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CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 987)

Slightly curved imported steel blade with ricasso is marked with an "FH" inside a circle of dots, the mark of the German firm F Horster. Right side of blade with etched 3/4 panel featuring arms motifs and an eagle "E. Pluribus/Unum" in a banner. The other side with arms motifs and a large "U.S.". Standard cast and chased brass hilt with pierced "US" guard, and shark skin grip wrapped with three strands of copper wire. Complete with blued steel scabbard with cast and engraved brass mounts. Blade is grayed with several small nicks to the cutting edge. Hilt retains a mellow patina with some areas of wear. Grip excellent with wire grip. Scabbard retains some of the now plumb colored finish. Brass mounts remain a matching patina to hilt.

EARLY FRENCH HORSE HAIR & PLUME CUIRASSIER HELMET

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 987)

Antique French officer's parade helmet (casque cuirassier) with horse hair tail and original plume. Made in brass, with complete chinstrap. Circa 1900.

1840's AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD SWORD BY WIDMANN

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 987)

Here is an excellent example of the famed Widmann sword with bone grips with Federal eagle clamshell guard. This one has the Widmann touch all the way and the eagle’s head is 100 percent the F.W. Widmann type VI. This is clearly an infantry-officer’s sword of the 1840 period. It has the typical Widmann finish with silver wash or plate which brings out all the fine detail consistent with Widmann swords. Frederick Widmann was the greatest sword cutler in America operating out of Philadelphia, where he opened shortly after embarking from Bremen, Germany. It is quite possible that he received his training in sword cutlery in Bremen as that North Sea port and its smaller companion port of Emden were the two principal overseas shipping points for the Solingen Blade trade; therefore, it is hardly strange that Widmann almost exclusively employed utility-grade Solingen blades in conducting his business in America. Widmann’s forenames–Frederick Wilhelm—have a Prussian ring to them which may mean nothing; however, he kept a tinted engraving of the Prussian King Frederick the Great in a prominent location in his home suggesting a strong sense of Prussian pride. The eagle’s head on the sword we offer is the personification of the Prussian Adler (eagle). The “Alte Fritz” Frederick would have loved it. Nothing could be more Prussian. The sword we offer is unusual in its great length of 38 inches in its scabbard. The blade shows its age. Some of the bluing is slightly discernible but the blade in general shows years of use and is a bit tired and shows old rust stains (removed). The grip shows the usual slight age crack practically always to be expected. The eagle and knuckle bow are excellent. The decoration on the knuckle bow is on the frontal side only (typical Widmann). The eagle on the clamshell guard is typical of the 1840s’ style and it has a very dramatic appearance. The scabbard has a doorway crease. This often occurred when the officer would proceed through a doorway and the sword following up secured to his belt would often fail to follow the man closely enough and get slammed in the door thus receiving the doorway crease. All in all, this sword is an important and handsome relic of better times in our America. It should be in a museum or a good collection like yours. Today Widmann is memorialized regularly by American sword collectors who consider appropriately that Widmann’s series of swords constitutes one of the most fascinating specialties known to their hobby.

AMERICAN 1840 PERIOD INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 987)

This magnificent sword is very much like the one pictured on page 171 of the book “The American Eagle Pommel Sword" by E. Andrew Mowbray. The picture is of two swords of this type and the one on the right resembles the one we offer with a few differences. First instead of a wooden wire wrapped grip, this has a beautiful mahogany wood grip beautifully checkered and in one piece. The eagle’s head we feel is of the F.W. Widmann style for sure and is the type V1. Comparing again to the picture in the book ours has a much more elaborate clam shell guard employing Columbia seated holding the staff of revolution and the American flag shield. Above her head are the thirteen stars for the original Colonies and beside her the American Federal eagle and below the eagle; you can see the crowns of empire with the staff of royalty. This represents the victory over British rule by the American Revolutionists. Battle axes and other weapons are seen in the background and the motto E. Pluribus Unum. The blade is in good shape except the bluing and gilding is pretty much gone. It has the usual engraved panoply of weapons in place on both sides. There is a stamped mark that looks like letters under the cross guard on the blade. The sword in its scabbard is three feet long. It is a very handsome piece, especially the clam shell guard that is possibly unique. Certainly the most patriotic motif that we have ever beheld. It may have been custom made for the bearer who must have been a true American patriot in an age where such things as patriotism meant something.

MEXICAN WAR 1838 FIELD MANUAL FOR THE ARTILLERY

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 987)

1838 named and dated field manual School of the gunner, or field piece: Being an extract from a French work on the service of field artillery Unknown Binding – January 1, 1838 with 110 pages and several pullout plates. Considering it's age excellent

CIVIL WAR BRITISH 1859 NAVAL CUTLASS BAYONET

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 987)

This is a very nice example of the relatively scarce British Pattern 1859 Type II Naval Cutlass Bayonet for use on the Pattern 1858 “Enfield” Naval Rifle. These rifles had thicker barrels than the standard Pattern 1856 rifle and were rifled with 5 grooves instead of the normal 3 grooves. The British military wanted to create a dual-purpose bayonet for the rifle (much like Admiral Dahlgren did with his Bowie Knife/Bayonet for the US M-1861 Naval Rifle), and settled on a combination naval cutlass & bayonet as the most practical design. The length and weight of the bayonet must have made its use on the end of a rifle very awkward. In fact the bayonet had a massive 27 ““ long blade and an overall length of 33”; the same length as the barrel of the rifle that it was intended to be attached to! The British military contracted for about 80,000 of these cutlass bayonets, and it is interesting to note that aside from a small contract of less than 800 delivered by Reeves of Birmingham, all of the other contractors involved used Solingen made blades in the fabrication of their bayonets. In fact the British trade used so many Solingen blades during the 1850’s and 1860’s that a British Ordnance Department viewing room was established there to inspect the blades prior to shipping them to England. The bayonets with these Solingen inspected blades are marked with a (CROWN) / S / # mark, with the number being the number of the inspector who approved the blade. Once the Solingen blades arrived in England, the contractors who had the contracts to produce the bayonets would assemble, hilt and deliver them to the Ordnance Department. It is also interesting to note that the Ordnance Department reported a significant number of problems with the bayonets, usually associated with the quality of the blade. Large numbers were returned to the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock for repair and refurbishment during their service life. Even more were altered for use with the smaller bore Snider Naval Rifle from 1870-1871, making the unaltered, original bore bayonets more scarce. The blade of this particular bayonet is marked with the logo of J.E. BLECKMANN of Solingen, a Drawn Bow & Arrow with the letters B & M within the curves of the drawn bow. J. E. Bleckmann went into business as a cutler in Solingen in 1808 and remained in business under that name until 1880. They were never heavily involved in the production of military blades, but did contract to provide 10,000 cavalry saber blades to Ames during the American Civil War, and also produced sabers (or at least their blades) for import to the combatants during the war. Civil War era Bleckmann blades are considered scarce. It is also interesting to note that Bleckmann in not listed as one of the Solingen makers who provided P-1859 Cutlass Bayonet blades for any of the British military contracts. An inquiry was held in 1887 to look into the aforementioned issues with blade quality, and the various Solingen makers involved were listed in the investigation, but Bleckmann was not among them. This indicates that the bayonet blade was likely manufactured for sale on the commercial market either to the British Volunteers or to US or CS buyers during the American Civil War. The Pattern 1859 Type II Naval Cutlass Bayonet offered here is in NEAR FINE condition overall. The blade is full-length and is clearly marked with the Bleckmann logo on the ricasso. The ricasso is also marked with the mark of the British Viewer in Solingen: (CROWN) / S / 8, however there are no British military acceptance or storekeepers marks on the bayonet anywhere. In fact there are no other marks on the cutlass bayonet at all. The blade has a medium gray color and has been lightly cleaned. It shows scattered peppering and minor pinpricking, scattered along its length, as well as some patches of age staining and minor light oxidation. The solid iron basket hilt has a darker, smoky gray patina and is mostly smooth metal with only some scattered patches of minor age staining and light oxidation. The original locking spring is present in the grip and functions exactly as it should. The two-piece pressed leather grip panels are in about FINE condition, and show little or no shrinkage and retain about 90% of their original finish. The grips retain the majority of their roll embossed knurling (while the pattern is “checkered” it is not actual checkering, but embossing with a roll die) and show only some light wear and minor scuffmarks. The grips are much nicer than they are normally encountered on a bayonet of this pattern. Overall this is a really attractive example of one of the scarcer British bayonets to be found on this side of the ocean. While there is no way to be sure, the lack of British acceptance marks raises the possibility that this cutlass bayonet may have been purchased by US or CS agents for use on one of the P-1858 Naval rifles that were imported by both sides during the war.

CIVIL WAR 114TH OVI PRESENTATION OFFICERS SWORD

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 987)

Named Ohio Civil War Officer's Sword named to Captain Joseph Bury Residence was not listed; 27 years old. Enlisted on 8/15/1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 9/11/1862 he was commissioned into "K" Co. OH 114th Infantry. Promotions: * 1st Lieut 5/4/1863 * Capt 2/1/1864 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 11/27/1864 from company K to company C. This exquisitely crafted Non Regulation Officers sword was manufactured by Clauberg of Solingen Germany. Rare Silver Mounted Non-Regulation Officer's Sword, American Civil War Era. Very unusual example of the Model 1850 US Non-regulation Officer's saber, having special Presentation grade Silver hilt and scabbard mounts exhibiting original uncleaned and untouched silver tarnish, with a very distinctive looking Federal Eagle to the guard, grip of fine shark skin with its original wire still intact. Mounted with a German manufacture large fullered blade bearing struck maker's name at Clauberg and trade mark on reverse. Total length including scabbard (when scabbard is present) - 39". Blade is very bright with a bold US and Eagle within floral designs. Near MINT Service The 114th Ohio Infantry was organized at Camp Circleville in Circleville, Ohio, and mustered in for three years service on September 11, 1862, under the command of Colonel John Cradlebaugh. The regiment was attached to 2nd Brigade, 9th Division, Right Wing XIII Corps (Old), Department of the Tennessee, to December 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Sherman's Yazoo Expedition, to January 1863. 2nd Brigade, 9th Division, XIII Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to July 1863. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, XIII Corps, Department of the Tennessee, to August 1863 and Department of the Gulf to September 1863. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, XIII Corps, Department of the Gulf, to March 1864. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, XIII Corps, to June 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, XIX Corps, Department of the Gulf, to December 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Reserve Corps, Military Division West Mississippi, to February 1865. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, XIII Corps (New), Military Division West Mississippi, to July 1865. The 114th Ohio Infantry mustered out of service at Houston, Texas, on July 31, 1865. Detailed service Ordered to Marietta, Ohio, September 12; thence to Memphis, Tenn., December 1. Sherman's Yazoo Expedition December 20, 1862, to January 3, 1863. Chickasaw Bayou December 26–28, 1862. Chickasaw Bluff December 29. Expedition to Arkansas Post, Ark., January 3–10, 1863. Assault and capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post, January 10–11. Moved to Young's Point, La., January 17–23, and duty there until March 8. Moved to Milliken's Bend, La., and duty there until April. Operations from Milliken's Bend to New Carthage March 31-April 17. Expedition from Perkins' Plantation to Hard Times Landing April 25–29. Phelps' and Clark's Bayous April 26. Choctaw Bayou, or Lake Bruin, April 28. Battle of Port Gibson May 1. Battle of Champion Hill May 16. Big Black River May 17. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Duty at Warrenton May 25 to July 14, and at Vicksburg until August 13. Ordered to New Orleans, La., August 13, and duty there until September 8. At Brashear City until October 3. Western Louisiana Campaign October 3-November 18. Moved to DeCrow's Point, Matagorda Bay, Texas, November 18–28, and duty there until January 14, 1864. At Matagorda Island until April 18. Moved to Alexandria, La., April 18–26. Red River Campaign April 26-May 22. Graham's Plantation May 5. Retreat to Morganza May 13–20. Mansura, or Marksville Prairie, May 16. Expedition to Atchafalaya May 30-June 6. Duty at Morganza until November 21. Moved to mouth of White River, Ark., November 21–26. Return to Morganza December 6. Expedition to Morgan's Ferry, Atchafalaya River, December 13–14. Moved to Kenner, La., January 8, 1865; thence to Barrancas, Fla., January 24. Campaign against Mobile, Ala., and its Defenses, March 20-April 12. March from Pensacola, Fla., to Blakely, Ala., March 20-April 2. Occupation of Canoe Station March 27. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely April 2–8. Assault and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. March to Montgomery and Selma April 13–25. Duty at Selma until May 12, and at Mobile until June 13. Moved to Galveston, Texas, June 13, and duty there until July. Veterans and recruits transferred to 48th Ohio Veteran Battalion July 24. Casualties The regiment lost a total of 311 men during service; 3 officers and 36 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 2 officers and 270 enlisted men died of disease.

ID'D NAMED CIVIL WAR OHIO 7TH CAVALRY FROCK COAT

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 987)

Identified and obtained directly from the family, Frock coat of Major Augustus Norton, with period inked inscription on inside liner of left arm near shoulder reading "Maj. A. Norton/7th OV Cav.". This blue wool seven button double breasted officer's frock coat has three shield breasted eagle cuff buttons with "C" in shield as do the fourteen buttons on front and four on split tail in rear. The buttons are back marked Thomas N. Dale & Co. New York. Green silk lining and polished linen lining in sleeves. Coat has the typical balloon elbows and long tail on the frock as seen in all period examples. Norton enlisted as captain but was soon promoted to Major in Nov. of 62. Regiment was drawn from SW Ohio, where Norton was from the Hocking Hills area. Known as the River Regiment their engagements included Carter's Station, Mt. Sterling, KY Dutton's Hill, Mills Springs, Rocky Gap, pursued and cornered Morgan's Cavalry through Ohio to Buffington Island. Captured CSA garrison at Cumberland Gap, second fight at Carter's Station, Tenn., Blue Springs, lost 112 men at Rogersville, Siege of Knoxville, Bean's Station, New Market, Danbridge, Fair Garden, fought and defeated Morgan's Cavalry again near Cynthiana, KY., Franklin, Tenn., City Gate and Nashville. This cavalry unit saw some very heavy fighting throughout the war with 560 casualties in the regiment. A very few small moth holes and light wear at velvet collar. One of the finest we have seen. Augustus Norton Residence was not listed; 24 years old. Enlisted on 9/2/1862 as a Captain. On 11/5/1862 he was commissioned into "I" Co. OH 7th Cavalry. He Resigned on 1/30/1864. Promotions:* Major 12/28/1862. Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/28/1862 from company I to Field & Staff. Excellent Seventh Cavalry. - Col., Israel Garrard; Lieut.-Col., George G. Miner; Majs., William Reaney, Augustus Norton, James McIntire, William T. Simpson, John Leaper, Solomon L. Green, Leonard Skinner. This regiment was recruited from the counties in the southwestern part of the state and was known as the "River regiment." It was mustered into service from Sept. 12, 1862, to Nov. 8, 1862, at Columbus, Camp Ripley, Athens, Pomeroy and Gallipolis, to serve for three years. At time of organization it numbered 1,204 men, and at time of muster-out 840 men. The regiment entered the field of warfare in Kentucky and thence to Tennessee. In December Cos. A and D fought the spirited engagement at Carter's station, which resulted in the defeat of the enemy, 273 of whom surrendered to the Federal detachment, leaving 6 killed and 8 wounded on the field, be-sides surrendering a piece of artillery. A magnificent railroad bridge was burned and a train of cars run into the river. A detachment of the regiment met the enemy at Mt. Sterling, Ky., in March, 1863, defeated him and finally drove him from the state. At the battle of Dutton's hill the regiment was especially conspicuous, distinguishing itself in two charges and contributing largely to the victory. On May 1, Gen. Pegram having collected at Monticello a force of cavalry estimated to number 4,000, the regiment, with other mounted troops, crossed the Cumberland river at Mill Springs, attacked Pegram, defeated him, drove his force to its retreat beyond the Cumberland mountains, and returned to Somerset. In the engagement known as Rocky gap the regiment bore the brunt of the fighting and Gen. Burnside complimented it in orders. The regiment was apart of the force that pursued Gen. Morgan on his raid through Indiana and Ohio, and being in the advance was the first to attack him at Buffington island. Then being reinforced by other troops a sharp engagement ensued, which resulted in the defeat of the enemy, who fled from the field in the greatest disorder, leaving his artillery and dead and wounded on the field, as well as his arms and stolen property, consisting of boots, shoes and clothing of all kinds. At Cumberland gap in September, the Confederate garrison under Gen. Frazer, consisting of 2,600 men, with 15 pieces of artillery, surrendered, the River regiment being detailed to receive the surrender and occupy this "gateway to East Tennessee." On Sept. 10 it returned to Knoxville, and from there marched to Carter's station, where in a night fight it drove a large force of the enemy from that place. In the battle of Blue Springs it participated in the final charge made near nightfall, in which the enemy was routed and sought safety in retreat. In the terrible defeat at Rogersville the regiment lost 112 men and some of its best officers. It then crossed the Clinch mountains, took position on the north bank of Clinch river, and held it against the enemy during the siege of Knoxville. In pursuit of the enemy retreating from Knoxville the regiment participated in the hotly contested battle at Bean's station, which lasted the entire day and in which both parties suffered severely.

OHIO CIVIL WAR 106TH OVI GROUPING CORPS BADGE CDV

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 987)

Stellar Civil War Union grouping of a member of the 106th OVI. Grouping consist of a named CDV Carte de visite of Sergeant Danial Miller of Co. C. 106th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The CDV has a lovely ink ID to the reverse of the image. There are several other quality GAR badges including a 20th Corps Badge that is engraved 106th OVI Ass'n on a red white and blue ribbon. There is also several delegate badges from Ohio. Excellent Service The 106th Ohio Infantry was organized at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati, Ohio, and mustered in (eight companies) for three years service on August 26, 1862, under the command of Colonel George B. Wright. Companies I and K were mustered in for one year service at Camp Dennison in October 1864. The regiment was attached to 39th Brigade, 12th Division, Army of the Ohio, to November 1862. District of Western Kentucky, Department of the Ohio, to December 1862. Prisoners of war to March 1863. District of Western Kentucky, Department of the Ohio, to June 1863. Post of Gallatin, Tennessee, Department of the Cumberland, to May 1864. Unassigned, 4th Division, XX Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Garrison of Bridgeport, Alabama, to July 1864. 3rd Brigade, Defenses of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Department of the Cumberland, to February 1865. Stevenson, Alabama, District of North Alabama, Department of the Cumberland, to June 1865. The 106th Ohio Infantry mustered out of service at Nashville, Tennessee, on June 29, 1865. Detailed service Ordered to Covington. Ky., September 4. Defense of Covington, Ky., and Cincinnati, Ohio, against Edmund Kirby Smith's threatened attack September 4–12. Ordered to Louisville, Ky., September 18. March to Frankfort, Ky., October 3–9, 1862, and duty there until October 24. March to Bowling Green, Ky., October 24-November 4, then to Glasgow, Ky., November 10. Action near Tompkinsville November 19, Moved to Hartsville, Tenn., November 28. Battle of Hartsville December 7. Regiment captured and paroled. Exchanged January 12, 1863. At Camp Parole, Columbus, Ohio, until March. Ordered to Lexington, Ky., March 24, then to Frankfort, and duty there until May, operating against guerrillas. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., May 1–4, then to Gallatin, Tenn., June, and guard duty along Louisville & Nashville Railroad from Nashville to borders of Kentucky until May 1864. Butler's Mill, near Buck Lodge, June 30 (detachment). Moved to Bridgeport, Ala., May 4, and garrison duty there until January 1865. Skirmish at Cane Creek, Ala., June 10, 1864. At Stevenson, Ala., January to June 1865.

ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR UNION PLAYING CARDS 1863 W/ BOX

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 987)

This is a set of 1863 Civil War Union Playing Cards. Inside box still retains the original 2 cent tax Proprietary stamp. There are 52 playing cards. The cards measure 2 & 1/2 inches by 3 & 1/2 inches. The suits are, Eagles, Shields, Stars and Flags. Military officers are the Jacks and Kings, and the Goddess of Liberty the Queens. The cards themselves are in mint condition still retaining the original two piece box. with again patriotic motif with a seated lady liberty with shield, draped with an American flag and just above her UNION CARDS. Extremely rare to find in such condition.

CIVIL WAR M1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN W/ COVER SLING

Lot #10a (Sale Order 11 of 987)

U.S. Model 1858 Smoothside Canteen. This canteen is complete, still having the original hand-sewn blue wool cover and sling. It is complete with no damage. These canteens were carried throughout the war and issued to Union troops. Often seen in period photographs, Confederates favored the Union canteens over their own and they would always gather them up when the circumstances presented it. This is a very nice example and obviously not a surplus piece but saw use during the Civil War. It is becoming very difficult to find these canteens with their covers still intact.

UNIFORM GROUPING OF GENERAL GRANT'S HONOR GAURD

Lot #11 (Sale Order 12 of 987)

Uniform grouping of a member of General Grants Honor Guard when they lowered him into the tomb and buried him on August 8th, 1885. The grouping consist of his double breasted frock coat having 18 front buttons, 9 to each side in midnight blue wool and a long coat tail indicative of a earlier coat during the war. The coat is not named unfortunately. Second item in the grouping is his red officer's sash that is beautifully tag that reads "This sash is one our PaPa wore at Gen. Grants funeral. He was one of the aides & helped lower him in his tomb. He was heading the procession with General Hancock". Also in the grouping is a Mourning Sash with rosette. Like the sash it is also tagged and reads " Sash Papa wore at US Gran's funeral" This sash most certainly was black at one time and has faded to brown and green. Lastly an Albumen with photographs of the Honor Guard. The image was produced by Garner & Co. and copyrighted by the Grand Army Publishing Co. of New York. As Ulysses S. Grant's funeral procession made its way through New York City on August 8, 1885, it seemed everyone in the city was watching. Crowds packed every square inch of available viewing space on the ground, and buildings were draped in black in Grant's honor. The column of mourners who accompanied Grant was seven miles long. Among those mourners were three United States presidents. If old enemies from the Civil War carried grudges, they set them aside. Grant's pallbearers were Generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Philip Sheridan, who had fought for the Union, and Simon Bolivar Buckner and Joseph Johnston, who had fought for the Confederacy. Union and Confederate officers in the procession rode together in the same carriages. Placed in a "temporary" tomb in Riverside Park, Grant's body stayed there for nearly 12 years, while supporters raised money for the construction of a permanent resting place. In what was then the biggest public fundraising campaign in history, some 90,000 people from around the world donated over $600,000 to build Grant's Tomb. Designed by architect John Duncan, the tomb overlooks the Hudson River in New York's Morningside Heights. The monument is partly modeled on one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the tomb built at Halikarnassos (modern-day Bodrum in Turkey) for King Mausolus by his grieving wife, Artemisia. Mausolus' tomb was so spectacular it a coined a Latin word, "mausoleum," that defined a large, stately burial structure. Grant's granite and marble monument includes mosaics depicting Grant's victories at Vicksburg and Chattanooga and General Robert E. Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox. A million people, including President William McKinley, attended the tomb's dedication on April 27, 1897, 10 days after Grant's body had been moved there. Grant's Tomb was — and is —the largest tomb in North America. After her death in 1902, Grant's wife Julia was laid to rest alongside her husband. Sadly, as the 20th century wore on, Grant's Tomb deteriorated. After Grant's descendants threatened to move his body elsewhere, the National Park Service spent $1.8 million to restore the tomb. The restoration was completed and the tomb rededicated in 1997. Today, about 100,000 people visit Grant's Tomb each year.

CIVIL WAR US NAVY CUTLASS M1860 DR INSPECTED 1862

Lot #12 (Sale Order 13 of 987)

Civil War U.S. Navy cutlass with original scabbard. This US MODEL 1860 cutlass is in very good condition with leather covered wooden grip, large brass guard and is complete with original leather scabbard. The blade is marked "U.S.N. D.R. 1862" the other side of the blade is marked "Ames Mfg. Co Chicopee Mass" within a scroll. Scabbard is missing the lower 3 inches of the leather scabbard but otherwise excellent condition.

10 SEC. 1863 FRANKFORD ARSENAL CANNON SHELL FUZES

Lot #12a (Sale Order 14 of 987)

This is an original complete pack of Civil War cannon shell fuzes. This pack contains all 5 of the original paper fuzes that would have been inserted into the cannon shells to burn down like a candle wick and explode at the right time. These are the 10 Second timed version and is nicely marked on the outside of the greenish tone paper wrapper. These higher time versions are tougher to find than the smaller number field size time fuzes. It also has the 1864 production date and mark from the "FRANKFORD ARSENAL". If you notice below this information it tells the artillery man the directions for getting the fuzes out of the pack. The pieces measures 3 inches by 2-1/8th inches by 3-/4th inches in overall size. The package is in fine shape and all 5 of the fuses are still inside. This will make a great addition to any artillery collection. Mint

CIVIL WAR 26th OVI DIARY CONFEDERATE EXCHANGE DOC

Lot #13 (Sale Order 15 of 987)

Civil War diary for 1861 and 1862, named New Testament and Confederate prisoner exchange certificate of Hospital Steward Ervin Vincent Dunnen of the 26th Ohio Regiment 15th Brigade of the 6th Division. Residence was not listed; 20 years old. Enlisted on 6/13/1861 as a Corporal. On 7/26/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. OH 26th Infantry He was Mustered Out on 7/25/1864. Promotions:* Private 12/1/1861 (Reduced to ranks) * Hospital Steward 4/20/1863 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 4/20/1863 from company C to Field & Staff. The diaries cover day to day life in the years 1861 and 1862. Also in the grouping is his named New Testament and finally his Confederate Prisoner exchange certificate where he was captured and exchanged at the battle of Chickamauga, GA. A very rare set just needing to transcribe the diary. Twenty-sixth Infantry. - Col., Edward P. Fyffe; Lieut. Cols., Ephraim R. Eckley, William H. Young, William H. Squires, William Clark; Majs., Christopher Degenfeld, Norris T. Peatman, James A. Spence. This regiment was organized at Camp Chase, from June 8 to July 24, 1861, to serve for three years. As soon as the organization was complete it was ordered to the upper Kanawha valley, where it performed its first service. Being then transferred to the western field it was present at the battle of Shiloh. In the advance from that place through the swamps of northern Mississippi upon Corinth, it occupied the front line and was among the first to enter the place. In the memorable forced marches of Buell and Bragg, from the Tennessee to the Ohio, and thence toward Cumberland gap in the fall of 1862, the 26th performed its whole duty. At the battle of Stone's river the 26th was one of several regiments which stood firm against the charge of the Confederates when three-fourths of the Federal forces on the right had given way and were in full flight, and though for many hours the heavily-massed columns of the enemy were hurled against them, they still stood their ground, the 26th Ohio forming the apex of that little convex line of battle that all Bragg's victorious army could not break nor bend. At this time the command lost one-third of its strength in killed and wounded. At Chickamauga the regiment was in the thickest and bloodiest of the fight and acquitted itself with honor. Its loss in killed and wounded was very severe, being nearly three-fifths of the number engaged. At the storming of Missionary ridge it also maintained its good reputation, capturing about 50 prisoners and 2 cannon. The regiment suffered at this time a loss of about one-fourth of its strength in killed and wounded. By the close of 1863 the regiment had been reduced by arduous service from 1,000 to less than 200 rifles, yet this small remnant, with elbows out, trousers worn half way to the knees, socks and shirts gone to threads, hungry and shivering in the bitter January cold, almost to a man, re-enlisted for three years more! Returning to the field at the expiration of its furlough, the regiment joined Gen. Sherman for his movement on Atlanta, marched with its corps and participated in that arduous campaign. It was at Resaca, Kennesaw mountain, Peachtree creek, Jonesboro and the minor engagements of that march, always maintaining its splendid fighting reputation. In the race that ensued, with Nashville as the goal, the 26th bore a part and again had the honor of contending with the Confederate forces. Then the regiment was sent into the Texas campaign and after remaining in that state for the better part of a year it was mustered out at Victoria, Oct. 21, 1865.

CIVIL WAR AMES U.S. MODEL 1840 NCO SWORD SCABBARD

Lot #14 (Sale Order 16 of 987)

Very nice original Civil War era Model 1840 NCO sword dated 1864 by Ames. A.D.K. inspector. Brass guard stamped C.S.L. Bright blade with good tip. Leather scabbard with brass throat and drag in excellent condition. Blade measures 32.25". History The sword replaced a weapon more commonly known as the Model 1832 foot artillery sword which was used by both the infantry and the artillery regiments from 1832 to 1840. Its wearing was granted to all sergeant ranks until it came out of use in 1875. Additionally first sergeants and above would wear a waist sash from 1821 to 1872. The sword was worn either on a white or black baldric or with an Enfield bayonet frog. A shorter version with a 26-inch blade was carried by musicians, this was called the Model 1840 musicians' sword. The M1840 has had a long service life, seeing front line service from the Mexican–American War to the American Civil War until the Spanish–American War. During the Civil War it wasn't always issued to volunteer regiments. The primary contractor for the production of the M1840 NCO sword seems to have been the Ames Manufacturing Company. During the Civil War multiple companies were contracted by the U.S. government to manufacture edged weapons alongside Ames. Two of these companies, Emerson and Silver and Christopher Roby, manufactured M1840 NCO swords. The weapon was made with a blunt edge as swords at the time were sharpened only when they were expected to be used in action. The narrow blade was a compromise between cut and thrust actions, yet the thick spine favors stabbing over than slashing techniques. It was the main weapon of standard bearers (along with the Colt Army Model 1860 and Colt 1851 navy revolver) and hospital stewards, as well as a secondary weapon for infantry NCOs. The sword was also used by the Confederates who captured many after seizing state arsenals. In 1868 the ordnance board recommended that no more leather sword, or bayonet scabbards be purchased, so after the leather ones were used up, a black Japanned steel scabbard was substituted, along with a new pattern leather frog. It remained in service as a ceremonial weapon until general orders No. 77 dated August 6, 1875 discontinued its use. A modern version of this sword with steel scabbard is currently permitted for wear by US Army platoon sergeants and first sergeants; in practice it is rarely seen outside the 3rd Infantry Regiment (the "Old Guard") and honor guards. Some army NCOs have this sword and wear it for social occasions, regardless of duty as a platoon sergeant or first sergeant.

CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN SWORD BY AMES 1864 ADK INSPECTD

Lot #15 (Sale Order 17 of 987)

US CIVIL WAR INFANTRY NCO SWORD DATED 1864 BY AMES. Pattern 1840 Musician. Deep fuller to single edge blade. Ricasso is marked with maker mark that reads "Chicopee MASS." and "A.D.K. 1864" on the other side of the ricasso. Wire wrapped handle and brass guard & hilt. Buffer pad present with complete leather scabbard with brass fittings. Blade Length: 28 1/2''Overall Length: 36'' Excellent.

EARLY FRENCH 2ND REPUBLIC MEDUSA BELT BUCKLE

Lot #15a (Sale Order 18 of 987)

Medusa French Chasseur or cavalry three piece buckle with keeper dating to the second Empire. The face or head of Medusa appears for some reason in various French military ornaments and decorative touches, from bandoleers to swords. Excellent The French Second Republic was a short-lived republican government of France under President Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte. It lasted from the 1848 Revolution to the 1851 coup by which the president made himself Emperor Napoleon III and initiated the Second Empire. It officially adopted the motto of the First Republic, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité. The Second Republic witnessed the tension between the "Social and Democratic Republic" and a liberal form of republicanism, which exploded during the June Days uprising of 1848. The Republic would ultimately last four years, one of the shortest regimes in French history.

CIVIL WAR 72ND OHIO FIELD TABLE COMPANY A OVI

Lot #16 (Sale Order 19 of 987)

Civil War Campaign Field Desk or Campaign Table of Company A the 72nd OVI. This is the first of several lots that was directly obtained from the family years ago. This folding leg table measuring 23 1/2 X 34 and is 30 inches tall with the legs being completely folding on a steel hinge. The desk came from the estate of Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. Residence was not listed; 26 years old. Enlisted on 10/15/1861 as a Corporal. On 2/17/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. OH 72nd Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 9/11/1865 at Vicksburg, MS. Promotions: * 1st Sergt 4/6/1862 * 2nd Lieut 1/1/1863 * 1st Lieut 4/9/1864 * Capt 5/2/1865. Although the desk is not identified to the regiment the desk in the following lot is as well as all the other insignia and photographs of Captain Harrington. A rare chance to find a field desk. Excellent Seventy-second Infantry. - Col., Ralph P. Buckland ; Lieut.-Cols., Herman Canfield, Leroy Crockett, Charles G. Eaton; Majs., Eugene A. Rawson, Samuel A. J. Snyder. This regiment was organized in the state at large from Oct., 1861, to Feb., 1862, to serve for three years. It was equipped fully, and in February was ordered to Paducah, Ky. On April 4 Cos. B and H, while reconnoitering, became separately engaged with Confederate cavalry, Maj. Crockett and 2 or 3 men of Co. H being captured and several were wounded. Co. B was surrounded, but fought for an hour against great odds, when it was saved by the arrival of other companies though it lost 4 men wounded. The regiment was at the front constantly in the battle of Shiloh and on the second day participated in the final charge which swept the enemy from the field, resting that night in the camp which it had abandoned the day before. The regiment lost 15 killed, 73 wounded and 46 missing. In the siege of Corinth it bore a conspicuous part and its losses were trifling in action but terrible by disease. It participated in the battle at Jackson, Miss., May 14, 1863, and on the next day continued the march toward Vicksburg, where it participated in the assaults on the Confederate works on May 19 and 22, after which came the labor of the siege. It was finally thrown out on the advance picket line and continued to hold that position until the surrender. It then moved against Gen. Johnston at Jackson, and after the battle there pursued the Confederates to Brandon, where it was in an engagement. In Feb., 1864 it took part in the expedition to the Tallahatchie river, this really being a part of Gen. Sherman's Meridian expedition. The regiment veteranized and was furloughed home, and then resumed its duties in the field. In June it formed part of an expedition against Forrest, encountered him at Brice's cross-roads, Miss., and in the unfortunate affair 248 of the regiment were killed, wounded or captured - the greater portion captured - and of these very few ever returned to the regiment. On another expedition in the direction of Tupelo the casualties in the regiment were 21 men wounded, 5 of them mortally. In Dec., 1864, the regiment was on a reconnaissance and became warmly engaged with a band of Confederates, losing 11 men killed and wounded. On the first day of the battle of Nashville it participated in a charge, in which 350 prisoners and 6 pieces of artillery were captured. At night it was sent to Nashville with prisoners, but returned in time to take part in the fight the next day and was engaged in the charge on Walnut hills. The regiment was then sent to Louisiana and later participated in the siege of Spanish Fort, near Mobile, Ala., losing 1 man killed and 3 wounded. It then returned to Mississippi and was mustered out at Vicksburg, Sept. 11, 1865.

CIVIL WAR NAMED REGIMENTAL FIELD DESK 72nd OVI

Lot #17 (Sale Order 20 of 987)

Civil War Campaign Field Desk of Company A the 72nd OVI. This is the second of several lots that was directly obtained from the family years ago. This desk measuring 13 1/2 X 18 X 25. The desk came from the estate of Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. Residence was not listed; 26 years old. Enlisted on 10/15/1861 as a Corporal. On 2/17/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. OH 72nd Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 9/11/1865 at Vicksburg, MS. Promotions: * 1st Sergt 4/6/1862 * 2nd Lieut 1/1/1863 * 1st Lieut 4/9/1864 * Capt 5/2/1865. The reverse of the desk has the name Capt. C. L. Dirlam Charles L. Dirlam Residence was not listed; 20 years old. Enlisted on 10/10/1861 as a Private. On 2/17/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. OH 72nd Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 3/19/1865. He was listed as: * POW 6/12/1864 Ripley, MS (Confined at Macon, GA & Columbia, SC) Promotions: * 2nd Lieut 4/6/1862 * Capt 4/9/1864. It is obvious that after Capt. Dirlam left Company A of the 72nd OVI, Captain Jonathan F. Harrington kept the desk because he assumed all responsibilities of Company A. Rare chance to find a field desk identified to a regiment. Excellent Seventy-second Infantry. - Col., Ralph P. Buckland ; Lieut.-Cols., Herman Canfield, Leroy Crockett, Charles G. Eaton; Majs., Eugene A. Rawson, Samuel A. J. Snyder. This regiment was organized in the state at large from Oct., 1861, to Feb., 1862, to serve for three years. It was equipped fully, and in February was ordered to Paducah, Ky. On April 4 Cos. B and H, while reconnoitering, became separately engaged with Confederate cavalry, Maj. Crockett and 2 or 3 men of Co. H being captured and several were wounded. Co. B was surrounded, but fought for an hour against great odds, when it was saved by the arrival of other companies though it lost 4 men wounded. The regiment was at the front constantly in the battle of Shiloh and on the second day participated in the final charge which swept the enemy from the field, resting that night in the camp which it had abandoned the day before. The regiment lost 15 killed, 73 wounded and 46 missing. In the siege of Corinth it bore a conspicuous part and its losses were trifling in action but terrible by disease. It participated in the battle at Jackson, Miss., May 14, 1863, and on the next day continued the march toward Vicksburg, where it participated in the assaults on the Confederate works on May 19 and 22, after which came the labor of the siege. It was finally thrown out on the advance picket line and continued to hold that position until the surrender. It then moved against Gen. Johnston at Jackson, and after the battle there pursued the Confederates to Brandon, where it was in an engagement. In Feb., 1864 it took part in the expedition to the Tallahatchie river, this really being a part of Gen. Sherman's Meridian expedition. The regiment veteranized and was furloughed home, and then resumed its duties in the field. In June it formed part of an expedition against Forrest, encountered him at Brice's cross-roads, Miss., and in the unfortunate affair 248 of the regiment were killed, wounded or captured - the greater portion captured - and of these very few ever returned to the regiment. On another expedition in the direction of Tupelo the casualties in the regiment were 21 men wounded, 5 of them mortally. In Dec., 1864, the regiment was on a reconnaissance and became warmly engaged with a band of Confederates, losing 11 men killed and wounded. On the first day of the battle of Nashville it participated in a charge, in which 350 prisoners and 6 pieces of artillery were captured. At night it was sent to Nashville with prisoners, but returned in time to take part in the fight the next day and was engaged in the charge on Walnut hills. The regiment was then sent to Louisiana and later participated in the siege of Spanish Fort, near Mobile, Ala., losing 1 man killed and 3 wounded. It then returned to Mississippi and was mustered out at Vicksburg, Sept. 11, 1865.

CIVIL WAR IMAGES AND ID'ed CAPTAIN STRAPS 72nd OVI

Lot #18 (Sale Order 21 of 987)

Civil War image and insignia lot belonging to Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. This is the third of several lots that was directly obtained from the family years ago. The insignia and image came from the estate of Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. Residence was not listed; 26 years old. Enlisted on 10/15/1861 as a Corporal. On 2/17/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. OH 72nd Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 9/11/1865 at Vicksburg, MS. Promotions: * 1st Sergt 4/6/1862 * 2nd Lieut 1/1/1863 * 1st Lieut 4/9/1864 * Capt 5/2/1865. This lot includes an upgraded set of Captain straps that a Smith Patent Faux embroidered bars have been added to his 1st Lieutenant straps to each. The straps have blue velvet centers and are correctly unfinished to the reverse. Also in the lot is a photo locket of Captain Jonathan F. Harrington wearing his frock coat. Lastly a quarter plate of Captain C. L. Dirlam to who the field desk is named in the previous lot and Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. This image in nicely tagged to the reverse of the image identifying the two officers. Seventy-second Infantry. - Col., Ralph P. Buckland ; Lieut.-Cols., Herman Canfield, Leroy Crockett, Charles G. Eaton; Majs., Eugene A. Rawson, Samuel A. J. Snyder. This regiment was organized in the state at large from Oct., 1861, to Feb., 1862, to serve for three years. It was equipped fully, and in February was ordered to Paducah, Ky. On April 4 Cos. B and H, while reconnoitering, became separately engaged with Confederate cavalry, Maj. Crockett and 2 or 3 men of Co. H being captured and several were wounded. Co. B was surrounded, but fought for an hour against great odds, when it was saved by the arrival of other companies though it lost 4 men wounded. The regiment was at the front constantly in the battle of Shiloh and on the second day participated in the final charge which swept the enemy from the field, resting that night in the camp which it had abandoned the day before. The regiment lost 15 killed, 73 wounded and 46 missing. In the siege of Corinth it bore a conspicuous part and its losses were trifling in action but terrible by disease. It participated in the battle at Jackson, Miss., May 14, 1863, and on the next day continued the march toward Vicksburg, where it participated in the assaults on the Confederate works on May 19 and 22, after which came the labor of the siege. It was finally thrown out on the advance picket line and continued to hold that position until the surrender. It then moved against Gen. Johnston at Jackson, and after the battle there pursued the Confederates to Brandon, where it was in an engagement. In Feb., 1864 it took part in the expedition to the Tallahatchie river, this really being a part of Gen. Sherman's Meridian expedition. The regiment veteranized and was furloughed home, and then resumed its duties in the field. In June it formed part of an expedition against Forrest, encountered him at Brice's cross-roads, Miss., and in the unfortunate affair 248 of the regiment were killed, wounded or captured - the greater portion captured - and of these very few ever returned to the regiment. On another expedition in the direction of Tupelo the casualties in the regiment were 21 men wounded, 5 of them mortally. In Dec., 1864, the regiment was on a reconnaissance and became warmly engaged with a band of Confederates, losing 11 men killed and wounded. On the first day of the battle of Nashville it participated in a charge, in which 350 prisoners and 6 pieces of artillery were captured. At night it was sent to Nashville with prisoners, but returned in time to take part in the fight the next day and was engaged in the charge on Walnut hills. The regiment was then sent to Louisiana and later participated in the siege of Spanish Fort, near Mobile, Ala., losing 1 man killed and 3 wounded. It then returned to Mississippi and was mustered out at Vicksburg, Sept. 11, 1865.

CIVIL WAR ID'ED GROUPING OF 72ND OVI OFFICER

Lot #19 (Sale Order 22 of 987)

Civil War insignia ephemera lot belonging to Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. This is the forth of several lots that was directly obtained from the family years ago. The insignia and paper items came from the estate of Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. Residence was not listed; 26 years old. Enlisted on 10/15/1861 as a Corporal. On 2/17/1862 he mustered into "A" Co. OH 72nd Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 9/11/1865 at Vicksburg, MS. Promotions: * 1st Sergt 4/6/1862 * 2nd Lieut 1/1/1863 * 1st Lieut 4/9/1864 * Capt 5/2/1865. This lot includes an 1) identified CDV of a seated Capt. Jonathan F. Harrington 2) Stunning embroidered Hardee Officer's Hat badge. Outstanding example of the Jeff Davis Hardee hat device. Intricately detailed embroidered eagle with sequins on a mint black velvet field encircled by the twisted brass border. The reverse retains the polished cotton backing and one of the loops. Almost impossible to find a prettier example! 3) Tombstone drawing of Captain Jonathan F. Harrington. Supposedly it was in his hand because he wanted to design it. This is why there is death date on the stone. 4) Reunion ribbons for the 27th and 50th Annual reunions of the 72nd OVI. 5) 1875 reunion booklet for the 72nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry held in 1875. 6) General Ralph P. Buckland photograph and ribbon given out for the 1908 reunion. These were given out for donation in a monument that was later to be erected in 1912. 7) Monument dedication for General Ralph P. Buckland in 1912. 8) Letter and Resolutions of Respect in the memory of Capt. Jonathan F. Harrington. All are excellent. Seventy-second Infantry. - Col., Ralph P. Buckland ; Lieut.-Cols., Herman Canfield, Leroy Crockett, Charles G. Eaton; Majs., Eugene A. Rawson, Samuel A. J. Snyder. This regiment was organized in the state at large from Oct., 1861, to Feb., 1862, to serve for three years. It was equipped fully, and in February was ordered to Paducah, Ky. On April 4 Cos. B and H, while reconnoitering, became separately engaged with Confederate cavalry, Maj. Crockett and 2 or 3 men of Co. H being captured and several were wounded. Co. B was surrounded, but fought for an hour against great odds, when it was saved by the arrival of other companies though it lost 4 men wounded. The regiment was at the front constantly in the battle of Shiloh and on the second day participated in the final charge which swept the enemy from the field, resting that night in the camp which it had abandoned the day before. The regiment lost 15 killed, 73 wounded and 46 missing. In the siege of Corinth it bore a conspicuous part and its losses were trifling in action but terrible by disease. It participated in the battle at Jackson, Miss., May 14, 1863, and on the next day continued the march toward Vicksburg, where it participated in the assaults on the Confederate works on May 19 and 22, after which came the labor of the siege. It was finally thrown out on the advance picket line and continued to hold that position until the surrender. It then moved against Gen. Johnston at Jackson, and after the battle there pursued the Confederates to Brandon, where it was in an engagement. In Feb., 1864 it took part in the expedition to the Tallahatchie river, this really being a part of Gen. Sherman's Meridian expedition. The regiment veteranized and was furloughed home, and then resumed its duties in the field. In June it formed part of an expedition against Forrest, encountered him at Brice's cross-roads, Miss., and in the unfortunate affair 248 of the regiment were killed, wounded or captured - the greater portion captured - and of these very few ever returned to the regiment. On another expedition in the direction of Tupelo the casualties in the regiment were 21 men wounded, 5 of them mortally. In Dec., 1864, the regiment was on a reconnaissance and became warmly engaged with a band of Confederates, losing 11 men killed and wounded. On the first day of the battle of Nashville it participated in a charge, in which 350 prisoners and 6 pieces of artillery were captured. At night it was sent to Nashville with prisoners, but returned in time to take part in the fight the next day and was engaged in the charge on Walnut hills. The regiment was then sent to Louisiana and later participated in the siege of Spanish Fort, near Mobile, Ala., losing 1 man killed and 3 wounded. It then returned to Mississippi and was mustered out at Vicksburg, Sept. 11, 1865.

CIVIL WAR TINTED IMAGE OF A FEDERAL ENLISTED MAN

Lot #20 (Sale Order 23 of 987)

Civil War colored image of a Federal soldier holding a Springfield musket while wearing an enlisted mans frock coat and kepi or forage cap. Image is in a wood frame with metal accents and in excellent condition measuring 22 X 27 inches.

RARE CIVIL WAR BLEEDER w/ BOX SCARIFICATOR IN BOX

Lot #20a (Sale Order 24 of 987)

Why bleed with one spring-loaded blade when you could have 16 blades?! As long ago as the 17th century there were multi-bladed bleeders called scarificators. These became very popular in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Like spring lancets, they came in every size and description. This is a basic octagonal English scarificator with most of the original box. The case is brass and the mechanism and blades are steel. There is a depth adjuster for the blades on the top and the blades are cocked by the lever on top. The release switch is on the side. This allowed the blades to swing around, making multiple cuts at once. Once the patient was cut, the doctor placed a warmed cup over the wounds. As the cup cooled, the vacuum created caused blood to flow from the wound, sometimes with the aid of a pump attached to the cup. In the late 1800s, electrical pumps were sometimes employed to speed the flow of blood. Excellent

2- CIVIL WAR AMBROTYPES, OFFICER w/ SWORD

Lot #20b (Sale Order 25 of 987)

Lot includes 2 Civil War 1/6 plate ambrotypes. The first is a Union Infantry officer with sword. The second is an outdoor scene of man holding the reins of a horse. Both come in half leatherette cases. The outdoor image has a chipped lower left corner. Very Good

CONFEDERATE $20 LOUISIANA NOTE, MARCH 1863

Lot #20c (Sale Order 26 of 987)

Original State of Louisiana $20.00 note featuring Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard. Ungraded

CIVIL WAR MANSFIELD & LAMB CAVALRY SWORD 1864

Lot #21 (Sale Order 27 of 987)

VERY FINE RARE ORIGINAL, MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD dated and battle used. Appears to be uncleaned, brass has nice mustard brown mellow patina. Here is a fine saber / sword specimen the type issued to Federal Horsemen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by partners Henry Mansfield and Estus Lamb in the village of Forestdale, Rhode Island, this saber was one of 37,500 edged weapons produced for the U.S. Ordnance Department by the firm during the Civil War. The slightly curved saber blade measures 35" long, has a width of 1 1/16". Blade features a very nice bright finish overall with just few light blemishes. Obverse is sharply marked with U.S. / C.E.W. / 1864 while the reverse bears MANSFIELD & LAMB / FORESTDALE R.I. with the reverse markings all contained in a large oval. Brass hilt is tight and has leather washer. Hilt retains a beautiful, uncleaned patina. Sword grips exhibit the typical swelled leather covered handle with two-strand, twisted brass wire wrapped around the handle. Original black leather covering wraps the handle which is in amazing condition with very minimal wear. Wire twists are strong. The fine looking, plated, steel scabbard and is free of dents and dings. The two ring mounts are tight and hold two sword rings. This Beautiful Cavalry Saber would highlight any Civil War display or collection.

CIVIL WAR NON REGULATION SWORD WITH EAGLE GAURD

Lot #22 (Sale Order 28 of 987)

Civil war non regulation officer's sword with a beautiful three bar basket with a large Federal Eagle to the guard surrounded by laurel leaves and a bunting of flags. Total length is 39 inches with a double engraved blade measuring 32 inches with military motifs and a bold US. Blade has a few nicks with some graying and light pitting. Could stand to use a good cleaning. Steel scabbard with a slight curve with double brass rings. Very Good.

M1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD and SCABBARD

Lot #23 (Sale Order 29 of 987)

37" overall with 28" plain blade. Maker marked Lombardie & Co. New York NY. Ray skin grip with wire wrap in excellent condition. Nickel plated scabbard shows general wear. Very Good

5- NEW JERSEY GAR & REUNION RIBBONS

Lot #23a (Sale Order 30 of 987)

Nice lot inlcudes Soldiers & Sailors Veterans league ribbon, 2 - different 26th New Jersey reunion ribbons, a Marcus Ward Post Newark N.J. ribbon, along with a Battle of Gettysburg Lincoln Post Newark NJ ribbon. Largest is 7 1/2", Very Good-Excellent

8- GAR, WRC, SONS OF VETERANS MEDALS

Lot #23b (Sale Order 31 of 987)

Lot includes a GAR shield pin, several Womens Relief Corps medals and more. Largest is 3 1/2", Good-Very Good

JAPANESE SIDEARM SHORT SWORD 1873 DATED BLADE

Lot #24 (Sale Order 32 of 987)

Excellent early Japanese sidearm with a dated 1893 blade measuring 26 1/2 inches with an iron pommel and wooden handle. The crossguard is also iron with a very robust single sided fullered blade and is nicely maker marked. The scabbard is leather with steel fittings and still very solid. Excellent

TRANSVAAL OVS MAUSER SAWBACK BAYONET BOER WAR

Lot #25 (Sale Order 33 of 987)

Stellar Transvaal OVS Mauser Rifle Sawback Bayonet with Scabbard. Produced of the Boers for use in their War with the British. Transvaal bayonet with scabbard made by Simson. The bayonet is in excellent shape with no sharpening of the blade or signs of use on the saw. Press stud functioning. Only 500 of these bayonets were produced and only a very small amount if any actually made it into South Africa. This bayonet is extremely rare! Near MINT! The Second Boer War (11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902) was fought between the British Empire and two independent Boer states, the South African Republic (Republic of Transvaal) and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. The trigger of the war was the discovery of diamonds and gold in the Boer states. The war is also known as the Boer War, Anglo-Boer War, or South African War. Initial Boer attacks were successful, and although British reinforcements later reversed these, the war continued for years with Boer guerrilla warfare, until harsh British counter-measures including a scorched earth policy brought the Boers to terms. The Boers were well armed and the war started when they struck first, besieging Ladysmith, Kimberley, and Mafeking in early 1900, and winning important battles at Colenso, Magersfontein and Stormberg. Staggered, under-prepared, and overconfident, the British responded bringing in modest numbers of soldiers and fought back with little initial success. Leadership and tactics changed, when General Redvers Buller was replaced by Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener. They relieved the three besieged cities, and invaded the two Boer republics in late 1900. The onward marches of the British Army, well over 400,000 men, were so overwhelming that the Boers did not fight staged battles in defense of their homelands. The British army seized control of all of the Orange Free State and Transvaal, as Kruger and others in the Boer government went into hiding or fled the country. In conventional terms, the war was over. The British officially annexed the two countries in 1900. Back home, Britain's Conservative government wanted to capitalize on this success to call an early general election, dubbed by some the "khaki election". British military efforts were aided by Cape Colony, the Colony of Natal, Rhodesia, and some native African allies, and further supported by volunteers from the British Empire, including southern Africa, the Australian colonies, Canada, India and New Zealand. Other nations remained neutral with opinion often being hostile to the British. Inside the British Empire there also was significant opposition to the Second Boer War. As a result, the Boer cause attracted volunteers from neutral countries as well as from parts of the British Empire such as Ireland. The Boers refused to surrender. They reverted to guerrilla warfare under new generals Louis Botha, Jan Smuts, Christiaan de Wet and Koos de la Rey in a campaign of surprise attacks and quick escapes lasting almost two years before defeat. As guerrillas without uniforms, the Boer fighters easily blended into the farmlands, which provided hiding places, supplies, and horses. The British response to guerrilla warfare was to set up complex nets of blockhouses, strong points, and barbed wire fences, partitioning off the entire conquered territory. In addition, civilian farms and livestock were destroyed as part of a scorched earth policy. Survivors were forced into concentration camps. Very large proportions of these civilians died of hunger and disease, especially the children. British mounted infantry units systematically tracked down the highly mobile Boer guerrilla units. The battles at this stage were small operations. Few died during combat, though many perished of disease. The war ended when the Boer leadership surrendered and accepted British terms with the Treaty of Vereeniging in May 1902. The former republics were turned into the Transvaal and Orange River colonies, and shortly thereafter merged with aforementioned Cape and Natal Colonies into the Union of South Africa in 1910, as part of the British Empire.

JAPANESE TYPE 18 MURATA BAYONET W/ SCABBARD

Lot #26 (Sale Order 34 of 987)

19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Rifle Bayonet with Leather Scabbard. The Murata rifle was was designed by Major Murata Tsuneyoshi, and was the first locally produced Japanese service rifle. It was adopted in 1880 as the Meiji Type 13 Murata single-shot rifle. The 13 referred to the adoption date, the year 13 in the Meiji period according to the Japanese calendar, and these were marked ?? (juu-san / 13) on the receiver. This was Japan's initial breech loading Rifle completely designed and manufactured since opening its borders to the Western World in the Victorian era. Superficial improvements such as components, bayonet lugs, and minor configurations led to the re-designation of the Type 13 to the Type 18 rifle in 1885, and these were marked ?? (juu-hachi / 18) on the receiver instead. Due to the changes in the bayonet lug and mounting system, the type 13 bayonet would not fit on the revised model, resulting in the type 18 bayonet. At 22 7/8" inches long, it was shorter than the Type 13, but still quite long, with a tapered 18" single edged blade with single fuller to each side. This example comes complete with hooked quillon/stacking hook and Arsenal marking on the cross guard. The blade is in excellent condition with no sharpening. The bayonet comes complete with its steel mounted leather scabbard. Overall length of bayonet in scabbard 24" ready to attach to your Murata. Excellent

SPRINGFIELD M1887 HOSPITAL CORPS KNIFE W/ SCABBARD

Lot #27 (Sale Order 35 of 987)

11 3/4" single edged blade, etched "HOSPITAL CORPS/ U.S. ARMY." in a panel on the left side. Ribbed single piece wood grip, with nickel finished brass cross guard and pommel cap. With a "Type 1" black leather scabbard with a brass and steel throat and a leather belt loop stamped "WATERVLIET/ARSENAL" on the front with several inspectors marks to the reverse.

WWI US M1918 TRENCH KNIFE, LF&C W/ SCABBARD WW1

Lot #28 (Sale Order 36 of 987)

Model 1918 "Knuckle Duster" Trench knife with solid brass handle made by Landers, Frary, and Clark and so marked "L. F. & C." on the handle and on the scabbard. Features spiked knuckle guards, and "Skull crusher" spike pommel. Full circular guard -- many of these were filed flat for reissue during World War II. Blade intact, retaining approximately 95% of original bluing. Original scabbard, correct L.F. & C. Marked near throat - both prongs are present. Near MINT condition.

CIVIL WAR USS SULTANA SURVIVOR CARVED WALKING CANE

Lot #29 (Sale Order 37 of 987)

Grouping belonging to a member of the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and a survivor of Cahaba Prison and the USS Sultana, the worst US Maritime disaster is US History. The grouping consist if his walking cane standing 37 inches tall with the inscription Pvt. William H. Christine 8.7.62 - 5.20.65 CO. H. 102 OVI 9.24.1864 CAHABA PRISON I FOUGHT FOR THE UNION & ALMOST DIED ON THE SULTANA. Cane is in excellent condition. 2) Pvt. William H. Christine Infantry Horn 3) Id'ed tag from the International Odd Fellows named to W. H. Christine 319 E. Spring Columbus Ohio. 4) Albumen of Private Christine wearing his GAR uniform named to the reverse. 5) Small brass luggage pad lock. Sultana was a Mississippi River side-wheel steamboat, which exploded on April 27, 1865, in the worst maritime disaster in United States history. Constructed of wood in 1863 by the John Litherbury Boatyard in Cincinnati, she was intended for the lower Mississippi cotton trade. The steamer registered 1,719 tons and normally carried a crew of 85. For two years, she ran a regular route between St. Louis and New Orleans, and was frequently commissioned to carry troops. Although designed with a capacity of only 376 passengers, she was carrying 2,137 when three of the boat's four boilers exploded and she burned to the waterline and sank near Memphis, Tennessee. The disaster was overshadowed in the press by events surrounding the end of the American Civil War, including the killing of President Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth just the day before, and no one was ever held accountable for the tragedy. Disaster POW Camp Fisk, Four Mile Bridge, Vicksburg, Mississippi April 1865. Standing 2nd from left is Maj. William R. Walls, 9th IN Cav.; Standing 4th From Left is Lt. Frederick A. Roziene, 49th USCT; Standing 5th from left is Maj Frank E. Miller, 66th USCT; Seated at table at left is Capt Archie C. Fisk, Ass't. Adj. Gen. Dept. of Vicksburg; Seated at table at right is Lt. Col. Howard A.M. Henderson, Exchange Agent (CSA); Standing 5th from right Lt. Edwin L. Davenport, 52d USCT; standing 4th from right is Col. Nathaniel G. Watts, Exchange Agent (CSA); Standing 3rd from right Capt. Reuben B. Hatch, Chief Quartermaster, Dept. of Vicksburg; Standing 2nd from right Rev Charles Kimball Marshall. Background Under the command of Captain James Cass Mason of St. Louis, Sultana left St. Louis on April 13, 1865 bound for New Orleans, Louisiana. On the morning of April 15, she was tied up at Cairo, Illinois, when word reached the city that President Abraham Lincoln had been shot at Ford's Theater. Immediately, Captain Mason grabbed an armload of Cairo newspapers and headed south to spread the news, knowing that telegraphic communication with the South had been almost totally cut off because of the war. Upon reaching Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mason was approached by Captain Reuben Hatch, the chief quartermaster at Vicksburg. Hatch had a deal for Mason. Thousands of recently released Union prisoners of war that had been held by the Confederacy at the prison camps of Cahaba near Selma, Alabama, and Andersonville, in southwest Georgia, had been brought to a small parole camp outside of Vicksburg to await release to the North. The U.S. government would pay $2.75 per enlisted man and $8 per officer to any steamboat captain who would take a group north. Knowing that Mason was in need of money, Hatch suggested that he could guarantee Mason a full load of about 1,400 prisoners if Mason would agree to give him a kickback. Hoping to gain much money through this deal, Mason quickly agreed to the offered bribe. Leaving Vicksburg, Sultana traveled down river to New Orleans, continuing to spread the news of Lincoln's assassination. On April 21, 1865 Sultana left New Orleans with about 70 cabin and deck passengers, and a small amount of livestock. She also carried a crew of About ten hours south of Vicksburg, one of Sultana's four boilers sprang a leak. Under reduced pressure, the steamboat limped into Vicksburg to get the boiler repaired and to pick up her promised load of prisoners. Faulty boiler repair While the paroled prisoners, primarily from the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, were brought from the parole camp to Sultana, a mechanic was brought down to work on the leaky boiler. Although the mechanic wanted to cut out and replace a ruptured seam, Mason knew that such a job would take a few days and cost him his precious load of prisoners. By the time the repairs would be completed, the prisoners would have been sent home on other boats. Instead, Mason and his chief engineer, Nathan Wintringer, convinced the mechanic to make temporary repairs, hammering back the bulged boiler plate and riveting a patch of lesser thickness over the seam. Instead of taking two or three days, the temporary repair took only one.

1889 GAR 23rd NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT GLASS

Lot #29a (Sale Order 38 of 987)

Stemmed glass approximately 7" tall and 3" across with raised image of the GAR badge surrounded by the words "23rd National Encampment Milwaukee Aug 27th to 30 - 1889." No apparent chips or wear. Excellent

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC GLASS SERVING TRAY

Lot #29b (Sale Order 39 of 987)

Approximately 8" x 11" small serving tray with GAR badge in the center and patriotic shields. No apparent damage. Excellent

CIVIL WAR HALF PLATE ID'ED IMAGE 71st OVI FRAMED

Lot #30 (Sale Order 40 of 987)

Civil War half plate of Charles Pearson the the 71st OVI. Enlisted on 11/12/1861 as a Private. On 11/12/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. OH 71st Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 11/30/1865 at San Antonio, TX Promotions: * Corpl 12/15/1864 (Estimated day of Promo). Image is of a well armed then Private Charles Pearson, having a Springfield musket with bayonet and a small waist bowie knife and also wearing a complete set of accoutrements. His uniform consist of his four button sack coat, trousers and forage cap or kepi. Image is house in a period wooden frame and is nicely tagged to the reverse of the image identifying the soldier. Excellent Service The 71st Ohio Infantry was organized at Camp Tod in Troy, Ohio September 1861 through January 1862 and mustered in for three years service on February 1, 1862, under the command of Colonel Rodney Mason. The regiment was attached to District of Paducah, Kentucky, to March 1862. 2nd Brigade, 5th Division, Army of the Tennessee, to April 1862. Garrison at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, to June 1863. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Reserve Corps, Department of the Cumberland, to September 1863. Post of Gallatin, Tennessee, Department of the Cumberland, to April 1864. Unassigned, 4th Division, XX Corps, Department of the Cumberland, to August 1864. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, IV Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to June 1865. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, IV Corps, to August 1865. Department of Texas to November 1865. The 71st Ohio Infantry mustered out of service at San Antonio, Texas, on November 30, 1865. Detailed service Ordered to Paducah, Ky., February 10. Reconnaissance toward Columbus, Ky., February 25-March 3, 1862. Action at and occupation of Columbus March 3. Moved from Paducah, Ky., to Savannah, Tenn., March 6–10. Expedition to Yellow Creek, Miss., and occupation of Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 14–17. Battle of Shiloh, April 6–7. At Shiloh, Colonel Rodney Mason, the regimental commander, fled from field on horseback. The rest of the regiment soon joined in “a wild, disorganized stampede.” Ordered to Fort Donelson, Tenn., April 16. Garrison duty at Fort Donelson and Clarksville, Tenn., and operations in northern and middle Tennessee until August. Action at Clarksville August 18. Post surrendered by Col. Mason who along with his officers was cashiered by the President. Fort Donelson August 25 (Companies A, B, G, and H). Cumberland Iron Works August 26 (Companies A, B, G, and H). Expedition to Clarksville September 5–10. Pickett's Hill, Clarksville, September 7. Garrison duty at Forts Donelson and Henry, Tenn., until August 1863. Guard duty along Louisville & Nashville Railroad (headquarters at Gallatin, Tenn.) until July 1864. Expedition from Gallatin to Carthage October 10–14, 1863 (detachment). Near Hartsville October 10 (detachment). Expedition from Gallatin to Cumberland Mountains January 28-February 8. Winchester May 10 (detachment). Relieved from garrison duty July 1864, and ordered to join Sherman's Army before Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Campaign July 31-September 8. Siege of Atlanta July 31-August 25. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25–30. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against Hood in northern Georgia and northern Alabama September 29-November 3. At Athens, Ga., October 31-November 23. March to Columbia, Tenn., November 23–24. Nashville Campaign November–December. Columbia, Duck River, November 24–27. Battle of Franklin November 30. Battle of Nashville December 15–16. Pursuit of Hood to the Tennessee River December 17–28. Moved to Huntsville, Ala., and duty there until March 1865. Operations in eastern Tennessee March 15-April 22. Duty at Strawberry Plains and Nashville until June. Ordered to New Orleans, La., June 16, thence moved to Texas. Duty at San Antonio until November. Casualties The regiment lost a total of 206 men during service; 3 officers and 66 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 5 officers and 132 enlisted men died of disease.

EARLY SPYGLASS BY SPENCER BROWNING & RUST

Lot #30a (Sale Order 41 of 987)

An early 19th Century three drawers English “Day or Night” Refracting Telescope. Signed with “Spencer Browning & Rust Day or Night London”, manufactured in brass, with paper covered wood body. Good patina and good original optics. Dimensions: Closed 14 1/2 inches Fully open 34 inches. Excellent

MID 19TH CENTURY WOOD BASE DRUM W/ ORIGINAL HOOPS

Lot #31 (Sale Order 42 of 987)

Mid 19th century wood base drum measuring 23 1/4 inches wide and 19 1/2 inches tall with original hoops. Heads are missing as well as the rope and leather tensioner otherwise excellent

CHINESE EXPORT PATRIOTIC SILK EMBROIDERY TEXTILE

Lot #32 (Sale Order 43 of 987)

Chinese, Late 19th/Early 20th century. Export textile panel composed of silk and metallic threads embroidered on silk ground depicting a large winged brown American eagle below thirteen stars surrounding pink ribbons with text "E. PLURIBIS UNUM" (roughly translated "One of Out of Many"). Bird with two crossed American flags and flag motif shield. Unframed 20 1/2" x 20".

WWI MEDICAL OFFICER GROUPING W PRESIDENT SIGNED

Lot #33 (Sale Order 44 of 987)

Presidential signed document grouping to a US Medical Officer Colonel Daniel Parker Card. Col Card was a native of Smyrna New York and received his Medical Degree at Bellevue Medical College in 1904. His first military duty was as a contract surgeon with the US Army in 1907. During a tour at the US Military Academy he acted as surgeon for the West Point football squad. In 1916 he was assigned to the French forces in France as medical-military observer. After the United States entered the War, Colonel Card served in Paris as attaché to the French Army. He later became commanding officer of a field hospital during the Meuse Argonne campaign. In 1942 upon retirement, Col. Card went to the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington where he became chief doctor. There he remained for three years. Grouping consist of his portrait in uniform as a Colonel and measures 24X30 inches in the frame. There are also two matching presentation candle sticks with the presentation "Presented to D.P. Card Major Medical Corps By The Officers of the Resident Mess West Point Army Mess West Point Army Mess Tuesday Sept. 6th 1921. Both are STERLING marked. Also in the grouping are two sepia toned photographs identified to Card wearing his M1902 uniform with sword while holding his visor cap. Second photo of his and his medical staff in France while he was a Major in his US Army uniform with two overseas stripes representing 1 year of overseas service. Finally his presidential signed promotional documents. The signatures are hand signed by the president. They are as follows: his first lieutenant commission for the US Medical Corps reserves dated 26th December 1908 signed by Theodore Roosevelt, second document is his first Lieutenant commission in the regular Army signed by President William Howard Taft and is dated 25th of June 1909. Third document is his Captain's commission dated 25th July 1912 also signed by William Howard Taft. Finally his Colonel commission dated 19th Jun 1935 and is signed by the secretary of War George Dern but is not presidential signed. Overall excellent condition

WWII US NAVY CROSS VALOR MEDAL WW2

Lot #34 (Sale Order 45 of 987)

USN World War II Navy Cross Decoration. The dimensions 1 1/2" wide by 1 13/16” tall. The front shows a sailing ship in the center of the four armed Maltese cross. The reverse side shows a pair of crossed anchors with the letters ‘USN’ in the center. Includes the presentation cloth woven blue and white cotton ribbon. Has a wrapped broach with a thin horizontal pin back with a locking catch. Brass construction. This was the Navy’s second highest award for gallantry in combat action. Very good plus condition.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN DIPLOMATIC SWORD WWI

Lot #35 (Sale Order 46 of 987)

Beautiful issue sword of the Imperial German era, a Bavarian court or diplomatic sword. Bavarian Lion featured as its pommel figure and also the lion is seen in repose on the clamshell guard. The grips are inlaid mother of pearl. In 1805 under the Peace of Pressburg between Napoleonic France and the Holy Roman Empire, several duchies were elevated to kingdoms. The Wittelsbach rulers of Bavaria held the title “King of Bavaria” from 1806 until 1918. The Prince-elector of Bavaria, Maximilian IV Joseph, formally assumed the title King Maximilian I of Bavaria on the first of January 1806, but his “M” initial was often seen on various items such as swords in commemoration of his founding of the Bavarian diplomatic corps far beyond his actual reign. The sword probably dates in the period before the First World War. Blade still retains blue panels and fire gold gilding. Very Good

EDWARD VII BRITISH INFANTRY DRESS SWORD & SCABBARD

Lot #36 (Sale Order 47 of 987)

1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword by J.B. Johnstone Backville St. London with a 32 1/4 inch blade is very well etched and in good condition having the cipher of King Edward the VII. The rayskin grip and associated twisted grip wire bindings are a little worn but generally very good. The field leather scabbard is very good condition; the sword sheathes and draws well. Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910. The eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward was related to royalty throughout Europe. He was Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the British throne for almost 60 years. During the long reign of his mother, he was largely excluded from political power, and came to personify the fashionable, leisured elite. He travelled throughout Britain performing ceremonial public duties, and represented Britain on visits abroad. His tours of North America in 1860 and the Indian subcontinent in 1875 were popular successes, but despite public approval, his reputation as a playboy prince soured his relationship with his mother. As king, Edward played a role in the modernization of the British Home Fleet and the reorganization of the British Army after the Second Boer War. He re instituted traditional ceremonies as public displays and broadened the range of people with whom royalty socialized. He fostered good relations between Britain and other European countries, especially France, for which he was popularly called "Peacemaker" but his relationship with his nephew, the German Emperor Wilhelm II, was poor. The Edwardian era, which covered Edward's reign and was named after him, coincided with the start of a new century and heralded significant changes in technology and society, including steam turbine propulsion and the rise of socialism. He died in 1910 in the midst of a constitutional crisis that was resolved the following year by the Parliament Act 1911, which restricted the power of the unelected House of Lords.

EARLY VICTORIAN EAST INDIA COMPANY LION HEAD SWORD

Lot #37 (Sale Order 48 of 987)

The British East India Company had grown from a trading concern to be the agency for the British Government in India. Its story is fascinating. It employed native troops and also British and Scottish military and maintained and administered its territory as three residences based in Madras, Bombay, and Bengal. The most-senior officer appointments were always reserved for the British. Much of the history of this incredible military experience can be studied by entering your favorite search engine and typing in “British Army during the Victorian Era.” Besides its governmental and military rule the company rose to account for half the world’s trade, particularly in basic commodities including cotton, silk, indigo dye, salt, tea, and opium. Always it had a firm foothold in India. It was, it can be said, to be the forerunner of “Amazon.com” dealing in practically everything. It became a powerful trade monopoly. Dealing in armaments, it actually maintained a navy having several commercial ships and men-of-war, as well. Its vessels participated in several famous battles. The Sword Several companies whose stock and trade was the manufacture of guns, cannons, swords, and other weaponry were contracted to the East India Company; large firms competed against smaller companies for orders. For them, gunsmiths and sword cutlers would strive to provide the absolute best and most exquisite offerings with precision workmanship. To receive and be authorized and to have the words “Makers to the East India Company” to be used in conjunction with their name was to be the absolute highest achievement that a company could attain and it assured those merchants that the British India Company would continue merchandising those products in the future. The sword we offer is highly unusual in that the swords that the East India Company handled were pretty much of typical British military design, but here we have a puzzling diversion from the rule. This sword when viewed by an experienced sword collector is almost 90 percent Prussian or German right to its “P” guard, wire-wrapped grip over black, patent-leather handle. The lion head is “hands-on” Prussian in every way to include his toothy bite on the top of the red “P” guard. The crossguard also has a typical regal lion on its foremost extension. The large clamshell languet bears crossed sabers that can be seen on German cavalry swords; they are crossed on the wreath of typical laurel leaves (also Germanic). The fantastic blade tells it all!!! First, one must realize that it’s in immaculate condition and has wonderful golden floral designs and is surmounted with a potpourri of flags, and a spiked helmet used in both British and German Victorian designs. The blade has a strong back ridge often called a bone breaker and its steel is bright and the blade ends in the typical style of German Imperial swords. To describe the blade one has to say the word “beautiful,” because no other word would do! So, we have to say that this weapon is absolutely phenomenal! The scabbard is the two-ring type in steel and is in the cavalry style. The sword had to have been made especially for a very tall man as it measures 42 inches long in its scabbard. Excellent

INDO PERSIAN WAR HELMET WITH CHAIN MAIL

Lot #38 (Sale Order 49 of 987)

A good quality authentic antique 18th -19th century Islamic Indo Persian nobleman Kulah-Khud. A hemispherical top is formed of one hand forged steel plate, with a solidly mounted long spike at the top, with a pair of plume-holders on either side. The helmet retains its original neck-defense of chain mail of rounded links. The skull is chiseled over its entire surface with floral and creeper designs. The edge of the helmet is adorned containing script in Arabic calligraphy. The skull of the helmet is hand forged from a single piece of thick solid steel with visible hammer marks in the interior but with a perfectly smooth surface on the exterior. The overall height of the helmet and mail is 18". In excellent condition.

CHIEF STANDS AND LOOKS BACK W/ PEACE MEDAL PHOTO

Lot #39 (Sale Order 50 of 987)

Chief Stands and Looks Back This black and white studio photograph shows Stands and Looks Back (Hatikta Najin) wearing an animal hide shirt and a feathered headdress. There is a Presidential Peace Medal around his neck, and several large feathers lay across his lap. The photograph was taken at Fort Niobrara in Nebraska and was published by the Knapp Company New York. Excellent frame measuring 21 3/4 X 27 inches. Stands and Looks Back or Hakikta Najin (1851-1914) was actually an Oglala through he lived all of his later life among the Brule at Rosebud. He was present at the Little Bighorn in 1876. His sister married Charles P. Jordan, the clerk at the Red Cloud Agency in 1877 at the time of Crazy Horse's surrender; Jordan was later a trader on the Rosebud Reservation. Stands and Looks Back married Mary Spotted Horse about 1890 and had a large family. He was photographed several times by Anderson. His granddaughter, Vera Farmer, served as vice-chair of the Rosebud Sioux council

INDIAN WARS M1881 ENLISTED ARTILLERY DRESS HELMET

Lot #40 (Sale Order 51 of 987)

Very rare and simply fantastic, original Indian Wars period, U. S. Model 1881 Army Enlisted Artillery Dress Helmet. This wonderful, Plumed Artillery Dress Helmet was manufactured by Horstmann Bros. & Co. and features a 1st Artillery Eagle Plate Shield on the front. This fantastic, original US Army Artillery Dress Helmet measures approx. 10 1/2" from the tip of the brim to the back across the bottom, 12" tall from the tip of the brim to the top of the plume holder and 6 1/2" in diameter at the crown. The Helmet features a pressed black fur felt body with a polished black leather band around the lower edge of the helmet. It has brass, crossed cannon, artillery side buttons, brass plume holder, and artillery eagle front plate. The Plate has a German silver "1" mounted to the shield. There is a Red horsehair plume and red artillery braided cords. The Helmet retains its original thin leather hat band and matching chin strap. There is an unmarked, tan leather sweatband and the brass vent ring is stamped with the mark of the manufacturer – Horstmann Bros & Co. This very rare and very beautiful, U. S. Model 1881 Army Enlisted Artillery Dress Helmet is extremely well preserved - the construction is strong, sound and rigid. The fur-felt surface is very well preserved with no significant wear and no damage or repairs of any kind. All of the outer elements of the Helmet are very well preserved with some light wear.

WWI MEMORIAL PLAQUE WITH AMERICAN AEF INSIGNIA

Lot #41 (Sale Order 52 of 987)

Wooden memorial plaque with 81 applied AEF insignia including Army, Division, and special unit insignia i.e. Camouflage Corps, Postal Corps. Ambulance service, etc. The wooden plaque measures 24 & 1/2" x 18 & 1/4" and the applied insignia measure approximately 1" to 1 & 1/2". Overall very good to fine condition.

WW1 US OFFICER COLLAR INSIGNIA SETS LOT OF 15

Lot #41a (Sale Order 53 of 987)

WWI US Officer Collar sets of Insignia to include 1) Quartermaster Corps 2) Commissary 3) Shirt Artillery US devices 4) Veterinary Corps 5) mismatched Veterinary Corps 6) Infantry 7) Band Leader 8) Bugler Collar Insignia 9) Medical Officer 10) Signal Officer 11) Quartermaster Corps 12) Signal Officer 13) U.S.R. 14) U.S. 15) USNA 16) Singles USNA and USNG

WW1 MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE 6TH OHIO PILLOW SHAM

Lot #42 (Sale Order 54 of 987)

Felt pillow sham covers with applied crossed rifles and lettering "6th Ohio Inf. Border Service1916 - 17." On 19 June 1916, the Ohioans were mobilized to defend the Mexico–United States border near El Paso, Texas, where they patrolled for 9 months. They were released from federal service on 17 March 1917. This demobilization wouldn't last however, and the regiment was called up again 10 days later for service in World War I on 27 March 1917. The 147th Infantry Regiment was born on 25 October 1917, when the 6th Ohio absorbed elements of the 1st and 5th Ohio Regiments. It was assigned to the 37th Infantry Division. Fine condition

WWI PHOTOGRAPH OF 3 POLISH SOLDIERS PLAYED CARDS

Lot #43 (Sale Order 55 of 987)

Large bubble oval framed photograph featuring three uniformed Polish soldiers playing cards. Polish currency is scattered on the game table as one soldier displays his hand for the photographer. The image itself is 19 & 3/4" x 13 & 3/4" and is housed in a 24 & 1/2" x 18 & 1/2" frame. excellent

KAISER WILHELM DINNER SERVICE FORK AND KNIFE

Lot #44 (Sale Order 56 of 987)

Grouping of two pieces of sterling silver flatware directly from the table of Kaiser Wilhelm II at the Potsdam palace. The dinner knife is 11" long with a 7" blade which is almost 1" broad at center. The dinner fork is about 8 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide overall with four tines. Both pieces are properly hallmarked with moon and crown, as well as Gebrueder Friedlander hallmark on the fork. Each utensil bears the Prussian crown over the Wilhelm (WR) initials, while the front side bears the Prussian imperial eagle, each image surrounded by ornate vines and leaves. The knife blade is a bit pitted, otherwise both of these massive pieces are in very good condition.

WW1 PHOTOGRAPH OF US 3RD ARMY ORDNANCE SOLDIER

Lot #45 (Sale Order 57 of 987)

Photograph in a large patriotic bubble oval frame featuring a 3rd Army Soldier with ordnance collar disc and two6 month service stripes visible. The top of the frame is adorned with an eagle clutching a "U.S.A. banner" and the bottom of the features crossed American flags. The image itself is 19 & 3/4" x 13 & 3/4" and is housed in a 24 & 1/2" x 18 & 1/2" frame. excellent

HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT OF FREDERICK THE GREAT

Lot #46 (Sale Order 58 of 987)

Very Fine Original Antique Framed Portrait Miniature Painting on Ivory of King Friedrich Der Grasse (Frederick the Great). Frederick II, King reigned as King of Prussia from 1740 - 1786, of the Hohenzollern Dynasty, prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire, was Frederick IV of Brandenberg and became known as Frederick the Great. Painting is in gorgeous condition. No signs of cracking or damage to the painting. Measuring 3 1/2 X 2 3/4 and overall 5 X 6. Frederick II (24 January 1712 – 17 August 1786) ruled the Kingdom of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern king at 46 years. His most significant accomplishments during his reign included his reorganization of Prussian armies, his military victories, his success in the Silesian wars and the Partitions of Poland, and his patronage of the arts and the Enlightenment. Frederick was the last Hohenzollern monarch titled King in Prussia and declared himself King of Prussia after achieving sovereignty over historically Prussian lands of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1772. Prussia greatly increased its territories and became a leading military power in Europe under his rule. He became known as Frederick the Great and was nicknamed Der Alte Fritz ("The Old Fritz") by the Prussian people and eventually the rest of Germany. In his youth, Frederick was more interested in music and philosophy than the art of war. Nonetheless, upon ascending to the Prussian throne he attacked Austria and claimed Silesia during the Silesian Wars, winning military acclaim for himself and Prussia. Toward the end of his reign, Frederick physically connected most of his realm by acquiring Polish territories in the First Partition of Poland. He was an influential military theorist whose analysis emerged from his extensive personal battlefield experience and covered issues of strategy, tactics, mobility and logistics. Considering himself "the first servant of the state", Frederick was a proponent of enlightened absolutism. He modernized the Prussian bureaucracy and civil service and pursued religious policies throughout his realm that ranged from tolerance to segregation. He reformed the judicial system and made it possible for men not of noble status to become judges and senior bureaucrats. Frederick also encouraged immigrants of various nationalities and faiths to come to Prussia, although he enacted oppressive measures against Polish Catholic subjects in West Prussia. Frederick supported arts and philosophers he favored as well as allowing complete freedom of the press and literature. Most modern biographers agree that Frederick was primarily homosexual. Frederick is buried at his favorite residence, Sanssouci in Potsdam. Because he died childless, Frederick was succeeded by his nephew Frederick William II. Nearly all 19th-century German historians made Frederick into a romantic model of a glorified warrior, praising his leadership, administrative efficiency, devotion to duty and success in building up Prussia to a great power in Europe. Historian Leopold von Ranke was unstinting in his praise of Frederick's "heroic life, inspired by great ideas, filled with feats of arms ... immortalized by the raising of the Prussian state to the rank of a power". Johann Gustav Droysen was even more extolling. Frederick remained an admired historical figure through Germany's defeat in World War I. The Nazis glorified him as a great German leader pre-figuring Adolf Hitler, who personally idolized him. Associations with him became far less favorable after the fall of the Nazis, largely due to his status as one of their symbols. However, historians in the 21st century now again view Frederick as one of the finest generals of the 18th century, one of the most enlightened monarchs of his age and a highly successful and capable leader who built the foundation for the Kingdom of Prussia to become a great power that would contest the Austrian Habsburgs for leadership among the German states.

WWI HAND TINTED PHOTOGRAPH OF RUSSIAN SOLDIER

Lot #47 (Sale Order 59 of 987)

Hand tinted photograph of a Russian solder in a bubble oval frame. The image itself is 19 & 3/8" x13 & 3/8" and is housed in a 22 & 5/8x 16 & 5/8" frame. The photograph is in excellent condition and the frame shows some minor wear at the bottom.

WWI PHOTOGRAPH OF POLISH CAVALRY SOLDIER

Lot #48 (Sale Order 60 of 987)

Hand tinted photograph of a Polish cavalry soldier housed in a spectacular tramp art frame. The image itself is 14 & 1/2" x 9 & 1/4" and is housed in a 18& 1/2" x 13&1/4" frame. Excellent.

WWI HAND TINTED PHOTOGRAPH OF POLISH SOLDIER

Lot #49 (Sale Order 61 of 987)

Hand tinted photograph of a Polish soldier housed in a rectangular bubble frame. The image itself is 19& 3/4" x 11 & 3/4" and is housed in a 14" x 22" frame. Excellent.

IMPERIAL BAVARIAN IDENTIFIED SOLDIER MEMORIAL

Lot #50 (Sale Order 62 of 987)

Beautifully hand colored memorial to Sebastian Eichinger who served as a reservist from1909 - 1911 at Germershelm, Bavaria in th 7thBattalion 2nd Bavarian Fusilier Regiment. A photograph of Eichinger's face is actually superimposed on this memorial. The back of the memorial contains additional hand written information. The memorial is 16 &1/2" x13 & 3/8" and is housed in a 22 & 3/8x 19 & 1/2" frame. Excellent

WW1 IMPERIAL TSARIST IMPERIAL FINGER RING WWI

Lot #51 (Sale Order 63 of 987)

This very handsome ring is one of those that came to be known as the "Tsarist Patriots' Ring," after the criminal Bolshevik hordes took over Holy Mother Russia and murdered the Tsar and his family. Many of the noble aristocratic people left for England, Spain, and especially, Germany. Some of those who fled were artists and jewelers such as Fabergé! They often set up shops in Berlin, Munich, and other German cities. One of the artistic endeavors was to create jewelry that showed solidarity and belief with the tenants of Romanov dynasty, Russia; therefore, this particular ring came to exist. They were crafted both in silver and gold and most had the Imperial double-headed eagle on the blue enamel field (blue was the Romanov color). The one we offer here is in silver and has the mark of some maker (unidentified) is found on the outside of the ring shank. The ring has beautiful designs on the sides that represent a sprig of acacia, the immortal bush! This is quite significant in that the hopes for restoration of the monarchy also sprung eternal in the hearts of these patriots. The acacia was a symbol of resurrection and eternal life to the Christians, but also to the Egyptians, Greeks, and is part of the Masonic ritual. These rings are a wonderful memento of the Tsarist world of refinement and beauty.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN BLACK SHAME MEDAL KARL GOETZ

Lot #52 (Sale Order 64 of 987)

The history of the French occupation of the Rhineland is replete with horrific stories of cruelty and wanton murder of the German population. But by far the most-often-repeated crimes of those savages was rape. French use of Black Troops was nothing short of a national insult cast at a nation that the French hated with a passion. Rage was so rampant that it seemed to influence the NS initiative to at least sterilize the Black children of the Rhineland occupation. France recruited 190,000 African Negroes before and during WWI. As for the Rhineland occupation, if only white French troops had advanced into the Rhineland in 1918 and 1919, the effect would have been to increase the proportion of Black Forces in the French homeland behind the French Frontier. But the main motivation in using Black Troops in the occupation was France’s belief in the strategic psychological effect that these troops would have on their military adversaries. It has been admitted the French were engaged in a blatant and obvious kind of psychological warfare against the Germans. They knew well that this would be viewed by the hated Germans as the basis of a radicalized insult to what the Teutons perceived as Germanic culture and civilization. To the Germans, these African “soldiers” were symbols of barbarous savagery as this was Germany’s first domestic encounter with Negroids within its national boundaries. In the summer of 1920, German officials estimated the number at thirty and forty thousand. These Black Troops were mustered from France’s colonial holdings in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Madagascar, and Senegal. The post-WWI military occupation of Germany lasted from 1919 to 1930, but Negroid troops were left there longer to shame the German people. Black occupation troops became the focus of international attention in 1920 when, in Frankfurt, Black French Moroccan soldiers fired upon civilians, killing several, and wounding many more. After this, the London Daily Herald published an article entitled “The Black Scourge in Europe: Sexual Horror Let Loose by France on the Rhine,” which marked the beginning of an international outcry against the sexual misconduct of Negroid troops in Germany. This new emphasis on the sexual element set off a chain reaction of outrage and condemnation among press people and various international actors who invoked themselves. In fact, six parliamentary delegations petitioned the British and German governments for investigation and inquiry into rapes and assaults by Black Soldiers on civilians in the occupied territory. The cry was “our youth in danger, and the Rhineland was being disgraced and polluted;” the dignity of the Germans and the white race was implied. This sexual misconduct that had reached huge proportions must be contained, and the Negroids must be sent back to “La Belle France.” The uncontained sexual proclivities of the savages was doing irreversible damages to the German woman victims, but no thoughts of miscegenation is hardly imaginable. When German arms crushed the British Expeditionary forces at Dunkirk, then French forces also surrendered there at Dunkirk, and other French geographical locations overrun by the Wehrmacht and several German newsreels showed the Negroid troops being run out of the villages. As the prisoners are lined up, you can see the faces of these former jungle and desert dwelling savages. They even consent to doing an African war dance for the amused German soldiers with all the drum sets and bone practicing to the sound of Uhg’s and Boo-Boo’s. These white French soldiers asked the German officers if they would be so kind as to shoot the tribesmen so the French soldiers would not have to share the POW quarters with them. In some cases, where interrogation brought out that some of the Negroids were in the Rhineland occupation, the wishes of the French soldiers were granted summarily! The medal is called The Black Watch on the Rhine (Die Schwarze Wacht am Rhine). It was struck by the great medalist Karl Goetz as a protest to the sending of the Black Colonial Troops to occupy the Rhine territory, and the sexual depravity. The inscription on the obverse is ‘Liberty, Fraternity, Equality 1920.’ This is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the French national motto. On the back is a description of a nude female figure tied to a phallus that has a French helmet at its tip. The all-seeing eye of French masonry within the triangle seems to overlook and direct the savage scene. The initials for Karl Goetz are seen at the bottom. The words around the edge are Die Schwarze Schande (The Black Shame!). The Negroid soldier on the front looks much like the ones lined up as prisoners in the German WWII film. This is a great metallic piece from the historic epoch of the turbulent century.

WWI AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE IDED MEMORIAL & PHOTO

Lot #53 (Sale Order 65 of 987)

American Field Service and Reserve Mallet service memorial identified to Sergeant Frank William Holmes of West Medford, Massachusetts. This beautiful lithograph features an actual photograph of Holmes tipped in to the center. Holmes' service record is recorded on the back of the frame; "Frank William Holmes of West Medford, Mass. graduated from M.I.T.. Driver in the American Field Service, French Army; June to October 1917. Sergeant in the Motor Transport Corps, U.S> Army September 18, 1918. In France from June, 1917 to June 6, 1919. Participated in the following; Chemin des Dames Offensive Oct 23-27, 1917: Somme Defensive, March 21st to April 6, 1918; Aisne May 27 to June 5: Montdidier - Noyan defensive, June 9 - 13; Champagne - Marne Defensive, July 15-18; Aisne-Marne Offensive, July 18 to Aug. 5; Somme Offensive Aug 8 to Sept 17: Oise-Aisne offensive Sept 18-27; Meuse-Argonne Oct. 1 - Nov. 11, 1918." This lithograph was Copyrighted at Boston, Mass. May 1917, by Chas. E. Neville and measures 19" x 12&3/4" and is housed in a 20" x 13&3/4" frame. There is a small section of damage on the lithograph at the tip of the eagle's right wing. very good.

IMPERIAL GERMAN PHOTOGRAPH REITKURSUS POTSDAM 1897

Lot #54 (Sale Order 66 of 987)

Large format photograph of the Reitkursus (Riding Course) in Potsdam 1897. The image is titled on the mat and all of the soldiers are identified. Photograph taken by"Ernst Eichgrunn hofphot. Potsdam, Nauener Str.27.". The 8 & 5/8" x 6 & 1/2" photograph is mounted on a mat and housed in a 16 & 1/2" x 14 & 1/4" frame. excellent.

WWI US 3RD ARMY 1919 COBLENZGERMANY SOUVENIR MAT

Lot #55 (Sale Order 67 of 987)

Theater made souvenir velvet mat with a bullion border featuring a large chain stitched 3rd Army Patch with the wording "Coblenz 1919" and surrounded by bullion on felt and felt on felt patches of the 7th Corps, 3rd Corps, 90th Division, and 89th Division. The 3rd army patch is 5%1/2" in diameter. The souvenir mat measures 23&1/4" x 15&3/4". excellent.

WWI German Bavarian Pilot Badge by Carl Poellath

Lot #56 (Sale Order 68 of 987)

This is an excellent example of the Bavarian Pilot Badge from the enduring saga of WWI Air War. The detail is ultra magnificent with the oak leaves and palm leaves in so high a detail that they look like they have been applied piece by piece. The airplane is also spectacular in detail as is the magnificent crown; Carl Poellath was a maker of the highest renown. The piece has the barrell step fastening device with straight pin. The backside under the company name is the word silber (silver). This is a rarely found maker and he was the best! This is what we term a “special strike.” An example of the highest excellence of the medallist art. This, unlike most of the fine Poellath, has the flat back without the sun ray design that emits from the name in the center. Absolutely stunning in feature, form and design.

WWI ASSOCIATED NEWS SERVICE WINDOW BULLETINS (2)

Lot #57 (Sale Order 69 of 987)

2 Associated News Service Window bulletins published by the Elliot Service Co. inc. 141 - 145 W 36th Street, New York. The first bulletin, dated January 6, 1919, is titled Americans Cross Moselle into Germany and features a photograph of 18th Infantry doughboys crossing the river. The second bulletin, dated February 26, 1919 is titled "With the "Rainbow Division" in Germany!" and features a photograph of the Tennessee Division Ambulance Company in Neuenahr, Germany. Both photographs are from and copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood N.Y. from the Elliot Service Co. , N.Y. The bulletins measure 17" x 14" and do show wear with some corner chips and small edge tears. very good.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN 3 PLACE MEDAL BAR WWI

Lot #58 (Sale Order 70 of 987)

WW1 Imperial German 3 place medal bar to include 1914 EK II, Hamburg Hanseatic Cross and a 1914-1918 Honor Cross. Complete with original pin back device and matching ribbon bar. Excellent

WWI U.S. SIGNAL CORPS PILLOW SHAM

Lot #59 (Sale Order 71 of 987)

United States Signal Corps pillow sham made of felt with embroidered signal corps insignia and lettering. excellent.

WW1 NAMED 3RD DIVISION PAINTED HELMET GAS MASK WWI

Lot #60 (Sale Order 72 of 987)

WW1 US 3rd Army named painted helmet and gas mask bag. The gas mask bag in purple ink is nicely inked "Sgt. 1st Class Frank A. Downes Co. B. - 5th F.S.B. (Field Signal Battalion) I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR" Also inked is three overseas stripes along with a third Army patch as well as a 3rd Division insignia. The bag is in excellent condition and size marked 3. The helmet likewise is in excellent condition, complete with liner and chinstrap with a lot number ZC 181. On the leather chinstrap are the initials F.A.D. (Sgt. 1st Class Frank A. Downes). To the front of the helmet is am expertly crafted 3rd Divisional insignia. History World War I The 3rd Division was activated 21 November 1917, seven months after the American entry into World War I, at Camp Greene, North Carolina. Eight months later, it saw combat for the first time in France on the Western Front. Order of battle Headquarters, 3rd Division 5th Infantry Brigade 4th Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Regiment 8th Machine Gun Battalion 6th Infantry Brigade 30th Infantry Regiment 38th Infantry Regiment 9th Machine Gun Battalion 3rd Field Artillery Brigade 10th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 18th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 76th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 3rd Trench Mortar Battery 7th Machine Gun Battalion 6th Engineer Regiment 5th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 3rd Division 3rd Train Headquarters and Military Police 3rd Ammunition Train 3rd Supply Train 3rd Engineer Train 3rd Sanitary Train 5th, 7th, 26th, and 27th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals At midnight on 14 July 1918, the division earned lasting distinction. Engaged in the Aisne-Marne Offensive as a member of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) to Europe, the division was protecting the French capital of Paris with a position on the banks of the Marne River. The 7th Machine Gun Battalion of the 3rd Division rushed to Château-Thierry amid retreating French troops and held the Germans back at the Marne River. While surrounding units retreated, the 3rd Division, including the 4th, 30th and 38th Infantry Regiments, remained steadfast throughout the Second Battle of the Marne, and Colonel Ulysses G. McAlexander's dogged defense earned the 3rd Division its nickname as the "Rock of the Marne". During the massive attack, the 3rd Infantry Division's commanding officer, Major General Joseph T. Dickman, famously cried out "Nous Resterons La" (We Shall Remain Here). Their Blue and White insignia also earned them the nickname The Blue and White Devils." The rest of the division was absorbed under French command until brought back together under the command of Major General Joseph T. Dickman and by 15 July 1918 they took the brunt of what was to be the last German offensive of the war. General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, Commander-in-chief (C-in-C) of the AEF on the Western Front, called this stand "one of the most brilliant pages in the annals of military history". During the war two members of the division were awarded the Medal of Honor. Casualties during the war were 3,177 killed in action with 12,940 wounded.

WWI NUMBERED US DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS DSC

Lot #60a (Sale Order 73 of 987)

Beautiful condition WW1 Distinguished Service Cross numbered on the lower cross's arm 4720 and is in excellent condition including the original silk ribbon and wrapped brooch. Awarding history World War I During World War I, 6,309 awards of the Distinguished Service Cross were made to 6,185 recipients. Several dozen Army soldiers, as well as eight marines and two French Army officers, received two Distinguished Service Crosses. A handful, mostly Air Service aviators, were decorated three or more times. Eddie Rickenbacker, the top U.S. ace of the war, was awarded a record eight Distinguished Service Crosses, one of which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, while flying with the 94th Aero Squadron. Fellow aviators Douglas Campbell, also of the 94th, and Frank O'Driscoll "Monk" Hunter of the 103rd Aero Squadron each received five. Another 94th aviator, Reed McKinley Chambers, was awarded four Distinguished Service Crosses. Three aviators received three Distinguished Service Crosses – Murray K. Guthrie of the 13th Aero Squadron, Ralph A. O'Neill of the 147th Aero Squadron, and Glen A. Preston, an aerial observation pilot with the 99th Aero Squadron. Among other prominent aviators were Billy Mitchell, the Chief of Air Service of the American Expeditionary Force; Frank Luke of the 27th Aero Squadron, who was honored with the Medal of Honor and two Distinguished Service Crosses; and Sumner Sewall of the 95th Aero Squadron, recipient of two Distinguished Service Crosses, who served as Governor of Maine from 1941 to 1945. Edward Peck Curtis, also of the 95th Aero Squadron received the Distinguished Service Cross as a First Lieutenant. Colonel John H. Parker, the commander of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, was the only ground soldier in World War I to receive four Distinguished Service Crosses. First Lieutenant Oscar B. Nelson of the 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Division, was honored three times, the third award being posthumous. Several men who had previously received the Medal of Honor received the Distinguished Service Cross in World War I. Most notable of these was Marine legend Daniel Daly, who was twice decorated with the Medal of Honor, and who received the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism as First Sergeant of the 73rd Company, Sixth Marine Regiment, during the Battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918. Col. Charles Evans Kilbourne, Jr., who received the Medal of Honor in the Philippine Insurrection, was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross as chief of staff of the 89th Division. James B. McConnell, also decorated with the Medal of Honor for actions in the Philippines as a private with the 33rd Infantry, received the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously as a first lieutenant with the 4th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division. Marine Colonel Hiram I. Bearss, recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Philippines, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross while attached to the 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th Division. Marine Gunner Henry L. Hulbert, also a recipient of the Navy Medal of Honor in the Philippines, received the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery while serving with the Fifth Marine Regiment during the Battle of Belleau Wood. Spanish–American War Medal of Honor recipient John H. Quick also received the Distinguished Service Cross at Belleau Wood as Sergeant Major of the Sixth Marine Regiment. Besides Rickenbacker, several men received both the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross during World War I. Navy recipients were John Henry Balch, a U.S. Navy Pharmacist's Mate, and Joel T. Boone, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant (Medical Corps), both attached to the Sixth Marine Regiment. Army recipients were Private Daniel R. Edwards of the 3rd Machine-Gun Battalion, 1st Division, Colonel William J. "Wild Bill" Donovan of the 165th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Division, and Second Lieutenant Samuel I. Parker of the 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division. Two recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross during World War I went on to earn the Medal of Honor in World War II – Major (later Brigadier General) Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, son of the former President, and Brigadier General (later General of the Army) Douglas MacArthur of the 42nd Division. Other recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross in World War I who went on to acclaim in World War II include George S. Patton, Jr. and Carl Spaatz. Among other prominent recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross during World War I were Brigadier General John L. Hines, decorated as commanding general of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, and Major General Charles P. Summerall, decorated as commanding general of the 1st Division, who both went on to serve as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.

WW1 DISTRICT OF PARIS MTC UNIFORM W/ MEDAL WWI

Lot #61 (Sale Order 74 of 987)

Beautiful WW1 US Army District Of Paris uniform. The tunic is adorned with a bullion District of Paris theater made patch on the left sleeve. Also on the sleeve is a red discharged stripe and two gold overseas stripes. On the right sleeve is a sergeant chevron. To the collar is a nicely matched pair of enlisted collar disk consisting of US and a MTC or Motor Transport Corps winged helmet. The chest is adorned with a Winged Victory Medal with a single FRANCE bar, just above the medal is a matching ribbon bar. The tunic is roughly a size 38 and in excellent condition and was tailored by Browning King & Co. Inside the lower pocket is an overseas cap with a MTC collar device. Excellent

WW1 NAMED 3RD ARMY 37TH ENGINEERS TUNIC & MEDALS

Lot #62 (Sale Order 75 of 987)

WW1 US Army 3rd Army named tunic with medals. Tunic is in excellent condition along with the medals it it's chest. The tunic to the inside has the initials along with his full ASN. The tunic to the left sleeve has a German made 3rd Army patch as well as a Discharge Stripe and finally a single gold overseas stripe. On the right is a engineer specialty patch. The collar has numbered brass US 37 and the standard engineer castle. The chest has three medals including 1932 American Legion medal that is named to H. R. Maloney for the meeting held at Portland Oregon. The second is a Oregon State Victory Medal and finally a Winged Victory Medal with four bars including Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Muese-Argonne and Defensive Sector. Activation and World War I The Third United States Army was first activated as a formation during the First World War on 7 November 1918, at Chaumont, France, when the General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces issued General Order 198 organizing the Third Army and announcing its headquarters staff. On the 15th, Major General Joseph T. Dickman assumed command and issued Third Army General Order No. 1. The third Army consisted of three corps (III, Maj. Gen. John L. Hines; IV, Maj. Gen. Charles Muir; and VII, Maj. Gen. William G. Hahn) and seven divisions. First mission On 15 November 1918, Major General Dickman was given the mission to move quickly and by any means into Central Germany on occupation duties. He was to disarm and disband German forces as ordered by General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. The march into Germany for occupation duty was begun on 17 November 1918. By 15 December the Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz. Two days later, on 17 December 1918, the Coblenz bridgehead, consisting of a pontoon bridge and three railroad bridges across the Rhine, had been established. Third Army troops had encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area, both food and coal supplies were sufficient. The crossing of the Rhine by the front line divisions was effected in good time and without confusion. Troops, upon crossing the Rhine and reaching their assigned areas, were billeted preparatory to occupying selected positions for defense. The strength of the Third Army as of 19 December, the date the bridgehead occupation was completed, was 9,638 officers and 221,070 enlisted men. Third Army advance On 12 December, Field Order No. 11 issued, directed the Third Army to occupy the northern sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, with the advance elements to cross the Rhine river at seven o'clock, 13 December. The northern (left) boundary remained unchanged. The southern (right) boundary was as has been previously mentioned. Before the advance, the 1st Division passed to the command of the III Corps. With three divisions, the 1st, 2d, and 32d, the III Corps occupied the American sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, the movement of the troops into position beginning at the scheduled hour, 13 December. The four bridges available for crossing the river within the Coblenz bridgehead were the pontoon bridge and railroad bridge at Coblenz, the railroad bridges at Engers and Remagen. On 13 December the advance began with the American khaki crossing the Rhine into advanced positions. On the same day the 42d Division passed to the command of the IV Corps, which, in support of the III Corps, continued its march to occupy the Kreise of Mayen, Ahrweiler, Adenau, and Cochem. The VII Corps occupied under the same order that portion of the Regierungsbezirk of Trier within army limits. On 15 December, Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz: III Corps Headquarters at Polch opened at Neuwied and IV Corps Headquarters remained at Cochem, with the VII Corps at Grevenmacher. In crossing the Rhine on the shortened front—from Rolandseck to Rhens on the west bank—the Third Army encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area both food and coal supplies were sufficient. By the night of 14 December, Third Army troops had occupied their positions on the perimeter of the Coblenz bridgehead. Army of Occupation During January 1919, the Third Army was engaged in training and preparing the troops under its command for any contingency. A letter of instruction was circulated to lower commanders prescribing a plan of action in case hostilities were resumed. Installations were set up throughout the Army area to facilitate command. In February, military schools were opened through the Third Army area; a quartermaster depot was organized; 2,000 officers and enlisted men left to take courses in British and French universities; better leave facilities were created; and plans for sending American divisions to the United States were made. On 4 February, the military control of the Stadtkreis of Trier was transferred from GHQ to the Third Army.

WW1 US ARMY LOT OF 5 OVERSEAS CAP LOT EM OFFICERS

Lot #63 (Sale Order 76 of 987)

WW1 US Army grouping of 5 Overseas caps, all in excellent condition to include 1) British Made cap with a matching theater pinback made US disk with very light moth tracks. 2) British Made cap with a US disk. 3) Officer quality overseas cap with leather sweatband and golden yellow lining. 4) Officer quality overseas cap with leatherette sweatband and golden yellow lining with U.S. device. 5) Officer quality overseas cap with leather sweatband and golden yellow lining.

WW1 2ND DIVISION 5TH MARINE REGIMENT CAMO HELMET

Lot #64 (Sale Order 77 of 987)

WW1 US 2nd Division 5th Marine Regiment Camo Helmet in excellent condition is British Made but missing the liner and chinstrap. Helmet has a two color Black and Green Camo with a large finely executed Indian Chiefs Head wearing a Headdress within a large White Star with a square yellow background. History World War I The unit was activated on June 8, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the 5th Regiment of Marines. They immediately deployed to France, arriving on June 26, and were assigned to the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army. Later that year, in October, they were reassigned to 4th Brigade of Marines under the 2nd Infantry Division. In spring 1918, the regiment was involved in the fierce battle of Belleau Wood and was given the nickname Devil Dog. The Fifth subsequently participated in the offensive campaigns at Aisne, Battle of Saint-Mihiel and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. They also participated in the defensive campaigns at Toulon-Troyon, Château-Thierry, Marbache and Limey. From 1918 until 1919 the regiment participated in the occupation of the German Rhineland. In August 1919 it relocated back to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. It was inactivated on August 13, 1919. The regiment's actions in France earned them the right to wear the Fourragère (seen in the outline of the unit's logo), one of only two in the Marine Corps (the other being the 6th Marine Regiment). The award was a result of being the only regiments in the American Expeditionary Force to receive three Croix de guerre citations: two in the order of the army and one in the order of the corps—Fourragère and Croix de guerre with two Palms and Gilt Star. The Fourragère became part of the uniform of the unit, and all members of the organization are authorized to wear the decoration on the left shoulder of the uniform while members of the organization. Three Marines of the regiment were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions during the war. Sergeant Louis Cukela, Gunnery Sergeant Ernest A. Janson, and Sergeant Matej Kocak each received two Medals of Honor (one from the Navy and one from the Army) for a single action, making them three of only nineteen double recipients of the medal. In addition, two U.S. Navy officers attached the 5th Marines received the Medal of Honor: Lieutenant Commander Alexander Gordon Lyle of the Navy Dental Corps and Lieutenant Orlando H. Petty of the Medical Corps.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN POSTER HONORING THE DEAD

Lot #65 (Sale Order 78 of 987)

World War One Memorial Death poster for Ludwig Kaufmann whose regiment and casualty information is on the left side of the poster while the right side reads, "Honor his memory the later an example and role model" Poster measures 22 1/2 X 25 1/2 inches and in excellent condition.

WORLD WAR ONE RED CROSS ROLL CALL POSTER WW1

Lot #66 (Sale Order 79 of 987)

Very nice framed World War I Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Poster. The poster is titled "Red Cross Christmas Roll Call" on the bottom and has the dates "December 16th to 23d" on the top. In the center, the poster depicts a figure of Columbia holding a pen, and a Red Cross nurse with a scroll that says " Where Columbia sets her name, let every one of you follow her." The bottom of the poster contains the artist's name and date which reads "E.H. Blashfield 1918". Overall MINT Condition. Dimensions: Frame: 33 - 1/2" x 23 - 1/2".

WW1 EMPRUNT NATIONAL SOCIETE GENERALE POSTER WWI

Lot #67 (Sale Order 80 of 987)

Framed, French WW1 Poster, M. Falter, French, b. 1866, "Emprunt National. Société Générale. Pour le suprême effort", Published "Paris : Imp. Chaix, 1918", 46 1/2" x 30" Poster depicts a strong French soldier in Horizon Blue choking an Eagle to represent the Imperial German Army. Poster is in excellent condition.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN ARTILLERY SPIKED HELMET WWI

Lot #68 (Sale Order 81 of 987)

Imperial German Prussian Artillery EM helmet. Solid black leather body. Both visors show some age lined "creasing". Gray metal eagle front plate, visor trim, spine and round ball top/base. leather liner is also present. Underside of back visor regimental marked. Very Good.

WW1 US TANK CORPS PAINTED BRITISH MADE HELMET

Lot #69 (Sale Order 82 of 987)

U.S. WWI British made doughboy helmet with hand painted Armored Unit insignia to the front. "Sand" finish shows minimal wear. Painted triangle with red/yellow/blue panels. Missing chinstrap and liner but otherwise mint. Organization Brigadier General Samuel D. Rockenbach, as the Chief of Tank Corps for the American Expeditionary Forces under Pershing, organized, trained, equipped and then deployed the first American tank units to the Western Front of 1918 Europe. An initial plan for 2,000 light Renault FT tanks and 200 heavy British Mark VI tanks was changed to 20 battalions of 77 light tanks each and 10 battalions of 45 heavy tanks each. A total of eight heavy battalions (the 301st to 308th) and 21 light battalions (the 326th to 346th) were raised, but only four (the 301st, 331st, 344th and 345th) saw combat. Captain George S. Patton, the first officer assigned to the unit, set up a light tank school at Bourg, France, starting on 10 November 1917. In the first half of 1918, the 326th and 327th Tank Battalions were organized at Patton's school, while the 301st Heavy Tank Battalion was raised at Camp Meade, Maryland, USA and transported to the British Tank School at Bovington Camp in southern England, for training. Combat operations The 326th (under the command of Sereno E. Brett) and 327th Tank Battalions (later renamed the 344th and 345th and organized into the 304th Tank Brigade, commanded by Patton), were the first into combat, beginning with the Battle of Saint-Mihiel (as part of the US IV Corps) on 12 September 1918. The small French Renault FT tanks they were equipped with found the going hard and many were lost or ran out of fuel crossing the battlefield – the Germans, forewarned, had largely retreated from the salient. They then took part in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (as part of the US V Corps) on 26 September. Major Brett assumed command of the 304th after Patton was injured on 26 September, the first day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive near Cheppy, France. The 301st, equipped with British Mark V heavy tanks, suffered large casualties in the Battle of St. Quentin Canal on 29 September as part of the British 4th Tank Brigade, under the control of the Australian Corps. Some tanks were hit by shelling before the start line, while others were lost crossing an unreported British minefield. Of the 34 participating tanks, only 10 made rallying. The 301st then seized the village of Brancourt on 8 October, fought in the Battle of the Selle on 18 October, and participated in a night attack on 22–23 October in the vicinity of the Sambre Canal. During the war, two members of the Tank Corps (both from the 344th Battalion) were awarded the Medal of Honor; Donald M. Call and Harold W. Roberts

E-E-E-YAH-YIP GO OVER WITH THE US MARINES POSTER

Lot #70 (Sale Order 83 of 987)

World War I-era propaganda poster, 28 x 19 in., depicting a charging U.S. Marine with rifle and bayonet against an orange background, with the slogan 'E-E-E-Yah-Yip - Go Over With U.S. Marines' at top. Excellent The achievements of the 4th Marine Brigade on the battlefields of Europe, as one of the two infantry brigades of the Second Division, US Army, comprised the major effort of the Marine Corps in Europe during World War I. The 5th Regiment of Marines had landed in France with the first expedition of American troops in June 1917, and by February 1918, with the arrival of the 6th Marine Regiment and 6th Marine Machine Gun Battalion, the 4th Marine Brigade was brought up to full strength. On 14 March 1918, the 4th Brigade commenced movement into sub sectors of the Verdun front, the first units entering the front line during the night of 16-17 March. The Marines remained on this relatively quiet front until 14 May, when the 4th Brigade relocated to the vicinity of Chaumont en Vixen, where intensive training was undertaken in anticipation of being assigned to an active front. It was here that the Marines received sudden orders to move to the Chateau-Thierry sector. In late May 1918, the Germans launched their third offensive, crossed the Chemin-des-Dames, captured Soissons, and on the last day of May, were advancing down the Marne Valley in the direction of Paris. The startling success of this German attack caused the Allies to throw the Second Division, including the 4th Marine Brigade, into the front lines, blocking the German advance in the Chateau-Thierry sector. The fighting in this sector was divided into two parts, one a stubborn defensive action lasting a week, and the other a vicious offensive. The end of the Aisne defensive operation (31 May – 5 June) found the front line well established at that point of the Marne salient nearest to Paris. On 6 June the Allies took the initiative away from the Germans and started an offensive that did not end until 1 July. On the first day of the attack, the Marine Brigade captured Hill 142 and Bouresches in bitter fighting. By 26 June, the Marines had finished clearing the Germans out of Bois de Belleau (Belleau Wood). During these 31 days of constant fighting, the Marines suffered 9,063 casualties, 1,062 battle deaths and 7,253 wounded. The French Army in appreciation of the valor of the 4th Brigade, officially renamed Belleau Wood as the “Bois de la Brigade de Marine.” After being relieved during the night of 5-6 July, the Marine Brigade moved to an area in the rear of the front lines and occupied the Line of Defense, or Army Line, with headquarters at Nanteuil-sur-Marne. It remained until 16 July. On 17 July 1918, the Marines along with other Allied units, were hurriedly and secretly led on forced night marches over jammed roads, through rain and mud, to a point near Soissons. Early on the morning of 18 July, the 5th Marine Regiment, in coordination with other Allied units, began a major offensive. Sweeping the Germans through the woods before them, the Marines soon captured Translon and Verte Feuille Farms, halting their onward rush only after the enemy managed to reinforce their defense line running south through Vierzy. The attack had succeeded so well that another advance was ordered the same afternoon. When the advancing Marines finally stopped for the night, the front lines had pushed to nearly a mile east of Vierzy. By this time, the 5th Marine Regiment was so completely exhausted that it could make no further effort. The 6th Marine Regiment, from its initial position in reserve, had moved to the front. When a continuation of the attack was made on 19 July, the 6th Marines moved out in attack on a front of about 2,500 yards, with the first battalion leading on the right, the second on the left, and the third in support. The objective was still the same, the Soissons-Chateau-Thierry road, and the Germans were making every effort to strengthen the line to stop the Allies’ advance before it reached this strategic position. The Marines, with insufficient artillery support, advanced across the level ground without any concealment and in perfect view of the enemy. The German artillery, with ample air observation, promptly put down a destructive fire upon the advancing Marines, which, together with machine gun fire, virtually slaughtered the ranks of the leading battalions. The enemy’s strongly organized position in Tigny soon stopped the advance of the first battalion. The second battalion managed to reach the shelter of the woods about five hundred yards west of Villemontoire. The losses to the original front line battalions averaged more than 50 percent. Since it was hopeless for the decimated regiment to attempt further advance without reinforcements, the Marines were ordered to dig in during the early afternoon. That night, the entire 4th Marine Brigade was relieved from their positions on the front lines.

WW1 BRITISH COOPERS RFC AERIAL BOMB WWI

Lot #71 (Sale Order 84 of 987)

Cooper bombs The Cooper bomb was a British 20 pound bomb used extensively in World War I, it was the first high explosive bomb to be adapted by the Royal Flying Corps Design The bomb was 24lb in weight, of which 20lb was the bomb casing and 4lb was the high explosive. The main body was made of cast iron and the after body is made of wood and the fins sheet steel. Bomb: An extremely rare and fine example of a WW1 British 20 LB Cooper's high explosive, steel cased aerial bomb. This example is entirely original. The rear section unscrews from the main body, and contains a metal base attached to a wooden shaft with four metal fins and a screw steel pommel. The main body has a lug affixed for attaching to the aircraft. These H.E. bombs were used against infantry, strong points and transport. This example is complete with no losses or damage and fully strips down to its component parts. (take care not to cross thread if taking apart). Excellent The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World War, until it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on 1 April 1918 to form the Royal Air Force. During the early part of the war, the RFC supported the British Army by artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance. This work gradually led RFC pilots into aerial battles with German pilots and later in the war included the strafing of enemy infantry and emplacements, the bombing of German military airfields and later the strategic bombing of German industrial and transport facilities. At the start of World War I the RFC, commanded by Brigadier-General Sir David Henderson, consisted of five squadrons – one observation balloon squadron (RFC No 1 Squadron) and four aero plane squadrons. These were first used for aerial spotting on 13 September 1914 but only became efficient when they perfected the use of wireless communication at Aubers Ridge on 9 May 1915. Aerial photography was attempted during 1914, but again only became effective the next year. By 1918, photographic images could be taken from 15,000 feet and were interpreted by over 3,000 personnel. Parachutes were not available to pilots of heavier-than-air craft in the RFC – nor were they used by the RAF during the First World War – although the Calthrop Guardian Angel parachute (1916 model) was officially adopted just as the war ended. By this time parachutes had been used by balloonists for three years. On 17 August 1917, South African General Jan Smuts presented a report to the War Council on the future of air power. Because of its potential for the 'devastation of enemy lands and the destruction of industrial and populous centers on a vast scale', he recommended a new air service be formed that would be on a level with the Army and Royal Navy. The formation of the new service would also make the under-used men and machines of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) available for action on the Western Front and end the inter-service rivalries that at times had adversely affected aircraft procurement. On 1 April 1918, the RFC and the RNAS were amalgamated to form a new service, the Royal Air Force (RAF), under the control of the new Air Ministry. After starting in 1914 with some 2,073 personnel, by the start of 1919 the RAF had 4,000 combat aircraft and 114,000 personnel in some 150 squadrons.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN ZEPPELIN AND AIRCRAFT BOMB

Lot #72 (Sale Order 85 of 987)

This is an actual bomb as used. To overcome shortcomings of earlier bombs, in about 1916, the Prufanstalt und Werft der Fliergertruppe (P.u.W. - Test Establishment and Workshop of the Aviation Troops) developed the P.u.W. Bomb. This streamlined bomb had a superior aerodynamic performance and could be considered as the prototype of the modern aircraft bomb. It was manufactured from high-grade steel, rather than cast-iron, which gave it better penetration, and the tail fins were mounted at an angle to spin-stabilize the bomb as it fell and also activated the centrifugal nose fuze (missing). The P.u.W. Bomb was produced in six different sizes, ranging from 12.5kg up to 1000kg, of which this is a 12.5kg example. Physical description This is a German First World War aircraft bomb, consisting of high-grade steel body, with thin steel fins. The latter have a slight angle, so that they impart a spin as the bomb falls, improving the trajectory as well as activating the nose fuze by centrifugal force. The bomb is 750mm long, 90mm in diameter, and weighs c12.5kg with a fill ratio of 12% explosive. Condition: This bomb is in generally excellent condition with no significant repairs that I know of. It is of course repainted. This is quite a rare bomb and is an example of a major step forward in weapons design.

WW1 GERMAN PRUSSIAN EM/NCO'S M1915 PICKELHAUBE

Lot #73 (Sale Order 86 of 987)

Prussian M1915 Pickelhaube in overall excellent condition. Eagle Wappen and removable M15 spike top are all original to the helmet. Prussian and Reich Kokardes and chinstrap and spike are missing. Good solid undamaged leather liner. Very nice example of an M15 that would restore to excellent. Development of the pickelhaube may be traced back to the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV who initiated the original design and introduced it for wear by most of the Prussian line Infantry regiments on October 23RD 1842. The pickelhaube became a visual symbol of Prussia's military might and underwent numerous modifications starting in 1860 and continuing right up until 1915. The demise of the pickelhaube began in the fields of WWI as a result of increased head wounds suffered by the German troops which were mainly caused by grenade and shell fragments. As a result of the increased head wounds and the development of the first "modern" steel helmets by the French army in early 1915 and by the British army later that year the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production of the new steel helmets began at the Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. After the introduction of the M16 helmet the pickelhaube was relegated for wear only on ceremonial occasions.

