillery rucksack came in two versions with one having integral shoulder straps and the other without shoulder straps which was designed for wear with the combat Y-straps.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY CLOTHING BAG MINT CONDITION

Lot #417 (Sale Order 515 of 854)

Roughly, 38cm tall, 40cm wide, olive drab canvas construction M31 clothing bag with leather and steel fittings. There are a couple of tears near the sewn ends of the carrying handle. In 1931 the German army introduced the M31 clothing bag for issue to all EM/NCO personnel with the main purpose being the storage of non-essential personal items that weren't deemed necessary in the field. Front line EM/NCO personnel were issued with a backpack or rucksack, which they carried themselves and a single clothing bag while EM/NCO personnel serving in rear areas were issued two clothing bags, and didn't receive the backpack or rucksack until transferred to the front. Front line personnel's M31 clothing bags were stored and cared for by the units supply train under the control of the units Quartiermeister, (Supply HQ unit/Quartermaster), and were exchanged for the backpack/rucksack when personnel were on furlough from the front. Of Note: Officer ranks were also outfitted with a deluxe clothing bag that was considerable larger then the EM/NCO version. Officers and certain Senior NCO's ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and most of their equipment including the clothing bag and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army's Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. Officers had the choice of storing their clothing bags with the units supply train but more often preferred to carry it with them under the care of an assigned batman/Adjutant.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS BOOTS

Lot #418 (Sale Order 516 of 854)

Superb quality tall blackened leather construction boots are roughly 48cm 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. Nice large size, roughly an 11. Very good Besides the helmet, the tall, blackened leather boot is probably one of the most instantly recognizable items of the German military. Officers 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. Of Note: 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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HOBNAIL BOOTS MINT CONDITION

Lot #419 (Sale Order 517 of 854)

Nice quality issue quality blackened leather construction boots are roughly 32cm 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. Hobnails to front soles. Boot measure 28cm from the heal to the toe tip. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. Excellent 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.

PARATROOPER’S PARACHUTE STORAGE/TRANSPORTATION BAG

Lot #420 (Sale Order 518 of 854)

Roughly 38cm tall 45cm wide 27cm deep heavy khaki/tan canvas construction parachute storage/transportation bag with machine stitched seams, features a fold back top flap with seven evenly spaced unique nickel/silver plated alloy closures snaps. The closure snaps are very similar to the American "lift-the-dot" style snaps and are well marked with the impressed script "Zieh Hier" (Pull Here) The closure snaps all still function but three missing. The reverse of the closure snaps are also well marked with the embossed initials "DRP" indicating, Deutsche Reichs Patent, (German National Patent). The outer edge of the top flap and all the outer seams have a narrow ribbed khaki/tan cotton reinforcement strip machine stitched in place. The bag has dual wide vertical olive drab canvas web reinforcement straps with an HBT (Herring Bone Twill), weave which run under the bottom and up each side of the bag with the looped tops acting as carrying handles. The interior of the bag has a single, large compartment and a khaki/tan cotton reinforcement strip to the reverse of the closure snaps machine stitched in place. The bag is in overall good condition with light to moderate age and usage toning. Shows the expected age and use. As a result of observations of the Russian experimentation with the newly developing paratroop personnel in 1928 the Germans began serious consideration of also developing paratroop units and plans were drawn up for formation of such units in late 1935. Both the Luftwaffe and Army eventually established paratrooper units, consisting of voluntary personnel, on January 29TH 1936 and March 31ST 1937 respectively and a paratroop training school was established at Stendal in early 1937. Originally development of special clothing and equipment was undertaken by both branches of service to provide the paratroopers with functional items specifically designed with parachute jumps in mind until January 1ST 1939 when all the paratrooper units were transferred to control of the Luftwaffe. During WWII the German’s utilized no fewer then eighteen models of parachutes with minor variations to each. Parachutes used by paratroopers were the automatic type with a static line attached to the aircraft which pulled the pilot chute from the bag, deploying the main parachute, when the individual exited the aircraft while the parachutes utilized by aircrew personnel were the manual type with a pull rip-cord for deployment. The parachutes were not personal items but were retained by the units stores and were distributed as required. When in storage or transportation the parachutes were housed in specific canvas bags and/or protective sheet metal containers.

WWII NAZI GERMAN CASED 7 X 50 POWER BINOCULARS

Lot #421 (Sale Order 519 of 854)

Tooled alloy construction, 7 x 50, power, (7 power magnification with a 50mm diameter objective lens), binoculars with black rubber fittings. The lens bodies retain all of their original, coarse, rough textured black finish. The binoculars have protective molded, black rubber fittings to the objective end and the forward panels of the ocular end. The eyepieces have the desirable rubber covering which is fully intact, remaining soft and flexible. The tooled brass alloy eye sockets are intact and the focus adjustment dials still function. Optics are a little dirty, but still usable. The central lens joining bracket with swivel width adjustment is intact and still functions. Both sides of the reverse ocular end panels have a raised circular ports with dual spanner wrench depressions designed to insert the appropriate lubricants. The left hand side, ocular end, body panel is well marked with impressed serial number, "473834", the power, "7 x 50", and the manufacturers three letter code, "beh" indicating manufacture by Ernst Leitz G.m.b.H. of Wetzlar. The binoculars come housed in their original kidney shaped molded simulated grained black leather (Presstoff) construction binocular carrying case with sheet metal, alloy and blackened leather fittings. Case shoulder strap is still present a little dry but all complete with the exception of a tip to one end. Binocular neck strap is still present and in excellent condition. The case is well marked with a large impressed Eagle over "M" to the top lid indicating Kriegsmarine usage and the manufacturers three letter code and date to the front body, "beh 1944", indicating manufacture by Ernst Leitz G.m.b.H. of Wetzlar in 1944. Nice cased optics! The German armed forces used a wide variety of optical enhancement items with the 6 x 30 power, (6 power magnification with a 30mm diameter objective lens), binoculars being the standard issue optics utilized by all branches of service. Although the 6 x 30 power binoculars were the standard issue the Kriegsmarine utilized a variety of stronger powered binoculars which were regularly issued to naval commanders, watch and deck personnel and included the 7 x 50 power and larger binoculars.

WWII CASED 6 X 30 POWER ISSUE FIELD BINOCULARS

Lot #422 (Sale Order 520 of 854)

Tooled alloy and aluminum construction 6 x 30 power binoculars with black bakelite and simulated leather fittings. The lens bodies retains most of their simulated, grained black leather coverings and the aluminum fittings retain most of their original smooth black painted finish. The binoculars have molded, black 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 left hand side ocular end body panel is also well marked with impressed manufacturers name and logo for Carl Zeiss. Bakelite lens cover button tab device and neck strap complete. Comes with its original brown Bakelite case. Reverse belt straps are all complete to the case. Nice pair. The German army used a wide variety of optical enhancement items with the 6 x 30 power, (6 power magnification with a 30mm diameter objective lens), binoculars being the standard issue optics utilized by all branches of service. Although the 6 x 30 power binoculars were the standard issue, specialized personnel such as Artillery observers, Reconnaissance personnel, Searchlight personnel, etc., required stronger optics and assorted larger power binoculars were issued to these specialized personnel on a limited basis.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE UBOAT SKS-3D SEXTANT

Lot #423 (Sale Order 521 of 854)

Ultry rare Kriegsmarine U-Boat Sold-Libellen Sextant in the box. With onboard slipping clutch type mechanical computer and re-chargeable batteries. The instrument designed by Carl Plath of Hamburg was specifically intended for obtaining a "Navigational Fix" in difficult conditions, such as when the horizon could not be readily established. This sextant in a less refined version was issued to the Luftwaffe for use in long range aircraft, such as the Condor. This version having added benefit of re-chargable battieries was issued to the KM for the U-boat force. Batteries were charged from an onboard power supply with a simple resistance type charger (bulb in parallel). It was of particular advantage to the Navigators of the U-boats because of their very low freeboard (the deck casing with little elevation above the sea surface), which made picking up the horizon substantially more problematical than an observation from the deck of a ship. The Sextant, contained in it's original alloy case is in working order through it should not be relied upon for accuracy. The instrument has a bakelite observation grip, lightning rheostat (for bubble) and on/off power switch. it has a removable telescope having magnification factor of 2X with rubber eyecup. It has a fixed frame with selectable shades to top, "integrator" or averaging computer and fluid reservoir (for bubble at front). Index wheel with clutch engagement lever over with lightning rheostat to front for integrator scales. The sextant was capable of highly accurate results by virtue of it's "then" unique Integrator/computer. This enabled the observer to set a "durationS" by selecting a time in this instance 30 -60 -or 90 seconds during which a continual observation was made. The mechanism driven by clockwork was wound by winding the black knob marked "Eindrucken". During the course of the observation the observer kept a bubble viewed through the eyepiece superimposed upon the target "Star" or "sun" in the center of a box marked on a glass screen. Observation of both heavenly body and bubble could be achieved by virtue of a semi-silvered index mirror. As the casing of the U-boat pitched, small corrections to the index wheel would be continually made, the angle of declination reached at the end of the observation would therefor be the average reading for the predetermined observation period. The result could be read from illuminated course scales set in the front top of the instrument and viewed through the elongated window. This cased set in in excellent condition with what we believe has all the components.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS DAGGER W/ HANGERS WKC

Lot #424 (Sale Order 522 of 854)

The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge. The blade is in overall excellent condition with most of the original cross-graining is still visible. Ricasso is well marked with the stamped manufacturers logo name and location. "WKC Solingen". 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, burnt orange celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. The dagger comes with its original, tooled, magnetic, 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. The dagger comes with a dagger set of dagger hanger and portepee. Excellent Traditionally German Army Officer’s had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FIRST PATTERN DAGGER

Lot #425 (Sale Order 523 of 854)

Early (circa 1936-1937) roughly 30.5cm long bright nickel/silver plated drop forged steel double edged stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. The blade shows light surface spotting through-out. The reverse ricasso is well marked with acid etched manufacturers logo, name and location "SMF Solingen". The original pebbled blue leather washer is intact. The dagger has a cast polished Nickle silver crossguard and pommel with gilt washed sunwheel swastikas. The crossguard is in the form of extended horizontal down swept stylized wings with a raised central circular panel with a gilt washed sunwheel swastika to each side of the circular panel. The formed wooden grip is wrapped in blue Moroccan leather with dual twisted natural aluminum wire wrap. There are normally two plain aluminum wires that flank the central twisted example but one is now missing and the other has come loose near the pommel. The circular pommel also has a gilt washed sunwheel swastika to each side. The dagger comes complete with its original blue Moroccan leather wrapped magnetic sheet metal scabbard with three polished natural aluminum fittings. All three of the polished natural aluminum fittings are in good condition and all three are secured to the scabbard with countersunk flathead screws. The top and center fittings each have a hanger ring and an integral natural aluminum hanger with seven circular links to the top hanger and nine circular links to the bottom hanger. Both the top and bottom chain link hangers are attached to a Nickle silver friction clip. The dagger comes with a woven silver/aluminum Portepee. EXCELLENT In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots licence. Originally the early daggers were produced utilizing nickel/silver fittings until 1936 when the early fittings were replaced with polished natural aluminum fittings. Of Note: On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGER

Lot #425a (Sale Order 524 of 854)

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

WWII NAZI GERMAN M33 SA DAGGER W/ HANGER By KLASS

Lot #426 (Sale Order 525 of 854)

This SA Dagger is a very nice example with a nickel plated tang nut and guards. The plating remains bright throughout. The grip is a nice example being a typical RZM type with a high center ridge. It remains in perfect condition and nicely fits the crossguards. The SA runes button retains perfect enamel. The aluminum grip eagle is the style with a peak that points slightly upward; this bird retains full detailing throughout. The scabbard shell is a beauty being completely straight on the obverse. The chocolate brown paint remains 100% intact throughout. The scabbard mounts are nickel plated steel retain most their finish. These mounts are retained by steel dome head screws. The blade is very good. It is in excellent condition with fine brightness. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/37" indicating the maker Robert Klass of Solingen. Comes with original leather RZM marked hanger. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official 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, 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. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm" (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger circa 1937 the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER

Lot #426a (Sale Order 526 of 854)

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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER BY SMF

Lot #427 (Sale Order 527 of 854)

Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Maker marked to "SMF" of Solingen but does have some greying. 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 grip is in overall good condition with no chips or cracks. The grip is a bit loose but I did not attempt to disassemble as the pommel is on very tight. 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. Also included are a set of original dagger hangers. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots licence. On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued. Additional regulations of March and August 1940 extended wear of the second pattern dagger to senior NCO’s, senior reserve NCO’s and Officials with the equivalent NCO’s ranks. Blade side arm portepees and troddels 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. The Luftwaffe version of the portepee was officially introduced on March 1ST 1935 and the design was based on the earlier army officers portepee.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE DAGGER w DAMASCUS BLADE

Lot #428 (Sale Order 528 of 854)

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger has generic hilt mounts. The pommel is the style with pebbling behind the oak leaves. These oak leaves nicely surround the swastikas on both sides. The ferrule is the standard type. The crossguard is the style with a slightly cantilevered upper wing area which gives the eagle a bolder look than the norm. This eagle is in choice condition with full feathering throughout the beast and talon area. The bird clutches a plain mobile swastika. The reverse of the guard has a large pebbled pattern typical of a generic guard. All of the airplane gray finish is in place. The scabbard appears to me to be an Alcoso type as it has the slightly rounded look typical of that maker. The gray finish is nearly 100% intact throughout. The bands are aluminum, with good oak leaves placed at 45 degree angles. Two flat side screws retain the throat. The Damascus blade is an unmarked example. It remains in near mint condition with a needle-like tip. This fine blade is protected by an in-place small leather washer. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots licence. On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued. Additional regulations of March and August 1940 extended wear of the second pattern dagger to senior NCO’s, senior reserve NCO’s and Officials with the equivalent NCO’s ranks. Blade side arm portepees and troddels 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. The Luftwaffe version of the portepee was officially introduced on March 1ST 1935 and the design was based on the earlier army officers portepee.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PARATROOPER GRAVITY KNIFE

Lot #428a (Sale Order 529 of 854)

WWII Nazi German Paratrooper garivity knife. Blade marked "SMF Solingen Rostfrei". Stainless steel gravity knife with wooden handles, spike, and lanyard retention ring. Blade measures approximately 4" with 3.6" spike. Blade has slight ding in cutting edge. These knives were issued to Falschrimjaeger and Luftwaffe troops for cutting shroud lines and tangled cords on parachutes after landing a jump from an aircraft. All original hardware, blade is bright, nice wooden grips with 4 pins on each side. Excellent

WWII NAZI POLICE FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI NCO VISOR CAP

Lot #429 (Sale Order 530 of 854)

Nice private purchase example. Complete liner, sweatband, sweat shield and original cockade. Cap is roughly a size 55/56. Nice worn and used example showing the expected light age and wear. Just needs a Polzei eagle to restore it back to original condition. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany including the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TROPICAL PITH HELMET COMPLETE

Lot #430 (Sale Order 531 of 854)

Second pattern pith helmet constructed in a one piece seamless formed olive-drab felt crown with a horizontal band stitched at the rear center and covered by a vertical strip of felt mounted on a formed cork base. The top center of the crown has a raised removable felt covered circular alloy knob with three semi-circular cut-out ventilation holes. The helmet features an all around extended visor which is somewhat shorter at the front and is constructed of one piece seamless formed olive-drab felt and trimmed with stitched on grey/green leather. 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. The bottom edge of the visor brim is lined in teal green felt and the interior crown is lined in red felt. The interior crown liner has three large and two smaller circular ventilation cut-outs. The interior of the helmet has a wide light tan leather sweatband which is secure in place by six small extended prongs with corresponding metal cotter retaining pins. Marked "JHS", dated for "1942" and size marked 57. The interior crown has an alloy grommet under the exterior top crown knob. The helmet comes complete with a grey/green leather chinstrap with sliding magnetic sheet metal length adjustment buckle, a retaining clip and a quick release hook. Nice clean helmet, near mint. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms, headgear 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. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical pith helmet which was based on the design of the earlier Kriegsmarine pith helmet. On its introduction the pith helmet was constructed of a formed cork base with a cotton twill covering until a second pattern pith helmet was introduced with a formed cork base with a felt covering. The second pattern pith helmet followed the same basic design as the first pattern but was modified to ease production time and material costs. Wear of the pith helmets was extended to personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe but the helmets proved ineffective and unpopular and manufacture was discontinued sometime in 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TROPICAL PITH HELMET COMPLETE

Lot #431 (Sale Order 532 of 854)

Second pattern pith helmet constructed in a one piece seamless formed olive-drab felt crown with a horizontal band stitched at the rear center and covered by a vertical strip of felt mounted on a formed cork base. The top center of the crown has a raised removable felt covered circular alloy knob with three semi-circular cut-out ventilation holes. The helmet features an all around extended visor which is somewhat shorter at the front and is constructed of one piece seamless formed olive-drab felt and trimmed with stitched on grey/green leather. 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. The bottom edge of the visor brim is lined in teal green felt and the interior crown is lined in red felt. The interior of the helmet has a wide light tan leather sweatband which is secure in place by six small extended prongs with corresponding metal cotter retaining pins. Maker marked, dated for "1942" and size marked 56. The interior crown has an alloy grommet under the exterior top crown knob. The helmet comes complete with a grey/green leather chinstrap with sliding magnetic sheet metal length adjustment buckle, a retaining clip and a quick release hook. Nice clean helmet, Excellent. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms, headgear 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. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical pith helmet which was based on the design of the earlier Kriegsmarine pith helmet. On its introduction the pith helmet was constructed of a formed cork base with a cotton twill covering until a second pattern pith helmet was introduced with a formed cork base with a felt covering. The second pattern pith helmet followed the same basic design as the first pattern but was modified to ease production time and material costs. Wear of the pith helmets was extended to personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe but the helmets proved ineffective and unpopular and manufacture was discontinued sometime in 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SHORT BARREL 27MM FLARE PISTOL

Lot #432 (Sale Order 533 of 854)

Tooled steel construction short barrel flare pistol with steel and Bakelite fittings. The pistol features a roughly 8cm long barrel not including the breach and a 30mm diameter tooled steel barrel with a hinged octagonal shaped breach receiver end. The bottom edge of the receiver has a traditional pull back steel trigger with an integral steel trigger guard. The forward edge of the trigger guard has an additional steel push finger lever which activates an internal barrel locking mechanism and also enables the barrel hinge to be folded forward to load the pistol. The top reverse edge of the receiver has a pull back trigger hammer with a pin head activator. The trigger barrel hinge and hammer all still function. The pistol has molded dark brown bakelite grips with a repeating embossed diamond pattern for a secure grip and are secured to the pistol by a single flush screw headed bolt. The bottom edge of the grips have a small extended ball retainer with an inset circular lanyard ring. The pistol is well marked with many Waffen-amts, (Ordnance Office, {Armorer's Inspection Mark} marks and a serial number "2464m". Dated for 1943. Worn and used condition. The HwaA, Heereswaffenamt, (Army Ordnance Office), was a subsection of the OKH, Oberkommando des Heeres, (High Command of the Army), that was responsible for testing, evaluation and eventual issue of all ordnance, including flare pistols and accessories. The German army of the Third Reich period originally utilized two basic models of flare pistols, with one having a short barrel and the other a long barrel, that were both introduced in 1928 to replace the earlier Hebel M1894 flare pistol that had been the standard issue flare pistol utilized in WWI and earlier. Both patterns of the 1928 flare pistol were developed by the Carl Walther Waffenfabrik, (Weapons Factory), of Zella-Mehlis and were constructed in steel until the mid-1930's when they were produced in an aluminum alloy. The long barrel model was only produced in steel and further production was discontinued around 1935. Both of the basic flare pistols were issued with a specific holster and were capable of firing over forty assorted flares with different functions and purposes. The main purpose of the flare guns and flares was for signaling although they were also used for illumination and producing smoke screens as required. In 1942 the Germans developed a high explosive grenade shell to be utilized with the flare pistols in an attempt to provide an inexpensive, close support weapon for the Infantry. The new, high explosive, grenade shells required that the flare pistols be retooled by rifling the barrel and adding a dial sight. The retooled flare guns were designated Kampfpistole, (Battle Pistol), and were marked with a "Z", to indicate the barrel was rifled. The Kampfpistole could also fire additional anti-personnel, illumination and smoke shells. Of Note: Later in 1942 the Germans also developed another flare/assault pistol designated Sturmpistole, (Assault Pistol), that could also fire assorted high explosive and other assorted flare shells. Both the Kampfpistole and the Sturmpistole were relatively ineffective and were only used on a "as required" basis. The final flare pistol developed for the Germans was the Leuchtpistole 42 which began to be issued in early 1943 and was very similar to it’s predecessors although it was of stamped zinc construction and no specific holster was ever produced for it. During the war captured enemy stocks and the WWI Hebel pistols were also utilized and a double barreled flare pistol was developed by was used almost exclusively by Kriegsmarine, (War Navy), and Luftwaffe, (Air-Force), personnel. Almost all models of the flare pistols had special clamps developed enabling the flare pistols to be secured to a static item, and fired remotely.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS STRUMBANNFUHRER CALLING CARD

Lot #432a (Sale Order 534 of 854)

WWII Nazi German Waffen SS calling card measuring 2 1/2 X 4 inches on stock paper of SS Sturmbannfuhrer Freiedrich Mussgay Career in the Nazi regime After promotion to the police council in May 1932, he joined the NSDAP ( membership number 3,227,759) on May 1, 1933, and the SS (SS No. 69,594) on April 1, 1933. In the same month, he joined the Württembergische Politische Landespolizeiamt, which has been reorganized. Here he took over as head of the department for the intelligence service. In November 1935, he was appointed a criminal investigator. In 1937, he became Head of Division 2 in the National Police Office. His duties included not only the persecution of opponents of the Nazi regime through the collection of reports, but also the interrogation of those arrested by threats and other coercive measures. From 1938 he was also used in the security service of the Reichsführer SS in the SD Main Office . In 1938 he was transferred to Brno to build up the State Police Station Brno, for which he was awarded a medal in December 1939. Head of the State Police Headquarters Stuttgart Until May 2, 1940, SS-Sturmbannführer and Regierungsrat Rudolf Erwin Lange were deputy heads of the State Police Headquarters in Stuttgart. Lange was seconded to the State Police Headquarters Berlin , so that Mußgay should serve as the head of the State Police Headquarters Stuttgart, SS-Sturmbannführer and Oberregierungsrat Joachim Boes . Boes was called on 21 June to the Wehrmacht and fell in July 1941, so that Mußgay until April 20, 1945 head of the State Police Station Stuttgart was. Mußgay had until then to reckon with the rivalry of the ascended academics of the Nazi regime, which were preferred to the older, from the criminal police Mußgay. So he had first to wait for the transfer or convocation of Government Councilor Wilhelm Harster , SS-Sturmbannführer and Regierungsrat Schröder and then Lange to get into the management level at the Gestapo in Stuttgart. Deputy von Mußgay became SS-Sturmbannführer and Criminal Director Hans-Joachim Engelbrecht. Execution of Polish forced laborer The state police headquarters Stuttgart was under the protective custody camp Welzheim , in which she assigned inmates. Towards the end of 1941 the first Polish forced laborers were executed in a quarry near the box oak. The place of execution had been selected by Ludwig Thumm , criminal secretary of the Stuttgart Gestapo. Mußgay was personally present at the first executions and read the execution orders, which were translated by an interpreter. Even at this time, there was neither a preliminary investigation nor a judgment for such executions.Even before the violence on the forced laborers on November 5, 1942 was completely transferred to the Gestapo, Mußgay drafted an execution pattern that was in his leadership and provided the following: A suitable site was selected, which was to be closed off at the time of execution for the local population. The mayors of the surrounding communities received an order equivalent to an order to appear for execution with the same nationality's forced laborers in their community. For the executions outside the prison area, a mobile gallows was made in the carpenter workshop of the Welzheim concentration camp, which was taken to the place of execution together with the prisoner. The execution leader read an execution order before the inmate and the assembled forced laborers, which was subsequently translated by a Polish-speaking interpreter. Mußgay himself, his deputy Hans-Joachim Engelbrecht, or another police officer assigned to him from Stuttgart, acted as the execution chief. The execution was then carried out by compelled compatriots. The gallows had a small staircase: three steps. While the executor standing on the third level put the noose around his neck, someone stood on the first step as a counterweight. Since the fall height was very low, the executed ones died painfully by asphyxiation. The expiration of the execution was documented photographically. The body was picked up by a van, which brought her to the Anatomical Institute of the University of Tübingen . Mußgay used to be personally involved in executions: both in 1942 and afterwards. So he lived on June 11, 1942, the execution of the Polish forced labor Stanislaw Józwik in Oberndorf on the Neckar , here was Ludwig Thumm the leader of the firing squad. On October 19, 1942, he was at the execution of Marian Swiderski, who was accused of a relationship with a German woman, present in Egenhausen near Calw . Whether he led the execution of the Polish forced laborer Czeslaw Trzcinski in Rappach near Bretzfeld on 11 November 1942 is no longer provable, but probable. Mußgay also directed on 8 January 1943 the execution of the Polish forced laborer Aleksander Krzesciak (born March 27, 1923 in Wilkowisko ) in a quarry near Güglingen.

PUNCH BOWL TO LUFTWAFFE CHIEF HERMANN GOERING

Lot #433 (Sale Order 535 of 854)

Highly Ornate Punch Bowl, as Presented to Luftwaffe Chief Hermann Goering by World War One Comrade and 20 July Plot Survivor General der Flieger, Karl Bodenschatz, on the Occasion of Goering's Wedding to Emma Sonnemann, "First Lady of the Third Reich" Born in Bavaria in 1890, Karl-Heinrich Bodenschatz began his military career as an enlisted man with the 8th Bavarian Infantry Regiment, and by the outbreak of World War One had moved up through the officer's ranks. As an infantry officer, Bodenschatz was injured 4 times in the line of duty and saw action at the Battle of Verdun, and in 1916 he was transferred to the Air Force, becoming the chief adjutant to Manfred von Richthofen, the infamous Red Baron, commander of Jagdgeschwader 1, aka The Flying Circus. It was in this role that Bodenschatz first met Hermann Goering, another infantryman turned aviator who would be JG 1's final commander during the First World War. Following the close of the war, the men went their separate ways, with Bodenschatz staying on with the Reichswehr as an infantry officer and Goering following the path that would lead him to the National Socialists. Following the Nazi Party's rise to power in 1933, Bodenschatz once again became Goering's adjutant in his role as Chief of the Luftwaffe. Also during this time, Goering courted Emma Sonnemann, stage and screen actress, who would be wed to the Field Marshall on April 10, 1935, with this punch bowl from Bodenschatz being one of the presents given to the couple. Bodenschatz would later serve as the Luftwaffe liaison officer to Adolph Hitler, a job that put him among the injured during the 20 July Plot to assassinate Hitler; between the assortment of wounds he suffered in the trenches of World War One and the magnitude of his injuries at the Wolf's Lair, he qualified for the Gold 20 July Wound Badge, one of the rarest awards in Nazi Germany. At the end of the war, Bodenschatz was called to testify at the Nuremberg Trials, served a 2 year sentence himself, and passed on in 1979. Emma Goering became one of the three women contending for the unofficial title of "First Lady of the Third Reich", against Hitler's mistress Eva Braun and Josef Goebbels' wife Magda, and was the only one of the three to survive the war, serving a 1 year sentence and being banned from acting for 5 years, publishing her autobiography a few years before her death in 1973. The punch bowl became one of the treasures Goring stashed away in his childhood home of Schloss Veldenstein in the closing days of the war, and was among the items looted by the local populace before the Americans could get a shot at it, effectively falling off the face of the Earth for several decades before re-emerging on the collector's market. Goering's career trajectory from #2 man in the Third Reich to dead via cyanide pill in a Nuremberg prison cell is well known, and need not be repeated here. The bowl is silver plated, and measures 15 inches wide and 17 inches tall, and is virtually covered with hunting themed regalia, with a standing grouse serving as the handle of the lid, which is extensively engraved with a wheat field pattern, and a pair of fallow deer heads serving as handles on the main body, which is decorated with a band of sharply cut oak leaf and acorn decoration over a series of four quartered panels; the panels between the heads are decorated with game scenes, with a pair of wild boar walking through the forest on one side and a large red stag squaring off against a hunting dog in a clearing on the reverse. The panels with the heads both have a pair of heraldic shields, with the "hoop in mailed fist" of Goering to the left of the head and the "three six-pointed star" arrangement of Sonnemann, over a set of text, one side bearing a hand engraved rendering of the first verse and chorus of the folk song "Ein Jaeger aus Kurpfalz" (A Hunter from the Electoral Palatinate), reportedly a favorite of both Bodenschatz and Goering, with the added line "Waidmanns heil!" (huntsmans greeting) beneath. On the opposite side is the presentation inscription "Mit den besten Wunschen fur das jungvermahlte Ehepaar und/viel Gluck in der Zukunft unseres beiligen Deutschen Reiches!/von deinem alten Kameraden/Bodenschatz/General der Flieger/10 April 1943" (With the best wishes for the newlywed couple and good luck in the future of the German Empire! From your old comrade Bodenschatz, General of Flyers, 10 April 1943). The base of the bowl is decorated with raised wheat patterns similar to the lid, with rectangular vents to aid in air flow. Included with the punch bowl is a silver ladle, 18 3/4 inches long, stamped "FH/W" and "WAGNER" on the rear, indicating Ferdinand Wagner of Pfolzheim, with raised scroll patterns on the handle surrounding a Goering heraldic shield. No hallmarks or maker's stamps could be found on the bowl, and due to the lack of documentation left behind regarding the item identification of the smith responsible would be difficult, bo

TOBACCO CHEST GIVEN TO SS CHIEF HEINRICH HIMMLER

Lot #434 (Sale Order 536 of 854)

Historic Stag Horn Accented Hardwood Tobacco Chest, Marked as a Gift from Nazi Labor Chief Robert Ley to SS Chief Heinrich Himmler. Measuring 14 inches wide, 7 1/2 inches tall and 8 inches deep, this chest is constructed from hardwood that has been shaped and carved to simulate an iron-banded rough hewn chest in the German folk art style, with stag horn accents and a set of four short stag feet. Each side features a stag handle with the center carved into a one inch long bear's head, and the lid has a golden Nazi eagle flanked by gold "H" on a silver oval with an oak leaf engraved gold border inside a stag panel. The interior is divided into a pair of lead-paneled boxes with solid lids and horn handles, and the lid is lined with red velvet, bearing a plaque engraved "UNSEREM REICHSFUHRER SS/MEINEM LIEBEN PARTEIGENOSSEN/Heinrich Himmler/ IN HERZLICHER VERBUNDHEIT/DR. ROBERT LEY 7. OKT. 1938" (Our Reichsfuhrer-SS, my beloved party comrade… In heartfelt solidarity…). A World War One aerial artillery spotter with a doctorate in chemistry, Ley joined the Nazi Party in 1924, angered by the French occupation of the Rheinland and lured in by the transcripts of Hitler's testimony at his trial for the Beer Hall Putsch. While sympathetic to the more socialist faction of the Party, he sided with Hitler in everything, which gave him a certain immunity to criticism for his erratic and unstable behavior. Said behavior, speculated by some historians to be the result of a brain injury suffered when shot down by the French during the Great War, included a large quantity of drunkenness, womanizing and graft. When he was made head of the Deutsche Arbeitsfront (German Labor Front), a Nazi-organized trade union that collected dues from every working man in the country, the graft became quite extreme, using union dues to pay for an assortment of real estate, cars, and a private train. Among Ley's brain children was Kraft dursch Freude (Strength through Joy), a recreational organization for German laborers, and the "KdF Mobile", better known as the Volkswagon, an abortive plan to sell cars to factory workers on an installment plan; 340,000 workers paid in, no cars were delivered. While his importance waned when Organization Todt displaced the DAF as chief labor organizer, 1938 saw Ley in his prime of power and influence, and fanciful gifts to other leading members of the Nazi Party would be well within his means. Fine overall. A few sections of black filler used to cover the screws holding the stag on have chipped away, a few mended cracks are present in the front corners, and light handling marks are visible overall. A pair of cracks are forming at the rear, one in each corner where the sides interface with the back, and a few other smaller cracks and splits are visible at the seams. The lid plaque is very good, with a mixed aged patina on the silver. The inner lining is good, with the handles glued in place and some bending of the lids. Overall a fine emulation of an antique Germanic chest, attributed to two of the top men in pre-World War II Nazi Germany

WWII NAZI SS IRON CHEST GIVEN TO HEINRICH HIMMLER

Lot #435 (Sale Order 537 of 854)

Historic World War II Era Iron Chest with Schutzstaffel/Germanic Pagan Designs Attributed as being Produced for SS Chief Heinrich Himmler at the Dachau Concentration Camp. Measuring 10 1/4 inches wide, 3 3/4 inches tall and 7 7/8 inches deep, this chest is constructed from iron, with heavy rivets adorning the front and legs, a pair of simple hinges on the back, and thick square feet with spaces for round pads (absent). On the front is an engraved and cut-through Nazi eagle, and the edges of the lid have a recurring pattern of 3 serrations on all four sides. On top of the lid are the words "Meine/Ahnen" (My Ancestors) in quarter inch thick three dimensional iron lettering, a 2 inch wide "double sig" circled rune in the lower left, and a 2 3/4 inch wide and tall irminsul column backed by a sunwheel swastika in the upper right corner. The irminsul or "mighty pillar" was associated with ancient Germanic practices and was a core element of Karl Maria Wiligut's Irminism or Irminschaft, the particular brand of Ariosophy that served as the fighting core of Himmler's neo-paganistic rituals and symbolism for the SS. The interior is lined entirely with hardwood. Notes from the consignor state that this chest was produced at the Dachau Concentration Camp for Heinrich Himmler. Originally an unused munitions factory converted to hold political prisoners in 1933, Dachau served as the prototype for the entire concentration camp system and continue to operated until April of 1945. Housing a mixture of criminals (in both the "political" and "felon" senses of the word), groups oppressed by the Nazi Party (Jews, Jehovah's Witnesses, homosexuals, and so forth), prisoners of war and foreign nationals, running the spectrum from German princes down to common street criminals, Dachau was a hotbed of forced labor, with a variety of sub-camps established to put prisoners to work for the Nazi war machine, including an elaborate plot to build an underground factory for the production of Messerschmitt Me 262 fighter jets. While no documentation is included, the symbols on the chest would be of relevance to the SS chief, who toured the camp on more than one occasion, Dachau would have the tools and men to make the item, and the camp was operational for several years before Wiligut was discovered to be an institutionalized schizophrenic megalomaniac and kicked off Himmler's staff, which lends credibility to the proposition. Very good, with some scattered brown spotting overall. A lock or latch was once present and was forcibly removed, cracking the front panel of the inner lining and requiring a glue repair, and a small chip is absent from a corner of the lid panel. A well constructed chest attributed to the prototype concentration camp of Nazi Germany.

