Morphy Auctions Auction Catalog - Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria - Day 1 Online Auctions

LOT OF 6: NATIVE AMERICAN CATLINITE PIPE WITH 5 PROJECTILE POINTS.

Lot #1001 (Sale Order 1 of 523)

A) Catlinite pipe of classical form t-bowl with fine signs of use and wear, 8-1/4" long, 4-1/2" high. B) Fluted Folsom projectile point measuring 1-3/4". C) Four projectile points measuring, 1-5/8", 1-3/4", 2-1/4" and 3-3/4". CONDITION: All objects are in excellent condition. DG

LARGE LOT OF NATIVE AMERICAN STONE ARTIFACTS.

Lot #1002 (Sale Order 2 of 523)

Lot consists of a large number of stone projectile points and stone tools of various sizes and conditions. DG

LOT OF TWO: NATIVE AMERICAN KNIFE IN BEADED SCABBARD AND ENGLISH MADE COYOTE FUR GLOVES

Lot #1003 (Sale Order 3 of 523)

A) Small skinning knife measuring 8-7/8" overall with a 4-3/8" blade, walnut handle. Contained within a beaded leather scabbard with geometric designs utilizing red, yellow, deep blue and white beads. CONDITION: Knife blade shows expected wear with some surface roughness. Scabbard is in very good condition with minor wear at the tip. B) Pair of leather gauntlets with fur outer facings, grip side with plain leather and adjustment strap marked "English Make". CONDITION: The fur is in excellent condition, grip side showing moderate wear. Leather remains soft and supple.

LOT OF 2: CARVED AUSTRALIAN BOOMERANGS.

Lot #1004 (Sale Order 4 of 523)

Measuring 26" and 29". Both are carved with the typical Aboriginal line carvings. Very good condition with a few minor edge nicks. DG

EASTERN SIOUX GUNSTOCK WAR CLUB.

Lot #1005 (Sale Order 5 of 523)

Circa 1870-1885, carved wood club in gun stock shape with curved form. Barbell shaped cut-out surrounded by brass tacks. Iron trade blade is inset near bend of club in typical fashion. CONDITION: Very good. Shows period age and patina. 23" overall with a 5" blade. BRM

LOT OF 4: THREE TOMAHAWKS & A BILLHOOK.

Lot #1006 (Sale Order 6 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Spontoon blade pipe tomahawk of recent manufacture with iron blade and file branded stem with brass tacks under the head. CONDITION: Excellent showing no wear. B) Pipe tomahawk of recent manufacture which has been artificially aged to give the appearance of an old piece. Tiger maple stem with bone mouth piece, wrought iron blade. CONDITION: Excellent as artificially aged. C) Pipe tomahawk of recent manufacture which has been artificially aged to give the appearance of an old piece. Walnut stem with brass tack decoration, brass head with a dovetail steel blade. CONDITION: Excellent as artificially aged. D) Billhook with iron hook pommel and horn handle. The blade displays a large touch mark reading "AO". CONDITION: Very good, the blade is smooth and dark the horn handle with moderate wear. DG

MCKENNEY & HALL LITHOGRAPH "KISH-KE-KOSH".

Lot #1007 (Sale Order 7 of 523)

McKenney & Hall original hand colored lithograph of "KISH-KE-KOSH A FOX BRAVE" F.W. Greenough 1838. Site 12" x 17". Overall 17-1/4" x 22-1/4". The Brave is portrayed with the symbols of his prowess; a scalp lock around his neck, a tacked green painted war club and a fully furred buffalo headdress. CONDITION: Very good with note to the foxing lines across the image. CG

PAINTING OF INDIANS SURROUNDING A PIONEER.

Lot #1008 (Sale Order 8 of 523)

Unattributed painting c. 19th century. Painting depicts a scene of a mountain man and several Indians involved in a fight. Period weapons are visible including a large Bowie knife, a Tomahawk and parts of a gun stock and gun barrel. The mountain man is brandishing a Bowie knife and wears a powder horn in his belt. The Indians are portrayed in headdresses and buckskins. The mountain man has killed or wounded at least 2 of the Indians. Painting was housed in a 3" wide gold frame which remains with the painting. CONDITION: Fair. Original canvas is partially detached from the stretcher. Painting has crazing and some minor paint loss. CG

LARGE GERMAN SIEGE CROSSBOW WITH WINDLASS AND QUARREL.

Lot #1009 (Sale Order 9 of 523)

Of larger than normally encountered size measuring 29" across prod and 45" from stirrup to rear of windlass. Wrapped string and windlass cord appear original. Simple bow straps with fluted decorated nosepiece. Inlaid with staghorn and mother of pearl geometrics and lining. Faceted and turned trigger, that projects out to right side. Bone nut retained by pierced plaques. Spiral fluted windlass cranks. Small cheekpiece on right side. Accompanied by a diamond headed quarrel with hand forged point and wings replaced by a soft wood; red number "96-102A" on shaft indicates possible museum display. CONDITION: Very good, and very pleasing. Channel staghorn is missing approximately 3/4 of its length and one other inlay is missing behind nut. Some lining lifted. Metal has acquired a lovely patina throughout with flashes of dove grey. Nosepiece with some minor chipping. Wood is very good with a few bumps and bruises and a couple of minor cracks that appear to be stable; additional layer of varnish applied at one point with a noticeable drip on left side. Windlass appears to operate properly, but has not been completely retracted to avoid accidental breakage. Quarrel is very good with metal patinaed and some normal bumps and bruises to wood. This is a really nice example of one of the rarer crossbow forms. EW

AN ATTRACTIVE STAGHORN INLAID GERMAN CROSSBOW, WITH PATTERNS OF FRUITS AND FLORALS WITH INTERWEAVING

Lot #1010 (Sale Order 10 of 523)

Traditional and instantly recognizable crossbow architecture with fruitwood stock and inlaid throughout with staghorn vignettes of various fruits, vegetables and other florals with tendrils connecting various vignettes. Small hand stop. Wrought iron bow with old (period?) woven string. Simple iron stirrup and nose reinforcement. Rounded cheekpiece. Simple trigger shoe and guard made of iron. CONDITION: Good. Iron has acquired a lovely patina with some appropriate forging flaws in iron. Linen string with some fraying at extremities. A few inlays are either missing or partially broken; a few replaced. Mechanism has "kicked" the top of the stock and split wood there. A crossbow with great visual appeal with much of its original decoration. EW

17TH CENTURY DUTCH SABER / HANGER.

Lot #1011 (Sale Order 11 of 523)

Hilt of steel with asymmetrical kidney guards, pierced with small holes. Two primary branches with beaded centers and two supplementary branches attached to ovoid pommel with two screws, thumb ring. Spiral carved wood grip. Unmarked slightly curved blade with single fuller. CONDITION: Blade showing wear with a grey finish mixed with areas of pitting. Guard with smooth grey finish, wood grip showing minor wear. DG

LATE 1700'S FRENCH HUNTING SWORD.

Lot #1012 (Sale Order 12 of 523)

French gilted brass mounted hunting sword with a straight double edge blade, engraved and gilted with foliage and trophies on a blued panel. The hilt is comprised of a crossguard cast with dog heads, checkered grip and lion's head pommel. The leather scabbard retaining its throat featuring an engraved panel with boar's head within a hunting horn decoration, drag missing. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with areas of minor dark staining mixed with small areas of pitting, gilt and blue decoration show wear, tip has been reshaped. Grip retains most of its gilt finish. Scabbard leather has old re-stitching but remains strong. Throat retains about 60% gilt surface. DG

SARDINIAN PATTERN 1751 SHORT SWORD.

Lot #1013 (Sale Order 13 of 523)

Italian (Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont) Pattern 1751 Short Sword. 24-3/4" X 1-5/8" wide single-edge curved blade, etched within the fuller "VIVE LE ROY DE SARDAIGNE" ( LONG LIVE THE KING OF SARDINIA) on one side and with the coat-of-arms of the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Sardinia the House of Savoy on the opposite side. Brass stirrup hilt guard and leather covered grip with single wire wrap. CONDITION: Hilt and grip in very good condition showing moderate wear. Blade is mostly smooth and grey with areas of dark staining. DG

A DECORATIVE SUIT OF ARMOR IN THE EUROPEAN STYLE WITH EUROPEAN STYLE BROADSWORD.

Lot #1014 (Sale Order 14 of 523)

Helmet with raised roped medial ridge with pierced visor, with neckpiece riveted and roped en suite. Pauldrons of three lames, three lame elbow joints with leaf shaped couter, gauntlets of five lames, tassets of five lames. three lame kneecaps, and sabatons of seven lames. Sword with bulbous pommel, gently curved quillions, and waisted grip with wedding ring girdle. Complete set is of contemporary make and mounted on a mannequin on wood base. CONDITION: Good. Metal with some marks throughout from display and handling with a few spots of oxidation. Sword is good with marks throughout. EW This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

UNUSUAL AND RARE GERMAN STAG-ANTLER WHEEL-LOCK POWDER FLASK.

Lot #1015 (Sale Order 15 of 523)

German c. 1620, this flask measures about 9 - 1/2" tall. Scrimshawed throughout with a coat of arms, a night wearing a morian before a crowned king and other Renaissance decoration. This flask is most unusual featuring a conventional brass spout and with an iron priming mechanism at the base. CONDITION: Beautiful golden honey patination throughout the horn. Iron components are dark and unpolished. Horn body is in very fine original condition. The brass portion of the spout has been repaired at the seam. A very good flask. DG

EXCEPTIONAL SILVER MOUNTED CAUCASIAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #1016 (Sale Order 16 of 523)

Powder flask of thin green flattened horn with finely engraved wide silver and niello mounts. Full length silver dispensing lever at side and screw plug in base. Obverse mounts show symmetrical openwork abstract floral scrolls on striated background. Reverse with solid bands, niello abstract floral scrolls at top, apparent signature at bottom in rectangular cartouche. Diamond motif band around circumference of base. Bottom engraved with latticework of long central line intersected by vertical strokes joined by graceful curves top and bottom. CONDITION: Very good. Short surface gap on reverse. The engraving of the mounts is excellent for condition and quality. SR

GERMAN 19TH CENTURY HUNTING DAGGER.

Lot #1017 (Sale Order 17 of 523)

Late 19th Century German hunting dagger with an unmarked blade, with patina and freckling to most of the blade. Brass fittings and stag grips are very good, with patina, especially on the pommel. Leather scabbard and brass fittings exhibits moderate wear and patina. CONDITION: Very good. WZ

FRENCH ‘MONTMORENCY’ SABER WITH FOLDING SIDE-GUARD, C. 1780-1800

Lot #1018 (Sale Order 18 of 523)

A slotted-hilt, short saber with stirrup-shaped guard of brass, with brass backstrap ending in a flat-capped pommel with diamond capstan for blade, and spiral-grooved, wooden grip wrapped with leather and twisted wire in the channels, commonly called “les Montmorency” form. It has a slightly-curved, 30 in. L blade with single, wide fuller most of its length and a 15 in. L narrow fuller or blood groove, centered on the blade just below the spine ending in front where the 7 in. false edge begins. This form of hilt had become popular by c. 1780, but the folding, slotted side-guard as seen on this specimen seems to have been an addition to the original form beginning c. 1785-1790. The folding-guard saber was quite popular among French infantry and naval officers during the Revolutionary and Consular period and copied by other European makers. CONDITION: the blade has moderate to heavy pitting from the tip inwards some four inches, while the folding guard is missing about ½ inch of its scallop-edged, outer bar near the counterguard; the spring-locking pin for the side-guard’s open position is now missing from the inside of the counterguard. Provenance: deaccessioned from the Anderson House Museum, The Society of the Cincinnati. JLK

NAPOLEONIC ERA BRITISH NAVAL DIRK AND FRENCH BOARDING CAP (LOT OF 2).

Lot #1019 (Sale Order 19 of 523)

A) British fighting dirk of the period 1790-1815 with overall length of 18 7/8 inches; straight, double-edged blade terminating in a spear-point, 13 3/8 inches long by 9/16 inch wide at guard, with gilded, narrow, central fuller. Hilt with gilded brass mounts consisting of 'S' crossguard, front ferrule, and flat-capped pommel, the ivory grip, pommel and ferrule of octagonal profile. B) A "casquet" or open-framed headpiece, said to be for a boarding cap. Of heavy sheet-brass construction, consisting of a two 1 1/4 inch-wide strips with rolled edges, one running from front to back and the other crosswise, riveted to a headband or base, similarly made of sheet brass, 1 1/2 inches deep in front and 2 1/2 inches behind, with a 1 9/16 x 1 inch iron loop attached on each side for a leather chinstrap. Casquet or boarding cap dimensions: 6 3/4 inches high with oval of crown 8 by 6 7/8 inches. Presumably of early 19th century French manufacture, as its materials and method of construction closely match that of a French military horse muzzle from that period.

LOT OF 2: PRUSSIAN MODEL 1816 HANGER AND BRITISH DIRK MADE FROM BAYONET.

Lot #1020 (Sale Order 20 of 523)

A) Model 1816 Prussian infantry hanger. The Prussian King, Frederick William III's crown and cypher clearly engraved on the blade with date 1831 on the spine. Cast brass guard with clearly stamped regimental markings. CONDITION: Blade is mostly smooth and grey with areas of minor dark staining. Guard is in very good condition with minor dents and scratches. B) Dirk measuring 22-3/4" overall, produced utilizing a British triangular-blade bayonet with inspector stamps at the ricasso. Handle is turned ebony with a brass collar. CONDITION: Blade is smooth and grey with a few areas of minor surface rust. Grip in very good condition with minor wear. DG

LOT OF 3: EUROPEAN SOCKET BAYONETS.

Lot #1021 (Sale Order 21 of 523)

A) British Volunteer pattern bayonet with sword blade, unmarked. B) British 3rd Model Brown Bess bayonet with illegible makers mark at the ricasso. C) Continental bayonet with a 7/8" bore diameter and 1-3/4" socket length. CONDITION: All in very good condition. The Brown Bess bayonet showing light pitting. DG

1848 KNECHT OFFICER'S SABER AND PRUSSIAN P1873 BLUCHER SABER (LOT OF 2)

Lot #1022 (Sale Order 22 of 523)

A) PETER KNECHT OFFICER’S SABER DATED 1848. The single-edged, curved blade is 33 in. L x 1 in. W at ricasso and has a clipped point; etched with generic martial panoplies and floral scrolling, so most likely this saber, patterned after that carried by Prussian infantry officers since the 1830's, is one made for export to the American market by noted Solingen sword cutler, Peter Knecht. It is marked ‘P. Knecht’ on the obverse face near ricasso and ‘Solingen / 1848’ on recto. Hilt with reverse-P grip, steel mounted with brass plating over it, with shagreen-wrapped grips with two strands of twisted wire in the grooves. CONDITION: Some light wear to grip and the blade very good, although extreme tip is bent slightly upwards. [with] B) PRUSSIAN MODEL 1873 “BLUCHER” SABER AND SCABBARD. The first of the new M1873 sabers (commonly referred to as “Blucher sabers”) produced by the Prussian Army for its mounted troops utilized blades repurposed from French sabers captured during the Franco-Prussian War and modified to Prussian specifications. Reverse-P, steel hilt with leather wrapped grips; the 29 ¾ in. L x 1 ¼ in. W blade has a single, wide fuller extending to the tip with French touchmarks and ‘2264’ at ricasso and bears ‘Manufre de Chatelerrault Fevrier 1851’. Steel scabbard with integral bands with suspension rings and drag. CONDITION: Very good overall. The scabbard with its original finish and blade bright with crisp markings. JLK

LOT OF 2: SPANISH RAPIER & SMALLSWORD.

Lot #1023 (Sale Order 23 of 523)

A) Spanish cup-hilt rapier measuring 44" overall with a straight tapered 37-1/4" ovoid blade with illegible markings. Bell cup, riveted to the crossguard. One-piece fluted bone grip of circular section, toadstool pommel. CONDITION: Blade and hilt showing general wear, the blade with moderate pitting overall. Bone grip excellent with no cracks or chips. B) Brass mounted smallsword measuring 38-1/4" overall with a 32" colichemarde blade, hollow-ground and triangular in cross-section. Clam shell guard features relief human figure and foliate motifs on both sides. Rapier style hilt, knuckle bow decorated with relief human figure and foliate designs. Round pommel with capstan decorated en suite. Grip is wrapped with twisted brass wire with a braided ferrule at top and bottom. CONDITION: Excellent, the blade is bright with a few dark spots, brass hilt with a toned patina and tight wire wrap. DG

LOT OF 4: COMPOSITE SILVER HILT SWORDS WITH SCABBARDS.

Lot #1024 (Sale Order 24 of 523)

The following swords are composites produced utilizing old and recently produced components. All have been heavily cleaned to mask the new components. The lot consists of: A) Silver mounted sword with four slot guard, the slightly curved blade with a fuller wide fuller running its full length and a narrow fuller on each side. Fluted guard and pommel, green dyed bone grip with flat silver wrap. The scabbard is recently produced with embossed leather on one side and with silver mounts. CONDITION: Bone grip shows repairs at the pommel, blade cleaned and shows areas of minor pitting. B) Silver mounted sword with four slot guard, the slightly curved blade with narrow fuller running 2/3 its length, stamped "T. Graven". Green dyed fish skin grip with flat silver wrap, lion pommel with chain connecting to the guard. The scabbard is recently produced with embossed leather on one side and with silver mounts. CONDITION: Excellent as cleaned and rebuilt. C) Silver mounted cuttoe, the slightly curved blade has a narrow fuller running 2/3 its length and is marked "SKG HARVEY" on one side and with a running fox mark on the opposite. There is an rectangular shaped small sheet silver washer at the top of the blade, above which is a shell decoration flanked by a chased and engraved "S" shaped guard with integral ferrule at the base of the grip. The grip is ebony with flat silver wrap. The scabbard is recently produced with embossed leather on one side and with silver mounts. CONDITION: Excellent as produced and cleaned. D) Silver mounted cuttoe with slightly curved blade which has a wide fuller running its full length and a narrow fuller on each side. There is an oval shaped small sheet silver washer at the top of the blade, above which is a shell decoration flanked by a chased and engraved "S" shaped guard with integral ferrule at the base of the grip. The grip is green dyed bone. The scabbard is recently produced with embossed leather on one side and with silver mounts. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned bright with small areas dark staining and light pitting. DG

LOT OF 6: TWO POWDER HORNS, FOUR POWDER FLASKS, & DISPLAY CASE OF MISC. ACCESSORIES.

Lot #1025 (Sale Order 25 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Powder horn measuring 8-1/2" with chip carving at the tip. CONDITION: Excellent. B) Powder horn measuring 7" with fine untouched patina. CONDITION: Very good with a tight 3" vertical crack. C) Tin 7" powder flask of Japanned tin with painted decoration on its face showing a hunter with his gun raised. CONDITION: Spout is a period replacement. Surface exhibits wear to the Japanning. D) Two leather shot pouches, 5" and 7-1/2". CONDITION: Both showing wear and use. E) Large leather shot pouch measuring 11" overall with a carved horn spout and plug. CONDITION: Leather is stiff and has a small rip on one side. F) Group of accessories to include: Two iron bullet molds, small pipe bowl, vent pick and brush on chain, rifle cleaning tools, folding knife, two forks and paper percussion cap container. CONDITION: All showing wear and use commensurate with their use and age. DG

LOT OF 2 NAGINATA KOSHIRAE.

Lot #1026 (Sale Order 26 of 523)

Lot of 2 mounts for the classic Japanese glaive. Black lacquer shafts with golden inlaid florals, tendrils, and Tokugawa crest. Engraved brass furniture with gold roped sections on shaft. Iron half moon crescent butts. CONDITION: Very good, with some age related chips and rubs. Brass with a rich patina grey patina. A nice set. EW

JAPANESE YARI ON POLE.

Lot #1027 (Sale Order 27 of 523)

Classically formed Japanese straight headed spear with lightening fuller on largest flat side that has been filled with red lacquer. Cutting edges with suguha hamon. Head mounted in shirasaya mounts. Nakago with one mekugi-ana. Pole of more recent manufacture with cord wrap and red lacquer paint on top half, stained wood on bottom half. Black lacquer saya. CONDITION: Very good, blade is in good polish with some scattered openings, mostly towards tip. Nakago has a small split that runs diagonally into the nakago. Saya is good with some marks and rubbing throughout. Pole is good with some marks throughout and some chipping of lacquer. A nice example of a yari. EW

JAPANESE LONGBOW.

Lot #1028 (Sale Order 28 of 523)

Of black lacquer wood construction with thin red wood strip wrapping approximately every 3" center to center. Approximately 87" tall with wrapped grip 40" from bottom. Small tag with Japanese characters on it. CONDITION: Good. Lacquer has chipping and lifting throughout. Some wood wrap has been damaged by age. Grip is stained. EW

A JAPANESE SODEGARAMI POLEARM.

Lot #1029 (Sale Order 29 of 523)

Of distinct form with a pointed tip and numerous hooks and barbs to entangle sleeves and clothes. These polearms were used to arrest suspected criminals entangling their clothing, primarily sleeves, at which point they could be disarmed or otherwise managed. Mounted on a red lacquered pole. CONDITION: Very good. Straps are lifting away from wood in a few areas and have one break. Forged iron construction has normal forging flaws throughout. Points seem stable, with one missing near break in strap.

YOROI DOSHI ARMOR PIECING DAGGER WITH SHIRASAYA AND SAMURAI MOUNTS, DATED EISHO PERIOD.

Lot #1030 (Sale Order 30 of 523)

Kanmuri-Otoshi-zukuri blade form with a rather lazy notare hamon. Well cut horimono on right of double incised lines and characters. Silver foil horizontally scratched habaki. Mekugiana of a slightly elongated form and more appropriate to a spear, possibly a remount. Nakago is signed and dated for Eisho period, making this quite old. Mounts comprise a brown painted saya with simple kojiri that shows remanants of gilding, kurigata decorated with florals and accented with gilding, and a kozuka depicting three playing shishi dogs. Tsuba relieved for kozuka, fuchi decorated with florals, menuki depicting more shishi dogs, and kashira decorated en suite with fuchi. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is in good polish withsome very minor scattered openings and shitetsu. Shirasaya are very good, samurai mounts are very good with some chipping to paint and age related rubbing. Kurigata shows evidence of having been reattached at once point to saya. A very good yoroi doshi with good mounts. EW

AN ATTRACTIVE SHINTO NAGINATA NAOSHI WAKIZASHI, UNSIGNED, WITH NBTHK GREEN PAPERS.

Lot #1031 (Sale Order 31 of 523)

Mounted in plain shirasaya mounts. Made from a naginata blade that has been reshaped and mounted as a wakizashi, with distinctively cut hi and bo-hi. Nakago is unsigned. Silver catscratch habaki. Vivid and flowy choji hamon line with several tobi-yaki, some of which jump the shinogi. Attractive nie. CONDITION: Excellent, in nearly full polish with one microchip to blade and infinitesimal chip at kissaki and a few extremely minor dotted openings in steel, most towards habaki. Shirasaya with minor marks. Accompanied by NBTHK green paper. A really wonderful example. EW

A SHINSHINTO KATANA WITH WONDERFUL TEMPER LINE AND MOUNTS DECORATED WITH DRAGONFLIES.

Lot #1032 (Sale Order 32 of 523)

Ubu nakago with rather long o-kissaki. Attractive gunome hamon line with copper habaki. Iron tsuba with inlaid silver and shakudo dragonflies and flowers. Fuchi with a more subdued version of the design featuring dragonfly tail and golden body and head, kashira with golden dragonfly. Menuki in the form of a double headed scepter. Saya with copper colored sageo and brown lacquer kurikata. Kojiri with silver and copper inlaid dragonflies. CONDITION: Blade is very good in good polish, with 2 micro chips to blade and some scattered ware throughut. Mounts are crisp with some age related discoloration. Saya is very good, koiguchi appears to have been painted with some kind of blackening agent, as has body. Koijiri commensurate with balance of mounts. A great blade with wonderful mounts. EW

A SHINTO WAKAZASHI IN SAMURAI MOUNTS WITH PINE NEEDLE LACQUER.

Lot #1033 (Sale Order 33 of 523)

Ubu nakago with spurious Nagamitsu signature. Notare hamon line with long waves and itame hada. Gilt copper habaki. Beaded fuchi and kashira with copper gilt ridges. Menuki in to the of double crowned orbs. Attractive saya with single hanger loop, koiguchi, koijiri, and semegane en suite with fuchi-kashira. Rayskin wrap has pulled away from fuchi somewhat, exposing bare wood. CONDITION: Very good with nicely visible hamon line, some minor openings and a couple more spots of shintetsu. No discernible chips in blade. Saya is very good with some chips, hanger is a possible replacement replacement as design is not en suite with balance of mounts. A good blade with good mounts.

A GOOD SHINTO SURIAGE WAKIZASHI IN SHIRASAYA MOUNTS.

Lot #1034 (Sale Order 34 of 523)

Mumei Suriage nakago with two mekugi-ana. Active choji hamon with some tobiyaki, some jumping the shinogi. Copper catscratch habaki. Mounted in shirasaya mount with sayagaki on body. CONDITION: Blade is in a very good polish with some minor openings. Shirasaya is very good with some minor handling wear and a splice repair at base. Hamon is quite visible but fades towards kissaki. EW

KOTO O-TANTO SIGNED YUKIYASU WITH SUGUHA HAMON.

Lot #1035 (Sale Order 35 of 523)

Ubu nakago with two mekugi-ana and two character signature reading Yukiyasu. Shobu zukuri form with suguha temper line with an attractive, almost dominant itame hada. Copper habaki. Mounted in wood shirasaya. CONDITION: Very good, in great polish with a few extremely minor spots. Shirasaya is very good with some pings and chips.

A SIGNED SHINTO WAKIZASHI WITH DRAGON HORIMONO IN SHIRASAYA MOUNTS.

Lot #1036 (Sale Order 36 of 523)

Shinogi zukuri blade form with notare hamon. Leftside with a dragon motif horimono. Masame hada. Catscratch habaki with gilt and bluing. Ubu nakago is signed on left side of tang, reads Shinano Kami Monamoto Nobayoshi. Mounted in shirasaya resting mounts with sayagaki. Masame hada with attractive clear nie. CONDITION: Good. Blade is in good polish with scattered ware and shintetsu, left side with a couple blisters towards kissaki but below yokote. Habaki is cracked across front. Mounts are good with some normal age related bumps and bruises.

A GOOD SIGNED (KANE NAGA?) WAKIZASHI IN SHIRASAYA MOUNTS.

Lot #1037 (Sale Order 37 of 523)

22 - 1/2" cutting edge with attractive notare hamon. Masame hada. Silver half catscratch habaki. Ubu nakago with second mekugi-ana when blade was remounted at one point. Sujikai yasurime. Plain shirasaya mounts. Nakago signed Kane Naga (?). CONDITION: Very good. Blade is in good polish with some scattered openings and ware. Shirasaya mounts are fine.

MASAMORI KATANA, LATE EDO, CIRCA 1848, IN SHIRASAYA MOUNTS, WITH NEW YORK 2002 SHINSA CERTIFICATION

Lot #1038 (Sale Order 38 of 523)

Shinogi zukuri blade with suguha hamon and Komaru boshi. Ubu nakago with single mekugi-ana. Kiri yasurime. Itame hada. Mounted in shirasaya resting mounts. While unsigned, the NTHK certification attributes the blade to Hosokawa Masamori and dated to late Edo period, 1848. Cross beaded gilt habaki. During the certification the sword received 70 points, earning it a Kanteisho origami, which is included. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is in good polish with some scattered ware and dotted openings. Blade has no chips to cutting edge. Mounts are very good. Kanteisho papered swords are very good and a step above the "guarantee of authenticity" origami. EW

SIGNED KOTO WAKIZASHI WITH ELABORATE MOUNTS, MOUNTED IN GREEN SAYA WITH SHIRASAYA RESTING MOUNT AND

Lot #1039 (Sale Order 39 of 523)

Relatively tame choji hamon that flow over boshi. Well cut double bo-hi, with one deep and one shallow. Relatively straight masame hada. Silver half catscratch habaki. Ubu nakago with second mekugi-ana added when blade was remounted that damaged two character signature, reads "Munehisa". Tsuba pierced through with stylized waves, silver and brass clams, and birds. Hole for kozuka left over from previous mounts. Underside of seppa signed. Fuchi with gilt and silver florals on beaded background. Menuki in the form of samurai in armor. Kashira with a shishi dog amongst a floral bed. Mounts of a more recent vintage. Shirasaya cover of a rich brown with copper colored trees, golden leaves and avians, and silver cranes. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is in good polish with several areas of ware and shintetsu, including alone mune line. Mounts are very good, tsuba with distinct sunburst pattern. Fuchi, kahira and menuki are very good and attractive. Cover is good. Saya and shirasaya good.

SIGNED KANEMOTO KOTO WAKIZASHI IN ELABORATE MOUNTS AND PINE RESIN SAYA.

Lot #1040 (Sale Order 40 of 523)

Sabon-sugi hada in shobu zukuri form. Masame hada. Copper catscratch habaki. Seppa are modern iterations made from aluminum that exist simply to space sword correctly. Relief tsuba depicting a dragon amongst clouds. Fuchi with brass dragon and signed. Menuki in the form of dragons. Kashira with raised brass dragon. Housed in a beautiful pine lacquer scabbard with abalone dots that add to the overall look. Kozuka signed. Ubu nakago with single mekugi-ana with "Kanemoto" signature. Katte agari yasurime. CONDITION: Excellent. Blade is in excellent polish with some scattered minor areas of shintetsu. Hamon runs off blade near habaki. Mounts are excellent, fuchi and kashira polished. Tsuba has some gilting left in protected areas. Saya is very good with a few normal bumps and chips, and some discoloration near koijiri that may clean. Please note, that as this item does not have NTHK paperwork, we cannot verify the signature.

KOTO TACHI WITH GOLD CRACKED ICE HABAKI.

Lot #1041 (Sale Order 41 of 523)

Shinogi zukuri blade with a notare hamon. 2 relatively well cut bohi, 1 wide and 1 shallow. Suriage nakago with 2 mekugi-ana, lower mekugi-ana bifurcated. Attractive mokume hada with nicely visible nie. Gold foil cracked ice habaki. Mumei nakago with very slightly slanted kiri yasurime. Mounted in shirasaya resting mounts with horn escutcheon around mekugi and mekugi koguchi. Accompanied by NBTHK authentication papers. CONDITION: Blade is in good polish with nicely visible hada and some scattered shintetsu and ware. Three openings in the steel underneath the habaki. Mounts are very good. A very nice, well sized blade with great architecture. EW

CORRECTION: Please note that the papers are NTHK and not NBTHK.

SOSHU TANTO SIGNED HIRO-SUNE IN SHIRASAYA MOUNTS.

Lot #1042 (Sale Order 42 of 523)

Ubu nakago signed with three character signature for Hiro Sune. Delicate double line bohi on left side of blade, with single shallow but wider line on right. Hira zukuri blade form with vivid choji hamon and mokume hada. Copper habaki with catscratching on front and rear. Housed in shirasaya resting mounts. CONDITION: Very good. Some scatteerd shintetsu and minor dotted openings. One or two small ware lines. Mounts are very good. A wonderful example of a great tanto.

JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD PRESENTED TO OFFICER IN 1937 WITH EXTENSIVE TANG INSCRIPTION..

Lot #1043 (Sale Order 43 of 523)

Japanese sword in Shin-Gunto army officer's mounts with a blade measuring 25-3/4", wavy temper line and silver engraved habaki. Tang with sword smith's signature reading "Hizen (no) Kuni Ju Yoshitsuga". This older sword was presented to a departing officer in 1937 and the left tang reads, in two lines: "Presented to Mr Masaura By The Residents Of This Town With Deep Appreciation In 1937. Oura Township Sage Prefecture". CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with a few cloudy areas and exhibiting a number of scattered edge nicks becoming heavier near the tip. Handle is missing all fittings and grip lace. Scabbard exhibits about 75% original brown paint and retains a 7" section of the leather covering. Although the condition of the blade leaves much to be desired, it is extremely uncommon to encounter a Japanese sword with a presentation on the tang. DG

69 KEN KABUTO WITH MENPO, DELICATE FUKIGAESHI, THREE LAME SHIKORO, AND MENPO.

Lot #1044 (Sale Order 44 of 523)

Tehen with petal and geometrics. Medial ridge of copper decorated with floral lining and punch dot ridge. Maedate tongue. 69 iron plates with liner attachment and holes for protruding rivets. Delicate fukigaeshi with floral crest and cloth wrapped with two designs separated by cord. Mabizashi with roped top border, 3 brass rivets, and 4 lacquered rivets. Three lame shikoro bound with blue cord and with multicolor cord at edges, bottom off white decorative cord. Hanger at rear of hachi. Decorative brass rivets around koshimaki. Interior of mabizashi with red lacquer. Blue liner with blue stitching and edged by a relatively plain yellow and white band. Green affixing cord. Maedate engraved with florals and geometrics, with stylized central ken with flanking horns. Menpo of iron with horsehair moustache with gilded teeth and red lacquered lips. Brown lacquer facepiece. Neckpiece articulated in three pieces and made of lacquered iron with brown affixing cord and two strips of decorative multicolor and orange cord. Nosepiece detachable, cheek hooks vacant. CONDITION: Very good. Metal has some minor areas of old patina that does not detract. Fukigaeshi with some age related staining and wear. Brass pieces have acquired a nice untouched mustard patina. Shikoro is very good, with a few spots where it appears cord was carefully repaired with glue. Affixing cord a possible replacement. Liner is very good, edging is starting to peel somewhat and has two old (period?) repairs. Menpo is very good with a couple areas of chipping and rubibng, but nothing significant. One crack at right side of nose piece. Cord is fraying, exercise caution. EW

32 PLATE JAPANESE KABUTO SAMURAI HELMET WITH GILT RIDGES AND MENPO.

Lot #1045 (Sale Order 45 of 523)

Made with 32 plates of forged iron construction, covered in black lacquer with raised ridge lines gilded. Tehen with floral designs on punch dot background. Slot for maedate is vacant. Mabizashi with raised relief geometrics. Fukigaeshi with family crest on stippled gilt ground. Shikoro of four lames make of gilded iron and bound with cord. Blue liner appears to be of same period of helmet. Red affixing cord also appears to be of period. No signature observed. Black lacquered menpo with copper teeth. Horsehair moustache and goatee. Red lacquer lips and interior. Neck guard of gilded iron and bound with blue cord. CONDITION: Good, with some chipping to lacquer and gilding throughout and some areas of gilding that have cracked but not lifted yet. Exercise caution. Lacquer has a couple of areas that have chipped, and cracks in mabizashi. Liner has one minor tear in it. Menpo is very good, with some minor chipping to lacquer. Goatee is missing much of the horse hair. Some chipping and cracking to gilding on neckguard. This is a great example of the Japanese helmet as it later evolved, with smaller fukigaeshi and a raised rear bowl to better fit the head. EW

24 PLATE JAPANESE KABUTO WITH FLAME MAEDATE AND MENPO.

Lot #1046 (Sale Order 46 of 523)

24 plates with five rivets per plate and shiten no byo. Tehen decorated in three steps with fence around tip, underneath a tubular tip piece. Brown lacquered mabizashi with two visible rivets and maedate clip. Maedate made of brass and in the form of stylized flames with engraving along median. Large fukigaeshi with pierced tomoe crest. Shikoro of three lames made of iron and lacquered en suite, bound with blue and tan cord. Interior of shikoro gilded, interior of mabizashi with reddish lacquer. Liner with stylized cloth edging and simple point pattern of teal on tan. Iron menpo with horsehair moustache and goatee, gilt copper teeth, and brown lacquer coating. Attachment hooks on check are vacant, nosepiece is removable. Yodare-kake of gilded iron and bound by blue cord with two strips of decorative orange and cord at bottom. Interior and upper lip in an orange lacquer. Woven orange, white, and green affixing cord. Menpo likely associated as the pattern of the guard and the lacquer does not match quite right. CONDITION: Very good. Kabuto hachi with a few spots of age related patination that do not detract. Tubular top piece is loose and could be reaffixed. Shikoro is very good with traces of original lacquer mostly in protected areas. Lacquer has some minor chipping throughout as to be expected of age. Menpo is very good, much of the horsehair goatee is missing but moustache is still quite full. Teeth with traces of gilding in protected areas. One cord broken but could be repaired. Some cracking to gilding. A really nice example in good condition. EW

36 PLATE JAPANESE KABUTO WITH RISING SUN MOTIF AND LARGE FUKIGAESHI.

Lot #1047 (Sale Order 47 of 523)

36 plates with shiten no byo. Front has gold sun motif. Tehen decorated with scalloped petals. Slot for maedate is vacant. Fukigaeshi with pierced crest and cloth wrap depicting florals. Fukigaeshi and mabizashi with brass edges, mabizashi additionally decorated with brass rivets. Hanging ring at rear of helmet bowl. Signed with two character signature underneath cloth lined at rear of hachi. Shikoro of four lames made of iron and decorated with a gilded crack ice motif and bound with ivory and light green cord and an unusual wave pattern. Base of bottom lame also decorated with tan and multicolored cord. Insides of mabizashi, fukigaeshi, and shikoro all decorated with red lacquer. Liner with edge decorated en suite with fukigaeshi. Liner appears to be original. Affixing off white cord. CONDITION: Very good. Right fukigaeshi has been reattached with a generous application of silver solder. Bowl has a couple minor spots of age related spotting that does not detract. Brass has acquired a deep patina. Shikoro is very good with a few very minor breaks in the cord and some rubbing to gilding. Interior lacquer has some chipping. Liner is very good with a few separations and tears around edge, which has started to lift in a few areas. An attractive example. EW

DRAGONFLY (TOMBO) MAEDATE WITH ABALAONE DECORATIONS.

Lot #1048 (Sale Order 48 of 523)

Rather attractive Tombo (dragonfly) motif Maedate that would have mounted to the front of a Kabuto helmet. Wings are decorated with abalone on brass and copper wings with abalone present on undersides. Underside of thorax decorated with crushed abalone. Traces of gilding visible on head. Split tail. CONDITION: Very good. Some rubbing and age related staining throughout. One wing (when holding head up, upper left wing) has been repaired at one point at attachment joint. Very attractive. EW

ATTRACTIVE BLACK LACQUERED JAPANESE ARMOR, EDO PERIOD, IN TRAVEL CASE.

Lot #1049 (Sale Order 49 of 523)

16 ken helmet with stepped tehen with petal decorations. Shiten no byo. Mabizashi with three rivets and maedate slot, filled with brass maedate in the form of a diamond tipped sword with flanking flames and gilded on interior. Fukigaeshi with black lacquer and edged with gilt lines and three diamonds. Cruciform knot on hanger at back of hachi. Three lame black lacquered shikoro bound with blue cord and brown lacquered on interior in a cracked ice pattern. Liner with felt lining that is peeling under mabizashi. Hanpo with deep brown lacquer and three lame yodare-kake bound with the same style of blue cord as found on kabuto, edges bound in multicolor blue and offwhite cord. Dou of do-maru configuration and lacquered in black, with a mixture of foliage green and deep blue cord, opening under right arm and wrapped in leather on interior. Cloth covers under shoulder straps. Kusazuri lacquered en suite, and wrapped in leather on interior. Sode, kote, cuisse skirt, and greaves black lacquered and covered with chainmail and small iron plates over green foliage cloth and internally lined in deep blue cloth. Housed in a wooden travel box with iron bands and tabs, kamon painted on, and rudimentary latch. CONDITION: Very good with some expected chipping and rubbing to high edges as one would expect from a piece of this age. Some minor separations in the cloth, but nothing serious. Do possibly relacquered at one point, possibly period. Leather has some losses, mostly to lames but scattered throughout. Do has numerous little scratches, sode, lote, cuisse skirt, and greaves and some staining on cloth and patina on metal. Given the construction, cord, and form of the piece, it is likely that this piece is homogenous. EW

A GOOD SET OF JAPANESE ARMOR, EDO PERIOD, IN TRAVEL BOX.

Lot #1050 (Sale Order 50 of 523)

8 ken kabuto with raised gilt fukurin and maedate in the form of an evilly grinning oni demon, decorated with horsehair. Horns measure 8". Maedate of lacquered wood to prevent a poorly weighted helmet. Shikoro of four lames, bound with light red cord and constructed of gilded iron. Red cruciform knot attached to hanger at rear of hachi. Mabizashi in black lacquer en suite with hachi. Cloth wrapped fukigaeshi in floral patterns. Liner appears original. Interior of shikoro gilded. Mempo of iron construction with red lacquer interior and browned exterior. Yodare-kake of iron with gilding and bound by tan cord with black lacquer interior. Dou chestpiece of gilded iron with top collar with floral printed cloth wrap; scales and articulated pieces affixed by light red cords, armor piece affixed with horn tabs. Central silver cloud motif with cruciform knot. Bottom on armor engraved with wind motifs. Left and right wings articulated. Kusazuri of gilt leather. Interior cloth wrapped with gilding. Dou backpiece of gilded iron with cloth wrapped articulated collar in floral pattern en suite with chestpiece. Slot for standard of forged iron and black lacquered. Armored skirt en suite with chestpiece, with a few strips of iron as some lames are ferromagnetic. Associated tassets (sode) of gilded iron with orange cord binding and a golden cloth interior lined with blue stripes. Cuisse skirt, armguards ending in gauntlets (kote), and greaves of a light forest green with chainmail reinforced by sections of gilt iron. Green cloth (silk?) with simple birds and floral patterns. Housed in a wooden travel case with no markings but banded in iron. Also included is a neckpiece that appears to be of Chinese manufacture with engraved brass tabs, with 2 lame neck defense bound with orange cord and decorated with further orange cord and multicolored black, red, and offwhite cord. CONDITION: Good. Some chipping to gilding throughout and some minor losses. Some pieces, especially some cords, have broken with time and been either repaired or replaced. Maedate of a more modern construction that balance of armor, which appears to be Edo period, with exception given to Chinese neckpiece. Travel case has two replaced trims with visible wood glue from repairs. Silk has some separations, mostly across backing. Given the varying styles, it is possible that the armor is made of composite pieces, but extremities obviously from the same suit, as is dou. A nicely presenting set. EW

JIMBAORI SAMURAI BATTLE JACKET.

Lot #1051 (Sale Order 51 of 523)

Traditionally worn over armor as a way to distinguish officers and other high ranking personnel. This example made of woven wheat colored cloth with a highly embellished brocade with bright gold and silver coloring in floral patterns with striking kamon in blue and off-white held up by green cord. Shoulder straps decorated with brass zig zag patterns. Rear of coat with Japanese inyo symbol. Mounted in a shadow box with stylized bamboo edging. CONDITION: Very good, with minor separations on left collarbone and at rear of collar, with a few minor holes visible in lining. Some rubbing and chipping of edges with loose threads and minor loss. Shoulder straps have some losses scattered. A blacklight indicates no replacement or restitching. Please note that in order to preserve the piece, Morphy Auctions elected to leave it mounted during description. A really wonderful example. EW

DOUBLE DISK AMERICAN NAVAL CUTLASS 1797 PATTERN OR EARLIER

Lot #1052 (Sale Order 52 of 523)

This unmarked double disk naval cutlass follows an English pattern in use on British warships and in the colonies since the mid-1700s. The blade is straight, single edged with spear point and narrow fuller running along the back edge from the guard and tapering out near the false edge. The hilt is iron, with forged one-piece guard having a broad oval disk on knuckleguard and one forming counterguard, topped with flat, rolled quillon. Blade tang is crudely peened. Grip is rolled iron showing peening dents. Hilt is japanned black. British versions are often designated the “pre-1804 pattern.” The 1797 designation for American versions derives from the re-establishment of the navy and contract cutlasses for it that are similar in form, but marked. This is unmarked and a commercial product for a privateer or merchant vessel arms chest. The lack of a ricasso may indicate an earlier production date. The same form is used in the American Revolution and known to have been occasionally issued to land troops in need of arms. CONDITION: Very good. Blade gray with some dark gray and brown areas. Good edge and point. Minor chips and losses to the black painted hilt. SR

EARLY SPEEN.

Lot #1053 (Sale Order 53 of 523)

For a similar example see plate 111.PA on page 219 of "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Head measures 12 - 1/4" overall with an 8 - 3/8" blade, hand forged of iron with flat faces. Below the blade is an "S"-shaped hand forged iron bar and a 3 - 5/8" cone shaped socket. Socket and blade were forged from one piece of iron. The wood haft is contemporary. CONDITION: Head retains a dark heavily patinated and pitted patina.

FRAMED PRINT OF GENERAL WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON AND OF A YOUNG GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Lot #1054 (Sale Order 54 of 523)

A) N. Currier print of "General William H. Harrison / Hero Of Tippecanoe, Fort Meigs & Thames". In original period frame. Image is sharp with hand coloring. B) Large print of General Washington. Framed and matted with a 15-3/8" X 24-3/8" sight size. CONDITION: Printers information at the bottom of the print is faded although the image remains clear. DG

LOT OF 2: NAVY BOARDING PIKES.

Lot #1055 (Sale Order 55 of 523)

A) British Royal Navy model 1888 boarding pike with a 14-3/4" head including shanks. Marked on one shank with Broad Arrow "EFD" over Crown. Shaft has been cut off and piece now measures 66-1/2". CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned and exhibits areas of minor pitting. Shaft shows scattered dents and nicks. B) American wrought iron boarding pike with a 17-1/2 head including the shanks. Unmarked. Shaft has been cut off and piece now measures 57-1/2". CONDITION: Head shows areas of dark staining and minor pitting. Shaft with a few minor dents. DG

USMC 1887/1889 SUN HELMET

Lot #1056 (Sale Order 56 of 523)

Cloth covered pressed cork helmet, with Marine Corps eagle globe and anchor front plate, side buttons and cruciform spike base. Visor interiors lined with green cotton. Leather sweatband with Horstmann contract stamp and dated 1899. Front plate held fast by single screw post with incorrect nut which leaves the plate loose. CONDITION: The cork body is excellent with no breaks. White cotton exterior with an area of brown discoloration. DG

19TH C. DIXON "SPIRITS" FLASK WITH HOLSTER, EAGLE POWDER FLASK, AND BALL MOLD..

Lot #1057 (Sale Order 57 of 523)

Lot of 3: A) A mid-19th century officer's or sportsman's "spirits" flask of pewter resembling a funnel in form, with threaded pewter cap with cork liner at the narrow stem end's opening; the flask 8 3/4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches diameter (base) and 1 1/2 inches diameter at capped mouth; the base of the flask is stamped "James Dixon & Sons", while a "52 / P" is stamped on the side. Its holster of similar shape (8 7/8 inches long by 2 5/8 inches at mouth or top), is made of formed and stitched russet brown leather and allows the flask to be carried spout downwards; two straps with roller buckles (one buckle now missing) encircle the holster, allowing for attachment to saddlery or accoutrement belting, as required. CONDITION: the pewter flask gunmetal grey in tone, holster missing strap buckle, leather supple but darkened with age. B) a copper pocket flask with brass cap and charger for a Colt Paterson, Baby Dragoon or Pocket Revolver (Riling Type 806), with die-stamped Federal eagle on side and spring charger on top, 4 3/8 inches long. CONDITION: tip of charging spring broken off; the brass and copper dull and some polish residue in relief-work of eagle; crisp die-strike and no dents. C) a single-cavity, "scissor" mold of forged iron, for a ball of 0.39 caliber. CONDITION: Very good with some scattered spots of light surface oxidation. JLK Deaccessioned from the Anderson House Museum of the Society of the Cincinnati.

FINE GEO. WOSTENHOLM I*XL SPEAR POINT BOWIE

Lot #1058 (Sale Order 58 of 523)

Heavy full tang bowie knife featuring nickel silver guards stamped with an ornate foliate design and exceptional, deeply textured stag scales inlaid with a nickel silver escutcheon. Spear point blade stamped on ricasso with I*XL trademark. The face of the blade further stamped G. WOSTENHOLM & SON WASHINGTON WORKS SHEFFIELD. Morocco leather sheath with nickel silver tip and throat. The body with gold leaf decoration including I*XL trademark. Circa 1850's. A classic spear point bowie style by one of the most famous Sheffield bowie knife manufacturers who focused on the export of knives for the American market. CONDITION: In very good condition overall. The blade has been cleaned somewhat with scattered scratches and patches of pitting remaining, but retains its original shape. Guards with little sign of wear or damage; there is one small end crack at a handle pin. The sheath is oversized and is likely a later replacement.

LOT OF 2: CIVIL WAR BOWIE KNIVES.

Lot #1059 (Sale Order 59 of 523)

A) Confederate side knife in untouched condition. Measuring 16-5/8" overall with a heavy 11-1/4" clipped point blade. Iron diamond shaped cross guard and one-piece oak grip with iron pommel cap. CONDITION: Blade exhibits an edge chip and dark surface. Grip with tight cracks. B) Double edge spear point knife measuring 12-1/4" overall with a 7-7/8" blade. Iron cross guard and one-piece oak handle with lead pommel. Leather lined tin scabbard produced with a 2-3/4" cut-out on the face exposing the leather interior and tin belt loop on the reverse. CONDITION: Sharpened blade with a mostly grey surface. Grip very good with minor wear. Scabbard showing moderate wear and a break to the leather. DG

BOWIE KNIFE EBONY HANDLE ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL JACKSON (BALTIMORE).

Lot #1060 (Sale Order 60 of 523)

Bowie knife attributed to American maker Samuel Jackson of Baltimore, MD. Goins Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings states that Mr. Jackson is first listed in the city directory in 1833. He is listed in 1840 to 1851 as a "surgical instrument maker." In 1855 and 1856 as a "cutler". This company manufactured "Bowie" type knives, among other kinds of cutlery. This knife has the style of Mr. Jackson's Bowie Knife Works (ebony pinned handle, and appearance). It boasts a 10-1/2" upswept blade, obviously showing skill and style in form of manufacture of both surgical instruments and Bowie Knife makers combined. This is a real killer knife in all respects. c. 1850. Sheath is a 20th century add on, but fits knife well and gives good appearance.

LARGE MEXICAN WAR-ERA LION POMMEL BOWIE BY TILLOTSON

Lot #1061 (Sale Order 61 of 523)

This rare and desirable Mexican War-era bowie by Sheffield’s Tillotson & Co. features frame handle construction with ivory scales and nickel silver trim including a large flat S-guard and coffin shaped pommel with reclining lions in relief on each side. The wide clip point blade is marked on its ricasso TILLOTSON COLUMBIA PLACE SHEFFIELD and the blade’s face is etched with a scene that contains a spread-winged eagle perched atop a cannon amidst stars and military flags surrounded by foliate scrollwork and in script, “THE LAND OF THE FREE & THE HOME OF THE BRAVE” as well as “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. No sheath. c.1847-1850. Tillotson produced many large and fine quality bowies of this general style during the Gold Rush era and its is apparent that the patriotic motif of this etching preceded those knives. CONDITION: Very good condition overall. The blade shows little use, with scattered signs of light rust and small patches of pitting. The etching is somewhat faint in areas, mainly the center of the blade where an effort was made to clean it. The handle scales are replacements. Guard is slightly loose.

EDWARD BARNES & SONS "US" HUNTERS COMPANION BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH.

Lot #1062 (Sale Order 62 of 523)

EDWARD BARNES & SONS U figure of a star S. Ribbon on blade face reads "THE REAL U star S KNIFE" below the ribbon are the words "HUNTERS COMPANION". 8" spear point blade, 12 - 3/4" overall. Handled in genuine stag with heavy brass full guard correct sheath bearing gold line decoration and gold U star S embossed in the leather. Nickel silver tip and throat. Complete with frog attachment. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has pitting, has been cleaned. This knife would appear to be American but was actually made in Sheffield England. c. 1833-1838. TN

VICTORIAN BRITISH BOWIE KNIFE BY WILLIAM RODGERS

Lot #1063 (Sale Order 63 of 523)

Narrow tang bowie knife with horn handle, oval nickel silver guard and foliate nickel silver guard and pommel. Clip point blade marked "V (crown) R WILLIAM [RODG]ERS [CELEBRA]TED DIRK KNIFE". Black morocco leather sheath with gold leaf decoration. Missing frog stud. Little is known about this William Rodgers, but this is a good honest Sheffield made knife dating from the 1850's era. CONDITION: Knife and sheath in excellent condition overall with little blade wear and no insect damage or cracks to the handle.

CHECKERED HORN HANDLE BOWIE BY A. DAVY & SONS

Lot #1064 (Sale Order 64 of 523)

Full tang bowie knife featuring nickel silver guards stamped with an ornate foliate design. Deeply checkered handle scales of dark horn. Clip point blade stamped on ricasso A. DAVY & SONS EXCHANGE WORKS SHEFFIELD. Morocco leather sheath with gold leaf decoration and nickel silver tip and throat. Circa 1856-1860's. A. Davy (became A. Davy & Sons in 1856) was a respected maker of high quality bowies, dirks, and folding knives of the bowie knife era. CONDITION: In excellent condition overall with no signs of insect damage to horn, and guards with little sign of wear or damage. Blade shows patches of old pitting but has been cleaned for an improved appearance. Tip of sheath cracked but intact.

PEARL HANDLED SHEFFIELD BOWIE BY E.M. DICKINSON

Lot #1065 (Sale Order 65 of 523)

Full tang bowie knife with original mother of pearl handle scales bearing an ornate nickel silver escutcheon on the obverse, nickel silver guard of elaborate design. Saber ground blade of classic clip point style, marked on ricasso E.M. DICKINSON SHEFFIELD. Southwest style leather sheath an old replacement. Circa 1882-1891. Dickinson founded his Sheffield factory, Murray Works, in about 1882 and this knife was almost certainly produced before country-of-origin markings became required starting in 1891. This style of knife sometimes referred to as a “bowie hunter” was popular in the Old West and not often seen dressed in fancy mother of pearl. CONDITION: In generally excellent condition. The blade shows signs of sharpening and use. The handle is free from cracks and only a few tiny chips to show its age. Sheath a replacement.

US RIFLEMAN'S PEACE POWDER FLASK BATTY 1853.

Lot #1066 (Sale Order 66 of 523)

Embossed copper body with patriotic eagle, stars surrounding shaking hands, and "U.S." in a shield surrounded by arms on both sides. Circular rings. Cap is marked "A.D.K./1853/BATTY". CONDITION: Body retains an even brown patina overall with a few shallow dents from use. Spout is missing its powder measure and spring is weak. DG

LARGE AND EXTENSIVE LOT OF CIVIL WAR ERA RELICS.

Lot #1067 (Sale Order 67 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) 3" parrot shell, inert. B) Model 1816 bayonet missing forend. C) Model 1816 bayonet. D) Model 1855 bayonet. E) Brass butt plate from Kentucky rifle. F) Base of a 3" parrot shell. G) Miscellaneous shell fragments, bullets, gun wrenches, bullet molds, percussion rifle lock and lock parts. CONDITION: All are in relic condition. Included are two powder horns measuring 7-1/4" and 13", both with moderate wear. DG

LOT OF 2: CIVIL WAR BELT AND REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CANTEEN.

Lot #1068 (Sale Order 68 of 523)

Lot consists of two items. (A) 1880's pattern rectangular eagle sword belt plate. Post period marking on reverse “U.S. / Cav.” Mounted on an antique leather belt. Hasp secured by two rivets. CONDITION: Good to very good. (B) Colonial era wood drum canteen with wood hoops locked by tongues. Raised bung. Traces of thin old red paint. No carrying strap loops. See O’Donnell, Canteens, Plate 010 for a similar, identified Revolutionary War example. CONDITION: very good with small scattered worm holes overall. SR

LOT OF 15: GROUP OF ANTIQUE BULLET MOLDS.

Lot #1069 (Sale Order 69 of 523)

Lot is comprised of various examples and sizes. Single cavity variations and two-cavity molds. Most are unmarked. One .32 caliber double mold is lightly marked "Colts Patent". CONDITION: All show wear commensurate with heavy use. DG

SCARCE SPENCER BLAKESLEE QUICKLOADER CARTRIDGE BOX

Lot #1070 (Sale Order 70 of 523)

Scarce Blakeslee patent “cavalry style” cartridge box for Spencer rifles and carbines. Ten-tube version designed to be worn across the soldier’s front holding 70 rounds of ammunition in tin tubes, ready to be dropped into the butt-stock magazine. Manufactured concurrently with the six-tube boxes these were termed the “cavalry style” in company and government documents. 32,000 were supplied by Gaylord and by Wilkinson prior to June 1866, but Marcot notes that the ten-tube version is, “a very desirable accoutrement for collectors… few have survived.” CONDITION: Good to very good. Box shows use. All ten tubes in place. Leather shows surface wear, crackling and some shrinkage. Maker mark not legible, but certainly Gaylord or Wilkinson. Waist belt loop and brass loops for shoulder sling in place. Leather lid present. Latch tab broken and fastening stud missing. Upper portion of inner block raised above top edge of leather body. Box opens a bit stiffly. Carved initials on leather top indicate actual issue. A scarce cavalry cartridge box for the formidable Spencer 7-shot repeating carbine and rifle. SR

CIVIL WAR COLT .44 ARMY HOLSTER BY GAYLORD

Lot #1071 (Sale Order 71 of 523)

A very good example of the regulation holster for the Colt .44 Army Revolver, the classic cavalry pistol. Black leather with nice color and finish, tight seams. Latch tab and belt loop in place and secure. Rivet and stitching to tab indicate mid-war production. Crisply marked on the belt loop by E. Gaylord, a major contractor for accouterments during the war. Standard military configuration with full flap to hold pistol butt forward on the trooper’s right. Faint stencil on the inside of the flap may read “…. ART…” indicating issue to a mounted artilleryman, either a driver or member of a horse artillery battery attached to the cavalry corps. CONDITION: Very good. Minor crazing and rubs to finish. A solid holster. SR

U.S. DRAGOON 1850 PATTERN SADDLE HOLSTERS

Lot #1072 (Sale Order 72 of 523)

Standard issue pommel holsters for single pistols carried by U.S. dragoons in the early west. These conform to the 1850 pattern saddle holsters for the single shot M1842 pistols, but will accommodate 1836 flintlocks if carried loaded and primed, so some collectors date them earlier. They are constructed of black leather joined by a pommel strap with a hole to fit over the saddle pommel, and with formed covers fastening by latch tabs over a brass stud. Small loops are sewn to the sides to secure them to the saddle. A soft leather pouch with cover and five tin tubes for pistol paper cartridges is sewn the body of each holster. These are protected as well by the outer flap when fastened. CONDITION: Excellent. Just slight wear to the finish of the pommel strap from flexing and one short edge tear. One tie-down loop missing. Fancy militia or officer’s pommel holsters are not uncommon. Plain sets for enlisted mounted men are scarce. Perfect for an early cavalry display or collection devoted to the pre-Civil War army on the western plains. SR

LOT OF 4: CIVIL WAR ERA BINOCULARS, CARTRIDGE BOX, HOLSTER AND CROSS BELT.

Lot #1073 (Sale Order 73 of 523)

A) Pair of brass binoculars with clear optics, measuring 7-1/2" fully extended, marked "Verdi Paris". CONDITION: Very good with a few minor dents. B) Tarred leather holster measuring 12-3/4" overall, single belt loop on the reverse. CONDITION: Soft and pliable leather with surface showing general crazing. Plug is missing. C) NCO's waist belt with Pattern 1826 circular eagle breast plate attached. CONDITION: Leather belt has been trimmed and is in relic condition. Eagle plate is in very good condition retaining both reverse loops. D) Model 1855 cartridge box and plate, interior with both tins. CONDITION: Poor. Cartridge box shows heavy crazing and wear. "US" box plate retains both reverse loops. DG

US ARMY 1887 CARBINE BOOT.

Lot #1074 (Sale Order 74 of 523)

US Army Model 1887 Carbine Boot used with Krag and Trapdoor carbines. Complete with all mounting straps and brass throat. CONDITION: Leather displays areas of crazing. DG

LOT OF 3: MAJOR GENERAL HENRY A. BARNUM SHOWS OFF HIS WOUND, SURGEON KEPI, AND CRUTCH

Lot #1075 (Sale Order 75 of 523)

Lot consists of three items including a very telling photo showing the lasting personal effects of the war on one officer. Barnum (1833-1892) was Major of the 12th NY Volunteers when wounded severely in the left hip at Malvern Hill in 1862. He was captured, eventually released, and recovered enough to become colonel of the 149th New York, commanding it at Gettysburg and in the Atlanta Campaign, and having brigade command in the March to the Sea. He was injured again at Lookout Mountain and at Peach Tree Creek, won the Medal of Honor for bravery in the battles around Chattanooga, and received brevets to brigadier and major general. He is shown in this photo lifting his major general’s frock coat to show a cord passed through his 1862 wound, caused by a bullet entering to the left and below his navel, passing through his hip bone, and emerging at the back, leaving a track through his torso that never fully healed and troubled him for thirty years with chronic infections. This copy of the image was likely made in the 1890s and comes with a faded typewritten one-page biographical summary signed in ink by his eldest son, Morgan K. Barnum. This is lotted with two medical items: a circa 1890 cap with insignia reading “M.E.H.” and “Surgeon,” and a period wood crutch that could conceivably be Civil War era and possibly military, but are not directly related to Barnum. CONDITION: Very good, but with fading to the statement by Barnum’s son. SR

LOT OF 3: AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SABERS.

Lot #1076 (Sale Order 76 of 523)

Lots consists of three eagle pommel sabers ca. 1805-1820, American or for the American market. A) Brass hilt P-guard saber with open beak eagle pommel. Round, reeded bone grip with brass ferrule at guard. Blade curved, single edged, not etched, with broad fuller. No Scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. Age patina to brass. No bends. Bone grip with minor stains. One slight surface chip at pommel. Blade pad in place. Blade with good edge and point. In the bright with scattered small gray spots. B) Brass hilt, round reeded grip, recurved guard, diamond in cross section. Ferrule at base of grip. Blade one-third blued with foliate terminals and gilt highlighted dry-point etched motifs. Each side with broad leaf at bottom, martial and floral element at middle, and tighter geometric floral motif at top. Sim. Medicus 41c. CONDITION: Very good. Bluing rubbed on reverse, otherwise good with gilt in place. Good edge and point. Plain sections show silver gray with some gray stains. C) Crested eagle head pommel showing some nice gilt. Dark, round, reeded grip with ferrule at base. Curve knucklebow divides into slotted guard with flamboyant edges and shell shaped quillon. Plain blade, curved, single edged with single broad fuller. Good edge and point. Smooth metal. Silver gray with scattered gray spotting. Ca. 1805. Sim. Mowbray 16B. CONDITION: very good. A very nice, clean group of early U.S. eagle pommels. SR

LOT OF 3: AMERICAN SWORDS.

Lot #1077 (Sale Order 77 of 523)

Lot consists of three early U.S. swords. (A) Brass hilt eagle pommel saber with P-guard, bone grip, and shield langets, one with U.S. eagle, ca. 1830. Blade blued for about half its length with gold highlighted etched motifs. Each side with five motifs starting at ricasso. Obverse with panoply of arms and victory wreath between floral elements. Reverse with martial motif at center. CONDITION: Good. Blue is visible but rubbed. Gilt borders visible. Good edge and point. Blade shows gray and brown areas. No chips to grip. (B) Brass knights head pommel, chain guard, bone grip, recurved quillon terminals on crossguard, downturned counterguard with deeply cast American eagle with shield on chest, arrows and olive branch, on a sunburst background. Blade straight, double edged with spearpoint tip, oval in cross section. Martial and floral etched motifs. CONDITION: Good to very good. Etching visible but weak. Sim. Medicus 61d. Ca. 1830-40. (C) Slotted hilt brass guard with squared pillow pommel, flat brass stirrup hilt, brown reeded grips with ferrule at guard. Gently curved blade with narrow back edge fuller with no ricasso. Single edge with false edge between point and end of fuller. Nice patina to brass. No damage to grip. Blade smooth with good edge and point. Gray mixed with dark gray areas. Ca. 1790 – 1805. CONDITION: Very good. SR

LOT OF TWO 20TH CENTURY MODEL 1852 US NAVY SWORDS.

Lot #1078 (Sale Order 78 of 523)

Identical U.S. Navy officer's swords with etched blades marked at the ricassos "Hilborn Hamburg Inc New York Made In Solingen Germany". Molded plastic grips with triple wire wrap, gold sword knots. Steel, leather faced scabbards with double ring mounts. CONDITION: Excellent. Showing minor wear only with the exception of one scabbard with a 3/4" loss of leather. DG

NICELY ETCHED INDIAN WAR 1860 STAFF AND FIELD BY A & A SCHNITZLER

Lot #1079 (Sale Order 79 of 523)

Derived from the 1860 Staff sword, this pattern became regulation for almost all foot officers in 1872. Most postdate the Civil War, but Harold Peterson’s terminology has stuck. A. & A. Schnitzler seems to have been an offshoot of Schnitzler and Kirschbaum, who supplied many swords to the US market, including the first 1840 enlisted cavalry sabers, but were out of business by the end of the Civil War. Here the quality of the work and folding reverse counterguard, however, suggest a date not long after. Some sources give 1875 as the termination of the A & A Schnitzler firm. This is in standard configuration: thin, straight double-edged blade, arris shaped. The brass hilt is deeply cast and chased. The pommel is lantern shaped, with US eagle on one face. U.S. eagle with shield superimposed on flags on the obverse guard. Folding guard with U.S. shield on crossed arms with wreath on stippled ground. The blade etching is very visible against thin frosting and includes floral scrolls mixed with panoplies of arms, flags and shields, a spread-winged U.S. eagle on one side and “U.S.” on the other. The gray sharkskin grip and wire are very good. The scabbard is nickel plated and in good condition, muted silver with little freckling. Brass floral mounts include throat, double upper ring, middle ring, and shoe drag with draped U.S. flags and spears. Red blade pad is present. CONDITION: Very good. Just slight wear to raised detail and minor stains to blade. SR

NEW YORK ARTILLERY BATTERY FLAG WITH ARTILLERY CAPTAIN'S SHOULDER STRAP.

Lot #1080 (Sale Order 80 of 523)

A scarce artillery battery flag. Guidons were officially sanctioned for individual batteries, but units seeing independent field service in the Civil War often adopted their own battle flags, by necessity scaled down somewhat closer to guidon size. The red silk field of this battery flag measures 23" by 17" exclusive of a silver fringe. The hoist shows four button or grommet holes. The central motif is a yellow applique outline of the New York state seal with the supporting figures of Justice and Liberty (the latter holding a liberty cap on a staff) with eagle-on-globe at top, "Excelsior" motto in ribbon underneath, and crossed cannon below that at lower center. Some line detailing of the figures is evident. The central part of the seal is oil painted with a scene of the Hudson River, showing mountains, the river and sailboats. This was mounted and framed within the past 40 years or so with an artillery captain's shoulder strap at the bottom center. The strap appears to have oxidized silver bars, which would date it to 1872 or later. The flag would likely date to the same period, but could be earlier, as the oil-painted central scene on the state seal might indicate. CONDITION: Good, but needing careful handling until re-framed. We have not examined this out of the current frame. Several older runs in the fabric, which is to be expected with an old silk flag, were repaired using tape on the reverse, which has bled through. A couple of others are not closed. These are more at the fly end and the field is largely intact, with no missing fabric and good color. The oil painting has extensive craquelure and some minor losses, again, to be expected of oil paint on silk. The shoulder strap shows good color to the velvet center and oxidation to the bullion border, but good color to the jaceron wire edging. This is a good flag that displays well and is worthy of some minor restoration. SR

(CIVIL WAR) "ALL VETERANS 1861-1865" FLAG OF THE KEARSAGE ASSOC.