WW1 24th AERO SQUADRON ID'ed PILOT TRUNK GROUPING

Lot #74 (Sale Order 87 of 987)

Uniform trunk grouping of aviator Lt. William Stolte of the 24th Aero Squadron. This extensive grouping came directly from his son years ago and was acquired directly by the consignor. Nothing has been added or taken away. The grouping consist of Lt. Stolte's French made uniform with an exquisite Pilot Observer wing measuring and impressive 3 1/2 inches wide. The uniform itself is in excellent condition bearing a 1st Army Air Service shoulder patch and just below that is a red discharge stripe and three gold overseas stripes. Like the jacket, the trousers are in excellent condition and completing uniform are his service shoes and puttees. The overseas cap has the correct black and green piping with US Army Air Service Wings on Signal Corps Aviation Section Badge and finally his service goggles. Inside the painted trunk that has his name on virtually every side of the trunk is a wealth of information with insignia, photos and documents to include 1) Bullion half wing, three overseas stripes, Air Service Cockade, Coastal Artillery Collar Insignia as well as a couple of Overseas Caps including a French Made one, puttees and another Sam Browne belt. 2) Piece of Folker D. 7 Camo material measuring 15 inches long with the serial number of the plane. The print on the material is as followed "Fok. D.7 (O.A.W.) 2146" 2) Discharge as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Coastal Artillery which was his previous post. 3) Cut orders dated September 17th 1918 for Lt. William Stolte to begin flying combat sorties for the 24th Aero Squadron. 4) Two copies of orders dated April 14th 1919 releasing him from flying duties of the 24th Aero Squadron. 5) Affidavit for final pay from the Air Service dated April 15th 1919. 6) Grouping of three photos of the members of the Squadron. 7) 57 large formatted bomb assessment photographs he took during his observation flights. 8) Prussian Enlisted Spiked Helmet with liner and chinstrap in near mint condition. 9) Prussian Officers sword with scabbard also in excellent condition. History The 24th Fighter Squadron was originally formed on 1 May 1917 as Company F, Provisional Aviation School Squadron at Kelly Field, Texas. It then became the 19th Provisional Aviation School Squadron on 14 June 1917 and the 24th Aero Squadron (Observation) 23 July 1917. On 11 November 1917, the original squadron was divided, with half of the squadron being re-formed into the 185th Aero Squadron. On 28 December the 24th Squadron left Kelly Field, moving to the Aviation Concentration Center, Camp Mills, Garden City, New York where the unit awaited transport for overseas service. The squadron sailed on the Cunard Liner RMS Carmania on 9 January, arriving at Liverpool, England on 24 January. From Liverpool, the squadron went by train to the Romney Rest Camp, Winchester, where it awaited a training assignment with the Royal Flying Corps for advanced training. On 31 January, the squadron was divided into four flights for training, which "A" Flight was assigned to RFC Wye, Kent; "B" Flight to RFC London Colney, Hertfordshire; "C" Flight to RFC Sedgeford, Norfolk and "D" Flight RFC Wyton, Huntingdonshire. On 7 March, "B" Flight was moved to RFC Croydon in South London. At these locations, squadron personnel worked with British RFC units in maintaining aircraft and learning the means and methods of an operational squadron. On 1 May, the squadron was re-assembled at RFC Narborough, Norfolk for final training. On 11 July 1918, the squadron was considered ready for combat duty and was sent to France, crossing the Channel to arrive in Le Havre, France, on 22 July. It moved to the Air Service Replacement Concentration Barracks in St. Maixent, where it was processed into the American Expeditionary Forces. 6 August saw another movement to Ourches Aerodrome, where it was designated a Corps Observation squadron and assigned to the IV Corps Observation Group, receiving Salmson 2A2 aircraft. However, at the last minute, it was reassigned to the First Army Observation Group at Gondreville-sur-Moselle Aerodrome on 22d August. Combat in France Its first combat mission came on 12 September 1918 during the St. Mihiel Offensive, and 13 more missions were flown during the following ten days. The unit's first confirmed combat victory came on 15 September 1918 when 2d Lt. Roe E. Wells (Pilot) and 2d Lt. Albert W. Swinebroad (Observer) shot down a German aircraft. The unit also lost three aircraft during the same period, and of the crews from these aircraft, two men became POWs. On 22 September the group was moved to Vavicourt Airdrome, behind the Verdun Front in preparation of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During the offensive, the squadron was almost continually engaged in combat.

WW1 US 350th AIR SERVICE AEF INSIGNIA THEATER MADE

Lot #74a (Sale Order 88 of 987)

Stunning WW1 US Air Service theater made insignia measuring 17 inches wide and is made of silk with gold bullion trim. To the center in a scroll AIR SERVICE and below 350 with a federal shield with a flying bird and within another scroll A.E.F. 1918. Excellent AEF: 30 July 1918 – December 1918. Service support squadron. In training in England entire time. Demobilized: December 1918

WW1 US ARMY RESERVE MALLET UNIFORM GROUPING WWI

Lot #75 (Sale Order 89 of 987)

WW1 US Army of the Reserve Mallet. Beautiful felt on felt Reserve Mallet shoulder sleeve insignia on the wearers left shoulder and just below that is a single red discharge stripe and to the lower sleeve three gold overseas stripes. To the collar are standard USNA United States National Army and MTC or Motor Transport Corps. To the chest are two ribbon bars, one a Winged Victory Medal Ribbon with seven campaign stars and the other is a State red white and blue ribbon. Both tunic and trousers are in excellent condition. The tunic is labeled Pahl-Hoyt Co. and dated Sept. 10 1918. Excellent The Réserve Mallet (mah-LAY) was one of the most remarkable and least written about units serving in France during World War I. Prior to the spring of 1917, the drivers in this ammunition truck train were French, but after that time it became, like the Lafayette Escadrille, a French army unit made up of Americans. It was also what my uncle, Alden Rogers—who wrote about his wartime experiences in his book The Hard White Road: A Chronicle of the Réserve Mallet—called “unquestionably the worst military organization in the A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Force]…[but] just as unquestionably…the best motor truck train in the whole U.S. Army.” In the years prior to its entry into the war, those in the United States who sympathized with the Allies formed the American Field Service (AFS) to supply the Allied forces with ambulances and volunteer drivers. Most American colleges, including Princeton, my uncle’s university, encouraged their students to sign up. He and more than 600 of his classmates went to France with the AFS, serving in units that remained attached to the French army for the duration. After the United States entered the war on April 6, 1917, however, Major Aimé Doumenc, head of France’s entire Service Automobiles, approached A. Piatt Andrew of the AFS with a proposal: Could the men coming to France to drive ambulances be asked to drive trucks instead? When the question was put to the men themselves, they agreed because they felt they should go where they were most needed. The Americanization of the Réserve began on May 8, when men of the Cornell Ambulance Unit took over a section of the trucks. The Réserve, so called because it was not attached to any one army, corps or division, was somewhat larger than a battalion—about 1,100 men. It followed the French system: At the top was the Réserve’s quartier général, which was staffed by French personnel; below that were the headquarters of the two large groupements, each of which comprised four smaller groups. Just as the Réserve itself was named for its commander, Major Richard Mallet, so were these groups named after their commanders, such as Groupe Browning after Lieutenant Robert A. Browning, Groupe Wilcox after Lieutenant Roy C. Wilcox and Groupe Lamade after Lieutenant George R. Lamade. Each groupe was composed of four companies. On paper a company was to consist of 18 trucks and 60 men, including officers and noncoms, but in practice none of them ever averaged more than 40 men. Orders came from the French, but the men’s clothes, pay and half their food came from the American Mission, the office in charge of paying the Americans in the Réserve. Because of its free-floating status, units of the Réserve were moved from one part of the front to another, depending on need. It can be credited with participation in 11 major campaigns, both offensive and defensive, between June 1917 and November 1918. The eight operations in 1918 included, among others, the Somme defensive (March 21 to April 6), the Second Battle of the Marne (July 18 to August 6), the Second Battle of the Somme (August 8 to September 9) and the Meuse-Argonne offensive (October 1 to November 11). The three 1917 operations—the Chemin des Dames defensive (June to July), the Malmaison and Chemin des Dames offensives (October 18-31) and the Cambrai offensive (November 20- 27)—were not officially recognized by the American general headquarters. But without the often Herculean efforts of the men of the Réserve, the various French units would not have received the necessary materiel in time to fight during those operations. At the end of August 1917, the groupes began hearing rumors that the American government planned to take over the AFS. The members then began debating among themselves about whether they would enlist in the U.S. Army. On September 29, an American officer arrived at the Réserve camp at Jouaignes to start the recruiting process. He told the men that they would form the nucleus of the Army’s Motor Transport Corps, that they were much needed for the coming offensive, that if they later wanted to transfer to other branches they could do so and— the ultimate inducement—there was the possibility of commissions.

WW1 US 1ST ARMY 3RD PIONEER UNIFORM JACKET WWI

Lot #76 (Sale Order 90 of 987)

WW1 US Army 1st Army 3rd Pioneer uniform jacket consisting of large sized 4 patch pocket tunic that is roughly a size 38R with a 1st Army shoulder sleeve insignia with a red artillery shell below indicating Pioneer service. Just below that is a single red discharge stripe and to the lower cuff two gold overseas stripes indicating 1 year of overseas duty. To the collar is the correct US 3 and crossed rifles to the other side. The tunic is in excellent condition and was made by Weinstein & Brecher of New York. History Establishment and World War I First Army was established on 10 August 1918 as a field army when sufficient American military manpower had arrived in France during World War I. The large number of troops assigned to the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) required the activation of subordinate commands. To fill this need, First Army was the first of three field armies established under the AEF. Serving in its ranks were many figures who later played important roles in World War II. First Army was inactivated in April 1919.

WWI FRENCH MADE 36TH DIVISION UNIFORM

Lot #77 (Sale Order 91 of 987)

French made 36th Division 2nd Lieutenant's tunic and trousers featuring a 36th Division patch, bullion wound stripe, discharge stripe, two bullion overseas stripes along with U.S. and crossed rifle collar insignia. The uniform was made by "Kriegck, Rabau & Balmana PARIS" as indicated on the manufacturer's label on the interior coat pocket. The officer's name is written on the label but is difficult to read. The label indicates that the uniform is a size regular with the coat a size 38 and breaches a size 34. The uniform is in overall excellent condition with no rips, tears, or mothing. The 36th Division was organized during World War I from units of the Texas and Oklahoma National Guard. The unit was sent to Europe in July 1918 and conducted major operations in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War I, the division suffered 2,584 casualties, 466 killed in action and 2,118 wounded in action. The unit was inactivated in June 1919.

WWI 90TH DIVISION IDED UNIFORM WITH DOG TAGS

Lot #78 (Sale Order 92 of 987)

Uniform and dog tags of James W. Morrissey. The tunic was made by Zeleman & Grossman New York as indicated on the manufacturer's tag under the skirt lining and features direct embroidered on felt 90th Division patch, 3rd Army of Occupation patch, two bullion 6 month overseas service stripes, along with "U.S. an crossed rifles collar insignia. The pants are unmarked. Both dog tags include name and serial number. A copy of the application for Morissey's headstone indicates that he enlisted April 8. 1918 and was discharged June 19, 1919. This uniform is in very good condition with no rips or tears and only minor mothing. The first and second coat buttons are detached but oe of the buttons is included with the uniform. The 90th Division "Tough Ombres" was activated in August 1917 and sent overseas in June 1918. Its major operations included St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne and the Division suffered 7,549 total casualties (KIA-1,091; WIA-6,458).

WW1 4th ARMY / 3RD ARMY UNIFORM 59th INFANTRY WWI

Lot #79 (Sale Order 93 of 987)

WW1 US Army 4th Division 3rd Army uniform consisting of a beautifully labeled four patch pocket tunic and matching trousers. The tunic bears a beautiful combination 3rd Army patch inset into the larger 4th Army patch indicating occupation duty with the 3rd Army. Tunic is roughly a size 36R having brown vegetable plastic buttons giving it a very pleasing look. The sleeve also has a red discharge stripe with two gold overseas stripes. The collar has US 59 and crossed rifles K collar brass. The tunic was made by Strouse & Bros. Inc. of Baltimore and is dated Oct. 11th 1918. Excellent World War I The 4th Division was organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina on 10 December 1917 under the command of Maj. Gen. George H. Cameron. It was here they adopted their distinctive insignia, the four ivy leaves. The ivy leaf came from the Roman numerals for four (IV) and signified their motto "Steadfast and Loyal". The division was organized as part of the United States buildup following the Declaration of War on 6 April 1917 and the entry of the United States into the war on the side of the British and French. Organization Headquarters, 4th Division 7th Infantry Brigade 39th Infantry Regiment 47th Infantry Regiment 8th Infantry Brigade 58th Infantry Regiment 59th Infantry Regiment 4th Field Artillery Brigade 13th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 16th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 77th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 4th Trench Mortar Batteryn 4th Engineer Regiment 8th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 4th Division 4th Train Headquarters and Military Police 4th Ammunition Train 4th Supply Train 4th Engineer Train 4th Sanitary Train 19th, 21st, 28th, and 33rd Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals St. Mihiel Offensive For the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, the division moved into an area south of Verdun as part of the First United States Army. General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) on the Western Front, had gotten the French and British to agree that the AEF would fight under its own organizational elements. One of the first missions assigned to the AEF was the reduction of the Saint-Mihiel salient. The 4th Division, assigned to V Corps, was on the western face of the salient. The plan was for V Corps to push generally southeast and to meet IV Corps who was pushing northwest, thereby trapping the Germans in the St. Mihiel area. The 59th Infantry Regiment moved into an area previously occupied by the French, deploying along a nine kilometer front. On 12 September, the first patrols were sent forward by the 59th. The 4th Division attack began on 14 September with the 8th Brigade capturing the town of Manheulles. All along the front, the American forces pressed forward and closed the St. Mihiel salient. Occupation duty Under the terms of the Armistice, Germany was to evacuate all territory west of the Rhine. American troops were to relocate to the center section of this previously German occupied area all the way to the Koblenz bridgehead on the Rhine. The 4th marched into Germany, covering 330 miles in 15 days where it was widely dispersed over an area with Bad Bertrich as Division headquarters. The division established training for the men as well as sports and educational activities. In April 1919 the division moved to a new occupation area further north on the Rhine. The division went north to Ahrweiler, Germany, in the Rheinland-Pfalz area. In July the division returned to France and the last detachment sailed for the United States on 31 July 1919.

WW1 NAMED 5TH DIVISION CAPTAIN UNIFORM JACKET WWI

Lot #80 (Sale Order 94 of 987)

WW1 Captain's US Army 5th Division 26th Artillery named uniform jacket with stellar insignia. Tunic is named to the interior to Capt. A. J. McDonald and was tailored by Truhauf on New York. The wearers left sleeve is double patched with 5th and 3rd Army patches as well as three gold overseas stripes. The collar has typical US with crossed cannon devices indicating artillery service. Tunic is roughly a size 36R and in excellent condition. World War I Organization Units associated with the division included: Headquarters, 5th Division 9th Infantry Brigade 60th Infantry Regiment 61st Infantry Regiment 14th Machine Gun Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade 6th Infantry Regiment 11th Infantry Regiment 15th Machine Gun Battalion 5th Field Artillery Brigade 19th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 20th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 21st Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 5th Trench Mortar Battery 13th Machine Gun Battalion 7th Engineer Regiment 9th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 5th Division 5th Train Headquarters and Military Police 5th Ammunition Train 5th Supply Train 5th Engineer Train 5th Sanitary Train 17th, 25th, 29th, and 30rd Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals November 1918: US General Pershing at a review of the 5th Division in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. The 5th Division was activated on 11 December 1917, just over eight months after the American entry into World War I, at Camp Logan, near Houston, Texas and began training for deployment to the Western Front. The entire division had arrived in France by 1 May 1918 and components of the units were deployed into the front line. The 5th Division was the eighth of forty-two American divisions to arrive on the Western Front. The 5th Division trained with French Army units from 1 to 14 June 1918. The first soldiers of the unit to be killed in action died on 14 June of that year. Among the division's first casualties was Captain Mark W. Clark, then commanding the 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, who would later become a four-star general. On 12 September, the unit was part of a major attack that reduced the salient at St. Mihiel. The division later fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the largest battle fought by the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) (and the largest in the history of the U.S. Army) in World War I. The war ended soon after, on November 11, 1918. The division served in the Army of Occupation, being based in Belgium and Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg until it departed Europe. The division returned to the United States through the New York Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey, on 21 July 1919.

WWI 7TH CORPS 347TH ARTILLERY UNIFORM TUNIC .

Lot #81 (Sale Order 95 of 987)

WWI 347th tunic featuring felt on felt 7th corps patch, a felt 3rd Army patch with applied felt and litzen, a Wagoner rank patch, one bullion 6 month overseas service stripe and 347th Battery A and U.S. National Army collar discs. The tunic is unidentified and not maker marked. Overall very good condition with a few minor moth nips. The 347th Field Artillery was a part of the 91st Division. This division departed for England in the summer of 1918. In September 1918, the division's first operation was in the St. Mihiel Offensive in France. Serving under the U.S. Army's V Corps, the division fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Twelve days before the end of World War I, the division, as part of the VII Corps of the French Sixth Army, helped drive the Germans east across the Escaut River in the Battle of the Lys and the Escaut. The division was awarded separate campaign streamers for its active role in the Lorraine, Meuse-Argonne and Ypres-Lys campaigns.

WWI SERVICES OF SUPPLY (S0S) BASE 5 UNIFORM GROUP

Lot #82 (Sale Order 96 of 987)

Uniform Grouping of a 2nd Lieutenant in the AEF Services of Supply (SOS), Brest Base Section number 5. Grouping includes two tunics; one made in Brest, France, a pair of trousers, officer's cap, officer's visor hat, canvas leggings, rare wool leggings, and gas mask & bag. The unmarked tunic features a theater made embroidered on felt SOS patch with a bullion embroidered arrow and "B5" designating that this officer was attached to the SOS Base Section Number 5 located at Brest. Also on this tunic are U.S. and quartermaster collar insignia, 2nd lieutenant's bars, and one bullion 6 months overseas stripe. The trousers are matching to this tunic. The overseas cap features buff piping as is correct for the Quartermasters Department. The other tunic is French made and has a "Novelty Brest" manufacturer's label and includes one 6 month bullion overseas stripe. 2nd lieutenant insignia, and U.S. and Quartermaster Department collar insignia. The bottom tunic button is missing. The gas mask is a size 3. Overall excellent condition with only a few minor moth nips. The Services of Supply (S. O. S.) was the support chain of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, England, Italy and the Netherlands during World War I. It was activated on July 5, 1917 and inactivated on August 31, 1919. Base Section Number 5 was established on November 27, 1917 with headquarters in Brest, France, comprised the French Department of Finistère. The section's ports were at Brest (the only deep water port available to the U.S.) and Cherbourg. The ports could handle over 6,000 tons daily and more than 30,000 troops in 12 hours. Through the port at Brest, Section Number 5 was the major path to repatriation for U.S. troops. On December 31, 1919, Base Section No 5 was discontinued as a port of embarkation.

WW1 US ARMY 87TH DIVISION GHQ UNIFORM TUNIC WWI

Lot #83 (Sale Order 97 of 987)

WW1 double patched 87th Division GHQ General Headquarters uniform consisting of a beautiful 4 patch pocket tunic with a red discharge stripe and two gold overseas stripes. Tunic is a larger size roughly a 38R with matching trousers. The collar has two matching US collar devices. Excellent World War I 87th Division was a National Army division allocated to Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Was activated at Camp Pike, Arkansas on 25 August 1917. Went overseas in September 1918, was utilized as a pool of laborers. Returned to the Continental US in January 1919 to Camp Dix, New Jersey, and was deactivated in February 1919. MG Samuel D. Sturgis (25 August 1917). BG Robert Campbell Van Vliet (13 November 1917). MG Samuel D. Sturgis. COL John O'Shea (6 October 1918). MG Samuel D. Sturgis (23 October 1918). BG W. F. Martin (22 November 1918). 2nd Brigade, 87th Division distinctive insignia Order of battle Headquarters, 87th Division 173rd Infantry Brigade 345th Infantry Regiment 346th Infantry Regiment 335th Machine Gun Battalion 174th Infantry Brigade 347th Infantry Regiment 348th Infantry Regiment 336th Machine Gun Battalion 162nd Field Artillery Brigade 334th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 335th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 336th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 312th Trench Mortar Battery 334th Machine Gun Battalion 312th Engineer Regiment 312th Medical Regiment 312th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 87th Division 312th Train Headquarters and Military Police 312th Ammunition Train 312th Supply Train 312th Engineer Train 312th Sanitary Train 345th, 346th, 347th, and 348th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals

WW1 US 1ST ARMY DIVISION UNIFORM w/ MEDALS WWI

Lot #84 (Sale Order 98 of 987)

WW1 1st Army Division uniform with medals. Uniform consist of a four patch pocket tunic with matching trousers. The tunic is a little unusual because it's completely lined in black material. The tunic is roughly a size 34R and is nicely adorned with a Liberty Loan 1st Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia as well as four gold overseas stripes on the lower sleeves. To the collar is US and crossed rifles C collar brass and a 5 place Winged Victory and Expert Rifleman's badge to it's chest. the Victory medal has the correct Montdidier-Noyon, Aisne-Marne, Muese-Argonne, St. Mihiel and Defensive Sector bars. On the wearers right sleeve on the lower cuff is a single wound stripe. Overall and excellent condition uniform. World War I The First Expeditionary Division, later designated the 1st Infantry Division, was constituted on 24 May 1917, in the Regular Army, and was organized on 8 June 1917, at Fort Jay, on Governors Island in New York harbor under the command of Brigadier General William L. Sibert, from Army units then in service on the Mexico–United States border and at various Army posts throughout the United States. The original table of organization and equipment (TO&E) included two organic infantry brigades of two infantry regiments each, one engineer battalion; one signal battalion; one trench mortar battery; one field artillery brigade of three field artillery regiments; one air squadron; and a full division train. The total authorized strength of this TO&E was 18,919 officers and enlisted men. George S. Patton, who served as the first headquarters commandant for the American Expeditionary Forces, oversaw much of the arrangements for the movement of the 1st Division to France, and their organization in-country. Frank W. Coe, who later served as Chief of Coast Artillery, was the division's first chief of staff. The first units sailed from New York City and Hoboken, New Jersey, on 14 June 1917. Throughout the remainder of the year, the rest of the division followed, landing at St. Nazaire, France, and Liverpool, England. After a brief stay in rest camps, the troops in England proceeded to France, landing at Le Havre. The last unit arrived in St. Nazaire 22 December. Upon arrival in France, the division, less its artillery, was assembled in the First (Gondrecourt) training area, and the artillery was at Le Valdahon. On 4 July, the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry, paraded through the streets of Paris to bolster the sagging French spirits. An apocryphal story holds that at Lafayette's tomb, to the delight of the attending Parisians, Captain C.E. Stanton of the division's 16th Infantry Regiment stepped forward and declared, "Lafayette, nous sommes ici! [Lafayette, we are here!]" Two days later, 6 July, Headquarters, First Expeditionary Division was redesignated as Headquarters, First Division, American Expeditionary Forces. On 8 August 1917, the 1st Division adopted the "square" Table of Organization and Equipment (TO&E), which specified two organic infantry brigades of two infantry regiments each; one engineer regiment; one signal battalion; one machine gun battalion; one field artillery brigade of three field artillery regiments, and a complete division train. The total authorized strength of this new TO&E was 27,120 officers and enlisted men. On the morning of 23 October, the first American shell of the war was fired toward German lines by a First Division artillery unit. Two days later, the 2nd Battalion of the 16th Infantry suffered the first American casualties of the war. By April 1918, the German Army had pushed to within 40 miles (64 km) of Paris. In reaction to this thrust, the division moved into the Picardy Sector to bolster the exhausted French First Army. To the division's front lay the small village of Cantigny, situated on the high ground overlooking a forested countryside. The 28th Infantry Regiment attacked the town, and within 45 minutes captured it along with 250 German soldiers. It was the first American victory of the war. The 28th was thereafter named the "Black Lions of Cantigny." Soissons was taken by the 1st Division in July 1918. The Soissons victory was costly – 700 men were killed or wounded. (One of them, Private Francis Lupo of Cincinnati, was missing in action for 85 years, until his remains were discovered on the former battlefield in 2003). The 1st Division took part in the first offensive by an American army in the war, and helped to clear the Saint-Mihiel salient by fighting continuously from 11 to 13 September 1918. The last major World War I battle was fought in the Meuse-Argonne Forest. The division advanced a total of seven kilometers and defeated, in whole or part, eight German divisions. This victory was mainly due to the efforts of George C. Marshall, who began the war as the division's Deputy Chief of Staff before being elevated to G-3 for the entire AEF in July 1918. Combat operations ended with the implementation of the terms of the Armistice on 11 November 1918

WW1 US ARMY 6TH DIVISION 3RD ARMY TUNIC WWI

Lot #85 (Sale Order 99 of 987)

WW1 6th Division 3rd Army uniform tunic in excellent condition with a combination felt on felt 6th Division / 3rd Army shoulder patch with a red discharge stripe and finally two gold overseas stripes to the lower sleeve. The tunic has brown vegetable buttons to the jacket and all are present. Tunic is roughly a size 36R having US and crossed rifles K collar insignia. Excellent World War I Activated: November 1917 Subordinate Units: Headquarters, 6th Division 11th Infantry Brigade 51st Infantry Regiment 52nd Infantry Regiment 17th Machine Gun Battalion 12th Infantry Brigade 53rd Infantry Regiment 54th Infantry Regiments 18th Machine Gun Battalion 6th Field Artillery Brigade 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 11th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 78th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 6th Trench Mortar Battery 16th Machine Gun Battalion 318th Engineer Regiment 6th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 6th Division 6th Train Headquarters and Military Police 6th Ammunition Train 6th Supply Train 6th Engineer Train 6th Sanitary Train 20th, 37th, 38th, and 40th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals The division went overseas in June 1918, and saw 43 days of combat. Casualties totaled 386 (KIA: 38; WIA: 348). The 6th Division saw combat in the Geradmer sector, Vosges, France, 3 September – 18 October 1918, and during the Meuse-Argonne offensive 1–11 November 1918. Separately the 11th Field Artillery Battalion became engaged earlier in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and fought from 19 October to the Armistice.

WW1 PAINTED 4TH DIVISION 3RD ARMY NAMED HELMET WWI

Lot #86 (Sale Order 100 of 987)

WW1 US Army 4th Division 3rd Army painted helmet complete with liner and chinstrap. Helmet is very nicely painted with a large 4th Division insignia to the front. To the top of the crown a 3rd Army painted insignia. The interior is named Matche in black paint. Excellent. World War 1 The 4th Division was organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina on 10 December 1917 under the command of Maj. Gen. George H. Cameron. It was here they adopted their distinctive insignia, the four ivy leaves. The ivy leaf came from the Roman numerals for four (IV) and signified their motto "Steadfast and Loyal". The division was organized as part of the United States buildup following the Declaration of War on 6 April 1917 and the entry of the United States into the war on the side of the British and French. Organization Headquarters, 4th Division 7th Infantry Brigade 39th Infantry Regiment 47th Infantry Regiment 8th Infantry Brigade 58th Infantry Regiment 59th Infantry Regiment 4th Field Artillery Brigade 13th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 16th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 77th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 4th Trench Mortar Battery 4th Engineer Regiment 8th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 4th Division 4th Train Headquarters and Military Police 4th Ammunition Train 4th Supply Train 4th Engineer Train 4th Sanitary Train 19th, 21st, 28th, and 33rd Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals St. Mihiel Offensive For the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, the division moved into an area south of Verdun as part of the First United States Army. General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) on the Western Front, had gotten the French and British to agree that the AEF would fight under its own organizational elements. One of the first missions assigned to the AEF was the reduction of the Saint-Mihiel salient. The 4th Division, assigned to V Corps, was on the western face of the salient. The plan was for V Corps to push generally southeast and to meet IV Corps who was pushing northwest, thereby trapping the Germans in the St. Mihiel area. The 59th Infantry Regiment moved into an area previously occupied by the French, deploying along a nine kilometer front. On 12 September, the first patrols were sent forward by the 59th. The 4th Division attack began on 14 September with the 8th Brigade capturing the town of Manheulles. All along the front, the American forces pressed forward and closed the St. Mihiel salient. Occupation duty Under the terms of the Armistice, Germany was to evacuate all territory west of the Rhine. American troops were to relocate to the center section of this previously German occupied area all the way to the Koblenz bridgehead on the Rhine. The 4th marched into Germany, covering 330 miles in 15 days where it was widely dispersed over an area with Bad Bertrich as Division headquarters. The division established training for the men as well as sports and educational activities. In April 1919 the division moved to a new occupation area further north on the Rhine. The division went north to Ahrweiler, Germany, in the Rheinland-Pfalz area. In July the division returned to France and the last detachment sailed for the United States on 31 July 1919.

WW1 US ARMY 3RD ARMY PILLOW SHAM COBLENZ 1919 WWI

Lot #87 (Sale Order 101 of 987)

WW1 US 3rd Army pillow sham in excellent condition measuring 16 1/2 X 13 inches and in remarkable condition. To thee front COBLENZ 1919 with a large 3rd Army patch to the center. Excellent Activation and World War I The Third United States Army was first activated as a formation during the First World War on 7 November 1918, at Chaumont, France, when the General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces issued General Order 198 organizing the Third Army and announcing its headquarters staff. On the 15th, Major General Joseph T. Dickman assumed command and issued Third Army General Order No. 1. The third Army consisted of three corps (III, Maj. Gen. John L. Hines; IV, Maj. Gen. Charles Muir; and VII, Maj. Gen. William G. Hahn) and seven divisions. First mission On 15 November 1918, Major General Dickman was given the mission to move quickly and by any means into Central Germany on occupation duties. He was to disarm and disband German forces as ordered by General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. The march into Germany for occupation duty was begun on 17 November 1918. By 15 December the Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz. Two days later, on 17 December 1918, the Coblenz bridgehead, consisting of a pontoon bridge and three railroad bridges across the Rhine, had been established. Third Army troops had encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area, both food and coal supplies were sufficient. The crossing of the Rhine by the front line divisions was effected in good time and without confusion. Troops, upon crossing the Rhine and reaching their assigned areas, were billeted preparatory to occupying selected positions for defense. The strength of the Third Army as of 19 December, the date the bridgehead occupation was completed, was 9,638 officers and 221,070 enlisted men. Third Army advance "This old castle perched on a hilltop above the Moselle River and the town of Cochem, Germany, is headquarters of the U.S. Fourth Army Corps. In foreground is Cpl. James C. Sulzer, Fourth Army Corps, Photo Unit. January 9, 1919." On 12 December, Field Order No. 11 issued, directed the Third Army to occupy the northern sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, with the advance elements to cross the Rhine river at seven o'clock, 13 December. The northern (left) boundary remained unchanged. The southern (right) boundary was as has been previously mentioned. Before the advance, the 1st Division passed to the command of the III Corps. With three divisions, the 1st, 2d, and 32d, the III Corps occupied the American sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, the movement of the troops into position beginning at the scheduled hour, 13 December. The four bridges available for crossing the river within the Coblenz bridgehead were the pontoon bridge and railroad bridge at Coblenz, the railroad bridges at Engers and Remagen. On 13 December the advance began with the American khaki crossing the Rhine into advanced positions. On the same day the 42d Division passed to the command of the IV Corps, which, in support of the III Corps, continued its march to occupy the Kreise of Mayen, Ahrweiler, Adenau, and Cochem. The VII Corps occupied under the same order that portion of the Regierungsbezirk of Trier within army limits. On 15 December, Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz: III Corps Headquarters at Polch opened at Neuwied and IV Corps Headquarters remained at Cochem, with the VII Corps at Grevenmacher. In crossing the Rhine on the shortened front—from Rolandseck to Rhens on the west bank—the Third Army encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area both food and coal supplies were sufficient. By the night of 14 December, Third Army troops had occupied their positions on the perimeter of the Coblenz bridgehead. Army of Occupation During January 1919, the Third Army was engaged in training and preparing the troops under its command for any contingency. A letter of instruction was circulated to lower commanders prescribing a plan of action in case hostilities were resumed. Installations were set up throughout the Army area to facilitate command. In February, military schools were opened through the Third Army area; a quartermaster depot was organized; 2,000 officers and enlisted men left to take courses in British and French universities; better leave facilities were created; and plans for sending American divisions to the United States were made. On 4 February, the military control of the Stadtkreis of Trier was transferred from GHQ to the Third Army. In March, routine duties of occupation and training were carried on; an Army horse show was held; Army, corps, and divisional educational centers were established in the Third Army Zone; the Coblenz port commander took over the duties of the Coblenz regulating officer;

WW1 US 3RD ARMY EVACUATION HOSPITAL 12 BANNER WWI

Lot #88 (Sale Order 102 of 987)

WW1 US 3rd Army of Occupation Evacuation Hospital 12 bullion banner measuring 14 X 20 inches and is single sided. There is minor wear to some of the bullion thread as seen in the photos, otherwise exquisite. Activation and World War I The Third United States Army was first activated as a formation during the First World War on 7 November 1918, at Chaumont, France, when the General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces issued General Order 198 organizing the Third Army and announcing its headquarters staff. On the 15th, Major General Joseph T. Dickman assumed command and issued Third Army General Order No. 1. The third Army consisted of three corps (III, Maj. Gen. John L. Hines; IV, Maj. Gen. Charles Muir; and VII, Maj. Gen. William G. Hahn) and seven divisions. First mission On 15 November 1918, Major General Dickman was given the mission to move quickly and by any means into Central Germany on occupation duties. He was to disarm and disband German forces as ordered by General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. The march into Germany for occupation duty was begun on 17 November 1918. By 15 December the Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz. Two days later, on 17 December 1918, the Coblenz bridgehead, consisting of a pontoon bridge and three railroad bridges across the Rhine, had been established. Third Army troops had encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area, both food and coal supplies were sufficient. The crossing of the Rhine by the front line divisions was effected in good time and without confusion. Troops, upon crossing the Rhine and reaching their assigned areas, were billeted preparatory to occupying selected positions for defense. The strength of the Third Army as of 19 December, the date the bridgehead occupation was completed, was 9,638 officers and 221,070 enlisted men. Third Army advance "This old castle perched on a hilltop above the Moselle River and the town of Cochem, Germany, is headquarters of the U.S. Fourth Army Corps. In foreground is Cpl. James C. Sulzer, Fourth Army Corps, Photo Unit. January 9, 1919." On 12 December, Field Order No. 11 issued, directed the Third Army to occupy the northern sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, with the advance elements to cross the Rhine river at seven o'clock, 13 December. The northern (left) boundary remained unchanged. The southern (right) boundary was as has been previously mentioned. Before the advance, the 1st Division passed to the command of the III Corps. With three divisions, the 1st, 2d, and 32d, the III Corps occupied the American sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, the movement of the troops into position beginning at the scheduled hour, 13 December. The four bridges available for crossing the river within the Coblenz bridgehead were the pontoon bridge and railroad bridge at Coblenz, the railroad bridges at Engers and Remagen. On 13 December the advance began with the American khaki crossing the Rhine into advanced positions. On the same day the 42d Division passed to the command of the IV Corps, which, in support of the III Corps, continued its march to occupy the Kreise of Mayen, Ahrweiler, Adenau, and Cochem. The VII Corps occupied under the same order that portion of the Regierungsbezirk of Trier within army limits. On 15 December, Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz: III Corps Headquarters at Polch opened at Neuwied and IV Corps Headquarters remained at Cochem, with the VII Corps at Grevenmacher. In crossing the Rhine on the shortened front—from Rolandseck to Rhens on the west bank—the Third Army encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area both food and coal supplies were sufficient. By the night of 14 December, Third Army troops had occupied their positions on the perimeter of the Coblenz bridgehead. Army of Occupation During January 1919, the Third Army was engaged in training and preparing the troops under its command for any contingency. A letter of instruction was circulated to lower commanders prescribing a plan of action in case hostilities were resumed. Installations were set up throughout the Army area to facilitate command. In February, military schools were opened through the Third Army area; a quartermaster depot was organized; 2,000 officers and enlisted men left to take courses in British and French universities; better leave facilities were created; and plans for sending American divisions to the United States were made. On 4 February, the military control of the Stadtkreis of Trier was transferred from GHQ to the Third Army. In March, routine duties of occupation and training were carried on; an Army horse show was held; Army, corps, and divisional educational centers were established in the Third Army Zone;

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN LARGE VETERAN'S FLAG WW1

Lot #89 (Sale Order 103 of 987)

Large Imperial German veteran's flag or banner Krieger u. Landverein Ickern dated 1910 for the town / district of Ferein. Velvet with heavy cloth gold embroidery featuring a large imperial crown in the center. Flag measures 45" x 45" excellent

WW1 US 3RD ARMY MTC TRENCH ART 75MM SHELL WWI

Lot #90 (Sale Order 104 of 987)

WW1 US 3rd Army of Occupation Motor Transport Corps of the AEF or American Expeditionary Forces 75 MM trench art shell. To the obverse the winged helmet wheel design of the MTC with USA above. To the reverse AEF with the Third Army insignia to the center and Coblenz 1919 to the sides. Excellent The Third United States Army was first activated as a formation during the First World War on 7 November 1918, at Chaumont, France, when the General Headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces issued General Order 198 organizing the Third Army and announcing its headquarters staff. On the 15th, Major General Joseph T. Dickman assumed command and issued Third Army General Order No. 1. The third Army consisted of three corps (III, Maj. Gen. John L. Hines; IV, Maj. Gen. Charles Muir; and VII, Maj. Gen. William G. Hahn) and seven divisions. First mission On 15 November 1918, Major General Dickman was given the mission to move quickly and by any means into Central Germany on occupation duties. He was to disarm and disband German forces as ordered by General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. The march into Germany for occupation duty was begun on 17 November 1918. By 15 December the Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz. Two days later, on 17 December 1918, the Coblenz bridgehead, consisting of a pontoon bridge and three railroad bridges across the Rhine, had been established. Third Army troops had encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area, both food and coal supplies were sufficient. The crossing of the Rhine by the front line divisions was effected in good time and without confusion. Troops, upon crossing the Rhine and reaching their assigned areas, were billeted preparatory to occupying selected positions for defense. The strength of the Third Army as of 19 December, the date the bridgehead occupation was completed, was 9,638 officers and 221,070 enlisted men. Third Army advance "This old castle perched on a hilltop above the Moselle River and the town of Cochem, Germany, is headquarters of the U.S. Fourth Army Corps. In foreground is Cpl. James C. Sulzer, Fourth Army Corps, Photo Unit. January 9, 1919." On 12 December, Field Order No. 11 issued, directed the Third Army to occupy the northern sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, with the advance elements to cross the Rhine river at seven o'clock, 13 December. The northern (left) boundary remained unchanged. The southern (right) boundary was as has been previously mentioned. Before the advance, the 1st Division passed to the command of the III Corps. With three divisions, the 1st, 2d, and 32d, the III Corps occupied the American sector of the Coblenz bridgehead, the movement of the troops into position beginning at the scheduled hour, 13 December. The four bridges available for crossing the river within the Coblenz bridgehead were the pontoon bridge and railroad bridge at Coblenz, the railroad bridges at Engers and Remagen. On 13 December the advance began with the American khaki crossing the Rhine into advanced positions. On the same day the 42d Division passed to the command of the IV Corps, which, in support of the III Corps, continued its march to occupy the Kreise of Mayen, Ahrweiler, Adenau, and Cochem. The VII Corps occupied under the same order that portion of the Regierungsbezirk of Trier within army limits. On 15 December, Third Army Headquarters at Mayen opened at Coblenz: III Corps Headquarters at Polch opened at Neuwied and IV Corps Headquarters remained at Cochem, with the VII Corps at Grevenmacher. In crossing the Rhine on the shortened front—from Rolandseck to Rhens on the west bank—the Third Army encountered no hostile act of any sort. In the occupied area both food and coal supplies were sufficient. By the night of 14 December, Third Army troops had occupied their positions on the perimeter of the Coblenz bridgehead. Army of Occupation During January 1919, the Third Army was engaged in training and preparing the troops under its command for any contingency. A letter of instruction was circulated to lower commanders prescribing a plan of action in case hostilities were resumed. Installations were set up throughout the Army area to facilitate command. In February, military schools were opened through the Third Army area; a quartermaster depot was organized; 2,000 officers and enlisted men left to take courses in British and French universities; better leave facilities were created; and plans for sending American divisions to the United States were made. On 4 February, the military control of the Stadtkreis of Trier was transferred from GHQ to the Third Army.

WW1 US ARMY M1917 OFFICERS PISTOL BELT RIG ROSTER

Lot #91 (Sale Order 105 of 987)

WW1 US Army Officer's Pistol Belt with Leather M1917 Holser. Belt rig is in excellent condition still retaining the three pocket ammo pouch for M 1917 revolver, that is maker marked R. H. Long and dated 7-18. Leather holster is still very supple and is maker marked to the reverse G.& K. 1918 and was inspected by L.A.G. The pistol belt itself is manufactured by Mills and is dated 1918 as well. Excellent Military service and later use From 1917 to 1919, Colt and Smith & Wesson produced 151,700 and 153,300 M1917s in total (respectively) under contract with the War Department for use by the American Expeditionary Force. The revolver saw prolific use by the "Doughboys" during World War I, with nearly two-thirds as many M1917s being issued and produced during the war as M1911s were. The military service of the M1917 did not end with the First World War. In November of 1940, the Army Ordnance Corps recorded a total of 96,530 Colt and 91,590 S&W M1917s still in reserve. After being parkerized and refurbished, most of the revolvers were re-issued to stateside security forces and military policemen, but 20,993 of them were issued overseas to "specialty troops such as tankers and artillery personnel" throughout the course of U.S. involvement in World War II. During the Korean War they were again issued to support troops. The M1917s were even used by members of the "tunnel rats" during the Vietnam War. Overall, the two variants of the M1917 enjoyed over fifty years of service in the U.S. armed forces.

WW1 ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS LOT OF 8 WWI

Lot #92 (Sale Order 106 of 987)

WW1 US Army enlisted collar insignia to include 1) US Ordnance 2) Signal Corps 3) US 4) Artillery 5) Engineer 6) Infantry 7) Machine Gun 8) Crossed Rifles scratched in 11 E Excellent

WW1 ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS LOT OF 8 WWI

Lot #93 (Sale Order 107 of 987)

WW1 US Army enlisted collar insignia to include 1) Musician 2) Medical Service 3) US 4) Artillery D 5) Engineer 6) Infantry 7) Cavalry 8) Infantry A Excellent

WW1 US ARMY 321st FIRE TRUCK & HOSE Co UNIFORM WWI

Lot #94 (Sale Order 108 of 987)

Stellar WW1 US Army 321st Fire Truck & Hose Co. uniform with Campaign Hat with Dog Tags. Uniform has an ultra rare patch identified as the 321st Fire Truck & Hose Co. Uniform is in excellent condition having US and Quartermaster collar disk to the collar with a red discharge stripe and two Gold overseas stripes. Dog Tags are named to Walter R. Fimple USA 781394. The campaign hat like the uniform is in excellent condition complete with hat cord and also bears his initials. Excellent Walter R. Fimple was an employee of the Chicago Telephone Co. did not become part of the Signal Corps Telegraph battalions. He was inducted into the US Army on 11/29/17 and was discharged on 7/21/19. We was sent overseas as a part of the QMC 321st Fire Truck & Hose Co., which was attached to the SOS Base Section #2 as a detachment. He was with the 321st from 3/11/18 to 6/1/19. The 321st served at St. Sulpice, France just east of Bordeaux, one of the major AEF ports. St. Sulpice was a major storage depot and railroad center, also home to the US 66th Camp Hospital. By war's end, Boreaux was the major port of entry for AEF supplies; fire protection was a significant need there. Built by the 18th Engineers. When mustered out of service in July of1919, Fimple was at Mitchell Field on Long Island, a member of what the base called the "Bordeaux Special Casual Co. #1525," which helps to confirm his AEF assignment. With war on the horizon in Europe and only a small standing Army, Congress enacted the draft and federalized the National Guard. With thousands of men being drafted, sixteen training camps for the National Army and a like amount for the National Guard were constructed. In addition, other facilities, depots, airfields and staging areas would be needed. Modernization of existing Army forts would also take place. With construction underway, the Quartermaster Corps soon realized the great danger from fire in the hundreds of wooden buildings and made provisions for camp fire departments. Fire stations were constructed in troop housing areas, warehouse storage areas and at the camp hospital. The stations were one story, had single or double bays with living quarters for the firefighters located to the rear of the building. The Army established two types of military fire fighting companies to provide fire protection at its installations during the war. " Fire Truck and Hose Companies" were formed at National Army and National Guard cantonments and other important facilities. The soldiers of these companies had but one duty, to man the fire stations and fire apparatus at the cantonments. "Guard and Fire Companies" were established at smaller Army installations, depots and storage areas. These units provided both fire protection and security at the facility. At most camps, a civilian fire department was formed to provide fire protection during the construction of the installation. Fire apparatus used by this department was often purchased from nearby fire departments or apparatus that had already been delivered to the camp by the QMC. Once the fire stations were built and the camp fire department organized, the civilian department was disbanded. In many cases, the civilian fire chief during construction was offered a commission in the Army to stay on and head the operation of the camp fire department. At Camp Upton, NY, a battalion chief, loaned by the City of New York, was commissioned and made Camp Fire Chief. He directed a force of forty-two soldiers, all former New York City firefighters. Organization of the camp fire department started with the appointment of a Fire Marshal by the Camp Commander. Fire Marshals held the rank of Captain or 1st Lieutenant. Officers with some background in fire fighting were often chosen to head the camp fire department. Firefighters were drafted from units within the camp and assigned to the department. As with Fire Marshals, doughboys with experience in big city fire departments were chosen to help fill the ranks. A Sergeant First Class was in charge of each fire station with a Private First Class acting as driver of the equipment. Army privates made up the force of firefighters. The Quartermaster Corps was in charge of purchasing fire apparatus used by the US Army during WWI. Equipment was produced by several manufactures. American LaFrance delivered over 200 fire engines of several types and Howe produced over 160 fire trucks built on the Ford Model T chassis. Ahrens-Fox delivered some 18 rigs for the war effort and Seagrave produced 12. White and Brockway also delivered rigs to the Army. Some fire equipment used by camp fire departments was home built. Fort Meade had on it's roster an Indian motorcycle with sidecar. During the war some camps had horse drawn fire equipment on their rosters. Many of the American LaFrance and Ford-Howe fire trucks saw service in France during the war.

WW1 US ARMY 2ND DIVISION 23RD IR MEDIC UNIFORM WWI

Lot #95 (Sale Order 109 of 987)

WW1 US Army 2nd Division 23rd IR Medic uniform. The shoulder sleeve insignia indicates that the soldier was a member of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd IR, 2nd Division. He was a medic sergeant with the unit, and his ribbon bar indicates two battle clasps for his VM, and two overseas stripes for one year overseas service. The 23rd arrived in France in September of 1917, trained and remained in a defensive are until May, 1918. They fought with both French and British Forces - and most successfully- until September. 1918, when the American Army was formed and attacked the St. Mihiel salient, with the 2nd Division as a shock unit and the 23rd the lead regiment. From there the 23rd fought in the Muese-Argonne offensive, which led to the defeat of the German Army. The 2nd Division was then a part of the US Army of Occupation until they went home in August of 1919. Excellent

WW1 US Army 6TH DIVISION PAINTED CAMO HELMET WWI

Lot #96 (Sale Order 110 of 987)

WW1 6th Division Camo painted itinerary helmet named to H. Van Derlinder of Co. K. The helmet still has vibrant colors having a red 6th Division emblem to the front and just to the right a 3rd Army drawn insignia. missing liner but otherwise Excellent World War I Activated: November 1917 Subordinate Units: Headquarters, 6th Division 11th Infantry Brigade 51st Infantry Regiment 52nd Infantry Regiment 17th Machine Gun Battalion 12th Infantry Brigade 53rd Infantry Regiment 54th Infantry Regiments 18th Machine Gun Battalion 6th Field Artillery Brigade 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 11th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 78th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 6th Trench Mortar Battery 16th Machine Gun Battalion 318th Engineer Regiment 6th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 6th Division 6th Train Headquarters and Military Police 6th Ammunition Train 6th Supply Train 6th Engineer Train 6th Sanitary Train 20th, 37th, 38th, and 40th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals The division went overseas in June 1918, and saw 43 days of combat. Casualties totaled 386 (KIA: 38; WIA: 348). The 6th Division saw combat in the Geradmer sector, Vosges, France, 3 September – 18 October 1918, and during the Meuse-Argonne offensive 1–11 November 1918. Separately the 11th Field Artillery Battalion became engaged earlier in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and fought from 19 October to the Armistice.

WW1 US ARMY 14th ENGINEERS UNIFORM JACKET WWI

Lot #97 (Sale Order 111 of 987)

WW1 US Army 14th Railroad Engineers Mechanic named uniform of George M. Miller. A narrow gauge railroad engineer's group, in August of 1917, the 14th was posted to assist the British 3rd Army, salvaging materials for the 1st battle of the Somme, and repairing British railroad equipment. Being assigned to the Brits, they received Enfield rifles and were trained also for combat with the British. Due to their assignment they were always within range of fire, and in the think of it sometimes. In August of 1918 they were detached from the Brits and assigned to a light railway near the American 1st Army HQ in the Aisne-Marne sector. At Rattentout, the 2nd Battalion was in charge of supplying the right flank of the 1st Army and the left flank of the 2nd Army with rations, water and ammunition. This uniform is named to George M. Miller who lists himself as a mechanic, 27th Company, R.T.C. his collar disk is MTC and his mechanic badge is directly applied to the sleeve. Excellent

WW1 KEEP THESE OFF THE USA BUY BONDS WAR POSTER

Lot #98 (Sale Order 112 of 987)

Framed Keep these off the USA Buy More Liberty Bonds Artist: John Norton Date: 1917 Size: 42 3/4 x 33 5/8 inches" Condition: Excellent. This has the German Imperial Eagle insignia. This is a guaranteed original vintage poster. Although mass produced at the time of printing most remaining posters are scarce in numbers making them valuable and rare. John Warner Norton (7 March 1876 – 7 January 1934) was an American painter and muralist and who pioneered the field in the United States. Norton was born in Lockport, Illinois, the son of John Lyman Norton and Ada Clara Gooding Norton. The family ran the Norton & Co. of Lockport. Norton's study of law at Harvard University was broken off when the family's firm went bankrupt. Before, and after a period of living as a cowboy and enlisting with the Rough Riders, he studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago (1897, 1899–1901); he would later teach there. His students included Frances Badger. He was influenced by the Armory Show and the Japanese printmaker Katsushika Hokusai. Among his works are the landmark 1929 180-foot (55 m) long ceiling mural for the concourse of the old Chicago Daily News Building (mural not currently installed in this building, which has been renamed Riverside Plaza; designed by architects Holabird & Root, 1929); the Ceres mural in the Chicago Board of Trade Building (Holabird & Root, 1930); two large murals, "Old South" and "New South" commissioned by Holabird & Root for the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama; his Tavern Club murals at the 333 North Michigan Ave. building, Chicago (Holabird & Root, 1928); his American Heritage Series at the Hamilton Park Field House, 513 W. 72nd St., Chicago; four murals at the St. Paul, Minnesota city hall; twelve murals comprising The History of Mankind (1923) at the Logan Museum of Anthropology at Beloit College, in Wisconsin; and his first major mural in Chicago's Cliff Dwellers Club (1909), where he was a founding member. At the time of his death on January 7, 1934, in Charleston, South Carolina of cancer, he was a popular and respected artist. He was survived by his wife and his three children, a son and two daughters.

WW1 US POSTER HIT THE BULL'S EYE DOUGHBOYS WANTED

Lot #99 (Sale Order 113 of 987)

"Hit The Bull's Eye These Are Volunteers. Are You One Of Them^ Make your mind up. Put your name down measuring 21 1/2 X 33 1/2 inches. 1917 500-1000 armed forces enlistment propaganda recruitment USA vintage poster in excellent condition.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN S 98 NA QUILLBACK BAYONET MINT

Lot #100 (Sale Order 114 of 987)

(Seitengewehr) A second pattern model 1898 bayonet, with the two-piece grips introduced in 1902, known as the S 98 nA ("Seitengewehr 98 neuer Art" - Bayonet ‘98 new Pattern), and its original leather scabbard. The unsheathed bayonet has an overall length of 52cm. Its steel, contoured bird’s head pommel has a stud guide and locking stud. Maker marked. Super nice condition.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN 5 PLACE MEDAL BAR WURTTEMBERG

Lot #101 (Sale Order 115 of 987)

Five place medal bar consist of a 1914 EKII, a Wurttemberg Silver Military Merit Medal, 1914-18 Cross of Honor w/swords, Württemberg Long Service Decoration III Class - 9 Years and Wilhelm I Centenary Medal 1797-1897. Complete with original pinback device.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN 5 PLACE SAXONY MEDAL BAR WW2

Lot #102 (Sale Order 116 of 987)

Five place medal bar consist of a Friedrich August Medal In Silver 1905-1918 Issue, 1914 EKII, Saxony 15 Year Long Service Medal, Kyffhäuser 1914/1918 Service Medal with Cross Swords, and 1914-18 Cross of Honor w/swords. Complete with original pinback device.

WW1 US NAVY SERVICE JUMPER 2ND CLASS CORPSMAN WWI

Lot #103 (Sale Order 117 of 987)

Named WW1 US Navy jumper with trousers nicely patched out with a 2nd Class Pharmacist Mate or Corpsman rate and a single gold overseas stripe. The Navy rate has been beautifully attached with a nice cross stitch. Both boondockers and jumper are in excellent condition just needing research on the name. A revision in 1916 established a new rate structure. With the introduction of a second junior rate there were now hospital apprentice second class (HA2c) and hospital apprentice first class (HA1c). The rating title for petty officers was established as pharmacist's mate (PhM), following the pattern of some of the Navy's other ratings (boatswain's mate, gunner's mate, etc.). Pharmacist's mate third class (PhM3c), second class (PhM2c), and first class (PhM1c) were now the petty officers, and chief pharmacist's mate (CPhM) was the chief petty officer. This structure remained in place until 1947.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN GUARD UHLAN UNIFORM JACKET

Lot #104 (Sale Order 118 of 987)

Imperial German 3rd Saxon Uhlan Regiment No. 21 service tunic. Epaulettes are present. Fresh colors, with minimal moth damage.

ORIGINAL BRITISH BREN MAGAZINES W/ ISSUE CASE 12

Lot #105 (Sale Order 119 of 987)

Twelve .303 Bren Gun Magazines in the Original Metal Box. Twelve, as new .303 Bren magazines still liberally coated in cosmoline, in the original storage box. Box stencil marked "BOX MAGAZINES BREN .303 Mk. I*". Box complete with web carrying handle. At the close of the First World War in 1918, the British Army was equipped with two main automatic weapons; the Vickers medium machine gun (MMG) and the Lewis light machine gun (LMG). The Vickers was heavy and required a supply of water to keep it in operation, which tended to relegate it to static defense and indirect fire support. The Lewis, although lighter, was still heavy and was prone to frequent stoppages; its barrel could not be changed in the field, which meant that sustained firing resulted in overheating until it stopped altogether. In 1922, to find a replacement for the Lewis, the Small Arms Committee of the British Army ran competitive trials between the Madsen, the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), the Hotchkiss, the Beardmore-Farquhar, and the Lewis itself. Although the BAR was recommended, the sheer number of Lewis guns available and the difficult financial conditions meant that nothing was done. Various new models of light machine gun were tested as they became available, and in 1930, a further set of extensive trials commenced, overseen by Frederick Hubert Vinden. This time the weapons tested included the SIG Neuhausen KE7, the Vickers-Berthier and the Czechoslovak ZB vz.26. The Vickers-Berthier was later adopted by the Indian Army because it could be manufactured at once, rather than wait for the British Lewis production run to finish; it too saw extensive service in World War II. Following these trials, the British Army adopted the Czechoslovak ZB vz.26 light machine gun manufactured in Brno in 1935, although a slightly modified model, the ZB vz. 27, rather than the ZB vz. 26 which had been submitted for the trials. The design was modified to British requirements under new designation ZGB 33, which was then licensed for British manufacture under the Bren name. The major changes were in the magazine and barrel and the lower pistol grip assembly which went from a swiveling grip frame pivoted on the front of the trigger guard to a sliding grip frame which included the forward tripod mount and sliding ejection port cover. The magazine was curved in order to feed the rimmed .303 SAA ("Small Arms Ammunition") cartridge, a change from the various rimless Mauser-design cartridges such as the 8mm Mauser round previously used by Czech designs. These modifications were categorized in various numbered designations, ZB vz. 27, ZB vz. 30, ZB vz. 32, and finally the ZGB 33, which was licensed for manufacture under the Bren name. The Bren was a gas-operated weapon, which used the same .303 ammunition as the standard British bolt-action rifle, the Lee–Enfield, firing at a rate of between 480 and 540 rounds per minute (rpm), depending on the model. Propellant gases vented from a port towards the muzzle end of the barrel through a regulator (visible in the photo, just in front of the bipod) with four quick-adjustment apertures of different sizes, intended to tailor the gas volume to different ambient temperatures (smallest flow at high temperature, e.g. summer desert, largest at low temperature, e.g. winter Arctic). The vented gas drove a piston which in turn actuated the breech block. Each gun came with a spare barrel that could be quickly changed when the barrel became hot during sustained fire, though later guns featured a chrome-lined barrel, which reduced the need for a spare. To change barrels, the release catch in front of the magazine was rotated to unlock the barrel. The carrying handle above the barrel was used to grip and remove the hot barrel without burning the hands. The Bren was magazine-fed, which slowed its rate of fire and required more frequent reloading than British belt-fed machine guns such as the larger .303 Vickers machine gun. The slower rate of fire prevented more rapid overheating of the Bren's air-cooled barrel, and the Bren was much lighter than belt-fed machine guns, which typically had cooling jackets, often liquid filled. The magazines also prevented the ammunition from getting dirty, which was more of a problem with the Vickers with its 250-round canvas belts. The sights were offset to the left, to avoid the magazine on the top of the weapon. The position of the sights meant that the Bren could be fired only from the right shoulder.

WW1 US ARMY STELLAR YMCA POSTER WWI

Lot #106 (Sale Order 120 of 987)

World War I YMCA poster “One of the Thousand YMCA Girls”, linen mount. and MINT 42”x28” During World War I, the YMCA recruited more than 25,000 workers—5,000+ of them women—to staff canteens where, like the young woman pictured here, they gave out hot coffee and books to American soldiers near the Western Front. This striking poster is one of many created by the illustrator Neysa McMein (1889–1949), who traveled across France entertaining the troops in 1918 and was made an honorary noncommissioned officer in the Marine Corps. Before and after the war, McMein marched for women’s suffrage. The young women in her magazine covers for Good Housekeeping, McCall’s, and the Saturday Evening Post always had a certain look: a confident, modern New Woman. McMein created ad campaigns for Cadillac, Lucky Strike cigarettes, and Palmolive soap—but her most famous creation was Betty Crocker, General Mills’s famous fictional housewife, who appeared unchanged from 1936 until an update in 1955.

WW1 US ARMY 89th DIVISION UNIFORM 341st ARTILLERY

Lot #107 (Sale Order 121 of 987)

WWI US Army 341st Field Artillery Regiment of the 89th Division uniform jacket. This four patch pocket tunic is in excellent condition. Tunic on the wearers left shoulder has a direct embroidered on felt 89th Division shoulder patch with a "C" to the center indicating service in the 341st Field Artillery. Just below the patch is a red discharge stripe and two gold overseas stripes with a miniature 3rd Army patch indicating German Occupation Service. Collar has US and Artillery C collar disk. Excellent History The 89th Division was officially activated in August 1917 under the command of Major General Leonard Wood. The division was inactivated in May 1919. The division was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve (present-day United States Army Reserve) on 24 June 1921 and assigned to the states of Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota. The headquarters was organized on 2 September 1921. Divisional order of battle World War I Headquarters, 89th Division 177th Infantry Brigade 353rd Infantry Regiment 354th Infantry Regiment 341st Machine Gun Battalion 178th Infantry Brigade 355th Infantry Regiment 356th Infantry Regiment 342nd Machine Gun Battalion 164th Field Artillery Brigade 340th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 341st Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 342nd Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 314th Trench Mortar Battery 340th Machine Gun Battalion 314th Engineer Regiment 314th Medical Regiment 314th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 89th Division 314th Train Headquarters and Military Police 314th Ammunition Train 314th Supply Train 314th Engineer Train 314th Sanitary Train 353rd, 354th, 355th, and 356th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals

WW1 TRENCH ART MACEDONIAN FRONT W/ SWASTIKA WWI

Lot #108 (Sale Order 122 of 987)

WW1 trench are from the Macedonian front. WW1 began with the Austro-Hungary declaring war with Serbia after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo. The Serbian Army gave strong resistance to the initial attacking forces, but - after Bulgaria joined the Central Powers in 1915 - it attacked and did drive back the Serbian Army in late 1915. The Allied Powers then provided aid to the Serbs, and formed the Macedonian Front, also known as the Salonika Front. English troops were there from late 1915 until the end of WWI in 1918. In September of 1918 the Allies caused the Bulgarians to capitulate, thereby freeing Serbia. This interesting piece of trench art came from a British Soldier on that Front. The lidded box measures 3 1/2 inches wide and is in excellent condition.

WW1 STELLAR NAMED IMPERIAL GERMAN ENGRAVED SWORD

Lot #109 (Sale Order 123 of 987)

Stellar WW1 Imperial German artillery officer's named lion head sword by WKC with a single fuller blade is about 31 1/4 inches long. Blade is in excellent bright and clean condition. Both sides are of blade are very nicely engraved with military motifs and is also named to the officer Albert Schmidt. Spine of the blade is also engraved. Beautiful grip wrap with original wire. Scabbard retains about 95% of the nickel plating with brass fittings. Nice clean sword. Excellent

WW1 ENGRAVED IMPERIAL GERMAN LION HEAD SWORD WWI

Lot #110 (Sale Order 124 of 987)

WW1 Imperial German artillery officer's lion head sword by E&F, Horster with a single fuller blade is about 29 3/4 inches long. Blade is in excellent bright and clean condition. Triple engraved blade with floral motifs. Beautiful grip wrap with original wire. Scabbard retains about 85% of the nickel plating. Nice clean sword just missing throat swords screw. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD OFFICERS SWORD HOLLER

Lot #111 (Sale Order 125 of 987)

WWII German doves head dress sword maker marked F. W. Holler of Solingen Laurel leaf design in hilt with black wire wrapped celluloid grip "P" knuckle bow and saddled back strap. Retains 90% repainted enamel on rolled steel scabbard. Blade is very good and hilt retains about 80% of gilt finish. Overall EXCELLENT condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD OFFICERS SWORD HOLLER

Lot #112 (Sale Order 126 of 987)

WWII German doves head dress sword maker marked F. W. Holler of Solingen Laurel leaf design in hilt with black wire wrapped celluloid grip with crack. "P" knuckle bow and saddled back strap. Retains 80% enamel on rolled steel scabbard. Blade is very good with well patina hilt. Overall very good condition.

WW1 US NAVY RECRUITMENT POSTER AVIATION MECHANICS

Lot #113 (Sale Order 127 of 987)

WW1 US NAVY RECRUITMENT POSTER AVIATION MECHANICS. Stellar Red, White and Blue recruitment poster to join the US Navy measuring 20 X 14 inches "SEAMEN WANTED FOR THE U.S. NAVY Government helps support your dependents. Good Food Best Pay Interesting Travel and real adventure. The Navy offers thousands of openings and rapid advancement for red blooded young men, aged 18 to 35. AVIATION MECHANICS For work behind the firing lines in France. Carpenters Blacksmiths Acetylene Welders Woodworkers Fabric Workers Riggers Machinist Coppersmiths Gas Engine Overhaul Men Instrument Makers MEN SUBJECT TO THE DRAFT CAN ENLIST IN THE NAVY JOIN NOW DETROIT, 161 GRISWOLD ST. Saginaw Post Office Bldg. Kalamazoo post Office Bldg. Grand Rapids 139 Pearl Flint, Dryden Bldg. Poster is in excellent condition. Upon the United States' entry into World War I, the U.S. Navy had one air station, located at Pensacola, Florida. Available for service were 48 aviators and students, along with 54 aircraft. Prior to the war, the only war experience Naval Aviation had was with photo reconnaissance at Veracruz, Mexico in 1914. In the subsequent rapid build-up, Naval Air Stations were concentrated on the eastern coast, including Anacostia, Washington, D.C.; Bay Shore, Long Island, New York; Cape May, New Jersey; Chatham, Massachusetts; Hampton Roads, Virginia; Key West, Miami, and Pensacola, Florida; and Rockaway Beach, New York. Exceptions were at North Island, San Diego (used by the U.S. Army for training and schools); Akron, Ohio (for lighter-than-aircraft); and Camp Taliaferro, Fort Worth, Texas (an aerial gunnery school). During the war, naval aircraft flew more than three million nautical miles while also attacking and damaging a dozen German U-Boats. When hostilities ceased, U.S. Naval and Marine Corps Aviation were operational out of 27 bases in Europe, two in Canada, and one in the Canal Zone, one in the Azores, and 12 in the United States. At the time of Armistice, naval aviation had 6,716 officers and 30,693 men serving. The Marine Corps had 282 officers with 2,180 men. Of these, 18,000 officers and men served abroad. Craft totals: 2,107 aircraft; 15 dirigibles, 215 kite balloons.

WW1 US ARMY 5th DIVISION 3RD ARMY UNIFORM w SHIRT

Lot #114 (Sale Order 128 of 987)

WW1 US Army 5th Division / 3rd Army uniform with rare shirt. Uniform features on the wearers left shoulder a 5th Division shoulder sleeve insignia with a separate 3rd Army of Occupation patch on top of the 5th Div. patch. Just below that is a red discharge stripe and 1 gold overseas stripe for 6 months overseas service. To the collar is US 15 Machine Gun Battalion and Infantry Machine Gun Brass. Uniform is roughly a size 34 and comes with matching trousers and a very difficult to find shirt. Uniform has light mothing throughout but still overall excellent condition. World War I Organization Units associated with the division included: Headquarters, 5th Division 9th Infantry Brigade 60th Infantry Regiment 61st Infantry Regiment 14th Machine Gun Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade 6th Infantry Regiment 11th Infantry Regiment 15th Machine Gun Battalion 5th Field Artillery Brigade 19th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 20th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 21st Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 5th Trench Mortar Battery 13th Machine Gun Battalion 7th Engineer Regiment 9th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 5th Division 5th Train Headquarters and Military Police 5th Ammunition Train 5th Supply Train 5th Engineer Train 5th Sanitary Train 17th, 25th, 29th, and 30rd Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals The 5th Division was activated on 11 December 1917, just over eight months after the American entry into World War I, at Camp Logan, near Houston, Texas and began training for deployment to the Western Front. The entire division had arrived in France by 1 May 1918 and components of the units were deployed into the front line. The 5th Division was the eighth of forty-two American divisions to arrive on the Western Front. The 5th Division trained with French Army units from 1 to 14 June 1918. The first soldiers of the unit to be killed in action died on 14 June of that year. Among the division's first casualties was Captain Mark W. Clark, then commanding the 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, who would later become a four-star general. On 12 September, the unit was part of a major attack that reduced the salient at St. Mihiel. The division later fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the largest battle fought by the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) (and the largest in the history of the U.S. Army) in World War I. The war ended soon after, on November 11, 1918. The division served in the Army of Occupation, being based in Belgium and Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg until it departed Europe. The division returned to the United States through the New York Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey, on 21 July 1919.

WW1 US ARMY FRENCH MADE MUSETTE BAG 4th AERO PARK

Lot #115 (Sale Order 129 of 987)

WW1 US Army Musette bag named to the interior "Chauffeur H. Black 4th Air Park 3rd Army A.E.F. Serial No. 705010 Rimaucourt France May 28th 1919" The canvas and leather bag measuring 13 X 15 inches with a felt on felt multi piece construction patch applied to the outer flap. All straps and buckles are present and is in excellent condition. History Organization The command was established on 14 November 1918 by Brigadier General William Mitchell, who was appointed as Commander, Third Army Air Service. The command was organized as part of the United States Third Army for the occupation of German Territory west of the Rhine River as agreed under the terms of the 11 November Armistice with Germany. The Headquarters staff was originally organized about 15 October when about half dozen officers and some twenty enlisted men were withdrawn from Headquarters Detachment of the First Army Air Service at Souilly Aerodrome, France and used as a nucleus upon to build up a staff for a planned Army Group. The Army Group was planned as a Headquarters for both the First and Second Army Air Services. With the Armistice with Germany ending combat on 11 November, and the formation of Third Army, the staff was re-designated as the Third Army Air Service. Once formed, the staff moved from Souilly to Ligny-en-Barrois, France on 14 November. A few days after the arrival of the staff at Ligny, a carload of necessary office supplies, equipment and other necessities began to arrive which enabled the command to begin operations. Everything was prepared for an extended move into Germany, and on 21 November, orders were received to move to Longuyon, France. The Headquarters began its trip into Germany, arriving at Longuyon on the 22d. Owing to the terms that no Allied troops would cross into Germany until 1 December, on 5 December orders were received to move the Headquarters to Euren, a suburb of Trier, Germany. The truck train route taken took the Headquarters though Luxembourg. Quarters in Euren consisted of several old German Barracks, and the offices were set up in one of the barracks. The facilities were very unkempt and in a filthy condition, and it was necessary to send an advance detail to clean the facilities. Lastly, on 16 December, orders were received for Headquarters to proceed to Coblenz. On the morning of the 18th, a truck train of eight trucks began the move. It was hoped to make the trip in one day, however considerable difficulties were encountered on the road, and the convoy did not arrive in Coblenz until the evening of the 19th. Initial operations Upon the command's arrival in Germany, an airfield was constructed on the former parade ground of Fort Kaiser Alexander for aircraft squadrons being assigned to Coblenz. The former Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte (German Air Force) aerodromes at Trier and Weißenthurm were also taken over by the Command. Initial Observation units assigned to the Headquarters were the 1st Aero Squadron at Weißenthurm, the 12th Aero Squadron at Coblenz, and the 88th Aero Squadron at Trier. These units were initially ordered to photograph the entire corps area, including interesting features of the terrain, cities and towns, the road and railroad network and any such points as Headquarters may designated. The 94th Aero Squadron (Pursuit) and 166th Aero Squadron (Bombardment), both at Coblenz were ordered to carry out "show of force" formations over the Third Army area. Whenever possible, large formations of aircraft were to fly low over cities and towns, but no lower than 500m altitude. Acrobatic and stunt flying was to be avoided. The 9th Aero Squadron (Night Observation) was assigned as a courier squadron for the Commander of Third Army. An extensive training program was organized in Aerial photography, infantry liaison, artillery adjustments, machine guns, infantry drill regulations, map reading and the study of photographs, lectures on the cooperation of aviation with the other branches of the Army. Practice flights included long-distance cross country, photographic missions, formation flying and also, the flying of German aircraft obtained and evaluation of their capabilities and other aspects of their construction. The VII Corps Observation Group established an infantry liaison school at Trier in January 1919. The mission of the school was to train infantry units in displaying panels by the front line troops, the use of pyrotechnics as employed to signal from the ground to aircraft and from the aircraft to the ground. Artillery units were trained in the use of aircraft for adjusting barrages. As many officers and non-commissioned officers as possible were taken up in airplanes to view the exercises. Radio officers were taken up to perform duties in actual exercises.

WW1 US ARMY M1894 TRENCH BUGLE 1916 DATED HORSTMAN

Lot #116 (Sale Order 130 of 987)

WW1 US Army Bugle M1894 Trench Bugle by Horstmann Philadelphia Depot. A continuing issue on the battle front is communications - since the beginning of the war. Voice does not carry, but a horn does. Biblically it was a Ram's horn; ultimately it was the bugle. The bugle had the carrying power to alert troops as to the first move-and the next moves. How many times has Hollywood offered us this phrase, "Bugler, sound the charge!"? Even through technology had advanced during WWI to the point where communication was available by telephone, that communication was not available everywhere. At the front, where the situation was fluid and changing, the old ways prevailed-runners and bugles. The M/1894 bugle, known as the trench bugle, was small but powerful, and easy to carry and use in the trenches. Multiple instrument manufactures made it under contract. This example was made by William H. Horstmann of Philadelphia to mil spec 1152, dated 6/28/16. Excellent with a few minor dings to the brass body.

1873 ITALIAN MEDAL WAR OF LIBERATION w/ DOCUMENT

Lot #117 (Sale Order 131 of 987)

WW1 Italian Document of Assignment to Army Reserves. This hand written document, signed by King Vittorio Emanuele II, grants one Chiesi Nobile Giuseppe Carlo, previously an active-duty captain in the Italian Infantry, acceptance in the Reserves at the same rank, effective 1 January 1874. Included is a medal for the Italian War of Liberation, undoubtedly won by Carlo. Excellent. Victor Emmanuel II (Italian: Vittorio Emanuele II; full name: Vittorio Emanuele Maria Alberto Eugenio Ferdinando Tommaso di Savoia; 14 March 1820 – 9 January 1878) was King of Sardinia from 1849 until 17 March 1861, when he assumed the title of King of Italy and became the first king of a united Italy since the 6th century, a title he held until his death in 1878. Borrowing from the old Latin title Pater Patriae of the Roman emperors, the Italians gave him the epithet of Father of the Fatherland (Italian: Padre della Patria). Born in Turin as the eldest son of Charles Albert, Prince of Carignano, and Maria Theresa of Austria, he fought in the First Italian War of Independence (1848–49) before being made King of Piedmont-Sardinia following his father's abdication. He appointed Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, as his Prime Minister, and he consolidated his position by suppressing the republican left. In 1855, he sent an expeditionary corps to side with French and British forces during the Crimean War; the deployment of Italian troops to the Crimea, and the gallantry shown by them in the Battle of the Chernaya (16 August 1855) and in the siege of Sevastopol led the Kingdom of Sardinia to be among the participants at the peace conference at the end of the war, where it could address the issue of the Italian unification to other European powers. This allowed Victor Emmanuel to ally himself with Napoleon III, Emperor of France. France had supported Sardinia in the Second Italian War of Independence, resulting in liberating Lombardy from Austrian rule. Victor Emmanuel supported the Expedition of the Thousand (1860–1861) led by Giuseppe Garibaldi, which resulted in the rapid fall of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy. However, Victor Emmanuel halted Garibaldi when he appeared ready to attack Rome, still under the Papal States, as it was under French protection. In 1860, Tuscany, Modena, Parma and Romagna decided to side with Sardinia-Piedmont, and Victor Emmanuel then marched victoriously in the Marche and Umbria after the victorious battle of Castelfidardo over the Papal forces. He subsequently met Garibaldi at Teano, receiving from him the control of southern Italy and becoming the first King of Italy on 17 March 1861. In 1866, the Third Italian War of Independence allowed Italy to annex Veneto. In 1870, Victor Emmanuel also took advantage of the Prussian victory over France in the Franco-Prussian War to taking over the Papal States after the French withdrew. He entered Rome on 20 September 1870 and set up the new capital there on 2 July 1871. He died in Rome in 1878, and was buried in the Pantheon. The Italian national Victor Emmanuel II monument in Rome, containing the Altare della Patria, was built in his honor.

WW1 BOUND BOOK OF STARS AND STRIPES NEWSPAPERS

Lot #118 (Sale Order 132 of 987)

WW1 Stars and Stripes was printed for the Doughboys from February 2, 1918 to June 13, 1919. On January 7, 1926, the National Tribune, an independent veterans newspaper, took over the rights to Stars & Stripes, and printed a complete, bound folio edition of each and every copy printed during WWI. This example appears to be like new, and comes with the original shipping container. Near Mint World War I During World War I, the staff, roving reporters, and illustrators of the Stars and Stripes were veteran reporters or young soldiers who would later become such in the post-war years. It was published by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) from February 8, 1918, to June 13, 1919. Harold Ross, editor of the Stars and Stripes, returned home to found The New Yorker magazine. Cyrus Baldridge, its art director and principal illustrator, became a major illustrator of books and magazines, as well as a writer, print maker and stage designer. Sports page editor Grantland Rice had a long career in journalism and founded a motion picture studio called Grantland Rice Sportlight. Drama critic Alexander Woollcott's essays for Stars and Stripes were collected in his 1919 book, The Command Is Forward. The Stars and Stripes was then an eight-page weekly which reached a peak of 526,000 readers, relying on the improvisational efforts of its staff to get it printed in France and distributed to U.S. troops.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN REGIMENTAL STEIN FUSSART REGT

Lot #119 (Sale Order 133 of 987)

Imperial German lidded Regimental stein of Fussart. Regiment Von Hindersin Pomeranian Nr. 2. or 2nd Foot Artillery regimental lidded stein. Stein is a .5 liter and was made by Mettlach and is in excellent condition.

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS 1914 WW1

Lot #120 (Sale Order 134 of 987)

1914 pattern die struck three piece iron and alloy construction Patté style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece silver frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central "W" cipher for King Wilhelm II the re-institution date "1914" to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. All three emblems are in nice high relief. The reverse has a solid soldered hinge and vertical pin and catch all intact. Back of the cross is maker marked C.D. 800 indicating the maker Carl Dilenius of Pforzheim in 800 silver. Excellent. The cross was brought back by Tech Sergeant Francis William Fiscus On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. The Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The Iron Crosses were re-instituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914 by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. The first class medal was for award to personnel who performed three to five acts of bravery in combat and had already been awarded the Iron Cross 2ND class.

WW1 LANGEMARCK CROSS BADGE GREEN CORPS MEDAL

Lot #121 (Sale Order 135 of 987)

Commemorative medal issued to Veterans of the Green Corps, 26th Reserve Corps of Koln 233rd to 240th Reserve Infantry Regiments and 51st and 52nd Foot Artillery Regiments. Medal was instituted in 1933 by Adolf Hitler, the new Chancellor of Germany and leader of the Nazi party. The battle of Langemarck (a village in Flanders) on October 21st 1914, was the first battle of Ypres was later made into a myth and glorified of the sacrifice of the German youth. During the battle over 2000 students all were volunteers lost their lives.

WW1 US ARMY TRENCH ART CANTEEN 5TH INFANTRY 3RD DI

Lot #122 (Sale Order 136 of 987)

WW1 US Army Trench Art Canteen 5th Infantry WWI American Forces In Germany. Part of the Versailles Treaty with Germany provided for an occupation force to protect the Rhine bridgeheads; the 2nd Division was one of the US Army units selected for that task. By the end of July, 1919, the US Army of Occupation became the American Forces in Germany; they stayed there until January of 1923. According to Al Barnes, author of the book "In A Strange Land" which documents thoroughly that entire episode, "The 5th Infantry Regiment deployed to Germany in October 1919 and was supposed to be going to Silesia as peacekeepers but got diverted to AF in G in Nov 1919 to become part of the 2nd Brigade in the occupation and remained there until sometime in 1921-22." The troops had time on their hands, and some created "trench art" souvenirs of their service. This canteen was inscribed by a member of the 5th Infantry, 2nd Division, initials WEA. His service there was 1919-1920, "On The Rhine." Excellent

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN 2ND ROYAL INFANTRY PHOTO GROUP

Lot #123 (Sale Order 137 of 987)

Photo grouping of Egid Krois of the 2nd Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment "Kronprinz". Krois served with the 2nd Infantry Regiment 1892-94. The grouping includes a framed remembrances of his time in service, a Photographic roster of his unit, the 5th Company, and CV which was used for the colored portrait of him in the center of the remembrance sheet. his service during WW1 is unknown, but he was very possibly a member of the Landesverband (State Organization). His roster photo is second row, fourth from the left. Excellent

WW! US ARMY CENTRAL SERVICE RECORDS UNIFORM W BELT

Lot #124 (Sale Order 138 of 987)

Central Records Office Captain's Uniform and Cap with Sam Brown Belt. The Central Records Office was clearing house for all AEF records, with offices in France. This particular officer served overseas for 12 months. Their patch is one of the most beautiful of WW1, similar in quality to the 332nd Infantry's Lion of St. Mark, both done in bullion. Tunic is in excellent condition roughly a size 38.

WW1 US ARMY 87TH DIVISION NAMED UNIFORM

Lot #125 (Sale Order 139 of 987)

WW1 US Army 87th Division, 312th Ammunition Train named to H. Hempel. The 87th division was formed at Camp Pike, Arkansas, August 5, 1917, and shipped to France August-September 1918. It did not lose its identity as a division, and was scheduled to ship to the Front when the Armistice occurred. The unit patch is an acorn, symbolizing the many oak trees at Camp Pike. This uniform, jacket and trousers is named to Henry H. Hempel, who was assigned to the 312th Ammo Train. World War I 87th Division was a National Army division allocated to Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Was activated at Camp Pike, Arkansas on 25 August 1917. Went overseas in September 1918, was utilized as a pool of laborers. Returned to the Continental US in January 1919 to Camp Dix, New Jersey, and was deactivated in February 1919. MG Samuel D. Sturgis (25 August 1917). BG Robert Campbell Van Vliet (13 November 1917). MG Samuel D. Sturgis. COL John O'Shea (6 October 1918). MG Samuel D. Sturgis (23 October 1918). BG W. F. Martin (22 November 1918). Order of battle Headquarters, 87th Division 173rd Infantry Brigade 345th Infantry Regiment 346th Infantry Regiment 335th Machine Gun Battalion 174th Infantry Brigade 347th Infantry Regiment 348th Infantry Regiment 336th Machine Gun Battalion 162nd Field Artillery Brigade 334th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 335th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 336th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 312th Trench Mortar Battery 334th Machine Gun Battalion 312th Engineer Regiment 312th Medical Regiment 312th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 87th Division 312th Train Headquarters and Military Police 312th Ammunition Train 312th Supply Train 312th Engineer Train 312th Sanitary Train 345th, 346th, 347th, and 348th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals

WW1 US ARMY MILITARY UNIT HISTORY LOT OF 5 WWI

Lot #126 (Sale Order 140 of 987)

Lot of WW1 US Army military unit histories to include 1) AMERICAN NEGRO IN THE WORLD WAR by EMMETT J. SCOTT. Well-illustrated history of African Americans in the First World War—96 pages of half tone illustrations and portraits—written by an African American. Includes Prefaces by General John J. Pershing and former president Theodore Roosevelt. Author Emmett J. Scott was a newspaper editor (Texas Freeman), educator, publicist, and private secretary and close friend of Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee Institute. “The entrance of the United States into World War I gave Scott a chance to leave Tuskegee… He became special assistant to the secretary of war [Newton D. Baker, who contributed a Preface to the present book] and was in charge of affairs relating to African Americans. While in this post he wrote Scott’s Official History of the American Negro in the World War (1919). He also wrote Negro Migration during the War (1920), under the auspices of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Scott stayed in Washington after the war, becoming a top administrator at Howard University. From 1919 to 1932 he was the university’s secretary-treasurer and business manager.” (ANB) Scott’s history both military and civilian roles in supporting the war effort. Chapter titles include “Colored Officers and How They were Trained,” “The Negro Combat Division,” “Citations and Awards, 92nd Division,” “The Story of the ‘Buffaloes,’” “’The Eighth Illinois,’” “Negro Music that Stirred France,” “Negro Labor in War Time,” “Negro Women in War Work,” “Social Welfare Agencies” [YMCA, YWCA, Knights of Columbus, etc], and “Did the Negro Soldier Get a Square Deal?” Appendices include lists of black officers and chaplains, a map with key, and a chronology of the war. Scott was also the author of Tuskegee and Its People (1905), Is Liberia Worth Saving? (1911), and co-author of Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization (1916). Excellent 2) HISTORY OF THE 90TH DIVISION. The 90th Division officially came into existence at Camp Travis, Texas on August 25, 1917.This book tells the complete story of the Division during WWI. Written by the Division historian, Major George Wythe.259 pages. Excellent. 3) A HISTORY OF U.S. ARMY BASE HOSPITAL NO. 44. Organized by the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital, Boston, MA. Globe Press Publishing – January 1, 1923. This is a dedicated copy named to Dr. Ralph Della Salla Medical Corps. 4) REGIMENTAL HISTORY 341ST FIELD ARTILLERY. Regimental History Three Hundred Forty First (341st) Field Artillery, Eighty Ninth (89th) Division of the National Army, Organized September, Nineteen Seventeen, Demobilized June, Nineteen Nineteen Hardcover – January 1, 1919. Excellent. HISTORY OF THE 14TH ENGINEERS. BOSTON PRIVATELY PRINTED 1923. 196 pages with maps, illustrations and a compete roster of the unit. Excellent

WW1 US ARMY SAM BROWN LEATHER BELT W/ HOLSTER WWI

Lot #127 (Sale Order 141 of 987)

WWI US ARMY Sam Brown belt with the over the shoulder strap and holster. Leather is still very supple and roughly measures 32 to 36inch adjustable. The holster is marked to the reverse G&K 1918 L.A.G. Excellent

WW1 US ARMY CHRISTMAS 1919 POSTER 3RD ARMY WWI

Lot #128 (Sale Order 142 of 987)

WWI Souvenir US Army Occupation Forces Poster Christmas 1919. As the end of WW1 drew near, the Third Army was formed on the 7th of November 1918 to pursue the retreating German Army, enforce the Armistice and assume a defensive posture at the Rhine in case of a later German attack. They were also responsible for the re-establishment of civil government within their area of control. The Third Army was composed of the III, IV and VII Corps within which were the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 32nd, 42nd, 89th and 90th divisions; HQ was in Coblenz, Germany. The Third Army went home June, 1919, but the occupation continued until January of 1923, under a much smaller force, the American Forces in German (AFG). Divisional and Corps patches were worn, although the 3rd Army patch, an "A" within an "O" became the norm as most divisional troops were sent home in the summer of 1919. Divisional patches were also seen with a mini 3rd Army patch with the divisional. This poster was created for the AFG, celebrating Christmas, 1919, after one full year of occupation. Poster measures 28 1/2 X 22 1/2 framed and was printed in Bonn Germany. Excellent

WW1 US MEDICAL CORPS CAMPAIGN HAT MUSETTE BAG LOT

Lot #129 (Sale Order 143 of 987)

WWI US Army lot to include 1) Size 7 1/8". has M1911 hat cord with burgundy and white representing the Medical Corps, has chin strap. Very Good 2) WW1 Musette bag named to the interior and is dated 1919 Coblenz.

WW1 US ARMY EPHEMERA & AUSTRIAN VIVAT RIBBONS WWI

Lot #130 (Sale Order 144 of 987)

WWI US Army ephemera lot to include 1) Army of Occupation March on the Rhine broadside measuring 10 1/2 X 13 1/2 inches. A poem "You have often read in History's of Sherman's March to the sea. But in future years you'll surely see. That Sherman's fame will fade in memory'e. For in the course of a very short time. We'll complete our march upon the Rhine. Over valley's hill's and blood-stained fields. Each step the enemy was forced to yield. Through stricken Belgium and the Land of the French. Whose counties were destroyed by shells and trench,. By millions of graves unknown by name. Whose identity inscribed in history fame and Through cities villages and numerous towns whose art churches and homes resemble mounds until the blemish of war appeared aged by years Thou it told of crimes causing sorrow and tears. So onward and onward we wearily toiled till the tread of our steps were on enemy soil and then our march had found an end. In a land where the enemy had not sinned. So thus a war that was carefully planned to control the World and rule the land will end on the day peace is signed upon the bank of the River Rhine" Author Designer E. C. Morris, PVT IV Army Corps AEF. Excellent 2) US 5th Army 1919 Calendar measuring 9 1/2 X 13 1/2 inches. 3) WW1 Austrian regimental Vivat silk ribbon lot of 5. Ribbons measure roughly 3 X 15 inches showing different battle motifs. Excellent

WW1 CZECH LEGION MOTIF OF AUSTRIAN PHOTO WWI

Lot #131 (Sale Order 145 of 987)

WW1 celluloid circle Czech Legion motif of an Austrian Soldier measuring 9 inches wide and being very colorful having the crest of Bohemia, Moravia, Slovakia and Silesia

WW1 US ARMY 4TH DIVISION PRESENTATION SILVER CUP

Lot #132 (Sale Order 146 of 987)

WW1 US 4th Division Presentation Cup with the dedication to the reverse "PRESENTED TO TONY HUNTING ON HIS BIRTHDAY JUNE 20TH 1919 BY SERGEANTS OF THE 58TH INFANTRY". To the obverse within a octagon shaped oak leaves is a Cervus with the inscription COBLENZ GERMANY with the 4th Division insignia. Cup measures 6 inches tall with metal foundry marks to the bottom. Excellent World War I The 4th Division was organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina on 10 December 1917 under the command of Maj. Gen. George H. Cameron. It was here they adopted their distinctive insignia, the four ivy leaves. The ivy leaf came from the Roman numerals for four (IV) and signified their motto "Steadfast and Loyal". The division was organized as part of the United States buildup following the Declaration of War on 6 April 1917 and the entry of the United States into the war on the side of the British and French. Organization Headquarters, 4th Division 7th Infantry Brigade 39th Infantry Regiment 47th Infantry Regiment 8th Infantry Brigade 58th Infantry Regiment 59th Infantry Regiment 4th Field Artillery Brigade 13th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 16th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 77th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 4th Trench Mortar Batteryn 4th Engineer Regiment 8th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 4th Division 4th Train Headquarters and Military Police 4th Ammunition Train 4th Supply Train 4th Engineer Train 4th Sanitary Train 19th, 21st, 28th, and 33rd Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals St. Mihiel Offensive For the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, the division moved into an area south of Verdun as part of the First United States Army. General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) on the Western Front, had gotten the French and British to agree that the AEF would fight under its own organizational elements. One of the first missions assigned to the AEF was the reduction of the Saint-Mihiel salient. The 4th Division, assigned to V Corps, was on the western face of the salient. The plan was for V Corps to push generally southeast and to meet IV Corps who was pushing northwest, thereby trapping the Germans in the St. Mihiel area. The 59th Infantry Regiment moved into an area previously occupied by the French, deploying along a nine kilometer front. On 12 September, the first patrols were sent forward by the 59th. The 4th Division attack began on 14 September with the 8th Brigade capturing the town of Manheulles. All along the front, the American forces pressed forward and closed the St. Mihiel salient. Occupation duty Under the terms of the Armistice, Germany was to evacuate all territory west of the Rhine. American troops were to relocate to the center section of this previously German occupied area all the way to the Koblenz bridgehead on the Rhine. The 4th marched into Germany, covering 330 miles in 15 days where it was widely dispersed over an area with Bad Bertrich as Division headquarters. The division established training for the men as well as sports and educational activities. In April 1919 the division moved to a new occupation area further north on the Rhine. The division went north to Ahrweiler, Germany, in the Rheinland-Pfalz area. In July the division returned to France and the last detachment sailed for the United States on 31 July 1919. Interwar period The 4th Division was stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, until January 1920. After that date, it was stationed at Camp Lewis, Washington. On 21 September 1921, the 4th Division was inactivated due to funding cuts, but was represented in the Regular Army by its even-numbered infantry brigade (the 8th) and select supporting elements. The division headquarters, as well as most of the other inactive units of the division, were authorized to be staffed by Organized Reserve personnel and designated as Regular Army Inactive units. The division headquarters was occasionally reassembled, such as for the September 1936 U.S. Third Army command post exercise at Camp Bullis, Texas, or for the August 1938 maneuvers in the De Soto National Forest in Mississippi.

WW1 BUY GOVERNMENT WAR SAVINGS STAMPS POSTER

Lot #133 (Sale Order 147 of 987)

WWI Poster: Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps William Balfour Ker (1877-1918) measuring 29 1/2, wd. 39 1/2 in. and in excellent condition with minor edge wear.

WW1 FRENCH WAR BOND POSTER FIGHT FOR VICTORY WWI

Lot #134 (Sale Order 148 of 987)

World War I French War Bond Poster: "Pour la France, Versez Votre Or, L'Or Combat Pour La Victorie". Artist Jules Abel Faivre, 1915. 31.25" x 45". Minor folds with no tears! A frightened German soldier holding a rifle in both hands is forced down onto one knee by the weight of a giant French coin which has landed on his arm. On the coin is a bas-relief of a rooster which appears to be escaping the surface of the coin to attack the soldier. Imprinted on the coin is the text: "LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE" and "1915". Shipping Weight: 0.8 lb

WW1 CZECH IN MEMORY OF SERVICE WOOD BOX WWI

Lot #135 (Sale Order 149 of 987)

WW1 Czech Remembrance of Service Lidded Box elegantly hand carved from wood measuring 6 X 5 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches and obviously carved from a master woodworker. To the front Na Pamatku or In memory. To the top are two interlocking initials F & P with the date 1917. Excellent

WWI US ARMY YARD LONG PHOTO LOT 3RD DIV. PLUS WW1

Lot #136 (Sale Order 150 of 987)

Grouping of two yard long photos to include 1) WWI framed Yard Long photograph of the Supply Office Depot Brigade 158th at Camp Sherman Ohio having several verticals in the background. Camp Sherman, named after Union Army General and Ohio native William Tecumseh Sherman, was the third largest military training camp in the country with over 2,000 buildings on its campus, earning the nickname “Ohio’s Soldier Factory.” The camp could house 40,000 men and 12,000 horses or mules. By the end of the war, more than 120,000 troops were trained at Camp Sherman, including four divisions, the 83rd, 84th, 95th, and 96th, as well as units of the 92nd Buffalo Division. After the war, Camp Sherman temporarily served as a trade school and hospital for veterans, but the camp was demolished in the 1920s. 2) Yard long black and white photograph of the 3rd Division 2nd Battalion of the 384th Infantry Regiment at Coblenz Germany July 14th 1919. Both are excellent. History World War I The 3rd Division was activated 21 November 1917, seven months after the American entry into World War I, at Camp Greene, North Carolina. Eight months later, it saw combat for the first time in France on the Western Front. Order of battle Headquarters, 3rd Division 5th Infantry Brigade 4th Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Regiment 8th Machine Gun Battalion 6th Infantry Brigade 30th Infantry Regiment 38th Infantry Regiment 9th Machine Gun Battalion 3rd Field Artillery Brigade 10th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 18th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 76th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 3rd Trench Mortar Battery 7th Machine Gun Battalion 6th Engineer Regiment 5th Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 3rd Division 3rd Train Headquarters and Military Police 3rd Ammunition Train 3rd Supply Train 3rd Engineer Train 3rd Sanitary Train 5th, 7th, 26th, and 27th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals At midnight on 14 July 1918, the division earned lasting distinction. Engaged in the Aisne-Marne Offensive as a member of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) to Europe, the division was protecting the French capital of Paris with a position on the banks of the Marne River. The 7th Machine Gun Battalion of the 3rd Division rushed to Château-Thierry amid retreating French troops and held the Germans back at the Marne River. While surrounding units retreated, the 3rd Division, including the 4th, 30th and 38th Infantry Regiments, remained steadfast throughout the Second Battle of the Marne, and Colonel Ulysses G. McAlexander's dogged defense earned the 3rd Division its nickname as the "Rock of the Marne". During the massive attack, the 3rd Infantry Division's commanding officer, Major General Joseph T. Dickman, famously cried out "Nous Resterons La" (We Shall Remain Here). Their Blue and White insignia also earned them the nickname The Blue and White Devils." The rest of the division was absorbed under French command until brought back together under the command of Major General Joseph T. Dickman and by 15 July 1918 they took the brunt of what was to be the last German offensive of the war. General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, Commander-in-chief (C-in-C) of the AEF on the Western Front, called this stand "one of the most brilliant pages in the annals of military history". During the war two members of the division were awarded the Medal of Honor. Casualties during the war were 3,177 killed in action with 12,940 wounded.

WW1 US ARMY OFFICERS OVERSEAS CAP LOT OF 2 WW1

Lot #137 (Sale Order 151 of 987)

WW1 US Army Officers piped overseas caps to include 1) Infantry blue piped overseas cap with a French made 2nd Lt. bar. Cap is roughly a size 7. 2) Artillery Officers Captains hat also with a French made Captains insignia. Hat has the initials U. G. I. to the interior and is size marked 6 7/8. Both are excellent.

WW1 US ARMY UNIT HISTORY LOT OF 6 GREAT LOT WWI

Lot #138 (Sale Order 152 of 987)

WW1 US Army Unit Histories to include 1) The 32nd Division in the World War. Wisconsin War History Commission, Madison, WI, 1920. Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Photos (illustrator). 319 pp, quarter bound w/brown boards w/black lettering w/black illustration on the front cover and with 32nd and arrow in red, w/blue cloth covered spine. The book begins with the history of the Thirty-Second Division with its birth, in France, first on German Soil, into the big battle, baptism of fire capture of Juvigny, breaking the Kriemhilde Stellung, their last fight and the Armistice. It also contains consolidated casualty report, list of officers & men awarded teh Distinguished Service Cross, Officers award the Legion of Honor, and more. Included are two newspaper articles, a letter w/information about the 1928 Reunion, women's auxiliary, request for names of men who served, and list of some of names to be on the program at the Reunion, copy of the 32d Division Creed, two advertising flyers listing 465 photographs of the War that could be ordered, and small sheet advertising that extra copies of the book can be ordered. The book has minor wear to the front edges and corners. 2) Base Hospital 34 in the World War. Excerpt from Base Hospital 34 in the World War There followed months of diversified activities. There came word of a detached group organizing a Camp Hospital. Another detachment was reported as having been absorbed by a larger Medical Unit. However small these groups were, reports always spoke of accomplishments. Divided, the Hospital won compliments for itself, but its future as a unified body seemed dark indeed. Wear to the leather spine 3) History of the 19th Engineers (Railway) 1917 1919. United States. Army. Engineer Regiment (Railway), 19th. Official history of the Nineteenth Engineers (Railway) U.S.A., 1917-1919. Philadelphia : W.F. Todd, 1926 containing 192 pages with photographs of members of the unit and a complete roster. Excellent 4) Nineteenth Engineers Convention (Railway) U.S.A. Souvenir Program and Year Book held in Atlantic City NJ on August 29th 1920. 5) History of the twelfth engineers. Mobilized at St. Louis, Mo., June 1917, embarked for foreign service July 28, 1917, returned to the ... mustered out at Camp Funston, May 16, 1919 Hardcover – January 1, 1919. Excellent with photos and a complete roster. 6) The First Battalion The Story of the 406th Telegraph Battalion. 294pp, large format, original blue cloth with impressive gilt illus to front board, illus throughout with photos, colour plates. Book is in superb condition and appears unread and has no annotations, inscriptions or other marks

WWI US ARMY SHOULDER PATCH LOT OF 5 WW1

Lot #138a (Sale Order 153 of 987)

WWI US Army shoulder sleeve insignia to include 1) Advanced Service of Supply. This patch is chainstitched on felt in excellent condition. 2) 4th Infantry Division. Embroidered on wool in excellent condition. 3) 90th Infantry Division (Tough Ombres) felt on wool patch in excellent condition. 4) 31st Infantry Division (Dixie Division). Felt on Wool patch in excellent condition. 5) 79th Infantry Division. Excellent direct embroidered on wool.

WW1 & WWII US IMPERIAL GERMAN NAZI POLISH BADGES

Lot #139 (Sale Order 154 of 987)

Large grouping of WWI and WWII military badges including German, Polish Russian and American. Badges are in excellent condition

WWI UNIFORM GROUPING 51st PIONEER INFANTRY NAMED

Lot #140 (Sale Order 155 of 987)

WW1 US Army 51st Pioneer Infantry of the IV Corps. The veterans name was Andrew J. Berwick and was inducted on 5/28/18, after training Berwick shipped over on 8/11/18 with the 51st Pioneers, who were assigned to the IV Corps for the duration overseas as Corps troops. They served with the IV in the St. Mihiel and the Meuse0Argonne battles, and participated as members of the 3rd Army of Occupation in Germany, shipping home in July of 1919. This grouping consist of his uniform and patches taken from the coat, collar disk, dog tags, 3rd Army ring and New York State medal and winged Victory Medal with three bar. All the loose items were removed from the pocket. The men of the 51st Pioneer Infantry were mostly draftees. While other soldiers fought with rifles, they used shovels. They also saw combat. As shells went off around them, the pioneers filled holes with rubble collected from destroyed villages. Those roads were the battlefield lifeline, allowing troops and supplies to move forward, while ambulances took the wounded back to hospitals. They cleared the roads that had been booby-trapped by the retreating German Army. They marched at night to hide from the enemy. After the Armistice, they marched into Germany to be part of the Army of Occupation. The Pioneer Infantry provided labor where ever and when ever needed, including guarding railways and bridges, and burying the dead.

WW1 POSTAL EXPRESS SERVICE MECHANIC NAMED WWI

Lot #141 (Sale Order 156 of 987)

Postal Express Service Mechanic Uniform of John R. Wentworth. Originally all soldier mail was handled by the US Post Office, but that did not work well, and it was decided to create an Army postal service which began handling the mail in June of 1918, later adding a courier service (officers) to carry sensitive documents between militaries and governments. John Wentworth was a mechanic, attached to the 302 Infantry, 76th Division, 9/29/17 - 11/7/18. According to his records he went to APO 705, Postal Express Service (PES) 11/21/18 until 8/29/19, when he was mustered out. He was a member of Co. G. While his uniform sports the white greyhound of the PES, his collar disk is infantry and his rank is mechanic PFC. The paperwork that came with the grouping tracks him to these two duties. As the PES and couriers needed transport, it seems logical that there would be a need for mechanics, particularly after the Armistice. Other paperwork in the grouping indicates that he attended 76th functions after the war. Included is his Winged Victory medal paperwork for the "France" clasp.

WW1 WWII US POLISH GERMAN RUSSIAN BADGES INSIGNIA

Lot #142 (Sale Order 157 of 987)

Primarily WW1 US German Polish and Russian insignia lot including Victory medal with Defensive Sector bar, Poland War medal, R.R.S. US Officer collar brass, miniature Black Wound Badge, Tinnies and reunion badges. Excellent

WW1 US ARMY UNIT HISTORIES & REFERENCE BOOK LOT

Lot #143 (Sale Order 158 of 987)

WW1 US Army military histories to include 1) AMERICAN FORCES IN OCCUPIED GERMANY VOLUME 2 1920-21 by Major Philip H. Bagby, infantry, under title of 'American representation in occupied Germany, 1920-21. Excellent 2) A LONG WAY FROM ARIZONA THE SIBERIAN LETTERS OF CHARLES LOVE FLAKE. Printed in 1985 and is privately published. 3) GANGPLANK NEWS FINAL EDITION JUNE 25-1919 EMBARKATION CAMP ST. NAZAIRE FRANCE. Illustrated from drawings and photographs. Gray printed wrappers. Ownership name of Dorothy L. Deane of the YMCA, small chips on front wrap, but a sound, very good or better copy. Final issue of a paper for American soldiers, this issue apparently prepared by the Salvation Army for embarking troops and support workers as a souvenir of their service in France during the War. 4) IN A STRANGE LAND THE AMERICAN OCCUPATION OF GERMANY 1918-1923. America's involvement in WWI marked its first major entry into European politics. The final cost of that involvement required the U.S. to supply a force to occupy part of the German Rhineland after the war. The force provided was first known as Third Army and then later as the American Forces in Germany (AFG). It consisted of the best divisions in the American Army. With a starting strength of a quarter million doughboys, the Americans marched to the Rhine and began their occupation period in December 1918. When the American phase of the occupation ended in 1923, the force consisted of one thousand soldiers. Many future WWII leaders of the Army and Marine Corps served in this force; including five who would become Marine Commandant, four Army Chiefs of Staff, ten four-star Generals, and, surprisingly, a National Football League Head coach. 5) WITH RIFLE AND SHOVEL THE 51st PIONEER INFANTRY REGIMENT IN WW1. The men of the 51st Pioneer Infantry were mostly draftees. While other soldiers fought with rifles, they used shovels. They also saw combat. As shells went off around them, the pioneers filled holes with rubble collected from destroyed villages. Those roads were the battlefield lifeline, allowing troops and supplies to move forward, while ambulances took the wounded back to hospitals. They cleared the roads that had been booby-trapped by the retreating German Army. They marched at night to hide from the enemy. After the Armistice, they marched into Germany to be part of the Army of Occupation. The Pioneer Infantry provided labor where ever and when ever needed, including guarding railways and bridges, and burying the dead. This book combines information found in archives and a variety of other sources. The material has been blended into a new product that tells the story of the 51st Pioneer Infantry Regiment. It is intended to be both a narrative and a reference for those researching this Regiment. 6) 1918-19 THE BATTLE OF BOURGES. It has central records unit history. A really scarce and fascinating commemorative volume and directory, published in Bourges in the aftermath of the Great War. Possibly sold to the public to raise money, this fascinating volume features charming photo-plates of life in Bourges during and after the war, pictorial guides to military badges and symbols, anecdotes (approachable by all ages) about the Battle of Bourges, as well as contact directory of military personnel and a catalogue of advertisements directed at expatriate servicemen. 7) ILLUSTRATED MEMOIR OF THE WORLD WAR. New Haven: National Publishing Co., Inc., 1930. 40pp. Blue stapled wraps, 11"x17". Slight fading to cover edges, mild wear but contents quite sound., remnants of bookplate removed from first page. 40 pages of striking full page photos of World War I.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good.

WW1 US MEDICAL COPRS HAND CARVED PIPES BH 59 WWI

Lot #144 (Sale Order 159 of 987)

Stellar grouping of three hand carved pipes from a Lt. Col. Doctor who served with Base Hospital 59. All three pipes are exquisitely carved to include 1) Pipe bowl is engraved AEF within a scroll to the left side and to the right side in matching scroll USA. To the center a large shield shape and in high relief LIEUT. COL. MC with his initials "SGM". 2) This bowl is carved with a bold Caduceus with BH 59 or Base Hospital 59. This pipe is hallmarked BBB and is also marked ENGLAND with silver marks to the well tarnished band. 3) Final bowl is carved in high relief an American Eagle with the initials BH 59 and AEF to the shield of the center of the eagle. All pipes are in excellent condition.

WW1 BAVARIAN HIRSCHFANGER HUNTING DAGGER WWI

Lot #145 (Sale Order 160 of 987)

This is always considered one of the most beautiful of the various Hirschfängers of the Kaiser Reich. This is the deluxe one with finer horn grips, much finer gilding, very much more detailing in the lion head, the hoof cross guards, and the side panels of the grip. Where the normal ones are almost painted, somehow, this one is gilded! The scabbard is much the same, but that is where the similarity ends. The blade was used in the German hunts and the Forstmeisters, who were issued these weapons used them on a daily basis for every thing such a tool could be used for to include stripping bark from trees to chopping weeds, etc. Only if the man were an (honorary) forester and only wore his Hirschfänger for dress would it stay in great shape. Blade shows very minor sharpening. Excellent

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MAGNIFICENT GROSSE DEGEN SWORD

Lot #146 (Sale Order 161 of 987)

This is the very-large-grip presentation sword and it is a great one! It's a model 1889 with the stationary grip guard, but at that point it differs from the ordinary '89 in that it is definitely the deluxe presentation grade with floral-pattern decoration in brass and raised mode all over the guard and pommel. Even the grip-end roundel is magnificently decorated with elaborate floral chasing. The blade, ¼ gilted, is also with fine, raised-floral design on both sides. The sword was presented form one Imperial Army officer to another and this presentation read in bold, raised letters: "Jordan s./l. Stifft," "s./l." standing for Seinen Leben (to my dear). The rest of the blade is brilliant and bright and triple grooved. On top of the edge (opposite the cutting edge) the sword's provider is shown, also in fine, raised letters: "M. Neumann Hoflieferant Berlin." "Hoflieferant" means that this supplier was a provider to the Royal Prussian Palace and was granted the honor of using this title on his grand offerings. The grip is of ray skin and is in fine condition as is the entire sword. The overall length in the scabbard is 41 inches. This was a very costly gift even in its day (probably the 1890's). Excellent

WW1 M1907 BRITISH BAYONET 1917 DATED MKI WWI

Lot #147 (Sale Order 162 of 987)

WW1 British M1907 Bayonet with Scabbard Dated 1917 by Wilkinson in excellent condition. Design The Pattern 1907 bayonet consisted of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a crossguard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a wooden grip usually of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. The entire bayonet was 21 3/4 inches (550 mm) long and weighed 16 1/2 ounces (470 g), although the weight of production models varied from 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510 g). Originally the bayonet featured a hooked lower quillion, intended to be used to trap and snap enemy bayonets when grappling, this was later deemed impractical and replaced with a simpler design from 1913, often unit armorers subsequently removed the hooked quillion when the bayonet went for repair, although there is no evidence that this was officially directed. The Pattern 1907 bayonet's blade was 17 inches (430 mm) long, it had a shallow fuller that was machined into both sides of the blade to save weight and add strength, the fuller was 12 inches (300 mm) long that extended to within 3 inches (76 mm) of the tip. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was supplied with a simple leather scabbard flitted with a steel top-mount and chape, it was usually carried from the belt by a simple frog. The Pattern 1907 bayonet attached to the SMLE by a boss located below the barrel on the nose of the rifle and a mortise groove on the pommel of the bayonet. The combined length of the SMLE and Pattern 1907 bayonet was 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m). Markings Official marks were stamped onto the Pattern 1907 bayonet's ricasso. On British manufactured bayonets the right side included an 'X' bend-test mark, a broad arrow government acceptance mark, and one or more Royal Small Arms Factory appointed inspector's marks, on the left side was the date of the bayonet's official inspection and the maker's name and the reigning monarch's crown and royal cipher, 'ER' (Edward Rex) and after 1910 'GR' (George Rex). Indian bayonets were marked similarly to British bayonets except the royal cipher read 'GRI' (George Rex Imperator) and the manufacturer's mark was 'R.F.I.' (Rifle Factory Ishapore). Australian bayonets differed in the manufacturer's marks, with 'Lithgow' (Lithgow Small Arms Factory), 'MA' (Mangrovite Arsenal) and 'OA' (Orange Arsenal). The wooden grips of World War II era Australian bayonets were often marked 'SLAZ' for Slazenger, who made the grips during that war. History When the British military adopted the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle and its barrel was shortened to 25.2 inches (640 mm), 5 inches (130 mm) shorter than the preceding Magazine Lee-Enfield. British military strategists were fearful that the British infantryman would be at a disadvantage when engaged in a bayonet duel with enemy soldiers who retained a longer reach, bayonet fighting drills formed a significant part of a contemporary British infantryman's training, soldiers were drilled in various stances and parrying techniques against an enemy also armed with rifle and bayonet. The combined length of the SMLE and the in-service Pattern 1903 bayonet and its 12-inch (300 mm) blade was 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 m), shorter than the contemporary French Lebel Model 1886 and bayonet at 6 feet (1.8 m) and the German Mauser 1898 at 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m) and bayonet. In 1906–7 the British Army conducted trials to find a new longer standard issue bayonet, experiments were conducted with a number of foreign bayonet designs, including a modified version of the American Model 1905 bayonet and the Japanese Type 30 bayonet. The trials resulted in the British Army adopting its own version of the Type 30 bayonet, the new design was designated Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I) and was officially introduced on 30 January 1908. Approximately 5,000,000 Pattern 1907 bayonets were made in Britain during World War I, the makers were Wilkinson Sword, Sanderson Brothers & Newbould Ltd, James A. Chapman, Robert Mole & Sons and Vickers Ltd, additionally Remington UMC produced approximately 100,000 during the war. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was manufactured in India from 1911 to 1940 at the Rifle Factory Ishapore and in Australia from 1913 to 1927 then again between 1940 and 1945 at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory, Mangrovite Arsenal and Orange Arsenal. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was adopted by most of the British Commonwealth along with the SMLE, it saw broad front line service until 1945, seeing service in both World War I and World War II, it remained in Australian and Indian service for some time after 1945. In 1926 the 1907 bayonet was reclassified as the 'Bayonet, No.1, Mk.1'

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN & AUSTRIAN MEDAL LOT WWI

Lot #148 (Sale Order 163 of 987)

WW1 Imperial German and Austrian medal lot to include 1) IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS 1914. 1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II, re-institution date, "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed, central, oak-leaf cluster, with the "FW" cipher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date, "1813", to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. The cross comes complete with a long piece of well worn original ribbed silk ribbon. Ring marked O. 2) IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS 1914. 1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cipher for King Wilhelm II, re-institution date, "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed, central, oak-leaf cluster, with the "FW" cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date, "1813", to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. The cross comes complete with a long piece of original ribbed silk ribbon. 3) IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS 1914. 1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cipher for King Wilhelm II, re-institution date, "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed, central, oak-leaf cluster, with the "FW" cipher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date, "1813", to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. The cross comes complete with a long piece of original ribbed silk ribbon converted to a watch fob. WAR CROSS OF THE EHRENBUND FOR GERMAN FIRST WORLD WAR PARTICIPANTS MEDAL. Constructed of a bronze Maltese cross, with swords attached to the 12 o’clock cross arm, the obverse center presenting an eagle with the coat of arms, on the 9 o’clock arm is the date 1914, on the 3 o’clock arm is the date 1918, the reverse center presents the inscription EHREN-BUND DEUTSCH WELTKRIEGS TEILNEHMER E.V. 5) IRON CROSS SINGLE RIBBON BAR. 6) WW1 BAVARIAN VETERANS SERVICE CROSS. Medal is in excellent condition with original ribbon.

WW1 GERMAN HAMBURG VETERAN’S CROSS W/ DOCUMENT

Lot #149 (Sale Order 164 of 987)

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN HAMBURG VETERAN’S CROSS WITH DOCUMENT. (Hamburg Kreuz) A high quality, multi-piece, die struck alloy and enamel construction award, issued to post-war veterans of Hamburg. Its base takes the form of an eight-pointed, multi-rayed star, 65mm tall and 55mm wide, whose vertical oval center features the embossed depiction of a first war era, heavily-laden foot-soldier. Surrounding the oval center is a gold-washed border much like a string of pearls, and two gold-washed swords crossing underneath the oval and between the arms of the gold-bordered, white enamel cross pâté which projects from the center. To the reverse is a heavy hinge, broad, vertical pin, and large catch assembly. Stamped to the reverse is "Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen" (German Field - Honor-award), "Ges. Gesch." (signifying patent pending) within an oval, and "Hamburg 11". Also included is the original document. Excellent

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN LIFE SAVING MEDAL WWI

Lot #150 (Sale Order 165 of 987)

Prussian life saving medal! Rare with eagle on front facing right and words Republik and Preusen, on the back is a wreath with words Fur Rettung Aus Gefahr! Excellent

1914 SCREWBACK BALTIC CROSS FIRST CLASS W/ PACKET

Lot #151 (Sale Order 166 of 987)

A 1914 Screwback Baltic Cross; First Class - In bronze, blackened and gilded, vaulted, with large screw back plate on reverse, in very fine condition with issue packet. Excellent

WW1 BALTIC CROSS GALLIPOLI STAR MEDAL LOT WWI

Lot #152 (Sale Order 167 of 987)

WW1 medal grouping to include 1) Freikrops Baltic Cross. An example of a Freikorps Baltic Cross (Balkenkreuz); in blackened and gilt bronze; vertical pinback; with two rivets visible on the reverse, 2) Turkish 1915 Campaign Star (Iron Crescent) By B.B.& Co. A Turkish 1915 Campaign Star (Iron Crescent) by B.B.& Co. - Nickel-plated brass and enamels, German-made, maker marked "B.B. & Co." on the reverse, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, light contact, gilt wear on the ball finials, better than very fine.

WWI FIRST CLASS SILESIAN EAGLE WITH NAZI PHOTO WW2

Lot #153 (Sale Order 168 of 987)

FIRST CLASS SILESIAN EAGLE WITH NAZI PHOTO. A First Class Silesian Eagle - In blackened non magnetic, partially silvered, very fine quality, mint condition. Also comes with a period photo postcard of an Infantry Lieutenant wearing the same medal. Excellent The Silesian Eagle was a medal awarded for fighting the Silesian Uprisings as part of the Freikorps Oberland under the Weimar Republic. Instituted on the 19 of June 1919 by VI. Armee-Korps Generalleutnant Friedrich von Friedeburg, the Silesian Eagle declined itself in two classes, 2nd class for three months of service and 1st class for 6 months of service and could be adorned with oak leaves, swords, or both. This medal was one of the few Freikorps awards that were allowed to be worn on uniforms during the Third Reich after the 1935 ban on unofficial medals. However, the swords, and oak leaves, denoting additional bravery, merit or service were banned, but despite interdictions, many veterans continued wearing them in active military service with the Third Reich.

IMPERIAL GERMAN SILVER CASED SHOOTING MEDAL

Lot #154 (Sale Order 169 of 987)

Imperial German 1911 shooting award, cased is named to the reverse Schietver. K. E. D. P. Heim KORPS 1st PRIJS 1911. To the obverse a knelling lady holding a rifle. Drop is large measuring 2 inches wide and probably made of silver. Suspension ring and ribbon all intact. Excellent

WW1 US ARMY M1917 KNUCKLE KNIFE LF&C WWI

Lot #155 (Sale Order 170 of 987)

U.S. World War 1 1917 L.F.& C. trench knife in near mint condition. This knife measures 14" overall. The blade itself measures 9". This knife has 6 point knuckle guard. 'U.S. L.F.&C. 1917' is stamped on the guard. The scabbard is stamped 'M.S.' on the upper and lower fitting. The green leather portion of the scabbard is stamped 'JEWELL - 1918'. Excellent

WW1 NAMED MARINE CORPS MEDAL GROUPING W/ FLAG WWI

Lot #156 (Sale Order 171 of 987)

WW1 named Marine Corps grouping consisting of 1) OVER THERE SON IN SERVICE FELT FLAG 2) SHARPSHOOTER SILVER BADGE 3) NUMBERED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL 4) HONORABLE SERVICE IN THE WORLD WAR MEDAL NAMED TO HARVEY H. SMITH FROM BUCKLAND AND SHELBURNE. 5) WWI GAS MASK FILTER

WWI AUSTRIAN LONG SERVICE OFFICER MEDAL W/ BUTTONS

Lot #157 (Sale Order 172 of 987)

WWI Imperial Austrian Military Long Service Decoration 2nd Class, Officers, for 40 Years' Service, two-piece construction, silver-gilt eagle to the front. Also in the lot are 4 gilded Austrian officer's buttons. Excellent

WW1 US ARMY 82ND DIVISION SHOULDER SLEVE INSIGNIA

Lot #158 (Sale Order 173 of 987)

US World War I AEF Army 82nd Infantry Division All American Shoulder Patch. Measures 2 7/8" wide by 2 7/8" tall. The front shows the letters 'AA' in the center of a round blue circle which is mounted onto a red square. Six piece machine sewn wool with raised gold bullion wire. Has one tiny moth nip in the bottom left hand corner. This patch has been uniform removed and has remnants of loose red thread around the edge.

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OFFICER BICORN HAT WW1

Lot #159 (Sale Order 174 of 987)

Great War ‘Fore and Aft’ Bicorn hat for an officer in the Imperial German Navy, circa 1910. Black beaver pelt Silver Braid on the right side with tricolor cockade. Fore and Aft bicorn hat with Gold Braid on the right side with tricolor cockade. Silver Braid to fore and aft. Silk lining with leather sweatband showing minimal signs of wear. The hat maker is TH. THOL KIEL of Wilhelmshaven and comes with the original two piece hard shell case. Excellent The Imperial German Navy (German: Kaiserliche Marine) was the navy created at the time of the formation of the German Empire. It existed between 1871 and 1919, growing out of the small Prussian Navy (from 1867 the North German Federal Navy), which primarily had the mission of coastal defense. Kaiser Wilhelm II greatly expanded the navy, and enlarged its mission. The key leader was Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, who greatly expanded the size and quality of the navy, while adopting the sea power theories of American strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan. The result was a naval arms race with Britain as the German navy grew to become one of the greatest maritime forces in the world, second only to the Royal Navy. The German surface navy proved ineffective during World War I; its only major engagement, the Battle of Jutland, was indecisive. However, the submarine fleet was greatly expanded and posed a major threat to the British supply system. The Imperial Navy's main ships were turned over to the Allies, but were scuttled at Scapa Flow in 1919 by German crews.

US MODEL 1873 BAYONET FOR THE TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD

Lot #160 (Sale Order 175 of 987)

A blued, 46cm (18") long, tapering triangular blade with fullers to all three sides with the blade marked "U.S." The socket is approximately 7.6cm (3") long. Included is the rolled, sheet metal scabbard with frog and swivel loop. A very nice example.

