Fountain City Auction Auction Catalog - Important early NASA items from estate & military Online Auctions

Lot (9) official Nasa Apollo photographs, Robert Hamilton photos.

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 236)

Auction begins with nine official Nasa marked Apollo photographs along with official group photographs that include Robert Hamilton an engineer with Nasa from the 1960's through the 1980's. who's rare and fine collection this is. Large photos are approx 12x10 and are dated 1967 with comments written on fronts and Nasa stamps on back. All are declassified as marked.

Group of 12 Official Nasa Apollo photographs Cenataur military

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 236)

12 official B & W Nasa photographs 10x12 of the Cenataur project, a military rocket system. These are declassified by Nasa. Also includes and early Apollo 11 command module view

Eight Official Apollo 17 Lunar Module photographs

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 236)

Rare authentic group of eight Apollo 17 Lunar Module photos. 12x10 in size, marked on back as official you may see moon boots and intricate details of the cabin. Declassified.

Rare group five Apollo 11 Nasa Photographs

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 236)

Rare views, five altogether of Nasa Apollo 11 modules, and components being loaded onto a special aircraft. I believe the aircraft was called a Guppy in the day. 12x10 declassified all.

Apollo 12 group of 5 photographs. Official Nasa marked

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 236)

Group of 5 12 x 10 photographs of Apollo 12 Lunar Module to include a close up of the moon boots. Nasa marked and numbered, declassified.

Group of 7 Apollo Nasa 1969 Apollo 12 & 15 items

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 236)

Group of 7 official Nasa 1969 Apollo 12 & 15 photographs. Measure 12x10. all marked on back as authentic and are declassified

Group 12 Apollo 17 Nasa authentic photographs - Lunar Module

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 236)

12 official and authentic photographs of the Apollo 17 Mission Module. Declassified and marked on each with description

Lot of 12 1960's Nasa souvenir patches and items in original packages.

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 236)

Nice group of 12 items including patches from the Nasa store from the 1960's era. Unopened in original packaging Authentic vintage.

Group of 13 Nasa official marked photographs from 1967 Apollo mission.

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 236)

Rare 1967 authentic full sized 12x10 official Nasa photographs dated 1967 with hand notes. The views are within an Apollo module

Group of 10 Nasa official photographs 1969 showing module views

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 236)

Rare group of 10 full sized official Nasa photographs from 1969 showing inside and out of top of module and parachute assembly. Hand notes as well as official markings. 12x10"

Group of 9 Nasa 1968-9 Apollo Bulkhead views

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 236)

Rare views in these 9 full sized Nasa photographs showing aft bulkhead and other views from Apollo capsule. 12x10 with markings and official stamps.

Collection 8 Nasa awards, flight ribbons, and coins from Nasa

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 236)

A very nice collection in this lot of 8 authentic items from the Hamilton collection. Two authentic flight ribbons "remove before flight" that are made of a rigid composite. Two awards from Chuck Kroupa to Hamilton along with attached commemorative coins made from Nasa Apollo craft. Two full sized official photos with many flight ribbons circa 1967 as well as a printed Nasa log for the mission of Apollo II.

Collection of Nasa related items with rare inside joke from Apollo era.

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 236)

A nice collection of 5 items from the Hamilton collection. Bradford Exchange Apollo Moon Landing plate in original package with certificate, two Beta VHS videos on the first space shuttle and lunar module. A very rare spoof document that circulated between Nasa engineers about a German cockroach found on a moon landing spaceflight. Sheet printed to place about the complex translated from German - " Attention, Bugs on Moon ship forbidden - Otto the Orkin Mann" Accompanying is a multi paged document discussion in high detail the importance of finding this roach and ways and means to capture it with all the official style of a Nasa major project, very funny !

Group of 15 official Nasa spacesuit patches

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 236)

Collection of 15 Nasa full sized suit patches from different missions. Apollo missions with crews names as well as a Russian /American set. Mint condition

Group 33 Nasa mission patch stickers including Challenger

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 236)

Collection of 33 peel back stickers made in the size and shape of the uniform mission patches. There are duplicates and also two of the Challenger

Group 12 official Nasa crew patches rare

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 236)

Lot of 12 official Nasa crew member patches. These have the gummed backs and were made for the astronauts uniform suits rather than the ones they gave out to the public. All mint .