Lot #1081 (Sale Order 81 of 523)

A handsome blue silk flag or standard, 55 1/2 inches hoist by 58 inches fly (inclusive of 2-inch long, yellow silk fringe border on three sides), bearing the words "ALL VETERANS" in large, block letters at top and "1861 TO 1865" at bottom, between which are six rows of eight stars each, all in gilt paint, stencil-applied to the silk ground on both sides; the hoist side has silk ties for attaching it to a flagstaff. The reverse of the flag has been conservation-mounted to a piece of matching blue linen by a textile conservator for safe exhibition and handling and can be easily reversed without harm to the flag. The Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans was formed in 1867 by US Navy veterans of the Civil War living in New England, primarily those who had served on saltwater vessels during the war. Its name was inspired by the USS Kearsage, a steam sloop built at the Portsmouth Naval Yard and commissioned in 1862 that became the most famous sail/steam warship of the Navy, having defeated and sunk the Confederate commerce raider CSS Alabama off Cherbourg in 1864. The Kearsage Association was headquartered in Boston and broadened its membership later to include a wider membership base of Civil War and later naval veterans. This flag was commissioned in circa 1912 by the Association for use at its annual reunions and otherwise was displayed at its headquarters in Boston; it was later deaccessioned and sold at auction. CONDITION: Some faded areas diagonally across the flag from its long display on a flagstaff for many decades, with a few small splits in silk (repaired by conservator) from the strain of such prior display. JLK

LOT OF 3: CIVIL WAR BAYONETS

Lot #1082 (Sale Order 82 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Saber bayonet for Colt alteration of the M1841 Mississippi Rifle with scabbard. These bayonets were used for the M1841 Mississippi Rifle with the Colt factory alteration of adding rear sights and bayonet lugs. The bayonet is marked "1861" on the ricasso and exhibits a dark gray patina. The bayonet exhibits a rough surface and has pitting throughout the length of the blade. The hilt is made of brass and is marked "W" followed by "679". Like the blade, the hilt also exhibits pitting, as well as dents and scratches. The bayonet is complete with its leather and brass scabbard. The scabbard exhibits cracks throughout the leather and there are some leather portions that have broken off. Despite the damage, the scabbard still appears to be somewhat sturdy. CONDITION: Good (B) P.S. Justice rifle sword bayonet with leather scabbard. These bayonets were produced by Philip S. Justice at the outbreak of the Civil War. The bayonet is marked "P.S. Justice / Philad" on the ricasso. The blade exhibits a nice gray patina with a smooth surface despite light pitting throughout the length. The brass hilt has a nice dark patina that displays no modern polish. The muzzle ring is marked "844" which would match the bayonet with the gun. Justice delivered 2,469 rifles with sword bayonets to Frankford Arsenal and this bayonet falls in that range. The bayonet is complete with its leather and brass scabbard. The scabbard displays leather loss and there are dents in the brass at the throat. CONDITION: Good (C) .69 cal. rifle bayonet, which according to a note attached to the muzzle ring, was recovered from a farm in Gettysburg in the 1970s. "U.S." marking is faintly present. The bayonet is in very poor condition, as to be expected of a ground dug relic. CONDITION: Relic. JD

CIVIL WAR 34-STAR U.S. FLAG

Lot #1083 (Sale Order 83 of 523)

This is a very nice example of the U.S. flag as flown during the first half of the Civil War, in use from January 1861 with the admission of Kansas as a state until the admission of West Virginia in 1863. Technically, a new flag would not be official until the July 4th following a state’s admission to the Union, but few flag makers would continue to make flags destined to be outdated in months, and few patriots would hesitate to fly one with a new star for a state whose admission seemed soon and certain. And, a parsimonious owner might continue to fly an older one for some time. So, there is some leeway in dating both production and use. West Virginia was on the road to admission in July 1862 with the Senate’s approval of its entry conditioned on its acceptance of a state constitutional amendment on emancipation. The House approved it in December. West Virginia ratified the amendment in March 1863, and Lincoln announced its admission in June. July 4, 1863, would then be the official date for its replacement by the 35-star flag. The flag is bunting, 66 inches on the hoist by 103 inches on the fly. The stars are arranged 7,7,6,7,7 and are five-pointed cut-out style, sewn to one side of the blue canton with the fabric cut away under them to make them visible from both sides. The canvas hoist has three brass grommets, correct for the period, and bears the name “Kellogg” nicely written once in brown ink and the name “Buckmaster” written twice, and once “Buck,” obviously an incomplete attempt. No identification on either name is available. The flag does not conform to a particular military specification, but is absolutely of the period. CONDITION: Very good. One repair to the upper hoist by sewing on a piece of fabric as reinforcement. Slight fraying to top corner of fly edge. Minor dirt and stains. A few small holes or thinning to fabric. Color is excellent. This would make a wonderful backdrop for a Civil War collection or could be judiciously pleated to display the full canton and stripes at shorter length for an easier wall mount. SR

LOT OF TWO U.S. CIVIL WAR SWORDS BY AMES

Lot #1084 (Sale Order 84 of 523)

Lot consists of two Civil War swords by the Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Mass. perhaps the best known Civil War sword maker. (A) Standard configuration Model 1840 light artillery saber and scabbard. Obverse ricasso: U.S. / A.D.K. / 1863. Reverse: Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass. Blade washer in place. Black leather grip shows short age gap near guard. Wire in place. Brass hilt unpolished, medium patina. Blade in the bright, good edge and point. Minor scattered gray spots. Scabbard with throat, rings, and drag in place. Silver gray with darker gray areas and brown spots. One round impact dent on reverse just above the lower band. Convincing enough to be a bullet strike. A regulation arm for drivers and horse artillery. CONDITION: very good. Wire shows flattened surface. Possibly replaced or reaffixed at guard. (B) 1860 USN Cutlass. Current scholarship establishes it as pattern of 1861. Standard configuration brass cup hilt with leather grip present and wire binding removed in service to prevent verdigris. Light, but legible Ames scroll address and 1862 date at ricasso with USN and inspector initials light. Blade is smooth metal with good edge and point. Scattered gray and brown spotting. No scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. A good pair of regulation Civil War edged weapons. SR

CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD.

Lot #1085 (Sale Order 85 of 523)

Gently curving blade with partial double fullers running for approximately 3/4 of the length of the blade. Import blade marked on the spine for Klingenthal. Blade decorated with acanthus leaves. Proof marked on right side ricasso. Guard pierced with patriotic eagle and flags, surrounded by a wreath, counter guard pierced with a 4-leaf clover. Pommel elaborately chased with floral and geometric designs. Shagreen grip with single twist of braided brass wire and a later cruder addition of straight copper wire. Brass scabbard with locket, drag and throat all engraved with further florals and roped borders on punch dot grounds. CONDITION: Good. Blade has turned a mottled grey but decoration still visible. Brass has turned a lovely patina. Grip with 2 splits and an area of chipping near pommel cap. Scabbard is very good with brass turning a lovely patina and some dents that do not interfere with the blade. EW

CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER CAMPAIGN SABER BY HORSTMANN

Lot #1086 (Sale Order 86 of 523)

A very good “campaign grade” cavalry officer’s saber by Horstmann of Philadelphia, a major supplier of military goods. Regulation configuration for a cavalry officer, but intended for field use. Hilt with simple, but finely cast, laurel leaf design on pommel cap, and 1860 style grip with swell, sharkskin wrapped and bound with twisted wire. Remainder of hilt shows just short floral sections inside and out on branches at the guard. Blade is 31 7-8 inches long, the short blade version, with a “W.H. Horstmann / & Son / Philadelphia” etched blade address. The blade is bright, with very visible etching against slightly graying frosting, featuring intricate foliate designs, and some martial elements on both sides, and no U.S. or eagle, as is correct (see Thillmann on these sabers.) Ricasso bears German blade maker’s stamp, a major supplier of blades to Horstmann. The edge and point are good. Scabbard is correct, simple steel with all mounts in place. Silver gray with darker gray areas. Smooth metal, no dents or pitting. CONDITION: Very good plus. A regulation Union cavalry officer’s working saber that would enhance a collection. SR

LOT OF 3: CIVIL WAR SWORDS, TWO CAVALRY SABERS, ONE CUTLASS

Lot #1087 (Sale Order 87 of 523)

Lot consists of (A) 1840 style import cavalry saber. Standard configuration. At ricasso sharp Schnitzler and Kirschbaum S&K and Solingen maker stamps, one of the big German suppliers to the U.S. in the Civil War and who actually had the first U.S. contracts for 1840 sabers. Iron scabbard with flat throat, bands, carrying rings, and drag in place. CONDITION: Very good. Scabbard is brown, slightly crusty in places but very good. Sword is very good with good edge and point, smooth metal, muted silver in tone with some gray and brown. Grip very good. (B) 1860 pattern light cavalry saber and scabbard. Standard configuration. Nicely marked with Ames scroll address and U.S. / G.K.C. / 1864 inspection and acceptance stamps. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is smooth metal, silver gray with gray and brown stains, but with good edge and point. Scabbard is brown, complete with throat, bands, rings, and drag in place. Grip wrap and wire in place. (C) Standard configuration Civil War US Navy cutlass. Called the 1860 pattern, now known to originate in 1861. CONDITION: Very good. Cup hilt intact and good. Grip wrap in place. Wire removed, as is usual, to prevent verdigris. Ames blade address is clear, but rubbed top and bottom. Crisp U.S.N. / D.R. / 1862 inspection and acceptance stamps. Blade smooth with good edge and point. Metal smooth, silver gray with darker gray spots and some thin brown. Blade pad in place. No scabbard. Very good representative examples of standard issue Civil War arms. SR

AMES MODEL 1841 U.S. NAVAL CUTLASS FIRST YEAR DATED 1842

Lot #1088 (Sale Order 88 of 523)

The US Navy adopted a new cutlass in 1841 and contracted with Ames in late 1841 or early 1842 to supply 3,000. Production was aided by its similarity to the Ames artillery short sword and all 3,000 were delivered by the end of 1842. Further contracts were starting in 1843, but only 6,600 were produced in total, the last delivered in 1846. Other markings are obscure, but the USN / 1842 is legible at the ricasso. Standard configuration with straight, heavy double edged blade with median ridge, no fullers, intended for hand to hand combat and cutting through anti-boarding nets. Brass hilt with feathered grip held by three rivets, ovoid pommel with dome, cast with U.S. eagle with shield, arrows and olive branch obverse and reverse. Flat knuckleguard with wriststrap hole near pommel, reinforced edge, broadens out to form counterguard with quillon terminating in flat disk. The navy was active in amphibious operations in the Mexican War and many of these earlier cutlasses were reissued in the early years of the Civil War. CONDITION: Fair to good. Blade shows pitting obverse and reverse mostly at ricasso, and on reverse near point. Edges good. Tip good. Balance of blade gray with dark gray and brown spotting. Brass rubbed to medium bright with wear to eagle motifs in pommel. Slight bend in knuckleguard near pommel. A scarce early date. SR

LOT OF 3: 2 AMERICAN SWORDS AND FRENCH MODEL 1853 MEDICAL OFFICERS SWORD.

Lot #1089 (Sale Order 89 of 523)

A) U.S. Model 1860 imported cavalry saber marked on the ricasso "B (Arrow) M" for J.E. Bleckmann Solingen. Leather grip with twisted wire wrap, steel scabbard with double ring mount. CONDITION: Grip in excellent condition with tight wrap and wire. Blade is mostly bright with minor dark staining. Scabbard mostly smooth and dark with areas of light pitting. B) French Model 1853 medical officer's sword with straight, diamond shaped blade, gilt brass fittings, tortoise shell grip with triple wire wrap. Cross guard shell displays a highly detailed insignia of a stand of flags with wreath and caduceus. Nickel plated scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade is bright and flawless, fittings with minor wear to the gilt finish, scabbard with minor wear only. C) American Civil War period non-regulation foot officer's sword with cast one-piece brass handle. Blade is etched for 2/3 of it's length with patriotic motifs, "US", spread wing eagle and is stamped at the ricasso with a Weyersberg Solingen King’s head and etched "W.H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. Brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. The blade is mostly bright with some scattered dark spots and minor staining. The leather scabbard body with a smooth surface showing a few bends and minor crazing. DG

TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD AND CORPS BADGE OF CAPT. H.B. MASTERS

Lot #1090 (Sale Order 90 of 523)

An elegant, high-grade sword from the finest producer of presentation swords in the Civil War, together with the recipient’s impressive, inscribed Sixth Corps badge and a postwar veteran’s medal. The sword has a deeply cast and chased hilt, preserving better than 90 percent of its heavy gilt finish. The tall pommel is crowned by a crouching eagle in a fighting pose and has a U.S. shield its face. The knuckleguard is part of a long chain of successive sprouting flower buds that form the outer branch of the counterguard, curve back and turn up to the pommel, with loop at top for a sword knot, the splitting buds mirroring the lower edge of the pommel cap. The floral motif is continued in the openwork guard with scrolls, leaves, berries and flowers that entwine a floating U.S. on the obverse. The reverse (left) side of the guard is solid. The quillon is an open-mouthed lion head on a scrolling capital base. The grip is silver and spiral grooved. The blade is by Collins, a frequent supplier to Tiffany, and dated 1862. The blade is bright and the etching vivid and of the highest quality with two full-length standing figures among the motifs. The obverse panels include foliate scrolls at bottom, a full length infantryman with knapsack, kepi, accouterments and musket with bayonet fixed, followed by more scrolls, a tall panoply of arms and flags on pikes, and ending with more floral scrolls. The reverse has a prominent script “U.S.” lengthwise in the upper portion of the panel, and a defiant officer standing on a rampart with sword in one hand and one foot resting on a cannon’s mouth. Below him, in one of the geometric floral scrolls is etched, “Tiffany & Co. N.Y.” in three lines. At bottom the ricasso is stamped, “Collins & Co. / Hartford / Conn./ 1862.” The etched panels on both sides of the blade have flamboyant terminals to the background frosting. The scabbard is silver with heavily gilt mounts and a “Tiffany & Co. / M” scroll on the reverse between the upper mount and throat. Middle and upper mounts are deeply cast and chased with ribbons knotted at the sling rings that spread out to the sides of a U.S. shield. The lower mount has a deeply cast “U.S.” in the drag. The mounts like the hilt preserve their heavy gilding. Inscribed between the two ring mounts, “Presented to H.B. MASTERS / Capt. & C.S. / by his friends the Officers of the / 102nd Pa. Vol. / August 12th 1863”. With this sword is a great, wartime, silver Sixth Corps badge, consisting of a silver Greek Cross with blue enamel interior, and a gold “M,” all on a starburst background. The badge has a fixed ribbon bar on reverse and is suspended by a blue ribbon from gold bar with T-bar pin, inscribed “COMMISSARY 3d BRIGe.” “Harry B. Masters / Capt. & C.S. / Sept. 18th 1863.” With the sword and corps badge is a small postwar veteran’s badge reading “War Veterans” and “8 NYSM” hung from pin bar reading “Washington / 1861”. The wonderfully named Hibbert Boehner Masters (1839-1908) was a first responder. Canadian by birth, he was in business in NY City when war broke out and signed up as a private in Co. F, 8th NY State Militia for three months service on 4/25/61, seeing action at First Bull Run and mustering out 8/2/61. He enrolled again in NY City on 10/12/61, mustering in as 1st lieutenant Co. B, 55th NY Infantry, the Lafayette Guard, as of 11/23/61. He was captured 6/13/62 while Acting Quartermaster for Peck’s Brigade, 4th Corps, in which both the 55th NY and 102nd PA served. He escaped twice, was twice recaptured, and exchanged 27 August 1862. He was discharged 9/10/62 to accept promotion to Captain and Commissary of Subsistence (“C.S.”) volunteer forces, continuing to serve in the Sixth Corps. The suspension bar of the corps badge refers to the 3rd Brigade and the blue cross suggests service in the 3rd Division in 1863, the same organization in which the 102nd PV served until January 1864. In April 1864 Masters was attached to the 1st Brigade 2nd Division and is commended for his service as C.S. of the 2nd Division in the July actions of the 6th Corps around Washington. In June 1865 he was C.S. for 1st Division of the provisional corps, which was of former 6th Corps units. He mustered out in August 1865 and was brevetted to Major for efficient and meritorious service. After the war he maintained business interests in New York, Florida and Alabama. A member of the G.A.R., Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and President of the Union League Club, he was also a colonel in the NY National Guard. He died in New Jersey and was buried in Massachusetts. Click here to see the full description.

[CIVIL WAR]. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT BEARDSLEE MAGNETO-ELECTRIC MILITARY TELEGRAPH

Lot #1091 (Sale Order 91 of 523)

The Beardslee Electro-Magnetic Military Telegraph was a portable military telegraph developed by George Beardslee and adopted by Lieutenant Colonel Albert J. Myer, founder and Chief of the U.S. Signal Corps, to provide a mobile field telegraph system for the Union Army shortly following the advent of the Civil War. The instrument was powered by hand-turned magnetos to send the electronic signal over insulated wire and did not require the heavy batteries needed in the civilian telegraphs. It included an alphabet dial and pointer instead of the usual key for transmission. The operator needed only to move the lever to a point on the dial representing the letter that he wished to send as part of his message, while on the receiving end, the dial would move to the corresponding position on the dial. This rare and important example of the patent Beardslee telegraph set, numbered ‘5’ in brass on its lid, is one of the first sets procured for the Union Army and thus, was almost certainly one of those that played a critical role in the early battle applications of the telegraph during the war. It is housed in its original brass-bound, wooden case measuring 14 x 20 3/4 x 11 11/16 inches (LxWxD). The case has a hinged top and when opened, the working components of the field operator are revealed, including the Beardslee patent dial set, the send and receive switch plates and the four brass posts or “hitchers” for the wiring. On the front of the box is a hinged drop-down that allows the operator access to the internal components of the system, the magnetos. Of the Beardslee telegraph, Mayer said “There were advantages to attaching to this instrument…it was portable and compact, could be set a work anywhere, required no batteries, acids, or fluids; and…could be worked by soldiers without skill as operators [but its] defects were, that messages could not be sent as rapidly or as far as by some other instruments.” He believed that “on the field of battle, or under fire,…it is, perhaps, as good an instrument as has ever been devised.” Limitations of the instrument were its short range of about ten miles due to insufficient power, slow transmission, and frequent lack of synchronization between sending and receiving sets. Mayer partly mitigated these drawbacks by establishing a field telegraph train of wagons to expedite fast and efficient deployment of the Beardslee telegraphs and their wiring systems in the field. The Beardslee telegraph was first used on 24 May 1862 during the Peninsular campaign. However, it was during the Battle of Fredericksburg when it achieved strategic importance, allowing Burnside and his subordinate commanders the ability to communicate with great effectiveness despite the fog and smoke which had impeded the usual system of flag signal communications. Approximately 60-odd Beardslee telegraphs were acquired and used during the war, of which this example (machine number 5) is an extremely rare survivor and one of only two known in private hands (three are in museum collections: one from the Hilton Head campaign now at the US Army Signal Corps Museum and two at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution). Facsimiles of its patent, military operating manual and other period references accompany the telegraph set. CONDITION: In very good condition (and presumably good working order), the electro-magnetic device complete and its case housing in very good condition. The wood with only slight surface bruises and scratches and its brass-work complete and clean.

CASED CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD OF COL. E. S. SANFORD OF THE US MILITARY TELEGRAPH.

Lot #1092 (Sale Order 92 of 523)

An important and fine presentation-grade Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s sword, 38 1/8 inches long overall, with slightly curved, wide-fullered blade 32 inches long by 1 inch wide at ricasso; the bright-finished blade bearing 'IRON PROOF" on its spine near hilt and decorated with frosted and etched motifs and inscriptions for two-thirds of its length: on the obverse face, beginning at ricasso; the retailer's name, "G. W. Simond / & Bro:/ Manufrs./ Philadelphia / Penn:", followed by a scene of a telegraph station emanating rays or lightning bolts and inscribed with the following verse: "With lightning strides / Which thought alone can trace, / Annihilates in turn, / Both time, and space.", followed by an etched view of Capitol Hill, "E Pluribus Unum" in scroll over a Federal eagle, followed by military panoplies and the patriotic motto "Our Glorious / Union / Forever" in a scroll. The reverse or left face of the blade with a panoply of arms near ricasso, a panel with "E. S. SANFORD" flanked by lightning bolts, a 'US" within laurel sprays, followed by "LIBERTY OR DEATH" within a scroll and surmounted by floral motifs and spearpoint. The gilded-brass hilt decorated with floral motifs on guard, pommel and backstrap and the quillon in form of an eaglehead with small rubies set in the eyes and the grip wrapped with alternating gold and silver banding. The blued, steel scabbard with three gilded-brass mounts with scalloped ends and floral decorations, consisting of throat, middle-band, and chape with drag; with a presentation plaque affixed to the obverse or right side of scabbard between throat and middle-band, upon which is engraved, “Presented to Col. E. S. Sanford Military Supervisor / of the Telegraph by many Friends as a / Testimonial to his Courtesy and Impartiality / Zeal and Fidelity / May 1862.” The sword is housed in its original, wooden case (which is covered in black leather and lined with blue velvet), along with Sanford's crimson, silk sprangwork officer's sash (knot missing) and gold bullion sword knot. Edward Sewall Sanford (1817-1882) was president of the American Telegraph Company at the start of the Civil War and realizing that there were no appropriations for a Federal telegraph service, took it upon himself to extend the Company's wires "to the War Department, Navy Yard, Arsenal, Chain-Bridge and other outlying points" in the District of Columbia "and for six months or more...paid all the bills, aggregating thousands of dollars, for poles, wires, instruments, salaries of operators, etc." which were eventually repaid by an act of Congress. His expertise in telegraph communications was subsequently called upon by President Abraham Lincoln, who in an Executive Order dated 24 February 1862, placed all telegraphic lines in the United States under military control and named Sanford "military supervisor of telegraphic messages throughout the United States." Commissioned a colonel of US Volunteers, he served as Military Supervisor of Telegraphic Messages for the War Department and as such, also had oversight of censorship for all telegraphic transmissions in the nation. He served in this capacity through the entire war, being brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "meritorious services". CONDITION: the sword and scabbard in near-mint condition, with 99% of original gilding intact on mounts, the blade with original, unmarred bright finish, sword knot in very good condition, the sash missing its turks-head knot. JLK

SUPERB CONFEDERATE SABER: KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT AND KRAFT, WOOD SCABBARD

Lot #1093 (Sale Order 93 of 523)

Originally in the collection of Carl Pugliese, noted collector of CS swords, this classic Confederate cavalry saber has a blade in the bright and a wood scabbard retaining all of its original red varnish finish, something even rarer than the sword. This pattern has been occasionally attributed to H. Marshall of Atlanta, but his contract sabers were shorter and the K.G.&K. identification has held. Based in Columbia, SC, the firm is best known for officers’ sabers carried by Wade Hampton and (a captured one) carried by Custer, and characteristically used impressive, long, straight blades. The hilt is in pleasing, untouched attic condition with a nice age patina to the brass and just a little rubbing on the pommel and edge of the guard. Pommel, branches and guard have no bends or breaks. The grip is very good, with single wire binding and better than 90 percent of the thin leather wrap, which is notoriously prone to wear on these sabers. Short ferrule at the guard, another K.G.&K. characteristic. The blade has a typically unstopped fuller, measures 35 5-8 inches long and 1 5-16 inches wide at the base, and preserves its original leather washer and tension retaining springs. The blade is a collector’s prize: completely untouched, with good edge and point, and mirror finish, complementing the untouched look of the hilt. The scabbard is a tribute to Confederate material shortages and ingenuity. Two wood slats were mortised to fit a blade, joined together by pins, painted with red varnish and bound with three tin mounts for the brass throat, ring bands, and drag. Sometimes thought to be the work of Lewis L. and T.R. Moore of Atlanta, who supplied wooden saber scabbards to the Charleston Arsenal, they occasionally appear with swords made by B. Douglas, a Columbia, SC, maker like K.G.&K. (Ref. S. Pritchard and G.L. Jones.) The mounts preserve 90% of their bright tinning. CONDITION: Excellent and untouched with great finish to the blade and color to the scabbard. Minor surface dirt, light dings to scabbard. Slight rubs to the brass hit. A lesser example sold at Dan Morphy/ James Julia in 2007 for over $15,000. This is a wonderful example with great provenance that would stand out in any collection. SR/JK

CONFEDERATE COURTNEY AND TENNENT NAVAL CUTLASS WITH BRASS GUARD

Lot #1094 (Sale Order 94 of 523)

CS Naval cutlass made by Robert Mole of Birmingham, England, and imported by Courtney and Tennant of Charleston, South Carolina. Two-branch brass cavalry style guard with side loop and pressed leather grip scales, similar to, but smaller than the hilts of the Mole P1853 style brass hilt cavalry sabers. Blade dbl edged with narrow central fuller. Blade die stamped “MOLE” on the back edge near guard and “COURTNEY & TENNENT / CHARLESTON, S.C.” on the reverse ricasso. The company stamp is the same as on their dolphin head CSN officer’s swords. Courtney and Tennent were importers and wholesalers and major suppliers to the CS Navy, especially known for their swords and buttons. Tennent was posted in England as company agent and was commended by CSN Commander J.H. North to the CS Secretary of the Navy. These cutlasses do not follow any British specifications and are likely made under contract for the Confederate Navy. CONDITION: Very good. Pressed leather grip panels are good but with slight curl at rear on right. Brass hilt has a medium patina, no bends or breaks. A couple of small dings on the reverse guard loop. Blade muted silver with slight freckling and gray spots overall. Good point and edge with just one small nick lower edge near tip. A very good example of a CS naval weapon brought in through the blockade by a well known South Carolina firm. SR

RARE CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH PATTERN 1853 CAVALRY SABER MARKED ISAAC & CO.

Lot #1095 (Sale Order 95 of 523)

This British Pattern 1853 Cavalry Saber has a slightly curved blade that is clearly stamped on its broad spine with the marking “ISAAC & Co”. Checkered leather grips secured by 5 iron rivets, iron two-branch guard. Iron scabbard with double ring mounts. CONDITION: Blade and guard are mostly grey with areas of dark staining. Leather grips exhibit wear and losses on the edges. Marking is excellent and correct. Scabbard finish is grey with areas of dark staining and denting along the lower half. DMG

LOT OF 2: IRON BAR SHOT AND ALUMINUM WHITWORTH PROJECTILE.

Lot #1096 (Sale Order 96 of 523)

A) Iron bar shot artillery projectile measuring 9-3/4" long and 3-1/2" wide. CONDITION: Relic condition with a dark color and heavy pitting. B) Whitworth style projectile produced in solid cast aluminum measuring 9" X 3". CONDITION: Shows a number of dents and scratches. DG

CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE OF ALBERT MATLACK, 43RD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

Lot #1097 (Sale Order 97 of 523)

An interesting archive of eight wartime letters and nine covers relating to the Civil War service of Albert F. Matlack (1845-1915) of the 43rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI), covering its distinguished service in the Tennessee and Georgia campaigns, 1863-1864. Matlack enlisted for three years of Federal service on 12 December 1861 as a private in Company G of the 43rd OVI. The regiment had a hard-fighting record as part of Fuller's Ohio Brigade in the Missouri and Tennessee campaigns of 1862, especially during the battles of Corinth. Discharged in December 1863, Matlack reenlisted (again in Company G), along with most surviving original members of the regiment, serving with it until mustered out of service with the rank of corporal at Louisville, Kentucky on 13 July 1865. After the war, Matlack spent "25 years in the railway mail service between Pittsburg and Cincinnati" per his obituary, dying in his home town of Steubenville on 19 April 1912. The eight letters were all written by Matlack and relate to the 43rd’s activities during Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign and subsequent “March to the Sea” in 1864, the first dated May 20th at Kingston, Georgia and the last at November 8th near Marietta. The recipients all resided in his hometown of Unionport in Jefferson County, namely his mother, younger brother Almeran and a former tentmate, Clark D. Beebout (discharged from Company G on 17 July 1862) and his wife Mary Martin. They provide many interesting details of the regiment's engagements and service, as well as more mundane but colorful aspects of military life. Following the battle of Resaca, he downplays the regiment’s hard fighting in that action in a May 20th letter to his mother, but requests socks, and a calico shirt, as “there is no telling when we will stop and draw clothing again my red Flannel Shirt wasent [sic] of mutch [sic] account [as] It Shrunk up and was to[o] little for me.” He warns her that he gave a “Revolver to Lt. Thompson to take home for me if you get it don’t let Almeran take it apart as he will spoil it” and that she should “get somebody to shoot the loads out…[that] were in it when I got it.” The following day, he confessed to C. D. Beebout in another letter that “our regt. only lost 22 men killed and wounded i don’t see how we got off as well as we did [as] the 35th New Jersey a Zouave regt in our Brigade lost 25 men.” With the exception of one cover addressed to Albert Matlack at Cincinnati from Steubenville, Ohio before the regiment's departure to the front, all other covers are for letters written by him and bear cancellation stamps in Tennessee and Georgia during 1863-1864.

RARE VIEW OF GENERAL SHERMAN AND IDENTIFIED STAFF BY GARDNER 1865

Lot #1098 (Sale Order 98 of 523)

This wonderful, large format albumen photograph of General Sherman and his staff has great clarity and tones. This seems to have been taken in Washington in May 1865 when the armies of Grant and Sherman took part in the Grand Review of May 23 and May 24. For the attribution to Alexander Gardner see Zeller and the Image of War (Davis et al.) The Library of Congress owns a print, but some of their identifications are erroneous. This print bears period identifications along the bottom margin of the mount that should be regarded as authoritative. The view focuses on the officers, gathered for one last time before the armies mustered out and includes details of the studio windows, etc. that are often cropped out for artistic reasons, lending it an air of immediacy. The men are posed in two rows, seated and standing. Many wear headquarters badges of the Military Department of the Mississippi. Several left reminiscences of their military service with Sherman, including passages from the letters and campaign diaries of Major Henry Hitchcock, standing at left near Sherman, still in print. Officers are identified by name, rank, and most by staff position also. CONDITION: Excellent. Framed and ready to hang. Esthetically pleasing and historically significant. SR

FOLK ART PAINTING OF THE FIRING ON FORT SUMTER, 1861

Lot #1099 (Sale Order 99 of 523)

Distemper or oil on cotton bed ticking, 10 ¾ x 15 inches (view) within a vernacular frame, to which the ticking is tacked on the reverse of the frame (no stretcher or strainer; signed indistinctly. This view of the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, which ignited the Civil War, is likely a naïve work likely painted for use in a GAR Hall or for some post-war commemoration. CONDITION: Some surface dirt on the canvas. The work would benefit from mounting to a stretcher.

LOT OF 2: CIVIL WAR LETTER AND 1891 CIVIL WAR UNIFORM CHART

Lot #1100 (Sale Order 100 of 523)

A) Inked letter written from Murfreesboro Tennessee July 14th, 1863 from Riley George to William George talking about letters having been received and sent and one reference to making preparations to march. George has transcribed the Confederate Congress' exemption from conscription on the reverse with an emphasis on the clause stating that there is an exemption from conscription for any man who possesses twenty Negros. Framed with a modern copy of a poem relating to Confederate prisons. CONDITION: Letter exhibits fold lines and areas of expected toning. B) Color 1891 lithograph chart measuring 17-1/2" X 28" showing Union and Confederate uniforms and insignia part of the atlas to the Official Records Of The Union And Confederate Armies 1861-1865. This being plate number CLXXII. CONDITION: Excellent. Framed and matted. DG

CIVIL WAR ESCUTCHEON FROM A U.S. MARINE ON BOARD U.S.S. CONGRESS FIGHTING THE MERRIMAC!

Lot #1101 (Sale Order 101 of 523)

Extremely rare service escutcheon of Civil War U.S. Marine Robert Brunt (1834-1909,) on the U.S.S. Congress in March 1862 when it fought the CS Ironclad Virginia, formerly the U.S.S. Merrimac. These armorial service records were popular among Civil War veterans, but those for Marines are extremely rare, and none more than for a leatherneck with an active combat record and who fought the Merrimac. The format is standard, with American eagle over a wreathed shield with the individual’s name in scroll at bottom, but with the seal of the Navy Department instead of a state at center, and appropriate branch insignia. Brunt’s service record is filled out by hand in gold on the three gold-bordered red arms that divide the blue shield. In summary, he enlisted in the USMC as a private in Philadelphia 20 August 1861, was assigned to the USS Congress at the end of February and in the famous battle of March 8. The ship was battered by the Confederate ironclad and her consorts and was aground and on fire when her magazine exploded. Over one hundred of the crew were killed, including the ship’s commander. Blunt did duty at the Navy Yard in Washington at various points, mixed with active service on the sloop of war “Port Royal,” service on James River and in the attack on Fort Darling, in the Marine Battalion at Cairo, Ill., and Fernandia, Fl.; on board sloop of war “Keystone State” and in ironclad attack at Charleston January 1863; in the night attack on Fort Sumter in August; in the assault on Fort Fisher in December and duty in the “experimental battery” below Washington. He was discharged 24 August 1865. A native of New Jersey and painter by profession, he lived in Woodstown when he enlisted, and Somerville from 1868 to his death in 1909. CONDITION: Excellent. Vibrant color. Matted, framed and ready to hang. Civil War U.S. Marine material is very scarce.

LOT OF 2: FRAMED MILITARY PRINTS OF STONEWALL JACKSON BY KUNSTLER

Lot #1102 (Sale Order 102 of 523)

Lot consists of two military prints by Kunstler, framed and ready to hang. A) “’Until We Meet Again.’ Jackson’s Headquarters Winchester VA. Winter 1862.” Jackson says farewell to his wife as he leaves his headquarters of the Valley District in March 1862 for his famous Valley Campaign. A fire-lit snowy scene. The building today houses a museum devoted to Jackson. B) “’General Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson’ Winchester Va May 25, 1862.” Citizens of Winchester welcome Jackson and his troops after his defeat of Union General Nathaniel Banks. Jackson remarked, “I do not remember having seen such rejoicing… the people seemed nearly frantic with joy…” Jackson’s victory diverted even more Union troops from McClellan’s advance on Richmond and gave Banks the unflattering nickname of “Commissary Banks” for the huge amount of supplies abandoned to Confederate forces. CONDITION: Both prints are excellent, professionally framed and matted with brass plaques at lower edge. Both are signed by Kunstler at lower margin with issue serial number. SR

LOT OF 2: MILITARY PRINTS OF CUSTER AT GETTYSBURG BY DON TROIANI AND MORT KUNTSLER

Lot #1103 (Sale Order 103 of 523)

Lot consists of two military prints depicting Custer leading the charge of the Michigan brigade at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. A) Custer at Gettysburg by Don Troiani. CONDITION: Excellent. Professionally matted and framed, with title plaque, ready to hang. Signed and numbered by the artist. B) Keep to Your Sabres, Men by Kunstler. CONDITION: Excellent. Unframed, in original sleeve. Signed and numbered by the artist. SR

TWO MILITARY PRINTS, INCL. CONFEDERATE STANDARD BEARER BY TROIANI

Lot #1104 (Sale Order 104 of 523)

Lot consists of two military prints professionally matted and framed with title plaques. A) Confederate Standard Bearer by Troiani. A scarce print with great detail showing a battle line looking to the front and about to be called into action. B) Council of War by Stivers, showing Lee and Longstreet conferring at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. CONDITON: Both excellent. Signed and numbered by the artists. Ready to hang. SR

TWO MILITARY PRINTS, INCL. JACKSON AT CHANCELLORSVILLE BY TROIANI

Lot #1105 (Sale Order 105 of 523)

Lot consists of two military prints, matted, framed and ready to hang. A) Confederate Autumn by Gallon. A group of Confederate cavalry in Autumn, foretelling the end of the Confederacy. B) Before the Storm by Don Troiani. A detailed rendition of Jackson about to launch his devastating flank attack at Chancellorsville. CONDITION: Both are excellent. Signed and numbered by artists. Professionally framed with brass title plaques. SR

TWO MILITARY PRINTS OF STONEWALL JACKSON

Lot #1106 (Sale Order 106 of 523)

Lot consists of two prints, professionally matted and framed with brass title plaques, ready to hang. A) There Stands Jackson Like a Stone Wall by Kunstler, showing Jackson on horseback riding along the line of his brigade at First Manassas, which gave him his nickname. B) Morning Orders by Abbell, showing Jackson and Lee on horseback, commemorating a famous military partnership. CONDITION: Both excellent. Signed and numbered by the artists. SR

LOT OF 2: CIVIL WAR PRINTS DEPICTING GENERAL LEE BY MORT KUNTSLER

Lot #1107 (Sale Order 107 of 523)

Lot consists of two unmounted prints of Civil War subjects by Mort Kunstler in their original sleeve folders. A) “The Final Visit / Robert E. Lee / Lexington, VA.” Lee, alone, in contemplation at the grave of Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson. Mortally wounded at Chancellorsville by friendly fire, Jackson is still regarded by many as an irreparable loss to the Confederacy and Lee is shown reflecting on the gloomy road ahead. CONDITION: Excellent. B) “Twilight at Gettysburg / July 1, 1863.” Lee in the streets of Gettysburg at dusk amid troops celebrating victory in the first day’s fighting, soon to be stymied on the second day and repulsed on the third. CONDITION: Excellent. Both prints ready to be framed. SR

LOT OF 3: WORLD WAR II LIMITED EDITION PRINTS.

Lot #1108 (Sale Order 108 of 523)

A) Large print of General Patton at Bastogne by Michael Gnatek Jr, numbered 130/750. Matted and framed with a 19" X 26" sight size. B) Print titled "Channel Dash" depicting the German vessels Sharnhorst, Gneisenau and Prinz Eugen escaping from Brest France in 1942 by R.G. Smith. Numbered 549/850, signed by Adolf Galland. Matted and framed with a 18-1/2" X 22" sight size. C) Print titled "Moral Support" depicting British Hurricane fighters by Robert Taylor. Signed by the artist and Group Captain Peter Townsend. Matted and framed with a 13" X 21" sight size. CONDITION: All in excellent condition. DG

LOT OF 4: THE LAST MEETING SCULPTURE BY RON TUNISON, CONFEDERATE SEAL, CONFEDERATE GENERAL PORTRAITS

Lot #1109 (Sale Order 109 of 523)

Lot consists of A) Ron Tunison sculpture titled " The Last Meeting". Resin sculpture commissioned by the American Print Gallery of Gettysburg for the Virginia Military Institute measuring approximately 13" high of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson at their last meeting at the battle of Chancellorsville, VA in 1863. Number 138/1000. Still in its original shipping box with packing and in excellent condition. B) Three contemporary matted and framed prints of Robert E Lee, Stonewall Jackson and the Seal Of The Confederacy. The portraits measure 9-5/8" X 11-1/2". The seal measures 11-1/2" X 11-1/2". DG

CORRECTION: Run Tunison sculpture "The Last Meeting" is made of resin. There are stress cracks in each of the horse's feet.

LOT OF 4: FRAMED SIGNATURES FROM THE FOUR COMMANDERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

Lot #1110 (Sale Order 110 of 523)

Lot consists of framed signatures of the four commanders of the Army of the Potomac matted with engraved portraits: (A) “your friend Geo. McCellan,” a postwar letter matted to show signature. (B) Joseph Hooker, “J. Hooker Maj Genl.” (C) “Geo. G. Meade / Maj. Gen. of Vols. / Comdr. AP” (D) “Sincerely yours A.E. Burnside.” All four are nicely framed blue and red mats with gold highlights and engraved portraits in uniform. McClellan was relieved for many reasons, in part from inactivity after Antietam. Burnside ordered the failed, bloody assaults at Fredericksburg. Hooker started well, but lost the initiative at Chancellorsville. Meade failed to finish Lee’s army after Gettysburg, but there was no arguing with victory. Grant, however, did come east to supervise things closely in 1864. This is a nicely presented collection with focus on the eastern theatre of the Civil War. SR

CHAMBERLAIN’S CHARGE, ARTIST PROOF, BY KUNSTLER

Lot #1111 (Sale Order 111 of 523)

Sixth and final painting from Kunstler’s 1994 “Killer Angels” portfolio. Print is artist proof with Roman numeral and Kunstler signature at lower right. Col. Joshua Chamberlain is shown leading his famous bayonet charge down Little Round Top in sunlight filtering through the trees on the afternoon of July 2, 1863. The action was desperate, inspired, and crucial in turning back Confederate efforts to roll up the left of Union line. Good colors. Professionally matted, framed, and ready to hang. CONDITION: Excellent.

LOT OF 4: GERMAN SWORD, GAR SWORD, FRENCH BAYONET, AND US TROWEL BAYONET

Lot #1112 (Sale Order 112 of 523)

A) Bavarian officer's sword with straight blade etched on both sides "In Treue Fest" measuring 30-3/4", brass guard, rayskin grip with triple wire wrap. Black painted steel scabbard with single ring mount. CONDITION: Sword is in excellent condition exhibiting minor wear only, scabbard displays a slight bend at the drag and retains about 90% original black paint. B) Grand Army of the Republic sword with a 28" diamond shaped blade marked at the ricasso "Schnitlzer A & A Solingen", guard embossed with the letters "GAR", leather grip with twisted wire wrap. Nickel plated scabbard with double ring mounts. CONDITION: Blade and scabbard exhibit bends, blade is grey with dark staining and edge nicks. Grip is in fine condition. Scabbard exhibits dents and wear to the nickel plating. C) U.S. Model trowel bayonet and number 3 type scabbard with brass "US" rosette. CONDITION: Bayonet cleaned bright with minor roughness. Scabbard leather displays heavy crazing and minor losses to the finish. D) French Gras bayonet dated 1879, no scabbard. CONDITION: Blade and steel fittings are dark with minor surface roughness. Wood grip very good with minor wear. DG

LOT OF 6: EUROPEAN BAYONETS.

Lot #1113 (Sale Order 113 of 523)

A) French Model 1866 Chassepot bayonet and scabbard. Blade dated 1869. CONDITION: Blade is bright. Scabbard retains much of its original blue finish. B) British Pattern 1876 Martini Henry bayonet and scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is bright. Socket retains much of its original blue finish. Leather scabbard is broken and exhibits losses. C) French Model 1874 Gras bayonet and scabbard. Blade dated 1879. CONDITION: Blade is bright. Scabbard retains much of its original blue finish. D) French Model 1874 Gras bayonet and scabbard. Blade dated 1882. Blade is mostly grey with areas of minor dark staining. Scabbard retains most of its original blue finish. E) Model 1886 French Lebel bayonet and scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is grey/ bright. Scabbard is smooth with a brown surface. F) Model 1871 Dutch Beaumont bayonet. CONDITION: Missing it's locking ring. Metal is mostly dark mixed with grey. DG

LOT OF 2: BRITISH NAVAL SWORDS.

Lot #1114 (Sale Order 114 of 523)

A) A) British Royal Navy 1879 Pattern Midshipman's dirk. Measuring 22" overall with a 16-1/2" undecorated blade. Brass fittings with detailed lion's head pommel, fish-skin grip with triple wire wrap intact. Brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: Scabbard and dirk's crossguard are missing their locking latch and fittings. Blade is mostly bright with minor pitting at the tip. Excellent grip with tight wire wrap. Scabbard drag exhibits shallow dents. B) Miniature British Naval Officer's Sword measuring 28-1/4" overall with a 24-1/4" straight diamond shaped blade. Brass mounted stirrup hilt with Crown/Anchor langet, lions head pommel, carved bone grip with twisted wire wrap. CONDITION: Blade has a grey/dark finish, hilt has a few old repairs, bone grip exhibits chips and losses. DG

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR FRENCH CUIRASS

Lot #1115 (Sale Order 115 of 523)

French Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) Cuirassier breastplate exhibiting heavy patina and pitting, with two bullet impacts on the front. No visible markings. CONDITION: Overall poor. WZ

LOT OF 11: GROUP OF BAYONETS.

Lot #1116 (Sale Order 116 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Japanese Type 30 bayonet with Hikari Seiki Seisakusho Arsenal markings and steel scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is mostly grey with dark patches. Scabbard exhibits a number of shallow dents and rough frog. B) British Pattern 1842 Lovell Catch socket bayonet. CONDITION: Cleaned bright with faint inspectors stamps. C) (3) US .58 Caliber socket bayonets in Model 1873 scabbards. CONDITION: One bayonet with a smooth and grey surface, one showing patches of pitting and the third mostly smooth and grey with dark staining. Scabbards are very good but one is missing its frog. D) (3) Swiss Model 1871 Vetterli socket bayonets. CONDITION: All with mostly smooth and grey surfaces, one missing it's locking ring screw. E) British Pattern 1876 Martini Henry socket bayonet. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright. Socket retains much of it's original blued finish. Scabbard is in poor condition. F) British Martini bayonet. CONDITION: Poor. G) Unidentified European socket bayonet with brass mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. DG

LOT OF 7: US INDIAN WARS, SPANISH AMERICAN WAR, AND WWII FIELD GEAR

Lot #1117 (Sale Order 117 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Leather belt with Stag handled knife in sheath. Knife marked "Hunter" Germany. CONDITION: Good with no tears. Leather is stiff with knife in good condition. B) U.S. marked partial horse harness with U.S. marked buttons. CONDITION: Good with no tears. C) U.S. woven web pistol belt with snap, brown U.S. 45 holster marked "Enger-Kress" with post war canteen. CONDITION: Overall good. Looks like a marriage of different period items. D) Indian Wars/Spanish American two hanger canteen with leather strap and canvas cover marked "US" and "Co A 1st LA Vol". CONDITION: Overall good with some rust stains and possibly oil or sweat stains with original cork. E) US pick ax. CONDITION: Possible reproduction. F) McKeever style leather cartridge box marked "Rock Island Arsenal" with non-original rounds. CONDITION: Good with polished look and some small cracks. G) Brown leather "US" marked bifold 20 round un-maker marked cartridge box for the Krag. CONDITION: Good with sporting ammunition. DLM

1870'S AMERICAN CENTENNIAL UNIFORM JACKET.

Lot #1118 (Sale Order 118 of 523)

Jacket produced during the American centennial replicating a Continental army jacket. Blue wool body with linen collar, facings, cuffs and lining. Brown cotton sleeve linings. One-piece flat brass buttons, shoulders exhibit a pair of epaulettes with silver lame facings and silver fringe. CONDITION: Jacket is in very good condition, save for moderate wear to the epaulettes and a few missing buttons. DG

LOT OF TWO: MODEL 1881 US SPIKE HELMET AND SOUTH CAROLINA CITADEL SHAKO

Lot #1119 (Sale Order 119 of 523)

A) Model 1881 New York National Guard helmet with US Army insignia added. Black wool-covered cork body with its New York National Guard insignia removed and replaced with US Army Model 1881 Artillery insignia and reproduction leather chin strap. CONDITION: Poor. The cork body is broken and pushed in at the crown, a cardboard disk has been added to the interior to reinforce the crown. B) The Citadel Military Academy shako with pressed felt body and leather visor. CONDITION: Poor. The brass front plate shows corrosion, visor is misshapen and the cloth liner has heavy wear. DG

PRUSSIAN FIRST FOOT GUARDS OFFICER M1894 MITRE

Lot #1120 (Sale Order 120 of 523)

Prussian First Foot Guards Regiment Officer M1894 mitre for the 1st Battalion. This regiment was based in Potsdam, Germany. The motto "Semper Talis" is present on the front plate. The metal plate, side panels, and trim all exhibit a very heavy dark patina. Officer chin scales are missing, except for the mounted end. Red wool is faded with several small moth nips. Brown leather sweatband has moderate wear and damage and is only partially attached. Officer silk liner is partially present with very little of it remaining attached. CONDITION: Overall poor to fair. WZ

US 40 STAR FLAG

Lot #1121 (Sale Order 121 of 523)

US 40 Star Flag circa 1889. These flags are quite rare, as most people anticipated North Dakota and South Dakota to be inducted as the 39th state, instead of two states which resulted in a larger scale production of 39 star flags. After the induction of the Dakotas, there was an adjustment to make 40 star flags, however 6 days later Montana officially became a state and rendered 40 star flags obsolete. Due to this rapid expansion of the United States, very few 40 star flags exist. The flag is made of wool bunting and measures approximately 99" x 56". The hoist has three metal grommets, one on each end and one at the center. The hoist is marked with the name "H.M. Sener" and according the consigner the flag was acquired from the William Sener estate. Sener was a wealthy businessman who resided in the Lancaster, Pa. area. CONDITION: The flag displays several holes and the bottom right corner has a patched repair. The colors remain vibrant and the flag displays well. Overall very good. JD

US 45 STAR FLAG

Lot #1122 (Sale Order 122 of 523)

US 45 Star Flag circa early 20th century. 45 star flags were only in service for 12 years from 1896-1908. The flag is made of wool bunting and measures approximately 117" x 96". The hoist is stamped "8 x 12" which indicates that this flag was cut down at some point. There are two metal grommets on each end of the hoist. CONDITION: There are several tears and patches where the flag was shortened that exhibit evidence that this flag was wind whipped and that was the reason why it was cut down and repaired. There are various smaller rips and patches throughout the body of the flag. Some of the stars display tarnishing. There are a few areas where the flag is separating from the hoist. JD

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY EXPRESS TIN SIGN.

Lot #1123 (Sale Order 123 of 523)

Painted tin sign measuring 10" X 13" stating the definition of an Agent and the goals of Wells Fargo & Company. Issued by J.J. Valentine, President of the company from 1892-1901. Framed in a period oak frame. CONDITION: Very good. The painted surface shows wear, the date, 1901, partially obliterated. DG

LOT OF 16: VINTAGE GUNPOWDER TINS.

Lot #1124 (Sale Order 124 of 523)

Lot consists of" A) Lafflin and Rand "Orange Extra Sporting" oval can. CONDITION: Fair with cracking and flaking label still readable but fading. Has original lid. B) Dupont green "Eagle No. 2" oval can. CONDITION: Torn label and missing half, original lid with minor rust and not dented. C) American Powder Mills oval shaped can "Triple Refined Deadshot" powder with red background. CONDITION: C) Label shows some discoloration and cracking and flaking with fading but readable label. No dents and original cap. D) Dupont "Kentucky Rifle" powder oval red can. CONDITION: Unreadable label with flaking and surface rust. Original cap with no dents. E) American Powder Mills "Triple Refined Deadshot" red oval can. CONDITION: Readable label with rust stains, flaking and surface rust. Original top with no dents. F) Massachusetts Powder Works "Triple Refined Deadshot" with colorful resting dog label on red oval can. CONDITION: Readable label with some flaking and surface rust. Can has dented sides with original top. G) The King Powder Company "Quickshot" with colorful label on oval purple can. CONDITION: Label partially readable with flaking and rusty. Original top with no dents. H) Laflin and Rand "Orange Powder" black oval can. CONDITION: Readable label with surface scratches and flaking with original cap and dents. I) Dupont "Eagle Rifle Powder" in red oval can. CONDITION: Label is torn but readable with remnants of original paper wrapping. Some paint flaking with no dents. J) Dupont Red "FFg" oval can. CONDITION: Label fading and flaking with original cap and some dents. K) Dupont "HFg" oval red can. CONDITION: Readable label with flaking and dents. L) Oriental Powder Mills "Falcon Ducking Powder" in red oval can. CONDITION: Readable label with flaking, original cap, no dents and some surface rust. M) Dupont "FFFg" in red oval can. CONDITON: Readable but flaking paint and label. Small dents and original top. N) Dupont "Eagle Powder" in green oval can. CONDITON: Non-readable label with tears and flaking. Some surface rust with small dents and original cap. O) Hazard Powder Company "Indian Rifle" gunpowder in black oval can. CONDITION: Readable but torn label with flaking and surface rust. Original cap with dents. P) Superior "Rifle Gun" powder in orange round can. CONDITION: Readable bright label with some flaking. Missing cap with no dents. DLM

CIVIL WAR / INDIAN WARS SABER BELT WITH HOLSTER AND AMMO POUCH.

Lot #1125 (Sale Order 125 of 523)

Leather saber belt rig with Civil War components mounted on an 1870's-1880's belt. Consists of an Indian Wars period belt with a hollow-back rectangular eagle buckle with wide tongue and a pair of leather saber straps. Civil War components consist of: Pistol cartridge box, holster and percussion cap box with "R. White" inspector's stamp and full wool interior. CONDITION: All of the leather is soft and pliable, the belt shows minor crazing, one hanger hook is broken. The holster and cartridge box display mostly smooth surfaces with minor crazing only, the cap box with losses to the surface finish at the top. DG

MODEL 1873 U.S. TROWEL BAYONET AND SCABBARD

Lot #1126 (Sale Order 126 of 523)

Scarce, early version of the Rice trowel bayonet in very good condition with excellent narrow belt loop first-pattern scabbard. Developed to keep a weapon for close combat and provide the means to entrench quickly in the field in the face of new, effective rapid fire and long range arms. Usually termed experimental, but widely issued to infantry in the field in the 1870s during the Indian Wars. An interesting piece showing changes in battlefield thinking. CONDITION: Bayonet very good. Thin blue on socket. Missing wood plug insert handle. Blade with good edges, originally bright finished, now smooth metal, muted silver. Scabbard, excellent. Mounts in place. Solid, with very good finish and color. SR

LOT OF 3: COLLINS BAYONETS WITH SCABBARDS.

Lot #1127 (Sale Order 127 of 523)

A) Saber bayonet marked at the ricasso "Collins & Co Hartford Conn", non functioning spring. Reproduction scabbard. CONDITION: The blade shows a dark / grey surface mixed with minor surface roughness. Spring latch shows pitting and is unmoving. B) Saber bayonet and scabbard, marked at the ricasso "Collins & Co Hartford Conn", working spring. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Very good with bright blade showing minor staining. Scabbard with a few areas of minor crazing. C) Saber bayonet and scabbard, marked at the ricasso "Collins & Co Hartford Conn", working spring. Leather scabbard with brass mounts and leather frog. CONDITION: Very good, mostly bright blade with a few small areas of light pitting at the ricasso. Scabbard body with losses to the surface and glued seam. DG

LOT OF 2: BRITISH PATTERN 1853 AND US MODEL 1873 CADET SOCKET BAYONETS.

Lot #1128 (Sale Order 128 of 523)

A) British Pattern 1853 bayonet and scabbard for use with the .577 Caliber three band Enfield Infantry Rifle. This rifle musket imported by both the North and South in the Civil War was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war. Marked with British proofs at the ricasso. Contained within its leather scabbard with brass mounts, body marked with Broad Arrow and "WD". CONDITION: Very good, socket retains much of the original blue now faded, blade is bright with a few dark areas and roughness at the tip. The black leather scabbard with a few minor scrapes. B) U.S. Model 1873 cadet bayonet. Scaled-down version of the Model 1873 bayonet, marked at the ricasso "US". CONDITION: Bayonet is mostly smooth and dark, but with patches of pitting along the blade.

LOT OF 4 SWORD BAYONETS.

Lot #1129 (Sale Order 129 of 523)

A) German Model 1871 bayonet and scabbard. CONDITION: Poor, all iron components heavily pitted and the mechanism is missing. B) British Pattern 1856 bayonet. CONDITION: Poor, showing wear, pitting and losses to the grips. C) American saber bayonet dated at the ricasso "1861", unstopped fuller, working spring. CONDITION: Very good, blade with a bright / grey finish. D) French Model 1868 bayonet and scabbard, dated 1875 on the blade. CONDITION: Blade is grey with areas of light pitting, working spring, scabbard painted black over areas of pitting. DG

LOT OF US ARMY AND USMC RELATED PHOTOS AND EPHEMERA

Lot #1130 (Sale Order 130 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Photograph of Spanish-American War era Marine Corps artillery batteries taken in a masonry fort. Matted and framed, 9-3/4" X 16" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent. B) Ninth plate tintype of a Zouave taken from the waist up in gutta percha case. CONDITION: Excellent. Image is clear and undamaged. Case also in excellent condition. C) Four photographs taken at Fort Barry CA of US Army troops circa 1902. Three in excellent condition. One with wear. D) Matted and framed photograph 5-3/4" X 8" of US Army soldiers with Krag rifles circa 1898. CONDITION: Excellent. E) Group of 70 snapshots of Marines in Haiti in the 1930's depicting Marine bi-planes, aspects of Marine duties in Haiti and civilian scenes. Many are captioned on the reverse. CONDITION: Excellent. F) Framed WWI photograph of a US Army MP under oval domed glass 10" X 13". CONDITION: Photograph in excellent condition. Frame with edge wear. Included is a large number of US Army and Marine Corps snap shots and framed photographs from the World War II and Korean War era of various sizes and conditions. DG

U.S. MODEL 1904 MCCLELLAN SADDLE, SADDLE BLANKET AND BOOTS.

Lot #1131 (Sale Order 131 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) U.S. Model 1904 McClellan light brown leather saddle with original, quarter strap, cinch, stirrup straps and fenders . Reproduction stirrup hoods marked "USMC". Brass plate marked "12 Inch Seat", cinch marked "R.I.A. 1909". CONDITION: Seat with tight seams, leather is smooth with no crazing. B) Horsehair lined heavy canvas saddle pad. CONDITION: Good. C) Bridle and bit with eagle rosettes. All leather modern replacements. CONDITION: Leather excellent as replaced. D) Pair nickel plates spurs marked "U.S.". CONDITION: Very good. Included is a pair of civilian riding boots showing moderate wear. DG

US MODEL 1904 MCCLELLAN SADDLE, SADDLE BAGS AND BOOTS.

Lot #1132 (Sale Order 132 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) U.S. Model 1904 McClellan saddle with original stirrups, hoods, fenders and cinch dated 1918. Replaced quarter strap rings. One stirrup is dated 1917, one 1918, brass plate reads "12 Inch Seat". CONDITION: Seat exhibits tight seams. Most leather shows moderate wear and minor crazing. B) Pair 1904 saddle bags. CONDITION: Poor. Heavy crazing, broken straps and minor losses. C) One side of a saddle bag dated 1924 and a pair of civilian riding boots. CONDITION: Good with areas of wear and crazing. DG

WWI 48 STAR FLAG THAT FLEW OVER THE US CAPITOL WHEN WAR WAS DECLARED ON GERMANY

Lot #1133 (Sale Order 133 of 523)

WWI era 48 star flag with documentation that states the flag was flying over the US capitol when war was declared on Germany in 1917. 48 star flags were in service for 47 years from 1912-1959. The flag is made of wool bunting and measures approximately 115" on the fly and 90" on the hoist. The flag is accompanied by a document that states this flag was given to Miss Louise Scott by P.J. Decker who was an executive in the United States Department of Historical Documents in Washington. After it was lowered from the US capitol, the flag was supposedly given to Decker who then gave it to Miss Scott. The document is stamped and notarized and dated March 8, 1977. This flag was owned by the noteworthy collector John K. Lattimer. CONDITION: The flag was severely wind whipped and the frayed ends were either cut off or braided in an attempt to stop the damage. The flag is tarnished and the colors have faded. There are scattered moth holes throughout the flag. Overall poor. JD

LOT OF 4: US MILITARY SADDLES WITH US BRIDLE AND BIT.

Lot #1134 (Sale Order 134 of 523)

Lot of three (A-C) 1904 pattern McClellan Saddles. Lot D) is a Model 1863 Artillery Curb Bit with leather bridle. Lot A has a 11-inch seat. Lots -B & C have 12-inch seats. CONDITION: Lot A) is good overall. Original leather has been removed from the frame. Black leather square style skirt has been added. Replacement straps with 1923 style stirrups. Lot B) Is very good overall with original brown leather on frame. Missing stirrups and straps. Lot C) Is poor overall. Missing all straps and stirrups. Original leather mostly gone from seat and recovered with a canvas like material. Lot D) Near excellent overall. Bridle leather is supple. -MKS-

LARGE LOT OF US MILITARY BELTS, CARTRIDGE BOXES, AND FIELD GEAR.

Lot #1135 (Sale Order 135 of 523)

Large lot of US WWI, WWII, Korean War dated field gear items. Lot contains leggings, web belts, canteens, canteen covers, mess kits, medic's pouches, packs, axes, shovels, etc. Lot also contains weapons cleaning kits, ammo pouches, clip pouches, 15-round M1 carbine magazines, 7-round 1911 magazines, rifle slings, shoulder holsters, GI personal items, and miscellaneous other field gear items. Many of the items appear to be unissued. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WZ

LOT OF 6: PIECES OF US WWI-WWII FIELD GEAR

Lot #1136 (Sale Order 136 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) US M1912 cavalry bandolier. The bandolier is stamped "June, 1917 / MILLS" in one of the flaps. There are 12 large pockets that are meant to hold 60 rounds of 30-06 ammunition and 3 smaller pockets at the center that are meant for 18 round of 45 ammunition. All of the snaps are functioning. The inside of the .45 pouch snaps are marked “CARR’s PAT 13”. CONDITION: slight blemishes, overall excellent. (B) US M1912 cavalry bandolier. The bandolier is stamped "May, 1917 / MILLS" in one of the flaps. Same configuration as belt (A). The inside of the .45 pouch snaps are marked “CARR’s PAT 13”. CONDITION: slight blemishes, overall excellent. (C) WWI M1918 ammo belt. The belt is stamped "Plant / Bros. & Co. / 2320 / 9-1918 on the reverse. There are 9 pockets for 30-06 ammunition and 2 pouches for .44 M1911 magazines. CONDITION: Belt has light tarnishing but is in overall good condition. (D) WWI M1917 ammo belt with 10 pouches for .30-06 ammunition. The belt is stamped "Nov. 1918 / MILLS . Pat. July 16 '07 / May 18, 1915". CONDITION: Belt has slight tarnishing but is in overall good condition. (E) Pair of 1943 gators named to "Monasky J.M." CONDITION. Very good. (F) Pair of 1917 dated gators. CONDITION: Very good. JD

USMC CHELSEA SHIP'S CLOCK

Lot #1137 (Sale Order 137 of 523)

Chelsea ship's clock with 6" silvered face marked: “CHELSEA – BOSTON” at the bottom of the face and “U.S. Marine Corps” below the single key wind hole. Brass case with screw on glazed bezel. Back of the case with serial number "64917". CONDITION: Excellent running condition. DG

US WWI LONGINES U.S. NAVY DECK WATCH.

Lot #1138 (Sale Order 138 of 523)

Very nice example of a Longines U.S. Navy deck watch with wind indicator. The double back is marked .800 sliver and engraved on the back "U.S. NAVY / No. 4442." The inside of the watch is marked "17 Jewels 5 Adj.." and is numbered 2978125. CONDITION: The watch winds properly and all hands function properly. The watch displays scratches from use and some slight tarnishing. The crystal displays a few scratches that are noticeable in light but is otherwise clear. Overall very good condition. JD

LARGE LOT OF AMERICAN AMMO BELTS, BAGS AND GEAR.

Lot #1139 (Sale Order 139 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) WWI gas mask and canvas bag. B) USMC marked green canvas map case, inked on the face "MSgt B. J. SaBon USMC. C) Helmet mosquito net. D) Canvas bucket dated 1918. E) Pick and handle with "US" marked canvas carrier. F) Unmarked USMC pack. F) 1945 USMC canvas water carrier. G) Pair WWI wool leg wraps. H) Pair 1943 dated canvas puttees. I) Three webbing pistol belts. J) Two 1918 dated cartridge belts with working snaps. CONDITION: All show moderate service wear with expected staining and signs of use. DG

LOT OF AMERICAN 7: CAMPAIGN HATS.

Lot #1140 (Sale Order 140 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Model 1889 campaign hat with triple row of edge stitching. Snowflake vents and leather sweatband. A nickel plated Marine emblem has been pinned to one side. CONDITION: Hat shows wear on its peaks and edges, leather sweatband is partially detached. B) Model 1912 campaign hat with enlisted Marine emblem affixed to the front and with officers hat cord. Missing its leather sweatband. CONDITION: Save for the sweatband, in very good condition. C) 1920's-1930's campaign hat with Marine officers emblem affixed to the front. Leather sweatband detached. CONDITION: Very good. D) Campaign hat with 1939 contract stamp under the sweatband. Enlisted Marine emblem on the front. CONDITION: In very good condition showing moderate wear. E) Reproduction campaign hat with 1944 date in sweatband. F) Campaign hat with double row of edge stitching, enlisted WWI period Marine emblem and 13th Company numbers on the front. CONDITION: Missing sweatband and silk outer band. G) Campaign hat with double row of edge stitching. CONDITION: Leather sweatband detached and silk outer band missing. DG

LOT OF 2: KHAKI AND FOREST GREEN ENLISTED USMC P1912 BELL CROWN HATS

Lot #1141 (Sale Order 141 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Forest Green USMC P1912 hat. CONDITION: The cover exhibits mothing on the exterior with larger size nips around the EGA. The leather brim is separating from the cover and exhibits cracking. The sweatband is falling apart and only about 50% of it remains. The liner is shredded and fragile. Overall poor. (B) Khaki USMC P1912 hat with period correct P1914 bronze EGA device to front. CONDITION: The cover is sturdy with tight stitching. The leather brim exhibits some scuffs and cracks but is secured to the cover. The leather sweatband is complete but about 75% is detached and hanging from the hat. The interior is clean with little staining. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 3: WWI U.S.M.C. HELMETS.

Lot #1142 (Sale Order 142 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Model 1917 combat helmet painted with a green and red camouflage pattern. Mounted on the front is a Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Anchor insignia. CONDITION: Liner and chin strap are missing. Retains most of its original painted surface. B) Model 1917 combat helmet with a World War II period Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Anchor insignia mounted on the front. repainted green surface. CONDITION: Missing liner. Retains most of it's repainted green surface. C) Model 1917 combat helmet with a Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Anchor insignia mounted on the front. CONDITION: Retains much of its original brown painted surface. Liner and chin strap missing. DG

WWI U.S.M.C. 5TH MARINES SUPPLY COMPANY PAINTED HELMET.