US MODEL 1873 BAYONET TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD LOT 2

Lot #161 (Sale Order 176 of 987)

Lot of 2 M1873 Trapdoor bayonets to include 1) 46cm (18") long, tapering triangular blade with fullers to all three sides with the blade marked "U.S." The socket is approximately 7.6cm (3") long. Included is the rolled, sheet metal scabbard with frog and swivel loop. A very nice example. 2) blued, 46cm (18") long, tapering triangular blade with fullers to all three sides with the blade marked "U.S." The socket is approximately 7.6cm (3") long. Missing scabbard

WW1 US ARMY M1918 KNUCKLE KNIFE W/ SCABBARD AULION

Lot #162 (Sale Order 177 of 987)

A French made WWI Au Lion trench knife. Double sided blade finished bright. Brass handle. Left ricasso stamped with the "Reposed Lion / AU LION". Marked "U.S. 1918" on right side of grip. Metal scabbard painted green. MEASUREMENTS: Blade is 5-3/4". 11-1/2 overall. Very Good

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN M98 BUTCHER BLADE BAYONET WW1

Lot #163 (Sale Order 178 of 987)

Second pattern model 1898/05 bayonet, with the flash guard along the back of its grips introduced in 1915, known as the S 98/05 nA ("Seitengewehr 98/05 neuer Art," or, Bayonet ‘98/’05 new Pattern), with its original scabbard . Unsheathed, bayonet has an overall length of 19 3/4". Its steel, contoured bird’s head pommel has a stud guide and locking stud. Its contoured wooden grips each have nine diagonal grooves incised into them, and they are fixed by two plain-headed bolts and slot-headed washers. Visible through the rectangular cuts to the base of each grip is a circular cleaning hole. A sheet steel flash guard runs along the top of the grips between the stud guide and cross guard. The steel cross guard has a scalloped muzzle guide to its top, and a "quillon," which curves backwards and terminates in a ball tip, extends from its base. The 14 1/2" bright blade, which is 1" wide near the guard, and widens to 1 5/16" before tapering to a point, has wide fullers along most of its length. The maker’s name and location is stamped to the reverse ricasso, being "Carl Eickhorn, SOLIGEN". Its leather body with steel fittings scabbard, adopted in 1915. Also having an excellent matching leather frog. Excellent

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN M89 PATTERN SWORD W SCABBARD

Lot #164 (Sale Order 179 of 987)

M89 pattern sword with a double fuller blade is about 81cm long. Blade is in excellent, bright and clean condition. Full, double folding, nickel/silvered basket with "Prussian" eagle. Excellent black Bakelite grip. Nice, roughly 84cm long, nickel/silver, scabbard with single hanger. Scabbard still retains about 85% of it's black paint. Excellent

IMPERIAL GERMAN M1847 PRUSSIAN BAVARIAN BUCKLE LOT

Lot #165 (Sale Order 180 of 987)

M1847 PRUSSIAN EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. M1847 pattern, two-piece brass and nickel/silver construction Prussian belt buckle. The 53mm, slightly convex, stamped metal box buckle, features, against its plain, obverse field, a crown to its domed center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is "Gott Mit Uns" (God [is] With Us), and a spray of laurels. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. 2) M1847 BAVARIAN EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. M1847 pattern, two-piece brass and nickel/silver construction Prussian belt buckle. The 53mm, slightly convex, stamped metal box buckle, features, against its plain, obverse field, a crown to its domed center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is "In Treue Fest" (In Loyalty Firm - the motto of the Wittelsbach family of King Ludwig III), and a spray of laurels. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. First introduced in 1847, the design of the buckle remained virtually unchanged until 1918. After January of 1915, these buckles, which were also used by the Prussian-dominated states of Baden, Oldenburg, Hansa and Thuringia, were made of zinc-plated sheet iron. Originally the box buckles came in a 50mm, (roughly 2 inches), width until 1895 when the width was reduced to 45mm, (roughly 1 3/4 inches), in an attempt to lighten the weight load of the field gear. Initially the buckles were produced of brass with a nickel/silver face plate until 1914 when steel construction buckles were introduced.

WW1 PRUSSIAN BELT BUCKLE SHOULDER BOARDS LOT WWI

Lot #166 (Sale Order 181 of 987)

1895 pattern, two-piece brass and nickel/silver construction Prussian belt buckle. The 48mm, slightly convex, stamped metal box buckle, features, against its plain, obverse field, a crown to its domed center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is "Gott Mit Uns" (God [is] With Us), and a spray of laurels. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. Excellent 2) M1910 Officer's board Militärebeamte (Military employed officials) shoulder boards.

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN NATIONAL FLAG WW1

Lot #167 (Sale Order 182 of 987)

National and merchant flag 1871–1918 (National- und Handelsflagge) measures 55 by 111 inches. With staining and some mothing throughout, otherwise in very good condition.

WW1 S 71 COMBAT BAYONET WITH ENGRAVED BAYONET

Lot #168 (Sale Order 183 of 987)

(Seitengewehr) A model 1871 bayonet, adopted by the armies of Prussia, Saxony, Württemberg and Bavaria in 1872, with its original scabbard. Nice complete example. Clean blade is double engraved (WKC) and good solid scabbard. Although considered obsolete by 1900, the S 71 was used by both the reserves and the "Landwehr" during the First World War.

FRENCH MODEL 1866 CHASSEPOT BAYONET & SCABBARD LOT

Lot #169 (Sale Order 184 of 987)

French bayonet lot to include 1) Model 1866 Chassepot rifle bayonet. This one is signed on the spine St. Etienne and dated January of 1871. 22.5" blade, 28" overall. Serial number on blade does not match the serial number on the scabbard. Very Good 2) Model 1866 Chassepot rifle bayonet. This one buffed on the spine with no visible manufactures marks. 22.5" blade, 28" overall. Very Good

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN PANTHER HEAD CAVALRY SWORD WWI

Lot #170 (Sale Order 185 of 987)

WWI Imperial German Panther headed sword with scabbard. The sword hilt is a standard sized example, being fire-gilded brass. The gilding is about half there. The panther head is the traditional German style with the long snout. His whiskers, brow, and nose all reflect hand done engraving. The mane flows down the backstrap, becoming floral patterns afterward in a quatrefoil pattern. The "P" guard has fantastic raised-out oak leaves, with a random pebble pattern in the back grounding. The crossguard and langet areas have added wreath and crossed saber design to the obverse and a plain reverse. The langet itself is squared. The grip of this saber is a fine purple-blue sharkskin, being in perfect condition. The sharkskin grip is in excellent condition, being tightly wrapped with triple brass wire, the center being twisted. One of the best hilts you will see. Overall size is 41 1/2 inches long with a triple etching. The obverse features a frosted panel of floral decoration with a center area portraying crossed swords. The reverse has the same motif floral designs with a center area of crossed cannon, drums, standards, etc. The blade shows sharpening and is very grayed with light pitting. The scabbard is straight with two brass mounts with rings. Overall very good.

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1889 PRUSSIAN INF SWORD

Lot #171 (Sale Order 186 of 987)

WWI Imperial German Model 1889 Prussian Infantry sword with engraved blade. Blade is engraved Detach. Jager 3. Pferde. Blade is triple engraved with standard military motifs. Has D shape guard with the Imperial German eagle of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Blade measures 32.5" and approximately 38" overall. The Bakelite grip is in excellent condition. Scabbard is straight but only retains about 30% of its black paint. Good

IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN GUARD ARTILLERY REGIMENT

Lot #171a (Sale Order 187 of 987)

Imperial German Prussian Guard Artillery Regiment NCO Model 1895 Spiked Helmet. Measuring about 8 1/2 -inches to the top of the ball with polished leather skull and visors. All trim including the front visor trim, front plate, spike base, spike and chin scales are brass. The large impressive guard eagle front plate with separately applied silver guard star is mounted to the body via loop held by leather thongs. The two front holes are reinforced by brass grommets and there are no additional holes in the body. The base is affixed to the body via four domed-head retainers. Brass flat chin scales secure both officer-style cockades. The liner is replacement NCO/Officer style. Very good.

WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORD WW1

Lot #172 (Sale Order 188 of 987)

Dovehead style Imperial German Officer's sword with wire wrapped grip, black scabbard. Made by Alcoso. Blade measures approximately 32." Very Good

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN BLUCHER SWORD WWI w/ SCABBARD

Lot #173 (Sale Order 189 of 987)

Model 1811 Blucher cavalry sword dating to WW1. It was promoted by General Blucher of the Prussian army and had a long service life in the 19th and 20th century. 37" overall with massive 32" blade. The blade is bright with some sharpening. Iron P guard hilt is tight, and the Bakelite grip is in excellent condition. Scabbard is solid but has several dents. A nice example of this sword and has been chromed. Good.

WW1 THREE BAR BASKET GUARD CAVALRY SWORD WWI

Lot #174 (Sale Order 190 of 987)

WW1 period nickeled three bar basket hilt cavalry sword. Blade measuring roughly 35 inches with a double fullered blade that is engraved to one side with the Bavarian motto "In Treue Fest" (In Loyalty Firm - the motto of the Wittelsbach family of King Ludwig III) and is maker marked to WKC. Rayskin covered wood grip is in excellent condition with wire wrapped grip. The sheet metal scabbard is straight and damage free retaining roughly 80% of the original black finish. Very Good

WW1 AUSTRIAN NAVY ARTILLERY GUN DIRECTOR WWI

Lot #174a (Sale Order 191 of 987)

WW1 Austrian Artillery Gun Director made by Otto A. Ganser of Wien Austria. Otto A. Ganser (Wien) was the distributor or manufacturer of a type of compass bearing M.15. This kind of compass, which is also found in collections such as the Museum of Instruments of the Military Geographic Institute in Florence, has the distinction of presenting, inside the cover, a plate with isogone Central and Eastern Europe in 1915. The date marked the bottom of the back plate is Wien, 9/14 1917 and is serial numbered 1411. Excellent

WWI BUY UNITED STATES WAR SAVING STAMPS POSTER WW1

Lot #175 (Sale Order 192 of 987)

Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps - Your Money Back With Interest From the United States Treasury by William Balfour Ker. Poster advertising the purchase of War Savings Stamps and featuring an image of immigrants lining up to buy saving stamps at a savings stamp window. 30 1/8 in x 40 3/16 in. Excellent

WW1 AND THEY THOUGHT WE COULDN'T FIGHT POSTER WWI

Lot #176 (Sale Order 193 of 987)

Nice original WW1 And They Thought We Couldn't Fight Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of Soldier. 42"x28" Excellent with minor edge wear

WWI FOR HOME AND COUNTRY WAR BOND POSTER WW1

Lot #177 (Sale Order 194 of 987)

Nice original WW1 For Home and Country Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of Soldier and Family. Artist Alfred Everitt Orr. 42"x28" Excellent

WWI AMERICANS ALL VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN POSTER WW1

Lot #178 (Sale Order 195 of 987)

Nice original Americans All Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of Lady Liberty. Artist Howard Chandler Chrissy 1919. 40"x27" Loss to corner

WWI SURE WE'LL FINISH THE JOB WAR BOND POSTER WW1

Lot #179 (Sale Order 196 of 987)

Nice original WW1 Sure We'll Finish The Job Victory Liberty Loan Poster. Great image of American Worker. Artist Gerrit A Beckner 1918. 38"x26" Excellent

WWI US LIBERTY BONDS POSTER BY JOHN NORTON WW1

Lot #180 (Sale Order 197 of 987)

Large liberty bonds poster featuring a pair of Bloody Imperial German boots and titled "Keep These Off the U.S.A. Buy More Liberty Bonds". Published by The Strobridge Litho. Co. Cincinnati & New York. Poster is mounted on archival linen and measures 30.5" x 40" with edge loss

WWI LIBERTY SHALL NOT PARISH BOND POSTER WW1

Lot #181 (Sale Order 198 of 987)

Nice early WWI poster with image of Statue of Liberty with biplanes. Does have some loss to lower center. 33"x22" Good

WW1 HALT THE HUN WAR BOND POSTER WWI

Lot #182 (Sale Order 199 of 987)

Nice WW1 Halt The Hun War Bond Poster by Raleigh. Great colors and image. 29"x20" Several tears and finish loss. Good

WWI ENLIST IN THE NAVY POSTER BY GEORGE H. WRIGHT

Lot #183 (Sale Order 200 of 987)

"ENLIST IN THE NAVY FOLLOW THE BOYS IN BLUE FOR HOME AND COUNTRY" Circa 1914-1917. By George Hand Wright for the U.S. Navy Publicity Bureau, color plates by the Gill Engraving Co., N.Y. Depicts civilian men in queue receiving their navy gear and boarding a battleship. 20.5" x 28.75" sight. Framed 21.5" x 29.75". Two small edge tears, excellent

WWI TO EVERYONE IN THIS PLANT NAVY SHIPYARD POSTER

Lot #184 (Sale Order 201 of 987)

Excellent condition poster measuring 18 X 24 inches showing a Naval shipyard with a red, white and blue Federal Shield TO EVERYONE IN THIS PLANT: This Plant is Engaged Upon Government Work Every Person Here Owes THE UNITED STATES A Duty To Do His Upmost To Make Material For Our Ships Carefully And Speedily Let This Be Your Part. OUR COUNTRY IS DEPENDING ON YOU Emergency Fleet Corporation. United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Issued By Publications Section Philadelphia. Excellent

WWI TO EVERYONE IN THIS PLANT NAVY SHIPYARD POSTER

Lot #185 (Sale Order 202 of 987)

Excellent condition poster measuring 18 X 24 inches showing a Naval shipyard with an American Flag waving in the wind. OUR COUNTRY NEEDS SHIPS To Carry Our Boys "OVER THERE" And Keep Them Well Supplied With Food, Clothing And Munitions Of War. The Product Made In This Plant Is Used For Building Ships. The Ships Can Be Completed Only As Fast As The Material And Equipment For Each Ship Arrives At The Shipyard. If Every Man Does A Better Day's Work Every Day, The Ships Can Be Built Faster. BE TRUE TO THE BOYS WHO ARE GIVING THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Issued By Publications Section Philadelphia. Excellent

WW1 28TH DIVISION BLOODY BUCKET PAINTED HELMET WWI

Lot #186 (Sale Order 203 of 987)

WW1 US 28th Division English made combat with liner and chinstrap in excellent condition. In 1914 the division was designated the 7th Division as part of a broad reorganization of the National Guard. On 29 June 1916 the 7th Division was mustered into service at Mount Gretna and deployed to El Paso, Texas, to serve along the Mexican border as the Regular Punitive Expedition entered Mexico. Major General Charles M. Clement commanded, directing the First Brigade comprising the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Regiments, the Second Brigade the 10th, 16th, and 18th Regiments, and the Third Brigade the 4th, 6th, and 8th Regiments. There was also a regiment of cavalry and one of artillery, plus two companies of signals troops and medical units. The camp outside El Paso gained the title 'Camp Stewart' after the Adjutant General, Thomas J. Stewart. On 19 September, one brigade was sent home. On 14 November, the 1st Artillery left for home; the 18th Infantry left for Pennsylvania on 18 December; and the remainder of the division between 2–19 January 1917. It appears that most of the division was Mustered out of service 23 February 1917 at Philadelphia. The remnant left on the border included the 8th and 13th Regiments, the newly formed 3rd Artillery and Company C of the Engineers. They were released from active service in March 1917. However, the callup process for World War I was underway as these units left the border. The 13th Regiment began its return home from Texas on 21 March 1917, but en route, were told that their mustering-out orders had been rescinded. World War I Federalization A bridge in Fismes, raised in homage to the 28th Division's operations in Champagne. The division moved to Camp Hancock, Georgia, in April 1917, and was there when the entire division was federalized on 5 August 1917. From May to 11 October 1917, the division was reorganized into the two-brigade, four regiment scheme, and thus became the 28th Division. Order of battle Headquarters, 28th Division 55th Infantry Brigade 109th Infantry Regiment 110th Infantry Regiment 108th Machine Gun Battalion 56th Infantry Brigade 111th Infantry Regiment 112th Infantry Regiments 109th Machine Gun Battalion 53rd Field Artillery Brigade 107th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 108th Field Artillery Regiment (155 mm) 109th Field Artillery Regiment (75 mm) 103rd Trench Mortar Battery 107th Machine Gun Battalion 103rd Engineer Regiment 103rd Field Signal Battalion Headquarters Troop, 28th Division 103rd Train Headquarters and Military Police 103rd Ammunition Train 103rd Supply Train 103rd Sanitary Train 109th, 110th, 111th, and 112th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals The Turner Publishing account says that: The situation for the division at Camp Hancock was dismal. The men arrived there in summer uniforms, which were not replaced by winter ones until the winter was well along. Adequate blankets were not available until January. Training equipment was woeful. There was but one bayonet for each three men; machine guns made of wood; and there was but one 37-mm gun for the whole division. By May 1918 the division had arrived in Europe, and began training with the British. On 14 July, ahead of an expected German offensive, the division was moving forward, with most of it committed to the second line of defence south of the Marne River and east of Château-Thierry. As the division took up defensive positions, the Germans commenced their attack, which became the Battle of Chateau-Thierry, with a fierce artillery bombardment. When the German assault collided with the main force of the 28th, the fighting became bitter hand-to-hand combat. The 28th repelled the German forces and decisively defeated their enemy. However, four isolated companies of the 109th and 110th Infantry stationed on the first defensive line suffered heavy losses. After the battle, General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, visited the battlefield and declared that the 28th soldiers were "Men of Iron" and named the 28th ID as his "Iron Division." The 28th developed a red keystone-shaped shoulder patch, officially adopted on 27 October 1918. During World War I, the division was involved in the Meuse-Argonne, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne including the Battle of Fismes and Fismette, Oise-Aisne, and Ypres-Lys (FA) operations. During the war, it took a total of 14,139 casualties (2,165 killed and 11,974 wounded). 2 individuals received the Medal of Honor: Sergeant James I. Mestrovitch, Company C, 111th Infantry; and Major Joseph H. Thompson, Headquarters, 110th Infantry. More detail about the history of the division during World War I can be found in Edward Martin's The Twenty-Eighth Division: Pennsylvania's Guard in the World War.

WW1 BELGIUM TRENCH KNIFE W/ SCABBARD WWI

Lot #187 (Sale Order 204 of 987)

A good and quite scarce example of this Great War Belgian trench knife. Made for the Belgian Government in exile by the Sheffield firm of Sanderson Brothers & Newbould, who are better known for their 1908 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Swords. Hardwood grip in good condition, and retaining its original leather wrist loop. Eight inch blade with faint traces of the makers mark. Steel disk guard is very tight. Housed in the correct steel scabbard.

WW1 ENGLISH P-1907 BAYONET W/ HOOKED QUILLION WWI

Lot #188 (Sale Order 205 of 987)

English P-1907 SMLE Rifle Bayonet W/Hooked Quillion. Overall bayonet remains in fine condition. Blade is marked Wilkinson and dated 11 08. The scabbard is very nice and fits blade perfect. Overall length measures 22 1/2".

WW1 RUSSIAN M-1895 WINCHESTER BAYONET WWI

Lot #189 (Sale Order 206 of 987)

This is a rare 1895 Winchester Repeating Arms Company 1st type Short Bayonet, Marked on the Crossguard. Approx 13 1/2" long. These were made for Winchester Russian Contract rifles. The first lot of short bayonets were not wanted by the Russian government so Winchester then made the much more common long bayonet. This is in fine condition. The Crossguard has the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Logo. The blade has never been sharpened & the Sheath is in Excellent condition with no dents or damage.

GERMAN M-1871 MAUSER SAWBACK BAYONET W SCABBARD

Lot #190 (Sale Order 207 of 987)

Original German Mauser M1871 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Sawback Bayonet dated 1890 w/ Scabbard - Regiment Marked. This is one of the most desirable Collector's bayonets, fitted with a massive very wide 19" SAWBACK blade, which is 1 3/4" at its widest point. These are VERY rare, and this is the first example that we have had. This is a very nice example of the Rare Mauser Model 1871 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Sawback Bayonet, with a brass hilt and the characteristic steel "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are bundles of sticks and brush used to strengthen trenches, walking paths, and other types of earthen work found on the battlefield. This bayonet is the immediate predecessor of the heavy sawback pioneer swords and bayonets used in WWI. The bayonet is in good condition, with the expected wear from age and use. The steel blade does show some use, and has areas of pitting and staining, as shown. The "Sawback" is still quite sharp, and it is marked on the rear of the blade with (Crown) / W/ 76, indicating acceptance in 1876. The reverse ricasso is maker marked: W. R. KIRSCHBAUM SOLINGEN

WWI GERMAN SENIOR FORESTRY CUTLASS W/ SIDE KNIFE

Lot #191 (Sale Order 208 of 987)

Here is the classic Hirschfänger, or hunting dagger, as used in this style for centuries by German huntsmen. This, although very decorative, is actually the weapon used in the hunt on foot for the vicious Wildschwein or wild boar. In the alternative it was often used from horseback in the hunt for the Hirsch, or deer; Hirschfänger meaning, literally, ‘deer catcher.’ Both of these risky sports involved much danger to the hardy participants of this Sport of Kings. This is a sturdy weapon (it had to be) and probably belonged to a wealthy member of the landed gentry of noble heritage. Because the grips are of genuine ivory, not celluloid, the blade is not engraved because it was actually used in the kill so blade embellishment was not necessary. The supplier or maker’s signature line is on the back of the blade: ‘F & E Eisner Hoflieferant Berlin,’ meaning ‘…maker to the court Berlin.’ This expression is only to be used by a supplier to the palace of the Hohenzollern dynasty. Evidently this Eisner company made at least a few hunting pieces for the Kaiser or the princes. This is a rather large Hirschfänger in that it is 21 inches long in its scabbard with a 15-1/2-inch blade. The skinning knife, usually missing, is not only there, but has the same royal stag depiction on its blade as has the larger blade. Its grips are also of ivory. The scabbard is in very good shape considering its age, which lies between 1900 and possibly the 1930s. All in all, this is one magnificent Hirschfänger and you would be proud to own it.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN AUSTRIAN PATRIOTIC PIPE LOT

Lot #191a (Sale Order 209 of 987)

Lot of two Imperial German Patriotic pipes to include 1) 47 inch long patriotic pipe with bowl that features Franz Joseph, Kaiser Wilhelm II and King Carol I of Romania. 2) 40 inch long patriotic pipe with bowl that features Franz Joseph. Both are excellent

WW1 US AIR SERVICE 608TH SQUADRON SILVER SET WWI

Lot #192 (Sale Order 210 of 987)

WW1 Silver Service set identified to Lt. Orme T. Standinger of the 608th Aero Supply Squadron. This set was presented to him and his wife by the enlisted men of his Squadron. The tray measures 18 1/2 inches X 12 3/4 and also includes a coffee pot, tea pot, covered sugar bowl, creamer and finally silver waist container. Each piece has his monogram as well as the insignia of the 608th Signal Air Service Assc. Each piece is marked to the bottom 9100 POOLE SILVER CO. TAUNTON MASS. NICKEL SILVER SHEFFIELD PLATE. Overall a very attractive set. 608th Aero Squadron was organized in January 1918. Organized as a Supply Squadron, Kelly Field, Texas. Transferred August 1918 to Mitchell Field, New York. Demobilized: September 1919. Constituted in the Organized Reserve (New York) as the 608th Supply Squadron 1 October 1933; Consolidated on 8 December 1936 with 608th Aero Squadron.

1895 HUNGARIAN 7TH CAVALRY SHOOTING TROPHY AWARD

Lot #193 (Sale Order 211 of 987)

1895 dated nickel silver trophy awarded to a Hungarian Army officer of the 7th Shooting & Horse Division. The inscription says "Officer's Competition Award 7th Army Cavalry Division Shooting Award with Gratitude New Arad" which is now Romania. The lidded trophy measures 10 1/2 inches tall with fine acorn and leaves. A truly beautiful piece of history!

WW1 YARDLONG PHOTO LOT 39th RAILWAY USS GOETHALS

Lot #194 (Sale Order 212 of 987)

Lot of 2 WWI yard long photos to include 1) Co. A 39th Railway Engineers (standard gauge) Regiment at Camp Upton Long Island 1918 Photo is housed in the original wooden frame. Excellent 2) Yardlong of the USS General Goethals of our boys coming home. Interesting, the ship is segregated with black troops at the fore of the ship and white troops at the aft. Assigned to the Cruiser and Transport Force and operated by the Navy under a United States Army account, General G. W. Goethals spent the bulk of her commissioned Navy service ferrying supplies for American forces in Europe to France and bringing home troops of the American Expeditionary Force who had served in Europe during World War I. She made a number of voyages to Europe with supplies, and brought home nearly 3,000 troops. On 21 August 1919, General G. W. Goethals departed Charleston, South Carolina, carrying supplies to New Orleans, Louisiana; Cristóbal, Panama Canal Zone; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. She completed this voyage by arriving at New York City on 13 September 1919. On the day of her arrival in New York, General G. W. Goethals was decommissioned and turned over to the United States Department of War for return to the Panama Railroad Steamship Company.

WWI US WAR SAVINGS STAMP POSTER KEEP HIM FREE WW1

Lot #195 (Sale Order 213 of 987)

Approximately 20" x 30". Artist: Charles Livingston Bull. Issued by the U.S. Treasury Department to urge citizens to buy War Savings Stamps. The fantastic image features an eagle watching over her nest of military biplanes. Poster is in excellent condition.

WW1 OVER THE TOP ILLINOIS POSTER BUY WAR BONDS WWI

Lot #196 (Sale Order 214 of 987)

Nice original WWI Over The Top Illinois War Saving Stamps Poster. Great image of Soldiers in Battle. 30"x20". Excellent

WWI ALL TOGETHER ENLIST IN THE NAVY POSTER 1917

Lot #197 (Sale Order 215 of 987)

Wonderful WWI US "All Together" Enlist in the Navy Poster by H. Reuterdahl USNRF dated 1917. Wonderful image and colors. 43"x31" Excellent

WWII ANTI AXIS BOY PEEING IN ADOLF HITLER'S MOUTH

Lot #198 (Sale Order 216 of 987)

Bronze and marble ashtray with a boy peeing on Hitler's face measuring 6 1/2 X 4 inches wide and in excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH FLAG W/ TAG WW2

Lot #198a (Sale Order 217 of 987)

Multi-piece construction flag to either side of whose 120cm x 210cm red field is sewn a central horizontal white band against the center of which to each side are sewn approximately square white diamonds with a multi piece black mobile swastika. Stellar early HJ tag are still present on the bunting. The forerunner of the HJ, the Jungsturm Adolf Hitler, were presented with their first official flag at a NSDAP rally in Munich in January 1923. This first flag was confiscated by the Munich police after street fighting in the city shortly afterwards. In August 1929 the first official HJ flag was introduced at the NSDAP national rally in Nürnberg. This first official flag, designated "Gaufeldzeichen", was to be the forerunner of the HJ Bann flags. In October 1933 the HJ organizational flag, based on the pattern of the HJ armband, was introduced and remained in use for the duration of the Third Reich. Excellent

WWII US ARMY & NAVY 7X50 BINOCULAR LOT OF 3 CASED

Lot #199 (Sale Order 218 of 987)

WWII US Binocular lot of three to include 1) Cased 7X50 Mark 28 US Navy Bureau of Ships dated 1943 by Bausch & Lomb. Optics are crystal clear and like he case in excellent condition. 2) Cased M17 Binoculars in excellent condition housed in M63A1 marked case. Excellent condition with clear optics. 3) Cased M7 7X50 Binoculars are housed in a M24 marked case. Optics are also in near mint condition.

WW1 & WWII BINOCULAR LOT US ARMY NAVY & NAZI WW2

Lot #200 (Sale Order 219 of 987)

A grouping of 6 uncased binoculars to include 1) WWII Nazi German Army 6X30 Dienstlas marked binoculars by DDX and numbered 232954. Optics are clear 2) WW1 US Army binoculars marked Military Stereo 6X30 in excellent condition with clear optics. 3) WW1 US Army binoculars marked Talbot Reel Mfg. Co. Military Stereo 6X30 in excellent condition with clear optics. 4) WWII US Navy MKIII 1940 Dated Binoculars 8X30 in excellent condition. 5) WWII Westinghouse M3 Binoculars 6X30 marked H.M.R. and are serial numbered 133299 in excellent condition with clear optics. 6) Zeiss Bausch & Lomb marked Binoculars 8X25 with the last patent date of 1902. Binoculars are in excellent condition

WWII US WOMAN ARMY CORPS WAC NAMED OFFICER UNIFORM

Lot #201 (Sale Order 220 of 987)

WWII WAC Officer tunic, shirt, skirt and hat. All uniform items are in excellent condition 1) US Women's Army Corps Uniform Garrison Cap in mint condition with yellow with a green tick. There is a partial ASN to the interior. 2) WAAC Service Tunic is also in near min condition with standard US and Medical enlisted collar disk. The chest is also adorned with a Good Conduct and Victory Medal Ribbons. The wearers left sleeve has a 4th Service Command Shoulder Sleeve Patch, just below is her Technical Sergeants Chevron. On the right sleeve is a matching Tech Sgt.'s chevron and a Meritorious Unit Commendation. 3) Khaki Woman's shirt, like the tunic has a 4th Service Command Shoulder Sleeve Patch and Technical Sergeants Chevrons. 4) Finally her matching Wool Skirt, also in mint condition.

WW1 312TH AERO SQAUDRON MEDAL GROUPING W PHOTOS

Lot #202 (Sale Order 221 of 987)

WW1 named grouping consisting of 1) Two black and white photographs of Fred H. Miller of the 312th Aero Squadron from Portland Oregon. 2) Victory Medal with France Bar 3) Oregon State Victory Medal 4) Named VFW Medal 5) USA Peace Medal 6) VFW membership card named to Fred Miller. 7) Match safe with signal Air Service insignia to the front with matches. 8) Remember Me aluminum tray 9) US and Signal collar disk 10 Souvenir From France Silk Scarf Excellent Organized as the 312th Aero Squadron (Service) at Bolling Field, District of Columbia. Demobilized: September 1919

WWII CHILDS PATRIOTIC UNIFORM ITEMS US ARMY USN

Lot #203 (Sale Order 222 of 987)

Collection of patriotic children's uniform items to include 1) Khaki child's visor hat made closely to to an original adult version 2) Khaki child's visor hat made closely to to an original adult version but with a cloth US device sewn to the front. 3) Child's US Navy Pea Coat Quartermaster Chief petty officer naval rate to the sleeve. Child's green Navy uniform with jumper and trousers. 4) Khaki child's Naval Jacket. Excellent

M1902 CANVAS FIELD GEAR & UNIFORM IEMS LOT WWI

Lot #204 (Sale Order 223 of 987)

Large lot of early 1902 period field gear lot including 1) US Army Pattern 1902 Canvas Haversack Pack. 2) 1902 satchel bag that is unit marked 76th Infantry 3) US Military Rock Island Arsenal 1907 Pistol Cartridge Leather Box Pouch. 4) US Military Rock Island Arsenal 1907 Pistol Cartridge Leather Box Pouch 5) U.S. 1904 McKeever Military ammo pouch in very good condition. This pouch has a large "US" embossed on the front and is marked on the side Rock Island Arsenal 1904 6) Mills single Loop 30-40 Krag Cartridge Belt 7) Mills single Loop 30-40 Krag leather and canvas Cartridge Belt. 8) Canvas Leggings, identified to the 12th Infantry NY. 9) WWI US Army Enlist Greatcoat.

WWII US NAVY NAMED UNIFORM GROUPING WW2

Lot #205 (Sale Order 224 of 987)

WWII US Naval grouping including 1) 1st Class Machinist's mate's jumper jacket with trousers named to W. T. Tainor 2) 3 Dixie Cup Hats named to W. T. Tainor 3) Black Scarf 4) 1st Class Machinist's mate's jumper jacket with trousers named to W. T. Tainor 4) ID Bracelet named to W. T. Tainor with his service number 721-68-12 U.S.N.R. Bracelet is marked Sterling. 5) Named ID bracelet named to his soon to be wife Alice Moore WAC and on the reverse "Hands Off She's Mine W.T.T

WWI & WWII US FIELD GEAR & UNIFORM LOT WW1 WW2

Lot #206 (Sale Order 225 of 987)

Large lot of military items to include 1) WWII U.S. Avery Backpack 2) Two M1 Carbine pouches 3) One .45 Ammo Pouch 4) Rare Austrian K.u.K. block ammo pouch M-1888 with ammo. 5) WWII Pistol Belt with combat suspenders and First Aid pouch with metal kit to the interior. 6) 1994 Dated Woman's Naval Officer's Visor Hat. 7) 1996 Dated Woman's Marine Corps Visor Hat. 8) WWII US Navy Jumper with trousers with Radioman 2nd Class rate Naval Amphibious Forces Shoulder Patch 9) WWII US Navy Jumper with Naval Amphibious Forces Shoulder Patch 10) WWI US Naval Jumper 11) WWII Hatchet

WWI NAMED PURPLE HEART GROUPING W MEDALS WWII

Lot #207 (Sale Order 226 of 987)

WW1 Father and WWII son medal and ribbon bar grouping to include 1) 1932 Numbered Purple Heart with ribbon bar and Rosette named to Raymond E. Steel and is officially engraved by the US Government. Number on the rim is 24943 2) WW1 Winged Victory Medal with ribbon bar with five large bronze stars. The medal itself has 5 clasp including CHAMPAGNE-MARNE. AISNE MARNE, ST. MIHIEL, MEUSE ARGONNE & DEFENSIVE SECTOR. 3) Selective Service Medal with ribbon bar and rosette 4) The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island Veterans Medal named to Raymond E. Steel. 5) Raymond's sons veterans ribbons including Silver Star, Bronze Star Purple Heart and Air Medal

WWI TRENCH ART SHELL W/ INDIANS SHOOTING A BOW WW1

Lot #208 (Sale Order 227 of 987)

WWI era Large size Artillery Shell made into a Candelabra measuring 27 inches in total height and using .50 Cal shells for placement of the Candle's. The shell shows two Indians or Native Americans in a hunting scene, with one on a lookout while the other is shooting a Bow and Arrow into the sky with birds above. Both men are wearing loincloths To the reverse is a large rose. Shell is mounted on a wood base. Excellent

CIVIL WAR M1859 CAVALRY SPURS W IRON ROWELS

Lot #209 (Sale Order 228 of 987)

This is beautiful set of non-dug Cavalry spurs are cast of brass with an iron rowel. Rowel has surface rust and still spins. This is the type of spur with the channel around the inside at the heel. Beautiful untouched patina on brass

CIVIL WAR M1858 CALVARY SPURS MATCHED SET

Lot #210 (Sale Order 229 of 987)

This is beautiful set of non-dug Cavalry spurs are cast of brass missing the iron rowels. This is the type of spur without the channel around the inside at the heel. Beautiful untouched patina on brass

1812 US ARMY STAFF OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS HAT

Lot #211 (Sale Order 230 of 987)

US State Militia officer Chapeau De Bras folding bicorn circa 1812. Cap is made out of beaver with a black cockade and on top of the cockade is a Massachusetts staff officer's button. The body is a hidden area has a rodent hole about 3 inches wide. Still retains it's original wide leather sweatband. Roughly a size 7 1/4. Good

WWII US AIR FORCE PILOT GROUPING PATCH ID DOG TAGS

Lot #212 (Sale Order 231 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Flight Instructor grouping named to Alvin Hildebrand ASN 32722323 including US Air Forces Chicago School of Aircraft Instruments booklet 2) Chicago School of Aircraft Instruments Inc. patch 3) The Glenn L. Martin Company Baltimore Army Badge 4) Photo ID of A. Hildebrand 5) Two sets of dog tags named to Alvin Hildebrand of St. Albens Ny.

WWII US NAVAL MARINE CORPS WINGS LOT OF 11 WW2

Lot #213 (Sale Order 232 of 987)

WWII US Navy / Marine Corps Aviator Wings lot to include 1) Balfour 2 3/4 inch wing marked 1/20 10K to the reverse. 2) Unmarked clutch back set of wings 3) Balfour 2 3/4 inch wing marked 1/20 10K to the reverse. 4) H&H 2 3/4 inch wing marked 1/20 10K to the reverse. 5) 2 Piece Air Crew Wings by Vanguard in Sterling 6) Navigator wings measuring 2 3/4 maker marked N. S. Meyer Ny. 7) Flight Surgeon wings measuring 2 3/4 maker marked to the reverse Vanguard. 8) Flight Surgeon wings measuring 1 1/2 maker marked to the reverse Vanguard. 9) Sweetheart set of wings marked STERLING to the reverse. 10) Silver half wing. These wings do not appear to me as original. Marked Sterling to the reverse 11) Sweetheart silver set of wings with a fowled anchor to the center

WWII US ARMY PARATROOPER JUMP WING LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #214 (Sale Order 233 of 987)

WWII US Army Airborne Paratrooper Jump Wings in Sterling, one with the original stalk card.

WWII US PARATROOPER JUMP GLIDER JUMP WINGS LOT WW2

Lot #215 (Sale Order 234 of 987)

WWII US Airborne and Glider wing lot to include 1) WWII US Army Airborne Paratrooper Jump Wings in Sterling made into a sweetheart set of wings made in the from of a heart and are maker marked Robbins to the reverse. 2) Glider service wings marked Sterling to the reverse 3) Glider service wings marked Sterling to the reverse

WWII TAIWAN MASTER AIRBORNE JUMP WINGS WW2

Lot #216 (Sale Order 235 of 987)

WWII Taiwan Master Jump wings in gilded bronze measuring 2 inches wide with original screw back devices. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT JACKET INSIGNIA CUT

Lot #217 (Sale Order 236 of 987)

WWII US Air Force cut from the Shearling Flight Jacket insignia of a ship called the SAL. Insignia measures roughly 4 3/4 X 8 1/2 inches showing minor wear. Excellent

WWII US ARMY FLIGHT SURGEON 3 INCH WING LOT WW2

Lot #218 (Sale Order 237 of 987)

WWWII Flight Surgeon Wings lot of 3 to include 1) Flight Surgeon Wings A. E. Co. Utica New York and measure 3 inches 2) Flight Surgeon Wings Amico Sterling marked measuring 3 inches. 3) Flight Surgeon Wings Amico Sterling marked measuring 3 inches.

WWII COMMAND PILOT SENIOR PILOT WING LOT WW2

Lot #219 (Sale Order 238 of 987)

Wing lot of three to include 1) WWII Command Pilot Wings being clutch backed and maker marked JOSTEN STERLING to the reverse. 2) Post War Command Pilot Wings by Meyer New York with Shield 9/M 3) Senior Pilot Wings marked JOSTEN STERLING to the reverse.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT ENGINEER WINGS LOT 3

Lot #220 (Sale Order 239 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Flight Engineer Lot of three wings measuring 3 inches and are all clutch backs. Excellent

WWII US ARMY PILOT WING & COLLAR ANGUS & COOTE WW2

Lot #221 (Sale Order 240 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Pilot Wings and collar insignia by Angus & Coote Of Sydney Australia. All three pieces are marked to the reverse. Excellent

WWII LIAISON SENIOR SERVICE PILOT WING LOT WW2

Lot #222 (Sale Order 241 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps wings lot to include 1) Liaison Pilot Wings measuring 3 inches and is maker marked to the reverse Fermin London 2) Senior Service wings maker marked to the reverse AMICO STERLING. Both are excellent

WW1 US ENLISTED INFANTRY COLLAR BRASS LOT OF 10

Lot #223 (Sale Order 242 of 987)

Large lot 9 of WW1 US Collar Devices lot to include 1) US 2, 2) US 3, 3) US 15, US 64, US 76, US 319, US 308, USNA 308, US 328 all are excellent

WW1 ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS LOT ARTLLERY INFANTRY

Lot #224 (Sale Order 243 of 987)

Large lot 9 of WW1 US Collar Devices lot to include 1) US 314 2) USNA 323 3) Artillery 4) Artillery S Battalion 5) 1 Artillery D Battalion 6) A Artillery Battalion 7) Cavalry 8) 107h Artillery HQ 9) 3 Crossed Rifle I Company. All are excellent

WW1 ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS INFANTRY LOT OF 18 WWi

Lot #225 (Sale Order 244 of 987)

Large lot 18 of WW1 US Collar Devices lot to include 1) Infantry Crossed Rifles S Company 2) Infantry Crossed Rifles I Company 3) Infantry Crossed Rifles HQ Company 4) Machine Gun Crossed Rifles C Company 5) 2 Crossed rifles E company 6) Infantry Crossed Rifles G Company 7) 39th Infantry F Company 8) Infantry Crossed Rifle B Company 9) Infantry Crossed Rifles E Company 10) Infantry Crossed Rifles HQ Company 11) Infantry Crossed Rifles D Company 12) Infantry Crossed Rifles k Company 13) 112 Infantry Crossed Rifles M Company 14) Infantry Crossed Rifles L Company 15) Infantry Crossed Rifles K Company 16) Infantry Crossed Rifles a Company 17) Infantry Crossed Rifles D Company 18) 25 Infantry Crossed Rifles D Company. All are excellent

WW1 US ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS LOT OF 11 PA CAVALRY

Lot #226 (Sale Order 245 of 987)

Large lot of WW1 US Collar Devices lot to include 1) ACC 2) S.A.T.C. 3) USNG 4) Pennsylvania Cavalry F Troop 5) Pennsylvania Artillery D Battery 6) Marine Corps 7) 3rd Air Service 8) US Veterinary 9) CMTC 10) T Train 11) CCC All are excellent

WW1 ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS INFANTRY LOT OF 14 WWI

Lot #227 (Sale Order 246 of 987)

Large lot of WW1 US Collar Devices lot to include 1) USS 2) Tank Corps 3) SATC 4) USFS 5) Motor Transport 6) CAL 7) CU 8) MICH 9) VA 10) USNA 11) OR 12) CCC 13) OHIO 14) ILL

WW1 ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS INFANTRY LOT OF 19 WWi

Lot #228 (Sale Order 247 of 987)

Large lot of WW1 US Collar Devices lot to include 1) Engineer Castle B Company 2) Engineer Castle B Company 3) Engineer Castle E Company 4) US OR 5 5) US WVA 104 6) NY 7) Motor Transport 8) T Train 9) US Air Service 10) US Air Service 11) Engineer Castle 12) US 13) US 15 14) Signal Crossed Flags 15) USNG 16) Infantry Crossed Rifles I Company 17) Infantry Crossed Rifles French Made 18) Engineer Castle C Company 19) USNA

WW1 ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS INFANTRY LOT OF 18 WWI

Lot #229 (Sale Order 248 of 987)

Large lot of WW1 US Collar Devices lot to include 1) US Air Service 2) US Air Service 3) US Air Service 4) US 5) Crossed Rifles MG C Company 6) GHQ 7) USNA 8) 22 Cavalry Crossed Sabers H Troop 9) USNA 10) Crossed Rifles L Company 11) US 307 12) 1 Infantry Crossed Rifles B Company 13) Infantry Crossed Rifles HQ 14) US 60 15) 5 Infantry Crossed Rifles C Company 16) US 3 17) US 18) US 138 All are excellent

ENLISTED COLLAR BRASS LOT OF 22 WW1 1920's WWII

Lot #230 (Sale Order 249 of 987)

Large lot of WW1 1920's and WWII US Collar Devices lot to include 1) USNA 2) Pennsylvania Cavalry F troop 3) Ordnance 4) Engineer E Company 5) USNA 6) US 7) Military Police 8) US OHIO 107 9) US OHIO 107 10) NTAC 11) US VA 116 12) Military School 13) ILL 14) US 15) Air Service 16) Artillery C Battery 17) US 3 18) US CAL 143 19) US CAL 143 20) Chemical Corps 21) Engineer Castle A Company 22) Quartermaster Corps. All are excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT JACKET INSIGNIA WW2

Lot #231 (Sale Order 250 of 987)

WWII US Air Force cut from the Shearling Flight Jacket insignia of a ship called the Whoosh Whoosh. Insignia measures roughly 5 3/4 X 6 inches showing minor wear. Excellent

WW1 1105TH AERO REPLACEMENT SQUADRON PATCH WWI

Lot #232 (Sale Order 251 of 987)

WWI US Army Air Service Insignia for the 1105th Aero Replacement Squadron This patch is identified to the Veteran who originally owned it. His name was Raymond C. Levae. patch also comes with a 87th Infantry patch to whom this unit was attached with. Excellent AEF: 26 May 1918 – July 1919. Organized in France. Air Service Replacement Squadron. 7th Aviation Instruction Center. Clermont-Ferrand Aerodrome. Demobilized: July 1919

WWII 325th GLIDER 82nd AIRBORNE VETERAN GROUPING

Lot #233 (Sale Order 252 of 987)

Named grouping of insignia and items from the military service and postwar veterans group activities of US Army veteran Leonard A. Weinstein. Original World War II items include his sterling Combat Infantry Badge, his Sterling pinback Glider wings, and a set of JR Gaunt glider wings made in London as well as his Soldiers' Pay Record with his name and a notation indicating combat infantry pay as well as his Army Good Conduct Medal and campaign medals. Other items include postwar Jewish War veteran pins, CIB, Glider wings, Challenge coins, pins, and a reissued Army Good Conduct medal officially engraved to him as well as an 82nd Airborne / 325th Infantry Regiment maroon Airborne beret, and many more items. Leonard Weinstein was a lifetime member of the 82nd Airborne Division association, a past commander of Jewish War Veterans post 33, and a charter member of the Holocaust Memorial Museum. Lots of great material here from a World War II veteran of one of the most famous and storied divisions to serve in the war. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN PRO HITLER AND NAZISM POSTER WW2

Lot #234 (Sale Order 253 of 987)

This is double sided poster showing the positives of Nazism. On one side shows Hitler as a motivational speaker to the masses with the SA beating up a dissenter while showing all the pageantry of the Third Reich. The other side of the poster shows the Police arresting a thief running away with a handful of money during the depression and showing inflationary currency being worthless. A very interesting look at period propaganda of the Third Reich. Poster measures 22 X 30 inches and in very good condition.

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 20 WWI

Lot #235 (Sale Order 254 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) Quartermaster 2) 162nd Artillery, Ordnance 3) Signal Corps, 4) Battery C Artillery 5) Battery A Artillery 6) US 7) S.P.S. State Park Service 8) Cavalry 9) Music 10) Medical 11) ROTC 12) Commissary 13) Quartermaster Corps 14) Motor Transport 15) Air Service 16) Hospital 17) 40th Artillery 18) 56th Infantry C Company 19) Signal 20) Motor Transport Unofficial

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 20 WWI

Lot #236 (Sale Order 255 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) Quartermaster 2) USNA 3) Signal Corps, 4) Battery B Artillery 5) Battery E Artillery 6) Ordnance 7) US 8) Cavalry G Troop 9) US 307 10) Medical 11) SATC 12) US 19 13) Quartermaster Corps 14) Motor Transport 15) US 17 16) US 20 17) US 23 18) US 58 19) Signal 20) Motor Transport

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 20 WWI

Lot #237 (Sale Order 256 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) Quartermaster 2) Medical 3) Signal Corps, 4) Ordnance 5) Battery B Artillery 6) Battery D Artillery 7) Engineer 8) 7th Cavalry Machine Gun 9) US 303 10) Medical 11) Medical 12) MP Military Police 13) Quartermaster Corps 14) Motor Transport 15) Chemical Corps 16) USNG 17) ROTC 18) Medical 19) Signal 20) USNA

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 20 WWI

Lot #238 (Sale Order 257 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) Infantry F 2) ILL 3) USTC 4) Cavalry 5) 8th Ordnance 6) 156th Infantry K Company 7) Artillery HQ 8) 14th Artillery 9) 320th Artillery F Battery 10) 145th Infantry I Company 11) 54th Infantry E Company 12) Artillery 13) Infantry K Company 14) Cavalry 15) Artillery Battery D 16) US WIS 126th 17) US 18 Artillery S 18) CMTC 19) Quartermaster 20) Signal Corps

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 20 WWI

Lot #239 (Sale Order 258 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) 89th Infantry M Company 2) Chemical Service 3) Quartermaster 4) Signal Corps 5) Artillery Battery C 6) Quartermaster 7) 4th Infantry I Company 8) 10th Infantry I Company 9) 4th Infantry H Company 10) 3rd Infantry H Company 11) 19th Infantry B Company 12) Artillery 13) Infantry G Company 14) 4th Infantry B Company 15) Medical 16) Ordnance 17) Artillery F Battery 18) Infantry 19) Medical 20) 2nd Infantry I Company

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 20 WWI

Lot #240 (Sale Order 259 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) 306th Artillery S 2) 320th Artillery F Battery 3) 18 Artillery C Battery 4) Artillery F Battery 5)24th Infantry K Company 6) 2 Infantry D Company 7) 344th Artillery C Battery 8) 22nd Infantry B Company 9) 2 Infantry M Company 10) Coastal Artillery 11) 5th Infantry H Company 12) 2nd Infantry A Company 13) 1st Infantry F Company 14) Infantry G Company 15) CAL Infantry HSC 16) Machine Gun C Company 17) Machine Gun B Company 18) Machine Gun A Company 19) Machine Gun A Company 20) ROTC

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 16 WWI

Lot #241 (Sale Order 260 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) MG Machine Gun 2) S.A.T.C. 3) Infantry M Company 4) P G 3 Prison Guard 3rd Regiment 5) 343rd Artillery F Battery 6) Signal Corps 7) Infantry 8) Infantry I Company 9) ROTC 10) US 82 11) 37th Infantry 12) 21st Infantry L Company 13) Infantry 14) US 4 15) MG Crossed Rifles 16) Artillery A Battery

WW1 US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK LOT OF 20 WWI

Lot #242 (Sale Order 261 of 987)

WWI US Army collar disk to include 1) 323rd Artillery HQ 2) 331st Infantry H Company 3) Ordnance 4) Medical 5) VFW 6) Engineer E 7) Engineer D 8) ROTC 9) Artillery 10) Infantry S 12) Infantry H Company 13) Infantry E Company 14) Infantry I Company 15) Infantry 16) ROTC 17) Medical 18) Ordnance 19) Medical 20) Artillery Tag

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS WINGS LOT OF 6 WW2

Lot #243 (Sale Order 262 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps wing lot to include 1) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew marked to the reverse American Emblem Utica NY Sterling 2) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew Marked STERLING 3) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew Marked STERLING 4) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew Marked STERLING 5) 3 Inch Air Crew in clutch back 6) 3 Inch Air Crew Marked STERLING in clutch back

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS AIR CREW WING LOF OF 7 WW2

Lot #244 (Sale Order 263 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps wing lot to include 1) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew marked to the reverse American Emblem Utica NY Sterling 2) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew Marked STERLING 3) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew Marked STERLING 4) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew Marked STERLING 5) 3 Inch Air Crew in clutch back 6) 3 Inch Air Crew Marked STERLING in clutch back 7) 3 Inch pin backed Air Crew marked to the reverse Meyer Sterling. All are excellent

WWII US AIR CORPS PILOT AERIAL GUNNER WING LOT 5

Lot #245 (Sale Order 264 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps wing lot to include 1) Pilot wings in 3 inch maker marked to the reverse AMCRAFT Sterling 2) Pilot wings in 3 inch reverse is marked Sterling 3) Pilot wings in 3 inch maker marked to the reverse AMCRAFT Sterling 4) Aerial Gunner 3 inch Wings marked Sterling to the reverse 5) Aerial Gunner 3 inch Wings marked Sterling to the reverse

WWII ARMY AIR CORPS WINGS LOT OF 12 PILOT CREW WW2

Lot #246 (Sale Order 265 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps 2 inch wing lot to include 1) Pilot wings marked STERLING 2) Navigator Wings marked STERLING 3) Bombardier Wings marked STERLING 4) Senior Pilot wings marked STERLING MEYER 5) Air Crew wings 6) Observer Pilot wings 7) Aerial Gunner wings marked STERLING 8) Glider Pilot wings 9) Air Crew marked AMICO Sterling 10) Bombardier Wings marked STERLING 11) Air Crew wings 12) Air Crew wings marked Meyer STERLING

WWII US ARMY JEEP FIRST AID KIT COMPLETE CONTENTS

Lot #246a (Sale Order 266 of 987)

During World War II (1942-1945) Louisville Medical Depot (and others) manufactured the twelve unit Motor Vehicle First Aid Kit, originally under five digit Medical Department stock number 97773. It was a metal olive drab box with cover marking as in the photo above. They were equipped with wire clasps, hinges and handle. Later production bore stock numbers 9777300, then converted to 9-221-200. The later stock numbers were painted on the cover in white, such as: "Stock No." + red cross in white circle + "9-221-200". According to FM 21-11 First Aid For Soldiers dated 7 April 1943 this kit was supplied to motor vehicles on a ratio of one kit for four vehicles, including jeeps. It was mounted in a bracket, under the dash (between gauge panel and the glove box) or other suitable place in the vehicle cab. It was not mounted at the factory, rather by the Army after delivery. Painted lid. Excellent

WWII US NAVY PHONOGRAPH IN CASE

Lot #247 (Sale Order 267 of 987)

Case measures approximately 17" x 17" x 8" and has a USN Navy anchor decal on the lid. Photograph functions as it should and appears to show little to no use. Has carrying handle and built-in speaker. Very Good - Excellent

WWII US NAVY ASTRO COMPASS Mk. II IN CASE

Lot #248 (Sale Order 268 of 987)

World War II era US Navy Astro Compass Mk. II. Used by pilots and navigators to determine accurate true heading by the sun or stars in arctic regions. It is well suited for aligning a boat’s compass while away from shore-based magnetic interference. It is also useful to celestial navigators and amateur astronomers for identifying stars. It also functions as a pylorus with extremely fast operation. The astrocompass functions by means of measured movement in three independent axes. The uppermost member contains a peep sight for stellar use and a shadow bar for use with the sun. The main platform is adjustable by reference to two integral spirit levels while mounted on the base. Comes in wooden case with A6 Celestial Navigation carrying case and includes instruction sheet, dead reckoning computer, and more. Appears never to have been used. Excellent

US NAVY Mk V DEEP SEA DIVER KNIFE + BRASS SHEATH

Lot #248a (Sale Order 269 of 987)

US Navy Mk 5 Deep Sea Diver's knife with 6" double-sided saw-back blade and heavy wooden handle and brass crossguard and pommel. Screws into brass sheath. No apparent manufacturer marks or stamps. No blemishes. Mint

WWII US AIR CORPS FLIGHT JACKET TRUNK GROUP 8TH AF

Lot #249 (Sale Order 270 of 987)

Stellar WWII trunk grouping of Lt. Harry Joseph Mech who was a pilot in the 8th Air Force 701st Bomb Squadron of the 445th Bomb Group. Grouping consist of his painted trunk with his name and service number that has been hand painted to the top of the lid. Opening this trunk is a true time capsule of Lt. Mech's service in the Army Air Corps. There are several periodicals from WWII and all dealing with the Army Air Corps. Photo Album with roughly 200 photos with several nose art. Also his complete 201 file and numerous newspaper clippings, all dealing with his service. HIs Flight log book that is roughly 1/2 filled out. Cased Air Medal. Graduation book from different flight schools. Military pay record and Photo identification. Large stack of cased calling cards and a large assortment of insignia. Two overseas caps, one "IKE" jacket and finally his patched A-2 leather flying jacket. To the front of the jacket is a patch of the 701st Bomb Squadron. Leather jacket was made by AERO LEATHER and is size marked 38. The new owner will have a field day going over all of the unlisted items too numerous to list here. History World War II Organization and training in the United States The 701st Bombardment Squadron was activated 1 April 1943 at Gowen Field in Idaho, where initial organization took place while key personnel traveled to Orlando Army Air Base, Florida for training with the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics. Both elements met at Wendover Army Air Field, Utah on 8 June 1943, where initial training with the Consolidated B-24 Liberator took place. The squadron moved to Sioux City Army Air Base, Iowa in July 1943 to complete training. In September the squadron began to receive B-24H aircraft, the model of the Liberator they would fly in combat. On 20 October 1943 the ground echelon moved to Camp Shanks, New York and embarked on the RMS Queen Mary on 26 October 1943, sailing next day. The unit arrived in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland on 2 November 1943 and disembarked at Gourock. The air echelon departed Sioux City late in October 1943 and flew to the United Kingdom via the southern route: Florida, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and West Africa. Upon arrival, the squadron was stationed at RAF Tibenham as part of the 2nd Combat Bombardment Wing. The group was initially given a fuselage code of MK. Combat in Europe The 701st entered combat on 13 December 1943 by attacking U-boat installations at Kiel. The unit operated primarily as a strategic bombardment organization until the war ended, striking such targets as industries in Osnabrück, synthetic oil plants in Lutzendorf, chemical works in Ludwigshafen, marshalling yards at Hamm, an airfield at Munich, an ammunition plant at Duneberg, underground oil storage facilities at Ehmen, and factories at Münster. The squadron participated in the Allied campaign against the German aircraft industry during Big Week, from 20 to 25 February 1944, being awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation for attacking a Bf 110 aircraft assembly plant at Gotha on 24 February. This was the longest running continuous air battle of World War II—some two and a half hours of fighter attacks and flak en route and leaving the target area. Bomb damage assessment photographs showed that the plant was knocked out of production indefinitely. The unit occasionally flew air interdiction and air support missions. It helped to prepare for the invasion of Normandy by bombing airfields, V-1 and V-2 launch sites, and other targets. It attacked shore installations on D-Day, 6 June 1944 and supported ground forces at Saint-Lô by striking enemy defenses in July 1944. During the Battle of the Bulge, between December 1944 and January 1945 it bombed German communications. Early on 24 March 1945 the 701st dropped food, medical supplies, and ammunition to troops that landed near Wesel during the airborne assault across the Rhine and that afternoon flew a bombing mission to the same area, hitting a landing ground at Stormede. On occasion the unit dropped propaganda leaflets and hauled fuel to France. It was awarded the Croix de guerre with Palm by the French government for operations in the theater from December 1943 to February 1945[8] supplying the resistance. B-24 Liberators of the 445th Bomb Group on a mission over enemy-occupied territory By far, the 701st most tragic mission is the attack on Kassel of 27 September 1944. In cloud, the navigator of the lead bomber of the 445th Bombardment Group miscalculated and the 35 planes of the 701st and the other squadrons of the group left the bomber stream of the 2d Air Division and proceeded to Göttingen some 35 miles (56 km) from the primary target. After the bomb run, the group was alone in the skies and was attacked from the rear by an estimated 150 Luftwaffe planes, resulting in the most concentrated air battle in history.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LION HEAD SWORD BY WKC WW2

Lot #250 (Sale Order 271 of 987)

This example is roughly 32 inch long slightly curved drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with narrow shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall mint condition. The blade is maker marked WKC. The saber has die cast alloy langets, cross guard, ferrule, "P", knuckle bow, back-strap and "lion’s head" pommel with a gilt finish. The obverse rounded tip shield shaped langet has an embossed right facing national eagle with out-stretched wings that extend outwards on the obverse of the cross guard. The lion’s head pommel features a nicely detailed mane and pronounced snout with inset red glass eyes and the top of the knuckle bow is inserted into the lion’s mouth. The saber has a molded black Bakelite grip with a central bulge and repeating recessed horizontal grooves with twisted wire wrap. The saber comes with its original black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains about 85% of its black paint. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact. The Sword / Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD OFFICERS SWORD WW2

Lot #251 (Sale Order 272 of 987)

WWII German doves head dress sword maker marked Paul Sielhimer of Solingen Oak leaf design in hilt with black wire wrapped celluloid grip "P" knuckle bow and saddled back strap. Retains 80% enamel on rolled steel scabbard. Blade is very good. Overall EXCELLENT The Sword / Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many army’s to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in early 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht.

PRE WWII NAZI GERMAN SS-VT OVERSEAS CAP WW2

Lot #252 (Sale Order 273 of 987)

This is a rare green gray SS TV M34 overseas cap. The Allgemeine SS cap shows very little wear. The inside lining is also ink stamped with a faint maker mark and is a size 58. The front SS skull button is marked RZM SS and 1194/39 on the back side. Excellent The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops Adolf Hitler), and was re designated Schutzstaffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. On January 6TH 1929 Heinrich Himmler was appointed as Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader {of the} SS), and on July 20TH 1934 shortly after the, June 30TH 1934, purge of the SA on the "Night of the Long Knives", the SS was rewarded by Hitler by being granted the status of an independent organization under direct control of the NSDAP. From its inception the SS began an aggressive policy of expansion which resulted in the formation of the SS-SD, SS-Sicherheitsdienst und Sicherheitspolizei, (SS-Security Service and Security Police), in June 1931, the SS-VT, SS-Verfügungstruppe, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), and the SS-TV, SS-Totenkopfverbände, (SS-Death’s Head Units), in March 1933 which would eventually evolve into the Waffen-SS, (Armed-SS), in December 1939. Originally members of the fledgling SS had no official uniform or headgear until April 1925 when they adopted, what was to become known as the, "Tradition Uniform" and personnel were outfitted with the same brown shirt uniform and kepi as the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm Troopers). In November 1925 SS personnel adopted a black kepi, necktie, breeches and border trim on their armbands to distinguish themselves from their SA counterparts. In June 1934 the first pattern "schiffchenform", (boat form), EM/NCO’s overseas cap was introduced and issued for wear until November 1940 when the second pattern overseas cap was introduced. Originally the first pattern overseas cap was produced in black until 1937 when the first earth grey version were produced. On its introduction the overseas cap had no insignia but shortly afterwards a button and a national eagle insignia were introduced. The first insignia for this style cap consisted of a pebbled button with no Totenkopf and a political style national eagle until a second pattern SS eagle was introduced in 1937 to replace the earlier political style eagle and is actually the first pattern SS cap eagle. SS Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result the SS established the SS-Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system in Munich in 1935. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s were allotted a one time clothing allowance from the government with the amount varying depending on the individuals rank. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could also choose to purchase privately tailored garments of higher quality although the price may have been restrictive. With the rapid expansion of the Waffen-SS after the outbreak of the war the SS-Kleiderkasse also expanded to include no fewer then nine main offices with offices located in some of the occupied countries including, Poland, Norway, France, Czechoslovakia and Russia. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and were marked by a cloth RZM/SS approval tag. The dimensions and design of these cloth tags was altered in 1935 and this second pattern tag remained in use until early 1938, when it was replaced by a paper tag. Of Note: In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PROPAGANDA BOOK ICH KÄMPFE WW2

Lot #252a (Sale Order 274 of 987)

Ich Kämpfe "I Fight" whose front cover is embossed a spread-winged eagle clutching a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons, underneath of which is printed "Ich Kämpf" (I Fight), all surrounded by an embossed border of oak leaves and acorns was a book given by the Nazi Party to each new enrollee in 1943, the year in which the Nazi fortunes began to wane during the Second World War. Nearly all copies of this book were destroyed at the end of the war under the Allied policy of denazification, with the result that originals are very rare. The heavily illustrated book contains everything the new member should have known about the history of the Nazi Party, its goals, its organizations, its leader Adolf Hitler and much more. Many of the excellent full color photos come from the studios of Adolf Hitler's photographer, Prof. Heinrich Hoffmann. Excellent condition measuring 8 1/2 X 9 1/2 inches with over 100 pages.

WWII NAZI 1941 DIE KUNST IM DEUTSCHEN REICH BOOKS

Lot #252b (Sale Order 275 of 987)

10 issues of the Nazi German art magazine DIE KUNST IM DEUTSCHEN REICH including the February 1941, March, April, May. June, July, August - September, October, November and December. The magazines are 11" x 14" and and it were published at the direction of Germany’s 23rd Chancellor, Adolf Hitler himself, under the supervision of an extremely prestigious group of directors. They were published by Zentralverlag der NSDAP, Franz Eher Nachfolger on fine quality paper using the best available inks. Huge full-page, full-color and black & white photographs dominated the format of ,,Die Kunst’’. Many of the pictures were never published elsewhere and none were published in a larger format. Condition Excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FRAMED SERVICE DOCUMENT LOT WW2

Lot #253 (Sale Order 276 of 987)

WWII Nazi German period framed documents to include 1) Remembrance of my time in service document named to Kanonier Georg Dull who was born in 1904 in Frankenfeld Germany and served with the Erganzungsbatterie 13. The colorful document is very colorful showing a battle scene and above them two Wehrmacht soldiers with a Kriegsmarine and National flag measuring 14 3/4 X 19. Excellent 2) WWII Nazi German RAD remembrance of my time in service document named to Anton Stuber who served from 4/1/35 to 9/30/35. Document depicts a proud RAD member with a spade in his hands with a RAD standard by his side. In the background several members of the RAD working on a project. Frame measuring 15 3/4 X 19 inches. 3) DAF remembrance of my time in service document named to Otto Cornelsen measuring 17 1/4 X 21 1/4. All documents are excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN INSIGNIA LOT LUFTWAFFE HEER WW2

Lot #254 (Sale Order 277 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia to include 1) Officers White Summer Tunic Breast Eagle. A Luftwaffe Officers Summer Tunic Breast Eagle in tombac, 2nd pattern eagle, in very fine condition. 2) WWII Nazi Wehrmacht Parade Buckle. Early, 1936 pattern, die stamped, two piece, silver washed, aluminum construction box buckle with a pebbled field and a separate face plate attached by four bent over tabs which are visible on the reverse. The domed, circular face plate features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, on a subtly pebbled field to the center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse has a central, smooth, panel with a stamped, raised, semi-circular buckle catch, a sheet metal prong bar and prongs all intact. 3) WWII Nazi German Coastal Artillery Overseas Cap Eagle. Later, machine woven national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in its talons, in golden yellow rayon threads on a woven field-grey rayon base. The eagle is still on its original, field-grey, rayon factory roll. 4) "Deine Hand Dem Handwerk" Badge. Silvered bronze with red enamels, maker marked on the reverse, 23.8 mm x 36 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. 5) 1934 Tapiau Kriestag with a hole drilled through it.

WWII NAZI DAF INSIGNIA GRENADE WRENCH SHOE POLISH

Lot #255 (Sale Order 278 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia to include 1) DAF WALL PLAQUE. A cast aluminum plaque in the form of the DAF emblem; being a cut-out, mobile swastika within a fourteen-toothed cog, 20cm in diameter. 2) FIELD ISSUE FOLDING SPOON/FORK COMBO CUTLERY SET. Standard issue, natural aluminum construction folding tablespoon and four tine fork combination. The handles of both the spoon and fork have a central pivotal rivet with the fork layered on top of the spoon. Early war high-quality aluminum construction. Excellent condition. 3) LEATHER WATERPROOFING CONTAINER. (Lederfett) A 3cm x 9cm diameter, two piece, magnetic alloy container with friction lid showing a Wehrmacht soldier wearing his helmet. Tin is dated 1939 and was produced by Muller & Co, Schwelm Westfalen. 4) SPANNER WRENCH FOR RIFLE GRENADE LAUNCHER. Steel spanner wrench used to disassemble the 98k Rifle Grenade Launcher. Issued one to every launcher. With maker's 3-letter code marking clc.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE CARVED PLATE WESTERLAND

Lot #256 (Sale Order 279 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Luftwaffe Presentation wooden wall plate commemorating a Luftwaffe Airbase in Westerland Germany. The soldier served there from 1939 to 1942. The plate measures a massive 13 inches and is completely hand carved. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN PROPAGANDA BOOK LOT OF 25 WW2

Lot #257 (Sale Order 280 of 987)

WWII Nazi German group of 25 propaganda books covering heroic stories of their armed forces. Each volume measures 6 X 8 1/2 inches and was geared towards the Hitler Youth. Overall very good

WWII NAZI GERMAN PROPAGANDA BOOK LOT OF 20 WW2

Lot #258 (Sale Order 281 of 987)

WWII Nazi German group of 20 propaganda books covering heroic stories of their armed forces. Each volume measures 6 X 8 1/2 inches and was geared towards the Hitler Youth. Overall very good

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER WINTER FUR CAP WW2

Lot #258a (Sale Order 282 of 987)

Field-gray wool construction cap with rabbit fur front, fold down side ear lugs and back panels. Tie-string complete. Quilted rayon liner. Rb#ed marked and size marked 57. Dated for 1943. Heer metal eagle attached to the front. Nice cap. The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941/42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941/42 the Oberkommando des Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), recognized the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. In April 1942 Hitler approved the chosen design, and the first models were issued in the autumn of that year, included assorted winter fur caps. The fur caps were a standard issue item and were distributed to all EM/NCO’s for the winter season, (September 15TH to April 15TH), with other winter garments and were to be returned to the units storage depot at the end of the season for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear were required to purchase the new winter garments until regulations of December 1942 extended the issue winter clothing to all ranks in the colder theatres of operation. Although there was no official standard model of the fur cap the most commonly encountered type followed the basic pattern of the Mountain and M43 caps with fold down back and side panels designed to protect the wearers ears and neck.

MASSIVE WWII NAZI GERMAN BEER STEIN W/ SWASTIKA

Lot #259 (Sale Order 283 of 987)

Massive stein weighing 23 pounds and is 23 inches high and 44 inches around the belly. It is signed by M. Proebst 1938. She was active in Munich in the 20's and 30's were she had her own studio/workshop. She exhibited at the 2nd German Architect and Artwork Exhibition at Haus der Deutschen Kunst in Munich from Dec. 10th 1938 thru April 10th 1939. This piece was exhibited at this exhibit. The stein has two large horses to each side with a very large sun wheel Swastika to the center. Excellent In 1920/21 Maria Proebst completed an apprenticeship as a porcelain painter in Selb and switched to the ceramics school in Landshut in 1922. Since 1952, the young woman has been receiving formative impressions as a porcelain painter at the Royal Academy in Bucharest. The first woodcuts were made in 1929/30 with Landshut motifs. Further years of training followed in the years 1932-1934 in the ceramic school. Then in 1934/35 Maria Proebst began training as a teacher at the Ursuline convent in Landshut. By building his own house in Landshut, the future path of life was mapped out. During the war years, the artist attended the Academy in Munich to study architecture at the Technical University. In 1945 she returned to Landshut from the bombed-out city. In 1948 Maria Proebst set up a ceramic workshop on Gestütstrasse. Since 1953, working as an art teacher secured her livelihood. Views of Landshut and rural Bavaria can be seen in the center of the "German Hall". In addition to conventional subjects such as Holy Blood, the Leinberger Madonna or the game at Martinsfriedhof deserve special attention. Individual picture titles refer to the years in Romania, depicting rural life. The impressions received here seem to show an impoverished rural population in pre-industrial times. Watercolors animal studies in blue and white as well as black and white ceramic designs indicate Maria Proebst's training as a porcelain painter and ceramicist. The sheet with the giraffe is the only watercolor that gives an indication that it is probably preliminary work for painted tiles.

WWII NAZI GERMAN CIGARETTE CARD BOOK LOT OF 9 WW2

Lot #260 (Sale Order 284 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Cigarette photo card albums lot of 9 to include 1) Adolf Hitler, 2) Deutschland Erwacht, 3&4) Both 1936 Olympic Game Books, 5) Der Welt Krieg, 6) Die Deutsche Wehrmacht, 7) Bilder Deutsche Geschichte, 8)Kampf un's Dritte Reich, 9) Der Staat Der Arbeit und Des Friedens. Very Good

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS B-15A FLIGHT JACKET N MINT

Lot #261 (Sale Order 285 of 987)

Near mint, Olive color cotton fabric type B-15A jacket with fur collar and fur-lined, front "CONMAR" zip fastener with leather pull tab. Two slant side pockets with press button closure, left sleeve pencil patch pocket, two leather patches on breast for clipping oxygen hose and two press button tabs for headset wires. Fur collar closure with fur covered strap and two buttons. Manufacturer label indicates size 40 and made by Metro Sportswear. It would be very difficult to upgrade

WWII AIR CORPS BULLION 9TH AIR FORCE UNIFORM WW2

Lot #262 (Sale Order 286 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Pilots Pinks and Greens uniform size 37R and dated January 17th 1944. Tunic is not named and clearly had a pilot's wing now removed. To the shoulder is a bullion 9th Air Force SSI insignia is in excellent condition. The chest still retains the original ribbon bar with the European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars and Air Medal with 3 Bronze Oak Leaves. Both tunic and trousers are in excellent condition. History United States Air Forces Central is the direct descendant organization of Ninth Air Force, established in 1941. AFCENT was formed as the United States Central Command Air Forces (CENTAF) under Tactical Air Command (TAC). CENTAF initially consisted of designated United States Air Force elements of the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (RDJTF) which was inactivated and reformed as USCENTCOM in 1983. On 1 March 2008 USCENTAF was re designated USAFCENT. It shared its commander with Ninth Air Force until August 2009. Ninth Air Force was formally re-designated USAFCENT on 5 August 2009. A new Ninth Air Force was established that date for command and control of CONUS-based Air Combat Command units formerly assigned to the previous Ninth Air Force. World War II In June 1942, the German Afrika Korps advance in North Africa forced the British Eighth Army to retreat towards Egypt putting British Middle East Command at risk. The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) had already planned for a buildup of American air power in the Middle East in January 1942 in response to a request from the British Chief of the Air Staff, but the first units arrived unexpectedly on 12 June 1942 as Col. Harry A. Halverson, commanding twenty-three B-24D Liberator heavy bombers and a hand-picked crews (a group called HALPRO – from "Halverson Project"), decided to move to Egypt. They had initially been assigned to the China Burma India Theater to attack Japan from airfields in China, but after the fall of Rangoon the Burma Road was cut, so the detachment could not be logistically supported in China. HALPRO was quickly diverted from its original mission to a new one—interdictory raids from airfields in Egypt against shipping and North African ports supporting Axis operations. On 28 June 1942, Major General Lewis H. Brereton arrived at Cairo to command the U.S. Army Middle East Air Force (USAMEAF), which was activated immediately. USAMEAF comprised the Halverson Project, Brereton's detachment (9th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) and other personnel which Brereton brought from India), and the Air Section of the U.S. Military North African Mission. Several USAAF units were sent to join USAMEAF during next weeks in the destruction of Rommel's Afrika Korps by support to ground troops and secure sea and air communications in the Mediterranean. In September 1942, RAF Middle East Command's Senior Air Staff Officer, Air Commodore H. E. P. Wigglesworth was authorized by Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder to select targets for all U.S. heavy bombers. "A development of some importance in the career of USAMEAF manifested itself administratively on 12 October (1942) when orders were cut assigning nine officers to the IX Bomber Command, which organization was then and for a month afterwards unofficial. This command had its roots in a discussion on 5 September between Tedder's senior air staff officer, Air Vice Marshal H. E. P. Wigglesworth, and G-3 officers of USAMEAF, during which Wigglesworth asserted that he had control, delegated by Tedder, over the target selection for the U.S. heavy bombers. Col. Patrick W. Timberlake, G-3 of Brereton's staff, took a serious view of this assertion in that it violated the Arnold-Portal-Towers agreement that American combat units assigned to theaters of British strategic responsibility were to be organized in "homogeneous American formations" under the "strategic control" of the appropriate British commander in chief. In a memo of 7 September, Timberlake granted that this canon might be justifiably violated in the case of the 12th Bombardment (M) and 57th Fighter Groups, but he could see no reason why operational control of the 1st Provisional and 98th Groups, comprising four-fifths of the heavy bomber force in the Middle East, should not be vested in American hands. Subsequent negotiations carried the point with the British, who even turned over their 160 Squadron (Liberators) to the operational control of IX Bomber Command. On 12 October a small staff moved into Grey Pillars [RAF headquarters in Garden City, Cairo, and thenceforth USAMEAF's bombers operated only under the "strategic" direction of the British. Timberlake headed the organization, with Kalberer as his A-3 and Lt. Col. Donald M. Keiser as his chief of staff."—The Army Air Forces in World War II.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS WACO CG-4 GLIDER FABRIC WW2

Lot #263 (Sale Order 287 of 987)

Large framed WWII US Army Air Corps skin fabric from a WACO CG-4 Glider measuring 37 1/2 inches wide in the frame with the frame measuring 41 1/2 X 41 1/2 inches. To the reverse it is marked "FROM A GLIDER SHEPARD FIELD GLIDER CORPS LUBBOCK TEXAS MAY 15th 1944 FLIGHT OFFICER WILLIAM MILO STAYMATES" There is finish loss to the front as seen in the photos but overall excellent.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS B-15 FLIGHT JACKET N MINT

Lot #264 (Sale Order 288 of 987)

Near mint, Olive color cotton fabric type B-15A jacket with fur collar and fur-lined, front "CONMAR" zip fastener with leather pull tab. Two slant side pockets with press button closure, left sleeve pencil patch pocket, two leather patches on breast for clipping oxygen hose and two press button tabs for headset wires. Fur collar closure with fur covered strap and two buttons. Manufacturer label indicates size 40 and made by Fitzwell Sportwear. It would be very difficult to upgrade

BREAST STAR GERMAN NATIONAL PRISE OF ART & SCIENCE

Lot #265 (Sale Order 289 of 987)

This is considered the rarest of National Socialist's era awards and certainly the most coveted of the national awards. Hitler personally instituted the award 30 January 1937. He intended it to replace the Nobel Peace Prize, since he had forbidden German citizens to accept the international award 1 month earlier. The award also carried with it a cash sum of 100,000 Reichsmarks. It was thickly encrusted with diamonds approximating 1/4 carat each and much prettier than the Nobel Prize. The legend around the inner circle reads translated: “For art and science.” Around the outer edge of the inscription is a bezel containing 40 diamonds. This we believe is a jewelers copy because the pin is marked 935 and L/68 whereas this should be made out of platinum. They are probably zircons or brilliants but we have no way of testing. The head of the goddess Athena is shown in the center on a red enamel field. This is certainly one of the most beautiful civil awards the world has seen. Again, I know no place in the world where one could obtain something like this. The total number of National Prizes awarded between 1937 and 1939 was nine, making it the rarest award given in Nazi Germany. Due to the outbreak of the Second World War in Europe, no further awards were made. Comes with issue case

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY 25 PANZER ASSAULT BADGE WW2

Lot #266 (Sale Order 290 of 987)

Large, roughly, 2 1/2" (6.3 cm) tall 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) wide three piece die struck alloy construction scooped backed badge with silver and black finishes, is in the form of a broad vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with acorns and a Wehrmacht (Armed Forces) style eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons superimpose to the top center encompassing the cut-out forward profile of a tank. The tank barrel, one track and a fender overlap the wreath on the right hand side. The separate scooped backed tank is secured to the wreath by two small natural aluminum dome headed rivets which are visible to the reverse. The wreath, eagle and tank retain over 95% of their original age and usage darkened silver washed finish and all show nice detailing. The bottom, center, of the wreath has a small horizontally rectangular panel with a separate inset plate with the embossed numeral "25" and a raised outer edge. The inset numerals and raised edge retain over 95% of their original gilt wash while the black wash to the background field is also over 95% retained. The reverse of the badge has a soldered crimped magnetic barrel type hinge on a rectangular base plate, inset into a rectangular recess with raised crimped securing lips a broad tapering magnetic vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch inset into a circular recess with raised securing lips all intact. The badge has no visible manufacturer’s markings. Very nice high grade combat award. The Panzer Assault Badge in silver was instituted by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on December 20TH 1939 for award to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. On June 1ST 1940 a Bronze version of the Panzer Assault Badge was introduced for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. By June 1943 it was realized that the Panzer Assault Badges didn’t sufficiently recognize the number of assaults participated in, which resulted in the introduction of the numbered, Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge on June 22ND 1943. The numbered, Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge were awarded with the numerals, 25, 50, 75 and 100. The numbered badges followed the basic design of their un-numbered predecessors but were larger and had the addition of an inset, rectangular, plate with the appropriate numeral applied to the bottom of the wreath. The 25 and 50 versions of the Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge in silver had a silver wreath encompassing a black tank while the 75 and 100 versions featured a gilt wreath and tank. The 25 and 50 bronze version of the Special Grade of the Panzer Assault Badge for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel had a bronze wreath and tank while the 75 and 100 versions has a gilt wreath with a bronzed tank.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER DJ YOUTH SHOES WW2

Lot #266a (Sale Order 291 of 987)

Matched pair of Hitler Youth boots in excellent original condition; The soles are put together with wooden pegs and the heels and toes have plates. Bottoms are stamped "790". Shoes measure 8 inches long and 3 1/4 inches wide

WWII US AIR CORPS LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET PATCH LOT

Lot #267 (Sale Order 292 of 987)

WWII Leather squadron patch lot with Restricted letter from the Meteorology Dept. US Army Air Force. The letter is from Major John C. Corley Officer in Charge and is dated Jan. 27th, 1944."As per RAF radio transmission, weather conditions over English Channel for 2100 hrs, seem suitable for mission. This is for your edification" Insignia is in excellent condition.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN LUGER HOLSTER 1911 DATED

Lot #268 (Sale Order 293 of 987)

1911 dated Luger holster in brown leather in very good condition. Maker marked to the reverse F.H. THIEMANN MAGDEBURG. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN P-38 LEATHER HOLSTER WW2

Lot #269 (Sale Order 294 of 987)

WWII German P38 breakaway holster that is marked with the model designation on the back along with the manufacturer code “cxb 4” for production by Moll Lederwarenfabrik in 1944. Leather is soft and supple with a little normal wear, stitching is nice and tight. Holster is all complete including belt loops, flap strap and stud, and spare mag pocket. A very nice late war P38 holster that will make a fine addition to your collection alone or a great accessory for your gun. Very Good In 1935 the Heereswaffenamt, (Army Ordnance Office), began looking for an alternative pistol to replace the P08 Luger which had been in service since 1908. Although the Luger was favored by the troops it was expensive to produced and was prone to allowing dirt into the toggle breech affecting its firing. In 1938 the Heereswaffenamt accepted the new P38 pistol, developed by the Carl Walther Waffenfabrik. The new P38 pistol didn’t completely replace the Luger which was still being manufactured until 1943 when it was finally discontinued. The P38 originally came in a molded "hard shell" holster until a "soft shell" holster was introduced in late 1943.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HARD SHELL P-38 HOLSTER WW2 WaA86

Lot #270 (Sale Order 295 of 987)

WWII German military top-flap P-38 black leather holster. Marked on the back "WaA86" indicating the maker R. Ehrhardt. Both belt loops intact on the rear, all straps intact and in good, supple condition. Some light service wear to the leather at the flap and the tip. very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FUR LEATHER WINTER CAP

Lot #270a (Sale Order 296 of 987)

Nice quality multi-panel patch work whitened sheep skin construction winter cap with the natural hide to the exterior and the white sheep’s wool to the interior. The cap features fold down side and back panels with the panels held in position at the top of the cap by a thread loop and a corresponding button. When the side and back panels are in the upright position the sheep’s wool is visible to the exterior. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearer’s ears and neck and the panels could be secured with the fabric loop and button closed under the wearer’s chin as required. The fold down side panels each have a small circular cut-out with a corresponding overlapping horizontal "U" shaped closure panel with a single brown painted sheet metal "Prym" closure snap to each. The side panels also have an additional male snap enabling the horizontal, "U" shaped closure panels to be secured in the open position as required. Luftwaffe eagle to the front of the cap. Roughly a size 57. Very Good The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941/42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941/42 the Oberkommando des Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), recognized the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. In April 1942 Hitler approved the chosen design, and the first models were issued in the autumn of that year, included assorted winter fur caps. The fur caps were a standard issue item and were distributed to all EM/NCO’s for the winter season, (September 15TH to April 15TH), with other winter garments and were to be returned to the units storage depot at the end of the season for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear were required to purchase the new winter garments until regulations of December 1942 extended the issue winter clothing to all ranks in the colder theatres of operation. Although there was no official standard model of the fur cap the most commonly encountered type followed the basic pattern of the Mountain and M43 caps with fold down back and side panels designed to protect the wearers ears and neck.

WWII GERMAN CGN 43 BROWNING HIGH POWER HOLSTER

Lot #271 (Sale Order 297 of 987)

WWII Nazi German High Power black leather holster marked cgn 43 with eagle Waffenamt proof WaA920 in excellent condition.

WWII 7pc NAZI GLASS BLOWN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WW2

Lot #272 (Sale Order 298 of 987)

Lot of 7 Nazi German hand blown glass Christmas ornaments and tree topper. All very nice condition. Topper measures 10"

WWII 7pc NAZI GLASS BLOWN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WW2

Lot #273 (Sale Order 299 of 987)

Lot of 7 Nazi German hand blown glass Christmas ornaments and tree topper. All very nice condition. Topper measures 10"

WWII 7pc NAZI GLASS BLOWN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WW2

Lot #274 (Sale Order 300 of 987)

Lot of 7 SS Nazi German hand blown glass Christmas ornaments and tree topper. All very nice condition. Topper measures 10"

WWII 7pc NAZI GLASS BLOWN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WW2

Lot #275 (Sale Order 301 of 987)

Lot of 7 Nazi German hand blown glass Christmas ornaments and tree topper. All very nice condition. Topper measures 10"

WWII NAZI ZEPPLIN GLASS BLOWN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Lot #276 (Sale Order 302 of 987)

Unusual glass blown Christmas ornament Zeppelin with Swastika in tail. Excellent 7"

WWII ADOLF HITLER GLASS BLOWN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Lot #277 (Sale Order 303 of 987)

Unusual glass blown Christmas ornament of Adolf Hitler. Excellent 4"

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER TANK CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Lot #278 (Sale Order 304 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Christmas Panzer Tank Ornament measuring 3 inches wide and being hand blown. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN SMALL NSDAP FLAG

Lot #278a (Sale Order 305 of 987)

Double-sided WWII Nazi German NSDAP swastika flag measuring approximately 16" x 21" flag with a tunnel hoist look for a flagpole on the side. Good vibrant coloring with no apparent flaws or damage. Excellent

WWII US AIR CORPS WINGS LOT OF 10 FLIGHT NURSE WW2

Lot #279 (Sale Order 306 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps 2 inch wing lot to include 1) Pilot wings marked Balfour STERLING 2) Air Crew Wings marked STERLING 3) Bombardier Wings marked STERLING 4) Senior Pilot wings marked Balfour STERLING 5) Air Crew wings marked Meyer Sterling 6) Air Crew wings marked STERLING 7) Bombardier wings marked STERLING 8) Liaison Pilot wings marked STERLING 9) Pilot marked AMICO Sterling 10) Flight Nurse marked Blackington STERLING

SILVER 2 INCH WINGS LOT & 1 1/2 INCH LOT WW2

Lot #280 (Sale Order 307 of 987)

US Army Air Corps insignia to include 1) 2 inch Pilot Wings marked 1/20 S F I. I. G. I. 2) 2 inch Air Crew Wings Marked STERLING S21 3) 2 inch Air Crew Wings marked I-21 4) 2 1/2 inch Sterling Sweetheart set of wings 5) 2 inch wings National Associate of Air Force Women 6) 2 Inch Tarrant Field Pilot Wings marked STERLING 7) Screwback Pilot wings measuring 1 1/2 inches 8) Pilot wings measuring 1 1/2 inches marked STERLING 9) Pilot wings measuring 1 1/2 inches marked STERLING 10) 1 1/2 inch Aerial Gunner wings marked STERLING 11) 1 1/2 inch LSF wings 12) Officer Air Corps wing and Prop device 13) Combat Medic Badge marked Meyer STERLING

WWII US ARMORED TANK BATTALION PATCH LOT OF 29 WW2

Lot #281 (Sale Order 308 of 987)

WWII US Army Tank Destroyer and Armored Division patches lot of 29 to include 1) The Armored School 2) 1st Armored 3) 198th Armored 4) 2nd Armored 5) 3rd Armored 6) 2nd Armored HELL ON WHEELS 7) 4th Armored 8) 5th Armored 89) 6th Armored 10) 7th Armored 11) 8th Armored 12) 9th Armored 13) 10th Armored 14) 11th Armored 15) 12th Armored 16) 13th Armored 17) 14th Armored 18) 15th Armored 19) 16th Armored 20) 17th Armored 21) 18th Armored 22) 20th Armored 23) Four Wheel Tank Destroyer Patch 24) I Armored 25) II Armored 26) IV Armored 27) Six wheel tank destroyer 28) Four Wheel Tank Destroyer 29) S Armored

WW1 US NAVAL VICTORY MEDAL LOT OF 25 WWI

Lot #282 (Sale Order 309 of 987)

Large grouping of WW1 Navy Victory Medals to include 1) Submarine 2) Submarine Chaser 3) Sub Chaser 4) Destroyer 5) Mine Laying 6) Mine Sweeping 7) Mine Sweeping 8) Escort 9) Overseas 10) Mobile Base 11) Armed Guard 12) Salvage 13) Naval Battery 14) Aviation 15) Atlantic Fleet 16) Patrol 17) Asiatic 18) West Indies 19) France 20) Italy 21) White Sea 22) Grand Fleet 23) St. Mihiel 24) Aisne 25) Ypres Lys. A couple are missing the brooch but otherwise excellent

WWII US ARMY CAVALRY PHANTOM DIVISION PATCH LOT 58

Lot #283 (Sale Order 310 of 987)

WWII US Divisional, Army Phantom and Cavalry insignia. There is a total of 58 insignia's including several OD Bordered patches. Excellent

WWII US ARMY 9th AIR FORCE UNIFORM / FLIGHT SUIT

Lot #284 (Sale Order 311 of 987)

WWII Uniform grouping consisting of a 9th Air Force dress uniform with bullion patches in excellent condition. Uniform to the interior is named to 2nd Lt. Ward and is roughly a size 36R. The chest is adorned with a Pilot wing with ETO ribbon and a Air Medal. Excellent 2) Summer Flight Suit size 36 Medium by Stouber Bros. & Silverman also in excellent condition.

WWII INFRA RED BINOCULARS AMERICAN OPTICAL WW2

Lot #285 (Sale Order 312 of 987)

WWII Night Vision Binoculars by American Optical Company and dated 1944. The battery pack has some corrosion but otherwise excellent condition. I have sever seen this particular model and have done extensive research to find noting. These very well may be a prototype set of Infra-Red set of optics. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE MEDICAL TUNIC WW2

Lot #286 (Sale Order 313 of 987)

Nice quality, 1939 pattern, Kriegsmarine era, navy blue wool construction, three quarter length, double breasted style jacket with fold back, upswept, peak lapels and a small lay down collar. The jacket features two, vertical, parallel, rows of five, front closure buttons with corresponding button eyelets on both the left and right front panels. The right breast has a machine embroidered national eagle in golden yellow rayon threads on a cut-out, navy blue, wool base. The eagle is neatly hand stitched to the jacket. The jacket has two, horizontal, slash, front, hip pockets with overlapping, straight edged flaps. The jacket has dual back panels with a central, vertical seam. The straight cut, non-adjustable sleeve cuffs have a single row of horizontal stitching positioned about 4" up from the bottom edge. The left sleeve has a Red Cross armband that is Navy property marked that been neatly hand stitched to the sleeve. Collar tabs have a Asclepiad, (A serpent intertwined on a staff), cipher, mounted on a blue wool base with two pips to each. Excellent Roughly a size 36R German Naval uniforms and headgear were based on traditional designs that date back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848, and although the uniforms and headgear did evolve during the interim years, many items used during the Third Reich would still have been quite recognizable to the Imperial sailor. The Pea jacket was a basic, traditional, uniform item issued to enlisted personnel and Junior NCO’s, with minor variations, and followed the basic design of the Imperial German Navy and Reichsmarine Pea jackets. The most easily visible difference between the Reichsmarine and Kriegsmarine era Pea jackets was the Reichsmarine era Pea jackets had two, vertical, rows of six, visible, front closure buttons while the Kriegsmarine era Pea jackets had two, vertical, rows of five, visible front closure buttons with an additional button hidden beneath each lapel. On later produced Third Reich era Pea jackets the buttons under the lapels were usually omitted. The early Third Reich era Pea jackets were manufactured with a single back panel until regulations of 1939 altered the construction to two back panels with a central, vertical seam. Of Note: The Pea jackets were very similar to the Reefer jackets with the most easily visible difference being that the Reefer jackets had a horizontal slash, pocket to the left breast while the Pea jackets did not. On entering Kriegsmarine service all personnel were assigned and trained for a specific career. These careers consisted of a wide variety of specialty trades and functions with some of the careers restricted to certain rank groups. On successful completion of the appropriate training, personnel were issued distinctive career insignia to be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniforms. For EM/NCO’s the career insignia could be worn combined with the rank insignia or as separate insignia. Enlisted ranks of Matrose up to and including Hauptgefreiter career insignia were generally embroidered on small, round, bases while NCO ranks of Maat up to and including Oberdeckoffizier career insignia were on larger, vertically oval bases and could come in embroidered or stamped alloy versions. Regulations dictated that the base color of the insignia was to match the color of the uniform it was worn on. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the OKK, Offizier Kleiderkasse der Kriegsmarine, (Officer’s Clothing Account of the Navy). Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms and headgear from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored items although the price may have been restrictive. Generally speaking officers bought nice quality, private purchase, uniform items but they could also choose to buy their uniforms directly from the military clothing depots.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER ARMY OFFICERS DAGGER WW2

Lot #287 (Sale Order 314 of 987)

The dagger features a roughly, 26cm long, drop forged steel construction, nickel/silver plated, stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge and a full length, including the hilt, of roughly, 38cm. Blade has spotting and some sharpening. Blade is unmarked. The original brown leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy, crossguard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse crossguard features the embossed, army style national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in its talons and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded, dark orange/yellow, celluloid grip with the correct, diagonally angled ribbing. The dagger comes with its original, tooled, magnetic sheet metal construction scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating, horizontally embossed oak-leaf pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. Both, dome headed, throat retaining screws are also intact. Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK M33 DAGGER RZM M7/13 WW2

Lot #288 (Sale Order 315 of 987)

A NSKK EM’s dagger with its double-edged drop-forged nickel-silver blade in its original scabbard. The dagger has a plated pommel and tang nut. Its contoured wooden grip has inlaid to its obverse the enameled "SA" signet near the pommel, and an aluminum eagle and swastika to its center. Its cross guard is also plated nickel-silver. "Alles für Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) is acid etched to the obverse of the pointed blade. Blade is RZM marked M7/13. The original cross-graining is still nicely visible to both sides. Light scabbard runner marks are present as expected. The scabbard has a nickel-silver plated metal throat, mouthpiece, and lower scabbard fitting. The body of the scabbard is comprised of black finished sheet metal. Roughly 98% of the repainted or touched up black over paint remains. Dome-headed securing screws are to either side of its throat and along the upper edges of its scalloped lower fitting. To one side of the mouthpiece of the scabbard is the loop for the hanger ring and the nickel-silver plated metal ring itself. Nice clean example. The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor Squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps, the NSAK, "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Still subordinate to the SA in 1933 when the SA dagger was introduced, the NSKK also adopted the dagger shortly after its introduction. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and its design was based on the traditional 16th century Swiss "Holbein" dagger. In May of 1936 Korpsführer Hühnlein decreed the NSKK dagger scabbards were to be finished in black to differentiate them from the SA dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SCHUTZPOLIZEI NCO'S SHAKO WW2

Lot #289 (Sale Order 316 of 987)

Nice quality, private purchase, 1936 pattern, Shutzpolizei, (Protection Police), NCO’s Shako consisting of a molded, black vulcanfibre body with a slightly mottled, police green wool covering to the exterior. The body of the Shako has an extruding, humped curve reverse with black lacquered, downward sloping front and rear vulcanfibre visors and a circular "coffee can" style top. Both the front and rear visors are secured to the Shako by a narrow horizontal strip of blackened leather which is machine stitched all along the bottom edge. The circular, black lacquered vulcanfibre, "coffee can", style top is also secured to the Shako by a row of horizontal stitching running through small evenly spaced puncture holes. Each side of the Shako body has two, small, screened ventilation holes situated just below the crown seam, with internal, sliding, vent closure panels permitting the forward vent to be closed. The front center of the Shako has a large, high relief, stamped, natural aluminum, second pattern wreathed Police eagle emblem. The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of the Shako. The eagle and wreath are still quite clean and bright. The eagle is secured to the Shako by two, small, screw threaded, retaining post being inserted through two small holes in the body with retaining nuts that are visible in the interior. The front center of the Shako also has a small, stitch reinforced, horizontal slash to accommodate the national tri-color cockade retaining wires. The Shako has a stamped alloy, vertically oval, national tri-color cockade, with five, silver washed, simulated twisted rope outer edge encompassing a single, black painted, simulated twisted rope inner edge, a single silver washed, ribbed, inner trim and a red painted recessed centerpiece. The bottom edge of the cockade has an extended wire loop to secure it to the Shako. The Shako has a blackened leather chinstrap with dual, natural aluminum, sliding length adjustment buckles and natural aluminum retaining rings. The retaining rings are secured onto extended, M1891 pattern, natural aluminum, chinstrap side posts which are positioned on each side of the Shako’s body. The interior of the Shako has a nine finger, natural tan leather construction liner with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. The interior crown of the Shako has a printed manufacturers label. Size marked 56 ½, Used example but still in excellent condition. The origins of the distinctive Shako has been somewhat shrouded with the passing of time with some military historians accrediting the French with its development in the 1780's, based on the design of the civilian top hat, while others acclaim that it was based on the Austro-Hungarian or Bavarian Casquette headgear that was introduced at roughly the same time. It is known, however, that the Shako was originally adopted by the Prussian army as a experimental model in 1801 and was the standard headgear utilized by Jäger and Schützen personnel during the Napoleonic Wars. The 1801 pattern shako went through numerous modifications and in March 1854 a new pattern was officially adopted by Jäger and Schnelle Truppen, (Light Infantry and Mobile Troops). Further minor modifications to the Shako occurred in 1860, 1888, 1891, 1892, 1895, 1897, and 1915. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. One of the new dress regulations introduced a slightly modified version of the Shako for wear by all civil police personnel with minor variations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DAF ALUMINUM WALL SIGN WW2

Lot #290 (Sale Order 317 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Deutsche Arbeitsfront / German Workers' Trade Union wall sign. This would have been mounted outside a union headquarters. Measures approximately 8" across and is unmarked. Likely removed directly from an office building and brought home as a war souvenir. Excellent

WWII GERMAN SUMMER FLIGHT HELMET MINT WW2

Lot #291 (Sale Order 318 of 987)

"LKpS101" SUMMER FLIGHT HELMET. (Fliegerkopfhaube für Sommer mit FT-Gerät). Nice quality, five panel, tan linen construction summer flight helmet with integral communications equipment, sheet metal, molded bakelite and brown leather fittings and a brushed green rayon lining with damage. Size 56. Wire harness is complete. Good example. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. During WWII the Luftwaffe utilized no fewer then ten slightly different models of flight helmets with the main modifications being helmets issued for summer or winter wear and helmets with or without integral radio communication fittings. The LKpS101 model helmet was designed for summer wear and was outfitted with radio equipment as used by fighter pilots and bomber commanders. The LKpS101 model helmet was basically identical to the earlier LKpS100 model but with improved communications equipment.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN FIRST CLASS IRON CROSS WWI

Lot #292 (Sale Order 319 of 987)

This fantastic Imperial German Cased EK1 has a black magnetic iron center and the cross is made from a three piece construction with a heavy vault. There is a "C" shaped, wire catch soldered directly onto the back and a rugged barrel type hinge. Pin is marked 800. Leather covered wood two piece hinged case is also Excellent The 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades: Iron Cross 2nd Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) Iron Cross 1st Class (German: Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse) Grand Cross of the Iron Cross (Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Großkreuz) The Iron Cross 1st Class and the Iron Cross 2nd Class were awarded without regard to rank. One had to already possess the 2nd Class in order to receive the 1st Class (though in some cases both could be awarded simultaneously). The egalitarian nature of this award contrasted with those of most other German states (and indeed many other European monarchies), where military decorations were awarded based on the rank of the recipient. For example, Bavarian officers received various grades of that Kingdom's Military Merit Order (Militär-Verdienstorden), while enlisted men received various grades of the Military Merit Cross (Militär-Verdienstkreuz). Prussia did have other orders and medals which were awarded on the basis of rank, and even though the Iron Cross was intended to be awarded without regard to rank, officers and NCOs were more likely to receive it than junior enlisted soldiers. In the First World War, approximately four million Iron Crosses of the lower grade (2nd Class) were issued, as well as around 145,000 of the higher grade (1st Class). Exact numbers of awards are not known, since the Prussian archives were destroyed during the Second World War. The multitude of awards reduced the status and reputation of the decoration. Among the holders of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class and 1st Class was Adolf Hitler, who held the rank of Gefreiter. Hitler can be seen wearing the award on his left breast, as was standard, in many photographs

WWII US ARMY 50 DIVISIONAL SHOULDER PATCHES WW2

Lot #293 (Sale Order 320 of 987)

WWII US Army various Divisions, Regiments and command patches. All 50 patches dates to WWII and are in excellent condition. Excellent

WWI GERMAN MODEL 1894 HEBEL FLARE PISTOL WW1

Lot #294 (Sale Order 321 of 987)

26.5mm flare gun with 9" barrel, serial number 24242. Has wooden handles, functions flawlessly. Has German proof marks on right side of the barrel. Very Good - Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER'S BADGE

Lot #295 (Sale Order 322 of 987)

Two piece die struck zinc award features a stylized "diving" eagle clutching a swastika in its talons encompassed by a vertically oval wreath. The wreath features embossed laurel leaves to the right hand side and oak-leaves to the left hand side. The badge shows nice detailing including the "feathering" to the eagle and cut-outs to the arms of the swastika. The eagle is secured to the wreath by two, small, rivets which are visible to the reverse of the badge. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. Untouched. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE GLIDER FLIGHT CLASP WW2

Lot #296 (Sale Order 323 of 987)

Luftwaffe Transport & Glider Squadron Clasp In Gold. The badge is a mid war, two piece example, and is made of die struck alloy. It features a Luftwaffe eagle in flight, clutching a canted swastika in it's talons, within a laurel with oak leaves on each side of the laurel. The badge retains approx. 90% of it's gold finish, and 90% of the silver washed finish on the eagle. The badge is uncleaned. The badge is unmarked. It is complete with it's original pin, hinge and catch. The overall condition is Excellent The Transport and Glider Squadron Operational Flying Clasp was introduced by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on on November 19TH 1941, as the fourth clasp in a series of eight that were instituted at different points through-out the war to recognize the increasing number of operational flights achieved by specialized Luftwaffe personnel. All eight of the clasps were awarded in three grades of, Bronze for twenty operational flights, Silver for sixty operational flights, and Gold for one hundred ten operational flights. Besides the original three clasps five more Operational flying clasps were introduced between November 1941 and April 1944, and by mid-1942 many pilots and air crews were surpassing the number of Operational flights required for award of the clasps, so on June 26TH 1942, Reichsmarschall Herman Göring introduced a star burst pendant device to recognize operational flights over one hundred and ten with a prescribed number of operational flights required for award depending on the type of clasp. In the case of the Transport and Glider Squadron Clasp the star burst pendant device signified five hundred operational flights. On April 29TH 1944 a numbered pendant was introduced as personnel’s operational flight numbers even exceeded the prescribed number required for the star-burst pendant. The numbered pendants began at "200" and went up as high as "2000" in increments of one hundred.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NARVIK CAMPAIGN SHIELD WW2

Lot #297 (Sale Order 324 of 987)

Die stamped, zinc construction with a gilt wash, shield featuring an embossed, stylized, national eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a wreathed, static swastika in its talons, to the top center, positioned above the embossed script, "Narvik 1940", an edelweiss flower and a crossed propeller and anchor. The edelweiss, propeller and anchor represent the Heer Gebirgsjäger, (Army Mountain troops), the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe respectively, that participated in the victory at Narvik. All original prongs and backing material are intact. The Narvik Campaign shield was the first of a series of campaign shields to be introduced and was established by Adolf Hitler on August 19TH 1940 for award to all Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel who participated in the battle of Narvik Norway between April 9TH and June 9TH 1940. Of Note: Although the shield was officially introduced on August 19TH 1940 it wasn’t until September 12TH 1940 that the OKM, Oberkommando des Marine, (Navy High Command), published the issuing order, followed by the Luftwaffe, (Air-Force), the next day. The Kriegsmarine version of the shield was gilt washed while those awarded to Heer, (Army), and Luftwaffe personnel were silver washed. The shields were bestowed by Generalleutnant Eduard Dietl the commander of Army Group Narvik and it is alleged that a total of only 8,577 shields were awarded to all branches of service personnel. The shields were to be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniform. The color of the backing material was to match that of the uniform it was to be worn on.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BATTLE FLAG 200X335

Lot #298 (Sale Order 325 of 987)

Second pattern (Circa 1937/38-1945) single piece dual sided printed cotton/linen construction national war flag. The flag features a red base field with a central white/black/white/black bordered white disk with a black and white bordered black canted swastika to the center. The flag has black vertical and horizontal bars emanating from the central disk with white/black/white borders. The canton features a white/black/white bordered black Iron Cross. The hoist edge has a small dual-ply reinforcement panel to each corner. The hoist edge is trimmed in white tunnel looped cotton/rayon blend bunting for the suspension rope. The twisted suspension rope is still intact and has a closed loop to both the top and bottom edges. Nicely maker marked, size marked 200 x 335 and KM eagle over "M" marked. MINT The first modern German war flag was introduced by Kaiser Wilhelm I in July 1867. The war flag went through a number of minor modifications through the years until it reached its final design format in September 1903. The 1903 version of the Kaiserliche Kriegsflagge, (Imperial War Flag), was utilized until it was abolished after Germany’s defeat in WWI on September 27TH 1919. On April 11TH 1921 a new national war flag was introduced that utilized Hohenzollern Empire tri-colors of black, white and red, with the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), national tri-colors of black, red, and gold inserted into the canton, (upper left corner), with a black Iron Cross to the center. In March 1933, shortly after Hitler gained power, he abolished the Weimar era canton insert on the national war flag. The 1933 pattern national war flag was utilized until November 7TH 1935 when Hitler introduced a new, totally redesigned, national war flag that incorporated the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), swastika emblem. Of Note: The 1935 pattern national war flag was utilized until late 1937 or early 1938, when a slightly modified second pattern flag was introduced. The national war flag was flown on all Kriegsmarine, (Navy), warships, Luftwaffe, (Air Force), airfields and all buildings owned by the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces). The flag was also to be hoisted daily at all occupied barracks and was also utilized at victory parades and special events along with the standard national swastika flag. This example is the second pattern War Flag, circa 1937/38-1945.

WW2 NAZI GERMAN CAPTURED 94th DIVISION SIGNED FLAG

Lot #298a (Sale Order 326 of 987)

WWII Nazi German captured flag signed by several US service members with roughly 19 signatures of the 919th Field Artillery Battalion of the 94th 94th División. Flag is in excellent condition measuring46 X 112 inches and is double sided with a white disk to each side and a printed mobile swastika to each. Excellent Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933. World War II The 94th Division, like the other divisions of the Organized Reserve was not mobilized as a complete unit. In August 1940, the officers and men of the Organized Reserve had been called to active duty individually, being disbursed to existing Regular Army and Army National Guard units. The majority of mid-level officers (captains through lieutenant colonels) in the U.S. Army during the Second World War were Reserve officers. As such, the 94th provided leaders to every theater in the war. With virtually all of the division's personnel having gone off to war without it, the 94th Division existed only on paper when its shoulder sleeve insignia was changed on 5 September 1942 to a half-black, half-gray circle with the Arabic numerals 9 and 4 superimposed in reverse colors. Ten days later, on 15 September 1942, the division was ordered into active military service as the 94th Infantry Division at Fort Custer near Kalamazoo, Michigan. To effect the initial organization of the 94th, the officer cadre below regimental level and the entire enlisted cadre was selected from the soldiers of the 77th Infantry Division, then stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Order of battle Headquarters, 94th Infantry Division 301st Infantry Regiment 302nd Infantry Regiment 376th Infantry Regiment Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 94th Infantry Division Artillery 301st Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm) 356th Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm) 390th Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm) 919th Field Artillery Battalion (105 mm) 319th Engineer Combat Battalion 319th Medical Battalion 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop (Mechanized) Headquarters, Special Troops, 94th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 94th Infantry Division 794th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company 94th Quartermaster Company 94th Signal Company Military Police Platoon Band 94th Counterintelligence Corps Detachment Statistics Called into federal service: 15 September 1942 Overseas: 6 August 1944. Campaigns: Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe Days of combat: 209 Awards: Unit 1 Presidential Unit Citation (formerly called a Distinguished Unit Citation) Individual 1 Medal of Honor 54 Distinguished Service Crosses 2 Distinguished Service Medals 510 Silver Stars 10 Legions of Merit 12 Soldier's Medals 2792 Bronze Star Medals 66 Air Medals Combat chronicle Following a brief stay in England, the 94th landed on Utah Beach, France on D-Day + 94, 8 September 1944, and moved into Brittany to relieve the 6th Armored Division and assume responsibility for containing some 60,000 German troops besieged in their garrisons at the Channel ports of Lorient and Saint-Nazaire. The 94th inflicted over 2,700 casualties on the enemy and took 566 prisoners before being relieved by the 66th Infantry Division on New Year's Day 1945. As part of General George Patton's United States Third Army, the 94th Infantry Division ("94th ID") was known as "Patton's Golden Nugget". Moving east, the division relieved the 90th Infantry Division on 7 January 1945, taking positions in the Saar-Moselle Triangle south of Wasserbillig, facing the Siegfried Switch Line. Fresh for the fight, the 94th shifted to the offensive, 14 January, seizing Tettingen and Butzdorf that day. The following day, the Nennig-Berg-Wies area was wrested from the enemy, severe counterattacks followed, and it was at Nennig that the Germans gave the division its nickname "Roosevelt's Butchers" for stacking the dead in houses and along roads and refusing prisoners, lacking the means to guard and transport them.

1923 KARL GOETZ MEDAL HITLER PUTSCH IN MUNICH COIN

Lot #299 (Sale Order 327 of 987)

Obverse: Hitler is shown mounting the stage, with gun in hand, to where von Kahr is making a speech and then pushing the Bavarian Commissioner aside. A Munich citizen sits in the foreground drinking beer. To the left of Hitler is a backward swastika. Below, "Hittler Putsch" (Hitler Coup). Rim inscription, "National gen National" (Nationalist against Nationalist). Dated November 8, 1923. KG bisected by poster. Reverse: Three very young Nazis on the stage of the Munich Theater; one carries a gallow, one a Nazi flag with backward swastika, and the third, raising his right hand in a feigned Nazi salute and his right foot, with boot and spur, resembling an aerial bomb. Behind the curtain is von Kahr with a cannon. Between the two parties a Social Democrat joyfully dances and points to the two participants, the Nazi's and von Kahr. Inscription on poster below, "Etzte Vorstellung - Auf nach Berlin" (Last Performance - On To Berlin). Dated, November 9, 1923. Adolf Hitler, supported by Ludendorff and other Bavarian leaders, planned to march on Berlin, declare the President and Chancellor out of office, and take over Germany. The first stage was executed in Munich, in a beer hall, the Biirgerbraukeller, where a large assembly of the Bavarian cabinet was present. The National Socialists (Nazis) took over the meeting by force with Hitler firing a shot from his handgun into the ceiling to attract attention. Hitler declared the President and Chancellor dismissed, pronounced himself the new President and Chancellor, and gave General Ludendorff the office of the Minister of the Army. On November 9, 1923 the Berlin government declared Hitler's actions as treason. The army was set into motion against Munich to suppress the Putsch. During a demonstration march through the streets of Munich, Bavarian police and troops acting under the orders of Prime Minister von Kahr, broke up the march and aborted the Putsch. Hitler fled, was captured two days later, and stood trial. By his actions, von Kahr had actually double-crossed Hitler since he had agreed to go with him the evening before. Eleven years later Von Kahr paid with his life for this switch. He was found beaten to death in a swamp near Munich as a victim of the Rahm-revolt in 1934. The image of Hitler on this medal is the first known to have appeared on a medal or coin. The description on the reverse is not flattering to Hitler's image. Additionally, lampooning Nazi's as young hooligans, backward swastikas, and the intentional misspelling of Hitler's name made such a creation potentially very damaging to Goetz in, and after, 1933 when Hitler was in complete power of Germany. Legend has it that Karl Goetz traveled all over Germany in order to purchase back as many of these medals as he could in order to destroy them. Hence their rarity.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FLAG MAYOR OF ALDENHOVEN WW2

Lot #299a (Sale Order 328 of 987)

A large multi-piece wool construction banner approximately 53 X 120 inches long. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a sewn on mobile swastikas in black. There is a tunnel loop to each end. There is also a period tag to the bottom that reads Burgermeisteramt Aldenhoven. This simply means it was the Mayors flag of Aldenhoven. Aldenhoven is a municipality in the district of Düren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located approximately 5 km south-west of Jülich, 5 km north of Eschweiler and 20 km north-east of Aachen. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE 1st MODEL SWORD WW2

Lot #300 (Sale Order 329 of 987)

This Luftwaffe Sword has never been cleaned and as a result the solid nickel mounts do show quite a bit of patina. The pommel is an excellent example, having no hits to the rim edges. The rim is stamped with a fine decoration of connected oak leaves and acorns, and it has the medallion insert style sun-wheel swastika. It appears as though there is no silvering left between the legs of the swastika. The crossguard has the same medallion inserts although in this case it appears as though the silvering is intact. The guard is the three section variety, which slopes downward and bears good, enhanced feathering. The grip is a carved wood base, and is covered with a fine blue Moroccan leather. This leather shows some usage with scuffs here and there, but be covered in with Meltonian leather cream and it cleaned up quite nicely. The grip is tightly wrapped with springy copper wire. The scabbard shell of this piece is straight throughout, and is also covered in Moroccan leather. The scabbard is in very good condition, showing minor scuffs to the leather. The scabbard mounts are the matching nickel-silver types, in good condition. They are retained by headless side screws. The original crescent hanger is in place, in good condition and equipped with a matching nickel-silver box clip. The blade is in near mint condition, with highest quality nickel-plated surfaces. It is marked on the reverse ricasso, SMF with the trademark and a Waffenamt, consisting of a stick bird with a number 5 visible in his belly. The original blue leather blade washer is in place, in good condition and showing only minor wear. Very Good. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Also in late 1934 the "Ehrenschwert", (Honor Sword), was introduced by Hermann Göring for presentation to specifically selected personnel of the Fliegerschaft. With the official establishment of the Luftwaffe in March 1935, the newly introduced sword was awarded to all Luftwaffe officer’s in good-standing and the official designation of the sword was altered to Offizierschwert, (Officer’s Sword), although it was most commonly referred to as the Fliegerschwert, (Flyer’s Sword). Regulations dictated that all Officer’s and senior NCO’s wear the sword with the Service, Reporting, Walking-out, and Parade Dress uniforms. The early issue swords were constructed with German nickel/silver or plated fittings while later models, (circa-1940), had aluminum fittings. Of Note: Wear of the Luftwaffe Officer’s swords was discontinued by order of December 23RD 1944.

WW1 WWII GERMAN ADOLF HITLER DOCUMENT SEALS WW2

Lot #300a (Sale Order 330 of 987)

Huge collection of Document & Envelope Flap Seals circa 1860-1940 from Prussia / German Empire Weimar Republic and Nazi period including several from Adolf Hitler and Gestapo with over 3100 seals with several of them from Adolf Hitler. All of these were collected in Germany during the war by a German and the collection was appropriated by a 94th Division Veteran who brought them back from the War. In this collection there is all six patterns from Hitler from Der Reichspräsident, Reichskanzlei, PräsidentKanzlei, ReichsKanzlei, Der Fuhrer und Reichskanzler and finally Präsidialkanzlei des Führers und Reichskanzler. Also in the lot are other Reich notables seals such as Himmler. This is a very unique collection that has never been offered to the pubic.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOUBLE DECAL POLICE HELMET WW2

Lot #301 (Sale Order 331 of 987)

The stamped sheet steel construction civic M34 "square dip" style helmet retains its original black satin finish paint. The left side of the helmet has a silver bordered black based police decal with the second pattern silver wreathed police eagle as introduced on July 28TH 1936. The right side of the helmet has a party shield decal. The helmet has two separate, groups of seven, "salt & pepper" ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All four of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style, light tan leather liner. Liner is complete. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Size marked 56. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). Standardization of the helmets was never completely achieved although the black satin finish and the decals as introduced on July 28TH 1936 were pretty much universally worn through-out the Feuerschutzpolizei.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FACTORY POLICE BMW HELMET WW2

Lot #302 (Sale Order 332 of 987)

The stamped sheet steel construction civic helmet retains most of its original black satin finish paint. The front of the helmet has the BMW factory logo decal to each side. The helmet has two separate ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All three of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style light tan leather liner. Liner is complete. Original chinstrap is complete. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Size marked 56. Nice untouched helmet. Although it has been 70 years since WWII ended, the memories are still painful for many. Some still have regrets about their place in history. Among those living with regrets is the BMW car company. Founded in Munich in 1916, Bayersiche Motoren Werke AG is celebrating its centennial anniversary. The celebration has not stopped the company from owning up to the darker moments of its history. The company expressed its “profound regret for the enormous suffering” it caused by using Nazi slave labor during WWII. The owner at the time was Gunther Quandt. Quandt and his son, Herbert, were friendly with Adolf Hitler and not afraid to use political connections to take advantage of the Holocaust and businesses seized by the government to manufacture weapons, artillery, ammunition and U-boat batteries. The company retained some 50,000 forced laborers and concentration camp prisoners during the war. These forced laborers were forcibly taken from German-occupied territories or were prisoners of wars. The forces laborers, from nearly every European country, were often no more than slaves. They were not properly paid and worked in often dangerous conditions. They were also physically abused and there were high death rates among these prisoners. The company at this time, were participating with the Nazis in exploiting these slave laborers and causing untold misery. BMW wrote, “Under the National Socialist regime of the 1930’s and ’40’s, BMW AG operated exclusively as a supplier to the German arms industry.” They also took the opportunity to remind everyone that they were “the first industrial corporation to initiate a public debate about this chapter of its history with the publication of a book entitled BMW – Eine Deutsche Geschichte (BMW – A German History).”They continue: “Since the 1990’s, the BMW Group has been actively engaging in efforts to promote openness, respect and understanding between cultures.” The German iconic car maker supplied a range of vehicles to the German army. The Nazis used the superior engineering of the BMW company to produce the vehicles that they needed to wage war from the Urals to Morocco. German companies like BMW, helped the Nazi Party to create a highly efficient war machine and embark on a World War. The company could have even changed the course of the war, with its engine designs. The company designed some of the prototypes of the first jet engines. Eventually, one of the world’s first jet, the Heinkel HE 162, had a BMW engine. Luckily, it came too late in the war, to alter its course. BMW could have helped the evil Nazi regime to win the war, with its technology and its use of slave labor- the respected company, certainly has a dark past.