HAMBURG-AMERICAN TRANS-ATLANTIC SHIP SS IMPERATOR

Lot #436 (Sale Order 538 of 854)

Historic Large Silver Plated Wine Cooler from the Hamburg-American Trans-Atlantic Ship SS Imperator with Two Hamburg-American Passenger Lists. Measuring 18 inches tall and 13 inches wide, this wine cooler has been extensively decorated with a combination of engraving and hammered repousse work on most of the surface. Atop the lid is a three-dimensional rendering of an Imperial German eagle with an 8 1/2 inch wingspan, which doubles as a functional handle. The main cavity of the vessel measures 11 1/2 inches wide across the mouth and 9 3/4 inches deep with a removable metal riser in the center. The exterior of the body is fitted with a pair of scroll-decorated metal handles and each side prominently features a repoussed bust of the Poseidon, Greek God of the Oceans, surrounded by floral vines and flanked by a set of heraldic dolphins with leafy designs on the lower edges. The underside of the cooler is engraved with Hamburg-American's logo over "EIGENTUM VON SS IMPERATOR/HAPAG LINIE", marking it as the property of the SS Imperator, a vessel of the Hamburg-American Line (in German Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft). Launched in 1912 and completed in 1913, the Imperator was the flagship of the Imperator Class cruise ship, and for a brief period the largest ocean liner on record, exceeding White Star's Titanic by two feet. While a successful vessel, the outbreak of World War I put her out of work, spending the war in Hamburg. After the Armistice, she was claimed by the Allies and given to the Americans, who rebranded her the U.S.S. Imperator and put her to work taking the men of the Expeditionary Force home. Working alongside her sister ship SS Leviathan, Imperator brought home 25,000 people over three cruises, at one point providing aid at sea to the President of Brazil. When the job was done, the ship was decommissioned from the U.S. Navy and handed over to the Cunard Line, which would rename the vessel RMS Berengaria, keep her in service through 1938, and finally scrap the vessel in 1946. Also included with the cooler are two dual-language (English and German) passenger lists for a voyage of the SS Graf Waldersee (another HAPAG vessel) scheduled to depart New York for Dover and Hamburg on 11 November 1905. Fine with some light handling marks and a mixed patina overall. The lid to mouth fit is still tight and all the handles are solid. The passenger lists are good with one showing mild cracking from having been rolled or folded. An attractive artifact from the golden age of the Trans-Atlantic cruise.

HISTORIC PRESENTED TO HERMANN GOERING TROPHY HORN

Lot #437 (Sale Order 539 of 854)

Historic Massive Trophy Horn, Inscribed to Luftwaffe Chief and Nazi Huntsmaster Hermann Goering as a Birthday Present from His Hunting Comrades and Outfitted with a Figural Brass Stand. Measuring 20 3/4 inches in height, the central piece of the trophy is a large animal horn, white in body with a dark brown tip, roughly 22 inches in length with a small brass tip and a 4 3/8 inch wide, 2 3/4 inch tall brass collar around the mouth. Either side of the collar features a deer head in trophy-style mounting, and the front bears the inscription "Fur unseren Reichsjagermeister zum Geburtstag - 12. Januar 1936 - Waidmannsheil!/von Ihren treuen Jagdfreunden aus der Schorfheide" (For our Reichs Hunting Master's birthday, huntsman's greetings from his loyal hunting friends from the Schorfheide Forest). The Schorfheide, located near the modern border of Germany and Poland, is one of the great old forests of Europe and was preserved during the Thirty Years War and other periods of conflict to serve as a hunting ground for royalty. 1933 was a big year for Nazi Germany as a whole and for Hermann Goering in particular, with the National Socialists taking a seat at the head of the table, with Hitler appointed Chancellor. Goering, already the President of the Reichstadt, was assigned a raft of positions including Minister President and Reichs Governor of Prussia and with the resources at his disposal started construction on Carinhall, his personal home in Schorfheide named for his departed first wife. An avid hunter, Goering had Carinhall patterned after a traditional hunting lodge but on a much larger scale. By the time this horn was presented, Carinhall was complete, Goering had remarried, and the legal fiction of the position of "Air Traffic Minister" was discarded with Goering at the head of the freshly unveiled Luftwaffe as Reichs Aviation Minister. As time went on, he continued to accumulate ranks and titles becoming Hitler's named successor in event of untimely death, the highest ranked military officer in the Third Reich, and other honors. The stand is multi-piece brass construction measuring 15 1/2 inches tall. A pierced-through two inch collar is positioned to hold the horn with a small thumb screw on the underside for securing the horn and a copy of Goering's personal crest: a mailed right fist holding a ring aloft set on a shield and a winged crown on top with an engraved sable background and a wreath border. The ring rest on the head of a 5 1/2 inch tall gryphon, rendered sejant with one paw raised, wings spread and tail between legs. The gryphon sits on an oval base which is then supported by four legs shaped like boars' head. In April of 1945, Goering evacuated what he could from Carinhall and had the place blasted to the foundations by Luftwaffe demolition teams to keep it out of Soviet hands; today, nothing survives but the outer gates and a few foundation stones. A number of items from Carinhall were known to have been moved to points further from the front lines, including Berchtesgaden in the Alps and Schloss Veldenstein near Nuremburg, both of which were known to have been targeted by treasure hunters in the closing days and aftermath of the war. Fine. The horn shows a number of natural voids and age cracks as well as some scuffs from the mounting collar and a few thin cracks in the mouth. The stand shows a well aged color overall, with bright spots mostly concentrated on the high points and some light handling marks. Overall, a very large and impressive trophy connected to one of the top men in the Third Reich.

WWII NAZI GERMAN CASED 20th JULI 1944 WOUND BADGE

Lot #438 (Sale Order 540 of 854)

The 20th of July wound badge is by far the most rare of these awards, as it was only issued to a handful of officers and aides that were injured on the famous (and failed) bomb attempt on Hitler's life at the Wolf's Lair in Rastenburg, East Prussia. Twenty-four individuals were present when the bomb detonated and they were all injured to some degree. One Officer was killed immediately and three others succumbed to their wounds a short time later. The 20 July Badge was based on the common Wound Badge, but the helmet was slightly higher and larger they also bore the date “20 Juli 1944” and a facsimile of Hitler’s signature below the helmet. Hitler presented all the survivors with the special wound badge and a unique document in a ceremony on September 2nd, 1944. This cased example is hallmarked to the reverse "800 2" with a wide flat pin.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MESS HALL SOUP LADEL WAFFEN SS

Lot #439 (Sale Order 541 of 854)

Original Waffen SS soup ladle measuring roughly 13 inches and is a heavily nickeled silvered and us more than likely used in an Officers mess. Ladle shows wear but overall excellent condition. As with any nation’s military the Germans had garrisons and barracks to house and care for its troops when they were not in the field. Following the old adage that, "an army runs on its stomach", one of the major concerns and main benefits of military life was the guarantee of three "square" meals a day. When in garrison/barracks these meals were served in mess halls that had to be outfitted with enough cutlery and flatware to serve the number of personnel stationed there. This also applied to the SS and control of the mess hall rations and supplies was under the auspices of the SS-WVHA, SS-Wirtschafts und Verwaltungs Hauptamt, (SS-Economic and Administration Department).

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY SHOOTING LANYARD GRADE IV

Lot #440 (Sale Order 542 of 854)

otal length of approximately 25cm, thick, twisted, interwoven bright silvery braid with three acorns attached; the top of the lanyard has attached an aluminum shield ( 30x32mm), centering Wehrmacht eagle; slightly worn, in very good/ fine condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH LEADERS DAGGER

Lot #441a (Sale Order 543 of 854)

Model 1937 Hitlerjugend Dolch für Führer by RZM M7/36 - E. & F. Hörster & Co. of Solingen. The “Blut Und Ehre!” motto and “RZM M7/36” (E & F. Hörster & Co, Solingen) maker mark are both nicely executed. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The plating gives the blade a beautiful mirror like finish. It shows typical surface runner marks. The original brown leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The steel based dark blue leather covered scabbard is in great shape as well. The leather is impeccable, retaining 99%+ leather coverage and a near perfect seam. The fittings are all steel based, nickel-silver washed and burnished. They continue to hold some of their original factory lacquer to the crevasses. The fittings display beautiful detail with a decorative rope pattern on each and that elegant Hitler Youth eagle to the top. The upswept crossguard nicely displays the decorative burnished rope pattern. The grip is wood based and covered in a twisted wire wrap which is tightly secured with the two rivets to the steel pommel cap. The pommel features that same burnished rope pattern as well as the correct HJ emblem to the top.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE PHOTO ALBUM CRASHED PLANE

Lot #442 (Sale Order 544 of 854)

WWII Nazi German Luftwaffe photo album containing 59 black and white photos. There are several photographs of soldiers at a funeral. In several of the photos at the deceased funeral, it shows a death pillow with his medals showing a 1st Class Iron Cross, 2nd Class Iron Cross and finally a Aerial Gunner badge. Also in he album is a crashed plane photo which more than likely was the result of his death. Excellent

WWII NAZI ARMY CAMOUFLAGED M30 GASMASK & CANISTER

Lot #443 (Sale Order 545 of 854)

M30 pattern cloth covered rubberized canvas gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Mask is size marked . Included is a filter. The mask comes housed in a second pattern M30/38 corrugated magnetic sheet metal construction gasmask canister with a vertical brazed side seam. Shoulder strap is complete. Canister retains a good portion of it sprayed on brown and green paint. Also included is roughly 24cm tall X 20cm wide field grey viscose construction model "A" gas cape pouch with machine stitched seams sheet metal and fabric fittings. The pouch features a fold over top flap with dual grey painted magnetic sheet metal closure snaps. The closure snaps each have a woven field-grey, viscose pull tab with an HBT, (Herring Bone Twill), weave stitched to the interior of the top flap. The reverse of the pouch has two horizontal stitched on woven field-grey viscose attachment loops, with an HBT weave with one positioned near the top and the other near the bottom. The loops on the reverse were designed to slide on to the gasmask canisters shoulder strap. This has been on this canister since the war. With the development of poisonous gasses used as offensive weapons in WWI appropriate defensive gasmasks also had to be developed. The German WWI M1915 and M1917 gasmasks evolved into the Reichswehr era M24 gasmask and eventually into the M30 and M38 gasmasks used in WWII. All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Although the use of chemical warfare agents was considered by the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), fear of the Allies retribution forced them to reconsider and shelf the idea. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. Of Note: In spite of the fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents some German personnel opted to utilize their gasmask canisters as a container for extra food or contraband in spite of regulations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PILOT MEDAL GROUPING

Lot #444 (Sale Order 546 of 854)

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

WWII NAZI MEDICAL EM/NCO'S TROPICAL OVERSEAS CAP

Lot #445 (Sale Order 547 of 854)

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 handstitched in the upright position at the front center of the cap. 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/grey cotton threads, on a cut-out, woven, tan 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 tan diamond shaped rayon base. Both the eagle and the cockade are original stitching to the cap. The tri-color cockade is flanked by an inverted "V" in 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 puncture 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 inkstamp, "55", and is nicely maker marked. Excellent untouched cap. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms, headgear 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. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical overseas cap that followed the basic design of the earlier, modified, M34 overseas caps. On their introduction these caps were originally designated, "Mütze, oliv, für Panzerschützen", (Cap, Olive, for Armored Soldiers), and apparently were intended for wear by armored personnel although they were issued to all branches of service. Officer’s ranks tropical overseas caps were distinguished from EM/NCO’s with silver piping for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt piping for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall while EM/NCO’s ranks caps were not piped. The insignia utilized on the tropical overseas cap consisted of the standard black, white and red national tri-color cockade on a tan colored base and a national eagle in light blue/grey threads on tan base. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with dark blue being chosen for Medical personnel. Originally the tropical overseas caps had a branch of service soutache applied to the front consisting of an inverted "V" flanking the national tri-color cockade but 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.

ADOLF HITLER MONOGRAMMED LARGE SERVICE TRAY

Lot #446 (Sale Order 548 of 854)

Large Wellner manufactured silver serving tray for the Adolf Hitler formal service. The piece measures just under 25 inches and is quite heavy. A textbook example having a rolled embossed eagle flanked by the initials A H. This piece was produced by Wellner and is so marked to the reverse of the platter. This piece was brought back as a war souvenir of Colonel Leonard I. Wiehrdt who was a squadron commander of the 527th Fighter Group of the 12th Air Force while stationed in Munich immediately after the allies took the city. Being a connoisseur of the fine arts, he was amazed to see all the Silverware and flatware that American GI's were taking out of the "Haus der Kunst" or Hitler's officer club. Lt. Charlotte Wiehrdt, Col. Wiehrdt's wife was a flight nurse, and while in the war zone evacuating wounded back back to hospitals in Italy was with her husband at the time when they saw a jeep loaded with a large silverware and flatware hoard being transported in a jeep. The Col. and his wife asked were did the GI's acquire the trophies and they had told him that they captured them from Hitler's Officers Club. The GI's were aware that they could not get their liberated prizes out of the war zone and they offered any or all of the artifacts to the Col. saying they did not have anyway of getting it home and they would just ditch it. The Wiehrdt's decided to take a couple of pieces and mail it from their home in Italy. This tray was among those few items taken that day. Along with the trophy is two notarized copies of the history of this platter and are dated 1975 on Col. Wiehrdt's stationary. Along with the grouping is a period postcard the Haus der Kunst. A very rare opportunity to own a documented Adolf Hitler service platter.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA GORGET WITH RZM TAG & CHAIN

Lot #447 (Sale Order 549 of 854)

Very nice multi-piece stamped brass construction heart shaped gorget with a heavy nickel/silver plating. Outside edge has a raised rolled back border lip. Upper corners of obverse each have a small ornate flower patterned nickel/silver plated brass button. Gorget has a large natural brass/tombak eight point sunburst pattern plate affixed to the center with a nickel/silver plated circular plate superimposed to center. Central circular plate is fashioned after the early SA belt buckle face plate and features a small stylized national eagle clutching a wreath encompassing a sunwheel style swastika on a smooth field. This in turn is encompassed by a twisted "rope" border followed by a ridged outer border with embossed oak-leaf half-wreath and another outer twisted "rope" border. Reverse of gorget with two bent over chain hanging tabs to upper corners and an off-centered retaining tab to middle for attaching the gorget through a uniform button hole. Original cloth backing is present as is the original metal RZM tag.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE DD M34 EDELSTAHL HELMET

Lot #448 (Sale Order 550 of 854)

Rare M34 double decal police helmet is a lightweight commercial contracted helmet that was solely used by the Police and the SD. The condition is excellent with 95% with a second pattern, un-bordered Police eagle decal and pointed tip, party shield decal are both retained about 95% paint and a sound liner and strap. Liner is size marked 55. Excellent

1936 BERLIN OLYMPIC GAMES SMOKED GLASS PLATE

Lot #449 (Sale Order 551 of 854)

Nice smoked glass plate with a raised edge. Cut into the glass edge is lettering “BERLIN OLYMPIADE 1936.” Embossed into the center of the plate is an oak leaf that is worked into the background of the design are the five Olympic rings. There are no visible maker’s marks and the plate is in mint condition showing only light wear from age and storage and measuring 7 1.4 inches wide.

RARE WWII DANISH RAILWAY BAYONET W/ SCABBARD

Lot #450 (Sale Order 552 of 854)

Roughly, 10 inch 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 unmarked. The leather washer is present. Has a functional stud button. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy cross guard 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 screws. To the center front grip is the National Danish railway insignia. The bayonet comes complete with its original sheet metal black painted scabbard and comes with the original brown leather frog.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FIRE POLICE SHORT BAYONET

Lot #451 (Sale Order 553 of 854)

Drop forged, 20cm long bright nickel/silver plated steel blade with wide fuller to each side. Blade is in overall very good condition. 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. Magnetic sheet metal scabbard retains about 95% of its original black finish. Throat retaining screw and frog lug are both intact. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER OFFICER'S DAGGER BY EICKHORN

Lot #452 (Sale Order 554 of 854)

Original WWII Nazi German Dagger with bright blade made by Carl Eickhorn. 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. The dagger has been "de-nazified" and the swastika has been removed. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded 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 throat retaining screw is also intact. Includes a portepee. Very Good- Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE 1st MODEL DAGGER

Lot #453 (Sale Order 555 of 854)

Early approximately 11.8" long bright nickel/silver plated, drop forged steel double edged stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. The blade is bright and has light scabbard rubs and two tiny edge nicks. The ricasso is marked Ernst Pack & Sohne. The original pebbled blue leather washer is intact. The dagger has a cast nickel/silver plated alloy crossguard and pommel. The crossguard is in the form of extended horizontal down swept stylized wings with a raised central circular panel and a gilt washed sunwheel swastika to each side of the circular panel. The pommel has a similar sunwheel swastika. The original leather wrap and wire is intact. The scabbard has the original blue Moroccan leather and 3 alloy fittings. Includes an aluminum alloy hanger chain. Light wear. 18" overall, Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA M33 DAGGER BY W.K. & CO.

Lot #454 (Sale Order 556 of 854)

Nice example of an original SA dagger. The 8 3/4" blade is bright " and is marked with the motto ALLES FüR DEUTSCHLAND. The reverse ricasso has a RZM code "M7/42" indicating the maker Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Wood grip is nice with inset eagle and enamled SA medallion. Pommel, pommel nut and guard are nickel plated with light wear. The correct scabbard has nice original enamel paint, and nickel plated fittings. Includes a belt hanger. 13 1/2" overall. Very Good-Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER OFFICER'S DAGGER w/ HANGERS

Lot #455 (Sale Order 557 of 854)

Original WWII Nazi German Dagger that is not maker marked. Blade has some spots of discoloration. 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. 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. Includes a correct hanger and a portepee. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS SWORD BY EICKHORN

Lot #456 (Sale Order 558 of 854)

Roughly 32" 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 being clean and bright with minor surface markings. The reverse ricasso is well marked with the stamped manufacturers logo, name and location. The logo consists of a squirrel holding a sword with the name and location, "Carl Eickhorn Solingen". The brown leather blade washer is still intact. The saber has die cast brass languets, cross guard, ferrule, "P", knuckle bow, back-strap and "dove" pommel with a gilt finish. The obverse rounded tip, shield shaped languet has an engraved Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings on a plain background field. The integral cross guard features a downward curved, curled tip to one side, and the base of the, "P", knuckle bow to other side. The knuckle bow, ferrule, back-strap and "dove" pommel all feature engraved, repeating oak-leaf patterns. The knuckle bow is inserted into the bottom edge of the pommel and the tang end has been skillfully hidden in the engraved oak-leaves. The saber has a molded black bakelite grip with a central bulge and repeating recessed horizontal grooves with dual twisted silver wire wrap flanked at both the top and bottom edges by a triple fine wire wrap. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains it’s original black paint with normal usage scrapes and scratches revealing the base metal with surface spotting. 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 missing. Very Good The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE OFFICER SWORD WEYERSBERG

Lot #457 (Sale Order 559 of 854)

This Degen with nickel plating throughout its hilt. The “D” guard is type with the upper ferrule built in and it flows nicely around through the crossguard to a teardrop quillon which has a partial drilling on both sides. The pommel is the style with the umbrella-like fluting which goes around the outside edges of the cap. The inside has a good nickel-plated center. There are no signs that this pommel cap has ever been removed. The lower ferrule is also an outstanding example, having lots of hand work to the veins of the six standing oak leaves. Each oak leaf is separated by an acorn and the backgrounds have a nice factory darkening still intact. The ebony grip shows finish loss but still very nice. The grip is tightly wrapped with nickel wire and has a fine cover plate on the reverse. The center grip has a flush-mounted Police Eagle. This eagle is of copper and has fine detail throughout the backing wreath of oak leaves as well as to the birds head breast and wing feathering, talons, wreath, and mobile swastika. The scabbard of this example is nice and straight throughout both sides and has original black paint. The scabbard mounts are the nickel-plated type. The lower mount has the usual accent lines and they appear to have all of the darkening in their backgrounds. The upper mount has the “Wotan's Knot” design. The mount is retained by steel dome head screws, one on each side of the lower loop. The 33 inch blade is very clean, being in the matte finish and having a good needle-like tip. The obverse ricasso is stamped with SS Ruins. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORD HELBIG

Lot #458 (Sale Order 560 of 854)

Nice later production (post-1940) roughly 26 1/2 inches long nickel/silver plate drop forged steel dual edged blade with a central fuller running from the cross guard about 25cm long down the blade towards the tip. The blade is in overall very good clean condition with the expected light age. The reverse ricasso of the blade is well marked with the acid etched manufacturers name, location and logo consisting of a vertically oval cartouche with the manufacturers name and location, "F. A. HELBIG Steinbach KR. M.", encompassing a downward pointing broadsword flanked by a stylized opened top laurel leave wreath. The reverse ricasso also has a stamped Luftwaffe style waffen-amt. The original blue leather washer is still intact. The sword has a cast, polished natural aluminum cross guard and pommel. The nicely detailed cross guard features downwardly curved stylized wings to each side with a central raised circular panel with a gilt washed canted sunwheel swastika to both the obverse and reverse. The blue Moroccan wrapped carved wooden grip has its original dual strand, twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap still intact to one of the grooves and single strand to the other. The cast, polished aluminum pommel also features a gilt washed, canted, sunwheel swastika to both the obverse and reverse with the edge of the pommel displaying an ornate repeating hand etched oak-leave pattern. The sword comes complete with its original alloy construction scabbard with a grained blue Moroccan leather covering and polished natural aluminum fittings. The scabbards leather covering is in overall very good condition with a couple of small scrape and scuff marks. Both of the fittings have two small counter sunk retaining screws intact. The top fitting also has an integral hanger suspension loop to each side and comes with dual suspension rings but the standard blue Moroccan leather hanger. Nice clean example. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Also in late 1934 the "Ehrenschwert", (Honor Sword), was introduced by Hermann Göring for presentation to specifically selected personnel of the Fliegerschaft. With the official establishment of the Luftwaffe in March 1935, the newly introduced sword was awarded to all Luftwaffe officer’s in good-standing and the official designation of the sword was altered to Offizierschwert, (Officer’s Sword), although it was most commonly referred to as the Fliegerschwert, (Flyer’s Sword). Regulations dictated that all Officer’s and senior NCO’s wear the sword with the Service, Reporting, Walking-out, and Parade Dress uniforms. The early issue swords were constructed with German nickel/silver or plated fittings while later models, (circa-1940), had aluminum fittings. Of Note: Wear of the Luftwaffe Officer’s swords was discontinued by order of December 23RD 1944.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY LION HEAD OFFICER SWORD

Lot #459 (Sale Order 561 of 854)

This example is roughly 32 inches 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 "Carl Eickhorn". 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 folded down wings. 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 70%. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 85% 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 it's original silver and leather Officer's know and hanger. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER SMF

Lot #460 (Sale Order 562 of 854)

Early roughly 30cm long bright nickel/silver plated drop forged steel double edged stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. The blade is still very bright and clean and shows minimal light surface scratching and scabbard runners. The reverse ricasso is well marked with deeply acid etched manufacturers logo, initials and location consisting of the likeness of a seated king holding an upright sword with script "SMF Solingen" indicating manufacture by Solingen Metallwaren-Fabrik Stocker & Co. Solingen. The original pebbled, blue leather washer is intact. The dagger has a cast nickel/silver plated alloy crossguard and pommel. The crossguard is in the form of extended horizontal down swept stylized wings with a raised central circular panel with a gilt washed, sunwheel swastika to each side of the circular panel. The formed wooden grip is wrapped in blue Moroccan leather with dual twisted nickel/silver plated wire wrap flanked by a single strand of straight wire to both the top and bottom edges. The circular pommel also has gilt washed sunwheel swastikas to each side. The dagger comes complete with its original blue Moroccan leather wrapped magnetic sheet metal scabbard with three alloy fittings. The three fittings are all secured to the scabbard with countersunk flathead screws. The top and center fittings each have a hanger ring and an integral nickel/silver plated alloy hanger with nine circular links to the top hanger and fourteen circular links to the bottom hanger. Both the top and bottom chain link hangers are attached to a friction clip. Comes with it's original silver dagger knot. Excellent In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. Originally the early daggers were produced utilizing nickel/silver fittings until 1936 when the early fittings were replaced with polished natural aluminum fittings.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER WKC

Lot #461 (Sale Order 563 of 854)

Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Maker marked to "WKC" indicating manufacture by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. 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 white bakelite grip with the correct fine twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The grip is in overall excellent 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. The dagger comes with a woven silver/aluminum Portepee, tied in the correct manner. The porteppe consists of a bright interwoven silver/aluminum cord, slide, stem, crown and ball. The slide and stem are both woven with a repeating "V" pattern while the crown is in horizontally laid twisted bright silver/aluminum braid with the ball in vertically laid twisted bright silver/aluminum braid. Also included are a set of original dagger hangers. Excellent In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued. Additional regulations of March and August 1940 extended wear of the second pattern dagger to senior NCO’s, senior reserve NCO’s and Officials with the equivalent NCO’s ranks. Blade side arm portepees and troddels 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. The Luftwaffe version of the portepee was officially introduced on March 1ST 1935 and the design was based on the earlier army officers portepee.

WWII GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER EICKHORN

Lot #462 (Sale Order 564 of 854)

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. 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 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 set of dagger hangers and portepee. Nice example showing the expected age. Traditionally German Army Officer’s had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER W/ HANGERS

Lot #463 (Sale Order 565 of 854)

Roughly a 25cm long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction stiletto style blade with dual narrow central fullers to each side. Nice double etching to the blade. The blade is bright and clean and in excellent condition. Maker marked to E.u.F. Horster. The dagger has a nicely detailed, fire gilt, brass 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. Complete with original portepee, hangers with the inner woven black rayon/cotton blend webbing belt with tan leather reinforced nickel/silver plated pronged magnetic sheet metal buckle and corresponding tan leather buckling tongue with seven punched buckling holes. The belt is roughly 100cm long and 25mm wide. Both "D" rings are present. The buckle end of the belt has one fixed leather loop. Nice example. Nice clean dagger. The Kriegsmarine was the last of the three branches of the German Armed Forces to adopt a Nazified dagger on January 28TH 1938. The Kriegsmarine dagger was a modified version of a traditional design that dates back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848. The main modification of the Third Reich era dagger was a change in the Reichsmarine pattern "flame" shaped pommel to one featuring the national eagle with the swastika. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms, including the dagger, as a component of particular forms of dress. Officer and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms, including side arms, and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Navy’s Offizierkleiderkasse, (Officer’s Clothing Account), system. Although enlisted personnel were issued their side arms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately manufactured side arms although the price may have been restrictive. When worn the dagger was accompanied by a portepee and specific hangers. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holders wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory and was to be worn with all Kriegsmarine Officers daggers. Regulations of May 7TH 1943 discontinued further manufacture of the portepee’s although those already issued continued to be utilized and regulations of February 25TH 1944 discontinued wear of the dagger to be replaced with a pistol until the successful conclusion of the war.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET 2nd REGT.

Lot #464 (Sale Order 566 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long, nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit III Batl. Inf. Regt.2 Bischofsburg", (In remembrance of my Service time III Battalion Infantry Regiment 2 of Bischofsburg) with a Heer eagle to each side. Blade is maker marked F.W. Holler. The original blackened 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 steel rivets. The "TO" slotted, stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET WKC

Lot #465 (Sale Order 567 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", (In remembrance of my Service time) with an outstretched winged eagle to the center. Blade is maker marked to WKC. The original blackened 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 steel rivets. The "TO" slotted stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET EICKHORN

Lot #466 (Sale Order 568 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", (In remembrance of my Service time) with Heer eagles to each side. Blade is maker marked to Carl Eickhorn. The original blackened 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 steel rivets. The "TO" slotted stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET BY TIGER

Lot #467 (Sale Order 569 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", (In remembrance of my Service time) with a Heer eagle and M35 helmet to each side. Blade is maker marked to Tiger. The original blackened 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 steel rivets. The "TO" slotted stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET E. PACK

Lot #468 (Sale Order 570 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeitbeim beim Pion. Battl. 11 Lorzen/Ostpr.", (In remembrance of my Service time). Blade is maker marked to E. Pack & Sohne of Solingen. The original blackened 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 slotted screw headed steel rivets. The "TO" slotted stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET HOLLER

Lot #469 (Sale Order 571 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", (In remembrance of my Service time) with a Heer eagle to each side. Blade is maker marked F.W. Holler. The original blackened 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 steel rivets. The "TO" slotted, stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET KLASS

Lot #470 (Sale Order 572 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", (In remembrance of my Service time) with a large outstretched eagle to the center. Blade is maker marked Robert Klass of Solingen. The original blackened 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 steel rivets. The "TO" slotted, stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SINGLE ENGRAVED BAYONET E. PACK

Lot #471 (Sale Order 573 of 854)

Roughly a 10 inch long nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep narrow fullers to each side a top edge swedge to the forward tip and an acid etched design to the obverse. Blade is marked "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", (In remembrance of my Service time) with a large outstretched eagle to the center. Blade is maker marked E. Pack & Sohne of Solingen. The original blackened 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 steel rivets. The "TO" slotted, stylized eagle head pommel and stud button are intact and functional. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS SPONSORING MEMBER'S LAPEL PIN

Lot #472 (Sale Order 574 of 854)

Horizontally oval die struck silver alloy construction SS sponsoring member’s lapel pin with black enamel work. The pin features a horizontally oval, black enamel base with a silver embossed, beaded outer border stripe encompassing a central flush, silver swastika superimposed with black enameled SS runes and flanked by the silver initials, "F" and "M" indicating, Fördernde Mitglieder, (SS Sponsoring/Patron Member). The reverse has a soldered vertical rifled pin on a circular base plate intact and is well marked with the impressed manufacture’s name and abbreviated location "Deschler Mchn 9", and, "Ges. Gesch." indicating Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). The reverse also has the stamped, recipient’s personal SS-FM membership number, "K 22350". The SS-FM, Fördernde Mitglieder, (SS Sponsoring/Patron Member), organization was originally formed in 1926 by personnel who wished to join the Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), but were found unsuitable for direct membership. Membership in the SS-FM was open to all male and female German Aryan personnel who agreed to make a voluntary monthly contribution to the SS treasury in order to strengthen the financial position of the SS, Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), and to expand its influence in civilian life. The SS-FM organization was administered by the SS-WVHA, SS Wirtschafts-und Verwaltungshauptamt, (SS Economic and Administrative Department), who supplied members with a monthly dues book and an identifying lapel pin. SS-FM members would register at their local SS headquarters where they would make their monthly payments and receive the appropriate receipt stamp to be placed in their dues book. Membership in the SS-FM not only guaranteed SS protection from radical elements but the mere association with the SS greatly enhanced a members influence in all aspects of civilian life. Of Note: As a way to promote the SS-FM the Reichsführung-SS, (High Command of the SS), published a monthly newspaper for all members.