Lot #1143 (Sale Order 143 of 523)

Excellent example of a WW1 M1917 helmet as issued to "Doughboys" and Marines in France. This helmet exhibits a hand painted period original green square background with Indian head representing the supply company of the 5th Marine Regiment that was attached to the Army's 2nd Division. Enlisted bronze P1914 eagle, globe, and anchor device is attached through a punched hole. Helmet retains oilcloth liner and russet leather chinstrap. The supply company was one of the smallest units in the regiment and these helmets are exceedingly rare to find in any condition. BM

LOT OF 2: WWI U.S.M.C. 2ND DIVISION 5TH MARINES HELMETS

Lot #1144 (Sale Order 144 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Model 1917 combat helmet. The front is painted with a 2nd Battalion 5th Marines insignia with an Eagle Globe and Anchor insignia mounted on the 2nd Division star. Liner is present but wool crown pad is missing and chin strap is broken. CONDITION: Helmet exhibits much of its original brown paint. Painted insignia shows toning to the yellow square. Liner shows moderate wear. B) Model 1917 combat helmet. The front exhibiting a 2nd Battalion 5th Marines insignia above which is a punched hole intended for an Eagle Globe and Anchor emblem, now missing. Liner present but detached. Chin strap is broken. CONDITION: Helmet paint shows extensive wear, as does the painted insignia. DG

WWI 5TH MARINE BRIGADE SUPPLY COMPANY PAINTED HELMET

Lot #1145 (Sale Order 145 of 523)

Very nice WWI USMC 5th Marine Brigade painted "Brodie" helmet. The front of the helmet is painted with the 5th Marine Brigade insignia. The helmet is marked "HS 57" on the interior rim. The insignia is a red painted EGA with a green V in the center denoting that this helmet was worn by a member of the 5th Marine Brigade's supply company. There does not appear to be a diamond or square background so it is unknown if this marine was part of the 11th regiment or the 13th regiment. The helmet retains its original liner which is secured to the helmet by the leather chin strap and British style chinstrap bales. CONDITION: The helmet exhibits much of its original paint with a few scattered chips and scratches. The painted insignia is mostly undisturbed. The liner is nearly complete but fragile. The leather components display cracking and holes throughout which are most evident on the sweatband. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 5: US WWI HELMETS

Lot #1146 (Sale Order 146 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWI P17 helmet marked "HS 57" on the interior rim. The helmet retains its original American style liner which is secured to the helmet by the leather chin strap and US style chinstrap bales. CONDITION: The helmet exhibits almost all of its original paint with a few scattered chips and scratches. The liner is intact and the leather chinstrap is cracking. Overall very good. (B) WWI P17 helmet without the liner and no visible markings. The front of the helmet is painted with the 3rd Infantry Division insignia. The leather chinstrap is secured to the helmet by US style chinstrap bales. CONDITION: The helmet appears to have been repainted as there are two tones of paint visible. There is one significant nick on the painted insignia. Leather chinstrap is cracking. Overall fair. (C) WWI Mark I helmet with British style bales and missing liner. CONDITION: The helmet retains most of its paint with some scratches and scrapes. Overall fair. (D) WWI British Mark I helmet with M1917 Kelly helmet conversion. The helmet has a M1917A1 liner that is secured to the helmet by WWI British style chinstrap bales. CONDITION: Helmet is missing about half of its paint and appears to have been repainted several times. Leather components of liner are cracking. Overall fair. (E) WWII British helmet with incomplete liner. CONDITION: Helmet retains almost none of its paint, rusting interior, chinstrap is worn. Overall poor. JD

LOT OF 3: WWI MEDAL GROUPINGS

Lot #1147 (Sale Order 147 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWI medal, letter, and photo grouping ID'D to Clayton A. Hightower. The group consists of Hightower's framed medals including a Purple Heart and WWI Victory Medal along with several pieces of souvenir insignia. The frame measures 19" x 23 - 1/2". There is also a metal box that contains letters that were written by Clayton to his wife. There is a small photo album that mostly contains family and Homefront photos. There is other material including post cards, a small embroidery, and two "Service in France" books from Hightower's unit, Base Hospital Unit 21. CONDITION: Paper items display typical wear including tears, folds, and creases. Medals and insignia are in good condition. Overall fair-good. (B) Small medal group in a riker mount ID'D to Charles John Stenman. The mount mostly contains war service medals along with a photo of Stenman. CONDITION: Very good. (C) Riker mount with WWI Victory Medal and Marine Good Conduct Medal with card that states these medals are from John Arnel. The GCM is numbered and can be traced. CONDITION: Good. JD

LOT OF 2: WWI BADGES OF HONOR PATCH POSTER AND WWII RIBBON BARS OF THE US ARMED FORCES POSTER

Lot #1148 (Sale Order 148 of 523)

A) "Badges Of Honor" World War I Liberty Loan patch display issued by the Army and Navy Supply Company. The display measures 28" X 38-1/4" and features 44 World War I patches mounted over corresponding titles. Professionally mounted on a wood board and framed. CONDITION: Poor, patches show much fading, wear and staining. Paper background also with extensive staining and wear. B) "Authentic Ribbon Bars Of The U.S. Armed Forces", World War II ribbon bar display issued by Hilborne-Hamburger Inc in 1945. Professionally framed and matted with a 18-1/2" X 24" sight size. The display features ribbon bars from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. CONDITION: Very good with a few minor edge stains. DG

WWI US NAVY RAILWAY GUN UNIFORM

Lot #1149 (Sale Order 149 of 523)

During the final stages of World War I the US Navy operated five railway guns in France. These railway guns were operated by US Navy personnel who were issued US Marine Corps uniforms. Since there were only five railway guns being operated at the end of the war, there was not a lot of Navy personnel to operate them. Therefore, uniforms from US Navy railway gun teams are quite scarce. This uniform is an M1917 forest green USMC uniform with a carpenter's mate 1st class rate that was hand sewn to the left arm. The end of the left sleeve exhibits a service chevron. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original metal USMC buttons. The tunic exhibits slight mothing but the moth nips do not penetrate the liner. The liner has slight staining. Overall very good. JD

US WWI DOUBLE PATCHED 332ND INFATRY REGIMENT/83RD INFANTRY DIVISION UNIFORM

Lot #1150 (Sale Order 150 of 523)

Stunning WWI uniform that was worn by a member of Company H. 332nd Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division. The jacket was manufactured by Saffer Bros. in 1918 and the pants were manufactured by The Schulman Co. in 1918. The tunic boasts a beautiful Italian made 332nd IR patch as well as an 83rd Infantry Division patch on the wearer's left shoulder. Both patches are hand sewn to the tunic. Below the unit insignia, is perhaps the most common piece of WWI insignia, the red discharge chevron which is machine sewn to the jacket. The last piece of the insignia on this sleeve are two bullion service chevrons. The collar insignia coincides with the shoulder patches, with a US collar disc and a 332nd IR collar disc with an H underneath the crossed rifles which denotes H company of the 332nd IR. Below the collar, the left breast is adorned with 332nd Infantry Regiment reunion medals. This soldier must have been very active with the unit after it was disbanded in 1919, as the medals date from 1924-1926 and 1939. One of the medals is named to the soldier on the ribbon, but it is smudged and somewhat illegible. The name appears to be "T. McBRIDE". CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original US Army metal buttons. The trousers are missing the top button. The tunic liner exhibits one scuff but is otherwise clean. The tunic is free of mothing, while the pants display a few scattered moth nips. This is a fantastic uniform from a famous unit in excellent condition. JD

US WWI 5TH MARINE BRIGADE UNIFORM

Lot #1151 (Sale Order 151 of 523)

WWI USMC 5Tth Marine Brigade P1917 forest green tunic with trousers. The tunic is unmarked, but the pants are stamped size 2L and 1918-1919 on the waistline. The wearer's left shoulder displays a machine sewn 11th Marine Regiment patch with white V denoting that this marine served in the 2nd Battalion. Each sleeve displays hand sewn WWI Era USMC PFC crossed rifles patches. The left arm also displays a WWI red discharge chevron as well as a service chevron at the bottom of the sleeve both of which are machine sewn to the tunic. The collar displays a pair of WWI USMC type I collar discs. Below the collar, the left breast displays a WWI service ribbon with star device, and a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal ribbon. These ribbons, along with a marksman badge are pinned above the pocket. The medals that correspond with the ribbons are pinned to the pocket flap. CONDITION: The tunic and trousers both retain all of the original USMC metal buttons. The tunic liner is very clean with no rips. The tunic is free of noticeable mothing, and the trousers only display a few nips that do not penetrate the wool. Pants have slight staining on the back side. Overall excellent. JD

LOT OF 6: US WWI SERVICE COATS, SHIRT, AND TROUSERS

Lot #1152 (Sale Order 152 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWI M1917 Service Coat marked size 40. The coat displays a 3rd Army patch and discharge chevron which are both hand sewn to the coat. The thread on the "A" has come apart revealing the cardboard construction and half of stitching around the discharge chevron has separated from the coat. The collar displays a pinback US collar disc and an engineer collar disc. CONDITION: The coat retains all but one of its original US Army metal buttons. There are scattered moth nips throughout. Overall good. (B) Fine quality WWI M1917 Service Coat with washed out manufacturer tag. The coat displays a discharge chevron that is hand sewn to the coat. The collar displays an odd combination of insignia including a button with an H and a USMC type I collar disc. CONDITION: The coat is very clean and retains all of its original US Army metal buttons. Overall excellent. (C) WWI era M1912 khaki summer uniform tunic. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original US Army metal buttons. There is slight tarnishing but the tunic is very clean. Overall very good. (D) WWI M1916 pullover wool shirt. CONDITION: The shirt is missing its pocket buttons and exhibits some repairs and rips on the front. Overall good. (E) WWI US Army wool trousers. CONDITION: The trousers are missing one button on the fly and one button has been replaced. There is slight staining and a few scattered moth nips. Overall good. (F) WWI US Army wool trousers. CONDITION: The trousers only retain 2 buttons. There is significant mothing around the crotch. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 1920S-WWII USMC DRESS BLUES

Lot #1153 (Sale Order 153 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) 1927-1928 USMC dress blue tunic and pants. The tunic is stamped by the USMC Quartermaster's Depot in the sleeve. The tunic and pants are both named to R. Howell. The tunic exhibits machine sewn PFC chevrons to both arms and a pair of screw back EGAs hallmarked "Made in England". There is a Yangtze Service medal and expert rifleman badge pinned to the left breast. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its USMC metal buttons. The tunic and pants exhibit scattered mothing and slight stains. Overall very good. (B) 1934-1935 USMC dress blue tunic and pants. The tunic is stamped by the USMC Quartermaster's Depot in the sleeve. The pants are not marked. The tunic exhibits corporal chevrons that are machine sewn to each sleeve and a pair of screw back EGAs. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original USMC metal buttons. Both tunic and pants exhibit light mothing and stains but are otherwise very clean. Overall very good. (C) Unmarked 6th Marine Division dress blue tunic and pants. The tunic exhibits machine sewn corporal chevrons on each sleeve and a 6th Marine Division patch on the left shoulder. There is also a set of ribbon bars and screw back EGAs. The lower left sleeve has an aviation radioman patch. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original USMC metal buttons. Both tunic and pants are very clean. Overall excellent. JD

LOT OF WWI ERA USMC DRESS BLUES

Lot #1154 (Sale Order 154 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) 1920-1921 dated USMC dress blue tunic and pants. The tunic is stamped by the USMC Quartermaster's Depot in the sleeve. The tunic is named to "J.W. Allen" and the pants are named to "J.D. Chapman". The tunic exhibits gunnery sergeant chevrons that are machine sewn to each arm. There is a matching set of screw back P1916 EGAs and a French Fourragere on the wearer's left shoulder. CONDITION: The tunic retains all but one of its USMC metal buttons and displays slight stains. The pants exhibit significant mothing around the crotch as well as repairs. Overall good. (B) 1908-1909 dated USMC dress blue tunic and pants. The tunic is stamped by the USMC Quartermaster's Depot in the sleeve. The tunic is named to "E. Wood" and the pants retain a different name which is illegible. The tunic exhibits gun pointer first class insignia and "E" insignia hand sewn to the wearer's right sleeve. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original USMC metal buttons. Tunic and pants are very clean with pants exhibiting light mothing. Overall very good. (C) 1919-1920 dated USMC dress blue tunic and pants. The tunic is stamped by the USMC Quartermaster's Depot in the sleeve. The tunic is named to "F.A. Breitbeck" and exhibits PFC insignia hand sewn to each sleeve. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original USMC metal buttons and is very clean with a few scattered moth nips. Overall very good. (D) USMC dress blues that appear to be dated 1915-1916. Tunic displays Nicaraguan Campaign ribbon and sharpshooter badge. There is a bullion service chevron on the lower left sleeve. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original USMC metal buttons and is very clean with a few scattered moth nips. There are a few rips in the liner. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 4: USMC SUMMER SERVICE DRESS UNIFORMS AND SIGNED SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE MARINE CORPS SHIRT

Lot #1155 (Sale Order 155 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC captain's summer service tunic manufactured by Joseph Panitz Co. The tag is named and appears to read "Lieut. Wm. E. Carl Jr." The tunic displays aircrew wings with 3 stars and a 7 place one piece metal backed clutch back ribbon bar with DFC, Air Medal, and Commendation awards. The pin back captain's bars and screw back EGAs are both hallmarked with the NS Meyer shield. CONDITION: There are no rips or tears and only a few light stains. Overall Excellent. (B) Unnamed USMC summer service uniform tunic and pants that has been stripped of insignia. CONDITION: There are obvious holes where insignia used to be, with slight blemishes on the tunic and heavily stained pants. Overall fair. (C) Fine Quality WWII USMC summer service uniform tunic and pants manufactured by Joseph A. Wilner & Co. The tag is named and reads "Capt. Donald C Warner" (last name is difficult to read), and dated 4/13/43. The tag on the pants is marked with the same information. The EGAs are screw back and hallmarked "H-H" for Hilborn & Hamburger. There are holes on the epaulets where rank insignia used to be. CONDITION: There are no rips and only a few slight stains. (D) USMC dress D khaki short sleeve shirt that belonged to David W. Sommers, 11th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The shirt's tag is named to Sommers and there is a messaged written in marker on bottom of the interior that reads "To; Jim LaChapelle / Presented / 10 Nov 1988 / D.W. Sommers / 11th Sgt Maj of the Marine Corps" CONDITION: The shirt is missing the top button. The written messages is clean with no smudges. Overall excellent. JD

LOT OF 2: WWI AND WWII USMC OVERCOATS

Lot #1156 (Sale Order 156 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII USMC overcoat marked size 1S and dated 1940-41. The coat is named in the sleeve to "R McCoy" The shoulders display the British 49th Division's unit insignia which was adopted by 1st Marine Brigade. Both patches are machine sewn to the coat. CONDITION: The overcoat retains all but one of its original USMC metal buttons. There are a few scattered moth nips across the back. Overall very good. (B) Unmarked WWI era USMC overcoat. The overcoat retains all of its original USMC metal buttons. There are a few significant moth nips especially under and around the collar. There are a few holes at the bottom of the coat on the interior. The stitching in the sleeves is separating and there are a few tears. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 2: WWI ERA USMC DRESS BLUES

Lot #1157 (Sale Order 157 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWI Era USMC dress blue tunic and pants both named to "Schultz". The tunic is not stamped or dated but exhibits a WWI Victory Medal ribbon and Good Conduct Medal ribbon on the wearer's left breast along with an expert rifleman badge. There are corporal chevrons sewn to each arm. The pants appear to be dated 1915-1916. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original USMC metal buttons. There is one repair above the corporal chevron on the wearer's left arm. Pants exhibit slight staining. Overall very good. (B) 1920-1921 USMC dress blue tunic and pants. The tunic is stamped by the USMC Quartermaster's Depot in the sleeve. The pants have suspenders and are not marked. There are quartermaster sergeant chevrons hand sewn to each arm and a pair of screw back EGAs on the collar. CONDITION: The tunic retains all but one of its USMC metal buttons. The pants exhibit a few moth nips and slight staining. Overall very good. JD

WWI ERA CASED NAVY FOR-AND-AFT HAT WITH COMMANDER EPAULETS AND BELT.

Lot #1158 (Sale Order 158 of 523)

Nice example of a complete WWI era US Navy officer's fore-and-aft hat, epaulets, and belt all contained in the original tin case. The hat is made of beaver felt and displays elegant gold fringe. CONDITION: The hat's exterior displays all of its original beaver felt with almost no wear. The gold fringe is still bright and is still tightly attached to the hat. The liner has been cut out of the interior. (B) The epaulets display the same gold fringe as the hat and exhibit a bullion commander rank and insignia of the US Navy Supply Corps. CONDITION: The epaulets are still vibrant and display almost no tarnishing. Both clips are still attached and functioning. There are some cracks in the anchor of the Supply Corps insignia. (C) The black waist belt is constructed of a wool felt material and retains its original gilded brass buckle and sword hanger straps. CONDITION: There is slight mothing on the belt. The brass buckle remains vibrant. All stitching is tight and serviceable. (D) Tin case that is marked "W.S. Jenkins / 723-7th ST. N.W. WASH. D.C." CONDITION: one of the epaulet hanger pieces has separated from the case. The case exhibits various scratches and scuffs. Overall fair condition. JD

US WWI 5TH MARINE BRIGADE UNIFORM AND EPHEMERA GROUPING

Lot #1159 (Sale Order 159 of 523)

This is a fantastic WWI USMC uniform and ephemera grouping that is ID'D to Charles Daniel Boyer. Boyer was born on May 2, 1892 in Pottsville Pennsylvania where he lived before and after he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Boyer was assigned to the 11th Marine Regiment of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. The 11th Marine Regiment was formed on January 3, 1918, and assigned to the 5th Marine Brigade at the end of World War I. The 5th Marine Brigade was composed of the 11th and 13th Marine Regiments as well as the 15th Battalion (separate). The 11th and 13th Regiments did not see combat and never served together as a battalion but they did perform base guard duty in France. The lot consists of (A) Boyer's service uniform, that is complete with all of its original buttons and two desirable type I Marine Corps collar discs. The wearer's left breast displays a WWI service ribbon with one star and a sharpshooter badge. The shoulder displays the square shaped 11th Marine Regiment patch with white V denoting that Boyer served in the 2nd Battalion. There is one service stripe on the lower left sleeve. CONDITION: The tunic displays several moth nips which are most noticeable on the left breast. The largest measures 1/2". There are also two period repairs in the stitching on the left breast. (B) WWI USMC overseas hat complete with EGA. There is also a WWI service ribbon pinned to the hat. CONDITION: The hat is unnamed and is in excellent condition. (C) WWI era USMC dress blue visor hat complete with its original screw back EGA. The hat is named on the inside to "James Frost". This hat may have been brought home by Boyer, as it was found with his uniform and other belongings. CONDITION: The hat displays only one major moth nip and the leather sweatband has become detached and cracked in some areas. (D) Several documents pertaining to Boyer's service, including a letter he wrote to the Veteran's Administration in 1954 to correct his birth date, Good Conduct Medal certificate, and his USMC service certificate that is in its original shipping tube. There is also a certificate for his Confirmation, and a yard long photo of the 5th Marine Brigade returning home on the USS Orizaba on August 6, 1919. CONDITION: The GCM certificate is very nice with no rips but displays tarnishing, The rest of the ephemera displays rips, creases, and tarnishing that is to be expected of old paper. JD

LOT OF 5: 3 USMC MODEL 1912 SUMMER SERVICE COATS, 2 PANTS, AND 1 HOLSTER

Lot #1160 (Sale Order 160 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC officer's 1912 pattern summer service field coat with earlier 1901-1910 pants and M1912 holster rig for Colt M1911. CONDITION: The field coat retains all of its original buttons. there is evidence of insignia being removed from the epaulets. The field coat exhibits slight scuffs in high wear areas and slight stains. The pants are heavily stained and metal buttons display oxidation. The leather on the holster rig is still pliable. the holster displays cracks and wear that is most evident around the flap. Overall good. (B) USMC enlisted man's 1912 summer service field coat with master technical sergeant rank machine sewn to each arm. CONDITION: The field coat is missing one of its original buttons. There is one blemish under the wearer's right pocket. Overall very good. (C) USMC enlisted man's 1912 summer service field coat with trousers. the coat has sergeant rank hand sewn to each arm. The pants are named to "L J Smith" which is written on the interior waistband in ink. CONDITION: The field coat retains all of its original buttons. There is significant staining throughout the exterior of the coat. The wool sergeant stripes have suffered from moth damage. The pants exhibit staining, but not as bad as the coat. Overall fair condition. JD

LOT OF 5: USMC BASEBALL UNIFORMS AND PHOTOS

Lot #1161 (Sale Order 161 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) 1940's-1950's Marines red baseball jersey, heavy cotton with yellow felt lettering and yellow tape trim. CONDITION: Very good with minor wear. B) 1940's Marines baseball jersey and trousers, grey wool with red felt lettering and red soutache trim. Jersey is size marked "40". CONDITION: Excellent. C) Photo postcard of Marine baseball players at Camp Verde. CONDITION: Excellent. D) Large matted and framed photograph measuring 10" X 15-1/2" sight size of Marine baseball players circa 1930. CONDITION: Photograph exhibits a number of creases. DG

LOT OF 3: PRE WWII USMC SUMMER SERVICE UNIFORMS

Lot #1162 (Sale Order 162 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Circa 1930s USMC khaki open collar tunic with pants. The tunic is named on the interior to several marines and the pants are named to "M-OCONNER". The tunic displays a pair of unmarked screw back EGAs. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original buttons and is in very good condition with little staining. The pants have moderate staining, especially on the back and around the waist, as it looks like a belt was around the waist for a long period of time and left a yellow impression. Tunic is overall very good and pants are overall fair. (B) Pre WWII USMC khaki officer's uniform tunic. The tunic displays a pair of screw back H&H hallmarked EGAs as well as a 3 place clutch back ribbon bar with Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Marine Corps Yangtze Service Medal, and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. CONDITION: The tunic retains all of its original buttons. There is slight staining on the back. Overall very good. (C) USMC enlisted man's M1912 summer service field coat with Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal ribbon. The coat is named to several marines on the interior. CONDITION: The coat retains all of its original buttons. The coat exhibits slight staining but is in overall very good condition. JD

LOT OF 4: US WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTERS

Lot #1163 (Sale Order 163 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) "Keep 'em smiling!" United War Work Campaign poster artwork by M. Leone Bracker. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 42 - 1/2" x 28 - 5/8". CONDITION: The poster is in excellent condition and only exhibits slight creases. Colors remain vibrant and all corners are intact. (B) "His Home Over There" YMCA poster artwork by Albert Herter. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 41 - 1/2" x 28 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits slight creasing and tears around the edges as well as fold lines. All corners are intact and colors remain vibrant. (C) "Make Your Dollars End The War" liberty bond poster marked "Washington, Government, Printing Office, 1917" in the bottom left corner. The poster exhibits creasing and slight tears around the edges but is otherwise intact. (D) 2nd Liberty Loan poster with artwork by Dewey and printed by The T.F. Moore Co. New York. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 30 - 1/2" x 20 - 1/4". CONDITION: There is one significant tear that starts on the right side edge and goes to the end of the girl's head under her bow. There is slight tarnishing which appears to be from water damage. Colors remain vibrant and all corners are intact. JD

LOT OF 4: US WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTERS DEPICTING WOMEN'S SERVICE

Lot #1164 (Sale Order 164 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) "For Every Fighter a Woman Worker" United War Work Campaign poster with artwork by Adolf Treidler and marked American Lithographic Co. N.Y. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 41 - 1/4" x 30 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits creasing and slight tears around the edges. The colors remain vibrant and all corners are intact. (B) "Back our girls over there" United War Work Campaign poster with artwork by Clarence Underwood. The poster is plastic wrapped on foam and measures 29" x 22". CONDITION: The poster exhibits slight creasing and tears around the edges. Colors remain vibrant and all corners are intact. (C) "Victory Girls" United War Work Campaign poster with artwork by Edward Penfield. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 28 - 1/2" x 22 - 1/4". CONDITION: The poster exhibits slight creasing but is otherwise in excellent condition. Colors remain vibrant despite the background tanning with age and all corners are intact. (D) "She Does Not Ask For Contributions" U.S. Government Bonds poster with artwork designed by Frances Adams Halsted and published by Halsted. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 21 - 1/2" x 14 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits very slight tears around the edges but is otherwise in excellent condition. Colors remain vibrant and all corners are intact. JD

LOT OF 3: US WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTERS

Lot #1165 (Sale Order 165 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) "Help to win the War and Rebuild Poland" liberty bond poster. The poster is shrink wrapped to a foam board and measures 42 - 1/2" x 29". CONDITION: There is slight tarnishing and creasing around the edged but the poster is otherwise intact. (B) "Must Children Die and Mothers Plead in Vain" liberty bond poster published by the Sackett & Wilhelms Corporation, N.Y. The poster is shrink wrapped to a foam board and measures 41 - 1/2" x 31". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines, tears, and creases around the edges. The top corners are ripped. (C) "Keep these off the U.S.A" liberty bonds poster by John Norton and printed by the Strobridge Litho. Co. Cincinnati & New York. The poster is shrink wrapped to foam and measures 40 - 1/2" x 31". CONDITION: The poster exhibits, tears, creases, and tarnishing around the edges but the graphic remains vibrant. JD

LOT OF 5: US WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTERS

Lot #1166 (Sale Order 166 of 523)

Lot consist of: (A) "Lend the way they Fight" liberty bond poster printed by Lutz & Sheinkman New York. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 42 - 1/2" x 28 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines as well as creases, slight tears, and tarnishing around the edges but is otherwise intact. (B) "Help win the right to fly this Flag" Third Liberty Loan poster by R.C. Boswell and printed by Capital Pub. Inc. Washington, D.C. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 38 - 3/4" x 25 - 1/2". CONDITION: The edges and corners are in great condition and only display light wear. (C) "LEND!" poster marked QFY Print Lith N.Y. in the bottom right corner. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 28 - 1/4" x 20". CONDITION: Corners and edges are crisp and poster only exhibits slight tarnishing. (D) "GIVE!" United War Work Campaign poster marked Carey Print Lith. N.Y. in the bottom right corner. CONDITION: There is one small tear on the bottom left corner but poster is otherwise intact. (E) United War Work Campaign corporate funding level poster. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 27 - 1/4" x 19". CONDITION: The poster exhibits slight tarnishing with small creases but no rips or tears. JD

LOT OF 5: US WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTERS

Lot #1167 (Sale Order 167 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) "See Him Through" poster by Burton Rice and marked "American Lithographic Co., N.Y." in small print at the bottom center of the poster. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 30 - 1/2" x 20 - 1/2". CONDITION: There are various small tears at the bottom of the poster and there is some color fading. (B) "To the folks back home--Victory Liberty Loan" poster by Cyrus Leroy Baldridge and marked "Printed and Donated by Robert Gair Company, Brooklyn, N.Y." in the lower right corner. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 30 - 1/2" x 20 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits tears at the top and some creases at the bottom. There is some color fading. (C) YMCA "For Your Boy" United Work Campaign poster by Arthur William Brown marked by the Committee on Public Information on the bottom right corner. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 30 - 1/4" x 20 - 1/4". CONDITION: There are small tears and creases around the edges but the poster is otherwise intact. (D) "United We Serve" United War Work Campaign poster. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 30 - 1/4" x 20 - 1/4". CONDITION: The poster exhibits almost no tears or creases and is in very good condition. (E) "One Day's Pay" United War Work Campaign poster marked "Rogers & Company, Inc, Chicago and New York" at the bottom center. The poster is shrink wrapped on foam and measures 28 - 1/2" x 21". CONDITION: The poster exhibits slight creases and tears at the top right corner but is otherwise intact. JD

LOT OF 2: US AND BRITISH WWI ENLISTMENT POSTERS

Lot #1168 (Sale Order 168 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) "U.S. Navy Help Your Country" Navy recruitment poster by artist Henry Reuterdahl and printed by Lithium Litho & PTG. Co. Brooklyn N.Y. The poster is framed and measures 42 - 1/2" x 29". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines as well as some slight creases throughout. The colors remain vibrant and there is no tarnishing on the graphic. (B) "Britishers Enlist To-Day" recruitment poster by artist Guy Lipscombe and marked by The Hegeman Print N.Y. This poster is in an identical frame as the first poster and measures 42 - 1/4" x 28". CONDITION: The poster does not display any fold lines or creases and is in excellent condition. The colors remain vibrant and the colors display no tarnishing. JD

LARGE AND EXTENSIVE LOT OF WWI-PRE WWII CHINA MARINES PHOTOS AND NEGATIVES

Lot #1169 (Sale Order 169 of 523)

This lot contains hundreds of photographs and negatives all related to the US Marine Corps from the WWI era all the way through the China Marines in 1939. There are 9 envelopes, some are titled and read "1916-1919 (Some WWI Pictures)", "Special Pictures", " USMC Nicaragua", "Shanghai 1932-1939". The photos and negatives range from basic to unique content including camp life, ships, aircraft, marine antics, group photos, formations, and much more. There are wonderful photos of General Cates, US Marines observing the fighting between the Japanese and Chinese, early tanks, damaged equipment, and destruction. There are too many photos and negatives for an exact count but there are roughly 500-800 total. CONDITION: Most photos are clear and the negatives are crisp with no tears or folds. Some exhibit wear that is typical of old photos. Overall good-excellent. JD

LARGE LOT OF WWI ERA USMC EPHEMERA

Lot #1170 (Sale Order 170 of 523)

Lot consists of miscellaneous pieces of ephemera that date from the WWI era-post WWI. The lot includes approximately 150+ letters, some are contained in an envelope while others are in a binder. The letters in the envelope are presumably all from one Marine to his wife and are dated 1918. Some of the letters contained in the binder are all written on paper with the 2nd Division "Indian Head" letterhead. There are also miscellaneous documents including some discharge and service papers. There are 22 issues of "The Indian" Second Division weekly publications, some are duplicates. Also included are 13 color reproductions of paintings by Clarence J. Tibado. Lastly, there is a large scrapbook with entries dating to the WWII era. CONDITION: Most paper items exhibit stains, rips, fading, and creasing. Letters are nicely preserved in plastic sleeves. Scrapbook is fragile. Overall fair-very good. JD

LOT OF 2: US NAVY PHOTO ALBUMS INCLUDING RARE USS ARIZONA PHOTO ALBUM

Lot #1171 (Sale Order 171 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Pre WWI USS Raleigh photo album marked "photographs" on the cover. The contents include pictures of the USS Raleigh dated 1906, the USS Raleigh baseball team, the Japanese army, scenery, and so on. The album has some very unique photos of life in the US Navy in the early 1900s. CONDITION: The cover and pages have wear on the top corners. The postcards and photos are mostly clean wish some exhibiting fading. Overall very good. (B) WWI era USS Arizona photo album marked "Pictorial log / U.S.S. Arizona" on the cover. The contents include destruction, which is most likely France immediately after WWI, Sailors, scenery, and so on. There are also pictures of battleships including the USS Mississippi, USS Oklahoma, and USS Arizona. The back of the album has nice contents of ship life as well as many photos of pinup girls. CONDITION: Album is intact and sturdy. Some photos exhibit fading. USS Arizona photo albums are seldom offered and this is a nice album with good content. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 2 WWI USMC RECRUITMENT POSTERS.

Lot #1172 (Sale Order 172 of 523)

A) A superb color recruiting poster for the United States Marine Corps in World War I. This example has been overprinted at the bottom for a recruiting station in Jackson, Michigan. The poster is 18 by 25-3/4 inches in size with metal strips on the top and bottom edges. The upper strip has a ring for hanging the poster. CONDITION: Poster is in very good condition with areas of minor soiling and a 1" tear. B) World War I Marine Corps Recruiting poster overprinted on the bottom for a recruiting station in San Francisco. The poster measures 18 by 29-1/2" in size with metal strips on the top and bottom edges. CONDITION: Poster is framed and is in very good condition showing minor edge wear. DG

LOT OF 4: FRAMED BRITISH AND FRENCH MILITARY SIGNITURES AND DOCUMENTS

Lot #1173 (Sale Order 173 of 523)

A) French Croix de Guerre award document to William Winter Dean, Captain, 5th Machine Gun Battalion, 2nd Division, United States Army. Awarded 16 December, 1925. Framed with a French Croix de Guerre, missing ribbon. Frame measures 21" X 25". CONDITION: Document exhibits brown toning with areas of foxing. B) Portrait print of British General with inscription and illegible signature. Framed 11-3/4" X 14-3/4". CONDITION: Very good with toning to the margins. C) British document conferring the Order of the Bath to American Army Major General Warren Fales Draper on 9 July, 1945. Facsimile signature Geo VI. Hand signed by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. Framed 13-1/4" X 16". CONDITION: Excellent with bright inked inscriptions. D) Framed photograph of five WWI Allied Commanders taken in Kansas City in 1921. Lower margin with facsimiles of their signatures. Sight size 7-1/4" X 9-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent. DG

COLLECTION OF 136 ANTIQUE WATERLINE MODELS OF WARSHIPS, WWI TO WWII.

Lot #1174 (Sale Order 174 of 523)

An extensive collection of 136 antique Bassett-Lowke or similar 1:1250 scale, wooden waterline models of naval warships (unboxed). Which were originally used for recognition and tactical (wargaming) training. They are primarily British Royal Navy vessels, but French, German, American, Austrian, Brazilian and Italian ships are also represented, among other nationalities and range from World War I, interwar and World War II. Capital ships include the aircraft carriers HMS Eagle, USS Sable and Graf Zeppelin (GE), while battleships include HMS Renown, HMS Rodney, SS Stasbourg and SS Dunkerque (FR), Sao Paolo and Minas Geraes (Brazil), and Viribus Unitis (Austria). The models are from 2 to 8 1/2 inches in length and range from patrol boats and destroyers to cruisers, battleships and carriers. Good detailing to the ships despite their diminutive scale, with wood hulls and superstructure, metal gun barrels, masts etc.. All are painted dark grey. The ships' names or types recorded on graphite on the undersides. CONDITION: Some age wear ranging from fair to very good, with parts detached on a few examples. JLK

RUSSIAN GYMNASTYORKA DATED 1916 & WWI ERA FORAGE CAP.

Lot #1175 (Sale Order 175 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Gymnastyorka or Russian military smock first taken into use by all branches of the Imperial Russian Army at the time of the Russo-Turkish War. Originally intended as a fatigue dress, the gymnastyorka was subsequently adopted for ordinary duties and active service wear. This fine example is probably for an officer or NCO and displays all of the classic features of a military gymnastyorka, being a pullover with placket breast opening, with a standing collar with two button-closure, two breast pockets with flaps, and cross-straps on the shoulders for the mounting of shoulder boards or epaulets. It is made of a bluish-green, worsted serge, machine-sewn with fine, hand-finishing and worked buttonholes. It bears a military tailor’s or clothier’s stamp in black ink inside the inner rear tail with an oval outline, bearing in Cyrillic text, partially decipherable as follows: “BY ORDER OF THE GENERAL STAFF / [the firm name in italics] KRASILNIKOV 1916.” CONDITION: Very good for age. Showing only light wear. B) A scarlet or red forage cap with narrow, off-white or pale buff-colored piping around its crown, with white linen lining. An oval cockade or device is affixed to the front that appears to be that of the Tsarist or Imperial Russian Army, being a serrated, white edging around alternating green and orange bands. CONDITION: Good with note to a few small random holes in the wool from old insect browse.

TURKISH WWI ERSATZ BAYONET AND FROG

Lot #1176 (Sale Order 176 of 523)

Turkish WWI "Ersatz" bayonet with no visible markings with a crudely made blade and scabbard. What appears to be a German made leather frog specifically for this bayonet is attached. CONDITION: Very good. WZ

LOT OF 7: US AND EUROPEAN BAYONETS AND SCABBARDS.

Lot #1177 (Sale Order 177 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) US military leather bayonet scabbard marked "R.I.A., 1909, T.C." with heavy wear and damage, and a one inch break on the bottom. CONDITION: Overall good. (B) US military Krag rifle bayonet scabbard retaining approximately 45% of its original blued finish, with freckling, wear, and scattered marks throughout. CONDITION: Overall good. (C) Czech VZ24 bayonet and scabbard with a "CSZ, G" marked blade retaining 60-65% of its dull blued finish, with freckling and wear. Wooden grips have moderate wear and dents, and fittings exhibit heavy freckling to its blued finish. Steel scabbard retains 30-35% of its original blued finish with heavy freckling and wear. CONDITION: Overall fair to good. (D) Imperial German M98/05 bayonet scabbard marked "98,3" retaining 20-25% of its original blued finish with heavy freckling and wear. CONDITION: Overall fair. (E) US military Garand bayonet marked "U.C." and "U.S" with an ordnance bomb retaining 85-90% of its original parkerized finish. Black grips have moderate wear and fittings retain 60-65% of their finish with moderate freckling. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (F) German WWII dress bayonet with a "W.K.C. SOLINGEN' marked nickel-plated blade with moderate runner and scattered marks. Black grips have light damage and nickel-plated steel fittings are dull with heavy patina and some freckling. Black painted scabbard retains 55-60% of its original black painted finish, with freckling and worn areas throughout. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (G) Italian WWII Carcano folding bayonet knife retaining 45-50% of its finish with darkened wooden grips. CONDITION: Good to very good. WZ

IMPERIAL GERMAN GARDE COLOR BEARER BRONZE STATUE.

Lot #1178 (Sale Order 178 of 523)

This bronze measures 23-1/2" high and 6-1/2" at the widest point on the base. The bronze features a Prussian Garde Non-Commissioned Officer holding a regimental standard. The detail is fine and you can clearly see the soldiers equipment and uniform details including his medals collar insignia, bayonet and knot. In his right hand he clutches a regimental standard featuring a Prussian eagle and royal cypher. The bronze is signed with an indecipherable name at the soldiers feet. An excellent example of Imperial-era patriotic art in fine condition. DG

IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN OFFICER PICKELHAUBE

Lot #1179 (Sale Order 179 of 523)

Bavarian officer Pickelhaube, which appears to be the type worn during early WWI, with a dull black leather body, which is crushed on the top with several other minor dents and scrapes on the body. Bavarian front plate and spike assembly retain 40-45% of their gilt finish, with the flat chinscales only retaining its gilt in the recesses. Bavarian and Imperial German officer cockades are present. Front plate is mounted with original hardware and appears to be untouched. Top plate mounting is aluminum and one retaining nut has been replaced. Leather sweatband is intact, and silk officer liner exhibits wear and damage to 50%. All the leather appears to have been treated and appears darker. CONDITION: Very good. WZ

ID'D 1930S USMC PAINTED FOOTLOCKER, UNIFORM, AND PHOTO GROUPING

Lot #1180 (Sale Order 180 of 523)

This is a wonderful early USMC footlocker grouping with original contents that are identified to the same marine. This grouping is ID'D John L. Dixon, who was stationed at the Marine Barracks at the Norfolk Navy Yard in the 1930s. The first item, and perhaps the highlight of this grouping, is the trunk itself, as it is adorned with a wonderfully painted USMC EGA in between two US Navy aviation roundels which were used from August 1919 through May 1942. Although the paint has faded, the colors still have a slight vibrancy that bring attention to the trunk. The trunk is otherwise typical construction for a pre WWII footlocker made out of wood with medal handles. The lock has broken off but is contained inside the trunk. The trunk exhibits scratches, dents, and other blemishes that are typical of a footlocker of this age that experienced heavy use. The contents of the trunk include Dixon's 1923-1924 dated USMC dress blue jacket and his wool shirt. Dixon's name does not appear in the jacket, but there are names of several other marines stamped in the sleeve. The jacket is missing a couple of buttons, one in the center and the other on the wearer's left sleeve. Some of the buttons, as well as the EGAs display oxidation. The wool components of the jacket and shirt are otherwise untouched, as there are only a few small moth nips and the shirt has slight stains. There is a nice framed portrait photo of Dixon in his blues and a smaller 4 - 1/2" x 3" photo to go with it. There is also a photo album that is named to Dixon on the cover which contains 150+ photos of Dixon, family, friends, and landscapes. About half of the photos are USMC related and include Dixon and his friends, airships, planes, ships, and so on. There are also various pieces of ephemera related to Dixon's time in the Marines including a liberty pass, shooting book, regulations book, sewing kit, and a hygiene kit with contents. Also included is loose insignia and a USMC hat badge as well as two souvenir USMC pillow covers. The photo album has pages that are falling apart and the bigger pillow cover has tears. As to be expected, some pieces of the ephemera are delicate, especially the photo album which has pages that have become separated. It appears that Dixon joined the Civil Air Patrol later in life, as there are photos of him in a CAP uniform and a flight jacket patch that names him as squadron commander. These time capsule footlockers are becoming harder to find and this is a fine example of an untouched grouping. CONDITION: Overall fair-good. JD

LOT OF 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION MEMORABILIA: PRE-WWII UNIFORMS AND WWII OCCUPATION SOUVENIRS

Lot #1181 (Sale Order 181 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Pre-WWII 1930s US Army olive drab wool tunic. The tunic displays an original interwar period 1st Infantry Division wool patch. The arms display wool corporal stripes that have an attractive hand sewn cross stitched design. The lower sleeve has a service stripe denoting 3 years of service. The collar displays type II gilt collar discs denoting Company I of the 18th Infantry Regiment. There are stamps in the sleeve that read "9269 BRY" and "4000 BRY" CONDITION: The tunic is very well held together and does not display any rips or tears. All stitching is still tight. There are a few very minor moth nips that are almost unnoticeable. The tunic still retains all of its original buttons and leather belt hooks on the back. Overall excellent. (B) Pre WWII 1930s US Army Enlisted Khaki service coat. The service coat's insignia mirrors that of the wool tunic. The 1st Infantry Division patch is constructed of the same khaki material as the service tunic with a wool Big Red 1 in the center. The arms display machine stitched wool on khaki corporal stripes. The lower sleeve has a service stripe denoting 3 years of service. The collar displays type I gilt collar discs denoting Company I of the 14th Infantry Regiment. There is a pre-WWII sharpshooter badge pinned above the wearer's left pocket. The badge is marked "Sterling" on the reverse. CONDITION: The service coat does not display any rips or tears. All stitching is tight. There are a few moth nips, particularly on the wool insignia. The service coat has very slight staining that is typical on these khaki service coats. The service coat still retains all of its original buttons and leather belt hooks on the back. Overall excellent. (C) WWII occupation made 1st Infantry Division souvenir brass letter opener that is modeled after an M1 bayonet. The blade of the letter opener displays all of the campaigns the 1st ID participated in during WWII. The handle displays the 1st ID insignia on one side and crossed rifles with an 18 denoting the 18th Infantry Regiment. CONDITION: The letter opener displays minor blemishes but is in overall good condition. (D) WWII occupation made wooden swagger stick with 18th Infantry Regiment insignia. CONDITION: Minor scratches and blemishes but in overall very good condition. JD

PRE WWII BRIGADIER GENERAL FLAG PRESENTED BY GEORGE S. PATTON

Lot #1182 (Sale Order 182 of 523)

Historically significant Brigadier General Flag that was presented by George S. Patton before the United States' entrance in World War II. The flag is constructed of wool bunting and exhibits a US Army Eagle contained within a blue star that is sewn in place underneath brigadier general rank insignia. There are two grommets on the hoist, which has reinforcement patches at each end. “WLCA #26 From: Gen. Patton 6-20-41” is written on the hoist in the top corner. The most interesting part of the flag is the hoist, not due to construction, but because the flag is inscribed and contains a note that is signed by George S. Patton. The note is typed on wax paper, and the corners have been ironed onto the hoist. The note reads "20 June 1941 / My Dear Colonel: Hope this flag will do. Tell the wife it’s all I could come up with here. Much success in her charitable venture. Glad to hear things are well at my old post. / Most Sincerely, / G.S. Patton Jr." The flag is clearly the general officer’s flag used by Patton from October 1940 to April 1941 as brigadier general in command of the 2nd Armored Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division, and acting division commander, until his promotion to major general and division commander. The recipient and occasion of the presentation are not identified, but two possibilities are strongest. One is that is a gift by Patton for a charity auction held by the wife of the colonel to whom it was sent. This would explain the number on the flag and Patton’s reference to her “charitable venture.” A possible recipient of the donation could have been Josephine Frost Woodhull, wife of Willis D. Crittenberger. An alternative is that the flag was a gift to the colonel himself on a recent or coming promotion. A number of colonels were being promoted to “temporary” brigadier general at the time. Although this flag does not directly identify the Colonel the flag was presented to, a possible candidate is Col. Willis D. Crittenberger, who was promoted to Brigadier General in 1941 and who was also a friend of Patton. After Patton was promoted to major general and later the general commanding the 2nd Armored Division in April 1941, Crittenberger took over command of the 2nd Armored Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division. Patton was a brigadier general and commander of the 2nd Armored Brigade from October 1940, but was also acting commander of the division during November 1940. Crittenberger, who attended USMA and graduated with the class of 1913, was a good choice for the significant promotion to brigadier general. He was a cavalry officer who became interested in armored warfare and was a Lt. Colonel and Chief of Staff of the 1st Armored Division when promoted. Given their backgrounds, Patton likely supported Crittenberger and played a role in his promotion and transfer. Crittenberger’s promotion to Colonel was officially announced ten days later on June 30, 1941, and his promotion to Brigadier General was announced just eleven days after that, on July 11, 1941. On top of that, his transfer to the 2nd Armored Division under Patton at Fort Benning was announced just ten days after that, on July 21, 1941. This is too rapid a series of promotions and assignments not to have been in the works for some time. Although the congratulatory letter is dated June 20, 1941, Patton most likely knew about Crittenberger's promotion and probably received word that it would go through several months ahead of time. Therefore, it is reasonable to hypothesize that this flag was presented to him by George S. Patton who could have prepared this flag for him ahead of time. Crittenberger had a flourishing career in the Army throughout World War II as he went on to command the 2nd Armored Division when Patton took over the 1st Armored Corps and was promoted to Major General. Crittenberger then commanded the 3rd Armored Corps, redesignated as 19th Corps, before transferring to command of the 4th Corps 5th Army which was well known for its fighting in Italy. He ended his active duty service in 1952 with a successful army career behind him. This flag was previously sold by Federal Hill Autographs in 1982 to noteworthy WWII veteran and collector John K. Lattimer and a receipt of the sale addressed to Mr. Lattimer is included as provenance with this flag. CONDITION: The flag exhibits several holes which are mostly noticeable around the blue star. The largest is about the size of a pen cap. However, despite the slight damage on this flag, it is in wonderful condition and with no fading, smells, or tarnishing. The flag is a nice displayable size and measures approximately 51” x 34”. The note on the hoist displays slight tears and creases around the edges. The signature has slightly faded but is still legible with no smudging. Overall very good. This is great flag that is presented and inscribed by one of America’s most famous military commanders. JD/SR

LOT OF 3: FRAMED HERBERT HOOVER SIGNATURES AND A NOTEBOOK WITH CHESTER A. ARTHUR AND CABINET MEMBER'

Lot #1183 (Sale Order 183 of 523)

(A) A short note from Herbert Hoover dated August 1954 on personal note paper, acknowledging the receipt of a message. Note measures 4-1/2" X 5-1/4", signed "Herbert Hoover". Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) was the 31st President of the United States. CONDITION: Very good with clear writing and small areas of toning. (B) Type written letter on personal letterhead measuring 7-1/4" X 7-1/4" acknowledging the receipt of a letter, dated November 15, 1928 and signed "Herbert Hoover". Framed with envelope. CONDITION: Paper is toned, signature slightly faded. Small note book measuring 3" X 4-3/4" with the signatures of President Chester A. Arthur dated Jan. 19, 1883; Secretary of State Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen, dated January 9, 1883; Secretary of the Treasury Charles J. Folger, dated January 16, 1883; Secretary of War Robert Todd Lincoln; Secretary of the Navy, William E. Chandler dated 1883; Post Master General Timothy O. Howe dated January 13, 1883; Attorney General Benjamin H. Brewster dated January 12, 1883; and Secretary of the Interior Henry M. Teller dated January 18, 1883. CONDITION: A few of the pages are loose but paper is in very good condition with clear signatures. DG

LOT OF 2: NAMED USMC & US ARMY OFFICER'S CAPES.

Lot #1184 (Sale Order 184 of 523)

Consists of: A) 1930's US Marine Corps officer's "Boat Cloak" with black wool shell, red wool interior, black velvet collar and black cord/toggle closure. Interior pocket with a Horstmann label marked "H.W. Buse Jr Lieut. USMC". Henry William Buse Jr. (April 12, 1912 – October 18, 1988) was a lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps. He was Chief of Staff, Headquarters Marine Corps and later commanding general of the Fleet Marine Force Pacific. CONDITION: In very good condition showing moderate wear to the velvet collar. B) 1920's U.S. Army officer's cape with black wool shell, black velvet collar and blue wool lining. Front with twisted wool cord/toggle closure. CONDITION: Excellent. One missing chest toggle. DG

LOT OF 3: GERMAM WWI TRENCH ARMOR AND HELMET.

Lot #1185 (Sale Order 185 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Imperial German WWI trench body armor (Sappenpanzer) consisting of four pieces retaining approximately 40-45% of its original field-gray painted finish, with freckling, wear, scratches, etc. Inside the main center piece is stenciled in black what appears to be a crown over a "B" and then a "2". All six horsehair pads are present in very good condition, and the web retaining straps are 50% broken through at the edge of the top plate. Thin aluminum wire was used to reinforce the mounting of the top of both straps as well as two additional mounting locations on the right strap. CONDITION: Overall good. (B) Imperial German WWI helmet armor plate (Stirnpanzer) retaining approximately 35% of its field-gray painted finish, with heavy patina, marks, and scrapes. Armor is stamped "171" on the lower right rim area. Plate is dented on the lower front (unknown as to how this happened) which rubs the front of the helmet, and on some areas of the rim is roughly ground. CONDITION: Overall good. (C) Imperial German WWI Model 1916 helmet shell retaining 20-25% of its original field-gray paint with lacquer present over many areas. While the maker code is illegible the size of "64" is present. Steel liner band is present. CONDITION: Overall good. WZ

GERMAN WWI STEEL SNIPER SHIELD AND TRENCH ARMOR

Lot #1186 (Sale Order 186 of 523)

A) Field recovered World War I German trench shield measuring 17-5/8" X 23-5/8". Made of heavy steel plate curved outwards at the sides, with a horizontal slot, offset, with a sliding cover. Functioning observation slit cover which moves easily by the touch. The reverse steel prop leg intact and moving freely. CONDITION: Exhibits areas of heavy pitting which is typical of these ground recovered shields. Mixed with areas of original green paint. Most of the pitting being on the reverse. B) World War I German trench armor breastplate. Missing its lower plates, but retaining most of its original green paint. CONDITION: Very good. Areas of paint loss and expected scuffs. DG

LARGE LOT OF BRITISH FIELD GEAR AND EPHEMERA.

Lot #1187 (Sale Order 187 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Silver shooting award measuring 6-1/8" high including wood base. Marked with four silversmith's touch marks. B) Royal Marines two-piece brass buckle on green canvas belt. C) Small trunk penciled on the interior "W.T. Chalkle CH/X 112593 Royal Marines HMLCG (M) 104" containing miscellaneous British military manuals including: two Royal Marines bayonet fighting and close combat manuals two copies of the Seaman's Pocket Book 1943; Infantry Training 1937; Royal Signals Pocket Book and a number of other military related manuals, letters, booklets and cloth insignia. CONDITION: All show moderate service wear. D) Two shooting medals. One awarded to "RFM J.W. Ross Punjab Rifles. The other not awarded. E) Swedish leather ammunition bandolier in very good condition and recently produced leather pouch with nickel silver emblem on the front. DG

LOT OF 6: MISCELLANEOUS PISTOL HOLSTERS

Lot #1188 (Sale Order 188 of 523)

Lot contains a German WWII brown leather holster marked "Walther P.P.K." in very good condition, and an unissued British Webley in a light gray web material, and marked with a crown and "AM" and "M.E.Co., 1941", with brass fittings in near mint condition. Also included are two postwar Browning High Power holsters in black leather and in very good condition. Lot also includes two Finnish Lahti L-35 holsters in black leather. One has two brass clips on the rear to mount the holster to a belt and with two clip pouched on the front in overall very good condition. The second has a standard belt loop with two clips in their pouches, as well as a cleaning rod, loading tool, and web lanyard. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. WZ

DANISH ARTILLERY RANGEFINDER IN CASE

Lot #1189 (Sale Order 189 of 523)

Danish artillery rangefinder in a wooden case marked "S0ARTILLERIET 0.7m steromaler M/44" and "nr87, forst 7.7", retaining 95+% of what appears to be repainted gray finish. Optics are slightly cloudy and all optics appear to be functional. Wooden case retains 60-65% of its painted finish with a brass plate, with the same rangefinder type. Extra eyepieces are mounted in the case. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

LOT OF 8: MILITARY BAYONETS AND FIELD GEAR

Lot #1190 (Sale Order 190 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Soviet M91-30 Mosin Nagant spike bayonet with 85-90% of its original blued finish remaining. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Yugoslavian M44 Mauser bayonet with 95+ of its blued finish remaining. Mismatched blued scabbard retains approximately 90% of its blued finish, and brown leather frog has light wear. CONDITION: Excellent plus. (C) Danish M-1 Garand bayonet marked with a crown and "FKF" marked blade and scabbard, also dated "1955" on the blade, bayonet retains approximately 80% of its finish with patina, and the brown plastic scabbard has less than 10% of the finish on its fittings. CONDITION: Overall very good. (D) US M-16 bayonet and scabbard in unissued condition with a "Colt 62316" marked German made blade. Blade has light patina with light runner marks. CONDITION: Near mint to mint. (E) British Enfield spike bayonet and scabbard marked "N04MKII" with approximately 45% of the blade's finish remaining, and 80+% of the black finish on the scabbard. CONDITION: Overall very good. (F) US WWII canteen, cover, cup, web belt, and "1942" pouch in khaki webbing with moderate wear. CONDITION: Over all very good. (G) Unknown black leather shoulder holster which appears to be for a 1911 Auto. CONDITION: Very good. (H) US M-1 Garand sling with no wear. CONDITION: Near mint. WZ

US WWII AUSTRALIAN MADE COG GUARD KNUCKLE KNIFE

Lot #1191 (Sale Order 191 of 523)

This stunning theater made fighting knife was manufactured in Australia during World War II for US service members in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The knife has a cast brass grip which is formed into a D guard that resembles a cogwheel design. During the war, these fighting knives were manufactured in a small and a large variant. This knife is the small variant, with the bowie style blade that measures approximately 6 - 1/4". The knife is contained within a theater made leather sheath with attached belt loop. CONDITION: The blade has been polished and shows evidence of being sharpened after production. There is minor pitting throughout the blade that does not take away from the appearance of the knife. The guard has several dents and dings with several areas displaying verdigris. The leather scabbard is still sturdy and displays various wrinkles and creases. The stitching that connects the belt loop to the scabbard is slightly loose and there is cracking at the top of the belt loop. This is a very impressive fighting knife that would be a wonderful addition to a collection. JD

US WWII BOKER M3 KNIFE WITH M6 LEATHER SCABBARD

Lot #1192 (Sale Order 192 of 523)

Very fine example of an M3 fighting knife in an M6 scabbard. CONDITION: The blade is very clean and retains almost all of its phosphate finish. There are a few scattered scratches on the surface that are typical from being removed from the scabbard. The guard has a nice patina and is crisply marked "U.S / M3 / BOKER". The 8 groove stacked leather handle is tight and retains its original russet brown color. The pommel is stamped with the correct flaming bomb ordnance logo that remains crisp. The M6 leather scabbard is marked "U.S. M6 / BARWOOD / 1943". The scabbard retains all of its original components and the snap is functioning. The leather is still pliable and is in very good condition with no major imperfections or tears. Overall Excellent Condition. JD

LOT OF 4: US WWII FIGHTING KNIVES AND US ARMY POCKET KNIFE

Lot #1193 (Sale Order 193 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Case straight guard M3 fighting knife with leather scabbard. The blade measures approximately 6 - 5/8" and retains almost all of the original phosphate finish. The knife is marked "CASE" on the top of the straight guard. The leather handle remains sturdy. The knife is complete with its leather scabbard that has slight blemishes but is otherwise untouched. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) WWII era unmarked theater made fighting knife with unmarked blade and leather scabbard. The blade measures approximately 6 - 3/4" and has a nice patina. There is slight pitting on the blade and some slight discoloration. The nylon handle remains sturdy and displays various scratches and small dents. The knife is complete with its pliable leather scabbard that displays wear including typical slight cracks and verdigris on metal components. CONDITION: Good (C) WWII L77 Commando style knife with trench art decorated leather scabbard. The blade measures approximately 6 - 7/8". The blade suffers from slight discoloration but is otherwise clean. The knife is marked "Western / Boulder, Colo. / Pat. No. 1,967,479 on the ricasso. The handle is wrapped in twine that has been lacquered and displays slight verdigris. The knife is complete with its leather scabbard that is decorated with period US Navy artwork. The artwork reads: "Hawaii / Pearl Harbor / Midway" followed by a fouled anchor and underneath reads "U.S.N. / Signal / Tower" There is a name on the back of the scabbard that appears to read "William Richard Lytle S.M." The scabbard is sturdy and displays almost no blemishes. CONDITION: Very good (D) WWII US Army pocket knife marked "Ulster Knife Co.", bale is marked "U.S.". The main blade measures approximately 2 - 1/2". The knife has 5 blades or tools, all of which function properly. The handle is made of bone and does not exhibit any cracks or chips. CONDITION: Very good. JD

LOT OF 7 WWII ERA KNIVES

Lot #1194 (Sale Order 194 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII theater made souvenir fighting knife with scabbard. The blade is marked "Philippines" and measures 13". CONDITION: The blade displays surface rust and the wood handle displays scratches. The scabbard is stiff with scratches and the top portion is separating. Overall fair. (B) WWII theater made fighting knife with scabbard. The knife is unmarked and measures 10 - 1/2". CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered pitting throughout, The handle is made of metal and leather and exhibits dents and scratches. The scabbard displays scuffs and scratches. Overall good. (C) USMC KA-BAR knife with scabbard. The blade is marked "U.S.M.C" and "KA-BAR / Olean N.Y." on the ricasso and measures 6 - 5/8". CONDITION: The blade has a gray patina with scattered pitting. The handle and scabbard display scratches. Overall fair. (D) USMC KA-BAR knife with scabbard. The blade is marked U.S. CONETTA on the ricasso and the scabbard is marked "KA-BAR" and "USMC" with an EGA. The blade measures 6 - 1/2". CONDITION: The blade displays slight surface rust. The handle and scabbard both exhibit scratches and wear. Overall good. (E) USMC PAL fighting knife with scabbard. The blade is marked "PAL" and "USMC" on the ricasso and measures 6 - 5/8". CONDITION: The blade exhibits scratches but is in good condition. The handle has one significant dent, and the scabbard has slight scuffs and scratches. Overall good. (F) Cattaraugus 2250 fighting knife with scabbard. The knife is marked Cattaraugus 2250 on the ricasso and measures 6". The blade exhibits pitting and surface rust. The handle and scabbard exhibit scratches and scuffs. Overall fair. (G) PAL fighting knife with scabbard. The blade is marked "PAL RH-36 Made in USA" on the ricasso and measures 6 - 1/8". CONDITION: The blade has slight pitting and the handle has slight scratches. Scabbard has cracking and scratches. Overall good. JD

PAIR OF FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIVES.

Lot #1195 (Sale Order 195 of 523)

Pair of English Fairbairn Sykes fighting knives with scabbards. (A) 6-7/8" double edged blade, Blue finish with Oval flat double guard marked ENGLAND. Grooved metal handle with copper finish and traces of black in protected areas, "1" stamped at top of butt next to skull crusher. Scabbard is brown leather with blackened brass tip and brown elastic retainer. No marking evident. CONDITION: Very good with most finish remaining on blade. Handle has faded. Blade is excellent. Scabbard is good, intact and supple. (B) 6-7/8" double edged Fat blade, Blue finish with Oval flat double guard marked ENGLAND with broad arrow and 62. Grooved metal handle with copper finish and traces of black in protected areas, "4" stamped at top of butt next to skull crusher. Scabbard is brown leather with blackened brass tip and brown stretched elastic retainer. No marking evident. CONDITION: Good with excellent blade and thinning finish on handle. Scabbard is very good with stretched elastic.

LOT OF US INERT ORDNANCE AND GEAR

Lot #1196 (Sale Order 196 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) AGM marked M21A1 20mm round with various WWII dates. (B) M48 .50 caliber spotter round used in conjunction with the M40 106mm recoilless rifle. (C) 2 1944-1945 late WWII Mk II grenades with M10A3 fuzes. (D) WWI era Mk. II CN gas grenade (E) OF 1915 Practice grenade with Mle. 1916 billant fuze. (F) Early WWII M11 Practice grenade which was the practice version of the M9 anti-tank grenade. (G) 1942 dated M49A2 60mm mortar shell with M52B1 fuze. (H) 3 late WWII US marked 3 pocket grenade pouches, one is dated 1945. WWII M37A1 81MM mortar fiber container. (I) WWII era 213 Coast Artillery Battalion HQ. metal sign. CONDITION: All inert ordnance shows some paint loss and scratches from wear and range from fair-good condition. The pouches are all in good condition. The fiber container is in fair condition with peeling and scratches. The sign displays vibrant colors on the front with one chip in the paint, the back has several rust spots and looks like it could have been shot with a BB gun. JD

US WWII INERT 75MM M48 HIGH EXPLOSIVE ROUND

Lot #1197 (Sale Order 197 of 523)

World War II 1942 dated 75mm M48 high explosive round. The shell casing is steel coated lacquer. The lacquer is flaking off and there is some paint loss in some areas. The bottom of the shell is marked "AMM. LOT EA-4-1X". The shell is painted yellow and retains its specification markings. The paint exhibits scuffs and scratches. The fuze is present and unscrews properly. CONDITION: Overall Good. JD

LOT OF 4: AMERICAN WWII FLARE PISTOLS.

Lot #1198 (Sale Order 198 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) US WWII break open 37mm flare pistol marked "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO, TIPPECANOE, OHIO", dated "NOV '43", with a brass frame and a steel barrel. Pistol functions properly. Both the barrel and frame have been heavily polished and mounted to a wall plague. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) US WWII break open 37mm flare pistol marked "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO, TIPPECANOE, OHIO", dated "AUG '43" with a heavily patinaed brass frame and a blued steel barrel with freckling. Original lanyard is attached. Pistol functions properly. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (C) US WWII break open 37mm flare pistol marked "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO, TIPPECANOE, OHIO", dated "SEP '43" with a polished brass frame and a steel barrel with freckling. Pistol functions properly. CONDITION: Overall very good. (D) WWII US Navy Sedgley 22mm Mark 5 flare pistol marked "SIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5, R.F. SEDGLEY INC 1943". Metal retains 90-95% of its finish and black black "USN" marked grip is excellent. Pistol functions properly. Left side of muzzle is slightly dented from being dropped. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

US ARMY 1938 PATTERN FIVE STAR GENERAL MESS DRESS JACKET.

Lot #1199 (Sale Order 199 of 523)

Double breasted black wool jacket with satin lapel facings and velvet cuffs with direct embroidered oak leaves. Forearms display five silver bullion stars, eagle button front. Shoulders exhibit gold shoulder knots with Corps of Engineer buttons. CONDITION: Jacket is in excellent condition. DG

LOT OF 2 US WWII GROUPINGS: 41ST TANK BATTALION UNIFORM GROUPING AND 319TH INFANTRY REGIMENT MEDAL G

Lot #1200 (Sale Order 200 of 523)

The lot consists of two ID'D WWII groupings. The first and most diverse grouping is ID'D to William H. Davis. Davis was born in Pennsylvania and was living in Scranton Pa. at the start of World War II. He enlisted in Wilkes-Barre Pa. and served in Headquarters Company, 41st Tank Battalion, of the 11th Armored Division. The grouping consists of: (A) Davis' Ike Jacket which displays an 80th Infantry Division patch on the wearer's left shoulder and an 11th Armored Division patch on the wearer's right shoulder. Each arm displays Staff Sergeant stripes and the lower left sleeve has one 3 year service slash and 3 overseas bars depicting 1 - 1/2 years overseas. There is a ruptured duck discharge patch over the wearer's right pocket. All cloth insignia is machine sewn. Davis's ribbons are pinned in place above the left pocket. The collar displays US and infantry type V collar discs. Below are two beautiful German made pin back 41st Tank Battalion DIs. The jacket is accompanied by a green and white piped overseas hat and sewing kit. CONDITION: The jacket has all of its original buttons and there are no signs of mothing. There is one stain next to the second button from the bottom. Overall excellent. (B) Group of ephemera that was saved after the war by Davis. The ephemera includes: 11th Armored Division "Thunderbolts" unit history book, HQ CO 41st Tank Battalion After Action Report "The Big Picture" book, 41st Tank Battalion War history book, various 11th Armored Division newspapers and fold out maps, Davis' draft registration card, among other pieces of ephemera. CONDITION: All ephemera displays the typical, creases, small tears, and blemishes that are expected of old paper. Overall very good. The Second grouping in this lot is a small medal grouping that is ID'D to Tech Sergeant Thomas Jones of the 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. The group includes a Croix de Guerre medal and the corresponding document that is named to Jones. There is also a French Verdun Medal, four 80th ID patches, an 80th ID DI, and a 319th Infantry Regiment DI. CONDITION: Document is folded in half but is legible and in very good condition. Croix de Guerre has some fraying on the reverse. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF US WWII FATIGUES

Lot #1201 (Sale Order 201 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII US Army first pattern herringbone twill jacket with pleated diagonal edge pockets and side buckle adjustments on waistband. The jacket still retains one of its original manufacture tags. On the inside collar, it is stamped "42L" and there is a partial laundry number present that reads "0288". CONDITION: The jacket retains all of its original 13 star buttons. The gas flap is missing, which is not uncommon with these jackets. There are no visible rips or tears and the jacket appears almost unworn. Overall excellent. (B) Rare pair of 1943 US Army herringbone twill frogskin camouflage combat trousers with large cargo pockets, suspender buttons, and reinforced knees. The original tag has been washed out and is now illegible. The trousers retain their original size tag that reads "W34" and are also stamped "34" twice in the waist. There is a laundry number that reads "N9690" stamped twice on the outer waist next to the beltloops. CONDITION: The trousers still retain all of their plastic buttons and suffer no rips or tears. There are slight stains throughout the trousers and the colors have faded over time. (C) Two US Army OD green T-shirts. CONDITION: The shirts show no rips or tears and have staining, most likely from sweat, in the typical places. (D) US Army boxer shorts dated "5 FEB. 1953" and stamped size medium. CONDITION: Shorts show typical tarnishing, all snaps in the button fly are functioning. (E) Three US Army handkerchiefs, all display typical blemishes but are otherwise in good condition. (F) Four US Army wool socks all in good condition. JD

US WWII CBI FOOTLOCKER GROUPING ID'D TO CAPTAIN MALCOM A. BOUTON

Lot #1202 (Sale Order 202 of 523)

Very nice WWII footlocker grouping that is ID'D to Captain Malcom Albert Bouton, who was a Doctor in the US Army during World War II. Bouton was commissioned as a first lieutenant in 1936 and continued to serve in the Army until the end of World War II. During the war, he was promoted to Captain, and served as the theater venereal disease control officer in India, where he helped conduct surveys for the Special Services. After the war he continued to practice medicine, as the many certificates that come with his footlocker show. The lot consists of (A) Bouton's four pocket officer's tunic with First Army and CBI shoulder patches. The tunic has nice officer's medical insignia and four bullion overseas bars on his lower left sleeve. There is a three piece ribbon bar above the wearer's left pocket that denote Capt. Bouton's theaters of service. The tunic has all of its original buttons except for one where the tunic's belt covered, which was typically replaced on these tunics. The belt is no longer present. There are a few scattered moth nips but the tunic is otherwise in very good condition. (B) Fine quality WWII officer's chocolate shirt with Fourth Service Command and CBI patches. The shirt retains all of its original buttons but exhibits heavy moth damage. (C) Fur coat made by d'Jimas furs that presumably belonged to Bouton's wife. The coat retains almost all of its original fur and has one significant 3" tear on the left arm. (D) Bouton's original framed officer's commission. All script is still legible with almost no fading and the frame is still sturdy. (E) 9 framed documents and photos that include Bouton's Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate dated 1936, A photo of Dr. Bouton at his desk, and various other medical and college documents that date up till 1968. All of Bouton's memorabilia is contained in his WWII Footlocker that displays "MAB" on the lid. The footlocker is in decent shape but has numerous scratches and dings. Overall a very nice documented WWII footlocker grouping. CONDITION: good-very good. JD

LOT OF 5: WWII USMC FATIGUES

Lot #1203 (Sale Order 203 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC P41 fatigue jacket marked size 38 with partial ID over top pocket. CONDITION: Jacket retains all of its original USMC marked metal buttons with crisp USMC stamp on the pocket. The jacket has very slight stains but is otherwise very clean. Overall excellent. (B) USMC P41 fatigue jacket with "F B Davis" stamped above the top pocket and "Davis, F.B." written around the interior waistline. Jacket retains all of its original USMC marked metal buttons with slightly faded USMC stamp on the pocket. The jacket has scattered stains and tarnishing but is otherwise clean. Overall very good. (C) USMC P41 fatigue jacket with P53 trousers. The jacket exhibits gunnery sergeant rank stamped on each arm and "Smith J.W." stamped on the interior waistline. CONDITION: Jacket retains all of its original USMC marked metal buttons with slightly faded USMC stamp on the pocket. The jacket has a significant rip on the wearer's left arm and some scattered staining. The pants retain all plastic buttons and exhibit paint stains. Overall good. (D) USMC P41 fatigue jacket. CONDITION: Jacket retains all of its original USMC marked metal buttons with faded USMC stamp on the pocket. The jacket has one rip on the sleeve where a button slot has blown out. The jacket has scattered light stains and tarnishing but is otherwise clean. Overall good. (E) USMC herringbone twill USMC shooting jacket with "Marine Air Detach. USNAS Brooklyn N.Y" stamped on the back. CONDITION: Jacket retains all of its plastic buttons with the lower button most likely being a replacement. Very clean with a few light stains. Overall very good. JD

UNISSIUED USMC P44 FATIGUE JACKET AND TOUSERS

Lot #1204 (Sale Order 204 of 523)

High condition USMC P44 fatigue jacket with matching P44 fatigue trousers. The set appears to be unissued, as there are no names or unit markings stamped anywhere on the jacket or trousers. The trousers exhibit a stamped spec tag, marked size 36 and dated January 22, 1945. The jacket is also a size 36 but the spec tag is faded and does not display the date. The jacket still has loose threads that any Marine would trim before inspection. The only thing missing to guarantee that this set is unissued are factory cutter tags. CONDITION: The USMC stamp is crisp and bright with no signs of fading. the jacket and trousers both retain all of their original USMC marked metal buttons. The green herringbone twill is still bright and the set is clean with no stains or tarnishing. Overall excellent, sets this clean are rare and seldom come up for sale. JD

HIGH CONDITION USMC P44 SHOOTING JACKET AND TROUSERS

Lot #1205 (Sale Order 205 of 523)

High condition USMC P44 fatigue jacket with matching P44 fatigue trousers with large 3 button cargo pocket on the back. The jacket is stamped "Thomas, S.M." above the pocket. The jacket exhibits a stamped spec tag, marked size 40 and dated January 22, 1945. The trousers also exhibit a stamped spec tag, marked size 32 and dated January 22, 1945. CONDITION: The jacket displays slight brown tarnishing in one area on the right side of the back. The pads exhibit slight scuffs but are in very good shape considering they would experience the most wear. There are small blemishes on the trousers at the bottom of the legs. The jacket and trousers both retain all of their original USMC marked metal buttons. Despite the slight blemishes, this set is very clean. Overall excellent. JD

LOT OF USMC WOMEN'S HATS, UNIFORM, AND PHOTOGRAPH.