Group 12 mint uniform patches & buttons

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 236)

Nice lot of crew member patches and two pin buttons from space missions. Names of the crew are on each. Mint condition

Group 9 official crew patches and stickers. McAuliffe teacher in space.

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 236)

Rare set of gummed back official uniform crew member patches along with two stickers in this lot of 9 items. These gummed back patches are typically made just for the crews to place on their suits so are much harder to come by if not rare. Also the Teacher In Space for McAuliffe lost in the Challenger accident.

Rare group 17 Nasa launch site badges, uniform patches

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 236)

A very scare offering that features Robert Hamilton's own Nasa badges, launch site passes, area badges and the Grumann patches that he engineers wore on the back of their white dust uniforms as shown in the photograph that includes Hamilton. These are considered obsolete badges.

Rare set of 4 Shuttle & Apollo crew autographed photographs 12x12

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 236)

Set of four crew autographed photos made to Martin Hamilton, Robert Hamilton's then young son. Apollo 15 prime crew and the fourth manned lunar landing is autographed " Martin , My Best Wishes, John Irwin", second is the two man crew for the second space shuttle orbital test STS-2 and is autographed "To Martin, Richard Truly. Joe Ingle is the pilot on left. Third is signed "To Martin Jay Apt", The last is a photograph for STS-9 shuttle orbital flight and is autographed by two of the crew" To Martin, Best Wishes From STS-9, ( Byron Lichtenberg), and also Signed by John Young. Excellent condition

Lot of 10 Nasa full sizes official shuttle crew photographs

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 236)

This lot of 10 official Nasa Shuttle crew members are all full page with details of missions on back of each. All are in excellent condition and authentic Nasa items

Lot of 9 Nasa official press release full sized photographs

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 236)

Collection of 9 official press release photographs from the shuttle crews of the mid 1980's. Marked and described on back of each. Excellent condition

Lot of 10 Nasa full sizes official shuttle crew photographs with Chang -Diaz of the Challenger

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 236)

Lot of 10 Nasa press release official photographs from shuttle missions in the mid 1980's. Featured in one for mission STS-34 is Chang - Diaz who would perish in the Challenger accident. Excellent condition

Lot of 10 Nasa Space Shuttle Collection photographs

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 236)

Lot of 9 in this group of Nasa collection of the Space Shuttle and the missions to include the space station. Excellent condition 12x10

Lot 6 official Nasa Shuttle Collection photographs

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 236)

This group of 6 Nasa pictures includes scenes of the Challenger landing, Hubble telescope and the Space Station. Excellent condition

Large collection Challenger disaster items and official Nasa photograph

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 236)

This is a very nice collection of items regarding the Challenger disaster compiled by Hamilton. Items include three official Nasa 12x10 photograph of the Challenger in flight just before the accident in flight and the explosion, an official Nasa press photograph of the entire crew, an official photograph of McAuliffe, signed original letters from Nasa officials to Hamilton regarding the Challenger and a memorial service in which Robert Hamilton read his poem "Ode To The Challenger Seven" right before Lee Greenwood sang God Bless The USA, A magazine collectors edition to space heroes, The People magazine featuring the disaster and more. All in truly excellent archived condition.

4 pieces of Shuttle tile souvenirs

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 236)

Lot of four pieces about two inches each of Shuttle tiles. These were probably sold in the Nasa store or given to employees when excess pieces occurred in manufacture and placement. Information card shown is included. Tiles are very lightweight made of silica and are extremely heat resistant .

Very rare-original photographs & negatives of Shuttle launch/disaster

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 236)

Robert Hamilton with his young son Martin were present on the day of the Challenger launch with a pass to watch the launch. Taking pictures throughout the morning of his son posing around the Space Center and then from a premium vantage point Hamilton had his 35mm camera poised and ready for the launch. Photographs show the ignition, lift off, up and then the explosion and several of the craft spiraling all the way down. These photographs are never before seen and show very clearly the events as they unfolded tragic day. Winner of auction will receive all original negatives and a CD of the pictures to print and use as desired, even publish.