WWII NAZI GERMAN REINHARD HEYDRICH STAMP LOT

Lot #472a (Sale Order 575 of 854)

Lot of two commemorative stamps honoring a so-called "Martyr of Germany" Reinhard Tristan Heydrich. The first is a value-added stamp. Value-added stamps have a premium attached (over the face value) which is usually targeted for some charitable purpose. The price printed on the Reichsprotektor Heydrich Commemorative "Death Mask" Stamp is not in marks and pfennigs but in the Protectorate's own currency the Koruna (pl. Korun), i.e., Crown. 1 koruna consisted of 100 haleru. The exchange rate was 10 K (korun) for 1 RM (reichsmark). Thus, this value-added stamp cost 60 haleru + 440 haleru (500 haleru total); which equals 5 koruna or 1/2 reichsmark. The "BÖHMEN und MÄHREN" translates to "BOHEMIA and MORAVIA," the Reich Protectorates that Heydrich administered. This stamp was issued on the 28th of May 1943, exactly one year and a day after the attack on Heydrich. It also exists in a much rarer form as a special issue miniature sheet containing one stamp, which was given to the 800 or so officials who had attended Heydrich's funeral. The second item in the lot is a studio portrait photo of Reinhard Heydrich and is a first day cover. Both items are in excellent condition. Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich was a high-ranking German SS and police official during the Nazi era and a main architect of the Holocaust. He was chief of the Reich Main Security Office (including the Gestapo, Kripo, and SD). He was also Stellvertretender Reichsprotektor (Deputy/Acting Reich-Protector) of Bohemia and Moravia. He served as president of the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC, later known as Interpol) and chaired the January 1942 Wannsee Conference which formalised plans for the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question"—the deportation and genocide of all Jews in German-occupied Europe. Many historians regard Heydrich as the darkest figure within the Nazi regime; Adolf Hitler described him as "the man with the iron heart". He was the founding head of the Sicherheitsdienst (Security Service, SD), an intelligence organisation charged with seeking out and neutralising resistance to the Nazi Party via arrests, deportations, and murders. He helped organise Kristallnacht, a series of coordinated attacks against Jews throughout Nazi Germany and parts of Austria on 9–10 November 1938. The attacks were carried out by SA stormtroopers and civilians and presaged the Holocaust. Upon his arrival in Prague, Heydrich sought to eliminate opposition to the Nazi occupation by suppressing Czech culture and deporting and executing members of the Czech resistance. He was directly responsible for the Einsatzgruppen, the special task forces that travelled in the wake of the German armies and murdered more than two million people by mass shooting and gassing, including 1.3 million Jews. Heydrich was critically wounded in Prague on 27 May 1942 as a result of Operation Anthropoid. He was ambushed by a team of Czech and Slovak soldiers who had been sent by the Czechoslovak government-in-exile to kill the Reich-Protector; the team was trained by the British Special Operations Executive. Heydrich died from his injuries a week later. Nazi intelligence falsely linked the Czech/Slovak soldiers and resistance partisans to the villages of Lidice and Ležáky. Both villages were razed; all men and boys over the age of 16 were shot and all but a handful of the women and children were deported and killed in Nazi concentration camps.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE & FIRE SHOULDER BOARDS

Lot #473 (Sale Order 576 of 854)

Nice pair of Nazi German Police and Fire Shoulder Boards. Very nice original condition. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMANY SA BULLION CAP EAGLE LOT OF 4

Lot #474 (Sale Order 577 of 854)

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

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT REICHPOST SPORT SHIRT EAGLES

Lot #475 (Sale Order 578 of 854)

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.

9 WWII ERA NEWSLETTERS SEYMOR JOHNSON FIELD AAF

Lot #476 (Sale Order 579 of 854)

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 delievered. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN CIGARETTE ALBUM LOT

Lot #476a (Sale Order 580 of 854)

Three cigarette albums including "Handbuch Des Sports" missing 15 cards, "Hindenburg" missing 18 cards, and "Uus Wald und Flur" missing all cards. very good.

WWII GERMAN POLICE 18 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL 2ND CLASS

Lot #477 (Sale Order 581 of 854)

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.

WWII NAZI GERMAN BOOK "DER SIEG IM NORDEN" 1942

Lot #478 (Sale Order 582 of 854)

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

NAZI GERMAN IV WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES SKIING POSTER

Lot #478a (Sale Order 583 of 854)

Antique Poster for the 1936 Winter Olympics, reading: Deutschland 1936, IV Olympische Winterspiele, Garmisch-partenkirchen, 6-16. Februar 1936. Alpine skiing made its first appearance in the winter Olympics as the combined, which added a skier's results in both the downhill and slalom. 1936 is the last year in which the Summer and Winter Games were both held in the same country. This poster was created by Ludwig Hohlwein and was printed in 13 different languages and distributed around the world. This is the German version. It is considered one of the most memorable images from the 1936 Olympic games and was also printed on post cards and brochures. It is in MINT condition and has been flattened and backed in linin for stability. Original poster measures approximately 39 x 25 inches.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TENO OVERSEAS CAP

Lot #479 (Sale Order 584 of 854)

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.

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1917 ERSATZ BAYONET

Lot #480 (Sale Order 585 of 854)

WW1 Imperial German Model 1917 Epee Ersatz fitted with a british socket blade with scabbard. Slab steel grip with open muzzle ring. 17 1/2" blade and 22 3/4" overall. Scarce bayonet. Very Good

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1916 ERSATZ BAYONET

Lot #481 (Sale Order 586 of 854)

WW1 Imperial German Model 1916 Ersatz Bayonet altered to fit the Model K-98 rifle. The muzzle ring and cross guard have been altered to fit. 9 3/4" blade with dark patina, lightly sharpened. Includes scabbard that has a dent on each side. 14 3/8" overall. Good-Very Good

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1915 SAWBACK BAYONET

Lot #482 (Sale Order 587 of 854)

WW1 Imperial German 98/05 Model 1915 Ersatz Sawback Bayonet. All steel with fullered blade. Proof marks appear on ricasso and spine. 14" blade is smooth with nice edge and crisp saw teeth. Has open muzzle ring. A very nice example of this bayonet. No scabbard. 18 3/4", Very Good-Excellent

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1916 ERSATZ BAYONET

Lot #483 (Sale Order 588 of 854)

Scarce WW1 Imperial German Model 1916 Ersatz Bayonet and Scabbard. Has solid steel hilt, and opened muzzle ring. This example has the rarer fullered blade. Has German style frog stud. 12" blade, 16 3/4" overall. very Good

US MODEL 1872 CAVALRY SWORD & SCABBARD

Lot #484 (Sale Order 589 of 854)

The sword has a 34" unmarked blade with unstopped fuller. It is 7/8" wide at the ricasso. The blade has a bend 4 1/2" from the point and the tang has ben re-peened. Brass hilt is stamped "30" underneath the guard. Has original leather wrap and twisted brass wire. The leather washer is present. The scabbard has been cleaned, and has some "anti rattle" dents toward the drag. 40" overall. Good

2- 19th CENT. FRATERNAL SWORDS MODEL 1860 & MORE

Lot #485 (Sale Order 590 of 854)

The first sword is a Model 1860 Staff Officer's pattern sword, made by George Harding Boston Mass. The blade is marked "St. Jean Baptiste". The hilt is tight and the grip reains the leather wrap and twisted brass wire. 30" elliptical blade. Excellent, Also included is Knights Head Militia type sword with blade engraved "Knights of Friendship". Has a 28" ellipitical blade. Knights head hilt is cast brass and has clam shell langettes. Grip is bone with a etched criss cross pattern. Very Good-Excellent

19th CENT. cut down CAVALRY SWORD

Lot #486 (Sale Order 591 of 854)

Similar to the Bristish 1821 pattern Cavalry Saber. Sword blade has been nickel plated and is cut down to 20". It is marked on the left side of ricasso with "Crossed Hammers over Crossed Swords." The hilt is iron and is tight to the blade. The grip is shark skin with twisted brass wire. No scabbard. 25" overall Very Good

2-19th CENT. SIDE KNIVES with WOOD GRIPS

Lot #487 (Sale Order 592 of 854)

The first knife has a 7 1/4" clipped point blade fashioned from a sword. The blade has pitting. It has a brass guard and a wood grip. 11 1/2" overall. The other knife has a 7 1/4" spear pint blade made froma file. It has an iron ferrule, and walnut grip. 12 3/8" overall. Very Good

2-19th CENT. SIDE KNIVES made from SWORDS

Lot #488 (Sale Order 593 of 854)

The first knife has a 6 1/2" blade with 3 thin fullers on each side. The grip, guard, and ferrule are horn. The guard has been repaired and there is indiscerable name scatched into the left side of grip. 11" overall. The other knife has a 6 3/4" spear point blade, a steel guard and a knurled ferrule. The grip is wood. 12" overall. Very Good

19th CENT. SIDE KNIFE made from SWORD

Lot #489 (Sale Order 594 of 854)

Blade is almost 6" and 1 1/8" at the widest point. It has been fashioned from a sword blade and has a 1 1/2" clipped point. The guard and ferrule are brass. The grip is two piece horn that is attached with 6 pins on each side. There is a a threaded knurled washer that holds the tang to the grip. 11 3/4" Very Good

19th CENT. BRASS HILT SIDE KNIFE made from SWORD

Lot #490 (Sale Order 595 of 854)

Nice side knife has been fashioned from a Model 1840 Civil War Muscians Sword. The blade is 7 3/4" long and is marked Emerson & Silver Trenton N.J. on one side of the riccaso, and U.S. D.F.M. 1863 on the other. 13 1/2" overall. Very Good

19th CENT. D GUARD SIDE KNIFE made from FILE

Lot #491 (Sale Order 596 of 854)

Blade measures 9 3/8" long and 1 1/8" wide. It has been fashioned from a file. The point has a 2" clip and it has been crudely sharpened. The grip is wood, and the blade has been peened to the iron guard through the pommel. Similar styled knives were used during the Civil War. 13 1/4" overall. Very Good

19th CENT. SIDE KNIFE made from SWORD w/ SHEATH

Lot #492 (Sale Order 597 of 854)

Spear point knife blade made from a sword measures 7" and is about 15/16" wide. Small brass guard is marked "MK" on each side. Grip is made from different round sections of wood and is peened with a washer through the pommel. Hand tooled leather sheath is supple and fits the blade well. 11 1/2" overall. very Good

19th CENT. BRASS HILT SIDE KNIFE made from SWORD

Lot #493 (Sale Order 598 of 854)

Interesting side knife made from a heavy Eropean sword. Original cast brass hilt has been modifed to an open grip. 16" overall with a 10 3/4" unfullered blade that is 1 3/8" wide. The only markings are "CA" on right ricasso. Very Good

19th CENT. BRASS HILT SIDE KNIFE made from SWORD

Lot #494 (Sale Order 599 of 854)

Knife has a elaborate cast brass hilt with a deer hoof at end. Blade is made from a sword blade that was fullered on both sides. 12" overall with a 7 1/2" blade that is 1" wide. Blade has scattered pitting. Hilt is peened at top and pinned at ferrule. Very Good

19th CENT. U.S. 39 STAR FLAG with 13 STAR REVERSE

Lot #495 (Sale Order 600 of 854)

Very unusual large American flag with 39 stars on one side and 13 stars on the other. Each of the stars are hand sewn onto the canton. The stripes and hoist are machine sewn. The canton has different is hand sewn into place on both sides. The 39 stars date this flag to about 1890. 5 states were added that year and the usual flag for this period has 43 stars. This flag displays very well. There is general wear and some tearing at stitiching. Measures about 72" by 102". Very Good

WW1 HISTORICAL US FLAG FLOWN ARMISTICE DAY AEF

Lot #495a (Sale Order 601 of 854)

Historical 48 star flag was used by "J. Rowland Shaw and dated April 2nd, 1917 AEF" and is so much marked on the bunting with a brown ink inscription. Also on he bunting is the inscription "THIS FLAG WAS FLOWN ON THE WORLD'S PEACE DAY NOVEMBER 11th 1918 GERMANY SURRENDERED" Flag overall is in excellent condition measuring 45 X 72 inches and is made of wool construction. At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends. At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany, bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France. The First World War left nine million soldiers dead and 21 million wounded, with Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, France, and Great Britain each losing nearly a million or more lives. In addition, at least five million civilians died from disease, starvation, or exposure. On June 28, 1914, in an event that is widely regarded as sparking the outbreak of World War I, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian empire, was shot to death with his wife by Bosnian Serb Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Ferdinand had been inspecting his uncle’s imperial armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the threat of Serbian nationalists who wanted these Austro-Hungarian possessions to join newly independent Serbia. Austria-Hungary blamed the Serbian government for the attack and hoped to use the incident as justification for settling the problem of Slavic nationalism once and for all. However, as Russia supported Serbia, an Austro-Hungarian declaration of war was delayed until its leaders received assurances from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm II that Germany would support their cause in the event of a Russian intervention. On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and the tenuous peace between Europe’s great powers collapsed. On July 29, Austro-Hungarian forces began to shell the Serbian capital, Belgrade, and Russia, Serbia’s ally, ordered a troop mobilization against Austria-Hungary. France, allied with Russia, began to mobilize on August 1. France and Germany declared war against each other on August 3. After crossing through neutral Luxembourg, the German army invaded Belgium on the night of August 3-4, prompting Great Britain, Belgium’s ally, to declare war against Germany. For the most part, the people of Europe greeted the outbreak of war with jubilation. Most patriotically assumed that their country would be victorious within months. Of the initial belligerents, Germany was most prepared for the outbreak of hostilities, and its military leaders had formatted a sophisticated military strategy known as the “Schlieffen Plan,” which envisioned the conquest of France through a great arcing offensive through Belgium and into northern France. Russia, slow to mobilize, was to be kept occupied by Austro-Hungarian forces while Germany attacked France. The Schlieffen Plan was nearly successful, but in early September the French rallied and halted the German advance at the bloody Battle of the Marne near Paris. By the end of 1914, well over a million soldiers of various nationalities had been killed on the battlefields of Europe, and neither for the Allies nor the Central Powers was a final victory in sight. On the western front—the battle line that stretched across northern France and Belgium—the combatants settled down in the trenches for a terrible war of attrition. In 1915, the Allies attempted to break the stalemate with an amphibious invasion of Turkey, which had joined the Central Powers in October 1914, but after heavy bloodshed the Allies were forced to retreat in early 1916. The year 1916 saw great offensives by Germany and Britain along the western front, but neither side accomplished a decisive victory. In the east, Germany was more successful, and the disorganized Russian army suffered terrible losses, spurring the outbreak of the Russian Revolution in 1917. By the end of 1917, the Bolsheviks had seized power in Russia and immediately set about negotiating peace with Germany. In 1918, the infusion of American troops and resources into the western front finally tipped the scale in the Allies’ favor. Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies on November 11, 1918.

3-1955 RED CROSS ANSWER the CALL POSTERS

Lot #496 (Sale Order 602 of 854)

Lot of 3 original 1955 Red Cross cardboard posters. Artwork is by Joseph Binder (1898-1972). 19" by 15", Light wear, Excellent

WW1 ERA JOIN AMERICAN RED CROSS

Lot #497 (Sale Order 603 of 854)

Very nice colorful counter top cardboard poster depicting a Red Cross Nurse. Artwork is by Lawrence Wilbur. Has edge wear. 22" by 16". Very Good-Excellent

WW1 ERA JOIN RED CROSS & UNCLE SAM POSTER

Lot #498 (Sale Order 604 of 854)

Beautiful cardboard poster by James Montgomery Flagg depicting a Red Cross nurse with Uncle Sam. The caption reads " Your Red Cross Needs You". 20" by 13", Excellent

WW1 ERA JOIN RED CROSS AT THE HELM POSTER

Lot #499 (Sale Order 605 of 854)

Nice die cut counter cardboard poster "Join At he helm in Time of Need". Artwork by Hayden Hayden. 18" by 21" Excellent

AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE W/ SCABBARD

Lot #500 (Sale Order 606 of 854)

Afghan Khyber knife with original brown leather covered wooden scabbard. Scabbard has original steel tip with finial. This Khyber Knife has wooden slab grips and features the traditional T section blade. The blade retains original Afghan Amory marking. Blade is bright with several small areas of pitting. Overall Length- 26 ½" Blade Length- 18". Very Good.

AFGHAN PULWAR SWORD WITH WOOTZ STRAIGHT BLADE

Lot #501 (Sale Order 607 of 854)

Afghan Pulwar with Wootz blade. This Pulwar features an unusual straight blade of Wootz Damascus steel. The hilt of this sword displays the classic Pulwar features, a bowl shaped pommel and two downturned quillons. The blade shows remnants of a hand punched marking. Hilt and blade are very tight. No scabbard. Overall Length- 35" Blade Length 29". Excellent.

INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH TRIPLE FULLERED BLADE

Lot #502 (Sale Order 608 of 854)

19th Century Indian Tulwar with triple fullered curved blade. Blade has hand punched markings along the ricasso and across the spine. Steel hilt fits nice and firm to the blade with no looseness. Hilt has classic Tulwar disk shaped pommel. No scabbard. Overall Length-34" Blade Length 29". Excellent

INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH DOUBLE FULLERED BLADE

Lot #503 (Sale Order 609 of 854)

19th Century Indian Tulwar with double fullered curved blade. Blade has hand punched markings along the ricasso. Steel hilt fits nice and firm to the blade with no looseness. Hilt has classic Tulwar disk shaped pommel. No scabbard. Overall Length-36" Blade Length 31 ½". Excellent

TULWAR SWORD W/ PERSIAN STYLE CURVED BLADE

Lot #504 (Sale Order 610 of 854)

19th Century Indian Tulwar with Persian style curved blade. Blade is unmarked and has no fuller. Steel hilt fits nice and firm to the blade with no looseness. Hilt has classic Tulwar disk shaped pommel. No scabbard. Overall Length-37" Blade Length 32". Excellent

INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH KOFTGARI INLAY

Lot #505 (Sale Order 611 of 854)

Indian Tulwar with D guard handle. Blade is unmarked and without fuller but has floral Koftgari inlay. Steel hilt fits nice and firm to the blade with no looseness. Hilt has classic Tulwar disk shaped pommel. No scabbard. Blade has several areas of pitting. Overall Length-33 ½'" Blade Length 28'". Very Good

INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH D GUARD AND SCABBARD

Lot #506 (Sale Order 612 of 854)

Indian Tulwar with D guard handle and original leather covered wooden scabbard with steel tip. Blade has a deep curve with wide fuller. Steel hilt fits nice and firm to the blade with no looseness. Hilt has classic Tulwar disk shaped pommel. Overall Length-34'" Blade Length 28'". Excellent

PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD WITH WOOTZ BLADE

Lot #507 (Sale Order 613 of 854)

Persian Shamshir Sword with Wootz blade and horn grips. Sword features a hilt with Koftgari inlay. The lower part of the handle near the cross guard is wrapped in copper wire which appears to be some sort of old repair. Hilt and cross guard are both firm with no looseness. Blade has a classic deep curve and is unfullered and unmarked. Blade is made of Wootz Damascus steel. No Scabbard. Overall Length 36 ½'. Blade Length 31". Very Good.

AFGHAN PULWAR SWORD WITH WOOTZ BLADE

Lot #508 (Sale Order 614 of 854)

Afghan Pulwar Sword with Wootz blade. This Pulwar features a curved blade of Wootz Damascus steel. Blade has a wide fuller. The hilt of this sword displays the classic Pulwar features, a bowl shaped pommel and two downturned quillons. Blade is unmarked. Hilt and blade are tight. Sword retains it's original scabbard which is made of leather covered wood and a steel tipped drag. Overall Length 34" Blade Length 28 ½". Very Good.

AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE WITH BONE HANDLE

Lot #509 (Sale Order 615 of 854)

Afghan Khyber Knife with bone handle. Features the classic Khyber Knife T-shaped blade originally intended to penetrate chainmail armor. Original bone grips are loose with two small broken pieces on either side. This Khyber Knife remains in good original condition and is a traditional weapon of Afghanistan having gained popularity for its use in the Anglo-Afghan Wars of the 19th Century. No Scabbard. Overall Length 28 ½' Blade Length 23". Good

AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE WITH HORN HANDLE

Lot #510 (Sale Order 616 of 854)

Afghan Khyber Knife with horn handle. Features the classic Khyber Knife T-shaped blade originally intended to penetrate chain mail armor. Original horn grips are nice and tight. Handle features a brass covering that has come loose. Brass is decorated in traditional Afghan style circle motif. This Khyber Knife remains in good original condition and is a traditional weapon of Afghanistan having gained popularity for its use in the Anglo-Afghan Wars of the 19th Century. No Scabbard. Overall Length 22' Blade Length 23". Good

INDIAN TULWAR SWORD D GUARD DOUBLE FULLERED BLADE

Lot #511 (Sale Order 617 of 854)

19th Century Indian Tulwar sword with double fullered curved blade. Blade has hand engraved markings on both sides. Steel hilt fits nice and firm to the blade with no looseness. This Tulwar features a pierced steel pommel disk and D Guard. No scabbard. Overall Length-38" Blade Length 33 ½". Excellent

INDIAN KUKRI ALL STEEL WITH KOFTGARI

Lot #512 (Sale Order 618 of 854)

Indian Kukri with steel handle and silver Koftgari. This is a seldom seen style of Kukri. Blade is very thick and heavy with the spine measuring at nearly half an inch. Blade has areas of staining and pitting. No scabbard. Overall Length 17 ½' Blade Length 12 ½'. Good

JAMBIYA KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD

Lot #513 (Sale Order 619 of 854)

Jambiya Knife with original leather scabbard and brass tip. Knife has a wooden handle that appears to have been cracked and repaired but remains firm. Blade is curved and features a centerline ridge for reinforcement and has remnants of gold inlay. Overall Length 18 ½' Blade Length 13 ½'. Very Good

AFGHAN CHOORA KNIFE WITH SCABBARD

Lot #514 (Sale Order 620 of 854)

Afghan Choora Knife with original wooden scabbard with steel tip. Knife has original horn handles and traditional T Shaped blade which was intended for use against chain mail armor. Knife remains in very good original condition. Overall Length 14" Blade Length 8". Very Good.

3 FILLIPPINO KNIVES WWII BRINGBACKS

Lot #515 (Sale Order 621 of 854)

Brought home from the Pacific Theare of Operations by a World War II veteran, three curved-blade fighting knives in wood sheathes with intricate carving on the handles. The longest of the three measures approximately 13" at the blade, approximately 18" overall, and has a hand-carved wood handle. Two smaller blades feature the same characteristic Philippine curved blade, hand tooling, and hand wrapped two-piece sheathes. These were popular souvenirs for GI's in the Philippines during and after World War II. Blades show age, some of the sheaths show wear. Very Good.

PAIR WWII ERA THEATER KNIVES MADE FROM KATANA

Lot #516 (Sale Order 622 of 854)

Two World War II era theater made fighting knives, brought home by a World War II veteran of the Pacific Theater of Operations. The first one appears to be made from a shortened Japanese samurai katana, with a stacked leather and aluminum handle. The blade measures approximately 17.2" and approximately 23.5" overall with a wooden scabbard held together by brass rings. The second is an unmarked Ka-Bar style blade with a wood and brass handle with decorative aluminum inlay on the handle and the scabbard. Blade on this one measures 7.2" with a 1.8" clip point, approximately 11.5" overall. Both are remarkably well preserved. Excellent

7 INTERNATIONAL BAYONET & KNIFE SCABBARDS

Lot #517 (Sale Order 623 of 854)

Lot includes a badly deteriorated kukri Gurkha knife sheath, two leather and brass triangular bayonet scabbards, several European style bayonet scabbards, and more. Good - Excellent

LOT OF CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE TSUBAS AND HANDLES

Lot #518 (Sale Order 624 of 854)

Lot includes 8 contemporary Japanese katana style tsubas, some decorative and some plain brass or pot metal. Also includes 5 handles mostly wood, some cloth-wrapped, in varied states of disrepair. Good for restoration of old katanas. Fair - Excellent

6 JAPANESE STYLE KATANA SAMURAI SWORD SHEATHES

Lot #519 (Sale Order 625 of 854)

Lot of six samurai style katana sword sheathes. Includes lacquered wood, leather covered, and all metal. Most appear to be mid to late 20th Century production. All show age and wear. Longest is approximately 29.5" with a slight curve. Very Good

5 JAPANESE STYLE KATANA SAMURAI SWORDS & TRAINERS

Lot #520 (Sale Order 626 of 854)

Lot of 5 contemorary samurai katana swords. 2 of them are made of wood and meant for training purposes for martial arts. 3 of them have metal blades with active tempered edges, but no honed edge. Longest blade is approximately 26" with 34" overall length. Good - Very Good

3 WWII JAPANESE NAVY SIGNAL PENNANTS CARRIERS

Lot #521 (Sale Order 627 of 854)

Pair of World War II era Japanese Naval Signal / Semaphore flag pennants. One is black and white and measures approximately 40" long and 32" at the hoist. This one, with a horizontal black stripe and two horizontal white stripes on either side is the signal for "San" a Naval maneuver ordering ships to separate into same number of groups as there are aircraft carriers. Second one measures approximately 21" at the hoist, and approximately 60" long. This one, with red and yellow vertical stripes is a ship designator pennant "Ko" meaning Aircraft carrier. The Maneuver pennant has some wear near the hoist. Both have loops and tie strings, and both have Japanese red ink naval acceptance stamps in the lower left corner. Last one s a 25" x 30" Phonetic Alphabet flag. Good - Very good.

3 WWII JAPANESE NAVY SIGNAL FLAGS

Lot #522 (Sale Order 628 of 854)

3 Japanese Navy Signal / Semaphore flags. Each one has strings and loops at the end and each one is marked in red ink in the lower left corner with Japanese kanji naval acceptance stamps. Each one measures approximately 25" at the hoist, and 30" across. All show age, but no fraying or holes. Excellent

WWII JAPANESE GENERAL TOMOYUKI YAMASHITA GROUP

Lot #523 (Sale Order 629 of 854)

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.

WWI & 1920S JAPANESE MEDAL LOT & RIBBON BAR

Lot #524 (Sale Order 630 of 854)

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

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 95 NCO SAMURAI SWORD MATCHING

Lot #525 (Sale Order 631 of 854)

Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Shin Gunto for non-commissioned officers. The Kokura arsenal produced this sword. This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with a 9mm thick ornate brass tsuba (guard) with pebble finish. The fuchi is copper and the sword is secured in the scabbard by a top latch all of which identifies it as being a third pattern sword dating to around 1938 – mid 1941. After mid-1941, the tsuba and fuchi were made of unadorned iron. The latch mechanism for securing the sword in the scabbard is re-positioned to the side of the tsuka in later models. This sword came from the Kokura (Tokyo) arsenal and was manufactured by the IIjima Sword Manufacturing Co., Ltd (Iijima Token Seisakusho). The ferrule (fuchi) is stamped with the Kokura (Tokyo) Arsenal stamp, The Kokura Arsenal inspection stamp, and the Iijima Token Seisakusho makers mark. The 67 cm (not including the habaki) machine made blade is in excellent condition with very minor pitting and tarnish consistent with its age and use. The serial number and a Kokura arsenal are clearly marked above the bohi (fuller). These pre/early war production Type 95 Shin Gunto were carried by career soldiers not conscripts and were considered by many as a primary weapon. The blade retains its fighting edge. The cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) retains very little wear to its original paint. The tsuka is firm on the tang. The scabbard latch is in good condition and works well. The steel scabbard is in excellent condition free from dents. The sword draws well and is held firmly in the scabbard. The scabbard retains most of its original brown paint. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard does match 137740. Excellent

WWII JAPANESE CAMO HELMET GROUPING CANTEEN w/ TAGS

Lot #525a (Sale Order 632 of 854)

If you are going to buy 1 Japanese helmet, this is the one to buy. These artifacts was brought back by Seabee Ben Thompson of the 76th Construction Battalion. While overseas Ben obviously having a keen eye for relics picked up a canteen that is complete with strap, suspension and metal stopper. Attached to the canteen is a "Examined In The Field" souvenir tag that identifies Ben Thompson of Company "D" 3nd Platoon of the 76th Seabee battalion as the one who recovered it. Secondly is a fantastic WWII Japanese helmet with camo cover and net. Helmet is complete with liner and chinstrap. There is a lot of Japanese kanji on the inside of the helmet along with a bugle carved into it was well. The net and cover has obviously been on the helmet since day one, with the cover having several field repairs to it. The helmet also retains Also, like the canteen, it also has a field examined tag identifying it as a souvenired by Ben Thompson. Finally an original copy of the 76th Construction Battalion unit history. All items are in excellent condition.

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR ROUND INERT

Lot #526 (Sale Order 633 of 854)

INERT WWII Japanese Type 89 "Knee" mortar round. Very nice condition with the original paint and string and all matching numbered parts. Background The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. After studying employment of grenades and mortars on the battlefield, the Japanese Army developed hand grenades, rifle grenades, and grenade/mortar shell dischargers (small mortars) suited to warfare in typical short-range combat environments such as urban, trench, and jungle warfare. As part of this effort, the Japanese Army had adopted by 1932 a set of fragmentation grenades with almost universal adaptability. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade could be thrown by hand, fired from a spigot-type launcher, or used in a mortar-like grenade discharger, the Type 89. Design and operation The Type 89 Heavy Grenade Discharger was adopted in 1929 but production did not begin until 1932. It differs from the earlier Type 10 grenade discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. The Type 89 could fire two types of grenades or shells: the Type 91 Grenade, which was a normal infantry fragmentation grenade adapted to the Type 89 discharger, and the Type 89 50 mm shell, which was an impact-detonated shell with considerably more explosive power. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. A weak creep spring inside the grenade firing mechanism allowed the firing pin to be thrown back upon launching, igniting a time fuse with a 7-8 second delay. Using this system, the Type 91 grenades could be launched through jungle cover or through small openings without the danger of premature detonation in the event the grenade struck an object on its way to the target. Although the Type 89 could be fired by a single person, it was typically operated with a crew of 3, enabling it to reach a rate of fire of about 25 rounds per minute. The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. To fire the shell (which had a nose-mounted impact fuse that detonated on contact), it was dropped base-down inside the tube of the discharger. By setting the Type 89 discharger at a fixed angle of 45 degrees, and varying distance to target by adjusting the size of a variable chamber space inside the discharger mechanism (See also the Granatnik wz. 36), soldiers could adjust fire onto multiple targets at varying ranges while firing the contact-detonated 50 mm shell through a single small clearing in the jungle canopy. The method worked equally well when firing from deep trenches or pits, or between various building obstructions when fighting inside a built-up town or city. With its curved support plate, the Type 89 was designed to be placed on the ground or against a log or trunk at a fixed firing angle of 45 degrees. However, since it used a spring-loaded, lanyard-operated firing pin mechanism, in an emergency it could fire grenades or shells at point targets while braced horizontally against a tree or building.

WWII JAPANESE INERT TYPE 89 KNEE MORTAR ROUND

Lot #527 (Sale Order 634 of 854)

INERT WWII Japanese Type 89 "Knee" mortar round. Very nice condition with the original paint and all matching numbered parts. Background The Japanese Army, noting that grenades were short-ranged weapons, began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting. After studying employment of grenades and mortars on the battlefield, the Japanese Army developed hand grenades, rifle grenades, and grenade/mortar shell dischargers (small mortars) suited to warfare in typical short-range combat environments such as urban, trench, and jungle warfare. As part of this effort, the Japanese Army had adopted by 1932 a set of fragmentation grenades with almost universal adaptability. The Type 91 fragmentation grenade could be thrown by hand, fired from a spigot-type launcher, or used in a mortar-like grenade discharger, the Type 89. Design and operation The Type 89 Heavy Grenade Discharger was adopted in 1929 but production did not begin until 1932. It differs from the earlier Type 10 grenade discharger in that it has a rifled barrel. The Type 89 could fire two types of grenades or shells: the Type 91 Grenade, which was a normal infantry fragmentation grenade adapted to the Type 89 discharger, and the Type 89 50 mm shell, which was an impact-detonated shell with considerably more explosive power. When fired from the Type 89 discharger, the Type 91 fragmentation grenade was fitted with a propellant base and time fuse. It did not explode upon contact, but was designed to ignite its fuse while in flight. A weak creep spring inside the grenade firing mechanism allowed the firing pin to be thrown back upon launching, igniting a time fuse with a 7-8 second delay. Using this system, the Type 91 grenades could be launched through jungle cover or through small openings without the danger of premature detonation in the event the grenade struck an object on its way to the target. Although the Type 89 could be fired by a single person, it was typically operated with a crew of 3, enabling it to reach a rate of fire of about 25 rounds per minute. The Type 89 discharger could also be used with a more powerful impact-detonated shell approaching the power of a light mortar. Weighing approximately two pounds (approx. 900 g), it was known as the Type 89 50mm shell, and was made in high explosive (HE), incendiary and smoke variants. To fire the shell (which had a nose-mounted impact fuse that detonated on contact), it was dropped base-down inside the tube of the discharger. By setting the Type 89 discharger at a fixed angle of 45 degrees, and varying distance to target by adjusting the size of a variable chamber space inside the discharger mechanism (See also the Granatnik wz. 36), soldiers could adjust fire onto multiple targets at varying ranges while firing the contact-detonated 50 mm shell through a single small clearing in the jungle canopy. The method worked equally well when firing from deep trenches or pits, or between various building obstructions when fighting inside a built-up town or city. With its curved support plate, the Type 89 was designed to be placed on the ground or against a log or trunk at a fixed firing angle of 45 degrees. However, since it used a spring-loaded, lanyard-operated firing pin mechanism, in an emergency it could fire grenades or shells at point targets while braced horizontally against a tree or building.