Lot #1206 (Sale Order 206 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Green cap, interior with "Bonk New York" label, missing front insignia. B) Deep blue cap with interior contract tag dated 1979. Contained in its original cardboard box which shows wear. C) Sea green cap with "Knox New York" logo on the interior. Contained in its original box missing its lid. D) Green/white blouse and skirt. Missing buttons. Skirt with some brown staining. E) Original photograph of a Female Marine wearing an overcoat; 8" X 10". CONDITION: Unless noted, all are in excellent condition. DG

LOT OF 6: USMC BLANKETS

Lot #1207 (Sale Order 207 of 523)

Lot consists of 6 USMC blankets. There are 5 M1902 blankets that are marked "USMC". Two are named to Marines. Also included is one unmarked gray wool blanket. CONDITION: Some exhibit scattered moth nips while others are nicely preserved. Overall good-excellent. JD

LOT OF 13: 11 USMC UNIFORMS, OVERCOATS, AND 2 FLAK JACKETS

Lot #1208 (Sale Order 208 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Post WWII USMC summer service tunic named on the interior pocket to "R.E. Ventura" and dated "5-1-58". The decorations on the tunic include the Silver Star and Purple Heart, which are accompanied by service ribbons denoting this marine served in WWII-Korea. There are also N.S. Meyer jump wings and unmarked pin back EGAs. Included is a pair of tan trousers that most likely do not belong to this tunic and are named to "A. Howard" on the interior waistband. (B) Cold War Era USMC tunic and pants. Tunic displays chief petty officer rank and unmarked screw back EGAs. Both are named to "C.M. Powers". (C) USMC green Vandegrift jacket with platoon sergeant rank, unmarked screw back EGAs, and ribbons that indicate service in WWII-Korea. (D) USMC khaki Vandegrift jacket with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing patch, master sergeant rank, and unmarked screw back EGAs. (E) USMC Vandegrift jacket with platoon sergeant rank named in sleeve to "R.D. Wyman". (F) USMC khaki Vandegrift jacket with sergeant major rank. (G) USMC khaki Vandegrift jacket with sergeant rank and unmarked screw back EGAs. The jacket is named to "J.D. Chapman" and is accompanied by a pair of trousers named to "R.P. Schreckengos". (H) WWII USMC Alpha uniform with March 1945 dated tunic and April 1943 dated pants. The tunic has late WWII first sergeant rank and mismatched pin back EGAs. (I) Post WWII USMC Overcoat dated 1949 and named to "W.M. Rhoden Jr. with first sergeant rank. (J) WWII 1944-1945 dated Overcoat with sergeant major rank and named to "W.E. Southworth". (K) USMC raincoat with liner and master gunnery sergeant rank. (L) USMC Vietnam war flak jacket marked size large with functioning zipper. (M) USMC marked M-1955 flak jacket with functioning zipper. CONDITION: ranges from excellent-fair, some uniforms are clean with no blemishes while others display stains and imperfections. JD

ID'D WWII USMC UNIFORM AND EPHEMERA GROUPING

Lot #1209 (Sale Order 209 of 523)

Nice small USMC uniform and ephemera grouping that is ID'D to Warren Reginald Lemoi. The group consists of various uniform pieces and paperwork, along with a copy of a 10 page hand written autobiography that Lemoi wrote in order to record his memories in the Marines. The lot includes Lemoi's forest green "Alpha" uniform set with tunic, pants, khaki shirt, overseas hat, gaiters, and belt. Lemoi's tunic exhibits an FMF-PAC Anti-Aircraft Artillery Patch and five ribbon bars. The tunic and pants are both unnamed and are dated 1944. The belt is named to J.L. Arne but was with Lemoi's memorabilia. There are also a few pieces of headgear, including a "Daisy Mae" hat named to Lemoi, a forest green cover named to Lemoi, khaki overseas hat, also named, unnamed green navy hat, and a pith helmet named to "George A. Bradley S/Sgt. USMC". Also included are 3 medals, one is a USMC Good Conduct Medal that is engraved to Lemoi. There is also a duffle bag that is named to Lemoi which has nice denim reinforcement pads sewn to the bottom. The paperwork mostly includes service certificates, discharge papers, post war VA information, a letter signing over a 1939 Buick 3 passenger coupe that Lemoi purchased for 650 dollars after he returned home, and much more. There is also a small newspaper clipping that reads "Corporal Lemoi suffered shrapnel wounds in the left thigh, chest and hand while in action on an undisclosed island in the Pacific last April." It appears his wounds were suffered when he was defusing Japanese 25MM shells when one detonated. The short autobiography completes the group and it is a very interesting read. Lemoi starts out by talking about how he left high school at 17 to join the Marines, and he goes on to talk about "guarding prisoners and hunting Japs". Some details are colorful and humorous, as he writes about camp life and duties and then jumps right into talking about "On all these Jap hunts we never left any Japs alive". This is a very nice grouping all attributed to one Marine. CONDITION: Paper items exhibit slight rips and tears but are nicely preserved. Uniform pieces, headgear, and duffle bag exhibit slight stains and wear typical of old military uniforms. Overall very good. JD

ID'D WWII USMC III AMPHIBIOUS CORPS UNIFORM AND EPHEMERA GROUPING

Lot #1210 (Sale Order 210 of 523)

Nice USMC uniform and ephemera grouping that is ID'D to Robert B. Quance. It appears that Quance was attached to III Corps Signal Battalion, III Amphibious Corps. The group consists of various uniform pieces, paperwork, field gear, and captured items. The lot includes Quance's dress blue uniform that includes his tunic, pants, and gloves. The tunic and pants are both named to Quance, and the pants also have various other names stamped within them. There are also some hats including a forest green visor hat and a khaki overseas hat, both named to Quance. The group also has a few pieces of field gear including the upper portion of an M1941 pack, map case with map inside, and a UNIS marked duffle bag that is named to Quance. There are also scattered pieces of insignia, belts, socks, and a first aid kit that is full of buttons and EGAs. There is a lot of ephemera in this group including pieces of Japanese ephemera that was brought home by Quance as souvenirs, several newspaper clippings, one of which places Quance on Guam, several photos of Marines in gear with .30 machine guns, and various notepads, bibles, and other books. There are also a few shells and trench art pieces. CONDITION: Uniform pieces are in very good condition with no major blemishes. The ephemera exhibits slight rips and wear that is typical of old paper. Gear has wear and blemishes that are expected of used equipment. This is a very nice group ID'D to a WWII Marine with items ranging from overall fair-very good condition. JD

LARGE LOT OF WWII USMC AND US NAVY UNIFORMS

Lot #1211 (Sale Order 211 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII USMC green service coat, pants, and belt ID'D to R.A. Broerman. Coat is dated 1942 and exhibits 6 ribbon bars, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing patch, staff sergeant rank, and unmarked screw back EGAs. (B) WWII USMC green service coat and pants ID'D to P.F. Mazurkiewicz. Coat is dated 1942, pants 1943. Coat exhibits HQ Fleet Marine Force Pacific patch, sergeant rank, and unmarked screw back EGAs (C) WWII USMC green service coat, pants, shirt, tie, and belt ID'D to P.S. Estes. Coat is dated 1942, and exhibits III amphibious Corps patch, corporal rank, and unmarked screw back EGAs. (D) Unnamed, undated WWII USMC green service coat with 1st Marine division patch, 3rd Marine Aircraft wing patch, 4 ribbon bars, quartermaster sergeant rank and unmarked screw back EGAs. (E) WWII USMC green service coat dated 1942 with 2nd Marine Division patch, 2 ribbon bars, and unmarked pin back EGAs. (F) WWII USMC green service coat named to L.J. Olynich dated 1944 with PFC rank. (G) WWII USMC green service coat that appears to be dated 1938 and named to A.L. Fawd. Coat exhibits 2nd Marine Division snake patch and mismatched pair of screw back EGAs. (H) WWII USMC green service pants with belt ID'D to Deilzler and dated 1943. (I) WWII USMC green service pants. (J) WWII Navy jumper with PhM3c rank. (K) WWII Navy jumper ID'D to C.E. Bell with AMM3c rank. (L) WWII USMC wool shirt. (M) WWII US Army wool shirt. (N) Long underwear shirt. (O) White long underwear. (P) Brown leather dress belt. CONDITION: Some uniforms exhibit mothing, stains, and tarnishing. Overall good-excellent. JD

EXTENSIVE WWII USMC FATHER AND SON UNIFORM AND EPHEMERA GROUPING

Lot #1212 (Sale Order 212 of 523)

This is an extensive WWII USMC grouping that is primarily named to Leo Albert Desotell Jr. with contents from his father, Leo Desotell Sr. and other relatives. The group consists of various uniform pieces, headgear, field gear, captured Japanese equipment, and four envelopes of paperwork. The lot includes Leo Deotell Jr.'s forest green "Alpha" uniform with tunic, pants, overseas hat, and overcoat. The tunic and pants are named to Desotell Jr., while the overcoat is named to B.B. Thompson, however it has matching insignia to the tunic. There is a pair of dress blue trousers which are also named to Desotell Jr. The headgear includes an M1 front seam fixed bale helmet with liner and camouflage mosquito net cover named to G.G. Wheeler, an unnamed spare M1 helmet liner with ghost outline of an EGA, and two pith helmets, one named to Desotell Sr. and the other named to Desotell Jr. The field gear includes a USMC M1923 cartridge belt marked "Boyt 43" named to Mike Desotell, two pistol belts, and a M1911 holster with "Sgt. Desotell U.S. Marines" written under the flap. There is also a salty canteen and mess kit. The Japanese equipment consists of a canteen and cartridge box with small wood jar. The four envelopes of paperwork include documents relating to both Desotell Sr. and Desotell Jr. One envelope contains Desotell Jr.'s discharge paper along with captured Japanese ephemera. Another contains Desotell Sr.'s paperwork including discharge papers, service papers, medical documents stating he fractured his foot at Paris Island, and a 5th Marine Division book. The third envelope contains documents relating to Desotell Jr.'s service including rifle score books, newspapers, and other ephemera. The last envelope contains modern printed photos that show the father and son together in uniform during the war. There is also a disc in this envelope which could be digital copies of the photos. Leo Desotell Jr. was attached to C Battery, Heavy AAA Group, 7th AAA Battalion, 5th Marine Amphibious Corps. It appears Leo Desotell Sr. was in the Marines prior to WWII and reenlisted in the USMCR to serve for the duration of national emergency. Almost every item in this group is named to either Leo Desotell Jr. or Leo Desotell Sr. CONDITION: Uniforms are very clean, with almost no signs of blemishes or mothing, there are dry cleaning tags on some of the clothing articles. Overall very good-excellent. The headgear displays tarnishing and blemishes from overseas use, condition ranges from fair-very good. Field gear displays blemishes from wear and use. Overall good-very good. Ephemera items exhibit rips, tears, and creases that are typical of old paper. Condition ranges from fair-very good. This is a very well documented "time capsule" grouping which is even rarer due to the fact that it is identified to a father and son who both served in the Marine Corps during World War II. JD

ID'D WWII USMC P41 FATIGUE SET

Lot #1213 (Sale Order 213 of 523)

Salty WWII P41 fatigue jacket and trousers. The jacket and trousers are both stamped on the back "H.A. Hardison" along with "4" and "11 B" which flank the stamp of an amtrac. There is also a "4" stamped on the left breast of the jacket. The set seems to be attributed to Hubert A. Hardison, who enlisted in the Marines on March 3, 1942 and became a 2nd Lieutenant in Co. B, 10th Amphibious Tractor Battalion (AMTRAC) 4th Marine Division. The 10th AMTRAC Battalion served on Kwajalien, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. The 4 on the jacket and trousers most likely relates to the 4th Marine Division, and the B for Company B, however it is unknown if Hardison had a temporary assignment with the 11th Amphibious Tractor Battalion since "11" is also stamped on the back of the jacket and trousers. CONDITION: The set only retains 3 of its original metal USMC buttons, 2 on the left sleeve and 1 on the right. The others are mismatched plastic buttons. The trousers retain all of their metal USMC buttons but have repairs at the bottom of the legs. The jacket's USMC pocket stamp is barely visible. The set exhibits color fading and staining. This is a nice ID'D USMC fatigue set that was most likely worn in major campaigns and definitely has a "been there" look. Overall fair. JD

ID'D WWII USAAF 351ST BOMB GROUP 509TH BOMB SQUADRON A-2 FLIGHT JACKET

Lot #1214 (Sale Order 214 of 523)

Great WWII USAAF Type A-2 flight jacket that was worn by John R. Bluford. Born in Tennessee on November 11, 1919, Bluford would only be 23 years old when World War II would find its way across the ocean at America's doorstep. Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Bluford entered service with the US Army Air Forces as a private. By August 1943, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant assigned to the 351st Bomb Group, 509th Bomb Squadron as a co-pilot of a B-17 in the Mighty Eight Air Force. The 351st was established in 1942 and was the same bomb group that Captain Clarke Gable was assigned to. Between November 1943 and March 1945, Bluford took to the controls of his B-17 and flew 30 combat missions. During the war, the 351st Bomb Group flew 311 combat missions and were credited with downing 303 enemy aircraft. For his bravery and determination Bluford earned a promotion to 1st Lieutenant, 5 Air Medals, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war, Bluford returned to Tennessee, married, and became the Police Chief of the Maryville Police Department in 1949 all while serving as a member of the Tennessee National Guard. Bluford passed away on February 22, 2000. The jacket boasts attractive squadron patches from the 351st Bomb Group and 509th Bomb Squadron that are hand painted on canvas and machine sewn to the jacket. The patches have slight cracking but the colors are bright and the paint has been perfectly preserved. There appear to be faint Lt. bars on the epaulets. The interior of the jacket is named on the liner and reads ""Happy" Bluford". CONDITION: The leather is still soft and pliable and there are no tears. The original Talon zipper functions smoothly. The cuffs appear to be period replacements and are in excellent condition. The liner is clean and does not exhibit any stains or tears. This is an excellent flight jacket ID'D to a combat pilot who flew in a notable squadron. Overall excellent. JD

WWII USMC 1ST MARINE DIVISION AUSTRALIAN MADE BATTLE DRESS

Lot #1215 (Sale Order 215 of 523)

Fantastic early USMC Australian made battledress tunic with 1st Marine Division "bloodied" red border patch. The patch was theater made in Australia and is embroidered on cotton material. These patches supposedly indicate that the Marine was part of the Invasion and subsequent battle of Guadalcanal. The jacket not only features this rare variation of the 1st Marine Division patch, but also boasts embroidered EGAs on the collar. The jacket is constructed of fine quality wool and was made for the 1st Marine Division after they departed Guadalcanal and were sent to Australian for rest and refit. These Australian battledress "Ike" jackets were popular among many US servicemen who were stationed in Australia. The jacket is stamped on the interior "Regular 36" above the spec tag. The Marine's name "D.S. Wright Jr." is also stamped inside the jacket in several areas. CONDITION: The jacket retains all of its original buttons. The buttons going down the torso and on the pockets are a thin metal while the sleeves and waist have plastic buttons. There are only a few scattered moth nips throughout the jacket with the largest being a pen tip sized hole on the wearer's right sleeve. This is an exceptional example of an early war USMC battledress. JD

ID'D WWII USAAF 341ST BOMB GROUP 491ST BOMB SQUADRON A-2 FLIGHT JACKET

Lot #1216 (Sale Order 216 of 523)

Fantastic WWII USAAF Type A-2 flight jacket that is ID'D to Staff Sergeant Chester R. Bigelow. Born in 1915, Bigelow would grow up through the great depression and find work as a machine operator. When World War II broke out, Bigelow enlisted in the Army Air Forces and was assigned to the 491st Bomb Squadron of the 341st Bomb Group as an Armorer/Gunner. The 341st Bomb Group was activated in India during 1942 and operated B-25 Mitchells. The group engaged Japanese forces throughout the duration of the war and compiled an impressive combat record. The exterior of the jacket boasts theater made patches that are constructed of thin leather with hand painted squadron insignia. The left breast displays a leather name strip with the name “C.R. Bigelow” with the Chinese translation underneath. Below the name strip there is a 491st Bomb squadron patch while the right breast exhibits a 14th Air Force patch that depicts the famous “flying tiger”. There is ghost stitching around both patches suggesting that the jacket was reissued. The left shoulder displays a hand made leather CBI patch, and the right shoulder displays a hand made leather Army Air Corps patch. There is no artwork on the reverse but there is evidence that a multi piece blood chit was once sewn to the back of the jacket. The interior of the jacket is in excellent condition and displays two blood chits. On the wearer’s left, there is a blood chit with a US flag and several translations. On the wearer’s right there is a theater made leather blood chit depicting the Chinese Nationalist flag with a message written in Chinese below. Both chits are sewn to the jacket at the bottom and both sides so the wearer could use the chits as functioning pockets. The jacket retains its original liner and specification tag and is marked as a size 40. Bigelow is listed on the 491st BS roster and a picture of him wearing this A-2 can be found on rshonor.org with the rest of his B-25 crew. CONDITION: The jacket is in overall great condition. The leather is soft and pliable, there are no tears, the original Talon zipper is functioning, and the cuffs are original to the jacket and in perfect condition. This is a great example of a WWII A-2 jacket that has service history with a renowned bomb group. JD

ID'D WWII USAAF 98TH BOMB GROUP A-2 FLIGHT JACKET

Lot #1217 (Sale Order 217 of 523)

Great WWII USAAF Type A-2 flight jacket that was worn by Staff Sergeant Walter Marsh who was a tail gunner on a B-24 in the 98th Bomb Group, 345th Bomb Squadron. Marsh is mentioned in an interview with Dean Gillham who was the ball turret gunner on Marsh's B-24. During the interview there is no particular information revealed about Marsh except that as of 2012 he and Gillham were the last two survivors of their crew. The 98th Bomb Group started the war attached to the 9th Air Force and would later be attached to the 12th Air Force and finally the 15th Air Force when it was inactivated in 1945. During the war, the 98th BG accumulated an impressive combat record which included several notable missions in the ETO including the Ploesti raid. The exterior of the jacket displays wonderful features including a leather name strip that is stitched to the left breast that reads “S/Sgt W. Marsh”. Underneath the name strip is a beautiful Italian made 98th Bomb Group patch. The hand painted patch is embossed on leather and is in very good condition for its age, and it still has bright colors and crisp lines. The right breast of the jacket has an equally attractive Italian made patch that is also hand painted and embossed on leather. The patch depicts a multicolored map of Europe and is surrounded by 50 bombs denoting the missions that Marsh flew during his time in the 345th Bomb Squadron. The left shoulder has a nice Italian made 15th Air Force patch that like the others, is also hand painted and embossed on leather. The word “Connecticut” is printed on the top and the bottom scroll reads “98 Bomb Group”. There is ghost stitching on the right shoulder and it appears there was once an American flag patch sewn to the shoulder at one point. The jacket retains its original liner and specification tag. The tag has faded but reads "Type A-2 / Drawing No. 30-1415 / Order Bo. W535 A.C. 27798 / Property / Air Force U.S. Army / J.A. Dubow MFG. CO. Chicago, ILL. / 38”. The zipper is original and is marked “Talon”. There is no artwork on the back of the jacket, but it is still a very attractive display piece especially with the Italian made patches. Included with the jacket is a copy of a period photo of Marsh wearing what is undeniably the same jacket that was taken in Italy on April 2, 1945. CONDITION: The leather is a bit stiff but still pliable. There is some separation on the 98th Bomb Group patch as about 1/3 of the stitching has come loose. There is a tear on the left shoulder where it connects to the epaulette. There is a greenish paint stain to the lower back of the left arm. The cuffs and waistband appear to be original to the jacket and are in excellent condition. The leather does have slight cracking in typical areas. There are two sets of stitch holes around the patches on the chest indicating that the patches were once removed and later sewn back on the jacket. The interior of the jacket is in rough shape as the liner is heavily worn. There are several tears, probably from removing the jacket while wearing other flight gear and possible post war use. Overall a very nice ID'D A-2 jacket complete with a picture of the airman wearing the jacket during the war. JD

US WWII ID'D 449TH BOMB GROUP CATERPILLAR CLUB UNIFORM, PAPERWORK, AND PHOTO GROUPING

Lot #1218 (Sale Order 218 of 523)

Excellent World War II grouping attributed to Staff Sergeant Walter Ciesla, who was a B-24 tail gunner in the 449th Bomb Group, 718th Bomb Squadron. Ciesla was born on August 22, 1922 in Southbridge Massachusetts. In December 1943, he began his service by enlisting at Fort Devens, Ma. Ciesla became a member of the Army Air Forces and trained as a gunner aboard B-24 Liberators and was assigned to the 718th Bomb Squadron of the 449th Bomb Group. The 449th Bomb Group was attached to the 15th Air Force and was based in Italy throughout the war. Ciesla was assigned to the B-24 "My Achin' Back" piloted by George Mason. On September 12, 1944, "My Achin' Back" made an emergency landing on the beach near Loreto, Italy which was just south of the German lines. The plane was recovered and sent back into service. Despite the crash landing, Ciesla and the rest of Mason's crew continued to fly, but less than a month later they would be knocked out of the sky once more. On November 8, 1944 during a mission over Yugoslavia, Ciesla's B-24 suffered several direct hits by flak after releasing their bombs forcing the crew to bail out. For their actions during the mission Ciesla's pilot George Mason would be awarded the Silver Star, and Co-pilot Richard Slade would be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Once on the ground, the crew was aided by partisans and avoided capture. Ciesla survived the war and passed away in January 2000. The group consists of: (A) Ciesla's four pocket tunic with machine sewn 15th Air Force patch and staff sergeant patches. The collar boasts AAF collar discs and beautiful theater made 449th Bomb Group DIs. the chest is adorned with Ciesla's sterling marked air crew wings and awards which include the Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters and Purple Heart. Below the ribbons is an excellent caterpillar club pin marked "PRES BY / IRVING"" on the reverse. CONDITION: The tunic exhibits various moth nips especially on the wearer's left arm. Overall very good. (B) Officer's quality shirt made by Yale with machine sewn patches. The shirt displays Ciesla's awards like the jacket, except the shirt has sterling marked gunner wings and 1/2" wide ribbon bars including the DFC, Air Medal, and Purple Heart. CONDITION: The shirt retains all of its original buttons and has some slight staining. Overall very good. (C) Folder of Documents pertaining to Ciesla's service including: Caterpillar Club certificate and card both ID'D to Ciesla, newspaper clipping listing Ciesla as MIA, small 449th Bomb Group booklet, Tyndall Field Flexible Gunnery Class book, "Your Body in Flight" book, Gulfport Field book, FDR book, and a 9x7 photo of Ciesla in his flight jacket. CONDITION: All ephemera is in very good condition for its age but pieces do exhibit fading and blemishes that are typical of old paper. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 6: US WWII ERA HELMET LINERS

Lot #1219 (Sale Order 219 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Early WWII fiber Hawley liner. CONDITION: Liner is in excellent condition and retains its original shape, suffering no warps or tears. There are several scuffs and scratches on the exterior from service wear. Interior is in very good condition with intact sturdy hardware. The metal components show no signs of corrosion or rust. The liner is complete with a clean leather sweatband and a chinstrap that shows light wear with minor creases. (B) M1 helmet liner marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: Liner is in good condition and displays evidence of late war to post war repaint. The liner has dark green OD-7 paint on the surface with the original OD-3 paint visible through the various cracks and areas with paint loss. The liner also has "MP painted on the front with "71G" painted in either side in between a white strip. There are several scuffs and scratches from service wear. Interior is in very good condition with intact sturdy hardware. (C) M1 helmet liner marked "Inland / 23". The sweatband has "39038060 PENRY" written on it in pen. This serial number is ID'd to Harrison R Penry Jr. who enlisted in San Francisco California during January 1943. CONDITION: Liner is in very good condition and retains most of its original paint. There are several scuffs and scratches from service wear. Interior is in very good condition with intact sturdy hardware. The liner is complete with its original leather sweatband and chinstrap that is somewhat pliable. (D) M1 helmet liner marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: The liner was originally painted green but was repainted white at some point. There are several scuffs and scratches from service wear. Interior is in very good condition with intact sturdy hardware. The helmet is complete with its original leather sweatband and pliable chinstrap. (E) M1 helmet liner marked with the firestone "F". CONDITION: Liner is in very good condition and retains almost all of its original paint. There are several stains and scratches from service wear. Interior is in very good condition and the liner retains its original sturdy hardware. The helmet is complete with its original leather sweatband and pliable chinstrap. (F) M1 helmet liner marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". The helmet retains about half of its original paint. Interior is in very good condition and the liner retains its original sturdy hardware. The liner is complete with its original leather sweatband and pliable chinstrap. JD

LOT OF 4: US WWII FRONT SEAM FIXED BALE HELMETS WITH LINERS

Lot #1220 (Sale Order 220 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) US WWII front seam fixed bale helmet with liner. The heat stamp is no longer legible. The liner is marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: The steel shell retains about half of the original paint and displays blemishes from wear. The straps are in very good condition and display little service wear. The liner is also in good condition and retains most of its original paint. Interior is in very good condition with intact sturdy hardware. (B) US WWII front seam fixed bale helmet with liner. The heat stamp is legible and reads "212B" denoting that it is a McCord contract helmet. There is a laundry number painted on the inside of the steel shell that reads "S0803" The liner is marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: The steel shell retains most of the original paint and displays blemishes from wear. The straps are in very good condition but display slight tarnishing. The liner is in good condition and retains most of its original paint. The liner is complete with a leather sweatband and chinstrap that has snapped in two. The leather components show cracking from age. (C) US WWII front seam fixed bale helmet with liner. The heat stamp is legible and reads "400" and is most likely missing the "A" suffix which did occur on McCord production helmets. The liner is marked with the Firestone "F". CONDITION: The steel shell retains most of the original paint and displays blemishes from wear. The straps are in very good condition and display an illegible laundry number. The liner is in good condition and retains a decent amount of its original paint. The liner is complete with a leather sweatband and chinstrap. The leather components show staining from age but are otherwise in good condition. (D) US WWII front seam fixed bale helmet with liner. The front of the helmet displays an illegible word written in what appears to be marker. The heat stamp is legible and reads "305B" denoting a McCord contract helmet. The interior of the steel shell has several dates written in what appears to be the same marker on the exterior of the shell which include "Dec 3, 1943", "2/4/44", and "2/26/44". The liner is marked with the Firestone "F". CONDITION: The steel shell retains about most of the original paint and displays blemishes from wear. The straps are in very good condition. The liner is in good condition and retains most of its original paint. Interior is in very good condition with intact sturdy hardware. JD

LOT OF 3: TWO US WWII FRONT SEAM FIXED BALE HELMETS AND ONE OFFICER'S VISOR HAT

Lot #1221 (Sale Order 221 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) US WWII front seam fixed bale helmet Identified to Robert H. Thompson. According to his obituary, in which a copy will be included in this lot, Thompson was a Pennsylvania native who entered service into the Army Air Forces and became a B-17 Bombardier. On one mission leading up to D-Day Thompson was wounded which resulted in a piece of an enemy shell being permanently lodged in his head. He made a full recovery, survived the war, and became a teacher who was renowned by his students. During the war, Thompson was awarded the Silver Star, Air Medal, Purple Heart, and European Service Ribbon. The helmet displays its original green paint with a hand painted 1st Lieutenant bar on the front. The heat stamp is legible and reads "575B" denoting that it is a McCord contract helmet. The helmet has its original low pressure liner marked "HR" in sliver on the inside for Hood Rubber. The helmet is named to Thompson on the chinstrap and the liner contains Thompson's name on the interior of the wearer's right side. CONDITION: The helmet shell still retains most of its original paint but displays blemishes from service wear. The canvas chinstrap is in very good condition and shows no signs of fraying. Liner retains almost all of its original paint. The Hardware is complete and the only blemishes are from Lt. Thompson's sweat that stained the leather sweatband. The leather chinstrap is present, but it has cracked and split in half. (B) ID'D US WWII front seam swivel bale helmet with liner. The helmet retains a partial heat stamp that ends in "...4C" The interior of the helmet is ID'D and reads "Lewis Jessup 46049006" in white paint. The liner is marked with the Firestone "F" on the interior. CONDITION: Helmet shell still retains most of its original paint but displays blemishes from service wear. The canvas chinstrap is in very good condition and shows no signs of fraying. Liner still retains its original hardware but does not have a leather sweatband. (C) Fine quality US WWII officer's visor hat. Hat is marked on the interior "Quality De Luxe / B.S. Baltimore & S / Hand Tailored. There is a "7" written in pen underneath the sweatband which is presumably the size. Cap badge is an unmarked screw back device. CONDITION: Hat retains all of its original components, all leather pieces on that hat are soft and pliable. The leather visor shows minor cracking from age. There are a few minor moth nips but this is a complete hat in excellent condition. JD

LOT OF 5: US WWII AND POST WWII M1 HELMETS

Lot #1222 (Sale Order 222 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII US front seam fixed bale helmet with what appears to be post WWII applied navy camouflaged paint. The helmet retains its heat stamp that reads "141B" denoting a McCord contract helmet. The helmet is missing the liner. CONDITION: The helmet retains most of the blue camouflaged paint and exhibits various dents, as if someone shot at it with a BB gun. The name "Jim" is painted in yellow on the front along with a star. The canvas chin strap is in very good condition and shows no signs of fraying. Overall very good. (B) Vietnam War era rear seam swivel bale M1 ARVN Rangers helmet with liner. CONDITION: The helmet displays almost all of its original green paint and the ARVN Ranger insignia is still vibrant. The heat stamp is obscured. The helmet contains its original liner which retains almost all of it's original paint. The liner has all of the original hardware except for the chin strap. Overall very good. (C) US M1 rear seam swivel bale helmet with liner. The helmet retains its heat stamp that reads "1120B". The liner is marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: Helmet shell retains most of its original paint but displays blemishes from service wear. The canvas chin strap is in very good condition and shows no signs of fraying. Liner retains most of its original paint and still retains its original hardware which remains sturdy. (D) US M1 rear seam swivel bale helmet with liner. The heat stamp is obscured. The liner is marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W" as well as "CAPAC". CONDITION: Helmet shell retains almost all of its original green paint. The canvas chin strap is in very good condition and shows no signs of fraying. Liner was never painted and still retains its original hardware which remains sturdy and clean. Overall excellent. (E) US M1 rear seam swivel bale helmet with liner. The helmet retains its heat stamp that reads "117F". The liner is marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: Helmet shell retains most of its original paint but displays blemishes from service wear. The canvas chin strap is in very good condition and shows no signs of fraying. Liner still retains most of its original paint but also displays blemishes. The liner is missing the canvas webbing in the center and the leather chin strap is cracking. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 6: WWII-POST WWII USMC HEADGEAR

Lot #1223 (Sale Order 223 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Rare WWII USMC cold weather hat used by US Marines in Iceland and China. The hat is stamped on the interior "7 1/4" and has an unmarked screw back EGA mounted on a bright silver colored metal backing plate. CONDITION: Metal backing plate has some scratches. Hat is very well held together and does not exhibit fur loss. Overall excellent. (B) WWII era Stole & Klein NAF 1092 US Navy/Marines leather flight helmet. The helmet retains its spec tag and is marked size 7 - 1/8". The helmet is stamped "U.S.M.C." on the exterior. CONDITION: Leather is soft and pliable and the liner is clean. The leather chin cup displays wear. Overall excellent. (C) Combat Vehicle Crewman Helmet with ballistic shell. CONDITION: Helmet retains most of its original paint. Liner is complete with untested electronics. Leather ear cups have tarnishing. Overall excellent. (D) Post WWII rear seam swivel bale M1 helmet with frogskin camouflage mosquito net cover and WWII liner. Liner is marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: Helmet has almost all of its original paint. There are several small stress cracks at the front of the helmet. Liner was painted blue and retains its original hardware. Overall very good. (E) Post WWII US rear seam swivel bale M1 helmet with liner. The liner is marked "CMP" CONDITION: Helmet retains most of its original paint but displays blemishes from wear. Liner retains almost all of its original paint with scattered blemishes throughout. Liner retains its original hardware but has rust on metal components and fraying on the webbing. Overall good. (F) Swiss M1918 helmet. CONDITION: Helmet retains almost all of its original paint and is complete with its original liner. Overall great. JD

LOT OF 2: US WWII M1 HELMETS

Lot #1224 (Sale Order 224 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Excellent example of a US WWII front seam fixed bale helmet with liner. This is an early war McCord contract M1 helmet with a "56D" heat stamp. The liner is marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". CONDITION: The helmet shell is in excellent condition and retains almost all of its original paint. There are a few scratches on the exterior of the helmet. Canvas chinstraps are clean with no signs of fraying. This would be unissued condition if not for the exterior blemishes. Liner is in equally excellent condition and only displays a few blemishes. the interior is clean except for a few stains that appear to be from sweat in on the webbing. leather components are pliable with no signs of cracking. Overall excellent. (B) Relic US WWII front seam swivel bale helmet with liner. The heat stamp is illegible. The line is marked with the Seaman Paper Company "S". CONDITION: The helmet shell retains no paint and is rusty on the interior. The liner is heavily tarnished and soiled. There is one significant crack on the brim. About 50% of the hardware remains. Overall poor. JD

LOT OF 4: WWII ERA-POST WWII M1 HELMETS

Lot #1225 (Sale Order 225 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) M1 helmet with frogskin camouflage cover and post WWII liner. This helmet is a WWII front seam fixed bale helmet with partial heat stamp that reads something along the lines of "791". The helmet has WWII fixed bales with post WWII chin strap. The camouflage cover is not marked or dated but has weave stitching that is found on WWII-Korean War USMC helmet covers. The liner is marked "US / 47 / M11". CONDITION: The Helmet exhibits various scuffs and scratches and retains about 75% of its paint. The cover shows evidence of being torn and repaired. The liner is in very good condition with almost all of its original paint and original hardware. Overall good. (B) Vietnam War Era US M1 rear seam swivel bale helmet with camouflage cover and liner. The helmet heat stamp is not visible and retains almost all of its original paint. The camouflage cover is marked "Cover Helmet Camouflage / Contract No. 8189". Liner is marked "US / 13" CONDITION: Helmet is in excellent condition and cover is very clean. Liner has slight blemishes to the paint and the original hardware is sturdy and intact. Overall excellent. (C) Vietnam War Era US M1 rear seam swivel bale helmet with camouflage cover and liner. The helmet heat stamp is not visible. The liner is marked "US / 71". CONDITION: The helmet is salty, it retains most of its original paint but it is cracking and chipping in some areas. The camouflage cover displays some blemishes but is otherwise clean. The liner exhibits tarnishing inside and out. The leather sweatband is cracking but the interior is intact. Overall good (D) US M1 front seam swivel bale helmet with camouflage cover and liner. The shell was manufactured during WWII and refit with post WWII swivel bales and reissued. The cover is marked with US military specifications. Liner is "M26" on the interior. CONDITION: Helmet shell is in poor condition, as it is missing most of the paint on the exterior and all of the interior paint. The cover is heavily tarnished. Liner has scratches and scuffs but retains its hardware. Overall poor. JD

US NAVY DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED TO WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST.

Lot #1226 (Sale Order 226 of 523)

Scarce gold US Navy Distinguished Public Service Medal that was awarded to noteworthy American businessman William Randolph Hearst Sr. Accompanying the medal is a copy of the original citation that was given to Hearst when he received the medal. The citation states "In recognition of your outstanding personal contribution to the Navy's successful prosecution of World War II." According to the citation, Hearst was awarded with this honor during World War II but circumstances prevented this gold medal from being presented to him during the war. This medal was presented to Hearst in July of 1951, which was only one month before he passed away. The front of the medal reads "Navy Department / United States of America" The reverse is engraved to Hearst and reads "WM Randolph Hearst, Sr." in a period government style engraving. The medal is stamped "14K" on the lower right side on the reverse. The medal was weighed and registered 15.5g on the scale. CONDITION: Overall excellent. The medal does not display tarnishing and the engraving is crisp. This is a very nice medal that was awarded to a prominent figure in American history. JD

WWII SILVER STAR ID'D TO 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION STAFF SERGEANT PAUL EDGAR SMITH FOR THE BATTLE OF SA

Lot #1227 (Sale Order 227 of 523)

WWII Silver Star Medal awarded to Staff Sergeant Paul Edgar Smith for actions during the Battle of San Pietro. Smith was born on 10/27/1917 in Winder, GA, and was working as a farm hand in Huntsville, Texas, when he joined the Texas National Guard. He mobilized from the Texas National Guard on November 25, 1940 as part of the 36th Division. Smith was assigned to Co. F, 2nd Bn, 143rd U.S. Infantry, 36th Division. The division took part in the Louisiana and Carolina maneuvers of 1941 and 1942, trained at Camp Blanding and Camp Edwards, and went overseas in April 1943, landing in North Africa and taking part in amphibious training. The 36th landed in Italy at Salerno and fought in the Italian campaign, fighting at Mt. Lungo, San Pietro, and taking heavy casualties at the Rapido (Gari) River. After that, the 36th landed at Anzio and helped lead the breakout to Rome, capturing Velletri in June. It was sent to southern France in August and was attacking the Siegfried Line when the war ended. Smith was recognized for his actions during the Battle of San Pietro, after which he was awarded the Silver Star. The Battle of San Pietro was fought from December 8 to December 17, 1943, in an effort to pierce the German “Winter Line.” A newspaper account published in the Fort Worth Gazette, mentioning Smith, recounts three days of fierce fighting along Hill 1205, a mile from San Pietro, with Americans attacking German positions repeatedly from a 300-yard stretch of stone wall: “At the end of three days the Germans were driven out of their dugouts by American bayonets and handgrenades.” The article mentions ten Silver Stars being awarded in one regiment and lists Smith among four Texans cited. The battle is very well known and was the subject of John Huston’s documentary: “The Battle of San Pietro.” After the war, Smith returned to Texas and married. He passed away on July 14, 1967 at the young age of 49. He is interred in the Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville. The medal is a split wrap brooch that was manufactured by The Bailey, Banks, & Biddle Co. and is contained in its original manufacture box and dated "8-29-32". CONDITION: The box exhibits blemishes such as tears and creases that are typical from being handled and opened. The Silver Sar is in excellent condition and does not display any major imperfections. The front of the medal is still bright and the reverse is engraved "Paul E Smith". The engraving is crisp and unmolested. The medal is numbered "11315" which matches the number on the box. The set is complete with the ribbon bar and lapel device. All clasps are functioning. This is an excellent example of a named WWII Silver Star and would be a wonderful addition to a 36th Infantry Division collection. JD

LARGE LOT OF US WWI AND WWII INSIGNIA

Lot #1228 (Sale Order 228 of 523)

This is an extensive lot of WWI-WWII US insignia that includes patches, wings, DIs, and rank insignia. There are two small groupings contained in the lot, the first being (A) ID'D to Charles E. Shoup who was a member of the 977th Signal Service Company. His small grouping includes 2 pairs of dog tags, patches, 108th Cavalry DIs, paperwork listing him as a member of the 977th Sig Sv Co, German insignia, a pack of unopened cigarettes, photos, and a small souvenir painted tile. (B) The second small group is from Warren W. Weidner, who was a member of the 313th Infantry Regiment of the 79th Infantry Division. The small insignia lot contains 79th ID patches, rank insignia, and dog tags. (C) Riker mount of insignia including 4 beautifully painted 407th IR DIs made in Nurnberg. Six screw back 106th IR DIs, 8 4th Cavalry DIs, pinback and screw back, and 2 69th IR DIs, one screw back one pin back. (D) Riker mount containing a large amount of DIs and collar insignia ranging from WWI-Post WWII. Some are screw back, theater made, most are modern. (E) Large lot of WWI-WWII Patches. Some highlights include beautiful bullion AAF patches, Wool back division patches, Chemical Mortar Battalion patches, and tank destroyer patches. Also included is miscellaneous insignia, including silver marked wings, and more collar insignia. CONDITION: Most pieces are in very good condition with no tarnishing and still display vibrant colors. JD

LOT OF 3: ID'D US WWII MEDAL GROUPING AND INSIGNIA GROUPINGS

Lot #1229 (Sale Order 229 of 523)

The lot consists of 2 ID'D insignia groupings and 1 medal grouping. (A) WWII CBI insignia grouping. The group contains 5 pairs of pin back air crew wings. One pair is unmarked, two are marked "SILVER" and two are marked with N.S. Meyer stamps and have half stop pin backs. There are 3 pin back 2" wings, one air crew marked "SILVER", one Navigator marked "BALFOUR / STERLING", and one bombardier marked "BALFOUR / STERLING". Also included are 6 pieces of collar insignia, 5 officer and 1 enlisted. One ribbon bar with campaign and service ribbons. Two theater made CBI DI's. Two patches, one 14th Air Force "Flying Tiger" patch, and one beautiful theater made CBI patch. One piece of Chinese money. Lastly, there is a nice leather blood chit that measures approximately 10 - 1/4" x 9 - 1/2". The leather is thin but the construction is fine and there are no loose pieces. There is a note from the consigner in the case that states all items are from George C. Jackson serial number 33488914. CONDITION: All pieces are in excellent condition. (B) Small CBI insignia grouping. The group includes 7 patches, 2 theater made CBI patches, 2 theater made Southeast Asia Command patches, two US Army Pacific Command patches, and one Ledo Road Patch. Insignia includes one sterling CIB, one ribbon bar with Pacific theater ribbon with arrowhead, and pair of dog tags ID'D to George Kovitch of St. Clair, PA. There are also pieces of paper with Japanese writing, a silk escape and evasion map of Eastern Asia, and a silk copy of the Japanese surrender newspaper. There is also a "Yank's Magic Carpet" book and a box from Shanghai, China. CONDITION: Paper has rips and tears but other items are in excellent condition. (C) Boxed Air Medal and Medal for Humane Action. The Air Medal is a full wrap brooch lock catch example and engraved "Robert F. Jenkins". There are two ribbon bars and a spare piece of ribbon in the box. Also included is the Air Medal certificate, along with two oakleaf cluster citations in the original mailing tube that are all ID'D to Technical Sergeant Herbert C. Jenkins, who was presumably Robert's brother. Herbert's citations are all for Operation Vittles. One citation is for flying 100 missions into Berlin. This is a very nice medal group that requires further research. CONDITION: Medals are in great condition with no blemishes. The Air Medal certificate suffers from creases and folds but the oak leaf clusters are in good condition. JD

WWII AIR MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART GROUPING ID'D TO B-17 PILOT CAPT. ROBERT T. LOWE 15TH AAF KIA

Lot #1230 (Sale Order 230 of 523)

This is a very nice WWII Air Medal and Purple Heart grouping that is identified to Captain Robert T. Lowe, a B-17 pilot in the 15th Air Force, 463rd Bomb Group, 775th Bomb Squadron. Captain Lowe flew his first combat mission on November 19, 1944 against oils storage facilities in Vienna, Austria. The 463rd Bomb Group flew many notable combat missions and received two Distinguished Unit Citations for the Ploesti Raid and the Daimler-Benz tank works Raid. Captain Lowe was present in the 463rd when the Unit was awarded its second DUC. After flying many combat missions with the 463rd BG, Captain Lowe was tragically killed on May 26th, 1945, just over 2 weeks after VE Day when the B-17 he was piloting crashed in Pomigliano, Italy. This is a very sad end to a young pilot who had just survived harsh combat in the Air War over Europe. The lot consists of (A) Cased Air Medal engraved on the reverse "Robert T / Lowe / Capt / AC". The engraving is still legible with imperfections on the R and O but the engraving appears to be period. The medal is complete with its original case, ribbon bar with 2 oak leaf clusters, an additional oak leaf cluster, and lapel device. (B) Cased Purple Heart engraved on the reverse "Robert T. Lowe". The government style engraving is very crisp with no imperfections. The medal is complete with its original case, ribbon bar, and lapel device. Tucked away in the case was a presentation card that reads "It is an honor for me to forward this decoration" and is signed by Robert P. Patterson, who was the Secretary of War. (C) 50+ photos of Lowe and his family. About half of the photos are the home front with content including Lowe as a kid, his family, and sweetheart. The other photos depict Lowe in uniform, flying gear, Lowe in a B-17 cockpit, and one where he is receiving his Captain's bars from a friend. (D) An aluminum plate with Lowe's name and serial number. (D) Gold Star Citation for the surviving kin of Captain Lowe. (E) Miscellaneous ephemera including poems, a small service book, and a newspaper clipping describing Captain Lowe receiving his first air medal. CONDITION: The medals are all in excellent condition with no major blemishes. Photos and Ephemera have all been wonderfully preserved but have slight imperfections that are to be expected of old paper material. This is a wonderful time capsule medal grouping that deserves to be preserved and honored in a collection. JD

LARGE LOT OF US WWII ERA AIRBORNE PATCHES AND WINGS

Lot #1231 (Sale Order 231 of 523)

Lot consists of various WWII era airborne unit patches, ovals, and jump wings. The patches do not glow under a black light with the exception of some of the edges because some patches appear to have been sewn to a blanket post war. There are ten 101st Airborne patches and one theater made Airborne patch tab, eight 82nd Airborne patches, ten 11th Airborne patches, three 17th Airborne patches, one 13th Airborne patch, eight Airborne Command patches, and two Airborne Troop Carrier Command patches. There are also some miscellaneous patches including one 49th AAA Brigade patch, one 18th Airborne Ghost Division patch, and one 1st Allied Airborne Command patch, and one 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment patch which was probably very late WWII-post WWII. There are also 4 airborne glider infantry hat patches, 4 parachute infantry hat patches, with one being English made. Also included are 9 airborne ovals with some being post WWII. There are 4 pairs of jump wings, one is attached to an oval, and 1 pair of glider wings. All with the exception of one pair of jump wings are marked sterling. There is one pair of wings embroidered on cloth. Lastly, there are 3 DI type pins, two 11th airborne and one 1st Allied Airborne Command. CONDITION: All patches are in overall very good condition with some showing loose thread from being removed from uniforms or patch blankets. Wings show slight tarnishing. JD

ID'D WWII VMSB-232 "RED DEVILS" CATERPILLAR CLUB DOCUMENT AND MEDAL GROUPING

Lot #1232 (Sale Order 232 of 523)

Fantastic WWII medal and caterpillar club document grouping ID'D to Captain Warren H. Goodman, who as a pilot in the famous VMSB-232 "Red Devils" squadron. Goodman was born in Brooklyn NY on April 14, 1919. He would go on to attend college and receive a Bachelor of Arts degree at Brooklyn College and later a Master of Arts degree at Duke University. During World War II he received his Naval flight training in 1941-42. Goodman was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in July 1942 and joined VMSB-232 "The Red Devils" in El Toro in February 1943 when the squadron was redesignated VMTB-232. During the war Goodman would accumulate an impressive combat record and flew over 37 combat missions. He held the duties of squadron operations officer at Guadalcanal, Munda, and Bougainville from 1943-44. His experiences attracted attention in the Marine Corps, and he would later contribute to the Marine Corps Gazette (close air support for ground troops, v. 28 n.11 (Nov 1944;) as well as be quoted in several USMC aviation books. During the war Goodman earned the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and was a member of the Caterpillar Club for bailing out of his aircraft on December 14th, 1942. Goodman was truly a skilled and talented USMC aviator and a portion of his bravery can be read in his DFC citation: "For heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as pilot of a torpedo bomber in a Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron operating against enemy Japanese forces in the South Pacific Area from Sept. 1943 to 11 Apr 1944. Aggressive and determined while carrying out fierce bombing raids on Japanese airfields at Kahili and Buka on 26 Sept and 27 Oct, respectively, Capt. Goodman obtained direct hits on two important antiaircraft guns to destroy both. Flying two sorties in the Monoitu Mission Area, Bougainville, on 31 Dec, he executed powerful dives on three bridges vital to enemy communications and placing his bombs with skilled precision, demolished two of the hostile structures and rendered the third useless. Striking boldly against a concentration of Japanese merchant ships in Rabaul Harbor on 17 Jan, he relentlessly pressed home a masthead bombing attack in the face of terrific aerial opposition and devastating antiaircraft fire from both ship and shore batteries, scoring a near miss on an important cargo vessel to damage it severely. By his superb airmanship and zealous devotion to duty under the most difficult and dangerous combat conditions throughout these and numerous other vital missions, Capt. Goodman contributed essentially to the success of his squadron in inflicting serious losses upon enemy in this strategic area. His gallant conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." The lot includes Goodman's Cased Air Medal, DFC, and his Caterpillar Club certificate and pin. The Air Medal and DFC are both unengraved, early war, wrap brooch medals. The DFC is missing its ribbon. CONDITION: Air Medal case has some marks, but the medals are in excellent condition. The Caterpillar Club certificate has staple sized holes in each corner with tarnishing over the Caterpillar Club logo. It was laid flat on cardboard with no folds and is in overall good condition. The Caterpillar Club pin is marked "Sterling" on the Reverse and in excellent condition. This is a great grouping ID'D to a noteworthy USMC aviator from a famous squadron. JD

WWI-WWII MEDAL AND INSIGNIA GROUPING ID'D TO WILLIAM B. WRIGHT

Lot #1233 (Sale Order 233 of 523)

Extensive two war medal grouping ID'D to William B Wright. These medals might have belonged to William B. Wright Jr. based off of the relation of this lot of insignia to his service. They could also be a father son grouping. Wright is listed as being a Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel in official Army records. He was listed as the Commander of Barksdale Field in Shreveport, MS in 1943-44 and was noted for authorizing mercy flights for local civilians in need of medical care. Later on, he took over command at Selfridge Field in Michigan for a time. The lot consists of Wright's medals, rank insignia, and miscellaneous insignia from his service in WWI-WWII. There are 3 WWI victory medals, one has "France" and "Defensive Sector" service clasps. There are also several service medals from WWII. Some notable pieces are: A pair of Major insignia that are engraved on the reverse to Wright. They read " Maj. Wm. B. Wright / Air Corps / Reserve Officers / Kansas City, Mo. / April 1934" this is a very unique set, as rank insignia is seldom seen with personal engravings. There is also a unique Caterpillar Club pin that is engraved on the back and reads "Pres. by Irving / Wm B. Wright / 6-7-36". There are several pairs of wings in this lot, starting with a pair of 1919 observer wings marked "Sterling From Original Die" pilot wings, and command pilot wings. There is also a Legion of Merit engraved to Wright. A decent amount of insignia is engraved to Wright, he must have like to personalize his awards. More research is needed to decipher the rest of this man's military career. CONDITION: Some insignia displays wear while others remain almost untouched. Overall Good-Excellent. JD

US WWII 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION 504TH PIR PURPLE HEART GROUPING

Lot #1234 (Sale Order 234 of 523)

Nice small medal and ephemera grouping that is ID'D to Russel Stevens who was a member of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Stevens was born in Middlesex, Massachusetts in 1921. Just over a month after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Stevens enlisted in the US Army on January 22, 1942 and after training would volunteer for the US Army Paratroopers and be assigned to HQ Co. 2nd Battalion, 504th PIR. Stevens was a seasoned combat veteran and served with the 82nd Airborne Division throughout Italy. He is credited with 4 campaigns including, Rome-Arno, Rhineland, Sicilian, and Naples-Foggia. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Italy on December 15, 1943. Stevens was discharged as a technical sergeant on October 31, 1945 by reason of the desire to accept an appointment as a Warrant Officer, Junior Grade. For his service during the war Stevens was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, and EAME Theater medal with 4 bronze stars. The lot includes Stevens' uncased, unengraved crimp brooch Purple Heart as well as his unnamed GCM and EAME with 4 stars that were never attached to the medal. Also included are his pin back sterling jump wings hallmarked "A.E. CO Utica NY" and his clutch back sterling marked Combat Infantry Badge. There is also a beautiful theater made bullion jump wings patch that measures 3 - 5/8" x 2 - 1/8". The ephemera includes an 82nd Airborne pocket guide unit history, two discharge papers stamped "Nov 18 1988" on the back, various letters from the VA, 1939 dated CCC discharge, WWII era discharge papers, and two copies of photos of Stevens in uniform. There are also several letters that are condolences for Stevens' death in 1988. CONDITION: All items range from good-excellent. JD

WWII USAAF CBI INSIGNIA AND MEDAL GROUPING ID'D TO S/SGT. GEORGE F. MILLER

Lot #1235 (Sale Order 235 of 523)

Very nice ID'D CBI ATC grouping with medals, pins, and theater made insignia. The lot consists of: (A) Beautiful theater made multi piece leather American flag and equally exquisite multi piece leather blood chit which were most likely sewn to the back of a flight jacket. American flag patch measures 10 - 1/4" x 6 - 3/4" and blood chit measures 8" x 10" CONDITION: There are stitch holes around the edges of each patch. Slight tarnishing which is to be expected of combat worn insignia. (B) 3 theater made multi piece leather flight jacket patches including CBI shoulder patch, AAC shoulder patch and ATC chest patch measuring 5 - 1/4" across. Stitch holes indicate patches were previously sewn to a flight jacket. CONDITION: Some loose stitching and cracking leather on ATC patch. Overall excellent. (C) Theater made CBI patch, AAC patch, and 3 communication specialist patches. CONDITION: Excellent. (D) Pair of Technical Training Command DIs, Pair of Troop Carrier Command DIs, 5 ATC DIs, and pair of officer's collar insignia. All DIs are pinback and ATC DIs are hallmarked by LeVelle & Co. (E) AAFTS Instructor pin and 2 AAF technician badges with radio mechanic and radio operator qualifications. CONDITION: Good. (F) 4 staff sergeant patches. CONDITION: Excellent. (G) Slot brooch DFC engraved to "Sgt. George F. Miller A.C." on the reverse. CONDITION: Very good. (G) Unengraved wrap brooch air medal. CONDITION: Very good. JD

LARGE AND EXTENSIVE LOT OF USMC PATCHES, MEDALS, AND ISNIGNIA

Lot #1236 (Sale Order 236 of 523)

Large lot of USMC shooting badges, shooting medals, patches, epaulets, medals, hat insignia and other items from the Marine Corp. 193 total count. A wonderful lot or instant collection. Items are from the Spanish American war to the present. CONDITION: Some are like new some are used and show patina. REW

LOT OF SEVERAL SMALL ID'D USMC MEDAL AND INSIGNIA GROUPINGS

Lot #1237 (Sale Order 237 of 523)

The lot consists of several small groupings, most of which are ID'D to various Marines and Soldiers. (A) Riker mount containing WWI-WWII USMC patches and US army 37th ID patch. (B) Riker mount containing 7 EGAs and belt buckle. (B) Riker mount containing WWI dog tag ID'D to Earl M. Adkins. (C) Small frame containing locket ID'D to George Elliot Tucker. (D) Riker mount with dog tags ID'D to Erick W. Anderson who was a Marine Scout Sniper who entered service July 15, 1918, WWII dog tags ID'D to Quinten E Streich with copies of documentation included, and various other dog tags from WWI-WWII. (E) Bag containing a photo, ID, and flight logbook ID'D to David L. Koontz. The flight logbook has entries from 1944 and include aircraft such as SNJs, FM-1s, and FG-1s. (F) Small box of EGAs from WWI-present. (G) Riker mount containing various WWI-WWII medals and other insignia. There are 4 Marine Good Conduct Medals, one is engraved and reads "No. 71884 / Myron A. Robbins. / 2nd Enlistment. / 1920-1922", three WWI victory medals, one with three clasps, various WWII-Korean War ribbons, nice H&H "Viking" and "Sterling" marked EGA, ID bracelet for Quinten E. Streich, and more. (H) Bag of WWI era US Army collar insignia. CONDITION: All insignia ranges from good-excellent. JD

ID'D WWII USAAF 401ST BOMB GROUP MEDAL, INSIGNIA, AND PHOTO GROUPING

Lot #1238 (Sale Order 238 of 523)

This is a nice WWII USAAF grouping ID'D to James W. Schmied Jr. Schmied was born December 20, 1918 in Orange, New Jersey and 25 years later he enlisted in the Army Air Forces on August 20, 1943. During his training, Schmied attended Advanced Bombardier School in Albuquerque New Mexico. After his training was complete, Schmied earned his bombardier wings and was assigned to the 401st Bomb Group, 612th Bomb Squadron. Schmied was part of the Francis J. Toussaint Crew and flew 29 combat missions from April 29, 1944 to August 26, 1944. Most of his missions were flown on the B-17 "Hangover Haven" which crash landed on October 3, 1944 and was later scrapped. After the war, Schmied resided in Florida where he worked for the Florida Department of Corrections. Schmied passed away in 2002. The grouping consists of his unengraved Distinguished flying cross and Air Medal. The DFC is a crimp brooch medal that comes with its original case. The Air medal is a full wrap brooch that also has its original case. There are 3 pairs of wings and a combat medic badge. The pilot wings are hallmarked with the NS Meyer shield on the reverse, the other two wings and combat medic badge are unmarked. Schmied's discharge paper is included and details all of his service information. There is a dead reckoning navigation kit, along with a pair of goggles folded in a leather case. There are 75+ photos included in this group. Many of the photos show B-17s in flight and there are also crew shots and various photos of Schmied. Many of the photos are labeled on the back with captions such as "Mission to Keil 19 May 1944", D-Day 6 June 1944", "Berlin 21 June '44 Smoke from Hamburg", and so on. There is also a copy of the book "bomber offensive the devastation of Europe". There is a copy of a note that was written by Schmied in the book stating that his crew is pictured on the first page titled "Reaping the Whirlwind". This is a great little USAAF grouping that would make a nice display. CONDITION: All items are very good-excellent. JD

LARGE LOT OF WWI-KOREAN WAR AMERICAN MILITARY MEDALS AND INSIGNIA.

Lot #1239 (Sale Order 239 of 523)

Lot includes: USMC 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign medal rim impressed "M.No. 695", missing brooch and with worn ribbon; Mounted six medal bar including unnamed Marine Good Conduct and China Service medals; Unnamed Marine Good Conduct rim impressed "No 48564" in excellent condition; Four Bar Victory Medal with ribbon showing edge wear; Five Bar Victory Medal in very good condition; Boxed WWII campaign medals; Boxed Korean Service medal; Two unnamed USMC Good Conduct medals; Loose WWII and Korean War service medals; WWI Victory medals, dog tags, cloth and metal insignia, ribbon bars and buttons. CONDITION: Unless noted, all in very good or better condition. DG

LARGE LOT OF US WWII PACIFIC THEATER SOUVENIR RINGS

Lot #1240 (Sale Order 240 of 523)

Lot of 100 souvenir rings that were made by/for servicemen fighting in the PTO during and immediately after World War II. Most of the rings are dated 1945 and are inscribed with locations including, "Manila", "Philippines", "Luzon", and so forth. The rings are all unique and no two rings are alike. Materials vary from aluminum to nickel silver. CONDITION: Good-Excellent. JD

LOT OF 10: US NAVY AND USMC RINGS

Lot #1241 (Sale Order 241 of 523)

The lot includes 10 USMC and US Navy rings. The rings range from the WWI era to the present. Five rings are from the US Navy and five are from the USMC. One Marine ring is a locket ring with a face that opens to reveal a place to hold a small photo. Another is a beautiful WWI theater made Marine ring with a painted Indian head. Some of the rings are marked "Sterling". CONDITION: Some rings display heavy wear. Overall fair-excellent. JD

LOT OF US WWII CBI THEATER SOUVENIR RINGS

Lot #1242 (Sale Order 242 of 523)

Lot of 24 souvenir rings that were made by/for servicemen in the China, Burma, India Theater during and immediately after World War II. Most of the rings are dated between 1943-1945 and are inscribed with locations including China, India, or a combination of China, Burma, and India. Many of the rings display beautiful graphics with bright and attractive colors. Each ring is a unique shape and size. Materials vary from aluminum to silver. CONDITION: Good-Excellent. JD

LOT OF WWII AXIS POWERS SOUVENIR RINGS

Lot #1243 (Sale Order 243 of 523)

Lot of 12 rings that were made by/for soldiers fighting for the Axis powers during World War II. Some rings are dated between 1942-1945 and are inscribed with locations including "Afrika" and "Krim". One ring displays a German Luftwaffe eagle and another has a Fallschirmjäger parachutists badge on the face. Materials vary from aluminum to nickel silver. CONDITION: Good-Excellent. JD

LOT OF US WWII THEATER MADE SOUVENIR RINGS

Lot #1244 (Sale Order 244 of 523)

Lot of 21 souvenir rings that were made by/for servicemen fighting overseas during and immediately after World War II. Most of the rings display unit insignia and some are dated and inscribed with locations. Some of the units include the 1st Cavalry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 32nd Infantry Division, 65th Infantry Division, and so on. There is one huge ring that is ID'D by serial number and initials to Harold Kee who was a member of the 169th Field Artillery Battalion, 43rd Infantry Division. The rings are all unique shapes and sizes and no two rings are alike. Materials vary from aluminum to nickel silver. CONDITION: Good-Excellent. JD

LOT OF US WWII THEATER MADE SOUVENIR RINGS

Lot #1245 (Sale Order 245 of 523)

Lot of 35 souvenir rings that were made by/for servicemen during and immediately after World War II. Most of the rings are from the MTO with a few stragglers from the Pacific. Most of the rings are dated 1944/1945 and are inscribed with locations including "Naples" and "Pompeii". One ring reads "Korea 1951" and another has Kanji on the face. The rings are all unique designs and no two rings are alike. materials range from aluminum to nickel silver. CONDITION: Good-Excellent. JD

LOT OF WWII ERA US ARMY UNIT RINGS

Lot #1246 (Sale Order 246 of 523)

Lot of 26 US Army rings that were made for servicemen during World War II. Most of the rings display unit insignia including, army corps, regiments, and divisions. The rings are similar to each other except for the different units that are displayed on the face. Some of the units are 11th Airborne Division, 32nd Infantry Division, Armored Corps, 71st Infantry Regiment, 6th Army, and so on. Many of the rings are marked "Sterling" along with a maker. CONDITION: Some rings are chipped and have color loss. Overall good-excellent. JD

LARGE LOT OF USMC EGA'S

Lot #1247 (Sale Order 247 of 523)

This is a very extensive lot consisting of 100+ USMC EGAs ranging from WW1-Present. The EGAs are screw back, pin back, and clutch back and range from collar devices, to hat badges, to miniature pins. Some of the EGAs are unmarked, while others exhibit NS Meyer, H&H, and Sterling hallmarks. Some of the EGAs are earlier unfouled examples and others are fouled examples. The rope appeared around the anchor in 1955 for enlisted men and 1962 for officers. The lot also includes 5 USMC tie clips and one Drill Instructor's belt buckle. Also included is a small lot of South Vietnamese Marine insignia which includes 2 uniform cut patches, one is even still attached to the pocket, and hat badge. CONDITION: some EGAs exhibit slight tarnishing, others appear untouched, good-excellent. JD

LOT OF MEMORABILIA ATTRIBUTED TO LT. GENERAL CARSON A. ROBERTS

Lot #1248 (Sale Order 248 of 523)

Very nice lot of plaques, patches, and Major General flag that are attributed to Lieutenant General Carson Abel Roberts, USMC. Roberts born in 1905 and joined the Marine Corps in 1929. In 1934, Roberts earned his wings and became a USMC aviator. He served in WWII, Korea, and accumulated a distinguished career during his time in the Marine Corps. He retired in 1964 while holding the rank of Lt. General. The memorabilia in this lot is mostly from the end of his military career. The lot consists of: (A) 1959 dated Plaque presented to then Major General Roberts as a token of friendship by Lt. General Kim Dae Shik who was the commandant of the ROK Marine Corps. (B) 1963 dated Plaque presented to Roberts from Kong Jung Shik who was a Major General in the ROK Marines. (C) 1963 dated plaque presented to Roberts by Brigadier General Kim Yong Kook. (D) Small felt cloth with 7 machine sewn patches measuring 15" x 12". The center patch is Marine Aircraft Group 11, which Carson served with during WWII. There are 4 loose patches including another MAC 11 patch, H&MS-11 patch, VMF-531 patch, VMF-314 patch. The largest patch measures 6". (E) Major General flag that measures approximately 52" x 38". (F) Miscellaneous items include a pair of NS Meyer LT. Col. clusters in original box and pieces of ephemera. All of these items are contained in a leather Marine Corps aviator bag with a leather name plate that reads " UC-45 J 051308 M.C.A.F New River". CONDITION: Plaques have some small scratches but are in excellent condition. Patches and bag are in excellent condition. The flag exhibits slight tarnishing but is on overall good condition. JD

LOT OF U.S.M.C. PLAQUES AND MILITARIA.

Lot #1249 (Sale Order 249 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Mills buckle with a Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Anchor, recently mounted. B) Brass ashtray with Eagle Globe and Anchor. C) Marine Corps souvenir metal campaign hat. D) Brass Marine Corps plaque 11" in diameter. D) U.S. Army Engineers wrist compass. E) Restrike of early Marine Corps hat insignia. F) Unmarked, enamel faced watch held in WWI era leather wrist band and cover. G) Polymer dragon. CONDITION: All in very good or better condition. DG

ID'D US WWII-KOREA USMC VMF-322 MECHANIC MEDAL, INSIGNIA, AND DOCUMENT GROUPING

Lot #1250 (Sale Order 250 of 523)

Nice WWII-Korean War grouping ID'D to Joseph E. Ganci, who was a USMC aviation mechanic. Ganci enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1936 for four years, reenlisted and served in World War II, and later reenlisted to serve through the rest of World War II and into the post war years and even into the Korean War. The lot consists of war ration books, service certificates and discharge papers that detail Ganci's time in the Marines and assignments, several photos including a color portrait of Ganci in uniform, service medals, ribbon bars, an aviator's flight log book with entries from 1946-1950 that list Ganci as crew chief and flight mechanic for R5D-3s, R4D-6s, R5Cs, JRB-5s, and much more. The photos have nice content including Corsairs, PB4Y-2 Privateers, R5Ds, Ganci and his friends, and more. There is also a nice bullion flight jacket name tag, a post WWII dog tag, and a 1956 dated ID card. Lastly there are two beautiful patches, a VMF-322 "Fighting Cocks" jacket patch that measures 6" x 7", and a First Marine Air Wing Salvage patch that measures 5". CONDITION: Paper items exhibit folds, creases, and wear that is typical of old paper. Flight log book is in good condition. Photos are in good condition. The VMF-322 patch is missing a 2, but the patches are otherwise excellent. Overall good-excellent. JD

ID'D WWII-VIETNAM USMC MEDAL AND EPHEMERA GROUPING

Lot #1251 (Sale Order 251 of 523)

Nice WWII-Vietnam War medal, insignia, and ephemera grouping that is ID'D to a marine who served in WWII all the way through the Vietnam War. Donald J. Cooley entered the Marine Corps as a private on December 6, 1940 and retired as a Major on February 1, 1972. The lot consists of Cooley's medals, rank insignia, dog tags, and paperwork. There is one set of medals accompanied by a set of miniature medals. The Good Conduct Medal is engraved and reads "No. A-6451 / Donald J. Cooley / 1st Enlistment / 1939-1943". Four of Cooley's dog tags are present, two are post war and the other two are rare early WWII USMC dog tags with Cooley's fingerprint on the reverse. The paperwork consists of service documents including all of his official promotions and several of his honorable discharge certificates. This is a very nice group that tracks the career of a Marine from WWII-Vietnam. CONDITION: The paperwork has been very well taken care of. Some pieces exhibit typical creases and rips. Insignia is in very good condition. Overall good-excellent. JD

LARGE LOT OF CIVILIAN AND MARINE CORPS SHOOTING MEDALS.