WWII GERMAN VOLKS WAGON FACTORY GUARD HELMET

Lot #303 (Sale Order 333 of 987)

Nice original helmet. Has decent Volkswagen decals on the helmet. Helmet is numbered 56. Has original decals inside helmet. Leather liner is present with chin strap. Nice original hard to find helmet. Very Good. On August 7, 1944, under the threat of Allied bombing during World War II, the German car manufacturer Volkswagen halts production of the “Beetle,” as its small, insect-shaped automobile was dubbed in the international press. Ten years earlier, the renowned automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche had signed a contract with Germany’s Third Reich to develop a prototype of a small, affordable “people’s car.” The German chancellor, National Socialist (Nazi) leader Adolf Hitler, called the car the KdF (Kraft-durch-Freude)-Wagen (or “Strength-Through-Joy” car), after a Nazi-led movement ostensibly aimed at helping the working people of Germany. Porsche didn’t like that moniker; he preferred Volkswagen (meaning “people’s car”), the name under which the car had originally been developed. In 1938, the government built a factory to produce the car in the city of KdF-stat. The first production-ready Beetle debuted at the Berlin Motor Show in 1939. Several months later, Germany invaded Poland, sparking the conflict that would explode into world war. During the war years, the German army’s need for a lightweight utility vehicle took precedence over the production of affordable passenger cars. The result was the Type 62 Kubelwagen, a convertible vehicle with a modified Beetle chassis, four doors and 18-inch wheels (compared with the Beetle’s 16-inch ones) to give it better ground clearance. Though production at the KdF-stat factory was dedicated primarily to the Kubelwagen and its amphibious counterpart, the Schwimmwagen, the factory did continue to produce Beetles from 1941 to August 7, 1944, when production was halted under threat of Allied bombing. In the war’s aftermath, a devastated Germany was divided into four sectors. Those under British, French and American control would combine to form West Germany, while the region under Soviet control became East Germany. KdF-stat (soon renamed Wolfsburg), which was in the British sector, and its auto factory remained in relatively good shape for having been a target of Allied bombs. Volkswagen, then under the control of the British military, began turning out Beetles again in December 1945. By 1949, the company (now called Volkswagen GmbH) was back in German hands, and in 1972 the Beetle passed the iconic Ford Model T as the top-selling car in history.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M42 COMBAT HELMET WW2

Lot #304 (Sale Order 334 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its factory applied field-gray paint showing the expect crown wear. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31, tan, leather liner with all eight of its original fingers. The helmet's manufacturing codes are too hard ream but appears to be a size 64. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE M42 HELMET NS62 w LINER

Lot #305 (Sale Order 335 of 987)

Helmet retains about 80% of its field-gray paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is also retained about 90%. Two liner retaining rivets are intact. M31 tan leather liner is complete. Liner adjustment string is original to the helmet. The reverse interior neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "D275" and the interior left side apron has stamped manufacturers code and size, "NS62", indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 62. Comes with half of it's original chinstrap. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, (Iron and Foundry Works), in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportsverband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian, forerunner of the Luftwaffe on August 18TH 1934, and adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet. The first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER BY ARTHUR EVERTZ M7/14

Lot #306 (Sale Order 336 of 987)

Nice quality dagger features a roughly, 8 3/4", (22.2 cm), long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length, including the hilt, of roughly, 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows light scabbard runners and most of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice, deep, well defined, acid etched Fraktur style, script motto, "Alles für Deutschland", (All/Everything for Germany), which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "M7/14" R D. Lüneschloss, Solingen. The dagger has the plated nickel crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. The dagger has a very nicely contoured, reddish tinged, brown, stained, hardwood grip, which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings. The grip has a nicely inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. The dagger comes with it’s original, coppery brown, painted, magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. Very Good The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along paramilitary lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK DAGGER M7/13 WW2

Lot #307 (Sale Order 337 of 987)

A NSKK EM’s dagger with its double-edged drop-forged nickel-silver blade in its original scabbard. The dagger has a plated nickel-silver pommel and tang nut. Its contoured wooden grip has, inlaid to its obverse, the enameled "SA" signet near the pommel and an nickel/silver eagle and swastika to its center. Its cross guards are plated nickel-silver. "Alles für Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) is acid etched on the obverse of the pointed blade. Blade is maker marked to M7/13 Arthur Schuttelhofer of Solingen. The original cross-graining is still nicely visible to both sides. Light scabbard runner marks are present as expected. The scabbard has a nickel-silver plated metal throat, mouthpiece, and lower scabbard fitting. The body of the scabbard is comprised of black finished sheet metal. Roughly 80% of the original black overpaint remains. Dome-headed securing screws are on either side of its throat and along the upper edges of its scalloped lower fitting. Ring is missing but again the blade is excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK DAGGER M7/68 TIGER WW2

Lot #308 (Sale Order 338 of 987)

A NSKK EM’s dagger with its double-edged drop-forged nickel-silver blade in its original scabbard. The dagger has a plated nickel-silver pommel and tang nut. Its contoured wooden grip has, inlaid to its obverse, the enameled "SA" signet near the pommel and an nickel/silver eagle and swastika to its center. Its cross guards are also plated nickel-silver. "Alles für Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) is acid etched on the obverse of the pointed blade. Blade is maker marked 7/68 to TIGER, Solingen. The original cross-graining is still nicely visible to both sides. Light scabbard runner marks are present as expected. The scabbard has a nickel-silver plated metal throat, mouthpiece, and lower scabbard fitting. The body of the scabbard is comprised of black finished sheet metal. Roughly 95% of the original black overpaint remains. Dome-headed securing screws are on either side of its throat and along the upper edges of its scalloped lower fitting. To one side of the mouthpiece is the loop for the hanger ring, and the nickel-silver plated metal ring itself. Nice clean example by a scarce maker. Excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER M7/3/39 KUNO RITTER WW2

Lot #309 (Sale Order 339 of 987)

Nice quality dagger features a roughly, 8 3/4", (22.2 cm), long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length, including the hilt, of roughly, 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows light scabbard runners and some of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice, deep, well defined, acid etched Fraktur style, script motto, "Alles für Deutschland", (All/Everything for Germany), which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "M7/3/39" Kuno Ritter of Solingen. The dagger has the plated nickel crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. The dagger has a very nicely contoured, reddish tinged, brown, stained, hardwood grip, which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings with one chip towards the top crossguard. The grip has a nicely inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. The dagger comes with it’s original, coppery brown, painted, magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. Dagger comes complete with it's brown leather hanger with oval, pronged, solid nickel/silver buckle and friction clip. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along paramilitary lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK Dagger BY WMW WW2

Lot #310 (Sale Order 340 of 987)

A NSKK EM’s dagger with its double-edged drop-forged nickel-silver blade in its original scabbard. The dagger has a solid nickel-silver pommel and tang nut. Its contoured wooden grip has, inlaid to its obverse, the enameled "SA" signet near the pommel and an nickel/silver eagle and swastika to its center. Its cross guards are also solid nickel-silver with the lower being marked "B" indicating the Gau Berlin-Brundenburg. "Alles für Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) is acid etched on the obverse of the pointed blade. Blade is maker marked to WMW of Solingen. Light scabbard runner marks are present as expected with some buffing. The scabbard has a nickel-silver plated metal throat, mouthpiece, and lower scabbard fitting. The body of the scabbard is comprised of black finished sheet metal. Roughly 95% of the original black overpaint remains. Dome-headed securing screws are on either side of its throat and along the upper edges of its scalloped lower fitting. To one side of the mouthpiece is the loop for the hanger ring, and the nickel-silver plated metal ring itself. Nice clean example by a scarce maker. Excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER BY F. u. A. HELBING WW2

Lot #311 (Sale Order 341 of 987)

SA dagger with a 22cm long double-edged drop-forged, and nickel-silver plated blade in its original scabbard. The dagger has a cast pommel and tang nut. Its contoured wooden grip has, inlaid to its obverse, the enameled "SA" signet near the pommel and an eagle and swastika to its center. "Alles für Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) is acid etched in Fraktur script on the front of the blade. Reverse of blade with acid etched RZM logo and manufacturers code, "M7/78" indicating manufacture by F. u. A. Helbing of Steinbach with minor sharpening. The dagger comes with its original brown enamel painted sheet metal scabbard with nickel/silver plated sheet metal fittings. Excellent.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER WW2

Lot #312 (Sale Order 342 of 987)

Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Maker marked to "Robt. Klaas". The leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a well defined, nicely detailed, cast, aluminum cross guard, ferrule and pommel. The cross guard features a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a swastika to the obverse with a random pebbled field to the reverse. The top edge of the crossguard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern. The cast ferrule has a repeating, embossed oak-leaf pattern. The orb shaped pommel features an embossed oak-leaf pattern encompassing a dual encircled, canted, embossed swastika on a pebbled field background to both the obverse and the reverse. The dagger has a molded orange, Bakelite grip with the correct, fine twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The grip is in overall good condition with one chip at the top towards the pommel. The dagger also comes complete with its original magnetic sheet steel scabbard. The scabbard features a pebbled field to both the obverse and the reverse with smooth side panels. The scabbard has an ornate embossed, oak-leaf pattern to both the obverse and reverse of the bottom tip. The scabbard also has sweated on alloy hanger suspension band with an ornate embossed, repeating oak-leaf pattern. There is one hanger suspension rings missing. The scabbards top throat has its retaining screw intact. Shows the expected age. Very Good In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued. Additional regulations of March and August 1940 extended wear of the second pattern dagger to senior NCO’s, senior reserve NCO’s and Officials with the equivalent NCO’s ranks. Blade side arm portepees and troddels were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. The Luftwaffe version of the portepee was officially introduced on March 1ST 1935 and the design was based on the earlier army officers portepee.

WWII WAFFEN SS FORMER POLICE BADGE SLEEVE EAGLE

Lot #313 (Sale Order 343 of 987)

WWII Waffen SS lot to include 1) EM/NCO'S SLEEVE EAGLE. Second pattern, (Circa 1939-1945), machine woven SS sleeve eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in silvery/gray rayon threads on a woven, black, rayon base. The eagle has a roughly, 3 3/8" wingspan from tip to tip. Eagle has been removed from the tunic and put into an album and removed once again. 2) SS MEMBER'S RUNIC BREAST BADGE. The insignia consists of hand embroidered SS runes in bright silver/aluminum wire threads on a cut-out police green wool base. The base follows the same angular design as the runes and is roughly, 35mm tall and 37mm wide at its widest point. Very Good

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE RADIO OPERATOR BADGE CASE

Lot #314 (Sale Order 344 of 987)

constructed of card stock with a faux blue leather exterior, the obverse lid with gold embossed inscription of “BORDFUNKERABZ.”, the interior with a padded blue satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted blue felt medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release, with a functional magnetic metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 76 mm (l) x 24 mm (h). The Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s qualification badge was introduced by Hermann Göring on March 26TH 1936 for award to radio operators, air gunners and mechanics who had met the required criteria. The Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s badge was awarded on an individual basis and the main criteria for bestowal of the award was the completion of five operational flights over enemy territory or a minimum of two months active service. As with other flyer’s specialty badges a cloth version of the Wireless Operator’s / Air Gunner’s Badge was authorized for wear on the flight blouse with a machine embroidered pattern for EM/NCO’s and a hand embroidered pattern for Officer’s. Of Note: After the introduction of the Air Gunner’s badge on June 22ND 1942, the Wireless Operator’s / Air Gunner’s badge was re-designated Bordfunkerabzeichen, (Wireless Operator’s Badge), and was bestowed exclusively to Wireless Operators.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER ASSAULT BADGE BRONZE WW2

Lot #315 (Sale Order 345 of 987)

Nicely detailed, die stamped, hollow backed, tombac award with a bronze washed finish is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing the forward profile of a tank. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch mounted on a round base all intact. Excellent The Panzer Assault badge in bronze was introduced by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on June 1ST 1940 for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days. The design of the badge was identical to the earlier instituted Panzer Assault Badge in silver for Panzer personnel except for the coloration.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY DOUBLE EAGLE MARKED SWORD

Lot #316 (Sale Order 346 of 987)

This army lion head is the very desirable type that features the Wehrmacht eagle on the “P” guard as well as an open-winged eagle on the langet. The sword design is the same as page 128 on the Angolia book and on page 126 you can see the “P” guard design. Angolia is showing the dove head type on this page but it has the exact same “P” guard and cross guard motif. This sword has some of the original gilding still remaining throughout the brass base. The lion head is really a great looking cat. He is fitted with two faceted blood red stone eyes. They really look good against the brass background. This cat has some hand detail throughout his mane, brow and nasal area. The engraving is more delicate than we see on other makes. The lion’s mane runs down the back strap, where it becomes a “v” design and there are long floral style oak leaves at the center area. The ferrule has a series of oak leaves and acorns which run around its circumference. The “P” guard starts out with a floral design then a raised out oak leaf and acorn sprig and then at the center area there is a fine Wehrmacht style eagle. This bird looks to the viewer’s left and clutches a swastika in his claws. The eagle is the style with half-open wings. There are further floral designs which continue downward and into the cross guard. The quillon end has a floral curl. The cross guard features an open-winged eagle which looks to the viewer’s left. This bird clutches a wreathed mobile swastika and has oak leaves on either side of his talons. There is pretty good detail to this bird also. The grip is a black celluloid over wood carved base. The celluloid has a fine sheen to its finish and it is in perfect condition. This grip is tightly wrapped with triple brass wire, the center being twisted. A very nice hilt here! The scabbard of this example is also extremely nice. It is dent-free and has outstanding black original paint. This paint is near 85% and looks in mint condition. The blade of this very desirable sword is 29 1/2”. It is high quality throughout and has mirror nickel plated surfaces. The blade is easily in excellent condition. This blade is not marked but we know this sword to be produced by the Emil Voos firm. A great opportunity here to own a very desirable sword in first rate condition. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword / saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword / saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DRESS BAYONET LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #317 (Sale Order 347 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Dress Bayonet lot of two. 1) Roughly, 25cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged, steel construction blade with deep, fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall good condition with light scabbard runner marks. Maker marked to Krebs. The leather washer is present. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small, dome headed alloy rivets. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard that retains about 90% of its original black finish. The inserted throat, throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact. 2) Roughly, 25cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged, steel construction blade with deep, fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall good condition with light scabbard runner marks. Blade is not maker marked. The leather washer is present. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel / silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black Bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small, dome headed steel rivets. 3) Roughly, 25cm long, nickel / silver plated, drop forged, steel construction blade with deep, fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall good condition with light scabbard runner marks. Maker marked to Eickhorn. The leather washer is present. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small, dome headed alloy rivets. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard that retains about 60% of its original black finish. The inserted throat, throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact. 4) Roughly, 25cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged, steel construction blade with deep, fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall poor condition with scabbard runner marks, pealing and the blade has been tipped. Maker marked to E. F. Horster. The leather washer is present. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black Bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small, dome headed alloy rivets. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard that retains about 90% of its original black finish. The inserted throat, throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact. Comes with original leather frog. During the Third Reich period numerous blade manufacturers produced customized, private purchase versions of the S84/98 and KS98 bayonets for dress wear. The dress bayonets were manufactured with an assortment of minor optional variations with a long model, (9 7/8"), blade for enlisted personnel and a shorter, (7 7/8"), blade for NCO’s and Officer’s. Due to the dress bayonets similarity to the issue bayonets they experienced slow sales and the F. W. Höller firm of Solingen attempted to increase demand by marketing the dress bayonets as the "Pionier", (Engineer), models, although they were available to personnel in all branches of service. It is not known if the marketing strategy was successful in increasing sales but it did result in the dress bayonets commonly being referred to as "Pioniere Extrawaffe". A popular option offered by the blade manufacturers was an acid etched motif on the blade for a nominal extra cost. Most of the etched designs were of a standard pattern that were applied by the use of a template and were copyrighted by the manufacturing firm. Additionally more personalized etched designs were also available at an extra cost.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DRESS BAYONET LOT OF 3 WW2

Lot #318 (Sale Order 348 of 987)

WWII German Nazi lot of bayonet's to include 1) FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI EM/NCO’S BAYONET WITH FROG. Drop forged, 25cm, long, bright nickel/silver plated steel blade with wide fuller to each side. Blade is in overall very good condition. Maker marker to Krebs. Brown leather washer is intact. Hilt consists of nickel/silver plated steel cross guard, eagle head pommel and molded black Bakelite grips with a repeating grooved diamond pattern. Cross guard features one up-swept and one down-swept arm. Diamond grooved Bakelite grips are held in place by two dome headed rivets. Magnetic sheet metal scabbard retains about 70% of its original black finish. Throat retaining screw and frog lug are both intact. Bayonet comes complete with its original leather frog. This longer model bayonet was intended for wear by ranks of Feuerwehrmann through to Brandmeister. 2) WWII NAZI GERMAN DRESS BAYONET. 2) Roughly, 25cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged, steel construction blade with deep, fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall poor condition with scabbard runner marks, sharpening and is also gray. Maker marked to "Siegfried". The leather washer is present. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black Bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small, dome headed alloy rivets. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard that retains about 80% of its original black finish. The inserted throat, throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact. Complete with frog. 3) FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI EM/NCO’S BAYONET WITH FROG. Drop forged, 25cm, long, bright nickel/silver plated steel blade with wide fuller to each side. Blade is in overall very good condition. Non maker marked. Brown leather washer is intact. Hilt consists of nickel/silver plated steel cross guard, eagle head pommel and molded black Bakelite grips with a repeating grooved diamond pattern. Cross guard features one up-swept and one down-swept arm. Diamond grooved Bakelite grips are held in place by two dome headed rivets. Magnetic sheet metal scabbard retains about 80% of its original black finish. Throat retaining screw and frog lug are both intact. This longer model bayonet was intended for wear by ranks of Feuerwehrmann through to Brandmeister.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLITICAL CANDELABRA WW2

Lot #319 (Sale Order 349 of 987)

WWII NAZI GERMAN CANDELABRA measuring roughly 13 inches wide having placement for 4 candles. At the base of the obverse is a small political eagle clutching a small wreath and within the wreath is a canted swastika. This piece was meant to be mounted on a base that is missing. That being said it's in excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN CHRISTMAS PLATE 1940 79th INF

Lot #319a (Sale Order 350 of 987)

"Kriegs-Weihnachten 1940" ceramic plate. Issued by 79. Infanterie-Division. 1939 Iron Cross to the center. Inscription "Tapfer und Treu!". Made by Villeroy & Boch. Maker marked Villeroy & Boch on underside. Measures approximately 9.5" across. No apparent damage. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN DDAC DISH 1935 BERLIN-BRANDENBURG

Lot #319b (Sale Order 351 of 987)

Small saucer or dish with the DDAC flag and the words "GAU 1 Berlin-Brandenburg 1935" inside. Straw marked on the bottom, gilt lined rim. Measures approximately 7.5" across. The DDAC, "Der Deutsche Automobil-Club" (The German Automobile-Club), was instituted in September of 1933 by NSKK Korpsführer Adolf Hühnlein as an independent organization that was similar to the American Automobile Association. The club consisted of personnel who owned a car and who were not members of the NSKK. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEIN KAMPF BOOK 1940 EDITION WW2

Lot #320 (Sale Order 352 of 987)

English translation version of Mein Kampf, by Adolf Hitler, edition dated 1940, cloth-bound hard cover. Has light wear to the title and some soiling to the lower corner of the cover and some of the pages. Excellent. Mein Kampf or My Struggle or My Fight) is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler. The work describes the process by which Hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. Volume 1 of Mein Kampf was published in 1925 and Volume 2 in 1926. The book was edited first by Emil Maurice, then by Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess. Hitler began Mein Kampf while imprisoned for what he considered to be "political crimes" following his failed Putsch in Munich in November 1923. Although he received many visitors initially, he soon devoted himself entirely to the book. As he continued, he realized that it would have to be a two-volume work, with the first volume scheduled for release in early 1925. The governor of Landsberg noted at the time that "he [Hitler] hopes the book will run into many editions, thus enabling him to fulfill his financial obligations and to defray the expenses incurred at the time of his trial." After slow initial sales, the book became a bestseller in Germany following Hitler's rise to power in 1933. After Hitler's death, copyright of Mein Kampf passed to the state government of Bavaria, which refused to allow any copying or printing of the book in Germany. In 2016, following the expiration of the copyright held by the Bavarian state government, Mein Kampf was republished in Germany for the first time since 1945, which prompted public debate and divided reactions from Jewish groups.

WII NAZI GERMAN DRESS BAYONET LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #321 (Sale Order 353 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Dress Bayonet lot of two. 1) Roughly, 20cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged, steel construction blade with deep, fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall good condition with light scabbard runner marks. Maker marked to "Eickhorn". The leather washer is present. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black Bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small, dome headed alloy rivets. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard that retains about 98% of its original black finish. The inserted throat, throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact. 2) Roughly, 25cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged, steel construction blade with deep, fullers to each side and a top edge swedge to the forward tip. The blade is in overall good condition with light scabbard runner marks. Blade is maker marked Robt. Klaas. The leather washer is present. Stud button functions. The bayonet has a nickel/silver plated alloy, crossguard with one up-swept arm, a flash guard and a stylized eagle head pommel. The bayonet has diamond grooved, molded black bakelite construction grips which are secured to the hilt by two, small, dome headed steel rivets. The bayonet comes complete with its original black painted, sheet metal scabbard that retains about 40% of its original black finish. The inserted throat, throat retaining screw and the frog lug are intact but missing the ball.

WWII NAZI STATIONARY ADOLF HITLER GEN. BLOMBERG

Lot #322 (Sale Order 354 of 987)

Framed WWII Nazi stationary to include 1) Unused example of a dinner invitation to join Adolf Hitler in the old Reichschancellery in Wilhelmstr. 77. The New Reichschancellery, built in 1938 by Albert Speer in record time was around the corner in Voss-Strasse. This invitation bears a golden Nazi eagle at the top, followed by the words 'The Fuhrer and Chancellor of the German Reich is asking (blank field to enter the name) to join him for dinner on (date / hour), required dress either cutaway or uniform and a request to RSVP the adjutant of Adolf Hitler. The size is 175x115mm, equaling 7 x 7-1/2 inches. Excellent condition. 2) A Wedding Attendance Thank You Card from Generalfeldmarschall Werner von Blomberg - Invitation has the Wehrmacht Commander-in-Chief flag in the upper left corner, inscribed in running script "Generalfeldmarschall von Blomberg und Frau von Blomberg danken herzlich für die ihnen anlasslich ihrer Vermahlung erwiesene Aufmerksamkeit", printed in red and black inks on a thick, off-white card stock, 104 mm x 148 mm, marks on the reverse but the obverse is clean, near extremely fine. Footnote: Werner Eduard Fritz von Blomberg (September 2, 1878 – March 14, 1946) was a German Generalfeldmarschall, Minister of War, and Commander-in-Chief of the German Armed Forces until January 1938. He served with distinction on the Western Front during the First World War and was awarded the Pour le Mérite. Legally, the Commander-in-Chief of the Wehrmacht was Adolf Hitler in his capacity as Germany's head of state, a position he gained after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg in August 1934. Unfortunately for Blomberg, his position as the ranking officer of the Third Reich alienated Hermann Göring, Hitler's second-in-command, and Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, Germany's air force and Heinrich Himmler, the Chief of the SS, the security organization of the Nazi Party, and concurrently the chief of all police forces of Germany, who conspired to oust him from power. Göring, in particular, had ambitions of becoming Commander-in-Chief himself of the entire military. In the re-shuffle in 1938, Hitler became the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and retained that position until his suicide on April 30, 1945. Administration and military authority initially lay with the war ministry under Generalfeldmarschall Werner von Blomberg. He resigned in the course of the Blomberg-Fritsch Affair of 1938.

WWII NAZI FUNERAL CUPS & SIEG HEIL CHRISTMAS SIGN

Lot #323 (Sale Order 355 of 987)

WWII Nazi German lot to include 1) 8 WWII NAZI GERMAN CELLULOID FUNERAL CANDLE CUPS. Red NSDAP swastika with paper bottoms. Show age. Very good. 2) PRESSED GILDED PAPER SIEG HEIL! CHRISTMAS SIGN. Unusual pressed paper sign in gold gilded letters measuring 5 inches tall with oak leaves connecting the letters. Excellent

WW1 & WWII BAYONET LOT OF 3 GERMAN & YUGOSLAVIAN

Lot #324 (Sale Order 356 of 987)

Lot of three bayonets to include 1) WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN SAWTOOTH SHORT BAYONET. 14 7/8" overall. Wood grip plates are excellent. Missing the correct scabbard but does have a M1903 bayonet outer cover. Excellent 2) K98 COMBAT BAYONET. Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains about most of it's original bluing. Maker marked "S/245. Scabbard has different serial number which is not uncommon for field used examples. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Comes with a nice frog. 3) YUGOSLAVIAN M1924 BAYONET. Sword bayonet for use with the 8 mm. Yugoslavian M1924 Mauser Short Rifle, closely patterned after the FN M1924 short rifle. This example was made at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute) in Kragujevac. It has been through overhaul, as evidenced by the deep blued finish. When originally made, the metal would have been in the white. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN DEATH CARD NOTICE LOT OF 58 WW2

Lot #325 (Sale Order 357 of 987)

A common practice in Europe that continues to this day, is the issue of a remembrance card on the death of a family member. These would be distributed to friends and family as a memorial item. This large lot of 64 death cards have minor wear but overall in excellent condition. All from the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe and some are folds. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN SIGNED LETTERS BY NOTORIOUS MEN

Lot #326 (Sale Order 358 of 987)

WWII Nazi German notable men of the third Reich signed letters to include 1) Autographed letter signed by Hans Ulrich Rudel. Hans-Ulrich Rudel (2 July 1916 – 18 December 1982) was a German ground-attack pilot during World War II, in which he was the most decorated German serviceman as sole recipient of the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. Rudel was credited with the destruction of 519 tanks, one battleship, one cruiser, 70 landing craft and 150 artillery emplacements. He claimed 11 aerial victories and the destruction of more than 800 vehicles. He flew 2,530 ground-attack missions exclusively on the Eastern Front, usually flying the Junkers Ju 87 "Stuka" dive bomber. Rudel surrendered to US forces in 1945 and emigrated to Argentina. An unrepentant Nazi, he helped fugitives escape to Latin America and the Middle East, and sheltered Josef Mengele, the former SS doctor at Auschwitz. He worked as an arms dealer to several right-wing regimes in South America, for which he was placed under observation by the US Central Intelligence Agency. In the West German federal election of 1953, Rudel was the top candidate for the far-right German Reich Party but was not elected. Following the fall of Perón, Rudel moved to Paraguay, where he acted as a foreign representative for several German companies. 2) Autographed letter signed by Großadmiral Karl Dönitz. Karl Dönitz (sometimes spelled Doenitz; 16 September 1891 – 24 December 1980) was a German admiral during the Nazi era who briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as the German head of state in 1945. As Supreme Commander of the Navy since 1943, he played a major role in the naval history of World War II. He was convicted of war crimes at the Nuremberg trials in 1946. He began his career in the Imperial German Navy before World War I. In 1918, he was commanding UB-68 when she was sunk by British forces. Dönitz was taken prisoner. While in a prisoner of war camp, he formulated what he later called Rudeltaktik ("pack tactic", commonly called "wolfpack"). At the start of World War II, he was the senior submarine officer in the Kriegsmarine, known as Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote (BdU). In January 1943, Dönitz achieved the rank of Großadmiral (grand admiral) and replaced Grand Admiral Erich Raeder as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. Dönitz was the main enemy of Allied naval forces in the Battle of the Atlantic. From 1939–1943 the U-boats fought effectively but lost the initiative from May 1943. Dönitz ordered his submarines into battle until 1945 to relieve the pressure on other branches of the Wehrmacht (armed forces). 648 U-boats were lost—429 with no survivors. Furthermore, of these, 215 were lost on their first patrol. Around 30,000 of the 40,000 men to serve in U-boats perished. On 30 April 1945, after the death of Adolf Hitler and in accordance with Hitler's last will and testament, Dönitz was named Hitler's successor as head of state, with the title of President of Germany and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. On 7 May 1945, he ordered Alfred Jodl, Chief of Operations Staff of the OKW, to sign the German instruments of surrender in Reims, France. Dönitz remained as head of the Flensburg Government, as it became known, until it was dissolved by the Allied powers on 23 May. By his own admission, Dönitz was a dedicated Nazi and supporter of Hitler; he held anti-Semitic beliefs and insisted that Kriegsmarine officers adhere to his political views. Following the war, Dönitz was indicted as a major war criminal at the Nuremberg Trials on three counts: conspiracy to commit crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity; planning, initiating, and waging wars of aggression; and crimes against the laws of war. He was found not guilty of committing crimes against humanity, but guilty of committing crimes against peace and war crimes against the laws of war. He was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment; after his release, he lived in a village near Hamburg until his death in 1980. 3) Autographed letter signed by Albert Speer. Albert Speer March 19, 1905 – September 1, 1981) served as the Minister of Armaments and War Production in Nazi Germany during most of World War II. A close ally of Adolf Hitler, he was convicted at the Nuremberg trials and sentenced to 20 years in prison. An architect by training, Speer joined the Nazi Party in 1931. His architectural skills made him increasingly prominent within the Party, and he became a member of Hitler's inner circle. Hitler instructed him to design and construct structures including the Reich Chancellery and the Nazi party rally grounds in Nuremberg. In 1937, Hitler appointed Speer as General Building Inspector for Berlin.

WWII NAZI GERMAN REICHSPOST PERSONNEL'S VISOR CAP

Lot #327 (Sale Order 359 of 987)

Dark navy blue wool construction visor cap, featuring a one-piece circular crown, piped in orange and whose internal stiffening wire is still intact, a body with seams to each of its cardinal points, a one-piece center band, also piped in orange along its edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a blackened visor. Fixed to the forward seam line of the body is a stamped political-style national eagle, whose out-stretched wings have a 37mm span, and which clutches a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. An internal, vertical shape retainer is behind this forward seam line, giving the cap a high peak to the front. Fixed to the front of the black velvet center band is a 35mm diameter, silver-washed, stamped alloy oak leaf wreath, encircling the black painted, fluted base to a raised, polished aluminum korkarden, to whose center is a red felt "dot". Fixed by a convex metal button over each ear is a blackened, patent leather chin strap, wrapped and riveted around rectangular alloy "rings," through which then loop the main body of the strap, with two metal sliding adjustment buckles along its length. All of its metal and alloy components are also blackened. The vulcanfibre visor, with a raised lip along its forward edge, is blackened to its upper surface, and tan colored to its underside. The interior of the cap is fully lined in tan-colored oilcloth, and features a leather sweatband with several tears. Very nice makers label to "Peter Kupper". The cap is a size 54. Nice untouched original example. As with most nations, the German national postal service was a uniformed organization, whose uniform regulations were altered shortly after the NSDAP achieved political power in January of 1933.

WWII US ARMY US NAVY S-1 AN-6510 SEAT PARACHUTE

Lot #328 (Sale Order 360 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Force fighter or bomber pilot seat parachute and harness assembly type S-1 / AN-6510. Made by Reliance and dated 1942. 42G2012 harness dated 1942 also. Canopy is still originally folded inside. Totally original. Typical WWII fighter pilot or C-47, B-17 pilots and co-pilots flying gear.

KOREAN WAR VIETNAM FLIGHT JACKET NAMED USMC

Lot #329 (Sale Order 361 of 987)

Korean War thru Vietnam G-1 Identified flight jacket size 40 by Ralph Edwards Sportswear. To the wearers right breast is an unknown direct embroidered on yellow felt. The patch is a black bat usually indicating a night fighter unit. To the left breast a leather patch that reads D. T. "Dug" Neill Lieut. USMCR. The leather body is in very good condition with great wool cuffs with a fully functional CONMAR zipper. .

WW1 & WWII NAZI GERMAN INSIGNIA LOT w ARMBANDS WW2

Lot #330 (Sale Order 362 of 987)

WW1 & WWII German insignia to include 1) LUFTWAFFE SPORTS SHIRT EAGLE. The insignia consists of a roughly, 14cm, 28cm wide, woven, white, rayon, inverted triangular base with a black, machine woven, second pattern, (circa 1936/1937-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings to the center. The eagles wingspan is roughly, 22.5cm wide from tip to tip. 2) SA MILITARY DEFENSE/TEAM SPORTS ARMBAND. The approximately 10cm x 45cm red cotton armband has a 9cm diameter white field sewn to it, upon which is the SA sports badge machine woven in copper-colored threads. The SA sports badge is in the form of an upright short sword against a mobile swastika surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. The armband's vertical seam is to the reverse. Original RZM tag is present. 3) NON-MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ARMBAND. Woven golden yellow cotton construction armband with a black, machine woven, stylized national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in its talons to the obverse center. The top and bottom edges of the armband have interwoven rows of reinforcement stitching and the reverse of the armband has a machine stitched, vertical, seam. 4) RUSSIAN POA VOLUNTEER'S SLEEVE SHIELD. Machine embroidered, official pattern, Russian POA volunteer’s sleeve insignia consisting of a flat topped, rounded bottom, shield shape base with a red bordered, central white field with the blue Cross of St. Andrew, (the patron Saint of Russia), to the center. Positioned above the central shield are the golden yellow, Cyrillic letters "ROA", which appear as the Latin letters, "POA", and indicate Russkaia Osvoboditel’ naia Armiia, (Russian Army of Liberation). Interestingly the embroidery has been applied to a green wool material. 5) Police Gendarmerie NCO'S Sleeve Eagle. Post-November 1941 pattern, machine embroidered, police eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons, encompassed by a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath in orange cotton truppenfarbe, (Branch of service color), threads with black eye and swastika detailing, all mounted on a cut-out, roughly, 3" tall, 2 3/8" wide, vertically oval, slightly mottled, police green wool base. The eagle’s wings extend beyond the edges of the oval oak-leave wreath with a roughly, 3" wingspan from wing tip to wing tip. The insignia is in overall, excellent, unissued condition with minimal age toning. 6) RBD "Kassel" SLEEVE EAGLE. A machine woven, right facing eagle with outstretched wings and a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons, positioned above the arching script, "HVD Brüssel." All of the threads are bright golden-yellow, against a half-moon. The insignia indicates service with the "Kassel" division of the "Hauptverkehrsdirektion.". Still on its original factory roll backing material. 7) BLACK WOUND BADGE. 1939 pattern, die stamped, magnetic sheet metal construction, hollow backed badge with a black wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of an M35 pattern helmet with a high relief, canted, swastika to the center, superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. The original black wash is retained about 90%. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin, round, vertical pin and catch all intact. 8) LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS OVERSEAS / M43 CAP COCKADE. Roughly, 20mm diameter, hand embroidered, national tri-color cockade features three concentric rings in black, white and red cotton threads on a Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. 9) WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN MINIATURE 4 PLACE MEDAL BAR.

WWII US ARMY 13th AIRBORNE AIRBORNE COMMAND SHIRT

Lot #331 (Sale Order 363 of 987)

WWII US Army 13th Airborne uniform shirt nicely patched out with a 13th Airborne SSI to the wearers left shoulder and a Airborne Command SSI to the right. Just below each arm is a set of Staff Sergeant Chevrons and on the lower left sleeve are 5 overseas stripes. Shirt is size 15 -32 and in purple ink is identified by the vet who owned it. Excellent

WWII CANADIAN PILOTS NAMED UNIFORM GROUPING WW2

Lot #332 (Sale Order 364 of 987)

WWII Named Canadian Battle Dress Pilot's uniform named. This Battle Dress tunic is named to the interior FULTON S.J. RCAF along with his service number 3787567. Matching trousers are also named to the same Pilot and are size marked 10. Uniform is in near mint condition with a beautiful fully embroidered pilot wing to the chest.

WWII CANADIAN RCAF PILOT WORKING DRESS TUNIC WW2

Lot #333 (Sale Order 365 of 987)

WWII Canadian Working Battle Dress Pilot Tunic nicely tagged to the interior and is size marked 8. To the chest is a Royal Canadian Pilots wing. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP CELL LEADER UNIFORM GROUP

Lot #334 (Sale Order 366 of 987)

A grouping comprised of a service tunic, belt and breeches. Standard four pocket tunic. Gemeinschaftsleiter collar tabs and Blockleiter armband neatly hand stitched to the tunic. Buttons look to be all original stitching. Nice private tailors label to the interior of the tunic. Roughly a size 36" chest. Comes with a nice complete pair of size 32" breeches. Belt is the typical Political Leader type (108cm in length), again complete and in nice condition. Lastly a NSDAP tie with RZM marked NSDAP membership pin. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE LOT WW2

Lot #335 (Sale Order 367 of 987)

WWII Nazi German lot of two Combat Infantry Badges. 1) Die struck, solid backed, zinc construction badge with a silver washed finish. The nicely detailed badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out rifle with fixed bayonet and sling. The solid reverse has a crimped hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. 2) Die stamped, hollow backed, alloy construction badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out rifle with a fixed bayonet and a sling. The reverse is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact.

WWII KINGDOM OF SARDINIA KINGDOM OF ITALY FLAG WW2

Lot #336 (Sale Order 368 of 987)

WWII Italian grouping consisting of 1) A tricolor panel linen flag that measures approximately 32 x 45 inches. The Savoy arms is printed onto the white panel. There are eight pair of ties fully intact to the left. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall nice condition. Lastly 2) ITALIAN AIR FORCE FLIGHT ENGINEER BADGE. Unmarked and complete with pin-back device

WWII NAZI GERMAN ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYD TOWELS WW2

Lot #337 (Sale Order 369 of 987)

WWII Nazi Controlled Closet Towels lot of six to the shipping company Rotterdamsche Lloyd. All three are dated 1940 and B.V. marked measuring and Closetdoek or Closet Cloth. The Koninklijke Rotterdamsche Lloyd (KRL) is a Dutch shipping company that was located in Rotterdam between 1883 and 1970. During World War II the Director Willem Ruys was arrested as a hostage by the German occupiers and executed in 1942. The shipping company lost at least ten ships in the western hemisphere as well as in Asian waters due to German and Japanese war actions. This includes the SS Slamat , MS Baloeran and MS Dempo . The cargo ship Kertosono was the first victim of the German raider Thor in July 1940 . The disaster with the Slamat on 27 April 1941 was the biggest disaster in Dutch merchant shipping history: 983 people were killed, of which more than 450 from the Slamat. After the war, the shipping company's first new passenger ship, the construction of which had already started in 1938, was christened Willem Ruys, after the killed director.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BLUE JUMPER SHIRT

Lot #337a (Sale Order 370 of 987)

Blue wool Kriegsmarine jumper shirt. Eagle with golden threads is machine stitched to the upper right chest. Buttons to the cuffs are all original. Roughly a 40" chest. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER OFFICER'S DAGGER WW2

Lot #338 (Sale Order 371 of 987)

The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge and a full length including the hilt of roughly 38cm. Non maker marked blade with mild sharpening. The original brown leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a cast alloy crossguard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse crossguard features the embossed army style national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in its talons and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded white celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing. The dagger comes with its original tooled magnetic sheet metal construction scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating horizontally embossed oak-leaf pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. The single dome headed throat retaining screw is also intact. Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII US M1 FIXED BAIL COMBAT HELMET WITH LINER WW2

Lot #339 (Sale Order 372 of 987)

WWII US Army Fixed bale front seam magnesium shell. The shell retains almost all of its rough-textured olive drab paint to the exterior with some expected wear to its stainless steel rim. Chinstrap is complete. Liner is complete as shown made by Mine Safety Appliance Company. The heat stamp to the lid is 544A

WWII WAFFEN SS INFANTRY EM'S SHOULDER STRAPS WW2

Lot #340 (Sale Order 373 of 987)

Black wool construction slip on shoulder straps with white rayon waffenfarbe piping. The bottom of the straps are in field-gray wool while the narrow slip on retaining tongues are in gray wool with a rayon reinforcement panel machine stitched to the reverse. The straps are in overall very good condition with minimal age and usage toning. Originally shoulder straps for Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), personnel were introduced on May 26TH 1933 at the same time as the SA shoulder straps were introduced. These first pattern shoulder straps were also worn by SS-VT, SS-Verfügungstruppe, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), and, SS-TV, SS-Totenkopfverbände units, (SS-Deaths Head units), which were to become the nucleus of the Waffen-SS. On their introduction the shoulder straps for both SS and SA personnel were identical. In July 1935 the first army style shoulder straps for EM/NCO’s were introduced to distinguish the armed SS-VT and SS-TK personnel from the political Allgemeine-SS personnel. Army style shoulder boards for Officer’s were introduced in early 1938 and distinguishing branch of service, (waffenfarbe), colors were adopted in 1939. The transition to the army style shoulder boards/straps was pretty much complete in late 1938 or early 1939 and these army style shoulder boards/straps would be worn by all Waffen-SS personnel. Originally NCO ranks utilized a bright silver/aluminum tress on their shoulder straps and collars until April 25TH 1940 when a new subdued matte blue/grey tress was introduced to replace the highly visible, silver/aluminum tress, although the change over was never complete accomplished.

WWII NAZI KM ENGINE PERSONNEL'S PROTECTIVE JACKET

Lot #340a (Sale Order 374 of 987)

Three-quarter length, multi-panel, blackened leather construction jacket features a vertical, five button, front closure with a single metal hook and eye positioned at the forward neckline and a small, stand-up, collar. The left breast of the jacket has a horizontal slash, pocket with a straight edged, overlapping flap. The jacket also has two, horizontal slash, forward hip pockets also with straight edged, overlapping flaps. The straight cut, sleeve cuffs have a horizontal, button holed, leather strap, machine stitched to the inside sleeve seam with two, corresponding, fit adjustment buttons near the outside sleeve seam. The reverse of the jacket has a central, vertical, seam with no tail skirt vent. The interior of the jacket is fully lined in heavy, mottled, charcoal gray, wool with a black rayon lining to the sleeves. The interior right breast has a leather reinforced, horizontal slash, pocket. The sleeve lining has the addition of charcoal gray wool "storm cuffs" with tunnel looped elastics to the ends. This example is roughly a size 40" chest. Protective leather jackets, pants and coveralls were listed as special clothing and were issued to engine personnel, certain deck and bridge personnel and U-Boat personnel when engaged in specific functions. The protective leather garments came in a variety of styles and colors for specific personnel. This particular style of protective leather uniform was designed for use by engine personnel. Of Note: The German’s concern with leather shortages was evident as early as July 1937 when the Kriegsmarine issued regulations that the protective leather uniforms were only to be issued when necessary in at attempt to conserve the leather and that they were to be returned to a vessels stores for reissued as required, although it appears the order was not strictly adhered to. Officer and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Navy’s Offizierkleiderkasse, (Officer’s Clothing Account) system. Generally speaking officers bought nice quality, private purchase, uniform items but they could also choose to buy their uniforms directly from the military clothing depots. Although enlisted personnel were issued their uniforms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored uniforms although the price may have been restrictive. Generally junior NCO’s and EM’s ranks didn’t wear any rank insignia on their leather jackets although senior NCO’s and Officers ranks usually wore removable shoulder straps/ boards.

WAFFEN SS PANZER DOT SHOULDER STRAPS WW2

Lot #341 (Sale Order 375 of 987)

Waffen SS Dot pattern HBT construction slip on shoulder straps with pink rayon waffenfarbe piping. The bottom of the straps are in dot material while the retaining tongues are in brown cotton. The straps are in overall very good condition with minimal age and usage toning. Originally shoulder straps for Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), personnel were introduced on May 26TH 1933 at the same time as the SA shoulder straps were introduced. These first pattern shoulder straps were also worn by SS-VT, SS-Verfügungstruppe, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), and, SS-TV, SS-Totenkopfverbände units, (SS-Deaths Head units), which were to become the nucleus of the Waffen-SS. On their introduction the shoulder straps for both SS and SA personnel were identical. In July 1935 the first army style shoulder straps for EM/NCO’s were introduced to distinguish the armed SS-VT and SS-TK personnel from the political Allgemeine-SS personnel. Army style shoulder boards for Officer’s were introduced in early 1938 and distinguishing branch of service, (waffenfarbe), colors were adopted in 1939. The transition to the army style shoulder boards/straps was pretty much complete in late 1938 or early 1939 and these army style shoulder boards/straps would be worn by all Waffen-SS personnel. Originally NCO ranks utilized a bright silver/aluminum tress on their shoulder straps and collars until April 25TH 1940 when a new subdued matte blue/grey tress was introduced to replace the highly visible, silver/aluminum tress, although the change over was never complete accomplished.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER & INFANTRY SHOULDER BOARDS

Lot #342 (Sale Order 376 of 987)

WWII Nazi German lot of two insignia to include 1) WWII German Nazi Panzer Beret Wreath & Cockade. Early pattern, (circa 1934-1939), insignia consists of a machine woven, black rayon base featuring a machine woven oak-leave wreath in white threads encompassing a woven, national tri-color cockade with a black outer edge, a white roundel and a red center dot. The distinctive black Panzer beret / crash helmet was developed along with the black Panzer wrap uniform in November 1934, and was originally the only officially sanctioned piece of headgear to be worn with that uniform. On its introduction the insignia for the beret consisted of a white oak-leaf wreath and a national tri-color cockade excluding the national eagle. Regulations of October 30TH 1935 altered the wear of the insignia on the beret to include the national eagle. In 1939 the coloration of the wreath and the national eagle were altered from white to a less visible grey. The black Panzer beret proved impractical as wear of headphones was restricted and it was also considered unattractive, and uncomfortable which made it unpopular with the troops resulting in further production be halted as per regulations of January15TH 1941, although it saw limited wear through-out the war. Of Note: This panzer beret insignia was identical to the insignia worn on the "Crusher" pattern visor cap, except for the base coloration. INFANTRY FELDWEBEL'S SHOULDER STRAPS. Early, (November 1938-May 1940), second pattern, blue/green badge cloth construction, slip on shoulder straps. White wool waffenfarbe with blue / green badge cloth construction tops and bright silver / aluminum diamond patterned NCO’s tress a silver washed, stamped alloy rank pip. The first pattern shoulder straps utilized by EM / NCO’s during the Third Reich were a carry over from the Reichswehr era and consisted of a pointed tip strap with no waffenfarben. Originally the first pattern straps were constructed in basic field-grey wool until regulations of December 10TH 1934 altered the material to field-grey badge cloth. Regulations of September 10TH 1935 altered the construction of the field-grey badge cloth to a blue / green badge cloth. The first pattern straps were to be replaced with the introduction of the second pattern, rounded tip, shoulder straps on November 26TH 1938 and production of the first pattern was discontinued in March 1939. Of Note: Enlisted Infantry personnel’s shoulder straps signify the ranks of Schütze, Oberschütze, Gefreiter, Obergefreiter and Stabsgefreiter inclusively.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE ADMIN OFFICERS TUNIC

Lot #342a (Sale Order 377 of 987)

Luftwaffe 4 pocket Administration Lieutenant tunic. It's made out of blue/gray wool. Sleeves feature a French cuff and Admin sewn shoulder straps. Excellent

WWII US M3 BLADE MARKED FIGHTING KNIFE BY PAL

Lot #343 (Sale Order 378 of 987)

M3 fighting knife and scabbard with an integral frog. The knife has a metal pommel, to whose flat, upper surface, alongside the end of its tang, is stamped the image of a flaming bomb. Horizontally ribbed, brown leather grip is age darkened. Its metal double cross guard angles forward along its upper projection. The 17cm blade, with a swedge and short fuller, shows minimal period use and wear and is blade marked US M3 PAL. The 18.5cm scabbard has a metal throat with downwardly-angled projections to either side, and is stamped "U.S. M8" and "B M Co". A vertical projection extends from the back of the throat, to which the 12cm tall olive drab canvas frog is doubly riveted. The frog has a horizontal retaining strap riveted to the upper portion of its formed belt loop, with metal tips to either end of the strap and a brass snap button. The olive drab-colored Bakelite scabbard itself tapers at its tip. Some edge wear to the scabbard. Excellent

WWII US ARMY ISSUE SNOW SHOES

Lot #344 (Sale Order 379 of 987)

World War II era US marked snowshoes, signed by SNOCRAFT, INC. Rawhide net with leather bindings and brass buckles -- the leather for foot bindings are also marked "US." Slight verdigris and aging on the leather and brass buckles. Large size snowshoes, measuring approximately 53" from end to end and nearly 11" across at the widest point. Snow shoes like this and other winter equipment was commonly issued to members of the US Army's 10th Mountain Division as well as FSSF forces who operated in mountainous terrain. Apart from the age to the leather bindings, these show little or no wear. Comes with a post-war 11" x 14" photo of a soldier in snowshoes and mountain / cold weather gear carrying an M14. Excellent

WWII US M43A1 81 MM MORTAR ROUND DATED 1942

Lot #345 (Sale Order 380 of 987)

*INERT* US model M43A1 Mortar Round. Has US ordnance proof on the side, and is marked "LOT 20-23142." Has original paint on and fuze which is dated 12-41. Green paint. Excellent

KOREAN WAR ERA USMC TRENCH ART ASH TRAY ID'D

Lot #346 (Sale Order 381 of 987)

Cut-down 120mm Artillery shell, dated 1952 on the base. Lacquered and fitted with a heavy-duty spring handle and has a US Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia as well as the rank insignia of a US Marine Gunnery Sergeant. Stamped on to the bottom, it says "STOLEN FROM R. P. HAWELY S/SGT USMC 1127272." Heavy. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH HJ HIKE CAMP KNIFE

Lot #347 (Sale Order 382 of 987)

Later, (Circa 1939-1945) HJ camp knife with blade motto has a roughly 5 1/8" (13 cm) long drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 9 1/4" (23.6 cm). Reverse of the blade is marked RZM M7/94 1939 indicating the maker Gebruder Bell of Solingen with two nicks in the blade. The blackened leather washer is still intact. The tooled steel construction hilt features a single, up-swept, cross guard arm and a stylized eagle head pommel. The knife has molded, black, diamond grooved, Bakelite grips with dual, small, dome headed, alloy retaining rivets fully intact. The obverse grip has an embedded enameled and silver washed alloy HJ diamond. The HJ diamond features red enamel top and bottom quarters and white enamel side quarters with a central, canted, black enamel swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath. The knife comes with it’s original magnetic sheet metal scabbard. Straps and snap are all complete. Nice example. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The HJ Fahrtenmesser, (Hike/Camp knife), was introduced in early 1933 and was the first blade sidearm to be officially sanctioned by the NSDAP. Of Note: Although the HJ camp knife was the first, officially sanctioned, blade, side arm the SA dagger was the first, officially sanctioned, dagger. Originally the camp knife was intended for wear by all HJ members regardless of rank but in 1937 a presentation Leader’s dagger was introduced for wear by the ranks of Gefolgschaftsführer to Reichsjugendführer and the camp knife was relegated for wear by the ranks of Hauptgefolgschaftsführer and below. An additional NSDAP party formation, the DJ Deutsche Jugend, (German Youth), with members, aged 10-14, were also permitted wear of the HJ camp knife. The distribution of the HJ camp knife was controlled by the NSDAP and was dependant on the recipient successfully completing the appropriate proficiency requirements and tests. After meeting the requirements the individual was still responsible for purchasing the HJ camp knife through official channels. Regulations stated that the HJ camp knife was only to be worn while the recipient was in uniform, although it is highly doubtful that young boys/men adhered to these regulations unless they were strictly enforced. Originally the HJ camp knives had a blade inscription with the HJ motto, "Blut und Ehre!", (Blood and Honor), inscribed in a facsimile of the HJ Reichsjugendführer, (Hitler Youth National Youth Leader), Baldur von Schirach’s handwriting, but in August 1938 the blade inscription was discontinued. Of Note: The HJ was an official NSDAP formation and as a result it’s uniforms and equipment items fell under the authority of the RZM, Reich Zeug Meisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster). The RZM, was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, including the HJ, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for Party formations met required specification and were standardized. Uniforms and equipment items manufactured for the HJ came under the quality control of the RZM and were generally marked by the appropriate RZM approval/acceptance markings. Further production of the HJ camp knives was official discontinued in October 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICER'S DAGGER WITH HANGERS

Lot #348 (Sale Order 383 of 987)

The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge. The blade is in overall excellent condition. Ricasso is well marked with the stamped manufacturers logo, name and location. Hallmarked P.D. LUNESCHLOS, the location city "Solingen". The original brown leather blade washer is in place.". The dagger has a cast alloy, nickel/silver plated, cross guard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse cross guard features the embossed army eagle with outstretched wings and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded, white celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing with a crack to the reverse. The dagger comes with its original, tooled, magnetic, sheet metal, nickel/silver plated scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating, horizontally embossed oak-leave pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. Throat retaining screws are also intact. The dagger comes with a set of dagger hangers and portepee. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICER'S DAGGER WITH HANGERS

Lot #349 (Sale Order 384 of 987)

The dagger features a roughly 26cm long drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated stiletto style blade with a flat central ridge. The blade is in overall good condition. Ricasso is well marked with the stamped manufacturers logo, name and location. Hallmarked Gustav Spitzer, the location city "Solingen". The original brown leather blade washer is in place.". The dagger has a cast alloy, nickel/silver plated, cross guard, ferrule, and pommel. The obverse cross guard features the embossed army eagle with outstretched wings and a plain reverse. The ferrule and pommel both feature embossed repeating oak-leaf patterns. The dagger has a molded, white celluloid grip with the correct diagonally angled ribbing with a crack to the reverse. The dagger comes with its original, tooled, magnetic, sheet metal, nickel/silver plated scabbard with a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. Both of the sweated on scabbard bands with a repeating, horizontally embossed oak-leave pattern and the hanger suspension rings are intact. Throat retaining screws are also intact. The dagger comes with a set of dagger hangers. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER M7/19 1938 RARE MAKER

Lot #350 (Sale Order 385 of 987)

Nice quality dagger features a roughly, 8 3/4", (22.2 cm), long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length, including the hilt, of roughly, 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows light scabbard runners and most of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice, deep, well defined, acid etched Fraktur style, script motto, "Alles für Deutschland", (All/Everything for Germany), which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "M7/19 1939" Edward Wusthof Dreizackwerk of Solingen. The dagger has the plated aluminum crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. The dagger has a very nicely contoured, reddish tinged, brown, stained, hardwood grip, which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings. The grip has a nicely inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. The dagger comes with it’s original, coppery brown, painted (Mostly Gone), magnetic sheet metal scabbard with plated nickel/silver fittings. Good The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WW2 NAZI GERMAN PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER LOT

Lot #351 (Sale Order 386 of 987)

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER LOT OF 2. 1) Die struck alloy construction, solid backed, badge with a nickel / silver plated finish features a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing the forward profile of a tank. The plain, solid, reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on an oval base plate all intact. The badge has no visible manufacturer's marks. Very nice example. 2) Die struck alloy construction, semi hollow backed, badge with a nickle/silver plated finish features a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing the forward profile of a tank. The plain, solid, reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on an oval base plate all intact. The badge has no visible manufacturer's marks. Very nice example. The Panzer Assault Badge in silver was instituted by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on December 20TH 1939 for award to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a Bronze version of the Panzer Assault Badge was introduced for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER BELT & BUCKLE LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #352 (Sale Order 387 of 987)

WWII Nazi German belt buckle lot to include 1) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT & BELT BUCKLE. Early, (circa 1936-1940), injection molded construction, natural aluminum box buckle with a pebbled background field and a slightly domed, embossed central motif. The central motif features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings on a subtly pebbled field to the center, encompassed by an embossed oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God with Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse has the integral, raised, slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and prongs all intact with leather keeper. Comes with a nice leather belt that is maker marked and is sized 95. 2) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT & BELT BUCKLE. 1940 pattern stamped steel construction, combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief, embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings to the slightly domed center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse. Comes with a decent 95cm leather EM/NCO belt.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS EM/NCO’S BELT BUCKLE

Lot #353 (Sale Order 388 of 987)

Injection molded, natural aluminum construction, (Circa 1936-1940), box belt buckle features a smooth, outer field with a high relief, embossed, central motif pattern consisting of an SS style national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, static, swastika in it’s talons. The swastika and wreath are in turn encompassed by a circular, simulated, twisted, rope border with the Gothic/Fraktur scripted motto, "Meine Ehre heißt Treue!", (My Honour is Loyalty!). The script is situated on a subtly textured, background field and is encircled by the inner and outer simulated, twisted, rope borders. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and the raised, slotted buckle catch, prong bar and prongs are all intact. The reverse of the buckle is well marked with the embossed "RZM" logo, and "SS" runes, within circular borders, flanking the manufacturer’s contract code number and date "822/39". Comes complete with a leather belt that is roughly 100cm. The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 under the auspices of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops), and was re-designated Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. As a subordinate unit to the SA, early SS personnel wore the standard SA style, box, belt buckle. It is believed that Adolf Hitler personally designed a new pattern, box, belt buckle specifically for wear by SS EM/NCO personnel with the manufacturing patent being originally granted to the Overhoff & Cie. firm in Lüdenscheid. This new style buckle was adopted for wear by EM/NCO personnel in late 1931 or early 1932. Generally the early buckles were produced in solid nickel/silver until sometime in 1936 when aluminum alloys replaced the nickel / silver versions. In 1940 the EM/NCO’s belt buckles began to be manufactured in steel replacing the aluminum alloy buckles. Originally all the buckles had a silver finish until late 1939 or early 1940 when Waffen-SS, (Armed-SS), personnel’s belt buckles began to have a field-grey finish, although the silver versions were retained for dress wear and were commonly worn in the field. The standard EM/NCO’s issue belt buckles were roughly, 4.5cm-4.7cm, (roughly 1 3/4"-1 7/8"), tall and roughly, 6.3cm-6.5 cm, (2 1/2"-2 5/8"), long with minor variations. Of Note: The RZM, Reich Zeug Meisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, National Sozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter Partei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and as a result were to be marked with the RZM/SS approval/acceptance mark. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS MEMBER'S ARMBAND WW2

Lot #354 (Sale Order 389 of 987)

Nice quality, roughly, 12cm tall, 42cm long, multi-piece construction armband features a red wool, base field with a roughly, 9cm diameter, central, vertically ribbed, white rayon, circular field with a canted, ribbed, black rayon tape swastika to the front center. The top and bottom edges of the armband are bordered in the correct 9mm wide vertically ribbed, black rayon tape. The central white circular field, the swastika and the top and bottom edge border trim are all machine stitched to the armband. The reverse of the armband has a vertical hand stitched seam. The interior of the armband is missing the RZM/SS tag. The armband also has several moth holes throughout. Good The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops Adolf Hitler), and was redesignated Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. On January 6TH 1929 Heinrich Himmler was appointed as Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader {of the} SS), and on July 20TH 1934 shortly after the, June 30TH 1934, purge of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), on the "Night of the Long Knives", the SS was rewarded by Hitler by being granted the status of an independent organization under direct control of the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party). In April 1925 the fledgling SS introduced its own version of the standard NSDAP swastika armband by the addition of black stripes to both the top and bottom edge to differentiate SS personnel from SA personnel, since both groups were outfitted with the traditional brown shirt "uniform" at that period in time. The SS armband was worn on the black service dress and the early field-grey uniforms, until it was replaced with the SS-VT, SS-Verfügungstruppe, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), sleeve eagle in May 1936. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and were marked by a cloth RZM/SS approval tag. The dimensions and design of these cloth tags was altered in 1935 and this second pattern tag remained in use until early 1938, when it was replaced by a paper tag. In 1943 the Waffen-SS, (Armed-SS), assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS MEMBER'S ARMBAND WW2

Lot #355 (Sale Order 390 of 987)

Nice quality, roughly, 12cm tall, 42cm long, multi-piece construction armband features a red wool, base field with a roughly, 9cm diameter, central, vertically ribbed, white rayon, circular field with a canted, ribbed, black rayon tape swastika to the front center. The top and bottom edges of the armband are bordered in the correct 9mm wide vertically ribbed, black rayon tape. The central white circular field, the swastika and the top and bottom edge border trim are all machine stitched to the armband. The reverse of the armband has a vertical hand stitched seam. The interior of the armband has the paper RZM/SS tag. Near Mint The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops Adolf Hitler), and was redesignated Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. On January 6TH 1929 Heinrich Himmler was appointed as Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader {of the} SS), and on July 20TH 1934 shortly after the, June 30TH 1934, purge of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), on the "Night of the Long Knives", the SS was rewarded by Hitler by being granted the status of an independent organization under direct control of the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party). In April 1925 the fledgling SS introduced its own version of the standard NSDAP swastika armband by the addition of black stripes to both the top and bottom edge to differentiate SS personnel from SA personnel, since both groups were outfitted with the traditional brown shirt "uniform" at that period in time. The SS armband was worn on the black service dress and the early field-grey uniforms, until it was replaced with the SS-VT, SS-Verfügungstruppe, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), sleeve eagle in May 1936. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and were marked by a cloth RZM / SS approval tag. The dimensions and design of these cloth tags was altered in 1935 and this second pattern tag remained in use until early 1938, when it was replaced by a paper tag. In 1943 the Waffen-SS, (Armed-SS), assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP ARMBAND IN WOOL N/MINT Ww2

Lot #356 (Sale Order 391 of 987)

NSDAP MEMBER'S ARMBAND. Red wool armband, upon which is sewn white, ribbed rayon disk, with a black, ribbed rayon tape mobile swastika sewn to it. Near Mint Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika armband. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMBAND LOT OF 2 W/ VETS NAMES

Lot #357 (Sale Order 392 of 987)

WWII Nazi German lot of two armband to include 1) NSDAP MEMBER'S ARMBAND. An red cotton armband, upon which is a approximately 9cm diameter white disk, with a printed black mobile swastika. There are three veterans names signed o the upper left hand corner including Dick Clarke, Eddie Ihlenfeld, Nick Rocco "Cal" Calabresse. 2) NSDAP MEMBER'S ARMBAND. An red cotton armband, upon which is a approximately 9cm diameter white disk, with a printed black mobile swastika. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika armband. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design.

WWI IMPERIAL & WWII NAZI GERMAN BELT BUCKLE LOT 4

Lot #358 (Sale Order 393 of 987)

WWI and WWII German belt buckle lot to include 1) PRUSSIAN EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. 1895 pattern, one piece brass construction Prussian belt buckle. The 48mm, slightly convex, stamped metal box buckle, features, against its plain, obverse field, a crown to its domed center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is "Gott Mit Uns" (God [is] With Us), and a spray of laurels. Dent to face plate. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. 2) PARADE WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. Early, 1936 pattern, die stamped, two piece, silver washed, aluminum construction box buckle with a pebbled field and a separate face plate attached by four bent over tabs which are visible on the reverse. The domed, circular face plate features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, on a subtly pebbled field to the center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse has a central, smooth, panel with a stamped, raised, semi-circular buckle catch, a sheet metal prong bar and prongs all intact. 3) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. 1940 pattern stamped steel construction, combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief, embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings to the slightly domed center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Pull tab is maker marked to "B&N 1941". 4) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. Early, (circa 1936-1940), injection molded construction, natural aluminum box buckle with a pebbled background field and a slightly domed, embossed central motif. The central motif features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings on a subtly pebbled field to the center, encompassed by an embossed oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God with Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse has the integral, raised, slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and prongs all intact. Maker marked R.S. & S.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PODIUM BANNER - FLAG WW2

Lot #359 (Sale Order 394 of 987)

One sided two piece podium banner with white silk border and fringe along the bottom. The 3 attachment rings are missing. No rips tears or stains. Flag, including fringe measures 28" x 32". excellent. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BATTLE FLAG 100X170

Lot #360 (Sale Order 395 of 987)

Second pattern (Circa 1937/38-1945) single piece dual sided printed cotton/linen construction national war flag. The flag features a red base field with a central white/black/white/black bordered white disk with a black and white bordered black canted swastika to the center. The flag has black, vertical and horizontal bars emanating from the central disk with white/black/white borders. The canton features a white/black/white bordered black Iron Cross. The hoist edge has a small dual-ply reinforcement panel to each corner. The hoist edge is trimmed in white tunnel looped cotton/rayon blend bunting. Nicely marked with Eagle M Kr. Fl. 100 x 170 and is also nicely maker marked. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. Excellent. The first modern German war flag was introduced by Kaiser Wilhelm I in July 1867. The war flag went through a number of minor modifications through the years until it reached its final design format in September 1903. The 1903 version of the Kaiserliche Kriegsflagge, (Imperial War Flag), was utilized until it was abolished after Germany’s defeat in WWI on September 27TH 1919. On April 11TH 1921 a new national war flag was introduced that utilized Hohenzollern Empire tri-colors of black, white and red, with the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), national tri-colors of black, red, and gold inserted into the canton, (upper left corner), with a black Iron Cross to the center. In March 1933, shortly after Hitler gained power, he abolished the Weimar era canton insert on the national war flag. The 1933 pattern national war flag was utilized until November 7TH 1935 when Hitler introduced a new, totally redesigned, national war flag that incorporated the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), swastika emblem. Of Note: The 1935 pattern national war flag was utilized until late 1937 or early 1938, when a slightly modified second pattern flag was introduced. The national war flag was flown on all Kriegsmarine, (Navy), warships, Luftwaffe, (Air Force), airfields and all buildings owned by the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces). The flag was also to be hoisted daily at all occupied barracks and was also utilized at victory parades and special events along with the standard national swastika flag. This example is the second pattern War Flag, circa 1937/38-1945.

WWII NAZI GERMAN REICHSBAHN TRAFFIC VISOR CAP WW2

Lot #360a (Sale Order 396 of 987)

German WWII Reichsbahn early type traffic controller visor cap. Red body with a black band. Black Vulcan visor. WWI style rosette and a winged wheel badge. Brown leather sweatband and a black cloth lining.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP WALL FLAG MINT WW2

Lot #361 (Sale Order 397 of 987)

Roughly 30 X 45 inches, double sided cotton construction pennant. The pennant features a red base field with a separate central white circular disk with a printed canted black swastika to its center. Excellent Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP NATIONAL FLAG OR BANNER WW2

Lot #362 (Sale Order 398 of 987)

Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 48 X 136 inches. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall good condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP NATIONAL FLAG OR BANNER WW2

Lot #363 (Sale Order 399 of 987)

Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 33 X 75 inches. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall excellent condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 SINGLE DECAL HELMET WW2

Lot #364 (Sale Order 400 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its field-gray paint. The left side of the helmet has a Wehrmacht eagle shield decal which is retained about 70%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 leather liner with all eight fingers. The interior reverse neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "4456", and the interior left side apron is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "ET64", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 64. Reproduction chinstrap but otherwise excellent. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M40 COMBAT HELMET SE64 W/ LINER

Lot #365 (Sale Order 401 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains virtually none of its field-gray paint with light pitting throughout. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 leather liner with all eight fingers. The interior reverse neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "10029", and the interior left side apron is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "SE64" indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter, size 64. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 SINGLE DECAL HELMET W LINER

Lot #366 (Sale Order 402 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 40% of its original paint showing lots of wear and field usage. Eagle decal is about 70% complete. Tri-color decal has been removed in accordance to regulations. All three liner retaining rivets and both inserted ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 leather liner that is very worn. Original size adjustment string is present. The interior reverse and to the left size maker marks are to difficult to read but appears to be a size 60. Chinstrap is present and is also very dark and dry. Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMANY M40 LUFTWAFFE HELMET W/ LINER

Lot #367 (Sale Order 403 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction M40 helmet retains about a good portion of its slightly rough textured, Luftwaffe blue/gray paint. The left side of the helmet has a second pattern, (circa 1936/1937-1945), Luftwaffe eagle decal which is retained about 95%. All three of the liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a light tan, M31 leather liner with seven fingers and the original tie string intact. The reverse, interior, neck guard apron has a faint, stamped is serial number that appears to be, "DN110", and the interior, left side apron is stamped with the manufacturer’s code and size that appears to be, "Q62", indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 62. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M40 SD WEHRMACHT HELMET W/ LINER

Lot #368 (Sale Order 404 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains most of its factory applied field-gray paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle shield decal featuring a eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons on a black, shield, shaped base. The decal is retained about 90%. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31, tan, leather liner with all eight of its original fingers and the original worn tie string intact. The reverse, interior, neck guard apron has a stamped lot/serial number "337", and the interior, left side apron has the stamped manufacturer’s code and size, "SE64", indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter, (Saxon Enamel and Die/Metal Stamp Works), size 64. Decent worn and used example. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER M7/49 W/ SCABBARD WW2

Lot #369 (Sale Order 405 of 987)

Dagger features a roughly, 8 3/4", (22.2 cm), long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length, including the hilt, of roughly, 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows a lot of wear and darkening with light pitting. The obverse of the blade has a deep, well defined, acid etched Fraktur style, script motto, "Alles für Deutschland", (All/Everything for Germany), which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "M7/49" Friedrich Herder of Solingen. The dagger has the plated nickel crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. The dagger has a contoured, reddish tinged, brown, stained, hardwood grip, which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings but there are a couple of large chips. The grip has a nicely inset, aluminum national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. The dagger comes with it’s original, coppery brown, painted, magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. Good The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE 1st MODEL DAGGER PUMA

Lot #370 (Sale Order 406 of 987)

Early roughly 31cm long bright nickel/silver plated drop forged steel double edged stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. The blade is still very bright and clean and shows minimal light surface scratching and scabbard runners. Maker marked to Puma. The original pebbled blue leather washer is intact. The dagger has a cast nickel/silver plated alloy crossguard and pommel. The crossguard is in the form of extended horizontal down swept stylized wings with a raised central circular panel with a sunwheel swastika to each side of the circular panel. The formed wooden grip is wrapped in blue Moroccan leather with dual twisted nickel/silver plated wire wrap flanked by a single strand of straight wire to both the top and bottom edges. The circular pommel also has gilt washed sunwheel swastikas to each side. The dagger comes complete with its original, blue Moroccan leather wrapped scabbard with three nickel/silver plated alloy fittings. All scabbard screws are complete. The top and center fittings each have a hanger ring and an integral nickel/silver plated alloy hanger with nine circular links to the top hanger and fourteen circular links to the bottom hanger. Both the top and bottom chain link hangers are attached to a nickel/silver plated alloy friction clip. Very Good In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both side arms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots licence. Originally the early daggers were produced utilizing nickel/silver fittings until 1936 when the early fittings were replaced with polished natural aluminum fittings. Of Note: On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1ST MOD. LUFTWAFFE DAGGER HORSTER

Lot #371 (Sale Order 407 of 987)

1st Model (1934/35) Luftwaffe dagger and hanger with aluminum crossguard, pommel, and scabbard fittings. Blade marked E F Horster Solingen with their logo. Leather grip has minor wear with all wire wrap tight. Blade has never been sharpened and is in excellent condition with a few tiny scuff marks. Hanger clip marked ges gesch with "OLC" in a diamond. Scabbard intact with some scuffing on one side. very good - excellent. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. Originally the early daggers were produced utilizing nickel/silver fittings until 1936 when the early fittings were replaced with polished natural aluminum fittings. Of Note: On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS DOVEHEAD SWORD

Lot #372 (Sale Order 408 of 987)

This Dove Head Army Sword is of all gilded aluminum construction. The back strap and “p” guard are cast with an oak leaf and acorn motif. The cross guard features a Wehrmacht stubby wing eagle looking to the viewer’s right. The bird has exceptional detail to his eye, breast feathering, wing feathering, talons and to the mobile swastika. The grip of this example is a black metal covered handle with some finish loss. The nearly 31 1/2” long blade has outstanding nickel plated surfaces and is mint throughout. The obverse has the Clemen & Jung trademark deeply stamped beneath the ricasso. The scabbard retaining 90% of it's original black finish.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA M33 DAGGER Ground Röhm WW2

Lot #373 (Sale Order 409 of 987)

Early, (Circa 1933-1934), nice quality dagger features a roughly, 8 3/4", (22.3 cm), long, double edged, nickel/silver plated, drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length, including the hilt, of roughly, 13 5/8", (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows light to moderate scabbard runners and some minor spotting with some of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice, deep, well defined, acid etched Fraktur style, script motto, "Alles für Deutschland", (All/Everything for Germany), which is crisp and well defined. Röhm inscription removed from the reverse. The dagger has the early, cast, solid, nickel/silver crossguard, pommel, and tang nut which all show a nice, even, light, age patina. The reverse of the crossguard is stamped with the SA-Gruppe abbreviation, "Sa", indicating issue by SA-Gruppe Südwest. The dagger has a very nicely contoured hardwood grip with reddish accents, which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings. The grip has a nicely inset, nickel/silver plated, alloy national eagle and a nickel/silver plated and enameled runic SA button both intact. The dagger comes with it’s original, coppery brown, anodized, magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings and retains about 70% of its original coppery brown anodized finish. The scabbard fittings have the same nice, even, light, age patina as found on the crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. Both of the scabbard fittings retain their original, dome headed, securing screws and the top fitting also retains its hanger suspension loop and ring. The weight and balance of the scabbard would seem to indicate it still has its original internal lead counterweight insert intact. The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS DAGGER WW2

Lot #374 (Sale Order 410 of 987)

Roughly 29cm long, bright, nickel/silver plated, double edged, drop forged steel, stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Maker marked to Carl Eickhorn. The leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a well defined, nicely detailed, cast, aluminum crossguard, ferrule and pommel. The crossguard features a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a swastika to the obverse with a random pebbled field to the reverse. The top edge of the crossguard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern. The cast ferrule has a repeating, embossed oak-leaf pattern. The orb shaped pommel features an embossed oak-leaf pattern encompassing a dual encircled, canted, embossed swastika on a pebbled field background to both the obverse and the reverse. The dagger has a molded, blood orange, Bakelite grip with the correct, fine, twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The grip is in overall near mint condition with no chips or cracks. The dagger also comes complete with its original magnetic sheet steel scabbard. The scabbard features a pebbled field to both the obverse and the reverse with smooth side panels. The scabbard has an ornate, embossed, oak-leaf pattern to both the obverse and reverse of the bottom tip. The scabbard also has sweated on, alloy hanger suspension bands with an ornate, embossed, repeating oak-leaf pattern. The hanger suspension rings are both intact. The scabbards top throat has its retaining screw intact. Shows the expected age. Also included are a set of original dagger hangers. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued. Additional regulations of March and August 1940 extended wear of the second pattern dagger to senior NCO’s, senior reserve NCO’s and Officials with the equivalent NCO’s ranks. Blade side arm portepees and troddels were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. The Luftwaffe version of the portepee was officially introduced on March 1ST 1935 and the design was based on the earlier army officers portepee.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DRK SUBORDINATE'S HEWER

Lot #375 (Sale Order 411 of 987)

The hewer features a roughly 10 1/2" (26.6 cm) long broad squared blunt tipped nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with deep wide fullers a staggered saw-toothed edge a large flat ricasso and a full length including the hilt of roughly 15 5/8", (39.6 cm). The blade is spotless. The brown leather washer is still intact. The cast alloy construction cross guard, languets, and pommel all have a matte nickel/silver plated finish. The obverse, vertically oval, languet has a raised, smooth, outer edge encompassing an embossed second pattern (Circa 1938-1945) DRK style national eagle with down-swept wings. A highly embossed swastika to it’s breast and a traditional Greek style cross in it’s talons on a slightly recessed pebbled, field. The reverse, vertically oval languet also has the raised smooth outer edge encompassing a slightly recessed smooth field. The short, horizontally extended, cross guard features two evenly spaced deeply recessed horizontal lines near both the top and bottom edges. The unique shaped horizontally oval, integral, plain pommel is intact. The hewer has molded, black, bakelite grips held in place by two countersunk screws. The obverse grip features a repeating diamond grooved pattern and the reverse grip is plain. The hewer comes with it’s original black painted (retains 85% original paint) magnetic sheet metal scabbard with matte nickel/silver plated top and bottom fittings. Both the top and bottom fittings are secured to the scabbard by two small, dome headed screws. Complete with original frog. The DRK, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" (German Red Cross), a voluntary civil assistance organization originally instituted in 1864, was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention in 1929, and in December of 1937 it was legally recognized by the NSDAP, becoming controlled by them a year later under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior’s Social Welfare Organization. Due to its non-combatant status, it had to conform to the international Geneva Convention, which directed that its members not carry any weapons, including edged weapons. As a result, the DRK Subordinate’s hewer, introduced in 1938, was designed with a squared tip to preclude its classification as a weapon, allowing its wear in the field. It was worn by the ranks of "DRK-Anwärter" to "DRK-Haupthelfer".

3 MINIATURE NAZI LUFTWAFFE DAGGERS

Lot #375a (Sale Order 412 of 987)

Three miniature Luftwaffe daggers. Includes all metal replica of the 1st Model Luftwaffe dagger with scabbard, and two variants of replicas of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe Officer\'s Dagger. Longest one measures 5.8" at the blade and 7.2" overall. It it the opinion of our military experts that these daggers were produced after World War II for the collectors' market. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN 8mm AMMO + 2 MINIATURE BAYONETS

Lot #375b (Sale Order 413 of 987)

One pack of 8mm 1939 dated Nazi German rifle ammo on stripper clips (partially damaged lid) and two miniature souvenir bayonets, one Swiss with cross crest, and one K-98 SS marked bayonet, both appear to be post-WWII construction. Very Good - Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1st CLASS IRON CROSS CASED WW2

Lot #376 (Sale Order 414 of 987)

Die struck, three piece, iron and nickel/silver plated alloy construction Patté style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse of the award features an embossed, central, canted swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The swastika is in nice high relief while the date is somewhat lower. The plain reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad, tapered, vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The reverse of the pin is well marked with the embossed manufacturer's numerical code "100", indicating manufacture by Rudolf Wächter & Lange, Mittweida. The cross comes housed in its wood and pressed cardboard construction issue case with a simulated black grained leather covering. The cross and interior case are in excellent condition. On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. Originally the Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The Iron Crosses were re-instituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914 by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. On September 1ST 1939 Hitler once more re-instituted the Iron Cross series of awards in the First and Second Classes and established the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. The first class medal was for award to personnel who performed three to five acts of bravery in combat, and had already been awarded the Iron Cross 2ND class.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP MOTHER CROSS PARTY PIN LOT

Lot #377 (Sale Order 415 of 987)

WWII Nazi German medal lot to include 1) NSDAP PARTY PIN M1/25. Standard issue membership badge awarded to all personnel on acceptance as an official party member. Roughly 23mm diameter, die struck alloy badge NSDAP membership badge with multi-colored enamel work. Badge features a translucent red, circular outer border with embossed silvered script, "National-Sozialistiche-D.A.P.", encompassing a white enamel field with canted black enamel swastika. Pebbled field is visible below the translucent red enameled outer border. Well marked with embossed the "RZM" logo, beside which is embossed the manufacturer’s code, "M1/22" for Rudolf Reiling, Pforzheim. Complete with original pin back device. One of the harder makers to find. 2) CASED MOTHER'S CROSS IN GOLD. A second pattern, two piece, die stamped tombac award with a fire gilted finish and blue and white enamel work. The award is in the form of a Christian cross in blue enamel with a white enamel border, both outlined in gold. Between each arm of the cross are five-ray projections in gold. The central circular field has a white enamel base upon which is a black static swastika, outlined in gold, and encompassed by a gold surround with the embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter" (The German Mother). The reverse has the stamped simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938," and a facsimile of Hitler’s signature. It comes with it original ribbed rayon blue and white striped ribbon. The case is in rough shape and missing the top side but the medal is excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS & CIVILIAN TECH REP PATCHES

Lot #378 (Sale Order 416 of 987)

WWII US Air Forces and Tech Rep patch lot of 19 patches and one patch DI. There are several harder to find insignias including a CPT (Civilian Pilot Training) SSI, Atlantic Air Academy SSI, TAAC Maintenance SSI, 3 Variant U. S. Tech Rep. SSI, Troop Carrier Squadron pocket patch and many other. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS SQUADRON PATCH WASP LOT 17

Lot #379 (Sale Order 417 of 987)

WW1 & WWII US Air Forces and Tech Rep patch lot of 17 patches. There are several harder to find insignias including a Douglas A.A.F. squadron patch, WW1 Air Service SSI, Flight Instructor sleeve insignia, WASP SSI, 2 Styles of Philippine Air Force SSI, Cuba Air Force SSI, British made Airborne Troop Carrier SSI and others. Excellent

WWII WOMEN MARINE OFFICER'S CAP IN BOX

Lot #379a (Sale Order 418 of 987)

Rare navy blue colored wool USMC Officer's cap with field grade officer brim in bullion and gold cording. Has incorrect class "A" officer's emblem. Size 22 1/2 and comes in original paper-over-cardboard hatbox made by Amrose of New York. The were relatively few female Marines in World War II, and even fewer in senior command officer ranks. Cap exhibits little to no wear. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS AIR TRANSPORT COMMAND PATCH

Lot #380 (Sale Order 419 of 987)

WWII US Air Forces lot of 18 patches. There are several harder to find insignias including a Leather Air Transport Command squadron patch variant with Naked Lady, Air Transport Command Pocket Patches, Rare White ATC SSI, Variant White Star Air Force Patch and others

WWII US AIR FORCE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PATCH LOT WW2

Lot #381 (Sale Order 420 of 987)

WWII US Air Forces And Civilian Pilot lot of 12 patches, 2 black and white photos and a Sterling Sweetheart wing. There are several harder to find insignias including a Painted on canvas 650th Bomber jacket patch, Corsicana Field Flight Instructor Patch, US Air Force Flight Instructor SSI Ground Instructor 308th AAFFTD SSI 63rd F.T.D. Douglas Ga. SSI and others

WWII US ARMY AIR FORCE BULLION PATCH LOT WW2

Lot #382 (Sale Order 421 of 987)

WWII US Air Forces lot of 9 patches, 2 black and 1 decal for Keesler Air Base. There are several harder to find insignias including a Bullion 15th Air Force theater made SSI, Theater made Mediterranean Army Air Force Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, Gemsco 8th Air Force Bullion Patch, Military Aviation Patch NAS Whiting Field and others

WWII US AIR CORPS FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PATCH LOT WW2

Lot #383 (Sale Order 422 of 987)

WWII US Air Forces Flight Instructor lot of 15 patches. There are several harder to find insignias including a Tyndall Field Florida A.A.F.F.G.S. Instructor SSI, Junior Air Reserve National Aeronautics Assn. SSI, Foster Sub Depot SSI, Fort Myers Florida A.A.F.F.G.S. Instructor SSI, 29th Sub-Depot Enid Okla. SSI, 56th Detachment Army Air Forces SSI and others. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS WAR GODDESS CUT INSIGNIA

Lot #384 (Sale Order 423 of 987)

WWII US Air Force cut from the Shearling Flight Jacket insignia of a ship called the WAR GODDESS. Insignia measures roughly 6 X 6 1/2 inches showing minor wear. Excellent

WWII THEATER MADE CBI SHOULDER PATCH INSIGNIA LOT

Lot #385 (Sale Order 424 of 987)

WWII mostly theater made CBI shoulder sleeve insignia including 21 insignias bullion and silk and cotton thread made patches. All are in excellent condition. China Burma India Theater (CBI) was the United States military designation during World War II for the China and Southeast Asian or India–Burma (IBT) theaters. Operational command of Allied forces (including US forces) in the CBI was officially the responsibility of the Supreme Commanders for South East Asia or China. However, US forces in practice were usually overseen by General Joseph Stilwell, the Deputy Allied Commander in China; the term "CBI" was significant in logistical, material and personnel matters; it was and is commonly used within the US for these theaters. U.S. and Chinese fighting forces in the CBI included the Chinese Expeditionary Force, the Flying Tigers, transport and bomber units flying the Hump, including the Tenth Air Force, the 1st Air Commando Group, the engineers who built the Ledo Road, the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), popularly known as "Merrill's Marauders", and the 5332d Brigade, Provisional or 'Mars Task Force', which assumed the Marauders' mission

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS LUCKY LEVEN CUT INSIGNIA

Lot #386 (Sale Order 425 of 987)

WWII US Air Force cut from the Shearling Flight Jacket insignia of a ship called the LUCKY LEVEN. Insignia measures roughly 5 1/4 X 8 inches showing minor wear. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR FORCE FACTORY & BASE BADGES

Lot #387 (Sale Order 426 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Flight Instructor and Air Air Corps Production Factory Badges lot of 34 badges with one set of named dog tags to the Army Field Base. All badges are in excellent condition.

NAMED CASED LEGION OF MERIT MEDAL US ARMY COLONEL

Lot #388 (Sale Order 427 of 987)

WWII Named Legion of Merit cased medal in excellent condition. Reverse of the medal is named to Colonel Bennett L. Jackson

WWII US ARMY COLT 1903 DA REVOLVER HOLSTER 1942

Lot #389 (Sale Order 428 of 987)

WWII US Army Colt or Smith & Wesson 1903 DA Revolver Holster named & dated FINK 1942. Nice original leather holster is in excellent condition. Leather is soft and flexible. Still has strong US insignia on front. Still has brass fittings. Nice patina for its age. 12" Excellent

US WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PARACHUTE BACKS & CHUTE

Lot #390 (Sale Order 429 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Parachute Harness, packs and chute just needing assembly and a WWII Parachute rigger kit with all the tools required to successfully pack a parachute. Very good

WWII US NAVY 40mm BOFORS Mk. 14 GUNSIGHT

Lot #391 (Sale Order 430 of 987)

World War II US Navy Mark 14, Mod. 15 Gunsight for the 40mm BOFORS "Kamikaze Killer" gun. tIn the original case with restricted training and maintenance manuals. Still has the original inspection tag, dated 1945 and an unwritten checklist (meant to be performed prior to installation aboard a naval vessel). Large size and weight will incur extra shipping costs. Appears never to have been used. Measures approximately 16" x 16" x 16" Excellent

WWII US CUTAWAY WOODEN TRAINING ARTILLERY ROUND

Lot #392 (Sale Order 431 of 987)

Wood carved cutaway training round of the projectile of an artillery round. 30" x 10" with markings indicating different sections. Has some wear and chips. Large-scale cutaway training devices like this were used to conduct training to classes of recently enlisted GIs during World War II. Good - Very Good

WWII NAZI UNKNOWN FOREIGN ARMBAND FROM FOOTLOCKER

Lot #393 (Sale Order 432 of 987)

A blue cotton armband, upon which is sewn an approximately 9cm diameter red outer disk, with a white center disk with a black separately applied mobile swastika. This was found in a Vet's footlocker and unfortunately have no idea what it represents. I assure you it's original we just don't know what it represents. Certainly some fraction of the Nazi party and most likely a foreign group. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika armband. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE Hermann Göring CUFFTITLE WW2

Lot #394 (Sale Order 433 of 987)

Roughly 35mm tall by 42cm long, later (circa May 1942-May 1945) final pattern deep navy blue wool construction cufftitle with heavy machine embroidered block letter Latin script "Hermann Göring" in silvery/white rayon threads. The cufftitle has the typical opened back construction with the top and bottom edges folded over and machine stitched to the reverse. Excellent

WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER CAMO PARACHUTE

Lot #395 (Sale Order 434 of 987)

This is a totally original German WWII Rz20 Paratrooper 28 foot panel camouflage silk canopy with shroud lines in mint condition. The silk canopy has panel stamps 1-28. Overall condition is excellent with complete rigging lines, this is a USGI bring back that was acquired directly from a veteran's estate. German parachute troops used at least three types of parachutes: marked RZ1, RZ16, and RZ20. The RZ16, which was invented and first constructed at Cologne, has been in service since the beginning of 1940, and, because it opens without shock, is fast becoming the preferred type. Parachute equipment is divided into four main parts: the parachute proper (or canopy and shroud lines), the outer bag and deployment bag, the harness, and the accessories. The parachute itself consists of a silken (or substitute material) canopy made up of a certain number of panels, each panel cut in the shape of a thin isosceles triangle with the apex removed. Each of the three types has 28 panels. Each panel has 4 gores (tapered sections), cut from a single piece of material in such manner that warp and weft are both at an angle of 45 degrees to the long axis of the panel. Panels are numbered serially in the lower corner, number 1 carrying in addition the special markings of the parachute. These are the manufacturer's stamp or trademark, which includes type, mark number, weight, date of manufacture, and identification number; the manufacturer's inspection mark, giving the date of the last factory inspection; and the Air Ministry stamp which gives the date of the Air Ministry inspection. In a German parachute with 28 panels there are 14 shroud lines which pass through the top vent. The lines are continued down through the seams on opposite sides of the canopy and then run as free lines to the lift webs. Each line is 21 meters (69 feet) long, so that a canopy with 62 square meters (648 square feet) in area, there are some 5 to 6 meters (16 to 20 feet) of free shroud line on each side, between the periphery of the canopy and the lift webs. When packed, the canopy and shroud lines fold inside the bag, which is fastened by means of a ring to the static line. The bag is then contained within the pack, which consists of a base (next to the man's back) and four flaps which close over the bag. A further bag, in which the whole parachute is kept during shipment, is included among the accessories, and is removed when the person enters the plane. The harness is made of webbing and consists of a belt with a large buckle in front, two braces, two thigh straps, and a strap across the top of the chest. It is connected to the rigging lines by hemp lift webs. Each web is so made that its lower end forms an eye which fits into the appropriate "D" ring of the harness, where it is secured by a screw, the free upper ends being joined to form two eyes. To each of the four eyes so formed, seven rigging-line ends are attached. The parachutes are automatically opened by a static cord, 6 meters (20 feet) long, fastened to the inside of the plane, which pulls the bag away from the pack, releasing the canopy. The cord then becomes detached, taking the bag with it. After a drop of some 80 feet the parachute has become completely operative and the subsequent falling speed of a man and parachute is about 16 feet per second. The shock felt by the parachutist when he reaches the ground is comparable to that transmitted by a jump without parachute of from 16 to 18 feet. Early tests also showed that the static line sometimes fouled the canopy on opening. The static line problem was solved with the improved version of the RZ1, called the RZ16, which replaced it in early 1940. The RZ16 static line was stowed side to side on top of the contents of the parachute pack. This outer cover was also stitched to the harness instead of being attached with string. The RZ16 canopy bag was fitted with external loops for the stowing of the shroud lines. The harness still retained the two slide release buckles and snap hooks on the legs. The carry lines attached at the waist gave the jumper no control during descent. As you can see above, this Fj is suspended at an angle as he comes in to land. The RZ1 & RZ16 although safe for the wearer were difficult to remove on landing. The RZ20 was similar to the RZ16 parachute but the new harness was fitted with 4 quick release buckles which enabled the parachutist to clamber free of his chute quickly and more easily than before, most welcome when landing under fire or caught in a ground wind. Men trying to struggle free of parachute harnesses became easy targets. It was first used in the battle for Crete in May 1941 and continued in service until the end of the war. The number of canopy panels were reduced in this variant from 28 to 20. Parachute colorings were also improved at this time, until now the main color was white, which showed up to easily on the ground and acted as a beacon.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER POSTER WW2

Lot #396 (Sale Order 435 of 987)

Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer! original WWII Nazi German Poster. Probably one of the most famous examples of imagery to come out of the Third Reich Era is this poster of Hitler, being issued shortly after the Anschluss, this piece is a great display size measuring 23.25" by 16.5" slightly trimmed (59 by 42cm). The paper quality on this run is low in acid and therefore this one has held up well with the colors being bright. Very Good with edge wear and a tear to the top as seen in the photos.

WWII 8MM NAZI 17 BOXES OF AMMO LOT 1939 DATED WW2

Lot #397 (Sale Order 436 of 987)

Lot includes 17 boxes of ammunition with Nazi Waffenamt proof. Each box has 10 cartridges in 2 clips. All boxes dated 1939. Excellent

WWII 8MM NAZI 17 BOXES OF AMMO LOT 1938 DATED WW2

Lot #398 (Sale Order 437 of 987)

Lot includes 17 boxes of ammunition with Nazi Waffenamt proof. Each box has 10 cartridges in 2 clips. All boxes dated 1939. Excellent

WWII 8MM NAZI 17 BOXES OF AMMO LOT 1939 DATED WW2

Lot #399 (Sale Order 438 of 987)

Lot includes 18 boxes of ammunition with Nazi Waffenamt proof. Each box has 10 cartridges in 2 clips. All boxes dated 1939. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA POLITICAL SERVICE BREECHES

Lot #400 (Sale Order 439 of 987)

Breeches are constructed of a tan cotton/linen material. Breeches feature a four button French fly with additional button at the waistband. Breeches have two diagonally angled slash front pockets and one right rear horizontal slash pocket. Two fit adjustment straps at reverse side seams, just below waistband with gripper buckles to each. Buttons are all original stitching. RZM tag is present, but faded. Roughly a 30-32" waist. Nice worn and used pair.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH CAMP KNIFE BY PUMA

Lot #401 (Sale Order 440 of 987)

This HJ Knife is a fine example of the type, nickel-plated over a steel base. The plating still remains in nice condition. The Bakelite grip plates are closely checkered and in perfect condition, retained by nickel-plated rivets with dressed obverse heads. The HJ insignia is also in choice condition, wiggling slightly to the touch as we like to see. The enamel is perfect. This enamel looks great, with bright colors of red, white, black, and gold. The scabbard shell the typical tapered example, having good original paint. The paint shows some signs of usage and some wear on both sides, but it is still bright and rates at about 85%. The blade of this example is very nice. This blade is still factory-bright, and has no signs of sharpening or problems and all. On the reverse the blade is stamped with a well-detailed Puma head in diamond. The bottom of the cat is the maker name over the location: PUMA SOLINGEN. The short ricasso is stamped with a single open RZM circle, with the code M7/27 to the right of it with 1939 below. A very fine Hitler Youth Knife here, with very desirable markings an early date and a nice blade. Hitler believed, German youth to be the future of his 3rd Reich. The Hitler Youth (Hitler Jugend) was formed officially in 1935, and with the exception of Nazi ideology indoctrination was very similar to the Boy Scouts. Beginning at about the age of ten years, both boys (Hitler Jugend) and girls (Bund Deutscher Mädel) were enlisted in the Party-run organization. The boys only were given HJ Knives after having passed minor exams. The knives had nickeled hilts with black checkered grip plates. The obverse plate was fitted with an enameled HJ swastika insignia. Through 1937, these knives were etched with the motto of the organization, Blut und Ehre! (Blood and Honor!). Examples produced after this date were made with plain blades usually bearing an RZM marking. The Hitler Youth Leaders were professionals in charge of the training and NSDAP education of the German Youth. They wore a special dagger consisting of silvered hilt fittings with blue-black leather-covered scabbard. The grip was composed of tightly wrapped silver wire, over a wood base. The pommel cap featured an HJ diamond on top, complete with swastika. The upper scabbard fitting portrayed an open-winged Hitler Youth eagle with swastika cut into the bird's chest.

WWII HUNGARIAN NAMED PILOT DAGGER 1941 DATED WW2

Lot #402 (Sale Order 441 of 987)

A 1941 dated Hungarian Pilot's Parade Dress Dagger - overall length is approximately 36cm; grip is constructed of black synthetic material, excellent condition; crossguard and pommel are finely executed, in silver plated bronze, excellent condition; blade is engraved, with gold inlay depicting Hungarian Royal Coat of Arms, and is also maker marked MASZAROS LAJOS BUDAPEST, and in very fine condition overall; scabbard if non magnetic, silver plated, with enameled Hungarian Royal Coat of Arms; overall this dagger rates near extremely fine, and is very rare.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE M43 OVERSEAS CAP INSIGNIA

Lot #403 (Sale Order 442 of 987)

The insignia lot of 12 consists of a machine woven black rayon base featuring a machine woven, second pattern, (Circa June 1936-May 1945), right facing, police cap eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons, encompassed by a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath all in silver/white rayon threads. Complete still attached to the factory roll. Shortly after Adolf Hitler and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), ascended to the leadership of Germany, the police, as with almost all civic organizations, incorporated the new style national eagle and swastika on their insignia. The first pattern police insignia to utilize the new style national eagle and swastika was introduced on April 23RD 1934. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. One of the new uniform regulations of June 25TH 1936 was the introduction of a slightly modified second pattern police eagle and swastika to replace the first pattern. The police pattern national eagle was worn on all types of headgear including the visor caps, overseas cap and the M43 field cap. The insignia utilized on the visor caps was of stamped metal construction while the insignia on the soft caps was machined or hand stitched.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE M43 OVERSEAS CAP INSIGNIA

Lot #404 (Sale Order 443 of 987)

The insignia lot of 12 consists of a machine woven black rayon base featuring a machine woven, second pattern, (Circa June 1936-May 1945), right facing, police cap eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons, encompassed by a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath all in silver/white rayon threads. Complete still attached to the factory roll. Shortly after Adolf Hitler and the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), ascended to the leadership of Germany, the police, as with almost all civic organizations, incorporated the new style national eagle and swastika on their insignia. The first pattern police insignia to utilize the new style national eagle and swastika was introduced on April 23RD 1934. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. One of the new uniform regulations of June 25TH 1936 was the introduction of a slightly modified second pattern police eagle and swastika to replace the first pattern. The police pattern national eagle was worn on all types of headgear including the visor caps, overseas cap and the M43 field cap. The insignia utilized on the visor caps was of stamped metal construction while the insignia on the soft caps was machined or hand stitched.

WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PHOTO ALBUMS W/ 931 PHOTOS

Lot #405 (Sale Order 444 of 987)

Collection of 6 photo albums titles Kriegserinnerungen of War Memories of a single soldier who was in a Luftwaffe photographic unit. Collectively these albums have 931 photos along with graduation certificate for the photographic school. There are several downed airplanes both allied and axis along with day to day life in the Luftwaffe. The albums covers several years with a lot of his time in Africa. One album contains no photographs. Excellent

WWII GERMAN LUGER P08 32RD SNAIL DRUM MAGAZINE

Lot #406 (Sale Order 445 of 987)

Second Model snail drum magazine. Manufactured by the German toy company Bing for the German military. Drum holds 32 rounds. Serial number 582392 is on the front and back. CONDITION: It has a good solid spring. Retains approximately 75% of the original factory blue finish. Works and displays well.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICERS BREAST AND CAP EAGLES

Lot #407 (Sale Order 446 of 987)

Lot of WWII Nazi German Officer's eagles to include 1) WEHRMACHT BREAST EAGLE. Hand embroidered, national breast eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in bright, silver/aluminum bullion and wire threads with accent threads mounted on a cut-out dark blue/green badge cloth base. Removed from a uniform. 2) WEHRMACHT BREAST EAGLE. Hand embroidered, national breast eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in bright, silver/aluminum bullion and wire threads with accent threads mounted on a cut-out dark blue/green badge cloth base. 3) WEHRMACHT CAP EAGLE. Hand embroidered, national breast eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in bright, silver/aluminum bullion and wire threads with accent threads mounted on a cut-out dark blue/green badge cloth base with original price tag to the reverse. All are excellent. The German army originally adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s, national eagle by order on February 17TH 1934, with instructions to have it applied to all steel helmets, visor caps, and tunics by May 1ST 1934. Later amendments to the introductory order stipulated that the national eagle was also to be worn on all field caps, the sports uniform and the black panzer wrap. The eagle came in three distinct designs with two having slightly different out-stretched wings and the third with down-swept wings. Generally Officer’s ranks utilized hand or machine embroidered breast eagles while EM/NCO’s ranks utilized machine embroidered or machine woven breast eagles. During the war the breast eagles were manufactured in a variety of slightly different manufacturing techniques and coloration.

1936 OLYMPIC GAMES COMMEMORATIVE COINS LOT

Lot #408 (Sale Order 447 of 987)

Lot of two Olympic coins for the 1936 games. 1) THIS IS THE SILVER VERSION OF THE OFFICIAL COIN THAT WAS MINTED TO COMMEMORATE THE XI. OLYMPIC GAMES IN BERLIN! This silver coin was the official commemorative coin that was minted in two versions, in silver and bronze. Offered here is the silver version which was sold for RM 6.00 at all banks in Germany. It could also be ordered from the two official distribution centers, one in Munich and one in Berlin, next door to Adolf Hitler's Reichskanzlei in Voss-Strasse. The coin was designed by Karl Roth. 2) OLYMPIC GAMES 1936 Token BERLIN, GERMANY. For two weeks in August 1936, Adolf Hitler’s Nazi dictatorship camouflaged its racist, militaristic character while hosting the Summer Olympics. Softpedaling its antisemitic agenda and plans for territorial expansion, the regime exploited the Games to bedazzle many foreign spectators and journalists with an image of a peaceful, tolerant Germany. In 1931, the International Olympic Committee awarded the 1936 Summer Olympics to Berlin. The choice signaled Germany’s return to the world community after its isolation in the aftermath of defeat in World War I. Two years later, Nazi party leader Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany and quickly turned the nation’s fragile democracy into a one-party dictatorship that persecuted Jews, Roma (Gypsies), all political opponents, and others. The Nazi claim to control all aspects of German life also extended to sports. German sports imagery of the 1930s served to promote the myth of “Aryan” racial superiority and physical prowess.

WWII NAZI GERMAN K-98 BAYONET LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #409 (Sale Order 448 of 987)

WWII Nazi German bayonet lot to include 1) K98 COMBAT BAYONET CODED 41 CRS WITH SCABBARD. Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Maker marked "41 crs". Matching scabbard. Bakelite grip. Locking button is missing. 2) K98 COMBAT BAYONET CODED S/24436 WITH SCABBARD AND FROG. Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original bluing. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "5013 I ", to the obverse and the manufacturers code "S/24436" to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. Comes with a nice early frog. The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER BREAST EAGLE LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #410 (Sale Order 449 of 987)

PANZER EM/NCO'S M36 BREAST EAGLE LOT OF 2 (Hoheitsabzeichen). Early, M36 pattern, machine woven national breast eagle lot of 2 with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in white and black rayon threads on a woven, black, rayon base. The eagles wingspan is roughly, 10cm from wing tip to wing tip. The eagles are still on their original black rayon factory roll. All are near mint. The German army originally adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), national eagle by order on February 17TH 1934, with instructions to have it applied to all steel helmets, visor caps, and tunics by May 1ST 1934. Later amendments to the introductory order stipulated that the national eagle was also to be worn on all field caps, the sports uniform and the black panzer wrap tunic. The eagle came in three distinct designs with two having slightly different, out-stretched wings and the third with down-swept wings. Generally officer’s ranks utilized hand or machine embroidered breast eagles while EM/NCO’s ranks utilized machine embroidered or machine woven breast eagles. During the war the breast eagles were manufactured in a variety of slightly different manufacturing techniques and coloration's. The early standard issue EM/NCO’s M36 breast eagles were in white threads and were to be abolished in 1939 to be replaced with a less visible, gray, M39 breast eagle but the changeover was never fully completed. The early produced M36 and M39 breast eagles were mounted on a dark blue/green base while later production models were on a field-gray base. Both the M36 and the M39 breast eagles were intended for wear on the combat field blouse. Of Note: Panzer versions of the breast eagle were on a black base to match the black panzer wrap uniform.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ID'ed GROUPING W/ WEHRPASS MEDAL

Lot #411 (Sale Order 450 of 987)

WWII Nazi German identified grouping named to Alfred Unfahl of the 2 Company of the 342nd Pioneer Battalion. Grouping consist of his 1) Wehrpass with his photo in civilian clothes. The booklet is nicely filled out. 2) Russian Front Medal with certificate named to Alfred Unfahl. 3) finally two group photos with members of his unit. History Formation The division was formed on 19 November 1940 in Wehrkreis (military district) XII with its home station at Landstuhl. One third of the original strength was transferred from the 72nd Infantry Division and one third from the 79th Infantry Division. This meant that part of the divisional strength originated from around Koblenz in the Rhineland, and part from around Linz in Austria. It was a Category 14 division, which were established with the usual three infantry regiments, but with only 12 companies per regiment instead of the usual 14. It included an artillery regiment, but had a reduced complement of equipment in all areas, and its soldiers were between 27 and 32 years of age. Its commander from formation was Generalmajor (Brigadier) Rudolf Wagner. Following its formation it was first deployed as part of the occupation forces in France between June and September 1941. On 2 July 1941, Wagner was replaced by Generalleutnant (Major General) Dr. Walter Hinghofer, an Austrian-born career officer who had served the whole of World War I fighting the Russians on the Eastern Front. On 14 September 1941, the division was ordered to deploy to Belgrade in the Territory of the Military Commander in Serbia where it was to come under the command of LXV Corps. This was the result of repeated requests for reinforcements from the Wehrmacht Commander Southeast, Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm List due to a growing insurgency in the eastern parts of the partitioned Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia The division began arriving from France on 20 September 1941, and was quickly committed to counter-insurgency operations in the northwestern part of the German-occupied territory of Serbia. Between 24 September and 9 October it conducted its first operation, which was aimed at clearing the Macva region, which consisted of around 600 square kilometres (230 sq mi) west of the town of Šabac between the Drina and Sava rivers. It was reinforced by a battalion from the 718th Infantry Division and a police company, and advanced into the region from the Syrmia region to the north. The Germans estimated the numbers of Partisans and Chetniks in the area at between 2,000 and 10,000. The division rounded up large numbers of males between the ages of 14 and 70 in the towns and villages, razed many houses, and exceeded the mandated reprisal ratios of the numbers of prisoners executed per German soldier killed or wounded, shooting 830 of the 8,400 prisoners it took between 21 and 30 September, the great majority of which were unarmed civilians. However, the division had decisively engaged the main insurgent forces which withdrew into the Cer mountains. This was closely followed by two more operations, one in the Cer mountains between 10–15 October, and one towards Krupanj on 19 and 20 October. The Cer operation targeted around 2,500 well-armed Chetniks and 4,000 poorly-equipped Partisans, and the division burned many villages and shot over 3,000 more people despite capturing few weapons and taking few prisoners. They destroyed insurgent strongholds in the Radovasnica and Mount Tronosa monasteries, but despite completing their encirclement of the area most of the targeted insurgents escaped to the west. The Krupanj operation was essentially treated as revenge for two companies of the 704th Infantry Division that had been overrun in the town a few weeks earlier, but again failed to decisively engage the insurgents. During the period from 10 to 19 October the 342nd suffered six men killed with another 24 wounded, but reported that it had killed 546 insurgents and executed another 1,081 after capture, from whom it captured a total of four guns. It played a key role in Operation Uzice and Operation Mihailovic, which targeted the Yugoslav Partisans and Chetniks respectively. In early January 1942, after being relieved by Bulgarian forces, the division was transferred to the Independent State of Croatia where it took part in Operation Southeast Croatia, after which a regiment of the division took part in Operation Ozren under the command of the 718th Infantry Division. During its service in Yugoslavia the division earned a reputation for ruthless and ferocious brutality against insurgents and the populace alike. Eastern Front In February 1942 it was sent to Army Group Centre on the Eastern Front where it fought in the Battles of Rzhev and the retreat after the Battle of Kursk.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NCO OFFICER'S BREAST EAGLE LOT

Lot #412 (Sale Order 451 of 987)

Lot of two machine woven, national breast eagles with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in bright, silver/aluminum flat-wire threads on a cut-out, woven, blue/green rayon base which is machine stitched on a blue/green badge cloth backing. Both are Mint! The German army originally adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s national eagle by order on February 17TH 1934, with instructions to have it applied to all steel helmets, visor caps, and tunics by May 1ST 1934. Later amendments to the introductory order stipulated that the national eagle was also to be worn on all field caps, the sports uniform and the black panzer wrap. The eagle came in three distinct designs with two having slightly different out-stretched wings and the third with down-swept wings. Generally Officer’s ranks utilized hand or machine embroidered breast eagles while EM/NCO’s ranks utilized machine embroidered or woven breast eagles. The early, standard issue, EM/NCO’s M36 breast eagles were in white threads and were to be abolished in 1939 to be replaced with a less visible grey M39 breast eagle but the changeover was never fully completed. This pattern was primarily utilized on the service dress uniform and the M35 dress tunic but it can also be encountered on field blouses.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TWO UNIFORM REFERENCE BOOKS

Lot #413 (Sale Order 452 of 987)

Lot of two WWII German uniforms reference books to include 1) GERMAN MILITARY UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA 1933-1945 : Author/Editors : WE 1967 Published by: WE, Inc., Old Greenwich, Conn., USA. This hardbound book contains 227 pages with several illustrations. 2) GERMAN MILITARY UNIFORMS 1939-1945 by S. R. Gordon-Douglas. Published by Almark of London England. has 48 pages filled with photos and illustrations. Both are in excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #414 (Sale Order 453 of 987)

Large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 92 x 175 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a multi piece mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #415 (Sale Order 454 of 987)

Large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 31 x 93 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL SILK PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #416 (Sale Order 455 of 987)

Large multi-piece silk construction banner approximately 45 x 84 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a separately applied mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #417 (Sale Order 456 of 987)

Large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 46 x 150 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #418 (Sale Order 457 of 987)

Large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 31 x 78 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII German NSFK Reichswettkämpfe des NS Kassel

Lot #419 (Sale Order 458 of 987)

WWII German NSFK Reichswettkämpfe des NS Kassel Plaque measuring 3 1/4 wide and made of aluminum. Two suspension loops on each side. Very good condition. The NSFK emblem, being the figure of Icarus, modeled after a statue to an aviation pioneer in Berlin, but with a mobile swastika to its base.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #420 (Sale Order 459 of 987)

Large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 47 x 144 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period with stains and wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #421 (Sale Order 460 of 987)

Large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 30 x 68 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period with stains and wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER M7/42 WKC RARE MAKER

Lot #422 (Sale Order 461 of 987)

Nice quality dagger features a roughly, 8 3/4", (22.2 cm), long double edged nickel/silver plated drop forged steel construction blade with a low central ridge and a full length, including the hilt, of roughly, 13 5/8" (34.7 cm). The nickel/silver plated blade shows light scabbard runners and most of the original cross graining still being visible. The obverse of the blade has the nice, deep, well defined, acid etched Fraktur style, script motto, "Alles für Deutschland", (All/Everything for Germany), which is crisp and well defined. Maker marked to "M7/42" WKC. The dagger has the plated nickel crossguard, pommel, and tang nut. The dagger has a very nicely contoured, reddish tinged, brown, stained, hardwood grip, which has a nice snug fit to both the top and bottom fittings. The grip has a nicely inset, solid nickel/silver national eagle and a nickel/silver and enameled runic SA button both intact. The dagger comes with it’s original, coppery brown, painted, magnetic sheet metal scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings. Excellent The SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps, (Free Corps), groups composed mainly of disgruntled, ex-WWI soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921.The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was adapted by Professor Woenne of the Solingen School of Commerce who had based it on the traditional 16TH century, Swiss "Holbein", "Baselard" or "Basilard", hunting dagger with the original design being attributed to the Hans Holbein the Younger, (Circa 1497-1543). Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality, solid, nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper, nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. Regulations dictated that the daggers were to worn on the left side of the waist belt suspended by a specific, dagger hanger. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers and accoutrements came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Production of the SA M33 dagger was discontinued sometime in 1943. Of Note: Other daggers initiated by the SA included the Marine-SA Dagger, circa 1933-34, originally with black grip and scabbard and later with brown grip and scabbard but with brass colored fittings, the short lived, (Circa February 3RD 1934-July 4TH 1934), SA-Stabschef, (SA-Chief of Staff), Ernst Röhm Dedication Dagger with the inscription, "In herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Röhm", (In heartfelt Friendship Ernst Röhm). After Röhm’s demise the new SA-Stabschef, Viktor Lutze introduced the SA Honour Dagger, circa 1935, the SA Standarte Feldhernnhalle Dagger, circa 1937, the SA High Leader’s Honour Dagger, circa 1938 and the Special SA Presentation Dagger circa 1938-39.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOCUMENT GROUPING LOT OF 3 WW2

Lot #423 (Sale Order 462 of 987)

WWII Nazi German document group consisting of 1) Kaufmannsgehilfenbrief was issued to a young citizen of Nazi Germany, Margarete Henninger. She was born 27 August 1924 in Stuttgart. 2) Deutsches Reich Arbeitsbuch issued to Maria Reiner and was issued in 1939. 3) Finally a colored photo post card with a romantic theme.

WWII NAZI GERMAN IRON PLAQUE OF WEHRMACHT SOLDIER

Lot #424 (Sale Order 463 of 987)

Large Steel plaque measuring 9 1/2 inches with the inscription "Sichern Uns Freiheit Und Ehr Eiserne Arbeit Stählerne Wehr" which translates to "Secure us freedom and honor Iron work Steel Defense" To the center is a side profile of a German Soldier wearing a combat helmet. Has some loss to the top left of the plaque as seen in the photos. The reverse has the inscription "Kochs Adlernahmaschinenwerke A. G. Bielefeld Jahreswende 1935-1936.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOCUMENT LOT OF 3 MG BATTALION

Lot #425 (Sale Order 464 of 987)

WWII Nazi German paper lot to include 1) Colored Commemoration of service document named to Hans Josef Schutze who served with the 3rd Company Machine Gun Battalion number 8. Document measures 11 3/4 X 15 3/4 inches. 2) Studio portrait of a young Wehrmacht officer. 3) Musterungs-Ausweis 1935 or inspection ID with photo.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT OF 5 HEER KRIEGSMARINE

Lot #426 (Sale Order 465 of 987)

Grouping of 5 Nazi German medals to include 1) SILVER WOUND BADGE. Injection molded, solid backed zinc badge with a silver finish. Badge is in the form of a vertical oval with an embossed profile of a M35 pattern helmet with superimposed, high relief, canted, swastika surmounted over crossed swords on a pebbled base surrounded by an oval laurel leaf wreath. Plain, smooth, reverse with thin round vertical pin and integral hinge and catch all intact. Reverse pin is maker marked. 2) BLACK WOUND BADGE. 1939 pattern, die stamped, tombak construction, hollow backed badge with a black wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of an M35 pattern helmet with a high relief, canted, swastika to the center, superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin, round, vertical pin and catch all intact. 3) INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER. Die struck, solid backed, zinc construction badge with a silver washed finish features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in its talons, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out, bolt action, rifle with a fixed bayonet and a sling. The solid reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin, round, vertical, pin and a soldered catch. 4) COASTAL ARTILLERY WAR BADGE, 1941. Die struck, alloy construction badge in the form of a gilt washed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a national eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, superimposed to the top center, encompassing the silver washed, cut-out likeness of an 88mm coastal artillery gun with the barrel of the gun extending beyond the edge of the wreath. Complete pin and catch assembly. 5) FORTY YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE DECORATION. Die struck alloy, first class award with a fire gilt finish and black enamel work. The decoration is in the form of a cross Pattée with an embossed circular oak-leaf wreath extending between the arms of the cross. The center of the cross has a square plate with a black enameled static swastika to the obverse and embossed Gothic script to the reverse, "Für treue Dienste", (For Loyal Service). The arms of the cross have a slightly textured background with a smooth, dual stepped, raised outer edge. The ribbon suspension ring and loop are both intact. Just needs a ribbon.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS OFFICERS SWORD WW2

Lot #427 (Sale Order 466 of 987)

The hilt of this example is nickel-plated. The upper area has the built-in step area that accommodates the tang/pommel cap. The pommel is a fine example having crisp serration and does not appear to have been apart in modern times. The plating is still in good condition through the pommel, "D" guard and cross guard area of this hilt. The lower ferrule is a fine example with its six standing oak leaves and alternating acorns. The ebony grip is an outstanding example having all perfect ribs with no chipping. It is tightly wrapped with nickel wire, which is covered on the reverse with a matching cover plate. In the center obverse is a fine SS runes button. The button is of nickel having raised runes with pebbled backgrounds. The scabbard is straight throughout. It has original paint which is about 80% showing signs of use. The lower scabbard mount is a fine nickel-plated example having the decorative lines that run up to the lower chape. The mount is retained by two headless side screws. The upper mount features the Wotan knot designs. This mount is retained by two flat head screws, one in each of the lower obverse and reverse lower loops. The blade of this example is very good. This mint blade measures 33 inches in length.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NATIONAL PARTY FLAG WW2

Lot #428 (Sale Order 467 of 987)

Large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 24 x 67 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period with stains and wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

CASED 6 X 30 POWER ISSUE FIELD BINOCULARS

Lot #429 (Sale Order 468 of 987)

Tooled alloy and aluminum construction, 6 x 30, power, binoculars with molded black leather fittings with some loss. The binoculars have molded black Bakelite eye sockets which one chipped and the focus adjustment still functions. The optics are nice and clear. The bottoms of the binocular lens bodies each have a raised, cut-out bars designed to attach the carrying strap. The original carrying strap is also still present. The left hand side, ocular end, body panel is well marked with the impressed "Grodenstock Munchen. the right side is marked Dienstglas 6 x 30" serial numbered 187506 M H/6400. Good The German army used a wide variety of optical enhancement items with the 6 x 30 power, (6 power magnification with a 30mm diameter objective lens), binoculars being the standard issue optics utilized by all branches of service. Although the 6 x 30 power binoculars were the standard issue, specialized personnel such as Artillery observers, Reconnaissance personnel, Searchlight personnel, etc., required stronger optics and assorted larger power binoculars were issued to these specialized personnel on a limited basis.

WWII NAZI NSDAP GERMAN NATIONAL FLAG LOT OF 3

Lot #430 (Sale Order 469 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Flag lot of three to include 1) Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 9 x 14. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall very nice condition. 2) Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 9 1/2 x 17. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall very nice condition. 3) Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 14 1/2 X 21 1/2. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a multi piece mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP MEMBER'S ARMBAND WW2

Lot #431 (Sale Order 470 of 987)

A red cotton armband, upon which is sewn an approximately 9cm diameter white disk, with a black machine woven mobile swastika. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika armband. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design.

WWII NAZI GERMAN REICH CHANCELLERY SERVING TRAY

Lot #433 (Sale Order 471 of 987)

Here, from the National Socialist Reichskanzlei, is an original platter of the type used by the Allgemeine-SS servers within the chancellery along with other service personal to bring soft drinks and alcoholic beverages to the Führer and his honored guests. This was one of the special Wellner serving pieces that made up the set of such items kept and used in this the most architecturally beautiful yet most important building of the Reich. There may have been 8 or 10 of these trays, but how many of them can be accounted for today? Was Hitler himself ever served from this particular tray brought by one of the nattily dressed SS guards? The odds would tend to say ‘yes,‘ even ‘indubitably yes,’ as the Fuhrer would several times a day summon natural mineral water or a hot chocolate drink that seemed to settle his nerves that were much more on edge here in the workplace than at the Obersalzburg, his place of rest. It was at the Obersalzberg that several more of these Wellner trays were stored and the only difference being that the ones at the mountain retreat have almost the same eagle motif but with “A H” for Adolf Hitler unlike the Chancellery pieces that have “R K” for Reichskanzlei. If you would like to know more about these rare pieces see the Reich’s Chancellery Meat Platter and Cover at AH 25-11. There you will see a meat platter from the Chancellery that we sold some time ago. The serving tray is every bit as important as the meat platter especially since the Führer was a vegetarian and probably would not have been at the table when meat was served. He didn’t smoke either but the Wellner silver service groups contain cigar and cigarette cases. Contrary to dubious biographer information Hitler was very liberal about such habits of his entourage and guests’ habits as long as they didn’t indulge in them in his presence. Alcohol was an exception and even though he didn’t indulge himself he never denied guests and comrades the chance to drink a cordial or a beer while conversing with him. So what does this say? Well, I think it is pretty much a cinch that this tray was one that Adolf Hitler surely would have been served from. The tray is very heavy and is made from Rostfrei-Stahl (stainless steel). It measures 15 ½ inches in diameter. It has the exclusive Hitler Chancellery eagle with the “R K” at its topmost quadrant. It has the Wellner stamp on its backside and a serial no. or identification number at the bottom edge-156524.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PEWTER PLAQUE OF DR. GOEBBELS

Lot #434 (Sale Order 472 of 987)

This is a Nurnberg (Zinn) pewter plate depicting the little doctor, Paul Joseph Goebbels, 1897-1945. Superbly educated in philosophy, Greek, and Latin, he discovered in the Nazi Party a perfect vehicle for his adroit mind and clever oratory. He greatly admired his Führer, Adolf Hitler, and rose from Gauleiter of Berlin and propaganda leader (1930) to the party's Minister for Propaganda and National Enlightenment, 1933-1945. Goebbels was a skilled builder of saga and he spread the NSDAP doctrines with great ability. He admittedly forced the arts and letters of Germany into a constricting mold and was responsible for the burning of degenerate anti-west books and themes. Unable to face "The brave new world of Soviet brutality and "New West" Coca-Cola culture, Dr. Goebbels and his wife, Magda, committed suicide in the Führer's bunker on May 1, 1945. Wishing to spare their children the horrible torture that surely would have been inflicted by the Ruskie Kulturtrager, Dr. & Frau Magda poisoned them. During the last visit of Avitrix Hanna Reitsch to Hitler, Magda hugged her and burst into tears, "My dear Hanna," she said. "You must help me to help the children out of this life. They belong to the Third Reich and the Führer, and if these two things cease to exist, there will be no place on earth for them." The Goebbels were National Socialists through and through. The plate or plaque is in perfect shape with hardly any scratches or abrasions. It is marked with the company name on the back in raised letters, and it has "Fein-Zinn" with the company logo. This sculpture in pewter is one of the oldest German art forms dating back well into the 14th century. Obviously there was a whole set of these plates at one time depicting all of the NSDAP leaders. See our others in this section and under "SA." They are considered very rare today and are much sought after. They are a good size-9 inches in diameter. Historically important and very handsome.

WW2 Hunting Horn from the Deutscher Jägerschaft

Lot #435 (Sale Order 473 of 987)

Here is a truly rare Third Reich musical instrument; the official Jägdhorn of the German Hunting Association first formed by Reichsjägermeister Hermann Göring in 1934. The primary objective of this association was to advance wild-game conservation through the necessary enforcement of the National Hunting regulations. Göring was the natural pick to head this group as his favorite pastime was stalking game in the beautiful and plentiful German forests. It was one of the finest and most effective of such organizations in the world and was a prime example of such, and the regulations that were proffered are followed even today as first enacted and practiced in the Third German Reich. The horn is a part of old Teutonic tradition. The ancient German tribes always blew the “triumph horn” to begin a hunt and blew it when the hunt was deemed successful. The hunting call at the start was called “Horrido” and when the game was taken the call was “Hallali.” The symbol engraved on the surface of the horn is known as the Stag of St. Hubertus and it embodies the depiction of the noble animal with a swastika shining with sun rays from the space between the antlers and the letters “D J” in a scroll beneath. The letters stand for Reichsbund Deutscher Jäger Verein or National German Hunting Association. These horns were usually played by the band at hunting ceremonies and were very meaningful to the association. They have been found with the “D J” insignias separately soldered in metal to the horn and that was the usual way. This one was probably the personal property of an association leader or a hunter who thought enough of the item to have a special one ordered. The engraving is exquisite and the entire horn is in beautiful condition with all its original straps. The straps are a bit worn. Why? Because the horn was used, but not abused. This is a very rare Third Reich item of great historical importance.