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 97 HAND GRENADE INERT

Lot #528 (Sale Order 635 of 854)

INERT WWII Japanese Type 97 hand grenade with original fuze assembly and string. History and development 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. Design The Type 97 had the same principles as most of fragmentation grenades of the period: a grooved 'pineapple-shaped' segmented body which dispersed sharp pieces of shrapnel when it exploded. Operation was accomplished by first screwing down the firing pin, so that it protruded from the base of the striker. Then the safety pin was removed by pulling the cord to which it was attached; the protective cap which covered the striker was removed. A sharp blow against a hard surface, such as a rock or combat helmet would overcome a creep spring and crush a thin brass cap, allowing the pin to hit the primer and initiate the delay sequence before throwing at the target. However, in comparison with Allied hand grenades of the period, the explosive force of the Type 97 was weaker and, due to lack of an automatic ignition mechanism, the grenade in practice was found to be unreliable and even dangerous to use because of its inaccurate fuse. Physically, the Type 97 was almost indistinguishable from the Type 91, except that it had no attachment on the base for a propellant canister. Paper labels with ink-stamped fill dates warned of the shorter 4-5 second delay.

WWII JAPANESE INERT TYPE 97 HAND GRENADE

Lot #529 (Sale Order 636 of 854)

INERT WWII Japanese Type 97 hand grenade with original fuse assembly. Good. History and development 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. Design The Type 97 had the same principles as most of fragmentation grenades of the period: a grooved 'pineapple-shaped' segmented body which dispersed sharp pieces of shrapnel when it exploded. Operation was accomplished by first screwing down the firing pin, so that it protruded from the base of the striker. Then the safety pin was removed by pulling the cord to which it was attached; the protective cap which covered the striker was removed. A sharp blow against a hard surface, such as a rock or combat helmet would overcome a creep spring and crush a thin brass cap, allowing the pin to hit the primer and initiate the delay sequence before throwing at the target. However, in comparison with Allied hand grenades of the period, the explosive force of the Type 97 was weaker and, due to lack of an automatic ignition mechanism, the grenade in practice was found to be unreliable and even dangerous to use because of its inaccurate fuse. Physically, the Type 97 was almost indistinguishable from the Type 91, except that it had no attachment on the base for a propellant canister. Paper labels with ink-stamped fill dates warned of the shorter 4-5 second delay.

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE TROPICAL SUN HELMET

Lot #529a (Sale Order 637 of 854)

Army enlisted issue helmet. Woven bamboo covered with light olive drab water-resistant cotton drill cloth. The covering is comprised of six machine sewn pieces, meeting at the apex of the crown and sewn under a reinforcing band along its brim. A 20mm wide band, with a loop to its reverse is horizontally sewn along the mid-point of the helmet. Above the band to its forward seam line is sewn a yellow machine woven Army pattern star insignia. To the interior its medium green colored liner in a looser weave material mirrors the six-piece construction to the exterior. Full liner with chinstrap. Both issue tags present. Nice, salty, worn and used example most probably a battlefield pick-up. Excellent

WWII ENGLISH INDIA PATTERN NO. 1, MARK II BAYONET

Lot #530 (Sale Order 638 of 854)

English (India) Pattern No. 1 mark II short model bayonet, scabbard and leather frog. has square pommel, and unfullered blade with false edge. Blade is nice with traces of finish and crisp markings. Wood grip shows handling marks. Includes leather scabbard with steel throat and chape, along with leather frog. A nice example. 12' blade, 16 1/2" overall. Very Good

WW1 GERMAN BUTCHER KNIFE BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #531 (Sale Order 639 of 854)

WWI Butcher Knife Bayonet & Scabbard made by Anker-Werke Bielfeld. 14 3/8" bright fullered blade. Pommel, guard and scabbard are nickel plated. Very good wood grip. Includes leather frog. 19 5/8" overall, Very Good-Excellent

GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1871 DRESS BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #532 (Sale Order 640 of 854)

This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle dress infantry bayonet with brass hilt, compete with the original brass-fitted leather scabbard.19 1/4" bright Unfullered blade has ornate rolled etching. Depicted are numerous floral motifs, a lion, a man blowing a horn, a nude woman, a drum, crossed swords, etc. Makers mark is crossed swords with crown and CK Co, which is the logo for Carl Kaiser & Co. Grip is cast brass, and guard is nickel plated steel. Scabbard is leather with brass throat and chape. Original red felt washer pad is intact. Includes sword knot. 24" overall. Excellent

GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1871 DRESS BAYONET

Lot #533 (Sale Order 641 of 854)

Model 1871 bayonet has a 18 1/4" fullered blade. The makers mark at ricasso is W.K. & C for Weyersberg, Kirchbaum & Co. - Solingen. Brass hilt is nice. Guard and spring latch have light pitting. Latch works fine. No scabbard. 23 1/2" overall. Very Good

WWI GERMAN MODEL 1898 QUILL BACK BAYONET

Lot #534 (Sale Order 642 of 854)

Model 1898 quill back bayonet with 20 1/2" fullered blade. Blade is mostly bright with areas of light corrosion toward the point. Nicely marked at ricasso Simson & Co, Suhl. Marked Crown GR 04 and Crown above "F" proofs on spine. Original wood grips are very good. No scabbard, 25 3/4" overall. Very Good

WWI GERMAN MODEL 1915/18 ERSATZ BAYONET KNIFE

Lot #535 (Sale Order 643 of 854)

This is an original Imperial German Aufpflanzbarer Grabendolch or Fixable Trench Knife - Bayonet, often referred to by collectors as the DEMAG. The bayonet has a short double edged dagger blade of 5 3/4", marked Demag / Duisburg in a cricle in front of the steel cross guard on the blade ricasso. The other side of the ricasso is marked "Gesetzlich Geschutzt". The unique "CRANK HANDLE" grip is constructed from two steel stampings riveted together, in the typical "Ersatz" style of construction. This grip fits the standard Gewehr 98 (GEW 98) Mauser bolt action magazine Rifle carried by German Infantry throughout WW1. Painted metal scabbard is missing leather belt loop. 10 1/2" overall. Very Good

WWI AUSTRIAN MODEL 1888 & 1890 ERSATZ BAYONET

Lot #536 (Sale Order 644 of 854)

WWI Austrian ersatz bayonet for the Models 1888 and 1890 Mannlicher straight pull rifles. All steel twisted construction. Unfullered 10" blade. Smooth metal with traces of finish, turning plum brown. Has correct scabbard in very good condition. There is a V& N marking on the frog stud for Austrian Maker "Vodel & Noot". 15 1/4" overall. Very Good

WWI GERMAN MODEL 1898/05 SAWBACK REMOVED BAYONET

Lot #537 (Sale Order 645 of 854)

WWI German Model 1898/05 bayonet with scabbard. Blade is 14 3/8" blade has been modified by having the sawback removed. Maker marked on ricasso "Durkopp Werlke A:G." Has crown proof mark on spine and is dated 16. Very good wood grips. Original steel scabbard with frog stud. Very Good

GERMAN MODEL 1871/84 1st MODEL DRESS BAYONET

Lot #538 (Sale Order 646 of 854)

Model 1871/ 1884 first model dress bayonet. The fullered blade is nickel plated and is 9 7/8" long. The ricasso has the Knights Head logo for Weyersberg, Kirchbaum & Co. - Solingen. Nice wood grips. Pommel, muzzle ring, and guard are nickel plated. Retains red felt washer pad. Leather scabbard has nickel plated throat with frog stud, and chape. Scabbard is a loose fit to blade. 14 3/4" overall. Very Good

WWI ENGLISH MODEL 1907 MARK I BAYONET w/ SCABBARD

Lot #539 (Sale Order 647 of 854)

WWI English model 1907 Mark I parade model bayonet and scabbard. Non quillon model. 16 7/8" fullered blade with English proofs on side of ricasso and dated 1907 on the other. Steel pommel, guard and muzzle ring wit traces of finish. Pommel has oiling hole. Wood grips are good with handling marks. Solid leather scabbard with steel throat with frog stud, and steel chape. 21 3/4" overall, Very Good

WWI GERMAN BUTCHER SAWBACK BAYONET w/ SCABBARD

Lot #540 (Sale Order 648 of 854)

WWI German Butcher Sawback bayonet with steel scabbard. 14 3/8" blade maker marked Weyersberg, Kirchbaum & Co. - Solingen on the ricasso. Has Crown over "W" 16 on spine. Steel pommel and and flash guard. Nice grooved wood grips. Has solid steel scabbard with frog stud. 1871-1888, 19 1/2" overall. Very Good

3-TURKISH MILITARY BAYONETS w/ SCABBARDS

Lot #541 (Sale Order 649 of 854)

Lot includes Model 1903 with steel mounts on leather scabbard. 11 1/2" blunt blade, and wood grip. All steel Model 1917 Turk Ersatz bayonet. 9 5/8" blade and 14 1/4" overall. Steel scabbard with frog stud. A Model 1935 bayonet with steel steel scabbard and leather frog. 9 7/8" blade and 14 3/4" overall. Has wood grip. Very Good

3-SPANISH MILITARY BAYONETS w/ SCABBARDS

Lot #542 (Sale Order 650 of 854)

Lot includes a Model 1893 Mauser bayonet with steel mounted leather scabbard. 9 3/4" blade, and 14 3/4" overall. Artilleria 1901 on ricasso. A Model 1913 Mauser bayonet with steel mounted leather scabbard. 15 3/4" bright blade, and 20 1/2" overall. A 1942 Mauser bayonet with steel scabbard. 9 3/4" blade 14 1/2" overall. Blade has been sharpened. Very Good

ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #543 (Sale Order 651 of 854)

Model 1891 bayonet has a 15 1/2" bright fullered blade and is marked Weyersberg, Kirchbaum & Co. - Solingen on the ricasso. The crest on the other side of the ricasso has been ground off. The hilt is steel and the grips are alloy. The metal scabbard has a frog stud, and original finish. 20 1/2" overall. Excellent

ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #544 (Sale Order 652 of 854)

Model 1891 bayonet has a 15 1/2" fullered blade and is marked Weyersberg, Kirchbaum & Co. - Solingen on the ricasso. The crest on the other side of the ricasso has been ground off. The hilt is steel and the grips are alloy. The metal scabbard has a frog stud, and general wear with some small dings. 20 1/2" overall. Very Good

2-BRAZIL MODEL 1908 MAUSER BAYONETS w/ SCABBARDS

Lot #545 (Sale Order 653 of 854)

The first bayonet has a 11 3/4" bright fullered blade and is maker marked Alex Coppel Solingen on the ricasso. The grip is wood and the leather scabbard has brass mounts. 17" overall. The second bayonet has a unmarked 11 3/4" fullered blade. he grip is wood and the leather scabbard has steel mounts. The No. 54 is on the wood grip and "F1" on the frog stud. 17" overall. Very Good-Excellent

CAMILLUS SURVIVAL KNIFE & SHEATH NAMED TO MARINE

Lot #546 (Sale Order 654 of 854)

Survival Knife and Sheath. Marked Camillus, N.Y. at the guard. 6" blade, 10.3" overall length with stacked leather washer handle, octagon pommel, serrated spine, and 2" clip point. Commonly known as a US Air Force Pilot Survival knife, these were carried by helicopter pilots, as well as many other ground troops during and after the Vietnam war. Comes with leather sheath. Sheath exhibits wear and verdegris on the brass parts. Scratched into the sheath on the back is the name "Wm. R. Jones Corp. USMC." Blade retains a good cutting edge, typical service wear at the hard edges, and an overall great patina. Very Good

WWII US NAVY MK I TRAINING BAYONET AND SCABBARD

Lot #547 (Sale Order 655 of 854)

U.S. Navy issued Mark I training bayonet with a khaki canvas, leather-tipped scabbard. Designed for use with the Parris-Dunn Dummy Drill Rifle Mark I. The blade is plastic with a sheet metal core. A piece is broken off of the attachment ring. Overall length 22”, blade length 16”, Serial #NXSO-29524 on blade ricasso. very good.

US MARKED ROSS 1905/10 BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

Lot #548 (Sale Order 656 of 854)

Marked on the pommel "Ross Rifle Co. Quebec Patented 1907", and "9-10." Features Canadian crown and American bursting bomb ordnance proofs, as well as "U.S." markings on the handle, and scabbard. The Ross Rifle was a Canadian service rifle which saw limited use during World War I when the US Army procured Ross rifles to augment their supply of service weapons. Blade measures 10", 14.5" overall, with original leather scabbard and frog. Frog is marked "U.S." and has ordnance proof as well. Scabbard has bits of white paint and shows service wear on the flex points. Blade has a good patina. Very Good

US MARKED MODEL 1907 ROSS BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

Lot #549 (Sale Order 657 of 854)

Marked on the pommel "Ross Rifle Co. Quebec Patented 1907", and "10-09." Features Canadian crown and American bursting bomb ordnance proofs, as well as "U.S." markings on the handle, and scabbard. The Ross Rifle was a Canadian service rifle which saw limited use during World War I when the US Army procured Ross rifles to augment their supply of service weapons. Blade measures 10", 14.5" overall, with original leather scabbard and frog. Frog is marked "U.S." and has ordnance proof as well. Lastly, the frog is marked on the inside "58 REGIMENT WESTMOUNT RIFLES" -- a unit of the Canadian Army who were formed in 1914 and fought at Flanders." The frog, bearing both a Canadian and American mark is unique and representative of the history of the Ross rifle during World War I. Scabbard has bits of white paint and shows service wear on the flex points and is dried and cracking. Blade has been sharpened and shows rough grind marks. Good

AUSTRIAN M1895 NCO DRESS BAYONET WITH PORTEPEE

Lot #550 (Sale Order 658 of 854)

Model 1895 Austrian Dress bayonet with pained metal scabbard and parade portipee. Austro-Hungarian NCO model with silver bullion portipee with red felt accents. Bayonet is nickel plated with smooth wood grips. Measures 9.5" at the blade, 13.5" overall. Some loss of finish at the pommel, slight mothing on the felt portions of the portipee, and service wear and loss of finish on the scabbard. Good - Very Good

LOT 3 AUSTRIAN BAYONETS

Lot #551 (Sale Order 659 of 854)

Includes 3 Austro-Hungarian Service Rifle bayonets. Model 1895 with scabbard, 9" blade, 13" overall, and features Austrian proofs and serial numbers - scabbard and bayonet do not have matching numbers. A second Model 1895 with the same dimensions and a Model 1888 with Austrian proof marks and SN on the pommel, but is missing the sheath. Very Good

PAIR 20th CENTURY EGYPTIAN RIFLE BAYONETS

Lot #552 (Sale Order 660 of 854)

2 Egyptian rifle bayonets. Model 1949 Kiesling with 9" blade, 14" overall length, in metal scabbard. Has arabic script on left side of pommel. Features light age wear on the sheath and service wear on the grips. Hakim model 1950, with very sharp 8.3" blade, 13.2" overall, with Arabic writing on the spine side of the pommel. Kiesling is very good, Hakim is excellent.

WWII RUSSIAN SVT 40 TOKAREV BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #553 (Sale Order 661 of 854)

World War II Russian Model 1940 Tokarev bayonet for the SVT-40. Comes with original scabbard and original canvas frog. 9.5" blade, 14.25" overall. Blade still has cosmoline on it and is in excellent condition. Scabbard exhibits storage wear, but this is a good example of a surplus, unissued WWII bayonet. Excellent

GERMAN MODEL 1907 BAYONET

Lot #554 (Sale Order 662 of 854)

German bayonet, marked Wyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen at the crossguard, serial number M3643 on the guard, with smooth wood grips and metal scabbard. 10" blade, 14.8" overall length. Blade and handle are in excellent condition, scabbard shows age wear. overall, Very Good.

2 19th C. FRENCH BAYONETS 1874 and 1892 2d PATTERN

Lot #555 (Sale Order 663 of 854)

Two 19th Century French bayonets. Model 1874 Gras bayonet marked on the spine in script engraving ""Mre de St. Etienne Juin 1879." 21" blade, 25.5" overall, with scabbard. Serial number does not match scabbard. French military proofs on blade and quillion. Second Patern Model 1892 bayonet measures 15.75" at the blade, 20.25" overall. Both blades in very good condition, scabbards both show age and wear. Very Good

GERMAN MODEL 1884/98 2nd PATTERN SAWBACK BAYONET

Lot #556 (Sale Order 664 of 854)

German Mauser Model 1884/98 Bayonet with scabbard and 3rd Reich leather frog. 10" fullered blade. One side of ricasso marked "GottliebHammesfahr Solingen Foche", the other side is marked "Deutsche Maschinenfabrik A.G. Dusiburg". Imperial proof mark on spine. Steel pommel, guard and flash guard. Lock button works fine. Wood grips with one side being checked. Nice steel scabbard with finish, and excellent WWII leather frog. 15 1/4" overall, Very Good-Excellent

GERMAN MODEL 1884/98 2nd PATTERN SAWBACK BAYONET

Lot #557 (Sale Order 665 of 854)

German Mauser Model 1884/98 Bayonet with scabbard . 9 7/8" fullered blade. Marked on ricasso with Imperial German Crown over Erfurt. Spine is marked Crown over "W" and dated 15. Steel pommel, guard and flash guard. Lock button works fine. Worn but intact wood grips. Steel scabbard is solid with no dents. Overall wear. Very Good

AUSTRIAN MODEL 1867 SABER BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #558 (Sale Order 666 of 854)

Model 1867 Austrian bayonet with 18 1/2" fullered blade that is 1 1/4" wide. Checkered leather grip. Iron hilt iron muzzle ring and hook guard. Lock button works. Correct original scabbard is solid but has light pitting throughout. 23 1/2" overall. Very Good

FRENCH MODEL 1842 SABER BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #559 (Sale Order 667 of 854)

French Model 1842 saber bayonet and scabbard. 22 3/4" yataghan fullered blade that is 1 1/4" wide. Ricasso marked "KocC". Blade has a smooth dark patina with an edge nick and light sharpening. Brass grip with steel guard and muzzle ring. Lock button works fine. Original steel scabbard has light pitting and some dents. 27 1/2", Very Good

FRENCH MODEL 1866 CHASSEPOT SABER BAYONET

Lot #560 (Sale Order 668 of 854)

French Model 1866 Chassepot saber bayonet and scabbard. 22 1/2" yataghan fullered blade that is 1 1/8" wide. Ricasso has an indiscernible makers mark. ". Blade has a scattered areas of light pitting, and a slight ding at point. Brass grip with steel guard and muzzle ring. Lock button works fine. Original steel scabbard has been nickel plating and shows areas of loss. . 27 1/4", Very Good

US WWI MODEL 1917 REMINGTON BAYONET

Lot #561 (Sale Order 669 of 854)

Appears un-issued. WWI era US Model 1917 bayonet, made by Remington, with bursting bomb proof, ordnance stamps, Eagle's head and "26" mark on the blade. Dated 1917, and includes first pattern black leather scabbard. Blade retains original finish and a coat of cosmoline. Measures 17" at the blade, 21.75" overall. Excellent - Near Mint

US KRAG RIFLE BAYONET MODEL 1892

Lot #562 (Sale Order 670 of 854)

Model 1892 Krag Rifle bayonet, dated 1902 and marked "US" in original scabbard. Blade measures 11.6", 16.25" overall length. Scabbard shows age, but retains approximately 95% of original finish with some wear at the contact point near the throat. Blade, grips, and pommel are in excellent condition as well, with only two minor dings on the cutting edge of the blade. Excellent

US MODEL 1889 No. 5 BAYONET AND SCABBARD

Lot #563 (Sale Order 671 of 854)

US Model 1889 bayonet for use on the 7 mm. Remington No. 5 rolling block rifle. Made for export, marked on the fuller "REMINGTON ARMS Co. Ilion N.Y." 8.25" blade, 12.75" overall, with hooked quillon. Features leather frog and brass wire hanger that was made to attach this bayonet scabbard to Mills belts. Shows age wear, but no marring of the blade - slight wear from being sheathed and unsheathed. Very Good

REMINGTON MODEL 1907 BAYONET AND SCABBARD

Lot #564 (Sale Order 672 of 854)

US made for export, Remington Model 1907 bayonet with hooked quillion. Marked "REMINGTON ARMS Co. ILION, N.Y." at the fuller. 16.25" blade, 20.5" overall, with a metal scabbard and leather frog. Shows age, blade exhibits wear from being sheathed and unsheathed. Very Good

BRITISH Mk. III MARTINI HENRY BAYONET 1887

Lot #565 (Sale Order 673 of 854)

Bayonet made for the Martini Henry rifle, British Mark III, pattern 185, 1887. Features Arabic writing on the cross guard, indicating this was part of the shipment to British colonial forces in the Middle East. 18.25" blade, 23.75" overall with original leather, metal tipped and throated scabbard. Leather exterior is badly worn, and checkered grip is worn as well. Good - Very Good

BELGIAN MODEL 1868 ENGINEERS SAWBACK BAYONET

Lot #566 (Sale Order 674 of 854)

Belgian Model 1868 sawback bayonet made for Comblain rifle. 18 3/4" bright fullered blade that is 1 1/2" wide. Has proofs on the ricasso and top of spine. Brass grip with steel guard and muzzle ring. Lock button works fine. Numbered "V over 3330" on guard. No scabbard, 23 1/2" overall, Excellent

BELGIAN MODEL 1880 ENGINEERS SAWBACK BAYONET

Lot #567 (Sale Order 675 of 854)

Belgian Model 1880 sawback bayonet made for the Terssen Carbine. 18 1/4" bright blade that is 1 1/4" wide. The blade has an unstopped fuller. Has proofs on the ricasso and top of spine.Dated 1889 on ricasso. Brass grip with steel guard and muzzle ring. Lock button works fine. Numbered "V over 5257" on guard. No scabbard, 23 1/4" overall, Excellent

U.S. NAVY MODEL 1870 SABER BAYONET

Lot #568 (Sale Order 676 of 854)

U.S. Navy Model 1870 saber bayonet. 18" fullered blade is from a European short sword. Cast brass fish scale grip is very worn, and the lock button spring is missing. No scabbard. 22 3/4" Fair-Good

U.S. CIVIL WAR SABER BAYONET

Lot #569 (Sale Order 677 of 854)

Civil War saber bayonet 21 3/4" blade with unstopped fuller is 1 3/16" wide. Cast brass hilt with working lock button. Blade has a smooth dark patina, and has several edge nicks and a small chip at point. Muzzle ring measures about 7/8". No scabbard 26 3/8" overall. Good-Very Good

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1873 TROWEL BAYONET

Lot #570 (Sale Order 678 of 854)

Original Indian wars period Trowel bayonet made at the Springfield Armory. Mostly smooth metal with areas of light pitting. Some finish and patent markings remain on the socket. 14 1/2" overall with 10" by 3 1/2" trowel blade. has swivel socket attachment. Very Good

MODEL 1872 CAVALRY OFFICER's SWORD & SCABBARD

Lot #571 (Sale Order 679 of 854)

Cavalry officer's sword has a 31 1/2" bright blade with unstopped fuller. No makers mark and scattered freckling to nickel finish. Spine is stamped "11". Ornate brass hilt has bending to knuckle bow, and slight play to blade. Grip has leather wrap and twisted brass wire. Nickel plated scabbard has brass fittings. The hangers on the scabbard are upside down. 37 1/2" overall. Very Good

WWII CHINESE ARMY DAGGER WITH FROG & SCABBARD

Lot #572 (Sale Order 680 of 854)

World War II era Chinese Army officer's dagger or dirk with brass fittings and leather frog. Gold wrapped white handle, similar to a US Navy officer's sword grip, with brass tip on scabbard. Leather frog has both hangers intact with functioning roller buckles. Blade is dagger style, double sided, and measures 11.2", 16.2" overall. Excellent

2-IRON TSUBAS

Lot #573 (Sale Order 681 of 854)

Largest measures 2 15/16" and has an inlaid copper mum, and textured surface. The other measures 2 9/16" and has a pebbled surface around the edge. Very Good-Excellent

2-COPPER TSUBAS

Lot #574 (Sale Order 682 of 854)

Pair of vintage lacquered copper Tsubas. Both have smooth surfaces. Largest is 2 7/8" Excellent

COPPER CARVED TSUBA with SILVER INLAY

Lot #575 (Sale Order 683 of 854)

Copper Tsuba measures about 3 1/8". Carved with silver relief design. Very Good-Excellent

IRON TSUBA SILHOUETTE DESIGN with GOLD INLAY

Lot #576 (Sale Order 684 of 854)

Beautiful iron Tsuba measures about 3 1/16". Nice silhouette design with gold inlay. Has copper shim inlay on both sides of tang slot. Very Good-Excellent

IRON TSUBA SILHOUETTE DESIGN with GOLD INLAY

Lot #577 (Sale Order 685 of 854)

Beautiful iron Tsuba measures about 2 3/4". Nice silhouette design with gold inlay. Has copper shim inlay at tang slot. Very Good-Excellent

IRON TSUBA with GOLD INLAY

Lot #578 (Sale Order 686 of 854)

Iron Tsuba measures about 2 7/8". Nice design of bamboo leaves and stalk in gold. Very Good-Excellent

IRON TSUBA with GOLD INLAY

Lot #579 (Sale Order 687 of 854)

Iron Tsuba measures about 2 3/4". Nice design of bamboo leaves and stalk in gold. Very Good-Excellent

JAPANESE GOLD DECORATED KATANA FUCHI

Lot #580 (Sale Order 688 of 854)

Beautiful katana sword fuchi made of black lacquered copper and adorned with a relief design and gold overlay. The gold dragon is expertly detailed. Signed with a painted number "594" inside. Measures about 1 7/16" by 7/8". Excellent

JAPANESE GOLD DECORATED KATANA FUCHI, SIGNED

Lot #581 (Sale Order 689 of 854)

Beautiful katana sword fuchi made of black lacquered copper and adorned with a relief design and gold overlay. Signed on top flat. Measures about 1 7/16" by 7/8". Excellent

JAPANESE GOLD DECORATED KATANA FUCHI, SIGNED

Lot #582 (Sale Order 690 of 854)

Beautiful katana sword fuchi made of black lacquered copper and adorned with a relief design and gold overlay. Signed on top flat. Measures about 1 7/16" by 7/8". Excellent

JAPANESE cast iron SAMURAI STIRRUPS

Lot #583 (Sale Order 691 of 854)

Matched pair air of heavy cast iron Japanese Samurai stirrups. 9 1/2" by 11". very Good

JAPANESE SAMURAI ARMOR & HELMET w/ BOX

Lot #584 (Sale Order 692 of 854)

Very nice grouping of early Japanese Samurai Armor. Set includes kabuto (helmet), throat and chin guard, torso armor, shin guards and two arm guards. The plates are attached with braided silk cord. Helmet has some touch up and front crest needs to be reattached. Some plates and chin guard have loss. Includes original wood storage box. A nice set that displays well. Good-Very Good

JAPANESE KATANA SWORD w/ SAYA

Lot #585 (Sale Order 693 of 854)

Blade is 29 3/8" with a 22 1/2" cutting edge. Bright blade has straight hamon. Scattered light minor handling marks and spotting. Family blade dates from the Edo period. One hole tang is unsigned. The habaki is copper encased in silver. The tsuka has Shin Gunto mounts and the tsuba is also Shin Gunto. The wood saya has a leather cover. Very Good

JAPANESE PILOT's KATANA SWORD w/ SAYA

Lot #586 (Sale Order 694 of 854)

Pilots or Tankers short katana sword. Blade is 26 3/4" with a 21 3/8" cutting edge. Bright blade has active hamon and light scattered minor rubs. Two hole tang is unsigned. Two piece copper habaki. The tsuka has Shin Gunto mounts and the tsuba is also Shin Gunto. The wood saya has a leather cover. Very Good-Excellent

JAPANESE KATANA SWORD SIGNED TANG w/ SAYA 1540

Lot #587 (Sale Order 695 of 854)

Early katana circa 1540. Blade is 36 3/8" with a 29 1/2" cutting edge. Bright blade has straight hamon. Scattered light minor handling marks. One hole tang is nicely signed on both sides. Signature translates to: "Bishu Osafune Kiyomitsu". Two piece habaki is brass and copper. The tsuka has decorated iron kashira and fuchi. Shark skin grip is bound in green cloth. The tsuba is decorated iron inlaid with gold. The wood saya has partial leather covering. Very Good

JAPANESE KATANA SWORD SIGNED TANG w/ SAYA

Lot #588 (Sale Order 696 of 854)

Blade is 33 3/8" with a 25 3/8" cutting edge. Bright blade has active to straight hamon. Point has small chip and there is some scattered light minor staining. One hole tang is nicely signed. The one piece habaki is silver plated copper. The tsuka has Shin Gunto mounts and the tsuba is also Shin Gunto. The wood saya has a leather cover. Very Good-Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN DUG M40 ARMY HELMET FROM RUSSIA

Lot #589 (Sale Order 697 of 854)

Dug Russian front helmet is an M40 army helmet with no liner but still retains one of it's original pins. Poor The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. At the end of WWI it is estimated that Germany had produced about 8,500,000 steel helmets. As a result of the restrictions placed on the German’s by the Treaty of Versailles, which dictated a standing army of only 100,000 personnel, there was an abundant surplus of these helmets, and though they saw widespread use by Freikorps personnel, there was still a stockpile controlled by the Reichswehr. These excess helmets underwent minor modifications in 1923 with the addition of provincial identifying shield decals and in 1931 with the development of a new chinstrap and liner system. Although helmet development was ongoing when Hitler came to power in 1933, the M16 and M18 helmets were still the main headgear worn by the Reichswehr. The helmets remained the same until March 1933 when the provincial shields were discontinued in favour of the national tri-color shield. In 1934 the national eagle shield was introduced, and both the tri-color and eagle shields were applied to the helmets. After the development of the new M35 helmet , the WWI helmets were still issued to second line and training troops well into WWII. The Austrian M16 was almost identical to the German version with the positioning of the chinstrap liner rivets being the most readily identifiable difference.

WWII LUFTSCHUTZ BEADED M38 GLADIATOR HELMET

Lot #590 (Sale Order 698 of 854)

The three piece stamped sheet steel construction Luftschutz M38 "Gladiator" style helmet retains a good of its original smooth dark satin blue painted finish. The front center of the helmet has a Luftschutz emblem decal. The black detailed, silver decal features stylized spread wings with a central oak-leaf sprig and a canted swastika positioned below a scripted banner, "Luftschutz". The helmet has two groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes to either side of the crown. All three of the small, flat headed, liner retaining rivets are intact. The helmet has an embossed, horizontal, beaded rim between the crown and the visor/neck guard. The visor/neck guard has a semi-circular "ear" cut-out and a brazed vertical seam to either side. Complete original liner and chinstrap but rough condition. Size marked 56. Good Formed in late 1932 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband, (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Air Ministry), under the control of Hermann Göring. On April 29TH 1933 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was renamed RLB, Reichs Luftschutz Bund, (National Air Raid Protection League) and was given status as an official national organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defence. The RLB remained a voluntary organization with a small cadre of paid, full-time, uniformed officials to oversee the organizations functions until June 1935 when obligatory service was introduced. Only the most basic uniform and equipment items were supplied to the cadre personnel, with the rest having to be bought personally by members. On September 26TH 1938 a specific helmet for RLB personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. These helmets commonly called the "Gladiator" style were supplemented with M35, M40 and M42 helmets that also incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. The Luftschutz also utilized a variety of captured helmets.