Lot #1252 (Sale Order 252 of 523)

Very large lot of shooting medals comprised mostly of civilian medals dating from the 1940's to the 1960's. Some are named on the reverse, but most are not. The medals were awarded by the NRA, the USRA and various shooting clubs. Included is a USMC marksman medal group consisting of: Three Division, one national and one interservice medals named on the reverse "GYSGT MERTON L. EWING " and dated between 1967-1972. Three are marked "Sterling". Various shooting medals from Camp Lejeune and Quantico also awarded to Ewing but not named. Also with the lot are two USMC Squad Competition and two prone rifle competition medals. CONDITION: Most are in excellent condition, a few show wear to the ribbons. DG

LOT OF 2: MARINE CORPS STILETTO AND RANDALL MODEL 18 SURVIVAL KNIFE.

Lot #1253 (Sale Order 253 of 523)

A) Marine Corps stiletto, World War II issue to Marine Raider units. 7-1/4" inch double edged blade, etched on the ricasso, "CAMILLUS/CUTLERY/CO/CAMILLUS/N.Y.", and "MUSH ADJAN". The U.S.M.C. scroll remains clear which is often worn away. Checkered zinc handle. Complete with an original leather second type scabbard. CONDITION: The blade is mostly bright/grey with areas of dark staining, the guard shows edge chipping and cracks. Scabbard displays moderate service wear. B) Randall Model 18 survival knife with a 7-3/4" stainless blade. Marked "RANDALL MADE ORLANDO FLA S" and the reverse "To Johnny - Love Diana". The knife features a hollow handle with threaded pommel, wrist thong and wrapped grip. Housed in its original scabbard with sharpening stone. CONDITION: Excellent with minor signs of use. DG

LOT OF 4 USAF JET PILOT KNIVES.

Lot #1254 (Sale Order 254 of 523)

All with 5" blades, stacked leather grips and sheaths. A) Marked on the pommel "Ontario 5-94". CONDITION: Blade exhibits light surface rust, grip with minor staining, sheath shows moderate wear and working snap. B) Marked on the pommel "Camillus N.Y. 9-1984. CONDITION: Blade with minor spotting and areas of dried grease, grip with minor wear. Sheath in excellent condition. C) Ricasso marked "Camillus N.Y.". CONDITION: Sharpened blade exhibits areas of light surface rust mixed with dull blue, fittings also with light surface rust. Sheath shows wear from service use, working snap. D) Ricasso marked "Camillus New York U.S.A.". CONDITION: Sharpened blade showing areas of dirt and scratches, grip with no wear, sheath shows minor wear. DG

LOT OF 3: WWII USMC BOLO KNIFE, WWI BOLO KNIFE, AND WWI M1917 TRENCH KNIFE

Lot #1255 (Sale Order 255 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII USMC medical corpsman bolo knife in its original leather scabbard. The knife is marked "U.S.M.C" on the blade, there is no visible maker mark. The scabbard is marked "U.S. Boyt / 42". CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered pitting throughout. There are at least 9 significant nicks in the blade from striking a hard object. The wood handle displays some dents. The scabbard exhibits some flaking and scuffs. Overall fair. (B) US WWI M1917 bolo knife in its original canvas and leather scabbard. The knife is marked "U.S. / MOD. 19.." on the ricasso and the maker mark on the other side is illegible. The scabbard is marked A-K-CO. / 1918 / R.H.S." on the leather portion. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered pitting throughout and there is evidence that the blade was sharpened. The wood handle displays some dents and scratches. The scabbard exhibits oxidation on the metal components and some scuffs on the canvas and leather. Overall fair. (C) US WWI M1917 trench knife with scabbard. The knife is marked "A.C. CO. U.S.A. 1917" inside the knuckle guard. There are no visible markings on the scabbard aside from "MS" on the lower metal portion. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with slight pitting throughout and the tip of the blade has broken off. The wood handle displays some dents and scratches and the metal guard displays surface rust. The scabbard exhibits flacking, cracks, and rust that is on the upper metal portion. Overall fair. JD

LARGE LOT OF DAGGERS AND BAYONETS.

Lot #1256 (Sale Order 256 of 523)

A lot consisting of miscellaneous edged weapons and tools from various countries and ages. Including: A) Soviet wire cutter bayonet. CONDITION: Excellent. B) French Model 1874 Gras bayonet dated 1879. CONDITION: Poor. C) US Springfield Armory Model 1905 bayonet dated 1908, in white canvas USMC scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is mostly grey with areas of light pitting, grips very good with minor wear. Scabbard with light staining and wear to the leather tip. D) Krag rifle bayonet dated 1898. No scabbard. CONDITION: Poor. E) Argentine Model 1909 bolo knife dated 1909. CONDITION: Cleaned blade is bright, wood grips very good, scabbard very good with moderate wear. F) Machete with heavy curved blade, wood grip and tooled leather scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. G) Argentinian Gaucho Knife with 5-1/2" blade. CONDITION: Excellent. H) British Pattern 1907 bayonet dated 1907. CONDITION: Very good. I) Polish Model 1930 bayonet. CONDITION: Sharpened blade, rest with moderate wear. J) Heavy butcher knife marked "USMC" on the blade. CONDITION: Very good. K) Heavy butcher knife marked "USMC 1951". CONDITION: Very good. L) Two V-42 commemorative knives, one new in wood case, one new in box. CONDITION: Excellent. M) Filson Mackinaw Knife, new in box. CONDITION: Excellent. N) WWII Theater made fighting knife with an 8" blade and aluminum grips. CONDITION: Very good. O) New US M4 bayonet by Camillus. CONDITION: Very good. P) New C.F.K. Cutlery Company knife. CONDITION: Very good. Included in the lot are six more edged weapons of minor note. DG

LARGE LOT OF AMERICAN BAYONETS AND TOOLS.

Lot #1257 (Sale Order 257 of 523)

Lot includes: A) Fighting knife marked on the cross guard "USN MK2 Ka-Bar" in USN MK 2 scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. B) Fighting knife marked on the cross guard "USN MK2 Camillus N.Y." in USN MK2 scabbard. CONDITION: Sharpened blade shows areas of pitting and wear. C) Three M4 bayonets, two Camillus, one Utica. Two in M6A1 scabbards, one M8 scabbard. CONDITION: All three show heavy wear and use. D) Six M7 bayonets. CONDITION: All in good to very good condition. Showing moderate to heavy service wear. E) Two M6 bayonets. CONDITION: Very good. F) USMC M9 bayonet by Buck. CONDITION: Knife is in excellent condition. Scabbard shows moderate service wear. G) Soviet wire cutter bayonet. CONDITION: Very good. H) Case M3 fighting knife in M8A1 scabbard. CONDITION: Handle replaced. Blade with light pitting and wear. I) Bayonet with fighting knife blade in M8A1 scabbard. CONDITION: Very good. J) M5 bayonet. CONDITION: Poor. K) 1943 dated USMC wire cutters. CONDITION: Excellent. DG

LOT OF U.S. MILITARIA INCLUDING SHOVEL AND CANTEEN.

Lot #1258 (Sale Order 258 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Undated WWI period canteen in cover with USMC snaps. B) Spanish-American War period canteen with "US" on the cover. C) Reproduction white canvas cartridge belt with USMC buckle. D) "T" handle shovel with first pattern cover with metal belt hook, missing leather retaining straps. E) WWI equipment stamping set, complete. F) WWI period officers leather puttees. CONDITION: Unless noted, all in very good condition. DG

LOT OF AMERICAN MILITARY BAGS AND EQUIPMENT.

Lot #1259 (Sale Order 259 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Jungle pack dated 1944. B) Canteen, cup and USMC cover dated 1952. C) Black enamel canteen showing large chips with cup and cover. C) Folding shovel, cover showing much wear. D) US Navy flare gun holster and belt dated 1945. E) 1960's period British map case. F) Pair 1942 dated USMC puttees. G) Pair canvas puttees. H) WWI gas mask and bag in very poor condition. CONDITION: Unless noted, all are in very good condition. DG

LOT OF 3: WWII PAINTED U.S.M.C. DUFFLE BAGS.

Lot #1260 (Sale Order 260 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Painted USMC Duffle bag ID'D to R.C. Derosier, USMCR. One side has a beautiful painted USMC EGA with a white border and is surrounded by various locations and ships that Derosier was on during his time in the Marines. The other side is decorated with his name and 5th Amphibious Corps insignia. CONDITION: The bag displays blemishes that are typical of a duffle bag that was lugged around the Pacific. The bag has a nice weathered "been there" look and the blemishes do not disrupt the artwork. Overall very good. (B) Painted USMC Duffle bag ID'D to G.A. Willy, USMC. One side has a crudely painted 2nd Marine Division insignia that is flanked by a list of locations where this marine traveled throughout the war. The other side has a painted 6th Marine Division insignia in a diamond. There are words painted in the diamond that read "Forgotten Bastards Tsingtao China" with "Asiatic" painted underneath. CONDITION: This bag also displays blemishes that are typical of a duffle bag that was lugged around the Pacific. The bag has a nice weathered "been there" look and the blemishes do not disrupt the artwork. Overall good. (C) Painted USMC Duffle bag ID'D to J.J. Mjelnik, 1st Marine Division, 3rd Marines. One side has Mjelnik's name, company, division, and regiment which has been crudely added with black paint. The other side has a list of locations where Mjelnik was during the war which is also painted with black paint. CONDITION: Like the others, this bag also displays blemishes that are typical of a duffle bag that was lugged around the Pacific. The bag has a nice weathered "been there" look and the blemishes do not disrupt the artwork. Overall good. JD

LOT OF AMERICAN MILITARY GEAR AND EQUIPMENT.

Lot #1261 (Sale Order 261 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Pair of Bausch & Lomb 7 X 50 binoculars with clear optics. Housed in M63A1 case. B) Pack dated 1942 with tail, mess kit pouch containing a mess kit and shovel cover. C) Pick, handle and "US" marked carrier. D) "US Regulation" brass bugle with slightly dented bell. E) WWI officer's leather map case. F) Two mess kits, one dated 1918, other unmarked. G) WWI period flashlight marked " The Orilux J.H. Steward Ltd London". H) WWII US engineers compass in canvas case. I) WWI period pair of binoculars marked "Bausch & Lomb Military Stereo 6 X 30". Clear optics and housed in leather case. Included are a number of canvas pouches and belts. CONDITION: All show moderate service wear with scattered staining and signs of use. DG

LOT OF 4: US MILITARY AND CIVILIAN COMPASSES

Lot #1262 (Sale Order 262 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) USAAF Type D-12 compass made by the Bendix Aviation Corporation. 6-1/2" diameter blackened case. Contained within a non-fitting wood box. CONDITION: Appears to be functioning. Case with minor discoloration. B) U.S. Navy Mark I Model 2 compass and bearing gauge by the Pathe Mfg. Corp. N.Y., N.Y., dated 1943. Mounted on a brass-bound mahogany base measuring 11-3/4" X 11-3/4" and 7-5/8" high, bearing a brass manufacturers label with the same information as the instrument. CONDITION: Appears to be in working condition and showing minor wear only. C) Compass measuring 6-1/4" wide, suspended on gimbals. Marked "E.M. Sherman Seattle U.S.A.". CONDITION: Appears to be in working condition. Interior paint flaked away. D) Brass Natural Sine compass. Case measures 2-7/8" X 3". CONDITION: Mirror under the lid shows damage to the silvering. Compass and leveling bubbles functioning. DG

EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF USMC RELATED LIGHTERS

Lot #1263 (Sale Order 263 of 523)

This is a unique collection of 150+ USMC lighters. About 1/4 of the collection is modern USMC related lighters. The rest of the collection are distinctive Vietnam War lighters. The subject matter of the lighters is quite interesting, they range from geographical locations, to units, to phrases. Some of the phrases are quite humorous as some lighters are inscribed with sayings like "Always ripped or always stoned I made it a year I'm going home" and "When I die bury me face down so the whole world can kiss my ass goodbye". Others are more philosophical and read "One has never lived till he has almost died life has a flavor the protected will never know". The more interesting lighters are inscribed with somewhat vulgar phrases that are probably not suitable for our catalog. This is a great collection that sheds light on the more personal side of the Vietnam War and probably took a lot of time to accumulate. CONDITION: Good-Excellent, most lighters display wear that are as to be expected of objects that were carried in country. JD

LOT OF 2: WWII USAAF PAINTED B-4 BAG AND TYPE D-2 OXYGEN TANK

Lot #1264 (Sale Order 264 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Wonderful painted WWII USAAF Type B-4 garment bag ID'D to Sergeant Frank J Potenzo of Cumberland, Maine. Potenzo was born in Portland, Maine in 1925 and enlisted in the Army in September of 1943. He trained with B-24 bombers in South Dakota and was assigned to the 90th Bomb Group, 320th Bomb Squadron as a radio operator and gunner. CONDITION: The front of the bag depicts the 5th Air Force patch with a B-24 Liberator flying in front of it. The colors are still vibrant and make this olive drab bag very attractive. There is a small hole punctured right above the nose turret. The other side displays Potenzo's identification in black paint and reads " FT---AY / SGT FRANK J POTENZO / 31398725 / 9". The leather handle is strong and all zippers are functioning. This is an excellent example of wartime artwork. Overall very good. (B) WWII USAAF Type D-2 oxygen bottle with original khaki carry bag. The tank retains its original specification markings that are covered by the carry bag. CONDITION: The tank is in excellent condition and retains almost all of its original yellow paint. The khaki carry bag displays some stains and blemishes but is otherwise in very good condition. All stitching is tight and metal components are clean. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 2: WWII US M1 CARBINE AND GARAND LEATHER RIFLE SCABBARDS.

Lot #1265 (Sale Order 265 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII US Army M1938 M1 carbine leather rifle scabbard. The scabbard is marked "U.S. / Fulton / L.C. Co. / 1943". The scabbard is missing the top strap. CONDITION: The scabbard exhibits various scratches and scuffs and remaining straps are dry and display cracking. All stitching is tight and serviceable. (B) WWII US Army M1938 M1 Garand leather rifle scabbard. The scabbard is marked "U.S. / BOYT / 42". The scabbard is missing the top strap. CONDITION: The scabbard exhibits scuffs and discoloration and metal components display slight rust and verdigrises. The strap is still pliable. All stitching is tight and serviceable. JD

LOT OF 2: ID'D BATAAN DEATH MARCH SURVIVOR TRENCH ART ENGRAVED CANTEEN AND IWO JIMA MT. SURIBACHI TR

Lot #1266 (Sale Order 266 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Beautifully engraved WWI canteen that was used in WWII by Lt. William E. Lewis Jr. who was part of the 92nd Coast Artillery. This unit was part of the Philippine Scouts, which consisted of Philippine enlisted men who served under U.S. officers. The 92nd was formed in 1924 at Fort Mills on Corregidor Island, Philippines. Lt. Lewis was with the 92nd at Fort Mills and spent most of his time in the Army in the Philippines after he graduated from Texas A&M in 1938. He and his wife were posted to Philippines for two years duty and about to return to Texas when war became imminent. His wife at the time was able to be sent home, however Lt. Lewis remained in the Philippines since the 92nd CA was one of the major units stationed at Fort Mills for harbor defenses. After valiant fighting by US forces, Corregidor would eventually fall on May 5th 1942. Lt. William Lewis Jr. was one of the many Americans listed as missing in action. Later information would reveal that Lewis became a POW under the viscous Japanese forces, was sent on the Bataan Death March, and was later sent to Osaka. Fortunately he survived the war, and probably got this canteen and engraved it shortly after his liberation. Lewis' beautiful canteen tells his story. The canteen is engraved with a wonderful US Army Eagle along with his name in two languages underneath. The canteen is also engraved with all of the locations Lewis was at during the war starting with Fort Mills, leading to Bataan, and ending with Osaka. The cup is engraved with the name J.J. Daly and was most likely matched with this canteen. CONDITION: The canteen displays dents and scratches which is expected of a canteen with this history. Overall good. (B) Fine example of WWII trench art with engravings from Mt. Suribachi. The trench art is constructed of a Japanese artillery shell and 3 US .50 caliber rounds. The front of the shell is engraved "Mt. Suribachi / Iwo Jima / 2 Bn 28R 5 Mir. Div." above an American flag. "Feb / 1945" is engraved underneath the flag. The 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, of the 5th Marine Division was the battalion who raised the flag on Iwo Jima. CONDITION: The shell exhibits heavy tarnishing. The engraving is slightly faded but still legible. Overall good. JD

SEALED WWII ESCAPE & EVASION KIT WITH X-RAY & PAPERWORK.

Lot #1267 (Sale Order 267 of 523)

World War II US Navy Escape and Evasion "Barter Kit" that was issued to pilots and air crew in case they had to bail out over enemy territory. These kits were auctioned in February 1980 when the US Department of Defense auctioned them after some WWII leftovers emerged. The rubber case reads "If Found Return To / ComNavAirLant (CNAL 34) / Norfolk, Virginia" on either side. Included in the auction is a photocopy of the original 1980 US Department of Defense auction information that lists variants of contents that these kits continued. This particular sealed example is the Atlantic version and is accompanied by an x-ray photo of the kit that reveals the contents inside. There are five gold coins and three 9k gold rings. The kit was weighed and the overall weight is 10.4 oz. According to the accompanying documents, there is approximately 1 oz. of gold contained in the case. CONDITION: The rubber case displays scratches and blemishes and there are no breaks in the seal. Overall very good. JD

US WWII HAMILTON WATCH COMPANY CHRONOMETER WATCH DATED 1942.

Lot #1268 (Sale Order 268 of 523)

Hamilton Model 22 Marine Chronometer Watch with nickel damascened movement engraved “Hamilton Watch Co / Model 22 – 21 Jewels / Adj. To Temp. & Pos./Made in U.S.A /U.S. Navy BU Ships – 1942/2F 12379”. White dial with Arabic numerals, up/down indicator, seconds dial and marked “Hamilton Watch Co. / Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A.”. Housed in aluminum shipping container marked “Shipping Container For Gimbal Chronometer Watch". CONDITION: Watch is in excellent running condition. Container shows moderate wear. Included is a brass bound dual mahogany box with front plate marked “Hamilton Watch Co. / Lancaster, Pa., U.S.A.”, for use with a Marine Chronometer. The box measures 7-3/8" X 7-3/8" and 7-1/4" high. CONDITION: Excellent showing minor wear. DG

LOT OF US WWII ERA CLOCKS AND WATCHES.

Lot #1269 (Sale Order 269 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Chelsea 6" ships clock with silvered face marked "U.S. Marine Corps" below the single key wind hole. Screw on glazed glass bezel. Silvered brass case mounted to a bevel edge board. CONDITION: Running condition. Case shows wear to the silver finish. B) Chelsea 6" ship's clock with silvered face marked "U.S. Marine Corps" below the single key wind hole. Black bakelite case. CONDITION: Running condition but missing it's second hand. Case excellent with minor wear only. C) Chelsea Clock Company Boston Ship's Bell clock. With screw on glazed brass bezel, eight-day lever escapement and ship’s bell striking brass movement, mounted on a mahogany desk stand. Height 7-7/8" including the wood mount and 8-1/2" X 5-3/4" wood base. Contained within it's original wood box marked on one end "Chelsea 4 1/2" Ships Bell Clock With Base". CONDITION: Running and striking. Glass replaced with plexiglass. Case and base in very good condition with minor wear. Box is missing it's lid and shows moderate wear. D) Pocket watch with unmarked enamel face and nickel plated brass case mounted in leather holder and strap as a wristwatch. CONDITION: Running. Case shows wear to the plating. E) Gallet Decimal Stop Watch in nickel case with 30 minute register. Included is it's original paper box. CONDITION: Watch is running and shows moderate wear to the case. DG

LOT OF 2: US NAVY MODEL TBY-6 RADIO WITH MANUAL AND P-40 WARHAWK FLIGHT INSTUMENTS

Lot #1270 (Sale Order 270 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII US Navy type TBY-6 Radio with the original manual. These radios were usually carried in canvas bags and used by Navajo Code Talkers and in some cases were used as back up units on PT boats. This example is missing its canvas carry bag. CONDITION: This radio has not been tested so it is unknown if it is in working condition. The green paint is well preserved and only exhibits minor blemishes. The manual exhibits tarnishing, the staples in the binding have rusted, but the pages are well preserved. Overall good. (B) 3 P-40 Warhawk flight instruments including Type DJ-11 Indicator fuel gauge, Type DJ-4 Indicator flap position gauge, and Oxygen Flow Indicator all mounted on wood. CONDITION: Wood mount is sturdy, instruments all have clean glass with no cracks. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 9: NAVY RELATED NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT.

Lot #1271 (Sale Order 271 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Cased brass sextant marked " Spencer Browning & Ruft, London, U.S. Navy". CONDITION: Sextant very good with moderate wear. Top of the case lid is detached and interior blocks are loose. B) Cased Astro Compass MKII made by the Dominion Electric Protection Company of Canada. CONDITION: Excellent. Compass showing minor wear. Case with wear to the exterior finish. C) Cased Ball Recording Sextant Mark I Model O made in 1944 by the Mergenthaler Linotype Corp of Brooklyn, NY.. Instrument and case numbers match. CONDITION: Sextant excellent showing little use. Case with wear to the finish. D) Four military issue wrist compasses dated 4-53 in unissued condition and contained within their original cardboard boxes. E) Pair of fine quality calipers marked "Keuffel & Esser Co Germany" and "USMC" within original box with the same markings. CONDITION: Excellent. Showing no wear, but latches on case are missing. F) Cased, brass rolling straight edge measuring 2-3/4" X 15". CONDITION: Excellent with minor wear. DG

LOT OF 7: 4 US M1911 HOLSTERS, LEATHER BELTS, AND CARBINE BOOT

Lot #1272 (Sale Order 272 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII M1911 shoulder holster stamped "USMC / Boyt / 42" on reverse. Snap is marked "KliKit". CONDITION: Leather is still soft and pliable with various scratches and scuffs. All stitching is tight and serviceable. Overall good. (B) M1911 shoulder holster marked "US" on obverse and "Hunter Corp 7791527" on the reverse. Snap is marked "KliKit" CONDITION: Leather is still soft and pliable with various scratches and scuffs. All stitching is tight and serviceable. Overall good. (C) M1911 "US" marked holster with illegible markings on the reverse. CONDITION: Leather is pliable with scratches and scuffs. Flap has creasing and cracking. Overall good. (D) M1911 "US" marked holster with illegible markings on the reverse. CONDITION: Leather is soft and pliable with various scratches and scuffs throughout. Overall good. (E) Indian Wars M1887 Carbine Scabbard. CONDITION: Leather is cracking and creasing with most apparent damage at the top. the brass plate has separated on one side. Overall good. (F) 1942 dated leather cross strap for pistol holster. CONDITION: Leather is still soft and pliable. Overall very good. (G) Private purchase "Sam Brown" belt missing buckle and marked "Full Grain Cowhide 1667". CONDITION: Leather is still pliable with cracks and creases mostly on the front. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 3: US WWII ASSEMBLED FIELD PACKS WITH GEAR

Lot #1273 (Sale Order 273 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Early WWII field pack assembly consisting of an M1910 haversack that is loaded with equipment. The haversack contains a 1943 dated mess kit, shovel with 1943 dated cover, 1908 dated M1905 Springfield bayonet, M1911 leather holster marked Boyt, USMC marked M1911 magazine pouch with one magazine, and a wool blanket. CONDITION: Shovel is rusty, leather on holster is soft but shows cracks and wear, pack shows slight staining. All pieces range from fair-very good. (B) WWII USMC field pack assembly consisting of a USMC marked 1944 dated haversack, USMC marked 1942 dated knapsack, USMC poncho that is contained inside of the haversack, rolled half shelter, and wool blanket that is rolled within the half shelter. CONDITION: equipment exhibits light staining and wear. Overall very good. (C) Late WWII field pack assembly that consists of an M-1945 field pack with shovel in 1944 dated cover, wool blanket packed inside of the field pack, and Vietnam War half shelter. CONDITION: Pack and gear exhibits some staining and wear. Overall good. JD

WWII USMC 4TH MARINE DIVISION MARKED FIELD DESK ID'D TO LT. COL. GOODERHAM L. MCCORMICK

Lot #1274 (Sale Order 274 of 523)

WWII 4th Marine Division UNIS marked field desk that is ID'D to Lt. Col. Gooderham L. McCormick. McCormick started his career in the Marine reserves and was one of the founders of the U.S. Naval Photographic Interpretation Center. During World War II he would reach the rank of Lt. Col. and serve as the Intelligence officer for the 4th Marine Division. McCormick has an impressive service record, as he was involved in four campaigns with the 4th Marine Division during World War II which include, Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. He eventually retired as a Brigadier General. The desk is marked on the front and reads "G.L. McCormick / Lt. Col. U.S.M.C.R.". The desk is UNIS marked on all sides with the three digit code "100" in a semi circle which denotes the Headquarters Battalion of the 4th Marine Division. There is a paper label on the side of the desk with McCormick's information. CONDITION: The exterior of the desk is rough, as it exhibits paint loss and scratches which are probably from being carried around through the Pacific Theater. The desk is still very sturdy despite its appearance. The interior of the desk is in very good condition and the door opens and closes properly. There is a Japanese data plate taped to the interior of the desk. This is a very nice example of an ID'D WWII field desk that is in overall good condition for its age. JD

US WWII HAMILTON NAVIGATOR POCKET WATCH WITH CASE

Lot #1275 (Sale Order 275 of 523)

Wonderful example of a WWII 1943 dated Hamilton AN5740 G.C.T. Navigator Pocket Watch in its original metal carrying case. This type of watch was given the name "Navigator's Watch" as they were used by aviators in all branches of the US Military for navigation purposes. The watch is marked on the reverse as follows: "AN 5740 / MFR'S PART NO. 33106 / SERIAL NO. AF 43- 14856 / CONTRACT NO. W535 ac-40783 / HAMILTON WATCH CO." The watch exhibits most of its original finish with the most wear being displayed on the back over the markings where the watch lays in the carrying case. The watch is functioning as the second hand moves and the watch ticks when the dial is pushed. The minute and hour arrows wind when the button is turned to the left or right. The rear case plate opens with ease and closes tightly. The inside of the watch is very clean and all parts are properly marked. The metal carry case opens and closes properly and retains its original manufacture plate attached to the front. The case was designed to hold the watch and protect it from damage and vibrations that might take place in an aircraft flying in combat. The suspension springs are still in good condition and the watch can be securely held in place. The glass viewing panel is in good condition and the cover opens and closes properly. The case retains most of its original paint as there are scratches from use. CONDITION: Overall Good. JD

LOT OF 9: 4 PIECES OF US WWI-WWII FIELD GEAR AND 5 MAGAZINES

Lot #1276 (Sale Order 276 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWI 1918 dated Plant Bros & Co. Browning-Colt BAR & 1903 ammo belt. The belt contains four pouches for BAR magazines, and 4 pouches for Springfield Model 1903 rifle ammunition. The pouches are stamped on the reverse on either side "1436 / Plant Bros. & Co. / Browning-Colt / 2nd ASST. / Right (the same markings are on the left side but are marked "left") / 9-1918" The belt is stamped on the reverse but it is illegible. CONDITION: There is almost no staining or tarnishing on the belt. Metal components do not display imperfections. All snaps function properly. Overall excellent. (B) WWII USMC M1941 haversack. There are no maker markings present, but the inside flap is stamped with the name "J. Fallin". There appears to be another name stamped inside but it is illegible. CONDITION: The haversack exhibits slight tarnishing. Stitching is tight and serviceable and there are no rips or tears. Overall very good (C) 1918 dated 1911 magazine pouch with two pinned base magazines. The interior of the flap reads " Nov. 1918 / Mills / [illegible] / 37". CONDITION: Pouch exhibits light tarnishing and the snaps function properly. Magazines have various scratches. Overall very good (D) R.H. Long 1911 magazine pouch with two WWI era two tone magazines. The interior flap is marked "R.H. Long / 9-18". CONDITION: Pouch exhibits light tarnishing and snaps function properly. Magazines display various scratches. Overall very good (E) WWI two tone 1911 magazine with lanyard loop. CONDITION: Magazine has various scratches and two dents. Overall good. JD

LOT OF USMC FIELD GEAR

Lot #1277 (Sale Order 277 of 523)

Lot consists of 10 pieces of WWII era USMC field gear. (A) M1923 cartridge belt stamped "USMC" once on the front and once on the back of the belt. All other stamps are illegible. CONDITION: The belt exhibits typical scuffs and stains from service use but is overall very clean. All snaps function. (B) M1918 cartridge belt stamped USMC on the back and "RUSCO 1943" under one of the flaps. There is half of a tag hanging from the buckle assembly that reads "THE RUSSELL MFG. CO. / Made in U.S." CONDITION: The belt exhibits slight tarnishing but is overall very clean. All snaps function. (C) Thompson Sub Machine Gun 3 cell magazine pouch stamped "USMC / R.M. CO." and dated 1944 on the back. CONDITION: Some of the stamps are smudged but there is little tarnishing present. All snaps function. Excellent condition. (D) Thompson Sub Machine Gun 3 cell magazine pouch stamped "USMC / R.M. CO." and dated 1944 on the back. CONDITION: Stamps are legible and there is little fading. There is slight tarnishing and the snaps exhibit oxidation. All snaps function. Overall good condition. (E) M1918 BAR belt stamped "USMC" "1942" "BOYT 1942", there are numerous stamps on the back of the pouches. CONDITION: The canvas shows little tarnishing, but the snaps and other metal components display wear and oxidation. Some snaps are difficult to open. Overall good condition. (F) WWII US 1944 dated canteen and 1941 dated cup contained in a two-tone USMC cross flap canteen cover with drain hole. CONDITION: Snaps function properly and there is little tarnishing to the canvas. The canteen and cup display typical marks and scratches from use. (G) 1944 dated canteen with 1943 dated cup contained in a USMC cross flap canteen cover. CONDITION: Both snaps function but display oxidation. Canvas shows slight tarnishing. The canteen and cup display typical marks and scratches from use. (H) Two US pistol belts, one is khaki and the other is OD3. Khaki belt is faintly stamped "USMC" on the back while OD3 belt is stamped US and has illegible stamps on the back. Both belts are in good condition. (I) USMC DI belt with brass buckle that has a screwback EGA attached. CONDITION: The belt is very clean and the buckle shows slight tarnishing. Overall very good condition. JD

LOT OF 8: USMC FLAGS FROM PRE WWII-PRESENT

Lot #1278 (Sale Order 278 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC Recruiting Service felt table cover that measures approximately 82" x 72". CONDITION: Some fading and slight blemishes. Overall very good. (B) WWII era double sided USMC flag that measures approximately 45" x 52". The flag was manufactured by Jones Decorating Inc. CONDITION: There are two repairs on the right corner right underneath the hoist. There are several rips in the EGA that do not go through both sides. (C) USMC Marine Aircraft Group 29 parade banner that measures approximately 66" x 50". The banner is constructed of rayon. CONDITION: The banner exhibits several holes and one significant tear in the corner. Overall good. (D) 1920s USMC supply depot pennant constructed of wool bunting. The pennant measures approximately 45" x 74" long. the hoist is stamped "Pennant, OM, Supply, Depot and Train" and dated 1924-25. (E) USMC fringed flag constructed of rayon. The flag measures approximately 22" x 20". CONDITION: Excellent. (F) USMC Paris Island souvenir kerchief constructed of silk and displays nice graphic. The kerchief measures 28" x 28". CONDITION: Some slight stains. Overall very good. (G) WWI era USMC felt pillow cover that measure approximately 22" x 22". CONDITION: Slight stains and fading . Overall very good. (H) Small 48 star flag that measures approximately 11" x 16". CONDITION: Scattered staining and rips at the corners. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 8: 3 SON IN SERVICE BANNERS AND 5 USMC PENNANTS

Lot #1279 (Sale Order 279 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Felt pennant measuring 11-1/2" X 36" with painted leather panel at the top depicting a Marine emblem above a volcano, and "Corinto Nic.". CONDITION: Excellent. B) Three felt pennants "United States Marines", "1943 Tarawa" and " 1944 Saipan". CONDITION: Excellent. C) US Marines son in service silk banner measuring 9" X 14". CONDITION: Silk shows rips. D) US Marines flocked cloth banner showing wear. CONDITION: Good. E) Camp Le Jeune New River N.C. pennant. CONDITION: Poor. F) Son in Service banner with wear to the blue stars. CONDITION: Good. DG

LARGE LOT OF MILITARY HATS.

Lot #1280 (Sale Order 280 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Three Globe and Anchor pinned Campaign or Drill Sergeant Hats one marked "Stetson". Two Green with Globe and Anchor Pin one marked "Stetson" and Brown one with "Globe and Anchor" Pin marked "CAMPAIGN" on inside. CONDITION: Wearable condition with some dust and storage marks and folds. Looks to have been worn very little. B) One green unmarked campaign hat with black chinstrap. CONDITION: Storage dust with no visible damage. Looks to have been worn very little. C) Brown campaign hat marked "CAMPAIGN" on inside with black chinstrap. CONDITION: Storage dust with brim bent slightly. Looks to have been worn very little. D) "Stetson" marked campaign style hat with rope hat band and brown leather chinstrap. Marked on the inside "John B. Stetson Company" and stamped in leather sweatband "Pittsburgh Uniform Tailoring Co. 3037-3040 Jenkins Arcade Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa.". CONDITION: Worn very little with storage dust. E) Green Campaign hat with no chinstrap or markings. CONDITION: Heavily worn with hat band frayed and chunks coming out of felt with worn sweatband. F) Blue Campaign hat made by "BEAVER". Kind worn by "Air Cav." units in Vietnam. Has woven Gold and Blue rope hat band with some "Teddy Roosevelt" buttons and medals, Medical insignias and US Military Service buttons. CONDITION: Storage dust with some sweat and wear stains inside. Overall good condition. G) Green Campaign Hat marked "BEAVER" with black leather chinstrap. CONDITION: Overall good with storage dust and some bends from poor storage. DLM

LOT OF 8: USMC PITH HELMETS

Lot #1281 (Sale Order 281 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Green USMC pith helmet marked "U.S.N." on the interior with original tag. CONDITION: slight stains and tarnishing. Overall good. (B) Green USMC pith helmet marked "U.S.N.". CONDITION: One dent on the front, stains and tarnishing throughout. Overall fair. (C) Black painted USMC pith helmet marked "U.S.N." CONDITION: Slight scuffs and stains. Overall good. (D) Cream colored USMC pith helmet marked "4th Div." and "USMC 43" with red felt diamond behind EGA. CONDITION: slight stains and scuffs. Overall good. (E) Khaki USMC Pith helmet. CONDITION: Very clean. Overall very good. (F) Khaki USMC Pith helmet missing EGA. CONDITION: Some scuffs and blemishes. Overall good. (G) Khaki USMC Pith helmet named to G.F. Heim. CONDITION: scuffs and stains throughout. Overall good. (H) Khaki USMC Pith helmet missing the liner and named to "Lt. Paulson / Camp Kilmer / NJ". CONDITION: Wrinkling and stains throughout. Overall poor. JD

LOT OF 12: USMC OFFICER VISOR HATS

Lot #1282 (Sale Order 282 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC forest green officer's visor hat marked "The Berkshire" / Marine Corps Exchange / Marine Corps School / Quantico, Va." with 7 - 1/4" size tag. (B) USMC forest green officer's visor hat marked "Lancaster Brand / Lost Angeles California" named to Lieutenant Colonel Jack Dean Hines. (C) USMC forest green officer's visor hat marked "The Berkshire" with khaki cover inside marked 7 - 1/4". (D) USMC forest green officer's visor hat with no marking, but has faint writing in pencil on the interior. (E) USMC Khaki officer's visor hat marked "Berkshire Flex" missing screws for chinstrap. (F) USMC Khaki officer's visor hat marked "Kay-Bee Brand / Kuenzel Brothers". (G) USMC Khaki officer's visor hat marked "The Berkshire". (H) USMC Khaki officer's visor hat marked "Kuenzel Bros." (I) USMC Khaki officer's visor hat with no marking. (J) Beautiful USMC Dress Blue officer's visor hat marked "Hilborn-Hamburger" named to S.A. Simmons. The hat has a beautiful H&H Sterling marked EGA. This hat is the highlight of the lot. (K) USMC dress blue officer's visor hat marked "Kay-Bee Brand / Kuenzel Brothers" with H&H sterling marked EGA. (L) USMC dress white officer's visor hat marked "Headwear by / Great Northern / Union Made / Phila, Pa." named to Colonel Jeremiah Williams Pearson III. CONDITION: Most hats display wear. Some hats have sweatband separation issues, leather cracking, holes, or staining. Overall fair-excellent. JD

LOT OF 4: USMC DRESS WHITE VISOR HATS

Lot #1283 (Sale Order 283 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC 1922 Pattern Service Cap with white cover and correct wicker frame that allowed Marines to replace blue or khaki covers. This example has a 1916 pattern EGA as it was not uncommon for Marines to wear outdated EGAs on their hats. There is a faint ID inside the hat that appears to read "L.A. Bessiell, SR.". CONDITION: Hat displays significant color fading and slight staining. Chinstrap has one broken area. Stitching is tight. Overall good. (B) USMC pattern 1922 Service Cap with white cover and wicker frame marked "Styled by Snyder's". CONDITION: Hat exhibits color fading and staining. Brim displays scratches, stitching is tight. Overall good. (C) USMC pattern 1922 Service Cap with white cover and metal frame marked "Frame Service cap Black" size 6 - 7/8, and named to D.L. Greene. CONDITION: Hat exhibits color fading and stains. Brim has blemishes, stitching is tight. Overall good. (D) USMC pattern 1922 Service Cap with white cover and wicker frame. This hat has a 1916 pattern EGA. There is a faint ID on the sweatband that appears to read "R.E. Alcott" CONDITION: Hat exhibits color fading and staining. Missing chinstrap, and 50% of the sweatband has become detached. overall fair. JD

LOT OF 7: WWII ERA USMC ENLISTED HATS

Lot #1284 (Sale Order 284 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC forest green visor hat marked size 7 - 1/8". CONDITION: Visor has some slight cracking, stitching is tight. Overall very good. (B) USMC forest green visor hat with 7 - 3/8" size tag. CONDITION: Visor has slight blemishes, all stitching is tight. Overall very good. (C) USMC forest green visor hat. CONDITION: Stitching on one side of chinstrap has broken, there are a few slight moth nips. Overall good. (D) USMC khaki visor hat marked on the sweatband "Harry S. Wosk / 334 W. Broadway / San Diego, Calif.". The hat has a very nice EGA that displays latitude and longitude lines and is marked "France" on the reverse. CONDITION: Slight blemishing on the sweatband and cracking on the chinstrap. Overall very good. (E) USMC khaki visor hat marked 6 - 7/8" on the sweatband and EGA with "V" hallmark on the reverse. CONDITION: 95% of stitching around the sweatband has come loose. Overall good. (F) USMC khaki visor hat with 6 - 7/8" size tag. CONDITION: Missing sweatband, tears throughout the cover. Overall fair. (G) USMC forest green overseas hat with 6 - 7/8" size tag. CONDITION: Some staining. Overall good. JD

LOT OF 10: WWII-COLD WAR USMC HATS

Lot #1285 (Sale Order 285 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII USMC rubberized jungle rain hat. It is stamped on the inside "U.S.M.C. / Marathon Rubber Products Inc. / Contract May 14, (illegible) / Size 7". The hat is named 3 times around the interior to John S. Morris. CONDITION: The hat exhibits slight stains but is in overall excellent condition. (B) WWII "Daisy Mae" fatigue cap with washed out spec tag. CONDITION: The hat exhibits staining, especially around the sweatband. Overall good. (C) USMC Fatigue cap with sight remnants of an ink EGA remaining on the front. CONDITION: Hat exhibits wear and staining especially around the sweatband. Overall fair. (D) WWII US Army/USMC cold weather hat. The hat is ID'D by laundry number in several places and reads "K9410". CONDITION: Hat exhibits slight staining but is in overall excellent condition. (E) USMC 8 point cap ID'D on brim "D.L. Aderhold". CONDITION. Excellent. (F) Jungle hat marked size 6 - 7/8. CONDITION: Very good. (G) Type II Tropical Combat Camouflaged Hat. CONDITION: Excellent. (H) USMC Overseas hat with screw back EGA and illegible ID on the sweatband. CONDITION: Good. (I) 2 USMC khaki overseas hats, one lacks an EGA and is ID'D to "R.C. Derosier". the other has a screw back EGA missing the top of the anchor. CONDITION: Overall fair. JD

LOT OF 3: 2 USMC HELMETS WITH COVERS AND 1 USMC KOREAN WAR WINTER HAT

Lot #1286 (Sale Order 286 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII front seam swivel bale helmet with Korean War reversible camouflage cover and liner. The helmet retains its original heat stamp and reads "909B". The liner is painted white with a red and yellow stripe and marked with the Westinghouse Electric Company "W". The reversible camouflage cover is dated "29 April 1953" and has writing on the green side that reads "DEBBIE" and "KILL". CONDITION: The steel shell retains most of its green paint and displays slight blemishes and dents. The straps have fraying and display service wear. The liner is in good condition and retains almost all white paint. There is a ghosting outline of where an EGA was mounted on the front. The interior is in very good condition with intact sturdy hardware, chinstrap has snapped in half. The camouflaged cover has a faded EGA on the tan side and exhibits some fraying. Overall very good. (B) WWII front seam swivel bale helmet with reversible camouflage cover and liner. The helmet retains its original heat stamp and reads "895E". There is a 1st Marine Division decal on the back of the helmet shell. The liner is painted green over silver and is marked with the Seaman Paper Company "S". The reversible camouflage cover is not marked. CONDITION: The steel shell retains most of its green paint and displays slight blemishes and dents. The straps have fraying and display service wear. The liner retains some of the green paint that was painted over the silver paint. The interior is in poor condition missing most of the hardware and chinstrap. The reversible camouflage cover exhibits staining, tarnishing, and fraying. Overall good. (C) Korean War USMC M-51 cold weather field hat marked 7 - 1/4". CONDITION: Both spec tags are legible, hat displays slight staining. Overall very good. JD

UNDERWATER DEEP SEA DIVER SUIT, HELMET, AND DIVING PUMP

Lot #1287 (Sale Order 287 of 523)

Lot consist of: A) Diving helmet with maker's plate mounted on the front of the breastplate reading "A Schrader's Son Inc / Mfgrs Of / Diving Apparatus / New York U.S.A." with stamped serial number "791". Polished copper with brass mounts. CONDITION: Helmet exhibits scattered scratches, small dents and a number of soldered repairs mostly along the edges of the brass fittings. The upper porthole exhibits replaced crossbars. B) Diving suit marked "United States Rubber Company Mishawaka Ind" and dated "11-44". CONDITION: Very good showing moderate wear and scuffs but no damage. C) Deep sea diver's boots with heavy brass fittings and canvas boot. CONDITION: One boot has a 1" tear in the canvas, brass grommets exhibit areas of verdigris. D) Heavy rubber hose with copper and brass fittings and nozzle in very good condition. E) Pair of rubber gloves in very good condition. F) Diver's knife with 7" bright blade serrated on one edge, wood grip, brass scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent showing minor wear. G) Divers belt constructed of heavy leather mounted with blocks of lead spaced with blocks of wood. CONDITION: Excellent showing minor wear. H) Double diving pump with front plate reading "Siebe, Gorman & Co Ltd / Submarine Engineers / London". Teak wood box measures 22" X 25" and is 41" high. Cast iron wheels measure 34-5/8". Copper fittings throughout. Double dials on the front with intact glass. CONDITION: Box exhibits expected wear and bumps. Iron wheels show pitting. I) Original photograph matted and framed with a 6-1/2" X 9-1/2" sight size depicting an English deep sea diver boarding a boat. J) Oil on canvas painting depicting a deep sea diving helmet and diving vessel "CT 11". Framed with a 23-5/8" X 29-1/2" sight size. Signed "Lanard". CONDITION: Excellent. DG This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

A VERY GOOD REPRODUCTION OF A MORSE MARK V DIVE HELMET.

Lot #1288 (Sale Order 288 of 523)

12 bolt with four viewing ports, front openable. Unmarked exhaust valve handle of later variation, Morse elliptical manufacturing plate with 1941 date and dual breastplate loops. Sacrificial zinc visible on several parts. Telltale triple bolts on inside of neckpiece indicating production in Taiwan. CONDITION: Good as artificially aged. Some bumps throughout, and a few areas of dents, some pounded to smooth. A nice visually appealing piece. EW

KIA PEARL HARBOR DOCUMENT LOT ID'D TO USS NEVADA SAILOR GEORGE J. STEMBROSKY

Lot #1289 (Sale Order 289 of 523)

I desire to offer to you my personal condolence in the tragic death of your son, George Joseph Stembrosky, Seaman second class, United States Navy, which occurred at the time of the attack by the Japanese on December seventh. It is hoped that you may find some comfort in the thought that he made the supreme sacrifice upholding the highest traditions of the Navy, in the defense of his country. These are the words that were read by George Stembrosky Sr. when he was notified of his son's death after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Stembrosky family immigrated to the United States in 1890. George Stembrosky Jr. was born on January 30, 1921 in Coaldale Pennsylvania. In order to support his family, George Stembrosky Sr. worked in coal mines and since coal mining was generational work, George Jr. was expected to follow his father into the mines. However George Jr. was a very active youth, playing basketball and football in high school. After completing high school, rather than commit his life to the coal mines, George decided that he wanted to serve in the Navy and on October 16, 1940, George traveled to Philadelphia and enlisted in the Navy. During this uneasy year, George would complete his training and hold the rank of Seaman Second Class. George was assigned to the WWI veteran battleship USS Nevada (BB-36) which would be transferred to the Pacific Fleet in 1940. On December 1, 1941, George was promoted to Seaman First Class just six days before he would meet his fate. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, The USS Nevada was the only battleship able to maneuver since the ship was not moored beside another battleship. The Nevada made an attempt to escape the harbor, but during the second wave of the attack, the Japanese forces concentrated their attack on the ship in order to attempt to block the harbor. With fears of blocking the harbor, the Nevada was ordered to be beached and managed to force down three Japanese aircraft before the ship hit shore. The Nevada suffered 3 officers and 47 enlisted men killed, with George Stembrosky included. The lot consists of George's posthumously awarded Purple Heart Certificate and accolade that are contained in the original shipping tube that was sent to George's family after his death. There are also four other documents related to George's death including a form from the WWII Veterans' Compensation Bureau, Report of Death, a typed letter by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox that is probably secretary signed, and a Telegram addressed to George Stembrosky Sr. informing him of his son's death dated Dec. 24, 1941. CONDITION: The Purple Heart and accolade display slight tarnishing and creases around the edges but are in otherwise great condition as they have been contained in the original shipping tube. The documents that are addressed to George Sr. have noticeable folds and tears but are in otherwise good condition. This is a historically significant document grouping that needs to be preserved in a serious collection. JD

HAWAII AND PHILIPPINES MILITARY SERVICE, 1935-1942: THE PHOTO-ARCHIVES OF MIA PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT

Lot #1290 (Sale Order 290 of 523)

John L. Drotar was born to George and Mary Petrusky Drotar on 13 March 1913, his father was a steelworker and died of pneumonia in Johnstown, Pennsylvania five years later, leaving John to be raised by his mother, who later remarried. Drotar enlisted in the US Army in 1935 and following basic training stateside, was assigned to the 8th Field Artillery Battalion of the Hawaiian Division at Schofield Barracks. Drotar, judging by his correspondence, was adventurous, athletic and fun-loving. Evidenced also by the two photo albums that survive from his 4-year stint in Battery C of the 8th FA, as well as his letters home from Hawaii and the Philippines before the attack on Pearl Harbor, which compose the bulk of this military archive. Photos of Drotar and his comrades relaxing off-duty in Honolulu beer gardens, the beach, and during lulls in field maneuvers are interspersed through both albums (one containing a mint example of the 8th FA cloth patch), along with photos of him competing in battalion and divisional boxing matches. To the student of the pre-war “brown shoe” army in Hawaii, his albums provide an invaluable photographic resource, showing mechanized towed field artillery, antiaircraft batteries and coastal artillery, as well as armor and infantry, in scenarios that include drill, wargames, and military reviews. Drotar and his camera also captured planes of the Army Air Corps at nearby Wheeler Field and Navy vessels at Pearl Harbor. Important non-military events are also chronicled in photographs of the arrival of Amelia Earhart and crew in her Lockheed Electra at Wheeler through her stay prior to the failed takeoff from Ford Island that aborted her attempted circumnavigation of the globe in March 1937. Returning stateside in 1939, Drotar reenlisted in the quartermaster corps and was this time sent to Manila and assigned to the Headquarters Company, Philippine Division. His last letter to his mother, written from Pasig Rizal on 22 October 1941 (part of the correspondence in this archives and, per her penciled annotation, received three days before the attack on Pearl Harbor), John noted that we “got in a couple days ago from a 2500 mile trip…nearly 3 months”, in which they took full packs or war regalia with us…always moving by sea and land…to establish supply bases on the most important Islands.” Drotar ruefully admits that “when supply activities are done then we have to round up the native boys and send them here to the Island of Luzon for the army”, confessing that “It’s a hard task for us Amer[ican] boys and officers but its all in prepare [sic] for war.” Drotar believed that he would be returning home in time for Christmas, sailing to “Hong Kong and Shanghai and maybe to the states….on American President Lines, Travel 2nd class” and advises to “Have a batch of good old home brew ready for Xmas, Mom”, as “home brew is unknown over here” and only two breweries, “San Miguel and Balintawak.” After the fall of Corregidor and surrender at Bataan, Drotar was MIA and in 1944, Drotar was determined to have been killed in action, as reflected in a condolence certificate signed in autopen by President Franklin Roosevelt and dated 8 May 1944, accompanied by a Purple Heart Certificate signed by Secretary of War Stimson on that date. It was not until following the liberation of the Philippines that Private Drotar’s actual fate was fully determined from the positive identification of his remains, found in the Camp O’Donnell Prisoner of War Cemetery on Luzon (later reinterred at the Fort McKinley Military Cemetery in Manila and date of death estimated and another set of certificates, again signed by President Roosevelt and the Secretary of War, were sent to his mother (now Mary Sirokman), both reflecting May 5, 1942 as the updated “official” (but estimated) date of death. General Douglas MacArthur, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific, also sent a letter of condolence, signed (possibly in autopen) and dated 21 July 1945. In addition to the above documents and the photo pre-war photo albums, there are extensive communications from the War Department and the Red Cross to Mrs. Sirokman concerning her son’s status from 1942-1945 and a resulting survivor’s pension in 1946, as well as newspaper articles, contained in this fascinating, yet tragic, collection. Provenance: By descent in the Drotar-Sirokman family to present. CONDITION: The spines of the two photo albums are partly separated, but contents intact and in very good condition; newspapers folded and with toning; personal letters and official documents with original covers in very good condition, including McArthur letter; condolence and Purple Heart certificates (4) bright, but with a few marginal finger smudges to one of the Roosevelt examples.

LARGE LOT OF US PHOTO ALBUMS, MANUALS, AND EPHEMERA

Lot #1291 (Sale Order 291 of 523)

This is a very extensive lot containing photos from the Spanish American War-post WWII, manuals, and other pieces of ephemera. Some highlights include: (A) Document and photo grouping ID'D to Jerimia Subrine who was a turret gunner in the 453rd Bomb Group, 734th Bomb Squadron. The grouping includes photos taken during his service, service documents, and his turret manuals, some with period notes. (B) Four photo albums, one is a collection of German photos with great Third Reich content. Three of the albums are from US soldiers, one is ID'D to the 175th engineer battalion, another is from an armored division, and one contains great content of paratroopers in the late-post WWII period. The albums have incredible content that ranges from camp life, to destroyed German equipment including aircraft and tanks. (C) Miscellaneous portrait photos from Spanish American War-WWI. (D) Loose WWII photographs, one is depicting 84th ID soldiers in one piece camo frogskin coveralls. (E) Six postcards depicting caricatures of the axis powers that were made for esquire magazine in 1942. (F) Two maps, one is of the 29th Division's campaigns during WWII, and 1 depicting the movements of XIX Corps. (G) A few scattered miscellaneous manuals and pieces of ephemera. CONDITION: Photo albums are falling apart in some places, loose photos are in good condition and maps exhibit small tears and creases around the edges. All pieces of the lot have wear and blemishes that are typically found on old pieces of ephemera. JD

LEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN A. LEJUNE U.S.M.C. MEMORABILIA.

Lot #1292 (Sale Order 292 of 523)

This is a nice lot of personal items and photos from Lt. Gen. Lejune. Camp Lejune was named after this hard charging Marine. First we have a note book full of his notes from 1909 when he was a Lt. Col. He was at the War Collage in Washington DC. Next we have an NRA United Service Match Medal that is engraved Col. J.A. Lejune USMC. Then we have a signed copy of the Final Report of GEN. JOHN J. PERSSHING that is dated 1919. There is a framed photo that might be him. There are two framed documents and a framed letter from him. There are about 68 phots of him during his career and of his funeral. These are in envelopes that are addressed to his wife. CONDITION: Good-Very good. These historically significant personal items of Lt. Gen Lejune would be the center piece of any USMC collection. REW

LOT OF 9 WWII ERA USMC RECRUITMENT POSTERS

Lot #1293 (Sale Order 293 of 523)

Lot consists of 9 WWII era USMC enlistment/recruitment posters depicting scenes of US Marines during World War II. All have similar graphics and are identically framed. They each measure approximately 29 - 1/2" x 41 - 1/4". The graphics depict Marines at Guam, Cape Gloucester, Tarawa, Two copies of the The Marshall Islands, Okinawa, Bougainville, Saipan and Tinian, and Peleliu. CONDITION: Some posters exhibit small edge rips and slight staining but the graphics remain vibrant. Overall good-excellent. JD

LOT OF 4: WWI-KOREAN WAR USMC POSTERS

Lot #1294 (Sale Order 294 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Korean War USMC "Peace on Earth" poster depicting US Marines singing in church. The poster is plastic wrapped on foam and measures approximately 40" x 30". CONDITION: poster exhibits creasing and small tears, colors exhibit some fading but graphic remains vibrant. Overall good. (B) "Season's Greetings USMC poster. The poster is plastic wrapped on foam and measures approximately 35" x 30". CONDITION: Poster exhibits small tears around the edges and slight staining. The graphic remains vibrant. Overall good. (C) "Halt the Hun" Third Liberty Loan poster with graphic by artist Henry Patrick Raleigh. The poster is plastic wrapped on foam and measures approximately 35" x 25". CONDITION: The poster exhibits tears and creasing around the edges and corners. The graphic remains vibrant. Overall good. (D) "Next" 6th War Loan poster printed by the U.S. Treasury dated 1944. The poster is plastic wrapped on foam and measures approximately 30 - 14" x 22 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines and slight tears. Corners are intact and graphic remains vibrant. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 5: WWII USMC POSTERS

Lot #1295 (Sale Order 295 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Workers incentive poster depicting a powerful message and the graphic of US Marines in battle by artist C.C. Beall. The poster is marked "Industrial Incentive Division, Navy Department" in the bottom right corner. The frame measures approximately 41 - 3/4" x 31". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines, as well as slight creases around the edges. Graphic remains vibrant. Overall very good. (B) "If You Must Talk Tell It To The Marines" poster dated 8-25-42 in the bottom left corner. the frame measures approximately 41 - 1/2" x 31 - 1/2" CONDITION: The poster exhibits slight tears and creasing around the edges. Slight fading, but graphic remains vibrant. Overall very good. (C) "Ours to fight for Freedom From Fear" poster by artist Norman Rockwell. The frame measures approximately 40 - 1/2" x 29 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines and significant tears throughout. The graphic exhibits fading. Overall poor. (D) "Next" 6th War Loan poster. The frame measures approximately 36 - 1/4" x 24 - 1/4". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines and there is slight staining around the edges. Graphic remains vibrant. Overall good. (E) "Back The Attack" 3rd War Loan poster dated 1943. The frame measures approximately 33 -1/4" x 25 - 1/4". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines and the graphic remains vibrant. Overall very good. JD

US WWII DOCUMENTS, PHOTO ALBUM, AND SUB COMBAT BADGE GROUP ID'D TO WILLIAM CALHOUN THOMPSON COMMANDE

Lot #1296 (Sale Order 296 of 523)

Fantastic ID'D World War II US Navy Sub Commander's ephemera grouping. The grouping is ID'D to William Calhoun Thompson who earned TWO Silver Stars and TWO Navy Crosses during World War II. Calhoun served on many vessels throughout World War II, including the USS Tennessee, USS Idaho, and USS New Mexico. He would distinguish himself on the submarines he served on, the USS Bowfin and USS Cabrilla. The grouping includes Thompson's submarine combat badge with three battle stars and official letter dated June 11, 1944 which is giving him permission to wear the badge. The grouping also comes with two folders full of records that are al related to Thompson's service in the Navy. They begin with an affidavit from the US Naval Academy when he was appointed to the rank of Ensign. The documents then transition to his assignments and service on the above mentioned battleships. There are documents related to his service on the USS Tennessee which include his promotion to Lt. Junior Grade in 1938. Also included are documents related to the USS Sea Lion, as Thompson was an original member of this crew when the submarine was commissioned. Some papers are quite interesting including documents related to Thompson being reprimanded for disregarding sentry orders. There are many documents relating to his service on the USS Cabrilla and on the USS Spikefish which was another submarine that Thompson commanded. There is an original commendation of Thompson from General Allen while serving on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, documents from his time serving in Argentina, letters that he wrote to his wife, paper with launching material from the USS Sea Lion, college graduation documents, retirement documents and so much more. There are also interesting documents pertaining to the awards and medals of his crew on the USS Cabrilla during its sixth war patrol and then his later decision to reduce some of these awards. This also include original citations that Thompson wrote for Bronze Star, Silver Star, and Navy Cross recipients. The group does not stop at the documents, there is also a splendid photo album that contains over 100 photos. The content in the photos includes Thompson in uniform wearing his insignia, photo of him being awarded a medal, photos of his sub crew on deck, firing Thompson SMGs, war trophies, crew photos, naval balls, and sailor antics. This group even includes the original receipt for Thompson and his wife's wedding ring dated 1939. Included with the group are several papers that outline the contents of the group, history of Thompson, and copies of all of documents pertaining to his awards. CONDITION: Documents are in good condition for their age, some display typical blemishes. Photo album has tears at the spine. All items are overall good-excellent. This is an incredible, rare, and extensive grouping that is attributed to a distinguished submarine commander. Groups like this are not offered for sale often. JD

LARGE LOT OF WWII-KOREA USMC PHOTOS

Lot #1297 (Sale Order 297 of 523)

This lot contains hundreds of photographs and negatives all related to the US Marine Corps. Most of the photos were taken during World War II and some were taken in Korea. There are 5 envelopes, 3 plastic bags, and several other miscellaneous photo groups. The photos and negatives range from basic to unique content including camp life, ships, marine antics, group photos, formations, and much more. The more interesting photos depict combat related content including destruction, tanks, destroyed equipment, bodies, POWs, war trophies, and much more. Several of the photo groups are official USMC photos that were mass produced and distributed to Marines. Many come with label sheets and are labeled "Set #1...Saipan" "Set #12...Peleliu" "Set #15...Iwo Jima" and so on. There are too many photos and negatives for an exact count but there are roughly 500-800 total. CONDITION: Most photos are clear and the negatives are crisp with no tears or folds. Some exhibit wear that is typical of old photos. Overall good-excellent. JD

LARGE LOT OF USMC RELATED AUTOGRPAHS.

Lot #1298 (Sale Order 298 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) 22 cards autographed by World War II Pacific Theater generals to include: J.H. Doolittle, Alexander Patch, William Simpson, Robert Macon, Harry Twaddle and others. All are signed on 2" X 3-1/2" cards. CONDITION: 21 in excellent condition. One with rust from a paper clip. B) Autograph of Robert E Galer, USMC General, awarded the Medal Of Honor as commander of VMF224 at Guadalcanal. CONDITION: Excellent. C) Precision Shooting magazine, autographed on the front by Carlos Hathcock, legendary Marine sniper. CONDITION: Very good with minor wear to the cover. D) Two autographed First Day Covers by Medal of Honor recipients Lt Col Charles Smith and Col. James Sweet. E) Cards autographed by Medal of Honor recipients Col James Sweet, Raymond Murphy and Jefferson DeBlanc. CONDITION: Excellent. F) Five First Day Covers signed by members of the Black Sheep Squadron. CONDITION: Excellent. G) USMC Marines recruitment poster signed by 23 veterans of the war in the Pacific measuring 11" X 14". CONDITION: Excellent. DG

ID'D USMC AVIATOR GROUP WITH MISCELLANEOUS EARLY AVIATION PHOTOS

Lot #1299 (Sale Order 299 of 523)

Lot consists of a USMC aviator grouping that is ID'D to Robert M. Keim that is accompanied by miscellaneous photos depicting early aviation. Keim's grouping consists of paperwork, photos, and an HMM-362 "Ugly Angels" plaque. The photos show Keim in uniform, with other pilots, and next to his aircraft. One photo is labeled on the back "Marine Major Robert M. Keim...points to the flak hole ripped in his plane's wing while on a combat mission over communist held North Korea." Keim served from WWII-Vietnam. The paperwork is mostly dated during the Vietnam War and is contained in an envelope. The miscellaneous photos include WWI aircraft in flight and crashed, early aviators, a USMC trimotor, US Marines in uniform, parades, formations, and photos of Charles Lindbergh with US Marines. CONDITION: Some photos display creases, tears, folds, and edge wear. All documents are in good condition. Overall good-very good. JD

LOT OF 4: US WWII NAVY AND USMC POSTERS

Lot #1300 (Sale Order 300 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII General Cable Corporation poster dated 1943 depicting a navy officer carrying a wounded sailor. The poster measures approximately 35" x 26". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines and slight tears. Corners are intact and colors remain vibrant. Overall very good. (B) WWII era Marine brewing company "Navy's Christmas Ale" poster. The poster measures approximately 23" x 15" CONDITION: The poster is rolled and displays creasing throughout. The corners are intact and the colors remain vibrant. Overall very good. (C) WWII era associated press poster depicting the flag raising on Iwo Jima. The poster measures approximately 22" x 16". CONDITION: The poster is rolled and exhibits small tears and creasing. The bottom right corner is gone and the colors exhibit fading. Overall fair. (D) WWII era Chesterfield Cigarettes advertisement dated 1939. The ad is in a plastic sleeve and measures approximately 13" x 9 - 1/2". Corners are intact and colors remain vibrant. Overall excellent. JD

LARGE LOT OF POST WWII USMC RECRUITMENT POSTERS

Lot #1301 (Sale Order 301 of 523)

Lot Consists of: A) 11 approximately 28" X 40" Marine Corps Recruitment Posters from the 1960's. B) Four approximately 22" X 28" Marine Recruitment posters from the 1970's through 1990's. CONDITION: Overall good with some having some tape markings and tears and folds with most in displayable condition. DLM

LOT OF 4: WWI-WWII PHOTO ALBUMS

Lot #1302 (Sale Order 302 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWI-WWII photos and ephemera contained in a camouflaged photo sleeve. There are only a couple WWI photos, the rest are WWII photos, but most are WWII post cards depicting cartoon scenes of WACs. Some have caricatures of Hitler. CONDITION: some of the contents have blemishes and fading. Overall good-very good. (B) WWI Photo album marked "Photographs" on the cover. The album is full and contains great content including crashed planes, trenches, destruction, aircraft, portrait photos, camp life, captured equipment, and so on. CONDITION: Some photos exhibit fading, the album is intact and sturdy. Overall very good. (C) WWII photo album with white cover marked "Photographs". The album is full of WWI-WWII photos and photo post cards of various aircraft. The photos show aircraft in flight, pilots with their planes, wrecked aircraft including a WWI plane in a tree, and much more. CONDITION: The photos are in great condition, but the album is falling apart. The covers have separated and pages are fragile. Photos are great album is poor. (D) Great WWI photo album. The album is packed full of WWI photos. The content includes maneuvers, commanding generals, sharpshooters, officers, unit photos, aircraft, scenery, many photos of Pershing including when he received the Croix de Guerre, and much more. This is a wonderful album with great photos. CONDITION: Cover has separated as well as the pages. the photos are clear. Overall very good. Also included is a loose photo of the 1907 USMC Hockey team in very good condition. JD

LOT OF 4: PRE WWI-PRE WWII ERA PHOTO ALBUMS AND LOOSE PHOTOS

Lot #1303 (Sale Order 303 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Small Pre-WWI photo album marked "postcards" on the cover. The album contains photos and ephemera from the 161st Coast Artillery Corps, Circa 1910. The album is small but contains great post cards and photos from the 161st CAC with content including camp life, artillery pieces, group photos and so on. CONDITION: The photos are clear and in very good condition. Album is intact and sturdy. Overall very good. (B) WWI era USMC photo album marked "Semper Fidelis" with an EGA on the cover. Photos are mostly of camp and home life. CONDITION: Some photos have fading, edges of some pages are worn. Overall good. (C) WWI era USMC photo album marked "Photographs" on the cover. The album has great content including photos of shark fishing, battleships, supply ships, tanks, artillery pieces, planes, scenery, and much more. CONDITION: About half of the pages have separated from the binding. Photos have some blemishes but are mostly clean. Overall very good. (D) Large WWI era USMC photo album marked "Photographs" on the cover. The album is about a quarter full. This album is unique, as it is full of women's USMC photos. All of the photos are labeled and show women in USMC uniforms. CONDITION: Some photos exhibit fading but are in very good condition. Album is intact and sturdy. Overall very good (E) Photo album pages and loose photos from the album of Jack R. Hayes USMC. Hayes served in China and many of the photos show the life of a China Marine. Also included is Hayes' discharge and "North China" USMC book. There are also several loose photos from the WWII era that were with this lot. The photos include Marines in landing craft, family life, and group shots. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 2: ID'D WWII USMC PHOTO ALBUMS WITH GRAPHIC CONTENT

Lot #1304 (Sale Order 304 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) WWII USMC photo album with beautiful graphics on the cover and ID'D to C.E. Wright. Every page of the album is filled with great wartime photos. The contents include ship life, burials at sea, ships, aircraft, marine antics including pretending to stab each other, scenery, and so on. Around the middle of the album the content turns quite graphic with photos labeled "the bread knife death" and "getting the knife into action one stroke is enough". There are a few loose photos stuffed into the album. CONDITION: Photos are crisp, some exhibit fading, and the album is sturdy and intact. Overall excellent. (B) WWII USMC photo album ID'D to Pfc. Alexandro Valdaio, 6th Marine Division. The album is more than half full of photos and other ephemera. The inside cover highlights the album, as Pfc. Valdaio wrote down all of the ships he was on as well as all of the locations he was sent to during the War. The album is filled with great content including, camp life, friends, B-29 bombers, girls, and so on. Like the first album, this one also has graphic content. There are many photos of battle damage, destroyed equipment, and deceased Japanese soldiers. Many of the photos were labeled by Valdaio with captions including "Conquerer looking over the Hell he'd gone through" with a Marine standing over dead Japanese soldiers and "They zigged when they should have zagged" underneath a photo of a pile of dead Japanese soldiers. These photos are graphic, but provide a clear insight to what these young men and boys went through during the war and the captions give the viewer insight as to how these Marines coped with the horrors that they witnessed at a young age. While some of these photos were mass produced during the war, this specific album with its captions reveals the personal side of the war through the thoughts of Pfc. Valdaio CONDITION: The photos are crisp, some photos and ephemera exhibit fading and wear. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 5: USMC PHOTO ALBUMS INCLUDING IWO JIMA CONTENT

Lot #1305 (Sale Order 305 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Modern photo sleeve album containing USMC and US Navy photos. Content varies from ships, Marines, and Navy sailors from WWI-WWII. CONDITION: Some photos exhibit fading and slight staining, overall good. (B) WWII USMC photo album with "photographs" stamped on the bottom right corner. Content varies from camp life, Japanese prisoners, destruction, and so on. Some photos appear to be taken on Iwo Jima. There are some certificates in the back from the 1990s-2000s named to Frank Barone Jr. who this album may have come from. CONDITION: Album pages are separating. Most photos are crisp, while others display blemishes. Overall good. (C) WWII USMC photo album with green cover and stamped "Scrapbook". This album is perhaps the most interesting of the lot because many of the photos were taken on Iwo Jima and show the beaches, unloading of supplies, Marines in gear, and Mt. Suribachi. There is also a period pencil drawing of a Marine. CONDITION: Album pages are fragile, and the photos are mounted using tape. Photos are crisp some display fading. Overall good. (D) Post WWII USMC photo album with map of Japan on the cover. There is a certificate named to LCPL Robert Walter Jones in the album and this album may have belonged to him. The contents include scenery, Marine antics, ships, and so on. CONDITION: Cover is loose, but album remains sturdy. Overall very good. (E) WWII USMC photo album with brown leather cover. This album only has 6 pages of photos. The contents include, Sailors, Marines, scenery, and so on. CONDITION: Album is well held together. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 2: IWO JIMA FLAG RAISING PRINTS SIGNED BY FLAG RAISERS AND GENERAL HARRY B. LIVERSEDGE

Lot #1306 (Sale Order 306 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Framed poster depicting the flag raising at Iwo Jima that is signed by all three flag raisers who survived the battle. Of the six men depicted in the picture, three of the Marines, Franklin Sousley, Harlon Block, and Michael Strank were killed in action, and the three survivors, John Bradley, Rene Gagnon, and Ira Hayes were sent back to the United States to help promote war bond sales. Recent discoveries revealed that John Bradley was in fact not one of the flag raisers captured in the famous photo that was taken by Joe Rosenthal, as Marine Harold Schultz was misidentified as Bradley. This is a rare opportunity to own a poster from that war bond tour that is signed by all three of the surviving flag raisers. It is especially rare with Ira Hayes' signature, as he passed away in 1955 and his signature is much harder to come across. The frame measures approximately 25" x 19". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines and slight staining, however the signatures remain untouched by damage. it appears this poster was once stapled to a wall as there are staple marks as well as slight tears throughout. Considering the signatures and their preservation, this is in overall good condition. (B) 8" x 10" photo of the flag raising at Iwo Jima signed by Brigadier General Harry B. Liversedge who was the commander of the 28th Marines during the battle of Iwo Jima. His signature on ephemera relating to Iwo Jima is also quite rare, as he passed away in 1951 at the age of 57. CONDITION: The photo exhibits slight creasing in the corners with a few scattered blemishes. The signature exhibits slight fading but is well preserved. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 7: AMERICAN MILITARY SWAGGER STICKS.