WWII NAZI CAMEO PAINTING OF ADOLF HITLER WW2

Lot #436 (Sale Order 474 of 987)

Cameo painting of Adolf Hitler in superb condition. Original period painting of Führer of Germany, a highly detailed chest up profile portrait oval image 3 1/2 X 2 3/4 and overall 5 X 6 showing Hitler in uniform circa 1936 and is set into fine ivory under frame. Under the loop, it is clear that this image is hand painted and as done with great skill, undoubtedly as a presentation piece. Fine Condition Adolf Hitler 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP). He rose to power as the chancellor of Germany in 1933, and as Führer in 1934.[a] During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust. Hitler's actions and ideology are almost universally regarded as evil. According to historian Ian Kershaw, "Never in history has such ruination—physical and moral—been associated with the name of one man."[4] Hitler was born in Austria—then part of Austria-Hungary—and was raised near Linz. He moved to Germany in 1913 and was decorated during his service in the German Army in World War I. In 1919, he joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), the precursor of the NSDAP, and was appointed leader of the NSDAP in 1921. In 1923, he attempted to seize power in a failed coup in Munich and was imprisoned. In jail, he dictated the first volume of his autobiography and political manifesto Mein Kampf ("My Struggle"). After his release in 1924, Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting Pan-Germanism, anti-semitism and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. He frequently denounced international capitalism and communism as part of a Jewish conspiracy. By November 1932, the Nazi Party had the most seats in the German Reichstag, but did not have a majority, and no party was able to form a majority parliamentary coalition in support of a candidate for chancellor. Former chancellor Franz von Papen and other conservative leaders persuaded President Paul von Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as chancellor on 30 January 1933. Shortly after, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act of 1933, which began the process of transforming the Weimar Republic into Nazi Germany, a one-party dictatorship based on the totalitarian and autocratic ideology of National Socialism. Hitler aimed to eliminate Jews from Germany and establish a New Order to counter what he saw as the injustice of the post-World War I international order dominated by Britain and France. His first six years in power resulted in rapid economic recovery from the Great Depression, the abrogation of restrictions imposed on Germany after World War I, and the annexation of territories inhabited by millions of ethnic Germans, which gave him significant popular support. Hitler sought Lebensraum ("living space") for the German people in Eastern Europe, and his aggressive foreign policy is considered the primary cause of World War II in Europe. He directed large-scale rearmament and, on 1 September 1939, invaded Poland, resulting in Britain and France declaring war on Germany. In June 1941, Hitler ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union. By the end of 1941, German forces and the European Axis powers occupied most of Europe and North Africa. These gains were gradually reversed after 1941, and in 1945 the Allied armies defeated the German army. On 29 April 1945, he married his longtime lover Eva Braun. Less than two days later, the couple committed suicide to avoid capture by the Soviet Red Army; their corpses were burned. Under Hitler's leadership and racially motivated ideology, the Nazi regime was responsible for the genocide of at least 5.5 million Jews and millions of other victims whom he and his followers deemed Untermenschen (subhumans) or socially undesirable. Hitler and the Nazi regime were also responsible for the killing of an estimated 19.3 million civilians and prisoners of war. In addition, 28.7 million soldiers and civilians died as a result of military action in the European theatre. The number of civilians killed during World War II was unprecedented in warfare, and the casualties constitute the deadliest conflict in history.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS WEWELSBURG CASTLE SILVERWARE

Lot #437 (Sale Order 475 of 987)

Here is a small grouping of silverware from the SS Leadership School at Castle Wewelsburg. This Besteck, or flatware, was part of a very large collection that was assembled by a German collector who, in 1950, started collecting nothing but Besteck until his death in recent years. He had the Kaiser’s silver, the führer’s formal silverware, and pieces from the concentration camps; and knives, forks, spoons from several elite SS units to include the famed LAH, the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, the Wiking Division, das Reich, etc., but some of the scarcest of all were the pieces from the SS-Führerschule “der Führerkorps (the Leadership School) at Castle Wewelsburg. The ancient castle was acquired by Heinrich Himmler in 1934. It is said that the Ahnenerbe (Office of Ancestral Research) had a major input in the ensuing redevelopment of the castle. Many closed ceremonies were carried on within its walls and there are special rooms and great halls that are designed and dedicated to those purposes and it was here that the Totenkopfringe (SS Rings of Honor) were to be returned after the death of an SS-officer recipient. Himmler’s plans for the castle included making it the center of a new Germanic world empire following a final victory. To symbolize this, a circular wall centered on the castle one kilometer in diameter was planned.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS WEWELSBURG CASTLE SILVERWARE

Lot #438 (Sale Order 476 of 987)

Here is a small grouping of silverware from the SS Leadership School at Castle Wewelsburg. This Besteck, or flatware, was part of a very large collection that was assembled by a German collector who, in 1950, started collecting nothing but Besteck until his death in recent years. He had the Kaiser’s silver, the führer’s formal silverware, and pieces from the concentration camps; and knives, forks, spoons from several elite SS units to include the famed LAH, the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, the Wiking Division, das Reich, etc., but some of the scarcest of all were the pieces from the SS-Führerschule “der Führerkorps (the Leadership School) at Castle Wewelsburg. The ancient castle was acquired by Heinrich Himmler in 1934. It is said that the Ahnenerbe (Office of Ancestral Research) had a major input in the ensuing redevelopment of the castle. Many closed ceremonies were carried on within its walls and there are special rooms and great halls that are designed and dedicated to those purposes and it was here that the Totenkopfringe (SS Rings of Honor) were to be returned after the death of an SS-officer recipient. Himmler’s plans for the castle included making it the center of a new Germanic world empire following a final victory. To symbolize this, a circular wall centered on the castle one kilometer in diameter was planned.

GERMAN SILVER FRAMED PHOTO OF ADOLF HITLER SIGNED

Lot #439 (Sale Order 477 of 987)

Photo measures 9 X 6 7/8 inches. Signed in black ink below. Frame measures 14 X 10 inches. Frame is marked crescent, crown, 800, other symbol marked to front bottom rim of frame. Excellent condition. Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party (German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP); National Socialist German Workers Party). He was chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and dictator of Nazi Germany (as Führer und Reichskanzler) from 1934 to 1945. Hitler was at the center of Nazi Germany, World War II in Europe, and the Holocaust. Hitler was a decorated veteran of World War I. He joined the German Workers' Party (precursor of the NSDAP) in 1919, and became leader of the NSDAP in 1921. In 1923, he attempted a coup d'état in Munich, known as the Beer Hall Putsch. The failed coup resulted in Hitler's imprisonment, during which time he wrote his memoir, Mein Kampf (My Struggle). After his release in 1924, Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting Pan-Germanism, antisemitism, and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. After his appointment as chancellor in 1933, he transformed the Weimar Republic into the Third Reich, a single-party dictatorship based on the totalitarian and autocratic ideology of Nazism. Hitler's aim was to establish a New Order of absolute Nazi German hegemony in continental Europe. To this end, his foreign and domestic policies had the aim of seizing Lebensraum ("living space") for the Germanic people. He directed the rearmament of Germany and the invasion of Poland by the Wehrmacht in September 1939, resulting in the outbreak of World War II in Europe. Under Hitler's rule, in 1941 German forces and their European allies occupied most of Europe and North Africa. In 1943, Germany was forced onto the defensive and suffered a series of escalating defeats. In the final days of the war, during the Battle of Berlin in 1945, Hitler married his long-time partner, Eva Braun. On 30 April 1945, less than two days later, the two committed suicide to avoid capture by the Red Army, and their corpses were burned. Hitler's aggressive foreign policy is considered to be the primary cause of the outbreak of World War II in Europe. His antisemitic policies and racially motivated ideology resulted in the deaths of at least 5.5 million Jews, and millions of other people whom he and his followers deemed racially inferior.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RUNES OF LIFE SILVER NECKLACE

Lot #440 (Sale Order 478 of 987)

An extremely rare and authentic (runes of life) silver necklace which was designed and constructed by Karolina Gahr in 1938 The Gahr firm were the famed makers of the SS Totenkopf honor ring among dozens of other important N.S. and SS accouterments and the Deutschland Erwache standard eagle pole top. Only two of these fantastic pieces have ever turned up and the other is in a famous collection and not for sale. The individual runes are spaced between silver ball shaped beads in between each one there is the (Y) shaped life and birth rune and the asterisk shape is the Hagel rune. The central rune found at the bottom contains the Swastika shaped as a Sonnenrad (sun symbol). This remarkable extraordinarily beautiful and ultra- rare piece has to be one of the greatest SS finds brought forward in many years. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER 3 PIECE FLATWARE

Lot #441 (Sale Order 479 of 987)

This is an almost-impossible procurement. This is a fantastic assemblage of a informal Knife, Fork and Spoon. On the handle of each piece is a left-facing national eagle shown in the same position as found on the formal-pattern pieces except that it has not the detail and is much plainer than the formal pattern and it does not have the Greek-key design like the latter pattern. On each side is seen the Führer’s initials “A.H.” On the reverse of the pieces you can see in our images the imprint of the hallmarks of Bruckmann and the marks begin with the crescent moon and crown and the “800” silver content and, of course, Bruckmann’s personal Prussian eagle. *Usage: There are various theories as to just where and when the informal-pattern flatware was used. The author of the great little book The Encyclopedia of Third Reich Tableware, Mr. James A. Yannes, claims on page 615 that the informal design was used at the “Adlerhorst” (The Eagle’s Nest), Hitler’s Tea House, and this would have been appropriate for luncheons, but in his book he shows an informal luncheon fork and I may be wrong, but it seems when his book was published he may have thought the informal pieces were only luncheon flatware; however, we know at this point that an informal dinner set also existed and was used, as well. I believe Mr. Yannes is absolutely right when he says that it is generally accepted that there were only 1,000 pieces of the informal type ever made and he also indicated that knowledgeable sources state that Albert Speer was involved in the design of both the informal cutlery and the formal. My theory is a bit different. I believe that the informal flatware was the set used at Hitler’s Munich apartment at the Prinzregentenplatz Nr.16. The NSDAP owned the building and Hitler occupied the entire second floor. I also believe it was used at the Braunhaus, the official HQ of the N.S. Party at Briennerstrasse. Did Adolf Hitler every actually use any of these pieces? Considering how many were ever made and delivered, it would almost seem that he had to! This cannot be so assuredly said about the formal pattern because so many more of that pattern were made and used and at so many more official functions and so many more official governmental places. So, if it is your desire to own something actually used by the German Führer himself, this group will not only fill that bill, but I am positive that there will never be such a complete assemblage like this ever offered, again; of this I am practically sure! This is an absolute phenomenon extraordinaire! Hitler’s silverware is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain both formal and especially informal. Excellent

Hermann Göring Silverware - Formal Dinner Fork

Lot #442 (Sale Order 480 of 987)

This flatware is from Hermann Göring's country estate at Carinhalle and was bought separate from the other Göring treasure groupings. The Reichsmarschal had literally dozens of sets of silver and thousands of individual pieces of Besteck (cutlery). He had been given sets made in France, England, and various German districts by friends and admirers too numerous to mention. You don't go out and buy an important man a side of beef, but how about tools to serve it and indulge? We have seen many different patterns of Göring silverware and all that they really have pretty much in common are the ever-present crest from the full coat of arms. Even this had some variance according to whom the silver finisher was. Although Adolf Hitler used Wellner and Brukmann, the Reichsmarschal was partial to others. Here we present a formal dinner fork from the Hermann Göring flatware collection in Carinhalle. This is from the Hülse group; the company that made most of the Göring flatware and some of the tea and coffee sets. This fork is in the classic Hülse rococo design and beside the Hülse signature is the obligatory 800 silver designation mark. At the top of the handle is the Göring family crest. The fork measures 7 ½ inches and is quite heavy. It is very classic in design and is a great Göring memento.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PILOT OBSERVER'S RING

Lot #443 (Sale Order 481 of 987)

This is one of the finest designed rings of the German Luftwaffe. They were made by the firm of Steinhauer & Lück in Lüdenscheid, which made many insignia and specialty jewelry. We have about four of these in our collection at present and we find them often in Germany at the shows. Practically every pilot went through observer training first and since this ring is really nicer looking than the pilot version, so often full-fledged pilots were seen wearing the observer's ring instead. The ring is in fine silver and has the "835" silver-content stamping. The eagle is quite clearly depicted although sometimes a little worn, mostly at the wreath. This is a very nice example of the PX ring of the air arm of the Deutsches Wehrmacht.

WWII GERMAN STAG HANDLE DOUBLE ENGRAVED BAYONET

Lot #444 (Sale Order 482 of 987)

German WWII Army Engraved Bayonet & Scabbard. Measures 13 7/8" long overall. On the obverse etching on the steel blade reads 'Zur Erinnerung meine Dienstzeit' and on the reverse are three national eagle with the two outside eagles being Wehrmacht style and in the center a Luftwaffe eagle. Measures 7/8" wide by 7 9/16" long. Includes the black painted steel scabbard. Has a pair of stag antler grips.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER BY WKC

Lot #445 (Sale Order 483 of 987)

Roughly, 25cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged steel construction, stiletto style blade with dual, narrow, central fullers to each side. The blade is bright and clean and in excellent condition. Maker marked to WKC. The dagger has a nicely detailed, fire gilt, brass construction crossguard and pommel. The crossguard features an embossed fouled anchor to both the obverse and reverse centerpieces and an ornate foliage pattern and rosette tips to the horizontal arms. The reverse centerpiece of the crossguard has an integral spring loaded locking button which is fully intact and still functions. The pommel is a likeness of the Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted, wreathed swastika. The dagger has a nicely aged white celluloid grip mounted on a wooden sleeve with twisted, brass wire wrap still intact. The dagger comes with its original fire gilt brass construction scabbard with the standard etched lightning bolt design. The scabbard has both of the sweated on, embossed, oak-leaf patterned hanger bands with the scabbard rings and hanger loops all intact. The top throat is secured to the scabbard by two, small screws with one situated at either side near the top edge. Nice clean dagger. The Kriegsmarine was the last of the three branches of the German Armed Forces to adopt a Nazified dagger on January 28TH 1938. The Kriegsmarine dagger was a modified version of a traditional design that dates back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848. The main modification of the Third Reich era dagger was a change in the Reichsmarine pattern "flame" shaped pommel to one featuring the national eagle with the swastika. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms, including the dagger, as a component of particular forms of dress. Officer and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms, including side arms, and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Navy’s Offizierkleiderkasse, (Officer’s Clothing Account), system. Although enlisted personnel were issued their side arms from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately manufactured side arms although the price may have been restrictive. When worn the dagger was accompanied by a portepee and specific hangers. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holders wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory and was to be worn with all Kriegsmarine Officers daggers. Regulations of May 7TH 1943 discontinued further manufacture of the portepee’s although those already issued continued to be utilized and regulations of February 25TH 1944 discontinued wear of the dagger to be replaced with a pistol until the successful conclusion of the war.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NUREMBERG EAGLE BOWL WW2

Lot #446 (Sale Order 484 of 987)

Heavy zinc Bowl with Nuremberg Eagle. About 10.75 inches wide and sits about 3 inches high on 3 legs. Very well made; stunning item. Some suggest this would have been used for calling card placement at the entry foyer. Another theory is that these were used to place personal items from pockets at security check points when entering public buildings (like our modern day airport check points). The look of the legs suggests SS influence in design. Excellent

DER DEUTSCHE HOF 25 cl COFFEE POT WITH LID

Lot #447 (Sale Order 485 of 987)

The 25 cl. coffee pot from Der Deutsche Hof still has with the original hinged lid. It is 5-¾ inches tall and on the bottom has the swastika inside a wreath 17 mm in diameter. The Gebrüder Hepp manufacturing logo is stamped on the base of the coffee pot - see photo. It is in very good condition, showing very little wear.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S DAGGER WW2

Lot #448 (Sale Order 486 of 987)

Roughly 29cm long bright nickel/silver plated double edged drop forged steel stiletto style blade with a flat central plane. Non Maker marked blade. The leather washer is still intact. The dagger has a well defined nicely detailed cast aluminum crossguard ferrule and pommel. The crossguard features a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings clutching a swastika to the obverse with a random pebbled field to the reverse. The top edge of the crossguard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern. The cast ferrule has a repeating embossed oak-leaf pattern. The orb shaped pommel features an embossed oak-leaf pattern encompassing a dual encircled canted embossed swastika on a pebbled field background to both the obverse and the reverse. The dagger has a molded orange Bakelite grip with the correct fine twisted silver/aluminum wire wrap inset into the diagonally angled grooves. The dagger also comes complete with its original magnetic sheet steel scabbard. The scabbard features a pebbled field to both the obverse and the reverse with smooth side panels. The scabbard has an ornate embossed oak-leaf pattern to both the obverse and reverse of the bottom tip. The scabbard also has sweated on alloy hanger suspension bands with an ornate embossed repeating oak-leaf pattern. The hanger suspension rings are both intact. The scabbards top throat has its retaining screw intact. Excellent In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued. Additional regulations of March and August 1940 extended wear of the second pattern dagger to senior NCO’s, senior reserve NCO’s and Officials with the equivalent NCO’s ranks. Blade side arm portepees and troddels were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. The Luftwaffe version of the portepee was officially introduced on March 1ST 1935 and the design was based on the earlier army officers portepee.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ORGANIZATION TODT M42 HELMET WW2

Lot #449 (Sale Order 487 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains a most of its factory applied field-grey paint. To each side of the helmet is an ORG TODT decal in black with a mobile swastika to the bottom of each decal. The decals have the correct shape with matching font's to the "O"'s. This helmet has been shown to Kelly Hicks and Ken Niewiarowicz and both have given their blessings. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31, tan, leather liner with all eight of its original fingers and size adjustment string intact. The reverse, interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial/lot number, "5456", and the manufacturers code and size, "CKL60", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 60. Nice clean, untouched.. minty example! The OT, Organization Todt, was originally established in July 1933 under the command of Dr. Fritz Todt, an NSDAP member since 1923 and a construction engineer, who had just recently been appointed as General Inspector of Roads. In June 1938 the OT was charged with building the fortifications on the West Wall and in March 1940 Dr. Todt was also appointed as Minister of Munitions & Armament. In August 1941 Dr. Todt was also assigned as Minister for Water and Energy. Beginning in early 1942 the OT was also responsible for constructing the submarine pens on the northern coast of France. While the OT was a quasi-political organization when it was engaged in construction projects for the armed forces it nominally came under military control. The OT personnel consisted mostly of trained civil engineers and laborers. Uniforms for OT personnel were introduced shortly after the outbreak of the war and were basically the same uniform as worn by RAD Reichs Arbeits Dienst, (National Labor Service), personnel with minor variations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FAITHFUL SERVICE MEDAL LOT OF 3

Lot #450 (Sale Order 488 of 987)

WWII Nazi German faithful service medal lot to include 1) FORTY YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE DECORATION. Die struck alloy, first class award with a fire gilt finish and black enamel work. The decoration is in the form of a cross Pattée with an embossed circular oak-leaf wreath extending between the arms of the cross. The center of the cross has a square plate with a black enameled static swastika to the obverse and embossed Gothic script to the reverse, "Für treue Dienste", (For Loyal Service). The arms of the cross have a slightly textured background field with smooth, dual stepped, raised outer edges. The fire gilt finish and the black enamel are both fully intact and the decoration is still very bright and clean. The ribbon suspension ring and loop are both intact. The decoration comes complete with an original piece of ribbed, moiré, cornflower blue ribbon with a brass pin back device hand stitched to the reverse top edge. 2) TWENTY-FIVE YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE DECORATION. A second class, die struck alloy decoration with nickel-silver plated highlights, a frosted white finish and a black enamel swastika. The decoration is in the form of a cross Pattée with a circular oak-leaf wreath extending between the arms of the cross. The center of the cross has a square plate with a black enameled static swastika to the obverse, and the embossed Gothic script to the reverse, "Für treue Dienste" (For Loyal Service). The arms of the cross have a slightly textured background field with a smooth, dual stepped, raised outer edge. Complete with original ribbon with pin-back device. 3) TWENTY-FIVE YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE DECORATION. A second class, die struck alloy decoration with nickel-silver plated highlights, a frosted white finish and a black enamel swastika. The decoration is in the form of a cross Pattée with a circular oak-leaf wreath extending between the arms of the cross. The center of the cross has a square plate with a black enameled static swastika to the obverse, and the embossed Gothic script to the reverse, "Für treue Dienste" (For Loyal Service). The arms of the cross have a slightly textured background field with a smooth, dual stepped, raised outer edge. Complete with original ribbon with pin-back device. On January 30th, 1938, Hitler instituted the Faithful Service Decoration, in three classes, to recognize long-serving civil servants and public works personnel. The decorations were intended to be an incentive for the civilian population to foster workplace loyalty and create a stable civil service. The three classes of the decoration consisted of the special class for fifty years of continuous service with the same employer in the free economic system, the first class decoration for forty years of service, and the second class for twenty-five years service. All three classes followed the same basic design, with minor variations

WWII NAZI GERMAN CARVED WOODEN SOLDIER TRENCH ART

Lot #451 (Sale Order 489 of 987)

WWII Nazi German souvenir piece of trench art of a Wehrmacht soldier carved wood statue measuring 6 inches in height. Soldier is of a man killed in Russia on 8/24/1942. In the carving the soldier is wearing a M34 overseas can. To the bottom front is carved Russland 1942. To the bottom ink penciled 24.8.42 with the soldiers name and a simple cross. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH HJ HIKE CAMP KNIFE

Lot #452 (Sale Order 490 of 987)

The early, (Circa 1933-1938) HJ camp knife with blade motto has a roughly 5 1/8" (13 cm) long drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 9 1/4" (23.6 cm). The obverse of the blade has the acid etched motto, "Blut und Ehre!" (Blood and Honor) in a facsimile of RJF von Schirach’s handwriting. Maker marked M7/1/38 indicating the maker Gebruder Christians Christianswerk. The blade like many shows signs of sharpening. The blackened leather washer is still intact. The tooled steel construction hilt features a single, up-swept, cross guard arm and a stylized eagle head pommel. The knife has molded, black, diamond grooved, bakelite grips with dual, small, dome headed, alloy retaining rivets fully intact. The obverse grip has an embedded enameled and silver washed alloy HJ diamond with some damage. The HJ diamond features red enamel top and bottom quarters and white enamel side quarters with a central, canted, black enamel swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath. The knife comes with it’s original magnetic sheet metal scabbard. Straps and snap are all complete. Nice example. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The HJ Fahrtenmesser, (Hike/Camp knife), was introduced in early 1933 and was the first blade sidearm to be officially sanctioned by the NSDAP. Of Note: Although the HJ camp knife was the first, officially sanctioned, blade, side arm the SA dagger was the first, officially sanctioned, dagger. Originally the camp knife was intended for wear by all HJ members regardless of rank but in 1937 a presentation Leader’s dagger was introduced for wear by the ranks of Gefolgschaftsführer to Reichsjugendführer and the camp knife was relegated for wear by the ranks of Hauptgefolgschaftsführer and below. An additional NSDAP party formation, the DJ Deutsche Jugend, (German Youth), with members, aged 10-14, were also permitted wear of the HJ camp knife. The distribution of the HJ camp knife was controlled by the NSDAP and was dependant on the recipient successfully completing the appropriate proficiency requirements and tests. After meeting the requirements the individual was still responsible for purchasing the HJ camp knife through official channels. Regulations stated that the HJ camp knife was only to be worn while the recipient was in uniform, although it is highly doubtful that young boys/men adhered to these regulations unless they were strictly enforced. Originally the HJ camp knives had a blade inscription with the HJ motto, "Blut und Ehre!", (Blood and Honor), inscribed in a facsimile of the HJ Reichsjugendführer, (Hitler Youth National Youth Leader), Baldur von Schirach’s handwriting, but in August 1938 the blade inscription was discontinued. Of Note: The HJ was an official NSDAP formation and as a result it’s uniforms and equipment items fell under the authority of the RZM, Reich Zeug Meisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster). The RZM, was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, including the HJ, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for Party formations met required specification and were standardized. Uniforms and equipment items manufactured for the HJ came under the quality control of the RZM and were generally marked by the appropriate RZM approval/acceptance markings. Further production of the HJ camp knives was official discontinued in October 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH HJ HIKE CAMP KNIFE

Lot #453 (Sale Order 491 of 987)

HJ camp knife has a roughly 5 1/8" (13 cm) long drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 9 1/4" (23.6 cm). Maker marked M7/52 indicating the maker Herbetz & Meurer. The blackened leather washer is still intact. The tooled steel construction hilt features a single, up-swept, cross guard arm and a stylized eagle head pommel. The knife has molded, black, diamond grooved, bakelite grips with dual, small, dome headed, alloy retaining rivets fully intact. The obverse grip has an embedded enameled and silver washed alloy HJ diamond. The HJ diamond features red enamel top and bottom quarters and white enamel side quarters with a central, canted, black enamel swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath. The knife comes with it’s original magnetic sheet metal scabbard. Straps and snap are all complete. Nice example. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The HJ Fahrtenmesser, (Hike/Camp knife), was introduced in early 1933 and was the first blade sidearm to be officially sanctioned by the NSDAP. Of Note: Although the HJ camp knife was the first, officially sanctioned, blade, side arm the SA dagger was the first, officially sanctioned, dagger. Originally the camp knife was intended for wear by all HJ members regardless of rank but in 1937 a presentation Leader’s dagger was introduced for wear by the ranks of Gefolgschaftsführer to Reichsjugendführer and the camp knife was relegated for wear by the ranks of Hauptgefolgschaftsführer and below. An additional NSDAP party formation, the DJ Deutsche Jugend, (German Youth), with members, aged 10-14, were also permitted wear of the HJ camp knife. The distribution of the HJ camp knife was controlled by the NSDAP and was dependant on the recipient successfully completing the appropriate proficiency requirements and tests. After meeting the requirements the individual was still responsible for purchasing the HJ camp knife through official channels. Regulations stated that the HJ camp knife was only to be worn while the recipient was in uniform, although it is highly doubtful that young boys/men adhered to these regulations unless they were strictly enforced. Originally the HJ camp knives had a blade inscription with the HJ motto, "Blut und Ehre!", (Blood and Honor), inscribed in a facsimile of the HJ Reichsjugendführer, (Hitler Youth National Youth Leader), Baldur von Schirach’s handwriting, but in August 1938 the blade inscription was discontinued. Of Note: The HJ was an official NSDAP formation and as a result it’s uniforms and equipment items fell under the authority of the RZM, Reich Zeug Meisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster). The RZM, was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, including the HJ, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for Party formations met required specification and were standardized. Uniforms and equipment items manufactured for the HJ came under the quality control of the RZM and were generally marked by the appropriate RZM approval/acceptance markings. Further production of the HJ camp knives was official discontinued in October 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH HJ HIKE CAMP KNIFE

Lot #454 (Sale Order 492 of 987)

HJ camp knife has a roughly 5 1/8" (13 cm) long drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 9 1/4" (23.6 cm). Maker marked M7/30 indicating the maker G. Grafrath of Solingen. The blackened leather washer is still intact. The tooled steel construction hilt features a single, up-swept, cross guard arm and a stylized eagle head pommel. The knife has molded, black, diamond grooved, bakelite grips with dual, small, dome headed, alloy retaining rivets fully intact. The obverse grip has an embedded enameled and silver washed alloy HJ diamond. The HJ diamond features red enamel top and bottom quarters and white enamel side quarters with a central, canted, black enamel swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath. The knife comes with it’s original magnetic sheet metal scabbard. Straps and snap are all complete. Nice example. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The HJ Fahrtenmesser, (Hike/Camp knife), was introduced in early 1933 and was the first blade sidearm to be officially sanctioned by the NSDAP. Of Note: Although the HJ camp knife was the first, officially sanctioned, blade, side arm the SA dagger was the first, officially sanctioned, dagger. Originally the camp knife was intended for wear by all HJ members regardless of rank but in 1937 a presentation Leader’s dagger was introduced for wear by the ranks of Gefolgschaftsführer to Reichsjugendführer and the camp knife was relegated for wear by the ranks of Hauptgefolgschaftsführer and below. An additional NSDAP party formation, the DJ Deutsche Jugend, (German Youth), with members, aged 10-14, were also permitted wear of the HJ camp knife. The distribution of the HJ camp knife was controlled by the NSDAP and was dependant on the recipient successfully completing the appropriate proficiency requirements and tests. After meeting the requirements the individual was still responsible for purchasing the HJ camp knife through official channels. Regulations stated that the HJ camp knife was only to be worn while the recipient was in uniform, although it is highly doubtful that young boys/men adhered to these regulations unless they were strictly enforced. Originally the HJ camp knives had a blade inscription with the HJ motto, "Blut und Ehre!", (Blood and Honor), inscribed in a facsimile of the HJ Reichsjugendführer, (Hitler Youth National Youth Leader), Baldur von Schirach’s handwriting, but in August 1938 the blade inscription was discontinued. Of Note: The HJ was an official NSDAP formation and as a result it’s uniforms and equipment items fell under the authority of the RZM, Reich Zeug Meisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster). The RZM, was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, including the HJ, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for Party formations met required specification and were standardized. Uniforms and equipment items manufactured for the HJ came under the quality control of the RZM and were generally marked by the appropriate RZM approval/acceptance markings. Further production of the HJ camp knives was official discontinued in October 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH HJ HIKE CAMP KNIFE

Lot #455 (Sale Order 493 of 987)

HJ camp knife has a roughly 5 1/8" (13 cm) long drop forged steel construction single edged non-fullered nickel/silver plated blade and a full length including the hilt of roughly 9 1/4" (23.6 cm). Maker marked M7/40 indicating the maker Hartkopf & Co. of Solingen. The blackened leather washer is still intact. The tooled steel construction hilt features a single, up-swept, cross guard arm and a stylized eagle head pommel. The knife has molded, black, diamond grooved, bakelite grips with dual, small, dome headed, alloy retaining rivets fully intact. The obverse grip has an embedded enameled and silver washed alloy HJ diamond. The HJ diamond features red enamel top and bottom quarters and white enamel side quarters with a central, canted, black enamel swastika. The diamond has the correct translucent red enamel with a pebbled field visible underneath. The knife comes with it’s original magnetic sheet metal scabbard. Straps and snap are all complete. Nice example. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The HJ Fahrtenmesser, (Hike/Camp knife), was introduced in early 1933 and was the first blade sidearm to be officially sanctioned by the NSDAP. Of Note: Although the HJ camp knife was the first, officially sanctioned, blade, side arm the SA dagger was the first, officially sanctioned, dagger. Originally the camp knife was intended for wear by all HJ members regardless of rank but in 1937 a presentation Leader’s dagger was introduced for wear by the ranks of Gefolgschaftsführer to Reichsjugendführer and the camp knife was relegated for wear by the ranks of Hauptgefolgschaftsführer and below. An additional NSDAP party formation, the DJ Deutsche Jugend, (German Youth), with members, aged 10-14, were also permitted wear of the HJ camp knife. The distribution of the HJ camp knife was controlled by the NSDAP and was dependant on the recipient successfully completing the appropriate proficiency requirements and tests. After meeting the requirements the individual was still responsible for purchasing the HJ camp knife through official channels. Regulations stated that the HJ camp knife was only to be worn while the recipient was in uniform, although it is highly doubtful that young boys/men adhered to these regulations unless they were strictly enforced. Originally the HJ camp knives had a blade inscription with the HJ motto, "Blut und Ehre!", (Blood and Honor), inscribed in a facsimile of the HJ Reichsjugendführer, (Hitler Youth National Youth Leader), Baldur von Schirach’s handwriting, but in August 1938 the blade inscription was discontinued. Of Note: The HJ was an official NSDAP formation and as a result it’s uniforms and equipment items fell under the authority of the RZM, Reich Zeug Meisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster). The RZM, was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, including the HJ, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for Party formations met required specification and were standardized. Uniforms and equipment items manufactured for the HJ came under the quality control of the RZM and were generally marked by the appropriate RZM approval/acceptance markings. Further production of the HJ camp knives was official discontinued in October 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS VISOR CAP SKULL M1/52 WW2

Lot #456 (Sale Order 494 of 987)

Second pattern, (Circa 1934-1945), nickle/silvered, die stamped zinc alloy construction skull and cross bones features detailed eye and nose cut-outs, two rows of teeth and a bottom jaw, superimposed over crossed bones. The skull also has subtle cranium and bone detailing. Both original attachment prongs is intact. The reverse of the skull is well marked with the embossed RZM logo within dual, circular borders and the manufacturer’s code "M1/52", indicating manufacture by the Deschler & Sohn firm of Munich. Excellent The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops Adolf Hitler), and was redesignated Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. On January 6TH 1929 Heinrich Himmler was appointed as Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader {of the} SS), and on July 20TH 1934 shortly after the, June 30TH 1934, purge of the SA ,Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), on the "Night of the Long Knives", the SS was rewarded by Hitler by being granted the status of an independent organization under direct control of the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party). Originally members of the fledgling SS had no official uniform or headgear until April 1925 when they adopted, what was to become known as the, "Tradition Uniform" and personnel were outfitted with the same brown shirt uniform and kepi as the SA. In 1923 the Stabswache (Headquarter Guards), were the first SS unit to adopt the old, Imperial, Danziger style Totenkopf, (Death’s Head), to be worn on their headgear. The Danziger style Totenkopf can be traced back to at least the early 1800's when it was utilized on the Busby style caps of the 1ST and 2ND Prussian Leib-Husaren Regiments. In November 1925 personnel of the newly formed SS adopted a black Kepi to distinguish them from their SA counterparts and in 1927 the SS were the first to adopted the national eagle insignia for wear on their headgear. In 1932, the first black SS service visor caps were introduced for wear to replace the kepi as the standard headgear for all ranks. Originally, SS personnel wore the Danziger style skull and the 1927, political pattern national eagle on their visor caps. In an attempt to distance themselves from the SA, the SS introduced a new pattern cap skull to replace the previously used Danziger style skull on October 6TH 1934 and in February 1936 a new SS pattern national cap eagle was introduced. Both these pieces of insignia were worn through-out the war. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and were marked with a RZM/SS approval/acceptance mark. In 1943 the Waffen-SS, (Armed-SS), assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN INSIGNIA LOT HEER & LUFTWAFFE WW2

Lot #457 (Sale Order 495 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia lot to include 1) LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S BREAST EAGLE. Nice quality, hand embroidered, second pattern, (Circa 1936/1937-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, in bright, silver/aluminum wire threads, with bright silver bullion and off-white accent threads, on a cut-out, Luftwaffe blue/gray wool base. Excellent 2) FLAK ARTILLERY PERSONNEL'S TRADE BADGE. The second pattern, (Circa 1937-1945), badge consists of a Luftwaffe blue/gray wool base with a machine embroidered likeness of a large 88mm flak gun barrel flanked by stylized wings, superimposed on an opened top, oak-leaf wreath with a canted swastika to the bottom center all in silvery/gray rayon threads. Some mothing. 3) EM/NCO'S M43 TRAPEZOID CAP INSIGNIA. Machine woven, national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons in matte grey, rayon threads, positioned above a national tri-color cockade with a black outer circle encompassing a white inner circle and a red center dot, on a woven, field-gray rayon trapezoidal base. Excellent. 4) WEHRMACHT OFFICER’S VISOR CAP WREATH & COCKADE. Nice quality, second pattern, (circa 1935-1945), hand embroidered, opened topped, oak-leave wreath with six, small, acorns in bright, silver/aluminum wire threads with silvery/gray rayon accent threads, flanking a highly vaunted, three piece, national tri-color cockade all mounted on a cut-out, padded, blue/green badge cloth base. Excellent 5) WEHRMACHT OFFICER'S BREAST EAGLE. Hand embroidered, national breast eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in bright, silver/aluminum bullion and wire threads with accent threads mounted on a cut-out dark blue/green badge cloth base. Excellent 6) GEFREITER'S RANK CHEVRON. The 1936-45 pattern Gefreiter's rank chevron. A single subdued gray NCO tress chevron, in the Army diamond pattern, on an inverted triangular field-grey wool base. Mothing to the edges. FOUR PLACEMENT WEHRMACHT RIBBON BAR. Medal ribbons to include Iron Cross 2nd Class, Honor Cross of 1914/1918, with swords, Long Service Award with Wehrmacht device and finally a 25 year faithful service medal. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER HANGER w/ BELT LOOP

Lot #458 (Sale Order 496 of 987)

M33 SERVICE DAGGER HANGER WITH BELT LOOP. An early, traditional, short pattern leather dagger hanger. All complete. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall nice condition. Original D-ring loop is also included. Excellent The SA, Sturmabteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps groups composed mainly of disgruntled ex-soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921. The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was based on the traditional 16TH century Swiss "Holbein" hunting dagger. Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality solid nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TROPICAL LUFTWAFFE SHORT SL SHIRT

Lot #458a (Sale Order 497 of 987)

Tropical Luftwaffe short sleeved shirt. Machine sewn breast eagle with correct flight shoulder boards. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER THREE PIECE HANGER WW2

Lot #459 (Sale Order 498 of 987)

Early, three piece, SA brown leather hanger with oval, pronged, solid nickel/silver buckle and friction clip. Friction clip is attached to a nickel/silver "D" ring which is riveted onto a separate belt loop strap. "D" ring also has a third strap riveted in place with a snap closure. This style hanger was designed to keep the dagger in the vertical position when on the march. Excellent The SA, Sturmabteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps groups composed mainly of disgruntled ex-soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921. The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was based on the traditional 16TH century Swiss "Holbein" hunting dagger. Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality solid nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA DAGGER THREE PIECE HANGER WW2

Lot #460 (Sale Order 499 of 987)

Early, three piece, SA brown leather hanger with oval, pronged, solid nickel/silver buckle and friction clip. Friction clip is attached to a nickel/silver "D" ring which is riveted onto a separate belt loop strap. "D" ring also has a third strap riveted in place with a snap closure. This style hanger was designed to keep the dagger in the vertical position when on the march. Excellent The SA, Sturmabteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), was originally formed in the August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), and as with the NSDAP the SA was structure along para-military lines. The SA recruited most of its personnel from the ranks of the various Freikorps groups composed mainly of disgruntled ex-soldiers and was first utilized at a NSDAP meeting in Munich in November 1921. The SA M33 service dagger was the first dagger officially sanctioned by the NSDAP and was introduced on December 15TH 1933. The dagger was intended as an ornamental item and the design was based on the traditional 16TH century Swiss "Holbein" hunting dagger. Originally the daggers featured an anodized scabbard and utilized nice quality solid nickel/silver fittings while later models had cheaper nickel/silver plated fittings and painted scabbards. In late 1934 items manufactured for the SA including daggers came under the quality control of the RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster) and as a result were marked with the RZM logo when appropriate. Of Note: The RZM was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP HJ ARMBAND LOT OF 3 WW2

Lot #461 (Sale Order 500 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Armband lot of three to include 1) NSDAP MEMBER'S ARMBAND. An early red cotton armband, upon which is sewn an approximately 9cm diameter white disk, with a separate black mobile swastika. 2) NSDAP MEMBER'S ARMBAND. A red cotton armband, upon which is sewn an approximately 9cm diameter white disk, with a black machine woven mobile swastika. 3) HJ MEMBER'S ARMBAND. A mid production, three-piece construction, red cotton armband. The armband has a central white horizontal stripe, with a white diamond and a machine woven construction black mobile swastika. All are excellent Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika armband. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SHOOTING LAYNYARD LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #462 (Sale Order 501 of 987)

WWII NAZI GERMAN SHOOTING LANYARD LOT OF TWO, TO INCLUDE 1) Total length of approximately 25cm, thick, twisted, interwoven bright silvery braid with two acorns attached; the top of the lanyard has attached an aluminum shield ( 30x32mm), centering Wehrmacht eagle; slightly worn, in very good/ fine condition. 2) Total length of approximately 25cm, thick, twisted, interwoven bright silvery braid with one acorn attached; the top of the lanyard has attached an aluminum shield ( 30x32mm), centering Wehrmacht eagle; slightly worn, in very good/ fine condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SHOOTING LAYNYARD LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #463 (Sale Order 502 of 987)

WWII NAZI GERMAN SHOOTING LANYARD LOT OF TWO, TO INCLUDE 1) Total length of approximately 25cm, thick, twisted, interwoven bright silvery braid; the top of the lanyard has attached an aluminum shield ( 30x32mm), centering Wehrmacht eagle; slightly worn, in very good/ fine condition. 2) Army second pattern 1-4 grade type marksmanship lanyard badges and lanyards. Lanyard shield is covered with gray - green wool. All hooks are intact. Badges are 2.25" x 1.625". Both lanyard rope backs are covered with silk ribbon with some discoloration to one of the ribbons. Length of lanyards including end loops is 16.25". excellent.

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE GRADE TWO MARKSMAN'S LANYARD

Lot #464 (Sale Order 503 of 987)

Grade two lanyard of braided Luft blue/grey artificial silk with silver/aluminum threads interwoven in a "V" pattern. Nicely detailed, stamped matte aluminum shield featuring a Luftwaffe eagle encompassed by an oval oak-leaf wreath to top. Shield mounted on same material as braided section, with stitched on Luftwaffe blue/grey wool backing. Button loops to either end of lanyard in same material as braiding. Three silver/aluminum cord slides, to top and bottom of the braided section and one above shield, are all intact. Bottom of lanyard has the addition of a single silver/aluminum acorn signifying the lanyard grade. WWII NAZI GERMAN SHOOTING LANYARD LOT OF TWO, TO INCLUDE 1) Total length of approximately 25cm, thick, twisted, interwoven bright silvery braid; the top of the lanyard has attached an aluminum shield ( 30x32mm), centering Wehrmacht eagle; slightly worn, in very good/ fine condition. 2) Army second pattern 1-4 grade type marksmanship lanyard badges and lanyards. Lanyard shield is covered with gray - green wool. All hooks are intact. Badges are 2.25" x 1.625". Both lanyard rope backs are covered with silk ribbon with some discoloration to one of the ribbons. Length of lanyards including end loops is 16.25". Excellent. The Reichsluftwaffe was official established on February 26TH 1935 as the third branch of service of the Armed Forces. On March 9TH 1935 the formation of the new Reichsluftwaffe was announced to the foreign press and on March 16TH conscription was reintroduced for all three branches of service. On May 21ST 1935 the Reichsluftwaffe designation was altered to Luftwaffe. Originally, (Circa April 1935), Luftwaffe marksmen were distinguished by the army pattern series of marksmen’s sleeve stripes that were introduced during the Weimar era on January 27TH 1928. On June 29TH 1936 the army introduced a new pattern marksmen’s lanyard to replace the previously used sleeve stripes and on September 30TH 1936 the Luftwaffe followed the army’s lead by introducing their own pattern marksmen lanyards. The Luftwaffe marksmen’s lanyards were issued in twelve ascending grades with grade one being the lowest and grade twelve being the highest. The color of the lanyard cords and shield insignia and the addition of acorns/artillery shells differentiated the specific grades. The lanyards were accompanied with an award certificate and were worn suspended from under the right shoulder board/strap and affixed to the top closure button of almost all uniforms. Only EM/NCO ranks were eligible for award of the marksmen’s lanyards. Of Interest: Award of the army marksmen’s lanyards was discontinued on February 14TH 1941 to be reinstituted at the successful conclusion of the war while it seems that eligible Luftwaffe personnel continued wear of the marksmen’s lanyards through-out the conflict.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP TINNIE LOT OF 5 WW2

Lot #465 (Sale Order 504 of 987)

Lot of WWII Nazi German tinnies to include 1) 1926-1936 COMMEMORATIVE PARTY DAY BADGE. A 50mm diameter, stamped bronze-washed metal badge featuring, to its obverse, a low relief representation of a "Deutschland Erwache" (Germany Awake) standard with "Thürigen" to its name-plate. "1926" is to one side of the wreathed static swastika surmounting the standard, and "1936" is to its other side. Embossed along the circumference of the badge is "10 Jährige Wiederkehr des Reichsparteitages Weimar" (10[th] Yearly Recurrence of-the National-party-days [in] Weimar). A horizontal pin-back device is soldered to its reverse. Makers marks to the reverse. Excellent 2) NSDAP 1933 NATIONAL PARTY DAY BADGE. Solid, die-struck, tombak construction badge measures 34mm x 53mm. Badge takes the form of a large political eagle with swastika perched over the city of Nürnberg. Badge reads "N.S.D.A.P. REICHSPARTEITAG NÜRNBERG 1933". Pin back device is complete. Unmarked. Very nice crisp details, attractive badge. Excellent. 3) 1934 GERA PROVINCIAL DAY BADGE. A stamped alloy badge in the form of three stylized oak leaves, with an eagle clutching a wreathed, static swastika to its center, and a shield beneath within which is a "lion rampant" holding a mobile swastika before it. Acorns are arranged horizontally to either side of the base of the shield. To the center oak leaf, above the eagle, is "Gau-Tag Gera 1934." To the left oak leaf, diagonally, is "Es lebe des ewige" (It lives [of-the] eternally), with "Deutschland!" similarly positioned on the right leaf. Complete with pin-back device. 4) BAYER OSTMARK NSDAP 1933 TINNIE. Badge is white ceramic with red border with a small political eagle to the center with the text Nat. Soz. Grenzland Kundgebung Weiden Obpf. 28. Mai. 1933. Excellent 5) NSKOV VISOR CAP EAGLE. A stamped alloy visor cap badge, approximately 50mm square, in the form of a stylized eagle with down-swept wings, clutching "NSKOV" in its talons, and with that organization's emblem superimposed to its breast. The emblem is comprised of a black mobile swastika within a circle bordered in red, the circle set against a black Iron Cross, and the Iron Cross set against a vertical sword, which has an oval oak leaf wreath surrounding it. Complete with original pinback device. Very nice.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP NATIONAL FLAG WW2

Lot #465a (Sale Order 505 of 987)

Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 31X46 inches. To both its red fields are sewn diameter white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall near mint condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA NSDAP CERAMIC TINNIE LOT OF 4

Lot #466 (Sale Order 506 of 987)

Lot of WWII Nazi German tinnies to include 1) 1936 "GAU BAYRISCHEN-OSTMARK" MEETING BADGE. (Gautreffen Abzeichen) A shield-shaped badge, 47mm tall, in what appears to be porcelain, to whose obverse is the profiled image of an eagle in flight, with a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. The border around this image, in gold, has embossed to it, "Gautreffen Der Bayrischen Ostmark 1936" (Provincial-meeting [of] The Bavarians [in] Austria 1936). A horizontal pin-back device is crimped to a plate to its reverse, beneath which is embossed the manufacturer’s name, with an encircled lion above "L.H.S." beneath that, and "Bavaria" to the base. 2) 1937 SA GRUPPE BAY OSTMARK BADGE. 70mm x 30mm cast porcelain badge. The badge depicts a stylized eagle clutching a canted, wreathed swastika over a group of SA men in parade march. To the bottom of the badge is the embossed text, "SA Gruppe Bay Ostmark 1937". Missing pinback device. 3) DIE BAYER OSTMARK RUFT GAUTAG 1937 TINNIE. "Die Bayer Ostmark Ruft Gautag" 1937 Tinnie.Nice porcelain missing pinback device. 4) DIE BAYER OSTMARK RUFT GAUTAG 1937 TINNIE. "Die Bayer Ostmark Ruft Gautag" 1937 Tinnie.Nice porcelain missing pinback device.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH TINNIE LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #467 (Sale Order 507 of 987)

Lot of WWII Nazi German tinnies to include 1) 1933 H.J. "FRANKEN-OSTMARK" RALLY BADGE. A shield-shaped cast alloy "tinnie," 26mm wide and 43mm tall. "H" and "J" is along a horizontal bar to either side of a central, mobile swastika, behind which is an eagle, half obscured by a series of alternating smooth and ribbed diagonal bars. The bars and eagle are the heraldic symbols of Nuremberg. To the base of the image is embossed "1. Franken-Ostmark Treffen Nürnberg. 22-23.7.1933" (1st Franken-Ostmark Meeting Nuremberg 22-23 July 1933). To its solid-backed reverse is soldered a circular plate with "Ges. Gesch." ("Gesetzlich Geschützt;" Protected by Law) stamped to either side of the vertical pin-back device crimped unto it. 2) HJ "POTSDAM" YOUTH DAY BADGE. Silver washed commemorative version. Badge is in the form of a vertical rectangle with embossed outer border and an embossed, downward pointing broad sword with an oak-leaf wreath encompassing a static swastika superimposed on the hilt of the sword, all on a slightly pebbled background field. Background field has embossed script, "NS I. Reichs Jugendtag", (National Socialist 1ST National Youth Day), with a smooth field banner to bottom with impressed date, "1932". Vertical pin back device is intact to reverse. Maker marked to Hermann Aurich. 3) 1940 HJ HARVEST AID PARTICIPATION BADGE BY G. POELLATCH. A 1940 Ernteeinsatz der Hitlerjugend badge; in gilded bronze and enamels; horizontal pinback; maker marked “G. Poellath, Schrobenhausen” on reverse; measuring 35 mm x 28 mm; very fine condition. 4) 1941 HJ BANN UNTERGAU RASTATT SPORTFEST BADGE BY FORSTER & BARTH.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA NSDAP NSFK TINNIE LOT

Lot #468 (Sale Order 508 of 987)

Lot of WWII Nazi German tinnies to include 1) 1938 SA GRUPPE HOCHLAND SPORTS COMPETITION BADGE. 50mm x 40mm, silver proto-plastic badge. The badge depicts a sword with an SA insignia to its hilt, superimposed over an oak leaf wreath and the date, "1938". There is a banner to its bottom containing the embossed text, "SA-Gruppen Wettkämpfe Gruppe Hochland". The reverse of the badge has an RZM marking as well as the text, "M9/3". Complete with pinback device and makers marked, "Lauer Nürnberg". 2) SA SPORTFEST 1934 TINNIE. An approximately 3cm x 4cm, diestruck aluminum tinnie. The tinnie is marked with the SA insignia and dagger. To the top of the tinnie is the inscription, "SA Brigade 78 Mittelfr". To the bottom right corner is the inscription, "Sportfest 1934 Nürnberg. Complete with pinback device. 3) 1938 S.A. GROUP NIEDERRHEIN SPORTS COMPETITION BADGE. A pierced, stamped alloy badge which takes the form of a vertical oval oak leaf wreath, 35mm wide and 50mm tall. Within the wreath is a uniformed S.A. man holding a shield. The stylized "SA" logo is to the base of the shield, above which is "Wettkampftage" (Competition-day), with "SA Gruppe," "Niederrhein," "10.-12. Juni 1938," and "Duisburg" to the base. A vertical pin-back device is soldered to the center of its unmarked, hollow-back reverse. 4) 1936 KOBLENZ-TRIER PROVINCIAL DAY BADGE. Stamped aluminum badge, roughly in the form of a vertical oval. The west German province of Moselland is to the center of the badge, with its main rivers and both of its principal cities clearly indicated. "Gau-Tag" and "26-28.6.36" follows the contours of the left edge of the badge. An angled, static swastika with a large profiled eagle atop it and extending beyond the perimeters of the oval is to the right side. A horizontal pin-back device is crimped to its reverse. 5) NSFK "Grossflugtag NSFK Gruppe 11 Frankfurt Main 1939" BADGE. Die-struck alloy, 42mm x 52mm. Complete with original pinback device. Scarce. 6) 1933 THUR GAUTREFFEN ERFURT TINNIE. "Erfurt. Thur. Gautreffen" Tinnie. Nice example of the 40mm x 48mm, hollow back & non-magnetic, having design of eagle standing on swastika, horizontal bronze safety pin type attachment, nice details, modeled directly after the Thuringen Badge German Militaria(Thur. Gautreffen Erfurt 4.6.33 Tinnie). 7) GAU TREFFEN DORTMUND 6-7 APRIL 1935 N.S.D.F.B.St. STAHLHELM TINNIE.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LARGE NSDAP SA HJ TINNIE LOT WW2

Lot #469 (Sale Order 509 of 987)

Lot of WWII Nazi German tinnies to include 1) RESERVE HAT RUH TINNIE. Reserve Hat Ruh Army reservists tinnie, un-marked. 2) 1938 BRESLAU SPORTS TINNIE. Made of alloy with antique silver plated front and back. Marked on front “Deutsches Turn-u. Sportfest” Breslau 1938. Very fine quality with some age to the silver plated finish. Pin back and maker marked on the back. 3) RAD MECKLENBURG 1933-1938 5-YEAR SERVICE BADGE. A RAD Arbeitsgau Mecklenburg Fünf Jahre badge; in silvered aluminum; horizontal pinback; maker marked “Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid” on reverse; measuring 42 mm in diameter; better than very fine condition. 4) DAF 1941 WINTERSPPORTTAG GAU SALZBURG TINNIE. Winter Sports day for the town of Salzburg showing a set of Skis and sled with the cogged wheel insignia of the DAF. Badge is nicely marked to the reverse. 5) MAY 1939 NAZI COLONIAL(Reichskolonial) BUND CONVENTION VIENNA (Wien). This is a German tinnie for the Nazi Colonial Bund Competition on May 16-18, 1939 in Vienna, Austria. The badge has a large eagle hovering over Africa at its center. It reads REICHSKOLONIAL TAGUNG WIEN 16-18, MAI 1939. 6) GERMAN 125 YEAR 116 INFANTRY REGIMENT BADGE. Scarce badge 125 years of the 116 Ift. Giessen 1938, stamped tin, silver finish, pin back, very nice. 7) HITLER YOUTHDUSSELDORF 1936 TINNIE. Aluminum disk that has been silver washed. It is maker marked "Paulmann & Crone Lüdenscheid" and measures 1 5/8 inches in diameter. 8) 1938 GAUTREFFEN TINNIE GAU POMMERN STETTIN BADGE. This is a high quality no ferrous metal. Heavier then zinc or aluminum...maybe cupal. Not an easy badge to find. 9) 1933 NAZI TINNIE Celebrating WAR DOGS FROM FURTH. This is an extremely rare 1933 tinnie from Furth celebrating war dogs and dogs in general. The oval tinnie shows the head of a Doberman against the Maltese Cross with a swastika beneath his set jaw. It reads Flugplatz Furth 1933 Der Hund in Krieg und Frieden (Furth Airfield 1933 Dogs in War and Peace) around its border. 10) 1935 NSDAP GAU WESTFALEN SUD TINNIE. A 1935 NSDAP Gau Westfalen Süd Tinnie Silvered, extremely fine. 11) 1933 HEERES EISTERSCHAFTEN KASSEL TINNIE. Badge for the 1935 German Army championship competitions. The tinnie shows age with some darkening of the obverse. 12) 1933 BDM COLOGNE DAY OF GERMAN GIRLS. A 1933 BDM (Bund Deutscher Mädel/League of German Girls) Köln “Tag des Deutschen Mädels” badge (14-15.10.1933); in nickel silver; horizontal pinback (previously repaired); maker marked “Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid” and “Ges. Gesch.” on the reverse; measuring 40 mm x 17 mm; better than very fine condition. 13) NAZI GERMAN GAUTAG HANOVER TINNIE. 14) 1925 NAZI TURNERBUND TINNIE. 14) 1937 KREISTAG REES IN DER SCHILLSTADT WESEL TINNIE. Thin , metal, time, badge, image of the napoleonic war hero, schill with a swasktika in the back ground, each side bordering schill is made of laurel leaves, at bottom of pin are crossed hammers behind a sword.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1942 Ed. MEIN KAMPF GERMAN WW2

Lot #470 (Sale Order 510 of 987)

German printing of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf. Dated 1942, printed at the Munchen / Munich NSDAP headquarters in Germany. German text. Some edge wear to the binding and light discoloration to the pages. Very Good Mein Kampf My Struggle or My Fight is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler. The work describes the process by which Hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DJ MEMBER'S BELT BUCKLE SIG RUNE

Lot #471 (Sale Order 511 of 987)

Die struck, tombac construction box belt buckle with a nickel/silver plate. The buckle features a smooth background field with a central vertical, high relief, embossed sigrune. A brazed buckle catch, and a metal prong bar with dual prongs is also to the reverse. Buckle is maker marked A for Assmann & Sohn. The DJ, Deutsche Jungvolk, (German Youth), originated in Vienna Austria in 1929, and was eventually to become the young branch of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), for boys from ten to fourteen years old. The sigrune emblem first became associated with the DJ on November 9TH 1929, the sixth anniversary of the failed Beer Hall Putsch, when the Gauleiter of Vienna presented them with their first official flag, consisting of a black field with a central silver sigrune. The sigrune was adopted as the official emblem of the DJ and was used on assorted insignia including the DJ box belt buckle. Originally DJ members wore a variety of unofficial belt buckles with a small version of the standard SA, Sturmabteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), belt buckle being the most common. In 1933 an official DJ box buckle was introduced and utilized until 1936 when in began to be phased in favor of the HJ belt buckle. In 1938 production of the DJ, sigrune belt buckle was discontinued altogether.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT TROPICAL BELT BUCKLE

Lot #472 (Sale Order 512 of 987)

1940 pattern die stamped steel construction combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons to the slightly domed center encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us) to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs and cloth keeper are all intact. Maker marked to Gustav Brehmer. Excellent Military belts and their corresponding buckles date back centuries and were initially designed for attaching swords and daggers. In 1847 a new innovative box buckle with a quick release catch and corresponding belt were introduced which resulted in a Prussian, Hauptmann Virschow, initiating a new method of carrying personal equipment with the belt and shoulder straps supporting the majority of the weight. This system, with modifications, remains in use in most of the armies in the world to this day. During the Third Reich there was a prescribed form of wear of the belt and buckle with the buckle being positioned on the right side and the corresponding buckle catch on the left side. On January 24TH 1936 a new pattern EM/NCO’s belt buckle was officially introduced to replace the previously worn Weimar era Reichsheer buckle. The basic design of the Reichsheer buckle was retained with the addition of the new Wehrmacht style national eagle. This pattern buckle was worn through-out the Third Reich period with minor manufacturing variations and different colored finishes. The colored finish was determined by regulations depending on what form of uniform it was to be worn with. Of Note: Originally military buckles produced under government contract had the addition of a leather, (canvas web for tropical buckles), tabs which were designed to help support the ammunition pouches and prevent slippage but regulations in 1942 discontinued the tabs to preserve leather although the directive was not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RAD POLICE LUFTWAFFE BELT BUCKLE

Lot #473 (Sale Order 513 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Belt Buckle lot to include 1) RAD EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. Early, injection molded, natural aluminum box buckle with a pebbled base field and a circular, embossed central motif. The central motif features five, high relief embossed sheaves of wheat encompassing an embossed, inverted, smooth, spade head with an embossed, canted, pebbled, swastika on a subtlety textured, domed, circular central field. The buckle shows light chafe wear which has resulted in a minor loss of detailing. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of obverse. The reverse has an integral, raised, slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and prongs all intact. The reverse is also well marked with embossed, stylized, overlapping manufacturers initials and date "GB 39", indicating manufacture by Gustav Brehmer Markneukirchen in 1939. Complete with original leather pull tab. MINT. 2) POLIZEI NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. 1936 pattern, silver washed, injection molded, aluminum construction, police NCO’s, box belt buckle features a pebbled base field with a central, circular, embossed, motif. The high relief, central, circular motif features a slightly textured background field with an embossed, smooth finished, canted, swastika, encompassed by a slightly textured, circular field with an embossed, open topped, oak-leaf wreath to the bottom and the embossed, Gothic script motto to the top, "Gott mit uns", (God with us). Drill slotted, buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Maker marked oLc and 1939 date on the leather pull tab. MINT. 3) LUFTWAFFE EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. 1940 pattern, die stamped, steel construction, combat box buckle, with a dark blue/grey finish features a smooth outer field with a central, embossed, high relief, horizontally oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing a domed, pebbled inner field with an embossed, second pattern, (Circa 1937/1938-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, to the center. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and has the brazed on buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Maker marked to JFS. Near MINT.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA BELT AND BUCKLE WW2

Lot #474 (Sale Order 514 of 987)

SA EM/NCO'S BELT & BELT BUCKLE. The 65mm x 50mm, slightly convex, stamped brass, two-piece construction buckle features, to its obverse, a plain field upon which is an embossed, political-style national eagle clutching the laurel surround to a mobile swastika on a slightly domed, plain field. The eagle’s head falls on the inside of a ribbed border with simulated twisted rope trim to its inner and outer edges. The ribbed border, which is 42mm in outside diameter, has a spray of oak leaves to its base, with the eagle’s wings extending into it at the top. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. Buckle comes with a matching condition leather belt measuring 90 cm. Excellent

WWII NAZI SLAVE STATE SLOVAKIAN BELT & BUCKLE WW2

Lot #475 (Sale Order 515 of 987)

WWII Slovakian Army Belt & Belt Buckle.In brass, maker marked MINCOVNA KRL YNICA on clip, 48 mm x 64.5 mm, very fine. Also comes with the correct brown leather belt measuring 110cm. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN M31 QUARTER SHELTER PONCHO WW2

Lot #476 (Sale Order 516 of 987)

Standard issue, water resistant, cotton drill construction, quarter shelter/poncho with the printed, geometric, splinter camouflage pattern in shades of tans, brown and green. The camouflage pattern has a slightly lighter, (spring), coloration to one side, and a slightly darker, (autumn), coloration to the other side. Buttons look to be mostly complete. Shows the expected stains and a few tiny holes which is normal for a field used example. The development of camouflage clothing and equipment had began in the German army in WWI, and continued through the Weimar, Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era. The geometric, splinter pattern camouflage was developed in the early 1930's and was first adopted for use with the M31 Zeltbahn, (Quarter shelter/poncho), in late 1931. Further developments in 1943 modified the original splinter pattern by softly blurring the distinct geometric pattern and slightly altering the coloration. This modified camouflage pattern was designated the Tan/water camouflage pattern and was once again altered in 1944 by an even stronger blurring of the distinct geometric pattern. Further camouflage pattern development continued through-out the war and additional subtly different patterns were created with the intent to equip all personnel with the same camouflage pattern but this was never achieved. The M31 Zeltbahn was a standard issue item for all EM/NCO personnel and besides it’s basic use as a protective rain poncho it came accompanied with tenting accessories that consisted of the M1892 tent rope, the three piece M1901 breakdown tent pole, and two M1929 tent pegs enabling the individual to utilize his Quarter shelter with others to form assorted sized tents.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE BELT & BUCKLE WW2

Lot #477 (Sale Order 517 of 987)

1940 pattern, die stamped, steel construction, combat box buckle. Features a smooth outer field with a central, embossed, high relief, horizontally oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing a domed, pebbled inner field with an embossed, second pattern, (Circa 1937/1938-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, to the center. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and has the brazed on buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Comes with a nice leather belt complete 100cm size marked. Military belts and their corresponding buckles date back centuries and were initially designed for attaching swords and daggers. In 1847 Prussian Hauptmann Virschow introduced a new, innovative, box buckle with a quick release catch and corresponding belt for EM/NCO's ranks and initiated a new method of carrying personal equipment with the belt and shoulder straps supporting the majority of the weight. This system, with modifications, remains in use in most of the armies in the world to this day. During the Third Reich there was a prescribed form of wear of the belt and buckle with the buckle being positioned on the right side and the corresponding buckle catch on the left side. When the Reichsluftwaffe, (National Air-{Weapon}, Force), was official established on February 26TH 1935 as the third branch of service of the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel utilized the belt buckles of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports Association), and the DLV Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base) the clandestine, civilian, forerunners of the Luftwaffe. Regulations of May 20TH 1935 introduced two, new style, belt buckles with one for EM/NCO personnel and the other for Officer's ranks. Of Note: On May 21ST 1935 the Reichsluftwaffe designation was altered to Luftwaffe, (Air-{Weapon}, Force). The belt buckle for EM/NCO's underwent minor modifications in late 1937 or early 1938 with a new pattern eagle and again in 1940 with a slight difference in construction. Originally the EM/NCO's buckles were produced with a silver finish until a blue/grey version was introduced, (Circa mid-1940), and a tropical, olive drab version was introduced in late 1940 although the silver finished buckles continued to be utilized, primarily for dress wear. The standard issue belt buckles were roughly, 4.5cm-4.7cm, (1 3/4"-1 7/8"), tall, and 6.5cm-6.7cm, (2 9/16"-2 5/8"), long, while private purchase belt buckles were generally a little smaller. Luftwaffe personnel initially utilized brown leather accoutrements but during the war the leather items were generally blackened. Originally military buckles produced under government contract had the addition of a leather, (canvas web for tropical buckles), tabs which were designed to help support the ammunition pouches and prevent slippage but regulations of March 28TH 1942 discontinued the tabs, although the directive was not completely adhered to.

WWII RAD EM/NCO'S M43 OFFICERS FIELD CAP WW2

Lot #477a (Sale Order 518 of 987)

An earth brown wool visor field cap, introduced in 1943, with fold-down side panels, in the same material as the crown and body of the cap, which narrow and scallop where they are fastened, by a single button in the front. There is a darker brown cloth welt, sewn to the bottom portion just under the fold down flap. (Meant to correspond to the same colors as used on the "Robin Hood style caps"). To the front of the cap is its original Officer's pattern, bullion thread, RAD insignia with original stitching. Its stiffened visor is also covered in earth brown wool. The interior is fully lined in green rayon. Size marked 57. Nice early example with the brown welt. The basis of the RAD, "Reichs Arbeitsdienst" (National Labor-service), dates back, at least, to 1929 with the formation of the AAD, "Anhalt Arbeitsdienst" (Anhalt Labor-service), and the FAD-B, "Freiwillingen Arbeitsdienst-Bayern" (Volunteer Labor-service [of]-Bavaria). Shortly after Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor, on January 30th, 1933, the NSDAP consolidated these, and other labor organizations, into the NSAD, "Nationalsozialist Arbeitsdienst" (National-socialist Labor-service); a national labor service. In June of 1935 the NSAD was re-designated RAD. In July of the same year RAD service became compulsory, with all German citizens between 19 and 25 years of age required to enlist for a six month term. This law also decreed that all military conscripts serve a nine month term.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER BELT AND BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #478 (Sale Order 519 of 987)

1940 pattern stamped steel construction, combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief, embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings to the slightly domed center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Buckle is maker marked. Pull tab is also maker marked and dated 1941. Comes with an excellent 100cm leather EM/NCO belt. On January 24TH 1936 a new pattern EM/NCO’s belt buckle was officially introduced to replace the previously worn Weimar era Reichsheer buckle. The basic design of the Reichsheer buckle was retained with the addition of the new Wehrmacht style national eagle. This pattern buckle was worn through-out the Third Reich period with minor manufacturing variations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M30 GASMASK & CANISTER GAS WW2

Lot #479 (Sale Order 520 of 987)

M30 pattern cloth covered, rubberized canvas gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Included is a "FE" 37 dated filter. Comes with its early, 25cm tall M30 Gasmask canister. Retains a good portion of its original feldgrau paint. Very nice set of shoulder and support straps (Early Waa marking). Complete with spare lenses and Gas Cape Pouch with Straps. With the development of poisonous gasses used as offensive weapons in WWI appropriate defensive gasmasks also had to be developed. The German WWI M1915 and M1917 gasmasks evolved into the Reichswehr era M24 gasmask and eventually into the M30 and M38 gasmasks used in WWII. All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Although the use of chemical warfare agents was considered by the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), fear of the Allies retribution forced them to reconsider and shelf the idea. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. Of Note: In spite of the fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents some German personnel opted to utilize their gasmask canisters as a container for extra food or contraband in spite of regulations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M30 GASMASK & CANISTER GAS WW2

Lot #480 (Sale Order 521 of 987)

M30 pattern cloth covered, rubberized canvas gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Size marked "2". Included is an FE41 filter. The mask comes housed in a second pattern M30/38 corrugated magnetic sheet metal construction gasmask canister with a vertical brazed side seam. Canister retains a good portion of its original feldgrau paint. Canister is complete with original shoulder straps. Complete with spare lenses, cleaning cloth and retaining spring. With the development of poisonous gasses used as offensive weapons in WWI appropriate defensive gasmasks also had to be developed. The German WWI M1915 and M1917 gasmasks evolved into the Reichswehr era M24 gasmask and eventually into the M30 and M38 gasmasks used in WWII. All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Although the use of chemical warfare agents was considered by the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), fear of the Allies retribution forced them to reconsider and shelf the idea. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. Of Note: In spite of the fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents some German personnel opted to utilize their gasmask canisters as a container for extra food or contraband in spite of regulations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOVE HEAD SWORD BY EMIL VOOS

Lot #481 (Sale Order 522 of 987)

This example is roughly, 84cm long, slightly curved, drop forged steel construction, nickel/silver plated blade with narrow, shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall very good condition and is still very clean. The blade is marked to "Emil Voos". Grip wire is complete. The saber comes with its original, black painted, sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard retains a most of its black paint. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact. Also retains the original sword knot. Excellent The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN GEWEHR G 43 MAGAZINE GCB CODE

Lot #482 (Sale Order 523 of 987)

German WWII era G-43 magazine for 8mm Gewehr 43 rifle. Maker mark "gcb" and "WaAB 43" to the right of the maker's mark. 3-3/4" x 3-1/2" x 1". Has some wear particularly on the follower, but spring functions well and magazine is solid. Serial number 4263 stamped on the bottom. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE BELT & BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #483 (Sale Order 524 of 987)

1940 pattern, die stamped, steel construction, box buckle. Features a smooth outer field with a central, embossed, high relief, horizontally oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing a domed, pebbled inner field with an embossed, second pattern, (Circa 1937/1938-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, to the center. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and has the brazed on buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact with leather keeper. Comes with a nice complete 85cm leather belt. Excellent Military belts and their corresponding buckles date back centuries and were initially designed for attaching swords and daggers. In 1847 Prussian Hauptmann Virschow introduced a new, innovative, box buckle with a quick release catch and corresponding belt for EM/NCO's ranks and initiated a new method of carrying personal equipment with the belt and shoulder straps supporting the majority of the weight. This system, with modifications, remains in use in most of the armies in the world to this day. During the Third Reich there was a prescribed form of wear of the belt and buckle with the buckle being positioned on the right side and the corresponding buckle catch on the left side. When the Reichsluftwaffe, (National Air-{Weapon}, Force), was official established on February 26TH 1935 as the third branch of service of the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), personnel utilized the belt buckles of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports Association), and the DLV Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base) the clandestine, civilian, forerunners of the Luftwaffe. Regulations of May 20TH 1935 introduced two, new style, belt buckles with one for EM/NCO personnel and the other for Officer's ranks. Of Note: On May 21ST 1935 the Reichsluftwaffe designation was altered to Luftwaffe, (Air-{Weapon}, Force). The belt buckle for EM/NCO's underwent minor modifications in late 1937 or early 1938 with a new pattern eagle and again in 1940 with a slight difference in construction. Originally the EM/NCO's buckles were produced with a silver finish until a blue/grey version was introduced, (Circa mid-1940), and a tropical, olive drab version was introduced in late 1940 although the silver finished buckles continued to be utilized, primarily for dress wear. The standard issue belt buckles were roughly, 4.5cm-4.7cm, (1 3/4"-1 7/8"), tall, and 6.5cm-6.7cm, (2 9/16"-2 5/8"), long, while private purchase belt buckles were generally a little smaller. Luftwaffe personnel initially utilized brown leather accoutrements but during the war the leather items were generally blackened. Originally military buckles produced under government contract had the addition of a leather, (canvas web for tropical buckles), tabs which were designed to help support the ammunition pouches and prevent slippage but regulations of March 28TH 1942 discontinued the tabs, although the directive was not completely adhered to.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER BELT & BUCKLE LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #484 (Sale Order 525 of 987)

Lot of two belt and belt buckle lot to include 1) 1940 pattern stamped steel construction, combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief, embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings to the slightly domed center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Leather tab stitched around prong bar has faint maker’s name with a 1940 date. Come with a period shortened 100cm belt. 2) 1940 pattern stamped steel construction, combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief, embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings to the slightly domed center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Pull tab is faint maker marked and dated 1940. Comes with a 100cm leather EM/NCO belt. Both belts are very good. On January 24TH 1936 a new pattern EM/NCO’s belt buckle was officially introduced to replace the previously worn Weimar era Reichsheer buckle. The basic design of the Reichsheer buckle was retained with the addition of the new Wehrmacht style national eagle. This pattern buckle was worn through-out the Third Reich period with minor manufacturing variations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 COMBAT BAYONET MATCHING WW2

Lot #485 (Sale Order 526 of 987)

Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains about most of it's original phosphate finish. Maker marked SGX44 E.& F. Hoerster, Solingen. Scabbard serial numbers match 66334gg. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials.

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 COMBAT BAYONET MATCHING WW2

Lot #486 (Sale Order 527 of 987)

Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains about most of it's original blueing. Maker marked BERG & CO. 1940 Solingen. Scabbard and blade matches 6129 C. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Comes with a nice leather frog. The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials.

WWII NAZI HEER EM/NCO'S M45 PRINTED BREAST EAGLE

Lot #487 (Sale Order 528 of 987)

M45 pattern, printed national breast eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it's talons. The eagle is still on its original feldgrau rayon factory roll. Excellent. The German army originally adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP's, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker's Party), national eagle by order on February 17TH 1934, with instructions to have it applied to all steel helmets, visor caps, and tunics by May 1ST 1934. Later amendments to the introductory order stipulated that the national eagle was also to be worn on all field caps, the sports uniform and the black panzer wrap tunic. The eagle came in three distinct designs with two having slightly different, out-stretched wings and the third with down-swept wings. Generally officer's ranks utilized hand or machine embroidered breast eagles while EM/NCO's ranks utilized machine embroidered or machine woven breast eagles. During the war the breast eagles were manufactured in a variety of slightly different manufacturing techniques and colorations. The early standard issue EM/NCO's M36 breast eagles were in white threads and were to be abolished in 1939 to be replaced with a less visible, grey, M39 breast eagle but the changeover was never fully completed. The early produced M36 and M39 breast eagles were mounted on a dark blue/green base while later production models were on a field-grey base. Both the M36 and the M39 breast eagles were intended for wear on the combat field blouse.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FIELD LANTERN 41 DATED

Lot #488 (Sale Order 529 of 987)

Original era manufacture. Large aluminum and glass lantern with swivel hook at top for hanging. Luftwaffe eagle marked on the underside of the lantern base. Shows wear and use with residue of candle wax still inside. You can still use it, I really like these...Measures 5x5x10 inches.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE RADIO TUBE IN BOX

Lot #489 (Sale Order 530 of 987)

WWII Kriegsmarine Telekunen dated 1943 Radio Tube. These were used on radios in large vessels such as battleships. Top portion of the box is missing. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN COFFEEPOT HEER ARMY MESS HALL WW2

Lot #490 (Sale Order 531 of 987)

Here is a great mess hall coffee server as used by German troops in 1940. The piece is by the firm of Heinrich. This porcelain was the toughest chinaware ever developed for military use. A soldier could drop this service piece from the dining table and the chances are good that it would not even break. The most sought-after items of this nature were the large pieces such as this coffeepot. The plates and dishes are far-more common, but it’s all getting scarce today. This one in absolute good condition but has a cracked and chipped lid but is maker marked on the bottom and with eagle and the date “1940.” The pot measures about 7 inches high.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MESS HALL ITEMS SS REICH MARKED

Lot #491 (Sale Order 532 of 987)

WWII Mess hall items to include 1) Coffee Cup marked SS REICH 1936 by Bauscher Weiden on the bottom. 2) Fire glazed white stoneware salad plate marked to the bottom Bauscher Weiden with the cogged wheel of the DAF. 3) Aluminum cup Luftwaffe cup marked to the bottom and is dated 1942.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M30 GASMASK RED FOR TRAINING WW2

Lot #492 (Sale Order 533 of 987)

M30 pattern rubber gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Size marked "3". Included is an FE37 R filter. The mask comes housed in a second pattern M30/38 corrugated magnetic sheet metal construction gasmask canister with a vertical brazed side seam. Canister retains a good portion of its original red paint used for training. Canister is missing the original shoulder straps. Complete with spare lenses. With the development of poisonous gasses used as offensive weapons in WWI appropriate defensive gasmasks also had to be developed. The German WWI M1915 and M1917 gasmasks evolved into the Reichswehr era M24 gasmask and eventually into the M30 and M38 gasmasks used in WWII. All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Although the use of chemical warfare agents was considered by the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), fear of the Allies retribution forced them to reconsider and shelf the idea. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. Of Note: In spite of the fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents some German personnel opted to utilize their gasmask canisters as a container for extra food or contraband in spite of regulations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA LIDDED BEER STEIN WW2

Lot #493 (Sale Order 534 of 987)

WWII Nazi German lidded beer stein for the SA. Attractive beer stein shows a group of SA med, one holding a Nazi flag with swastika pole top. Has a couple of hairlines on the handle otherwise near mint.

COLLECTING THE EDGED WEAPONS OF THE THIRD REICH

Lot #494 (Sale Order 535 of 987)

Set of 5 volumes Of Thomas M. Johnson's 'Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich and volume 1 of Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany. This is the definitive work on Nazi edged weapons. All the volumes are in excellent condition. They are complete in their dust wrappers some of which are torn but complete. Most volumes are now out of print and to find a this set is becoming very difficult. This is a chance to purchase a nice set of this sought after work at a fraction of the original published price.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M30 GASMASK & CANISTER WW2

Lot #495 (Sale Order 536 of 987)

M30 pattern rubber gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Size marked "2". Included is a S Luftshutz filter. The mask comes housed in a second pattern M30/38 corrugated magnetic sheet metal construction gasmask canister with a vertical brazed side seam. Canister retains a good portion of its original feldgrau paint. Canister is complete with original shoulder straps. Complete with spare lenses. Excellent With the development of poisonous gasses used as offensive weapons in WWI appropriate defensive gasmasks also had to be developed. The German WWI M1915 and M1917 gasmasks evolved into the Reichswehr era M24 gasmask and eventually into the M30 and M38 gasmasks used in WWII. All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Although the use of chemical warfare agents was considered by the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), fear of the Allies retribution forced them to reconsider and shelf the idea. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. Of Note: In spite of the fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents some German personnel opted to utilize their gasmask canisters as a container for extra food or contraband in spite of regulations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN REFERENCE BOOK LOT BY ANGOLIA

Lot #496 (Sale Order 537 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Reference Books lot to include 1) The History Of The German Steel Helmet 1916-1945 and is a second edition printing by Ludwig Baer. R. James Bender Publishing, 1993 second edition. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. A clean tight copy, the whole showing light shelf and edge wear to edges of boards, rubbing and faint discoloration to rear white panel of boards. 2) NSKK NSFK by John R. Angolia & David Littlejohn. Out-of-Print; 1994; 1st Edition; Roger James Bender Publishing, San Jose CA; glossy laminated hardback; no dust jacket as issued; 8.25 x 5.75 x 1.25 inches, 464 pages; with photos; tables. Very good+ condition. 3) The Luftwaffe By Roger James Bender. Very good condition. With dust jacket. B/w diagrams and photos and a few color illustrations and published in 1994. Excellent 4) Uniforms & Traditions of the Kriegsmarine, Volume 3. Fantastic work from the knowledgeable John Angolia. Covers Field Gray uniforms, garments and special clothing. Transport fleet, foreign volunteers, civilian personnel. Armbands, ID tags, personal equipment, chemical warfare equipment, music bands and drum-and-fife corps, personal and command flags of motor vehicles, flags and pennants, colors and carrying devices, license plates, insignia and colors of motor vehicles, and insignia of ships. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN REFERENCE BOOK ON HITLER YOUTH

Lot #497 (Sale Order 538 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Reference Books lot to include 1) The HJ Volumes 1 & 2 by J R Angolia, hardbacks, published by Roger J Bender Publishing, published 1991 & 1992 2) The Hitler Youth by Littlejohn, hardback, with dustjacket, published by Agincourt Publishers 1988. All books are in excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KM MINESWEEPER'S WAR BADGE WW2

Lot #498 (Sale Order 539 of 987)

Solid backed, zinc construction badge with gilt and frosty silver washes. The badge is in the form of a gilt washed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a national eagle, with outstretched wings, clutching a canted swastika superimposed to the top center, encompassing frosty silver washed, horizontal waves and a cut-out, vertical, exploding, water funnel. The reverse of the badge has an integral, solid block type hinge, a broad, tapering, vertical pin and a soldered catch on a circular base plate inset into a circular recess all intact. The reverse is well marked with embossed manufacturer's initials, "R.K.", indicating manufacture by Rudolf A. Karneth & Sohn, Gablonz. Excellent The Minesweeper’s war badge was instituted on August 31ST 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder for award to personnel serving on minesweepers, sub-chasers, and escort vessels who met the prescribed requirements. The main prerequisite for bestowal of the award was participation in three operational sorties.

WWII NAZI GERMAN CASED GOLD WOUND BADGE WW2

Lot #499 (Sale Order 540 of 987)

1939 pattern, die struck, alloy construction, solid backed badge with a gilt wash mostly missing. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of a M35 pattern helmet with a high relief canted swastika to the center superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. Nice early example maker marked 30 indicating manufacture by Hauptmünzamt of Wien, (Chief Mint Vienna) with original issue black leatherette case. The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognise the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes, of black, silver and gold with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. On May 22ND 1939 Adolf Hitler re-instituted a slightly modified version of the wound badge with the addition of a swastika to the WWI pattern badge for award to German volunteers who had been wounded supporting the Spanish Nationalist Falangist Generalissimo Francisco Franco against the communist allied Republican Loyalist party in the Spanish Civil War. (July 1936-March 1939). With the outbreak of WWII, on September 1ST 1939, Hitler once again re-instituted another slightly modified version of the wound badge by altering the WWI pattern helmet on the badge to the newly designed M35 style helmet. The badge was awarded to both military and uniformed non-military personnel and later, (March 1943), to civilian personnel who received wounds as a result of enemy actions. The gold wound badge was the highest of the three classes and was awarded for five or more wounds, or if the individual was totally disabled. It was also awarded posthumously if the individual was killed in battle.

CASED WAR MERIT CROSS 1ST CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS

Lot #500 (Sale Order 541 of 987)

Early, nice quality, nickel/silver plated, die struck alloy award is in the form of a Maltese style cross with a circular centerpiece with an embossed, canted, swastika encircled by an oak-leaf wreath to the obverse. The background field of the obverse centerpiece is smooth while the arms of the cross have a pebbled background field with raised, smooth, outer edges. The plain, reverse has a small, soldered, barrel type hinge, a broad, vertical tapered pin and catch all intact. Award comes housed in a thick pressed cardboard case with black, simulated grained leather covering. Fold back top lid of case has a simulated leather and internal satin lining hinge, and the impressed likeness of the War Merit Cross in silver to top. Interior of case has a white satin lining to fold back top and a black flock lining to bottom with recessed cut-out to secure the pin, hinge and catch assembly of the award. The War Merit Cross was instituted on October 18TH 1939, in two classes, with both classes issued with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort, in a non-combatant role. The addition of swords to the award signified bravery while awards without swords were bestowed for service. Of Note: The War Merit cross series of awards was expanded on August 19TH 1940, to include a Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross for award to personnel who had provided a substantial contribution to the war effort and the War Merit Medal for award to German nationals and foreign civilians who provided exceptional service to the war effort.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1st CLASS IRON CROSS CASED WW2

Lot #501 (Sale Order 542 of 987)

Die struck, three piece, iron and nickel/silver plated alloy construction Patté style cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse of the award features an embossed, central, canted swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The swastika is in nice high relief while the date is somewhat lower. The plain reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad, tapered, vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch all intact. The cross comes housed in its wood and pressed cardboard construction issue case with a simulated black grained leather covering. The cross and interior case are in excellent condition. On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. Originally the Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The Iron Crosses were re-instituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914 by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. On September 1ST 1939 Hitler once more re-instituted the Iron Cross series of awards in the First and Second Classes and established the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. The first class medal was for award to personnel who performed three to five acts of bravery in combat, and had already been awarded the Iron Cross 2ND class.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 2nd CLASS IRON CROSS LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #502 (Sale Order 543 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Iron lot of two. 1939 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style crosses with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse features an embossed, high relief, central, canted, swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The reverse bottom arm has the embossed original institution date, "1813". The swastika is in nice high relief while the dates are somewhat lower. The medals loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. One is marked on the ring 120 indicating the maker Franz Petzl of Wien while the other is not marked. The crosses comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. Originally the Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The Iron Cross’s were reinstituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914, by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. On September 1ST 1939 Hitler once more reinstituted the Iron Cross series of awards in the First and Second Classes and established the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. The second class medal was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN AWARD CASES FOR IRON CROSSES WW2

Lot #503 (Sale Order 544 of 987)

Lot of two iron cross and Wound Badge leatherette lidded cases. The Iron Cross case has a Maltese cross to the lid while the Wound badge is LDO marked to the interior. Both are excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDALS W/ SIGNET RING WW2

Lot #504 (Sale Order 545 of 987)

Lot of three items brought back by PFC Kenneth Walker of the 16th Infantry ASN 15316840 of the Big Red 1. These items include 1) INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER. Die stamped, hollow backed, alloy construction badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out rifle with a fixed bayonet and a sling. The reverse is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch all intact. Unmarked. The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20TH 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of non-motorized Infantry and Mountain Infantry units. Criteria for bestowal of the badge varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate Infantry assaults. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a bronze version of the Infantry Assault Badge was introduced for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of Motorized Infantry units. 2) BLACK WOUND BADGE, 1939. Die stamped, magnetic sheet metal construction, hollow backed badge with a black wash. The badge is in the form of an embossed, vertically oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing an embossed profile of an M35 pattern helmet with a high relief, canted, swastika to the center, superimposed over crossed swords on a pebbled base field. The original black wash is retained about 90%. The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse and has a crimped, soldered hinge, a thin, round, vertical pin and catch all intact. The wound badge was originally established on March 3RD 1918 by King Wilhelm II to recognize the sacrifice of those wounded during WWI. The badge was instituted in three classes, of black, silver and gold with the class bestowed reflecting the number or severity of the wounds received. On May 22ND 1939 Adolf Hitler re-instituted a slightly modified version of the wound badge with the addition of a swastika to the WWI pattern badge for award to German volunteers who had been wounded supporting the Spanish Nationalist Falangist Generalissimo Francisco Franco against the communist allied Republican Loyalist party in the Spanish Civil War. (July 1936-March 1939). With the outbreak of WWII, on September 1ST 1939, Hitler once again re-instituted another slightly modified version of the wound badge by altering the WWI pattern helmet on the badge to the newly designed M35 style helmet. The badge was awarded to both military and uniformed non-military personnel and later, (March 1943), to civilian personnel who received wounds as a result of enemy actions. The black wound badge was the lowest of the three classes and was awarded for one or two wounds. 3) Signet ring with rampant lion in Silver and onyx. A very elegant ring roughly a size 8 1/2. Excellent

WW2 NAZI 1944 SVB STATE SHOOTING ASSOCIATION BADGE

Lot #505 (Sale Order 546 of 987)

Roughly 2 1/2" diameter, one piece die struck metal zinc alloy award with a circular outer border with an oak-leaf wreath encompassing a raised, stylized, Tyrolean eagle, with laurel leaves flanking its head. Eagle is clutching a target with canted swastika. Target is flanked by embossed, date "1944" with embossed script to bottom, "Meisterschuetz". Reverse has a soldered pin back device is intact. Unmarked example but serial numbered 9. Attractive badge still retaining the issue case. The DSVB, Deutscher Standschützenverband, (German State Shooting Association), was originally a loosely associated group of non-political, civilian organizations consisting of voluntary members with an interest in competitive marksmanship. The DSVB held numerous marksman competitions through-out Germany with assorted badges, trophies, and plaques awarded as prizes to the successful participants. Although the DSVB remained a voluntary civilian organization not affiliated with any political party or the military, as with other civilian organizations during the Third Reich, it fell under the influence of the NSDAP which intervened in their activities and enforced strict regulations in an attempt enact gun controls favorable to their ideals. One of the enforced regulations was the registration of all members into the NSDAP supervised DSVB. Other regulations included newly introduced uniforms for the membership and the adoption of the swastika on many of its marksman awards.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HUNTING ASSOCIATION POLETOP WW2

Lot #506 (Sale Order 547 of 987)

Ornate, cast brass with nickle centerpiece, flag staff top, roughly 26cm tall by 10cm wide. Cylindrical staff fitting to bottom, topped with oak and laurel leaf clusters. Center of finial features a cut-out deer’s skull with antlers, between which is a mobile swastika with rays radiating out from it. Flanking the skull to the base is "D" and "J," for "Deutsche Jägerschaft" (German Hunting-association). Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICER DAGGER HANGERS

Lot #507 (Sale Order 548 of 987)

Luftwaffe Officer’s dagger hangers consisting of two machine woven Luftwaffe blue/gray rayon straps with a central waffle pattern weave flanked by fine parallel vertical silver/aluminum edges stripes. Alloy fittings. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both side arms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. These first pattern daggers, which incorporated an integral hanger, were utilized until July 15TH 1937 when a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced. With the introduction of the second pattern dagger new, corresponding, dagger hangers were also established.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICER DAGGER F.W. HOLLER

Lot #508 (Sale Order 549 of 987)

German WWII Army Officers Dagger & Scabbard. Measures 15 1/2" long overall. The steel blade is maker marked 'F W Holler Solingen'. Has their thermometer logo in the center. Has a white celluloid handle. Includes the nickel scabbard and fittings. Excellent Besides printed advertisements, one of the most common sales techniques utilized by edged weapons manufacturers of the Third Reich was that of the traveling salesmen. These salesmen would travel through-out Greater Germany and display their wares to authorized retailers and potential customers including Military garrisons and assorted Political organizations headquarters. Since the full sized, edged weapons could be unwieldy the manufacturers came up with a popular and practical form of advertising in the form of miniature replicas of the full sized side arms they manufactured. These miniature edged weapons were considerably easier to transport and display and were also used as presentation pieces and give-away items to select personnel to stimulated sales. These miniature items were also popular as gifts, souvenir and commemorative items.

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 BAYONET FROG KNOT LOT OF 2

Lot #509 (Sale Order 550 of 987)

Smooth blackened leather construction bayonet frog with a horizontal retaining strap. Shows wear and use but still in good strong condition. Rbnr# marked. Excellent 2) Smooth blackened leather construction bayonet frog. Rbnr# marked. Excellent. The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials. Originally the German army utilized two patterns of bayonet frogs with one pattern for un-mounted personnel and another pattern with the addition of a horizontal retaining strap for mounted personnel. Regulations of January 25TH 1939 dictated that the bayonet frog without the retaining strap was to be discontinued and replaced by the bayonet frog with the horizontal retaining strap for all personnel although the changeover was never completely achieved.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS COFFEE SET

Lot #510 (Sale Order 551 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Officer's silver mess lot to include 1) Coffee Pot measuring 10 inches tall with a large Luftwaffe Eagle to each side. There is some plating loss to the pot. 2) Silvered coffee cup measuring 3 3/4 wide and 2 1/2 inches tall with two silvered droop tail Luftwaffe Eagles to each side. 3) Luftwaffe creamer measuring 3 3/4 wide and 2 1/2 inches tall with two silvered droop tail Luftwaffe Eagles to each side. Excellent

GERMAN NAZI SPANGE TO IRON CROSS MEDAL 2ND CLASS

Lot #511 (Sale Order 552 of 987)

Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939 (Wiederholungsspange) by L/14 (Friedrich Orth, Wien). The 2nd Class Spange to the Iron Cross 1939 (Repetition Clasp) was awarded to individuals who has received the 2nd Class Iron Cross in WWI and would have earned the 2nd Class Iron Cross in WWII. It is constructed out of a die struck zinc base that has been silver washed and lacquered. The obverse of the badge depicts a German national eagle, with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika within its talons and is above a trapezoid shaped pebbled bannered that reads “1939”. The full back reverse is clearly marked: “L/14” and retains all four flat wire soldered on tombak prongs. It retains nice silver wash! The award measures approximately 1 1/4 inches wide and tall.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS FOUR YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL

Lot #512 (Sale Order 553 of 987)

Die struck, bronze alloy construction, fourth class award, with a black wash, features a raised outer lip with central, embossed, SS runes encircled by an embossed oak-leaf wreath on a subtly textured background field to the obverse. The reverse has the embossed, block Latin script with SS runes, "Für Treue Dienste in der SS", (For Loyal Service in the SS), superimposed over a large numeral, "4", also on a subtly textured background field. The medal ring and the correct, tear drop shaped, suspension loop are both intact and the award comes with a roughly, 34mm wide, 12cm long. Excellent On January 30TH 1938 Adolf Hitler introduced a series of four long service medals for award to loyal, long serving members of the SS-Verfügungstruppen, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), the SS-Totenkopfverbände, (SS-Death’s Head Units) and the SS-Junkerschulen, (SS-Officer Candidates Schools). Eligible service time for bestowal of one of the awards was counted from the reforming of the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), on February 24TH 1925 and time served between 1925 and 1933, during the Kampfzeit, (Time of Struggle), and military service time were counted as double. The four classes consisted of the first class award for twenty-five years service, the second class for twelve years service, the third class for eight years service and the fourth class for four years service. Only EM’s and NCO’s were eligible for the fourth class award while all ranks were eligible for the other three classes. Authorization for rendering the awards came directly from SS-Reichführer Heinrich Himmler’s office. Of Note: Personnel serving with the Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), and the SS-SD, SS-Sicherheitsdienst und Sicherheitspolizei, (SS-Security Service and Security Police), were not eligible for the SS long service awards and long serving personnel were awarded the NSDAP’s Faithful Service Decoration if eligible. Also Of Note: The SS Long Service Awards were the first awards to utilize a swastika alone and not in conjunction with the national eagle. This example is the fourth class award for four years service.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT OF 6 NSDAP HEER WW2

Lot #513 (Sale Order 554 of 987)

WWII Nazi medal lot to include 1) WWII NAZI WAR MERIT CROSS 1ST CLASS WITH SWORDS. Die struck alloy award is in the form of a Maltese style cross with a circular centerpiece with an embossed, canted swastika encircled by an oak-leaf wreath to the obverse. The swords, indicating bravery, emanated upwards between the arms of the cross. The background field of the obverse centerpiece is smooth while the arms of the cross have a pebbled background field with raised smooth outer edges. Pin and catch complete. The War Merit Cross was instituted on October 18TH 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort, in a non-combatant role. The addition of swords to the award signified bravery while awards without swords were bestowed for service. Of Note: The War Merit cross series of awards was expanded on August 19TH 1940, to include a Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross for award to personnel who had provided a substantial contribution to the war effort and the War Merit Medal for award to German nationals and foreign civilians who provided exceptional service to the war effort. 2) CASED COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF 1ST OCTOBER 1938. Roughly 31mm diameter, die struck alloy award with a bronze wash. The obverse of the award features two embossed figures symbolically breaking the chains of bondage with an unfurled national flag in the background and a high relief national eagle to the bottom. The reverse features embossed Latin script to the center, "1 Oktober 1938", encompassed by additional embossed script, "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer" (One People, One State, One Leader). The suspension loop and medal ring are both intact and the award comes complete with a roughly 35mm wide, 9cm long, piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. The ribbon is still very nice and clean and has a brass pin back device hand-stitched to the top reverse edge. The award comes housed in its original, roughly 10cm x 5cm x 2cm softwood and pressed cardboard construction issue case with a simulated grained burgundy leather covering with an impressed, gilt printed national eagle to the center of the fold back top lid. The reverse of the case has a magnetic staggered bar hinge and the obverse has a magnetic spring activated closure button. The interior of the case has a burgundy flocking lining to the bottom with a raised bar with a central cut-out to secure the award in place. The interior top lid is lined in white satin. The Commemorative Medal of 1ST October 1938 was the second of the "Anschluss" (Union/Annexation), medal series and was introduced on October 18TH 1938, for award to civilians and military personnel who participated in the "return" of the Sudetenland to Germany. The award followed the same design as the earlier, "13TH März" medal, that commemorated the annexation of Austria into Greater Germany. The Sudetenland, with over three million German inhabitants, was a section of Bohemia that had been awarded to Czechoslovakia in 1919 by the treaty of Saint Germain en Laye signed between Austria and the allies at the end of WWI. 3) RUSSIAN FRONT MEDAL 1941/42. Die struck, alloy construction, medal with a silver washed outer rim and helmet, and a blued center. The obverse of the medal features a recessed outer rim with an embossed helmet and stick grenade to the top center and a high relief Wehrmacht style national eagle with down swept wings, clutching a static swastika in its talons which is superimposed on a laurel leaf sprig to the center. The reverse of the medal features a recessed outer rim with a smooth background field with embossed Latin script to the center, "Winterschlacht Im Osten 1941/42", (Winter Battle in the East 1941/42), above a crossed sword and laurel leaf sprig. The medal loop and the ribbon suspension ring are both intact. The cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. The Russian Front Medal was instituted by Adolf Hitler on May 26TH 1942 to commemorate the first winter campaign in Russia. The award was available to all Wehrmacht personnel, civilians and foreign volunteers who met the required criteria with the main qualification being at least fourteen days of participation in combat on the Russian front between November 15TH 1941 and April 15TH 1942 within preset geographical boundaries. The award was designed by SS-Scharführer Ernst Krause and was officially designated as Medaille Winterschlacht Im Osten 1941/42, (Medal {for} Winter Battle in the East 1941/42), but was commonly referred to as the "Frozen Fresh Medal". OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), regulations of September 4TH 1944 discontinued the Russian Front Medal with the last award being bestowed on October 15TH 1944.

TINNIES OF THE Reich 1930-1945 COMPLETE GUIDE BOOK

Lot #514 (Sale Order 555 of 987)

German language catalog, "Katalog der Tagungs und Veranstaltungs abzeichen 1930-1945. Large format softcover, 523 pages. Distributed in the US by Manion's International Auction House of Kansas City, with a dust cover in English. The book itself is entirely in German

WWII NAZI UNTERFELDWEBEL SHOULDER STRAPS WW2

Lot #515 (Sale Order 556 of 987)

First pattern, (Circa September 1935-March 1939), blue/green badge construction slip on shoulder straps with a pointed tip, bright silver/aluminum, diamond patterned NCO’s tress to all but the slip on ends and no waffenfarbe piping. The first pattern shoulder straps utilized by EM/NCO’s during the Third Reich period were a carry over from the Reichswehr era and consisted of a pointed tip strap with no waffenfarben, (Branch of Service Color), piping. Originally the first pattern straps were constructed in basic field-grey wool until regulations of December 10TH 1934 altered the material to field-grey badge cloth. Regulations of September 10TH 1935 altered the construction of the field-grey badge cloth straps to a blue/green badge cloth. The first pattern straps were to be replaced with the introduction of the second pattern, rounded tip, shoulder straps with waffenfarbe piping on November 26TH 1938 and production of the first pattern was discontinued in March 1939. Due to the lack of the waffenfarbe piping on the first pattern shoulder straps the particular branch of service can not be determined unless the straps have had the regimental numeral embroidered in the branch of service color. Originally NCO ranks wore a bright silver/aluminum tress on the forward collar edge of the dress and service tunics, on the tropical and continental field blouses, as adornment on the shoulder straps and dress tunic cuffs and also as sleeve rank chevrons. On April 25TH 1940 a new subdued tress of matte blue/grey rayon was introduced for wear on the field uniform and a subdued golden tan rayon tress was introduced for wear on the tropical uniform. Although these new subdued tress’s were intended to replace the highly visible bright silver/aluminum tress it continued in usage until the end of the war.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DAGGER SCABBARD LOT OF 2 HJ KM

Lot #516 (Sale Order 557 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Dagger Scabbard lot of 2 to include 1) Kriegsmarine Officer's scabbard. Original fire gilt brass construction scabbard with the standard etched lightning bolt design. The scabbard has both of the sweated on, embossed, oak-leaf patterned hanger bands with the scabbard rings and hanger loops all intact. The top throat is secured to the scabbard by two, small screws with one situated at either side near the top edge. 2) Hitler Youth Camp Knife Scabbard is magnetic and made of sheet metal. Straps and snap are all complete. Super nice!

WWII NAZI ANTI JEWISH MARXIST POSTER WW2

Lot #517 (Sale Order 558 of 987)

WWII broadside that is Anti Marxist and Anti Jewish. The poster measures 14 X 9 1/2 inches and says "Juden waren Es/die den Marxis mus erfanden Juden sind es/die mit ihm seit jahr/zehnten die welt zu revo/lutionieren versuchen" or It was Jews who invented Marxism It is Jews who have been trying to revolutionize the world with it for decades. This was a direct quote from Dr. Joseph Goebbels. Paul Joseph Goebbels 29 October 1897 – 1 May 1945 was a German Nazi politician and Reich Minister of Propaganda of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. He was one of Adolf Hitler's closest and most devoted associates, and was known for his skills in public speaking and his deeply virulent antisemitism, which was evident in his publicly voiced views. He advocated progressively harsher discrimination, including the extermination of the Jews in the Holocaust. Goebbels, who aspired to be an author, obtained a Doctor of Philology degree from the University of Heidelberg in 1921. He joined the Nazi Party in 1924, and worked with Gregor Strasser in their northern branch. He was appointed Gauleiter (district leader) for Berlin in 1926, where he began to take an interest in the use of propaganda to promote the party and its program. After the Nazis' seizure of power in 1933, Goebbels's Propaganda Ministry quickly gained and exerted control over the news media, arts, and information in Germany. He was particularly adept at using the relatively new media of radio and film for propaganda purposes. Topics for party propaganda included antisemitism, attacks on the Christian churches, and (after the start of the Second World War) attempting to shape morale. In 1943, Goebbels began to pressure Hitler to introduce measures that would produce "total war", including closing businesses not essential to the war effort, conscripting women into the labor force, and enlisting men in previously exempt occupations into the Wehrmacht. Hitler finally appointed him as Reich Plenipotentiary for Total War on 23 July 1944, whereby Goebbels undertook largely unsuccessful measures to increase the number of people available for armaments manufacture and the Wehrmacht. As the war drew to a close and Nazi Germany faced defeat, Magda Goebbels and the Goebbels children joined him in Berlin. They moved into the underground Vorbunker, part of Hitler's underground bunker complex, on 22 April 1945. Hitler committed suicide on 30 April. In accordance with Hitler's will, Goebbels succeeded him as Chancellor of Germany; he served one day in this post. The following day, Goebbels and his wife committed suicide, after poisoning their six children with cyanide.

WWII GERMAN DAGGER KNOT LOT OF 3 HEER LUFTWAFFE

Lot #518 (Sale Order 559 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Officer's portepee lot of 3 consists of the main components of, strap, slide, stem, crown, and ball all worked in bright, silver/aluminum wire threads. The interwoven, looped, silver/aluminum strap is roughly, 38cm long and is inserted through the interwoven slide and into the top of the interwoven stem. The slide and stem are both in interwoven, bright, silver/aluminum wire threads with a repeating "V’ pattern. The crown consists of horizontally laid, twisted, silver/aluminum braiding while the ball consists of vertically laid, twisted, silver/aluminum braiding and both are mounted on an internal, carved, wooden base. The bottom of the ball has a circular recess with an inset piece of bright, silver/aluminum fabric. All are excellent condition. Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FIRE POLICE SWORD KNOT LOT OF 3

Lot #519 (Sale Order 560 of 987)

WWII Nazi German sword knot lot to include 1) SCHUTZPOLIZEI DES REICHS NCO'S BAYONET TRODDEL. The troddel consists of a woven black fabric strap with a central, interwoven, vertical red thread stripe flanked on either side by interwoven silver/aluminum wire stripes. The strap has a blackened leather slide interwoven with alternating red and silver/aluminum threads creating a horizontal "V’ pattern. The strap also has a secondary slide consisting of dual strands of silver/aluminum wire alternating with a single strand of green thread. The stem is constructed of woven silver/aluminum wire with opened sections revealing an underlying silver base. The ball and crown are both constructed of dual, twisted silver/aluminum braid alternating with every third strand being twisted green braid. The crown and ball are mounted on an internal wooden base. The bottom of the ball has an oval depression with a green insert. MINT 2) POLIZEI OFFICER'S BAYONET/SWORD PORTEPEE. The portepee consists of a black woven fabric strap with a central, interwoven, vertical red thread and silver/aluminum stripe flanked on either side by interwoven silver/aluminum wire stripes. The strap has an black fabric slide interwoven with alternating red and silver/aluminum threads creating a horizontal "V’ pattern. The stem is constructed of woven silver/aluminum wire with opened sections revealing an underlaying silver base. The crown and ball are both constructed of twisted silver/aluminum braid mounted on an internal wooden base. The bottom of the ball has an oval depression with a black red and silver wire insert. Near mint. 3) POLIZEI OFFICER'S BAYONET/SWORD PORTEPEE. The portepee consists of a black leather strap with a central, interwoven, vertical red thread and silver/aluminum stripe flanked on either side by interwoven silver/aluminum wire stripes. The strap has an black fabric slide interwoven with alternating red and silver/aluminum threads creating a horizontal "V’ pattern. The stem is constructed of woven silver/aluminum wire with opened sections revealing an underlaying silver base. The crown and ball are both constructed of twisted silver/aluminum braid mounted on an internal wooden base. The bottom of the ball has an oval depression with a black, red and silver wire insert. Near mint.

WWII NAZI GERMAN BAYONET / SWORD PORTEPEE LOT OF 3

Lot #520 (Sale Order 561 of 987)

WWII Nazi German bayonet portepee lot to include 1) GERMAN WWII ARMY BAYONET KNOT. German WWII Army Bayonet Knot-This is a generic type of knot found on many dress bayonets. Mint condition! 2) GERMAN WWII ARMY BAYONET KNOT. German WWII Army Bayonet Knot-This is a generic type of knot found on many dress bayonets. Mint condition! 3) OFFICER'S SABRE/SWORD PORTEPEE. The portepee consists of the main components of, strap, slide, stem, crown, and ball. The field-grey leather strap has dual, staggered, vertical, parallel, rows of decorative silver/aluminum stitching. The bottom edge of the strap has a dual strand, horizontally interwoven, field-grey leather slide, bordered in fine silver/aluminum threads. The strap attaches to a flat stem of finely embroidered silver/aluminum threads in a repeating, opened, checkerboard pattern overlaid on a silvered piece of metal alloy. The crown is constructed of horizontally laid twisted silver/aluminum braiding while the ball is in vertically laid twisted silver/aluminum braiding and both are mounted on an internal wooden base. The ball has a recessed oval dot to bottom with an inset piece of interwoven silver/aluminum threads. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS FIRST DAY COVERS & PAPERWEIGHT

Lot #521 (Sale Order 562 of 987)

WWII Nazi German first day covers to SS Standartenfuhrer Fritz Flohrstedt Weimar, Thuringen Konzentrationslager Buchenwald. All three cover are dated April 20th 1941, Adolf Hitlers birthday. Also in the lot is a glass paperweight with an image of Adolf Hitler to the bottom. Subsequently Standartenfuhrer Fritz Flohrstedt was executed by the SS for theft in office. Also in the lot is an art deco style frame with a black and white photo of Adolf Hitler. There is a small crack to the top left corner measuring 8 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS CAR PENNANT WW2

Lot #522 (Sale Order 563 of 987)

Roughly, 21cm tall at the hoist end, 33cm long, horizontal, isosceles triangle, loosely woven, dual-ply, field-gray fabric construction, dual sided, pennant features a hand embroidered national eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in silvery/white threads with black accent threads to each side. The eagle shows nice detailing and has a wingspan of roughly, 19cm from tip to tip. The outer edges of the pennant are trimmed with white cording. The pennant is mounted on an internal, alloy bar frame with closed, suspension hooks to both the top and bottom of the hoist edge. Minor staining. Excellent Following an age old military tradition the German armed forces of the Third Reich utilized a wide variety of identifying flags and pennants to distinguish Officers and Headquarters and included specific flags and pennants for use by Officers who command units as varied in size as the Army High Command to Battalion sized units. Generally the flags and pennants were designed utilizing the basic unit size tactical map symbols and the appropriate waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color). On November 10TH 1934 the OKH, Oberkommnado des Heeres, (Army High Command), introduced the national eagle vehicle pennants for use by all Officers and Officials with officer rank/position as an identifying emblem of rank. The vehicle pennant was to be flown from the right front fender of a military or private vehicle when the Officer was present. The national eagle pennant was utilized by Officers who were not authorized a command or staff pennant. The pennant was flown from the left, front, fender of the Officer’s official or personal vehicle, when the Officer was uniformed and in the vehicle. Additional regulations on August 13TH 1936 prescribed the addition of white border trim to the pennants. Further regulations of September 8TH 1938 also dictated that the vehicle flying the pennant be of German manufacture and in good condition. Most commonly the pennants were stiffened with an internal wire frame or an exterior clear celluloid cover. The non-stiffened pennants are usually associated with use on a private vehicle as opposed to a military vehicle.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER OFFICER'S SWORD EICKHORN

Lot #523 (Sale Order 564 of 987)

This example is roughly 87cm long slightly curved drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with narrow shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall very good condition and is still very clean. The blade is marked to Eickhorn. Grip wire is complete. The saber comes with its original, black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact. Sword still retains the original leather hanger. Excellent. The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI SS ENGRAVED BLADE DEGEN SWORD WW2 W KNOT

Lot #524 (Sale Order 565 of 987)

This NCO'S SS Degen is in excellent condition overall with a blade measuring 31 inches long and is maker marked to Eickhorn. The blade is engraved to one side Meine Ehre heißt and certainly is period done. The pommel is the flat type used on the NCO version with a set of raised SS runes in the center. All of the darkening remains in the backgrounds of these runes, giving a good effect when viewed. The "P" guard retains the original plating. The guard ends in a teardrop quillon. The upper ferrule is built into the "D" guard while the lower separate ferrule is decorated with six standing oak leaves shot with acorns. The oak leaves have fine hand punched circles and the caps of the acorns have been hand rendered. The plain ebony grip is in excellent condition throughout and retains a fine finish. The scabbard being straight and having one minor dent. The original black paint is also in excellent condition, showing only minor age and at least 90% intact. The upper scabbard mount is the Wotan's Knot style. There is some age in the plated surfaces but nothing too bad. The blackening in the loops of the knot remains about 95% intact. The upper fitting is retained by a dome head screw in each of the lower loops. It has the standard matte finish and a fuller running about two-thirds of the blade and the original white washer is in place and in excellent condition and still retains the original SS knot.

WWII SS OFFICER CANDIDATE SWORD W/ KNOT BY WKC WW2

Lot #525 (Sale Order 566 of 987)

Another fine SS officer candidate sword. This one is marked WKC to the obverse and to reverse SS ruins. It also has the kulturzeichen on sword or scabbard. The grip is in excellent condition with minor chips in the ebony wood. The blade is in excellent condition. These blades were not plated and were in natural steel in keeping with the SS tradition of natural purity. This sword must have belonged to a tall SS man because it measures 39 1/2" long in the scabbard. All the metal parts are in bright immaculate condition. Would be a brilliant addition to any SS or general sword collection still retaining the well worn original knot.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER OFFICER'S SWORD EICKHORN

Lot #526 (Sale Order 567 of 987)

This example is roughly 87cm long slightly curved drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with narrow shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall very good condition and is still very clean. The blade is marked to Eickhorn. Grip wire is complete. The saber comes with its original, black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact. Very Good The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS NCO SWORD OR DEGAN WW2

Lot #527 (Sale Order 568 of 987)

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

WWII THIRD REICH GERMAN RIBBENTROP CARVING SET

Lot #528 (Sale Order 569 of 987)

Historically significant cutlery set of Joachim von Ribbentrop. Set of knife, knife sharpener and pronged fork meat carving cutlery said to be from collection of Ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop. Pommel of each piece depicts Reichsadler and Swastika on top of globe on which the relief of the African, North American and European continents can be seen. Knife shows some scratching and slight tarnishing. Excellent Ulrich Friedrich Wilhelm Joachim von Ribbentrop (30 April 1893 – 16 October 1946), better known as simply Joachim von Ribbentrop, was Foreign Minister of Nazi Germany from 1938 until 1945. Ribbentrop first came to Adolf Hitler's notice as a well-travelled businessman with more knowledge of the outside world than most senior National Socialists and as a perceived authority on foreign affairs. He offered his house Schloss Fuschl for the secret meetings in January 1933 that resulted in Hitler's appointment as Chancellor of Germany. He became a close confidant of Hitler, to the disgust of some party members, who thought him superficial and lacking in talent. He was appointed ambassador to the Court of St James's, the royal court of the United Kingdom, in 1936 and then Foreign Minister of Germany in February 1938. Before World War II, he played a key role in brokering the Pact of Steel (an alliance with Fascist Italy) and the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact (the Nazi–Soviet non-aggression pact). He favored retaining good relations with the Soviets, and opposed the invasion of the Soviet Union. In the autumn of 1941, due to American aid to Britain and the increasingly frequent "incidents" in the North Atlantic between U-boats and American warships guarding convoys to Britain, Ribbentrop worked for the failure of the Japanese-American talks in Washington and for Japan to attack the United States. He did his utmost to support a declaration of war on the United States after the attack on Pearl Harbor. From 1941 onwards, Ribbentrop's influence declined. Arrested in June 1945, Ribbentrop was convicted and sentenced to death at the Nuremberg trials for his role in starting World War II in Europe and enabling the Holocaust. On 16 October 1946, he became the first of the Nuremberg defendants to be executed by hanging.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE AIR GUNNER'S BADGE WW2

Lot #529 (Sale Order 570 of 987)

Two piece, die struck alloy construction badge. The badge is in the form of a nicely convexed, vertically oval, wreath with laurel leaves to the left side and oak-leaves to the right side and a canted swastika superimposed to the bottom center. Mounted on the wreath is a highly vaunted, stylized eagle in flight. The eagle is secured to the wreath by two rivets which are visible on the reverse. The eagles wing tips extend just beyond the outer edge of the wreath. The badge shows nice quality detailing including a cut-out to the top arm of the swastika, intricate feathering to the wings and high relief details to the wreath. Pin and the catch are present. The reverse of the eagle is well marked with the stamped, manufacturers name W. Deumer, Lüdenscheid. Excellent. The Air Gunner’s/Flight Engineer’s qualification badge was introduced by order of Hermann Göring on June 1942 for award to air gunners, flight engineers, and flight meteorologists who had met the required criteria. The Air Gunner’s/Flight Engineer’s badge was awarded on an individual basis to qualified personnel and as with other flyer’s specialty badges a cloth version of the badge was authorized for wear on the flight blouse with a machine embroidered pattern for EM/NCO’s and a hand embroidered pattern for Officer’s. The Air Gunner’s/Flight Engineer’s qualification badge followed the same pattern of the earlier introduced, (March 26TH 1936), Wireless Operators/Air Gunners badge with the exclusion of the lightning bolts. Of Note: After the introduction of the Air Gunner’s/Flight Engineer’s badge the Wireless Operator’s/Air Gunner’s badge was re-designated Bordfunkerabzeichen, (Wireless Operator’s Badge), and was bestowed exclusively to Wireless Operators. Also Of Note: On April 25TH 1944 another version of the Air Gunner’s/Flight Engineer’s qualification badge was introduced for award to flight engineers, and flight meteorologists who were not qualified as air gunner’s. it followed the same pattern as the earlier Air Gunner’s/Flight Engineer’s badge but in reverse colors with a dark wreath and a bright eagle.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE DD M34 EDELSTAHL HELMET

Lot #530 (Sale Order 571 of 987)

Rare M34 double decal police helmet is a lightweight commercial contracted helmet that was solely used by the Police and the SD. The condition is excellent with 99% with a second pattern, un-bordered Police eagle decal and pointed tip, party shield decal is retained about 90% paint and a sound liner and strap. Excellent. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Beside the basic army style helmets the Germans also produced a wide variety of civic style helmets with no fewer then nine assorted variants of the model M34. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power in January 1933 regulations indicated that police helmets were to have a canted white swastika applied to the right side and the Prussian state color shield applied to the left side until further regulations of April 23RD 1934 altered the Prussian state shield to the national tri-color shield. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country including the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police. On July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP party shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war.