WWII BULGARIAN STICK GRENADE INERT

Lot #591 (Sale Order 699 of 854)

Bulgarian WWII stick hand grenade with a sheet metal construction head and a lathed subtly contoured natural hardwood handle with a magnetic sheet metal fitting to both the top and bottom ends. The top end of the handle has a screw threaded sheet metal fitting. The top fitting was designed to screw into the bottom of the sheet metal grenade head. The bottom of the wooden handle has a removable screw threaded sheet metal cap with a corresponding screw threaded sheet metal receiver. Pull ball and string are missing. The sheet metal head retains most of its original field-grey paint. Wood handle is marked 3 1/2 C. Excellent! The high explosive, concussion, M24 stick grenade was a modification of the WWI German M1915 stick grenade and was to become the most common grenade used by Germany during WWII. Modifications of the M24 resulted in the longer M39 grenade in 1939 and the M43 grenade with a different fuze insertion configuration in 1943. The M24, M39 and M43 grenades were all armed with TNT with a four to five second time delay fuse and had an effective radius of approximately twelve to fourteen yards.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN GRANATWERFER PRIEST MORTAR

Lot #592 (Sale Order 700 of 854)

At the border between grenade launcher and minenwerfers the Priest Mortar is a little trench weapon designed in 1915 by Austria. Called Granatwerfer (grenade launcher) by the Germans that massively used it, this light (45 kg) and easily transportable weapon was simply composed with a base plate supporting a orientable mandrel equipped with a spring percussion mechanism. The Granatwerfer explosive grenade was made with an externally prefragmented ovoid, then cylindrical steel body, mounted at its base on a hollow mantle wearing 3 to 4 winglets, and at its head with a simple percussion fuse. The propelling charge was just a blank mauser cartridge included in a shaft penetrating inside the grenade body at the top of the mantle. At firing time, the detonator was added on the fuze and mounted on the grenade the projectile tail was slipped on the launcher mandrel that had been orientated before, the safety pin was removed, and the launching triggered by pulling on a rope connected to the trigger. This action projected a pin to the base of the blank cartridge located at the bottom of the grenade tail, and provoked the projectile take off on a trajectory stabilized by the winglets to a maximum range of 250 m. At impact, the explosion was ordered by the head percussion fuse connected to a denotator dipped in the explosive charge. This weapon was feared by the allied soldiers because of its stealth the departure sound being very low and the flight silent with the exception of a flying pigeon hence the nickname. Body is still good condition but missing fins.

WW1 US ARMY MKI HAND GRENADE W/ MKII FUZE

Lot #593 (Sale Order 701 of 854)

Rare WWI US Army MKI hand grenade with a MKII fuze marked P&FC. Grenade is INERT and in very good condition Overview The MK 1 is a time-fused fragmentation grenade and has 32 serrations on it. To start the fuse, the user has to pull the safety pin, then push off the cap on top of the grenade. Right before throwing the user has to move the switch on the lever away from the grenade in order to start the fuse. History When American forces entered World War I, they lacked a fragmentation grenade of their own. American forces often received either the Mills bomb or the French F1 grenade.[2] When it came time to make a grenade, American designers looked to the F1 grenade for inspiration.[citation needed] In 1917, the Mk 1 grenade was created. However it became apparent that the Mk 1 grenade was quite difficult to use in the field. The grenades were often not ignited properly before being thrown, and enemies would return the grenade this time properly lit. The MK 1 was immediately recalled and production stopped. The Mk 2 design was created as an improved Mk 1 and was used before World War I ended. Unused Mk 1 parts were used to make Mk 2 grenades while factories were retooled to make the Mk 2.

WW1 BRITISH BATTYE HAND GRENADE W/ WOOD PLUG FUZE

Lot #594 (Sale Order 702 of 854)

Just like most of the fighting nations armies, Great Britain Army had to compensate the lack of regimental grenades at the beginning of the war by a parallel production of improvised weapons. The Battye grenade was born in 1915 and was an idea of a major named Battye, built on the basis of a simple pre-fragmented cylinder made in Bethune (France) by the thousands. This grenade body was filled with an ammonal explosive load and closed by a wood plug. A simple wick or a more complex igniting device (traction or percussion) connected to a 5-seconds delay was introduced through that plug. The use of improvised grenades such as this one was forbidden at the end of 1915 in the British Army because of too numerous accidents. Grenade still retains original wood plug and fuze. INERT . Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M24 STICK GRENADE

Lot #595 (Sale Order 703 of 854)

M24 stick hand grenade with a sheet metal construction head and a lathed subtly contoured natural hardwood handle with a magnetic sheet metal fitting to both the top and bottom ends. The top end of the handle has a screw threaded sheet metal fitting. The top fitting was designed to screw into the bottom of the sheet metal grenade head. The bottom of the wooden handle has a removable screw threaded sheet metal cap with a corresponding screw threaded sheet metal receiver. Pull ball is present and string as well. The sheet metal head retains most of its original field-grey paint. Maker marked DXO and dated for 1943. Excellent! The high explosive, concussion, M24 stick grenade was a modification of the WWI German M1915 stick grenade and was to become the most common grenade used by Germany during WWII. Modifications of the M24 resulted in the longer M39 grenade in 1939 and the M43 grenade with a different fuze insertion configuration in 1943. The M24, M39 and M43 grenades were all armed with TNT with a four to five second time delay fuse and had an effective radius of approximately twelve to fourteen yards.

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 97 HAND GRENADE

Lot #596 (Sale Order 704 of 854)

INERT WWII Japanese Type 97 hand grenade with original fuze assembly and string. History and development 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. Design The Type 97 had the same principles as most of fragmentation grenades of the period: a grooved 'pineapple-shaped' segmented body which dispersed sharp pieces of shrapnel when it exploded. Operation was accomplished by first screwing down the firing pin, so that it protruded from the base of the striker. Then the safety pin was removed by pulling the cord to which it was attached; the protective cap which covered the striker was removed. A sharp blow against a hard surface, such as a rock or combat helmet would overcome a creep spring and crush a thin brass cap, allowing the pin to hit the primer and initiate the delay sequence before throwing at the target. However, in comparison with Allied hand grenades of the period, the explosive force of the Type 97 was weaker and, due to lack of an automatic ignition mechanism, the grenade in practice was found to be unreliable and even dangerous to use because of its inaccurate fuse. Physically, the Type 97 was almost indistinguishable from the Type 91, except that it had no attachment on the base for a propellant canister. Paper labels with ink-stamped fill dates warned of the shorter 4-5 second delay.

WWII US ARMY USMC MARINE CORPS MKII HAND GRENADE

Lot #597 (Sale Order 705 of 854)

WWII US MkII Fragmentation Grenade. Was Originally Yellow Painted High Explosive Pineapple Grenade & M6 Series Fuze Head. Note Many Yellow Grenades Were Overpainted With Green to conceal in the field of battle. Body is marked 27 C. The Mk 2 grenade replaced the failed Mk 1 grenade used by the U.S. military during World War I. 44 million were ordered and more than 21 million were completed (it was possible to convert Mk 1 grenade bodies to the Mk 2 configuration) before the war ended, but few reached American troops overseas. It was formally standardized in 1920. The Mk 2, like the Mk 1, was manufactured of cast iron with a grooved surface divided into 40 knobs in 5 rows of 8 columns. This was to enhance fragmentation (in practice, it was found that the grooves did not enhance fragmentation as much as desired[citation needed]) and provide a better grip when handling and throwing the grenade. The grooves and knobs gave it the appearance of a pineapple, and are the origin of that nickname. It was also commonly referred to as a "frag" grenade, in contrast to other types of grenades such as the Mk 3 grenade concussion grenade. The Mk 2 used the M5, M6, M10, M11, or M204 series fuses. The early M5, and the later M6 and M204 series detonating fuses, were used on high explosive-filled grenades. The M10 and M11 series igniting fuses were used on low explosive-filled ones. The early fuses had many problems. In the M5, moisture could get in under the foil fuse cap, causing the weapon to fail to detonate. The early fuses were not completely silent and made a loud "bang" and produced sparks when activated. They also made a faint "hissing" sound while burning, potentially alerting the enemy of their presence. The M10, used during the interwar period, and the M10A1, used early in WWII, sometimes prematurely detonated when the flash from the primer hit the explosive charge rather than the delay fuse. They were replaced by the M10A2 and M10A3. A less common type of igniting fuse was the M11. The M6A4C had a delay of 4 seconds. The M5 and M11, like the M10, M10A1 and M10A2, had a delay of 4 to 5 seconds. The later M10A3 had a delay of 4.5 to 5.3 seconds. In 1944, the M6A4C was replaced by the silent and more reliable 4 to 5 second delay M204 or M204A1 fuse. Due to the large number of grenades already issued, few grenades with the new fuses were used in combat during WWII.

WW1 FRENCH F-1 RED PRACTICE HAND GRENADE

Lot #598 (Sale Order 706 of 854)

WW1 French F-1 red practice hand Grenade. is excellent condition. retaining about 70 percent of it's original red paint. Body of the grenade is marked B L. The F-1 grenade is a hand grenade mass-produced by France during and after WW1 used en masse in the majority of European countries throughout the First World War and Second World War. The F-1 grenade was first put into mass production by the French State in 1915 during the First World War. In May 1915 the first of the F1 grenades (fusante No. 1) appeared in the French military in limited quantities. This new weapon inherited from the experience of the first months of the war: the shape was made to be more modern with an external grooves pattern for better grip and easier fragmentation. The second expectation proved deceptive since the explosion in practice gave no more than 10 fragments (although the pattern was designed to split into all the 38 drawn divisions). The design was proved to be very functional especially due to its stability compared to other grenades of the same period. Later the Fusante No. 1 was used en masse by many foreign armies in the period 1915–1940. The F-1 grenade has been used as a basis for the development of many other grenades by different nations, including the US and the Soviet Union. The F-1 was very widespread during the first half of the 20th century, used by armies of France, United States, Imperial Russia, the Soviet Union, Finland, and others. Overall more than sixty million of these grenades were produced over 25 years, from 1915 to 1940. Development Originally, the F1 was designed to use a lighter-based ignition system, but later it began using a percussion cap fuse. Designs such as the M1916 and M1917 Billant fuses turned the F1 into a time-fused grenade, which was the grenade's final ignition system. By World War II, the F1 used the M1935 fuse, which is a time-based fuse, but it differs from the M1916 Billant fuse internally. The F-1 in its original design was withdrawn from French military service in 1946. The altered models of the grenade remain in military service in countries around the world, among others in the Russian F1 Grenade and American Mk 2 grenade.

WWII BRITISH M36 MILLS BOMB W RIFLE GRENADE PLATE

Lot #599 (Sale Order 707 of 854)

Mills 36 Grenade With Gas Check Plate. A Rifle Grenade Version Of The WW2 Mills 36 Grenade C/W Internal Tube, Striker & Spring. Very Good. INERT DEACTIVATED. William Mills a hand grenade designer from Sunderland patented developed and manufactured the "Mills bomb" at the Mills Munition Factory in Birmingham England in 1915. The Mills bomb was inspired by an earlier design by Belgian captain Leon Roland who later engaged in a patent lawsuit. Col. Arthur Morrow, a New Zealand Wars officer also believed aspects of his patent were incorporated into the Mills Bomb. The Mills bomb was adopted by the British Army as its standard hand grenade in 1915 as the No. 5. The Mills bomb underwent numerous modifications. The No. 23 was a No. 5 with a rodded base plug which allowed it to be fired from a rifle. This concept evolved further with the No. 36, a variant with a detachable base plate for use with a rifle discharger cup. The final variation of the Mills bomb, the No. 36M, was specially designed and waterproofed with shellac for use in the hot climate of Mesopotamia in 1917 at first but remained in production for many years.[4] By 1918 the No. 5 and No. 23 has been declared obsolete and the No. 36 (but not the 36M) followed in 1932. The Mills was a classic design; a grooved cast iron "pineapple" with a central striker held by a close hand lever and secured with a pin. According to Mills's notes, the casing was grooved to make it easier to grip, not as an aid to fragmentation and it has been shown that it does not shatter along the segmented lines. The Mills was a defensive grenade meant to be thrown from behind cover at a target in the open, wounding with fragmentation, as opposed to an offensive grenade, which does not fragment, relying on short-range blast effect to wound or stun the victim without endangering the thrower with fragments, which travel a much longer distance than blast. Despite of the designations and their traits, "defensive" grenades were frequently used offensively and vice versa. A competent thrower could manage 49 ft (15 m) with reasonable accuracy, but the grenade could throw lethal fragments farther than this. The British Home Guard were instructed that the throwing range of the No. 36 was about 30 yd (27 m) with a danger area of about 100 yd (91 m). At first the grenade was fitted with a seven-second fuse but in the Battle of France in 1940 this delay proved to be too long, giving defenders time to escape the explosion, or even to throw the grenade back an the fuse was reduced to four seconds. The heavy segmented bodies of "pineapple" type grenades result in an unpredictable pattern of fragmentation. After the Second World War, Britain adopted grenades that contained segmented coiled wire in smooth metal casings. The No. 36M Mk.I remained the standard grenade of the British Armed Forces and was manufactured in the UK until 1972, when it was replaced by the L2 series. The 36M remained in service in some parts of the world such as India and Pakistan, where it was manufactured until the early 1980s. Mills bombs were still being used in combat as recently as 2004 e.g. the incident which killed US Marine Jason Dunham and wounded two of his comrades.

WWII US WASP GRADUATION CLASS WINGS W1 by AMCRAFT

Lot #600 (Sale Order 708 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP class pilot wings by Amcraft in Sterling. Worn by 1,074 women during WWII (out of 25,000 who applied and 1,830 who were accepted) who successfully completed the Women Airforce Service Pilot training program. This is for the first graduating class. Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII WASP PILOT WINGS by JOSTEN STERLING SILVER

Lot #601 (Sale Order 709 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP pilot wings by Josten in Sterling. Worn by 1,074 women during WWII (out of 25,000 who applied and 1,830 who were accepted) who successfully completed the Women Airforce Service Pilot training program. Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII WASP PILOT WINGS by JOSTEN STERLING SILVER

Lot #602 (Sale Order 710 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP pilot wings by Josten in Sterling. Worn by 1,074 women during WWII (out of 25,000 who applied and 1,830 who were accepted) who successfully completed the Women Airforce Service Pilot training program. These Josten wings have had the clutches removed then a long pin attached and engraved to the reverse by a jeweler WASP 5-20-44 Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII WASP PILOT NAMED JOSTEN WINGS / BRACELET

Lot #603 (Sale Order 711 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP pilot wings by Josten in Sterling. Worn by 1,074 women during WWII (out of 25,000 who applied and 1,830 who were accepted) who successfully completed the Women Airforce Service Pilot training program. These Josten wings have had the clutches removed then made into a bracelet and had her name engraved by a jeweler. he pilot's name was Marcia E. Courtney and her service number was 27836-40. Several articles can be found about her on the web including photos. Marcia E. Courtney Bellassai was born in Hartford, Wisconsin on March 5, 1919. She graduated from Hartford High School in 1936. Like many of the WASP, Marcia joined the Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) program while working to get her BA. She obtained her CPT training at the University of Wisconsin and got her private license in 1940. She had completed the primary training in an Aeroncas and secondary, acrobatics, in a Waco biplane. She was about to start her instructor training when women were forced out of the program. She was able to use some of her ground school training to complete her Political Science degree in 1942. From spring of 1941 to December of 1942, Marcia worked for Piper Aircraft Corporation and ferried Cubs around the country including deliveries to Texas and an Army glider school in South Dakota. During this time she also joined the Piper Civil Air Patrol Squadron and became part of an advertisement for the Elgin Watch company in her CAP uniform. In December of 1942, Marcia joined the WASP along with Lois Brooks, Lois Hollingsworth, Betty Deuser, Emma Coulter, Mabel Rawlinson, Joyce Sherwood, and others in class 43-3. After basic training was completed in Sweetwater, Texas, she was initially sent to Romulus, Michigan, and was then sent to the Tow Target Squadron at Camp Davis, North Carolina, where she flew antiaircraft artillery missions in the AT-6, A-24, A-25, and B-34. In 1944, first Joyce and then she were transferred to Liberty Field, Georgia, where she continued to fly the B-34 at Camp Stewart for tow target practice. Lois, Holly, Betty, and Emma had been sent to Biggs Army Air Field in El Paso, Texas. Mabel was killed while training at Camp Davis. After the WASP were deactivated in December, 1944, Marcia accepted a job as an aircraft accident analyst for the Air Safety Division of the Air Transport Command (ATC) in Gravelly Point, Virginia, where she worked a variety of tasks supporting the development of the Air Safety Program. From here she worked for the Joint Attache' Office, U. S. Legation, Bucharest, Romania, and spent her time analyzing and reporting on economic intelligence. While stationed in Romania, Marcia traveled throughout Europe and made her last flight as the co-pilot on a C-46 going from Rome to Paris. While in Romania, Marcia met Anthony Bellassai, a member of the US Signal Corps. In 1949, Anthony and Marcia were wed. They have been with each other ever since and have raised 5 children, Marc, Tony, Gina, Elissa, and Cara. The family spent their time traveling around the U.S. and Germany until Anthony retired as a Major in 1967. She and Anthony now live in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Marcia also has five grandchildren, Brian, Joseph, Graham, Preston, and Kara. After Anthony's retirement, Marcia graduated from the University of Maryland with her masters in Library Science in 1972. She worked on several research projects and helped develop a packaged training program. She also worked as a consultant for Westat Corporation, Public Research Institute, King Research, and V.E. Palmour. During her consulting work, she co-authored a planning manual for public libraries, a survey of federal libraries in 1972 and authored another federal libraries survey 1978, and the Summary Report for the White House Conference on Literacy in 1980. Marcia is currently working on a history/geography project to relate chronologically world wide historical development. She completed a family genealogy/photo album project. Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submit

WWII US WASP FEMALE PILOT WINGS

Lot #604 (Sale Order 712 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP pilot wings in bone. These wings are full size with an amazing amount of detail to the wings. Certainly to the period, these wings are a one of a kind piece of history Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII US WOMANS WASP PILOT WINGS MADE INTO A RING

Lot #605 (Sale Order 713 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP pilot wings made into a ring. On the reverse is marked STERLING. Made from a 2 inch set of wings, this set shows an incredible amount of detail. Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII WOMANS WASP SHIRT PILOT WINGS

Lot #606 (Sale Order 714 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP pilot wings made for the shirt or overseas cap and are pinback measuring 1 1/2 inches. Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII US WOMANS WASP PILOT INSIGNIA FOR TUNIC

Lot #607 (Sale Order 715 of 854)

Beautiful set of WWII WASP pilot insignia including a W.A.S.P collar device set with a Wing and Prop device. Finally a Federal Eagle shield for the Beret. Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII WASP SERVICE LAPEL PIN BY AMICO IN STERLING

Lot #608 (Sale Order 716 of 854)

WWII WASP pilot service lapel pin. The pin was approved by order of the Secretary of War on Nov. 29th 1944. On Dec. 18th 1944, 1000 of them were delivered to the A.A.F.H.Q for distribution to the WASPS on December 20th 1944. The reverse of the badge has a vertical pin and catch that is completely functional and is maker marked in STERLING by AMICO with excellent enamels. Creation of the WASP WASP started out as two separate organizations. Pilot Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran wrote to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939 to suggest the idea of using women pilots in non-combat missions. Cochran was introduced by Roosevelt to General Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Army Air Force, and to General Robert Olds, who became the head of the Air Transport Command (ATC). Arnold asked her to ferry a bomber to Great Britain in order to generate publicity for the idea of women piloting military aircraft. Cochran did go to England, where she volunteered for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and recruited American women pilots to help fly planes in Europe. Twenty-five women volunteered for the ATA with Cochran. The American women who flew in the ATA were the first American women to fly military aircraft. While in England, Cochran studied the organization of both the ATA and the Royal Air Force (RAF). In the summer of 1941, Cochran and test-pilot Nancy Harkness Love independently submitted proposals to the U.S. Army Air Forces to allow women pilots in non-combat missions after the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The plan was to free male pilots for combat roles by using qualified female pilots to ferry aircraft from the factories to military bases, and also to tow drones and aerial targets. The U.S. was building its air power and military presence in anticipation of direct involvement in the conflict, and had belatedly begun to drastically expand its men in uniform. This period led to the dramatic increase in activity for the U.S. Army Air Forces, because of obvious gaps in "manpower" that could be filled by women. To compensate for the manpower demands of the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government encouraged women to enter the workforce to fill both industrial and service jobs supporting the war effort.

WWII BRITISH WOMANS JUNIOR AIR CORPS SERVICE PIN

Lot #609 (Sale Order 717 of 854)

WWII WOMANS JUNIOR AIR CORPS service pin is English made, easily identifiable by the pin and catch assembly to the reverse. The Woman's Junior Air Corps was established in March 1940 with the aim of providing pre-entry training for the services for girls between the ages of 14 and 17. By May 1942 there were 212 WJAC Units with over 20,000 girls enrolled but that same year the Government decided that no new units should be established. A rare pin to find that's original to the period. Excellent

WWII BRITISH INDIA PARATROOPER SLOUCH HAT

Lot #609a (Sale Order 718 of 854)

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.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS SERVICE PILOT WINGS JUAREZ

Lot #610 (Sale Order 719 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Service Pilot Wings are made in the Juarez pattern and are marked Sterling to the reverse of the badge. Wings measure 3 1/8 inches wide and are nicely toned and have never been cleaned. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS LIAISON PILOT WINGS AMICO

Lot #611 (Sale Order 720 of 854)

WWII Stunning set of a rare US Army Air Corps Liaison Pilot Wings. Badge is maker marked Amico Sterling to the reverse of the badge. Excellent A liaison pilot was a World War II United States enlisted pilot, whose wings bore an "L" in the center. They flew light single engine liaison aircraft. Included were many enlisted aviation students who washed out of pilot training after having soloed and were given the opportunity to become liaison pilots. Flight training consisted of about 60 hours of flying time and stressed such procedures as short field landings and takeoffs over obstacles, low altitude navigation, first aid, day and night reconnaissance, aerial photography, and aircraft maintenance. Unarmored and unarmed—except perhaps for a .45 pistol or .30 carbine—these men in 28 different squadrons flew low and slow with wheels, skis, or floats. They flew varied and often hazardous missions in nearly every theater—medical evacuation from forward areas; delivering munitions, blood plasma, mail, and other supplies to front lines; ferrying personnel; flying photographic or intelligence missions; serving as air observers for fighters or bombers; and other critical yet often unpublicized missions.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS BY JOSTEN STERG

Lot #612 (Sale Order 721 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps pilot wings are die struck, maker marked Josten in Sterling. Wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned.

WWII AIR CORPS FLIGHT SURGEON WINGS BLACKINGTON

Lot #613 (Sale Order 722 of 854)

US Army Air Corps Flight Surgeon wings measure 3 inches and are maker marked Blackington STG. This beautiful set of wings have never been cleaned and are very attractive with the fine feathering of the wings.

WWII US AIR CORPS TECHNICAL OBSERVER PILOT WINGS

Lot #614 (Sale Order 723 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Technical Observer Pilot Wings with a snowflake pattern backing. Wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS GLIDER PILOT WINGS LUDLOW

Lot #615 (Sale Order 724 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Glider Pilot Wings are English Made by Ludlow of London England, wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned. Easily identified as British Made by the pin and catch assembly.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS BY BLACKINGTON

Lot #616 (Sale Order 725 of 854)

An excellent condition full sized 3" Army Air Force Pilot wing scarce Blackington pattern in Sterling Hallmark. Wings have a wonderful patina and have never been cleaned.

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS BY ANGUS & COOTE

Lot #617 (Sale Order 726 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Pilot Wings are Die struck, marked Angus & Coote Sydney STG SIL. to the reverse of the badge. Has typical British style pin and catch assembly. Wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS JR GAUNT STERLING

Lot #618 (Sale Order 727 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Pilot Wings are English Made by JR Gaunt of London England, wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned. Easily identified as British Made by the pin and catch assembly.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS SERVICE PILOT WINGS AMICO

Lot #619 (Sale Order 728 of 854)

WWII Stunning set of a rare US Army Air Corps Service Pilot Wings. Badge is maker marked Amico Sterling to the reverse of the badge.

WWII US NAVY V-5 AVIATOR WINGS GORDON B. MILLER

Lot #620 (Sale Order 729 of 854)

WWII US Navy V-5 program wings with fine enamels measuring just over 2 inches. Maker marked to the reverse "STERLING Gordon B. Miller & Company Cinti. O. PAT PEND m1/10 10k" Excellent The V-5 Program: Cadet (NavCad) Program or U.S. Naval Reserve's Aviation Cadet program (class V-5)) was no different than the AAC/AAF Aviation Cadet Program. The main difference is that V-5 Cadets were allowed to wear "wings" to designate them as V-5 Aviation Cadets (NavCad) until they received their "Real Wings of Gold." All Cadets enlisted in the USNR in the Rank of Apprentice Seamen (USNR) others with some education or with a degree came in as 1st or 2nd Class Seamen (USNR). They maintained that rank until they washed out or until they graduated the day they earned their wings and were made Ensigns in the USNR or 2nd LT's in the USMCR. Age restrictions for the V-5 Program were 17 to 25.

WWII US AIR CORPS OBSERVER PILOT WINGS LUXENBERG

Lot #621 (Sale Order 730 of 854)

WWII US Army Air Corps 2nd pattern observer pilot wings by Luxenberg of New York and measure 3 1/8 inches. This wing has never been cleaned and is absolutely stunning. This is the finest wing produced in WWII. Reverse is maker marked Luxenberg New York STERLING

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS BY LUXENBERG

Lot #622 (Sale Order 731 of 854)

WWII US Army Air Corps pilot wings by Luxenberg of New York and measure 3 1/8 inches. This wing has never been cleaned and is absolutely stunning. This is the finest wing produced in WWII

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS AIR CREW WINGS BY FIRMIN

Lot #623 (Sale Order 732 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Air Crew Wings are Die struck, maker marked FIRMIN LONDON, English Made wings measure 3 3/8 inches wide and have never been cleaned. Easily identified as British Made by the pin and catch assembly. This set of wings is in silver. Excellent

1930's EARLY US ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS BB&B

Lot #624 (Sale Order 733 of 854)

Stunning BB&B pattern US Army Air Corps pilot wings are die struck. Badge measures just under 3 inches and have never been cleaned.

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS BOMBARDIER PILOT WINGS JUAREZ

Lot #625 (Sale Order 734 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Bombardier Wings are made in the Juarez pattern and are marked Sterling to the reverse of the badge. Wings measure 3 1/8 inches wide and are nicely toned and have never been cleaned

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT SURGEON PILOT WINGS

Lot #626 (Sale Order 735 of 854)

US Army Air Corps Flight Surgeon wings measure 3 inches and are maker marked N.S.Meyer of New York in STERLING with a pin assembly that can open roughly 90 degrees. This beautiful set of wings have never been cleaned and are very attractive

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS AERIAL GUNNER WINGS INDIA MADE

Lot #627 (Sale Order 736 of 854)

Beautiful pair of theater made wings in 900 marked Silver. These wings are made in India wing's measure just under three inches and have never been cleaned.

WWII THEATER MADE OBSERVER PILOT WINGS AUSTRALIA

Lot #628 (Sale Order 737 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Observer Pilot Wings are Die struck, non-maker marked. Wings measure 3 1/2 inches wide and have never been cleaned. Easily identified Australian made by the unique pin and catch assembly along with high relief detail to the wings

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS GLIDER PILOT WINGS STERLING

Lot #629 (Sale Order 738 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Glider Pilot Wings are Die struck, marked Sterling Silver to the reverse of the badge. Wings measure just over 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT NURSE WINGS MEYERS

Lot #630 (Sale Order 739 of 854)

2" USAAF Flight Nurse wings in sterling. Wings are clutch back. It is marked NS Meyer New York along with the Meyer Shield with Sterling on the back. wings are in near mint condition

WWII US PARATROOPER JUMP WINGS JACK HELLER STERG

Lot #631 (Sale Order 740 of 854)

Fantastic WWII US Army Paratrooper Wings or qualification badge are Die struck, maker marked circle H or Jack Heller in sterling. Wings measure 1 3/4 inches wide and have never been cleaned.

WWII US ARMY CIVILIAN AIR TRANSPORT COMMAND WINGS

Lot #632 (Sale Order 741 of 854)

This is a very rare WWII United States Army Civilian Air Transport Command First Officer's Wing. Wing shows a crest reading ATC flanked by a pair of spread wings. Approximately 1-1/8” in height and 3 7/16” in width. Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch and is non maker marked.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS SWEETHEART PILOT WINGS

Lot #633 (Sale Order 742 of 854)

Beautiful set of sweetheart wings has an applied wing and prop device to the center of the badge. Wings measure 3 inches and are marked STERLING to the reverse.

WWII US ARMY GLIDER ASSAULT WINGS ENGLISH MADE

Lot #634 (Sale Order 743 of 854)

Original British made WWII glider rider wings. Fantastic WWII Glider wings are not maker marked. Has the typical English pattern pin and catch. Wings measure 1 1/2 inches wide.

WWII THEATHER MADE BULLION AERIAL GUNNER WINGS

Lot #635 (Sale Order 744 of 854)

Beautiful WWII US Army Air Corps aerial gunner theater made bullion wings. Badge is in excellent condition and worthy in any collection.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT ENGINEER WINGS STERG

Lot #636 (Sale Order 745 of 854)

The Flight Engineer Badge was a qualification badge of the United States Army Air Forces authorized late in the Second World War on 19 June 1945. It was awarded to those military officers and NCOs who had qualified as flight engineers on board a military aircraft. As aircraft grew increasingly complex, the need arose for an in-flight specialist dedicated to monitoring and operating the various systems. However, prior to the creation of their own distinctive wings, flight engineers wore aircrew wings. This beautifully toned pair of wings have never been cleaned and is 100% period WWII and measure 3 inches

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS SERVICE PILOT WINGS STERLG

Lot #637 (Sale Order 746 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Service Pilot Wings are Die struck, marked Sterling to the reverse of the badge. Wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned retaining a wonderful patina.

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT SURGEON WINGS BALFOUR

Lot #638 (Sale Order 747 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Flight Surgeon Wings are Die struck maker marked Balfour Sterling to the reverse of the badge. Wings measure 2 inches wide and have never been cleaned retaining a wonderful patina.

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT SURGEON WINGS BULLION

Lot #639 (Sale Order 748 of 854)

WWII US Army Air Corps flight surgeon wings measure 3 inches wide and are made of wire bullion thread on a gabardine brown wool material

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS LOT OF AIR CREW WINGS IN STERG

Lot #640 (Sale Order 749 of 854)

Lot of two WWII US Army Air Corps Air Crew wings, the first is a Die struck Juarez Pattern marked STERLING to the reverse of the badge. Wings measure 3 1/4 inches wide and have never been cleaned. The second is a Gemsco pattern also in STERLING nicely marked to the reverse. This wing also has a beautiful patina.

WWII US PARA/GLIDER ASSAULT WINGS BY MEYER STERLG

Lot #641 (Sale Order 750 of 854)

Very rare WWII Para glider assault qualification badge measure 1 1/2 inches wide and are maker marked to the reverse STERLING NS MEYER INC. along with the logo of the Meyer shield. Excellent

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS AIR GUNNER WINGS NAMED MOODY

Lot #642 (Sale Order 751 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Aerial Gunner Wings are Die struck, maker marked Moody Bros. LA Cal. and Sterling. Wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned. Reverse of the badge is engraved J. P. Hoppes 8-16-43. Will make a good research project

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS SERVICE PILOT WINGS GEMSCO

Lot #642a (Sale Order 752 of 854)

Fantastic WWII Army Air Corps Service Pilot Wings are Die struck, marked Gemsco N.Y. to the reverse of the badge. Wings measure 3 inches wide and have never been cleaned

WWII THEATER MADE 407th INFANTRY REGIMENT DI SET

Lot #643 (Sale Order 753 of 854)

This is a matching set of German-made distinctive insignia for the United States Army 407th Infantry Regiment. The DI is a blue crest with a bow and a quiver of arrows at center and reads AUX ARCS (to the longbows). Both DI's are maker marked to L. CHR. LAUER NURNBERG. Combat chronicle The 102nd Infantry Division, under the command of Major General Frank A. Keating, arrived on the Western Front in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) at Cherbourg, France, 23 September 1944, and, after a short period of training near Valognes, moved to the German-Netherlands border. On 26 October, elements attached to other divisions entered combat and on 3 November the division assumed responsibility for the sector from the Wurm to Waurichen. A realignment of sectors and the return of elements placed the 102nd in full control of its units for the first time, 24 November 1944, as it prepared for an attack to the Roer. The attack jumped off, 29 November, and carried the division to the river through Welz, Flossdorf, and Linnich. After a period of aggressive patrolling along the Roer, 4–19 December, the division took over the XIII Corps sector from the Wurm River, north of the village of Wurm, to Barmen on the south, and trained for river crossing. On 23 February 1945, the 102d attacked across the Roer (Operation Grenade), advanced toward Lövenich and Erkelenz, bypassed Mönchengladbach, took Krefeld, 3 March, and reached the Rhine. During March the division was on the defensive along the Rhine, its sector extending from Homburg south to Düsseldorf. Crossing the river on 9 April on pontoon bridge, the division attacked in the Wesergebirge, meeting stiff opposition. After 3 days and nights of terrific enemy resistance Wilsede and Hessisch-Oldendorf fell, 12 April 1945, and the 102d pushed on to the Elbe, meeting little resistance. Breitenfeld fell, 15 April, and the division outposted the Elbe River, 48 miles from Berlin, its advance halted on orders. Storkau experienced fighting on the 16th, EHRA on the 21st along with Fallersleben. On 3 May 1945 the 102nd shook hands with the Russian 156th Division just outside Berlin. On 15 April the division discovered a war crime in Gardelegen. About 1,200 prisoners from the Mittelbau-Dora and Hannover-Stöcken concentration camps were forced from a train into an empty barn measuring approximately a hundred by fifty feet on the outskirts of the town. The barn was then burned down, killing those inside. About 1,016 people were killed. However, two men survived, buried under a shield of dead bodies, protecting them from the gunfire and flames. When the first soldiers arrived at the barn, the two came crawling out from under the dead and burning bodies. Major General Keating ordered that the nearby civilian population be forced to view the site and to disinter and rebury the victims in a new cemetery. After digging the graves and burying the bodies, they erected a cross or a Star of David over each grave and enclosed the site with a white fence.The division patrolled and maintained defensive positions until the end of hostilities in Europe, then moved to Gotha for occupational duty. Casualties Total battle casualties: 4,922 Killed in action: 932 Wounded in action: 3,668 Missing in action: 185 Prisoners of war: 137 Assignments in the European Theater of Operations 28 August 1944: Ninth Army, 12th Army Group. 5 September 1944: III Corps. 10 October 1944: XVI Corps. 3 November 1944: XIX Corps. 7 November 1944: XIII Corps. 20 December 1944: XIII Corps, Ninth Army (attached to the British 21st Army Group), 12th Army Group. 1 April 1945: XIII Corps (for administration), Ninth Army, but attached for operations to the Fifteenth Army. 4 April 1945: XIII Corps, Ninth Army, 12th Army Group.