Lot #1307 (Sale Order 307 of 523)

A) Ebony swagger stick measuring 30-1/4" overall with 5-1/4" silver head displaying rococo designs and anchor on its top. B) 27" wood swagger stick displaying a miniature Los Angles Police Department badge. C) 24-1/2" swagger stick with silver head engraved "E. Wayne Todd United States Navy" and with American eagle on its top. D) Sterling head swagger stick measuring 22" with USMC insignia on its top. E) 20-1/4" swagger stick inlaid with mother of pearl dragon which shows losses. Painted on the shaft "Ham Byung Sun Lt Gen ROK Army Commanding". F) Mahogany swagger stick measuring 20" mounted with a brass USMC emblem at the top. G) 14-3/4" swagger stick with the top using a nickel plated .50 caliber shell casing displaying sergeants chevrons and USMC insignia. Painted on the shaft is, "GYSGT B.K. Warren Jr", along with a multi-color dragon. CONDITION: Unless noted, all are in very good or better condition. DG

LOT OF 2: US WWII JAPANESE HUNTING LICENSES

Lot #1308 (Sale Order 308 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Novelty US WWII propaganda poster of a Japanese Hunting License with colorful graphics. The poster measures 21: x 11 - 1/4" inside of the frame. The poster was used as propaganda against the Japanese as well as a recruitment tool for the US Marine Corps. CONDITION: The poster appears to have been taped to a wall during the war and all of the corners are ripped. There is a decent rip under the word "Jap" and a few slight tears throughout. The colors exhibit some fading. Overall fair. (B) Novelty US WWII Japanese Hunting License certificate from Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 7. The certificate measures 12" x 10" inside the frame and was presented to L.J. Stuchlik by John D. Bulkeley. Buckeley retired from the Navy as a Vice Admiral and is one of the most decorated Navy Officers. He was the PT boat skipper who evacuated General Douglas MacArthur from Corregidor in 1942. He would later participate in the invasion of Normandy and command the USS Endicott. For his heroic actions during World War II, Buckeley was awarded the Medal of Honor. CONDITION: The certificate exhibits significant creases that have almost become tears. There is water damage throughout the center. Buckeley's signature exhibits slight fading. Overall fair. JD

LOT OF 3: AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN MILITARY PAINTINGS.

Lot #1309 (Sale Order 309 of 523)

A) Large period oil on canvas painting depicting the flag raising on Mount Surbachi at Iwo Jima. The painting measures 25" X 40" and is signed on the lower right "T Garriot". CONDITION: Partially detached from its original frame and showing some scratches and wear on the left side. B) Framed oil on canvas painting featuring a Marine color guard landing on a tropical island. The painting measures 19-3/4" X 24" and is signed on lower left "Shirley Farrell". The painting appears to have been painted in the last quarter of the 20th Century. CONDITION: Painting is in excellent condition. Frame shows edge wear. C) Oil on board painting depicting an early 20th Century European marine with a bolt action rifle in a rocky landscape. Measures 9" X 11-3/4". Contained within a modern gilt frame. CONDITION: Excellent showing no wear. DG

LOT OF 8: US WWI-WWII POSTERS, PRINTS, AND DOCUMENTS.

Lot #1310 (Sale Order 310 of 523)

A) Front page of the Philadelphia Public Ledger newspaper dated August 11, 1918 depicting a US Marine firing a pistol. Professionally framed and matted with a 15-1/4" X 20-1/2" sight size. CONDITION: Poor but stable condition with edge losses and tears. B) Marine Corps certificate for service during World War I issued to William L. D. Caskins who served with the 2nd Division. Professionally framed and matted with a 10" X 15-1/4" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent showing no wear or damage. C) French citation for service in World War I awarded to Colonel Harry Lee who served with the 6th Regiment of the 2nd Division. Professionally framed and matted with a 11" X 16-1/2" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent with a few minor spots. D) World War I period print depicting a Marine Color Guard coming ashore on a Caribbean island. Professionally framed and matted with a 14-3/4" X 19-3/4" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent showing no wear. E) Print dated 5-12-32 depicting an armed Marine coming ashore on a tropical island. Professionally framed and matted with a 14" X 20-1/2" sight size. CONDITION: Has a 5" tear emanating from the bottom margin, otherwise excellent with bright colors. F) World War II poster dated 1943 and depicting Uncle Sam as an organ grinder with a caricature of Adolf Hitler as a monkey. Framed. Measuring 14-1/2" X 19". CONDITION: Very good with a few small holes. G) World War patriotic print "Pershing In France". Famed. Measuring 15-1/2" X 19-3/4". CONDITION: Exhibits staining and a few holes. H) U.S. Marine Corps certificate for service during World War I issued to Gooderham McCormick who served in the 13th Regiment in France. Professionally framed and matted with a 10-1/4" X 14-1/4" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent with no wear. DG

LOT OF 9: WWII ERA USMC RECRUITMENT POSTERS.

Lot #1311 (Sale Order 311 of 523)

All of similar design but with different dramatic battle scenes. Each measuring 28" X 40" and dated 9/19/45. Posters depict famous World War II battles involving the Marine Corps including Peleliu, Okinawa, Guadalcanal, Saipan/Tinian, Bougainville, Tarawa, Cape Gloucester, Iwo Jima and Guam. CONDITION: Each posted is taped to cardboard backing. Some exhibit small edge rips and slight staining but nothing distracting. DG

LOT OF 5: PRE WWI-WWII ERA EMBROIDERY.

Lot #1312 (Sale Order 312 of 523)

A) Japanese embroidery measuring 19-5/8" X 22". Depicting an eagle perched atop an American shield with stand of flags. Under the flags is an embroidered frame which contains a photograph of a Spanish-American War period United States Marine Corps private. Over the eagle is embroidered, "In Memory Of My Cruise, China, Japan And Philippine Islands. Piece has been professionally framed. CONDITION: Embroidery shows some minor color run. Background brown velvet shows wear and scattered edge rips. B) Chinese embroidery measuring 15-1/2" X 25-3/4". Featuring crossed American and Chinese flags with 6th Marine Division insignia positioned in the center and with "U.S.M.C. Tsingtao China 1946" embroidered at the bottom. CONDITION: Colors show fading and piece exhibits a few areas of wear. C) Piece of the back of a tour jacket measuring 10" X 13" dated 1955-56 with Marine emblem and flags. CONDITION: Poor. Showing much wear and damage. D) Asian embroidered panel measuring 12" X 16". Featuring six flags of the countries and a list of the names of the cities visited by the original US Navy or Marine Corps owner. CONDITION: Excellent showing minor wear. E) Embroidered patriotic picture featuring an American flag framing a photograph of four young boys dressed as soldiers. Framed. 12" X 14". CONDITION: Very good with minor wear. DG

LOT OF 12: FRAMED USMC GENERALS PORTRAITS AND SIGNATURES.

Lot #1313 (Sale Order 313 of 523)

A) Watercolor portrait of a Marine Corps Lieutenant General, framed and matted, sight size 8-1/2" X 13-1/4". Signed on lower right corner "Lewis 46". B) Charcoal portrait of a Marine Corps Lieutenant General, framed and matted with a 7-3/4" X 9-1/4" sight size. Signed on lower left "E. McNerney Jr, Capt USMCR 44". C) Portrait photograph of Marine Corps Major General C. B. Cates, 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps, with inscription and signature on lower left. Framed and matted with a 8-3/4" X 10-1/4" sight size. D) Portrait photograph of Marine Corps Brigadier General with illegible inscription and signature on lower left. Framed and matted, sight size 7-1/2" X 9-1/2". E) Color portrait photograph of Marine General Wallace M. Greene Jr, 23rd Commandant of the Marine Corps with inscription and signature on lower left, dated 1965. Framed and matted, 7-1/2" X 9-1/2" sight size. F) Portrait photograph of a Marine Corps Lieutenant which appears to be from the 1930's. Framed and matted, 7" X 9" sight size. G) Print of Lieut. Col. William Ward Burrows, Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1798-1804. Framed and matted, 7-1/2" X 9-1/2" sight size. H) Portrait print of Marine Corps General A.A. Vandegrift, with inscription and signature on lower margin. Framed and matted with a 9-1/2" X 10-3/4" sight size. I) Portrait print of Marine Corps General Clifton Cates, 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Inscribed and signed on lower margin. Framed and matted with a 9" X 11-3/4" sight size. J) Print portrait of Marine Corps General Randolph Pate framed with a thank you note from him signed and dated 25 October, 1955. K) Portrait photograph of a Marine Corps Brigadier General. Framed and matted with a 7-1/4" X 9" sight size. L) Order from the Commandant of the Marine Corps concerning the transmitting of copies of Citations of Marines in France. Framed and matted. CONDITION: All are professionally framed and matted and in excellent condition. DG

LARGE AND EXTENSIVE LOT OF WWI-VIETNAM WAR USMC EPHEMERA

Lot #1314 (Sale Order 314 of 523)

Large lot of USMC related ephemera. The lot consists of a few small named USMC paper groupings contained in plastic bags, a few WWI and WWII service certificates, 1st marine Division Association cardboard sign, an album containing postcards, an album with hundreds of letters from the early 1900s, a riker mount with WWII USMC ephemera, 4 riker mounts with Vietnam war ephemera that is mostly Vietnamese money, and two USMC Quantico license plates and much more. CONDITION: paper items exhibit small tears, folds, creases, and other typical wear that is expected of old paper. License plates exhibit rust, one has a few cracks. Overall fair-good. JD

LOT OF 12: WWI AND WWII USMC YARD LONG UNIT PHOTOS

Lot #1315 (Sale Order 315 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Rolled WWI panoramic photo depicting ship board marines returning to the United States after WWI. CONDITION: There is a 6" tear on the left side of the photo, overall fair. (B) Rolled panoramic photo of Mont Saint-Michel. CONDITION: Some creases and tarnishing, overall fair. (C) Framed WWI era panoramic photo of US Marines at an unknown location. There is an arrow pointing to a marine who was probably the original owner. CONDITION: Creasing throughout, overall good. (D) Framed WWI era panoramic photo marked "50th, 51st, and 52nd Companies U.S.M.C. Paris Island S.C." CONDITION: small tears, water damage around edges, overall good. (E) Framed post WWI panoramic photo marked "7th Reg. Battalion / Philadelphia Navy Yard Sept. 6, 1919" CONDITION: Slight tears at edges, overall very good. (F) WWI panoramic photo marked "The 13th Regiment U.S.M.C., / (In "Butler's Colosseum") / Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va., / Sept. 6-1918". CONDITION: Frame is probably as old as the photo and fragile, photo has slight tarnishing, overall good. (G) Same panoramic photo as (D). CONDITION: heavy damage, tears throughout, missing left side, frame is fragile, overall poor. (H) Framed WWII panoramic photo marked "First Amphibian Tractor B.N." CONDITION: slight creasing throughout, tarnishing to left side, overall good. (I) Framed WWI panoramic photo that appears to have been trimmed, marking is cut off but reads "U.S. Marines / Quantico, Va, Apr. 1918" CONDITION: slight tarnishing and creasing throughout, overall fair. (J) Framed WWII USMC panoramic photo. CONDITION: Creasing throughout, overall good. (K) Framed WWII era panoramic photo marked "55th Reserve Officers' Class". CONDITION: Slight tarnishing and creasing, overall good. (L) Framed WWII era panoramic photo marked " In The Field / Company "C" 2nd Amph. Tract". Photo has X's marked on some marines indicating possible KIAs. CONDITION: slight creasing, overall good. JD

LOT OF 11: WWI AND WWII INK DRAWINGS

Lot #1316 (Sale Order 316 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Five original pen and ink drawings signed "Ward US Marines", three dated 1944, depicting combat situations in the Pacific Theater. All are matted and framed. The smallest with 6-1/2" X 9" sight size, the largest 7-1/2" X 10". CONDITION: All are in excellent condition. B) Three original pen and ink drawings signed "H. Noble USMC 44", depicting Pacific Theater combat scenes. All are matted and framed with approximately 8" X 10" sight size. CONDITION: All are in excellent condition. C) Large pen and ink drawing depicting the Allied attack at Soissons France July 18, 1918, with French and American troops fighting entrenched Germans. Matted and framed sight size measuring 19" X 27-1/2". Captioned at bottom with a synopsis of the battle. Signed with an indistinct signature. CONDITION: Excellent. D) Original pen and ink drawing depicting Marines in a foxhole, signed "Floherty Jr Iwo Jima". Matted and framed "10-3/8" X 13" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent. E) Original pen and ink drawing depicting a Marine looming over rows of graves. Matted and framed. Drawing measures 11-1/8" X 15-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent. DG

LOT OF 8: KOREAN WAR AND VIETNAM WAR ERA FRAMED USMC YARD LONG UNIT PHOTOS

Lot #1317 (Sale Order 317 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Framed Korean War USMC unit photo marked ""G" CO. / 2ND BN. 1ST INF. TR. REG. / TCI. CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF. /26 SEPT. '51" CONDITION: creasing throughout with slight tarnishing, overall good. (B) Framed Korean War USMC unit photo marked "CO. "O" BN. 2ND INF. TR. REG. T.C.2 / CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF. 31-OCT-53" CONDITION: slight tarnishing and rips, overall good. (C) Framed USMC unmarked unit photo. One of the marines has a 1st Marine Division patch on his shoulder. CONDITION: slight creasing, tears which are especially in the top right corner, overall good. (D) Framed Vietnam War USMC unit photo marked "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. COMPANY "N" 2nd BATTALION / 2ND INFANTRY TRAINING REGIMENT, CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA / 8 FEBRURAY 1966". CONDITION: slight creasing, one major fold down the center, overall good. (E) Framed Korean War USMC unit photo marked "H" CO. / 2d Bn 2d Inf. Tr. Reg. TC2 / Camp Pendleton, California / 16-June-52" CONDITION: folds throughout, overall good. (F) Framed Korean War USMC unit photo marked "F" Co / 1st Inf. Tr Bn Camp 1 / Camp Pendleton, Calif, 28 Apr '51" CONDITION: One blemish center left, overall great condition. (G) Vietnam War era USMC unit photo of men from the 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Great content with BARs and .30 cal machine guns. CONDITION: Evidence of old tape in the corners, overall great. (H) Framed Vietnam War USMC unit photo marked "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. COMPANY "H" 1st BATTALION / 2nd INFANTRY TRAINING REGIMENT, CAMPE PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA / 1 FEBRUARY 1966" CONDITION: Slight creasing, overall great. JD

LOT OF 2: VIETNAM WAR USMC PRESENTATION PLATE AND 1950'S-60'S TROPHY

Lot #1318 (Sale Order 318 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Silver plated 12" plate engraved on the face with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing insignia and "From / The Commanding General's Mess / Major General A.J. Armstrong / Commanding / Danang - Iwakuni 1970-71". CONDITION: Excellent with minor wear. B) Silver plated trophy cup measuring 9" high. Engraved "Awarded For Military Proficiency / U.S. Marine Detachment / London" on one side and "Awarded To / Starboard Section Oct-Dec 59 / Port Section Jan-June 60 / Port Section July - Oct 60 / Port Section Nov 60 - July 61" on the opposite side. CONDITION: Lower stem has been compressed and as a result trophy has a slight tilt. DG

ID'D WWII USMC USS SAN JACINTO MARINE DETACHMENT EPHEMERA GROUPING WITH COMMENDATION SIGNED BY ADMIR

Lot #1319 (Sale Order 319 of 523)

This is a nice small ephemera lot that is ID'D to James A. Gallaher who was part of the Marine Ship Detachment on the USS San Jacinto. Gallaher served aboard the USS San Jacinto from December 15, 1943-November 10, 1945. The lot includes the book "A Short History of the U.S.S. San Jacinto" which contains some photos and documents pertaining to Gallaher's service. There are 6 photos that depict the San Jacinto, Gallaher, and the Marine Detachment. Completing the group is a document authorizing Gallaher to wear a Commendation Ribbon which he was awarded for defending the San Jacinto from Japanese aircraft on October 30, 1944. The document exhibits Admiral William Halsey's signature, which may be secretarially signed. CONDITION: All documents and photos are well preserved with some staining. The book has blemishes on the cover. Overall good. JD

LOT OF USMC RELATED MAPS

Lot #1320 (Sale Order 320 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Vintage Assault map of East Beaches of Iwo Jima. B) Four silk escape maps of the orient area during World War II. C) 36" X 32" paper battle map with position markings from South Vietnam. D) Rubberized map of South East Asia. E) View Graph of Bougainville Landing in 1943. F) 5 paper items dealing with operations in Europe during World War II (maps, locations, operations). G) Two Marine Corps Maps from World War I. H) Two maps of Cap Pendleton of unknown age. I) 46" X 34" framed picture "Southern Part of Samar and San Pedro Bay", Phillippine Islands noting depths in fathoms around the area. CONDITION: Generally in good condition with some having some folds and tears with World War I maps having the most damage. Great lot to frame for the Military Historian. DLM

USMC J. UNERTL 8X SNIPER SCOPE WITH CASE.

Lot #1321 (Sale Order 321 of 523)

WWII USMC Unertl 8 power sniper scope for the Model 1903A1 sniper rifle, marked "J.UNERTL, USMC - SNIPER, 1376" retaining more than 95% of its blued finish. Optics are clear, cross hairs are intact and clear, parallax adjustment functions, focus adjustment functions, elevation and windage adjustments function, and mount retaining screws are frozen. Retaining screws will likely function properly after some light oil is applied. Metal screw in lens covers are present. Bakelite storage case retains 90-95% of it green finish, case lid is retained by a green canvas strap, spring loaded bottom functions, and a pistol belt belt hook is attached. Case is marked "BORGLIN , 30-06" in black ink. CONDITION: Overall near mint. WZ

USMC J. UNERTL 8X SNIPER SCOPE WITH CASE.

Lot #1322 (Sale Order 322 of 523)

WWII USMC Unertl 8 power sniper scope for the Model 1903A1 sniper rifle, marked "J.UNERTL, USMC - SNIPER, 1399" retaining more than 95% of its blued finish. Optics are clear, cross hairs are intact and clear, parallax adjustment functions, focus adjustment functions, elevation and windage adjustments function, and mount retaining screws also function. Metal screw in lens covers are present. Bakelite storage case retains 90-95% of it green finish, case lid is retained by a green canvas strap, spring loaded bottom functions, and a pistol belt belt hook is attached. CONDITION: Overall near mint. WZ

USMC J. UNERTL 8X SNIPER SCOPE WITH CASE.

Lot #1323 (Sale Order 323 of 523)

WWII USMC Unertl 8 power sniper scope for the Model 1903A1 sniper rifle, marked "J.UNERTL, USMC - SNIPER, 1401" retaining more than 95% of its blued finish. Optics are clear, cross hairs are intact and clear, parallax adjustment functions, focus adjustment functions, elevation and windage adjustments function, and mount retaining screws also function. There is a tiny black blemish (piece of lint/dust) on the horizontal cross hair close to the vertical cross hair. Metal screw in lens covers are present. Bakelite storage case retains 90-95% of it green finish, case lid is retained by a green canvas strap, spring loaded bottom functions, and a pistol belt belt hook is attached. CONDITION: Overall near mint. WZ

LOT OF 5: US MILITARY RELATED OPTICS

Lot #1324 (Sale Order 324 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) USMC Mark 46, Number 34 binoculars dated "1944" in 7x50 power. Optics are clear and both focusing knobs function properly. Binoculars have been repainted and center adjustment needs tightening. Brown leather case is complete, named and is excellent. Both straps are excellent. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Military style spotting scope with no visible markings except two different serial numbers present on rear lens body and rear lens. Green wrinkled painted finish is 80-85% present. Optics are cloudy and have spots visible. Tripod is attached. It appears the rear lens assembly has been taken apart and cover screws replaced. CONDITION: Overall very good. (C) US WWI vintage A5 rifle scope made by "Winchester Repeating Arms" with a patent date of "February 9, 1909", and retaining 80-85% of its original finish. Optics are clear, one cross hair is bent, front parallax is partially frozen, rear focus functions properly, adjustment knobs function properly, and original rubber eyepiece is present. Brown leather case with sling is present. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (D) Unknown scope which appears to be some sort of gun sight with bases which have been silver soldered to something. Optics are clear and reticle has a center pointed post with two side bars, in a style commonly found on German scopes. Scope retains 60-65% of its blued finish. CONDITION: Overall very good. (E) US WWI vintage A5 rifle scope made by "Lyman Gun Sight Corp.", and retaining 85-90% of its original finish. Optics are clear, cross hairs are intact, front parallax is partially frozen, rear focus is tight, and adjustment knobs are frozen. Two tiny shallow dents are present on the center top. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

J. UNERTL 100MM SPOTTING TELESCOPE WITH TRIPOD AND CASE.

Lot #1325 (Sale Order 325 of 523)

Unertl Model 100 telescope with a 100mm objective lens is marked "NO. M-520", and retains 95+% of its wrinkled olive gray painted finish. Removable magnifying eyepieces for 15, 24, and 32 power are in the packing case. All optics appear to be clear. Telescope mounts into a cradle, which in turn mounts to a large tripod. Aluminum tripod has a metal tag attached which reads "FLOATING ACTION TRIPOD B, Davis & Sanford Co., Inc.", and has 35" legs, which extend to 60". Plastic tripod adjustment knob is unattached, cracked, but the pieces are present. Wooden storage case retains approximately 80% of its green paint, and has "TASCO 29" stenciled on the top and side in white paint. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

LOT OF TWO: SWISS KERN TRENCH BINOCULARS AND WWII USAAF TYPE A-10A SEXTANT

Lot #1326 (Sale Order 326 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Swiss Kern 10 x 50mm binoculars which appear to be dated "1977". Steel bodies retain more than 95% of their original finish, and the entire telescope appears to function properly. Lens adjustments functions properly, optics are clear, military reticle is present in left optic, and rubber eye pieces are present. CONDITION: Overall near mint. (B) US WWII Army Air Corps type "A-10A" sextant manufactured by "ANSCO" in excellent condition with 95+% of its original black wrinkled finish present. Sextant is in its original wooden box with a mostly illegible metal tag on the top. Aluminum battery pack is present, but it is unknown as to which components might be missing. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

CASED EAST GERMAN CARL ZEISS JENA NAVAL BINOCULARS

Lot #1327 (Sale Order 327 of 523)

Naval binoculars marked "Carl Zeiss Jena, Made in DDR" which appear to be 20-40 power. Binoculars retain 95+% of their naval gray painted finish and have a mounting assembly on the bottom. Front lens covers are present, focus and power range function properly, and lens swivel from storage position to the viewing position. Original unmarked wooden storage case is present. East Germany no longer existed after 1990, so these predate the Berlin Wall coming down. CONDITION: Overall near mint. WZ

LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWII HEER TROPICAL OVERSEAS CAP AND BELT WITH BUCKLE

Lot #1328 (Sale Order 328 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) 1941 dated Heer tropical overseas cap marked "55", "F.Weissbach, Glauchau", "E.41" with a second size stamping of "54". Cap appears to be unissued with some light staining near the two brown painted zinc rivets. Heer tropical eagle is machine zig-zag machine stitched to cap, and the cockade is straight line machine stitched. Red cotton lining is intact with no visible damage, other than some light staining near the rivets. CONDITION: Near mint. (B) Heer tropical belt in a light brown canvas marked for size "80" and with a RBNr stamping. Belt appears to be unissued with 75% of the green painted finish present on the hook. Green painted steel buckle retains 93+ of its finish and is marked "1940" as well as an illegible maker mark. CONDITION: Near mint. WZ

GERMAN WWII HEER PANZER ARTILLERY OFFICER OVERSEAS CAP

Lot #1329 (Sale Order 329 of 523)

Heer Panzer officer overseas cap with red soutache for the artillery branch. Cap is made in a high quality black wool with moderate wear, but with very little damage, mainly on exposed areas from being worn. Light soiling is present on the lower front and lower rear section, with lighter soiling around the lower edge. Two early high quality black painted brass rivets are present. Silver bullion officer piping is present around the top and the forward flap, with moderate damage and wear from being worn, especially on the lower front, and the front and rear of the top piping. Approximately three inches of damage with the inner core sometimes visible. Bullion officer Heer eagle is hand applied and era sewn, with light wear and damage, and with several loose strands in the center of the eagle. Cockade is hand applied and also era sewn, with the matching wear and soiling. The red soutache is not the normal "Russian braid" encountered, and appears to be era applied to the cap. While the tails of the braid are correctly sewn through the cap, the braid was applied with black thread hand applied through its center. There is no indication of the soutache having been postwar applied. The cap is lined in a high quality black rayon with a nice uniform natural wear and light damage around the lower edge from being worn. No markings are present and one inch of the lining is open near the lower front. CONDITION: Very good plus. WZ

GERMAN WWII LEATHER OVERCOAT

Lot #1330 (Sale Order 330 of 523)

German WWII brown leather officer overcoat with no visible markings. Brown leather exhibits heavy wear, damage, and scuffing. Overcoat is fully lined in cotton which exhibits heavy staining throughout with some areas of damage. Brown leather belt is included, but it does not appear to be original to the coat. Infantry Major shoulder boards appear to be aged reproductions and the "GD" ciphers (Grossdeutschland) are reproductions. Consignor provided a document which indicates coat is made by the Italian leather coat maker of "Roberto Capucci" between 1939 and 1943 for the Wehrmacht, based on the design features. While a maker mark was provided in the document it is not present on the coat. CONDITION: Overall fair to good. WZ

LOT OF 4: GERMAN WWII NAVY JUMPER, FLARE GUN, FLARES, AND FRAMED DOCUMENT

Lot #1331 (Sale Order 331 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) German WWII Kriegsmarine blue HBT jumper and trousers. Jumper has only light wear and a straight line stitch machine sewn KM eagle on the right breast, with a machine sewn white tag on the inside neck area which states "U.Schule, Ettingen, 2./37.". Each sleeve cuff is secured by a KM button with a gold wash. Blue HBT trousers have light wear and appear to be unmarked. Trousers have rear flap which is buttoned on the waist and secured by zinc flat dish buttons. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Post-WWII Czech 26.5 flare pistol marked "she82" with matching serial numbers on barrel and frame. Steel barrel and frame retain more than 95% of their original dark gray painted finish. Brown Bakelite grips have light wear. CONDITION: Overall near mint. (C) Open box of 10 post-WWII Czech 26.5mm green flares, which appear to be dated 1984. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (D) Imperial German WWI "war chronicle" memorial document for a German solider who served 1914-1918 in the "Scharfschutzen Abteilung Number 74". It lists his earned awards: EKII and wound badge, and all the campaigns the soldier "Kurt Horlbeck" participated in. Document has been nicely matted and framed recently. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

THIRD REICH 2ND PATTERN NSKK CRASH HELMET

Lot #1332 (Sale Order 332 of 523)

NSKK 2nd pattern crash helmet with a black leather body exhibiting light to moderate wear, and intact protection bars with light to moderate wear. Leather neck flaps and chinstrap exhibiting moderate wear. Ear areas are covered with flap. Tombak eagle and black painted NSKK panel are very good. The eagle is originally mounted with all four prongs present. Ink stamped markings are present under the front visor, but are illegible. Tan leather liner is intact with moderate wear, staining, and flaking. Drawstring is present. CONDITION: Very good+. WZ

GERMAN WWII M35 HEER SINGLE DECAL SOUTHERN FRONT CAMOUFLAGE HELMET

Lot #1333 (Sale Order 333 of 523)

German WWII Heer M35 SD camouflage helmet marked "NS66" for the maker "Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke Schwerte", in a shell size of 66, with a lot number of "5477". Shell retains 80-85% of its tan brush applied camouflage, and carefully painted around the decal. While this style of camouflage, with an exposed decal, is consistent with helmets worn in North Africa, is could also have been worn in other areas of Southern Europe. The Heer decal is approximately 90%, the camouflage has been carefully brush painted around it, with most of it lacquer still present and clearly visible with a black light. There is no sign of the national colors decal, and it was probably removed according to wartime regulations. Interior retains approximately 95% of its untouched smooth gray-green finish, with dust and freckling. Original aluminum liner band is present and is untouched. Liner is intact, untouched, in a medium brown color, with light moderate stains, dryness, and flaking around its rim. Original drawstring is present with a liner size "58" stamping. Original chinstrap, with both an aluminum and steel button, and aluminum buckle. Chinstrap appears to be original to the helmet with moderate wear and crazing and no visible markings. A very desirable untouched and complete M35 combat camouflage helmet. CONDITION: Overall excellent+. WZ

GERMAN WWII M40 HEER TWO-COLOR SPRAY CAMOUFLAGE HELMET

Lot #1334 (Sale Order 334 of 523)

German WWII Heer M40 two-color sprayed camouflage helmet marked "EF64" for the maker "Emaillerwerke A.G. Fulda", in a shell size of 64, with a lot number of "1360". Shell retains 80-85% of its era applied untouched two-color sprayed camouflage. It appears the helmet was first sprayed with ordnance tan and then some light green stripes were applied, from front to rear. Helmet was likely laid on the ground with other helmets and sprayed from front to rear, with the heaviest areas of camo paint on the front, top, side skirts, and rear skirt. The sides and rear, but especially the right side, has a lighter camo spray. Postwar brown stains are present. The initials "Wa" are scratched through the camo paint on top, and this may represent the first two letters of the German soldier's name. A Heer decal is visible under the camouflage, and approximately 20% of it is damaged as the wear goes through the camo and the decal, thereby revealing the base helmet paint. Interior retains approximately 90% of its untouched smooth gray-green finish, with dust and freckling. Written on the inside rear skirt above the lot number in pencil is "P. Walther", likely the name of the German soldier. Original zinc liner band is present and is untouched. Liner is complete, untouched, in a medium brown color, with moderate dryness and flaking around its rim. Original drawstring is present with a liner size "56" stamping. Original chinstrap, with both an aluminum and steel button, and freckled gray painted steel buckle, is maker marked "grg" and dated "1943". Chinstrap appears to be original to the helmet with moderate wear and crazing. A very desirable untouched and complete M40 combat camouflage helmet. CONDITION: Overall very good+ to excellent. WZ

LOT OF 6: WWII LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT HELMET, MARKSMANSHIP LANYARD, RANK INSIGNIA, AND CUFFTITLES

Lot #1335 (Sale Order 335 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe sheep wool lined winter brown leather flight cap with throat microphones, ear phones, and hook up cord. Helmet and fittings exhibit very light wear with the "Siemens" factory label sewn into the lining. All fittings are present. CONDITION: Excellent+. (B) Luftwaffe marksmanship lanyard with silver bullion and blue woven cord, and Luftwaffe emblem attached. CONDITION: Near mint. (C) Two Luftwaffe officer flight suit sleeve rank insignia. One for a Oberleutnant is sewn to the fabric for a tan mottled summer flight suit, and the other for a Hauptmann is sewn to the dark gray wool for a winter flight suit. CONDITION: Excellent+. (D) Two hand embroidered Luftwaffe squadron cufftitles to "Geschwader Horst Wessel" on a dark blue wool. Both cufftitles have been removed from uniforms with light wear, with black thread remnants remaining from being sewn on the uniforms. CONDITION: Excellent. WZ

LOT OF 2: IMPERIAL GERMAN WUERTTEMBERG M89 AND GERMAN WWII SWORD

Lot #1336 (Sale Order 336 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Attributed Imperial German Wuerttemberg M89 Officer sword with a "M. NEUMANN HOFLIEFERANT BERLIN" marked blade measuring 32". Nickel plated blade is excellent, has very light freckling, runner and scattered marks, with a 5" panel near the cross guard with the officer's name etched on. The blade tip has a tiny ding from being dropped at some point. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip is intact with moderate wear, deluxe brass fittings have a uniform patina and retain 75-80% of their gilt finish. Black painted steel scabbard retains approximately 80% of its original finish, with moderate freckling and scattered marks throughout, as well as four 1/8" dings. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. B) German WWII Heer deluxe Dove Head sword with "F.W. Holler, Solingen" marked 33" blade, with light runner and scattered marks. Blade has approximately 20 tiny nicks on the edge, and the tip has been damaged. Wire-wrapped black trylon grip displays light wear and damage, with a one inch crack present under the pommel, and three wire strands being loose. Deluxe brass fittings retain approximately 70% of their gilt finish with moderate patina. Steel scabbard retains 45-50% of its originally applied black painted finish, with heavy freckling, scrapes and marks. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. WZ

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH DRESS BAYONET AND HEER DAGGERS.

Lot #1337 (Sale Order 337 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Third Reich dress bayonet with a "A. EVERTZ, SLINGEN' marked nickel plated blade with light runner/ scattered marks, approximately a dozen light dings on the blade edge, and a one inch section of the edge where the plated has flaked off. Nickel plated white metal fittings retain 60-65% of their finish, with undamaged grips. Scabbard retains 85-90% of its original black painted finish with scattered marks and a one inch dent. Heat damaged black leather frog with steel rivets is attached. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (B) Heer dagger with a "WKC" marked blade in good condition with moderate to heavy freckling, runner, and scattered marks. Blade point of tip is broken off and another 1/4 inch is bent. Trylon grip has several half inch cracks, with a small chip near the cross guard missing. Nickel plated white metal fittings retain approximately 70% of their finish. Scabbard has patina and finish blemishes. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (C) Heer parts dagger with a "Puma, Solingen" marked blade in very good condition with light freckling, runner, and scattered marks. Trylon grip has light wear, and fittings are aluminum. Scabbard has patina and finish blemishes, with the lower one inch being crushed. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE DAGGER AND DRESS BAYONETS.

Lot #1338 (Sale Order 338 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe dagger with an unmarked blade, with moderate runner/scattered marks, graying and freckling. Aluminum fittings, white trylon grips, and brass wire are very good, with one strand being bent. Scabbard has moderate patina and freckling. CONDITION: Overall very good. (B) Fire Police dress bayonet with an unmarked blade with light scattered marks and a couple of tiny dings on the edge. Nickel plated steel fittings retain approximately 90% of their finish, and grips have very light damage. Scabbard retains 70-75% of its black painted finish. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (C) Dress bayonet with a "E. PACK & SOHNE" marked blade with light runner/ scattered marks. Nickel plated white metal fittings retain approximately 75% of their finish, and grips have light damage. Scabbard retains 45-50% of its original black painted finish, and only the front piece of its frog is attached. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 2: LUFTWAFFE FIRST MODEL DAGGER AND FIRE POLICE DRESS BAYONET

Lot #1339 (Sale Order 339 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a "P.D. LUNESCHLOSS, SOLINGEN" marked nickel plated blade, with light runner and scattered marks, in excellent plus condition. Nickel plated brass fittings have moderate patina and staining. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has 10-15% damage to the finish. Blue leather covered scabbard retains 90+% of its blue finish. Nickel plated steel fittings have patina and retain 65-70% of their finish. Aluminum chain and clip have moderate patina, and clip is marked "OLC". CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Fire Police dress bayonet with a Lion and "Solingen" on the near mint blade. Nickel fittings exhibit light patina, and grips are near mint. Scabbard retains 85-90% of its original black painted finish, and a black leather frog with aluminum rivets is attached. CONDITION: Near mint. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS.

Lot #1340 (Sale Order 340 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a "MWM WAFFEN" marked nickel plated blade, with light runner/ scattered marks, a couple of spots of freckling, and approximately a dozen tiny dings on the blades edges. Silver finished fittings have light wear with several dings. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has only very light wear. Blue leather covered scabbard retains 90+% of its blue finish, with very light dings and scratches. Blued steel fittings have patina and retain 70-75% of their finish with patina. Aluminum chain and white metal clip have moderate patina, and clip is marked "DRGM". CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Luftwaffe dagger with a "Siegfried Waffen, Solingen" marked nickel plated blade, with light runner/ scattered marks and very light spots of freckling, in excellent condition. Aluminum fittings have light wear, and off-white trylon grip appears undamaged, with one strand of wire being off-center. Correct portepee with very light damage is attached. Nickel plated steel scabbard has moderate wear with several half inch dings in the center. Deluxe hangers with light wear are attached. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE AND HEER DAGGERS.

Lot #1341 (Sale Order 341 of 523)

Lot contains (A) Kriegsmarine dagger with "Alcoso, Solingen" marked nickel plated blade in near mint condition. The double acid-etched blade has the classic anchor pattern, with very light scratches and tiny spots of freckling. The brass fittings retain 93-95% of their gilt finish, and the white trylon grip is wrapped with a double twist brass wire. The brass scabbard retains approximately 95% of its original gilding, with some very light damage near the tip. CONDITION: Overall near mint. (B) Heer dagger with an unmarked blade with scattered marks and light freckling to approximately 40% of its finish. White metal fittings retain 75-80% of their nickel finish and the trylon grip exhibits light wear. A moderately worn portepee is attached. Steel scabbard retains approximately 70% of its finish with patina and light dings. Deluxe hangers with moderate wear is attached. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE AND RAD DAGGERS WITH SOVIET NAVAL DAGGER.

Lot #1342 (Sale Order 342 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe dagger with a "WKC, SOLINGEN" marked blade with light runner/ scattered marks and freckling. Aluminum fittings have a uniform age patina, trylon grip has light wear, and wire appears undamaged. Scabbard retains approximately 50% of its finish with uniforms age patina. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (B) RAD Hewer enlisted dagger with a heavily polished blade which obscures much of the RAD motto and maker's mark. Like the blade, the fittings have had new nickel plating applied in the postwar period. Stag grips have light wear, and the screws have been removed and replaced during the new finish application. Steel scabbard fittings both have one retention screw missing, a postwar nickel finish has been applied, and the steel scabbard has been repainted. CONDITION: Overall good. (C) Post-WWII Soviet naval dagger with a "1954" and "N13291" marked nickel plated blade with runner/ scattered marks. Fittings on both the dagger and scabbard retain 95+ of their gilt finish with light scattered marks throughout. CONDITION: Near mint. WZ

THIRD REICH SA DAGGER

Lot #1343 (Sale Order 343 of 523)

Early SA dagger with a "ROMUSO, SOLINGEN" marked blade with moderate runner and scattered marks. The "Rohm" inscription has been added postwar. "ROMUSO" also did not not make Rohm daggers. The entire dagger was covered in lacquer at some point, with approximately 35% present on the grip and fittings. Solid nickel fittings have a uniform moderate age patina, scattered marks, and the cross guard has the SA District marking of "He" (Hesse). Rosewood grip is very good to excellent with four quarter inch dings and scratches. SA emblem and eagle are original to the grip and in excellent condition. Anodized scabbard retains 10-15% of its original brown finish and heavy freckling throughout. Plated nickel steel fittings have a nice age patina throughout, with a couple of dings and a half inch dent near the tip. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. WZ

GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER

Lot #1344 (Sale Order 344 of 523)

The steel blade of this Kriegsmarine dagger is acid etched with the anchor motif. The Weyersburg marked nickel plated blade exhibits a few areas of scattered freckling. The brass guard and pommel cap retain approximately 85% of their original gilding. The wire wrapped, white trylon, grip has developed light nicotine patina, and a small crack on the obverse side. The brass scabbard retains approximately 50% of it's original gilding. A cleaning residue is observed in the lower recesses. A small dent can be seen between the scabbards ring bands. CONDITION: Excellent D.W.

GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER

Lot #1345 (Sale Order 345 of 523)

The steel blade of this Kriegsmarine dagger is acid etched with a anchor central motif. The "Carl Eicklhorn" marked blade is nickel plated with areas of scattered freckling. The brass guard and pommel cap retain approximately 80% of their original gilding. The wire wrapped white trylon grip has a light nicotine patina. The brass scabbard has minor remnants of the original gilding remaining. Light dents along the scabbards lower half can be seen. An original portepee with minor damage to the bullion can be observed. CONDITION: Very Good D.W.

THIRD REICH SA DAGGER WITH RARE HANGER ASSEMBLEY

Lot #1346 (Sale Order 346 of 523)

The blade of this Third Reich SA Dagger is maker marked for the firm of "Carl Eickhorn". The blade features a fine factory cross-graining, which runs most of the blades length, as well as some light runner marks and scattered freckling. The blade has remnants of cosmoline in a few areas. The upper and lower cross guards are made of solid nickel silver which has developed an attractive nicotine patina evenly throughout. The lower cross guard is stamped with the the mark "Wf", which is the initials for the SA Gruppe "Westfalen". The rosewood grip features a nickel silver eagle and enameled SA roundel. The grip has a natural patina throughout, and retains most of it's original color. A small blemish can be seen on the reverse of the grip. The daggers scabbard is constructed of an anodized scabbard body with solid nickel silver throat and drag fittings. The nickel silver fittings have developed a natural nicotine patina as well, which match the patina of the daggers hand guards perfectly. The scabbard body retains most of the of its original anodizing and protective lacquering. Scattered freckling can be observed on the scabbard body. This SA Dagger features an uncommon leather hanger system which is marked with the DRGM mark. The leather hanger shows natural age and wear, and is undamaged. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH SA DAGGERS

Lot #1347 (Sale Order 347 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Early "ground Rohm" SA dagger with a "E.P.&S., Solingen" marked blade. It is not a factory done "ground Rohm" inscription removal, as it was crudely removed, and appears to have been done with sand paper and a file. Overall the blade was heavily cleaned and exhibits moderate freckling, runner and scattered marks. Solid nickel fittings have a uniform moderate age patina, scattered marks, and the cross guard has the SA District marking of "NO" (Nordsee). Rosewood grip is very good with a couple of light dings, scratches, and a half inch area of damage with a piece missing near the cross guard. SA emblem has light to moderate damage, eagle has light wear, and both are original to the grip. Anodized scabbard retains 60-65% of its original brown finish, with 40-45% of its lacquer, with light to moderate freckling. Nickel plated steel fittings have a nice age patina throughout, with a couple of dings near the slightly crushed tip. Blade fits very tightly in the scabbard. CONDITION: Overall very good. (B) Early SA dagger with a "Koch & Rau" marked blade with heavy freckling, runner and scattered marks. Solid nickel fittings have a uniform moderate age patina, scattered marks, and the cross guard has the SA District marking of "SW" (Sudwest). Rosewood grip is in very good with light dings, scratches, a tiny chip near the cross guard, and a half inch chip missing near the upper cross guard on the back. SA emblem exhibits light to moderate damage, eagle is excellent, and both are original to the grip. Anodized scabbard is dull in color, retains 20-25% of its original brown finish, with freckling throughout. Plated nickel steel fittings have patina and freckling throughout, with scrapes and dings, with a crushed tip. CONDITION: Overall good plus. WZ

GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER

Lot #1348 (Sale Order 348 of 523)

The steel blade of this Kriegsmarine dagger is acid etched with a anchor central motif. The reverse side of the ricasso is maker marked for the firm of "Carl Eicklhorn". The blade is nickel plated with areas of scattered freckling. The brass guard and pommel cap retain approximately 15% of their original gilding. The wire wrapped white trylon grip has a light nicotine patina. The brass scabbard has 85% of the original gilding remaining. A light dent can be seen on the scabbards lower obverse side. CONDITION: Excellent D.W.

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS

Lot #1349 (Sale Order 349 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe dagger with a "Paul Weyersberg & Co." marked etched blade in excellent condition with light freckling, runner, and scattered marks. 1/16 of an inch of the tip is very slightly bent. While the blade is original, the acid etching was postwar applied, and was done very crudely with various details being incorrect. White wire-wrapped trylon grip has very little wear, and aluminum fittings are excellent. Scabbard has finish blemishes and is undamaged. Correct portepee is attached and exhibits light wear. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Luftwaffe dagger with a "E.P. & S." marked etched blade in excellent condition with light freckling, runner, and scattered marks. While the blade is original, the acid etching was postwar applied, and was done very crudely with various details being incorrect. Orange wire-wrapped trylon grip appears undamaged, and late white metal fittings are excellent. Scabbard has moderate to heavy finish blemishes and is undamaged. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (C) Luftwaffe dagger with a unmarked blade in very good condition with moderate freckling, runner, and scattered marks. White wire-wrapped trylon grip is loose and has light wear. Aluminum fittings are present, but pommel is loose and damaged, with approximately 40% of the grip side ring broken off. Scabbard has finish blemishes and is undamaged. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH HEER AND FIRST MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS

Lot #1350 (Sale Order 350 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a "Original Eickhorn, Solingen" marked blade with light runner, scattered marks, and very light freckling. Aluminum fittings are near mint with light scattered marks, and the emblems retain 90-95% of their gilt finish. Blue leather wire wrapped grip is near mint with no visible damage. Blue leather wrapped steel scabbard has a couple of light dings and the finish is near mint. Aluminum scabbard fittings exhibit light to moderate scattered marks. Correct aluminum chain is near mint and hangar is marked "OLCL" and "GES. GESCH." CONDITION: Overall near mint. (B) Heer dagger with an unmarked blade, scattered marks, and light freckling to 30-35% its surface. Nickel plated fittings retain 90-95% of their original finish, and trylon grip has one tiny chip. Scabbard retains approximately 90% of its original finish. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

LOT OF 2: GERMAN THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE AND SECOND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DRESS DAGGER

Lot #1351 (Sale Order 351 of 523)

Lot Contains: (A) The Luftwaffe 2nd Model Dagger has a nickel plated blade with the maker mark for "SMF", as well as the "Luftamt 5"mark. The blade exhibits light runner marks, with light patina and freckling throughout both sides of the blade. The aluminum cross-guard is without damage, and a small amount of lacquer resides on the swastika area. The orange trylon grip is wound with a double twist aluminum cord. The grip has a small crack on the reverse side. The aluminum pommel has no visible damage. The steel body scabbard has developed a light patina throughout and is without any visible damage. CONDITION: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT. (B) The Kriegsmarine Dagger has a nickel plated, acid etched, blade with the makers mark for the firm of "F.W. Holler". The blade features the typical ship motif etching. The blade has only minimal freckling, mostly near the ricasso area. The gilded brass guard and pommel cap are with light patina and no visible damage. The grip is the later synthetic coated wooden core type, and shows no visible damage. The brass scabbard is the standard version, with a small dent on the obverse side and light patina in areas. CONDITION: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT. D.W.

LOT OF 2: GERMAN WWII HITLER YOUTH AND LUFTWAFFE GRAVITY KNIVES

Lot #1352 (Sale Order 352 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Hitler Youth knife with a "RZM, M7/60" and HJ motto marked blade, with moderate scattered marks, freckling, and pitting. Steel nickel plated fittings have moderate wear and scattered marks. Black grips a HJ emblem appear to be undamaged. Steel scabbard retains less than 30% of its black painted finish, and the leather hanger has moderate wear. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (B) Luftwaffe aircrew gravity knife with a "SMF, SOLINGEN, ROSTFREI" marked nickel plated blade with moderate scattered marks, and a 1/8 inch ding an inch from the tip. Blade appears to have been crudely and lightly sharpened. Nickel plated fittings present moderate scattered marks, and the blade lever spring is intact and functional. Spike has a "LuftAmp5" marking, and wood grips show moderate wear and scattered marks, with the name "Chico" lightly etched on it. CONDITION: Very good. WZ

GERMAN THIRD REICH GROUND ROHM SA DAGGER

Lot #1353 (Sale Order 353 of 523)

The blade of this Ground Rohm SA Dagger is maker marked for the firm of "E. Pack". The steel blade features the standard "Alles für Deutschland" motto, as well as the Ernst Röhm motto which had been period removed, as per the order from Adolf Hitler. The removal of the Röhm dedication is not a factory type, but rather most likely crudely executed by the original owner, or an accomplice, using a simple grinding wheel or file. The front of the blade retains some of its original factory cross-graining. Light runner marks and scattered freckling can be seen on the blade. It is possible the blade could have been lightly cleaned at some point. The nickel silver upper and lower cross guards are bright and without damage, but may possibly have been cleaned at some point. The rosewood grip features a nice silver eagle, and exhibit light wear and a natural patna build up throughout. The scabbard body exhibits freckling throughout the original brown anodizing. The nickel silver fittings are without damage, and match the condition and look of the daggers cross guards. Attached to the scabbard and grip are a leather three point hanger system. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

LOT OF 5: GERMAN THIRD REICH MINIATURE DAGGERS, IRON CROSS, AND HOLSTER

Lot #1354 (Sale Order 354 of 523)

Lot Contains (A) German Third Reich Miniature Luftwaffe Dagger. The blade is nickel plated and features the SMF maker mark as well as the distributor mark "Milchhof Nürnberg". The blade is bright with a few areas of freckling. The guard and pommel are made of aluminum and without damage. The grip is orange trylon, and without damage. The steel scabbard has light patina and freckling in areas. Part of the interior cloth scabbard lining is visible at the throat area. No damage is observed. CONDITION: EXCELLENT (B) German Third Reich Miniature Luftwaffe Dagger. The blade is nickel plated and features the SMF maker mark as well as the distributor mark "Bessmer-Teppiche". The blade is bright with a few areas of freckling. The guard and pommel are made of aluminum and without damage. The grip is yellow trylon, and without damage. An original miniature portepee is tied to the grip. The steel scabbard has no visible damage. CONDITION: NEAR MINT (C) Miniature Kriegsmarine Dagger. The blade is made of plated steel and is postwar marked with "Germany" on the ricasso area. The guard and pommel cap are made of brass with patina throughout. The grip is made of a synthetic material with heavy patina in the recesses. The guard and grip are loose fitting and spin on the blades tang. The scabbard is made of white metal with a gold wash that has worn off in areas. The original scabbard hanger rings are missing. CONDITION: GOOD (D) Iron Cross Second Class. The cross is made of three piece construction with a nickel silver frame and iron core. The ribbon suspension ring is not maker marked. The cross is complete with an original piece of Iron Cross Second Class ribbon. CONDITION: EXCELLENT. (E) World War Two Era Leather Pistol Holster. Holster exhibits scattered light marks throughout. No visible damage can be seen. A magazine is included in the spare magazine pouch. CONDITION: Excellent D.W.

THIRD REICH SA DAGGER.

Lot #1355 (Sale Order 355 of 523)

Early SA dagger with an excellent "RZM, M7/66, 1940" marked bright blade, with moderate runner and scattered marks, and very light freckling. The blade's cross graining is very distinct, with some light stains. Solid nickel fittings have a uniform light age patina, and the cross guard has the SA District marking of "P" (Pommern). Rosewood grip is near mint with some very light damage on the back near the top cross guard. SA emblem and eagle are original to the grip and in excellent condition. Painted steel scabbard retains 95+% of its original brown painted finish with crackling. Plated nickel steel fittings have light freckling and scratches CONDITION: Overall excellent to near mint. WZ

LOT OF 6: GERMAN WWII DRESS AND FRENCH BAYONETS.

Lot #1356 (Sale Order 356 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) French WWI Lebel needle bayonet with light freckling on the blade and heavy freckling and aging on the fittings and grip. Scabbard retains less than 20% of its original finish. CONDITION: Overall fair to good. (B) German WWII dress bayonet with a "E. u F. HORSTER" marked nickel-plated blade with moderate scattered marks. One of its two black grips is cracked with less than 30% of the grip present. Black painted scabbard retains 40-45% of it original finish. Black leather frog is attached with heavy wear. CONDITION: Overall fair to good. (C) German WWII dress bayonet with a "PUMA" marked nickel-plated blade with moderate marks and light freckling. Black grips have light wear and nickel fittings are dull with patina. Black painted scabbard retains 80-85% of it original finish with freckling and scattered marks. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (D) German Reichswehr saw blade dress bayonet with an unmarked blade, exhibiting moderate to heavy wear and freckling. Black grips have moderate wear and with nickel-plated steel fittings being dull with heavy freckling. Blued steel scabbard retains 60-65% of its finish with heavy freckling. Scabbard is dated "1921" over an earlier serial number. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (E) German WWII k98k bayonet dated "39", a serial number and ""JOS CORISS" with 45-50% of its blued finish retaining. Early grips have moderate wear and blued steel fittings are very good with freckling. CONDITION: Overall very good. (F) German WWII stag grip dress bayonet with a "ALCOSO, SOLINGEN" marked nickel-plated blade with light to moderate runner and scattered marks, and very light freckling. Stag grips have light wear and staining, and nickel fittings are dull with patina and freckling. Black painted steel scabbard retains 45-50% of its original finish, with freckling and wear. Brown leather frog is attached with heavy wear, and a portepee is also attached with moderate damage. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

GERMAN THIRD REICH M36 "TYPE C" CHAINED SS DAGGER

Lot #1357 (Sale Order 357 of 523)

The unmarked blade of this M36 SS Dagger exhibits fine original factory cross graining and dark burnishing to the "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue" motto. A few light runner marks can be seen down the length of the blade. The upper and lower nickel plated zinc cross-guards show minor patina and freckling from age throughout. The black ebony grip has no major chips or damage other than a few small dings on the reverse of the grip. The inlaid zinc national eagle and SS roundel are nicely, and originally, executed. The top pommel nut does not appear to have been removed. The black painted scabbard has very light superficial marks throughout the painted area. The upper throat and lower drag fittings are nickel plated zinc with minor patina which matches that of the daggers guards suggesting the scabbard and dagger have been married together from the beginning. The center M36 band and chain are the steel plated Type C variation. This is the later produced model of the M36 Chained SS Daggers with an open "Wonton Knot". The chain is nicely machine stamped on the rear with the SS logo, and the belt clip has the "DRGM" mark, which is usually seen on the Type C daggers as well. All five of the scabbard's screws appear completely untouched. CONDITION: A very nice example of what appears to be an untouched Type C M36 Chained SS Dagger in Overall Excellent Condition. D.W.

THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE FORESTRY DRESS BAYONET (WAFFEN-LOESCHE)

Lot #1358 (Sale Order 358 of 523)

Luftwaffe Forestry Service dress bayonet with a "WAFFEN-LOESCHE, BERLIN" and "Ch.A.W." marked blade with excellent plus cross graining, very light runner/ scattered marks, and very light freckling. Stag grips and its three retaining screws appear to be undamaged. Cross guard has light freckling. Black painted steel scabbard retains approximately 90% of its original finish, with scattered marks and freckling. Correct brown leather frog frog exhibits moderate wear. CONDITION: Overall excellent plus. WZ

GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE AIRCREW GRAVITY KNIFE

Lot #1359 (Sale Order 359 of 523)

Luftwaffe aircrew gravity knife with a "SMF, SOLINGEN, ROSTFREI" marked blade with clear cross graining visible. There are some scattered marks near the edge of the marked blade side, which appear to be from very light sharpening on part of the blade. Nickel-plated fittings have light scratches throughout, blade release catch functions as it should and is marked "838" and "1". The undamaged spring is also marked "838", is original to the knife, and has not be either repaired or replaced. Wooden grips are correctly pinned with very light damage. Steel lanyard ring is intact, and the spike is properly marked with a "LuftAmt5". CONDITION: Overall excellent plus. WZ

LOT OF 3: IMPERIAL AND WWII GERMAN BAYONETS

Lot #1360 (Sale Order 360 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) An Imperial German bayonet which appears to be of a Hirschfanger style in the shape of a M71 bayonet, but with no provision to attach it to a rifle. Blade is marked with the knight emblem encountered on "W.K.C." blades, is nickel plated with moderate freckling, runner and scattered marks. Blade is bent approximately 10 degrees seven inches from the tip. Solid nickel fittings have patina and light wear, with excellent black grips. Black leather scabbard has moderate wear and nickel fittings have light wear. Blade does not mount perfectly in scabbard to to leather shrinkage. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Third Reich Police bayonet with a "PB LUNESCHLOSS" marked nickel plated blade with light runner, and scattered marks. Nickle fittings a grip are excellent and police emblem is slightly loose. Leather scabbard and nickel fittings have light to moderate wear, with three quarter inch dents. Both the scabbard top fitting and cross guard have matching unit markings of "S.D.IV.629". CONDITION: Overall excellent. (C) Third Reich dress bayonet with an unmarked blade with heavy patina and freckling. Nickel fittings also have heavy patina and grips are excellent. Black painted scabbard retains approximately 20% of its original finish with heavy patina and freckling. Original black leather frog is very good. CONDITION: Good to very good. WZ

LOT OF 2: GERMAN THIRD REICH HEER AND LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS

Lot #1361 (Sale Order 361 of 523)

(A) German Third Reich 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger. The Carl Eickhorn maker marked nickel plated blade exhibits light runner marks, scattered freckling and scattered remnants of cosmoline. The cross guard and pommel cap are made of aluminum, which remains bright and exhibits light scattered marks. The swastikas retain most of their gold anodizing. The wire bound leather wrapped grip shows light marks in a few areas. The scabbard body is wrapped in a dark blue leather with light marks in areas. The scabbards throat, center band, and drag are made of aluminum which remains bright with scattered light marks throughout. The aluminum hanger chain is intact and features an aluminum belt loop clip which is marked with "OLC" for the Overhoff firm. An original Luftwaffe portepee is tied to the daggers grip and cross guard. CONDITION: EXCELLENT (B) German Third Reich Heer Dagger. The Carl Eickhorn maker marked blade exhibits a light factory cross-graining, which runs the length of the blade. The blade shows scattered remnants of cosmoline, light runner marks, and a few areas where rust had been removed. The cross guard and pommel cap are made of burnished white metal. The orange trylon grip is without damage. The non-magnetic scabbard body has two small dents, but otherwise displays nicely. VERY GOOD to NEAR MINT D.W.

THIRD REICH RAD ENLISTED HEWER DAGGER

Lot #1362 (Sale Order 362 of 523)

RAD Enlisted Hewer with a "Original Eickhorn, Solingen" and "GES. GESCH." steel blade. The blade is also marked with what appears to be "RJAD" in triangle. The blade has light runner/ scattered marks with scattered freckling and staining. The inscription "Arbeit Adelt" is acid etched on the obverse of the blade. The nickel plating of the cross guard and hilt have consistent freckling and patina throughout, with approximately 95% of the nickel plating present. The stag grip is securely attached to the blades hilt with two steel nickel plated screws. The stag bone exhibits even patina throughout. The black painted scabbard retains 80-85% its original black paint. Its nickel plated and exhibit an even patina, one throat screw is missing, and all four of the large "points" on the fittings are bent. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

GERMAN THIRD REICH SECOND MODEL RLB LEADERS DAGGER

Lot #1363 (Sale Order 363 of 523)

This Second Model RLB Leaders Dagger features a steel blade with maker mark for the firm of "Weyersburg". The blade remains in bright condition, with excellent factory cross graining running the length of the blade and minor runner marks. The cross guard features a white metal "Art-Deco" style national eagle clutching the swastika. The white metal pommel cap has developed a nice even dark patina. The blue leather grip, with correct side seams, features the second pattern emblem for the RLB. Scattered light marks and a dark patina are observed throughout the grip. The scabbards body is wrapped in a dark blue leather, which exhibits scattered light marks throughout. The scabbards throat, center band, and lower drag are plate with a nickel silver that has taken on a nice even patina. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH FIRST PATTERN RLB SUBORDINATES DAGGER

Lot #1364 (Sale Order 364 of 523)

The WKC maker marked steel blade exhibits light runner marks, and scattered greying with superficial marks throughout. The tip of the dagger appears to have been slightly dulled, or possibly even re-tipped. The factory cross graining can be seen most prominently near the cross guard. The nickel plated lower cross guard and pommel cap remain bright and have light scattered marks throughout. The black ebony grip features a first pattern RLB emblem. The emblem has a few areas of chipping to the blue enamel. The black painted steel scabbard has a nickel plated lower drag. The black paint on the scabbard exhibits light scattered marks throughout. An originally attached leather hanger accompanies the dagger. CONDITION: Very Good D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH DLV DAGGER

Lot #1365 (Sale Order 365 of 523)

This early DLV dagger features a steel blade, nickel silver cross guard and pommel, and a blue leather wrapped grip. The scabbard is also constructed of nickel silver fittings and a blue leather wrapped scabbard body. The blade features the maker mark for the firm of "SMF". The blade remains in bright condition with a fine factory cross graining running the length of the blade. Light runner streaks and superficial marks can be seen throughout the blade. The original leather buffer pad is present. The nickel silver guard and pommel cap have developed a dark patina in the recesses over the original high quality silver plating. The center of the guard features a black enamel inlayed swastika emblem. The blue leather wrapped grip has light marks throughout. The blue leather wrapped scabbard body exhibits light marks throughout, as well as early nickel fittings which have developed a nice patina. The scabbards throat is marked with the earlier DLV emblem. One scabbard screw near the daggers hanger ring is missing. An originally attached leather hanger is still present. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH NSFK DAGGER

Lot #1366 (Sale Order 366 of 523)

This early DLV dagger features a steel blade, nickel silver cross guard and pommel, and a blue leather wrapped grip. The scabbard is also constructed of nickel silver fittings and a blue leather wrapped scabbard body. The blade features the maker mark for the firm of "SMF". The blade remains in bright condition with a fine factory cross graining running the length of the blade. Light runner streaks and superficial marks can be seen throughout the blade. The original leather buffer pad is present. The nickel silver guard and pommel cap retain most of their original high quality silver plating. The center of the guard features a black enamel inlayed swastika emblem. The blue leather wrapped grip has light marks throughout and one small tear near the pommel cap. The blue leather wrapped scabbard body exhibits light marks throughout, as well as early nickel fittings which have retained much of their original high quality electroplated silver. The scabbards throat area is marked with the NSFK emblem. An originally attached leather hanger is still present. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

GERMAN WORLD WAR II HEINRICH HIMMLER PRESENTATION SS DAGGER

Lot #1367 (Sale Order 367 of 523)

A scarce original example of a Heinrich Himmler Presentation SS Dagger in choice condition. The obverse side of the blade is acid etched with the SS motto "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue", which translates to "My Honor is Loyalty". The reverse side of the blade features the acid etched dedication "In Heartfelt Comradeship H. Himmler". The dedication retains nearly all of its original dark burnishing. Below the dedication is the maker logo for the firm of "Carl Eickhorn", which is positioned closer to the cross guard than seen on standard SS daggers to accommodate the room needed for the dedication etching. The dagger's blade retains nearly 99% of it's factory cross graining along the entire length of the blade. The blade is in a completely untouched state, is not sharpened, and remains in uncleaned condition. Only a few very small scattered marks and very light natural runner marks are present. The solid nickel silver upper and lower cross guards show a beautiful natural patina throughout, and match each other perfectly. The under side of the lower cross guard is stamped with the numeral "5". The wooden black ebony grip features a nickel silver grip eagle and thin style SS runes. A chip, on each side of the daggers grip, near the lower cross guard can be observed, as well as near the eagles right wing. The pommel nut is made of solid nickel silver, and matches the same patina as the daggers nickel cross guards. The early black anodized scabbard features a nickel silver scabbard throat and drag, which exhibit a nice even matching patina throughout. The scabbards fitting's screws appear to be in an untouched condition. The scabbard body is made of a black anodized steel which retains much of it's original protective "Zapon" lacquer. An early, non RZM, horizontal black leather hanger with nickel silver fittings is attached to the scabbard. Much of the black lacquer on the hanger has worn off from wear over the years. This is a fine example of a Heinrich Himmler Presentation Dagger in a completely untouched state. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

IMPRESSIVE IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL DIRK WITH DAMASCUS STEEL BLADE & BONE GRIP

Lot #1368 (Sale Order 368 of 523)

This initial appearance of this Imperial German Naval Dirk is striking. Once in hand, anyone would appreciate the skill and effort that was given to produce a dagger of this caliber. The blade is a Damascus "Maiden Hair" pattern, with only a few minor areas of dark patina observed. The reverse side of the blades ricasso features the makers logo of a medieval knight representing the firm of "WKC". Moving up to the solid brass lower cross guard, a high quality fire gilding remains very much intact in the lower recesses of the hand enhanced anchor motif and additional features. The locking button on the cross guard is intact and functioning. The gilded wire wrapped "Bone" grip has developed a beautiful nicotine patina, which combined with the natural features of the bone, gives a pleasing appearance. The hollowed solid brass upper crown pommel cap has expertly hand enhanced features, as well as a high quality fire gilding remaining in the lower recesses. The Dirk's solid brass scabbard features hand enhanced details, and a high quality fire gilding. The scabbard's hanger rings are hand enhanced as well with laurel leaf motifs. No damage can be observed on the scabbard. CONDITION: Overall Excellent to Near Mint. D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER

Lot #1369 (Sale Order 369 of 523)

The steel blade of this Kriegsmarine dagger is acid etched with an anchor as the central motif. The blade is maker marked for the firm of "Carl Eicklhorn". The blade is nickel plated with areas of scattered freckling. The brass guard and pommel cap retain approximately 35% of their original gilding. The wire wrapped white trylon grip has a light nicotine patina and a small crack on the obverse side. The brass scabbard has none of the original gilding remaining. A cleaning residue can be seen in the lower recesses. Light dents near the scabbards drag area can be seen. CONDITION: Very Good D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH ETCHED FIREMENS AXE

Lot #1370 (Sale Order 370 of 523)

The Axe's head is made of gilded brass, and features etched motifs. The exterior of the axe's head has a light patina throughout with light dents on the cutting edge. The head is held in place by a large flat head screw on the top which has no evidence of tampering. The black lacquered handle has scattered light marks throughout. The lower finial is gilded brass with scattered light marks throughout. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH ETHCED FIREMANS AXE

Lot #1371 (Sale Order 371 of 523)

The Axe's head is made of nickel plated brass, and features etched motifs. The exterior of the axe's head has a light patina throughout. The head is held in place by a large flat head screw on the top which has no evidence of tampering. The black lacquered handle has scattered light marks throughout. The lower finial is nickel plated brass with scattered light marks throughout. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH M33 SS DAGGER BY BÖKER

Lot #1372 (Sale Order 372 of 523)

The steel blade of this M33 SS Dagger features the desirable maker's mark for the firm of "Böker". The blade appears to have been lightly cleaned at one time judging by the light remnants of the factory cross graining, which is usually much more prominent on the blades of daggers which have remained untouched over the years. Regardless of the possible cleaning the blade is still quite attractive. Runner marks, with light cosmoline, are observed on each side of the blade, along with some small areas of light greying. The solid nickel silver upper and lower cross guards have a light nicotine patina throughout which complements the daggers ebony grip. The lower cross guard is stamped with the numeral "I" for "München" (Munich). The black ebony grip, with scattered light marks throughout, features a nickel silver inlaid grip eagle and a thin rune SS roundel. The scabbard features solid nickel scabbard throat and drag. The upper throat is missing a screw near the hanger ring. The lower drag has a small crack near the screw on the hanger side. The scabbards body appears to have possibly been period repainted. CONDITION: OVERALL VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT D.W.