WWII NAZI SPANISH CROSS IN SILVER WITH SWORDS

Lot #531 (Sale Order 572 of 987)

Nice quality, die struck, multi-piece, nickel/silver plated, silver alloy construction award. The nicely convex award is in the form of a Maltese styled cross with a separate circular centerpiece featuring an embossed canted swastika. The circular centerpiece has two fine, raised, smooth, circular border lines encompassing the swastika and the arms of the cross also feature a raised, smooth, outer edge. The base field of the centerpiece and the arms of the cross feature a finely textured background field. The sword blades and hilts emanate upwardly between the cross's arms and have a separate Luftwaffe eagle clutching swastikas affixed to each. The swords indicate the recipient served in a combatant role. The smooth plain reverse has a solid soldered hinge, a broad tapered vertical pin and a heavy soldered catch assembly all intact. marked with the embossed manufacturer’s numerical code, "4", indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid. Excellent With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936 the Germans supported the Nationalist Falangist Generalissimo Francisco Franco against the communist allied Republican Loyalist party. The German support consisted of assorted field equipment and weapons, the Imker-Gruppe, (Beekeeper Group), of ground personnel which included the Drohne-Gruppe, (Drone Group), of Panzer units and a group of Luftwaffe volunteers designated as the Condor Legion. The participation in this conflict enabled the Germans to test their fledgling armed forces and by rotating personnel gave them a core of troops with actual combat experience. With the successful conclusion of the Spanish Civil War at the end of March 1939 the German contingent returned home, (May 1939), to be heralded as heroes and on April 14TH 1939 Hitler instituted the Spanish Cross series of awards to recognize the service of the German volunteers in Spain. The award was introduced in three classes, bronze, silver and gold, and a special class of gold with swords and diamonds. The bronze and silver crosses were awarded with swords for combatants and without swords for non-combatants, while the gold cross was only awarded with the swords. Criteria for award of a combatant's Spanish Cross included voluntary service in the Condor Legion, participation in specific Naval actions, and/or outstanding bravery or merit in combat. The non-combatant's crosses were awarded for three months service in a support role.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS BADGE LOT OF 5 WW2

Lot #532 (Sale Order 573 of 987)

WWII Nazi German medal grouping to include 1) DRK SAMARITAN’S ACTIVE SERVICE BROOCH. Roughly, 30mm diameter, nicely convexed, die struck alloy brooch with a silver wash and black, white and red enamel work. The brooch features a black enameled circular outer border with embossed silver washed Gothic script, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin", (German Red Cross Helper), encompassing a white enameled circular inner field with a central red enameled Greek style cross. The solid reverse features embossed script, "Ges. Gesch"., indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. 2) DRK SAMARITAN’S ACTIVE SERVICE BROOCH. Roughly, 30mm diameter, nicely convexed, die struck alloy brooch with a silver wash and black, white and red enamel work. The brooch features a black enameled circular outer border with embossed silver washed Gothic script, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin", (German Red Cross Helper), encompassing a white enameled circular inner field with a central red enameled Greek style cross. The solid reverse features embossed script, "Ges. Gesch"., indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. 3) DRK SENIOR HELPER'S ACTIVE SERVICE BROOCH. Roughly, 36mm diameter, two piece, die struck alloy brooch with a black, white and red enamel work. The brooch features a circular outer border with an embossed, intertwined, repeating, stylized swastika pattern encompassing an inner black enamel border with silver washed Gothic script, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternhelferin", (German Red Cross Nurse's Helper), encompassing a white circular inner enamel field with a central red enamel Greek style cross. The central enameled section of the brooch is inset onto the alloy base. The solid reverse features embossed script, "Ges. Gesch"., indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). The reverse also has a small soldered hinge on a circular base plate, a thin round horizontal pin and a soldered catch on a circular base plate all intact. 4) DRK SAMARITAN’S ACTIVE SERVICE BROOCH. Roughly, 30mm diameter, nicely convexed, die struck alloy brooch with a silver wash and black, white and red enamel work. The brooch features a black enameled circular outer border with embossed silver washed Gothic script, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin", (German Red Cross Helper), encompassing a white enameled circular inner field with a central red enameled Greek style cross. The solid reverse features embossed script, "Ges. Gesch" 1., indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. 5) DRK SAMARITAN’S ACTIVE SERVICE BROOCH. Roughly, 30mm diameter, nicely convexed, die struck alloy brooch with a silver wash and black, white and red enamel work. The brooch features a black enameled circular outer border with embossed silver washed Gothic script, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin", (German Red Cross Helper), encompassing a white enameled circular inner field with a central red enameled Greek style cross. The solid reverse features embossed script, "Ges. Gesch" B ., indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). Complete with original hinge, locking pin and catch assembly. The DRK, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross), was a voluntary civil assistance organization that was originally instituted in 1864 and was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention on July 27TH 1929. On December 9TH 1937 the DRK gained the status of a legally recognized organization by the NSDAP. As with other essential services in Third Reich Germany the DRK came under control of the NSDAP in late 1938 under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior Social Welfare Organization. Female DRK personnel were issued an active service brooch to be worn as a duty badge at the nape of the neck of the service uniform. The active service brooches came in both circular and oval versions and assorted minor variations depending on the rank/position level of the recipient.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT HEER LUFTWAFFE SA WW2

Lot #533 (Sale Order 574 of 987)

WWII Nazi German medal lot to include 1) LUFTWAFFE TWO PLACE LONG SERVICE MEDAL BAR. The medal bar consists of a parade mounted, fourth class award for four years service and a third class award for twelve years service. Both of the awards follow the same basic design with the fourth class award having a silver finish and an embossed numeral, "4", on the reverse and the third class award having a gilt finish with the embossed numeral, "12" on its reverse. Both of the awards are die struck, magnetic sheet metal construction and feature an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings to the centers encompassed by embossed Gothic style script, "Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht", (Loyal Service in the Armed Forces), to the obverse. The reverse of each award has the appropriate embossed numeral encompassed by an embossed, circular oak-leaf wreath. Complete with original ribbons, luftwaffe eagle cyphers and backing plate. The wear of Awards, Medal Bars and/or Ribbon Bars were addressed in regulations of April 28TH 1937 and followed the established directives that had been previously laid down. When an Award was instituted the introductory orders would prescribe the proper form of wear with most of the awards being permitted to be grouped together on a medal bar for wear on the walking-out dress and formal uniforms. Strict regulations listed the required order in which awards were authorized to be worn on the medal bar. On March 16TH 1936 Hitler instituted a series of four Long Service Awards, to reward military personnel for loyal service in the Wehrmacht. The awards were issued in four classes for four, twelve, eighteen and twenty-five years service respectively. 2) COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF 1ST OCTOBER 1938. Roughly 31mm diameter, die struck alloy award with a bronze wash. The obverse of the award features two embossed figures symbolically breaking the chains of bondage with an unfurled national flag in the background and a high relief national eagle to the bottom. The reverse features embossed Latin script to the center, "1 Oktober 1938", encompassed by additional embossed script, "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer" (One People, One State, One Leader). The suspension loop and medal ring are both intact and the award comes complete with a roughly 35mm wide, 9cm long, piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. The ribbon is still very nice and clean and has a brass pin back device hand-stitched to the top reverse edge. The Commemorative Medal of 1ST October 1938 was the second of the "Anschluss" (Union/Annexation), medal series and was introduced on October 18TH 1938, for award to civilians and military personnel who participated in the "return" of the Sudetenland to Germany. The award followed the same design as the earlier, "13TH März" medal, that commemorated the annexation of Austria into Greater Germany. The Sudetenland, with over three million German inhabitants, was a section of Bohemia that had been awarded to Czechoslovakia in 1919 by the treaty of Saint Germain en Laye signed between Austria and the allies at the end of WWI. 3) GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE. Die struck, alloy construction, partially scoop backed badge with a silver washed features a cut-out, high relief, Wehrmacht styled eagle with down-swept wings positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, and encompassed by an embossed, vertically oval oak-leaf wreath. The reverse of the badge has a very subtle scooped depressions to the crossed bayonet and grenade. The reverse of the badge has a ball hinge inset into a circular recess with raised, crimped, outer edges, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on a circular base plate. 4) WAR MERIT CROSS 2ND CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS. Die struck zinc service award is in the form of a Maltese style cross with a circular centerpiece with an embossed, canted, swastika encircled by a nicely detailed oak-leaf wreath to the obverse. The reverse centerpiece has the embossed date,"1939", which is also encompassed by a nicely detailed oak-leaf wreath. The background field of both the obverse and reverse centerpieces is smooth while the arms of the cross have a pebbled background field with raised, smooth, outer edges. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. The award comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. The War Merit Cross was instituted on October 18TH 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort, in a non-combatant role. The addition of swords to the award signified bravery while awards without swords were bestowed for service. Of Note:

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT SA POLICE HEER DRL WW2

Lot #534 (Sale Order 575 of 987)

WWII Nazi German medal lot to include 1) POLIZEI EIGHT YEAR LONG SERVICE AWARD. Polizei long service awards. Roughly 38mm diameter, die struck bronze award with a nickel/silver plated finish. The obverse features a raised outer lip with an embossed police emblem consisting of the police style national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika encompassed by a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath on a smooth background field. The reverse features a large embossed, "8", to the center encompassed by Gothic script, "Für Treue Dienst in der Polizei", (For Loyal Service in the Police), also on a smooth background field. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. The award comes complete with the original moire cornflower blue horizontally ribbed rayon ribbon. On January 30TH 1938, the fifth anniversary of the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), rise to power, Adolf Hitler instituted a series of Long Service Awards to recognize loyal, long service in the police. The award was issued in three classes with the first class award for twenty-five years service, the second class award for eighteen years service and the third class award for eight years service. Submissions for bestowal of a Police Long Service Award were forwarded to the offices of Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler in his position as Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), who would submit the list of acceptable recipients to the Staatsminister und Chef der Präsidialkanzlei des Führers und Reichskanzlers, (State Minister and Chief of the Presidential Chancellery of the Leader and National Chancellery), who would authorize, or reject, the bestowal of the appropriate award. Regulations of November 26TH 1941 extended bestowal of the Police Long Service awards to qualifying police personnel from Austria and occupied Czechoslovakia. When issued the awards were generally presented in a specific case and were accompanied with an official possession certificate. Regulations initiated on February 25TH 1943 proposed phasing-out of the Police Long Service awards and regulations of December 19TH 1944 finally discontinued further production and issue of the awards. Of Note: Another class of the Police Long Service award was considered, as per regulations of August 12TH 1944, to recognize forty years loyal service and was to consist of a golden, metal cypher with the numeral, "40" encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath to be affixed to the ribbon of the twenty-five year service award although it is highly doubtful that these were ever produced or issued. 2) DRL SPORTS BADGE IN BRONZE. A 1937 pattern, die struck bronze award. The badge is in the form of a vertical oval oak leaf wreath, with a mobile swastika and bow to its base, encompassing the stylized, cut-out letters, "DRL." To the reverse is a vertical pin-back device, hinged to its top and with a catch to its base. Reverse has embossed manufacturers mark, "FERD. WAGNER. Originally introduced in 1913 as the DRA badge, this was modified in 1933 to the DRL badge and again in 1937 with the addition of the swastika. The award was intended as an incentive for physical training, and was issued to both males and females between 18 and 32 years old who met the required criteria for an eight year period, or those between the ages of 32 to 40 who met the criteria over a twelve month period. 3) SA SPORTS BADGE IN BRONZE. Die struck alloy badge with a bronze finish. The badge is in the form of a circular oak-leaf wreath encompassing an upward pointing Roman broad sword which is superimposed on a central, canted swastika. Detailing includes veins to the oak-leaves, horizontal ribbing to the sword grip and cut-outs to the interior of the circular wreath and swastika arms. Reverse is a mirror image of obverse. Raised soldered catch, semi-rounded vertical pin and soldered catch all intact to reverse. This example has the first pattern inscription (1934-35) "Eigentum D. Chefs D. Ausbildungswesens" (Property of-the Head of Physical-conditioning) embossed to its reverse. Maker marked and also embossed to the reverse, as is the stamped serial number. Its complete flat pin, soldered hinge and catch assembly are intact. 4) SA SPORTS BADGE IN SILVER. Die struck, magnetic sheet metal, badge with a silver wash. The badge is in the form of a circular oak-leaf wreath encompassing an upward pointing Roman broad sword which is superimposed on a central, canted swastika. Detailing includes veins to the oak-leaves, horizontal ribbing to the sword grip and cut-outs to the interior of the circular wreath and swastika arms. Reverse is a mirror image of obverse. Raised soldered catch, semi-rounded vertical pin and soldered catch all intact to reverse. Reverse is well marked and numbered.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS 25 YEAR LONG SERVICE AWARD WW2

Lot #535 (Sale Order 576 of 987)

SS 25-Year Long Service Award (SS-Dienstauszeichnung); in gilded tombac in the shape of a static swastika; the obverse bearing the standard SS runes within an oak leaf wreath with ribbons on the bottom of the wreath; the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS) on parade mount. On January 30TH 1938 Adolf Hitler introduced a series of four long service medals for award to loyal, long serving members of the SS-Verfügungstruppen, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), the SS-Totenkopfverbände, (SS-Death’s Head Units) and the SS-Junkerschulen, (SS-Officer Candidates Schools). Eligible service time for bestowal of one of the awards was counted from the reforming of the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), on February 24TH 1925 and time served between 1925 and 1933, during the Kampfzeit, (Time of Struggle), and military service time were counted as double. The four classes consisted of the first class award for twenty-five years service, the second class for twelve years service, the third class for eight years service and the fourth class for four years service. Only EM’s and NCO’s were eligible for the fourth class award while all ranks were eligible for the other three classes. Authorization for rendering the awards came directly from SS-Reichführer Heinrich Himmler’s office. Of Note: Personnel serving with the Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), and the SS-SD, SS-Sicherheitsdienst und Sicherheitspolizei, (SS-Security Service and Security Police), were not eligible for the SS long service awards and long serving personnel were awarded the NSDAP’s Faithful Service Decoration if eligible. Also Of Note: The SS Long Service Awards were the first awards to utilize a swastika alone and not in conjunction with the national eagle

WWII EARLY NAZI GERMAN FIRE POLICE VISOR HAT WW2

Lot #536 (Sale Order 577 of 987)

Nice quality, Feuerschutzpolizei NCO’s visor cap features a gray doeskin wool body and Feuerschutzpolizei carmine wool truppenfarbe, (Branch of service color), to the crown edge and both the top edge of the centerband. The internal wire stiffener is still in place giving the cap a nice high peak to the front center of the crown. The front center of the cap has a three piece national tri-color cockade consisting of a black, fluted, alloy base, a silver washed alloy roundel and an inset red felt central dot. The eagle is stamped alloy, whose outstretched wings have a span of 37mm, and which clutches a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. The swastika is highlighted by its recesses having been painted black. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a raised lip to the forward edge. The interior crown of the cap is lined in orangish/tan oilcloth. The interior of the cap also has a wide tan leather sweatband fully intact. The cap is in overall very good condition with minimal age and usage toning. Cap is about a size 57. Nice clean, untouched example. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany including the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country.

WWII KRIEGSMARINE HIGH SEAS FLEET WAR BADGE RS&S

Lot #537 (Sale Order 578 of 987)

Die struck solid backed nicely convex alloy construction award features a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a national eagle with outstretched wings superimposed to the top center encompassing a nicely detailed cut-out, "face on" likeness of the battleship Bismarck cutting through waves. The solid reverse of the badge is slightly concave. Original hinge, clasp and pin is are present. The reverse is well marked with the embossed manufacturer's initials, "R.S. & S." indicating manufacture by Richard Sieper & Söhne of Lüdenscheid. The High Seas Fleet War Badge was instituted by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder on April 30TH 1941 to recognize the actions of personnel serving on German battleships and cruisers in the battle against England. Bestowal criteria varied with the main qualification being twelve weeks of active service on a battleship or cruiser.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS BEVO SLEEVE EAGLE WW2

Lot #538 (Sale Order 579 of 987)

Second pattern, (Circa 1939-1945), machine woven SS sleeve eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in silver "flat wire" threads on a woven, black, rayon base. Hard eagle ti find, cut from the tunic. The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops Adolf Hitler), and was redesignated Schutzstaffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. On January 6TH 1929 Heinrich Himmler was appointed as Reichsführer-SS, (National Leader {of the} SS), and on July 20TH 1934 shortly after the, June 30TH 1934, purge of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm Troopers) on the "Night of the Long Knives", the SS was rewarded by Hitler by being granted the status of an independent organization under direct control of the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party). The first pattern SS sleeve eagle was officially introduced in May 1936 although photographic evidence indicates that it was in use as early as the summer of 1935. Shortly after its official introduction the eagle underwent minor modifications resulting in the second pattern that was worn for the duration of the war. These second pattern eagles were originally issued in a hand embroidered version for Officers ranks and a machine embroidered version for EM/NCO’s until a machine woven version was introduced in 1939. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was official founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, including the SS, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and were marked with an RZM/SS approval tag. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE SCHUTZPOLIZEI NCO'S SHAKO

Lot #539 (Sale Order 580 of 987)

Nice quality, private purchase, 1936 pattern, Shutzpolizei, (Protection Police), NCO’s Shako consisting of a molded, black vulcanfibre body with a slightly mottled, police green wool covering to the exterior. The body of the Shako has an extruding, humped curve reverse with black lacquered, downward sloping front and rear vulcanfibre visors and a circular "coffee can" style top. Both the front and rear visors are secured to the Shako by a narrow horizontal strip of blackened leather which is machine stitched all along the bottom edge. Front visor has some edge wear/chip to one side. The circular, black lacquered vulcanfibre, "coffee can", style top is also secured to the Shako by a row of horizontal stitching running through small evenly spaced puncture holes. Each side of the Shako body has two, small, screened ventilation holes situated just below the crown seam, with internal, sliding, vent closure panels permitting the forward vent to be closed. The front center of the Shako has a large, high relief, stamped, natural aluminum, second pattern wreathed Police eagle emblem. The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of the Shako. The eagle and wreath are still quite clean and bright. The eagle is secured to the Shako by two, small, screw threaded, retaining post being inserted through two small holes in the body with retaining nuts that are visible in the interior. The front center of the Shako also has a small, stitch reinforced, horizontal slash to accommodate the national tri-color cockade retaining wires. The Shako has a stamped alloy, vertically oval, national tri-color cockade, with five, silver washed, simulated twisted rope outer edge encompassing a single, black painted, simulated twisted rope inner edge, a single silver washed, ribbed, inner trim and a red painted recessed centerpiece. The bottom edge of the cockade has an extended wire loop to secure it to the Shako. The Shako has a blackened leather chinstrap with dual, natural aluminum, sliding length adjustment buckles and natural aluminum retaining rings. The retaining rings are secured onto extended, M1891 pattern, natural aluminum, chinstrap side posts which are positioned on each side of the Shako’s body. The interior of the Shako has a nine finger, natural tan leather construction liner with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Size marked 52 ½ with minor moth damage to the exterior. The origins of the distinctive Shako has been somewhat shrouded with the passing of time with some military historians accrediting the French with its development in the 1780's, based on the design of the civilian top hat, while others acclaim that it was based on the Austro-Hungarian or Bavarian Casquette headgear that was introduced at roughly the same time. It is known, however, that the Shako was originally adopted by the Prussian army as a experimental model in 1801 and was the standard headgear utilized by Jäger and Schützen personnel during the Napoleonic Wars. The 1801 pattern shako went through numerous modifications and in March 1854 a new pattern was officially adopted by Jäger and Schnelle Truppen, (Light Infantry and Mobile Troops). Further minor modifications to the Shako occurred in 1860, 1888, 1891, 1892, 1895, 1897, and 1915. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. One of the new dress regulations introduced a slightly modified version of the Shako for wear by all civil police personnel with minor variations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKK SERVICE KEPI WW2

Lot #540 (Sale Order 581 of 987)

Standard, "coffee-can" shaped, olive green, wool/tricot blend construction, NSKK service kepi with a pronounced whipcord weave, features side and back panels with a gently scalloped downward slope to the front center and narrow black wool ornamentation to the sides and back, with a larger section to the front positioned between the scalloped side and back panels and the top crown. The top edge of the scalloped side and back panels and the crown edge are piped in chocolate brown wool. The kepi has two, small, black painted, magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommets on either side positioned just below the crown edge. The front center of the kepi has a second pattern, NSKK eagle as introduced in April 1939 and worn until 1945. The right facing, machine woven, eagle features out-stretched wings and is clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons, positioned beneath a scripted banner, "NSKK", all in bright silver/aluminum flat wire threads, mounted on a cut-out, black wool base. The eagle is neatly handstitched to the cap. Just blow the eagle is a silver washed, magnetic sheet metal, ornamental, featuring an earlier, political style national eagle which features out-stretched, pointed-tipped, wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons, superimposed on a wheel with eight embossed spokes and a pebbled background field. The eagle is secured to the cap by dual, bent over prongs that protrude into the interior. The kepi has a blackened, patent leather chinstrap with two, black painted, sliding, rectangular, sheet metal, length adjustment buckles and a central, rectangular, sheet metal, joining clip. The chinstrap is secured to the kepi by two, small, black painted, smooth finish, magnetic sheet metal buttons. The kepi has an extended, forward, ribbed olive green, wool/tricot cover visor with an internal stiffener, two rows of reinforcement stitching to both the top and bottom of the forward edge and a subtly raised lip to the bottom of the forward edge. The interior of the kepi has an all, around, orangish/tan, pressed cardboard stiffener to the side panels, an inserted wire stiffener to the outer crown edge and the interior crown is lined in orangish/tan oilcloth and has a clear, celluloid, diamond sweat shield partially intact. The interior of the kepi also has a narrow, tan leather, sweatband fully intact. The kepi is in overall excellent condition. The kepi has no visible size markings but is roughly a size 55.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER OFFICERS VISOR HAT WW2

Lot #540a (Sale Order 582 of 987)

Nice quality, private purchase, visor cap with a field-gray wool/rayon blend body and crown with a whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with bright pink waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features a nice aluminum national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a nice quality, hand embroidered, oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum threads encompassing a highly vaunted, hand embroidered national tri-color cockade in silver/aluminum and black wire threads with a red felt centerpiece on a cut-out blue/green badge cloth base. The cap has a bright, twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two, small, silver washed, pebbled, alloy buttons. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor which has a raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in woven golden yellow rayon. The interior crown lining is missing the celluloid sweat diamond. The interior of the cap also has a wide leatherette sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Nice worn and used example in a good large size. Visor caps were a standard issue item for EM/NCO’s during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated that they be worn with the Reporting and Walking Out dress, and the Undress uniform. Regulations also required Senior NCO’s to wear the visor cap with the Service uniform. Of Note: Certain Senior NCO ranks were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FORESTRY CUTLASS WW2

Lot #541 (Sale Order 583 of 987)

This example is constructed of fine quality brass mounts. The “d” guard is of fairly smooth surfaces having lined borders and at the beginning and end there is a simulated deer hoof. The hair of the hoof is hand-chiseled at the areas just above. The ferrule area is simply line decorated. Below the cross guard area formed by the “d” guard, there is a clamshell. This clamshell has a fluted surface and at the left side, it has a flared quillon end which goes upward in a teardrop. The grip plates are made of celluloid. The grip plates are decorated with three leafless nuts. These nuts have fine checkered caps and all six are present and are original to this cutlass. The steel shell is a black color and is in excellent condition, showing minor wear. Mounted to the shell are brass upper and lower fittings. The lower fitting has twin line decoration with a distinct chape button at the lower, and the upper mount is fitted with an acorn style lug. The blade of this example is as nice as you will see. It measures 11 inches and is triple-etched. This blade is still bright and has all of its frosting in the backgrounds. The blade is in a mint condition. The obverse etch features a dog finishing the kill of a wild boar. At the upper portion of the etch is a capercaille bird which is sitting on an oak branch chirping. The reverse blade is the etch featuring a stag running. The etch ends up with a fox looking over his shoulder. The spine is etched with overlapping oak leaves. Blade is maker marked also. A fine cutlass here in excellent collectible condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FORESTRY OFFICER VISOR CAP WW2

Lot #541a (Sale Order 584 of 987)

German WWII Forestry Officers Visor Cap. The body is a very fine green wool blend with dark green piping. Has a brown leatherette sweat band and celluloid sweat diamond on the inside. Has a beige silk lining. Has an bullion eagle and silver bullion wire cockade on the front, along with a silver bullion wire chin cord. Very fine condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DLV GLIDER PILOT'S KNIFE DAGGER

Lot #542 (Sale Order 585 of 987)

DLV glider pilot’s dagger. The 17cm long silver/nickel plated blade is in nice condition with some minor spotting and expected scabbard wear. Maker marked to Paul Weyersberg. Solid nickel/silver cross guard and pommel. Black enameled swastika to both sides of cross guard. Wooden grip wrapped in Moroccan blue leather intact. Scabbard leather wrap is also nicely retained. Nickel/silver plated fittings to the scabbard. All scabbard screws are complete. Shows the expected age and use. Complete with leather hanger with plated friction clip and face plates. Excellent On March 25TH 1933 the DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. In September 1933 the DLV was further enlarged by incorporating the SA and SS Fliegersturm groups. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. The DLV was divided into two distinct groups with the main group consisting of civilians and a second group, entitled the Fliegerschaft, which was the secret military branch of the DLV. Uniform regulations were first addressed on November 4TH 1933 and included a visor cap with two distinctly different forms of insignia that were worn concurrently. With the official unveiling of the Luftwaffe on February 26TH 1935, the DLV lost a substantial amount of its manpower and its previous function as a secret training ground for future pilots was rendered redundant. As a result the DLV was disbanded on April 17TH 1937 with its remaining membership being absorbed into the newly reconstituted NSFK.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE BATTLE FLAG 100X170

Lot #543 (Sale Order 586 of 987)

Second pattern (Circa 1937/38-1945) single piece dual sided printed cotton/linen construction national war flag. The flag features a red base field with a central white/black/white/black bordered white disk with a black and white bordered black canted swastika to the center. The flag has black vertical and horizontal bars emanating from the central disk with white/black/white borders. The canton features a white/black/white bordered black Iron Cross. The hoist edge has a small dual-ply reinforcement panel to each corner. The hoist edge is trimmed in white tunnel looped cotton/rayon blend bunting for the suspension rope. The twisted suspension rope is still intact and has a closed loop to both the top and bottom edges. Nicely maker marked, size 100 x 170. MINT The first modern German war flag was introduced by Kaiser Wilhelm I in July 1867. The war flag went through a number of minor modifications through the years until it reached its final design format in September 1903. The 1903 version of the Kaiserliche Kriegsflagge, (Imperial War Flag), was utilized until it was abolished after Germany’s defeat in WWI on September 27TH 1919. On April 11TH 1921 a new national war flag was introduced that utilized Hohenzollern Empire tri-colors of black, white and red, with the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), national tri-colors of black, red, and gold inserted into the canton, (upper left corner), with a black Iron Cross to the center. In March 1933, shortly after Hitler gained power, he abolished the Weimar era canton insert on the national war flag. The 1933 pattern national war flag was utilized until November 7TH 1935 when Hitler introduced a new, totally redesigned, national war flag that incorporated the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), swastika emblem. Of Note: The 1935 pattern national war flag was utilized until late 1937 or early 1938, when a slightly modified second pattern flag was introduced. The national war flag was flown on all Kriegsmarine, (Navy), warships, Luftwaffe, (Air Force), airfields and all buildings owned by the Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces). The flag was also to be hoisted daily at all occupied barracks and was also utilized at victory parades and special events along with the standard national swastika flag. This example is the second pattern War Flag, circa 1937/38-1945.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP WALL BANNER WW2

Lot #544 (Sale Order 587 of 987)

Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 28 x 76 inches. To both its red fields are sewn are white disks, with separately sewn on mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected light period use and wear but overall very nice condition. Ties to one end for mounting. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP WALL BANNER WW2

Lot #545 (Sale Order 588 of 987)

Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 62 x 92 inches. To both its red fields are sewn are white disks, with separately sewn on mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected light period use and wear with a few minor tears but overall very nice condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP BELT BUCKLE MEDAL LOT EKII

Lot #546 (Sale Order 589 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia lot to include 1) German World War II Deutsches Youth DJ Runic Shoulder Sleeve Patch. Measures 2 1/4” wide by 2 5/16” tall. The front shows a single white runic in the center of the patch on a red back ground with a tan border. There is an ‘RZM HJ’ numbered paper tag on the reverse side. Machine embroidered bevo woven cloth cotton construction. Excellent condition. 2) German World War II Eastern Front Decoration. The front shows a German eagle clutching a swastika in his talons in the center. There is a potato masher stick grenade and a German helmet at the top. The reverse side reads ‘Winterschlacht Imosten 1941/42’. There is a sword with oak leaves at the base. Includes the presentation machine embroidered cloth woven cotton ribbon. Measures 1 1/4" wide by 6 7/8” long. Nick named ‘The Frozen Meat Award’. 3) German World War II Political Leader Eagle & Swastika Belt Buckle. Measures 2 1/4" in diameter. The front shows a political eagle clutching a swastika in his talons. Both are surrounded by a round oak leaf wreath. The reverse side is maker marked ‘RZM M4/30’. Includes one belt keeper with two prongs. Two piece gold gilted aluminum riveted construction. 4) German World War II 2nd Class Iron Cross Decoration. Measures 1 11/16” wide by 1 11/16” tall. The front shows a swastika in the center of the maltese cross. The lower arm is dated ‘1939’. The reverse lower arm is dated ‘1813’. Includes the presentation machine embroidered cloth woven cotton ribbon. It measures 1 3/16” wide by 11 1/4” long. Three piece construction with an iron magnetic center. Awarded for gallantry in combat action.

WWII HITLER YOUTH HJ GOLDEN LEADERS SPORTS BADGE

Lot #547 (Sale Order 590 of 987)

German WWII Hitler Youth HJ Golden Leaders Sports Badge. Measures 1 9/16" wide by 2 1/16" tall. The reverse side is numbered '4253'. It is maker marked 'RZM M1/101'. Has a wide vertical pin back with a 'c' catch. Two piece vaulted brass construction with black enamel.

WWII NAZI GERMAN P-38 LEATHER HOLSTER 44 DATED

Lot #548 (Sale Order 591 of 987)

WWII German P38 breakaway holster that is marked with the model designation on the back along with the manufacturer code “cxb 4” for production by Moll Lederwarenfabrik in 1944. Leather is soft and supple with a little normal wear, stitching is nice and tight. Holster is all complete including belt loops, flap strap and stud, and spare mag pocket. A very nice late war P38 holster that will make a fine addition to your collection alone or a great accessory for your gun. Excellent In 1935 the Heereswaffenamt, (Army Ordnance Office), began looking for an alternative pistol to replace the P08 Luger which had been in service since 1908. Although the Luger was favored by the troops it was expensive to produced and was prone to allowing dirt into the toggle breech affecting its firing. In 1938 the Heereswaffenamt accepted the new P38 pistol, developed by the Carl Walther Waffenfabrik. The new P38 pistol didn’t completely replace the Luger which was still being manufactured until 1943 when it was finally discontinued. The P38 originally came in a molded "hardshell" holster until a "softshell" holster was introduced in late 1943.

WWII NAZI GERMAN P-38 HOLSTER PEBBLED LEATHER WW2

Lot #549 (Sale Order 592 of 987)

WWII Nazi German pistol holster for the P-38. Embossed on the back, P 38 and "cxe 4" indicating manufacture by Britzer Eisenwerk Paul Szubinski, Britz Kreis Angermünde, most likely in 1944. Has metal stud and leather loop retaining strap, spare magazine holder, and shows very little use or wear with one small scuff and slight creasing on the bottom right corner of the magazine pouch. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN P08 LUGER PISTOL LEATHER HOLSTER

Lot #550 (Sale Order 593 of 987)

Molded, smooth, brown leather construction hard-shell holster for the standard 4" barrel P08 Luger pistol. The holster features a scalloped, fold back, top flap with a horizontal stitched seam/hinge to the reverse and a slightly diagonally angled, stitched on, closure strap to the obverse. The closure strap attaches to a leather reinforced, magnetic, pronged, roller buckle which is stitched to the front of the holster body. The holster has an extra magazine pocket stitched to the forward edge with a semi-circular cut-out to the top edge for ease of accessing the extra magazine. Quick release pull strap is missing. The reverse of the holster has dual, slightly diagonally angled, belt loops stitched in place. The obverse of the holster is well marked with an impressed manufacturer’s name and date, "Carl Busse Mainz 1939". The interior of the top flap has a small, leather pocket with a steel stud closure for the quick loading tool. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. The P08 Luger pistol was developed by George Luger who has served in the Austro-Hungarian army before gaining employment with the Ludwig Löwe & Cie armaments factory in Berlin in 1891. While employed with the Löwe firm Luger examined the Borchardt pistol they manufactured which had proven to be troublesome due to its awkward recoil and bolt return system. Luger redesigned the Borchardt pistol with a cleaner design and systems and in 1899 the first Borchardt-Luger pistol was tested. The Borchardt-Luger pistol underwent minor modifications and was accepted by the Swiss army in 1900. Further modifications in 1902 resulted in the Luger being re-calibered from 7.65mm to the standard 9mm Parabellum cartridge. The new Luger pistol was adopted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904 and by the German army in 1908, which led to its official designation, "P08". The P08 Luger pistol saw service through-out WWI, during the Reichswehr era and on into the Third Reich. Although popular, the pistol was expensive to produce and the design of the toggle breech made it prone to dirt entry after firing which affected its performance. In 1938 the weapons firm of Carl Walther developed the P38 pistol as a replacement for the P08. Although the P38 never fully replaced the P08, manufacture of the Luger was discontinued in 1943.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER M30 GASMASK & CANISTER WW2

Lot #551 (Sale Order 594 of 987)

M30 pattern cloth covered, rubberized canvas gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Mask is size marked 2. Included is an FE37 filter. The mask comes housed in a second pattern M30/38 corrugated magnetic sheet metal construction gas mask canister with a vertical brazed side seam. Canister is marked "D" on the bottom indicating waterproof. Canister retains a good portion of its original feldgrau paint. Canister is complete with original shoulder straps and extra lenses. With the development of poisonous gasses used as offensive weapons in WWI appropriate defensive gasmasks also had to be developed. The German WWI M1915 and M1917 gasmasks evolved into the Reichswehr era M24 gasmask and eventually into the M30 and M38 gasmasks used in WWII. All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Although the use of chemical warfare agents was considered by the German OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), fear of the Allies retribution forced them to reconsider and shelf the idea. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. Of Note: In spite of the fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents some German personnel opted to utilize their gasmask canisters as a container for extra food or contraband in spite of regulations.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M30/38 GASMASK WITH STRAPS WW2

Lot #552 (Sale Order 595 of 987)

M30 pattern cloth covered rubberized canvas gas mask. Mask is complete with all straps. Mask is size marked 2. Included is nicely marked filter and with extra lenses. The mask comes housed in a first pattern 1934 dated M30 corrugated magnetic sheet metal construction gas mask canister with a vertical brazed side seam. Shoulder strap is complete. Somebody in English wrote German Civilian Gas Mask WW2 which of coarse is incorrect. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH INSIGNIA LOT OF WW2

Lot #553 (Sale Order 596 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Hitler Youth lot to include 1) HJ SHOULDER STRAPSA post-1934 (given the absence of an additional "Unterbann" number),Scharführe Hitlerjunge khaki cotton twill construction sew on shoulder straps. Red piping indicating either "Oberbann 1" before 1936, or the General HJ until the khaki straps were replaced by black straps in 1938 (red piping was then also used to denote European HJ units outside the Reich). Sewn to its surface, also in red, are the chain-stitched "Bann" numerals "88." These often followed the numbers of an Army regiment raised in the same area. Nice! The first official, standardized shoulder straps for HJ personnel were introduced in 1933 and were designed to indicate rank and duty location. HJ shoulder straps underwent numerous modifications from their introduction until a final pattern was decided upon in late 1938. The final pattern shoulder straps eliminated the Unterbann numerals and the piping was altered to reflect branch of service. 2) HJ MEMBER'S ARMBAND. A mid production, three-piece construction, red cotton armband. The armband has a central white horizontal stripe, with a white diamond and a machine woven construction black mobile swastika. Complete with interior RZM tag. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker's Party), under control of the SA, Sturmabteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). Although German youth organizations had worn armbands as early as 1923, it wasn't until 1933 that regulations decreed the official pattern armband for wear by all HJ members. The armband was worn on the upper left sleeve on almost all uniforms of HJ members as organizational identifying insignia. 3) HJ MEMBER'S BELT BUCKLE. The standard, cast aluminum, silver washed, HJ buckle, as introduced in 1933, featuring an embossed HJ eagle and diamond to its lightly pebbled center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is the embossed Gothic script, "Blut und Ehre" (Blood and Honor). To the reverse is an embossed RZM logo, "Reichszeugmeisterei" (National-material-control-office) with "M4/24" for Friedrich Linden of Ludenscheid. Buckle catch, prong bar and dual prongs are all intact. The Hitler Youth may be traced back to March of 1922, with the formation of the "Jugendbund der NSDAP" (Youth-league of-the NSDAP), under control of the SA. In April of 1924 the "Jugendbund der NSDAP" was renamed "Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung" (Greater-german Youth-movement), and in July of 1926 the "Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung" was officially renamed "Hitlerjugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend" (Hitler-youth League of-the german Worker-youth). Prior to 1925, an assortment of uniform items were worn by "Hitler Jugend" members, mainly consisting of a white shirt and HJ armband. In an attempt to associate themselves more closely with the Nazi Party, the HJ adopted the NSDAP brown shirt in 1925. Their distinctive belt buckle was introduced in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP INSIGNIA LOT W/ WOUND BADGE

Lot #554 (Sale Order 597 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia to include 1) NSDAP MEMBER'S ARMBAND. A red cotton armband, upon which is sewn an approximately 9cm diameter white disk, with a black machine woven mobile swastika. Complete with partial blue RZM tag to the interior. 2) SILVER WOUND BADGE, 1939. Injection molded, solid backed zinc badge with a silver finish. Badge is in the form of a vertical oval with an embossed profile of a M35 pattern helmet with superimposed, high relief, canted, swastika surmounted over crossed swords on a pebbled base surrounded by an oval laurel leaf wreath. Plain, smooth, reverse with thin round vertical pin and integral hinge and catch all intact. Reverse has embossed manufacturer's numerical code, "107", in an elongated oval frame, indicating manufacture by Carl Wild, Hamburg. 3) NSDAP MEMBERSHIP BADGE. A 24mm diameter, die struck metal and painted NSDAP member’s badge. The badge features a red outer border, edged in silver, with the silver script, "National-Sozialistische-D.A.P.," encompassing a white field with a black mobile swastika, also edged in silver. Reverse has "RZM" logo, and beneath which is embossed the manufacturer’s code, "M1/77" for Foerster & Barth. To the reverse is crimped a horizontal pin-back device. 4) 1936 NATIONAL NSDAP PARTY DAY BADGE. Cast alloy badge whose obverse depicts three armored figures with swords and shields kneeling before a plinth which is surmounted by an eagle and wreathed, mobile swastika. "19" and "36" are to either side of the wreath, and "Reichsparteitag" is beneath the figures. A horizontal pin-back device is crimped to a brass plate to its reverse. Maker marker to reverse. 5) NSDAP 1935 NATIONAL PARTY DAY BADGE. A 39mm diameter, solid cast tombac badge. To its obverse is an eagle with a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons, underneath of which is the forward-facing, disembodied head of Hitler, with the helmeted, profiled head of a soldier to the right, and the kepi-wearing head of an S.A. man to the left. This presumably symbolizes the union of the party and the armed forces. "Reichsparteitag 1935" is embossed to the bottom of the badge, Complete pin and catch assembly. Maker marked to the reverse. 6) GAU MITTELFRANKEN TREUESCHWUR 25.2.1934 - VERANSTALTUNGSABZEICHEN. A beautiful looking piece! This piece was manufactured to commemorate the oath given by 1 million+ Nazi leaders and sub-leaders who swore their allegiances to Hitler in a ceremony given by Rudolf Hess (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_1934#February_25.2C_1934_.28Sunday.29). It is constructed out of a die struck tombak base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features a hand and wrist with its index finger, middle finger and thumb pointed to the sky above a mobile swastika and surrouneded by "Treueschwur 25.2. 1934 Gau Mittelfranken" (Pledge of Allegiance February 25th 1934 Gau Mittelfranken). The reverse features a semi-hollow back and is maker marked "R. Wachtler & Lange Mittweida SA". It also has a horizontally soldered on well working tombak pin. It measures 1 9/16 inches in diameter. 6) 1934 REICHSPARTEITAG TINNIE. This tinnie is made of steel so they can be heavily oxidized. This one has minor oxidation and gorgeous high relief detail. Not a super common tinnie.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NUREMBERG EAGLE CLOCK WW2

Lot #555 (Sale Order 598 of 987)

WWII NAZI GERMAN NUREMBERG EAGLE CLOCK. Measuring 12 inches tall being made of bronze and white marble. Clock does not work! but overall still very attractive.

WWII NAZI TENO INSIGNIA LOT CAP SLEEVE EAGLE WW2

Lot #556 (Sale Order 599 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia lot to include 1) TeNo OFFICER'S SLEEVE EAGLE. The insignia is comprised of a machine woven eagle clutching a mobile swastika, which has the TeNo logo inside a cogged wheel to its center, in silver/aluminum thread on a black, woven rayon, inverted triangular base. Mint! 2) TeNo OVERSEAS CAP EAGLE. The insignia is comprised of a machine woven eagle clutching a mobile swastika, which has the TeNo logo inside a cogged wheel to its center, in silver/aluminum thread on a dark blue inverted triangular base. TeNo, Technischen Nothilfe (Technical Emergency Corps), was originally established in September 1919 of trained, voluntary, civilian personnel to maintain and repair essential services in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Many of its personnel were ex-servicemen and a large amount of them had some type of specialized technical training which was key to its mandate. TeNo was a civilian organization administered under the Minister of the Interior, until mid-1939 when it became an official state organization under control of the Police, which, in turn, was controlled by the SS. With this change in status a small nucleus of salaried officials were employed to run the organization. As the war dragged on, TeNo became more and more a para-military organization with its direction becoming increasingly controlled by the Waffen-SS.

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 BAYONET LOT OF 2 DRESS COMBAT

Lot #557 (Sale Order 600 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Bayonet lot to include 1) K98 COMBAT BAYONET. Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains about most of it's original blueing. Maker marked "43 asw" for E. & F. Hoerster, Solingen . Scabbard has different serial number which is not uncommon for field used examples. walnut wood grip. Stud functions well. 2) 1) This long bayonet has nickel plating. Grip plates are both in excellent condition and are retained by a par of steel rivets with dressed obverse heads. The scabbard is straight throughout having about 90% original paint. The long blade has a wide fuller. It remains bright and the nickel plating is completely mint. The reverse has the C. Gustav Spitzer trademark. Excellent

M1944 KRAG RIFLE NORWEGIAN BAYONET & SCABBARD

Lot #558 (Sale Order 601 of 987)

SUPER RARE ORIGINAL NORWEGIAN M 1944 KRAG JORGENSEN RIFLE BAYONET AND SHEATH.Excellent condition. In 1st August 1944 4600 bayonets were ordered from Erik Anton Berg's Fabriks Aktiebolag' in Eskilstuna.

WWII NAZI & NORWEGIAN MILITARY KRAG RIFLE BAYONET

Lot #559 (Sale Order 602 of 987)

Norwegian Krag Jorgensen M.1894 bayonet with Nazi waffenampt Wa184 on the crossguard. Marked on the blade. Complete with steel scabbard. Serial number 28 on the scabbard! CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent. Blade is in fine condition, with some sharpening marks. The hardwood grips show minimal to no wear. No dents to the scabbard

WW2 US OSS DROP KNIFE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES

Lot #560 (Sale Order 603 of 987)

Little definitive information exists regarding these interesting WWII combat knives. Made from cut-down Patton Saber blade, fitted with a simple rubber tube grip, and a stamped steel guard with four domed protrusions. No scabbard. Produced for supplying Philippine guerrillas during WWII fighting the Japanese occupation; hence the drop knife moniker. No scabbard. See book III, MH Cole, page 163 for additional information. Excellent Prior to the formation of the OSS, the various departments of the executive branch, including the State, Treasury, Navy, and War Departments conducted American intelligence activities on an ad hoc basis, with no overall direction, coordination, or control. The US Army and US Navy had separate code-breaking departments: Signal Intelligence Service and OP-20-G. (A previous code-breaking operation of the State Department, the MI-8, run by Herbert Yardley, had been shut down in 1929 by Secretary of State Henry Stimson, deeming it an inappropriate function for the diplomatic arm, because "gentlemen don't read each other's mail."[5]) The FBI was responsible for domestic security and anti-espionage operations. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was concerned about American intelligence deficiencies. On the suggestion of William Stephenson, the senior British intelligence officer in the western hemisphere, Roosevelt requested that William J. Donovan draft a plan for an intelligence service based on the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and Special Operations Executive (SOE). After submitting his work, "Memorandum of Establishment of Service of Strategic Information", Colonel Donovan was appointed "coordinator of information" on July 11, 1941, heading the new organization known as the office of the Coordinator of Information (COI). Thereafter the organization was developed with British assistance; Donovan had responsibilities but no actual powers and the existing US agencies were skeptical if not hostile. Until some months after Pearl Harbor, the bulk of OSS intelligence came from the UK. British Security Co-ordination (BSC) trained the first OSS agents in Canada, until training stations were set up in the US with guidance from BSC instructors, who also provided information on how the SOE was arranged and managed. The British immediately made available their short-wave broadcasting capabilities to Europe, Africa, and the Far East and provided equipment for agents until American production was established. The Office of Strategic Services was established by a Presidential military order issued by President Roosevelt on June 13, 1942, to collect and analyze strategic information required by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and to conduct special operations not assigned to other agencies. During the war, the OSS supplied policymakers with facts and estimates, but the OSS never had jurisdiction over all foreign intelligence activities. The FBI was left responsible for intelligence work in Latin America, and the Army and Navy continued to develop and rely on their own sources of intelligence.

WWII JAPANESE CHILDS TRAINING BAYONET W/ SCABBARD

Lot #561 (Sale Order 604 of 987)

WWII Japanese metal handled child's training bayonet that has never been sharpened. Its 11 and 1/8 inch blade is in excellent condition. Steel cross guard has a hooked quillion. Checkered metal handle is also in excellent condition and its press stud functions well. Scabbard has no dents.

WWII SOUTHERN & RICHARDSON FIGHTING KNIFE WW2

Lot #562 (Sale Order 605 of 987)

British WW2 Invasion Fighting Knife. Made by “Southern & Richardson, Sheffield, England”, and is so marked together with their logo on the blade. The double-edged spear point blade has bright finish and is 6 13/16” long. A nicely finished stacked leather washer handle has red, black and brass spacers at each end, and a rounded mushroom brass pommel with a blind threaded brass nut securing it to the threaded tang. These private purchase knives were marketed to eager U.S. GI’s who were staged in England during the D-Day Invasion build up, anticipating the fight to come. The example comes with it’s original rather flimsy leather sheath, which is typical since heavy leather hides went to the military war effort, and were not available for commercial use. In un-used near mint condition.

MEIN KAMPF BY ADOLF HITLER DELUXE EDITION 1939

Lot #563 (Sale Order 606 of 987)

Mein Kampf Rare 1939 Unexpurgated English Deluxe Edition with original box. With more than 200 illustrations, published by Hutchinson & Co in association with Hurst & Blackett. This book was translated by James Murphy in 1939 and consists of Vol 1 'A Retrospect' and Vol II 'The National Socialist Movement'. Bright gilding on spine. In mint overall condition. Every page tear and mark free, no turned down corners, all pages are still tight and crisp - there is no damage to the spine or loosening of the pages. Mein Kampf or My Struggle or My Fight is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler. The work describes the process by which Hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. Volume 1 of Mein Kampf was published in 1925 and Volume 2 in 1926. The book was edited first by Emil Maurice, then by Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess. Hitler began Mein Kampf while imprisoned for what he considered to be "political crimes" following his failed Putsch in Munich in November 1923. Although he received many visitors initially, he soon devoted himself entirely to the book. As he continued, he realized that it would have to be a two-volume work, with the first volume scheduled for release in early 1925. The governor of Landsberg noted at the time that "he [Hitler] hopes the book will run into many editions, thus enabling him to fulfill his financial obligations and to defray the expenses incurred at the time of his trial." After slow initial sales, the book became a bestseller in Germany following Hitler's rise to power in 1933. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN CUSTOMS POLICE VISOR CAP WW2

Lot #564 (Sale Order 607 of 987)

Nice quality, private purchase, post-1936 pattern, police green wool construction visor cap with a dark green badge cloth centerband with dark green wool truppenfarben, (Branch of service color), to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features the distinctive Customs style, stamped alloy national eagle with a silver wash. The right facing eagle features out-stretched wings with upwardly flared wing tips with a roughly, 70mm wingspan. The eagle is clutching a canted wreathed swastika in its talons. The front center of the centerband has a stamped, silver washed, alloy acanthus leaf wreath, encompassing a high relief, three piece, national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a black fluted, alloy base, a stamped, silver washed, alloy roundel, and an inset red felt center dot. The cap has a leather chinstrap. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, small, silver pebbled metal buttons. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor which has a subtly raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined with orange rayon to the body with several tears. Celluloid sweat diamond is present and maker name is still present. The interior of the cap also has a wide tan leatherette sweatband. Roughly a 56" Very Good. The German Customs Service can be traced back to 1834 when a Customs Union was formed to allow the separate German States to trade amongst themselves without trade and tariff taxes, while still imposing import trade taxes on other European nations. With the unification of the German States into a single nation in 1871 the Customs Service became a national paramilitary organization, under control of the Reichsfinanzministerium, (National Finance Ministry), in Berlin. The national Customs Service was still responsible for imposing and collecting import trade taxes but was also tasked with border defence duties. In 1936 the Customs Service was reorganized and given further policing responsibilities including the apprehension of individuals attempting to escape from the NSDAP’s yoke. The German Customs service was divided into two separate branches with one branch consisting of the Landzollbeamte, (Land Customs Officials), which was subdivided into the Zollgrenzschutz, (Land Customs Border Guards), and the Wasserzollbeamte, (Water Customs Officials), and the second branch consisting of the remaining Zollbeamte, (Customs Officials). On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany including the Customs service. As a result of this appointment new regulations were instituted, in July 1936, to bring about uniformity in dress and included new insignia for the Customs personnel.

MUNICH Blumenschmuck-Wettbewerb München 1939 VASE

Lot #565 (Sale Order 608 of 987)

Large WWII Nazi German porcelain vase by Rosenthal. Vase measures 13 inches tall with the Munich coat of arms during the Third Reich period. The traditional monk ("Münchnerkindl") in front of the city gate was joined by a Reichsadler with swastika. To the bottom of the vase München 1939 Blumenschmuck-Wettbewerb or Flower arrangement competition. A finely crafted porcelain vase with no wear or damage. MINT

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT MESS HALL DINNERWARE

Lot #566 (Sale Order 609 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Wehrmacht Mess Hall Dinnerware Lot to include: 1) SALAD SERVING BOWL. A white porcelain, stone glazed salad bowl that measures approximately 5cm high x 23cm that is army marked in brown to the raised bottom with the manufacture logo and dated 1939. 2) SOUP BOWL. A white porcelain, stone glazed salad bowl that measures approximately 7cm high x 21.5cm x 21.5cm that is army marked in brown to the raised bottom with the manufacture name and logo and dated 1940. 3) LARGE COFFEE CUP. A white porcelain, stone glazed coffee mug that measures approximately 11cm high x 9cm that is army marked in blue to the raised bottom with the manufacture logo and dated 1942. As with any nations military the Germans had garrisons and barracks to house and care for its troops when they were not in the field. Following the old adage that, "an army runs on its stomach", one of the major concerns and main benefits of military life was the guarantee of three "square" meals a day. When in garrison/barracks these meals were served in mess halls that had to be outfitted with enough cutlery and flatware to serve the number of personnel stationed there.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP METAL CAR PENNANT WW2

Lot #567 (Sale Order 610 of 987)

WWII Nazi German metal car pennant measuring 11 1/2 X 11 1/2 inches excluding car brackets. The car flag/pennant has some damage as seen in the photos but is still very attractive. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI CLOTH GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD AWARD WW2

Lot #568 (Sale Order 611 of 987)

Hand embroidered example features a double, overlaid, eight point, sunburst pattern with the top, inner layer, sunburst in matte, brownish/gray, cotton threads, and the bottom, outer layer, in bright, silver/aluminum wire threads. The cross has a gilt washed, circular, stamped alloy, wreath with embossed laurel leaves and "ribbons" and a small banner with the impressed introduction date, "1941" to the bottom center. The wreath is identical to the wreaths utilized on the metal crosses. Both the inner and outer edges of the alloy wreath have red thread borders with an additional silver/aluminum thread border to the outer edge. The wreath encompasses an embroidered, canted, black swastika with a silver/aluminum thread outer border on a white rayon base. The cross is mounted on a cut-out, field-gray wool base indicating an army issue award. The reverse of the badge still has its original protective black paper backing intact with makers mark. Some moth damage to the edge. Very Good The War Order of the German Cross was introduced on September 28TH 1941 in two classes of Gold and Silver. The Gold class Cross was awarded to military personnel for exceptional acts of bravery or achievement in combat while the Silver class was awarded for distinguished acts of service in the war effort. Criteria for bestowal of either Cross included that the recipient must first have been awarded the 1939 Iron Cross 1ST class or the 1939 Bar to the 1914 Iron Cross 1ST class. On introduction of the award a cloth version was also authorized for wear with the color of the base material indicating which branch of service the cross was awarded to with a field-grey base for award to Heer and Waffen-SS personnel, a black base for Panzer personnel, a blue/grey base for Luftwaffe personnel and a navy blue base for Kriegsmarine personnel.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 33rd WAFFEN SS DOCUMENT SEAL WW2

Lot #569 (Sale Order 612 of 987)

Measures 4 3/4" high, metal with wood handle document seal. The stamp reads "33 Waffen Grenadier-Division Der SS Charlemagne". Excellent The Waffen Grenadier Brigade of the SS Charlemagne was a unit of the Waffen-SS formed in September 1944 from French collaborationists many of whom were already serving in various other German units. Named after the 9th-century Frankish king, it superseded the existing Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism formed in 1941 within the German Army (Wehrmacht) and the SS-Volunteer Sturmbrigade France (SS-Freiwilligen Sturmbrigade "Frankreich") formed in July 1943, both of which were disbanded the same month. It also drafted in French recruits from other German military and paramilitary formations and Miliciens who had fled ahead of the Allied Liberation of France (June–November 1944). After training, the Charlemagne Brigade was reclassified as a division as the 33rd Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS Charlemagne (1st French) (33. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS "Charlemagne" (französische Nr. 1)). It had 7,340 men at the time of its deployment to the Eastern Front in February 1945. It fought against Soviet forces in Pomerania where it was almost annihilated during the East Pomeranian Offensive within a month. Around 300 members of the unit participated in the Battle in Berlin in April–May 1945 and were among the last Axis forces to surrender.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SILVER POLITICAL ASHTRAY & DISH

Lot #570 (Sale Order 613 of 987)

WWII Nazi German NSDAP political marked nickel silver ashtray and small dish. Both pieces have never been cleaned and to center of each piece is a right facing eagle clutching a wreath and to the center a canted swastika. Ashtray measures 6 1/4 inches wide and the bowl measures 4 3/4 inches wide. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN DRKB FLAGBEARER'S GORGET WW2

Lot #571 (Sale Order 614 of 987)

Very nice early (circa 1937) multi-piece stamped polished natural aluminum construction heart shaped gorget base with a separate fire gilted and multi-colored enamel work face plate. All complete and in nice untouched condition. The DRKB Deutscher Reichskriegerbund (Kyffhäuserbund) (German National Association of Veterans Kyffhäuser Association),was formed during WWI and was based on the DKB Deutscher Kriegerbund (German Veterans Association), originally formed after the war of 1870-71. The addition of "Kyffhäuser" in the associations name referred to the Kyffhäuser mountain where a large war memorial had been erected by ex-soldiers in 1896. The goal of the association was to preserve the morale and comradeship of former soldiers and to financially assist its members if required. In 1937 the DRKB introduced a flag bearers gorget as an aid to rallying its personnel behind the flag bearer at parades and functions. On March 29TH 1938 the DRKB was was renamed NS-RKB Nationalsozialistische-Reichskriegerbund, (National Socialist-State Soldiers League) by the NSDAP and amalgamated with most of the earlier veterans associations into one national organization. After amalgamation into the NS-RKB the earlier DRKB gorget was replaced with a slightly altered new pattern.

WWII NAZI GERMAN BMW FACTORY COFFEE CUP WW2

Lot #572 (Sale Order 615 of 987)

WWII Nazi German BMW coffee cup measuring 4 1/2 inches tall having the BMW crest to the front. On the bottom of the mug is the DAF insignia and is also maker marked to Rosenthal. “Under the National Socialist regime of the 1930s and 40s, BMW AG operated exclusively as a supplier to the German arms industry,” according to the car company, which made the contrite statement during a celebration in Munich for the famed automaker’s 100th birthday. During the WWII, BMW supplied the Nazi war effort with airplanes and motorcycle parts using Nazi slave labor. BMW owner Günther Quandt and son Herbert were reportedly friendly with Hitler and profited from the Holocaust, being handed businesses seized from Jews sent to concentration camps. “As demand for BMW aero engines increased, forced laborers, convicts and prisoners from concentration camps were recruited to assist with manufacturing them. To this day, the enormous suffering this caused and the fate of many forced laborers remains a matter of the most profound regret,” said the carmaker, whose company acronym stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke, or Bavarian Motor Works.

WWII GERMAN CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN DAGGER TAG LOT

Lot #573 (Sale Order 616 of 987)

This lot features 10 Carl Eickhorn Solingen sword control manufacturer tags. Excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN OFFICER MESS DINNERWARE ST. O.H.G

Lot #574 (Sale Order 617 of 987)

WWII Nazi German dinnerware, all marked with a Wehrmacht Eagle along with St. O.H.G. I have no idea what this stands for. It certainly is from an Officer's mess and there are 4 pieces including 1) Dinner Knife 2) Dinner Fork 3) Dinner Spoon 4) Tea spoon. All are excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN EARLY NSDAP POLE TOP WW2

Lot #575 (Sale Order 618 of 987)

EARLY NSDAP POLITICAL FLAG POLE FINIAL. An aluminum flag pole finial, in the form of an eagle whose outstretched wings have a span of 7 3/4 inches and which clutches a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. The eagles bottom has been taken off and has been replaced with a base to stand on a desk. Excellent

WWII LUFTSCHUTZ BEADED M38 GLADIATOR HELMET WW2

Lot #576 (Sale Order 619 of 987)

The three piece, stamped, sheet steel construction Luftschutz M38 "Gladiator" style helmet retains a most of its original, smooth, dark satin blue paint. The front center of the helmet has a Luftschutz emblem decal. The black detailed, silver decal features stylized spread wings with a central oak-leaf sprig and a canted swastika positioned below a scripted banner, "Luftschutz". The helmet has two groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes to either side of the crown. All three of the small, flat headed, liner retaining rivets are intact. The helmet has an embossed, horizontal, beaded rim between the crown and the visor/neck guard. The visor/neck guard has a semi-circular "ear" cut-out and a brazed vertical seam to either side. Complete original liner. Size marked 57. Formed in late 1932 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband, (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Air Ministry), under the control of Hermann Göring. On April 29TH 1933 the Deutscher Luftschutzverband was renamed RLB, Reichs Luftschutz Bund, (National Air Raid Protection League) and was given status as an official national organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defence. The RLB remained a voluntary organization with a small cadre of paid, full-time, uniformed officials to oversee the organizations functions until June 1935 when obligatory service was introduced. Only the most basic uniform and equipment items were supplied to the cadre personnel, with the rest having to be bought personally by members. On September 26TH 1938 a specific helmet for RLB personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. These helmets commonly called the "Gladiator" style were supplemented with M35, M40 and M42 helmets that also incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. The Luftschutz also utilized a variety of captured helmets.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RAILWAY ALUMINUM TRAIN EAGLE WW2

Lot #577 (Sale Order 620 of 987)

25 inches from tip to tip. Maker mark with letters G. AL. Mg.Si Galvanized Aluminum, Magnesium and Silicone and is maker marked AP AG. All three attachment studs have been cut. This eagle was mounted at one time on a locomotive, passenger car or building although most likely on a locomotive as the 24 inch size was meant for locomotives. Overall excellent condition.

WWII US ARMY UNIFORM GROUPING W/ PAPERWORK WW2

Lot #578 (Sale Order 621 of 987)

WWII US Army 583rd Signal Depot uniform grouping grouping consisting of his named Ike jacket and shirt. The uniform coat has a HQ ETO and Communication Zone 1944 with ADSEC or Advance Section rocker. Just below that is his Tech sergeant chevron and to the lower cuff, 4 gold overseas stripes indicating 2 years of service and one stripe was awarded for three years of satisfactory service. The tunic is a size 34R and in excellent condition. The ribbon bars include Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and his ETO Medal with 4 Campaign Stars. The shirt has the matching shoulder sleeve insignia HQ ETO and Communication Zone 1944 with ADSEC or Advance Section rocker in bullion thread. Also in the grouping is various paper items including black and white photographs of Howard J. Peach and his Soldier's Individual Pay Record. Also is his personal typed history of his service record. There are numerous other paper items dealing with his service. He was credited with the following campaigns Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace (Battle of the Bulge) and Central Europe and Occupation of Germany. Two Meritorious Unit Commendations for WWII and immediate post WWII service. Excellent

WWII STELLAR GROUP OF RESTRICTED FIELD MANUALS WW2

Lot #579 (Sale Order 622 of 987)

WWII US Army field manuals to include 1) Handbook of the German Army 1943. An extensive look into the armed forces of Nazi Germany including the paramilitary groups such as the SA, NSKK and NSFK. 2) 1944 J.A.N. No. 1 a joint U.S. Army and Navy publication Uniforms and Insignia prepared by the Military Intelligence Service and the Division of Naval Intelligence. Hard bound, with sections of various Uniforms and Insignia of Germany, Japan, Italy, Britain, etc - some both Army and Navy! 3) TM-E 30-451 Handbook On German Military Forces from the War Department marked Restricted. About 400p. Photos, Color plates of uniforms. In original printed Tan cloth binder. Oversize. Title page missing. Some toning to paper. 4) Enemy Ordnance Material. Spiral bound book on Japanese military armament include tanks and armored vehicles and artillery marked restricted. 5) Enemy Ordnance Material. Spiral bound book on Nazi Germany military armament include tanks and armored vehicles and artillery marked restricted.

WWII INTERNATIONAL FLARE CO. 37mm FLARE GUN WW2

Lot #580 (Sale Order 623 of 987)

8" barrel with brass frame with steel tube or barrel. Both grip panels are marked "International Flare Signal Co / Tippecanoe City Ohio". Action works well. Excellent These flare guns were made for commercial and military wartime use. Imagine being stranded in a life raft, after the sinking of your ship by a U-Boat, the most valuable item in your survival kit may have been this flare gun. The gun has certainly seen service and an interesting life; if it could only talk...

TOP SHELF WWII SEABEES TRENCH ART GROUPING HELMET

Lot #581 (Sale Order 624 of 987)

WWII Seabee trench art grouping to consist of 1) Beautifully painted legacy pith helmet, showing all the places he had been to including Guadalcanal. He was a member of the 26th Construction Battalion of the US Navy. Apparently he went over of the USS Mt. Vernon and came home of the USS Heywood. The helmet has been crushed at the top a little but still is very attractive. To each side of the helmet are painted palm trees and to the front three painted bombs surrounding GUADALCANAL 1942-43 along with the name "Lennie". oher places mentioned are Camp Bradford, Carney Field, Lunga Point, Bloody Knoll, Bryant Bridge, San Pedro, Tulagi, Arnold Road, Henderson Field, Highway 26 "Can Do", Camp Allen, Tojo eats $%*^, Ilu River, Red Beach, Los Angels, Koli Point, Port Hueneme Calf., Lunga River, Gulfport Miss., Elks Club Mobile Ala., Hollywood Canteen, Noumea New Caledonia, Malata and finally Island Sign Company. A truly exquisite piece! 2) Beautifully painted legacy painted garment bag showing like the helmet all the places he had been to, although this time he used white streamers and painted on the little streamers are the names of the places. To the center of each side, three bombs surrounding GUADALCANAL. The leather closer straps and handles are still present. 3) Finally his white seabag that is also nicely painted. The heavy canvas bag is once again heavily decorated with USN insignia to each side of US NAVY. Below that the three bombs surrounding "GUADALCANAL" other places mentioned Solomon Isle HENDERSON FIELD with the Seabee insignia of the fighting bee J. J. Vlach 26th Batt. c/o Fleet P.O. Frisco. This grouping is absolutely top shelf! WWII In August 1942 the future members of Naval Construction Battalion (NCB) 26 arrived at Camp Allen, Virginia. In October they shipped out and on 20 December 1942, the twenty-seven officers and 968 men of NCB 26 arrived in the South Pacific participating in the Guadalcanal Campaign, relieving NCB 6 and moved into their camp at Henderson Field. The commanding officer was LCDR C. A. Frye and executive officer was LT H.H. Allen. Their mission was to complete projects necessary for driving the Japanese from the island of Guadalcanal. The Seabees on Guadalcanal built gun mounts and emplacements, tunnels, 6,000 feet of railroad, multiple docks, over 35 miles of primary roadway, 10 bridges and two radio stations with 150-foot transmitter towers. The tradesmen also completed salvage work on ships damaged by enemy attacks. While there the battalion had 187 air alerts and came under attack 68 times. Shortly after arriving at Guadalcanal, Delta Company was sent to Tulagi, a naval base across the bay. Here they operated four electric generators, installed over 158,000 feet of power line, installed nearly 500,000 feet of telephone and communications wire and twelve miles of overhead wire. They operated the islands water system and fire system, maintained Aviation Gas service areas and completed seventy-three construction projects and repairs PT boats. Maintaining the critical flow of fuel to the war effort, NCB 26 received and dispensed over 34 million gallons of gasoline. After a particularly harrowing night attack by the Japanese on 4–5 February 1943, Admiral William Halsey, Jr., Commander of the South Pacific Force of the Pacific Fleet commended two Chief Petty Officers of NMCB 26 for meritorious devotion to duty. During the attack a Japanese bomb landed in the center of NCB26's galley that had just been completed, destroying it completely. Chief Carpenters mates James D. Eaton and Howard W. Swan "..left their foxhole while the attack was still in progress to help organize and direct a fire fighting party which extinguished the flames which were illuminating the camp and thereby increasing the probability of a second attack with greater damage to life and property." After the Japanese were driven from Guadalcanal, many of the Seabees were diverted to the New Georgia Islands, base construction in the Russell Islands, maintaining Petroleum reserves in California with a sizable detachment deployed further north to Kodiak, Alaska.[1] Late in the war the Japanese made a last ditch thrust towards Alaska, threatening critical American Bases at Sitka. The NCB 26 detachment was sent to assist in repelling the Japanese incursion into the Aleutian Islands. This was a sizable effort, with over 20,000 Seabees were working in Alaska in 1944. NCB 26 finished World War II fulfilling their duties in these locations and quietly dispersed back to civilian life at the close of war. However, their contribution to the war was recognized by multiple commendations for valor and service by two Army XIV Corps commanders Major General A.M. Patch and Major General O.W. Griswold, as well as the legendary Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey. The battalion was decommissioned.

WWII 26TH DIVISION UNIFORM GROUPING THEATER MADE

Lot #582 (Sale Order 625 of 987)

WWII US Army 26th Division uniform lot to include 1) Private 1st class "Ike" uniform jacket with fantastic patch work including a standard US made 26th Division patch but the veteran hand sewn to it, a white border around the YD and to the top of the patch a white F for F company. To the bottom of the patch 101st Infantry Regiment. The patch has been applied in a attractive crisscross pattern. To the other sleeve a standard US made U.S. Forces Austria patch with the same white stitching in a crisscross pattern. To each sleeve a set of PFC stripes. To the lower sleeve three gold overseas stripes indicating 18 months of overseas duty. The tunic's interior is not named and the tag is washed out. Excellent 2) This 4 pocket tunic is named to the interior to Bob Preston B2506 and is size marked 38L and is dated 1942 and manufactured by G. M. Uniform Co. This tunic like the previous is patch with a 26th Division patch but this one is a theater made one with silver wire bullion trim. The other sleeve has a U.S. Forces Austria patch in bullion. to the lower sleeve three overseas stripes. To the collar standard US and crossed rifles collar disk. Just below that a 101st Infantry Regiment set of theater made DI's. Also to the chest a Combat Infantry Badge with his award ribbons (ETO ribbon with two combat stars, Good Conduct, American Defense and Occupation Medal) Excellent Overseas The division was assigned to III Corps of the U.S. Ninth Army, under Lieutenant General William Hood Simpson, part of the 12th Army Group, commanded by Lieutenant General Omar Bradley. It was shipped from the United States directly to France, and was not sent through Britain.[20] The 26th ID landed in France at Cherbourg and Utah Beach on 7 September 1944, but did not enter combat as a division until a month later. Elements were on patrol duty along the coast from Carteret to Siouville from 13 to 30 September. The 328th Infantry saw action with the 80th Infantry Division from 5 to 15 October. The division was then reassigned to XII Corps of Lieutenant General George S. Patton's U.S. Third Army. On 7 October, the 26th relieved the 4th Armored Division in the Salonnes-Moncourt-Canal du Rhine au Marne sector, and maintained defensive positions. The division launched a limited objective attack on 22 October, in the Moncourt woods. On 8 November, the 26th then went on the offensive, along with first all Black tank Battalion, the 761st, who spearheaded the assault, the 26th Division took Dieuze on 20 November, advanced across the Saar River to Saar Union, and captured it on 2 December, after house-to-house fighting. Reaching Maginot fortifications on 5 December, it regrouped, entering Saareguemines on 8 December.[21] Around this time it was reassigned to III Corps. Rest at Metz was interrupted by the German offensive in the Ardennes, the Battle of the Bulge. The division moved north to Luxembourg from 19 to 21 December, to take part in the battle of the Ardennes break-through. It attacked at Rambrouch and Grosbous on 22 December, beat off strong German counterattacks, captured Arsdorf on Christmas Day after heavy fighting, attacked toward the Wiltz River, but was forced to withdraw in the face of determined German resistance. After regrouping on 5–8 January 1945, it attacked again, crossing the Wiltz River on 20 January. The division continued its advance, taking Grummelscheid on 21 January, and crossed the Clerf River on 24 January. The division was reassigned to XX Corps. The division immediately shifted to the east bank of the Saar, and maintained defensive positions in the Saarlautern area from 29 January until 6 March 1945. The division's drive to the Rhine River jumped off on 13 March 1945, and carried the division through Merzig from 17 March, to the Rhine by 21 March, and across the Rhine at Oppenheim on 25–26 March. The division was then reassigned to XII Corps. It took part in the house-to-house reduction of Hanau on 28 March, broke out of the Main River bridgehead, drove through Fulda on 1 April, and helped reduce Meiningen on 5 April. Moving southeast into Austria, the division assisted in the capture of Linz, 5 May. It had changed the direction of its advance, and was moving northeast into Czechoslovakia, across the Vlatava River, when the cease-fire order was received. One day later, the division overran the Gusen concentration camp in conjunction with the 11th Armored Division, liberating it from German forces. There, it discovered that the Germans had used forced labor to carve out an elaborate tunnel system with underground aircraft production facilities. SS officers at the camp allegedly planned to demolish the tunnels with the prisoners inside, but the movement of the 26th Infantry and 11th Armored Divisions prevented this. Casualties Total battle casualties: 10,701 Killed in action: 1,850 Wounded in action: 7,886 Missing in action: 159 Prisoner of war:

WWII US BUYING A BOND IS NO SACRIFICE POSTER WW2

Lot #583 (Sale Order 626 of 987)

Buying a Bond is No Sacrifice, the 1943 U.S. World War II (WWII) war bonds war poster ("Missing in Action..."; "We bought extra war bonds"; "4th War Loan") encouraging citizens to buy war bonds. Note that this poster features art of a solemn woman holding a child with a letter from the U.S. Navy at the table by Xavier Gonzalez! Note that the art on this poster looks very similar to Dorothea Lange's famous Migrant Mother photo of 1936. Poster measures 14 1/2 X 20 inches. MINT!

WWII MARINE RAIDER FIGHTING KNIFE GROUPING ID'ed

Lot #584 (Sale Order 627 of 987)

WWII Marine Corps identified knife grouping consisting of 1) ID'd WWII U.S. MARINE CORPS RAIDER STILETTO FIGHTING KNIFE. ID'd circa 1942 U.S. Marine Corps Raider issue Stiletto Fighting Knife and its original Sheath. The knife once belonged to Walter C. Witt Jr. USMCR 1942-46 2nd Marine Regiment and fought in Saipan and Iwo Jima. This is a textbook example of one of these very rare CAMILLUS manufactured knives. The handles on these are very fragile as they were manufactured of a zinc alloy that has almost always cracked over the years. This knife exhibits none of this cracking. The blade remains in its full 7.2 inches in length and has never been re-tipped. The leather sheath with metal fittings is original to the knife, is all intact including its leather leg thong, is not oilsoaked, and presents nicely on display. Attached to the scabbard is his dogtag named WALTER CARL WITT 451916 O T. 9/42 USMCR. 2) WWII Named handmade fighting made from a WW1 German Butcher bayonet. On he knuckle guard is his name stamped W. C. Witt. 3) Collins & Co. Machete No. 191 without a scabbard

ITALIAN FIGHTING KNIFE ASSALTATORI ASSAULT TROOPS

Lot #585 (Sale Order 628 of 987)

A quite rare and interesting Italian fighting knife. This is the model 1960 knife for assault troops. It bears much resemblance with both the Italian WWII fighting knives and Mannlicher-Carcano bayonets. The blade was made in 1959 in the army factory in Torino, this is fine that the blade was made in 1959 and the knife bears the name of model 1960 since the officail adoptation of the knife followed first bunch of the knives made from trials. Condition of the knife is near MINT. Markings are very clear on the pommel cap

WWII US CASE XX V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE W/ SCABBARD

Lot #586 (Sale Order 629 of 987)

U.S. WWII V-44 Survival knife. Black composition grip with five steel rivets and a straight brass crossguard with round end finals. (some small black patches). 9 3/4" fairly clean scimitar type blade which widens to 2" before the "clip" point. Marked with the "CASE XX". Original tooled leather scabbard. Leather belt loop. (Developed as a survival knife the Case XX Bowie knife became the standard knife carried by airmen in a seat pack attached to the parachute harness.). Blade is near mint with no signs of sharpening. Excellent

WWII US OSS DROP KNIFE WITH SCABBARD WW2

Lot #587 (Sale Order 630 of 987)

This is an excellent example of the scarce OSS Drop Knife, 1st pattern. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WW2, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This OSS Drop Knife is in good condition. There is staining and scattered patches of minor oxidation and light pinpricking on the blade surface, which is most likely the condition the bayonet used was in prior to conversion. The stamped D-guard has a good amount of its original black paint, and four “knuckle” ridges stamped into it. The guard is in fine condition, with no major damage or dents. The grooved rubber hose grip around the round metal hilt is in fine shape with no rips, tears or visible damage. The end of the bayonet that projects through the stamped metal D-guard has been fashioned into a skull crusher, as is typical of these knives. The blade is 8 1/2” in length and the overall length of the knife is about 13 3/4”, from the tip of the skull crusher to the tip of the knife. Overall this is a really wonderful condition example of a classic American fighting knife made during World War II from surplus bayonets. These knives are relatively scarce and are a great example of the ingenious way in which many obsolete bayonets and swords were altered into useful weapons for American troops and allies. The knife would look equally good in a display of edges weapons that focuses on the re-worked and remanufactured knives of World War II, a display of OSS and early CIA weapons and memorabilia or any collection of American fighting knives of the World War II era. The knife is in great shape, displays wonderfully and its interesting construction and design is sure to spark many questions when the weapon is displayed. The OSS (Office of Strategic Services) was formed by the US Government during World War II, as an intelligence agency that was tasked with performing and coordinating espionage activities behind enemy lines. The agency was the predecessor of today’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The OSS not only coordinated and assisted local resistance fighters, but also provided weapons from time to time. Some of the more commonly known OSS weapons are the single shot “Liberator” .45 ACP pistol and the “Sterile Drop Knife”. The OSS Drop Knife was manufactured in two patterns. The first, which this one is, was made from surplus US M-1873 Trapdoor rifle bayonets, and used their metal scabbard bodies as well. The second pattern, used surplus M-1913 Patton Saber blades. The knives were built using the original blades, which were cut down to size. A stamped metal, D-shaped handguard with 4 stamped spikes was attached around a hilt that utilized rubber hosing for the grip. The knives were unmarked (thus the “sterile” nomenclature), and were essentially inexpensive copies of the US M-1917 Trench Knife. The bayonet blade extended through the grip, forming the hilt, and extended out the back of the D-guard, where it was shaped into a point to form a skull crusher. The original metal scabbards were shortened and then crimped closed, and the scabbard was intended to be suspended from a leather belt frog. While there is some dispute among researchers as the accuracy of the OSS association for these inexpensively produced “knuckle” fighting knives, but they have been referred to by this name by the most notable of US edged weapons researchers and authors including M.H. Cole, Michael Silvey, Homer Brett and Robert Buerlein. One way or the other the knives were produced in the US during World War II and appear to have been intended to provide cheap weapons to resistance fighters.

WWII US PARATROOPER CARBINE SCABBARD AIRBORNE WW2

Lot #588 (Sale Order 631 of 987)

WWII US Army field gear lot to include 1) WWII Army Airborne Paratrooper Carbine Scabbard and Bazooka ammunition bag with strap; M1 Carbine Scabbard made by ALLTEX PRODUCTS INC. 1943 dated World War II US Army Airborne / Paratrooper jump case / carrier for the M1 Paratrooper Carbine. Has 2 "Lift the dot" snaps on the cover, and a leg tie strap at the bottom, lined with heavy cotton. Excellent 2) Bazooka Ammunition Bag measuring 23 inches tall, long enough to accept the M7A1 Bazooka Rounds. Case was made by Boyt and dated 1944. Has some fading but still excellent and very sound.

WWII US ARMY M1 GARAND PARATROOPER RIFLE CASE WW2

Lot #589 (Sale Order 632 of 987)

Griswold bag, also called a Cover Jump in heavy canvas OD # 7 was designed to carry an M1 Garand rifle disassembled into three sections: barrel, stock, and trigger group. The bags were also used to carry the M1 Carbine, a Thompson SMG or a M3 Grease gun. The bag was then attached to the T-5 Parachute harness using a carabiner sewn onto the bag. Wartime pictures also show the bags being wedged behind the harness to make it more comfortable to jump with. Many complaints came from Normandy paratroopers who lost precious seconds removing their weapon from the Griswold Bag and assembling and loading the M-1 while enemy troops approached. This example has a full closure TALON zipper. On the rear side is the regulatory marking contract 8300-44 (44 is the manufacturing date) 2650. These bags were distributed to all airborne divisions engaged in Europe (17th, 82nd and 101st AB).

WWII US ARMY USMC M1916 COLT PISTOL HOLSTER WW2

Lot #590 (Sale Order 633 of 987)

Brown leather holster with blackened brass fittings for the M1911A1 .45 caliber automatic pistol. The top fold-over flap has "US" within a horizontal oval embossed to it and single stud hole. Both the obverse and reverse base of the holster body has a brass ventilation grommet. The reverse features a riveted leather section with two vertical slashes to draw a belt through, surmounted by a brass hook for the same purpose. Between the vertical slashes is impressed "BOYT 44.". The interior of the holster has a built-up section, evidently for positioning the pistol more securely. All of the stitching is intact, and the still supple leather. Nice unused example. The standard holster for the M1911 Colt pistol was first developed in 1916 and remained in production for the US Army all the way to 1945. During the Second world war there where some 3 million examples produced from 1941 to 1945 by various manufacturers.

BRITISH FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SHEATH

Lot #591 (Sale Order 634 of 987)

A third pattern Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife with a 17cm stiletto style blade with high central spine. The cast blackened brass handle, with twenty-seven concentric rings. The knife has a straight 2" wide crossguard. The brown leather scabbard has a, round tipped, riveted on, blackened brass fitting to the bottom and raised, stitched spine to reverse. Sewn to the spine are leather tabs that were used for stitching the sheath to clothing. Riveted to the top of the scabbard is a leather tab with slashes for leg straps and the remains of the elastic retaining strap for the knife. Excellent The Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife came about through the need for a good fighting knife for the newly formed commando units. W. E. Fairbairn, E. A. Sykes and Robert Wilkinson Latham of the Wilkinson Sword Company, had a meeting in November of 1940 at which W. E. Fairbairn and E. A. Sykes described the knife they wanted and preliminary sketches were drawn up and the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife was created. There were three major patterns of the knife produced.

WWII US MILITARY BAYONET LOT M1 GARAND AND CARBINE

Lot #592 (Sale Order 635 of 987)

Lot of two military blades to include a M4 BAYONET & M8A1 SCABBARD marked GERMANY. The leather handle is in good condition and is super tight. Scabbard and knife is in excellent condition. 2) WWII U.S. ARMY M1 GARAND BAYONET W/ M7 SCABBARD. World War Two M1 Garand bayonet with the ricasso stamped U C (United Cutlery ) over "US" and ordnance escutcheon. 10" uncut parkerized blade with black bakelite grips. Excellent.

WWII US M3 BLADE MARKED FIGHTING KNIFE IN SCABBARD

Lot #593 (Sale Order 636 of 987)

A parkerized fighting knife and scabbard with an integral frog. The knife has a metal pommel, to whose flat, upper surface, alongside the end of its tang, is stamped the image of a flaming bomb. Horizontally ribbed, brown leather grip is age darkened. Its parkerized metal double cross guard angles forward on one side and backwards on the other. The 17cm blade, has a swedge and short fuller. Stamped to the underside of the crossguard is "U.S. M3-Imperial". The 18.5cm scabbard has a metal throat with two downwardly-angled projections to either side, and is stamped "U.S. M8" and "B.M. Co". A vertical projection extends from the back of the throat, to which the 14cm tall olive drab canvas frog is doubly riveted. The frog has a horizontal retaining strap riveted to the upper portion of its formed belt loop, with metal tips to either end of the strap and a brass snap button. To the top of the frog is an alloy belt clip. The olive drab-colored fiberglass scabbard itself tapers at its tip, where there is a hole for a tie. There is a 125cm long, leather lace, threaded through the hole in the scabbard. Excellent

WWII M4 CARBINE BAYONET W/ M8A1 SCABBARD BY UTICA

Lot #594 (Sale Order 637 of 987)

ORIGINAL WWII U.S. M4 UTICA BAYONET & M8A1 PWH SCABBARD. The guard is marked U.S. M4 UTICA & flaming bomb. The leather handle is in good condition and is super tight. The pommel is marked with a sunburst. The Original US M8A1 V.P. CO. Scabbard and knife is in excellent condition.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS IDENTIFICATION MODEL PLANE

Lot #595 (Sale Order 638 of 987)

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS SILHOUETTE AIRPLANE IDENTIFICATION MODEL LOT OF 5 TO INCLUDE 1) US & BRITISH MARAUDER. The Martin B-26 Marauder was an American twin-engined medium bomber that saw extensive service during World War II. The B-26 was built at two locations: Baltimore, Maryland, and Omaha, Nebraska, by the Glenn L. Martin Company. First used in the Pacific Theater of World War II in early 1942, it was also used in the Mediterranean Theater and in Western Europe. After entering service with the United States Army aviation units, the aircraft quickly received the reputation of a "widowmaker" due to the early models' high accident rate during takeoffs and landings. This was due to the fact that the Marauder had to be flown at precise airspeeds, particularly on final runway approach or when one engine was out. The unusually high 150 mph (241 km/h) speed on short final runway approach was intimidating to many pilots who were used to much slower approach speeds, and whenever they slowed down to speeds below those stipulated in the manual, the aircraft would often stall and crash. The B-26 became a safer aircraft once crews were re-trained, and after aerodynamics modifications (an increase of wingspan and wing angle-of-incidence to give better takeoff performance, and a larger vertical stabilizer and rudder). The Marauder ended World War II with the lowest loss rate of any USAAF bomber. A total of 5,288 were produced between February 1941 and March 1945; 522 of these were flown by the Royal Air Force and the South African Air Force. By the time the United States Air Force was created as an independent military service separate from the United States Army in 1947, all Martin B-26s had been retired from U.S. service. After the Marauder was retired the unrelated Douglas A-26 Invader then assumed the "B-26" designation which led to confusion between the two aircraft. 2) NORTHROP P-61 BLACK WIDOW. The Northrop P-61 Black Widow, named for the North American spider, was the first operational U.S. warplane designed as a night fighter, and the first aircraft designed to use radar. The P-61 had a crew of three: pilot, gunner, and radar operator. It was armed with four 20 mm (.79 in) Hispano M2 forward-firing cannon mounted in the lower fuselage, and four .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns mounted in a remote-controlled dorsal gun turret. It was an all-metal, twin-engine, twin-boom design developed during World War II. The first test flight was made on May 26, 1942, with the first production aircraft rolling off the assembly line in October 1943. The last aircraft was retired from government service in 1954. Although not produced in the large numbers of its contemporaries, the Black Widow was effectively operated as a night-fighter by United States Army Air Forces squadrons in the European Theater, Pacific Theater, China Burma India Theater, and Mediterranean Theater during World War II. It replaced earlier British-designed night-fighter aircraft that had been updated to incorporate radar when it became available. After the war, the P-61—redesignated the F-61—served in the United States Air Force as a long-range, all-weather, day/night interceptor for Air Defense Command until 1948, and Fifth Air Force until 1950. On the night of 14 August 1945, a P-61B of the 548th Night Fight Squadron named Lady in the Dark was unofficially credited with the last Allied air victory before VJ Day. The P-61 was also modified to create the F-15 Reporter photo-reconnaissance aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces and subsequently used by the United States Air Force. 3) NAKAJIMA J1N. In early 1943, Commander Yasuna Kozono(?? ?? of the 251st Kokutai in Rabaul came up with the idea of installing 20 mm cannons, firing upwards at a 30-degree angle in the fuselage. Against orders of central command, which was skeptical of his idea, he tested his idea on a J1N1-C as a night fighter. The field-modified J1N1-C KAI shot down two B-17s of 43rd Bomb Group attacking air bases around Rabaul on 21 May 1943. The Navy took immediate notice and placed orders with Nakajima for the newly designated J1N1-S nightfighter design. This model was christened the Model 11 Gekko (??, "Moonlight"). It had a crew of two, eliminating the navigator position. Like the KAI, it had twin 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon firing upward in a 30° upward angle, but added a second pair firing downward at a forward 30° angle, allowing attacks from above or below. This arrangement was effective against B-17 Flying Fortress bombers and B-24 Liberators, which usually had Sperry ball turrets for ventral defense. The Gekko's existence was not quickly understood by the Allies, who assumed the Japanese did not have the technology for night fighter designs. Early versions had nose searchlights in place of radar.

WWII US ARMY MAPS OF BERCHTESGADEN & EAGLE'S NEST

Lot #598 (Sale Order 639 of 987)

WWII US Army maps of Hitler's Eagles Nest made for soldiers of the US Army visiting Berchtesgaden. These were printed right after the war ended and was given to GI's as like a tourist map of the famous sights to see at the Berghof. There are 9 original maps. Excellent. Adolf Hitler had been vacationing in the Berchtesgaden area since the 1920s. He purchased a home in the Obersalzberg above the town on the flank of the Hoher Goll and began extensive renovations on his Berghof in the following years. As other top Third Reich figures, such as Hermann Göring, Joseph Goebbels, Martin Bormann, Heinrich Himmler, and Albert Speer, began to frequent the area the Party began to purchase and requisition land in the Obersalzberg. In order to serve as an outpost of the German Reichskanzlei (Imperial Chancellery), Berchtesgaden and its environs (Stanggass) saw substantial expansion of offices, security, and support services, mainly on the Obersalzberg. Included in the town were a new railway station, with a reception area for Hitler and his guests, and an adjacent post office. The Berchtesgadener Hof Hotel, where famous visitors such as Neville Chamberlain and David Lloyd George stayed, was substantially upgraded. Even though a feared "national redoubt" last stand of the Nazi Regime in the Alps failed to materialize late in World War II, the Allies launched a devastating air raid on the Berchtesgaden area in the spring of 1945. Concentrated on the Obersalzberg, the April 25 bombing did little damage to the town. On May 4, forward elements of the 7th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division arrived[5] and received the town's surrender

WWII US 8TH FORCE A-2 PAINTED FLIGHT JACKET GROUP

Lot #599 (Sale Order 640 of 987)

The finest offering of an A-2 flight jacket that we have ever offered. This named WWII flight jacket is from a ship called Ice Cold Katy an exhibits to the reverse of the jacket in a hourglass configuration all the bombs and the owner actually named each bombing location on each bomb. The jacket exhibits a lot of character and is still in excellent condition. To the front of the jacket is the word "Rebel" this was because the owner of the jacket was the only crew member that was south of the Mason Dixon line. The jacket is a size 40R and as said in excellent condition. Sgt. Homer Gooding Jr. was a ball turret gunner in the 569th Bomb Squadron of the 390th Bomb Group. The grouping also consist of his patched 8th 3rd Air Force class A dress uniform with his ribbon bars to include Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, American Defense Service Medal and finally a Good Conduct Medal. Also having his cased DFC and Air Medals. Unit history of the 390th Bomb Group and Homer has tipped in several pieces of information in it including a numerical list of all of his bombing missions. Several copies on photos given to me by the family including Homer wearing this very flight jacket. Finally an interview lasting about 2 hours by me interviewing Homer about his wartime experiences. I truly one of a kind grouping that simply untouched and worthy in any collection. World War II Training in the United States The unit was first activated on 26 January 1943 at Geiger Field Washington as the 390th Bombardment Group, with the 568th 569th 570th and 571st Bombardment Squadrons assigned as its original squadrons. The group did not begin to fill its ranks until early the following month. The group trained at Geiger until June 1943 when it moved to Great Falls Army Air Base, Montana.[9] Senior officers of the group were the first from bombardment groups to be assigned to Eighth Air Force to attend the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics at Orlando Army Air Base, Florida, where comprehensive training, based on the Army Air Forces' combat experience, was conducted. The 390th's Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses began their flights overseas on 4 July, taking the northern ferry route from Iceland to Prestwick Airport, Scotland, where the first aircraft arrived on 13 July 1943. The ground echelon left for Camp Shanks, New York the same day and sailed on the SS James Parker on 17 July 1943, and arrived at Liverpool on 27 July. The group was reunited at its permanent station, RAF Framlingham, a few days later. Combat in Europe The group was the last of the "second wind" heavy bombardment groups that reinforced VIII Bomber Command in the summer of 1943 to arrive in England. It operated chiefly against strategic objectives. The 390th began combat on 12 August 1943. Only five days later, on 17 August, the group attacked the Messerschmitt aircraft complex at Regensburg, achieving the highest accuracy of any of the groups sent against the target. Near the target area, the group was attacked by twin engine German fighters and suffered the heaviest losses of the three groups in the lead wing. This was a shuttle mission, with the bombers recovering at Twelfth Air Force bases in North Africa, although a group aircraft was one of the first two American planes to make emergency landings in neutral Switzerland.[11][note 1] The group received a Distinguished Unit Citation for the mission. The 390th was awarded a second Distinguished Unit Citation for a mission on 14 October 1943 when it braved assaults by enemy fighters to bomb the ball bearing plants at Schweinfurt.[9] Once again, the group had the most accurate bombing results of the units attacking the target. Allied intelligence estimated that following the attack German ball bearing production was reduced by 50% and that it was six months before production was restored to its level before the attack. The group participated in the intensive Allied attacks on the German aircraft industry during Big Week, from 20 to 25 February 1944, when it bombed aircraft factories, instrument plants and aircraft depots. Other strategic missions included attacks on marshalling yards at Frankfurt, bridges at Cologne, petroleum facilities at Zeitz, factories at Mannheim, naval installations at Bremen and synthetic oil refineries at Merseburg. The group was sometimes diverted from the strategic mission to fly interdiction and ground support missions. On 25 May 1944, a detachment of the group was directed to bomb coastal defenses in France using radar, despite weather conditions that were ideal for visual bombing. Although crewmembers were not advised why radar bombing was directed, this mission was a test to determine if pathfinder operations would succeed if the weather over Normandy was foul when the invasion took place.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS FLIGHT TROUSERS LOT OF 2

Lot #600 (Sale Order 641 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Winter Flying Trousers lot of 2 to include 1) A-11-A size 30 green cotton shell with alpaca lining and original suspenders dated 1945. Mint 2) A-8 size 42 green cotton shell with quilted lining dated 1944. Mint

WWII US ARMY M1916 COLT PISTOL HOLSTER BOYT 44 WW2

Lot #601 (Sale Order 642 of 987)

Brown leather holster with blackened brass fittings for the M1911A1 .45 caliber automatic pistol. The top fold-over flap has "US" within a horizontal oval embossed to it and single stud hole. Both the obverse and reverse base of the holster body has a brass ventilation grommet. The reverse features a riveted leather section with two vertical slashes to draw a belt through, surmounted by a brass hook for the same purpose. Between the vertical slashes is impressed "BOYT 44". The interior of the holster has a built-up section, evidently for positioning the pistol more securely. All of the stitching is intact, and the still supple leather exhibits virtually no wear. Mint unused example. The standard holster for the M1911 Colt pistol was first developed in 1916 and remained in production for the US Army all the way to 1945. During the Second world war there where some 3 million examples produced from 1941 to 1945 by various manufacturers.

WWII EARLY MK1 US NAVY FIGHTING KNIFE BY IMPERIAL

Lot #602 (Sale Order 643 of 987)

Rare Vintage WWII Imperial MK1 knife with flat disk pommel. The knife has a 5” full tang gun parkerized blade, steel hand guard, stacked Leather handles with a Flat pommel and is 9 1/2” overall. The knife is used and in excellent condition. The steel hand guard is tight with no movement. The original sheath is in very good condition with all stitching still intact. One in this condition is a rare find.

WWII US NAVY MKII FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SCABBARD WW2

Lot #603 (Sale Order 644 of 987)

A blued fighting knife and scabbard with an integral frog. The knife has an 18cm blade, with a swedge and short fuller.. The blued double crossguard is stamped "U.S.N." and "Camillus, N.Y." The horizontally ribbed, medium brown, leather grip exhibits period wear and use. To the top of the blued steel pommel may be seen the end of the tang. The leather scabbard is stamped "U.S.N" and exhibits period use but overall excellent.

WWII US SILHOUETTE AIRPLANE MODELS LOT OF 18 WW2

Lot #604 (Sale Order 645 of 987)

Lot of 18 US Army Air Corps WWII US silhouette airplane models to include 1) Curtiss C-46 Commando dated 3/43 2) Northrop P-61 Black Widow dated 2/44 3) USN SB2A-2 Brewster Buccaneer dated 5/43 4) Messerschmitt Bf 109F ("Friedrick") dated 7/42. 5) Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Dated 4/44 6) British Hawker Typhoon dated 6/43. 7) Northrop P-61 Black Widow dated 2/44 8) Republic P-47 Thunderbolt dated 4/45 9) US Stinson Reliant dated 10/43 10) Messerschmitt Bf 109F ("Friedrick") dated 7/42 11) Japanese Mitsubishi A5M dated 7/42 12) Douglas SBD Dauntless A-24 dated 7/42. 13) British Blackburn Roc Dated 8/42 14) Lockheed P-38 Lightning dated 7/42 15) Junkers Ju 87 dated 8/42 16) Bell P-39 Airacobra dated 6/42 17) German Luftwaffe Dornier Do 215 dated 7/44 18) Grumman TBF Avenger dated 7/43.

WWII US ARMY FIRST TACTICAL AIR FORCE PATCH LOT

Lot #605 (Sale Order 646 of 987)

WWII US Bullion Shoulder Sleeve Insignia to include 1) First Tactical Air Force SSI in bullion thread in excellent condition. 2) WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Strategic Air Force in bullion thread. Both have been taken from an album. FIRST TACTICAL AIR FORCE (1TAF) Description: This 1st TAF shoulder patch was hand embroidered on a ribbed blue fabric in gold bullion, red embroidery floss. It measures about 3-¼" wide by 3-¾". History and chronology: The Desert Air Force (DAF) was also known as: Air Headquarters Western Desert Air Headquarters Libya AHQ Western Desert Western Desert Air Force Desert Air Force (DAF) First Tactical Air Force (1TAF). It was an Allied tactical air force created in North Africa in 1941 to provide close air support to the British Eighth Army and other allied forces during World War II in the Mediterranean Theater Operation (MTO). The MTO included operations first in North Africa, later in Sicily, Italy and Southern France. U.S. Army Air Force components included: 57th Fighter Group USAAF – 64th, 65th, 66th P-40F Warhawks Fighter Squadrons, 12th Bombardment Group USAAF – 82d, 83d, 434th B-25C Mitchells Bombardment Squadrons, Air Ambulance Squadron (U.S. Desert Air Task Force). On 18 February 1943 the Mediterranean Air Command (MAC) was restructured and included the Northwest African Air Forces (NAAF) under Major General (later Lieutenant General) Carl Spaatz which included the Northwest African Strategic Air Force (NASAF) under former 12th Air Force commander Major General Jimmy Doolittle. The United States Strategic Air Forces (USSTAF) was a formation of the United States Army Air Forces. It became the overall command and control authority of the United States Army Air Forces in Europe during World War II. USSTAF had started as the Eighth Air Force, a complementary command to that of the smaller Ninth Air Force, Twelfth Air Force, and Fifteenth Air Forces. As the oldest command, which had begun the earliest American operations in Europe as VIII Bomber Command, the Eighth had provided British liaison and strategic tasking guidance to each of those younger organizations throughout the war. With the in-depth Allied contacts and overall responsibility directly affecting the strategic bombing of industrial regions of Germany the Eighth's planning and intelligence staffs were the natural best choice to assert overall coordinated control with the D-Day Operation Overlord needs of the Allies, under General Dwight D. Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander. Subsequently, the strategic bombing effort's intelligence, targeting and planning, co-ordination, including mission designation command and control were separated—not without controversy and opposition—from actual operations commands in direct control of air forces on 23 February 1944. The new command was organized on the large nucleus of Eighth Air Force planning staff members, thereby creating the USSTAF—at which time the USSTAF was also given mission planning control over other US Air Forces opposing Germany and Italy, and shrinking the man-power assigned to the Eighth Air Force. The USSTAF was established with the redesignation of the former VIII Bomber Command as the Eighth Air Force on 22 February 1944. The strategic planning command staff of what had formerly been the Eighth Air Force became a higher echelon command coordinating with the British in the target prioritization of the strategic bombing of the Axis. In this expanded role, USSTAF exercised operational control of the reorganized Eighth Air Force, administrative control of the Ninth Air Force in the European Theater of Operations and, to an extent, the operations of Twelfth and Fifteenth Air Forces in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations—all of which had theretofore carried out their own strategic planning. VIII Fighter Command was brought under the command of the newly redesignated Eighth Air Force, while VIII Bomber Command was inactivated. Beginning in March 1944, Air Service Command, USSTAF progressively took over all base service functions. IX Air Force Service Command did away with its base air depot area and on 17 May transferred its most important installations (Baverstock and Filton) to ASC, USSTAF, which continued to use them to provide base services for the Ninth. There is some difference of opinion about the USSTAF insignia/emblem. Most sources state the letters stand for United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe. However, there is evidence indicating – at least initially – it was United States Strategic & Tactical Air Forces

WWII US PATRIOTIC BANNER W/ UNCLE SAM WW2

Lot #606 (Sale Order 647 of 987)

Large banner measuring 35 X 43 inches excluding gold fringe with a patriotic theme with Uncle Sam with the text \"WELCOME HOME WE ARE PROUD OF YOU \" The red, white and blue banner is made of cotton and has an image of Uncle Sam with his hands open welcoming home the boys home from the War. Excellent

WWII NAZI PANZER ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER H. AURICH

Lot #607 (Sale Order 648 of 987)

Die struck tombac construction, solid backed, badge with a silver washed finish features a vertically oval oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimpose to the top center, encompassing the cut-out, forward profile of a tank. As is typical with a zinc production examples it has pushed away most of its original silver wash and has reverted to the flat matte grey of the base alloy. The plain, solid, reverse has a crimped, soldered hinge inset into a circular recess with raised securing lips, a thin round vertical pin and a soldered catch on a circular base plate inset into a circular recess all intact. The reverse of the badge is well marked with the stylized, manufacturer’s initials, "AH", indicating manufacture by Hermann Aurich of Dresden. The Panzer Assault Badge in silver was instituted by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch on December 20TH 1939 for award to all ranks of tank personnel who served as a tank commander, driver, gunner or radio operator and had been involved in three different armored assaults on three different days. The institution order indicated the criteria for award of the badge was to be effective as of January 1ST 1940. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a Bronze version of the Panzer Assault Badge was introduced for award to Panzer-Grenadier, medical, and armored car personnel who participated in three different armored assaults on three different days.

WWII POSTER OUR CARELESSNESS THEIR SECRET WEAPON

Lot #608 (Sale Order 649 of 987)

Printed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Forest. Conservation of the nation's forests in wartime was the main focus of posters commissioned by the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest fire prevention was even more important during wartime because we had a great need for lumber as a war material and our manpower which might have been used in the Untied States to fight forest fires was spread around the globe fighting the axis trying to save the earth from evil. Poster has a forest fire in the back ground with images of Hitler and Tojo with evil looks on their faces. Text says, "Our Carelessness Their Secret Weapon Prevent Forest Fires"Bottom says U.S. Government Printing Office 1943-O-505840. Print measures 22 x 28 inches. In very good condition with a small edge wear. Excellent

WWII US WAR SAVE WASTE FATS FOR EXPLOSIVE POSTER

Lot #609 (Sale Order 650 of 987)

World War Two US propaganda poster: Save waste fats for explosives - Take them to your meat dealer. Published by the Office of War Information. Artwork by H. Koerner showing fats being poured from a frying pan into an explosion with bombs coming out of it. As part of the war effort, housewives were encouraged to save all used cooking fats and turn them in to their local butcher. The fact that extra ration stamps for food could be earned by doing this was a great incentive. These fats were then used to make explosives. Good condition, folded as issued, year of printing: 1943, designer: H. Koerner, size 28 X 20 inches. Excellent

WWII NAVY WAVES SHARE THE DEEDS OF VICTORY POSTER

Lot #610 (Sale Order 651 of 987)

Large Original World War 2 War Bonds Poster. " Share the Deeds of Victory Join the Waves" the original; art is by John Falter USNR. This item Measures 28 X 42 Inches with folds and seam tears but excellent colors. Excellent The United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve), better known as the WAVES (for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), was the women's branch of the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. It was established on July 21, 1942 by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 30. This authorized the U.S. Navy to accept women into the Naval Reserve as commissioned officers and at the enlisted level, effective for the duration of the war plus six months. The purpose of the law was to release officers and men for sea duty and replace them with women in shore establishments. Mildred H. McAfee, on leave as president of Wellesley College, became the first director of the WAVES. She was commissioned a lieutenant commander on August 3, 1942, and later promoted to commander and then to captain. The notion of women serving in the Navy was not widely supported in the Congress or by the Navy, even though some of the lawmakers and naval personnel did support the need for uniformed women during World War II. Public Law 689, allowing women to serve in the Navy, was due in large measure to the efforts of the Navy's Women's Advisory Council, Margaret Chung, and Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady of the United States. To be eligible for officer candidate school, women had to be aged 20 to 49 and possess a college degree or have two years of college and two years of equivalent professional or business experience. Volunteers at the enlisted level had to be aged 20 to 35 and possess a high school or a business diploma, or have equivalent experience. The WAVES were primarily white, but 72 African-American women eventually served. The Navy's training of most WAVE officer candidates took place at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts. Specialized training for officers was conducted on several college campuses and naval facilities. Most enlisted members received recruit training at Hunter College, in the Bronx, New York City. After recruit training, some women attended specialized training courses on college campuses and at naval facilities. The WAVES served at 900 stations in the United States. The territory of Hawaii was the only overseas station where their staff was assigned. Many female officers entered fields previously held by men, such as medicine and engineering. Enlisted women served in jobs from clerical to parachute riggers. Many women experienced workplace hostility from their male counterparts. The Navy's lack of clear-cut policies, early on, was the source of many of the difficulties. The WAVES' peak strength was 86,291 members. Upon demobilization of the officer and enlisted members, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, Fleet Admiral Ernest King, and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz all commended the WAVES for their contributions to the war effort.

WWII US BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS EVERY FRIDAY POSTER

Lot #611 (Sale Order 652 of 987)

Large WWII US War Savings Stamps Poster by Rex Woods measuring 48 X 35 inches showing a war weary GI wearing his M1 Combat helmet with net with the text Buy War Savings STAMPS EVERY FRIDAY.

WWII AVENGE DECEMBER 7 PEARL HARBOR POSTER WW2

Lot #612 (Sale Order 653 of 987)

AVENGE DECEMBER 7, 1942. Original US WW2 Poster 26 x 32 inches framed. Designed by Perlin, Bernard, 1918-2014 for the Office of War Information, this propaganda poster was published in 1942 and is one of the more iconic images of WW2 showing a sailor punching his fist out to the observer in act of revenge amid a burning ship in Pearl Harbor. Original folds to this poster is in very fine condition.

WWII US A GOOD SOLDIER STICKS TO HIS POST! POSTER

Lot #613 (Sale Order 654 of 987)

A Good Soldier is a 1943 World War II U.S. propaganda poster measuring 28.5 X 40 inches. The artwork was commissioned by the United States Labor Management Committee. While the image depicts a battle hardened soldier in action, the message is aimed at the production worker at home. The piece equates the importance of both roles to help bolster the morale of the American public and to keep them involved in the war effort. Excellent

WW1 POSTER LEST WE FORGET BY ANDREW LOOMIS

Lot #614 (Sale Order 655 of 987)

A WW1 poster on woven paper by Andrew Loomis; "Lest We Forget", depicting a parade of WWI soldiers showing the 11th Hour of the 11th Month of the 11th Day marking the end of WW1 hostilities. Poster has minor edge wear and excellent colors.

WW2 US HOMEFRONT COMING SOON! 2-MAN JAP SUB POSTER

Lot #615 (Sale Order 656 of 987)

WWII US Homefront poster titled Coming Soon! Captured 2-Man Jap Sub See Your Newspapers Listen To Your Radio For Local Details. Poster measuring 23 X 29 inches with minor edge loss. Excellent

WWII CBI LEDO ROAD UNIFORM GROUPING W/ ARCHIVE

Lot #616 (Sale Order 657 of 987)

Stellar WWII US Army CBI Ledo Road engineer grouping consisting of 1) Named four pocket service uniform identified to Sergeant Michael Skillodge ASN 32070229 of lamberville NJ. Tunic has an exquisite theater made Ledo Road bullion shoulder sleeve insignia as well as a theater made CBI or China Burma India bullion patch. To the collar is standard U.S. and Engineer collar disk as well as theater made CBI patch DI's. The ribbon bar to the jacket has American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two campaign stars and finally a Victory medal. Tunic is a 36R and was made in 1940 and is in excellent condition. 2) Stellar theater made bush jacket named to Sergeant Michael Skillodge ASN 32070229 of lamberville NJ. Tunic has an exquisite theater made Ledo Road shoulder sleeve insignia as well as a theater made CBI or China Burma India patch. On the collar is theater made U.S. and engineer collar insignia. On the lapels are US made CBI patch DI's. 3) Ike Jacket named to Sergeant Michael Skillodge ASN 32070229 of lamberville NJ. This service jacket has SCARWAF or Special Category Army Reassigned with Air Force shoulder sleeve insignia and a CBI or China Burma India SSI. The tunic also has a set of Staff Sergeant chevrons and 7 overseas stripes. Collar has the typical U.S. and engineer brass. The ribbon bar has a Good Conduct medal, American Campaign Medal and finally a Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three campaign stars. 4) Ike Jacket named to Sergeant Michael Skillodge ASN 32070229 of lamberville NJ. This service jacket has theater made bullion SCARWAF or Special Category Army Reassigned with Air Force shoulder sleeve insignia and a theater made bullion CBI or China Burma India SSI. The tunic also has a set of Staff Sergeant chevrons and 7 overseas stripes and a meritorious unit citation patch. Collar has the typical U.S. and engineer brass. The chest is adorned with a sterling Pistol-D marksmanship badge. and a theater made ribbon bar to include Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four campaign stars, Victory medal and finally a Occupation Medal. 5) Exquisite clothing bag bag that has been painted on both side and also the interior flap. To the obverse is a pinup style girl in red lingerie. Above her is Mike Skillodge and to each side a SCARWAF patch as well as a CBI insignia along with Palisade "Phillis". Below her in a white scroll is L.Ville- New Jersey. On the reverse is another pinup girl wearing a shear nightie and Sapporo Hakodate Sendai Japan. The interior flap has a man and woman embracing each other while kissing wearing beach attire. 6) Photo album containing 237 black and white photographs showing all aspects of life in the CBI theater including several airplane shots with the CBI insignia. 7) Small Japanese meatball flag with kanji. 8) Set of identification disk or dog tags named to Michael Skillodge ASN 32070229 of lamberville NJ. 9) set of Staff Sergeant chevrons 10) 8 collar brass mixed with US and engineer castles. 11) Two copies of Newsmap CBI edition, the first dated October 11th, 1944 and the second October 18th, 1944. 12) CBI Roundup newspaper announcing the death of FDR. 13) 9 photo postcards 14) set of 5 views of Calcutta 15) Four Tech manuals and one field manual to include Asphalt Plant TM5-1016, Asphalt Plant TM5-1016, Tents and Tent Pitching FM 20-15, Engineer Soldier's Handbook FM 21-105. 16) French Phrase Book 17) RARE Pointie Talkie book for the CBI. All items are in very good to excellent condition.

FDR OUR UNCLE SAM WITH ELECTRIC CLOCK NIGHT LIGHT

Lot #617 (Sale Order 658 of 987)

Rarely seen. Muted bronze luster over white metal casting complete with green felt under the base. Impressive large size. 4" deep by 12" across by 11.5" tall. Titled on base front "Our Uncle Sam." Just above on wavy water is sailboat "Roosevelt." To left is figural Uncle Sam with hands holding large plaque that has high relief profile bust of FDR. Above clock is eagle and starburst with open areas between rays so that light from a small bulb shines through. Clock has original wiring and light red light bulb and works like a charm and keeps good time. Near Mint

JIMMY DOOLITTLE SIGNED FRAMED ART PRINT W/ CERTIF

Lot #618 (Sale Order 659 of 987)

One of the greatest heroes of World War II was also one of the most colorful and famous. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle set many speed records and engaged in aerial acrobatics at countless air shows. He was also a test pilot and the first man ever to fly completely blind - using only cockpit instruments - from take-off to landing. He once said, "I would never want to relive my life; I could never be so lucky again." "I thought this was a fitting title. I had dinner with the General. We discussed the pioneer days of aviation and air racing all evening and it was just delightful. It was one of the bright spots of my entire life. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to interview one of aviation's greats." Signed by General James H. Doolittle himself and is numbered 754 of 850 with certificate of authenticity and also signed by the artist. William S. Phillips Phillips grew up loving art but never thought he could make it his livelihood. At college he majored in criminology and had been accepted into law school when four of his paintings were sold at an airport restaurant. That was all the incentive he needed to begin his work as a fine art painter. Bill Phillips is now a renowned aviation artist and the landscape artist of choice for many collectors. Bill's strengths as a landscape painter, a respect and reverence for a time and place, help him when painting aviation as well as classic landscapes. Phillips often spends days observing landscape subjects. Finding companionship with the land, he is able to convey the boundlessness of nature on the painted canvas inspiring a reverence for the natural landscape in its beholders. After one of his paintings was presented to King Hussein of Jordan, Phillips was commissioned by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. He developed sixteen major paintings, many of which now hang in the Royal Jordanian Air Force Museum in Amman. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum presented a one-man show of Phillips’ work in 1986. He is one of only a few artists to have been so honored. In 1988, Phillips was chosen to be a U.S. Navy combat artist. For his outstanding work, the artist was awarded the Navy’s Meritorious Public Service Award and the Air Force Sergeants Association’s Americanism Medal. At the prestigious annual fund raiser for the National Park Service, Bill’s work has been included in the Top 100 each year he has entered the competition and his work has won the Art History Award twice. Phillips was selected as the Fall 2004 Artist in Residence at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and tapped by the U.S. Postal Service to paint the stamp illustrations and header design for a pane of twenty stamps in 1997 entitled Classic American Aircraft. He was chosen again in 2005 for a pane of twenty stamps (ten designs) entitled American Advances in Aviation. Bill’s major collection of aviation art, Into the Sunlit Splendor, was published by The Greenwich Workshop Press in 2005.

WWII ENOLA GAY SIGNED CREW ART PRINT PAUL TIBBETTS

Lot #619 (Sale Order 660 of 987)

In this work,Dawn, The World Forever Changed the "Enola Gay" is portrayed against a backdrop of a Pacific dawn. The rising sun, of course, is the symbol of Japan, but, in this case, it is a whole new dawn -f or the world and also for the United States. This is at the point when the "Enola Gay" crew executed a 360-degree turn over broken clouds above Iwo Jima. The time is 5:55 a.m. and, at an altitude of 9,300 feet, the aircraft that were in trail were allowed to close formation with "Enola Gay." The airplane is coming towards the viewer and a new era is aviation is dawning. Things would never be the same again and signed by the entire crew of that famed flight. Countersigners: Paul Tibbets, Thomas W. Ferebee, Theodore VanKirk, George R. Caron, Richard H. Nelson and is also signed by the artist and numbered 857 of 1000 William S. Phillips Phillips grew up loving art but never thought he could make it his livelihood. At college he majored in criminology and had been accepted into law school when four of his paintings were sold at an airport restaurant. That was all the incentive he needed to begin his work as a fine art painter. Bill Phillips is now a renowned aviation artist and the landscape artist of choice for many collectors. Bill's strengths as a landscape painter, a respect and reverence for a time and place, help him when painting aviation as well as classic landscapes. Phillips often spends days observing landscape subjects. Finding companionship with the land, he is able to convey the boundlessness of nature on the painted canvas inspiring a reverence for the natural landscape in its beholders. After one of his paintings was presented to King Hussein of Jordan, Phillips was commissioned by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. He developed sixteen major paintings, many of which now hang in the Royal Jordanian Air Force Museum in Amman. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum presented a one-man show of Phillips’ work in 1986. He is one of only a few artists to have been so honored. In 1988, Phillips was chosen to be a U.S. Navy combat artist. For his outstanding work, the artist was awarded the Navy’s Meritorious Public Service Award and the Air Force Sergeants Association’s Americanism Medal. At the prestigious annual fund raiser for the National Park Service, Bill’s work has been included in the Top 100 each year he has entered the competition and his work has won the Art History Award twice. Phillips was selected as the Fall 2004 Artist in Residence at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and tapped by the U.S. Postal Service to paint the stamp illustrations and header design for a pane of twenty stamps in 1997 entitled Classic American Aircraft. He was chosen again in 2005 for a pane of twenty stamps (ten designs) entitled American Advances in Aviation. Bill’s major collection of aviation art, Into the Sunlit Splendor, was published by The Greenwich Workshop Press in 2005.

WWII US NAVY RECRUITING POSTER W/ PT BOAT U BOAT

Lot #620 (Sale Order 661 of 987)

Stellar WWII US Navy Recruiting poster measuring framed 25 X 40 1/2 inches with the bold text NAVY NOW! in bright red ink with a battle scene to the center showing a Nazi U-Boat conning tower being hit by a shell from a PT-Boat. THESE MEN ARE DOING THEIR DUTY ARE? NAVAL RECRUITING STATION POST OFFICE BUILDING. Poster is in excellent condition and nicely framed. Excellent.

WWII LARGE AMPHIBIOUS ENGINEERS WOOL FLAG WW2

Lot #621 (Sale Order 662 of 987)

WWII US Amphibious Engineers wool ships flag measuring 20 X 10 feet being a multi piece construction blue wool flag with a white oval shape to the center with a large red sea horse with the motto "Put Them Across" Excellent condition with reinforced corners on the fly. Amphibious Training Center The Joint Staff then considered the issue of amphibious warfare training. Very large scale operations were contemplated in both Europe and the Pacific, which the Army would have to conduct. To have the Marines carry out all amphibious operations was impractical, as there were limitations on its size, and joint Army-Marine amphibious operations would involve problems of coordination in view of their different organization, doctrine and procedures. The Joint Staff planners therefore felt that the Army should conduct amphibious training. This meant that the Army would have to establish its own amphibious training establishment. Training at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts The Joint Staff hoped to have twelve Army divisions (eleven infantry and one armored) trained in amphibious warfare by 1 February 1943. Another two infantry divisions and one armored division would receive training overseas. This did not include the 1st, 3rd and 9th Infantry Divisions, which were already undergoing training, the 3rd on the West Coast and the 1st and 9th on the East coast. In addition, the Army would train enough boat crews to move eight divisions. These would also be available by 1 February 1943. The Joint Staff intended to create three amphibious training centers. The plan was to train four divisions at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts, six at Camp Carrabelle, Florida, and two at Fort Lewis, Washington. It was intended that training at Camp Edwards would be conducted between July and November 1942. The Army Ground Forces was given responsibility for the development of amphibious warfare doctrine and the conduct of unit training. The Army activated its Amphibious Training Center at Camp Edwards on 22 May 1942, with Colonel Frank A. Keating, the chief of staff of the 2nd Infantry Division, assigned to command it. It became active on 15 June 1942.[5] The 45th Infantry Division underwent training at Camp Edwards from 15 July to 20 August 1942. Training concluded with major amphibious maneuvers from 17 to 19 August, during which the division conducted a shore-to-shore operation, embarking from Washburn Island, Massachusetts, and crossing Vineyard Sound to land on Martha's Vineyard, about 6 miles (9.7 km) away. It was followed by the 36th Infantry Division, which arrived on 22 August, and completed its training on 3 October. The final three days saw a repeat of the shore-to-shore exercise the 45th had conducted. The Amphibious Training Center moved to Camp Carrabelle in October 1942. The first formation to undergo training there was the 38th Infantry Division, which commenced its amphibious warfare training there on 23 November 1942. The final shore-to-shore amphibious maneuver was conducted on 17 to 19 December, but performance was not considered satisfactory by the Amphibious Training Center staff, and it was repeated on 28 to 30 December. Camp Carrabelle was renamed Camp Gordon Johnston 13 January 1943. The 28th Infantry Division commenced training on 28 January 1943, and conducted its landing exercise on 7 to 9 March. This was the last division to be trained by the Amphibious Training Center, although three separate battalions, the 81st Chemical Battalion, 61st Medical Battalion and 462nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, received training there in May 1943. On 10 March 1943, the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George Marshall, and the Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet, Admiral Ernest King, entered into an agreement that amphibious training would henceforth be a Navy responsibility. The Army Ground Forces was relieved of responsibility for the Amphibious Training Center on 16 March, and it was closed on 10 June. Engineer Amphibian Command In addition to training combat units in amphibious warfare, the Army also had to train personnel in the operation and maintenance of landing craft. Operating the necessary landing craft was estimated to require 48,000 men, organized into 18 boat operating regiments and seven boat maintenance battalions. Each boat regiment had three battalions, each of three boat companies.[10] It was agreed with the British that boat units deploying to the UK would receive their initial training in the US, and final training in the UK. A consequence was the amphibian engineers' adoption of the British Combined Operations shoulder patch, but with the colors switched to gold on blue. The War Department also authorized the wearing of a pocket patch showing a scarlet seahorse on a white background, these being the colors of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

WWII A CARELESS WORD A NEEDLESS SINKING POSTER WW2

Lot #622 (Sale Order 663 of 987)

"A careless word...A NEEDLESS SINKING" World War II Poster showing a lifeboat filled with sailors watching their flaming ship as it sinks because someone on the home front talked carelessly. Rich color on this 28 1/2" x 37 1/4" poster - not often seen in this size. Excellent condition with original mailing folds. OWI Poster No. 24. U.S. Government Printing Office : 1942-O-502219. Excellent Background Born in (Germany) and orphaned at any early age, he ran away at the age of 15 to escape being forced into priesthood.[1] He came to America as a deck hand on a German vessel. He sacrificed two months’ pay to obtain his freedom and then went on to sail on American ships for three years. For a fourteen-month period in 1905–1906, he worked as a model and general handyman for artist Arthur Burdette Frost. He went to Paris in October 1906 and studied for two years with Jean Paul Laurens at the Academie Julian, spending summers painting landscapes in Normandy. Fischer returned to New York City in January 1908. After being influenced by Howard Pyle, he moved to Wilmington, Delaware where he established a studio at 1110 Franklin Street. Pyle helped him transform his firsthand knowledge into pictorial drama, but had little success in enlivening his lead-colored palette. He freelanced in "subject pictures," or illustrations telling a human interest story that were in popular magazines of the day. During World War II he was made the artist laureate of the United States Coast Guard. Fischer married Mary Ellen ("May") Sigsbee (1877–1960) following her divorce from fellow artist William Balfour Ker (1877–1918). Sigsbee, Balfour Ker and Fischer were all artist and former students of Howard Pyle. After marriage, he adopted his wife's son from her first marriage, David (1906–1922). They first lived in Bushnellsville, New York before moving to a house near the intersection of Elmendorf Street and Ten Broeck Avenue in nearby Kingston. The house still stands today and has a large north facing window that gave Fischer the light he needed to paint. In 1914, the couple had a child of their own, Katrina Sigsbee Fischer (1914–1998). The family eventually settled into a house off Glasco Turnpike in Woodstock, New York just prior to World War II. Career as an illustrator After moving back to New York City in 1910, Fischer sold his first illustration to "Harper's Weekly", then illustrated an "Everybody's Magazine" story by Jack London, for whom he would illustrate many books and magazine stories until London's death in 1916. Also in 1910, Fischer began illustrating for "The Saturday Evening Post", a relationship that would last for forty-eight years. He illustrated such stories as Kyne's "Cappy Ricks," Gilpatrick's "Glencannon," as well as serials by Kenneth Roberts, and Nordoff and Hall.[1] From 1909 to 1920 he created more than one-thousand illustrations featuring women and babies, pretty girls, dogs and horses, sports, the Navy and the sea. He later went on to illustrate Tugboat Annie in 1931. He confessed his favorite character was "that old reprobate Glencannon," with the big broom moustache. U.S. Navy Commander Lincoln Lothrop had once written to the artist: “My two lads, one of whom is now a twenty-two-year-old lieutenant in the Navy … used to cut out your pictures and pin them on the walls of their rooms. … You are responsible for recruiting many a seagoing lad.” His work on seas scapes got Fischer an invitation to lunch with Vice Admiral Russell Waesche, Commandant of the Coast Guard for the purpose of recruiting at the height of World War II. The January 9, 1943, Post described a good encounter with the Vice Admiral. Although Waesche knew Fischer was born in (Germany) and anti-New Dealer, but by late that same afternoon, Fischer was sworn in as a lieutenant commander in the Coast Guard. He was charged with putting on canvas some of the heroic deeds of the Merchant Mariners and Coast Guardsmen, then considered at the time the least publicized men of the armed forces. His drawings are archived in the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Also known for illustrating books such as Moby Dick, Treasure Island, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Anton Otto Fischer died far from his beloved sea in the Catskill Mountains of Woodstock, New York, in 1962 at the age of 80. The Friends of Historic Kingston hosted a lecture featuring Fischer's great-nephew, Andre Mele, in September 2011. Mele remembered 'Uncle Otto' with a heavy German accent who often enjoyed playing the piano and smoking cigars. He could frequently be found gardening or listening to the New York Yankees on the radio through his headphones. Fischer was often sought after for his investment advice and amassed a $2 million fortune during his lifetime

WWII US 5pc LOT AMERICAN LEGION WELCOME HOME FLAGS

Lot #622a (Sale Order 664 of 987)

Includes 2 3' x 3' blue banners with brass grommets and American federal eagles in the center with the word "WELCOME" above them. Comes with 3 small American Legion "Welcome Buddies" banners, 11" x 16" These were displayed at Welcome Home parades held for returning GI's from World War II and served the dual purpose of inviting them to join the American Leagion veterans organization. All five pieces appear to have been stored well and exhibit little to no age, fading, or wear. Excellent

WWII US 5pc LOT AMERICAN PATRIOTIC BUNTING FLAGS

Lot #622b (Sale Order 665 of 987)

Five large World War II era US Red, White, and Blue flags. Includes a large blue stars & stripes banner measuring approximately 14' long and 30" wide; a Red, White, and Blue stars banner measuring approximately 14' long and 24" wide; a large red, white, and blue striped flag measuring 42" x 65" approximately; a banner featuring 5 white stars measuring approximately 90" x 56" and a red white and blue corner bunting approximately 46" long. These were frequently used during war bond drives, welcome home parades, and other patriotic activities during and just after World War II. Some show heavy fading and some have holes and tears. Good - Very Good

WWII US 4pc LOT V FOR VICTIORY APRON + PENNANTS

Lot #622c (Sale Order 666 of 987)

Lot of 4 World WAR II era Victory V items including a home-made V for Victory apron and 3 pennants, the largest of which measures approximately 55" x 33" with brass grommets. All four pieces exhibit light wear, age, and fading. Very GOOD

5 PC. LOT 48 + 50 STAR US FLAGS

Lot #622d (Sale Order 667 of 987)

5 early US flags, 4 48-star and 1 50-star. 3x5 and larger. Some show age discoloration and wear. Very Good

6 UNFINISHED US FLAGS WITHOUT STARS

Lot #622e (Sale Order 668 of 987)

6 Vintage American Flags, each one has 13 red and white stripes, and a blue field, but none have had their stars printed or embroidered on. Unclear whether these are unfinished from the factory or whether the stars were intentionally left off. Varying sizes and conditions, the largest is approximately 12' x 8'. Good - Very Good

WWII US ARMY AIRBORNE COMBAT BOOTS SIZE 9 NAMED

Lot #623 (Sale Order 669 of 987)

Pair of brown leather boots with leather laces, 12-eyelet, with capped toes and reinforced heels. Two-piece solid rubber soles with "US ARMY" on the toes. This style of boot was first introduced during World War II for use by Airborne units as a Jump Boot and were also popular with "leg" infantry units and became standard issue towards the end of the war. Boots are named to the interior Lt. W. F. Mitchell Excellent.