WWII US ARMY 66th DIVISION TRENCH ART CANTEEN 42nd

Lot #644 (Sale Order 754 of 854)

A beautiful piece of trench art. This WWII Nazi German Army canteen has been transformed into a piece of art. The soldier's name was PFC. W. J. Mabe of Co. E. 222nd Infantry of the 66th Division. The obverse of the canteen features the division insignia of the famed 66th, the black panther. on either side of the insignia are two Edelweiss's. Just below the flowers is a CIB or Combat Infantry Badge with the date Dez. 1945 Golling Austria. The reverse has a mountain scene with a Rainbow to the top of the canteen and 42nd Div. towards the bottom of the scene is Salzburg's coat of arms. Minor finish loss to an otherwise stunning canteen! Combat chronicle Three regiments of the 66th Infantry Division arrived in Dorchester, England on 26 November 1944, and the rest of the Division joined them on 12 December 1944. They trained and prepared for deployment until 24 December 1944, then transferred to Southampton before crossing the English Channel to Cherbourg, France. Two Belgian transport vessels, the Cheshire and Leopoldville carried the 66th across the English Channel. However, only 5 miles from the port of Cherbourg, the Leopoldville was torpedoed by a German U-Boat and sunk, taking the lives of 14 officers and 748 enlisted soldiers. The U.S. Navy later announced the sinking of the Leopoldville to be the second-largest loss of life from the sinking of a troop transport ship in the entire European Theater. Primarily involved with destroying the German troops left behind by the retreat from Northern France, the 66th Infantry Division relieved the 94th Infantry Division of control of the Brittany-Loire area on 29 December 1944, and collaborated with French forces as well. The 66th carried out its objective by harassing German installations, limited objective attacks, and running reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence. The use of artillery shelling many German positions also played a major part in the advancement of the 66th through the region. In total, there were about 100,000 German soldiers that remained in the ports of Lorient, St. Nazaire, Bordeaux and La Rochelle. Notably, a heavy German attack near La Croix was repulsed on 16 April 1945 and several strongly fortified enemy positions were taken from 19 to 29 April 1945 in a series of counterattacks. These battles played a pivotal role in ending the Nazi occupation of Northern France. The remaining German soldiers surrendered to 66th Infantry Division officers and French officials in a small cafe near Cordemais on 8 May 1945. Ordered to change to an occupational-oriented mission 14 May 1945, the 66th made a 700-mile trek into Germany where the Black Panthers occupied 2400 square miles of territory and the city of Koblenz. As a security force, the division was charged with establishment of a military government and control of all German affairs. Tasks included the dischargement of prisoners of war, inventorying of ammunition and supplies, and organizing civilians. After spending time in Germany, the 66th returned to the French coast to aid with the allied withdrawal from the European Theater. During this time, the division was changed by the beginning of the inactivation process, until it returned to the U.S. and formally inactivated, sailing for home 27 October 1945.

WWII US ARMY PARATROOPER M43 JACKET ID'ed OFFICER

Lot #645 (Sale Order 755 of 854)

M43 field jacket identified to a member of the 82nd Airborne. This nicely patched out jacket has the 82nd divisional patch on the wear's right sleeve. To the front of the jacket is a pair of Gemsco hallmarked paratrooper wings that are also engraved ETO 1944. Just below that is a white cloth tape with the name Lt. O'Connell. Also on the right shoulder around the epaulette is a wrist compass with the cloth wristband. Jacket is a size 36R. Inside the pocket is a long piece of camo parachute silk most likely used for a scarf. World War II 82nd Airborne Division "All American Division" Initial training and conversion The 82nd Division was redesignated on 13 February 1942 during World War II, just two months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the German declaration of war, as Division Headquarters, 82nd Division. It was recalled to active service on 25 March 1942, and reorganized at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, under the command of Major General Omar Bradley. During this training period, the division brought together three officers who would ultimately steer the U.S. Army during the following two decades: Matthew Ridgway, James M. Gavin, and Maxwell D. Taylor. Under Major General Bradley, the 82nd Division's Chief of Staff was George Van Pope. On 15 August 1942, the 82nd Infantry Division, now commanded by Major General Ridgway, became the first airborne division in the history of the U.S. Army, and was redesignated as the 82nd Airborne Division. The division initially consisted of the 325th, 326th and 327th Infantry Regiments, and supporting units. The 327th was soon transferred to help form the 101st Airborne Division and was replaced by the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, leaving the division with two regiments of glider infantry and one of parachute infantry. In February 1943 the division received another change when the 326th was later transferred, being replaced by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, under James M. Gavin, then a colonel, who was later destined to command the division. Sicily and Italy In April 1943, after several months of tough training, its troopers deployed to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, under the command of Major General Ridgway to take part in the campaign to invade Sicily. The division's first two combat operations were parachute assaults into Sicily on 9 July and Salerno on 13 September 1943. The initial assault on Sicily, by the 505th Parachute Regimental Combat Team, under Colonel Gavin, was the first regimental-sized combat parachute assault conducted by the United States Army. The first glider assault did not occur until Operation Neptune as part of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. Glider troopers of the 319th and 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalions and the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment (and the 3rd Battalion of the 504th PIR) instead arrived in Italy by landing craft at Maiori (319th) and Salerno (320th, 325th). In January 1944, the 504th, commanded by Colonel Reuben Tucker, which was temporarily detached to fight at Anzio, adopted the nickname "Devils in Baggy Pants", taken from an entry in a German officer's diary. The 504th was replaced in the division by the inexperienced 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, under the command of Colonel George V. Millet, Jr. Losses included 5,245 troopers killed, wounded, or missing, for a total of 46% casualties.

WWII US ARMY 82nd PARATROOPER JACKET W/ CAP

Lot #646 (Sale Order 756 of 854)

Ike jacket to a member of the 82nd Airborne. This nicely patched out jacket has the 82nd divisional patch on the wear's right sleeve with Staff Sergeant chevrons with three overseas stripes. Also on the right shoulder is an Order of the Orange Lanyard for the Liberation of Nijmegen in 1944. A gallantry award conferred by the Netherlands. Above the right pocket is a 82nd Airborne Headquarters embroidered on felt oval with Sterling marked jump wings with a 3 place ribbon bar with the ETO ribbon having an arrowhead with three bronze stars. Also has a CIB or Combat Infantry Badge in Sterling. On the wearers left shoulder is n embroidered 1st Allied Airborne shoulder patch along with a Belgian Fourragere aiguillette. Also there is a khaki shirt with a matching 82nd airborne shoulder sleeve patch. Finally a overseas cap with an infantry roundel. This set came out of a local estate in Cincinnati Ohio. World War II 82nd Airborne Division "All American Division" Initial training and conversion The 82nd Division was redesignated on 13 February 1942 during World War II, just two months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the German declaration of war, as Division Headquarters, 82nd Division. In January 1944, the 504th, commanded by Colonel Reuben Tucker, which was temporarily detached to fight at Anzio, adopted the nickname "Devils in Baggy Pants", taken from an entry in a German officer's diary. The 504th was replaced in the division by the inexperienced 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, under the command of Colonel George V. Millet, Jr.. While the 504th was detached, the remainder of the 82nd Airborne Division moved to the United Kingdom in November 1943 to prepare for the liberation of Europe. See RAF North Witham and RAF Folkingham. Normandy With two combat drops under its belt, the 82nd Airborne Division was now ready for the most ambitious airborne operation of the war so far, as part of Operation Neptune, the Allied invasion of Normandy. The division conducted Mission Boston, part of the airborne assault phase of the Operation Overlord plan. In preparation for the operation, the division was significantly reorganized. To ease the integration of replacement troops, rest, and refitting following the fighting in Italy, the 504th PIR did not rejoin the division for the invasion. Two new parachute infantry regiments (PIRs), the 507th and the 508th, provided it, along with the veteran 505th, a three-parachute infantry regiment punch. The 325th was also reinforced by the addition of the 3rd Battalion of the 401st GIR, bringing it up to a strength of three battalions. On 5 and 6 June, these paratroopers, parachute artillery elements, and the 319th and 320th, boarded hundreds of transport planes and gliders to begin history's largest airborne assault at the time (only Operation Market Garden later that year would be larger). During the 6 June assault, a 508th platoon leader, First Lieutenant Robert P. Mathias, would be the first U.S. Army officer killed by German fire on D-Day. On 7 June, after this first wave of attack, the 325th GIR would arrive by glider to provide a division reserve. In Normandy, the 82nd gained its first Medal of Honor of the war, belonging to Private First Class Charles N. DeGlopper of the 325th GIR. By the time the division was relieved, in early July, the 82nd had seen 33 days of severe combat and casualties had been heavy. Losses included 5,245 troopers killed, wounded, or missing, for a total of 46% casualties. Major General Ridgway's post-battle report stated in part, "... 33 days of action without relief, without replacements. Every mission accomplished. No ground gained was ever relinquished."Following Normandy, the 82nd Airborne Division returned to England to rest and refit for future airborne operations. The 82nd became part of the newly organized XVIII Airborne Corps, which consisted of the 17th, 82nd, and 101st Airborne Divisions. Ridgway was given command of the corps, but was not promoted to lieutenant general until 1945. His recommendation for succession as division commander was Brigadier General James M. Gavin, previously the 82nd's ADC. Ridgway's recommendation met with approval, and upon promotion Gavin became the youngest general since the Civil War to command a U.S. Army division. Market Garden On 2 August 1944 the division became part of the First Allied Airborne Army. In September, the 82nd began planning for Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands. The operation called for three-plus airborne divisions to seize and hold key bridges and roads deep behind German lines. The 504th PIR, now back at full strength, was reassigned to the 82nd, while the 507th was assigned to the 17th Airborne Division, at the time training in England. On 17 September, the "All American" Division conducted its fourth (and final) combat jump of World War II. Fighting off German counterattacks, the division captured its objectives between Grave, and Nijmegen. However, the failure of the

WWII US ARMY M-42 PARATROOPER JUMP PANTS MINT

Lot #647 (Sale Order 757 of 854)

Near mint set of original WWII M-42 airborne paratrooper jump pants. The original tag is present and looks new. The trousers have a great look to them with no rips or tears. The trousers are 100% original, and would make a great addition to a WWII collection. Came out of a local estate in Cincinnati Ohio. Trousers are 30X30 World War II 82nd Airborne Division "All American Division" Initial training and conversion The 82nd Division was redesignated on 13 February 1942 during World War II, just two months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the German declaration of war, as Division Headquarters, 82nd Division. It was recalled to active service on 25 March 1942, and reorganized at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, under the command of Major General Omar Bradley. During this training period, the division brought together three officers who would ultimately steer the U.S. Army during the following two decades: Matthew Ridgway, James M. Gavin, and Maxwell D. Taylor. Under Major General Bradley, the 82nd Division's Chief of Staff was George Van Pope. On 15 August 1942, the 82nd Infantry Division, now commanded by Major General Ridgway, became the first airborne division in the history of the U.S. Army, and was redesignated as the 82nd Airborne Division. The division initially consisted of the 325th, 326th and 327th Infantry Regiments, and supporting units. The 327th was soon transferred to help form the 101st Airborne Division and was replaced by the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, leaving the division with two regiments of glider infantry and one of parachute infantry. In February 1943 the division received another change when the 326th was later transferred, being replaced by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, under James M. Gavin, then a colonel, who was later destined to command the division. Sicily and Italy In April 1943, after several months of tough training, its troopers deployed to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, under the command of Major General Ridgway to take part in the campaign to invade Sicily. The division's first two combat operations were parachute assaults into Sicily on 9 July and Salerno on 13 September 1943. The initial assault on Sicily, by the 505th Parachute Regimental Combat Team, under Colonel Gavin, was the first regimental-sized combat parachute assault conducted by the United States Army. The first glider assault did not occur until Operation Neptune as part of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. Glider troopers of the 319th and 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalions and the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment (and the 3rd Battalion of the 504th PIR) instead arrived in Italy by landing craft at Maiori (319th) and Salerno (320th, 325th). In January 1944, the 504th, commanded by Colonel Reuben Tucker, which was temporarily detached to fight at Anzio, adopted the nickname "Devils in Baggy Pants", taken from an entry in a German officer's diary. The 504th was replaced in the division by the inexperienced 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, under the command of Colonel George V. Millet, Jr.. While the 504th was detached, the remainder of the 82nd Airborne Division moved to the United Kingdom in November 1943 to prepare for the liberation of Europe. See RAF North Witham and RAF Folkingham. Normandy With two combat drops under its belt, the 82nd Airborne Division was now ready for the most ambitious airborne operation of the war so far, as part of Operation Neptune, the Allied invasion of Normandy. The division conducted Mission Boston, part of the airborne assault phase of the Operation Overlord plan. In preparation for the operation, the division was significantly reorganized. To ease the integration of replacement troops, rest, and refitting following the fighting in Italy, the 504th PIR did not rejoin the division for the invasion. Two new parachute infantry regiments (PIRs), the 507th and the 508th, provided it, along with the veteran 505th, a three-parachute infantry regiment punch. The 325th was also reinforced by the addition of the 3rd Battalion of the 401st GIR, bringing it up to a strength of three battalions. On 5 and 6 June, these paratroopers, parachute artillery elements, and the 319th and 320th, boarded hundreds of transport planes and gliders to begin history's largest airborne assault at the time (only Operation Market Garden later that year would be larger).

WWII PAINTED FLIGHT JACKET 4th FIGHTER GROUP NAMED

Lot #648 (Sale Order 758 of 854)

WWII US Army Air Corps painted A-2 flight jacket of Lt. Paul Morgan who served with the 336th Fighter Squadron of the 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force. First, the jacket has some structural issues with the zipper and cuffs but still displays well. Lining is nicely inked with his name and service number. There is also several photographs of him wearing this very jacket. The A-2 was manufactured by Bronco and is a size 36. The reverse of the jacket has Lt. Morgan's P-51 painted with the correct red cowling and VF G to the side of the aircraft. The front of the jacket has a beautiful leather 4th Fighter Group patch along with his leather name tape. He should be easily found and might have been a member of the Eagle Squadron as a lot of the members were. In fact there is an Eagle Squadron insignia painted on the left side of the patch. Overall Good Eagle Squadrons The Eagle Squadrons were formed in 1940 with volunteer pilots from the United States prior to its entry into World War II in December 1941.[5] The three Eagle Squadrons formed between September 1940 and July 1941 were turned over to the Eighth Air Force in . They existed until 29 September 1942 and became the 4th Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force. The 71, 121, and 133 squadrons became the 334th, 335th and 336th Fighter Squadron and transferred as complete units. European Theater The group was briefly at RAF Bushey Hall before moving to Debden in late September, 1942. They served in combat over Europe from October 1942 to April 1945 and was the longest serving USAAF fighter group in the European theatre of World War II. It was assigned to VIII Fighter Command, September 12, 1942 and the 4th Air Defense (later, 65th Fighter) Wing, July 1943 – November 1945. The group operated until April 1, 1943 using Spitfires aircraft. Aircraft were changed to P-47 Thunderbolts on April 1, 1943 and then to P-51 Mustangs on February 25, 1944. The 4th was the first group to escort U.S. bombers over Berlin on March 4, 1944. The group earned Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for aggressiveness in attacking enemy aircraft and air bases, March 5 – April 24, 1944. The group escorted bombers in the first shuttle bombing mission from Britain to Russia on June 21, 1944, supported the airborne invasion of Holland in September, participated in the Battle of the Bulge, December 1944 – January 1945, and covered the airborne assault across the Rhine in March 1945. The 4th claimed 583 enemy planes shot down in air-to-air combat during the war, for a victory-loss ratio of 2.35-to-1. Pilot losses were 125 killed-in-action (including missing-presumed-dead) and 105 prisoners-of-war, of 553 pilots serving, or 42%. The group was credited by VIII Fighter Command as having the most combined victories over German aircraft (583 air, 469 ground against 248 combat losses) of any group in the Eighth Air Force, and scoring the fourth highest number of air-to-air victories in Europe. Aircraft losses totaled 248 planes: 8 Spitfire VB, 28 P-47C and P-47D, and 212 P-51B and P-51D. The group moved to RAF Steeple Morden from July to November, 1945 and returned to the U.S. and was inactivated on November 10, 1945. Top Aces Top aces (aerial victories) in the group were Dominic Salvatore Gentile (21.83),[6] Duane Beeson (17.33), John T. Godfrey (16.33), James A. Goodson (15), Ralph K. Hofer (15), and Donald Blakeslee (14.5). Don Gentile joined the RAF 133 Eagle Squadron after going to Canada for training in 1940. He was with the squadron when it converted to the 336th Fighter Squadron in 1942. General Dwight D. Eisenhower referred to Gentile as a one-man Air Force. John Godfrey was Gentile's close friend and wingman; Winston Churchill referred to the pair as Damon and Pythias of the twentieth century. Duane Beeson joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 and was transferred to Britain to join RAF No. 71 Eagle Squadron in 1942.

WWII 102nd INFANTRY DIV. TUNIC THEATER MD INSIGNIA

Lot #648a (Sale Order 759 of 854)

Named WWII US Army 102nd Division, Both DI's are maker marked to L. CHR. LAUER NURNBERG. Ike jacket is adorned with a 3rd Army theater made shoulder patch on the wearers left are along with Staff Sargent chevron and two overseas strips. The front of the chest has a bullion expert infantry badge. Just below the badge is a 4 placement ribbon bar with Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Winged Victory Medal and finally German Occupation Medal. On the wearers right sleeve is a 102nd Infantry Division shoulder sleeve patch. The tunic is a size 34S and is named to Allen G. Mauck ASN 35995050 of Huntington West Virginia and is in excellent condition Combat chronicle The 102nd Infantry Division, under the command of Major General Frank A. Keating, arrived on the Western Front in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) at Cherbourg, France, 23 September 1944, and, after a short period of training near Valognes, moved to the German-Netherlands border. On 26 October, elements attached to other divisions entered combat and on 3 November the division assumed responsibility for the sector from the Wurm to Waurichen. A realignment of sectors and the return of elements placed the 102nd in full control of its units for the first time, 24 November 1944, as it prepared for an attack to the Roer. The attack jumped off, 29 November, and carried the division to the river through Welz, Flossdorf, and Linnich. After a period of aggressive patrolling along the Roer, 4–19 December, the division took over the XIII Corps sector from the Wurm River, north of the village of Wurm, to Barmen on the south, and trained for river crossing. On 23 February 1945, the 102d attacked across the Roer (Operation Grenade), advanced toward Lövenich and Erkelenz, bypassed Mönchengladbach, took Krefeld, 3 March, and reached the Rhine. During March the division was on the defensive along the Rhine, its sector extending from Homburg south to Düsseldorf. Crossing the river on 9 April on pontoon bridge, the division attacked in the Wesergebirge, meeting stiff opposition. After 3 days and nights of terrific enemy resistance Wilsede and Hessisch-Oldendorf fell, 12 April 1945, and the 102d pushed on to the Elbe, meeting little resistance. Breitenfeld fell, 15 April, and the division outposted the Elbe River, 48 miles from Berlin, its advance halted on orders. Storkau experienced fighting on the 16th, EHRA on the 21st along with Fallersleben. On 3 May 1945 the 102nd shook hands with the Russian 156th Division just outside Berlin. On 15 April the division discovered a war crime in Gardelegen. About 1,200 prisoners from the Mittelbau-Dora and Hannover-Stöcken concentration camps were forced from a train into an empty barn measuring approximately a hundred by fifty feet on the outskirts of the town. The barn was then burned down, killing those inside. About 1,016 people were killed. However, two men survived, buried under a shield of dead bodies, protecting them from the gunfire and flames. When the first soldiers arrived at the barn, the two came crawling out from under the dead and burning bodies. Major General Keating ordered that the nearby civilian population be forced to view the site and to disinter and rebury the victims in a new cemetery. After digging the graves and burying the bodies, they erected a cross or a Star of David over each grave and enclosed the site with a white fence.The division patrolled and maintained defensive positions until the end of hostilities in Europe, then moved to Gotha for occupational duty. Casualties Total battle casualties: 4,922 Killed in action: 932 Wounded in action: 3,668 Missing in action: 185 Prisoners of war: 137 Assignments in the European Theater of Operations 28 August 1944: Ninth Army, 12th Army Group. 5 September 1944: III Corps. 10 October 1944: XVI Corps. 3 November 1944: XIX Corps. 7 November 1944: XIII Corps. 20 December 1944: XIII Corps, Ninth Army (attached to the British 21st Army Group), 12th Army Group. 1 April 1945: XIII Corps (for administration), Ninth Army, but attached for operations to the Fifteenth Army. 4 April 1945: XIII Corps, Ninth Army, 12th Army Group.

WWII 8th ARMY IKE JACKET W/ COMBAT ARTILLERY BADGE

Lot #648b (Sale Order 760 of 854)

Named WWII US Army 8th Army Ike jacket with theater made insignia. Ike jacket is adorned with a 8th Army theater made shoulder patch on the wearers left shoulder along with Technical Sergeant chevron and two overseas strips and 1 enlistment stripe. The front of the chest has a bullion combat field artllery badge. Just below the badge is a 5 placement ribbon bar with American Defense Service Military Ribbon, American Campaign Military Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Military Ribbon, World War II Victory Military Ribbon and finally Japanese Occupation Medal. The tunic is a size 36R and is in excellent condition. The combat artillery badge is exceedingly rare to find in WWII. World War II The unit first activated on 10 June 1944 in the United States, being commanded by Lieutenant General Robert Eichelberger. The Eighth Army took part in many of the amphibious landings in the Southwest Pacific Theater of World War II, eventually participating in no less than sixty of them. The first mission of the Eighth Army, in September 1944, was to take over from the U.S. Sixth Army in New Guinea, New Britain, the Admiralty Islands and on Morotai, in order to free up the Sixth Army to engage in the Philippines Campaign (1944–45). The Eighth Army again followed in the wake of the Sixth Army in December 1944, when it took over control of operations on Leyte Island on 26 December. In January, the Eighth Army entered combat on Luzon, landing the XI Corps on 29 January near San Antonio and the 11th Airborne Division on the other side of Manila Bay two days later. Combining with I Corps and XIV Corps of Sixth Army, the forces of Eighth Army next enveloped Manila in a great double-pincer movement. Eighth Army's final operation of the Pacific War was that of clearing out the southern Philippines of the Japanese Army, including on the major island of Mindanao, an effort that occupied the soldiers of the Eighth Army for the rest of the war. Occupation of Japan Eighth Army was to have participated in Operation Downfall, the invasion of Japan. It would have taken part in Operation Coronet, the second phase of the invasion, which would have seen the invasion of the Kanto Plain on eastern Honshu. However, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki cancelled the invasion, and the Eighth Army found itself in charge of occupying it peacefully. Occupation forces landed on 30 August 1945, with its headquarters in Yokohama, then the HQ moved to the Dai-Ichi building in Tokyo. At the beginning of 1946, Eighth Army assumed responsibility for occupying all of Japan. Four quiet years then followed, during which the Eighth Army gradually deteriorated from a combat-ready fighting force into a somewhat soft, minimally-trained constabulary. Lieutenant General Walton H. Walker took command in September 1948, and he tried to re-invigorate the Army's training, but he was largely unsuccessful. This situation was to have serious consequences in South Korea.

WWII US ARMY RANGER KNUCKLE KNIFE W/ SCABBARD

Lot #649 (Sale Order 761 of 854)

An outstanding scarce Australian made brass handled US Army Ranger knuckle knife with original sheath. This theater knife and sheath are both in excellent period used condition. See Silvey's Knives of the United States Military World War II, p. 73 for similar example. This knife has a 6 1/4" blade. Overall this knife measures 10 1/8".

WWII OSS T-13 BEANO PROTOTYPE HAND GRENADE KODAK

Lot #650 (Sale Order 762 of 854)

Ultra rare WWII experimental T-13 hand grenade in MINT condition with a complete fuse assembly. The BEANO T-13 hand grenade was an experimental Hand Grenade developed by the Office of Strategic Services (which later became the CIA), with assistance from Eastman Kodak Corporation, in the latter years of World War II. Concept The concept for the BEANO hand grenade was that a spherical grenade the size and weight of a common baseball would be effective in the hands of American troops. The designers believed that by emulating a baseball, any American young man should be able to properly throw the grenade with both accuracy and distance. The final design for the T-13 hand grenade utilized a pressure trigger as well as an in-flight arming device. The grenade was designed to be thrown as a traditional baseball, and as such it was held with two fingers on a weighted and knurled "butterfly cap" and the arming pin was removed. Once thrown, the cap detached from the body of the grenade and a length of nylon string unwound until a secondary arming pin attached to the far end of the cord was pulled, arming the grenade to detonate upon impact with a hard surface. While the Usage The T-13 was approved for field use, and several thousand (produced by Eastman Kodak Corporation) were shipped to Europe. It was reportedly issued in limited quantities during the invasion of Normandy, but is believed to have injured more American soldiers than enemy troops due to premature detonation. original design called for a 5.5 oz (160 g) total weight, it was later decided that this was too light and the weight was increased to 12 oz (340 g). Collectability Due to the timing of its development, and lack of deployment into service the T-13 remains one of the rarest and most sought after World War II grenades. At the war's end, the remaining stock was ordered destroyed and the records classified. While there are T-13s in existence, they are rare, and command top price in their class.

WWII US ARMY EARLY WRAPPED BROOCH SILVER STAR BOX

Lot #651 (Sale Order 763 of 854)

Early WWII Silver Star contract with wrapped brooch. Medal is housed in the original blue cardboard box. Box and medal are in excellent condition. History The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the successor award to the "Citation Star" (?3/16 silver star) which was established by an Act of Congress on July 9, 1918, during World War I. On July 19, 1932, the Secretary of War approved the conversion of the "Citation Star" to the SSM with the original "Citation Star" incorporated into the center of the medal. Authorization for the Silver Star Medal was placed into law by an Act of Congress for the U.S. Navy on August 7, 1942, and an Act of Congress for the U.S. Army on December 15, 1942. The current statutory authorization for the medal is Title 10 of the United States Code, 10 U.S.C. § 3746 for the U.S. Army, 10 U.S.C. § 8746 for the U.S. Air Force, and 10 U.S.C. § 6244 for the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Army and Air Force award the medal as the "Silver Star". The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard continue to award the medal as the "Silver Star Medal". Since 21 December 2016, the Department of Defense (DoD) refers to the decoration as the Silver Star Medal. Award criteria The Silver Star Medal is awarded for gallantry, so long as the action does not justify the award of one of the next higher valor awards: the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Coast Guard Cross. The gallantry displayed must have taken place while in action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The Silver Star Medal is awarded for singular acts of valor or heroism over a brief period, such as one or two days of a battle. Air Force pilots and combat systems officers and Navy/Marine Corps naval aviators and flight officers flying fighter aircraft, are often considered eligible to receive the Silver Star upon becoming an ace (i.e., having five or more confirmed aerial kills), which entails the pilot and, in multi-seat fighters, the weapons system officer or radar intercept officer, intentionally and successfully risking his life multiple times under combat conditions and emerging victorious. However, during the Vietnam War, the last conflict to produce U.S. fighter aces: an Air Force pilot and two navigators/weapon systems officers (who were later retrained as Air Force pilots), a naval aviator and a naval flight officer/radar intercept officer who had achieved this distinction, were eventually awarded the Air Force Cross and Navy Cross, respectively, in addition to SSMs previously awarded for earlier aerial kills.

WWII EARLY USN USMC PURPLE HEART BOX MINT

Lot #652 (Sale Order 764 of 854)

Early issue purple box for the US Navy / Us Marine Purple Heart type I. Box is in excellent condition just needing a type I Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members – the only earlier award being the obsolete Fidelity Medallion. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.

WWII EARLY TYPE I USN USMC PURPLE HEART W/ BOX

Lot #653 (Sale Order 765 of 854)

Early issue US Navy / Us Marine Purple Heart type I with early issue box. Both are in excellent condition . Underneath the insert of the box was a heavy card stock with an embossed USN eagle has the name HUFF, M. SK1c . Certainly this is the recipient of this Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members – the only earlier award being the obsolete Fidelity Medallion. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.

WWII USN / USMC PURPLE HEART W/ ISSUE BOX

Lot #654 (Sale Order 766 of 854)

US Navy / Us Marine Purple Heart type II with issue short titled box. Both are in excellent condition . The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members – the only earlier award being the obsolete Fidelity Medallion. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.

WWII USN / USMC BRONZE STAR W/ SHORT TITLED BOX

Lot #655 (Sale Order 767 of 854)

WWII issue US Navy / US Marine Corps Bronze Star with issue short titled box. Bronze Star has the correct wrapped brooch and is in excellent condition. The Bronze Star Medal is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. When the medal is awarded by the Army and Air Force for acts of valor in combat, the "V" Device is authorized for wear on the medal. When the medal is awarded by the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for acts of valor or meritorious service in combat, the Combat "V" is authorized for wear on the medal. Officers from the other Uniformed Services of the United States are eligible to receive this award, as are foreign soldiers who have served with or alongside a service branch of the United States Armed Forces. Civilians serving with U.S. military forces in combat are also eligible for the award. For example, UPI reporter Joe Galloway was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" Device during the Vietnam War for rescuing a badly wounded soldier under fire in the Battle of la Drang, in 1965. Another civilian recipient was writer Ernest Hemingway.

WWII USN / USMC SILVER STAR W/ TITLED BOX

Lot #656 (Sale Order 768 of 854)

WWII issue US Navy / US Marine Corps Silver Star with issue short titled box. Silver Star has the correct wrapped brooch and is in excellent condition. History The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the successor award to the "Citation Star" (?3/16 silver star) which was established by an Act of Congress on July 9, 1918, during World War I. On July 19, 1932, the Secretary of War approved the conversion of the "Citation Star" to the SSM with the original "Citation Star" incorporated into the center of the medal. Authorization for the Silver Star Medal was placed into law by an Act of Congress for the U.S. Navy on August 7, 1942, and an Act of Congress for the U.S. Army on December 15, 1942. The current statutory authorization for the medal is Title 10 of the United States Code, 10 U.S.C. § 3746 for the U.S. Army, 10 U.S.C. § 8746 for the U.S. Air Force, and 10 U.S.C. § 6244 for the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Army and Air Force award the medal as the "Silver Star". The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard continue to award the medal as the "Silver Star Medal". Since 21 December 2016, the Department of Defense (DoD) refers to the decoration as the Silver Star Medal. Award criteria The Silver Star Medal is awarded for gallantry, so long as the action does not justify the award of one of the next higher valor awards: the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Coast Guard Cross. The gallantry displayed must have taken place while in action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The Silver Star Medal is awarded for singular acts of valor or heroism over a brief period, such as one or two days of a battle. Air Force pilots and combat systems officers and Navy/Marine Corps naval aviators and flight officers flying fighter aircraft, are often considered eligible to receive the Silver Star upon becoming an ace (i.e., having five or more confirmed aerial kills), which entails the pilot and, in multi-seat fighters, the weapons system officer or radar intercept officer, intentionally and successfully risking his life multiple times under combat conditions and emerging victorious.[8] However, during the Vietnam War, the last conflict to produce U.S. fighter aces: an Air Force pilot and two navigators/weapon systems officers (who were later retrained as Air Force pilots), a naval aviator and a naval flight officer/radar intercept officer who had achieved this distinction, were eventually awarded the Air Force Cross and Navy Cross, respectively, in addition to SSMs previously awarded for earlier aerial kills.