GERMAN THIRD REICH GROUND ROHM SS DAGGER

Lot #1373 (Sale Order 373 of 523)

The steel blade features the acid etched SS motto "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue" on the obverse, and the makers name and logo, "Richard Herder", on the reverse. Above the makers logo is a ground down area which at one time featured the Ernst Röhm dedication. After the "Night of the Long Knives" Adolf Hitler branded Ernst Röhm a traitor and ordered his name and anything associated with him to be destroyed. Rather than purchase new daggers many SS, and Sa, men simply ground the dedication bearing Röhm's name off the daggers blade. The blade itself has scattered light marks throughout, but still retains much of its original factory cross graining. The upper and lower cross guards are made of solid nickel silver, which have developed a light nicotine patina throughout. The reverse of the lower cross guard is marked with the district numeral "I" for München (Munich). The black ebony grip features a nickel silver eagle and thick rune SS roundel. The grip has a small crack new the SS roundel and scattered light marks throughout. The black anodized scabbard features nickel silver hardware which has the same light nicotine patina as the daggers cross guards. The lower drag fittings ball end has a dent, as is commonly seen on daggers of this style. Scattered light marks can be seen throughout the scabbard. CONDITION: EXCELLENT

PRE WW1 SAXON COURT DEGEN WITH DAMASCUS BLADE

Lot #1374 (Sale Order 374 of 523)

An Attractive Pre World War One Saxon Court Sword with Damascus Blade. The 28 - 1/2" damascus blade features intricate gilded motifs over areas of blue panelling. The maker marked side of the blade features the Saxon crown over the letter "U", as well as a larger dedication with "Engers 1908" in raised relief in the center. The opposite side of the dagger features a rolling scroll with "Schirmer S/l. v. Biegler u. Klipphausen". The blue paneling and gilded motifs have a few areas of light fading and wear. The damascus blade exhibits scattered dark rust spots towards the tip of the blade. The hilt and "D" guard are made of a gilded brass which features fine hand enhancing. The degen's grip is wrapped with an alternating wrap of large and small double twist wires. A brass Luftwaffe eagle has been added to the grip of the sword at some time. While the eagle appears old, and shows age and wear, it is unknown at which point in time this eagle was added. The pommel nut is also made of gilded brass and features the Saxon crest. The swords scabbard comprises of a brown painted steel body, which shows scattered light marks and a large repair on the rear center area of the body, and gilded brass throat and drag. The scabbards throat is held firmly in place by a single brass screw on the reverse of the scabbard. Light wear to the throats gilding can be seen. The scabbards drag is held in place with a scabbard staple. The number "25" can be observed under the drags affixing staple. CONDITION: Very Good D.W.

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS.

Lot #1375 (Sale Order 375 of 523)

Lot contains: A) Third Reich First Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger with a "ORIGINAL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN" marked nickel-plated blade which exhibits very light staining, freckling, runner and scattered marks, and a few tiny nicks to the cutting edge. Nickel fittings exhibit heavy patina and staining. The leather wire-wrapped grip has light to moderate wear and the wire is intact.The blue leather covered steel scabbard has moderate wear with scrapes and light dents. The nickel silver scabbard fittings exhibit heavy patina and staining throughout, with a few scattered light marks. The nickel silver chain exhibits the same patina as the fittings of the scabbard. CONDITION: Overall very good. B) Third Reich Second Model Luftwaffe Dagger with a "WKC, SOLINGEN" marked blade exhibits factory cross graining along the length of the blade. Blade has light runner and scattered marks, with light to moderate areas of freckling. Wire-wrapped trylon grips have light wear with no visible damage to the wire. Aluminum fittings have heavy patina and staining, and an original Luftwaffe style portepee is attached to the grip, with heavy wear. The nickel plated steel scabbard has heavy patina throughout with heavy freckling. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

GERMAN WWII KREIGSMARINE DAGGER.

Lot #1376 (Sale Order 376 of 523)

The nickel plated blade of this Kriegsmarine Dagger is maker marked for the firm of Carl Eickhorn. The blade is acid etched with the classic anchor pattern. The blade has minimal scattered light marks and freckling. The brass cross guard and pommel nut exhibit a nice even patina. The white trylon grip is wrapped with a double twist brass wire. The grip shows scattered light marks in a few areas and a few hairline cracks near the pommel cap. The brass scabbard has lost all of its original gilding and has developed an even patina throughout. CONDITION: Overall Excellent. D.W.

LOT OF 12: THIRD REICH UKRANIAN INTERNAL SECURITY PATCH AND MISC INSIGNIA.

Lot #1377 (Sale Order 377 of 523)

Lot contains a German WWII Ukrainian Internal Security Police "Bevo" insignia, Heer M43 cap trapezoid, two visor cap eagles with broken off prongs, a War Merit with Swords and ribbon medal, and a Firemen's badge. Lot also contains two German pins, three unknown pins, and a British Army WWII medal. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WZ

GERMAN WWII CONDOR LEGION SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER

Lot #1378 (Sale Order 378 of 523)

German Condor Legion (Spanish Civil War) Spanish Cross in silver marked "L/21" on the flat pin for "Forster & Barth, Pforzheim". Cross retains 75-80% of its silver finish on the front, and 85-90% on the reverse. Pin and mounting hardware are original to the badge. CONDITION: Excellent. WZ

LOT OF FOUR: GERMAN WWII SS BUCKLE, DOUBLE MARKED ZIMMERMANN EK1, EK1 CASE, AND PILL BOX

Lot #1379 (Sale Order 379 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) SS steel buckle marked with a "RZM" and "SS'" runes in a circle and ""155/40". Buckle retains approximately 90% of its silver finish on the reverse, and approximately 80% on the front. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) German WWII Iron Cross 1st class which is double marked for the manufacturer of "Zimmermann" with a "L/52" and a "20" on the inside of the pin. Badge retains 93+% of its frosted silver and black finish. CONDITION: Near mint. (C) Case for the Iron Cross 1st class with sound fittings, light staining on the inside, and very light damage to the outside black surface. CONDITION: Excellent plus. (D) Small silver container (might be a pill box) with three inner compartments with lids marked "OS", "SC", and "OI", and a Christian cross on the main cover. CONDITION: Excellent. WZ

GERMAN WWII COMBINED PILOT OBSERVER BADGE

Lot #1380 (Sale Order 380 of 523)

Luftwaffe late war combined pilot observer badge with no markings but identified at the type made by "FLL". A zinc badge which retains 60-65% of its gold wash on the front of the wreath, and 20-25% on its reverse. Eagle retains 80-85% of its silver wash on the front, and 70-75% on the reverse with patina. The pin and hardware are original to the badge, and the eagle is slightly loose. CONDITION: Very good. WZ

GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE CASED BLOCKADE RUNNER SET

Lot #1381 (Sale Order 381 of 523)

Kriegsmarine late war zinc Blockade Gunner badge marked "A.G.M.u.K. 4 GABLONZ" in Berlin, with almost none of the silver wash finish present. Pin and hardware are original to the badge. Set also includes a Blockade Runner stickpin marked "SCHWERIN BERLIN 68" with 90+ of its silver wash finish remaining on the eagle. Both the badge and stickpin are in the correct case with intact fittings, and moderate to heavy aging wear, especially on the edges and inside. CONDITION: Good to very good. WZ

LOT OF TWO: GERMAN WORLD WAR II MEDAL BAR AND RIBBON BAR

Lot #1382 (Sale Order 382 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) German WWI and WWII medal bar with a 1914 EKI, Third Reich War Merit Cross, WWI Honor Medal, "Fur Schlesien" medal, Third Reich 25-year Civil Service Medal, and a WWI Romanian medal. Medal bar appears to be original as issued with the wool backing intact. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) German WWI and WWII 11-place ribbon bar with WWI and WWII EK2s, War Merit with Swords, Ostfront medal, WWI Honor, 2 Luftwaffe service awards, both 1938 Czech awards, and four foreign award ribbons. Ribbon bar appears original as issued with an intact red wool backing, with a 1/4 inch moth hole. CONDITION: Excellent. WZ

LOT OF 7: GERMAN WWII COMBAT BADGES

Lot #1383 (Sale Order 383 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Bronze Close Combat bar in zinc marked "Peekhaus", Berlin" and "A.G.M.u.K., Gablonz", retaining approximately 95% of its bronze finish, with its original pin and hardware. CONDITION: Near mint. (B) Infantry Assault in silver zinc badge marked "CW" "Carl Wild", retaining approximately 92% of its silver finish, with its original pin and hardware. CONDITION: Near mint. (C) Panzer Assault in silver zinc badge retaining 65-70% of its silver finish with original pin and hardware. Unmarked. CONDITION: Very good. (D) Panzer Assault in bronze zinc badge retaining 55-60% of its thin finish, with original pin and hardware. Unmarked. CONDITION: Very good. (E) Panzer Assault in silver Tombak badge made by "Schinkel" retaining 75-80% of its silver finish, with its original pin and hardware. Unmarked. CONDITION: Very good plus. (F) Panzer Assault in bronze Tombak badge made by "Schinkel" retaining 85-90% of its bronze finish, with original pin and hardware. Unmarked. CONDITION: Excellent. (G) Wound Badge in silver retaining approximately 90% of its silver finish, with its original pin and hardware. CONDITION: Excellent+. WZ

LOT OF 3: GERMAN WWII BUCKLES AND INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE.

Lot #1384 (Sale Order 384 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe buckle marked "H.AURICH, DRESDEN, 1941" in unissued condition retaining 95+% of it dull blue-gray painted finish. Light brown tan leather tab exhibits only light storage age. CONDITION: Overall near mint. (B) Third Reich "FAD" (Freiwillige Arbeitsdienst) 1932 pattern aluminum belt buckle, with what appears to be a "GES. GESCH." marking inside. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (C) German WWII Infantry Assault badge retaining 65-70% of its silver wash finish over its zinc base. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1385 (Sale Order 385 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Large NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 128" by 72" with moderate stains, soiling, and damage. There are five 2" by 3" holes present. CONDITION: Overall very good. (B) Unusual NSDAP single-sided flag measuring 45" by 36" with the swastika facing the opposite direction. White center has moderate soiling and stains with a couple of oil stains and tiny pinholes present on the red surface. Approximately 12 inches of the black swastika arms are damaged from the flag being folded for a long period. Written near the top in ink is "505 Ord. H.M.Co. Tank" and "California"; appears to have been era applied. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 4: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1386 (Sale Order 386 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) NSDAP double-sided party flag measuring 72" by 47" with light staining in several areas, and the left edge frayed from the hem line coming loose. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) NSDAP double-sided banner measuring 78" by 29" with moderate damage and staining. There are more than a dozen small holes and a 5" by 3" area of damage where most of the fabric is missing. CONDITION: Overall very good. (C) NSDAP double-sided party flag measuring 25" by 20" with heavy soiling and stains, and moderate damage. CONDITION: Overall good. (D) NSDAP double-sided party flag measuring 27" by 18" with light staining on the white center and a couple of pin holes on the red. CONDITION: Overall excellent plus. WZ

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1387 (Sale Order 387 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Large NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 120" by 76" with moderate damage consisting of approximately 24 inches of torn fabric, mainly on the right edge. Several dozen 1/8 inch and larger holes are present. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (B) Wehrmacht single-sided vehicle recognition flag measuring 75" by 38" with ten 1/2 inch holes and light staining. Each corner has a brass grommet present to tie the flag down. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (C) NSDAP single-sided party flag measuring 60" by 40" with moderate stains, soling, and fading. White fringe trim is present on three sides. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1388 (Sale Order 388 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) NSDAP double-sided banner measuring 102' by 42" with light age toning throughout, and several quarter inch holes. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 55" by 30" with moderate staining to its center, and light soiling and fading throughout. CONDITION: Overall Very good. (C) NSDAP double-sided pennant measuring 27" by 21" with very light staining and four sets of double ties on the edge. CONDITION: Overall near mint. WZ

LOT OF 5: THIRD REICH AND IMPERIAL GERMAN FLAGS

Lot #1389 (Sale Order 389 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Imperial German double-sided veteran's organization flag measuring 27" by 16" with moderate to heavy soiling. CONDITION: Overall good. (B) NSDAP single-sided flag measuring 33" by 22" with heavy soiling to its white center and light soiling, with a two one inch holes on the top of the red surface. "1944" is written on the upper left corner. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (C) Imperial German double-sided pennant measuring 28" by 16" with uniform age toning and a couple of light snags. Hanging cord is attached and flag is marked "BONNER FAHENFABRIK BONN" and "12-120-1694". CONDITION: Overall very good. (D) Hitler Youth double-sided pennant measuring 11" by 7" with moderate soiling. CONDITION: Overall very good. (E) Third Reich "REICHSPARTEI TAG" marked flag with a "1936" date measuring 7" by 5" with moderate soiling, with the reverse presenting the Nurnberg city crest. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 5: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1390 (Sale Order 390 of 523)

(A) A 29" x 58" Hitler Youth Double Sided Pennant of a multiple piece construction with scattered staining throughout. The upper corners of the pennant have small tears. CONDITION: VERY GOOD (B) A Double Sided Kriegsmarine Pennant measuring 8.5" x 12.5" with no visible damage. The eagle is nicely chain stitched. The corner clips are intact. CONDITION: NEAR MINT. (C) A Double Sided NSKK Pennat measuring 7" x 12". No visible damage observed. Complete with attachment clip and rope with remnants of the RZM paper tag. CONDITION: NEAR MINT. (D) A Double Sided NSDAP Pennant measuring 6" x 9" with areas of light staining. Complete with original rings. CONDITION: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT. (E) A Double Sided Deutsche Jungvolk measuring 5" x 9". No visible damage observed. Remnants of the RZM paper tag. Complete with original attaching rings. CONDITION: EXCELLENT. D.W.

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1391 (Sale Order 391 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Third Reich double-sided battle flag measuring 39" by 67" with no visible damage or staining. Two heavily sewn mounting loops are present on the edge with the markings of "KrFl 100 x 170", with a very clear maker marking to a company in Schonheide. CONDITION: Overall mint. (B) Third Reich single-sided party flag measuring 28" by 28" with with moderate brown age staining throughout. Three small holes are present with some light damage to all four corners. Flag is bordered by a 3/4 inch tape. There are remnants of illegible writing on two edges. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH FLAG & BANNER

Lot #1392 (Sale Order 392 of 523)

(A) Large RAD Pennant. The large RAD Pennant measures 48" x 79". The Pennant is constructed of a cotton twill fabric. The center of the pennant is decorated with the printed RAD organizations emblem. A few small holes and scattered stains can be observed in a few areas. The Pennant is complete with its reinforcement edge with two loops for attaching. CONDITION: EXCELLENT (B) NSDAP Ortsgruppe Leutershaufen Banner. The banner measures 52" x 46", and is constructed of red synthetic weave background. The background has a few scattered holes roughly the size of a rice grain. The banners central disc is applied to both sides of the banner and is constructed of a white cotton till fabric with printed swastikas. The discs are attached using a zig-zag machine stitch method. Light patina and scattered freckling throughout the white discs can be seen, as well as a few small holes roughly the size of a pea. The edges of the banner are tried with a silver aluminum band, which is adorned with silver aluminum twist fringes. The silver aluminum band and fringes have taken on a golden appearance from the years of patina. The upper corner of the banner features the corner patch in with brown backing and light blue trim, the blue trim signifies this banner is meant for an Ortsgruppe. The center of the corner patch is chain stitched in white thread with the towns name of "Leutershaufen". The edge of the banner s complete with the attachment clip as well as the four, originally attached, pole rings meant to secure the lower edges of the banner to the parade pole. CONDITION: VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT.

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1393 (Sale Order 393 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Large NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 5' by 9' with light age staining throughout and a 4" by 1" piece missing on the edge opposite of the hoist cord. Hoist cord is sewn to two corners. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Large NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 4' by 8' with light age staining on the white portion, and no other damage visible. One end of the flag has a bar slot to hang the flag, and on each side in the center there is a securing loop to stabilize the flag when being hung. CONDITION: Near mint. (C) NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 29" by 55" with moderate age staining and fading throughout. One side has a 10" tear and one end has a 2" tear; both near the edge. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1394 (Sale Order 394 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Large Third Reich NSDAP single-sided flag measuring 51" by 126" with light age staining throughout. CONDITION: Overall excellent plus. (B) Third Reich NSDAP single-sided flag measuring 37" by 56" with light staining throughout, especially on the white areas. Two brass rings are sewn to the top for hanging, with tassels on lower edge. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1395 (Sale Order 395 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Third Reich "DAF" double-sided flag measuring 44" by 54" with moderate staining and damage. There are several dozen tiny holes, and approximately a dozen 1-2 inch holes, as well has 15 inches of the lower edge being missing. Bullion tassels are present on three edges, with the exception of the 15 inches of damage. The flag was hung via seven rings, but the only the threads remain. There are two 6" by 8" unit marking panels of light brown wool with blue trim on both side near the mounting side, with the unit markings of "Minden 1" hand embroidered on the panel. CONDITION: Good. (B) NSDAP single-sided flag measuring 36" by 76" with very light staining throughout, but no visible damage. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

LOT OF 3: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1396 (Sale Order 396 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Third Reich unissued Hakenkreuz vehicle recognition flag measuring 39" by 46" with no visible damage or staining. Zinc tie down grommets are present on the corners. CONDITION: Overall mint condition. (B) NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 23" by 32" with uniform age staining to the white portions, and the silk screened swastika exhibiting fading and crazing. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (C) NSDAP double-sided flag measuring 13" by 21" with light age staining to the white portion, and no visible damage. CONDITION: Overall mint condition. WZ

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1397 (Sale Order 397 of 523)

Lot Contains: (A) The 100 x 170 Kriegsflagge is 68" x 38", and made of twilled cotton which has the printed design of the "Kriegsfahne" design. The flag appears completely unissued and without any apparent damage or staining. CONDITION: NEAR MINT. (B) The Tri-Color Banner measures 187" in length and 53" in width. The banner has light wear, a small tear near the bottom of the banner, and mild staining in areas. CONDITION: VERY GOOD. D.W.

LOT OF 2: THIRD REICH FLAGS

Lot #1398 (Sale Order 398 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Very large Third Reich NSDAP double-sided flag measuring approximately 4' by 14' with light age staining throughout, and a 6" by 3" area cut out near one corner, which appears to have been where a tag/ marking was present. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Third Reich unissued single-sided Balkan cross vehicle recognition flag measuring 36" by 74", with very light age staining on both the white and red portions. Each corner has a brass grommet for securing the flag. CONDITION: Near mint. WZ

THIRD REICH 50 X 85CM BATTLE FLAG

Lot #1399 (Sale Order 399 of 523)

Very uncommon double-sided Third Reich battle flag measuring 18" by 33" (50 by 85 CMs). In unissued condition with some light staining to the white center portions and a few stains on the red. A couple of snags in the material are present as well as a quarter inch hole on the bottom border. Two heavily sewn mounting loops on present on the edge with the markings of "KrFl 50 x 85", with an illegible maker marking. CONDITION: Overall near mint. WZ

GERMAN THIRD REICH RAD BANNER

Lot #1400 (Sale Order 400 of 523)

This German Third Reich RAD Banner measure 50" x 45" x 2". The banner is constructed of multiple pieces. The base of the banner is constructed of a double layer of red dyed cotton twill, which has only a few small moth nips scattered throughout. The large black background swastika is present on both sides of the banner, and is overlaid with the wheat & spade emblem for the RAD organization. The swastika is constructed of a fine black cloth which is trimmed with a subdued grey border. No damage can be observed on the swastika. The RAD emblem is constructed of a white cotton base layer which is decorated with the RAD organizations wheat and spade design applied with chain stitching. A few areas of the chain stitching have started to become unattached. The emblems wreath is constructed of a thick cotton embroidery. The edges of the banner is adorned with a silver fringe which is constructed of dozens of double twist aluminum threads, which are attached to the banner on three edges by means of a silver wire tape. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.

THIRD REICH APPOINTMENT LETTER FOR GRUPPENFUHRER QUERNER SIGNED BY HEINRICH HIMMLER

Lot #1401 (Sale Order 401 of 523)

This unique lot presents a letter dated May 1, 1941 referencing the reassignment and release of duty of an infamous SS Officer by the name of Rudolf Querner. Querner was a Gruppenfuehrer of the SS who joined the NSDAP in 1933, joined the SS in 1938, and served in various leadership positions in the SS. Near the end of WWII he was responsible for the evacuation of numerous POW and concentration camps. He was arrested at the end of the war by the Allies, and committed suicide while in captivity in Magdeburg. The letter is signed by Heinrich Himmler, the infamous Reichsfuehrer of the SS. His signature has been authenticated by several experts and is without question original. The letter was sent by Himmler's headquarters to Querner, at his headquarters in Hamburg. The letter states that Querner is being appointed for the duration as the war as the senior SS and Polizei commander of the district in the North Sea part of Germany. And that he is being released from his previous duties. A very unique document, which provides additional research opportunities. CONDITION: Very good. WZ

LOT OF 19: GERMAN WWII GRENADES, FLARES, AMMUNITION, HOLSTER, AND WATER CAN

Lot #1402 (Sale Order 402 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Two inert German WWII M39 Egg Grenades with inert fuse assemblies. CONDITION: Overall good. (B) German WWII M24 training stick grenade marked "bdp. 1941" with red painted head and cap and ball assembly present. CONDITION: Overall very good. (C) Five inert German WWII 20mm rounds. All five have lacquered steel casings, two have inert AP rounds, and one has an inert HE round. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (D) Two live German WWII 26.5mm flare rounds. One has a lacquered steel casing with green line and marked "idc, 12.43", and the other is an illumination round in an aluminum casing marked "Leuchtpatrone 41, eca, Okt.1943". Condition: Overall excellent. (E) Two inert Italian WWII training pieces of ordnance. One is a aluminum hand grenade marked "SOCIETA ROMANA", and the other is a light mortar round marked "45 mod 39, IZAR, 1/41". CONDITION: Overall good. (F) German WWI artillery brass casing dated "1917", a WWII brown Bakelite artillery round fuse case with an inert "1942" dated aluminum fuse, and a German WWII 50mm mortar round dated "1942". CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (H) German WWII 5 liter "Trinkwasser" water can retaining 85-90% of it era applied olive paint, two 9mm stripper clips with 20 empty 9mm casings, and a black leather P-38 holster with illegible markings stamped on the inside of the flap and a P38 magazine in the pouch with moderate wear. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT BINOCULARS

Lot #1403 (Sale Order 403 of 523)

Kriegsmarine 7 x 50 U-Boat binoculars of the type known to have been produced by "Carl Zeiss" from Jena, which used the 3-letter code of "blc". The markings "blc", power "7 x 50", and serial number would be on the right side housing cover, under the rubber protective cover. Due to the protective cover being dry and cracked from someone having checked in the past, the cover was not removed to confirm this, in order to prevent further damage. These U-Boat binoculars were known to have been made between 1943-1945. Binoculars retain approximately 90% of their light green painted finish with stains and aging throughout. Optics are bright and clear, and all four black rubber protectors are dry and cracked along the edges which are slipped over the lenses. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

HUNGARIAN FASCIST TRUMPET BANNER

Lot #1404 (Sale Order 404 of 523)

This Hungarian Fascist Trumpet Banner is double sided, featuring a gold bullion Hungarian Fascist eagle, and the Hungarian horizontal colors of green, white, and red. The bullion eagle is embroidered over a black background. The black fabric has two light fabric pulls just below the eagle, but is otherwise without damage or visible staining. The gold bullion eagle is made of a gilded aluminum wire. The Hungarian colors side has a few areas of light staining as well as what appear to be some dark glue remnants on the lower red area. The banners sides are trimmed with a gilded double twist piping which shows light patina. The lower edge of the banner is decorated with gilded aluminum fringes. The black and white attachment ribbons show light wear and patina throughout. CONDITION: EXCELLENT. D.W.

(A) LOT OF 2: JAPANESE WWII OFFICER'S SWORDS.

Lot #1405 (Sale Order 405 of 523)

A) Japanese Army Type 19 Company Grade Officer Sword with Family Crest. The plated blade is approximately 33 inches long, with false temper line, the pierced guard is brass. The grip is carved horn, double wrapped with wire, with the wire loose in a few spots. There is a silver family crest mounted on the back strap. Nickel plated scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is generally bright with minor cloudiness and scratches. Scabbard retains most of its nickel plating. B) Japanese Army Type 19 Company Grade Officer Sword. The plated blade is approximately 33 inches long, with areas of visible false temper line. The pierced guard is brass, the grip is carved horn, triple wrapped with wire, the wire haven broken and coming loose in some areas. CONDITION: Blade shows areas of the nickel plate lifting. The scabbard is bare steel with just traces of nickel plating. DG

JAPANESE NAVAL CUTLASS.

Lot #1406 (Sale Order 406 of 523)

19th Century Japanese naval cutlass with large brass basket guard and katana blade. The typical katana blade exhibits a faded wavy temper line. The heavy brass guard displays line engraving along the edges and pierced slot at the pommel. Carved wood grip with twisted copper wire wrap. Wood scabbard, painted black with brass fittings. CONDITION: The sharpened blade is cloudy/grey with areas of dark staining. Hilt and guard in excellent condition with tight wire wrap. Scabbard paint exhibits minor chips and scratches. DG

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 100 BAYONET

Lot #1407 (Sale Order 407 of 523)

Very fine example of a Japanese type 100 bayonet complete with scabbard and leather frog. The bayonet exhibits the manufacture marking for Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, which was under the supervision of the Nagoya Arsenal. CONDITION: The blade is excellent and retains almost all of its original arsenal applied dark blue finish. There is a drag line that is visible on either side of the blade from being removed from the scabbard. The wood grips display various dents and scratches. The scabbard is straight and displays no major dents or scratches. There are small areas of older corrosion that are mostly covered by the frog. The leather frog is still pliable and all of the stitching is tight and serviceable. There are creases and folds in the leather with some slight cracking on the belt loop. This is a great example of a scarce bayonet. Overall Excellent. JD

LOT OF 2: WWII JAPANESE LAST DITCH ARISAKA BAYONETS

Lot #1408 (Sale Order 408 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Late WWII Japanese Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by National Denki contained in its original last ditch bamboo scabbard. CONDITION: Blade retains its original arsenal applied blue finish. There is a drag line that spans the length of the blade from being removed from the scabbard. Blade has slight older corrosion on the spine. All components are tight and sturdy. Ricasso retains original National Denki marking. Bamboo scabbard retains all of its original components and is still sturdy despite the crude wartime construction. Overall good. (B) Late WWII Japanese last ditch Type 30 Arisaka bayonet manufactured by Jinsen Arsenal contained in its original last ditch bamboo scabbard. CONDITION: Blade displays a gray patina and various blemishes including pitting and corrosion. The top 8" has been sharpened. Handle shows various marks from use. Bamboo scabbard is missing the throat and the bayonet does not lock securely in the scabbard. The scabbard is constructed of two pieces of bamboo bound with string and has various cracks throughout. Both bayonet and scabbard are very crudely constructed. Overall fair. JD

CORRECTION: Scabbards are made of wood, not bamboo as previously stated.

LOT OF 13: WORLD WAR II JAPANESE GRENADES AND SHELLS.

Lot #1409 (Sale Order 409 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Two Type 97 fragmentation grenades with caps and pins. B) Type 91 rifle grenade with cap and pin. C) Four Type 89 50mm mortar rounds retaining their pins. D) Type 100, 20mm round in its cardboard shipping container. E) Three Type 96 25mm rounds. F) Navy 25mm round with short case. G) German 20mm shell in shipping tube. CONDITION: All are inert and in very good or better condition. DG

LOT OF WWII JAPANESE FIELD GEAR, EPHEMERA, AND TUNIC.

Lot #1410 (Sale Order 410 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Japanese Type 98 enlisted cotton tunic dated Showa 18 (1943) with vented armpits and matching bakelite buttons. CONDITION: Excellent with minor wear. B) Early war Japanese Type 94 canteen with metal fittings, pierced by a bullet entering near the base and exiting near the spout. CONDITION: Strap is broken and worn. C) Japanese nautical compass with a 5-7/8" diameter mounted on a spring base. There is a metal data plate on one side. CONDITION: Needles appear to be functioning. Shows wear to the black painted base. D) Propaganda leaflet showing a Japanese woman dreaming about a soldier. CONDITION: Very good with moderate wear. E) Small Japanese wooden chest measuring 9" X 16" and 5-1/2" high containing objects relating Ronald Derosier USMC to include; fighting knife inked on the sheath "Sasebo Japan USMC 1945"; USMC insignia; Unnamed USMC Good Conduct Medal; Rim numbered US Army Mexican Border Service medal; Cased compass; Metal covered Bible; Aluminum bracelet marked "Guadalcanal"; Veterans medals; Japanese souvenirs such as: currency, cigarettes, books, pipe, navy rate and post cards. CONDITION: All showing expected wear and use. DG

LOT OF 3: 2 WWII JAPAPANESE SILK FLAGS AND 1 WWII GERMAN FLAG

Lot #1411 (Sale Order 411 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Very nice WWII German 80 cm x 135 cm double sided Reichskriegsfahne. The flag is marked "Kr. Fl. 80x135" and "Lorenz Summa Söhne Oberkotzau" on the hoist. The hoist edge has a small dual-ply reinforcement panel on each corner. CONDITION: All stitching is tight and there is no damage or staining. Overall excellent. (B) WWII Japanese silk rising sun flag measuring approximately 36" x 24". CONDITION: The flag has no rips, tears, or stains. Overall Excellent. (C) Captured WWII Japanese meatball flag that is signed by 50+ US soldiers. The flag measures approximately 38" x 27". The inside of the meatball is dated "April 15, 1942" followed by a list of places the soldier traveled throughout the pacific. CONDITION: The flag does not display any tears or staining. Some signatures are faded and others are smudged but most are still legible. Overall Excellent. JD

WORLD WAR II JAPANESE NAVAL LANDING FORCES HELMET WITH COVER

Lot #1412 (Sale Order 412 of 523)

Very fine and clean example of a Type 90 combat helmet with its original cover that was worn by members of the Naval Landing Forces. This helmet is exceptional, as it is complete with its original liner, cover, chin straps, and metal naval landing forces helmet insignia. The helmet is excellent both inside and out. The first pattern model cloth cover does not display any rips or tears. There is only slight scuffs and marks that are probably from the light wear that this helmet experienced. The front of the cover displays the multi piece wool insignia of the Imperial Navy. The insignia does show some wool loss around the top and on either side of the anchor. Underneath the cover, the steel helmet retains almost all of its original wartime paint and displays several chips and scratches from service use. Both rivets are present and the naval landing forces insignia has suffered no paint loss. The helmet interior is as clean on the inside as the liner shows little wear. The “pillows” behind the three leather liner tongues remain filled. At the center of the interior past the liner, the numbers "2051" are written in white paint. One of the liner's leather tongues displays kanji, which is presumably the identification of the Japanese sailor who wore the helmet. The stitching around the liner is tight and shows no signs or tearing or coming loose. The fabric chin strap is complete but suffers from staining and some fraying, especially around the metal ring mounts that secure it in place. The metal rings both show signs of rust and have caused staining to the strap. CONDTION: Overall very good, this is a great example of a complete Type 90 Naval Landing Forces helmet that will make a wonderful addition to a Japanese militaria or headgear collection. JD

LOT OF 5 WWII ERA ASIAN FLAGS & BLOOD CHIT

Lot #1413 (Sale Order 413 of 523)

Lot consists of: Japanese "Off to War" silk banner measuring 14" X 53" with a letter stating that the banner was taken from a dead Japanese soldier on Iwo Jima. CONDITION: Banner shows color run. B) Chinese flag measuring 26" X 40". Cotton multi-piece construction. CONDITION: Very good with fading but no damage. C) South Korean flag measuring 34" X 47". Cotton with painted emblems. Heading inked "Inchon Korea Sept 1950 Bob Hill". CONDITION: Very good with moderate staining. D) Chinese flag blood chit. Silk with cotton backing 8-1/2" X 10". CONDITION: Excellent. E) Fragment of Japanese flag. CONDITION: Poor. DG

LOT OF 5: MISCELLANEOUS FLAGS

Lot #1414 (Sale Order 414 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Unknown post-WWII Communist era double-sided flag measuring 80" by 48" with light age soiling and dated "1989". CONDITION: Overall excellent plus. (B) Malaysian double-sided flag measuring 85" by 36" with no visible damage. CONDITION: Overall near mint. (C) German WWII grain bag measuring 43" by 28" and marked "H.Vpfl.", "1941" and with a large Wehrmacht eagle and swastika with soiling overall, and a two inch area of repair. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (D) Hitler Youth sleeveless athletic shirt with very light soiling. CONDITION: Overall excellent plus. (E) Cut out cloth emblem which appears to be the Italian Fascist eagle. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ

LARGE LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS US, WEST GERMAN, AND EAST GERMAN MILITARY ITEMS.

Lot #1415 (Sale Order 415 of 523)

Lot contains 51 pieces of miscellaneous post-World War II US, West German, and East German military items. West German items include field grey shirts and wool trousers, map cases, etc. East German Cold War items include Air Force tunic, shovel, canteen, map cases, visor cap, winter cap, rain camouflage pattern ammo pouches, helmets covers, nets, etc. US military items include camouflage poncho liners, air mattresses, field jacket liner, A3 flight gear bag, M16 pouches, M9 ammo pouch, etc. Lot also includes a Swiss camouflage hood, South African camouflage shirt, etc. Note: this lot of heavy and shipping charges might be cost prohibitive. CONDITION: Overall near mint. WZ

LOT OF 3: POLISH 1952 NCO DAGGER, EAST GERMAN BAYONET, AND AK47 SLING

Lot #1416 (Sale Order 416 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Post-WWII Polish Air Force Model 1952 NCO dagger with a "32683" marked nickel plated blade, with very light runner and scattered marks. Nickel plated white metal fittings and grip have light wear and patina. Leather wrapped steel scabbard and nickel plated white metal fittings are excellent plus. Correct white leather hangers are attached. CONDITION: Overall excellent to near mint. (B) East German AK47 bayonet, fittings, and scabbard are excellent with light wear. CONDITION: Overall excellent plus. (C) AK47 bayonet, perhaps Chinese. CONDITION: Near mint. WZ

LOT OF VIETNAM WAR HEADGEAR AND POST WWII-VIETNAM WAR PATCHES

Lot #1417 (Sale Order 417 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Six Vietnam War Era theater made booney hats. All of the hats are some form of tiger stripe camo and are constructed of different materials. One is made of a burlap type material and others are cotton and other forms of cloth. One hat is embroidered and reads "HMH-462" "Petersburg" and "Japan / Okinawa / Korea / Far East Tour" on the top and "Dad's Boys" and "Saint". CONDITION: All show signs of wear but are in very good condition. (B) Two camouflaged Navy "Dixie" style hats which appear to be theater made. CONDITION: Both hats have loose stitching but are otherwise in good condition. (C) Fatigue hat with Lieutenant General rank sewn to the front. CONDITION: The hats is deformed but is otherwise in good condition. (D) Vietnam War camouflaged helmet cover. CONDITION: Very good with no stains. (E) Very nice flight helmet bag for an AH-1 Cobra pilot. Patches sewn to the bag include a Cobra patch along with the American flag, the pilot's name and wings, and other unit patches. CONDITION: Bag exhibits blemishes but is otherwise in good condition. (F) Various patches, all glow under a black light. Some patches were theater made during the Vietnam War. CONDITION: All patches exhibit vibrant colors and have a "been there" look. Overall Very good. JD

VIETNAM WAR RUSSIAN FLAG CAPTURED BY 44TH VIETNAMESE RANGERS MACV ADVISOR

Lot #1418 (Sale Order 418 of 523)

Framed Russian flag that was captured during the Vietnam War by a US MACV Advisor. The flag was captured by T.H. Sayers, who was a MACV Advisor for the South Vietnamese 44th Ranger Battalion. During December 1968, the 44th Rangers were slowly clearing the U-Minh forest of Viet Cong resistance. After about a 3 week struggle on December 31, 1968, South Vietnamese forces accompanied by US Advisors were able to flush the Viet Cong forces out of the forest. During this last intense push to remove the Viet Cong, an American Captain by the name of James N. Rowe had recently escaped from a prison camp where he was held for 5 years between October 29, 1963 and December 31, 1968. Captain Rowe was part of the 5th Special Forces Group and was assigned as an advisor to South Vietnamese forces at the time of his capture. He was picked up by US helicopters that were supporting the 44th Rangers during the day this flag was captured. After Captain Rowe's rescue, Sayers and the Vietnamese Rangers were clearing out bunkers that were held by the Viet Cong. This Russian flag was obtained by Sayers after he finished clearing out an enemy occupied bunker. He brought this flag home as a souvenir from Vietnam and it has since been framed with a plaque which bears the story. The flag frame measures 68" x 90" and is accompanied by a framed note of provenance that was written by Sayers in 1996 that details the rescue of Captain Rowe and the fighting in the U-Minh forest. The framed note measures 14" x 28". CONDITION: The flag displays various stains and tears that are expected of a flag that was captured after a battle. There are scattered holes throughout the flag which were most likely a result of the firefight. The flag is said to retain stains from communist DNA that is present on all four corners. Overall good. This is a great capture flag with even better provenance. JD This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

LOT OF 8: 6 USMC FLIGHT JACKETS AND 2 FLIGHT SUITS

Lot #1419 (Sale Order 419 of 523)

Lot consists of: 6 Cold War USMC and flight jackets and 2 flight suits. (A) Greenbrier Industries CWU-45/P flight jacket dated 1973. The jacket is ID'D to VMFA-232 Captain K. Nakatsuka. The jacket is adorned with Nakatsuka's name strip with pilot wings and various VMFA-232 patches which are machine sewn to the jacket. CONDITION: Zipper is functioning and the jacket is very clean with no tarnishing or loose stitching. Overall excellent (B) Type G-1 flight jacket manufactured by Ralph Edwards Sportswear Inc. marked size 42. The jacket is ID'D to Captain Tom Knowles. The jackets is adorned with Knowles' leather nametag, and various USMC squadron patches, some of which are theater made all machine sewn to the jacket. CONDITION: Leather is soft and pliable, no fur loss on the collar. Zipper is functioning and the jacket is very clean with a few small scattered paint stains. Overall excellent. (C) Type G-1 flight jacket marked size 42. The jacket is ID'D to CH-53 crew chief D.W. Conklin. The jacket is adorned with various USMC squadron patches on the front and back, all are machine sewn to the jacket. CONDITION: Leather is soft and pliable, no fur loss on the collar. Zipper is functioning and there are a few scattered scuffs in the leather with one small hole above the right side pocket that does not penetrate the liner. Overall very good. (D) Type G-1 flight jacket manufactured by Star Sportswear MFG. Co. marked size 44. The jacket is adorned with various USMC patches which are all machine sewn to the jacket. CONDITION: Leather is soft and pliable, no fur loss on the collar. Zipper is functioning and the jacket is very clean. Overall excellent. (E) Type G-1 flight jacket manufactured by Ralph Edwards Sportswear Inc. marked size 40. The jacket displays a Patron 8 squadron patch. CONDITION: Leather is soft and pliable, no fur loss on the collar. Zipper is functioning and the jacket is very clean. (F) Type G-1 flight jacket manufactured by Star Sportswear MFG. Co. CONDITION: Leather is soft and pliable, no fur loss on the collar. Zipper is functioning and the jacket is very clean. (G) Type CS/FRP-1 fire resistant summer flight suit marked size 38. CONDITION: Zipper is functioning, very clean with no rips or tears. Overall excellent. (H) MIL-S-5390B khaki summer flight suit manufactured by Dexton Clothes Co. marked size 38. CONDITION: Zipper is functioning, scattered stains throughout. Overall good. JD

LOT OF USMC AND US NAVY AVIATION GEAR

Lot #1420 (Sale Order 420 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) US Navy APH-6 series flight helmet with tape decals and untested electronics. The helmet is named to "Crawford" on the reverse. CONDITION: Helmet displays various scratches and scuffs. The liner is salty and displays tarnishing. Both visors are intact and slide in and out of the helmet properly. Overall fair. (B) SPH-4 flight helmet with liner and boom mike. The electronics are untested. CONDITION: The helmet retains its blue paint and displays minor scratches. The liner is intact but displays slight tarnishing. The visor is permanently down and cannot be raised. Overall good. (C) Civilian leather flight helmet with goggles. CONDITION: The liner is falling apart, chin strap is ripped, and leather is cracking. Cushion around the goggles is cracking. Overall poor. (D) US Navy APH-5 flight helmet with bag and MA-2 Torso Harness. The helmet and harness are named to "C.J. Ramsey". CONDITION: The helmet displays various scratches and scuffs. Visor pull functions, but is stiff. The liner is incomplete and one earcup has separated and is hanging by a wire. The harness has a couple slight rips but is very nice and intact. Overall very good set. (E) SRU-21 survival vest complete with contents, including bandages, survival kits, fishing line, and much more. CONDITION: no rips in the nylon and the zipper is functioning. Overall very good. (F) SV-2B survival vest also complete with contents including flares, dye packs, flashlight, and much more. CONDITION: a few scattered rips, zippers are stiff but functioning, overall good. (G) Type Z3 Anti-Blackout cutaway coveralls with bag. CONDITION: slight tarnishing but overall good condition. (H) 1949 dated Bauer Mark 2 Life Vest complete with original equipment. CONDITION: Vest is heavily tarnished and stained, overall poor. JD

LOT OF 8: USMC SWORDS

Lot #1421 (Sale Order 421 of 523)

A) USMC officer's sword with 32-3/4" bright etched blade, gilt brass mounts, celluloid grips and leather sword knot. Nickel plated scabbard with gilt brass mounts. Ricasso marked "Hilborn - Hamburger Inc". Contained within it's original leather case. CONDITION: Shows little evidence of use but the brass drag is slightly bent. B) USMC officer's sword with a 34-1/2" etched blade marked on the ricasso "Hilborn-Hamburger Inc". Sword displays gilt brass mounts, celluloid grips and broken leather knot. There is no scabbard, but sword is in its original leather case. CONDITION: Excellent. C) USMC officer's sword with a 34-1/2" etched blade marked on the ricasso "Officer's Equipment Company". Sword displays gilt brass mounts, celluloid grips and leather sword knot. Nickel plated scabbard with gilt brass mounts. Contained within a leather case. CONDITION: Sword in excellent condition, scabbard has a 10" area of cloudiness and minor corrosion. D) Mameluke style sword with a 31" etched blade made by Wilkinson Sword Company, flat blade etched with decorative panels and an unidentified coat of arms. Gilt brass fittings, celluloid grips missing one retaining head. Polished steel scabbard with flat drag. CONDITION: Excellent with little evidence of use. E) USMC officer's sword with a 31-3/4" blade marked at the ricasso "N.S. Meyer Inc" and etched with the name "William G Mingo Jr", missing grips. Nickle plated scabbard with gilt brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with cloudy areas and minor dark staining. Mounts show areas of dark toning. Scabbard with areas of minor plate lifting. F) USMC NCO sword with a 29-3/4" etched blade marked "Zubco Stainless Germany". Leather grip with twisted wire wrap. Leather covered steel scabbard with brass fittings. CONDITION: Sword is in excellent condition with minor toning to the brass fittings. Scabbard shows wear to the leather with losses on the outer edge. G) USMC NCO sword with a 29-7/8" etched blade marked on the ricasso "Zuber Boston Made In Solingen Germany. Leather grip with twisted wire wrap. Leather covered steel scabbard with brass fittings. CONDITION: Sword is in excellent condition with toned brass, scabbard is very good with some crazing to the leather and missing throat screws. H) GAR sword with a 28" elliptical etched blade marked at the ricasso "M.C. Lilley Co Columbus O" and decorated with scrolls, an American Eagle and the letters "GAR". Leather grip with single wire wrap. Nickel plated scabbard with brass mounts. Engraved at the throat "Lt George C. Reid Marines". CONDITION: Sword is in excellent condition. Scabbard with minor toning to the nickel plating. DG

LOT OF 55: US MILITARY CHALLENGE COINS AND INSIGNIA

Lot #1422 (Sale Order 422 of 523)

Extensive lot containing 50 US military challenge coins and 6 miscellaneous pieces of insignia. The challenge coins range from the Commanding Officer of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal, to USMC battalions, to the Commander and Command Sergeant Major of the 3rd Ranger Battalion. There are 5 miscellaneous pieces of insignia including a US Lighthouse Service badge, lapel pins EGA hat badge, RMEF pin, and Saint Barbara Patron Saint of Artillerymen medal. CONDITION: Coins range from good-excellent, some have scratches while others are untouched. JD

LOT OF 56: US WWII-POST WWII MEDALS, RIBBONS, BADGES AND PATCHES.

Lot #1423 (Sale Order 423 of 523)

Lot consists of miscellaneous insignia that dates from WWII to the post WWII era. The lot contains a pair of WWII dog tags that are ID'D to West Virginia native John W. Squires. Along with the dog tags are 4 post WWII VFW medals that are all named to Squires. There are two 101st Airborne Division patches without the "Airborne" tabs and one appears to have been cut off of a uniform. Included are 2 Combat Infantry badges, one new in the wrapping, and one WWII era badge that has broken clasps that were replaced by a diaper pin. There are 6 blue boxed service medals which include: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 battle stars on the ribbon, American Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and National Defense Medal. Six pieces of collar insignia, EIB, and the rest of the lot is miscellaneous ribbon bars from the WWII era through the Post WWII Era. CONDITION: Very good JD

LOT OF 6: POST WWII USMC FATIGUES WITH ROK MARINE FATIGUE JACKET

Lot #1424 (Sale Order 424 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC P53 herringbone twill fatigue jacket with platoon sergeant rank pinned on each collar. CONDITION: Jacket has partial ID over right pocket that has faded. USMC stamp on pocket exhibits fading. Jacket retains all of its original buttons and is very clean. Overall very good. (B) USMC P53 herringbone twill fatigue jacket with trousers. CONDITION: USMC stamp on pocket exhibits fading. Jacket retains all of its original buttons and is very clean with only one stain on the front. Pants have some scuffs. Overall very good. (C) Second Pattern Type II slant pocket jungle fatigue shirt marked size medium short. CONDITION: jacket retains all of its original buttons and is very clean. Overall excellent. (D) Class II ERDL camouflage slant pocket jungle fatigue jacket. By 1969 most Marines were issued these and wore them into the 1980s. CONDITION: Jacket retains all of its original buttons and exhibits alight fading. Overall very good. (E) South Korean ROK Marines fatigue jacket. CONDITION: Jacket is missing one button that appears to have been ripped off. there are several rips and snags on the jacket. The colors have faded and there are scattered stains. Overall fair. (F) USMC shooting jacket. CONDITION: Jacket retains all of its original buttons and is very clean. Overall excellent. JD

LOT OF USMC BAND MEMORABILIA

Lot #1425 (Sale Order 425 of 523)

Lot consists of: USMC drum majors baldric, black wool backing embroidered with the Marine Band's crest and Marine Corps' battle honors. Edged with patterned gold tape, double sided, the face with the motto "The Commandants Own" of gold bullion embroidery edged with gilt brass wire on a red wool scroll. Continuing down the sash and on the reverse are forty five red wool scrolls with gold bullion embroidered battle honors also edged in gilt brass wire, ending with "Somalia 1992-1994". Backed with black vinyl. CONDITION: Excellent showing no wear. B) Marine band red tunic of recent manufacture, with black chest frogging, Marine buttons and white shoulder knots with braided cords attached. CONDITION: Excellent. C) Marine band blue wool tunic with black tape front, Marine buttons and white shoulder knots with attached cords. CONDITION: Very good with minor wear. D) Two large banners reading "United States Marine Band Stadium Sept 21". CONDITION: Very good with moderate wear. E) Pre-WWI red wool band tunic with black wool decorations and black wool cap with velvet band, directly embroidered "SOUSA" over an American eagle. CONDITION: Tunic excellent, cap sweat band is detached. DG

LOT OF 4: POST WWII USMC OFFICER'S DRESS UNIFORMS

Lot #1426 (Sale Order 426 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) USMC General's uniform tunic marked size 46 and pants marked 35 long. The tunic was manufactured by "The Marine Shop" in Quantico, Virginia and the pants are marked USMC quality. The tunic is named on the inside pocket "William Wallisch" and is most likely a put together, as there are no Marine generals who match that name. All insignia is modern and ribbons are one piece plastic backed. CONDITION: There are no rips and the uniform is very clean. Overall excellent. (B) Unnamed USMC First Marine Division first lieutenant's uniform. The uniform was manufactured by the Marine Corps Exchange in Quantico and displays pin back sterling marked N.S. Meyer New York jump wings, 1/2" ribbon bars, and a set of mini medals denoting this marine served in WWII-Korea. The EGAs are screw back and marked "Sterling". CONDITION: There are no rips and the uniform is very clean. Overall excellent. (C) USMC captain's dress white uniform tunic and pants both marked "Garment MFGD of U.S.M.C Approved Materials". All insignia is clutch back, the aircrew wings are marked "1/20 10K" by vanguard, the rank insignia is marked "Gemsco NY". the EGAs are marked "1/20 10K" and "Sterling". The ribbons denote service in the Korean War. CONDITION: The uniform has yellowed with slight staining in some areas which is typical of these dress white uniforms. Overall good. (D) USMC captain's dress white evening dress uniform with jacket, shirt, and pants. The jacket has a tag that reads "Sangwoo Tailoring / Hand Made In Okinawa". Captain's bars are marked "Sterling" with unmarked screw back EGAs. CONDITION: The jacket and shirt have yellowed in some areas which is typical of these dress white uniforms with some staining throughout. Pants are in very good condition. Overall good. JD

RARE 2 PC. SCAGEL KNIFE & FORK CARVING SET WITH LUCIE LETTER.

Lot #1427 (Sale Order 427 of 523)

Scagel carving sets are extremely scarce, especially double marked examples. The knife measures 13-3/8" overall with a 9" blade. The right side near the top shows smoothed traces of Scagel's kris mark, as well as his "W SCAGEL / HANDMADE" stamp. The knife has stag two piece handle, retained by three brass pins. The fork shows much less use and has faceted edges. Measures about 11" overall and has matching stag grip scales retained by three brass pins. The right side is stamped with both Scagel's kris mark and his "W SCAGEL / HANDMADE" mark. This set is complete with a copy of a signed letter by Dr. James R. Lucie authenticating this set as a genuine example of Scagel's work. CONDITION: The knife shows heavy use and markings are faint, mostly smooth. Knife shows some heavy pits and the tip has been sharpened, as well as heavy grinding in one area in particular on the top of the blade and on both sides. Grip handles are smoothed from use. Fork is very good, showing sharp edges. Kris mark is a light stamp. DMG

BEAUTIFUL SMALL SCAGEL BIRD AND TROUT KNIFE WITH SHEATH AND LUCIE LETTER (1935-1940).

Lot #1428 (Sale Order 428 of 523)

The beautifully polished blade is stamped on the right side with Scagel's kris mark. Blade measures 9/16" wide. The knife features a German silver guard followed by a black fiber spacer, a silver spacer, a red fiber spacer and a brass spacer. The very interesting 5" curved antler handle terminates with crotch stag. This knife is rather scarce as most of Scagel's similar pieces do not have spacers. Complete with its original Scagel sheath of brown leather with tooled floral decorations on the front. This knife is accompanied by a copy of a letter signed by Dr. James R. Lucie authenticating this knife. CONDITION: Excellent. Blade retains all of its original polish and marking is crisp. Handle has a pleasing patina. Sheath is very good, showing some smoothing and light marks. DMG

FINE DOUBLE EDGED SCAGEL FIGHTING KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH (1910-1916).

Lot #1429 (Sale Order 429 of 523)

The straight, diamond section, double edged blade measures about 1" wide and is stamped on one side with Scagel's kris mark in a triangle at the top of the blade. The full brass guard is followed by a series of leather, silver, and red fiber spacers and a crotch stag pommel retained by single brass pin. Complete with its original dark brown leather sheath. CONDITION: Very good overall, showing a few light storage marks. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

FINE SCAGEL HOME OR CAMP KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH.

Lot #1430 (Sale Order 430 of 523)

This versatile knife is excellent for general use and has an unusual style that is very appealing to the eye. The straight, clip-point blade is stamped on the left side with Scagel's kris stamp and measures 1-1/16" wide. This blade would have made a great filet knife. The brass guard is followed by leather, silver, red fiber and copper spacers and terminates with a crown stag pommel retained by a single brass pin. Handle measures about 5-1/4" overall. Complete with its original brown leather sheath. CONDITION: Blade has a couple minor blemishes. Mark is very good. Handle shows some shrinkage to stacked spacers. Sheath is very good showing little use. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

SCAGEL WHITE TAIL BROW-TINE SLIM HUNTER WITH SHEATH (1905-1916).

Lot #1431 (Sale Order 431 of 523)

This elegant and versatile multi-use knife has a nearly straight, slender blade with a width of about 7/8" and stamped along the top edge on the left side with Scagel's kris mark. The canted brass guard is followed by numerous leather, silver, red fiber and brass spacers with a brass-pinned brow-tine pommel. Brow-tine Scagel's are highly desirable knives. Complete with its original brown leather sheath. CONDITION: Very good overall, showing some light storage marks and very little use. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

RARE SCAGEL SINGLE EDGED SWELLED TIP FIGHTER WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH (1912-1916).

Lot #1432 (Sale Order 432 of 523)

Only about one dozen knives of this style are known, and only a few have 7" blades. The blade shows Scagel's classic file work along the spine and has a light kris stamp on the left side near the top edge. The brass guard is followed by multiple leather, red fiber, and silver spacers with a brass pinned, crotch stag pommel. Handle measures about 5-1/8" overall. Blade measures about 1-1/16" wide. Complete with its original Scagel black leather sheath. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows some light patination and strike is visible but was not deep. Handle is excellent with only a couple minor marks. Sheath very good. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

LOT OF 16: GROUP OF 16 ORIGINAL STAG-HANDLED KNIFE-MAKING TOOLS USED BY BILL SCAGEL.

Lot #1433 (Sale Order 433 of 523)

These were Bill Scagel's original knife making files that Dr. Jim Lucie acquired directly from him at his shop. Scagel placed all of the antler stag-handles on himself. The 16 files range in size from large course 18" files to small fine 7-1/4" files. One has a driftwood handle and all others are antler, many with crotch handles or curved antler handles. Some show more use, wear and patina than others. An important group of tools from the shop of a world-renowned knife maker. The two smallest files appear to be more contemporary and may be associated. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. James R. Lucie.

MASSIVE SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE WITH STAG POMMEL.

Lot #1434 (Sale Order 434 of 523)

The massive 8-3/4" blade measures 2" wide and is stamped near the top, on the left side, with the Scagel kris stamp. The handle measures about 5-1/2" and is about 1-5/8" wide with a 1-5/8" diameter crown stag pommel. Multiple leather, red composite, brass, and silver spacers. The interesting notch below the choil is usually only seen on Scagel's larger knives. Very few large camp Scagel knives are known to exist. Perhaps between 8 and 10 at the most. CONDITION: Very good overall with light storage marks. Edge shows light sharpening marks. PROVENANCE: From the personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie.

EARLY SCAGEL HUNTER WITH STAG POMMEL (1905 - 1916).

Lot #1435 (Sale Order 435 of 523)

This is probably one of his earliest knives and has a graceful design that he maintained throughout his knife-making career. Full blade measuring 6-1/4". Overall length is 12". The left side is stamped with Scagel's kris mark. The slightly curved blade has a long false edge. Typical Scagel hunter canted brass guard. Handle has multiple brass, silver, copper, composite and leather spacers with a whitetail deer crown stag pommel. CONDITION: Blade shows some patina and scattered manufacturing flaws. Handle retains a dark patina and shows some minor marks. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie.

ATTRACTIVE SCAGEL HOME OR CAMP KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH.

Lot #1436 (Sale Order 436 of 523)

This versatile knife has unusual style and is appealing to the eye. The blade measures about 1" in width and is stamped on the left side with Scagel's kris stamp. The canted brass guard is followed by stacked spacers and terminates in a crotch stag pommel retained by a single brass pin. Complete with its original dark brown leather sheath. CONDITION: Blade shows some patina and smoothing from use, as well as a couple manufacturing blemishes. Some of the composite spacers have deteriorated. Sheath very good with some minor scuffing. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

VERY FINE LATER SCAGEL HUNTER WITH SHEATH (1935-1945).

Lot #1437 (Sale Order 437 of 523)

The clip-point blade has a width of 1" and Scagel's double stamp with "W. SCAGEL / HANDMADE" and kris markings on the right side. The blade measures 1/8" thick. Handle is composed of a gracefully curved whitetail crown stag antler with a thick 1/8" heavy spacer and numerous other leather, fiber, brass, and silver spacers. Complete with its original contoured leather Scagel-made sheath, which fits the curvature of the handle. CONDITION: Blade markings are very good. Knife shows some minor period sharpening marks. Handle is good, showing some smoothing from light use. Sheath is excellent. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

VERY DESIRABLE SCAGEL HUNTER WITH UPSWEPT BLADE AND SHEATH (1905-1916).

Lot #1438 (Sale Order 438 of 523)

This beautiful knife has a good upswept blade which makes it a much more desirable hunter and is stamped with a Scagel's kris mark along the top on the left side. The knife has a brass guard and numerous brass, silver, leather, and fiber spacers with a round stag brass pinned pommel. The handle measures 5". Complete with an original sheath. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is very good with some minor spotting. Handle shows some minor gaps between brass and leather spacers. Sheath is excellent. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

RARE VERY LARGE SCAGEL FIGHTER WITH GREEN SHEATH (1915).

Lot #1439 (Sale Order 439 of 523)

The straight, double edged 7-1/4" blade measures 1-5/8" thick and is diamond section in shape and quickly tapers from a large, wide blade to a fine point. Marked on one side near the top with a deep Scagel kris. The thick spine runs through the center of the diamond section blade. The full brass guard is followed by a thick and large handle measuring about 5-1/4" overall with numerous silver, brass, copper, red, and leather spacers and crotch stag pommel retained by single brass pin. This very desirable fighting knife is complete with its original green leather scabbard. The back is marked with large initials "P.R.M" using a series of punched dots. CONDITION: Blade shows some patination and light sharpening to edges. Marking is excellent. Handle is very good. Spacers show some minor shrinkage and marks. Sheath is excellent with some scattered marks. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

VERY LARGE AND USEFUL SCAGEL CAMP KNIFE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH (1905-1910).

Lot #1440 (Sale Order 440 of 523)

This large camp knife has a massive 7-9/16" blade and measures about 2" in width. The left side is deeply stamped with Scagel's kris mark. The 5-5/8" handle is composed of numerous fiber, brass, leather, and silver spacers with a round stag pommel, retained by single brass pin. Camp hunters such as this are highly sought after by collectors. Complete with its original leather sheath stamped with large initials "W.T.E." on the back. CONDITION: Very good. Blade shows some darkening around top and some marks from sheath. Handle shows a few scattered dents and minor shrinkage. Sheath is excellent. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

ATTRACTIVE SMALL SCAGEL HUNTER WITH SHEATH (1905-1915).

Lot #1441 (Sale Order 441 of 523)

The straight blade is stamped on the left side with Scagel's kris mark. The canted brass guard is followed by alternating spacers of leather, silver, red fiber and brass; followed by a crown stag pommel retained by a single brass pin. Handle measures about 3" overall. Complete with its original black leather sheath. CONDITION: Blade shows some patination and minor dark spotting. Handle is very good. Scabbard is very good showing some light wear. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

BEAUTIFUL RECURVED SCAGEL HUNTER WITH SHEATH (1929-1931).

Lot #1442 (Sale Order 442 of 523)

This style of Scagel is extremely hard to find as there were not many made. These knives were sold by Abercrombie & Fitch. Scagel would often send the knife only and Abercrombie & Fitch would then send it to Heiser to custom make the sheath to fit each knife. Around 1930, when the Great Depression hit, Abercrombie & Fitch wanted Scagel to drop his prices. Scagel refused and ceased business with the company. The recurved blade is deeply and well marked with the very desirable double stamping of Scagel's kris as well as "W. SCAGEL / HANDMADE" stamp, both on the left side of the recurved blade, which is double notched at the top. The canted brass guard is followed by an attractive blend of alternating spacers of silver, red fiber, German silver, brass, leather, and copper. This knife has a particularly distinct pattern, which creates an attractive and impressive effect. The crown stag pommel is retained by two brass pins. Handle measures about 5-1/4" overall. Complete with its original custom-made Heiser "Pancake" hand-tooled sheath. It is important to note the sheath is canted to fit the brass guard, which helps to date this knife. The brown leather scabbard has a large gilt-brass "HEISER / DENVER" button on the retaining strap. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint overall. Blade shows a couple minor scratches. Markings are deep and crisp. Handle is excellent, showing one minor dent near the top of the spacers on the left side. Sheath is excellent, showing little or no use. An extremely rare and desirable example. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

SCARCE EARLY DOUBLE EDGED SCAGEL FIGHTER WITH SCABBARD (1910-1916).

Lot #1443 (Sale Order 443 of 523)

The straight, double grind blade is stamped with Scagel's kris at the top within the triangle on one side. Blade measures about 1-1/8" in width with a rare 7" length. The small brass double guard is followed by numerous leather, red fiber, silver, and brass spacers, and a crotch stag pommel retained by a single brass pin. Complete with its original dark leather scabbard. CONDITION: Blade shows some light wear and marks from sheath and some minor darkening at top against brass guard. Marking is good. Handle is very good, showing some green tarnishing around brass spacers and two thin gaps. Scabbard sheath is very good. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

ATTRACTIVE SMALL CROWN STAG SCAGEL HUNTER (1905-1916).

Lot #1444 (Sale Order 444 of 523)

The straight blade is stamped on the left side with Scagel's kris mark. Standard canted brass guard with leather, fiber, and silver spacers followed by a brass pinned crown stag handle. Handle measures about 5" overall. CONDITION: Very good overall, showing very little or no use. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

SCAGEL DOUBLE EDGED FIGHTER KNIFE WITH LEATHER SHEATH (1910-1916).

Lot #1445 (Sale Order 445 of 523)

These Scagel fighting knives are sought after by both military and Scagel collectors alike. The straight convex, double edged blade is stamped with Scagel's kris mark on one side at the top within the filed triangle. Brass fighting knife guard followed by multiple fiber, silver, leather and brass spacers with a brass pinned stag crotch pommel. Complete with its original leather sheath. Blade measures about 1-1/16" wide. CONDITION: Blade shows some smoothing and patination. Mark shows some light wear but is very good. Handle spacers show scattered denting and marks from use. Sheath very good with some losses to surface on front. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. DMG

(C) COLT POLICE POSITIVE .22 CALIBER REVOLVER BELONGING TO WILLIAM SCAGEL WITH HANDMADE LEATHER HOLS

Lot #1446 (Sale Order 446 of 523)

William Wales Scagel was born February 12, 1873 near Alpena, Michigan, spending much of his youth in Canada. Scagel began making knives in 1910 while working at lumber camps throughout Michigan and Canada. In 1920 William Scagel set up a knife-making shop near Fruitport, Michigan on land he called "Dogwood Nub". Scagel sold his knives through Abercrombie & Fitch of New York and their subsidiaries such as Von Lengerke & Antoine. Scagel made a variety of knives including Bowie Knives, fighting knives, and folding knives. His trademark handles were constructed using half stag and half leather washers incorporating spacers made of ivory, rosewood, bakelite, maple, and vulcanized fiber. Scagel became a mentor to Bo Randall during the late 1930's influencing many of Randall knife designs. Scagel died on March 26, 1963 at 90 years old. Presented in this lot is William Scagel's personal 1923 vintage Colt Police Positive double action revolver, serial number 20278. Chambered in .22 RF. The barrel is cut down from the original length of 6" to approximately 3-5/8". A well-constructed barrel band which incorporates a pinned front sight is probably the work of William Scagel. Blued with two-piece checkered hard rubber black grips with Colt logo. Accompanying the revolver is a handmade leather holster reported to be made by William Scagel, along with his NRA Membership Card. Revolver, holster, and NRA card are pictured on page 185 of James R. Lucie's book "Scagel Handmade", and comes from the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. CONDITION: Very good overall. Showing approximately 15-20% original blue blending with a blue-grey patina. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with a 3/4" x 1/4" section of material missing on the right side at the heel. Bore has moderate abrasion. Action functions smoothly. A rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Scagel history. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. -MKS-

LOT OF 2: WILLIAM SCAGEL'S ORIGINAL HANDMADE SCAGEL KNIFE SIGNS.

Lot #1447 (Sale Order 447 of 523)

These two signs were handmade by Bill Scagel and hung in his shop at his Dogwood Nub Cabin. These signs were acquired directly by Dr. Jim Lucie from Bill Scagel. One sign is aluminum and measures about 11" by about 5 - 1/2" with copper letters "SCAGEL" retained by copper pins. Suspended below is an aluminum silhouette of a knife. The other sign is also Aluminum with copper hand-hammered letters that spell "SCAGEL", also retained by copper tacks. This sign measures about 11-1/2" by 2 - 1/2" and retains most of its black paint. These are extremely historic and authentic signs. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. James R. Lucie. DG

LOT OF 8: 4 FIXED BLADE AND 4 STRAIGHT RAZOR KNIVES.

Lot #1448 (Sale Order 448 of 523)

(A) USMC Bolo made by Clyde Ohio, USA. 11 - 3/8" round point fixed blade. Overall length is 16 - 1/2" with original leather sheath marked USMC Boyt 45. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) US Bolo. 12" round point fixed blade. Overall length of 17 - 1/4" with heavy brass guard and finger notched hardwood handle. Front tang is marked "S A 1914" back blade tang is marked "US 36040". Correct leather sheath with belt hanger. Sheath is marked "L.S.". CONDITION: Excellent. (C) KA-BAR USA. 3 - 1/8" fixed blade, 6 - 1/4" overall. Correct sheath. CONDITION: Near mint. (D) German fixed blade knife with non-readable tang. 3 - 1/8" blade, 6 - 1/4" overall. Handled in stag with aluminum pummel, original leather sheath. CONDITION: Fair to good. Lot also includes 4 straight razors both foreign and domestic. CONDITION: Varies from good to excellent. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

R.H. RUANA BONNER MONTANA FIXED BLADE KNIFE.

Lot #1449 (Sale Order 449 of 523)

R.H. Ruana Bonner Montana "Smoke Jumper" fixed blade knife c. 1938-1953. 3 - 3/8" blade, 6 - 1/4" overall. Cast aluminum handle with genuine stag inserts. Correct leather sheath embossed with "Ruana" and game scene. CONDITION: Mint. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

AG BARNES ABS MS FIXED BLADE CUSTOM KNIFE.