WWII US M1 COMBAT HELMET UNIT PAINTED W/ LINER

Lot #624 (Sale Order 670 of 987)

WWII US Army unit insignia painted M1 front seam swivel bail combat helmet with liner and chinstrap. The helmet has a heat lot 751B and is named to Pvt. McMahon ASN 36028262 or something close to that. He did not have the best penmanship. The liner is marked Capak. To each side of the helmet are are red and white square. I have no idea as to what this flash represents but clearly it's period to the helmet.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TAG DER WEHRMACHT BOOKLETS LOT 19

Lot #625 (Sale Order 671 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Tag der Wehrmacht or Day of the Wehrmacht booklets lot of 19. These booklets profile Hero's of the Third Reich to include Engelbert Endrass. Kurt Christel, Heinrich Schwarting, Hubert Brinkforth, Oskar von Boddien, Kurt von Briesen, Gerhard Ball, Werner Molders, Franz Wieting, Gunther Prien, Rolf Kaldrack, Otto Lancelle, Georg von Neufville, Heinz-Jurgen Lutje, Gunther Schwartzkopff, Hellmuth Arpke, Gerd Pleiss, Ritter Edler von Peter and Gerhard Koeppen. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN DAS DEUTSCHE LIED BOOKLETS LOT 22

Lot #626 (Sale Order 672 of 987)

WWII Nazi German booklets Das Deutsche Lied or the The German song booklets lot of 22 booklets. Books contains songs and stories of the Third Reich. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN DIE DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT CARD

Lot #627 (Sale Order 673 of 987)

WWII Nazi German cigarette card lot of 164 photos from the "Die deutsche Wehrmacht book series. All cards are in excellent condition.

2 WWII NAZI GERMAN BRASS FLAGPOLE TOPPERS

Lot #627a (Sale Order 674 of 987)

Pair of brass Nazi flag pole toppers. One features a German national eagle over a mobile swastika; The other features wings and a hammer inside a diamond shape. Both measure approximately 9" tall. Light tarnish to the brass and age wear. Very Good - Excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS DRONE PROPELLER 44 INCHES

Lot #628 (Sale Order 675 of 987)

S Propellers Inc WWII 44" Drone Propeller WWII era wood propeller used on military drone aircraft. Stamped with manufactuer's ID, serial number, inspection stamp, etc. (see photos). Excellent varnish and paint. Red prop tip paint

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER OFFICER'S SWORD EICKHORN

Lot #629 (Sale Order 676 of 987)

This example is roughly 87cm long slightly curved drop forged steel construction nickel/silver plated blade with narrow shallow fullers running three quarters of the way up both sides of the blade. The blade is in overall very good condition and is still very clean. The blade is marked to Eickhorn. Grip wire is complete but black celluloid grip is cracked. The saber comes with its original, black painted sheet metal construction scabbard. The scabbard has an integral drag to the bottom edge and a sweated on horizontal scabbard band near the top edge with a raised rectangular suspension bar to the reverse and a suspension ring to the reverse edge. Both of the small, dome headed throat retaining screws are intact. Sword still retains the original leather hanger. Very Good The Sword/Saber is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many armies to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in January 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in March 1935 a wide variety of new sword and saber designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. This revival in sword/saber production resulted in the numerous blade manufacturers, mainly located in Solingen, to develop a wide variety of ornate designs in an attempt to compete for the lucrative manufacturing contracts which resulted in over one hundred different patterns of the army sword/saber being produced during the Third Reich era. Dress regulations for Officers and senior NCO’s prescribed wear of side arms as a component of particular forms of dress. As a result of the war situation production of the swords and sabers was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943, although those already issued could still be worn on ceremonial occasions. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that all officers ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the sword/saber or the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER TAPESTRY WW2

Lot #630 (Sale Order 677 of 987)

Adolf Hitler large tapestry portrait in Modern Frame. We can see Der Führer as leader of the SA, wearing the brown shirt and the swastika armband. High quality hand-made tapestry of III Reich period. Measures 17.5" x 19.5". WWII Nazi German Adolf Hitler large tapestry portrait. We can see Der Führer as leader of the SA, wearing the brown shirt and the swastika armband. High quality hand-made tapestry of III Reich period. Measures 17.5" x 19.5". Adolf Hitler 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP). He rose to power as the chancellor of Germany in 1933 and then as Führer in 1934. During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust. Hitler was born in Austria—then part of Austria-Hungary—and was raised near Linz. He moved to Germany in 1913 and was decorated during his service in the German Army in World War I. In 1919, he joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), the precursor of the NSDAP, and was appointed leader of the NSDAP in 1921. In 1923, he attempted to seize power in a failed coup in Munich and was imprisoned. In jail, he dictated the first volume of his autobiography and political manifesto Mein Kampf ("My Struggle"). After his release in 1924, Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting Pan-Germanism, anti-semitism and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. He frequently denounced international capitalism and communism as part of a Jewish conspiracy. By November 1932, the Nazi Party had the most seats in the German Reichstag but did not have a majority. As a result, no party was able to form a majority parliamentary coalition in support of a candidate for chancellor. Former chancellor Franz Von Papen and other conservative leaders persuaded President Paul von Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as chancellor on 30 January 1933. Shortly after, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act of 1933 which began the process of transforming the Weimar Republic into Nazi Germany, a one-party dictatorship based on the totalitarian and autocratic ideology of National Socialism. Hitler aimed to eliminate Jews from Germany and establish a New Order to counter what he saw as the injustice of the post-World War I international order dominated by Britain and France. His first six years in power resulted in rapid economic recovery from the Great Depression, the abrogation of restrictions imposed on Germany after World War I, and the annexation of territories inhabited by millions of ethnic Germans, which gave him significant popular support. Hitler sought Lebensraum ("living space") for the German people in Eastern Europe, and his aggressive foreign policy is considered the primary cause of World War II in Europe. He directed large-scale rearmament and, on 1 September 1939, invaded Poland, resulting in Britain and France declaring war on Germany. In June 1941, Hitler ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union. By the end of 1941, German forces and the European Axis powers occupied most of Europe and North Africa. These gains were gradually reversed after 1941, and in 1945 the Allied armies defeated the German army. On 29 April 1945, he married his longtime lover Eva Braun. Less than two days later, the couple committed suicide to avoid capture by the Soviet Red Army. Their corpses were burned. Under Hitler's leadership and racially motivated ideology, the Nazi regime was responsible for the genocide of at least 5.5 million Jews and millions of other victims whom he and his followers deemed Untermenschen (subhumans) or socially undesirable. Hitler and the Nazi regime were also responsible for the killing of an estimated 19.3 million civilians and prisoners of war. In addition, 28.7 million soldiers and civilians died as a result of military action in the European theatre. The number of civilians killed during World War II was unprecedented in warfare, and the casualties constitute the deadliest conflict in history. Hitler's actions and ideology are almost universally regarded as evil.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SMALL NSDAP FLAG WW2

Lot #631 (Sale Order 678 of 987)

Small 27" x 25" two piece single sided flag with swastika printed onto the white disc. very good. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT CAVALRY COMBAT SPURS

Lot #632 (Sale Order 679 of 987)

Original German WWII Unissued Cavalry Combat Spurs- Nice unissued matching set of spurs! Maker marked with a logo and geschmiedet or forged. In mint condition! Although considered highly mobilized for its time the German army still utilized a great number of horses through-out WWII with the average infantry division containing roughly five thousand horses. In 1939 the German army also had fifteen, primarily horse-mounted, Cavalry regiments that were mainly tasked with tactical reconnaissance. Even though most of the Cavalry units were mechanized by 1940 they still utilized a large number of horses through-out the war. By 1943 the Germans were experiencing fuel and vehicle shortages which resulted in an increase in the number of horses utilized in the field. Cavalry personnel were basically equipped the same as the standard infantry personnel with the addition of specialized horse equipment.

WWII NAZI FELDGENDARMERIE SERVICE DUTY GORGET

Lot #633 (Sale Order 680 of 987)

Multi-piece construction both the gorget and the chain are made entirely of die-stamped steel magnetic aluminum-coated spread-winged Army eagle and both buttons are painted in a white radium paint gray-painted ribbon banner with raised radium painted letters the ribbon banner inscribed "Feldgendarmerie" gorget is 75 mm x 162 mm, with a smooth gray-colored backing unmarked 627 mm long multi-link chain. Contact marks, scattered paint chipping and surface wear Very Good The Feldgendarmerie, (Military Field Police), units were established on mobilization of the army in August 1939 and drew the majority of its personnel from the civil Ordnungspolizei, (Order Police), as they were already familiar with policing regulations and tasks. The Feldgendarmerie were assigned a wide variety of tasks that included, military traffic control, maintaining discipline and compliance of orders of the troops, the apprehension of stragglers and deserters, escorting POW’s, control of the civilian population, securing communication and supply lines, anti-partisan suppression and control of any disorder in the occupied rear areas of battle among other duties. The Feldgendarmerie were also empowered with the authority to perform location and personal searches and could demand required assistance from any military or civilian personnel. The Feldgendarmerie’s authority extended to the point that Feldgendarmerie’s ranks out-ranked similar military personnel’s ranks. As an expedient measure the Feldgendarmerie personnel originally wore police uniforms with army insignia added but by late 1939 or early 1940 they were issued army uniforms with distinct identifying insignia including a duty Gorget, a cufftitle and a police sleeve badge for wear by all ranks. The Feldgendarmerie gorget was first introduced in late 1938, as identification insignia for Military Field Police personnel and was only worn when the individual was performing policing duties. The gorget remained in usage through-out the war.

WWII NAZI FELDGENDARMERIE SERVICE DUTY GORGET

Lot #634 (Sale Order 681 of 987)

Multi-piece construction both the gorget and the chain are made entirely of die-stamped steel magnetic aluminum-coated spread-winged Army eagle and both buttons are painted in a white radium paint gray-painted ribbon banner with raised radium painted letters the ribbon banner inscribed "Feldgendarmerie" gorget is 75 mm x 162 mm, with a smooth feldgrau-colored cloth backing unmarked 627 mm long multi-link chain. Contact marks, scattered paint chipping and surface wear Very Good The Feldgendarmerie, (Military Field Police), units were established on mobilization of the army in August 1939 and drew the majority of its personnel from the civil Ordnungspolizei, (Order Police), as they were already familiar with policing regulations and tasks. The Feldgendarmerie were assigned a wide variety of tasks that included, military traffic control, maintaining discipline and compliance of orders of the troops, the apprehension of stragglers and deserters, escorting POW’s, control of the civilian population, securing communication and supply lines, anti-partisan suppression and control of any disorder in the occupied rear areas of battle among other duties. The Feldgendarmerie were also empowered with the authority to perform location and personal searches and could demand required assistance from any military or civilian personnel. The Feldgendarmerie’s authority extended to the point that Feldgendarmerie’s ranks out-ranked similar military personnel’s ranks. As an expedient measure the Feldgendarmerie personnel originally wore police uniforms with army insignia added but by late 1939 or early 1940 they were issued army uniforms with distinct identifying insignia including a duty Gorget, a cufftitle and a police sleeve badge for wear by all ranks. The Feldgendarmerie gorget was first introduced in late 1938, as identification insignia for Military Field Police personnel and was only worn when the individual was performing policing duties. The gorget remained in usage through-out the war.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #635 (Sale Order 682 of 987)

Stamped steel construction, standard pattern, box buckle. The obverse of the buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief, embossed central motif consisting of an SS style national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreath encompassing a static swastika. The swastika and wreath are in turn encompassed by a circular simulated twisted rope border with Gothic script motto, "Meine Ehre heißt Treue!", (My Honour is Loyalty!). The script is situated on a subtly textured background field and is encircled by the inner and an outer simulated twisted rope borders. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and has the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. Unmarked. Buckle retains half of its original silver wash. The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 under the auspices of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops), and was redesignated Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. As a subordinate unit to the SA, early SS personnel wore the standard SA style box belt buckle. It is believed that Adolf Hitler personally designed a new pattern box belt buckle specifically for wear by SS EM/NCO personnel with the manufacturing patent being originally granted to the Overhoff & Cie. firm in Lüdenscheid. This new style buckle was adopted for wear by EM/NCO personnel in late 1931 or early 1932. Generally the early buckles were produced in solid nickel/silver until sometime in 1936 when aluminum alloys replaced the nickel/silver versions. In 1940 the EM/NCO’s belt buckles began to be manufactured in steel replacing the aluminum alloy buckles. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and as a result were to be marked with the RZM/SS approval/acceptance mark. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DRK BELT BUCKLE oLc

Lot #636 (Sale Order 683 of 987)

Slightly convex, aluminum, one-piece construction DRK buckle, introduced in January of 1938. The buckle features, against its pebbled, obverse field, an eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a Balkan cross in its talons and with a mobile swastika to its breast, all surrounded by an open-topped wreath of laurels. The raised buckle catch, prong bar and dual prongs are all intact. Reverse is marked "Ges. Gesch.," for "Gesetzlich Geschützt" (By-law Protected) and an "OLC" makers mark indicating, Overhoff & Cie., Lüdenscheid. The DRK, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" (German Red Cross), a voluntary civil assistance organization originally instituted in 1864, was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention in 1929. In December 1937 it gained status as a legally recognized organization by the NSDAP. As with other essential services in Third Reich Germany, it came under control of the NSDAP in late 1938 under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior's Social Welfare Organization.

WWII NAZI GERMAN BELT BUCKLE LOT HJ HEER WW2

Lot #637 (Sale Order 684 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Belt Buckle lot to include 1) HJ MEMBER'S BELT BUCKLE. The standard, stamped alloy, nickle plated brass, HJ buckle, as introduced in 1933, featuring an embossed HJ eagle and diamond to its lightly pebbled center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is the embossed Gothic script, "Blut und Ehre" (Blood and Honor). To the reverse is embossed an RZM, "Reichszeugmeisterei" (National-material-control-office), logo and "M4/49" for Steinhauer & Luck of Ludenscheid. Buckle catch, prong bar and dual prongs are all intact. The Hitler Youth may be traced back to March of 1922, with the formation of the "Jugendbund der NSDAP" (Youth-league of-the NSDAP), under control of the SA. In April of 1924 the "Jugendbund der NSDAP" was renamed "Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung" (Greater-german Youth-movement), and in July of 1926 the "Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung" was officially renamed "Hitlerjugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend" (Hitler-youth League of-the german Worker-youth). Prior to 1925, an assortment of uniform items were worn by "Hitler Jugend" members, mainly consisting of a white shirt and HJ armband. In an attempt to associate themselves more closely with the Nazi Party, the HJ adopted the NSDAP brown shirt in 1925. Their distinctive belt buckle was introduced in 1933. 2) Early, 1938 pattern, injected molded aluminum construction box buckle with a pebbled field and circular face plate features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, on a subtly pebbled field to the center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse excluding the inner pebbled field. The reverse has the integral, raised, slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and prongs all intact. Military belts and their corresponding buckles date back centuries and were initially designed for attaching swords and daggers. In 1847 Prussian Hauptmann Virschow introduced a new, innovative, box buckle with a quick release catch and corresponding belt for EM/NCO’s ranks and initiated a new method of carrying personal equipment with the belt and shoulder straps supporting the majority of the weight. This system, with modifications, remains in use in most of the armies in the world to this day. During the Third Reich there was a prescribed form of wear of the belt and buckle with the buckle being positioned on the right side and the corresponding buckle catch on the left side. On January 24TH 1936 a new pattern EM/NCO’s belt buckle was officially introduced to replace the previously worn Weimar Reichswehr era, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), belt buckle. The basic design of the Reichswehr buckle was retained with the addition of the new Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), style national eagle. This pattern buckle was worn through-out the Third Reich period with minor manufacturing variations and different colored finishes. The manufacturing variations included both one and two piece, stamped alloy versions, (Circa 1936-), injection molded alloy version, (Circa 1936-) and stamped steel versions, (Circa 1940-). Another manufacturing variation were buckles with pebbled, or smooth background fields. The colored finish was determined by regulations depending on what form of uniform it was to be worn with, with silver for dress wear, field-grey for field wear and olive drab for tropical wear. Of Note: The standard issue belt buckles were roughly, 4.5cm-4.7cm, (roughly 1 3/4"-1 7/8"), tall, while private purchase belt buckles were generally a little smaller ranging from 3.5cm-4cm, (1 3/8"-1 5/8"), tall.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP WALL FLAG LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #638 (Sale Order 685 of 987)

Multi-piece cotton construction flags approximately 9 x 13 inches. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a multi piece mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall very excellent condition. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII PANZER STABSFELDWEBEL'S SHOULDER STRAP

Lot #639 (Sale Order 686 of 987)

Early, (November 1938-May 1940), second pattern, blue/green badge cloth construction, sew on shoulder strap with bright silver/aluminum, diamond patterned, NCO’s tress to all the outside edges, three stamped rank pips with "S1" cypher indicating 1st Schützen (Rifle) and pink wool waffenfarbe. On November 26TH 1938 the first pattern, pointed tip, shoulder straps without waffenfarben utilized by EM/NCO’s were replaced with a rounded tip shoulder strap that included the branch of service waffenfarben. Originally these 2ND pattern straps were manufactured in blue/green badge cloth until regulations in May 1940 altered their construction to field-grey wool. These 2ND pattern shoulder straps were worn for the duration of the war although a third and final pattern was introduced in September 1944.

WWII NAZI MINING SERVICE BERGBAU OFFICIAL'S SWORD

Lot #640 (Sale Order 687 of 987)

A fine triple etched example measuring 39 inches with the scabbard, this sword features an 33 inch long, slightly-curved, fullered, nickel-plated steel blade, magnetic, with a blade spine incorporating an etched leafed pattern from the handle to the mid-point, along with a single dull edge, the blade itself etched on both sides with ornate leafed patterns and to one side GLÜCK AUF with crossed hammers and the lamp of knowledge, remaining bright and crisp, and having a very sharp tip. The blade's ricasso is maker marked W.K.C. with the Knight's head, while the blade itself retains its crossgraining, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, natural shine, scattered surface wear and fine nicks, very fine. Gilt brass crossguard with quillon, a silver miner's crossed hammer and mallet insignia representative of the Mining Service (Bergbau) is affixed in place on the obverse langet on the crossguard, the langet on the reverse is blank, the ferrule also in gilt brass. Black celluloid plates incorporate a pebbled finish and come with eleven rows of silvered wire in a braided pattern, in the recesses of the ribbed grip, each row with larger angled wire in the centre flanked by a single row of smaller angled wire on both sides running in the opposite direction to that of the center row. The plates are embedded onto either side of the handle and held in place via a long central brass pin that passes through the supporting guard, running from the crossguard and wrapping around the pommel, joining on to the opposite end of the crossguard, forming the handle. The guard, pommel and handle are absent of design, the guard and handle completed with a rare portapee wrapped around them in the appropriate fashion, the knot in gold-colored bullion wire with a black and silver embroidered center, the aluminum stem covered in gold-colored bullion wire in a checkered-pattern, the strap in fine gold-colored and silvered bullion wire interlaced with light brown embroidery and is free of fraying. The scabbard has a smooth-finished black leather-wrapped body, with flattened u-shaped finial, mid-band and locket in gilt brass, the finial and locket both held in place by a single dual-prong pin, the pin on the mid-band having been lost to time and subsequently allows it to slide freely along the body of the scabbard. The locket and mid-band each with a suspension ring, the ring on the mid-band with a short smooth-finished black leather strap with two buckles, one in gilt brass, the other in magnetic black-finished metal, dual riveted in place. Excellent. As a direct result of the institution of the "Four-Year Plan" for German economic self sufficiency, announced in September 1936, the NSDAP established a National Bureau of Mines, (Bergbau), in October 1936 to oversee mining functions and distribution of essential raw materials. The Bergbau consisted of all previously organized State and Individual Mining Associations and was coordinated by the newly established Berghoheitsverwaltung, (Superior Mine Administration). The parade dress uniforms of the earlier mining associations were standardized with minor modifications including new position insignia. In November 1943 the Bergbau came under control of the Ministry of Armaments and War Production, led by Albert Speer.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SPEEDO METER 550 KM/H

Lot #641 (Sale Order 688 of 987)

Lot of 5, Luftwaffe, period Bakelite 'on-board instrument' ie. speedo-meter ('Fahrtmesser') being of the type: 'Velocom'. The 'Fährtmesser' bears the 'LW-Anforder'-number: 'FL2230' and was produced in the year 1941. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SPEEDO METER 550 KM/H

Lot #642 (Sale Order 689 of 987)

Lot of 5, Luftwaffe, period Bakelite 'on-board instrument' ie. speedo-meter ('Fahrtmesser') being of the type: 'Velocom'. The 'Fährtmesser' bears the 'LW-Anforder'-number: 'FL2230' and was produced in the year 1941. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO LEATHER BELT LOT OF 5 WW2

Lot #643 (Sale Order 690 of 987)

WWII Nazi German leather belt lot including 5 leather belt of various sizes but all are in very good condition. Military belts and their corresponding buckles date back centuries and were initially designed for attaching swords and daggers. In 1847 a new innovative box buckle with a quick release catch and corresponding belt were introduced which resulted in a Prussian, Hauptmann Virschow, initiating a new method of carrying personal equipment with the belt and shoulder straps supporting the majority of the weight. This system, with modifications, remains in use in most of the armies in the world to this day. During the Third Reich there was a prescribed form of wear of the belt and buckle with the buckle being positioned on the right side and the corresponding buckle catch on the left side. On January 24TH 1936 a new pattern EM/NCO's belt buckle was officially introduced to replace the previously worn Weimar era Reichsheer buckle. The basic design of the Reichsheer buckle was retained with the addition of the new Wehrmacht style national eagle. This pattern buckle was worn through-out the Third Reich period with minor manufacturing variations and different colored finishes. The colored finish was determined by regulations depending on what form of uniform it was to be worn with.

WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO LEATHER BELT LOT OF 5 WW2

Lot #644 (Sale Order 691 of 987)

WWII Nazi German leather belt lot including 5 leather belt of various sizes but all are in very good condition. Military belts and their corresponding buckles date back centuries and were initially designed for attaching swords and daggers. In 1847 a new innovative box buckle with a quick release catch and corresponding belt were introduced which resulted in a Prussian, Hauptmann Virschow, initiating a new method of carrying personal equipment with the belt and shoulder straps supporting the majority of the weight. This system, with modifications, remains in use in most of the armies in the world to this day. During the Third Reich there was a prescribed form of wear of the belt and buckle with the buckle being positioned on the right side and the corresponding buckle catch on the left side. On January 24TH 1936 a new pattern EM/NCO's belt buckle was officially introduced to replace the previously worn Weimar era Reichsheer buckle. The basic design of the Reichsheer buckle was retained with the addition of the new Wehrmacht style national eagle. This pattern buckle was worn through-out the Third Reich period with minor manufacturing variations and different colored finishes. The colored finish was determined by regulations depending on what form of uniform it was to be worn with.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP WALL BANNER OR FLAG WW2

Lot #645 (Sale Order 692 of 987)

A large multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 14 feet long and 40 inches wide. To both its red fields are sewn white disks, with a printed mobile swastikas in black. There is a tunnel loop to each end. Some small holes present. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN COMBAT SERVICE AWARDS LOT WW2

Lot #645a (Sale Order 693 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Heer combat award lot to include 1)GENERAL ASSAULT BADGE. Die struck, hollow backed, alloy construction award with a silver finish. The nicely detailed badge features a cut-out, high relief Wehrmacht styled eagle with down-swept wings positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, and encompassed by an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath. Complete pin and catch assembly. The General Assault badge was introduced on June 1ST 1940, by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to support personnel who were ineligible for the Infantry or Panzer Assault badges. Criteria for award of the badge was basically the same as the criteria for award of the Infantry and Panzer Assault badges with the main qualification being participation in three separate assaults in a supporting role. On its introduction the badge was only intended for award to combat engineers and was designated, Pionier-Sturmabzeichen, (Engineer’s Assault Badge). Shortly afterwards award of the badge was extended to other support personnel including artillery and assault gun personnel, anti-tank and anti-aircraft personnel and medical personnel. Of Note: Before the introduction of the Tank Destruction Strip in March 1942, personnel who had single handedly destroyed an enemy tank with Infantry weapons were awarded the General Assault Badge. 2) INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE IN SILVER. Die struck alloy award with silver wash. The nicely detailed badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a cut-out rifle with fixed bayonet and sling. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. Unmarked. The Infantry Assault Badge in silver was introduced on December 20TH 1939 by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of non-motorized Infantry and Mountain Infantry units. Criteria for bestowal of the badge varied, with the main qualification being participation in three separate Infantry assaults. Of Note: On June 1ST 1940 a bronze version of the Infantry Assault Badge was introduced for award to Officers and EM/NCOs of Motorized Infantry units.

WWII GERMAN WHITE PARACHUTE WITH RISERS AND RING

Lot #646 (Sale Order 694 of 987)

WWII Nazi German white parachute silk by Kurt Peterhänsel. Silk is marked Gerät: LC 50 F. n A. Kurt Peterhänsel Werk No. 1232 Kunstseide J. G. 2375/01 and still retaining the risers and ring Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DESTROYER WAR BADGE

Lot #646a (Sale Order 695 of 987)

Nice quality, die struck alloy, solid back construction badge with gilted washed and nickel/silver plated finishes. The badge is in the form of a vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a small national eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the top center, encompassing the forward profile view of a nickel/silver plated destroyer and waves. The reverse of the badge has a heavy, solid, soldered hinge, a broad tapering horizontal pin, a heavy soldered catch and a soldered retaining hook to the top all intact. The reverse is well marked with the embossed manufacturer's name and location, "Schwerin Berlin 68". Nice example. The Destroyer War Badge was instituted on June 4TH 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral, (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral), Erich Raeder, for award to destroyer crew members who had participated in the naval battle for Narvik, Norway, under the command of Kommodore Friedrich Bonte. Regulations of October 1940 extended bestowal of the Destroyer War Badge to include other destroyer, torpedo, and E-boat personnel involved in other naval battles who met a preset criteria. Of Note: Torpedo and E-boat personnel were no longer eligible for the Destroyer War Badge after the introduction of the E-boat Badge on May 30TH 1941.

WWII NAZI GERMAN KUBAN CAMPAIGN SHIELD WW2

Lot #647 (Sale Order 696 of 987)

Die stamped, alloy construction shield with a bronze wash featuring an embossed, stylized, national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in its talons, to the top center, with the swastika flanked by the embossed date, "1943". The eagle sits atop a horizontal bar with the embossed script, "Kuban". The bottom portion of the shield features an embossed serrated defensive line with the impressed, named, locations of the major engagements, "Lagunen, Krymskaja", and "Nuworo-ssijsk". Backing wool, prongs and plate all complete. The Kuban Campaign Shield was instituted by Adolf Hitler on September 21ST 1943, as the last official campaign shield to see production and issue during the war. The shield was designed for award to personnel, in all branches of service, who had served in the defensive battles in the Crimean peninsula from February 1943 onward. Criteria for award of the shield dictated that personnel had to have been involved in at least one major engagement, served two months in the theatre or had been wounded in battle. The shields were bestowed by Knight’s Cross, Oak-leaves and Swords winner, Generalfeldmarschall Ewald von Kliest as the commanding officer of Army Group South Ukraine.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA / SS POLITICAL CROSS STRAP LOT

Lot #648 (Sale Order 697 of 987)

WWII Nazi German over the shoulder belt straps lot of 4 used by the SA and SS. All for over the shoulder straps are in excellent condition just needing belts and D rings to complete the rig. Cross straps were worn by many Nazi organizations as early as 1921 as an integral part of certain forms of dress. The cross strap was worn attached to a "D" ring to the left front of the waist belt, passed over the right shoulder, and attached to another "D" ring strap to the rear right of the belt.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE 1ST MODEL DAGGER WW2

Lot #649 (Sale Order 698 of 987)

Roughly 30.5cm long bright nickel/silver plated drop forged steel double edged stiletto style blade with a flat central plane that is maker marked P.D.Lüneschloss Solingen. The original pebbled blue leather washer is intact. The dagger has a cast nickle silvered crossguard and pommel with gilt washed sunwheel swastikas. The crossguard is in the form of extended horizontal down swept stylized wings with a raised central circular panel with a gilt washed sunwheel swastika to each side of the circular panel. The formed wooden grip is wrapped in blue Moroccan leather with twisted wire wrap. The circular pommel also has a gilt washed sunwheel swastika to each side. The dagger comes with its original blue Moroccan leather wrapped magnetic sheet metal scabbard with three aluminum fittings. Very Good. In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots licence. Originally the early daggers were produced utilizing nickel/silver fittings until 1936 when the early fittings were replaced with polished natural aluminum fittings. Of Note: On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT CAVALRY COMBAT SPURS

Lot #650 (Sale Order 699 of 987)

Original German WWII Unissued Cavalry Combat Spurs- Nice unissued matching set of spurs! Maker marked with a logo and geschmiedet or forged. In mint condition! Although considered highly mobilized for its time the German army still utilized a great number of horses through-out WWII with the average infantry division containing roughly five thousand horses. In 1939 the German army also had fifteen, primarily horse-mounted, Cavalry regiments that were mainly tasked with tactical reconnaissance. Even though most of the Cavalry units were mechanized by 1940 they still utilized a large number of horses through-out the war. By 1943 the Germans were experiencing fuel and vehicle shortages which resulted in an increase in the number of horses utilized in the field. Cavalry personnel were basically equipped the same as the standard infantry personnel with the addition of specialized horse equipment.

WWII NAZI GERMAN SS EM/NCO BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #651 (Sale Order 700 of 987)

Die stamped, steel construction, (Circa 1940-1943), box belt buckle features a smooth, outer field with a high relief, embossed, central motif pattern consisting of an SS style national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreath, encompassing a static swastika. The swastika and wreath are in turn encompassed by a circular, simulated, twisted rope border with the Gothic script motto, "Meine Ehre heißt Treue!", (My Honour is Loyalty!). The script is situated on a subtly textured background field and is encircled by the inner and the outer simulated twisted rope borders. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs are all intact. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and has the brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. The reverse of the buckle is well marked with the impressed "RZM" logo, and "SS" runes both with dual, circular borders, flanking the manufacturer’s contract code number and date, "155/40", indicating manufacture by F. W. Assmann & Söhne of Lüdenscheid in 1940. The Allgemeine-SS, (General-SS), was originally formed in May 1923 under the auspices of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment), as the Stosstrupp Adolf Hitler (Shock Troops), and was redesignated Schutz Staffel, (Protection Squad), in April 1925 with the official acceptance of the name verified on the second anniversary of the failed Munich "Beer-Hall" Putsch on November 9TH 1925. As a subordinate unit to the SA, early SS personnel wore the standard SA style box belt buckle. It is believed that Adolf Hitler personally designed a new pattern box belt buckle specifically for wear by SS EM/NCO personnel with the manufacturing patent being originally granted to the Overhoff & Cie. firm in Lüdenscheid. This new style buckle was adopted for wear by EM/NCO personnel in late 1931 or early 1932. Generally the early buckles were produced in solid nickel/silver until sometime in 1936 when aluminum alloys replaced the nickel/silver versions. In 1940 the EM/NCO’s belt buckles began to be manufactured in steel replacing the aluminum alloy buckles. Of Note: The RZM, Reichzeugmeisterei, (National Equipment Quartermaster), was officially founded in June 1934 in Munich by the NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), as a Reich Hauptamt, (State Central Office), and was based on the earlier SA Quartermaster’s Department. The functions of the RZM were not only to procure and distribute items to Party formations, but also to approve chosen designs and to act as a quality control supervisor to ensure items manufactured for the Party met required specification and were standardized. Starting in late 1934 items manufactured for the SS came under the quality control of the RZM and as a result were to be marked with the RZM/SS approval/acceptance mark. In 1943 the Waffen-SS assumed full control over their uniform item production and no longer fell under the authority of the RZM.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE MAP CASE 1937 UNIT MARK

Lot #652 (Sale Order 701 of 987)

Mid-brown pebbled leather construction case with steel fittings. Case is roughly 29cm tall, and 20cm wide with folding accordion sides. The case has a fold over top closure flap with dual overlaid, stitched on, vertical closure straps with rivetted on alloy fittings. The top vertical closure strap has a rivetted on alloy tip and the bottom, wider vertical closure strap has a rivetted on alloy plate with three horizontal cut-out slots. Bottom, front center of the case body has a corresponding, rivetted on, oval, alloy base plate with a raised bar for the vertical closure straps. For secure closure the bottom vertical closure strap would have the raised bar inserted through the appropriate horizontal cut-out slot and the top vertical closure strap would in turn be inserted through the raised bar. The front body of the case has a stitched on ruler pocket, eraser pocket with a quick release pull tab, eight vertical pencil holders and a small angle measuring instrument pocket. Both original belt attachment loops are present. Case is maker marked and dated 1937. Also is unit marked Flzgfuhn Schule Mgdbg. I/K.G.157 1937. Excellent Map/dispatch cases were issued on a limited basis to specifically designated personnel such as unit commanders, messengers, and observers. The M35 map/dispatch case was based on the Weimar era, Reichsheer pattern map/dispatch case with minor variations. The M35 map/dispatch case underwent a front closure modification in mid-1936, and an additional small front pocket was added in 1938, although the early pattern cases continued to be manufactured through-out the war. The M35 map/dispatch cases were issued with assorted map reading tools, instruments and accessories. Of Note: As with other armies the Germans had a Kriegskarten- und Vermessungswesen Abteilung, (War Maps and Surveying Department), under command of the OKH, Oberkommando des Heeres, (High Command of the Army). The war maps and surveying department was responsible for all army issue maps and worked in conjunction with the German Reichsamt für Landesaufnahme, (National Land Survey Office). Regulations dictated that army issue maps were exclusively for use of army personnel and that any reproduction or improper usage were punishable offences. German army maps were generally named and numbered and were issued as required.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RESERVIST SCHNAPPS FLASK WW2

Lot #653 (Sale Order 702 of 987)

WWII Nazi German reservist schnapps flask. Glass flask is housed in an aluminum frame with generic military motifs to each side. There is a nice National colors, black, white and red rope sling to carry measuring 7 X 5 1/2. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN GEWEHR G 43 MAGAZINE GCB CODE

Lot #654 (Sale Order 703 of 987)

German WWII era G-43 magazine for 8mm Gewehr 43 rifle. Maker mark "gcb" and "WaAB 43" to the right of the maker's mark. 3-3/4" x 3-1/2" x 1". Has some wear but spring functions well and magazine is solid. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN MINIATURE LUFTWAFFE DAGGER WW2

Lot #655 (Sale Order 704 of 987)

Miniature Second Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger. Measuring 7 3/4 inches overall. Excellent In March 1933 the Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), was established by incorporating all civilian flying clubs into the one organization. The DLV was utilized as a camouflage civilian organization to train personnel for the future Luftwaffe. As a civilian organization it was able to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Versailles Treaty, which prohibited a German military air service. In February and April 1934 respectively the DLV introduced a dagger for Officer’s and a knife for all ranks. Later in 1934 members of the Fliegerschaft, the secret military branch of the DLV, adopted both sidearms for wear. Shortly after the unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March 1935 a modified version of the DLV’s Officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe Officer’s and EM/NCO’s personnel who held a valid pilots license. On July 15TH 1937 a second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced for wear by Officers, Senior Officer Candidates and Officials with the equivalent Officers ranks and the first pattern dagger was discontinued. Additional regulations of March and August 1940 extended wear of the second pattern dagger to senior NCO’s, senior reserve NCO’s and Officials with the equivalent NCO’s ranks. Blade side arm portepees and troddels were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar Republic and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. The Luftwaffe version of the portepee was officially introduced on March 1ST 1935 and the design was based on the earlier army officers portepee.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MINIATURE OFFICERS DAGGER WW2

Lot #656 (Sale Order 705 of 987)

Miniature Army Officer's Dagger measuring 7 3/4 inches overall. Excellent Traditionally German Army Officers had worn a saber as part of the uniform dress and this tradition was carried on through the Weimar era, (Circa 1919-1933), Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), and on into the Third Reich. In an attempt to build morale and curry favour within the Army, Hitler introduced the dress dagger for optional wear with the walking out dress, and retained the saber for wear on more formal occasions. The dress dagger was designed by Berlin graphic artist Paul Casberg and was officially approved for wear on May 4TH 1935 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The edged weapon portepees were originally introduced in the Prussian army in 1808, and continued to be worn with the Dress uniform, as a tradition and identifying item through WWI, the Weimar era and on into the Third Reich, with minor modifications. Originally designed as a functional item to secure the blade sidearm to the holder’s wrist the portepee evolved into a purely decorative accessory. The Third Reich era Officer’s dagger portepee was introduced along with the Officer’s dagger on May 4TH 1935 and was intended for wear by all Officers and Senior NCO’s with permission to wear the dagger. Of Note: Production of the dress dagger was to be discontinued as per regulations of May 27TH 1943 and further wear of the dress dagger and portepee was prohibited by order of September 5TH 1944. Additional regulations of December 23RD 1944 indicated that officer ranks were to wear a pistol in place of the dress dagger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN 2nd CLASS IRON CROSS LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #657 (Sale Order 706 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Iron lot of two. 1939 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style crosses with a single piece iron core and a two piece alloy frame. The obverse features an embossed, high relief, central, canted, swastika with the re-institution date, "1939", to the bottom arm. The reverse bottom arm has the embossed original institution date, "1813". The swastika is in nice high relief while the dates are somewhat lower. The medals loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact. Unmarked. The crosses comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. On March 10TH 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. Originally the Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action. The Iron Cross’s were reinstituted by King Wilhelm I on July 19TH 1870 for award during the Franco-Prussian War and again on August 5TH 1914, by King Wilhelm II for award during WWI. On September 1ST 1939 Hitler once more reinstituted the Iron Cross series of awards in the First and Second Classes and established the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. The second class medal was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. Both are ring marked, one being 11 while the other appears to be MHH. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE VEHICLE PENNANT WW2

Lot #658 (Sale Order 707 of 987)

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

WWII NAZI GERMAN 1934 REICHSPARTEI TAG PENNANT

Lot #659 (Sale Order 708 of 987)

A very nice and well-presented small bicycle pennant for the 1934 Reichsparteitag in Nurnberg – The pennant is in great condition. One side with bevo knight with shield and swastika and date 1934. Reverse side with three piece party swastika. Complete with attachment rings and in good condition. These pennants would have been bought at the rally as souvenirs who attended the event. Excellent The 6th Party Congress was held in Nuremberg, September 5–10, 1934, which was attended by about 700,000 Nazi Party supporters. Initially it did not have a theme. Later it was labeled the "Rally of Unity and Strength" (Reichsparteitag der Einheit und Stärke), "Rally of Power" (Reichsparteitag der Macht), or "Rally of Will" (Reichsparteitag des Willens). The Leni Riefenstahl film Triumph des Willens was made at this rally. This rally was particularly notable due to Albert Speer's Cathedral of light: 152 searchlights that cast vertical beams into the sky around the Zeppelin Field to symbolise the walls of a building.

NAZI NATIONAL FORESTRY OFFICIAL'S BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #660 (Sale Order 709 of 987)

Roughly, 55mm wide, 50mm tall, horizontally oval, stamped, two piece, polished natural aluminum, belt buckle features a highly embossed oak-leaf wreath encompassing a right facing, political style eagle with out-stretched wings on a slightly domed, pebbled central field. Both eagle and wreath feature nice detailing. Reverse of buckle is a mirror image of obverse and has a separate circular plate insert with crimped catch and retaining hook. Circular plate is secured by crimped outer edges of the buckles obverse. Retaining hook secures the open rectangular bar with attachment prong bar and prongs all intact. Unmarked example. Nice clean example. German State Forestry agencies were consolidated into the Reichsforst Beamte, (National Forestry Service), on April 22ND 1938, and uniform regulations introduced the Official’s belt buckle to replace the assorted pattern belt buckles worn by official’s of the various state organizations. The new pattern buckle came in a burnished black finish for wear with the service uniform, natural aluminum for the parade and dress uniform and in a gilt finish for ranks of Oberlandesforstmeister and above. The natural aluminum buckles were worn on both a dark green leather and brocade belts. All National Forestry Service belts and buckles were discontinued in late 1943.

WWII NAZI GERMAN JUSTICE OFFICIAL BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #661 (Sale Order 710 of 987)

1st pattern Justice Official Officer's buckle with a gold finish over a brass base. An un-marked buckle. Features a Prussian eagle with a swastika on its chest, and clutching a sword in its right talon and two lightening flashes in its left talon. Front and reverse shows very light wear.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER LUFTWAFFE BELT BUCKLE LOT

Lot #662 (Sale Order 711 of 987)

Lot of WWII Nazi German belt buckle to include 1) LUFTWAFFE EM/NCO'SBELT & BELT BUCKLE. 1940 pattern, die stamped, steel construction, box buckle. Features a smooth outer field with a central, embossed, high relief, horizontally oval, laurel leaf wreath encompassing a domed, pebbled inner field with an embossed, second pattern, (Circa 1937/1938-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, to the center. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and has the brazed on buckle catch, prong bar and prongs all intact. 2) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. 1940 pattern, field-gray painted, die stamped steel construction, combat box buckle features a smooth outer field with a high relief, embossed Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), style eagle with down swept wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, to the slightly domed center, encompassed by an oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God With Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and the brazed, buckle catch, prong bar and prongs are all intact.

WWII NAZI LAND CUSTOM’S OFFICIAL'S BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #663 (Sale Order 712 of 987)

Oval aluminum buckle with polished highlights, 55mm x 50mm, featuring customs eagle and pebbled dome, with s full acanthus leaves wreath, maker marked FLL and dated 1939. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN BELT BUCKLE LOT OF 3 HJ SA WW2

Lot #664 (Sale Order 713 of 987)

WWII Nazi German belt buckle lot to include 1) SA EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. The 65mm x 50mm, slightly convex, stamped brass, two-piece construction buckle features, to its obverse, a plain field upon which is an embossed, political-style national eagle clutching the laurel surround to a canted swastika on a slightly domed, plain field. The eagle’s head falls on the inside of a ribbed border with simulated twisted rope trim to its inner and outer edges. The ribbed border, which is 42mm in outside diameter, has a spray of oak leaves to its base, with the eagle’s wings extending into it at the top. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. Unmarked. 2) HJ MEMBER'S BELT BUCKLE. The standard, stamped steel, silver washed HJ buckle, as introduced in 1933, featuring an embossed HJ eagle and diamond to its lightly pebbled center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is the embossed Gothic script, "Blut und Ehre" (Blood and Honor). The reverse side is stamped with the RZM logo and "M4/46" for Wilhelm Schroder & Co. Lüdenscheid. The brazed buckle catch, prong bar and dual prongs are all intact. Nice example. 3) GERMAN HUNTING ASSOCIATION BELT PARADE BUCKLE. To the center a deer’s skull with antlers, between which is a mobile swastika with rays radiating out from it. Flanking the skull to the base is "D" and "J," for "Deutsche Jägerschaft" (German Hunting-association).

WWII NAZI GERMAN BELT BUCKLE LOT OF 3 HEER PENAL

Lot #665 (Sale Order 714 of 987)

WWII Nazi German belt buckle lot to include 1) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. Early, (circa 1936-1940), injection molded construction, natural aluminum box buckle with a pebbled background field and a slightly domed, embossed central motif. The central motif features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings on a subtly pebbled field to the center, encompassed by an embossed oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God with Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. The reverse has the integral, raised, slotted buckle catch and separate prong bar and prongs all intact. Maker marked R.S.& S and comes with original leather tab. 2) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO'S BELT BUCKLE. Natural aluminum box buckle with a pebbled background field and a slightly domed, embossed central motif. The central motif features an embossed Wehrmacht style eagle with down swept wings on a subtly pebbled field to the center, encompassed by an embossed oak-leaf cluster to the bottom and script, "Gott Mit Uns", (God with Us), to the top. The oak-leaf cluster and script are on a ribbed background field and are encircled by both an inner and outer simulated twisted rope border. Brazed buckle catch, prong bar and prongs are all intact. Couple of dings to the face plate. The buckle has no visible manufacturer’s markings. 3) WWII NAZI GERMAN JUSTICE OFFICIAL BELT BUCKLE. 1st pattern Justice Official Officer's buckle with a gild finish over a brass base. An un-marked buckle with both keepers. Features a Prussian eagle with a swastika on its chest, and clutching a sword in its right talon and two lightening flashes in its left talon. Front and reverse shows very light wear.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT NSDAP RAD MOTHER CROSS

Lot #666 (Sale Order 715 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Medal Lot to include 1) CASED CIVIL AIR DEFENCE HONOR DECORATION 2ND CLASS, 1938. Roughly, 40mm diameter, later, die struck aluminum alloy construction award. The circular award features an embossed oak-leaf wreath to the outside edge encompassing an embossed, canted, swastika on a subtly pebbled field encircled by the embossed, Latin script, "Für Verdienste im Luftschutz", (For Meritorious Service in Air Defence), to the obverse. The reverse also has the embossed, oak-leaf wreath to the outside edge encompassing the embossed, institution date, "1938", also on a subtly pebbled field. The medal loop and ribbon suspension ring are both intact and comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. The award comes housed in its original mid-weight cardboard construction issue case with a simulated gray grained leather covering. The case has a fold back, friction fit, top lid with a tape hinge to the reverse. The case is well marked with impressed, blacked Latin script in three lines to the top lid, "Luftschutz-Ehrenzeichen 2. Stufe", (Air Defence Honor Decoration 2ND Class). The interior of the case has a light grey flock lining and the bottom has a central raised, cut-out bar to secure the award in place. 2) RAD FOUR YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL. A die struck alloy award with a bronze wash, in the form of a 40mm tall vertical oval, with a loop to its top, through which passes the suspension ring for its cornflower blue ribbon. The raised edges of the oval, obverse and reverse, are in imitation of an oak leaf wreath. Against the plain background field of the obverse is embossed the RAD logo of an upright spade head, with a mobile swastika to it, and sprigs of barley extending from either side of its base. Against the plain field of the reverse is the embossed, Gothic script, "Für treue Dienste im Reichs-Arbeits-dienst" (For loyal Service in-the National-labor-service). 3) FORTY YEAR FAITHFUL SERVICE DECORATION. Die struck alloy, first class award with a fire gilt finish and black enamel work. The decoration is in the form of a cross Pattée with an embossed circular oak-leaf wreath extending between the arms of the cross. The center of the cross has a square plate with a black enameled static swastika to the obverse and embossed Gothic script to the reverse, "Für treue Dienste", (For Loyal Service). The arms of the cross have a slightly textured background field with smooth, dual stepped, raised outer edges. The fire gilt finish and the black enamel are both fully intact and the decoration is still very bright and clean. The ribbon suspension ring and loop are both intact. The decoration comes complete with an original piece of ribbed, moiré, cornflower blue ribbon with a brass pin back device handstitched to the reverse top edge. 4) MOTHER'S CROSS IN BRONZE. Second pattern, two piece, stamped tombac award with a bronze wash and blue and white enamel work. Award in the form of a Christian cross with outward fluted arms in semi-translucent blue enamel with white enamel border. Cross has a raised sunburst pattern emanating between its arms. Separate central circular field with white enamel base and black static swastika, encompassed by a circular border with embossed Latin script, "Der Deutschen Mutter", (The German Mother). Reverse has impressed simulated handwritten script, "16 Dezember 1938", and facsimile Hitler signature. Original ribbon is also included.

WW2 NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT OFFICER HAT EAGLE WREATH

Lot #667 (Sale Order 716 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Wehrmacht Officer's visor cap eagle and cap wreath and cockade. OFFICER’S VISOR CAP WREATH & COCKADE. Nice quality, second pattern, (circa 1935-1945), hand embroidered, opened topped, oak-leave wreath with six, small, acorns in bright, silver/aluminum wire threads with silvery/grey rayon accent threads, flanking a highly vaunted, three piece, national tri-color cockade all mounted on a cut-out, padded, blue/green badge cloth base. Complete with original backing. 2) OFFICER'S CAP EAGLE. Hand embroidered, national breast eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons in bright, silver/aluminum bullion and wire threads with accent threads mounted on a cut-out dark blue/green badge cloth base. Both are excellent

NAZI REICHSPOST 1st PATTERN PERSONNEL'S VISOR CAP

Lot #668 (Sale Order 717 of 987)

A black wool construction visor cap, featuring a one-piece circular crown, whose internal stiffening wire is still intact, a body with seams to each of its cardinal points, a one-piece center band, also piped in orange along its edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a blackened visor. Early political eagle and cockade. An internal, vertical shape retainer is behind this forward seam line, giving the cap a high peak to the front. The vulcanfibre visor, with a raised lip along its forward edge, is blackened to its upper surface, and tan colored to its underside. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orange colored oilcloth, and features a nice leatherette sweatband. As with most nations, the German national postal service was a uniformed organization, whose uniform regulations were altered shortly after the NSDAP achieved political power in January of 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT WINTER FUR CAP

Lot #669 (Sale Order 718 of 987)

Field-gray wool construction cap with rabbit fur front, fold down side ear lugs and back panels. Tie-string complete. Quilted rayon liner. Maker marked and size marked 58. Dated for 1944. Heer metal eagle attached to the front. Nice cap. The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941/42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941/42 the Oberkommando des Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), recognized the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. In April 1942 Hitler approved the chosen design, and the first models were issued in the autumn of that year, included assorted winter fur caps. The fur caps were a standard issue item and were distributed to all EM/NCO’s for the winter season, (September 15TH to April 15TH), with other winter garments and were to be returned to the units storage depot at the end of the season for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear were required to purchase the new winter garments until regulations of December 1942 extended the issue winter clothing to all ranks in the colder theatres of operation. Although there was no official standard model of the fur cap the most commonly encountered type followed the basic pattern of the Mountain and M43 caps with fold down back and side panels designed to protect the wearers ears and neck.

WWII NAZI GERMAN M24 GERMAN POTATO MASHER GRENADE

Lot #670 (Sale Order 719 of 987)

M24 stick hand grenade with a sheet metal construction head and a lathe turned subtly contoured natural hardwood handle with a magnetic sheet metal fitting to both the top and bottom ends. The top end of the handle has a screw threaded sheet metal fitting. The top fitting was designed to screw into the bottom of the sheet metal grenade head. The bottom of the wooden handle has a removable, screw threaded sheet metal cap with a corresponding screw threaded sheet metal receiver. Pull string and ball are not present. Maker marked opd and dated 1943. This item came from the US Marine Corps still retaining their inert sticker on the body. Excellent

TROPICAL MOUNTAIN TROOPS MEDICAL CANTEEN & CUP

Lot #671 (Sale Order 720 of 987)

Tropical issue WWII Nazi German canteen. Slightly larger size than the normal M31. Complete cover, straps and cup. Maker marked "H&Co. 42". Shows the expected period use and wear but overall nice condition. Introduced in 1931 the standard issue M31 canteen was based on the WWI M1893 and M1907 canteens with minor modifications. Originally the M31 canteens were manufactured in aluminum but later as the aluminum was required for other more critically essential items the canteens began to be manufactured in steel. In late 1940 with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign the standard brown felt cover and leather retaining straps and carrying harness of the M31 canteen were altered to an olive drab felt cover and web straps for longer wear in the tropical climate. Another variant, developed in late 1941, was the replacement of the felt covers with a plastic impregnated wood covering for better durability. When issued the canteens came with an integral carrying straps and harness and regulations prescribed the assorted manners in which the canteen was to be carried with the most common form being to secure it to the bread bag suspended from the load carrying waist belt although other methods were also utilized. With potable fluids being such an essential item for an individuals well-being the canteen must be considered as a very important piece of personal kit. Of Note: The M31 canteens with tropical olive drab felt cover and web strap configuration were eventually issued to personnel on the continent as leather stocks were depleted during the war.

INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH SINGLE FULLERED BLADE

Lot #672 (Sale Order 721 of 987)

19th Century Indian Tulwar with single fullered curved blade. Steel hilt fits nice and firm to the blade with no looseness. Hilt has classic Tulwar disk shaped pommel. No scabbard. Overall Length-29 1/2" Blade Length 23". Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN ERA BREIDENBACHER HOF CREAMER WW2

Lot #673 (Sale Order 722 of 987)

WWII Nazi German era lidded creamer to the famed Breidenbacher Hof measuring 6 inches tall and in near perfect condition. History The history of the Breidenbacher Hof begins in 1806, when restaurateur, Wilhelm Breidenbach, won a bid for a plot of land in Düsseldorf. Collaborating with architect Adolph von Vagedes, Breidenbach’s vision to erect a hotel for the rich and powerful was realized. After its opening in 1812, the Breidenbacher Hof flourished, with guests including kings and queens, nobles, politicians and artists, until a major bombing in 1943 destroyed the hotel. After its demolition during World War II, the hotel was re-built under the direction of Georg Linsenmeyer and re-opened in 1950. In the mid-1980s, the hotel was bought by Georg Rafael, co-founder of the Regent hotel chain. The property was closed in 1999. In 2005, it was torn down to be rebuilt by its new owner, the Pearl of Kuwait Real Estate Company. The rebuilding of the hotel began in 2006. During the excavation process for the hotel's new foundation and sub-street levels, a section of sandstone was found from the historic city wall of Düsseldorf, below street level. Construction plans were modified to allow a reconstructed portion of the original wall to be on view from a retail level of the project below. The hotel re-opened on May 19, 2008, under the management of Capella Hotels and Resorts.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DAF MESS HALL PLATE LOT

Lot #674 (Sale Order 723 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Mess Hall Plates to include 1) Red Cross Mess Hall Porcelain Plate measuring 10 X 6 1/2 inches bearing the insignia of the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz. Plate is maker marked to the bottom. 2) DAF mess hall bowl measuring 9 inches wide and is well marked to the reverse.

WWII NAZI GERMAN P-38 PISTOL LEATHER HOLSTER WW2

Lot #675 (Sale Order 724 of 987)

German WWII Walther P-38 Leather Pistol Holster. Measures 6 3/8” wide by 9 1/4” tall. The front shows the body with the flap and a leather strap. The reverse side is marked ‘P-38’. It is marked with a waffen ampt eagle. It is also marker marked and dated ‘bml/44’. This is the pebbled pig skin version. Multi piece black and brown machine sewn leather construction. Excellent condition.

WWII NAZI HEER OFFICER BAND LEADER BELT & BUCKLE

Lot #676 (Sale Order 725 of 987)

German WWII Army Heer Bandsman Officers Belt & Buckle. The belt buckle measures 1 15/16” in diameter. The front shows a German eagle clutching a swastika in his talons. Both are surrounded by a round oak leaf wreath. The flat silver bullion wire brocade belt with cloth red stripes measures 42 1/4” wide by 1 3/4” tall. Has a green velvet backing on the reverse side. Includes both belt keepers.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS BELT BUCKLE WOUND BADGE

Lot #677 (Sale Order 726 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia lot to include 1) German World War II Silver Wound Badge. The front shows a German helmet with a pair of crossed swords in the center. All three are surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath. Has a thin vertical brass pin back with a ‘c’ catch. Awarded for receiving 3 to 4 wounds in combat. 2) German WWII Deutsches Red Cross DRK Officers Belt Buckle. Measures 2” in diameter. The front shows a German eagle clutching a Red Cross emblem in his talons. There is a swastika in the center of his chest. All three are surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath. The reverse side is maker marked ‘ges gesch 1’. Includes both prongs plus two belt hooks on the back. Two piece stamped aluminum construction.

WWII NAZI GERMAN TINNIE LOT OF 18 & BADGES WW2

Lot #678 (Sale Order 727 of 987)

(18) German WWII Tinnie - Party Badges - Eagle - Frauenschaft Badge Collection. All of the pieces have their proper pin back assembly. Many are maker marked on the reverse side. Nickel, brass, aluminum, pot metal construction.

WWII NAZI GERMAN IRON CROSS RIBBON LOT OF 10 WW2

Lot #679 (Sale Order 728 of 987)

(10) German WWII 2nd Class Presentation Iron Cross Ribbons. They measure 1 1/4” wide by 12” long. Machine embroidered red, white and black cloth woven cotton construction. These came from the ‘Deschler & Sohn Munchen’ hoard. Excellent plus condition.

WWII JAPANESE ARMY NATIONAL FL:AG WITH KANJI WW2

Lot #680 (Sale Order 729 of 987)

Japanese World War II Meat Ball Silk Prayer Flag. Measures 38 3/4" wide by 27 1/2" tall. Shows a red meat ball in the center of the white silk body. Has Japanese characters on three of the four corners. There are two white leather tabs with strings on one end. Printed on silk with hand written construction in black ink. Shows use and wear. BANZAI!

WWII NAZI SOCIAL WELFARE IDENTIFICATION BOOKLET +

Lot #681 (Sale Order 730 of 987)

German WWII Social Welfare Identification Booklet + Door Plaque. The booklet measures 4 1/8” wide by 5 13/16” tall. The cover shows a German stylized eagle with the Social Welfare emblem in the center of his chest. The inside contains 26 pages which includes a photo ID of the man. His name is ‘Bad Godesberg’. It is dated ’18. Okt. 1937’. There are several entries with stamps. This is a hard cover book. Includes the door plaque that the front reads ‘Mitglied Der N. S – Volkswohlfahrt Gau Kurhessen’. There are also two swastikas on the front. Stamped brass construction.

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS BELT BUCKLE WW2

Lot #682 (Sale Order 731 of 987)

German WWII Deutsches Red Cross DRK Enlisted Mans Belt Buckle. Measures 2 1/2" wide by 1 7/8" tall. The front shows a German eagle clutching a Red Cross emblem in his talons. There is a swastika in the center of his chest. All three are surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath. The reverse side is maker marked 'ges gesch 1'. Includes both prongs plus the belt hook on the back. Aluminum construction.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PODIUM BANNER OR FLAG WW2

Lot #683 (Sale Order 732 of 987)

German WWII NSDAP / SA Political Swastika Podium Banner Flag. Measures 29 1/2" wide by 31” tall including the twisted cotton fringe on the base. The front shows a black swastika in the center of a round white circle on a red square. Has some mothing. Multi piece machine sewn cotton construction. Single sided.

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER BADGE IN SILVER WW2

Lot #684 (Sale Order 733 of 987)

German World War II Army Silver Tank Assault Badge. The front shows a tank in the center with a German eagle clutching a swastika in his talons at the top. Both are surrounded by an oval oak leaf wreath. The reverse side is maker marked 'HA' for the manufacturing firm of 'Hermann Aurich'. Has a thin vertical pin back with a 'c' catch. Solid die struck nickel construction. Awarded for three combat encounters with the enemy.

WWII NAZI ORDER OF THE EAGLE MERIT MEDAL W SWORDS

Lot #685 (Sale Order 734 of 987)

Cased German WWII Bronze Order of the Eagle Merit Medal with Swords. The front shows the Eagle Order in the center with German eagles clutching swastikas in the talons in each corner. Has a pair of crossed swords at the top awarded to military personnel. The reverse side reads 'Deutsche Verdienst Medaille'. Includes the presentation machine embroidered cloth woven cotton ribbon. Two piece bronze construction. Also includes the presentation named medal case. Measures 3 1/16" wide by 4 9/16" tall by 7/8" deep. Has a partial gold gilt German political eagle clutching a swastika in his talons on top of the lid. The interior base is a black velvet. The interior beige satin lid reads 'Deutsche Verdienstmedaille'. Two piece red leatherette construction.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSFL TABLE MEDAL WW2

Lot #686 (Sale Order 735 of 987)

German WWII NSFK Glider 1938 Flieger Korps Table Medallion. Measures 3 3/4" wide by 3" tall. The front reads 'Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps Deutschlandflug 1938 NSFK'. It shows the winged Icarus man with a swastika at the base in the center. The reverse side reads 'Mit Unserem Fuhrer Im Gleichen Schritt Und Tritt Fliegen Wir Fur Unser Ewiges Deutschland'. There is a facsimile signature with # '1523' below. Bronzed die struck aluminum construction.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DRK PERSONNEL'S DUTY ARMBAND WW2

Lot #687 (Sale Order 736 of 987)

A 10cm x 34cm, white cotton armband, upon which is machine woven a red Balkan cross with Nazi acceptance stamp. Its vertical seam is to the reverse. Excellent condition. The DRK, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" (German Red Cross), a voluntary civil assistance organization originally instituted in 1864, was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention in 1929. In December 1937 it gained status as a legally recognized organization by the NSDAP. As with other essential services in Third Reich Germany, it came under control of the NSDAP in late 1938 under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior’s Social Welfare Organization.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP ID VEHICLE FLAG WW2

Lot #688 (Sale Order 737 of 987)

Multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 38 x 31 inches. To both its red fields are sewn an white disks with a printed mobile swastikas in black. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall excellent condition with a single rivet to each corner for the ability to attach to captured vehicles to avoid friendly fire. Probably one of the most recognizable pieces of insignia associated with the Nazi regime is the swastika flag. Utilized by pretty much by all the organization of the Third Reich in one form or another. The swastika, (a Sanskrit word meaning "well being"), is an ancient symbol that was utilized in numerous diverse cultures and signified both the cycle of life and the sun. The swastika was also a Nordic rune and the pagan Germanic symbol for Thor, God of Adventurers. During WWI the swastika began to represent national and anti-Semitic leanings in such organizations as the Thule society and other German nationalistic movements and later, assorted Freikorps groups. In the midsummer of 1920 Hitler adopted the swastika as the premier symbol of the NSDAP. In "Mein Kampf", Hitler states that although numerous party members had proposed the swastika and red, black and white as the party emblem and colors it was he himself who came up with the final design. The flag itself was adopted as the national flag of Germany after Hitler's rise to power in 1933

WWII M 41 SPANISH BOLO BAYONET WW2

Lot #689 (Sale Order 738 of 987)

Numbered ricasso. 14.5" overall with a 9.5" blade. very good.

WWII NAZI OFFICER REICHSPOST PERSONNEL'S VISOR CAP

Lot #690 (Sale Order 739 of 987)

A dark navy blue wool construction visor cap, featuring a one-piece circular crown, whose internal stiffening wire is still intact, a body with seams to each of its cardinal points, a one-piece center band, also piped in orange along its edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a blackened visor. An internal, vertical shape retainer is behind this forward seam line, giving the cap a high peak to the front. Fixed by a convex metal button over each ear is a black and gold bullion chin strap. The vulcanfibre visor, with a raised lip along its forward edge, is blackened to its upper surface, and gray colored to its underside. The interior of the cap is fully lined in light gray-colored oilcloth, and features a nice leather sweatband. Just missing the eagle. As with most nations, the German national postal service was a uniformed organization, whose uniform regulations were altered shortly after the NSDAP achieved political power in January of 1933.

WWII NAZI GERMAN LONG SERVICE MEDAL LOT W COCKADE

Lot #691 (Sale Order 740 of 987)

WWII Nazi German medal and insignia lot to include 1) EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP WREATH & COCKADE. Single piece, silver washed, die stamped, aluminum construction winged visor cap wreath with a painted national tri-color cockade. The winged, open topped, wreath features four, horizontally extended, "wings" emanating from the central oak-leaf wreath that encompasses the national tri-color cockade. The wreath and wings both have finely embossed detailing. The cockade features a ribbed, circular black outer ring encompassing a ribbed, silver inner ring and a smooth red centerpiece. The reverse of the insignia is a mirror image of the obverse and both attachment prongs are intact. On its inception on February 26TH 1935, the Luftwaffe adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), its clandestine, civilian forerunner, including the visor cap. In March 1935 the earlier, "Tellerform", saucer shaped, caps were replaced with a new, "Sattelform" cap with a higher front peak and an oval shaped top. Along with the introduction of the "Sattelform" cap a new winged wreath and national tri-color cockade were also introduced and were utilized until the end of the war. Officer’s ranks generally utilized hand embroidered visor cap insignia as opposed to the stamped metal visor cap insignia as utilized by EM/NCO ranks. Company and Field grade Officer’s caps were distinguished from the EM/NCO’s caps by bright silver/aluminum piping and a silver/aluminum chin cord while General Officer’s ranks from Generalmajor to Reichsmarschall inclusively, utilized gold colored visor cap fittings. 2) FOUR YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL IN PACKET. Silver washed, die struck, sheet metal construction, fourth class award for four years service, features an embossed Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), style eagle with down swept wings, clutching a canted, swastika in it’s talons, encompassed by Gothic script, "Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht" (Loyal Service in the Armed Forces), on a smooth background field to the obverse. The reverse has a large embossed numeral, "4" to the center encompassed by an embossed, circular, oak-leaf wreath. Still retaining original cellophane packet with Wehrmacht service eagle all in original packing. 3) FOUR YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL IN PACKET. Silver washed, die struck, sheet metal construction, fourth class award for four years service, features an embossed Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), style eagle with down swept wings, clutching a canted, swastika in it’s talons, encompassed by Gothic script, "Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht" (Loyal Service in the Armed Forces), on a smooth background field to the obverse. The reverse has a large embossed numeral, "4" to the center encompassed by an embossed, circular, oak-leaf wreath. Still retaining original cellophane packet. 4) FOUR YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL IN PACKET. Silver washed, die struck, sheet metal construction, fourth class award for four years service, features an embossed Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), style eagle with down swept wings, clutching a canted, swastika in it’s talons, encompassed by Gothic script, "Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht" (Loyal Service in the Armed Forces), on a smooth background field to the obverse. The reverse has a large embossed numeral, "4" to the center encompassed by an embossed, circular, oak-leaf wreath. Still retaining original cellophane packet. 5) FOUR YEAR LONG SERVICE MEDAL PACKET WITH RIBBON AND WEHRMACHT SERVICE EAGLE. All are excellent. On March 16TH 1936, one year after the reintroduction of military conscription, Adolf Hitler revived an Imperial German Army tradition, by instituting the Armed Forces Long Service Awards to reward military personnel, in all branches of service, for loyal long service. The awards were established in four classes for four, twelve, eighteen and twenty-five years service respectively. The Armed Forces Long Service Awards were designed by the renown graphic artist Professor Richard Klein of Munich and all four grades were worn suspended from a cornflower blue ribbon which was adorned with a national eagle cypher. Of Note: Luftwaffe, (Air-Force), awards utilized the Luftwaffe pattern eagle cypher. On March 10TH 1939 Hitler expanded the series of Armed Forces Long Service Awards with the introduction of a gilt oak-leave cypher device to be attached to the ribbon of the twenty-five year service award to indicate forty years service. Criteria for bestowal of an Armed Forces Long Service Award stated that the individual must be on active service as of the introductory date, (March 16TH 1936). An article in the introductory order indicated that two of the Armed Forces Long Service Awards could be worn at the same time in a prescribed manner.

BAYONET LOT OF 3 M1 GARAND BY UC CZECH VZ-23 WW2

Lot #692 (Sale Order 741 of 987)

Lot of four bayonets to include 1) WWII U.S. ARMY M1 GARAND BAYONET W/ M7 SCABBARD. M1 Garand bayonet with the ricasso stamped U C (United Cutlery) over "US" and ordnance escutcheon. 10" uncut parkerized blade with black Bakelite grips. Good Condition 2) VZ-23 for EXPORT MAUSER 98/38 PERSIA - CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Czech-manufactured Persian-contract 8 mm Mauser M1898/29 rifles in the early 1930s. These were some of the finest Mauser military rifles ever produced. Unlike bayonets made for the Czech Army and other Eastern European countries, this example has a conventional blade profile. The scabbard has a French-style frog loop, rather than a conventional frog stud. A tiny Circle–Z export mark is visible on the scabbard body. The overall length is 53,7 cm, blade length is 38,5 cm, muzzle ring diameter is 15,34 mm, blade appears to have been NEVER re-sharpend. 3) Czech-manufactured Persian-contract 8 mm Mauser M1898/29 rifles in the early 1930s. These were some of the finest Mauser military rifles ever produced. Unlike bayonets made for the Czech Army and other Eastern European countries, this example has a conventional blade profile. The scabbard has a conventional frog stud. A tiny Circle–Z export mark is visible on the scabbard body. The overall length is 53,7 cm, blade length is 38,5 cm, muzzle ring diameter is 15,34 mm, blade appears to have been NEVER re-sharpend.

MANNLICHER BERTHIER M1890 CAVALRY BAYONET

Lot #693 (Sale Order 742 of 987)

This sword bayonet for the 8 mm. Mannlicher-Berthier M1890 Carabine de Cavalerie (cavalry carbine); and, M1892 and M1916 Mousqueton de Artillerie (artillery carbine). This example was made prior to the turn of the Century by the French State factory, Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Châtellerault. This example has the first type crosspiece, with the narrow 15 mm. muzzle-ring (same width as the crosspiece) and hooked lower quillion. This example also has black vulcanized rubber grips. The earliest examples had maker markings on the blade spine, similar to the M1866 and M1874. Marked blades are scarce, so this practice must have been ceased shortly after production commenced. Wooden grips were introduced ca. 1905. The second type crosspiece was introduced in 1912, with a wider muzzle ring (that extends over the grip). The third type crosspiece was introduced in during the First World War, with an abbreviated lower quillion.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN POLICE & LUFTWAFFE INSIGNIA

Lot #694 (Sale Order 743 of 987)

Reproduction WWII Nazi German insignia lot to include 1) Luftwaffe Officer Tropical Breast Eagle. Nice quality, hand embroidered, second pattern, Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, in bright, silver/aluminum wire threads, with bright silver bullion and off-white accent threads, on a cut-out, tan cotton base. 2) Luftwaffe General's Forestry Breast Eagle. Nice quality, hand embroidered, second pattern, Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, in bright, gold wire threads, with bright gold bullion and golden accent threads, on a cut-out, green wool base. 3) Luftwaffe General's Visor Cap Wreath. Nice quality, padded, hand embroidered winged visor cap wreath and national tri-color cockade. The hand embroidered, gold wire construction, winged, open topped, wreath features four horizontally extended "wings" emanating from the central oak-leaf wreath that encompasses the national tri-color cockade. The cockade features a hand embroidered circular black wire base, a silver/aluminum wire roundel and a red wool centerpiece. The winged wreath and cockade are mounted on a cut-out tan cotton base. 4) Luftwaffe General's Cap Eagle. Nice quality, hand embroidered, second pattern, Luftwaffe eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, in bright, gold wire threads, with bright gold accent threads, on a cut-out, white wool base. 5) Nazi Police Officer's Sleeve Eagle. Nice quality, hand embroidered, police officer’s sleeve eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons encompassed by a vertically oval, oak-leave wreath in bright silver/aluminum wire threads, all mounted on a cut-out, vertically oval, police green wool base. 6) Nazi Police General's Sleeve Eagle. Nice quality, hand embroidered, police officer’s sleeve eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons encompassed by a vertically oval, oak-leave wreath in bright gold wire threads, all mounted on a cut-out, vertically oval, police green wool base.

WWII REPAINTED TAN POLIZEI M42 DOUBLE DECAL HELMET

Lot #695 (Sale Order 744 of 987)

WWII repainted Nazi German single decal Police helmet with original liner. Helmet retains most of its artificially aged tan paint. Original silver bordered police eagle decal is also retained about 70%. All three liner retaining rivets intact. Age and usage darkened, M31 tan leather liner is intact with three fingers busted and original tie string. Reverse interior neck guard apron has stamped serial/lot number, "275" but cant read the manufacturers code and size stamp. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Beside the basic army style helmets the Germans also produced a wide variety of civic style helmets with no fewer then nine assorted variants of the model M34. These civic style helmets were utilized by assorted civilian and para-military organizations including the police. Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s ascension to power on January 30TH 1933 the independent Prussian state police introduced new helmet insignia in an attempt at creating uniformity in dress. The new helmet insignia consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the Prussia state shield in black and white positioned diagonally on the left side. This insignia was utilized until April 23RD 1934 when new insignia for all of German police agencies was introduced that consisted of a small, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and the German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This second pattern insignia was only utilized until July 11TH 1934 when a third pattern insignia was introduced that consisted of a larger, canted, white, swastika positioned on the right side and a slightly modified German national tri-color shield in black, white and red positioned diagonally on the left side. This third pattern was utilized until a fourth and final pattern was introduced on July 28TH 1936. With Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler’s appointment to Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, on June 17TH 1936, he effectively had full control of all the police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the police and on July 28TH 1936 regulations once again altered the insignia on the police helmets with the new wreathed police eagle emblem to be applied to the left side of the helmet and the NSDAP party shield applied to the right side. The July 1936 police helmet insignia was utilized for the duration of the war. Of Note: Although the police did utilize the helmet decals until the end of the war most helmets produced for the police after November 1943 were issued without decals.

1946 AVIATION TROPHY OHIO DAWN PATROL BY GOODYEAR

Lot #696 (Sale Order 745 of 987)

Attractive aviation trophy measuring 23 1/2 inches tall with a fixed wing radial engine aircraft to the top. Engraved to the front "SEASONAL TROPHY AWARDED THE BEST OHIO DAWN PATROL PILOT 1946 RAY W. GOODWIN DONATED BY GOODYEAR AVIATION PRODUCTS CORP". Trophy is in excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT CAVALRY COMBAT SPURS

Lot #697 (Sale Order 746 of 987)

Original German WWII Unissued Cavalry Combat Spurs- Nice unissued matching set of spurs! Maker marked with a logo and geschmiedet or forged. In mint condition! Although considered highly mobilized for its time the German army still utilized a great number of horses through-out WWII with the average infantry division containing roughly five thousand horses. In 1939 the German army also had fifteen, primarily horse-mounted, Cavalry regiments that were mainly tasked with tactical reconnaissance. Even though most of the Cavalry units were mechanized by 1940 they still utilized a large number of horses through-out the war. By 1943 the Germans were experiencing fuel and vehicle shortages which resulted in an increase in the number of horses utilized in the field. Cavalry personnel were basically equipped the same as the standard infantry personnel with the addition of specialized horse equipment.

WWII US THEATER MADE CBI SILK PATRIOTIC EMBROIDERY

Lot #698 (Sale Order 747 of 987)

Framed Theater made silk decorative souvenir that features embroidered dragon on a red silk background. Below the dragon are Allied Flags and a Federal Shield. Frame measures 24" x 24". excellent. U.S. strategy for China Japanese policy towards China had long been a source of international controversy. Western powers had exploited China through the open door policy, advocated by United States diplomat William Woodville Rockhill, while Japan intervened more directly, creating the puppet-state of Manchukuo. By 1937, Japan was engaged in a full-scale war of conquest in China. The infamous Rape of Nanking galvanized Western opinion and led to direct financial aid for the Kuomintang (Nationalists) and increasing economic sanctions against Japan. In 1941, the U.S. made a series of decisions to support China in its war with Japan: Lend Lease supplies were provided after President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the defense of China to be vital to the defense of the United States. Over the summer, as Japan moved south into French Indo-China, the U.S., Britain and the Netherlands instituted an oil embargo on Japan, cutting off 90% of its supplies. The embargo threatened the operations of the Kwantung Army, which had over a million soldiers deployed in China. Japan responded with a tightly co-ordinated offensive on December 7/8, simultaneously attacking Pearl Harbor, the Philippines, Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong, Guam, Wake Island, and Thailand. Japan cut off Allied supplies to China that had been coming through Burma. China could be supplied only by flying over the Himalaya mountains ("The Hump") from India, or capturing territory in Burma and building a new road—the Ledo Road. Burma In 1941 and 1942, Japan was overextended. Its naval base could not defend its conquests, and its industrial base could not strengthen the navy. To cut off China from Allied aid, it went into Burma, captured Rangoon on 8 March 1942, cutting the Burma Road lifeline to China. Moving north the Japanese took Tounggoo, Burma, then captured Lashio in upper Burma on 29 April. The British, primarily concerned with India, looked to Burma as the main theater of action against Japan and wanted Chinese troops to fight there.[5] The United States conjured up visions of millions of Chinese soldiers who would hold the Japanese then throw them back, while providing close-in airbases for a systematic firebombing of Japanese cities. The overland supply route from India to China had to go through Burma. Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek realized it was all fantasy. On the other hand, there were vast sums of American dollars available if he collaborated. He did so and managed to feed his starving soldiers, but they were so poorly equipped and led that offensive operations against the Japanese in China were impossible. However, Chiang did release two Chinese armies for action in Burma under Stilwell. They were smashed by the Japanese and Stilwell, on foot, barely escaped to India; the recovery of Burma and construction of the Ledo Road to supply China via Burma became an obsession for Stilwell. "On April 14, 1942, William Donovan, as Coordinator of Information (forerunner of the Office of Strategic Services), activated Detachment 101 for action behind enemy lines in Burma. The first unit of its kind, the Detachment was charged with gathering intelligence, harassing the Japanese through guerrilla actions, identifying targets for the Army Air Force to bomb, and rescuing downed Allied airmen. Because Detachment 101 was never larger than a few hundred Americans, it relied on support from various tribal groups in Burma. In particular, the vigorously anti-Japanese Kachin people were vital to the unit's success." Detachment 101's efforts opened the way for Stilwell's Chinese forces, Wingate's Raiders, Merrill's Marauders, and the counter-attack against the Japanese Imperial life-line. Allied command structure U.S. and Allied land forces US forces in the CBI were grouped together for administrative purposes under the command of General Joseph "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell. However, unlike other combat theaters, for example the European Theater of Operations, the CBI was never a "theater of operations" and did not have an overall operational command structure. Initially U.S. land units were split between those who came under the operational command of the India Command under General Sir Archibald Wavell, as the Commander-in-Chief in India, and those in China, which (technically at least) were commanded by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek,[9] as the Supreme Allied Commander in China. However, Stilwell often broke the chain of command and communicated directly with the US Joint Chiefs of Staff on operational matters. This continued after the formation of the South East Asia Command (SEAC) and the appointment of Admiral Lord Mountbatten as Supreme Allied Commander.

WW2 US CBI EPHEMERA LOT PHOTOS MAPS SHORT SNORTERS

Lot #699 (Sale Order 748 of 987)

Large three ring binder of CBI or China Burma India ephemera lot including Short Snorters, news articles, maps. post cards and passes all surrounding the CBI. U.S. strategy for China Japanese policy towards China had long been a source of international controversy. Western powers had exploited China through the open door policy, advocated by United States diplomat William Woodville Rockhill, while Japan intervened more directly, creating the puppet-state of Manchukuo. By 1937, Japan was engaged in a full-scale war of conquest in China. The infamous Rape of Nanking galvanized Western opinion and led to direct financial aid for the Kuomintang (Nationalists) and increasing economic sanctions against Japan. In 1941, the U.S. made a series of decisions to support China in its war with Japan: Lend Lease supplies were provided after President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the defense of China to be vital to the defense of the United States. Over the summer, as Japan moved south into French Indo-China, the U.S., Britain and the Netherlands instituted an oil embargo on Japan, cutting off 90% of its supplies. The embargo threatened the operations of the Kwantung Army, which had over a million soldiers deployed in China. Japan responded with a tightly co-ordinated offensive on December 7/8, simultaneously attacking Pearl Harbor, the Philippines, Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong, Guam, Wake Island, and Thailand. Japan cut off Allied supplies to China that had been coming through Burma. China could be supplied only by flying over the Himalaya mountains ("The Hump") from India, or capturing territory in Burma and building a new road—the Ledo Road. Burma In 1941 and 1942, Japan was overextended. Its naval base could not defend its conquests, and its industrial base could not strengthen the navy. To cut off China from Allied aid, it went into Burma, captured Rangoon on 8 March 1942, cutting the Burma Road lifeline to China. Moving north the Japanese took Tounggoo, Burma, then captured Lashio in upper Burma on 29 April. The British, primarily concerned with India, looked to Burma as the main theater of action against Japan and wanted Chinese troops to fight there.[5] The United States conjured up visions of millions of Chinese soldiers who would hold the Japanese then throw them back, while providing close-in airbases for a systematic firebombing of Japanese cities. The overland supply route from India to China had to go through Burma. Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek realized it was all fantasy. On the other hand, there were vast sums of American dollars available if he collaborated. He did so and managed to feed his starving soldiers, but they were so poorly equipped and led that offensive operations against the Japanese in China were impossible. However, Chiang did release two Chinese armies for action in Burma under Stilwell. They were smashed by the Japanese and Stilwell, on foot, barely escaped to India; the recovery of Burma and construction of the Ledo Road to supply China via Burma became an obsession for Stilwell. "On April 14, 1942, William Donovan, as Coordinator of Information (forerunner of the Office of Strategic Services), activated Detachment 101 for action behind enemy lines in Burma. The first unit of its kind, the Detachment was charged with gathering intelligence, harassing the Japanese through guerrilla actions, identifying targets for the Army Air Force to bomb, and rescuing downed Allied airmen. Because Detachment 101 was never larger than a few hundred Americans, it relied on support from various tribal groups in Burma. In particular, the vigorously anti-Japanese Kachin people were vital to the unit's success." Detachment 101's efforts opened the way for Stilwell's Chinese forces, Wingate's Raiders, Merrill's Marauders, and the counter-attack against the Japanese Imperial life-line. Allied command structure U.S. and Allied land forces US forces in the CBI were grouped together for administrative purposes under the command of General Joseph "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell. However, unlike other combat theaters, for example the European Theater of Operations, the CBI was never a "theater of operations" and did not have an overall operational command structure. Initially U.S. land units were split between those who came under the operational command of the India Command under General Sir Archibald Wavell, as the Commander-in-Chief in India, and those in China, which (technically at least) were commanded by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek,[9] as the Supreme Allied Commander in China. However, Stilwell often broke the chain of command and communicated directly with the US Joint Chiefs of Staff on operational matters. This continued after the formation of the South East Asia Command (SEAC) and the appointment of Admiral Lord Mountbatten as Supreme Allied Commander.

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 95 NCO SAMURAI SWORD MATCHING

Lot #700 (Sale Order 749 of 987)

Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 (fourth pattern) NCO shin gunto with matching serial numbers. This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with a 5 mm thick plain iron tsuba (guard). The fuchi is copper and the sword is secured in the scabbard by a top latch, all of which identifies it as being an early fourth pattern sword dating to mid-1941. After mid-1941, the tsuba and fuchi were made of unadorned iron and the latch mechanism for securing the sword in the scabbard had been moved to the side of the tsuka. Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941, the Japanese government ordered that production of swords for the military be increased but that costs be cut and materials such as brass and copper be reserved for other war effort projects (munitions). The 67 cm (not including the habaki) machine made blade is in excellent, near mint condition. The serial number is clearly marked above the bo-hi (fuller). The blade has been armoury sharpened. These early war production Type 95 Shin Gunto were usually carried by career soldiers, not conscripts and were considered by many as a primary weapon. The blade retains its fighting edge. The cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) retains over 90% of its original paint and is in excellent condition. The tsuka is firm on the tang. There is very slight play in the tsuba which is quite usual. The scabbard latch is in good condition and works well. The steel scabbard is in excellent condition, without dents or damage and retains much of its original paint finish. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard matches that of the blade. Excellent

WWII CASED JAPANESE OFFICER 6 X 24 BINOCULARS WW2

Lot #700a (Sale Order 750 of 987)

Nice clean pair of Japanese navy 6 x 24 binoculars. Optics are still clear with a couple of minor spots. Optics focus and adjust correctly. Nicely marked. Retains some of the original black finish. Original leather neck strap. Comes complete with a nice original leather wartime IJN case.

WWII JAPANESE YOKOHAMA NAVY SUPPORT FLAG WW2

Lot #701 (Sale Order 751 of 987)

A fine silk flag in excellent condition. The flag depicts crossed Japanese flags over an anchor. Above the flags in Japanese is the kanji for “Brave Loyalty”. Near the lower hoist edge is kanji which reads: “Yokohama City Dispatched Military Support Association”, an organization that was created by at least 1937. Approximately 27 1/2 by 33 1/2 inches in size.

WWII JAPANESE NATIONAL NAVY RISING SUN WAR FLAG

Lot #702 (Sale Order 752 of 987)

A fine silk Naval battle flag in excellent condition measuring 21 X 29 inches with leather reinforced corners. Off-center himaru indicates Japanese Navy. Nice untouched example.

WWII JAPANESE NATIONAL SILK FLAG WITH TIES WW2

Lot #703 (Sale Order 753 of 987)

This particular silk flag example is 27 x 39, with small, triangular reinforcements sewn to its hoist edge corners, from each of which extend short, woven tie-strings. Red "Himaru" is printed to the center of the flag’s white field. Excellent

WWII JAPANESE PATRIOTIC ARMY BANNER WW2

Lot #704 (Sale Order 754 of 987)

Large Japanese Patriotic Banner measuring 26 1/2 X 136 inches having a rising sun battle flag to the top with Mums and Kanji throughout. Excellent

WWII JAPANESE NATIONAL RISING SUN WAR FLAG WW2

Lot #705 (Sale Order 755 of 987)

A linen constructed, printed flag measuring approximately 17 x 21. Nice untouched example.

WWII JAPANESE NATIONAL RISING SUN WAR FLAG WW2

Lot #706 (Sale Order 756 of 987)

A linen constructed, printed flag measuring approximately 26 x 32 that has original tie cords and reinforcing to the corners. Nice untouched example.

WWII JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG LOT OF 2 SILK FLAGS

Lot #707 (Sale Order 757 of 987)

WWII Japanese National Flag lot including 1) This particular silk example is 25 x 32, with small, triangular reinforcements sewn to its hoist edge corners, from each of which extend short, woven tie-strings. Red "Himaru" is printed to the center of the flag’s white field. There are two minor holes, but otherwise is in very good condition. 2) This particular silk example is 28 x 36, Red "Himaru" is printed to the center of the flag’s white field. There are two minor holes, but otherwise is in very good condition.

WWII JAPANESE ARMY RISING SUN FLAG LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #708 (Sale Order 758 of 987)

Lot of two WWII Japanese Army Rising Sun flags mounted of bamboo rods. Flags measure roughly 14 X 14 inches with original tie strings. This lot is straight out of a Vet's footlocker.

WWII JAPANESE ARMY (IJA) SUMMER FLIGHT PANTS WW2

Lot #709 (Sale Order 759 of 987)

(IJA) SUMMER FLIGHT PANTS. A pair of unlined, dark brown cotton flight trousers. They have a three wooden button French fly, with a fourth wooden button to the waist, zippered vertical slash side seam pockets, a shallow "V" slash to the rear waist, and four belt loops. The pants come equipped with dual woven fabric belts, one end of each sewn into the seams above the hip pockets, that wrap around the entire waist line. To the front of both thighs are pleated patch pockets whose top openings are diagonally angled. 11" vertical slashes with zippers and wind flaps are to the bottom of each pant leg. All of the zipper closures work, and all have short "pulls," in the same material as the trousers, looped through their tabs. The zippered side seam pockets have no pocket bags, presumably allowing access to pocketed trousers worn underneath. The interior fly, crotch, and waistband are lined in white cotton, with kanji, characters, ink stamped along the left forward waistband. Roughly a 34" waist. Pants show minimal to no wear.

REPRO NAZI GERMAN MEDAL LOT OF 5 NSFK HJ SPANGE

Lot #710 (Sale Order 760 of 987)

Lot of five reproduction Nazi badges to include 1) Front reads Wein- August 1939 Studentenweltspiele. The reverse side is maker marked Rud Schanes Wien. Has a thin horizontal safety pin back. Two piece three donut rivet nickel and brass construction with enamel. 2) Front reads Wein- August 1939 Studentenweltspiele. The reverse side is maker marked Rud Schanes Wien. Has a thin horizontal safety pin back. Two piece three donut rivet nickel and brass construction with enamel. 3) WWII GERMAN 1939 NSFK ALPENZIELFLUG GLIDER BADGE. A WWII German 3rd Reich 1939 NSFK Alpenzielflug Glider Korps Badge measuring 2-1/4 inches wide by 1-5/8 inches tall. The reverse of the three piece two rivet nickel and enamel badge has a thin, safety pin like, pin back and the maker's mark "ges. gesch PJC." 4) WWII GERMAN THIRD REICH 1938 NSFK GLIDER BADGE. German WWII 1938 NSFK Glider Korps Badge. Measures 2 1/8 wide by 1 1/2" tall. The front reads Reichsflugwettbewerb 1938 kustennachtflug. There is a winged Icarus man in the center with a swastika below. The reverse side is maker marked Fechler Bernsbach. Has a thin horizontal safety pin back. Two piece the donut rivet nickel construction with blue & green enamel. 5) BAR TO THE IRON CROSS 1ST CLASS, 1939. Nicely detailed, die struck alloy construction, second pattern, frosted nickel/silver plated award is in the form of a national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an oak-leaf wreath which encompasses a canted swastika above a horizontal, trapezoidal, date bar with diagonally angled ends, and embossed institution date, "1939". The award shows nice detailing including feathering to the eagles wings and a subtly textured background field to the swastika and the date bar. Complete with hinge, pin and catch assembly.

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE DRESS SWORD w SCABBARD WW2

Lot #712 (Sale Order 761 of 987)

Imperial Japanese Army Officers Parade Sword made circa the 1930s. This saber would have been used for dress and ceremonies by Japanese officers in the Army during World War II. It features a 29-inch chrome finished blade with scabbard. The overall design is very slender. The hilt is cast brass and reflects a 19th Century Western design. The 10 petal cherry blossom indicates that this was an army variant as other branches used a different representation of a flower. Excellent

WWII JAPANESE NAVY OFFICER SWORD & SCABBARD WW2

Lot #713 (Sale Order 762 of 987)

WWII Japanese navy Sword, 25 1/2" single fullered bright blade, original washer, perfect shark skin grip with double wire brass wrap, brass guard retains original gold wash, with folding langet. Brass mounted rayskin scabbard, mounts and guard have Chrysanthemums. Comes complete with original Officer's sword knot. Excellent

FRENCH NAPOLEONIC CORONATION SWORD FRANKLIN MINT

Lot #714 (Sale Order 763 of 987)

Here is a beautiful rendition of the swords that were issued to the Court Heralds on the Coronation Day of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The originals were made for that event only and never issued again. The copy we offer was made by Le Médaillier Franklin (Franklin Mint) some years ago and they were quite limited at the time and the cost of them to the public was rather extreme. Blue and gold floral designs decorate the blade and there is nice, golden aspect and chiseling of the grip. Total length is 86 cm. This is quite a showpiece and would grace any fine sword collection. The chiseling on the handle on one side depicts an effigy of Athena, while the other side depicts a bust of a Greek warrior.

IMPERIAL JAPANESE DIPLOMAT COURT SWORD

Lot #715 (Sale Order 764 of 987)

Japanese diplomatic court sword. Made for a civil service senior rank diplomat of the Chokunin, appointed by the decree of the emperor. The engraved gilded-brass hilt has a curved clamshell-guard with an engraved and pierced paulownia flower. The knuckle-bow has a phoenix-head guard and a round pommel. The grip is wrapped with gold wire winding, along with a ball-type corded knot. The blade is narrow, straight, and double-edged and etched with paulownia flowers and tendrils. The rayskin covered scabbard is fitted with gilded-brass mounts. Meiji period (1868-1912). Length: 32 1/2 inches complete with sword knot.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN SS INSIGNIA LOT SKULL WW2

Lot #716 (Sale Order 765 of 987)

Repro WWII Nazi German SS Visor Cap Skull. Second pattern, (Circa 1934-1945), aluminum, die stamped construction skull and cross bones features detailed eye and nose cut-outs, two rows of teeth and a bottom jaw, superimposed over crossed bones. The skull also has subtle cranium and bone detailing. Both original attachment prongs is intact. The reverse of the skull is well marked with the embossed RZM logo within dual, circular borders SS and the manufacturer’s code "380/40". 2) SS Dutch Sports Badge. Foreign Volunteer Sport Badge in gold, seldom seen due to its late institution in 1944, Marked to the reverse SS 529

1930's TANK BADGES LEGION CONDOR & CZECH INSGNIA

Lot #717 (Sale Order 766 of 987)

Repro 1930's tank badges to include 1) 1930's Czech tank badge. Constructed of bronze vertical pinback the obverse with a central Renault FT tank inside a leaf border topped by a Czechoslovakian coat of arms unmarked. 2) German Condor Legion Tank Badge by S&L. These rare badges were awarded to Condor Legion Panzer personnel for combat in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). The badge is of a silver metal depicting a skull with tank below, surrounded by a wreath.

REPRO 1920's AUSTRIAN PILOT BADGE LOT OF 2 WINGS

Lot #718 (Sale Order 767 of 987)

Lot of repro 1920's Austrian Pilot badges to include 1) The official name is, Bundesflieger-Abzeichen“ (Federal Aviator Badge). From September 1916 the „ K.k. Oesterreichische Flugtechnische Verein“ (Austrian Flight Technical Association) issued this badge for the promotion of domestic aviation. 2) Austrian Republic Pilot’s Badge. Badge is complete with vertical pin.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN M40 COMBAT HELMET LOT OF 2

Lot #719 (Sale Order 768 of 987)

Lot of two reproduction WWII German helmets with liners and chinstraps perfect for reenacting. Both are sized 68. Excellent

WWII JAPANESE NAVAL BAYONET W RUBBERIZED SCABBARD

Lot #720 (Sale Order 769 of 987)

Type 30 Japanese bayonet with rubberized 1 piece scabbard and frog. One of only two types of Japanese Type 30 Bayonets to have a false edge. Complete with its brown "Naval Special" developed, single piece, rubberized, combination frog and scabbard. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 RIFLE BAYONET FROG LOT OF 6

Lot #721 (Sale Order 770 of 987)

WWII Nazi German lot of 6 K98 bayonet leather frogs. Smooth blackened leather construction bayonet frogs in various states. Very Good to Excellent . The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials. Originally the German army utilized two patterns of bayonet frogs with one pattern for un-mounted personnel and another pattern with the addition of a horizontal retaining strap for mounted personnel. Regulations of January 25TH 1939 dictated that the bayonet frog without the retaining strap was to be discontinued and replaced by the bayonet frog with the horizontal retaining strap for all personnel although the changeover was never completely achieved.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER OFFICER VISOR HAT

Lot #722 (Sale Order 771 of 987)

Reproduction of the highest quality Panzer Officer's Visor Hat. Nice quality, visor cap with a field-gray wool/rayon blend body and crown with a whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with pink wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features a nice aluminum national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a nice quality, hand embroidered, oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum threads encompassing a highly vaunted, hand embroidered national tri-color cockade in silver/aluminum and black wire threads with a red felt centerpiece on a cut-out blue/green badge cloth base. The cap has a bright, twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two, small, silver washed, pebbled, alloy buttons. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor which has a raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in woven gray rayon. The interior crown lining has a clear sweat diamond which is fully intact. Roughly a size 60. Nice worn and used example in a good large size.

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 BAYONET W/ SHRAPNEL DAMAGE

Lot #723 (Sale Order 772 of 987)

WWII Japanese Type 30 bayonet having a straight guard, rounded bird head pommel, contoured wood grips and a blue finish blade with the proof of Howa Jyuko under Nagoya supervision manufacture. The blade was certainly in the scabbard when it was struck with shrapnel or a bullet. Decent wood grips showing typical age and wear, good finish to the guard and pommel. Still retains the rubberized frog.

WWII US ARMY USMC M1916 COLT PISTOL HOLSTER WW2

Lot #724 (Sale Order 773 of 987)

Brown leather holster with blackened brass fittings for the M1911A1 .45 caliber automatic pistol. The top fold-over flap has "US" within a horizontal oval embossed to it and single stud hole. Both the obverse and reverse base of the holster body has a brass ventilation grommet. The reverse features a riveted leather section with two vertical slashes to draw a belt through, surmounted by a brass hook for the same purpose. Between the vertical slashes is impressed "U.S. GRATON & KNIGHT CO. 1943". The interior of the holster has a built-up section, evidently for positioning the pistol more securely. All of the stitching is intact, and the still supple leather. Leather tie-string attached to the bottom hole. Nice unused example. The standard holster for the M1911 Colt pistol was first developed in 1916 and remained in production for the US Army all the way to 1945. During the Second world war there where some 3 million examples produced from 1941 to 1945 by various manufacturers.

BRITISH FAIRBAIRN SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE NATO 1977

Lot #725 (Sale Order 774 of 987)

This is an original British Fairbairn Sykes Special Forces Fighting Knife Dagger. The piece is marked "Sheffield England - NATO No. 4658827 1977." The rare knife shows good condition with the original leather sheath and harness. Great collectible dagger.

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ TRAY WW2

Lot #726 (Sale Order 775 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 9 pieces of various designs with tray. Excellent

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ BOTTLE

Lot #726a (Sale Order 776 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 11 pieces of various designs with Sake bottle. Excellent

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ TRAY WW2

Lot #726b (Sale Order 777 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 11 pieces of various designs with tray and boxed sake cup. Tray has slight damage to one corner. Very Good

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ TRAY WW2

Lot #727 (Sale Order 778 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 9 pieces of various designs with tray. Excellent

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ TRAY WWII

Lot #727a (Sale Order 779 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 11 pieces of various designs with wooden tray and one boxed sake cup. Light damage to tray and a chip to some of the cups. Very Good

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ BOTTLE

Lot #727b (Sale Order 780 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 11 pieces of various designs with Sake bottle and boxed sake cup. Very Good

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ TRAY WW2

Lot #728 (Sale Order 781 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 9 pieces of various designs with tray. Excellent

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP LOT W/ TRAY WWII

Lot #728a (Sale Order 782 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Commemorative Sake Cups including 11 pieces of various designs with wooden tray and one boxed sake cup. Light damage to tray and a chip to some of the cups. Very Good

WWII THEATER MADE ID'ed COMBAT KNIFE W JAP FLAGS

Lot #729 (Sale Order 783 of 987)

WWII Fighting knife grouping to include 1) FIGHTING KNIFE made in Nouméa New Caledonia marked on the guard and pictured in theater knives of WWII on page 139 and was owed by PFC John Agnes ASN 35593519 from Navarre Ohio. The knife measures a total of 14 inches and having a double sides wide blade. 2) WWII JAPANESE NATIONAL RISING SUN WAR FLAG. A silk constructed, printed flag measuring approximately 35 x 26 inches and having John Agnes name as well as Oct. 27 1944 Leyte Valley. Nice untouched example. 3) SMALL JAPANESE NAVY FLAG. linen flag measuring 7 X 4 3/4 inches mounted on a small wood dial. 4) PAPER ITEMS INCLUDING, two black and white photos of PFC John Agnes and a HQ CO. South Pacific Base Command Pass filled out to John Agnes. Service Prayer Book named to John Agnes. Several post cards. Japanese Phrase Book, Pocket Guide to New Caledonia. Basic Field Manual named to John Agnes. Pocket Guide to New Zealand. Japanese Pay ID Book . Winged Victory Cased Medal. 5) HBT or Herringbone Twill ditty bag. Green undershirt

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 BAYONET LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #730 (Sale Order 784 of 987)

WWII Japanese Bayonet lot to include 1) WWII Japanese Type 30 bayonet having a straight guard, rounded bird head pommel, contoured wood grips and a blue finish blade, Howa Jyuko under Nagoya supervision manufacture. The blade is clean. Decent wood grips showing typical age and wear, good finish to the guard and pommel. The blue steel scabbard is clean with very minor light surface wear. 2) WWII Japanese Type 30 bayonet having a straight guard, straight pommel, contoured wood grips and a blue finish blade, Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya supervision manufacturer. The blade is clean. Decent wood grips showing typical age and wear, good finish to the guard and pommel. The blue steel scabbard is clean with very minor dents.

JAPANESE TRADE KATANA W/ BNE CARVED SCABBARD

Lot #731 (Sale Order 785 of 987)

Japanese trade sword measuring 33 1/2 in total length with a 18 1/2 inch blade. Wonderful detailed carved bone grip and saya. Habaki is brass. Excellent

JAPAN KATANA SWORD and SAYA

Lot #731a (Sale Order 786 of 987)

Blade is 36 1/4" overall with a 29" cutting edge. The blade is bright with light abrasions and a full active hamon. It has an unsigned 2 hole tang and a one piece silver habaki with a criss cross pattern. The decorated iron tsuba measures 3 1/4" diamter. The tasuka is rayskin with silk wrap. The fuchi and kashira are etched copper. The saya is black lacquered wood. Very Good

JAPAN KATANA SWORD WWII TYPE 94 SHIN GUNTO

Lot #731b (Sale Order 787 of 987)

Blade is 33" overall with a 25 1/2" cutting edge. The blade is bright with light abrasions and a full active hamon. It has a signed 2 hole tang and a one piece copper habaki. The tsuba, saya, and tasuka are Shin Gunto. Very Good

WWII JAPANESE CAVALRY "KO" NCO SWORD

Lot #731c (Sale Order 788 of 987)

World War II era Japanese NCO Sword Model 1889 "Ko" or Cavalry style, with hand guard. Matching numbers 64838 on ricasso and scabbard drag. Blade measures approximately 30 1/4". Spring lock clip functions as it should. May clean to a higher grade. Very Good.

JAPAN KATANA SWORD w/ SIGNED TANG

Lot #731d (Sale Order 789 of 987)

Blade is 34" with 25 1/4" cutting edge. Blade has abrasions, imperfections, light pitting and some bending. No visible hamon. The tang does not fit all the way into the tsuka due to bending. One hole tang is signed. Has Shin Gunto mounts. Colored sword knot is brown and blue for Company or Warrant officer. Tsuba is plain brass and habaki is one piece copper. Good-Very Good

JAPAN KATANA SWORD w/ DOUBLE SIGNED TANG

Lot #731e (Sale Order 790 of 987)

Blade is 35 1/8" with 26" cutting edge. Bright blade has abrasions and a couple edge "flea bites". The hamon is straight. Two hole tang is signed on both sides. Has Shin Gunto mounts. Colored sword knot is brown and blue for Company or Warrant officer. Tsuba is plain iron and habaki is one piece brass. Saya has wear to finish and is missing the kojiri. Good-Very Good

JAPAN KATANA TYPE 94 SHIN GUNTO w/ SIGNED TANG

Lot #731f (Sale Order 791 of 987)

Blade is 33" with 25 1/8" cutting edge. Blade has abrasions, and light pitting throughout. There is deep pitting on both sides toward the kissaki (point). The hamon is straight and faint. One hole tang is signed on both sides. Has Shin Gunto mounts. Tsuba is type 94 Shin Gunto and habaki is one piece copper. Saya has wear to finish. Lok button assemble is missing. Good-Very Good

JAPAN CONTEMPORARY KATANA SWORD & SAYA

Lot #731g (Sale Order 792 of 987)

Very well made contemporary Japan katana and saya. Damascus blade is about 38" with a 28 1/2" cutting edge, and is signed on the left side. Tsuka and saya have brass covering that is profusely etched. Has wear and rubs, and may clean to a higher grade. Very Good

JAPAN WAKIZASHI SHORT SWORD & SAYA, CIRCA 1650

Lot #731h (Sale Order 793 of 987)

Blade is 23 3/4" with 17 3/4" cutting edge. Has 3 hole unsigned tang. Blade has been polished and is bright. There is an attribution on right side of the saya. Dates from the edo period circa 1650. Very Good

JAPAN TANTO KNIFE, SIGNED BLADE ONE HOLE TANG

Lot #731i (Sale Order 794 of 987)

Blade is about about 11" with a 7" cutting edge. It has an active hamon and is signed on the left side of the blade. The blade is polished and is bright. The habaki appears to be silver. Includes plain undecorated shirasaya. Very Good-Excellent

JAPAN TANTO KNIFE, ONE HOLE SIGNED TANG

Lot #731j (Sale Order 795 of 987)

Blade is about 12" with a 8 1/2" cutting edge. Has one hole signed tang. Blade is bright with visible hamon, Habaki is one piece brass. Saya and tsuka have wonderful laquer finish. Excellent

EARLY JAPAN TANTO KNIFE

Lot #731k (Sale Order 796 of 987)

Blade is 8 1/4" with 5 7/8" cutting edge. Tang is unsigned and habaki is plain copper. Saya and tsuka are are flat wood with decorated raised edges. Very Good

VINTAGE KATANA SWORD PARTS LOT

Lot #731l (Sale Order 797 of 987)

Lot includes tsuka with ray skin grip and leather thong wrap, an early iron tsuba, a one piece plated brass habaki, and a copper fuchi. Largest is tsuka at 9 1/2", Good

Repro WWII NAZI GERMAN INSIGNIA LOT BUCKLES SS WW2

Lot #732 (Sale Order 798 of 987)

Large lot of Reproduction Nazi items to include 1) Luftwaffe Belt Buckle 2) Wehrmacht Belt Buckle 3) Judicial Belt Buckle 4) Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge 4 SS Skull and Eagle matching set marked M1/17 5) SS Skull unmarked 6) SS membership badge 7) SS 8 Year Membership Medal 8) SS 12 Year Membership Medal. 9) Gau Parteitag badge for 1931 10) SS Sponsoring / Patron Member cufflinks 11) Panzer Badge in Bronze

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 100 81MM MORTAR ROUND WW2

Lot #733 (Sale Order 799 of 987)

A near mint example of an inert 81mm WW2 Japanese High Explosive mortar round for Type 99 Mortars. It has most of it's original black paint and retains red filling ring. The body is also stamped with Japanese script mark (illustrated). Excellent

FORMER SOVIET SUPREME COMMANDER ORIGINAL SILK FLAG

Lot #734 (Sale Order 800 of 987)

Soviet USSR commander's flag or banner 54 x 44 inches excluding the gold fringe and is well embroidered of high quality direct embroidered on silk. The flag has a likeness of Lenin. Excellent

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY OFFICER'S SOUP BOWL

Lot #735 (Sale Order 801 of 987)

Imperial Japanese Navy Officer's Soup Bowl with Gold Edge and Amber or Rust Colored Topmark of Fouled Anchor and Cherry Blossom used in Officer's Mess aboard Ship and Shore. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP OLYMPIA 1936 BOOK BAND 1

Lot #736 (Sale Order 802 of 987)

Typical period cigarette type album that the buyer would collect then glue in the photo’s. All the images look to be complete. The book is 25cm x 32cm, hardcover one hundred sixty eight page book with its original black-and-white dust jacket missing. Very Good

2 WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 BAYONETS RARE VARIANT

Lot #737 (Sale Order 803 of 987)

Pair of WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka bayonets. One is a "Type 30 POLE Bayonet" with Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya supervision arsenal markings, unfullered blade, and a square pommel, the other is a standard issue Type 30 with Tokyo Arsenal marking. Both show service wear. Measure approximately 15" at the blade, 19.5" overall.

WWII JAPANESE BAYONET LOT OF 2 TYPE 30 W/ TRAINER

Lot #738 (Sale Order 804 of 987)

Pair of WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka bayonets including an unmarked hooked quillon trainer bayonet. The other is a standard issue Type 30 with Nagoya Arsenal marking. Both show service wear. Measure approximately 15" at the blade, 19.5" overall.

WWII US ARMY .45 HOLSTER LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #739 (Sale Order 805 of 987)

WWII US Army .45 Holster lot including 1) Boyt 42 dated brown holster. 2) Black holster marked Bucheimer 3) U.S. Craton & Knight Co. 1943 4) Enger-Kress US Army Leather Shoulder Holster with broken leather strap.

MILITARY FIGHTING KNIIFE BAYONET LOT BRIT & TURKEY

Lot #740 (Sale Order 806 of 987)

Military blade lot to include 1) M1890 SHORT TURKISH MAUSER RIFLE BAYONET & SCABBARD. Bayonet is numbered 28863. 2) BRITISH L1A4 WITH NO SCABBARD. 3) BRITISH FAIRBAIRN/SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE WITH NO SCABBARD. Crossguard is marked SHEFFIELD ENGLAND. Blade has been tipped with minor sharpening. 4) BRITISH FAIRBAIRN/SYKES FIGHTING KNIFE. Crossguard is marked SHEFFIELD ENGLAND and 65.

WWII ITALIAN FASCIST INSIGNIA LOT MSVN P.N.F. WW2

Lot #741 (Sale Order 807 of 987)

WWII Italian insignia including 1) ITALIAN P.N.F. COMMANDER SHOULDER STRAPS. A black set of wool shoulder straps with dual color trim that feature a gilt thread design. A black cotton backing and strap are present to both on reverse. 2) MSVN RANK BADGES. A set of 7.5cm x 5cm, hand embroidered badges in gilt wire thread on a black wool backing.

WWII JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG LOT OF THREE WW2

Lot #742 (Sale Order 808 of 987)

Lot of three WWII Japanese silk National flags. All are in excellent condition. The largest measuring 29X33 and all are excellent

WWII LARGE LOT OF EPHEMERA PHOTOS FIELD GEAR WW2

Lot #743 (Sale Order 809 of 987)

Large lot of ephemera and cloth items from several veterans who served in WWII. Lot includes photo albums, separate photos, newspaper articles, pillow shams and uniforms items and other personal gear. Excellent

COLLECTING EDGED WEAPONS OF THE THIRD REICH BOOK S

Lot #744 (Sale Order 810 of 987)

Books cover an in-depth look at the numerous materials and production techniques employed in the manufacture of German edged weapons. Illustrated with excellent photos and artwork. A comprehensive reference covering all standard-issue weapons of the Third Reich. This reference is accepted worldwide as the standard text for Third Reich Weaponry. All eight volumes are in mint condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WHITE PORCELAIN NSDAP SIGN WW2

Lot #745 (Sale Order 811 of 987)

WWII Nazi German white porcelain building sign measuring 14 3/4 X 19 3/4inches with a few repairs as seen in the photos. The sign reads "Ortsgruppe Fiddichow Amt für Volkswohlfahrt" which translates to Local group Fiddichow Office for People's Welfare. Very Good.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN VISOR HAT & TROUSERS WW2

Lot #746 (Sale Order 812 of 987)

Repro WWII Nazi German items to include 1) ARTILLERY EM/NCO'S PIPED PARADE/WALKING OUT DRESS LONG TROUSERS. Field-gray wool/rayon blend construction parade/walking out dress long pants feature a vertical, four button French fly. The vertical outside leg seams each have inserted red wool waffenfarbe piping. The pants have straight cut, non-adjustable cuffs. The pants are roughly size 36" waist. 2) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL'S VISOR CAP. Field-gray wool/rayon blend body and crown, with a blue/green badge cloth centerband with dark green wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The cap has an extended, forward, black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip to the forward edge.

CHINESE PILOT TK-1 HIGH ALTITUDE FLIGHT HELMET

Lot #747 (Sale Order 813 of 987)

CHINESE PILOT TK-1 HIGH ALTITUDE FLIGHT HELMET. Complete with comms and carrying bag. Size: Medium

VIETNAM US MC-1 AIRBORNE / PILOT KNIVE SCHRADE

Lot #748 (Sale Order 814 of 987)

Switchblade with blaze-orange handles as issued to Pilots as part of the USAF Survival kit and also to Airborne troops. Made by Schrade Walden, Camillus, military issue bail and shroud blade cutter hook. Functioning safety and springs and works like a charm. Near Mint!

VIETNAM 68 ANTI USMC 101st AIRBORNE LIGHTER ZIPPO

Lot #749 (Sale Order 815 of 987)

Stellar Vietnam engraved lighter by Zippo with the inscription on the obverse VIETNAM 68-69 LONG BINH with the 101st Airborne Div. Support Command DI and motto Support is Strength. On the reverse of the lighter is the name ARMSTRONG and "The Marine Corps Is A Festering Pimple On The Ass Of My Sanity. Lighter still functions.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN CUFFTITL LOT OF 5 SS LUFT

Lot #750 (Sale Order 816 of 987)

Grouping of 5 Reproduction Nazi cufftitles to include 1) SS RuS-Hauptamt Race & Resettlement Office Staff. 2) Luftwaffe Kreta Cufftitle 3) Hitler Youth script Cufftitle. 4) Adolf Hitler Officers cufftitle 5) SS-TV "OBERBAYERN" cufftitle. All are in excellent condition.

VIETNAM AC-130 GUNSHIP GROUPING W/ THEATER PATCH

Lot #751 (Sale Order 817 of 987)

A historic Vietnam era grouping of a gunner from an AC-130 Spooky gunship that was shot down. Lot includes 2 photo albums including photo mostly with descriptions to the reverse including several of the crew after they were picked up by Air Rescue from the Jungle in Laos on March 5th 1971. Also in the album is a theater made patch given to the crew after they got back to safety. Several other shots are of Spooky and inside the plane as well as around their base. The crew was from the 4th Air Commando Squadron. Also in the grouping is a named Flight Crew Check List for the AC-130 gunship. Also is his named K-2B flight suit size small regular. Dated 66 Tropical Jungle COMBAT BOOTS Size 11R by C.I.C. Excellent grouping named to a member of SPOOKY! Origins During the Vietnam War, the C-130 Hercules was selected to replace the Douglas AC-47 Spooky gunship (Project Gunship I) to improve mission endurance and increase capacity to carry munitions. Capable of flying faster than helicopters and at high altitudes with excellent loiter time, the use of the pylon turn allowed the AC-47 to deliver continuous, accurate fire to a single point on the ground. In 1967, JC-130A 54-1626 was selected for conversion into the prototype AC-130A gunship (Project Gunship II). The modifications were done at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base by the Aeronautical Systems Division. A direct-view night-vision telescope was installed in the forward door, an early forward-looking infrared device was placed in the forward part of the left wheel well, with miniguns and rotary cannons fixed facing down and aft along the left side. The analog fire-control computer prototype was handcrafted by RAF Wing Commander Tom Pinkerton at the USAF Avionics Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB. Flight testing of the prototype was performed primarily at Eglin Air Force Base, followed by further testing and modifications. By September 1967, the aircraft was certified ready for combat testing and was flown to Nha Trang Air Base, South Vietnam for a 90-day test program. The AC-130 was later supplemented by the AC-119 Shadow (Project Gunship III), which later proved to be underpowered. Seven more warplanes were converted to the "Plain Jane" configuration like the AC-130 prototype in 1968, and one aircraft received the "Surprise Package" refit in 1969. The Surprise Package upgrade included the latest 20 mm rotary autocannons and 40 mm Bofors cannon, but no 7.62 mm close-support armament. The Surprise Package configuration served as a test bed for the avionic systems and armament for the AC-130E. In 1970, 10 more AC-130As were acquired under the "Pave Pronto" project. In the summer of 1971, Surprise Package AC-130s were converted to the Pave Pronto configuration and assumed the new nickname of "Thor". Conversion of C-130Es into AC-130Es for the "PAVE Spectre" project followed. Regardless of their project names, the aircraft were more commonly referred to by the squadron's call sign, Spectre.

VIETNAM ERA ZIPPO LIGHTER LOT OF 5 US NAVY SHIPS

Lot #752 (Sale Order 818 of 987)

Lot of five military lighters to include 1) VF-191 with DI to the front and a engraved F-8 Crusader to the reverse. The lighter was produced by KONWAL and is the baby model made in Japan. VF-191 was established as fighter squadron VF-19 on 15 August 1943. On 15 November 1946 it was re-designated VF-19A. On 24 August 1948 it was finally re-designated VF-191 and adopted the new nickname Satan's Kittens. It was disestablished on 1 March 1978. The squadron took part in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the latter conflict the squadron took part in several combat cruises, flying variants of the F-8 Crusader. After Vietnam VF-191 continued operations with the F-8 until 1976, when they transitioned to the F-4 Phantom II. A single cruise in the F-4 followed, as VF-191 was disestablished in 1978. 2) USS Hancock CVA 19 engraved lighter by Zippo III of Bradford PA. The lighter also has an engraved Naval Aviator wings to the front. USS Hancock (CV/CVA-19) was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. The ship was the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name, and was named for John Hancock, president of the Second Continental Congress and first governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hancock was commissioned in April 1944, and served in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations, earning four battle stars. Decommissioned shortly after the end of the war, she was modernized and recommissioned in the early 1950s as an attack carrier (CVA). In her second career she operated exclusively in the Pacific, playing a prominent role in the Vietnam War, for which she earned a Navy Unit Commendation. She was the first US Navy carrier to have steam catapults installed. She was decommissioned in early 1976, and sold for scrap later that year. 3) USS Ranger CVA 61 engraved lighter by Zippo. The seventh USS Ranger (CV/CVA-61) was the third of four Forrestal-class supercarriers built for the United States Navy in the 1950s. Although all four ships of the class were completed with angled decks, Ranger had the distinction of being the first US carrier built from the beginning as an angled-deck ship. Commissioned in 1957, she served extensively in the Pacific, especially the Vietnam War, for which she earned 13 battle stars. Near the end of her career, she also served in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. Ranger appeared on television in The Six Million Dollar Man and Baa Baa Black Sheep, and in the films Top Gun, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (standing in for the carrier Enterprise), and Flight of the Intruder. 4) USS Dyess DD 880 Zippo lighter. USS Dyess (DD/DDR-880), a Gearing-class destroyer, was a ship of the United States Navy named for Aquilla James Dyess (1909–1944). Dyess was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership of his battalion of Marines in the Battle of Kwajalein. Dyess was laid down by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at Orange, Texas on 17 August 1944, launched on 26 January 1945 by Mrs. A. J. Dyess, widow of Lieutenant Colonel Dyess and commissioned on 21 May 1945, Commander R. L. Fulton in command. After her shakedown cruise and conversion to a radar picket destroyer, Dyess sailed from Norfolk 7 November 1945 to join the 5th Fleet at Tokyo Bay 19 December for occupation duty in the Far East. She returned to San Diego 16 December 1946, and on 6 January 1947, got underway for the east coast, arriving at Norfolk 23 January. She served in local training cruises until August of that year when she sailed to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to escort President Harry S. Truman, embarked in Missouri (BB-63) as far as Norfolk, where he transferred to the Presidential yacht Williamsburg (AGC-369) which Dyess escorted to Washington, D.C. Dyess arrived at Newport, R.I., 27 September 1947 for local training operations. After a tour of duty with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean from 29 October to 14 February 1948, she returned to her home port of Norfolk. She was reclassified DDR-880 18 March 1949. Until the end of 1958 Dyess made nine tours of duty with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean, patrolling to preserve peace and engaging in exercises with NATO forces. She also sailed on two midshipman cruises, one to southern Europe in the summer of 1948 and one to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in the summer of 1951. The remainder of her service was as varied as her capabilities. She acted as plane guard during the qualifying of pilots in carrier operations and joined in hunter-killer exercises, amphibious training, and large-scale fleet exercises. She assisted in the evacuation of American nationals from Suez during the tense situation which developed during her 1956 Mediterranean cruise. In the summer of 1958 she joined in strengthening the free world's defenses with NATO operations in northern Europe.