WWII NAMED USN / USMC AIR MEDAL W/ BOX & OUTER BOX

Lot #657 (Sale Order 769 of 854)

WWII US Navy / US Marine Corps attributed Air Medal with both short titled and outer brown cardboard box. Medal like both boxes are in excellent condition. The other box is named twice, once on the side "McKee, Gordon V" and on the top of the box, it says 3 "Air Medal Navy AM McKee, Gordon V." Criteria The Air Medal was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 11, 1942. It was awarded retroactive to September 8, 1939 to anyone who distinguishes himself by meritorious achievement while serving with the Armed Forces in aerial flight. The original award criteria set by an Army Policy Letter dated September 25, 1942 was for one award of the Air Medal: per each naval vessel or three enemy aircraft in flight confirmed destroyed. An entire aircrew would be credited for the destruction of a ship, but only the pilot or gunner responsible would be credited for destroying an enemy aircraft. per 25 operational flights during which exposure to enemy fire is expected. per 100 operational flights during which exposure to enemy fire is not expected. These criteria were altered by the commanding generals of each numbered Air Force to fit the conditions of their theater of operations and to maintain morale. The Distinguished Flying Cross would usually be awarded for roughly twice to five times the requirements of the Air Medal. This led to automatic "score card" awards of the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross for completing a set number of operational missions rather than distinguished service, meritorious action, or bravery, as had been intended. On August 5, 1943, such score card awards were officially abolished by a Headquarters Army Air Forces Awards Board memorandum due to the embarrassment when airmen received the Air Medal for "score carding" five missions or more but were later removed from flying duties for "lack of moral fibre". Commanders could still issue the awards on those grounds, but the recipient must perform exceptional or meritorious service as well. Army Air Forces (1942–1947) During World War II, the medal's award criteria varied widely depending on the theater of operations, the aircraft flown, and the missions accomplished. In Europe, the airspace was considered completely controlled by the enemy and heavy air defenses were encountered, so the criteria were altered from those of the original medal. Bomber, photographic reconnaissance, or observation crewmembers and air transport pilots received it for five sorties, fighter pilots received it for ten sorties, and individual pilots or air crewmen received one award per enemy aircraft shot down. Elsewhere in the Pacific and the China Burma India Theater, the pilots and crews flew mostly over uncontrolled or contested airspace for long hours and lighter air defenses were encountered, so much higher criteria were used. Anti-submarine patrols from the United States could qualify for the medal if an airman logged 200 hours of flight time

WWII USN / USMC NAVY CROSS W/ SHORT TITLED BOX

Lot #658 (Sale Order 770 of 854)

WWII US Navy / US Marine Corps Navy Cross with short titled box. Medal and box are in excellent condition. History The Navy Cross was instituted in part due to the entrance of the United States into World War I. Many European nations had the custom of decorating heroes from other nations, but the Medal of Honor was the sole U.S. award for valor at the time. The Army instituted the Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal in 1918, while the Navy followed suit in 1919, retroactive to 6 April 1917. Originally, the Navy Cross was lower in precedence than the Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, because it was awarded for both combat heroism and for "other distinguished service." Congress revised this on 7 August 1942, making the Navy Cross a combat-only decoration that follows the Medal of Honor in order of precedence. Since the medal was established, it has been awarded more than 6,300 times. It was designed by James Earle Fraser. Since the 11 September attacks the Navy Cross has been awarded 47 times, with two of them having the name of the recipient held in secret. One of those secret awardings was due to actions during the 2012 Benghazi attack. The first actual recipient of the Navy Cross is unknown because initial awards were made from a lengthy list published after World War I. Criteria The Navy Cross may be awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces while serving with the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard (when under the Department of the Navy) who distinguishes himself or herself in action by extraordinary heroism not justifying an award of the Medal of Honor. The action must take place under one of three circumstances: In combat action while engaged against an enemy of the United States; or, In combat action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or, In combat action while serving with friendly foreign forces, who are engaged in armed conflict in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The act(s) to be commended must be performed in the presence of great danger, or at great personal risk, and must be performed in such a manner as to render the individual's action(s) highly conspicuous among others of equal grade, rate, experience, or position of responsibility. An accumulation of minor acts of heroism does not justify an award of the Navy Cross. As originally authorized, the Navy Cross could be awarded for distinguished non-combat acts, but legislation of 7 August 1942 limited the award to acts of combat heroism.

WWII EARLY PURPLE HEART W/ PUSH BUTTON BOX

Lot #659 (Sale Order 771 of 854)

Early numbered Purple Heart 88708 with early non titled push button box. Purple Heart and box are both in excellent condition. These early push button boxes are almost impossible to find these days The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after April 5, 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members – the only earlier award being the obsolete Fidelity Medallion. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.

WWII DSC NUMBERED WRAPPED BROOCH IN TITLED BOX

Lot #660 (Sale Order 772 of 854)

Early numbered Distinguished Service Cross 29187 with titled box. DSC and box are both in excellent condition. The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military award that can be given to a member of the United States Army (and previously, the United States Army Air Forces), for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations but do not meet the criteria for the Medal of Honor. The Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross (Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force). The Distinguished Service Cross was first awarded during World War I. In addition, a number of awards were made for actions before World War I. In many cases, these were to soldiers who had received a Certificate of Merit for gallantry which, at the time, was the only other honor for gallantry the Army could award, or recommend a Medal of Honor. Others were belated recognition of actions in the Philippines, on the Mexican Border and during the Boxer Rebellion. The Distinguished Service Cross is distinct from the Distinguished Service Medal, which is awarded to persons in recognition of exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in a duty of great responsibility.

WWII KIA PURPLE HEART BRONZE STAR MEDAL GROUPING

Lot #661 (Sale Order 773 of 854)

WWII Killed In Action medal set includes Lt. Charles S. Baldwin O-1316521 Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Both medals are officially engraved to Lt. Baldwin who was from the state of Montana

WWII US NAVY ENSIGN USS OTTER DE-210 w/ ARCHIVE

Lot #662 (Sale Order 774 of 854)

Rare WWII US Navy Ensign for the USS Otter DE-210, like most of the Ensigns around today, this one shows a great amount of wear on the fly of the flag. This flag was originally sold by Griffin Militaria a few years back along with a secondary flag that was named on the bunting identifying it to the USS Otter. Both flags were purchased by Dan Griffin from the family of the Officer who bought them back. The consignor decided to keep the secondary flag along with the original photographs. He did make copies of all the photos which is included in this listing. Flag measures roughly 29X32 inches and is marled to the bunting US ENSIGN 11. Good overall History: USS Otter was named in honor of Lieutenant Bethel V. Otter (1914-1942), who was killed in action on Corregidor on 6 May 1942.. She was laid down on 26 July 1943 by the Charleston Navy Yard; launched on 23 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs. William M. Otter, the mother of Lieutenant Otter; commissioned on 21 February 1944, Lieutenant Commander D. M. Kerr, United States Naval Reserve, in command. Battle of the Atlantic Following a Bermuda shakedown, Otter joined the Atlantic Fleet and escorted two carriers to Casablanca, then, for the remainder of the year, she helped protect convoys shuttling from the United States to various Mediterranean ports. Throughout these operations not a single ship was lost. In December 1944, Otter and three of her sister ships formed a task group to hunt and destroy German U-boats in the middle and north Atlantic. On 16 January 1945, without assistance from aircraft, the group located and sank German submarine U-248. Otter, after playing a crucial role in the depth charge attack, proudly displayed a submarine silhouette on her bridge. In April, this task group joined a large task force of destroyer escorts and escort carriers patrolling the shipping lanes of the North Atlantic and searching for submarines. During these operations, destroyer escort Frederick C. Davis (DE-136) was torpedoed and sunk, and while other ships of the group engaged and sank U-546, Otter assisted in the rescue of survivors. Upon the end of the war in Europe, Otter was one of the ships assigned to accept the surrender of German submarines. She intercepted a U-boat east of Newfoundland, put a boarding party on board, and escorted the submarine, the second to surrender, over a thousand miles to the East Coast of the United States. Otter then began to refit for the Pacific War. The end of hostilities changed plans and Otter was assigned to the Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut, to assist in submarine training..

WWII US NAVY LIBERTY CUFFED UNIFORM & GROUPING

Lot #663 (Sale Order 775 of 854)

Small grouping from a World War II US Navy enlisted quartermaster sailor. Includes a set of WWII era deck bib overalls with the original navy department tag and USN stamp, size LARGE, in worn condition with original suspenders. Also includes WWII era wool blanket; white with blue stripe and US NAVY markings; this piece has some staining and wear, but is solid and intact. Lastly, a very nice tailored US Navy enlisted man's jumper with WWII ruptured duck, Quartermaster Petty Officer Third Class rate on the right sleeve (indicating sea service). This uniform top has several features unique to tailor shops in and around China and after World War II including the addition of "liberty cuffs" - two finely embroidered silk and cotton dragons on the inside of the cuffs of the uniform, which, when worn on shore leave or liberty, can be rolled up and shown off. Also present on the inside of the back flap of the uniform is a large silk and cotton embroidered dragon with the words "SHANGHAI CHINA" - the dragon is breathing fire. There are a few lines of moth tracking on the torso portion of the uniform, but it is otherwise very good. Very Good - Excellent

WWII ENGRAVED TROPHY TO DSC RECIPIENT Gen. HUEBNER

Lot #664 (Sale Order 776 of 854)

"Presented by the MACOGEN Club, Heidelberg, Germany to Lt. General C. R. Huebner, Winner of the EUCOM Squawk Box Derby." 9" tall silver plated cup with 5" diameter center, and fruit motif around the stem. General Clarence R. Huebner was a two-time Distinguished Service Cross recipient who served in the US Army from 1910 to 1950. He fought in both World Wars, and held command positions in the 1st Infantry Division and V Corps. His command of occupation forces in Germany after the war is likely the time he received this trophy. Excellent

WWII NAVY / USMC F4U CORSAIR FIGHTER CONTROL STICK

Lot #665 (Sale Order 777 of 854)

World War II "joystick" control from F4U Corsair Fighter plane. Measures approximately 9.75" with functioning buttons. Service wear on the checkered portion of the grip, from use in aviation, and light corrosion at connections. The F4U Corsair was a carrier based fighter plane used primarily by the US Marine Corps and Navy in World War II and Korea. Excellent

WW2 US ARMY AIR CORPS WINGED BOOT MEMBERSHIP PATCH

Lot #666 (Sale Order 778 of 854)

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.

WWII US 1ST ALLIED AIRBORNE THEATER MADE PATCH

Lot #667 (Sale Order 779 of 854)

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.

LOT OF TWO 82ND AIRBORNE VARIANT 1 PIECE PATCHES

Lot #668 (Sale Order 780 of 854)

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.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 316TH BOMB WING PATCH

Lot #669 (Sale Order 781 of 854)

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.

WWII US 8TH AIR FORCE 305TH BG SQUADRON PATCH

Lot #670 (Sale Order 782 of 854)

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.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 827TH BOMB SQUADRON PATCH

Lot #671 (Sale Order 783 of 854)

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.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 489th BOMB GROUP 8TH AF

Lot #672 (Sale Order 784 of 854)

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.

WWII US M1 FRONT SEAM SWIVEL BAIL HELMET MINT

Lot #673 (Sale Order 785 of 854)

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.

WWII 3rd ARMORED DIVISION TANK DESTROYER GROUPING

Lot #673a (Sale Order 786 of 854)

Remarkably complete and well documented soldier's grouping from the military service of Sgt. Garner V. Allen. Includes his diary, uniform, Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals, a collection of insignia, photographs, newspaper clippings and original wartime art, souvenir items, and a collection of insignia as well as items pertaining to his postwar affiliation with the 3rd Armored Division veteran association. There are too many articles to list individually, but highlights include: Service Diary with multiple entries beginning with Allen's induction into the Army. As his time progresses, the diary includes entries like, "Went to Church this morning; maybe that's the reason for my good fortune today. The service was nice and the chaplain tried to show us that the commandment 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' was being broken by the Germans and their allies, and that if we killed them in retaliation we were only saving more lives. He certainly didn't convince me that it was right to kill a man and I don't believe he is very convinced himself. I know that the moment I kill a man I will be irrevocably on the road to hell." The diary does not record most of his combat action, but it reveals a thoughtful, coherent inner world of a soldier bound for service in World War II. Additionally the grouping includes his Ike Jacket with 2nd Armored Division patch, his glasses, a theater made 4th Armored Division, a shadowbox containing his medals, and his original dog tag, and an 8-page typed letter written by Allen to a fellow veteran in 1999, wherein he details his time in combat. The letter begins with his time in the Civil Conservation Corps, and continues with his time in Europe, pausing his narrative to ask "Have you seen 'Saving Private Ryan?' and continuing to describe his assignment as a bazooka man. He descrbes a scene he says he wishes he hadn't seen, wherein his platoon searched a medical school lab after an artillery strike, and describes seeing "[...] arms and legs piled up in the corners, partially dismembered bodies, some decapitated, in vats of what I took to be formaldehyde. The faces on the heads appeared to be of Slovac ethnicity." He concludes, damningly, "There should have been plenty of good surgeons coming out in Germany during Hitler's reign. They had plenty of cadavers for practice." His letter continues with some light hearted recollections of combat, and then begins again, "Surpassing even Marburg was what we found at Nordhausen." His descriptions of the suffering he witnessed at the concentration camp there, and later observing a medic sitting on a stack of corpses, is grisly. The rest of his letter details his time in Germany and his life after the war. This grouping in total is an excellent archive of one man's experience in World War II from start to finish. Excellent

WWII US FRONT SEAM M1C PARATROOPER HELMET

Lot #674 (Sale Order 787 of 854)

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

WWII US AIR CORPS WINGED BOOT MEMBERSHIP PATCH

Lot #675 (Sale Order 788 of 854)

WWII British made Winged Boot membership patch. This patch measures 2 X 2 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.

WWII US AIR CORPS WINGED BOOT MEMBERSHIP BADGE

Lot #676 (Sale Order 789 of 854)

WWII British made Winged Boot membership badge. This patch measures 2 X 2 inches. Badge looks to be made of coin silver 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.

WWII US AIR CORPS WINGED BOOT MEMBERSHIP BADGE

Lot #677 (Sale Order 790 of 854)

WWII German made Winged Boot membership badge. This patch measures 1 X 1 inches 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.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS GOLDFISH MEMBERSHIP PATCH

Lot #678 (Sale Order 791 of 854)

WWII British made Goldfish membership patch. The patch measures 2 1/2 X 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.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS GOLDFISH MEMBERSHIP PATCH

Lot #679 (Sale Order 792 of 854)

WWII British made Goldfish membership patch. The patch measures 2 1/4 X 1 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 West's. Many RAF & USAAF air crewmen placed their badge under the flap of their left hand uniform pocket.

WWII AIR CORPS BRITISH MADE CATERPILLER CLUB PATCH

Lot #680 (Sale Order 793 of 854)

WWII US Army Air Corps Caterpillar Club patch with black backing. Patch measures 3 3/4 X 2 inches and does not react to Uv light and is to the period of WWII. History The club was founded by Leslie Irvin of the Irvin Airchute Company of Canada in 1922. (Though Leslie Irvin is credited with inventing the first free-fall parachute in 1919, parachutes stored in canisters had saved the lives of observers in balloons and several German and Austro-Hungarian pilots of disabled military aircraft in the First World War.) The name "Caterpillar Club" simply makes reference to the silk threads that made the original parachutes thus recognizing the debt owed to the silk worm. Other people have taken the metaphor further by comparing the act of bailing out with that of the caterpillar letting itself down to earth by a silken thread. Another metaphor is that caterpillars have to climb out of their cocoons to escape. "Life depends on a silken thread" is the club’s motto. An early brochure of the Irvin Parachute Company credits William O'Connor 24 August 1920 at McCook Field near Dayton, Ohio as the first person to be saved by an Irvin parachute, but this feat was unrecognized. On 20 October 1922, Lieutenant Harold R. Harris, chief of the McCook Field Flying Station, jumped from a disabled Loening W-2A monoplane fighter. Shortly after, two reporters from the Dayton Herald, realizing that there would be more jumps in future, suggested that a club should be formed. Harris became the first member and from that time forward any person who jumped from a disabled aircraft with a parachute became a member of the Caterpillar Club. Other famous members include General James Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, aviation pioneer Augustus Post, Larry "Scrappy" Blumer and (retired) astronaut John Glenn. In 1922 Leslie Irvin agreed to give a gold pin to every person whose life was saved by one of his parachutes. At the end of World War II the number of members with the Irvin pins had grown to over 34,000 though the total of people saved by Irvin parachutes is estimated to be 100,000. The successor to the original Irvin company still provides pins to people who have made a jump. In addition to the Irvin Air Chute Company, other parachute manufacturers have also issued caterpillar pins for successful jumps. GC Parachutes formed their Gold Club in 1940. The Switlik Parachute Company of Trenton, New Jersey issued both gold and silver caterpillar pins. The Pioneer Parachute Co. in Skokie, Illinois, also presented plaques to people who packed the parachutes that saved lives. Membership requirements There are no annual fees, though the Switlik club charges a nominal enrollment fee. Both the Irvin and Switlik clubs issue gold and silver pins depicting caterpillars. The Irvin Golden Caterpillar has amethyst eyes. Prospective members must send documentation of the incident to the manufacturer, which then conducts its own research. The requirements for membership are rigid – members must have saved their lives by jumping with a parachute. Consequently, RAF Sgt. Nicholas Alkemade, who during World War II bailed out of a RAF Avro Lancaster without a parachute and landed uninjured in a snow-drift, was refused membership because a parachute had not been used. More recently, a group of twelve skydivers were denied membership when one of them fouled the plane's tail and caused it to fall from the sky. He died in the crash but the other eleven parachuted to safety. They did not qualify because it had been their original intention to jump from the plane. The pilot, however, was admitted to the club.

WWII AAF MENIHAN CHUTE CO. CATERPILLAR CLUB PIN

Lot #681 (Sale Order 794 of 854)

In sterling and enamel this is the style of Caterpillar Club pin put out by the Menihan Parachute Company. It measures 1/2" by 1 1/16" and reads on the reverse: "Saved for America" Awarded to ______ For Emergency Parachute Jump In A J.G.Menihan Chute Sterling. Excellent condition.. History The club was founded by Leslie Irvin of the Irvin Airchute Company of Canada in 1922. (Though Leslie Irvin is credited with inventing the first free-fall parachute in 1919, parachutes stored in canisters had saved the lives of observers in balloons and several German and Austro-Hungarian pilots of disabled military aircraft in the First World War.) The name "Caterpillar Club" simply makes reference to the silk threads that made the original parachutes thus recognizing the debt owed to the silk worm. Other people have taken the metaphor further by comparing the act of bailing out with that of the caterpillar letting itself down to earth by a silken thread. Another metaphor is that caterpillars have to climb out of their cocoons to escape. "Life depends on a silken thread" is the club’s motto. An early brochure of the Irvin Parachute Company credits William O'Connor 24 August 1920 at McCook Field near Dayton, Ohio as the first person to be saved by an Irvin parachute, but this feat was unrecognized. On 20 October 1922, Lieutenant Harold R. Harris, chief of the McCook Field Flying Station, jumped from a disabled Loening W-2A monoplane fighter. Shortly after, two reporters from the Dayton Herald, realizing that there would be more jumps in future, suggested that a club should be formed. Harris became the first member and from that time forward any person who jumped from a disabled aircraft with a parachute became a member of the Caterpillar Club. Other famous members include General James Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, aviation pioneer Augustus Post, Larry "Scrappy" Blumer and (retired) astronaut John Glenn. In 1922 Leslie Irvin agreed to give a gold pin to every person whose life was saved by one of his parachutes. At the end of World War II the number of members with the Irvin pins had grown to over 34,000 though the total of people saved by Irvin parachutes is estimated to be 100,000. The successor to the original Irvin company still provides pins to people who have made a jump. In addition to the Irvin Air Chute Company, other parachute manufacturers have also issued caterpillar pins for successful jumps. GC Parachutes formed their Gold Club in 1940. The Switlik Parachute Company of Trenton, New Jersey issued both gold and silver caterpillar pins. The Pioneer Parachute Co. in Skokie, Illinois, also presented plaques to people who packed the parachutes that saved lives. Membership requirements There are no annual fees, though the Switlik club charges a nominal enrollment fee. Both the Irvin and Switlik clubs issue gold and silver pins depicting caterpillars. The Irvin Golden Caterpillar has amethyst eyes. Prospective members must send documentation of the incident to the manufacturer, which then conducts its own research. The requirements for membership are rigid – members must have saved their lives by jumping with a parachute. Consequently, RAF Sgt. Nicholas Alkemade, who during World War II bailed out of a RAF Avro Lancaster without a parachute and landed uninjured in a snow-drift, was refused membership because a parachute had not been used. More recently, a group of twelve skydivers were denied membership when one of them fouled the plane's tail and caused it to fall from the sky. He died in the crash but the other eleven parachuted to safety. They did not qualify because it had been their original intention to jump from the plane. The pilot, however, was admitted to the club.

WWII D-day OPERATION NEPTUNE GROUPING ID'ed BIGOT

Lot #682 (Sale Order 795 of 854)

This identified BIGOT Classified booklet belonging to Commander Frederick M. Cook USN of LCF-7 Landing Craft Flak and was directly consigned by the family and is an important Top Secret Archive of the Neptune Phase of Operation Overlord, the Allied Invasion of Europe, June 6, 1944 This large archive was issued to an American naval officer with "Bigot" clearance granted to a very select number of officers with direct knowledge of the plans for "D-Day". This particular lot is the ultra rare operational orders of Operation Neptune containing over 100 pages all marked TOP SECRET BIGOT NEPTUNE. This is a complete operational plan of the Neptune phase of the D-day operation including all sectors of the beachheads. I've seen sub-sections of this booklet being offered but never a complete operational plan. Some chipping to edges but otherwise fine!

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET GROUP

Lot #683 (Sale Order 796 of 854)

Fantastic WWII US Army Air Corps pilot grouping of Lt. J.A. Fishbein. A Jewish pilot who served as a "Hump" pilot flying supplies over the Himalayan Mountains. This grouping consist of insignia all taken off of his leather flight jacket. First his multi piece construction "Blood Chit" being in excellent condition. Second is a beautiful set of shoulder patches with the first being a CBI China Burma India multi piece construction patch and a multi piece standard Army Air Corps patch. Third is a beautiful multi piece Air Transport Command patch. Forth is a leather name plate identifying the grouping to J.A. Fishbein with his name appearing just below that in two different languages and finally a 2nd Lt. bar also in leather. The Hump was the name given by Allied pilots in the Second World War to the eastern end of the Himalayan Mountains over which they flew military transport aircraft from India to China to resupply the Chinese war effort of Chiang Kai-shek and the units of the United States Army Air Forces (AAF) based in China. Creating an airlift presented the AAF a considerable challenge in 1942: it had no units trained or equipped for moving cargo, and no airfields existed in the China Burma India Theater (CBI) for basing the large number of transports that would be needed. Flying over the Himalayas was extremely dangerous and made more difficult by a lack of reliable charts, an absence of radio navigation aids, and a dearth of information about the weather. The task was initially given to the AAF's Tenth Air Force, and then to its Air Transport Command (ATC). Because the AAF had no previous airlift experience as a basis for planning, it assigned commanders who had been key figures in founding the ATC in 1941–1942 to build and direct the operation, which included former civilians with extensive executive experience operating civil air carriers. Originally referred to as the "India–China Ferry",[4] the successive organizations responsible for carrying out the airlift were the Assam–Burma–China Command[a] (April–July 1942) and the India-China Ferry Command (July–December 1942) of the Tenth Air Force; and the Air Transport Command's India-China Wing (December 1942 – June 1944) and India-China Division (July 1944 – November 1945). The operation began in April 1942, after the Japanese blocked the Burma Road, and continued daily to August 1945, when the effort began to scale down. It procured most of its officers, men, and equipment from the AAF, augmented by British, British-Indian Army, Commonwealth forces, Burmese labor gangs and an air transport section of the Chinese National Aviation Corporation (CNAC). Final operations were flown in November 1945 to return personnel from China. The India–China airlift delivered approximately 650,000 tons of materiel to China at great cost in men and aircraft during its 42-month history.[5] For its efforts and sacrifices, the India–China Wing of the ATC was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation on 29 January 1944 at the personal direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt,[6] the first such award made to a non-combat organization

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS INSIGNIA LOT P-51 PILOT

Lot #684 (Sale Order 797 of 854)

WWII US Army Air Corps pilot grouping belonging to Lt. Thaddeus Sartor who flew P-51's in the CBI. Grouping consist of a large silk American flag worn on the inside of his flight jacket. Two shoulder patches including a standard 14th Air Force and a theater made CBI patch. Four photos, with two of them having been written on. The photo with the single soldier is identified as his roommate Capt. Butler who was killed on a take off. The other photo with the caption reads Chuck Wright in the middle is now in the US. Two of the photos showing the famous sharks mouth of the flying tigers and now the 14th Air Force. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS BLOOD CHIT GROUPING PATCHES

Lot #685 (Sale Order 798 of 854)

Beautiful WWII US Army Air Corps grouping consisting of a large leather blood chit measuring 10 X 10 inches and having never been on a jacket. Also in the grouping are two theater made CBI patches. The first is a velvet backed patch with metal shield, sun and star insignia giving this shoulder sleeve insignia an exceptional look. The second is a beautiful hand embroidered on velvet patch. A fine addition to your collection.

WWII USMC NAMED RARE UNIFORM & GEAR GROUPING

Lot #685a (Sale Order 799 of 854)

Named grouping of uniforms, equipment, and field gear named to a Marine C. K. Johnson. Grouping includes a WWII era fixed bail helmet with liner, TWO sets of US Marine Corps issue Pattern 44 "Monkey Pants" - these HBT trousers have a large cargo pocket on the seat, and have USMC "doughnut" buttons. Also includes a Pattern 41 combat top with the Staff Sergeant stripes on the sleeves, and the name "C. K. Johnson" above the left chest pocket. Also includes two pairs of Dress Blue trousers with NCO blood stripe, one pair has this Marine's name inked inside. Also includes a Model 1941 Pack lower, khaki, a set of leggings, a camo USMC issue poncho - green side / brown side. Also includes 2 USMC service Bravo khaki shirts with stripes sewn to the sleeves, M41 Pack manual, manual for training, and more. Monkey pants show storage wear on one pair, service wear on the other, both are good. The helmet is excellent, with original khaki suspension liner and original finish. A different Marine's name is on some of the articles, as is commonly encountered among WWII era USMC groupings. Very Good - Excellent

WWII US ARMY DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SIGNED LETTER 1941

Lot #686 (Sale Order 800 of 854)

On September 9, 1941, General Douglas MacArthur sent this letter to James J. Rafferty of Cebu, Philippine Islands. Rafferty was an American who had previously served as American Collector for the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Philippines (1914-1918) and Trade Commissioner of the Philippines in the United States (1920s). MacArthur had just out of retirement to take command of the newly created United States Army Forces of the Far East (USAFFE), and had been back on active duty only since the end of July. it is not certain what "services" Rafferty had offered to MacArthur's new command, but it was likely some offer of provisions. By this date war with Japan was on everyone's mind and already being seriously discussed throughout the military. Certainly the Philippines were considered a prime target if the Japanese did decide to attack. Ironically, two days later, on September 11, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto met with his newly formed First Air Fleet in Tokyo to run through the very first war games targeting the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. The Japanese plan, brainchild of Yamamoto, was bold, multi-faceted, and unprecedented, committing Japan's entire naval and much of it's army air arm to all out and nearly simultaneous aerial attacks on Pearl Harbor, Manila, and Malaysia. The stunning results were unexpected, even by the Japanese, who doubted up to the moment of execution that success could be so achieved. The letter is written on Headquarters United States Army Forces in the Far East Office of the Commanding General Manilla stationary. Dated 9. 1941 to Mr. James J. Rafferty, P.O. Box 307, Cebu City, Cebu. "Dear Rafferty: I have just received your note of September 2n offering your services to the Government, and wish to express my deep appreciation of your patriotic sentiments. It represents a fine spirit on your part. I have nothing to do with procurement. The fighting part of the Army no longer is charged with such responsibilities. Separate procurement agencies have been set up in Washington to handle such matters. However once more my tanks and appreciation for your offer. Most Sincerely, Douglas Mac Arthur" Signature is very bold and very clear and has been archivally framed. Excellent

USMC KAISER M38A1 RADIO JEEP

Lot #686a (Sale Order 801 of 854)

The Model M38A1 Jeep came on the heels of the M38 model which mirrored the World War II jeep but had somewhat of a more updated profile. This was the military version of the retail model CJ-5 albeit with numerous military upgrades. Kaiser motors built the M38A1 model for the Marine Corp from 1960 through 1967. This Jeep has a September, 1964 date of delivery, a Marine Corp paint theme, a Willy's Hurricane straight 4 cylinder F-head engine and a SN39 command radio in a CY-731 waterproof cabinet at the rear of the Jeep. This example starts freely and runs great. This example was masterly restored in the recent past . She will top out at about 60-65 miles per hour so it will get you around quite nicely and will surely stand out in a crowd. Hours of driving fun await the winning bidder. Vehicle title is , of course, transferred with sale.

LOT OF 5 WWII PATRIOTIC PINS AND BROOCHES FLAGS

Lot #687 (Sale Order 802 of 854)

Lot of 5 patriotic pins and brooches. First is a V for Victory with an image of Douglas MacArthur, Second is a beautiful colored American flag with a short stem, Third is also an American Flag with a longer flagpole and still very colorful, Forth is a wing and prop device and just below it a mother of pearl little book that opens up with a black and white photo of a soldier. Lastly a Stork flying with he flags of Russia, Great Britain, France, United States and finally Belgium. All pins are completely operational and work like a charm

LOT OF 6 WWII PATRIOTIC PINS AND BROOCHES V FOR

Lot #688 (Sale Order 803 of 854)

Lot of 5 patriotic pins and brooches. First is a V for Victory with an image of two soldiers, Second is a beautiful colored red, white and blue USA, Third is Mother with a heart with a federal Eagle, Forth is a winged V for Victory pin. Fifth is a set of crossed rifles with a large red V for Victory and Lastly a porcelain brooch with the famous V For Victory . All pins are completely operational and work like a charm

LOT OF & WWII PATRIOTIC PINS REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR

Lot #689 (Sale Order 804 of 854)

Lot of 7 patriotic pins and brooches. First is a Remember Pearl Harbor Keep'em Dying pin with a Jap soldier with a target on his forehead, Second is a beautiful colored red, white and blue Remember Pearl Harbor pin with a large pearl to the center, Third is Remember Pearl Harbor pin with an American flag, Forth is Pound'em For Pearl pin. Fifth is a Remember Pearl Harbor pin with an American Flag in the center, Sixth is an American flag in Rhinestones and Lastly a larger pin with a plane circling the globe with red, white and blue banners saying Remember Pearl Harbor. All pins are completely operational and work like a charm

WWII LOT OF 5 V FOR VICTORY PATRIOTIC EAGLE PINS

Lot #690 (Sale Order 805 of 854)

Lot of 5 patriotic pins and brooches. First is a Winged V for Victory with a smaller eagle on top of a shield to the center, Second is a beautiful colored red, white and blue V for Victory, Third is a Bakelite red, white and blue V for Victory pin, Forth is a white metal with rhinestones V for Victory pin. Fifth is a colorful V for Victory pin with a three dimensional eagle with rhinestones to it's chest. All pins are completely operational and work like a charm

LOT OF 4 WWII PATRIOTIC V FOR VICTORY PINS

Lot #691 (Sale Order 806 of 854)

Lot of 3 patriotic pins or brooches. First is a V for Victory with a smaller eagle to the center. This badge is made of Bakelite, Second is a beautiful colored red, white and blue V for Victory with the Free French insignia with crossed flags of the American and British and is made of Aluminum, Third is an enameled V for Victory in STERLING with a portrait of a soldier to the center. Finally a V for Victory pin with a rhinestone blot of lightning to the center. All pins are completely operational and work like a charm

WWII US REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR PATRIOTIC LARGE PIN

Lot #692 (Sale Order 807 of 854)

Unusual vintage Remember pearl Harbor enameled brooch in excellent condition. This has no chips, breaks, cracks with light wear. The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches long by 2 1/4 inches. Pin depicts a Japanese plane attacking a battleship in the Harbor with a volcano and palm trees in the background. This will be a super addition to any costume jewelry collection.