Lot #1450 (Sale Order 450 of 523)

AG BARNES ABS MS custom knife with 11" flat ground clip point blade, 16 - 3/4" overall with elaborate sectioned handle composed of hardwood decorated with silver pin wire and genuine stag horn, fancy nickel silver S guard. Correct leather sheath marked "A.G. BARNES". Sheath is decorated with half-moon and Indian arrowhead. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

H.J. SCHNEIDER MAKER LAGUNA NIGUEL CALIFORNIA CUSTOM FIXED BLADE KNIFE.

Lot #1451 (Sale Order 451 of 523)

H.J. Schneider maker Laguna Niguel California custom fixed blade knife with 6 - 1/8" hollow ground double sided dagger blade. Overall length is 11 - 1/2", integral steel handle with genuine stag inserts. Correct leather sheath. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1970-1994. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

FOREIGN EXOTIC FIXED BLADE KNIFE.

Lot #1452 (Sale Order 452 of 523)

Foreign exotic 8 - 3/4" clip point blade, 13 - 1/4" overall. Handled in spiraled smooth white bone, iron oval guard with brass mounts. Correct sheath. Knife is unmarked. c. late 19th to early 20th. CONDITION: Very good-Excellent. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 2: CUSTOM FIXED BLADE DAMASCUS KNIVES.

Lot #1453 (Sale Order 453 of 523)

(A) KILBY front tang mark, back tang M.S. 00. 3 - 1/2" drop point Damascus blade with fancy worked back and tang. 7 - 1/4" overall. Handled in genuine stag with correct leather drop sheath. CONDITION: Mint. c. late 20th century. (B) Blade tang signed "AE" 3" drop point blade done in fancy Damascus. Overall length is 6 - 1/4" with sectioned handle of stacked leather and genuine stag horn with oval brass guard. CONDITION: Mint. late 20th century. No sheath included. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 4: CUSTOM FIXED BLADE KNIVES.

Lot #1454 (Sale Order 454 of 523)

(A) H.STALTER Trivoli, IL fixed blade knife c. late 20th century. 2 - 7/8" blade with fancy worked back. 6 - 3/8" overall, handled in genuine ivory with scrimshaw Indian bust. Signed H. Stalter. Handle is finger notched with fancy worked handled bolster. Includes correct leather sheath. CONDITION: Mint. (B) Custom fixed blade knife marked Gamble Maker. 3 - 1/8" hollow ground clip point blade.6 - 1/8" overall, handled in smooth white bone, decorated with a nickel silver arrow head and heavy nickel silver guard. Correct sheath. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (C) WEISS 2 - 7/8" double sided hollow ground dagger blade. 5 - 3/4" overall, handled in genuine mother of pearl. Has correct all metal nickel silver sheath, c. late 20th century. CONDITION: Mint. (D) WEISS custom miniature. 2 - 1/2" clip point flat ground blade, 4" overall. Handled in genuine stag with nickel silver oval guard, no sheath. CONDITION: Mint. c. late 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 5: CUSTOM MADE SINGLE BLADE FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1455 (Sale Order 455 of 523)

(A) Unmarked 4 - 3/4" hard wood handled lock back knife with fancy Damascus drop point blade. c. late 20th century. CONDITION: Mint. (B) SCHWARZER and figure of anvil 4" stag horn handled clip point blade with fancy worked back. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (C) Undiscernible symbol marked Damascus 4" blade handled in genuine stag with opening assist. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (D) WEISS PHOENIX on front tang, back tang marked "1". 5" all metal construction with lock back feature. CONDITION: Mint. c. late 20th century. (E) BOGUSZEWSKI TACOMA, WA. 3" single blade with fancy worked back handled in smooth white bone with lock back feature. CONDITION: Mint. c. late 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 2: CUSTOM FIXED BLADE KNIVES BY C.R. SIGMAN.

Lot #1456 (Sale Order 456 of 523)

(A) 4 - 1/2" hollow ground drop point blade. 9" overall, with finger notched ivory handle with nickel silver half guard and lanyard hole. CONDITION: Mint with no sheath c. late 20th century. (B) 4 - 1/2" hollow ground drop point blade. 9 - 1/4" overall, with finger notched ivory handle and guard with lanyard hole. CONDITION: Mint with no sheath c. late 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 2: CUSTOM MADE FIXED BLADE KNIVES BY A.H. DANIELS TOWN CREEK, AL.

Lot #1457 (Sale Order 457 of 523)

(A) 7 - 3/8" flat ground clip point blade, 12 - 1/8" overall smooth white bone coffin handle, fancy scroll engraved mounts, heavy nickel silver oval guard. Correct sheath with fancy scroll engraved throat and tip. CONDITION: Mint. late 20th century. (B) 3 - 1/4" drop point blade, 7 - 1/4" overall handled in hardwood with nickel silver guard. Correct sheath. CONDITION: Mint. c. late 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 2: CUSTOM FIXED BLADE KNIVES.

Lot #1458 (Sale Order 458 of 523)

(A) J.F. KEESLAR with figure of anvil with crossed hammer and knife. Back tang is marked M.S. 9 - 3/4" flat ground blade with beautiful worked back. 14" overall handled in genuine stag with fancy steel mounts, has no guard. Partial fancy worked tang. Includes correct leather sheath marked J.F. KEESLAR with the same symbols. CONDITION: Mint. c. late 20th century. (B) 4 - 1/4" Damascus drop point blade marked WJ, 8 - 1/2" overall. Knife is all metal constructed with a bizarre split braided wire handle. Correct sheath. CONDITION: Excellent to mint. c. late 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

KEVIN R. CASHEN HUBBARDSTON, MI CUSTOM FIXED BLADE DAGGER.

Lot #1459 (Sale Order 459 of 523)

A Mastersmith dagger made by Kevin Cashen. 8 - 1/4" double edged Damascus dagger blade, back tang is marked "JS". 14 - 1/2" overall handled in spiraled ivory with gold braiding. Massive nickel silver D guard with brass tips, fancy brass pummel. No sheath. CONDITION: Mint. c. late 20th century. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

UNSIGNED ALL METAL CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM DAMASCUS KNIFE.

Lot #1460 (Sale Order 460 of 523)

11 - 3/4" fancy Damascus blade with work back and worked Damascus handle, 18 - 1/4" overall. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. Includes correct leather sheath marked Rowes Leather, Hope Ark. PROVENANCE: From the Personal Collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 4: MARBLES KNIFE WITH FOREIGN KINVES AND PARTIAL ARMY KNIFE.

Lot #1461 (Sale Order 461 of 523)

(A) MARBLE'S GLADSTONE MICH. U.S.A. 7 - 7/8" clip point blade with fullers, 12 - 3/8" overall. Handled in stacked leather with aluminum pummel and full brass oval guard. Includes original leather sheath with belt loop and safety strap section missing. Bottom part of sheath is in fair condition. c. post 1942. (B) Foreign exotic fixed blade knife, unsigned. 7 - 1/2" double sided dagger blade, 10 - 3/4" overall. Handled in horn in the figure of a boot. Primitive oval iron guard c. late 19th to early 20th century. (C) F. WIDMANN & SOHN MUNCHEN GERMANY. 4 - 3/8" flat ground clip point blade, 9" overall. Handled in genuine stag with integral finger guard and nickel silver mounts. Includes correct sheath with nickel silver tip and throat. Has a visible crack in the handle c. mid to late 20th century. (D) ARMY KNIFE UNION. Fork and spoon section only, knife portion is missing c. late 19th century. OVERALL CONDITION: Good -Very Good. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Dr. James R. Lucie. TN

LOT OF 3: ANTIQUE FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1462 (Sale Order 462 of 523)

(A) VALLEY FORGE USA CUTLERY CO NEWARK N.J. 3 - 3/8" four blade congress pen knife. Handled in high relief sterling with head of woman and what appears to be pond lilies. Both front and back scales bear the number 1579. All blades are stamped and solid. One pen blade has the very tip broken off. c. 1892-1899. Considering age. CONDITION : Good to very good. (B) Early European, blade face of master blade marked RENPE. DEUX MAS AINE 32. 3 - 5/8". Two blade, swell center congress handled in nickel silver with brass figural symbols soldered to front and back scales. One is a seal bearing a crown, two non descript, and a missing figure on the back scale. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. (C) JOHN WATTS SHEFFIELD absence of the word England, est. 1765. 3 - 1/2" three blade special purpose all metal knife advertising Heidieck & Co. Back scale "Dry Monopole". One blade is spring loaded, release by sliding a button on front scale. Blade is stamped WATT'S PATENT (not a switch blade). CONDITION: Very good. TN

CASE BROS LITTLE VALLEY N.Y. "SUNFISH" FOLDING KNIFE.

Lot #1463 (Sale Order 463 of 523)

4" two blade "Sunfish" handled in worm grooved bone. Both front and back scale are perfect with no cracks. Both blades are solid and have great snap in both open and closed position. Master blade features a double pull. Back tang of master blade marked "Tested XX". Both blades are stamped. c. 1900-1912. CONDITION: Very good. TN

LOT OF 4: ENGLISH SIEBE GORMAN DIVING KNIVES.

Lot #1464 (Sale Order 464 of 523)

A) Knife with a 7-5/8" steel blade lightly marked "Siebe Gorman" with brass fittings and hard plastic grip. Brass scabbard with leather strap. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with areas of rust mainly at the tip. Scabbard shows minor wear and corrosion at the tip. B) Knife with a 7-3/8" steel blade with brass fittings and hard rubber grip. Brass scabbard. CONDITION: Blade shows pitting and wear, scabbard displays a number of small dents. C) Knife with a 7-5/8" blade marked "Seibe Gorman" with brass fittings, hard plastic grip and brass scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is covered with a coating of dried grease. Scabbard excellent. D) Knife with a 7-7/8" steel blade marked "Siebe Gorman" with brass fittings, hard plastic grip and brass scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright with a few minor areas of dark staining. Scabbard showing minor wear. DG

ENGLISH THREE BLADE ANGLO SAXON WHITTLER.

Lot #1465 (Sale Order 465 of 523)

I.X L W crown R GEORGE WOSTENHOLM CELEBRATED DIRK KNIFE. 5 - 1/8" three blade whittler handled in carved ivory. Front scale has a noticeable crack at rear pin. All three blades are stamped, face of master blade is stamped "WARRENTED OF THE BEST QUALITY". All three blades are full, solid, and have great snap in both open and closed positions. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. 1863-1890's. TN

LOT OF 4: AMERICAN FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1466 (Sale Order 466 of 523)

(A) KA-BAR STAINLESS fish knife. 5 - 5/8" long balisong pattern, all metal construction. Master blade is etched KA-BAR STAINLESS. There is a 5" rule on the outside. CONDITION: Excellent. c.1923-1951. (B) CLAUSS FREEMONT OHIO USA. 3 - 3/4" swell center jack knife (small coke bottle). Handled in ebony. Both blades are solid and have powerful snap in both open and closed direction. CONDITION: Very good to excellent c. 1900-1920. (C) CLAUSS FREEMONT OHIO USA. 4" three blade premium stockman, one blade being a punch blade. Handled in winter bottom bone. All blades are solid and have powerful snap in both open and closed direction. CONDITION: Near mint. Very scarce. c. 1900-1920. (D) Only mark is KEEN CUTTER on master blade face. 3 - 5/8" five blade farrier, handled in genuine stag, both front and back scale are perfect. Both pull tools are present. CONDTION: Good to very good. c. 1868-1940. TN

LOT OF 4: PHILIPPIAN BALISONGS.

Lot #1467 (Sale Order 467 of 523)

(A) 5" Philippian balisong front tang marked "hand forged Philippian" back tang "11-525", handled in sheep horn with brass bolsters. Scales are perfect on both sides. Includes wooden slide box and nylon belt sheath. CONDITION: Good to very good. Blade is pitted. c. 1970's. (B) Unmarked 5 - 5/8" Philippian balisong with sectioned handled composed of buffalo horn and smooth white bone. All scales are perfect. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. 1940's. (C) Unmarked Philippian balisong 6 - 1/4" handled in buffalo horn, all four scales are perfect. Aluminum bolsters. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. 1940's. (D) Mini balisong 2 - 1/2" handled in sheep horn, all four scales are perfect, aluminum bolsters. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. 1970's. TN

LOT OF 4: FOREIGN FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1468 (Sale Order 468 of 523)

(A) H.BOKER & CO. SOLIGEN back tang is marked with a tree. 4 - 5/8" five blade sportsman, master blade has lock back feature, secondary special purpose small blade must be depressed to defeat the lock. Handled in genuine stag, both scales are perfect with no cracks, front bolster is special purpose, front bolster is on blade face side, stamped "C.16" back side of forward bolster is marked "C.12". CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. c. Early 20th century, comes with leather belt sheath. (B) IBBERSON MADE IN ENGLAND. 3 - 3/4" two blade special purpose pruning knife with spring loaded fold out pruner and one hawksbill blade. Blade face is stamped "DOUBLE SHARP ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO". Handled in walnut, both scales are perfect, both blades are solid with strong snap in open and closed position. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. early 20th century. (C) European three blade special purpose timber scribe. Master blade marked with symbol. 4 - 1/4" handled in horn. CONDITION: Mint. Contemporary. (D) Unmarked foreign eight blade sportsman. No broken blades, handle is figural (toy soldier or snowman). 3 - 3/4" handled in ivory celluloid. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. TN

LOT OF 4: 3 STRAIGHT RAZORS AND 1 ART NOUVEAU CORKSCREW.

Lot #1469 (Sale Order 469 of 523)

(A) MITCHELL MFG. JACKSON MICH. Art Nouveau straight razor, good color, nude in drapery. Includes a box. (B) Front tang marked ROGERS CUTLERY CO back tang marked ALBERT SCHMIDT GERMANY. Depicting a coiled snake, blade turn is broken, comes with correct box. (C) SKi (figure of a man on skis) on front tang, back tang "GUARANTEE WALD-SOLIGEN". With inlaid nickel silver and enamel soccer player. All three razors are early 20th century. (D) 4 - 1/4" Art Nouveau Mermaid corkscrew, three blades, master blade marked GRAEF SCHMIDT. Back tang is marked Germany. Visible crack on tail of mermaid, all blades are sluggish. OVERALL CONDITION: Fair-Excellent. TN

HENRY VIALLION CUSTOM FRENCH FOLDER.

Lot #1470 (Sale Order 470 of 523)

4" custom single blade lock back. Blade is Damascus, blade is marked H. Viallon. Handled in carved ivory, front scale depicts grapes and grape leaves, back scale depicts wheat. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1985-present. TN

FRENCH CUSTOM SINGLE BLADE 14K GOLD KNIFE.

Lot #1471 (Sale Order 471 of 523)

4 - 1/4" Engine turned. Handles test to 14k gold, no markings or stamps. Contemporary. CONDITION: Excellent. TN

LOT OF 4: CUSTOM SINGLE BLADE CONTEMPORARY FOLDERS.

Lot #1472 (Sale Order 472 of 523)

(A) G GALVAN 5 - 3/4" handled in genuine stag. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Dale Warther 3 - 3/16" blade is engine turned, handled in hard wood. Front bolster is composited of a mercury silver dime and the back bolster is nickel silver. CONDITION: Excellent. (C) ZANKUVITS blade face marked with a rooster. 3 - 3/4" handled in genuine stag with brass bolsters. CONDITION: Excellent. (D) Falcon blade face is marked in wreath, bottom of wreath 12C27. 4 - 1/2" single blade lock back handled in hard wood with engraved bolsters and lock release. Lock release bolster has 25/500 Bottega C.Y. CONDITION: Excellent. TN

LOT OF 3: FOREIGN EXOTIC KNIVES.

Lot #1473 (Sale Order 473 of 523)

(A) Philippians PUMAL 6 - 5/8" double edged blade, 11 - 1/4" overall. Handled in smooth spiraled white bone with decorated silver mounts. Correct metal sheath, metal over wood with copper decorations. Pummel is missing. c. early 20th century. (B) Tibettan Trousse 5 - 1/2" blade, 9 - 1/2" overall. Handled in hard wood with iron mounts. Sheath is decorated silver over wood, c. early 20th century. (C) Mid 20th century four blade unusual Sheppard's knife with lock back feature. 7 - 1/4" long, handled in genuine stag. Unusual in that it has more than one blade, main blade and 3 secondary blades. OVERALL CONDITION: Very good-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 5: FOREIGN EXOTIC RATCHET CLASP KNIVES.

Lot #1474 (Sale Order 474 of 523)

(A) Tang marked ML, 4 - 7/8" clasp knife with profusely decorated blade. Handled in horn. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) Mexican clasp knife 6" long, handled in horn with ratchet lock. Blade profusely decorated with symbols and writing. CONDITION: Excellent. (C) Huge Spanish clasp knife 6" long, blade is marked Toledo, profusely decorated with game scenes on both sides. Ratchet lock, handled in horn, lock release is profusely decorated. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. (D) Spanish clasp knife 7" long, blade is covered with bull fight decoration, marked Toledo. Handled in cow horn with ratchet lock feature. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. (E) Spanish clasp knife 4 - 1/2" long, blade decorated with horse's head and "EL NORTO". Handled in green cow horn. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. All are early to mid 19th century. TN

LOT OF 6: STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1475 (Sale Order 475 of 523)

(A) IMPERIAL RAZOR GERMANY, scarce celluloid handle depicting a high relief touring car. (B) H. BOKER & CO GERMANY, celluloid handle depicting a high relief cowboy. (C) CONTINENTAL CUTLERY CO, celluloid handle, art nouveau with nude and flowers. (D) ROBESON SURE EDGE ROCHESTER NY, celluloid overlay on the tang, high relief decorated handles. (E) H. BOKER & CO GERMANY, celluloid handle razor, front scale depicting a ribbon with "Boker Brand". Front scale is damaged and cracked. Back scale shows vines. (F) SIMMONS HARDWARE SAINT LOUIS, celluloid handled razor with high relief flowing hair. OVERALL CONDITION: Fair-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 8: CELLULOID STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1476 (Sale Order 476 of 523)

(A) LAFAYETTE CUTLERY CO GERMANY, celluloid straight razor depicting high relief American flags and sailboat. (B) ROBESON ShurEdge ROCHESTER N.Y., tortoise celluloid high relief long flowing hair. (C) WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD, art nouveau celluloid depicting nude and florals. (D) WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD, celluloid with simple scroll decoration. (E) DIAMOND GERMANY, celluloid razor with high relief scroll decoration on front and back scales. (F) ONTARIO, with symbol of Indian with bow and arrow. Celluloid straight art nouveau with nude and flowers. (G) WALKER CUTTLERY WORKS GERMANY, celluloid with decorative scroll work. (H) FREDERICK REYNOLDS SHEFFIELD, celluloid razor decorated with high relief castle and florals. All are c. 1890 - 1920. OVERALL CONDITION: Very good -Excellent.TN

LOT OF 6: STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1477 (Sale Order 477 of 523)

(A) HIBBARD, SPENCER BARTLETT & CO, celluloid handle depicting a figure of an eagle holding a red ball, perfect color, no damage on front or back. Scarce razor. (B) CURTIN & CLARK CUTTLERY KANSAS CITY, MO GERMANY. Celluloid handle, art nouveau nude with drapery. (C) HAIK & KOURY GERMANY. Celluloid art nouveau razor depicting nude and drapery with woman standing on man's back. (D) THE LAWTON CUTTLERY GERMANY. Fancy spiraled handles, perfect on both sides. (E) ATLANTIC CUTTLERY GERMANY. Celluloid razor with American motifs of flag and double eagle clutching arrows and a branch. (F) D. PERES SOLIGEN. Art nouveau handles depicting nude and drapery with good color. All c. 1890 - 1920. OVERALL CONDITION: Very good-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 8: STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1478 (Sale Order 478 of 523)

(A) BOSS, celluloid razor depicting a high relief owl in an oval with scrollwork, back scale has scrollwork only. (B) H. BOKER & CO, blade is etched 1492-1892 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO. Front scale commemorates florals, back scale is plain. (C) HOPE CUTLERY Co, GERMANY. Art nouveau razor with wonderful color, nude and drapery, nude is standing on man's back. (D) VAN'S on front tang and back tang reads SMITH BROS BOSTON as well as MADE IN GERMANY. Celluloid razor with perfect blue color depicting a lighthouse. (E) NORVELL/ SHAPLEIGH HDW. ST. LOUIS. Excellent color depicting a single orchid on the front, back scale is plain. (F) Symbol of a wolf with GUARENTEE SOLIGEN. Celluloid razor depicting a high relief beetle on tree bark with oak leaves. (G) OXFORD RAZOR WARRANTED GERMANY. Celluloid handle depicting an American double eagle holding arrows and a branch with flag motifs, blue color. (H) SINGER BROS. MADE IN GERMANY. Celluloid handle depicting florals and scroll. All are c. 1890- 1920. CONDITION: Very good-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 12: CELLULOID STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1479 (Sale Order 479 of 523)

(A) RED/INJUN, celluloid razor depicting high relief pinecones and branches on front and back scale, excellent color. (B) WM ELLIOT & CO GERMANY, celluloid razor depicting leaves and branches, the leaves being metal inlays. (C) W. H. MORLEY & SON'S GERMANY, celluloid razor depicting a castle on front scale, back scale is plain. (D) NATIONAL MFG CO. UNION CITY, GA. Celluloid razor depicting a high relief windmill. (E) CHALLENGE CUTLERY CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Overlaid tang with acid etched blade "Challenge". Black celluloid handle depicting an owl in an oval with scroll work. Back scale has only scroll. (F) A.J. JORDAN CUTLERY CO. Black celluloid handle with small rosettes around rivets with some decoration on rear of handle front and back. (G) DIAMONDINE, high relief celluloid with scroll decoration on front and back scales. Added name "HENRY BILLINGS". Back scale bears "31193816". (H) ROBESON CUTLERY CO. PREMIER. Celluloid pierced handle in lattice design. (I) 42 ERN, celluloid handle, both front and back scale in high relief lily of the valley. (J) 60 GENIEVA KNIFE Co. Celluloid handled razor with high relief scroll and bust of a soldier. Back scale is just scroll work. (K) J. S. Holler & Co. ADOLPH BLAICH GERMANY. High relief celluloid handle with scroll decoration on front and back scales. (L) ANTONI TADROSS GERMANY. Etched blade, black celluloid in high relief scroll with the bust of an angel. Both front and back scale have same design. All are c. 1890-1920. OVERALL CONDITION: Very good-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 12: CELLULOID STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1480 (Sale Order 480 of 523)

(A) IMPERIAL RAZOR WARRANTED GERMANY. Straight razor with etched blade, celluloid handles depicting high relief scroll and a cupid, back scale is just scroll work. (B) CONSTANTINE BISKINTY NEW YORK. Celluloid handled razor, both and front scale depict woman with long flowing hair. (C) WM ELLIOT & Co. Celluloid handled straight razor with high relief floral and scroll and a female bust on both front and back scales. (D) MOSHY & RAHAIM GERMANY. Celluloid handle with floral and vine decor with excellent color. Blade is broken. (E) OXFORD RAZOR WARRANTED GERMANY. Art nouveau celluloid handle with nude and grapes, back scale is plain. (F) E. H. MALOOE, BOSTON. Etched blade, celluloid handle depicts high relief game scenes of elk, wolf, and rabbit. Back scale is plain. (G) HENKEL'S HAND FORGED. Small chip in blade, high relief scroll and vine with a female bust on both ends in celluloid. (H) SUPERIOR QUALITY SILVER STEEL. Art nouveau razor depicting high relief nude and grapes, back scale is plain. (I) A. EON. Celluloid straight razor with high relief depiction of an angel, scroll, and flowers on front and back scales. (J) LAYMAN & CAREY INDIANAPOLIS. Celluloid razor depicting a high relief owl with scroll decoration, wonderful color, back scale does not have the owl. (K) Unmarked celluloid razor with high relief depiction of a deer scene on the front, back scale is plain. (L) THE TOREY RAZOR CO. WORCESTER, MASS. USA. Black celluloid handle. All are c. 1890-1920. OVERALL CONDITION: Fair-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 12: 11 STRAIGHT RAZORS AND 1 CORN RAZOR.

Lot #1481 (Sale Order 481 of 523)

(A) VOM CLEFF & CO corn razor handled in mother of pearl. Blade is etched corn razor, near mint to mint condition. Includes correct box. (B) Figure of a tower with the words "THE TOWER BRAND". Back tang marked JOHN S. HOLLER & CO. GERMANY. Fancy etched blade, black celluloid handle with high relief angel with wings and scroll on both scales. (C) UNCLE SAM GERMANY. Art nouveau razor, nude with grapes. (D) M. RETHMUELLAR ST. LOUIS. MO. Celluloid handle with high relief scroll decorations on front and back. (E) Fox Cutlery Co. Celluloid razor with high relief scroll decoration and a running fox on both scales. Handle is apart at rear, easy to repair. (F) COSMO MFG. CO. GERMANY. Has etched blade, celluloid handle with great color and deer scene. (G) THE ELECTRIC CUTLERY CO. NEWARK, N.J. Front scale has crack at pin, image of a devil on front scale, image of a dog on back scale. (H) CLAUSS FREEMONT OH. Celluloid razor with high relief Indian in full headdress with tomahawk. (I) J. DAVID & CO. Etched blade with American eagle, black celluloid handle with high relief decoration on both scales. (J) BISMARCK on front tang, back MADE IN GERMANY. Celluloid razor with high relief florals on front and back. (K) KEEN KUTTER. Mother of pearl overlay on tang, back scale reads SIMMONS HDWE. CO. GERMANY. Celluloid straight razor with silver scroll inlay, floral. Back has scrolled ovals. (L) OXFORD RAZOR WARRANTED GERMANY. Tan celluloid razor with high relief pinecones and branches. All are c. 1890-1920. OVERALL CONDITION: Good-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 4: EARLY STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1482 (Sale Order 482 of 523)

(A) SKINNER WARRANTED. Pressed horn straight razor with high relief bust of Washington and Shakespeare on front scale. Back scale shows Preble and Franklin. There is worm damage on both front and back scale. Etched blade. c. late 18th century. (B) SKINNER WARRANTED. Pressed horn straight razor with a high relief bust of Washington and Shakespeare on front scale, back scale has high relief bust of Preble and Franklin. There is worm damage on both front and back scale. Razors (A) and (B) have a hard wood box and sleeve. (C) WADE & BUTCHER. Unusual primitive with scrimshaw of whaling scene on front scale. Back scale is scrimshaw of two harpoons. There is damage on both scales at the tip. c. 1820. Nice example of primitive scrimshaw. (D) CLAUSS FREEMONT O. Horn straight razor with nice pearl and abalone inlays featuring a series of stars and half moons. c. 1850. OVERALL CONDITION: Very good-Excellent. TN

LOT OF 3: FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1483 (Sale Order 483 of 523)

(A) MERCATOR on front, back tang SOLIGEN GERMANY. 4 - 5/8" heavy custom sterling silver scales with high relief vines. Back scale has a 10k gold dolphin with a diamond in its eye, breaking water. Knife has a lock back feature, lock still works. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. 1856-Present Day. (B) IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. 2 - 7/8" three blade whittler, all blades are stamped, secondary "Curley's Pat. Dec. 8 1885". Knife is marked 14K. CONDITION: Excellent. early 20th century. (C) IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM. 1 - 7/8" two blade congress pen knife. Scales test to 10K gold. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. early 20th century. TN

LOT OF 5: FOUR FOLDING KNIVES AND ONE RAZOR BLADE.

Lot #1484 (Sale Order 484 of 523)

(A) H. BOKER & CO'S IMPROVED CUTLERY. Back tang has a tree and the word Germany. 3 - 1/4" sterling whittler with high relief motif from the Columbus Expedition dated 1492 - 1892. Back scale has buildings and World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1837-1917. (B) Razor blade commemorating the Columbus Expedition. CONDITION: Good. (C) JOSEPH FEIST SOLIGEN. 3 - 1/2" aluminum handled high relief images commemorating William Tell. Back scale has high relief image of resting lion with English scroll and "Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti". CONDITION: Excellent, c. 1864-present day. (D) German commemorative knife commemorating William Tell. High relief images on 3 - 3/8" aluminum handled 2 blade pen knife. Back scale has a resting lion "Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti". CONDITION: Excellent. (E) JOSEPH FEIST SOLIGEN. 1 - 7/8" aluminum commemorative with a resting lion. Front and back scale are the same with "Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti". Condition: Excellent. TN

LOT OF 5: FIXED BLADE KNIVES.

Lot #1485 (Sale Order 485 of 523)

(A) NON XLL JOSEPH ALLEN AND SONS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. 4" dagger blade. 8 - 3/8" overall. Guarder dirk handled in genuine stag. Nickel silver oval guard with nickel silver mounts. Has incorrect sheath. Post 1891. CONDITION: Very good. (B) UNION CUT. Co OLEAN N.Y. USA. 4 - 1/8" blade guarder dirk. 7 - 1/8" overall. Re-handled with a non original pearl handle and sheath. CONDITION. Blade is in very good condition. Overall fair. (C) IMPERIAL PROV. R. I. Military style fixed blade knife 5 - 1/8" clip point blade. 9 - 3/4" overall with stacked leather handle and iron mounts. Original sheath included. Sheath is inscribed with "Blazers Club 1952" and "Country Mutual Fire Co.". CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1950's. (D) United folding fixed blade knife. 5 - 3/4" blade. Overall 9 - 3/8". When folded overall is 6 - 1/4". Handled in genuine stag with a brass S guard. Comes with leather sheath. c. 1901-1920 CONDITION: Very good. (E) Reproduction German SA dagger. 8 - 3/4" blade etched "Alles Furdeutchland", blade was previously pitted, and has been cleaned. Scabbard included. CONDITION: Fair. TN

LOT OF 11: STRAIGHT RAZORS.

Lot #1486 (Sale Order 486 of 523)

Lot of 11 straight razors with various condition issues. Most have broken blades, handles, or corrosion. OVERALL CONDITION: Fair. TN

LOT OF 3: VINTAGE FOLDERS.

Lot #1487 (Sale Order 487 of 523)

(A) All metal constructed figure of a pistol. Spring assisted blade, advertising CRANE ICE CREAM. Tang is stamped GLOBE CUTLERY Co. GERMANY. 3 - 1/2" overall. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1900-1920 (B) All metal constructed figure of a pistol. Spring assisted blade. Tang is stamped JOSEPH FEIST SOLIGEN. 3 - 1/2" overall. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1900-1920 (C) 2 - 1/4" two blade advertising pen knife for GAELIC Old Smuggler SCOTCH WHISKEY. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. TN

LOT OF 5: FIXED AND FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1488 (Sale Order 488 of 523)

(A) Fixed blade letter opener, 2 - 5/8" double sided blade. 5 - 7/8" overall, handle is an ivory arm and clenched fist. No maker's mark. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 19th century. (B) Fixed blade sterling fruit knife, no maker's mark. 2 - 3/8" blade. 5 - 3/8" overall. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. c. late 19th to early 20th century. (C) 3 - 1/4" early locking clasp knife with etched blade displaying birds in flight. Handle is horn, has a lock back feature. CONDITION: Very good. c. Late 19th century. (D) 3 - 1/2" two blade folding knife. Unusual, horn handle, one blade on upper side and one on lower side of the knife. Upper blade has a flower stamped on the face with the blade tang marked "SCARPENIA" lower blade is tang stamped "NICCELA TONERINI". Springless. CONDITION: Excellent. (E) 2 - 3/4" two blade senator pen knife, both blades are marked "GK" in a circle. Handled in ivory. Includes early gift box. CONDITION: Very good. TN

LOT OF 3: SINGLE BLADE EARLY FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1489 (Sale Order 489 of 523)

(A) Unmarked 4" early French folder. Both front and back scales are elaborately decorated in enamel flowers with decorated brass bolsters. CONDITION: Excellent. c. early 19th century. (B) 3 - 1/2" single blade folder, blade face is marked with indiscernible stamp. Both scales have elaborate enamel decorations and brass bolsters. CONDITION: Very good. c. early 19th century. (C) Early 3 - 5/8" single blade European folder. Blade face is stamped 59 SAUVAGNAT. Handle has brass decorations over wood. Front bolster is iron, back bolster is brass with the word "DEPOSE". CONDITION: Very good. c. early 19th century. TN

LOT OF 6: FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1490 (Sale Order 490 of 523)

(A) 7 - 1/2" Spanish clasp knife with star lock. Blade is profusely engraved "Toledo", handled in French pearl. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (B) CARL SCHLIEPER SOLINGEN GERMANY EYE BRAND. 4 - 5/8" two blade clasp knife handled in cream celluloid with bird's eye rivets. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1940's. (C) CARL SCHLIEPER SOLINGEN GERMANY EYE BRAND. 4 - 5/8" two blade clasp knife handled in genuine stag. Minor crack by center pin on front scale. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. c. 1940's. (D) T. AIEI inside a globe, 3 - 5/8" two blade pen knife. Handled in cream celluloid. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (E) FH inside a circle, 3 - 1/16" unusual two blade senator with back scale and all four bolsters depicting a gambler's scene. Handled in white celluloid. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (F) ELECTRIC CUT CO NEWARK N.J. both blades are stamped. Unusual advertising two blade congress pattern. 3 - 1/2" with a scutcheon advertising MAIL POUCH. Master blade is lazy, front scale has a noticeable crack, back scale is perfect CONDITION: Good. c. 1873-1909. TN

LOT OF 8: FOLDING KNIVES.

Lot #1491 (Sale Order 491 of 523)

(A) Only mark is Handmade, 5" unusual single blade three part folder, all metal construction with brass handle and frame. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (B) Only mark is PATENT ROSTFREI. 4 - 1/2" single blade balisong, all metal construction. CONDITION: Very good. c. mid to late 20th century. (C) SUPERIOR MIDDLETOWN N.Y. on the front tang, back marked FOLD-LOCK PAT. PEND. 4 - 7/8" balisong with white composite handles. All handles have minor damage. CONDITION: Good to very good. c. 20th Century. (D) Only mark is PATENT, 3 - 1/2" single blade all metal construction balisong. Outside of handle used for measuring, condition is very good, c. Early to mid 20th century. (E) Unusual 3 - 1/8" four blade pen knife handled in white celluloid. Handle is pierced column and scroll work. All four blades are stamped NOVELTY CO. CONDITION: Good to very good. c. 1879-1949. (F) Unusual 2 - 5/8" two blade lobster pen knife. With brass handle, pierced depicting griffins and English crown on both sides. Both blades are stamped. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1879-1949. (G) Unsigned. 1 - 3/8" blade, 2 - 3/4" overall, unusual single blade pen knife with full brass figure of a knight in armor holding a sword and flag on the rear bolster. Handle is blue enamel with florals. Only mark is GS. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (H) Unmarked 1 - 1/8" single blade pen knife with enameled scales. Front scale depicts a windmill and trees, same scene on back scale. CONDITION: Excellent. c. contemporary. TN

LOT OF 3: WOOD AND GLASS ROBESON SHUREDGE KNIFE DISPLAYS.

Lot #1492 (Sale Order 492 of 523)

(A) Robeson "ShurEdge" is a counter top slant front hardwood and glass knife display. Complete with key. There are four dates on the inside, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1950. c. 1894-1948. Measures 11 - 1/4" high, 24 - 1/4" wide, and 8 - 1/4" deep. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) ROBESON SHUREDGE block letter wall display. Measures 19" high, 25" wide, 2 - 1/2" deep. Intact, still has pattern numbers and pricing of the original knives. Back of display has a description entitled "STANDARD POCKET KNIFE BLADES" displaying all parts of a standard pocket knife. Sketches of various patterns including an automatic. CONDITION: Excellent. c. 1945-1965. (C) ROBESON ShurEdge wood and glass wall knife display. Measures 6 - 1/8" high, 35 - 3/4" long and 1 - 3/8" deep. CONDITION: Very good-Excellent. Still contains the original badges with the original prices and pattern numbers. c. 1894-1948. TN

THREE PIECE ROBESON SHUREDGE POCKET KNIFE SIGN.

Lot #1493 (Sale Order 493 of 523)

This is a three piece cardboard store window display for Robeson Suredge pocket knives. The three pieces would have originally been connected with paper hinges. however the three panels have been separated, professionally framed and hinged to display together as intended. The center panel has space to display knives that would have been wired to the display, no knives come with the display, however the wire is there and knives could possibly be reattached. CONDITION: Good-Very good. Shows some minor cardboard loss to the edges, a crease in several corners of the display, and remote areas of paper loss. However, the piece displays very well, the colors are bright, and if Suredge knives were reattached to the display it would be an awesome piece.

LOT OF 2: RANDALL MODEL 12 & MODEL 13 KNVIES.

Lot #1494 (Sale Order 494 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) "RANDALL MADE ORLANDO, FLA. (maker's mark between two swords)" Model 13 with a 12" double-edged dagger blade, overall 17". Handle is composed of yellow micarta fitted with a heavy brass 'C' guard and ornate brass pommel and skull crusher. Knife comes with original sheath embossed with maker's name, model, and blade length. This is a great example of an "Arkansas Toothpick" Bowie. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. (B) "RANDALL MADE ORLANDO, FLA. (maker's mark between two swords)" Massive clip-point Bowie with brass back, blade measures 11", overall 16-1/2". Handle is composed of yellow micarta fitted with a heavy brass 'C' guard and ornate brass pommel and skull crusher. Knife comes with original sheath embossed with maker's name. CONDITION: Excellent. c. late 20th century. TN

LOT OF 3: WWII GERMAN AND US FLARE GUNS

Lot #1495 (Sale Order 495 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe double-barrel 26.5mm flare gun marked "gpt 1943", "L", barrel markings of "4" with an eagle proof. Flare pistol retains 90-95% of its black finish, with the usual wear on the front of the barrels and receiver sides. Dark brown bakelite grips and phosphate finished parts exhibit light wear. Lower barrel release does not function properly as breech opens without its use. CONDITION: Excellent. (B) US military issue 37mm M-8 flare pistol marked "MWCS, US PROPERTY, PISTOL PYROTECHNIC, M-8" with light patina over 45-50% of its parkerized finish. Black plastic grips exhibit light wear, and black painted back strap retains 80-85% of its finish, with a serial number present. CONDITION: Very good plus. (C) US Navy 10-gauge flare pistol marked "USN' on its black plastic grip, and "SIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5 R. F. SEDGLEY, INC 1944". Pistol retains 95+% of its finish. Included is a olive web holster marked "SIGNAL PISTOL HOLSTER Mk. 5" with "S/V IONA" and "STAATS" written in black. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. WZ

LOT OF 6: WWI AND WWII BAYONETS AND KNIVES

Lot #1496 (Sale Order 496 of 523)

Lot Consists of: (A) WWI 1913 pattern Remington made bayonet with its original green painted leather scabbard. Blade measures approximately 17". The bayonet is marked with the Remington roundel and 1917, and on the reserve with the US Ordnance mark along with the Eagle's head Frankford Arsenal mark. CONDITION: Blade displays gray patina and pitting. Scabbard retains 75% of its original paint and displays scratches and dents from use. Overall good. (B) Reproduction M1 Garand bayonet with scabbard. Blade measures approximately 16 - 3/8". CONDITION: Blade has 80% original finish, scabbard displays scratches and scuffs. Overall good (C) WWII Legitimus Collins & Co. machete with scabbard. Blade measures approximately 14 - 3/4" and marked Legitimus / Collins & Co. / Made in USA / No. 1250 / 1943". Scabbard is made from a compressed fiber material and marked J.B. Brooks & CO. LTD / 1943". CONDITION: Blade exhibits pitting and other marks from use. The scabbard retains about 50% of its original green paint. Leather components are pliable. Overall fair. (D) German WWI S98/05 "Butcher's Blade" bayonet marked "Weyersberg / Kirschbaum / & CIE / Solingen" on the ricasso. The blade measures approximately 14 - 1/2". Blade has gray patina which displays pitting and other blemishes. The scabbard has various dents and also displays light pitting. Overall fair. (E) US WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with canvas and leather scabbard. The blade is marked "U.S. / MOD.1917 / C.T." and "A.C.CO / Chicago / 1918" on the ricasso and measures 10 - 1/4". Scabbard is marked "A-K-CO. / 1918 / R.H.S." on leather tip. CONDITION: Blade exhibits light pitting and soiling from use. Handle has several dents. Scabbard canvas shows almost no blemishes but the leather tip displays scuffs and scratches. Overall very good. (F) 1907 Ross Rifle bayonet with scabbard and reproduction frog. Blade measures approximately 10" and exhibits discoloration, pitting, and other blemishes. The handle is marked "Ross Rifle Co / Quebec / Patented 1907". There are various marks stamped into the wood including "U.S." and the US Ordnance logo. The wood has various dents and scratches. The scabbard has discoloration and pitting to the metal and the leather has various scratches. Overall Poor. JD

LOT OF 10 VINTAGE FRAMED USMC THEMED MOVIE POSTERS.

Lot #1497 (Sale Order 497 of 523)

This lot consists of 10 original movie posters pertaining to the US Marine Corps. All measure about 27" X 40-1/2" and all are framed. A) "The Fighting Devil Dogs", Republic serial in 12 episodes, this being episode 5, "Undersea Bandits". B) "A Yank in Viet-Nam" dated 1963. C) "Beach Red", dated 1967. D) "Hold Back The Night". E) "Battle Flame", dated 1959. F) "Come On Leathernecks" G) "The Battle For The Marianas". H) "None But The Brave", dated 1965. I) "Fighting Marines". J) "First To Fight", dated 1967. CONDITION: Most are in very good condition or better with a few exhibiting edge wear, fold lines and minor staining. DG

LOT OF 9 USMC THEMED MOVIE POSTERS

Lot #1498 (Sale Order 498 of 523)

The lot consists of 9 US Marine Corps movie posters. All measure approximately 28 - 1/2" x 42 - 1/2" and all are identically framed. (A) "A Wave, A Wac, and A Marine". (B) "Abroad with Two Yanks" by the United Artists Corporation, dated 1944. (C) "Come on Marines!" by Paramount Pictures, dated 1934. (D) "The Proud and Profane" by Paramount Pictures, dated 1956. (E) "Battle Cry" by Warner Bros., dated 1955. (F) "A Guy A Gal and A Pal" by Columbia Pictures, dated 1945. (G) "Down In San Diego" by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures. (H) "Leave It To The Marines" by Lippert Pictures Inc. (I) "Baby Blue Marine" by Columbia Pictures, dated 1976. CONDITION: Most are in very good condition or better with a few exhibiting edge wear, fold lines and minor staining. JD

LOT OF 3: USMC THEMED MOVIE POSTERS

Lot #1499 (Sale Order 499 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) 1944 dated Marine Raiders movie poster. The poster is framed and measures approximately 42 - 1/4" x 28 - 1/2". CONDITION: Poster exhibits fold lines and a few tears, there is slight staining but the corners remain intact and the graphic is vibrant. Overall good. (B) Calling All Marines movie poster printed by Morgan Litho., Corp., Cleveland, Ohio. The poster is framed and measures approximately 42" x 27 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines but the corners are intact and the graphic remains vibrant. Overall very good. (C) We Are The Marines Movie poster by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. and dated 1942. The poster is framed and measures approximately 42 - 1/4" x 28 - 1/2". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines but the corners are intact and the graphic remains vibrant. Overall very good. JD

LOT OF 4: SANDS OF IWO JIMA MOVIE MEMORABILIA

Lot #1500 (Sale Order 500 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Framed "Sands of Iwo Jima" insert movie poster by produced by Republic Pictures. The frame measures approximately 15 - 1/4" x 37 -1/4". CONDITION: The poster exhibits fold lines and slight tears around the edges. The poster exhibits slight color fading but the graphics remain pleasant. Overall good. (B) "Sands of Iwo Jima" movie poster made from a thicker paper/board material. The poster is plastic wrapped on cardboard and measures approximately 28" x 22". CONDITION: Slight staining, all corners are intact, colors remain vibrant. Overall very good. (C) "Sands of Iwo Jima" movie poster produced by Republic Pictures. The poster is fragile and is protected between to pieces of poster board. The poster measures approximately 20" x 28". CONDITION : The poster has significant edge wear, and creasing. All corners are gone, and poster has browned. The poster has a nice vintage look but is in overall poor condition. (D) Set of 8 "Sands of Iwo Jima" lobby cards. All cards measure 11" x 14" and are marked "From The Collection of Don Danard" on the reverse. CONDITION: All cards exhibit edge wear with creases, tears, and some have old tape around the edges. Some of the tape was peeled off on some of the cards and portions of the cards were torn away. The graphics remain vibrant. Overall fair. JD

LOT OF 14 COLD WAR ERA SOVIET PLAQUES & BUST

Lot #1501 (Sale Order 501 of 523)

Exceptional lot of miscellaneous Cold War era Soviet Plaques and One Bust. Plaques and Bust are made from various materials of wood, marble, pewter, bronze, and ceramic. CONDITION: Varying from Very Good to Exceptional. D.W.

LOT OF 17 COLD WAR ERA SOVIET & CHINESE PLAQUES AND BUSTS

Lot #1502 (Sale Order 502 of 523)

Exceptional lot of miscellaneous Cold War era Soviet and Chinese Plaques and One Bust. Plaques and Bust are made from various materials of wood, marble, pewter, bronze, plastic, and ceramic. CONDITION: Varying from Very Good to Exceptional. D.W.

LOT OF 11 COLD WAR ERA COMMUNIST PLAQUES

Lot #1503 (Sale Order 503 of 523)

Exceptional lot of miscellaneous Cold War era Soviet Plaques. Plaques are made from various materials of wood, marble, pewter, bronze, aluminum, plastic, and ceramic. CONDITION: Varying from Very Good to Excellent. D.W.

COLT MODEL 1917A1 DISPLAY MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES.

Lot #1504 (Sale Order 504 of 523)

The Browning Model 1917A1 is an easily recognizable machine gun, and saw much multi-role usage during WWII with infantry, armored fighting vehicles, combat aircraft, and naval vessels with the Allies during World War II, and continued to be used up into the Korean War. Being succeeded during the 1960's in the U.S. Military by the much newer M-60 machine gun, the Model 1917A1 remained in use by Third World countries well within the late 20th century. This example is marked "NO. 05016 US. INPS./ BROWNING MACHINE GUN/ US. CAL .30 M1917A1/ MFG INLAND" on the right side of the receiver, and has been fitted with accessories to represent a Model 1928 Commercial variation. Features include a Model 1928 Commercial thumb safety and flash hider, as well as a carry handle, which is fitted around the water jacket. Grip is fitted with two piece brown plastic grip panels. Action is still retained under spring pressure and can be manually operated, but will not cock. Complete with a tripod pintle, water can, water hose, and an ammunition box, which contains a belt of dummy ammunition. CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their reapplied green parkerized finish, exhibiting a few scattered areas of wear, as well as some scattered areas of oxidation. Water jacket shows a few scattered dents. Mirror bore, with well defined rifling throughout. Tripod pintle shows some wear and flaking to it's black painted finish. Water can retains it's canvas carry handle and retains the majority of it's paint. Ammo box, no longer retains its carry handle, but is otherwise good. A very nice and attractive 1917A1, which would make for an excellent addition to one's display. -MLW-

DESIRABLE LOT OF TWO JAPANESE TYPE 96 MAGAZINES & 15 STRIPPER CLIPS.

Lot #1505 (Sale Order 505 of 523)

This lot consists of two desirable Japanese Type 96 light machine gun 30 round magazines, accompanied by 15 stripper clips. The magazines were manufactured by the National Denki Company, and exhibit the manufacturer's symbol on the front, towards the base. Magazines also feature their ammunition indicator, which counts down the remaining ammunition in the magazine once the operator has fired all but four rounds. Additionally, this lot includes 15 original Japanese 6.5x50mm Arisaka stripper clips, that when paired with a loading tool, can be utilized to rapidly load the magazine, compared to having the operator manually loading each round by hand. CONDITION: Magazines retain the majority of their applied black matte finish, exhibiting some superficial handling and storage marks, as well as some edge wear from use. Stripper clips differ in condition, showing varying degrees of corrosion, but all appear serviceable. A nice assortment of Type 96 accessories, that will enable one to keep firing at the range. -MLW-

LOT OF 5: INERT M20B1 "SUPER BAZOOKA", M72A2 LAW, AND THREE PROJECTILES.

Lot #1506 (Sale Order 506 of 523)

Lot consists of (A) Inert M20B1 "Super Bazooka". Launcher tube has been deactivated by drilling seven holes in the bottom to the rear of the shoulder rest. Rear half of the tube is marked with a flaming ordnance bomb over "SJS" above several lines of text stipulating the model, manufacturer, and serial number. Complete with a green canvas sling. CONDITION: Metal components retain most of their applied green paint, exhibiting scattered areas of wear and flaking all around. (B) M20 "Super Bazooka" M29A2 practice round. Projectile is dated 1953, and bears several lines of painted text stipulating the model and appropriate temperatures for storage. CONDITION: Projectile head bears some wear to it's painted finish and text, but is completely legible. There is some light oxidation around the tip of the project head. (C) M72A2 LAW. Tube is marked on the right side, stipulating model, ammunition, as well as operating and storage temperature. Left side retains firing instruction sticker. Flip-up sights are present. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their green finish, exhibiting scattered handling and storage marks all around. Rubber components show some wear, with the forward rubber button being torn. (D) Chinese 82mm mortar round. Round has been repainted, with manufacturer markings still present, but indiscernible. Fuse is marked with a Chinese character followed by "-2" as well as "9-73-354". CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their reapplied paint, showing little wear. (E) Unmarked brass bomb lance whaling harpoon, measuring 15 - 3/16". Interior wick is still present. CONDITION: Good, showing some corrosion overall. -MLW-

RUSSIAN PM M1910 GAS OPERATED DISPLAY MACHINE GUN WITH SOKOLOV MOUNT.

Lot #1507 (Sale Order 507 of 523)

The Russian PM M1910 entered service during the Great War and while only produced until 1945, saw usage in as late as the Vietnam War by North Vietnamese forces. This example is very unique, in that it has been modified with what appears to be gas and electrical hook-ups, which when properly set up with the accompanying modified ammo can, will simulate the gun firing. Top cover is marked "1944r". Features include a fluted water jacket, which has been painted green, as well as spade grips. This example is complete with a Finnish "SA" marked wheeled Sokolov mount, shield, and cover. Sokolov mount is missing it's front pin to retain the gun and shield. CONDITION: Receiver retains the majority of it's applied finished, exhibiting a few areas of wear. Painted components on gun show areas of wear, as well as flaking. Sokolov mount and shield exhibit some wear and scattered areas of flaking. A very unique and attractive example of a Russian PM M1910 Maxim machine gun, which would make for an absolutely fantastic reenactment piece! -MLW-

RHEINMETALL ROMANIAN CONTRACT ST-61 CONVERTED TO AN MG-15 DISPLAY MACHINE GUN.

Lot #1508 (Sale Order 508 of 523)

ST-61 manufactured by Rheinmetall for Romania. This example has been been fitted with an MG-15 air-cooled barrel, compared to the Romanian watercooled barrel. Fabricated as an MG-15 display gun by IMA, the receiver has been cut, nicely welded back together, and filled to negate any operation. Bolt and charging handle are still under spring tension, and can be manually operated. Receiver is marked "ST61" above the Rheinmetall logo and serial number, with the right side bearing an eagle proof followed by the date of manufacture "2. 1940". Fitted with a contemporary stock and a ventilated aluminum jacket bracket by IMA that is complete with a 1943 dated bipod. Complete with an original German 75 round MG-15 saddle drum magazine. CONDITION: Metal components retain good amounts of their applied black finish, exhibiting areas of some wear, flaking, as well as some scattered handling marks. Manufacturer markings on receiver are sharp, with the date code being partially worn. Areas of receiver that were cut and welded exhibit some minor weld marks, but are otherwise good. A nice and complete example of a Rheinmetall manufactured ST-61, converted to an MG-15. -MLW-

RHEINMETALL ROMANIAN CONTRACT ST-61 CONVERTED TO AN MG-15 DISPLAY MACHINE GUN.

Lot #1509 (Sale Order 509 of 523)

ST-61 manufactured by Rheinmetall for Romania. This example has been been fitted with an MG-15 air-cooled barrel, compared to the Romanian watercooled barrel. Fabricated as an MG-15 display gun by IMA, the receiver has been cut, nicely welded back together, and filled to negate any operation. Bolt and charging handle are still under spring tension, and can be manually operated. Receiver is marked "ST61" above the Rheinmetall logo and serial number, with the right side bearing an eagle proof followed by the date of manufacture "1942". Fixed stock retains its leather butt pad, as well as it's leather wrap. Fitted with a ventilated aluminum jacket bracket, which is complete with a 1943 dated bipod. Gun is complete with an original German 75 round MG-15 saddle drum magazine, as well as an unmarked anti-aircraft sight. CONDITION: Metal components retain good amounts of their applied black finish, exhibiting areas of some wear, flaking, as well as some scattered handling marks. Manufacturer markings on receiver are sharp. Areas of receiver that were cut and welded exhibit some minor weld marks, but are otherwise good. A nice and complete example of a Rheinmetall manufactured ST-61, converted to an MG-15. -MLW-

ORIGINAL GERMAN WWII MG-34 DISPLAY MACHINE GUN.

Lot #1510 (Sale Order 510 of 523)

Generally considered to be the world's first GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun), the MG-34 was designed to provide the German military with a portable machine gun that could support infantry either in a light or medium machine gun role, be utilized in an anti-aircraft role, and even be used in static defenses such as bunkers. It was issued into service in 1936 and was used throughout the course of WWII. The receiver on this MG-34 display gun was cut into three pieces and nicely welded back together. The receiver has been filled in, to negate any potential operation. The receiver cover was manufactured by Grossfuss and reads "bpr" over waffenamt "WaA497". Original serial number on top cover has been crossed out and a different serial number applied. Feed tray was manufactured by Berlin-Suhler Waffenwerke and is marked with a eagle over waffenamt "WaA4" above "BSW". The barrel retains the Mauser "S/243" manufacturer code as well as the eagle over "26" waffenamts. Barrel is coated in a thick layer of cosmoline. Black plastic grips and the wood buttstock are of reproduction. Charging handle is fixed in place and cannot be moved. CONDITION: Receiver, barrel shroud, and muzzle booster retain most of their reapplied blue finish, with areas of thinning and wear showing all around. Bore is good, showing strong rifling throughout. Stock shows some wear and indentations. A fantastic specimen of a machine gun used throughout the course of WWII, that would make for a nice addition to ones collection. -MLW-

LOT OF 2: YUGOSLAVIAN MG53 TRIPOD AND GERMAN WWII AAMO CRATE

Lot #1511 (Sale Order 511 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) Yugoslavian MG53 machine gun tripod patterned after the German WWII MG34/42 Lafette mount. Tripod retains 85-90% of its Yugoslavian Army green painted finish with grease covering most of its surface. It is appears to be a complete tripod, with brass identification plate and aluminum ranging plate in Serbo-Croatian mounted. Green canvas pads are present, and while there is a metal container mounted to one of its legs, it is empty. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. (B) German WWII ammunition crate for 500 rounds of 83mm illumination (Leucht-Patronen K) rounds. Empty crate retains 80-85% of its original era green paint, and has nice visible stenciled markings on all fours side, as well as the inside and outside of the lid. Nice paper labels identifying the ammunition are present on the front, side and inside the lid. CONDITION: Overall very good. WZ

LOT OF 7: 4 US THOMPSON SMG POUCHES WITH MAGAZINES AND 3 USMC MAP CASES

Lot #1512 (Sale Order 512 of 523)

Lot consists of: (A) Four 5 cell Thompson SMG magazine pouches, each containing 5 magazines with 20 magazines total. The pouches are all marked "U.S." on the reverse. All of the magazines are marked "Auto Ordnance Corp. / Bridgeport, Connecticut / Reg. In U.S. Pat. Off." CONDITION: Magazines range from good-excellent, some display finish loss. Pouches are all in very good condition with minor blemishes. Some of the metal components display oxidation but all of the snaps are functioning. (B) WWII USMC map case stamped U.S.M.C. inside the flap and "Boyt / 42" on the reverse. CONDITION: The case exhibits fading and slight blemishes, overall good. (C) WWII USMC map case. Case is stamped U.S.M.C. inside the flap and "Hamel Co / 1944" on the reverse. CONDITION: Excellent. (D) WWII USMC map case named to "Robinson". Case is stamped U.S.M.C. inside the flap and "Hamel Co / 1944" on the reverse. CONDITION: There is a 4" tear on the lower right side. Left snap is heavily oxidized. Slight blemishing throughout, overall good. JD

LOT OF TWO: M1941 JOHNSON MAGAZINE AND 50 ROUND THOMPSON DRUM MAGAZINE

Lot #1513 (Sale Order 513 of 523)

Lot consists of: A) Standard original 25 round magazine for the 1941 Model Johnson Light Machine Gun with four "FA" marked dummy training rounds. Made from spot welded tin and marked "3-NE-42". CONDITION: Good condition with some light surface rust with no dents. Shells in good condition. B) Original drum magazine "Type L" for Thompson Sub-Machine Gun. Magazine holds 50 rounds and is manufactured by "The Seymour Products Co." Seymour, Connecticut. Blued finish with instruction stamped on front. CONDITION: No dents with some light surface rust. DLM

M60 CRADLE WITH CARDBOARD AMMO BOX, DUMMY ROUNDS, & 1919A6 MG SHROUD WITH BARREL.

Lot #1514 (Sale Order 514 of 523)

M60 M142 cradle with long pintle for use on vehicles and pedestal mounts. Cradle features an ammo tray, which can hold 200 round cans of ammunition. Included with this mount is an additional ammo tray and a cloth ammo pouch, which was designed to carry 100 rounds of ammunition via a cardboard box. Cardboard ammo box is present along with a 50 round belt of 49 dummy rounds. Accompanying this cradle, is a Browning Model 1919A6 barrel and barrel shroud, with it's bipod. CONDITION: Metal components on mount retain the majority of their green paint, showing few areas of wear. Barrel and barrel shroud show some handling and storage marks. Bore is bright, and retains strong rifling throughout. A nice assortment of machine gun accessories, that would make great additions to one's display. -MLW-

BROWNING M2HB DISPLAY MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES.

Lot #1515 (Sale Order 515 of 523)

The Browning M2HB machine gun was heavily utilized by the U.S. Military during the course of WWII. It's utilization varied from aircraft guns, anti-aircraft guns on sea vessels, armored fighting vehicles such as the M45 Quadmount, and infantry use. Revered for it's reliability, the M2HB continues to be used today, albeit with some modifications. This example is equipped with an M25 pedestal mount (which would have been fitted onto the M3 half-track line of armored personnel carriers during WWII), a pedestal mount cradle, an M23 cradle assembly with ammo tray, an additional ammo tray, an ammo can, and a canvas tripod cover. Bolt is under tension, and can be operated manually, but cannot completely cock. Charging handle assembly is missing two screws, and is retained by one screw on either side of the assembly. CONDITION: Metal components on gun retain the majority of their green re-parkerized finished, exhibiting some wear, as well as areas of oxidation. Bore is dark, but retains well defined rifling throughout. Accessories show varying degrees of oxidation, as well as some flaking to their paint, but appear perfectly serviceable. An extremely attractive Browning M2HB display machine gun! -MLW-

COMPANY OF MILITARY HISTORIANS UNIFORM PRINTS AND JOURNALS.

Lot #1516 (Sale Order 516 of 523)

The Company of Military Historians was founded in 1949 and since that time, has served as the preeminent membership organization in America focused on military material culture research. Since 1949, it has published "The Military Uniform in America" (MUIA) limited edition color plate series and a scholarly journal, "The Military Collector & Historian" (MC&H). This lot includes 183 color uniform plates from the MUIA series, each 11 x 14 inch format, ranging from Colonial and Revolutionary War uniforms, Civil War and up to the 1960's, published between 1949- c.1993. They are housed in clear plastic display sheets (and easily removed from such) within six binders and were formerly the property of H. Charles McBarron, "Dean of American Military Artists" and one of the five founding members of the Company. Many of the color plates were by him, while other notables include George Woodbridge, Eric Manders, Peter Copeland and Don Troiani. All of these plates are out-of-print and difficult to locate on the secondary market. With these plates are 72 issues of the MC&H quarterly journal, ranging from 1949-2009, including the original run of vols. I-VI (1949-1954--24 issues), VIII (1956--2), XI (1959--4), and the complete run from 1965-1970 (24 issues--housed in two MC&H custom cloth binders), plus misc. numbers. The journal's articles primarily focus on arms, uniforms, accoutrements and other military material culture in the Americas, 1492-present. CONDITION: The color plates are generally in excellent condition, the colors bright; some of the journal issues have light fading or surface wear to the covers, the internal pages bright and clean. JLK

LOT OF 25: BOOKS.

Lot #1517 (Sale Order 517 of 523)

Lot consists of the following books: "The Annotated and illustrated Journals of Major Robert Rogers" Annotated by Timothy J. Todish; "Through So Many Dangers" Edited by Ian McCulloch and Timothy Todish; "The French and Indian War in Pennsylvania 1753-1763" by Louis M. Waddell and Bruce D. Bomberger; "Rangers and Redcoats on the Hudson" by David R. Starbuck; "American Colonial Ranger: The Northern Colonies 1724-64" by Gary Zaboly; "Wolfe's Army" by Robin May; "The French and Indian Wars" by Francis Russell; "That Dark and Bloody River" by Allan W. Eckert; "The British Empire Before the American Revolution Volume VII: The Great War For The Empire The Victorious Years 1758-1760" by Lawrence Henry Gipson; "Wilderness Empire" by Allan W. Eckert, signed; "The French and Indian War 1754-1763" by Seymour I. Schwartz; "War on the Run" by John F. Ross; "Hodges Scout" by Len Travers, signed; "Navies in the Mountains" by Harrison Bird; "Fire Along the Sky" by Robert Moss; "The Journals and Papers of Seth Pomeroy" Edited by Louis Effigham De Forest; "White Devil" by Stephen Brumwell; "Otter Creek" by James E. Petersen; "The History of Rogers' Rangers: Volume 4 The St. Francis Raid" by Burt Garfield Loescher; "The French & Indian War" by Colonel Red Reeder; "The Scalp Hunters" by Alfred E. Kayworth and Raymond G. Potvin; "The Battle on Snowshoes" by Bob Bearor; "Leading by Example" by Bob Bearor, signed; "Memoir of a French and Indian War Soldier "Jolicoeur" Charles Bonin" Edited by Andrew Gallup; "The History of Rogers Rangers Volume I" by Burt Garfield Loescher, signed. CONDITION: Very good. The books all appear to be complete and many are in very good condition showing almost no blemishes. Some books display marks from wear. JD

LARGE LOT OF USMC RELATED BOOKS

Lot #1518 (Sale Order 518 of 523)

Lot consists of 25 U.S. Marine Corp and related topic books and pamphlets: A) "Done in The Open Drawings By Frederic Remington" Collier's 1902. B) "Conquering The Wilderness Pioneer Heroes and Heroines" Werner 1895. C) "Marine Corp Orders", 1916. D) "Small Wars Manual", 1940. E) " Register of Officer's and Agents, Civil, Military, and Naval in the Service of the United States on the Thirtieth Day of September, 1817 Printed by De Krafft 1818. F) Camp Lejeune pamphlet from 1943-1944. G) World War II period pamphlet, "Flying With The Marine Corps". H) Unertl Optic Company 10X Tactical Riflescope Operator's Manual. I) Department of The Army Truck, Platform Utility Technical manual dated 1969. J) Portrayal Press Book Catalog. K) USMC Technical Manual for Sniper's Rifle. L) USMC "Golden Gate International Exposition" 1939. M) "SAI" Karate Manual by Fumio Demura. N) Havana Tourist Edition Booklet circa 1910. O) "An Essay Upon Ways and Means" 1695. P) Navy Register 1833 with hard binding. Q) Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island "Platoon 202" 1971. R) 2 copies USMC "Boot" dated 1944. S) "History of The Sixth Marine Division" printed in 1948.With some notes from a veteran of the unit. T) USMC Parris Island yearbook from the 1980's. U) Marine Corp Aviation Chronology from 1912-1954. V) Collier's "Photographic History of World War II" Printed 1946. W) Collier's "New Photographic History of the World's War" ( World War I) printed 1919. CONDITION: Overall good with some tears and age issues. DLM

LOT OF 8: GERMAN WWII EDGED WEAPONS BOOKS

Lot #1519 (Sale Order 519 of 523)

Lot contains 6 references on German Daggers, one on Luger pistols, and one on the Mauser Broomhandle. Total of 8. CONDITION: Overall very good to excellent. WZ

LOT OF 3: 2 SS HELMET BOOKS AND US WORLD WAR I KAISER WILHELM PRINT.

Lot #1520 (Sale Order 520 of 523)

Lot contains: (A) 2 books written by the well-known authority on German WWII SS helmets; Kelly Hicks. The hardcover book "SS Steel" which was published in 2004, and the paperback book "SS Helmets; A Collectors Guide - Vol. II" published in 1998. No visible damage on either copy. CONDITION: Near mint. (B) Also included is a WWI US propaganda print presenting the emperor of Imperial Germany: Kaiser Wlhelm II. This 14" by 9" framed print by the artist "David Robinson" is entitled "THE HIM OF HATE" with a copyright date of 1917. Frame appears to have been done in the early 20th century. CONDITION: Excellent. WZ

LARGE LOT OF 26: FIREARMS AND MILITARY RELATED BOOKS.

Lot #1521 (Sale Order 521 of 523)

Lot consists of: Alte Scheibwaffen Vol. I, II & III by Rowe, Sealed World of Lugers Vol I by Constanzo, Savage Pistols by Brower, German Pistols and Holsters by Whittington, The Navy Luger by Goertz and Walter, 1900 Luger: US Test Trials by Reese, Know Your Broomhandle by Berger, World of Lugers: Serial Numbers of Lugers Issued to German Agents in the United States 1913-1916 by Costanzo, Beretta Pistols by Wood, Luger Tips by Reese, SS Regalia by Pia, 5th Ed Blue Book of Gun Values by Fjestad, Third Reich Edged Weapons and Accouterments by Johnson and Bradach, Mein Kampf, 1941 (German), Leitfaben fur den Dienstunterricht in der Reichsmarine: 1930 with soldiers name in front cover (German), 5 original and older reprint Mauser pocket pistol manuals, original Walther PP and PPK manual, reprint Mauser Model 30 pistol ad, Lugers pocket manual, German Notizbuch fur Soldaten, 1884 named on title page. CONDITION: Overall good to as new. BAS

INSCRIBED AMERICAN JEWRY AND THE CIVIL WAR AND 3 VOLUME SET.

Lot #1522 (Sale Order 522 of 523)

Lot consists of: Hard bound volume "American Jewry and the Civil War, inscribed by the author and dated 1949, another 3 volume paper bound set also dated 1949. Both sets marked "Experimental Edition", books were later published and printed in 1951. Written by Bertram Wallace Korn, first Rabbi-Chaplain to be promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in the US Navy. Included are invitations and programs pertaining to the promotion ceremony of Korn to the rank of Rear Admiral. CONDITION: 3 volume set in very good condition with moderate spine wear, single volume and documents in excellent condition. DG

1930'S HINDENBURG PHOTO SIGNED BY SHIP'S CAPTAIN & CREW.

Lot #1523 (Sale Order 523 of 523)

Large format 1936-1937 silver gelatin print of the Hindenburg in flight signed with 6 signatures of officers and crew that were on board during the famous disaster that befell the airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. The most prominent autographs being that of the Hindenburg's captain, Max Pruss. Also included is Capt Ernst A. Lehmann, observer (killed at Lakehurst), Albert Sammt, Senior Watch Officer, Rudolph Sauter, the Chief Engineer, Willy Speck, Chief Radio Officer (Killed at Lakehurst) and one other signature that deserves further research. Most signed Hindenburg photos that exist were signed post-disaster and were primarily by passengers. This is a very rare, pre-disaster, signed image of the senior crew of one of the most famous tragedies in aviation history. BRM


Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria - Day 1
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Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria - Day 1
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