VIETNAM ERA MILITARY LIGHTER LOT OF 5 ROK MARINES

Lot #753 (Sale Order 819 of 987)

Lot of five military lighters to include 1) ROK Marine cigarette lighter by ARIRANG made in Korea. The lighter to the obverse has the insignia of the 1st ROK Marines and to the reverse ZIG Zag smoking a cigarette. The Republic of Korea Marine Corps, also known as the ROK Marine Corps (ROKMC), or the ROK Marines, is the marine corps of South Korea. The ROKMC is a branch of the Republic of Korea Navy responsible for amphibious operations, and also functions as a rapid reaction force and a strategic reserve. The ROKMC was founded as a suppression operations force against communist partisans in 1949, prior to the Korean War. The ROKMC also fought in combat during the Vietnam War. The ROK Marine Corps, with 29,000 personnel, is organized into two divisions and two separate brigades under the Headquarters ROK Marine Corps. The ROK Marine Corps has about 300 tracked vehicles including assault amphibious vehicles, main battle tanks, and self-propelled artillery. 2) 1st ROK Marine Corps lighter by ARIRANG Chon Tai Yang Co. 3) Korean ROK Lighter by A B C Sunmy Inchon Korea. 4) Korean Air Force Lighter by A B C Sunmy Inchon Korea. 5) Taegu Korea lighter from the Command General's Mess. This lighter was produced by Prince

VIETNAM US LIGHTER LOT 101st 2nd DIV 3RD MARINES

Lot #754 (Sale Order 820 of 987)

Lot of three military lighters to include 1) 2nd Division US Army. The obverse has a patch DI and just below is CHA NCO OM 2d INF. DIV. lighter was produced by A B C Sunmy Korea. In 1965 at Fort Benning, Georgia, the 2nd Infantry Division's stateside units, the 11th Air Assault Division's personnel and equipment, and the colors and unit designations of the 1st Cavalry Division, returned from Korea, were used to form a new formation, the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). The personnel of the existing 1st Cavalry Division in Korea took over the unit designations of the old 2nd Infantry Division. Thus, the 2nd Infantry Division formally returned to Korea in July 1965. From 1966 onwards North Korean forces were engaging in increasing border incursions and infiltration attempts and the 2nd Infantry Division was called upon to help halt these attacks. On 2 November 1966, soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment were killed in an ambush by North Korean forces. In 1967 enemy attacks in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) increased, as a result, 16 American soldiers were killed that year. In 1968 the 2nd Infantry Division was headquartered at Tonggu Ri and responsible for watching over a portion of the DMZ.[18] In 1968 North Koreans continued to probe across the DMZ, and in 1969, while on patrol, four soldiers of 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry were killed. On 18 August 1976, during a routine tree-trimming operation within the DMZ, two American officers of the Joint Security Force (Joint Security Area) were axed to death in a melee with North Korean border guards called the Axe Murder Incident. On 21 August, following the deaths, the 2nd Infantry Division supported the United Nations Command in "Operation Paul Bunyan" to cut down the "Panmunjeom Tree". This effort was conducted by Task Force Brady (named after the 2nd ID Commander) in support of Task Force Vierra (named after the Joint Security Area Battalion commander). 2) 3rd Marine Division 1966-67 Vietnam engraved lighter by Konwal super made in Japan. From January 1966 to May 1971, the battalion fought in the Vietnam War, operating from Chu Lai, Da Nang, Thang Binh, Thanh Thuy, C?a Vi?t, Ca Lu, Vandegrift Combat Base, Route 9, An Hoa, and Hoa Vang. In May 1971, they re-located to MCB Camp Pendleton, California. 3) 101st Airborne Division lighter by Vulcan Japan. The obverse has a colored DI of the 101st Geronimo. The reverse is engraved 1st ABG. 501st. INFANTRY 101st. ABN DIV. When the 101st deployed to South Vietnam in 1967, it included the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 501st. The division participated in twelve campaigns and was decorated by the Republic of Vietnam on three occasions. The 2nd Battalion, 501st, while attached to the 3rd Brigade, 101st received a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions during the Battle of Hamburger Hill in May 1969; the unit's battle streamer is embroidered Dong Ap Bia Mountain. The 2nd Battalion, 501st participated in Operation Texas Star, which culminated in the Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord in July 1970. The entire 101st participated in Operation Dewey Canyon II, in support of the ARVN attack on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos in February–March 1971. In May 1968 the 101st's jump status was terminated and it was reorganized as an Airmobile division. All are in excellent condition.

VIETNAM LIGHTER LOT OF 3 AVIATION MARINES ASSAULT

Lot #755 (Sale Order 821 of 987)

Lot of three military lighters to include 1) 11th Brigade Jungle Warriors presentation lighter given to M.S. Lainhart 099692 USMC. The lighter was produced by Konwal Super Japan. The brigade HHC was reconstituted on 15 April 1966 in the Regular Army and activated at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii on 1 July of that year. The brigade was formed in order to replace the 25th Infantry Division, stationed at Schofield Barracks, after the deployment of the latter to Vietnam; it formed part of the army's strategic reserve. Its designation was selected under the assumption that the 6th Infantry Division would be soon reactivated. Organized as a separate infantry brigade, it initially also included three infantry battalions – the 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry, and 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry – as well as the 6th Support Battalion, a reconnaissance troop (Troop E, 1st Cavalry), and a military police company. However, a lack of the necessary personnel and equipment prevented the organization of the field artillery battalion, engineer company, and signal platoon that completed the structure of a separate brigade. Despite its reduced strength, the 11th began training and ultimately organized the remaining units at Fort Schofield. Its towed 105 mm howitzer direct support field artillery battalion, the 6th Battalion, 11th Artillery, was activated on 1 March 1967, followed by the 6th Engineer Company on 15 June. A fourth infantry battalion, the 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry, was activated at Schofield on 1 November. The 11th Infantry Brigade was deployed to Vietnam in December 1967 due to a need for additional American troops there, and during the Vietnam War served in the United States Army's 23rd Infantry Division (called the Americal Division). The 6th Engineer Company was inactivated on 15 January 1968, after the brigade arrived in Vietnam and reconstituted as C company, 26th Engineer Battalion, remaining in support of the 11th LIB. Elements of the brigade were responsible for the My Lai massacre where members of the brigade's 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment murdered between 340 and 500 civilians in 1968. Many of its former servicemen were interviewed in the documentary Four Hours in My Lai. A 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry squad leader shouting instructions after taking sniper fire on a patrol southeast of Chu Lai, 1971. In June 1971, then Brigadier General John W. Donaldson, former commander of the Brigade would be accused and later acquitted of killing 6 Vietnamese civilians on operations between November 1968 and January 1969. 2) Saints Attack Squadron lighter by Vulcan Japan. The obverse ha the DI of the famed group. On September 1, 1960, Attack Squadron 163 was established at Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Florida. Shortly thereafter, the Saints moved to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California where they began training for their first deployment. During her operational history, Attack Squadron 163 made six Pacific Fleet cruises, including four combat cruises during the Vietnam War. The first five were with Carrier Air Wing 16 in USS Oriskany between 1962 and 1968, and the last with Carrier Air Wing 21 in USS Hancock in 1968-1969. In the first three WESTPAC combat cruises to Southeast Asia (SEA) (1965–68), VA-163 sustained periods of heavy losses, including 14 aircraft destroyed by enemy action, with at least five pilots killed, five captured, and two severely wounded. The 'Saints' also lost two squadron Commanding Officers (CO) to combat action, with the first during the 1965 WESTPAC combat cruise, CDR Harry Jenkins, in November 1965 (shot down, and made a POW). The second was CDR Wynne Foster, who lost an arm to flak in July 1966, but ejected and was rescued. (Foster later recovered, and waged a successful battle to remain on active duty). These unit losses were then followed by the tragic at-sea USS Oriskany fire, in October 1966, which then claimed more unit personnel (among the total 44 men who were lost in the fire). Among the four total WESTPAC combat cruises that VA-163 completed, the 1967-68 cruise was by far the costliest, in losses of both pilots and aircraft. During this cruise alone, five 'Saints' pilots were Killed In Action, or went Missing In Action, over North Vietnam. (As of mid-2009, of these five lost men, the remains of three have been found and recovered from their loss sites in Vietnam, and identified using DNA analysis. The remaining two men have not yet been accounted for.) A total of 12 A-4E aircraft were lost during the 1967-68 WESTPAC alone, with ten lost to enemy action, and two as operational losses. Two notable VA-163 'Saints' pilots who became POWs were then-Commander James B. Stockdale, Commander Air Group of Attack Carrier Air Wing 16 (CVW-16) in 1965 (who as 'CAG', was never actually a VA-163 member, but he was flying a VA-163 A-4E at the time of his loss), and then-Lieutenant Commander John S. McCain, III in 1967.

VIETNAM ERA US NAVY Mk15 PRACTICE BOMB

Lot #755a (Sale Order 822 of 987)

The MK-15 was a 100-lb. practice bomb used by the United States Navy. According to OP 1280 "Aircraft Bombs" that was published by the Navy on 17 February 1945, the MK-15 MOD 2 was in service at that time. One of the most popular practice bombs seen for sale on Internet sites such as eBay is the MK-15 MOD 4. Most of these seem to be VietNam era bombs due to the 1960's date in the stenciling. The latter is a modification of the MK-15 MOD 2The MK-15 was made of welded sheet metal. The empty weight was 17 lbs. A water-filled bomb of 4.55 gallons weighed 56 lbs. while a wet sand filled bomb weighed 95 lbs. Under icing conditions, a mixture of anti-freeze could be used instead of water. The overall length was 41.2 inches with a maximum body dimension of 8.0 inches. Very Good

VIETNAM WAR ERA PRACTICE DUMMY ARTILLERY ROUND

Lot #755b (Sale Order 823 of 987)

Solid nose inert Artillery shell. No visible markings. Blue paint and lack of fuze indicates this is a training round. Measures approximately 13.25" tall. Shows light age wear. Very Good

AN-M26 AIRCRAFR FLARE LARGE INERT SHELL

Lot #755c (Sale Order 824 of 987)

Inert bomb shell marked "Flare, Aircraft Parachute AN-M26." Lot number was never placed on the body of the bomb. Initially developed by the US Navy during World War II, the M26 parachute flare was meant to illuminate targets during night-time bombing runs. 46" tall, 9" x 9" at the base. Exhibits very light age and wear. Very Good

2 INERT DUMMY BAZOOKA TRAINING ROCKETS

Lot #755d (Sale Order 825 of 987)

Pair of US Army training rockets. One dated 1947, the other is unsigned. These were meant to be fired in training for a bazooka, but have no propellant remaining. The taller of the two is 19" tall. Both exibit light wear and age and one has a fin broken off. Very Good

1973 DATED DUMMY 105mm ARTILLERY SHELL

Lot #755e (Sale Order 826 of 987)

Inert wooden head on a spent brass shell casing. Casing is headstamped 105mm M14 and dated 1973. 28" tall and the wooden section has somethinbg resembling a coin slot carved into it so that this piece could be used as a change bank. Brass shows patina and some light wear to the wooden head. Very Good

INERT US AIR FORCE MK-76 PRACTICE BOMB

Lot #755f (Sale Order 827 of 987)

The Mk 76 is a 11.3 kilogram practice bomb used for training purposes as a low-cost low-risk alternative to live munitions. This 25 pound training weapon is non-explosive and uses a smoke cartridge to mark the point of impact. It simulates 500, 1000 and 2000 pound bombs. No fuze. This example shows wear and age. Very Good

WW2 BAYONET LOT of 3 YUGOSLAVIAN SWISS TURKISH WWI

Lot #756 (Sale Order 828 of 987)

Bayonet lot to include 1) Yugoslavian M1924 Bayonet. Sword bayonet for use with the 8mm. Yugoslavian M1924 Mauser Short Rifle, closely patterned after the FN M1924 short rifle. This example was made at the Vojno Tehnicki Zavod (Military Technical Institute) in Kragujevac. It has been through overhaul, as evidenced by the deep blued finish. When originally made, the metal would have been in the white. 2) Swiss M1889 Bayonet. Knife bayonet for use on the 7.5 mm. Schmidt-Rubin M1889 and M1911 rifles. Designated Dolchbajonett Mod. 1889 (Dagger Bayonet Model 1889), it was the first bayonet type made for the Schmidt-Rubin, with no rivet or ridge in the fuller. Most were later fitted with a rivet in the fuller. Unaltered early examples are scarce. According to production records, the M1889 rifle with serial number 43094 was produced in 1892. 1892 was only the second year of production, as production of the M1889 rifle did not commence until 1891. The muzzle ring on bayonets for the M1889 and M1911 rifles is larger at 15 mm. (0.60 in.) than the 14 mm. (0.55 in.) muzzle ring on bayonets for the M1911 carbine and M1931 Short Rifle. The leather tab on the scabbard is for securing the scabbard in the belt frog. This example came in the 1917-dated frog pictured below. 3) Turkish M1935 Bayonet. Knife bayonet for use with the 8mm. Mauser M1893 and M1903 rifles. This is the final Turkish bayonet type designed for use with Mauser rifles. This example is of new manufacture. However, the M1935 designation is also applied more broadly to a bewildering variety of similarly-dimensioned bayonets cobbled together using recycled parts from older bayonets.

ANTIQUE KU KLUX KLAN KKK SWORD W SCABBARD

Lot #757 (Sale Order 829 of 987)

Antique Ku Klux Klan (KKK) sword with scabbard. Crossguard features a Knight Rider on obverse and stamped "KKK" on reverse. Grip is a dark wood which is free of cracks. Scabbard has minor oxidation spots but relatively very good condition. Blade is very bright. For a male rider.

FBI ARREST FILES OF KKK BLACK PANTHERS 1940-70s

Lot #757a (Sale Order 830 of 987)

Historic FBI Special investigator Agent Harold R. Dobson who in who joined Treasury in 1941 then joined the fight in WWII was a Naval Aviator and flew Corsairs and after the War joined the FBI. His main area of investigation was the Mafia and other organized crime including the Black Panthers and the Ku Klux Klan. This huge archive has virtually all the people who he investigated over the 30 years while he was with the FBI. This archive includes Mug Shots, Dossiers, and other FBI files and also has his Yellow FBI License Plate and a U.S. Customs Treasury Department Official Business plate. Also in the group are FBI instructional manuals on Firearms Training, Handbook For FBI Employees (Field Personnel), Organized Crimes Groups, Organized Crimes Groups MAFIA Section I Sicily, Organized Crimes Groups MAFIA Section II United States, Uniform Crime reporting Handbook by the FBI, Uniform Crime Reports First Quarterly Bulletin 1941, Uniform Crime Reports 158, Some Scientific Aspects of Document Examination, Elementary Map and Aerial Photograph Reading, FBI 1965 Appropriation, FBI 1967 Appropriation, Physical Training, Personnel Selection and Training in the FBI, Technical Laboratory, The FBI Investigator November 1944, Annual Report 1961, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin August 1946, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin October 1946, The FBI Investigator September 1943, The FBI Investigator November 1943, The FBI Investigator December 1943, The FBI Investigator May 1944, The FBI Investigator June 1944, The FBI Investigator October 1944, The FBI Investigator February 1945, The FBI Investigator April 1945, The FBI Investigator April 1965, FBI by C. B. Colby, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin August 1976, Fingerprint Identification, Expense accounts for 1941 for the Prosecuting Attorneys Office of the State of Missouri, Two 1 inch files of Bureau Bulletins for 1940 and another from 1941, Finally to the ugly side of his work, Arrest records of key people he arrested, men that can easily be googled and find out a lot of info on these men. In each file, there are all his notes on the individual. Most are from the Klan and Black Communist Marxist, names such as Tommy Speece along with his mugshot, Max Shachtman along with a latent fingerprint of him with mugshots, Harold Sage with a complete Dossier and photo, Communist Infiltration files dated 1943, this file is about 1 inch thick and marked Strictly Confidential, Two large files on Summery of Informants Activities, Duty Schedules from 1972, Mugshots for James Edward Jackson and Henry Winston, two notorious Black Militants, Lucario Santiago, Dossier and arrest record, Robert Bolivar De Pugh Arrest Record and Dossier with mugshot and Walter Patrick Peyson, Also about Two hundred file cards from the Ku Klux Klan and Communist party people. This is a huge archive worthy in any Law enforcement collection.

EARLY 2ND KLAN KKK KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD

Lot #758 (Sale Order 831 of 987)

Vintage 2nd Klan KKK hood and robe. Robe has insignia over left breast. Excellent condition. The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total. The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America's "Anglo-Saxon" blood, hearkening back to 19th-century nativism. Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality, the group is widely denounced by Christian denominations

1923 KA-BAR KU KLUX KLAN KNIFE W/ SCABBARD & BOOK

Lot #759 (Sale Order 832 of 987)

Knight's of the Ku Klux Clan lot to include 1) 1923 KKK Imperial Knights of Ku Klux Klan presentation knife by Ka-Bar of Olean New York with leather scabbard. To the obverse Knight's Of Ku Klux Klan Klan Day, September 23, 1923 Knoxville, Tenn. on the reverse A Good Place To Live. Crossguard is marked Ka-Bar Olean Ny. The wood grips are stamped K. K. K. K. KO to one side and the other is marked K. K. K. K. 27. Ku Klux Klan Day at the East Tennessee Division of the State Fair on Sept. 23, 1923, marked the high tide of Klan strength in Knoxville. More than 35,000 Klansmen and their families attended the ceremonies, which had been touted in Klan publications as a four state convention from Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee. The success of Klan day was measured in the evening's initiation when 800 women and 1,500 men were enrolled in the Klan. Excellent 2) The Ku Klux Klan In Prophecy by Bishop Alma White, A. M. Zarephath, New Jersey: The Good Citizen, 1925. Third Edition. 7” x 5” Stapled illustrated wrappers. Very good plus: minimally worn. A sharp copy. The author was a feminist, though she only espoused equality for white Protestant females. She founded the Pillar of Fire Church which was the only religious denomination publicly affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan. She also published two other books about the KKK as well as a monthly periodical that promoted Klan ideals. The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total. The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America's "Anglo-Saxon" blood, hearkening back to 19th-century nativism. Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality, the group is widely denounced by Christian denominations

1930's KU KLUX KLAN MEMBERSHIP CARDS & PATCH LOT

Lot #760 (Sale Order 833 of 987)

1930's KKK membership cards from Klan 242 of Binghamton New York. There are a total of 14 passes all from the 1930's. Also in the lot is a period Klan robe patch. Excellent The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total. The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America's "Anglo-Saxon" blood, hearkening back to 19th-century nativism. Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality, the group is widely denounced by Christian denominations

EARLY KLAN LOT RECORD POCKET KNIFE TOKEN LOT

Lot #761 (Sale Order 834 of 987)

Early KKK lot to include 1) Ku Klux Klan 78 Record, on the A side The Bright Fiery Cross (De Ree) 100% Americans with Orchestra. On the B side Mystic City (Nelson-Tillery) 100% Americans with Orchestra. Record is in excellent condition with the original sleeve. 2) Loyal Order KKK pocket knife measuring open 6 1/2 inches with a unsharpened blade. 3) Bantam Paperback 817 The Whipping Roy Flannagan. Book has minor edge wear. 4) 1922 KKK token NON SILBA SED ANTHOR with a riding Klan member on a horse. The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total. The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America's "Anglo-Saxon" blood, hearkening back to 19th-century nativism. Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality, the group is widely denounced by Christian denominations

EARLY KKK RECORD I WANT TO BE A KLANSMEN LOT

Lot #762 (Sale Order 835 of 987)

Early KKK lot to include 1) Ku Klux Klan 78 Record, on the A side I WANT TO BE A KLANSMEN and on side B Johnny Join The Klan circa 1920's sung by Wayne County Klan Quartette. 2) 1942 36 page Anti Axis, Anti Fifth column with a chapter on Father Coughlin Charles Edward Coughlin October 25, 1891 – October 27, 1979, commonly known as Father Coughlin, was a Canadian-American Roman Catholic priest who was based in the United States near Detroit. He was the founding priest of the National Shrine of the Little Flower church. He was one of the first political leaders to use radio to reach a mass audience: during the 1930s, an estimated 30 million listeners tuned to his weekly broadcasts. Initially, Coughlin was a vocal supporter of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal, but became a harsh critic of Roosevelt, accusing him of being too friendly to bankers. In 1934, he established a political organization called the National Union for Social Justice. Its platform called for monetary reforms, nationalization of major industries and railroads, and protection of labor rights. The membership ran into the millions, but it was not well organized locally. After hinting at attacks on Jewish bankers, Coughlin began to use his radio program to broadcast antisemitic commentary. In the late 1930s, he supported some of the fascist policies of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Emperor Hirohito of Japan. The broadcasts have been described as "a variation of the Fascist agenda applied to American culture". His chief topics were political and economic rather than religious, using the slogan "Social Justice". After the outbreak of World War II in Europe in 1939, the Roosevelt administration finally forced the cancellation of his radio program and forbade distribution by mail of his newspaper, Social Justice. The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total.

EARLY KKK KU KLUX KLAN PAPER LOT PERIODICALS

Lot #763 (Sale Order 836 of 987)

Early KKK lot to include 1) 6 broadsides of Fiery Summons measuring 7 1/2 X 11 inches 2) Imperial Nighthawk newspaper volume LXVIII No. 4. Lead article is "The Pope Is A Jew" 3) Mid Week Pictorial dated December 21 1922. 4) 1978 White Power Publications book titled "Das Kleine Einmaleins der Judenfrage" or The basics of the Jewish question. Excellent The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total. The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America's "Anglo-Saxon" blood, hearkening back to 19th-century nativism. Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality, the group is widely denounced by Christian denominations

KKK RECORD AND MEMBERSHIP CARD LOT FROM NEW YORK

Lot #764 (Sale Order 837 of 987)

Early KKK lot to include 1) Ku Klux Klan 78 Record. On the A side Klansman Keep The Cross A Burning and on the B side There'll Be A Hot Time - Klansman. Album shows wear. 2) 6 membership cards from the 1930's from Klan 242 of Binghamton New York. 3) grouping of 5 Announcements " The Knights and Women of the Ku Liux Klan, which is incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, are still active throughout this section. Any Protestant, Gentile, Christian, native born citizen of the United States is eligible to join this organization. For further information, write P. O. Box 843, Binghamton, N. Y. The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total. The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America's "Anglo-Saxon" blood, hearkening back to 19th-century nativism. Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality, the group is widely denounced by Christian denominations

KU KLUX KLAN RECORD PAPER AND BUSINESS CARD LOT

Lot #765 (Sale Order 838 of 987)

Large lot of 3rd Klan items to include 1) 4 business cards from the KKK based out of New Jersey and Louisiana. Fiery Cross publication 3) Two Ku Klux Klan chest patches 4) REB-TIME RECORDS "WE DON'T WANT NIGGERS IN OUR SCHOOLS by THE COON HUNTERS on side A and on side B NIGGER NIGGER by the COON HUNTERS. 5) AMERICAN KOURIER December flyer for the year 1991. 6) Membership token for the Klan. 7) KKK novel by Paul E. Walsh. The Ku Klux Klan commonly called the KKK or the Klan, is an American white supremacist hate group whose primary targets are African Americans, as well as Jews, immigrants, leftists, homosexuals, and, until recently, Catholics. The Klan has existed in three distinct eras at different points in time during the history of the United States. Each has advocated extremist reactionary positions such as white nationalism, anti-immigration and – especially in later iterations – Nordicism, antisemitism, prohibition, homophobia, Islamophobia, anti-atheism, and anti-Catholicism. Historically, the first Klan used terrorism – both physical assault and murder – against politically active blacks and their allies in the South in the late 1860s, until it was suppressed around 1872. All three movements have called for the "purification" of American society and all are considered "right-wing extremist" organizations. In each era, membership was secret and estimates of the total were highly exaggerated by both friends and enemies. The first Klan flourished in the Southern United States in the late 1860s during Reconstruction, then died out by the early 1870s. It sought to overthrow the Republican state governments in the South, especially by using voter intimidation and targeted violence against African-American leaders. Each chapter was autonomous and highly secret as to membership and plans. Its numerous chapters across the South were suppressed around 1871, through federal law enforcement. Members made their own, often colorful, costumes: robes, masks and conical hats, designed to be terrifying and to hide their identities. The second Klan started small in Georgia in 1915. It grew after 1920 and flourished nationwide in the early and mid-1920s, including urban areas of the Midwest and West. Taking inspiration from D. W. Griffith's 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, which mythologized the founding of the first Klan, it employed marketing techniques and a popular fraternal organization structure. Rooted in local Protestant communities, it sought to maintain white supremacy, often took a pro-Prohibition stance, and it opposed Catholics and Jews, while also stressing its opposition to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church. This second Klan flourished both in the south and northern states; it was funded by initiation fees and selling its members a standard white costume. The chapters did not have dues. It used K-words which were similar to those used by the first Klan, while adding cross burnings and mass parades to intimidate others. It rapidly declined in the later half of the 1920s. The third and current manifestation of the KKK emerged after 1950, in the form of localized and isolated groups that use the KKK name. They have focused on opposition to the civil rights movement, often using violence and murder to suppress activists. It is classified as a hate group by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. As of 2016, the Anti-Defamation League puts total KKK membership nationwide at around 3,000, while the Southern Poverty Law Center puts it at 6,000 members total. The second and third incarnations of the Ku Klux Klan made frequent references to America's "Anglo-Saxon" blood, hearkening back to 19th-century nativism. Although members of the KKK swear to uphold Christian morality, the group is widely denounced by Christian denominations

M43 SWISS ARMY DAGGER WITH HANGER

Lot #766 (Sale Order 839 of 987)

M1943 Swiss dagger with officer portepee. Ricasso is stamped " Elsener Schwyz Victoria ". Reverse ricasso is numbered 198731. Blade & grips are in overall excellent condition. Scabbard retains 98% original black paint. excellent.

WWII JAPANESE ARMY AND NAVY CANTEEN LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #767 (Sale Order 840 of 987)

WWII Japanese canteen lot to include 1) WWII JAPANESE ARMY (IJA) EM/NCO'S MODEL 1934 CANTEEN. An olive-drab painted aluminum canteen with a wood stopper and webbed carrying harness. All complete and in excellent condition. Nicely marked. 2) (IJN) NAVAL & NAVAL LANDING FORCES CANTEEN. Original cover, lace-up string, cap. Aluminum construction. Nice complete untouched Japanese Navy canteen. Both are excellent

KU KLUX KLAN HERO CROSS MEDAL WHITEHEAD & HOAG

Lot #768 (Sale Order 841 of 987)

1) 1920's Knights Of The Ku Klux Klan KKK Nathaniel Forrest 1866 - 1915 Hero Cross. The cross itself measures 1 3/8" wide by 1 3/8" tall plus the top bar. Shows a bust image of Nathaniel Bedford Forrest in the center with a KKK head stall above. It reads 'Duty Sans Peur Et Sans Reproche Forrest 1866 1915'. The reverse side reads 'Hero Cross Presented By The Knights Of The Ku Klux Klan (Inc)'. It is also maker marked 'Whitehead - Hoag Newark NJ'. Includes the separate attached rectangle top bar with a thin horizontal pin back and a 'c' catch. Two piece die struck silver plated nickel construction. RARE. Excellent condition.

KU KLUX KLAN HERO CROSS MEDAL WHITEHEAD & HOAG

Lot #769 (Sale Order 842 of 987)

2) 1920's Knights Of The Ku Klux Klan KKK Nathaniel Forrest 1866 - 1915 Hero Cross. The cross itself measures 1 3/8" wide by 1 3/8" tall plus the top bar. Shows a bust image of Nathaniel Bedford Forrest in the center with a KKK head stall above. It reads 'Duty Sans Peur Et Sans Reproche Forrest 1866 1915'. The reverse side reads 'Hero Cross Presented By The Knights Of The Ku Klux Klan (Inc) Authority Of William Joseph Simmons Imperial Wizard'. It is also maker marked 'W. H. Co Newark N.J.'. Includes the separate attached rectangle top bar with a thin horizontal pin back and a 'c' catch. Two piece die struck silver plated nickel construction. RARE. Excellent condition.

1920's KU KLUX KLAN TOKEN LOT OF 6

Lot #770 (Sale Order 843 of 987)

3) (6) 1920's Knights OF The Ku Klux Klan KKK Tokens. They measure from 1" in diameter to 1 7/16" in diameter. Die struck brass, bronze and nickel construction. Excellent condition.

WW1 US NAVY OFFICER DRESS BELT LOT OF 2 WWI

Lot #771 (Sale Order 844 of 987)

WWI US Naval Officer's Leather Dress Belts, one with a buckle while the other does not. Both shows normal wear and are roughly a size 36.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL HAT BADGE & TINNIE LOT WW2

Lot #772 (Sale Order 845 of 987)

WWII Nazi German lot of tinnies, hat badges and medal including a Wehrmacht hat badge, Customs Hat Wreath, RAD Hat Badge missing prongs, West Wall medal missing suspension ring and ribbon, 4 HJ tinnies, 3 Police Tinnie, 1 RAD tinnie, 1 Bergbau tinnie, 4 arts tinnies, 4 political tinnies, 1 NSKK badge and 4 others. Very Good

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL DAGGER

Lot #773 (Sale Order 846 of 987)

Repro Nazi government official's dagger. In addition to its simulated ivory grip and eagle cross-guard, it also comes with its own pebbled scabbard. 15" long overall with a 10 blade. Blade is maker marked F. W. Holler

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 RIFLE BAYONET LOT OF 3 WW2

Lot #774 (Sale Order 847 of 987)

WWII Nazi German K98 bayonets to include 1) Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original blueing. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "5703", to the obverse and the manufacturers code "cvl" to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. Comes with a nice early frog. 2) Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains none of it's original blueing and shows sharpening and pitting throughout. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "7159", to the obverse and the manufacturers name "E. PACK & S." to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. Comes with a nice early frog. 3) Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains none of it's original blueing and shows sharpening and pitting throughout. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "6516", to the obverse and the manufacturers name "41 ffc" to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. Comes with a nice early frog. The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials.

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 RIFLE BAYONET LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #775 (Sale Order 848 of 987)

WWII Nazi German K98 bayonets to include 1) Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original blueing. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "3385", to the obverse and the manufacturers name "j. sch" to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. 2) Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original blueing. Walnut grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "935", to the obverse and the manufacturers code "43 asw." to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. 3) Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original blueing. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "6505", to the obverse and the manufacturers name "41 DURKOPP" to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. 4) Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original blueing. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "6301", to the obverse and the manufacturers name "41 clc" to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. Comes with an early original frog. The K98 bayonet was a modification of the already modified S84/98 bayonet that had been originally developed in 1915. Manufacture of this new modified bayonet began in 1934 with mass production beginning in 1936. The K98 bayonet was a standard issue item and was accompanied by a bayonet frog to be worn on the reverse left side of the weight bearing waist belt. The K98 bayonet remained the standard issue bayonet through-out the war with minor manufacturing variations. As the war continued the quality of the bayonets deteriorated and in mid-1944 most manufacturers discontinued producing the bayonet to concentrate on producing other essential war materials.

WWII JAPANESE TYPE 30 BAYONET LOT OF 3 WW2

Lot #776 (Sale Order 849 of 987)

WWII Japanese grouping of bayonets to include 1) (IJA) INFANTRY "TYPE 30" BAYONET. Type 30 bayonet and scabbard. Serial numbers and manufacturer’s stamps are evident to the head of the blued, flat-sided bird’s head pommel with a button release. The lightly age-darkened, contoured wraparound wooden grips are fixed with two rivets. The blued, hooked contoured metal crossguard has a circular muzzle guide. The 40cm fullered bright blade. The maker’s mark to the ricasso indicates that it was made by the Nagoya Arsenal. Scabbard shows typical wear. Comes with nice original rubberized frog. Nice example. 2) (IJA) INFANTRY "TYPE 30" BAYONET. Near mint Type 30 bayonet and scabbard. Serial numbers and manufacturer’s stamps are evident to the head of the blued, flat-sided bird’s head pommel with a button release. The lightly age-darkened, contoured wraparound wooden grips are fixed with two rivets. The blued, hooked contoured metal crossguard has a circular muzzle guide. The 40cm fullered bright blade. The maker’s mark to the ricasso indicates that it was made by the Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya supervision. Scabbard shows minimall wear. 3) (IJA) INFANTRY "TYPE 30" BAYONET. Type 30 bayonet and scabbard. Serial numbers and manufacturer’s stamps are evident to the head of the blued, flat-sided bird’s head pommel with a button release. The lightly age-darkened, contoured wraparound wooden grips are fixed with two rivets. The blued, straight metal crossguard has a circular muzzle guide. The 40cm fullered bright blade. The maker’s mark to the ricasso indicates that it was made by the Unknown company under Kokura supervision. Scabbard shows typical wear.

WWII BRITISH BRASS TRENCH KNUCKLE KNIFE WW2

Lot #777 (Sale Order 850 of 987)

This appears to have started life as a U.S. pattern 1918 fighting knife, most likely a French AU LION style of manufacture. The brass grip and knuckle guard is retained but it was mounted on an SMLE number 4 spike bayonet and it is contained in a spike bayonet scabbard with web frog. The Brass grip is Broad Arrow marked on both sides. Overall a very interesting unique fitting knife, that appears to be a converted custom adapted WWI 1918 fighting knife for use in World War Two.

WWII JAPANESE NAVY OFFICER SHOULDER BOARDS WW2

Lot #778 (Sale Order 851 of 987)

Imperial Japanese Navy Lieutenant's pair of full dress epaulettes. Each gold lace epaulette bears a Paloma leaf, made from red velvet detailed with silver bullion. Below the leaf is a single silver bullion embroidered cherry blossom, and below this an embroidered silver bullion anchor. The button on each board, which secures it to the coat, is officer's pattern in gilded brass. The underside of the boards are partially covered in black woolen cloth, and with black leather. The leather sections bear two Japanese characters embossed in gold leaf. A nickel plated hinge device, attached to the underside of each epaulette helps to secure them to the uniform. Excellent

COLD WAR USSR SOVIET UNION POLE TOP OVERSEAS CAPS

Lot #779 (Sale Order 852 of 987)

Lot of USSR Cold War items to include 1) 9.4" aluminum flag pole top. Spear shaped, with the iconic symbols of the Soviet Union in the center, the Hammer & Sickle and the soviet star above. 2.2" base fits on top of a flag pole and is drilled for a screw to hold it in place. Curved slightly forward and lightweight construction indicate this was not a battle flag or militaria guide-on but likely designed for indoor use at a government building or military headquarters. Some handling wear to the base. Excellent 2) Two Cold War Period USSR Overseas Caps roughly sized 56. Excellent

U.S. MODEL M7 BAYONET & SCABBARD LOT OF 2

Lot #780 (Sale Order 853 of 987)

The M-7 bayonet was introduced in 1964, when the M16 entered service during the Vietnam War. These two bayonets measure 11 1/2" overall with 6 1/2" carbon steel blade. Very Good

WWII NAMED MEDAL PURPLE HEART GROUPING W/ DOCS

Lot #781 (Sale Order 854 of 987)

WWII named Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct, European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three campaign stars, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal (United States), Combat Infantry Badge, Ruptured Duck Patch, Corporal Chevron, 87th Division Shoulder Patch, 1990 dated Reissue Purple Heart Certificate and 1990 dated Reissue Bronze Star Certificate. The 87th Infantry Division arrived in Scotland, 22 October 1944, and trained in England, 23 October-30 November. It landed in France, 1–3 December, and moved to Metz, where, on 8 December, it went into action against and took Fort Driant. The division then shifted to the vicinity of Gros-Réderching near the Saar-German border on 10 December and captured Rimling, Obergailbach, and Guiderkirch. The 87th was moving into Germany when, on 16 December 1944, German Field Marshal Von Rundstedt launched his offensive in the Ardennes forest (Battle of the Bulge). The Division was placed in SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) reserve, 24–28 December, then thrown into the Bulge battle in Belgium, 29 December. In a fluctuating battle, it captured Moircy on 30 December and Remagne on 31 December. On 2 January 1945, it took Gérimont, on 10 January Tillet, and reached the Ourthe by 13 January. On 15 January 1945, the division moved to Luxembourg to relieve the 4th Infantry Division along the Sauer and seized Wasserbillig on 23 January. The 87th moved to the vicinity of St. Vith, 28 January, and attacked and captured Schlierbach, Selz, and Hogden by the end of the month. After the fall of Neuendorf, 9 February, the division went on the defensive until 26 February, when Ormont and Hallschlag were taken in night attacks. The 87th crossed the Kyll River, 6 March, took Dollendorf on 8 March, and after a brief rest, returned to combat, 13 March 1945, crossing the Moselle on 16th and clearing Koblenz, 18–19 March. The division crossed the Rhine, 25–26 March, despite strong opposition, consolidated its bridgehead, and secured Grossenlinden and Langgöns. On 7 April, it jumped off in an attack which carried it through Thuringia into Saxony. Plauen fell, 17 April, and the division took up defensive positions, 20 April, about 4 miles from the border to Czechoslovakia. On 6 May 1945, it took Falkenstein and maintained its positions until Victory in Europe Day. The 87th Division returned to the States in July 1945 expecting to be called upon to play a role in the defeat of the Imperial Japanese, but the sudden termination of the war in the Pacific while the division was reassembling at Fort Benning changed the future of the 87th. The division was inactivated 21 September 1945. The last active soldier from the division that served in World War II retired in June of 1981. Colonel Vedder B. Driscoll (1925–1983), who had enlisted in 1943 and was a platoon sergeant for Company I, 345th Infantry, achieved thirty years of commissioned service. Casualties Total battle casualties: 6,034 Killed in action: 1,154 Wounded in action: 4,342 Missing in action: 109 Prisoner of war: 429

REPRO WWII NAZI SS INSIGNIA CUFFTILES PANZER WW2

Lot #782 (Sale Order 855 of 987)

Repro WWII Nazi German insignia lot to include 1) R.u.S. Hauptamt Race & Resettlement Office Staff cufftitle 2) Reichsfuhrung-SS SS High Command personnel cufftitle, 3) Adolf Hitler cufftitle, 4) DLV bullion glider badge, 5) Cholm 1942 campaign shield, 6) Panzer cap wreath, 7) RAD Gorget and finally a 8) Police overseas cap insignia. Excellent

3 WWII NAZI GERMAN COLLECTOR REFERENCE BOOKS

Lot #783 (Sale Order 856 of 987)

Rare, out of print WWII Nazi German collector's reference books. German Helmets 1933-1945 by Goodapple and Weinand; Edged Weaponry of the Third Reich by Major John R. Angolia, and Collecting The Edged Weapons of the Third Reich Volume III by Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Johnson. All three are difficult to find and great sources of information for Third Reich collectors. Some edge wear. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN UNSER GRUSS IST HEIL HITLER SIGN

Lot #784 (Sale Order 857 of 987)

WWII Nazi German heavy stock paper sign the reads "UNSER GRUSS IST HEIL HITLER" or OUR GREETING IS HEIL HITLER. Sign measures 19 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches. Excellent

JAPANESE HAND CARVED WOOD CANE W WOMEN IN kIMONOS

Lot #785 (Sale Order 858 of 987)

Beautifully carved Japanese wood carved walking stick measuring 35 inches tall. The hand carved cane has several Japanese women wearing kimonos and surrounding them a pebbled background. Cane has a few hairline cracks but is still very attractive. Excellent

CONTEMPORARY PAINTING OF GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY

Lot #786 (Sale Order 859 of 987)

Contemporary painting of General Omar Bradley measuring 24 1/2 X 20 inches in the frame. The painting depicts a winter scene and Omar is wearing his four star helmet. Excellent Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II, holding the rank of General of the Army. Bradley was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and oversaw the U.S. military's policy-making in the Korean War. Born in Randolph County, Missouri, Bradley worked as a boilermaker before entering the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from the academy in 1915 alongside Dwight D. Eisenhower as part of "the class the stars fell on." During World War I, Bradley guarded copper mines in Montana. After the war, Bradley taught at West Point and served in other roles before taking a position at the War Department under General George Marshall. In 1941, Bradley became commander of the United States Army Infantry School. After the U.S. entrance into World War II, Bradley oversaw the transformation of the 82nd Infantry Division into the first American airborne division. He received his first front-line command in Operation Torch, serving under General George S. Patton in North Africa. After Patton was reassigned, Bradley commanded II Corps in the Tunisia Campaign and the Allied invasion of Sicily. He commanded the First United States Army during the Invasion of Normandy. After the breakout from Normandy, he took command of the Twelfth United States Army Group, which ultimately comprised forty-three divisions and 1.3 million men, the largest body of American soldiers ever to serve under a single field commander. After the war, Bradley headed the Veterans Administration. He was appointed as Chief of Staff of the United States Army in 1948 and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1949. In 1950, Bradley was promoted to the rank of General of the Army, becoming the last of the nine individuals promoted to five-star rank in the United States Armed Forces. He was the senior military commander at the start of the Korean War, and supported President Harry S. Truman's wartime policy of containment. He was instrumental in persuading Truman to dismiss General Douglas MacArthur in 1951 after MacArthur resisted administration attempts to scale back the war's strategic objectives. Bradley left active duty in 1953 (though remaining on "active retirement" for the next 27 years). He continued to serve in public and business roles until his death in 1981 at age 88.

WWII ITALIAN M33 STEEL COMBAT HELMET W/ LINER WW2

Lot #787 (Sale Order 860 of 987)

Original good condition. Has the original leather liner and chinstrap. Paint has wear and scratches. Background Dating back from 1925, the Italian Army had engaged in experiments to find a new model of combat helmet that could replace the aging and not completely satisfactory Adrian helmet adopted in 1915; coupled to this was the fact that the Adrian was originally a French design, and it was probably felt (under the fascist regime) that an Italian-designed model was more appropriate. In 1932 after lengthy trials (with prototypes from many Italian and foreign firms) it was decided to adopt one of them as the M31 helmet. However this model (recognizable by the small crest on its top) wasn't completely satisfactory, because its cupolar blowhole design wasn't seen as being efficient, and was rather perceived as a structural weakness. By replacing it with three ventilation holes (two on the sides and one on the rear), the Model 33 was born, and was adopted with a circular on November 29, 1934

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE PILOT & CADET CLOTH BADGES

Lot #788 (Sale Order 861 of 987)

WWII Imperial Japanese uncut sheet of Army Cadet and Pilot insignia. The pilot having 24 sets of wings and the cadet sheet has 30 wings. Both sheets are machine woven and in mint condition.

WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE MEDAL LOT W/ OTHER BADGES

Lot #789 (Sale Order 862 of 987)

Large lot of Japanese medals to include 1) CASED ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, 8TH CLASS. The Order of the Rising Sun ("Kyokujitsusho"), established in 1875 as Japan’s first national decoration, could be awarded to either military or civilian personnel for meritorious service. There were eight classes to this order, of which only the lowest two were given to enlisted personnel. Foreigners, on occasion, could also be bestowed the award. This medal, the eighth of the eight classes, is in the form of a three-lobed spray of silver Paulownia leaves, with its veins articulated to the obverse, and with a row of four golden kanji characters to the reverse, which translate to "Order of Merit Decoration." The leaves are surmounted by three sets of silver Paulownia flowers on stalks, five to the center and three to each side. The ribbon is folded with an elongated, vertical alloy hook is to its top, which folds down and mates with an alloy eye sewn to the reverse. Included is a black lacquered wooden case. Case is complete with the exception of the clasp which is broken off. The interior is fully lined in purple silk and velvet. 2) CASED 1937-1945 CHINA INCIDENT WAR MEDAL. Established in 1939 and awarded to Japanese soldiers departing for service in the undeclared war against China (hence, "incident"), in its original case. The bronze medal features, to its obverse, the mythical giant crow "yata-no-karasu," flanked by two Rising Sun flags (for the Army and Navy), whose upwardly-stretched wings encompass a sixteen-petal Imperial Chrysanthemum, with radiating lines as the backdrop. To its reverse are three stylized mountains above, and stylized water beneath, a cloud bank, against which is a row of four kanji characters, translating to "China Incident." The swiveling hanger connected to the top of the medal features abstract foliage as its pattern, and is itself connected to a swiveling, horizontal bar, through which the ribbon passes. To the face of the bar is embossed a row of four kanji characters, translating to "War Medal." The watered silk ribbon has a narrow, vertical red stripe to its center, flanked by wider pink stripes, then even wider stripes in yellow, then narrow light blue, and, to its outside edges, narrow navy blue stripes. These represent, respectively, loyalty, the blood-stained soil of China, the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy. An elongated, vertical alloy hook is to its top, which folds down and mates with an alloy eye sewn near the base of its reverse. This medal was awarded until the summer of 1945, and was abolished in 1946. The medal and ribbon are nested into corresponding depressions to the navy blue flocked interior base of its original presentation case, whose concave interior lid is lined in brown leatherette. The exterior of the wooden case is covered in leatherette, which also forms a hinge connecting the cover along its upper side to its base. Stamped, in silver, to the cover is the name of the award in a column of eight kanji characters. 3) CASED SHOWA GRAND ENTHRONEMENT COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. A Japanese commemorative medal and ribbon in its original case. To the obverse center of the 3cm diameter silver medal is set a sixteen-petaled Imperial Chrysanthemum, in gilt, within the opened curtains of the Imperial throne, to either side of which are stylized clouds, and beneath which are the kanji characters for "Banzai!" (which usually translates to "May the Emperor Live Ten Thousand Years"). The image is bordered in alternating cherry and orange blossoms. To its reverse is a banner flanked by stylized clouds, all encircled by the outline of an Imperial Chrysanthemum. To the top of the banner are embossed the kanji characters for "Grand Enthronement," underneath of which are three vertically-arranged characters translating to "Commemorative Medal." Arching underneath the banner, from right to left, are the characters for "Showa era 3rd Year 11th Month" (November, 1928). A clasp is to the top of the medal, with a perforated ball to its top, through which passes the ribbon’s suspension ring. Fed unto the ring is a 4cm wide, watered silk ribbon, with five equal, vertical stripes to it, in purple, white, red, yellow and green. An elongated, vertical alloy hook is to its top, which folds down and mates with an eye sewn to its reverse. Comes complete with its original presentation case. 4) CASED (IJA) MEN’S RED CROSS ‘SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP’ MEDAL. Cased, 30mm diameter alloy medal, with a clasp to its top through which is fed a ring for its ribbon. To the obverse face of the medal is what appears to be a peacock above a Baltic cross, with olive or laurel branches arching up either side, and three-lobed flowering Paulownias to the base of each branch. To the reverse are two lines of kanji characters. Its red moire ribbon features two vertical silver stripes to either edge, and a brass hook-and-eye device is to its reverse.

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT TOY SOLDIER LOT WW2

Lot #790 (Sale Order 863 of 987)

Large lot of little Nazi toy soldiers roughly 130 pieces that is housed in an original Feldpost box.

WWII NAZI GERMAN POW DOG TAGS STALAG 366 LOT OF 46

Lot #791 (Sale Order 864 of 987)

Large lot of 46 German POW Dog Tags from Stalag 366. All tags have been dug and are difficult to read. Good Stalag 366 was built in October 1941 and consisted of 3 sub-camps: in Siedlce, Wola Suchozebrska and Podniesno. They were imprisoned in it more than 20,000 prisoners of war, mostly Soviet soldiers, but also Polish and Italian. Murdered POWs from Wola Suchozebrska they were buried in a cemetery near the town of Sosna-Kozólki.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN NOTGELD & LAGERGELD CURRENCY

Lot #792 (Sale Order 865 of 987)

100 Imperial German Notgeld currency and 67 Lagergelds or POW currency. Notgeld (German for "emergency money" or "necessity money") refers to money issued by an institution in a time of economic or political crisis. The issuing institution is usually one without official sanction from the central government. This occurs usually when sufficient state-produced money is not available from the central bank. Most notably, notgeld generally refers to money produced in Germany and Austria during World War I and the Interbellum. Issuing institutions could be a town's savings banks, municipality and private or state-owned firms. Nearly all issues contained an expiry date, after which time they were invalid. Issues without dates ordinarily had an expiry announced in a newspaper or at the place of issuance. Notgeld was mainly issued in the form of (paper) banknotes. Sometimes other forms were used, as well: coins, leather, silk, linen, wood, postage stamps, aluminium foil, coal, and porcelain; there are also reports of elemental sulfur being used, as well as all sorts of re-used paper and carton material (e.g. playing cards). These pieces made from playing cards are extremely rare and are known as Spielkarten, the German word for "playing card". Notgeld was a mutually-accepted means of payment in a particular region or locality, but notes could travel widely. Some cases of Notgeld could better be defined as scrip, which were essentially coupons redeemable only at specific businesses. However, the immense volume of issues produced by innumerable municipalities, firms, businesses, and individuals across Germany blurred the definition. Collectors tend to categorize by region or era rather than issuing authority (see below). Notgeld is different from occupation money that is issued by an occupying army during a war. All notes are in excellent condition.

COLEMAN WESTERN W49 BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH

Lot #793 (Sale Order 866 of 987)

COLEMAN WESTERN W49 BOWIE KNIFE WITH SHEATH Blade Length: 9.5" Overall Length: 14.5" CONDITION Very good, blade needs a good cleaning

WWII NAZI GERMAN K98 PARTS LEATHER STRAPS WW2

Lot #794 (Sale Order 867 of 987)

WWII German Nazi lot to include 1) Leather utility straps, 5 pull through cleaning chains, 6 cleaning brushes for k98, MG34 oiler and metal box from Luger Armorers repair kit and Officer's sword hanger.

WWII NAZI GERMAN INSIGNIA LOT LUFTWAFFE HEER WW2

Lot #795 (Sale Order 868 of 987)

WWII German Nazi lot to include 1) REPRO GERMAN NAZI BRONZE 1936 YOUTH HJ HOCHLAND LAGER BADGE. Measures 1 7/16" wide by 1 13/16" tall. The front reads 'Hochland Lager 1936'. There is an outline of mountains at the top, with an edelweiss with the HJ diamond at the base. The reverse side is maker marked 'A. Berger Garmisch'. Three piece bronze construction with red, white and green enamel. 2) REPRO NAZI GERMAN OFFICER'S COLLAR TABS. The collar tabs feature hand embroidered litzen in matte, silver/aluminum wire threads with the regulation "V" patterned, mounted on dark blue/green badge cloth bases. 3) REPRO PANZER GRENADIER EM'S SHOULDER STRAPS. Slip on shoulder straps in brown tinted, field-gray wool/rayon blend material with light green rayon waffenfarbe piping. Tongues complete. 4) ORIGINAL LUFTWAFFE MESS HALL SALT SPOON. Measures 5 inches with a droop tailed eagle clutching a canted swastika to the lower obverse. The reverse is also well marked Fl. UV and is maker marked W.S.M. and dated 1937. Repro Slovakian Volksdeutsche SS Eagle Visor Cap Badge. Insignia is missing pins.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN RUSSIAN CAPTURE PHOTO LOT

Lot #796 (Sale Order 869 of 987)

Reproduction WWII Nazi German photos with capture markings from Russia. Lot of 22 black and white photos measuring 5 X 3 1/2 inches of the whos who of the Third Reich

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN RUSSIAN CAPTURE PHOTO LOT

Lot #797 (Sale Order 870 of 987)

Reproduction WWII Nazi German photos with capture markings from Russia. Lot of 22 black and white photos measuring 5 X 3 1/2 inches of the whos who of the Third Reich

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN RUSSIAN CAPTURE PHOTO LOT

Lot #798 (Sale Order 871 of 987)

Reproduction WWII Nazi German photos with capture markings from Russia. Lot of 22 black and white photos measuring 5 X 3 1/2 inches of the whos who of the Third Reich

WWII US M1 GRAND BAYONET & 1896 SWEDISH MAUSER WW2

Lot #799 (Sale Order 872 of 987)

WWII Bayonet lot to include 1) US M1 Garand bayonet with scabbard. This bayonet utilized a Springfield Armory 03 bayonet made in 1918 serial numbered 913094 and shortened the blade and refitted the handle to black plastic grips and fitted it with a new scabbard to use during WWII. Bayonet is in excellent condition. 2) WWII Era Swedish Mauser Bayonet with Scabbard and frog with Unit Markings. Bayonet is in excellent condition and the leather from is still very supple. Excellent to both

REPRO LOT OF 2 NAZI GERMAN POLICE GORGET

Lot #800 (Sale Order 873 of 987)

Lot of two reproduction police gorgets to include 1) Police Gorget is approx. 4" tall by 6.5" wide. One of the clips on the reverse side is maker marked A for Assmann. Has a grey wool backing. Steel construction. Includes a steel neck chain that is approx. 25.25" long. 2) Feldgendarmerie (Army Military Field Police) Gorget - gorget and the chain made entirely of die stamped steel (magnetic), while the army eagle and buttons are painted with radium paint; Feldgendarmerie motto/ banner is in black enamel with raised radium painted letters. The chain is approximately 60cm (or 25 inches) long; the gorget measures approximately 16cm x 10.5cm (or 6-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches). The back of the gorget has the Army green backing and is marked RZM 34/2

SOVIET MILITARY SHOULDER BOARDS PINS BADGE LOT 400

Lot #801 (Sale Order 874 of 987)

Large lot of Soviet military items to include Shoulder Boards, patches, pins, badges, buttons, key chains and a tie clip. This lot contains roughly 400 items.

WW1 IMPERIAL GERMAN AUSTRIAN MEDAL LOT OF 8 WWI

Lot #802 (Sale Order 875 of 987)

WW1 Imperial German and Austrian medals to include 1) Cross of Honor 1914-18 without Swords. 2) Bavarian Prince Regent Merit Medal missing ribbon. 3) Prussian Red Cross Medal 3rd Class missing ribbon 4) 25 Year Fire Police service Medal missing ribbon 5) Austrian Red Cross Merit Award, 2nd Class 6) WW1 German Mit Gott und vaterland für fürst Veterans Cross with Swords. 7) WW1 Imperial German 12 Year Long Service Medal. 8) Unknown Red, white and blue enameled medal.

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDAL & INSIGNIA LOT OF 6 WW2

Lot #803 (Sale Order 876 of 987)

WWII Nazi German medal lot to include 1) NSDAP MEMBERSHIP BADGE. Standard issue membership badge awarded to all personnel on acceptance as an official party member. 24mm diameter, die struck alloy badge NSDAP membership badge with multi-colored enamel work. Badge features a translucent red, circular outer border with embossed silvered script, "National-Sozialistiche-D.A.P.", encompassing a white enamel field with canted black enamel swastika. Pebbled field is visible below the translucent red enameled outer border. Complete with original pin-back device. 2) DSVB STATE SHOOTING LEAGUE BADGE KK -Gewehr 1943. A 40MM diameter, stamped alloy badge with painted detail on a pebbled, golden base. A green laurel-leaf wreath crowns a stylized red eagle clutching a target with a superimposed mobile swastika. The target is flanked by the red date "1943," with the embossed script to the bottom, "KK -Gewehr". 3) POLIZEI VISOR CAP EAGLE. Second pattern, police cap eagle as introduced on June 25TH 1936 to replace the earlier, (Circa April 1934-June 1936), first pattern cap eagle. The single piece, silver washed, die stamped, aluminum alloy construction, right facing eagle features out-stretched wings and is clutching a canted swastika in its talons. The eagle is superimposed on an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with the eagles wings extending beyond the outer edges of the wreath with a roughly, 55mm wingspan. The eagle and the wreath both have nice high relief detailing and the insignia is slightly convex to fit the contours of a cap. Both inset attachment prongs are missing. 4) BRASS SWASTIKA. Measuring 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 inches. 5) NSDAP TEN YEAR LONG SERVICE AWARD. Third class, two piece, die struck award in bronze wash (All Missing) in the form of a cross Pattée with a central circular centerpiece and sun burst patterned rays extending out between the arms of the cross. The separate, obverse centerpiece features an embossed national eagle encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath on a slightly pebbled background field. The reverse centerpiece features embossed Gothic script, "Treue für Führer und Volk", (Loyalty to Leader and People), also encompassed by an oak-leaf wreath on a slightly pebbled background field. The arms of the cross feature smooth, dual stepped, outer borders with an embossed ribbed inner border and slightly pebbled fields. The ribbon ring and suspension loop are both intact. Comes with incorrect Iron Cross Ribbon. 6) Reproduction Blood Order numbered 854.

LARGE LOT OF SOVIET / RUSSIAN MEDALS & INSIGNIA

Lot #804 (Sale Order 877 of 987)

Large grouping of Russian medals and insignia including 1) Grouping of 10 Soviet medals: Defense of Leningrad, Capture of Berlin, Victory over Germany, Defense of Caucasus, Liberation of Warsaw, etc. 2) Grouping of 20 Russian medals to include Vietnam War, Korean War, Cuban Conflict, Gagarin's medal, Zhukov's Medals, Victory Medals of WWII and others. 3) Russian / Soviet 50 patches & 2 books lot 4) Russian / Soviet badges including Paratrooper, Subs, and KGB. 5) 24 Russian / Soviet Paratrooper badges and pins. 6) Grouping of 15 Soviet / Russian shields including MVD Patrol, Officer on Duty and Revenue Police.

WWII NAZI HEROS OF GERMANY 62 PERIOD ART PRINTS

Lot #805 (Sale Order 878 of 987)

WWII Nazi German 62 art prints from Germany's past and present. Each print measures 8 1/2 X 11 3/4 inches and are in excellent condition. These prints are to the period of WWII and not Post War.

WW1 & WWII GERMAN MILITARY DOCUMENTS & BOOKLETS

Lot #806 (Sale Order 879 of 987)

Large lot of WW1 and WWII military papers from Germany. There are roughly 100 documents and booklets all military related. Very Good

WWII BRITISH & US SIGNED PHOTOS PAUL TIBBETS MOH

Lot #807 (Sale Order 880 of 987)

Large lot of WWII military signed photos including 1) Paul Tibbets. 2) 12 autographs of WWII Aces, most of the are British Battle of Britain pilots. 3) Iwo Jima Medal of Honor signed photos.

WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH DOCUMENTS GROUPING

Lot #808 (Sale Order 881 of 987)

Large lot of WWII military documents from Nazi Germany of the Hitler Youth 1) 3 Sports citations with the image of the award, attractive document with the photo of the HJ member in uniform, his Arbeitskarte, 9 other various documents, 15 letters sent by the HJ member to his home all dated 1944-45. Excellent

WWII FLYING TIGERS SIGNED PHOTO LOT OF 6 WW2

Lot #809 (Sale Order 882 of 987)

Lot of 6 WWII Flying Tigers signed photos of famed members including Steve Bonner, Col. Robert Scott, Chuck Bagden, Frank Losonsky, Edward R. Rector

WWII SIGNED PHOTOS OF ACES & IWO JIMA FLAG RAISER

Lot #810 (Sale Order 883 of 987)

Lot of 12 WWII signed photos of famed aces and other notables to including Richard Asbury, Col. Robert Scott, Captain Charles Barrier, Fred Seiker, Captain Michael Russo, Lt. Comdr. Willard Eder, Lt. (jg) Ben Amsden, Corporal Charles W. Lindberg, Capt. Clide Curtin, Capt. Stephen Bonner

WWII SIGNED PHOTOS BY BLACK SHEEP SQUADRON MEMBERS

Lot #811 (Sale Order 884 of 987)

Lot of 6 WWII signed photos of members of the Black Sheep Squadron including James Hill, Glenn Bowers, and Ed Harper. Excellent The squadron is best known as the Black Sheep of World War II fame and for one of its commanding officers, Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, whose memoirs also inspired the 1970s television show Baa Baa Black Sheep, later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron, which dramatized the squadron's exploits during the war.

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER IRON BUST LOT OF 2

Lot #812 (Sale Order 885 of 987)

WWII Nazi German Adolf Hitler iron bust including a squared likeness of Adolf Hitler measuring 4 3/4 X 6 1/4 inches and is maker marked to the reverse. The second bust is a cutaway likeness of Hitler measuring roughly 5 1/2 inches tall and 4 3/4 inches wide. Adolf Hitler 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP). He rose to power as the chancellor of Germany in 1933 and then as Führer in 1934. During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust. Hitler was born in Austria—then part of Austria-Hungary—and was raised near Linz. He moved to Germany in 1913 and was decorated during his service in the German Army in World War I. In 1919, he joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), the precursor of the NSDAP, and was appointed leader of the NSDAP in 1921. In 1923, he attempted to seize power in a failed coup in Munich and was imprisoned. In jail, he dictated the first volume of his autobiography and political manifesto Mein Kampf ("My Struggle"). After his release in 1924, Hitler gained popular support by attacking the Treaty of Versailles and promoting Pan-Germanism, anti-semitism and anti-communism with charismatic oratory and Nazi propaganda. He frequently denounced international capitalism and communism as part of a Jewish conspiracy. By November 1932, the Nazi Party had the most seats in the German Reichstag but did not have a majority. As a result, no party was able to form a majority parliamentary coalition in support of a candidate for chancellor. Former chancellor Franz Von Papen and other conservative leaders persuaded President Paul von Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as chancellor on 30 January 1933. Shortly after, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act of 1933 which began the process of transforming the Weimar Republic into Nazi Germany, a one-party dictatorship based on the totalitarian and autocratic ideology of National Socialism. Hitler aimed to eliminate Jews from Germany and establish a New Order to counter what he saw as the injustice of the post-World War I international order dominated by Britain and France. His first six years in power resulted in rapid economic recovery from the Great Depression, the abrogation of restrictions imposed on Germany after World War I, and the annexation of territories inhabited by millions of ethnic Germans, which gave him significant popular support. Hitler sought Lebensraum ("living space") for the German people in Eastern Europe, and his aggressive foreign policy is considered the primary cause of World War II in Europe. He directed large-scale rearmament and, on 1 September 1939, invaded Poland, resulting in Britain and France declaring war on Germany. In June 1941, Hitler ordered an invasion of the Soviet Union. By the end of 1941, German forces and the European Axis powers occupied most of Europe and North Africa. These gains were gradually reversed after 1941, and in 1945 the Allied armies defeated the German army. On 29 April 1945, he married his longtime lover Eva Braun. Less than two days later, the couple committed suicide to avoid capture by the Soviet Red Army. Their corpses were burned. Under Hitler's leadership and racially motivated ideology, the Nazi regime was responsible for the genocide of at least 5.5 million Jews and millions of other victims whom he and his followers deemed Untermenschen (subhumans) or socially undesirable. Hitler and the Nazi regime were also responsible for the killing of an estimated 19.3 million civilians and prisoners of war. In addition, 28.7 million soldiers and civilians died as a result of military action in the European theatre. The number of civilians killed during World War II was unprecedented in warfare, and the casualties constitute the deadliest conflict in history. Hitler's actions and ideology are almost universally regarded as evil.

WWII to MODERN MILITARY ITEMS MEDALS PATCHES PAPER

Lot #813 (Sale Order 886 of 987)

Massive lot of military insignia including patches from WWII to modern, 27 Nazi German tinnie of town crest, 5 sterling wings and badges, 12 British and Canadian cap badges, 14 Nazi little story booklets of German Hero's, Grouping of WWII German including many dug items, 22 pieces of East German miliaria insignia including badges and pins and medals, Trench Art, Large lot of Air Force related paper

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF 34 PERIOD BOOKS WW2

Lot #814 (Sale Order 887 of 987)

Large military lot of original Nazi German books from WWI and WWII from propaganda to historical reference. There is a total of 23 soft bound booklets and 11 hardbound books. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF PERIOD BOOKS MEIN KAMPF

Lot #815 (Sale Order 888 of 987)

Large military lot of original Nazi German books from WWI and WWII from propaganda to historical reference. There is a total of 14 books including a copy of Mein Kampf. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN LOT OF PERIOD 11 BOOKS WW2

Lot #816 (Sale Order 889 of 987)

Large military lot of original Nazi German books from WWI and WWII from propaganda to historical reference. There is a total of 11 books. Very Good

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMED FORCES PHOTOGRAPHS WW2

Lot #817 (Sale Order 890 of 987)

183 WWII period Nazi German photo lot. Typical German snapshots of all branches of service. Very Good

LARGE KNIFE COLLECTION WITH AFRICAN & NEW GURKHAS

Lot #818 (Sale Order 891 of 987)

Large collection of large knives to include 4 Gurkha's, 1 Pakistan marked Bowie knife, 1 hatchet, 1 small tree saw, 1 D guard Bowie, 5 Tribal Knives.

RUSSIAN / SOVIET POLISH MEDAL LOT OF 7

Lot #819 (Sale Order 892 of 987)

Lot of medals to include 1) World War II Commemoration Medal. This medal was awarded to those whose achievements were not recognized during, or immediately after World War II and is numbered 825318. 2) Order of the Red Star. Military decoration of the Soviet Union established on 6 April 1930 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. It was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, border and internal security forces, employees of the State Security Committee of the USSR, as well as NCOs and officers of the bodies of internal affairs; to units, warships, associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations; as well as to military personnel of foreign countries. Badge has enamel damage and is numbered 711601 3) Order of Labour Glory Third Class. Closely modeled on the Order of Glory, this order was meant to be its civilian counterpart, awarded for exceptional labor achievements. In the same way as the Order of Glory, it was divided in three classes (the highest being the 1st class), with a person initially received the third degree, and subsequently promoted to higher degrees for further achievements. It also gave a certain number of material benefits to their owners, such as an increased pension raises and free public transport. Badge is in excellent condition and is numbered 339082. 4) The Auschwitz Cross lot of 4, instituted on 14 March 1985, was a Polish decoration awarded to honor survivors of Nazi German concentration camps, including Auschwitz (Auschwitz is a German name for the Polish town Oswiecim, where the camps were built by Nazi Germans). It was awarded generally to Poles, but it was possible to award it to foreigners in special cases. It could be awarded posthumously. It ceased to be awarded in 1999. An exception was made in the case of Greta Ferusic, who was awarded it in February 2004

WWII NAZI GERMAN MAGAZINE HILF MIT! LOT OF 30 WW2

Lot #821 (Sale Order 893 of 987)

PUBLISHED BY THE NS-LEHRERBUND, THE NAZI TEACHERS ORGANIZATION. The rare 8-1/2 x 11-1/2 inches periodical Hilf Mit! was published monthly by the Nazi teachers organization. Each issue contained the latest news on Hitler Youth, school system and what the National Socialist achieved again in the Reich. There are many excellent HJ photos in each issue, all twenty-five periodicals offered are in very good condition. They are from 1934 to 1940. There are 30 issues and all in excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN IRON SOLDIER WALL PLAQUE WW2

Lot #822 (Sale Order 894 of 987)

WWII Nazi German iron plaque wall hanger measuring 7 1/2 inches wide with a side profile of a German soldier. Excellent condition.

WWII NAZI GERMAN DOCUMENT LOT OF 37 WW2 NSDAP

Lot #823 (Sale Order 895 of 987)

WWII Nazi German document lot of roughly 37 documents from primarily 3 people including a Mother that was awarded the mothers cross. There is also two Arbeitsbuchs, maps and other military documents. Excellent.

D GUARD MILITARY CUTLASS MADE IN SPAIN W SCABBARD

Lot #824 (Sale Order 896 of 987)

D Guard military cutlass measuring 30 inches in total length with a bright blade 23 1/2 inches with little to no wear. At the ricasso it is marked SPAIN. The all brass hilt is also in excellent condition. The leather scabbard with brass furniture also shows minimal to no wear. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN FIRST DAY COVERS DRK HJ HITLER

Lot #825 (Sale Order 897 of 987)

Collection of 14 WWII German first day covers including DRK HJ and Adolf Hitler Stamps. Excellent

19th CENTURY HEAVY ARTILLERY BOLT

Lot #826 (Sale Order 898 of 987)

Heavy artillery bolt measures 17 1/2" by about 6" diameter, and weighs 93 pounds. Has ground action. Inert, Very Good

WWII US M1942 ARMY WOOD FIELD DESK WW2

Lot #827 (Sale Order 899 of 987)

Used, good condition, wood with metal trim, dividers in desk (see pictures), hinged lid serves as table, carrying handles, pad lockable, 20" x 19" x 11"

VIETNAM SCHOTT NYC LEATHER 674 FLIGHT JACKET 38R

Lot #828 (Sale Order 900 of 987)

Vintage I-S-674.M.S G-1 Fur Collar Bomber Leather Flight Jacket excellent Condition. Mfg. By Schott NYC Made of Steerhide. Gently Used, well treated and is Sherpa Lined. Very clean inside out. Talon USA Zipper. Excellent Knit cuffs and waist band. No Imperfection

3 FEMALE FIELD GRADE OFFICER CAPS ARMY NAVY AF

Lot #828a (Sale Order 901 of 987)

Set of 3 somewhat scare Women's officer caps. One US Air Force, size 22 1/2 with white vinyl cover and silver bullion US Air Force officer's eagle and "farts and darts" cloud & lightning bolt indicating a field grade officer, named inside "C. McCloy" ; a US Army officer's class "A" green cap with bullion oak leaves & acorns and brass officer eagle, indicating a field grade US Army officer. Size is unmarked in this one and it exhibits light wear at the sweatband. Lastly, a US Navy female officer's cap with white vinyl cover, size 23, with brass Naval officer's emblem and field grade wreath around the crown. Appears unissued. Very Good - Excellent

1979 DATED GERBER FIGHTING KNIFE W/ SCABBARD

Lot #829 (Sale Order 902 of 987)

This is a 1979 numbered 079165, Gerber MKII Fighting knife with serrated blade with black sheath that is in good condition. The pommel is with 2 holes for the attachment of a lanyard. The black textured cat's tongue grip is excellent and not damaged in any way as is the black pommel and cross guard. The blade is does exhibit signs of graying and wear towards the tip. The serrated edge on both sides of the blade remain sharp and well defined. The black leather scabbard is in matching condition. This knife was certainly carried but not abused.

WWII NAZI GERMAN FEMARU M37 DROP HOLSTER WW2

Lot #830 (Sale Order 903 of 987)

Smooth, molded, black leather construction Belgian 626(b) pistol holster features a fold over, top flap with a scalloped forward edge and a leather reinforced, natural steel stud to the obverse. The front, body of the holster has a vertical closure strap with a single, cut-out stud eyelet, secured in place by a rectangular, swivel, steel ring. The closure strap was designed to affix to the stud on the top flap for a secure closure. The back strap is well marked with the manufacturer’s three letter code and date, "jsd 43", indicating manufacture Gustav Reinhardt Lederwarenfabrik in 1943. The right side, forward, edge of the holster body has a vertical, stitched on, spare magazine pocket. Both the obverse and reverse bottom tip of the holster has an inserted steel grommet. The holster has a unique belt loop attachment consisting of two, vertical, straps riveted to the reverse, running over the top flap and riveted to the interior of the obverse, which secures a wide, horizontal, sliding, belt loop.

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP BELT BUCKLE LOT OF 2 WW2

Lot #831 (Sale Order 904 of 987)

WWII Nazi German belt buckle lot to include 1) EARLY NSDAP SUPPORTERS BELT BUCKLE. Roughly 50mm x 50mm. One piece brass example with swastika (reversed) face plate. Complete. 2) POLITICAL LEADER'S BELT BUCKLE. A stamped, gold-washed aluminum belt buckle features a spread-winged eagle with a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. Encircling the eagle is a wreath of oak leaves, which the eagle’s wings extend into. To its solid, concave reverse is a buckle catch, opposite of which is crimped a keeper in the form of an open, vertical rectangle. Seen from the obverse, the inner bar of the keeper is decorated with an oak leaf motif. Embossed above the catch and crimped keeper to the reverse is an RZM, "Reichszeugmeisterei" (National-materiel-control-office), logo, alongside of which is "M4/27" for Overhoff & Co. Excellent

WWII NAZI GERMAN INSIGNIA LOT COLLAR TABS SHOULDER

Lot #832 (Sale Order 905 of 987)

WWII Nazi German insignia to include 8 single officers shoulder boards, 4 collar tabs and 5 Gefreiter rank chevrons some with moth damage

WWII US NAVY SHIPS ACHIEVEMENT TROPHIES WW2

Lot #833 (Sale Order 906 of 987)

WWII US Navy Achievement awards for the following ships 1) USS President Hoover measuring 8 1/4 inches X 2 3/4 inches wide having a likeness of the ship with a brass plaque that says Achievement. SS President Hoover was an ocean liner built for the Dollar Steamship Lines. She was completed in 1930 and provided a transpacific service between the US and the Far East. In 1937 she ran aground on an island off Formosa (now known as Taiwan) during a typhoon and was declared a total loss. She had a sister ship, President Coolidge, that was completed in 1931, was made a troopship in 1941 and was lost after striking a mine while attempting to enter the harbor at Espiritu Santo in 1942. 2) WWII US Navy Achievement awards for the following ships 1) USS President Polk measuring 8 1/4 inches X 2 3/4 inches wide having a likeness of the ship with a brass plaque that says Achievement. President Polk was laid down by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company of Newport News, Virginia (MC hull 110) 7 October 1940; launched 28 June 1941; sponsored by Miss Patricia Kennedy. The ship was delivered to American President Lines (APL) in 1941 when she began operating as of 5 December as SS President Polk, a transport under government charter in the Pacific reinforcing Pacific bases, until 6 September 1943 when the ship was requisitioned and acquired by the Navy for conversion to a troop ship. The ship commissioned as USS President Polk (AP-103) at San Diego 4 October 1943, Commander Clarence J. Ballreich in command. After the war she was returned to APL for commercial operations. 3) USS Dixie model with the dedication "USS DIXIE 1942-1945 measuring 10 3/4 X 3 3/4 inches. Also in the grouping is a newspaper article announcing the Iron Man Trophy was awarded by Destroyer Tender Dixie, a page from a Chinese calendar for August 31st, 1946, Card from the Order Of The Golden Dragon named to Stanley E. Rosenthal and finally a photocopy of his grave. The USS Dixie and was launched on 27 May 1939 by New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Mrs. A. C. Pickens; and commissioned on 25 April 1940, with Lieutenant Commander G. H. Bahm in command. Dixie sailed from Norfolk, Virginia, on 20 June 1940 for Pearl Harbor to serve the destroyers of the Battle Force until October, when she cleared for the West Coast and similar operations at San Diego, California. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, she was undergoing overhaul at Mare Island Navy Yard, and quickly took up the task of readying ships for war service. In March 1942 she returned to Pearl Harbor to tend destroyers and other ships of the Fleet until November. Dixie alternated between Nouméa and Espiritu Santo in support of the operations in the Solomons from November 1942 to March 1944, then went to the Solomons where she was based at Hathorn Sound. In September she arrived at the huge fleet base at Ulithi, serving there until February 1945. Her essential services were next given at San Pedro Bay, Leyte, where Dixie remained until the end of the war. She served ships on occupation duty at Okinawa and Shanghai, then returned to the west coast in December 1945. In the summer of 1946, Dixie sailed to Bikini Atoll for atomic weapons experiments, Operation Crossroads. In 1947 and in 1949 she cruised to the Far East and was based at Tsingtao to serve destroyers on patrol off the Chinese coast. Dixie was the last U.S. vessel to leave China when the Communist advance forced the evacuation of Americans from the mainland. It would take 37 years before U.S. naval vessels would once again visit China when USS Rentz (FFG-46), USS Reeves (DLG-24) and USS Oldendorf (DD-972) visited Tsingtao as part of China's new open door policy. Following her departure from China, she acted as headquarters for the American consul and chargé d'affaires at Hong Kong. She continued her active service alternating flagship duty for Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet, at San Diego, with tours in the Far East, based on Sasebo, Japan, or Subic Bay, Philippine Islands. During two of these western Pacific tours, she rendered valuable assistance to the ships of the United Nations operating off Korea. In 1959 and again in 1960, in addition to serving at San Diego, she sailed to the Far East to provide tender facilities for the 7th Fleet. Dixie received five battle stars for Korean War service. 4) Porcelain ships wheel and anchor from 1975 from the reunion of the USS Dixie held in Louisville Ky.

DECORATIVE ARTILLERY SHELL CASING WOOD BASE

Lot #834 (Sale Order 907 of 987)

Inert spent shell casing with wooden head and base. No visible markings. Measures approximately 30" tall. Very Good

DECORATIVE ARTILLERY SHELL WITH WOOD BASE

Lot #835 (Sale Order 908 of 987)

Large 120mm Artillery shell with intact iron and copper-banded artillery projectile head and tall wooden base. Head is painted silver. 62" tall and approximately 20" across at the base and will require additional shipping costs. Shows light wear and age. Very Good

4 WWII AND POSTWAR SPENT ARTILLERY SHELL CASINGS

Lot #836 (Sale Order 909 of 987)

Includes a 90mm shell casing dated 1944; a 105mm Shell Casing, a 105 Howitzer shell dated 1944, and pre-WWII 3" Naval gun shell dated 1936. Tallest shell measures 2' tall. Some show wear and age. Very Good

3 WWII AND POSTWAR SPENT ARTILLERY SHELL CASINGS

Lot #837 (Sale Order 910 of 987)

Includes an unmarked 105mm shell casing, a 1945 3" Naval gun shell casing, and a very large 120mm shell. Largest measures 33" tall. Some show wear and age. Very Good

2 VIETNAMESE ENGRAVED 1969 DATED 105MM VASES

Lot #838 (Sale Order 911 of 987)

Pair of 1969 dated 105mm Artillery shells with a hand engraved inscription. The words in Vietnamese "trung ta tinh truong nguyen xuan sanh than tang" appear near the base of both pieces. Trench art vases made from spent artillery shells like this were common souvenirs of World War I and to a lesser extent World War II but they are fairly uncommon for the Vietnam War. Show patina and age. Very Good

FIRST ROUND FIRED PLAQUE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL

Lot #839 (Sale Order 912 of 987)

Wooden plaque measuring approximately 14" x 14" with a one-star rank insignia for a Brigadier Gerneral at the top and a brass engraved plaque on the bottom engraved "FIRST ROUND FIRED BG PAUL C HURLEY 22 OCTOBER 1984." Paul C. Hurley was a Brigadier General who served in Vietnam with the US Army. The shell attached to the plaque is a 1945 dated 75mm M5A1 shell casing. Plaque shows light wear and age. Very Good

WWII (IJA) BATTLE DAMAGED "TYPE 90" COMBAT HELMET

Lot #840 (Sale Order 913 of 987)

The standard WWII Japanese infantry combat helmet. The shell, constructed from chrome poly bend steel retains a good portion of its original paint. The original IJA metal star affixed to the front. Liner is missing. Shell is cracked to the front of the helmet. Decent GI battlefield pick up.

WWII NAZI GERMAN & JAPANESE BAYONET LOT OF 3 WW2

Lot #841 (Sale Order 914 of 987)

Grouping of 3 bayonets to include 1) K98 COMBAT BAYONET. Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original bluing. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "9521", to the obverse and the manufacturers name "Berg & Co." to the reverse. Matching serial # scabbard. Comes with a nice frog. 2) (IJA) INFANTRY "TYPE 30" BAYONET. Kokura Arrow example. The pommel’s button functions perfectly. The contoured wrap around wooden grips are fixed with two rivets. The hooked double cross guard has a circular muzzle guide. The 40cm fullered, blued blade is in nice condition and retains most of its original bluing. The first pattern sheet metal scabbard, with a ball tip, retains about most of its original bluing. Decent example. 3) K98 COMBAT BAYONET. Roughly 25cm long, drop forged, steel construction blade with wide fullers. Blade retains most of it's original bluing. Bakelite grip. Stud functions well. Both sides of the ricasso are well marked with, impressed serial number, "3780", to the obverse and the manufacturers name "Carl Eickhorn" to the reverse. Non matching serial # scabbard. Comes with a nice frog.

WWII NAZI IN HONOR OF THE FALLEN HERO'S TAPESTRY

Lot #842 (Sale Order 915 of 987)

This excellent reproduction is 54 x 75 inches tapestry shows Parteigenosse Grimminger, an honored veteran of the failed 1923 Nazi revolt (which brought Adolf Hitler in prison in the Festung Landsberg) with the lowered "blood flag" to honor the fallen heroes from that historic day as well as the eternal flame which was burning for the victims on the National Socialist side! Originals are almost impossible to find and in case one shows up at an auction it definitely sells for a price that the buyer is better off to lock it away in his safe then displaying it! But these excellent reproductions will look terrific on the walls of, for example, your display room and will make a great background for your collection of Third Reich memorabilia! Parteigenosse Jacob Grimminger who attended the failed Nazi revolt on 9 November 1923 and who had the honor to carry the so called "Blutfahne" or "Blood Flag" on all official Nazi Party events such as the Reich's Party Days. The blood flag was the flag which they carried with them on the 1923 revolt and this flag was an almost holy symbol in the Third Reich and was used from Adolf Hitler to sacrifice new Nazi banners and standards!

WWII NAZI GERMAN DUG ITEMS FROM BERCHTESGADEN WW2

Lot #843 (Sale Order 916 of 987)

WWII Nazi German dug relics from the Berchtesgaden area to include 1) Luftwaffe summer flight helmet 2) SS belt buckle 3) Luftwaffe dagger hangers & portepee 4) Stone tile and other flooring pieces 5) Portrait of the Berchtesgaden area and other photos of Hitler's home. Comes with a certificate of Authenticity of who and where the items were recovered. Good

WWII US LOT OF 118 SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA WW2

Lot #844 (Sale Order 917 of 987)

WWII US shoulder sleeve insignia from Divisional to Phantom to School patches. All are excellent

POST WWII SETS OF WINGS MOST MEYER RESTRIKES WW2

Lot #845 (Sale Order 918 of 987)

Collection of 12 Post WWII, mostly Sterling wing including 2 sets of Airship Pilot, Meyer marked Observer Pilot, Balloon Pilot in Sterling, Meyer restrikes in sterling to include Aerial Gunner, Pilot, 2 sets of Navigator, Observer Pilot, 2 sets of Bombardier and finally a British set of Pilot wings.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WING LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #846 (Sale Order 919 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Pilot Wing lot to include 1) Fox clutch backed wings measuring 3 inches 2) Gemsco pin backed wings measuring 3 inches. 3) Gemsco clutch backed wings measuring 3 inches. 4) Sterling clutch backed wings measuring 3 inches.

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WING LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #847 (Sale Order 920 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Pilot Wing lot to include 1) Fox clutch backed wings measuring 3 inches 2) Snowflake Backed 3 inch wings 3) Meyer Sterling marked 3 inch wings. 4) Krew Sterling marked 3 inch wings.

WWII US AIR CORPS AERIAL GUNNER WING LOT OF 6 WW2

Lot #848 (Sale Order 921 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Aerial Gunner Wing lot to include 1) Sterling marked 3 inch two piece pin backed wings 2) Sterling marked 3 inch two piece pin backed wings. 3) Sterling marked 3 inch 1 piece clutch backed wings. 4) A. E. Co. New York 3 inch two piece pin backed wings. 5) Gemsco Pattern 3 inch sterling marked wings 6) Sterling marked 3 inch two piece pin backed wings. Excellent

WWII US AIR CORPS AERIAL GUNNER WING LOT OF 6 WW2

Lot #849 (Sale Order 922 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Aerial Gunner Wing lot to include 1) Sterling marked 3 inch one piece pin backed wings 2) Sterling marked 3 inch two piece pin backed wings. 3) Sterling marked 3 inch 1 piece clutch backed wings missing 1 clutch. 4) Moody Bros 3 inch one piece pin backed wings. 5) 3 inch sterling marked clutch back wings 6) 3 inch one piece clutch backed wings. Excellent

WWII CHAPLAIN JUMP WING AIR CORPS LIAISON PILOT

Lot #850 (Sale Order 923 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps & US Army Paratrooper Wings lot to include 1) WWII US Airborne Chaplain set of jump wings missing pin. 2) Liaison Pilot Wings marked STERLING to the reverse missing 1 clutch 3) AMICO STERLING marked Bombardier marked 3 inch wings. 4) Bombardier wings in clutch back.

WWII US AIR CORPS NAVIGATOR WING LOT OF 5 WW2

Lot #851 (Sale Order 924 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps Navigator wing lot to include 1) Bell Trading Post 3 inch pin backed wings 2) Sterling pin back wings measuring 3 inches 3) Gemsco Sterling pin back wings measuring 3 inches 4) Sterling pin back wings measuring 3 inches 5) Clutch back 3 inch wings in Sterling. All are excellent

WWII PILOT SENIOR OBSERVER PILOT WING LOT OF 4 WW2

Lot #852 (Sale Order 925 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps wing lot to include 1) Pilot Wings measuring 3 inches marked AMICO both clutches are missing 2) Senior Observer Pilot Wings in 3 inches marked Meyer New York. 3) Pilot wings marked STERLING to the reverse measuring 3 inches and are pin back. 4) Pilot wings marked STERLING to the reverse measuring 3 inches and are clutch back

WWIII US AIR MAIL NURSE PILOT WING LOT OF 5 WW2

Lot #853 (Sale Order 926 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps wing lot to include 1) Flight Nurse wings marked Meyer New York measuring 2 inches. 2) Sterling marked Pilot wings measuring 2 inches. 3) Sterling marked Pilot wings measuring 2 inches. 4) J. O'Brien & Company 2 inch pilot instructor wings 5) U.S. Air mail Pilot Wing measuring 3 1/2 inches wide with a center screw lug to the center.

WWII US NAVY V-5 PROGRAM WINGS INSIGNIA LOT WW2

Lot #854 (Sale Order 927 of 987)

WWII US Naval Aviator V-5 set to include 1) WWII Sterling Full Size Pin Back 2 Inch Navy V-5 Program Wings by Gordon Miller Company. 2) V-5 Collar Insignia B.B. Com Roch NY. 3) Cloth V-5 overseas cap patch 4) 1 inch Naval Aviator wings in pin back

US NAVY USS PHOENIX SSN 702 BELT BUCKLE DOLPHINS

Lot #855 (Sale Order 928 of 987)

1970's USN Submarine belt buckle with a beautiful dolphin enlisted badge to the front. They actually look like a set of WWII dolphins that they used, maybe a father's service from WWII? Excellent USS Phoenix (SSN-702), a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the fifth ship of the United States Navy to be named "Phoenix" and the third to be named after the city, Phoenix, Arizona (the first two were named after the mythological bird). The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, on 31 October 1973, and her keel was laid down on 30 July 1977. She was launched on 8 December 1979, sponsored by Mrs. Betty Harvey Rhodes, wife of Congressman John J. Rhodes, and commissioned on 19 December 1981, with Captain William C. Rothert in command. Phoenix was assigned to Submarine Squadron Eight, home ported in Norfolk, Virginia, where she remained for 16 years. Phoenix spent the first years following her commissioning and Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) conducting several vital deployments and exercises. Highlighting 1983 was a deployment during which she operated in support of the USS Carl Vinson Battle Group, performed oceanographic surveys, and conducted independent anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations. During the cruise, Phoenix made a port visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, in July 1983, then transited the Panama Canal eastward en route to Norfolk to complete her record-setting 203-day, 65,000-mile (105,000 km) circumnavigation of the globe. In the beginning of 1984, Phoenix conducted a major upkeep period followed by her being the first Los Angeles-class submarine to complete a Consolidated Anti-Submarine Readiness Test (CART). In August, following a Selective Restricted Availability (SRA), Phoenix fired 25 exercise torpedoes while conducting Prospective Commanding Officer (PCO) Operations and then successfully completed an unannounced Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination (ORSE). In November, Phoenix received the highest possible Tactical Effectiveness Factor during a Tactical Readiness Evaluation (TRE). During the better part of 1985 and early 1986, Phoenix conducted four highly successful ASW missions in the Mediterranean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, for which the crew was subsequently awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Phoenix also participated in a major NATO exercise, completed an ORSE, and received a grade of "Excellent" during a Supply Management Inspection (SMI). Phoenix was awarded the Submarine Squadron Eight Communications "Green C" for her outstanding communications performance during 1985. During 1986, Phoenix's success continued as she and her crew exhibited extreme professionalism and operational proficiency while participating in a major Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) and PCO Operations. After a superb performance on an ORSE, the ship was designated a "Top Performer" for her accomplishments during a TRE. The year came to a close with the Supply Department receiving the Submarine Squadron Eight "Blue E" for excellence in Supply Management during 1986. 1987 saw Phoenix on deployment from February to May, for which the ship was awarded her second Meritorious Unit Commendation. This was followed by a stand down for the crew. The ship then conducted Midshipman training, torpedo proficiency firings, and type training to round out the summer. Following the successful completion of a TRE and an ORSE, the Medical Department was recognized as the best in the squadron and was awarded the Medical "Yellow M." After completing torpedo proficiency firings and MK-48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) Torpedo testing in early 1988, Phoenix once again conducted PCO Operations and participated in a major FLEETEX. Phoenix had the highest percentage of "hits" and "sinkings" of any other submarine participating in the exercises. After an ORSE in November, Phoenix remained in port to close out the year. In 1989, Phoenix spent the majority of her time in Norfolk Naval Shipyard for a Depot Modernization Period (DMP) during which substantial portions of the fire control and sonar Systems were upgraded and the propulsion plant was significantly enhanced. In early 1990, Phoenix completed the DMP and Post DMP Sea Trials. This was followed by Midshipman training and Sonar/Fire Control System Certification. The year was brought to a close after participating in a FLEETEX and successfully completing an ORSE. During February 1991, Phoenix conducted a TRE and then began a Pre-Overseas Movement (POM) workup. Following POM Certification, Phoenix departed for the Mediterranean Sea where she conducted numerous independent operations and was presented with the prestigious Commander Sixth Fleet "Hook 'Em" award for ASW excellence.

WWII US AIR CORPS WING BRACELETS LOT OF 6 WW2

Lot #856 (Sale Order 929 of 987)

WWII US Air Corps Wing Bracelets to include 3 sets of 3 inch wing with sterling chain bracelets. 2) 2 Sets of Pilot wings in 3 inch wings with sterling chains. 3) 1 Aerial Gunner wings in 2 inch by Balfour with heavy chain. All are excellent

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS USN AVIATOR BRACELETS LOT 7

Lot #857 (Sale Order 930 of 987)

WWII US Air Corps and Naval Aviator Bracelets to include 1) Naval aviator wing bracelet with chain 2) Named Army Air Corps Pilot Wing bracelet dated 1931 3) Named Air Corps bracelet with chain 4) Named Air Corps bracelet with ASN to the reverse 5) Named 2 inch gold tones pilot wing bracelet with chain. 6) Australian coin bracelet with heart to the center 7) Naval avaitor bracelet

WW1 US AIR SERVICE OBSERVER & BALLOON WINGS FAKE

Lot #858 (Sale Order 931 of 987)

WW1 lot of two sets of fake wings including Senior Balloon Service Pilot and Observer Pilot wings both with pins to the reverse. Excellent

ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WING LOT OF

Lot #859 (Sale Order 932 of 987)

WWII and Post WWII US Army Air Corps wings lot to include 1) WWII Air Crew 3 inch pin back wings 2) WWII Command Pilot wings marked to the reverse Meyer 3) Post War Command Pilot wings marked to the reverse Meyer shield 9/M 4) Fake Glider Wings with British pin to the reverse 5) Fake WASP pilot wings in pin back 6) Post War Observer pilot wing with clutches 7) Meyer restrike Glider Wings in 3 inch Sterling 8) Meyer restrike Service Pilot Wings in 3 inch Sterling 9) Meyer restrike Liaison Pilot Wings in 3 inch Sterling 10) Post War Senior Air Crew wings by Meyer in Sterling. All are excellent

L:ARGE LOT OF MILITARY INSIGNIA WW1 THRU VIETNAM

Lot #860 (Sale Order 933 of 987)

Large lot of military insignia from WW1 to Vietnam from the US Army, US Navy and some sweetheart approximately 75 pieces

1900 THRU WWII MARKSMANSHIP BADGE LOT OF 23 WW2

Lot #861 (Sale Order 934 of 987)

1900 thru WWII US Marksmanship badge lot including an exquisite 23rd Infantry Duty badge for 100% from 1899 to 1902, New York 7 Year Sharpshooter Badge and several others all in excellent condition. Most in Sterling

WWII US SON IN SERVICE BADGE LOT OF 37 PIECES WW2

Lot #862 (Sale Order 935 of 987)

Lot of mostly WWII some WW1 Son In Service pins and small flag with two on their original cards. Excellent

WWII US ARMY WAC INSIGNIA LOT WITH ID WW2

Lot #863 (Sale Order 936 of 987)

Lot of WWII US Army WAC Women's Army Corps insignia grouping consisting of Lt. Helen Lawrence photo ID and service medals and ribbon bars all housed in a leather folder. Excellent

WWII US HOMEFRONT PATRIOTIC PINS LOT OF 25 WW2

Lot #864 (Sale Order 937 of 987)

Mostly WWII Patriotic pins from Remember Pearl Harbor to Kick Them In The Axis. A total of 25 pieces from celluloid to Rhinestones and all are in excellent condition.

WWII BULLION THEATER MADE AIR FORCE PATCH LOT WW2

Lot #865 (Sale Order 938 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps and other insignia to include 1) 15h Air Force SSI in Bullion some mothing 2) IX Engineers Bullion SSI 3) Mediterranean Army Air Force Bullion SSI 4) US Army Air Force in European Theater in Bullion 5) Manhattan Project SSI 6) ADSEC printed theater made SSI.

WWII US AIR FORCE & FLIGHT SCHOOL PATCH LOT WW2

Lot #866 (Sale Order 939 of 987)

WWII US Army Air Corps and Flight School insignia to include 1) Duncan Field large back patch for flight instructors 2) Air Crew Student SSI, Aero I..I. SSI, Bolling Field Washington DC. Sweetheart Patch, Academy Of Aeronautics Pocket Patch, AAFCPS Jackson Tenn. SSI, Sheppard Field Sweetheart SSI, Bullion Gemsco 5th Air Force SSI, Theater made 5th Air Force SSI, and three Air Force SSI. Excellent

WWII US PATRIOTIC PINS ANTI AXIS V FOR VICTORY WW2

Lot #867 (Sale Order 940 of 987)

WWII large grouping of Patriotic pins from both Army and Navy and Anti Axis. Lot contains roughly 80 pieces. and in excellent condition.

WWII US PATRIOTIC PINS ANTI AXIS V FOR VICTORY WWI

Lot #868 (Sale Order 941 of 987)

WWI & WWII large grouping of Patriotic pins from both Army and Navy and Anti Axis. Lot contains roughly 58 pieces. and in excellent condition.

WWII FACTORY PRODUCTION BADGES LOT BASE ID'S WW2

Lot #869 (Sale Order 942 of 987)

WWII large grouping base ID's and Factory production badges. roughly 27 pieces also included a pocket knife from Independence Army Flying School. Excellent

WWII CIVILIAN PILOT INSTRUCTOR WING GROUPING BADGE

Lot #870 (Sale Order 943 of 987)

WWII Civilian Pilot Grouping with a beautiful set of Civilian Pilot Instructor Wings in both Sterling and cloth, Cap Badge, Instructor AAF TTC cloth badge, as well as Instructor AAFTS metal badge, Instructor AC TS Plastic Badge and Instructor AC TS metal Badge. Lastly a beautiful hand tinted portrait with the veteran who these items belonged.

WWII US ARMY AIR FORCE LARGE PATCH LOT W/ BULLION

Lot #871 (Sale Order 944 of 987)

WWII large insignia grouping of the Army Air Corps to include 12 sets of cloth wings including 1) 2 sets Pilot, 3 sets of Aerial Gunner, 3 Balloon Pilot, Medical Officer, Navigator, Senior Pilot and Bombardier. 2) SSI to include two Pinwheel 2-layer felt patches, Two Army Air Corps with one being billion, 1st Air Force, 2nd Air Force, two, 3rd Air Force, Fourth Air Force, Two Theater made 5th Air Force, 6th Air Force, 7th Air Force, two 8th Air Force one theater made, Two 9th Air force theater Made, 10th Air Force, 11th, Air Force, 12th Air Force, two 13th Air Force, 14th Air Force, 15th Air Force, Reproduction 18th Air Force 20th Air Force, Signed by two WASP pilots color copy of Fifinella, Reproduction WASP wings, and two WASP SSI, lot of 28 Army Air Corps Specialty patches and other Air Force Patches.

WWII B-17 BOMBER CREW COFFEE INSULATED THERMOS

Lot #872 (Sale Order 945 of 987)

This is an original WWII U.S. Army Air Force "Insulated Jug" that was used by Bomber Crews during Bombing runs. It would be mounted inside the plane for the air crew to have access to hot water for coffee, soup, etc. It is approximately 19.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches in diameter. Overall very good condition. Original OD green paint, Original bail handle with wooden grip. Made by LF&C

WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS DIVISIONAL PATCH LOT OF146

Lot #873 (Sale Order 946 of 987)

This is an original WWII U.S. Army Air Force and Divisional patch lot of 146 SSI

WWII & POST WWII NAVY RATE AND SHIP PATCH LOT

Lot #874 (Sale Order 947 of 987)

Large lot of WWII and Post WWII US Navy Ship rates and Ship rockers from Submarines to Aircraft Carriers. There are several Navy Rates from WWII to the 1980's

HUGE LOT OF MILITARY INSIGNIA AND PATCHES POST WW2

Lot #875 (Sale Order 948 of 987)

Hundreds of post WWII patches to numerous to mention. 1 large document box literally full of them

WWII US ARMED SERVICES DISCHARGE LAPEL PINS ECT

Lot #876 (Sale Order 949 of 987)

WWII US Army, Navy Marine Corps, Coast Guard lapel pins, patches and other Veteran insignia. Lot contains roughly 40 pieces from WWII

LOT 4 WWII US ARMY QM MARKED DIPPERS / LADLES

Lot #877 (Sale Order 950 of 987)

Set of 4 large soup / water / food ladles or dippers. All are marked US. One is dated 1941, one is dated 1942, one is marked us QMC. All four show age and wear. Good

AWARDS GROUPING TO WWII KOREA NAVY OFFICER

Lot #878 (Sale Order 951 of 987)

Shadowbox style display board with the awards, badges, ribbons, and rank insignia of US Navy Commander Melvin O. Johnson. There is a brass plaque which lists his service dates from 1942 to 1969. All of the insignia is hot-glued to this board and it appears that most of the pins and brooches have been removed so that they lay flat. Medals are World War II and Korean War era issue. American Campaign Medal, European Theater of Operations Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars and Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor device indicating service with a USMC unit; World War II Victory Medal, Navy occupation service medal, China service medal, National Defense Medal with bronze star indicating two qualifying periods of active service, Korean War campaign medal with two bronze star devices, and the UN Korean War medal. An earlier set of his miniature medals, and a full set of his ribbons as well as small shirt collar sized rank insignia for ranks of Ensign through Commander, a set of shoulder boards, cap badge, Command at Sea badge, and his World War II dog tags. Despite being modified for display, the awards on this plaque display well. Very Good

US NAVY FLEET MARINE FORCE CORPSMAN SHADOWOX

Lot #879 (Sale Order 952 of 987)

Shadowbox display of awards detailing the nearly 20 years of service at multiple duty stations and hospitals of a US Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsman who served his country from 1981 to 1998. Includes a mix of Army and Navy / Marine Corps awards indicating prior Army service. This hospital corpsman served in Okinawa, Rota Spain, deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Storm, and received the Humanitarian Action medal as well as the Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medal. Excellent

US NAVY AR-97A AERIAL PHOTO STEREOSCOPE

Lot #880 (Sale Order 953 of 987)

Large unassembled Bausch & Lomb viewer set marked "Stereoscope, Lens-Prism-Mirror Aerial Photograph Interpretation AR-97A." Multiple pieces, lens, eyepieces, arms, brackets, etc. were meant to be mounted to a light table for the precise interpretation of aerial photographs taken by U2 spy planes and delivered to intelligence officers and analysts on microfilm. Equipment like this was used to evaluate aerial reconnaissance photographs in order to select bombing targets. Shows age and storage wear and does not include the table to which it would be mounted. Very Good

IRAQI WAR OFFICERS INSIGNIA LOT OF 12 IRAQ WAR

Lot #881 (Sale Order 954 of 987)

This is a lot of 12 Iraqi officer insignia brought back after Desert Storm in 1991. This is a group of 12 metal collar branch badges. I believe that these are all officer branch insignia that represent Infantry, Ordnance, Signal, Engineer, Aviation and several other branches of the Iraqi military at that time. All of the insignia have double lug French style loops for attachment to a uniform. All lugs are intact with no defects noted except for the Eagle insignia that is missing one lug.

GERMAN ARTILLERY SHELL CARRIER W/ STRAPS

Lot #882 (Sale Order 955 of 987)

German post War artillery shell carrier measuring 28 X 22 1/2 inches having 4 steel tubes with a wicker carrier and straps to carry Excellent

FAKE SLAVE HANDCUFFS FOR NEGRO WOMEN OR CHILD

Lot #883 (Sale Order 956 of 987)

Fake slave handcuffs having the fitted key. There is a tag to each side saying NEGRO WOMAN OR CHILD ONLY and PROPERTY OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY PLANTATION POLICE

BRITISH FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE PRESENTED

Lot #884 (Sale Order 957 of 987)

BRITISH FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE in gild finish with leather scabbard. The whole knife has been gilded for no other reason that I can think of other than a presentation piece. Excellent

WWII US ARMY FORD MOTOR CO. BOAT HOOK MOORING POLE

Lot #885 (Sale Order 958 of 987)

Large wooden boat hook mooring pole measuring 76 inches in excellent condition with original factory tag

WWII NAZI GERMAN SA SS POLICE SWORD PARTS LOT WW2

Lot #886 (Sale Order 959 of 987)

WWII Dagger lot parts to include 1) SA/SS set of crossguards 2) SA/SS set of crossguards 3) SA/SS top crossguard 4) 2 SA Dagger enameled buttons 5) 2 Eagles for the SA/SS grips marked M1/47 6) Hexagonal Weimar Police Insignia 7) Police Officer's sword Ferrule

WWII AAF AUXILIARY POWER PLANT TYPE D 2 WW2

Lot #887 (Sale Order 960 of 987)

WWII repair kit for the D2 Power Plant used by the US Army Air Corps. The kit to the interior has several photos of a downed Nazi German plane. Excellent

WWII 9TH AIR FORCE PHOTO ALBUM W/ 600 PHOTOS WW2

Lot #888 (Sale Order 961 of 987)

Two Army Air Corps photo albums containing roughly 60 photo from one man's time in service with the 9th Air Force. His name was George Swansegar ASN 13145667. The first album containing most of the photos start with him at the University of Mississippi in 1943 to England to Paris France to Buchenwald Concentration Camp to Occupation. The second album covers Bomb assessment damages from different missions he was on. Excellent

CULVER ACADEMY US MERITIME SERVICE PMC UNIFORM HAT

Lot #889 (Sale Order 962 of 987)

Uniform collection consisting of Pennsylvania Military College shako overseas and visor caps with overcoat. Also in the grouping is a United States Maritime Service Jacket in khaki, Blue Wool complete uniform for the United States Maritime Service, Early Culver Military Academy service Jacket and several other uniform accessories. Excellent

WWII US ARMY AVERY WWII FRAMED BACKPACK RUCKSACK

Lot #890 (Sale Order 963 of 987)

WWII US ARMY AVERY WWII FRAMED BACKPACK RUCKSACK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

WW1 & WWII IMPERIAL GERMAN NAZI MEDAL LOT OF 8 WWI

Lot #891 (Sale Order 964 of 987)

WW1 and WWII German medal lot to include 1) COMBATANTS CROSS OF HONOR 1914/18. Die struck, magnetic sheet metal award with a bronze wash. The award is in the form of a cross Patté with a central circular motif featuring an embossed laurel leaf wreath encompassing the embossed dates, "1914-1918", on a smooth background field. The cross has swords emanating upwards between its arms, indicating a combatant's award. The cross’s ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. Cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbon. 2) NON COMBATANTS CROSS OF HONOR 1914/18 Die struck, magnetic sheet metal award with a bronze wash. The award is in the form of a cross Patté with a central circular motif featuring an embossed laurel leaf wreath encompassing the embossed dates, "1914-1918", on a smooth background field. The cross’s ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. Cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbon. 3) German Honor Medal of the World War. 4) Bavarian Military Merit Cross with incorrect ribbon. 5) 40 Year Faithful service medal for the State of Bavaria 6) 25 Year Faithful Service Medal 7) 40 Year Faithful Service medal 8) BLACK WOUND BADGE, 1939. Maker marked o the reverse 81. All are excellent

CIVIL WAR WW1 WWII KOREAN WAR MEDAL INSIGNIA LOT

Lot #892 (Sale Order 965 of 987)

Large lot of Civil War, GAR, WW1, WWII and Korean Conflict insignia including buttons, belt buckles, Air Crew Wings, Gar medals and Civil War Cavalry hat badge missing prongs. Very Good to Excellent

WWII PATRIOTIC PRINT BLOCKS UNCLE SAM & OTHERS WW2

Lot #893 (Sale Order 966 of 987)

WWII Era print blocks to include Uncle Sam V for Victory measuring 4 X 4 3/4, Charles Lindbergh wearing his flight helmet, Uncle Sam, Barrage Balloon, Large print block of Uncle Sam striking a bell with the saying ring it every Day, buy War Bonds, The A. I. Root Co. block Bee Keepers Supply, Small Tank Print Block, 6 car or tuck print blocks and lastly a US Military Tent block

THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS BY R.L. SUTHERLAND

Lot #894 (Sale Order 967 of 987)

This book is a complete Colt book library in a single volume. This book tells pictorially and verbally the entire Colt Firearms story from 1832 through the present. A comprehensive study of Sam Cost and his company from its inception, yet tailored with the aspect for the layman. The book presents valuable, detailed, and authoritative text of over one million words for the connoisseur, student and avid Colt collection, collectively and individually. Dust cover has several tears. Binding separated in several places. No Loose pages. Book is in very good condition.

VIETNAM FIGHTING KNIFE PA MILITARY COLLEGE UNIFORM

Lot #895 (Sale Order 968 of 987)

Large lot of militaria to include 1) Vietnam Era Camillus fighting knife with Scabbard. Very Good. 2) WWI Imperial German Dress Bayonet Scabbard 3) Sam Browne Belt dating to WWII named to W. D. Tibbets 4) M58 Field Jacket size small regular 5) Small animal trap 6) WWII Throat Mic 7) 3 Pennsylvania Military College uniforms. All are excellent

WW1 & WWII BADGES MEDAL TINNIE LOT OF 16 WW2

Lot #896 (Sale Order 969 of 987)

WWII German Tinnies, Badges and medals to include 1) NSDAP Party Badge missing pin 2) Wehrmacht Officers Cap Wreath 3) Luftwaffe Cap Wreath 4) Two War Merits crosses 4) SA Sports Badge missing pin 5) 12 Year Long Service Medal 6) RLB EM/NCO frontal plate 7) HJ Proficiency badge missing pin 8) RAD Cap Badge missing pins 9) Day of Labor 1934 Tinnie 10) Day of Labor 1935 Tinnie 11) May Day Tinnie 1936 12) Seefahrt Tinnie 13) Political Cap Eagle 14) Political Cap Eagle 14) Wehrmacht visor hat eagle 15) 2 small Wehrmacht long service eagles for ribbon 16) WWI War Merit Service Ribbons with swords

WWII REPAINTED TAN M35 CAMO PAINTED HELMET WW2

Lot #897 (Sale Order 970 of 987)

The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 95% of its repainted tan over-paint. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 leather liner with all eight fingers intact. The interior, reverse, neck guard apron is well marked with the stamped, serial number, "D220", and the manufacturer’s code and size, "NS62", indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 62.

WWII NAZI GERMAN EM/NCO'S M43 FIELD CAP WW2

Lot #898 (Sale Order 971 of 987)

Field-gray, wool/rayon blend construction cap features fold down back and side panels with a downward scalloped front edge and forward sides and two, small, metal button front closure. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearers ears and neck and the scalloped front section could be secured with the buttons closed under the wearers chin. The buttons have their original stitching. The front center of the cap has a machine woven national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in its talons, in mouse gray rayon threads positioned above a national tri-color cockade in black, white and red rayon threads, both mounted on a woven, field-gray, rayon trapezoid base. The insignia is neatly machine stitched to the cap. The cap has an extended, cloth covered, forward visor with an internal stiffener with a subtly raised lip to the top of the forward edge and a single row of reinforcement stitching to the bottom of the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in rayon. Roughly a size 59. Nice period worn and used example. Nice cap. The M43 field cap was introduced for wear by all ranks on June 11TH 1943 as a replacement cap for the other field caps then in use. The design of the M43 field cap was based on the earlier M42 Feldmütze, (Overseas cap), and the Mountain Troopers Bergmütze, (Mountain Cap), with minor variations. The standard issue M43 field caps were constructed of field-grey material while a black version was introduced at the same time for Panzer personnel. Officer’s ranks were distinguished by piping on the crown of the cap with silver piping for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt piping for General Officer’s ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall while EM/NCO’s caps were not piped. Further regulations also dictated that the buttons on the cap were also to be an indicator of rank with field-grey buttons for EM/NCO’s, silver for field and company grade officers and gilt for General’s ranks but this was not strictly adhered to. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. The German army originally adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), national eagle by order on February 17TH 1934, with instructions to have it applied to all steel helmets, visor caps, and tunics by May 1ST 1934. Regulations followed on October 30TH 1935 that stipulated the national eagle was also to be applied to all field caps. On March 14TH 1933 the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and was utilized through-out the Third Reich period.

REPRO WWII NAZI GERMAN VISOR CAPS SS HEER CAVALRY

Lot #899 (Sale Order 972 of 987)

A grouping of two fake visor caps. Made to fool the average collector. These caps are made very closely to their originals. caps to include 1) WEHRMACHT EM/NCO CAVALRY VISOR CAP. Nice quality, visor cap with a field-gray wool and rayon blend body and crown and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with yellow wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a silver washed, stamped aluminum, second pattern, national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern, stamped, polished natural aluminum, oak-leaf wreath encompassing a three piece, high relief, national tri-color cockade. The cap has a blackened patent leather chinstrap intact with two, black painted, rectangular, sheet metal retaining clips and two black painted, vertically oval, sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, small, smooth finish, black painted, magnetic sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended, black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip at the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in golden rayon. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact. Nice "Erel Sonderklasse Privat" marking. The interior of the cap also has a wide, natural tan leather sweatband, machine stitched in place. The sweatband has impressed silver script "Erel Stirnschutz". The cap is roughly size 58. Nice. 2) ALLGEMEINE-SS EM/NCO’S VISOR CAP. Nice quality, black wool construction visor cap with a whipcord weave a black, whipcord weave centerband and white wool waffenfarbe piping to the top crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The internal crown stiffening wire and an additional, vertical, stiffener to the front center of the cap are still intact and give the cap a nice shape with a high, central, front peak. The front center of the cap has a second pattern, silver washed, stamped alloy construction, SS style national eagle, with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in it’s talons, as introduced in February 1936. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern, silver washed, stamped alloy construction Totenkopf, as introduced in October 1934. The Totenkopf features detailed eye and nose cut-outs, two rows of teeth and a bottom jaw, superimposed over crossed bones. The Totenkopf has subtle cranium and bone detailing. The cap has a blackened, leather, chinstrap with two, black painted, sliding, rectangular, sheet metal, length adjustment buckles and a central, rectangular, sheet metal, joining clip. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, small, black painted, smooth finish, sheet metal buttons. The orangish/tan bottom edge of the visor has a subtle, repeating diamond patterned. The interior of the cap lining is missing. The interior of the cap has a wide, tan leather sweatband.

REPRO HEER GENERALS & FIRE POLICE VISOR CAP LOT

Lot #900 (Sale Order 973 of 987)

A grouping of two fake visor caps. Made to fool the average collector. These caps are made very closely to their originals. caps to include 1) Feuerschutzpolizei NCO’s visor cap visor cap. The cap consists of a police green wool/rayon blend body and crown with a brown velvet centerband and pink wool truppenfarbe, (Branch of service color), to the crown edge and to both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a three piece national tri-color cockade consisting of a black, fluted, alloy, a silvered alloy roundel and an inset red felt central dot. The front center of the centerband has a nice quality Polizei eagle. The cap has an interwoven, twisted silver/aluminum chin cord secured by two, small, silver washed, pebbled, alloy buttons. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a raised lip to the forward edge. The interior crown of the cap is lined in gray rayon. Roughly a size 59. 2) NAZI GERMAN HEER GENERALS VISOR HAT. 1942 pattern Heer General Officer’s visor cap. The cap body is constructed of a very fine, high quality doeskin wool in superb condition. It is piped in gold bullion and the late pattern gold metal national eagle and wreath with cockade. Twisted gold chin cord secured in place by two small, gold washed, pebbled sheet metal buttons. Black vulcanfibre visor with raised lip near forward edge. Interior of cap fully lined in gold rayon. Interior crown with clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact. Sweat band is also in excellent condition Roughly a size 57. Outstanding visor cap in excellent condition.

WWII KELLOGG'S PEP CEREAL SQUADRON PINS LOT OF 32

Lot #901 (Sale Order 974 of 987)

Collection of 32 Pep Cereal Pins. Beginning around 1943, Kellogg's Pep Cereal inserted small litho tin pinback buttons into each package. Each of the first two series were comprised of 18 military insignias and four larger WWII Airplanes. In 1945, the first comic characters series was issued. New series were added periodically over the next two years until a total of 86 different characters appeared. Both military and comic sets were advertised on the Superman radio show. All pins are in excellent condition and included are 56th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Squadron, 431st Bomb Squadron, VO-3 3rd Spotting or Observation Squadron, 402nd Bomb Squadron, Navy Squadron Composite 2, 17th Bomb Squadron, Navy Torpedo Squadron 3, 391st Bomb Squadron, 99th Bomb Squadron, 70th Bomb Squadron, 44th Fighter Squadron, 48th Bomb Squadron, 385th Bomb Squadron, 94th Pursuit Squadron, 471st Bomb Squadron, 53rd Bomb Squadron, VMF-224, VB-13, 96th Bomb Squadron, 27th Fighter Squadron, Navy Stagron-14, 29th Bomb Squadron, 370th Bomb Squadron and finally a Hellcat Airplane. Excellent

WWII US ARMY PARATROOPER CAP INSIGNIA AIRBORNE WW2

Lot #902 (Sale Order 975 of 987)

Collection of 13 WWII US Army Paratrooper officer's and enlisted cap insignia from the infantry and to artillery all are excellent and to the period of WWII. Excellent

WWII US ARMY LARGE COLLECTION OF MILITARY PATCHES

Lot #903 (Sale Order 976 of 987)

Collection of 139 and 1 theater made jump wings missing the pin and catch assembly. All patches dated to WWII and in excellent condition. They range from Armies to Divisional to Combat teams and Constabulary Groups. In the grouping there are several theater made patches. Excellent

WWII SWEETHEART PINS AND BROOCHES US ARMY USN USMC

Lot #904 (Sale Order 977 of 987)

Large collection of roughly 100 pieces of sweetheart jewelry and pins all in excellent condition. They range form the US Army, Navy and Marines to pins and earrings to brooches.

4 USSR & CHINESE BELTS, BUCKLES, BANDOLIERS

Lot #905a (Sale Order 978 of 987)

Includes one brown leather adjustable belt with USSR / Soviet Union Red Army brass buckle, one black leather adjustable belt with USSR / Soviet Union Russian Navy brass buckle, and two Chinese cloth SKS rifle ammunition bandoleers. One appears un-issued. Very Good - Excellent

WWII US ARMY OFFICER COLLAR BRASS LOT OF 20 SETS

Lot #907 (Sale Order 979 of 987)

WWII US Officer Collar sets of Insignia to include 1) Motor Transport 2) Infantry 3) Medical Corps 4) Single Intelligence Corps 5) Signal Corps 6) Warrant Officer 7) Artillery 8) Engineer 9) 3rd Armored Cavalry 10) Band Leader 11) Adjutant Generals Staff 12) Single Half Track 13) Quartermaster Corps 14) Coastal Artillery 15) WAC 16) Nurse Corps 17) Chemical Corps 18) Finance 19) Single Medical Corps 20) Dentist 21) Dentist 22 Medical Corps. All are excellent

WWII US ARMY ENLISTED COLLAR DISK WW2

Lot #908 (Sale Order 980 of 987)

Lot of WWII US Army Enlisted NCO collar or branch insignia to include Infantry, Cavalry, Unassigned, Air Corps, WAC, Coastal Artillery, Chemical Corps, Signal Corps, Quartermaster, Military Police, Anti Tank, Medical, Ordnance, Artillery , Finance and many others. Excellent

WWII SOVIET MEDAL & NKVD NKGB MGB ID MEDAL LOT WW2

Lot #909 (Sale Order 981 of 987)

WWII Russian medal and Identification lot to include 1) SOVIET OCCUPATION OF VIENNA MEDAL. Die struck alloy award with a bronze wash, to commemorate the occupation of Vienna by the Soviets on April 13TH 1945. Medal complete with parade mounted ribbon. Light blue ribbed rayon ribbon with central vertical red stripe mounted on a five sided aluminum base. Pin back device intact to base reverse. 2) LIBERATION OF BELGRADE MEDAL. The Medal "For the Liberation of Belgrade" was a World War II campaign medal of the Soviet Union. It was established on June 9, 1945 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to satisfy the petition of the People's Commissariat for Defence of the Soviet Union. 3) DEFENSE OF SEVASTOPOL MEDAL. Defense of Sevastopol medal was a World War II campaign medal of the Soviet Union established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to reward the participants of the defence of the port city of Sevastapol against the armed forces of Nazi Germany. The medal's statute was amended on July 18, 1980 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR ? 2523-X. 4) DISTINCTION IN GUARDING THE STATE BORDER OF THE USSR MEDAL. The Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR" was a military decoration of the Soviet Union established to recognize outstanding deeds related to state frontier security by members of Soviet Border Troops, servicemen and civilians. 5) MGB Identification booklet which is a KGB Subdivision ID Book 6) NKGB Identification booklet. 7) NKGB Identification booklet.

WWII SOVIET UNION MEDAL LOT WITH ID BOOKLET WW2

Lot #910 (Sale Order 982 of 987)

Soviet medals and ID card lot to include 1) Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class numbered 310185 with enamel damage to one arm of the star. The Order of the Patriotic War was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces, security troops, and to partisans for heroic deeds during the Great Patriotic War. In 1985 during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War, it was decided that all surviving veterans of the war would be awarded either 2nd or 1st class of the Order. 2) Order of the Red Banner of Labor numbered 481358. 3) Medal "For Battle Merit" numbered 135. 4) Order of Partisan Star 2nd Class 5) Liberation Mongolia Medal numbered 2658 6) ID party booklet dated 1966

WWII NAZI GERMAN ADOLF HITLER ENVELOPES W/ PHOTOS

Lot #911 (Sale Order 983 of 987)

WWII Nazi German 3rd Reich period mailed envelopes to Adolf Hitler and 3 signed cards of Rochus Misch who was the last surviving occupant in Hitler's Bunker. Rochus Misch (29 July 1917 – 5 September 2013) was a German Oberscharführer (sergeant) in the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH). He was badly wounded during the Polish campaign during the first month of World War II in Europe. After recovering, from 1940 to April 1945, he served in the Führerbegleitkommando (Führer Escort Command; FBK) as a bodyguard, courier, and telephone operator for German dictator Adolf Hitler. He was widely reported in the media as being the last surviving occupant of the Führerbunker when he died in September 2013. Lastly in the grouping are three tobacco cards of Adolf Hitler all in excellent condition.

LOT OF EARLY COINS NAZI MEDALS POST CARDS WW2

Lot #912 (Sale Order 984 of 987)

Lot to include Non firing P-08 Luger pistol, foreign currency, 2 inch air crew wing marked Meyer, Gold Condor Legion Wound Badge missing pin and catch, 1943 Adolf Hitler swastikas brass tag, sweetheart drum pin, 3 Marksmanship badges, 2 War Merit's Crosses, Victory Medal, Nazi Black Wound Badge with citation, 6 Nazi Buttons, Mexico Spanish Colonial 2 Reales Carolus III 1789, In Hoc Signo Vinces Belt Buckle, KKK Wood Token, Army Air Corps overseas cap, WWII patches. 2 UCV postcards, 5 German postcards including 2 Adolf Hitler, Black Wound Badge Stickpin

WWII KOREAN WAR USN AND ARMORED DIV. GROUPING WW2

Lot #913 (Sale Order 985 of 987)

WWII US military grouping to include 1) WWII US NAVY BU. SHIPS AZIMUTH TELESCOPE MARK V MOD 1 WOLLENSAK 1943. Optics are crystal clear and in excellent condition. 2) K-13 COMPENSATING SIGHT. 3) JAPANESE SMALL NATIONAL SILK FLAG. 4) USS COCOPA ATF-101 SHIPS PATCH. 5) BEAUTIFUL BOXED KOREAN WAR ERA PHOTO ALBUM FROM USN MEMBER. Contains roughly 100 photos including of an Aircraft Carrier scuttling aircraft. 6) THE KEEL FROM 1952 CO. 153. 7) USS DELTA CRUISE BOOK FROM 1955. 7) PRACTICE STOKES MORTAR ROUND. 8) A BASIC MANUAL OF SMALL MILITARY ARMS. 9) US NAVY HAT 10) 1941 TECH MANUAL USN DIESEL ENGINES 11) 128TH ARMORED ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE BATTALION UNIT HISTORY. Printed in Germany in 1945. 12) MOOR MACHINIST'S MATE TRAINING MANUAL. 13) 6TH ARMORED DIVISION UNIT HISTORY. Printed in 1945 in Germany. 14) FIRST AID KIT METAL CONTAINER FROM THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD.

US ARMY MEDICAL OFFICER ENGRAVED URINAL

Lot #914 (Sale Order 986 of 987)

This is a unique item inscribed "To Cpt. David L. Royer MSC Med Co. B 197th SPT BN From APR 75 - AUG 76 FROM NCO's & SERVICE MEMBERS BEST OF LUCK." Has Captain's bars, Army Aviator wings, and Distinctive Unit insignia soldered onto it. Evidently a jokingly made going-away gift for Captain Royer, as this object is a stainless steel men's urinal as made to be used by medical patients so they could relieve themselves without leaving their hospital bed. The urinal is marked on the bottom US with the caduceus emblem and is signed "Polar Ware Co." Appears unused. Excellent

CSA TRIVET, REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR SIGN, AND MORE

Lot #915 (Sale Order 987 of 987)

3 piece lot of American military history including a brass trivet made in 1952 to honor the Confederate States of America, a "Remember Pearl Harbor" auto sign, and a Ruptured Duck auto sign, date of manufacture unknown. Remember Pearl Harbor shows wear and age and has remnants of a price tag on the reverse side. Very Good


WINTER MILITARIA AUCTION
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WINTER MILITARIA AUCTION
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