14 WWII US NAVY US MARINE CORPS UNIT PATCHES RATES

Lot #692a (Sale Order 808 of 854)

Lot of 13 World War II era US Navy & Marine Corps ratings, including a US Navy Chief Pharmacist's mate with the pre-1945 version red cross rating -- this is a stitched example with a bullion "crow" and gold bullion stripes, removed from a uniform. Also includes two smaller "non-rate" red cross for Pharmacist Mates, or Navy Hospital Corpsmen as they are known. Also includes US Marine Corps unit patches for the 3rd and 6th Marine Divisions - the 3rd Marine Division patch is a theater made felt example with canvas backing. Also includes a WAVE Women's rate, ruptured duck patches denoting honorable discharge, a US Navy amphibious Forces patch, and more. Very Good - Excellent

15 WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS AIR FORCES PATCHES

Lot #692b (Sale Order 809 of 854)

Lot of 15 WWII era US Army Air Corps / Air Forces patches. Includes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 13th Air Force command patches, as well as flight cadet patches in blue and black, a Far East Air Forces patch - this one is theater made in the CBI theater - and three specialization cuff striker patches for engineering and telecommunications. Very Good - Excellent

13 CHOICE WWII US ARMY PATCHES THEATER AIRBORNE

Lot #692c (Sale Order 810 of 854)

Lot of 13 rare World War II US Army patches. Includes a bevo / theater made 3rd Infantry Division patch, a felt & cheesecloth 10th Mountain Division patch, a 2-piece WWII 82nd Airborne patch, a wool and felt 9th Infantry Division patch, a theater made Advance Sector patch, two 8-wheel Tank Destroyer patches, a 1st Army with maroon and white inset for Medical Corps, and more. Very Good - Excellent

WWII US NAVY SHIP TO SHORE TRANSMITTER

Lot #693 (Sale Order 811 of 854)

WWII US Navy ship to shore transmitter NT-50064 was designed to operate into Radio Transmitting Equipment of the TBL Series. The attenuators provided make it possible to monitor the strong signal of the associated transmitter while receiving a weak signal on the same frequency from a distant transmitter. Radio receiving Equipment's RAA, RAB, RAG, RAH, RAK and RAL may be used. In short its a ship to shore transmitter. Untested Very Good just on appearance

WWII Mk 2 INERT PINEAPPLE HAND GRENADE

Lot #693a (Sale Order 812 of 854)

WWII Fragmentation grenade, this style the Mk 2 commonly referred to as a Pineapple grenade. Antipersonnel explosive -- this example has been rendered inert, has no fuse, and has a hole cut out of the base. Sits on a magnetic platform for display, OD green paint on spoon, pin intact. Excellent

WWII LOT OF 3 BOMBARDIER WINGS IN STERLING 3 INCH

Lot #694 (Sale Order 813 of 854)

Lot of three WWII US Army Air Corps Bombardier wings measuring 3 inches in length. All with clutches and all three marked in Sterling to the reverse and have a wonderful patina

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS 3 INCH WINGS AIR CREW

Lot #695 (Sale Order 814 of 854)

Lot of three WWII US Army Air Corps Air Crew wings in Sterling. One has been converted into a bracelet while another in maker marked to LBG.

LOT OF 4 AERIAL GUNNER WINGS IN STERLING 3 INCH

Lot #696 (Sale Order 815 of 854)

Lot of 4 Army Air Corps Aerial Gunner wings from WWII, all in Sterling. Wings have never been cleaned and have a wonderful patina.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS LOT of 4 STERG

Lot #697 (Sale Order 816 of 854)

Lot of 4 WWII US Army Air Corps pilot wings in Sterling have a wonderful patina and have never been cleaned. One of the wings are hallmarked to Meyer

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS WINGS LOT OF THREE IN STERG

Lot #698 (Sale Order 817 of 854)

WWII US Army Air Corps wing lot of three. Top aerial gunner wing shows a beautiful feathering to the wings, the second pilot wing is maker marked to American Emblem Co. of New York. Lastly another set of aerial gunner wings all marked in Sterling

WWII - VIETNAM MILITARY GROUPING

Lot #699 (Sale Order 818 of 854)

Lot includes a Luce Haversack dated 1942. Also included is a Vietnam era M1 helmet and liner ID'd to R.L. Dixon RA17514518, and a Vietnam era web belt with pouches and 1965 dated plastic canteen. Very Good

WWII US LOT OF INSIGNIA PILOT WINGS SE EBY STERLG

Lot #699a (Sale Order 819 of 854)

Lot of 5 pieces of insignia including a silver wing and prop device, Aviation Technicians Badge, US Navy Medical Public Health badges in sterling, black ID bracelet and finally a 3 inch pair of pilot wings maker marked to SE Eby.

VIETNAM US MARINE COLONEL COMBAT PILOT GROUPING

Lot #700 (Sale Order 820 of 854)

Archive grouping of insignia, flags, and ephemera from the life and military career of US Marine Corps pilot, combat veteran, and Colonel Robert M. Ondrick. Call sign "Hondo," Col. Ondrick began a 33 year career in the USMC as an enlisted Marine in 1955. He commissioned via the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in 1958, and went on to serve with Second Air & Naval Gunfire Liason Company (ANGLICO) and multiple Marine Corps Fighter Wings. He earned his Masters degree, then went on to command Marine Air Group 42, retiring as a full Colonel in 1988. He was awarded a Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", over 60 Air Medals, and the Purple Heart. After retiring he flew for Lear Jet, and over the course of his 33 years in the Marine Corps and nearly 20 years of private flying, he achieved over 10,000 hours of recorded flight time. His career record includes time as an aviator, a qualified parachutist, Amphibious Warfare, Command & Staff College, Army War College, and command in both rotary (helicopters) and fixed wing (fighter planes) Marine Corps Aviation units. This grouping includes his summer service khaki cap and dress blues white cap, both of which have the original Vietnam era Eagle Globe and Anchor emblems, as well as his overseas caps, one of which also has an EGA. Includes a comemorative felt and silk USMC guideon flag with dedication plaque, for HMLA-267. Also includes several photos of Hondo around aircraft. Also includes a carved marble nameplate for his desk, which appears to have been carved inVietnam -- MMAF / RVN 1970 on the left side, his name, aviatior's wings, and "USMC". Also includes 5 nmed coffee cups with his name and call sign on, and his original helmet bag complete with his leather & gold embossed flight suit name badge. Two USMC issue survival signal mirrors and a lensatic compass are included as well. Addtionally, the grouping contains 22 squadron, association, and morale patches which span his career and the various Marine Aviation Wings he served with. Of note are two bullion embroidered VMF-333 patches, one blazer crest and one large jacket patch; two morale patches which appear to have been made in-country, one reads "Kill a Commie for Christ"; a Da Nang air base patch with the letters "IHTFP" - another wartime morale patch which stands for "I Hate This F***ing Place" and another Asian-made patch for Headquarters & Maintenance Squadron 11. Other patches appear to be from his continued service into the late 1980s. Lastly, there are flight logs from his time as a private pilot, and shoulder insignia from this post-retirement career as well. Col. "Hondo" Ondrick served in some of the most illustrious Marine Corps aviation units during and after the Vietnam War, and this archive of his history has been well preserved as a testament to over three decades of service and nearly five decades of flying time. Some of the field gear items show wear, but just about everything else is in excellent or near mint condition. Very Good - Near Mint

KOREAN WAR ERA KIFFE M4 CARBINE BAYONET

Lot #701 (Sale Order 821 of 854)

1950s era M1 Carbine bayonet and scabbard. Marked at the base of the blade "KIFFE JAPAN" - these bayonets were produced by Kiffe sporting goods in occupied Japan and afterwards for the after market use of surplus M1 Carbine rifles which flooded the civilian market in the wake of World War II. Nearly identical to the USGI bayonets, including an authentic USGI M8A1 scabbard. 6.5" blade, 11.5" overall length with a 3.2" reverse edge at the tip. Sheath shows age. Excellent

KOREAN WAR 730th BOMB SQUADRON USAF ASH TRAY

Lot #702 (Sale Order 822 of 854)

Original hand painted Korean War era ash tray. Measures approximately 4.5" across with four spaces for cigarettes. Glazed pottery, with a painted representation of an Appalachian astride a large bomb holding a rifle, with the words "THE REBELS" overhead. Around the rim of the ash tray, each section reads "730th Bomb Squadron" - "452nd Bomb Wing" - "U.S.A.F." - "KOREA 1951." The 730th Bombardment Squadron was activated for service in the Korean War in 1950, and performed interdiction and harassment operations with a fleet of B-26B Bomber aircraft. On 23 March 1951, the squadron led troop carrier aircraft carrying the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment in an aerial assault on Munsan-ni, strafing the front lines of the Chinese Communist Forces and dropping bombs on enemy targets. Prior to June 1951, the squadron had been conducting strikes primarily in the daytime. However, due to the extent of enemy night movements, after June, the 730th focused on night operations. In May 1952, the squadron was inactivated and returned to the reserve. Excellent.

VIETNAM US NAVY NUCLEAR SUBMARINE OFFICER UNIFORMS

Lot #703 (Sale Order 823 of 854)

Grouping of Service and Mess Dress uniforms to a US Navy Reserve Lieutenant who served aboard a nuclear submarine and served in Vietnam. Service class "A" jacket has standard Navy buttons and line officer cuff ranks for Lieutenant. Service Class "B" shirt comes with neck tie, and has Submarine service insignia (also known as "dolphins") badge, as well as a Navy Recruiting Command chest badge, a name badge indicating that Lt. McElhatten was the Executive Officer for a Navy & Marine Corps Reserve center, and a set of iconic Lieu's Handicraft ribbon bars denoting prior enlisted service (multiple awards of the Navy Good Conduct Meda), multiple sea service deployments, and service in Vietnam. Lastly, a Mess Dress officer's jacket and vest. Vest has silken back, with gold USN buttons. Coat has yellow cord attachment at the center, Nuclear Submarine Service badge and Submarine Officer service badges (both miniature size as worn on mess dress) -- of note is the multiple gold and silver stars on the Nuclear Submarine badge indicating multiple armed patrols at depth aboard a submarine. This jacket also features two rows of mounted miniature medals which indicate awards of the Navy Achievement and Commendation Medals as well as the same campaign awards, including Vietnam war service as the ribbons on the shirt. Service shirt and tie exhibit wear, both jackets appear to have been worn very little. Service coat has some fading along the back and neck area. Very Good - Excellent

US NAVY SUBMARINE OFFICER'S WARDROOM BELL

Lot #703a (Sale Order 824 of 854)

Vietnam era US Navy Officer's wardroom bell. Brass bell on base with stylized US Navy Submarine Warfare insignia "dolphins" / dragons on either side of the bell and a flat base. Measures approximately 12.5" x 10.5" x 6.5." This piece belonged to a Vietnam veteran Naval Officer who served in the Pacific area after Vietnam. Shows some age and patina on the brass. Typically used for ceremonial purposes, or given as gifts from crews to retiring officers and commanders. Excellent

US NAVY SHIP'S BELL ON STAND USN MARKED

Lot #703b (Sale Order 825 of 854)

Bronze bell with engraved "U.S.N." on the face, has brass clangor and nautical rope handle. Measures approximately 10" x 8" and appears considerably older than the stand on which it is mounted. Wooden stand measures approximately 19" x 14" x 21.5" and has a dark wood stain finish and Asian style brocade accents. Ship's bells like this are typically used for ceremonial purposes, or given as gifts to retiring officers. Bell shows age, but is solid. Light soiling to the tassels on the knot. Stand is missing the screws to the top brace. Excellent

US NAVY FEMALE OFFICER'S CAP AND COVER & INSIGNIA

Lot #704 (Sale Order 826 of 854)

US Navy WAVE officer's cap with three covers, and set of officer rank insignia in the original case. Caps have sewn-in name tag, as well as card in the crown of the cap. Named to "Donna Maie McCullough - Lieutenant Junior Grade Nurse Corps United States Naval Reserve". White vinyl cap, blue and white cover, black service cover, and officer insignia. Excellent

KOREAN WAR US M1 STEEL POT HELMET AND LINER

Lot #705 (Sale Order 827 of 854)

Korean War GI M1 Steel pot helmet with period rear seam, swivel bale shell, sewn OD chinstraps. Outer portion of the liner has been painted white (MP or Shore Patrol were known to do this in service). OD Green light paint and textured finish original. Liner and helmet have some moisture wear to the interior which does not affect aesthetics of the helmet. Includes leather liner strap. Very Good

WWII to VIETNAM AIR FORCE 4 STAR GENERAL GROUPING

Lot #706 (Sale Order 828 of 854)

Grouping of items from the lengthy US Air Force career of General James Ferguson. Ferguson served from 1934 in the US Air Force as a pilot, then an instructor, and finally retired as commander of Air Force Systems Command the rank of four star general. This grouping includes over 120 photographs from his personal collection, including a photo album which he has annotated and captioned - the album is primarily his 1930s era service and training. Also includes framed photos with handwritten captions on the back, including photos of Ferguson with other famous generals George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Bradley, Van Fleet, Ridgeway, and Westmoreland. Also includes a hand signed letter dated 1986 from General Westmoreland (signed "Westy"). Also includes a named garment bag and 3 US Air Force 4-star general flags from his office - one small nylon flag, one small cloth flag, and one large outdoor flag. General Ferguson was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal for his commands in Vietnam as well as multiple Legion of Merit awards. During World War II, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as a fighter pilot (one of the photos included shows him receiving this medal) -- His citation reads "Colonel James Ferguson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-47 Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 405th Fighter-Bomber Group, NINTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

1960 ELVIS PRESLEY GI BLUES PROMOTIONAL BANNER

Lot #706a (Sale Order 829 of 854)

Huge promotional banner made of silk with separately applied letter and painting and yellow fringe. Reads "ELVIS PRESLEY GI BLUES" "THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE STAR BRIGHT SHOW OF THE YEAR" The movie GI Blues starred Elvis Presley and was released by Paramount Pictures in 1960. The accompanying soundtrack turned into a musical tour. Banner measures approximately 132" x 20." Paint and silk backing are worn in some places, but displays well and is stable. Maker's tag on spine of the banner reads "Finest Cloth Banners by National Flag & Display Co. 43 W. 21st St. New York, NY." Very Good

SOUTH VIETNAMESE 31st REGIMENT 52nd RANGER FLAG

Lot #707 (Sale Order 830 of 854)

This extremely rare Vietnamese Ranger Battalion flag was souvenired by Corporal Rodney James Strand who joined the Marine Corps on September 8th 1964 and served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam as a field radio operator. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal on April 1st, 1968. While in the military he earned a Purple Heart, Marine Corps Good Conduct, National Defense Service Medal Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Service, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Sharpshooter Badge in Rifle. He received an Honorable Discharge from Great Lakes Military Base February 28th, 1969. This flag was handed down to his sister after his death and a family friend was given it. This silk flag is embroidered on red silk and has Vietnamese writing with the insignia of the South Vietnamese Army Rangers depicting a black panther over a white star. This flag is fully embroidered with provisions to either hand from a pole or from a wall and has gold silk fringe on all sides. This one sided flag is in excellent condition. The flag measures roughly 52 inches wide. Excellent The 52nd Ranger Battalion was a ranger battalion of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) during the Vietnam War. To form the battalion, the 347th, 348th, 351st and 352nd independent ranger companies amalgamated in early 1964. Its commanding officer was Captain Vong Si Dau. On 11 November 1965, the battalion was augmented to the US 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and conducted an air assault to relief a US element of the 11th ACR that had been ambushed by the VC 275th Regiment and received a United States Presidential Unit Citation. In addition to the first PUC, the unit was awarded a Valorous Unit Citation by the US for its actions at Suoi Long, Vietnam 27 June 1968 and processed for a second Presidential Unit Citation for the same action. The 52d BDQ was significantly engaged during Tet 1968, securing Xuân Lc, clearing Ba Ria and participating in the subsequent clearance of Cholon and Biên Hòa. The battalion ceased to exist after the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975.

NAMED 5th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP No. 1 RANDALL KNIFE

Lot #707a (Sale Order 831 of 854)

Fantastic Vietnam named grouping of Gene W. Adams ASN 55892414. Grouping consist of his 1st Group green beret that is in excellent condition. Inside of the beret says Beret's Man's Wool Rifle Green DSA 100 1774 8415-082-5645 and is a size 7 1/8. Secondly is a photo album with 99 photos mostly in color with several shots of him wearing the same Beret as well as several action shots of him jumping from his aircraft. The front of the album has his white name tape and a Special Forces Shoulder Sleeve patch with an Airborne tab. Finally his named model 1 Randall fighting knife. The blade has been lightly sharpened. The blade on the obverse bears the logo of the Special Forces with their motto "De Oppresso Liber" along with his unit Sig. Co. 1st. SFG. ABN. On the reverse the blade bears the date 66-67 with an engraved Beret. Blade is also maker marked Randall Made Orlando Fla. The crossgaurd also is named G.W. Adams. Leather scabbard is like the knife in excellent condition still retaining the original orange sharpening stone. Records show the in 1966 he joined 1st group and in 1968 joined 5th group in Vietnam.

WWII ERA SPANISH FLAG

Lot #708 (Sale Order 832 of 854)

Flag measures about 52" by 68". Great colors. Excellent

NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED LEATHER GAUNTLETS

Lot #709 (Sale Order 833 of 854)

Nice pair of beaded leather gauntlets. Each has a matching bead design, leather fringe and cloth liner. general wear and soiling, some small tears to liner. 11" Very Good.

49-NATIVE AMERICAN PROJECTILE POINTS

Lot #710 (Sale Order 834 of 854)

Very nice grouping of projectile points ( arrowheads) representing many styles. Most are made of flint. Largest is about 4". Largest frame measures 17" by 17" by 3" . Very Good-Excellent

77-NATIVE AMERICAN PROJECTILE POINTS

Lot #711 (Sale Order 835 of 854)

Very nice grouping of projectile points ( arrowheads) representing many styles. Most are made of flint. Largest is about 3 1/2". Frame measures 24" by 18" by 3" . Condition varies, some have chipping. Very Good-Excellent

WWII JAPANESE ARMY M1886 CALVARY TROOPER’S SWORD

Lot #712 (Sale Order 836 of 854)

A M1886 cavalry troopers sword with a single-hanger scabbard. The sword’s iron and wood hilt has a guard with a thick knuckle bow, and an "cross hatched" back strap. The wooden bottom portion of the hilt is also "cross hatched" for better grip. Original locking mechanism and hilt screws are complete. The 77cm, machined blade is slightly curved and has long fullers to both of its sides. Blade is serial numbered "66585". Blade is in fair condition. Single hanger and a drag with a matching serial number. Fairly scarce.

EARLY JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD WITH SCABBARD

Lot #713 (Sale Order 837 of 854)

Early wakizashi has a blade 19 inch cutting blade. With the wakizashi close to the length of a katana being called o-wakizashi and wakizashi closer to tanto length being called ko-wakizashi. The wakizashi being worn together with the katana was the official sign that the wearer was a samurai or swordsman. When worn together the pair of swords were called daisho, which translates literally as "big-little". The katana was the big or long sword and the wakizashi the "little" or companion sword. Wakizashi are not necessarily just a smaller version of the katana; they could be forged differently and have a different cross section. The blade on this example is not signed and has several openings but the blade is still pretty bright with a strong temper line. Blade is housed in a brown scabbard with matching handle. Very Good.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS REFERENCE BOOKS LOT 5

Lot #714 (Sale Order 838 of 854)

Lot of 5 German reference books including several hard to fine and all in excellent condition. There are three books by Mikael D. Beaver who was a personal friend of mine and was a great human being. He passed away years ago but his legacy that was left behind was this set of books. They still are considered a fantastic source of information. The photography is exceptional. The three titles are Uniforms of the Waffen SS volume I, II, and III covering all aspects of the Waffen SS. Fourth book is titled Uniforms of the SS by Andrew Mollo volumes 1-6. Lastly, Personal Documents of the SS by Charles J. Barger & J.A. Bowman. Excellent

COLLECTING THE EDGED WEAPONS OF THE THIRD REICH

Lot #715 (Sale Order 839 of 854)

Full Set Of Thomas M. Johnson's (Volumes 1-8) 'Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich. This is the definitive work on Nazi edged weapons. All the volumes are in excellent condition. They are complete in their dust wrappers some of which are torn but complete. Most volumes are now out of print and to find a full set is becoming very difficult. This is a chance to purchase a nice set of this sought after work at a fraction of the original published price.

WORLD WAR II GERMAN WAR BOTTY VOLUMES 1-4

Lot #716 (Sale Order 840 of 854)

Full Set Of Thomas M. Johnson's (Volumes 1-5) World War II German War Botty. All the volumes are in excellent condition. All volumes are now out of print and to find a full set is becoming very difficult. This is a chance to purchase a nice set of this sought after work at a fraction of the original published price.

WWII NAZU GERMAN SS SET OF THREE EAGLES AND SKULLS

Lot #717 (Sale Order 841 of 854)

Lot of three sets of SS Eagles and Totenkopfs of death heads. All sets are reproduction and nicely marked to the reverse First set is marked 475/42, while the two other sets are marked 373/43. Excellent

WWII JAPANESE ARMY TWO PIECE SUMMER FLIGHT SUIT

Lot #718 (Sale Order 842 of 854)

A olive drab gabardine/wool weave two piece unlined suit features as jacket with a lay down collar with five 2cm wood buttons beneath a wind cover. Three additional buttons are present under the collar for a secure fit to the neck. Two large pockets are present to either side of the tunic with metal zippers measuring approximately 24cm long with cloth pulls. A cloth belt extends through a channel at the waist which mates to a metal alloy friction buckle. A small diagonal pocket below the left breast pocket that is leather lined, allows access to the trousers. The tunic is unlined with the chest measuring approximately 35". The trousers have a three button fly with one button at the waist. There are two metal zippered hip slash pockets that measure approximately 23cm in length with cloth pulls, as well as, two pleated patch pockets. Each cuff has 29cm long metal zippers with cloth pulls that allow for a tighter fit to the leg or boot. The trousers have a 34 waist. Nice set. Also included is a heavy wool sweater. The same veteran brought both these items back from the war. The sweater shows some mothing but otherwise Excellent

WWII 8MM NAZI BOXES OF AMMO LOT OF 5

Lot #719 (Sale Order 843 of 854)

Lot includes 5 boxes of ammunition with Nazi Waffen proof. Each box has 10 cartridges in 2 clips. All boxes dated 1938.

US NAVY DELTA MODEL PORTABLE SIGNAL LAMP

Lot #720 (Sale Order 844 of 854)

WWII or Postwar US Navy portable signal lamp. Handheld flash light with a protective cover, pistol grip and trigger style switch, housed in black metal case with crosshair reticle on top. Marked "USN" on the top, marked "9000-S6405-73027 DELTA" on the back. Comes mounted on red stained wooden block for display. Measures approximately 11.5" x 7" x 5". Bulb marked "GE" and "MAZDA" inside. Retains most of the original matte black paint, with light age wear near the top of the reticle. All switches and knobs function. Excellent

US NAVY OFFICERS SWORD NAMED TO ADMIRAL WWII KOREA

Lot #721 (Sale Order 845 of 854)

US Naval Officer's sword with white, gold-wrapped handle and original gold bullion sword knot. Etched on the blade with the name "HUGH CHARLES HAYNSWORTH JR." 31" blade, 36" overall, with matching black leather and brass accented scabbard, engraved at the throat with the initials 'HGH.' This sword probably dates from Haynsworth's 1925 commissioning, upon graduating from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis that year. Haynsworth served from 1925 to 1964 and served on the U. S. S. Saratoga, a flagship of the Commander Carrier Division, U. S. Fleet; the U. S. S. Pennsylvania and the U.S.S. Zane, operating in Cuban waters for protection of American citizens. He retired in 1964 as a Rear Admiral, which rank he had held since 1955 World War II He was named commanding officer of the Norfolk (Virginia) Naval Supply Center and supply officer of the Fifth Naval District. He had previously served as assistant chief of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts for Supply Management for the U. S. Navy. A World War II veteran, he was awarded the Legion of Merit while serving in planning and logistics for the Navy Department. The sword exhibits age near the pommel, and has two dents in the brass sections of the scabbard, but the leather is intact. Brass sections have a good patina. Slight wear on the sword knot, but stable and intact. Very Good

CAREER ARCHIVE TO US NAVY CAPTAIN & PILOT WWII VN

Lot #722 (Sale Order 846 of 854)

Named Uniform, insignia, and document grouping comprising an archive of the career of US Navy officer and pilot William M. McCulley. McCulley began his military career as a cadet at the Citadel from 1938 to 1939, and became a Midshipman at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, graduating in 1942. He served with the USN Amphibious Force training command as a boat instructor after that, and went onto flight school in Pensacola, earning his wings in 1945. From there he served as an engineering officer with he Pacific Fleet, with the Fighter Squadron 14A. Afterwards, he was a flight instructor before going on to hold various commands with Aviation Anti-Submarine Squadron 38, served as the Operations officer of the USS Yorktown, Commanding officer of the USS Skagit, and retired after working with the Chief of Naval Operations. The grouping includes a large pennant, embroidered with his name and information, measuring 45" x 50" x 29.5", on which is embroidered the ship patch for the USS Yorktown and for gold stripes indicating the rank of Captain. Grouping also includes his dress white officer's uniform with a set of mounted full sized medals including his Legion of Merit medal and various campaign awards as well as his Joint Chiefs of Staff identification badge and pinback Naval aviator wings. Also included is a set of his miniature medals and ribbon bars, as well as a name tag with his name and position as Commanding Officer of the USS Skagit. Also includes an ID bracelet, and several black & white photos of McCulley as a cadet at West Point and the Citadel. Also included is a 1960s era typed biography with his photo, and a list of the commands and schools he'd held in the Navy from his personnel file. Also includes his original commissioning certificate, dated 1942, on vellum (this has some slight damage) and his appointment to the Naval Academy, signed by famed US Navy admiral C. W. Nimitz when he was the "acting secretary of the Navy" in 1939. His Legion of Merit citation, award certificate for the JCS Badge dated 1968, and additional orders and accolades are included as well as menus and other ephemera from his time with the ships Yorktown and Skagit. The citation for his Legion of Merit lists his "professional knowledge" and "unusually high degree of dedication and efficiency" regarding "operational matters during a most significant phase of the conflict in Southeast Asia, including two Tet offensives, an expanding air and naval campaign, followed by cessation of bombartment of North Vietnam, and the USS Pueblo crisis in Korea." This officer was present during the planning phases of the major turning points in the history of the war in Vietnam and this is indeed a historical record of his lengthy career in the US Navy. Good - Excellent

MODEL 1850 STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD TIFFANY REPLICA

Lot #723 (Sale Order 847 of 854)

Replica Model 1850 Tiffany staff officer's sword. Cast brass hilt and handle that has been plated. Etched blade. Marked US 1862 on one side of ricasso and Tiffany & Co. US on the other side. Includes steel scabbard. 29 1/2" blade and 35 1/2" overall. Contemporary. Excellent

60+ LOT OF WWII to PRESENT US ARMY PATCHES

Lot #724 (Sale Order 848 of 854)

Huge lot of US Army unit patches and rank insignia. Mostly World War II, some postwar and Vietnam War era, some contemporary. Highlights include 2nd Infantry Division, 9th Infantry Division, 7th Army, 90th Infantry Division, and more. 53 unit patches, 13 rank insignia, and more. Excellent

MOROCCAN MILITARY PAINTED CHEST

Lot #725 (Sale Order 849 of 854)

20" x 11" x 9" tin covering and wood, with metal handles. Small chest, hand painted with Islamic star and crescent, return address "Kasbah Tadla" which is a city in Morocco, as well as numbers and symbols which seem to be Military regimental markings.

3 BOXED CASE KNIVES in VELVET CASES

Lot #726 (Sale Order 850 of 854)

3 Case knives. 62087SS with 2 blades, pearl handles, 2.5" and 1.5" blades, 3.25" overall. In small black velvet case with instruction sheet from Case. Textured 2-blade Case trapper 8254SS Pearl grips, in case, both blades 3.5". TBB339 SS, 3-blade knife Case XX with 2.75" and 2.5" blades, in black velvet case with instruction sheet and original cardstock sleeve. Near Mint

MEDAL ENGRAVED TO USO PERFORMER JOHNNY JONES

Lot #727 (Sale Order 851 of 854)

Small medal with "FAR EAST COMMAND" on the front, inscribed on the back, "TO Johnny Jones In appreciation for entertaining armed forces personnel July, 1957." Little Johnny Jones served in the US Navy in World War I, and worked as a photographer before becoming a professional magician. He began performing during the 1930s, in Chicago, and was a performer for the USO during and after World War II. He retired from magic in 1964. Excellent

4- CHRISTMAS THEMED WWII WAR BOND POSTERS

Lot #728 (Sale Order 852 of 854)

Lot of 4 World War II posters, in the original shipping envelope from the US Treasury Department. 40" x 28" War Bond advertisement dated 1943 -- 40" x 28" 7th War Loan, Treasury Department print dated 1945 -- 26" x 37" poster (*MISPRINT DATE) "1495" US Government Printing Office Christmas War Bond advertisement -- 28.5" x 37" Christmas War Bond poster designed by Lyman Simpson. These are still folded in the original shipping envelope - some discoloration with age, and minor wear at the creases. Excellent - Mint

WWII NAZI GERMAN SOLDATENBLATTER LOT OF 11 BOOKS

Lot #729 (Sale Order 853 of 854)

Lot of 11 WWII Nazi German 'Soldatenblatter Fur Feier und Freizeit' books, spanning the entire year of 1941 from January to the November / December combined edition. These books are full of poetry, photos, games, and articles meant to entertain forward deployed German soldiers. Good - Excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT M31 CANTEEN & CUP

Lot #730 (Sale Order 854 of 854)

Standard issue .8 liter capacity aluminum construction type. All complete. beautiful cover and straps. Canteen is marked "AEM 43". Shows the expected age and use. Introduced on March 23RD 1931 the standard issue M31 canteen was based on the WWI M1893 and M1907 canteens with minor modifications. Originally the M31 canteens were manufactured in aluminum but later as the aluminum was required for other more critically essential items the canteens began to be manufactured in steel. In late 1940 with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign the standard brown felt cover and leather retaining straps and carrying harness of the M31 canteen were altered to an olive drab felt cover and web straps for longer wear in the tropical climate. Another variant, developed in late 1941, was the replacement of the felt covers with a plastic impregnated wood covering for better durability. When issued the canteens came with an integral carrying straps and harness and regulations prescribed the assorted manners in which the canteen was to be carried with the most common form being to secure it to the bread bag suspended from the load carrying waist belt although other methods were also utilized. With potable fluids being such an essential item for an individuals well-being the canteen must be considered as a very important piece of personal kit.


FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION
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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION
by Milestone Auctions Sat, Oct 5, 2019 10:00 AM Eastern MILESTONE AUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION 850 PLUS LOTS OF MILITARY ITEMS FROM 18th CENTURY TO GULF WAR. ANTIQUE SWORDS: 1832 Ames Foot Artillery, 1850 Civil War Foot Officers , 18th Century Silver Mounted side sword, WWI Austrian Pattern 1849, WWI Lions Head Artillery, WWI German Imperial Engraved presentation, Imperial Wurttemberg Officials sword, Silver Hilt Civil War Presentation, ID'ed Confederate Officer Sword, C.Roby 1864, Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Sword. CIVIL WAR: 1864 Artillery Shako, US Maker Marked Wood Drum Canteen, Civil War Named Medal Grouping, Mammoth Civil War Albumen Photo, Large collection of 8th Wisconsin Regiment items, Nice Old Abe collection, Civil War Stereo View Collection, Collection of Civil War Swords, Nice selection of Confederate Items, Painted Civil War Drum, nice collection of rare bayonets. Spanish American & WWI Items: 1899 Campaign Hat, two 1898 Naval Medals, Photographs, Assorted Medals, Nice assortment of Spiked Helmets, Order of the Black Eagle, nice assortment of Swords, Numerous assorted items. WWII NAZI GERMAN: WWII US: Uniforms( inc. Nazi Wehrmacht Generals Tunic, Brown Shirt with Breeches), Medals, Helmets, Knives, Nice Bayonet Collection, German Pennants, Spanish Civil War Italian Blackshirt Flag among other assorted Flags(Hitler Unit, NSDAP, Nskk, Kriegsmarine, etc). Luftwaffe Helmet, Caps including M43 Mountain Trooper, hundreds of interesting German WWII memorabilia. WWII JAPAN: Several Katanas, Medals, Army and Helmets, Rare Grenades, Bayonets and some great groupings. MISC. MILITARY and MORE: Career Archive Collection of US Navy Captain and Pilot, Arrowhead collection, 19th century Beaded Gaunlets, Spanish Flag ca. WWII, Boxed Case Knives, Moroccan Military Painted Chest, Ammunition, Randall Special Forces Knife, Viet Nam Regiment Flag, Viet Nam & Korean War items. Loads of interesting items for the history buff & collector. SATURDAY October 2019 10:00AM LIVE INTERNET BIDDING THRU: WWW.MILESTONEAUCTIONS.COM, HIBID, LIVEAUCTIONEERS, & PROXIBID ABSENTEE AND PHONE BIDS ACCEPTED MILESTONE AUCTIONS GALLERY Located at 38198 Willoughby Parkway. Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (440) 527-8060 milestoneauctions@yahoo.com Auctioneer: Miles King 20% Buyers Premium - 2% Discount For Cash or Check Credit Cards Accepted MILESTONE AUCTIONS IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS! ONE PIECE OR ENTIRE COLLECTIONS!! CALL 440-527-8060 FOR DETAIL