Collection of rare Apollo& Shuttle items

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 236)

A collection of numerous items from Apollo to Shuttle missions. Insulation square used in the cabin area, push-pull locking pins, silicon conductive materiel, silicon cups items unknown, marked pulley wheel and Velcro backed item, numbered specimen pouches, patches of insulations and a small piece of heat tile. Very nice collection and no reserve!

Group 12 authentic Nasa Photographs Apollo 11 plus

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 236)

This lot consist of 12 authentic Nasa Apollo photographs, declassified of Apollo 11 and other important historical missions including the military Cenataur. 8x10. Excellent condition

Lot of 3 Apollo metal coin round awards

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 236)

Lot of three 2" metal coin stamped commemorative rounds made from material used in the Apollo spacecraft. Letter to Hamilton from director of Nasa signed in facsimile

Rare Nasa reference book signed "Borman" Frank Borman astronaut - Super !

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 236)

A very rare and special item from the Hamilton collection; signed book used by Frank Borman for Nasa references. This reference book, Nasa publication 1059 was used and belonged to Frank Borman and has his signature with line through middle as he was well known to sign his name in this manner.

Lot (2) awards Apollo 13 & Lunar Module

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 236)

Two large sized awards to Hamilton for his efforts on Apollo 13 and the Lunar Module, excellent condition in cello.

Official Nasa SP-12, Results Of the Third United States Manned Orbital Space Flight

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 236)

Official SP-12 early Nasa Apollo booklet for the third mission orbiting the earth. Many illustrations and very nice condition

Pair large moon mission awards to Hamilton in original seal.

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 236)

Pair of large awards given to Hamilton for his work on the Moon mission and lunar module from the 1969 mission. These are in their original cello sealed and unopened.

Super Rare- Flown uniform patch and letter by astronaut Bill Covey.

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 236)

Here is a very fine lot with this "flown " patch that belonged to Dick Covey , a letter to Hamilton and a Russian American unused Space patch. These were sent to Hamilton on request as the letter states and is signed by Covey.

Rare- Entire crew (4) autographs from the fourth Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 236)

A fine highlight of this collection; Robert Hamilton was able to obtain the autographs of four Atlantis crewmembers on this Star Gazer periodical newspaper. Hoot Gibson, Bill Shepard, Jerry Ross and Mike Mullave. Excellent condition

Autographed large moon landing photograph by John Irwin.

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 236)

12x10 official Nasa photograph of the Moon landing autographed to Martin from John Irwin with sentiments" His Love From The Moon" excellent condition

Group 9 - 67-69 Apollo capsule and other photographs, authentic Nasa items.

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 236)

This lot of 9 official Nasa photographs are dated from 1967 & 69 of Apollo spacecraft. Inside unfinished capsule views as well as engineer like Hamilton preparing equipment. Excellent condition.

Crew autographed(3) Apollo 15 crew of poem to them by Hamilton

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 236)

Robert Hamilton wrote a long poem dedicated to the Apollo Moon men of Apollo 15 which was autographed by Dave Scoto, Jim Irwin & Al Worden. This sis a one of a kind original and most rare.

Lot (3) Awards to Hamilton for Apollo 11 Moon mission

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 236)

Three large sized awards in cello awarded Hamilton for his efforts on the Apollo 11 Moon mission and Lunar Module. Signed in facsimile, excellent condition

Lot (2) awards Apollo 13 & Lunar Module

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 236)

2 authentic awards to Hamilton for his work on Apollo 13 from Grumann and Nasa. Excellent condition.

Hamilton Standard 1980's spacesuit prototype package

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 236)

Hamilton Standard Company in the 1980's designed a new type of spacesuit that was put on with greater ease and speed . These four 8x10 photographs plus the package explains " What the Spaceman of the 1980's is wearing " Sales package is complete and in great condition

1983 12x14 photograph of the Challenger launching signed Baker.

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 236)

Large 11x14 photograph signed lower left by artist Baker. Shows Challenger launching. Wonderful scene. Dated 1983.

Group items, shuttle missions, decals, return to flight.

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 236)

Lot consists of different items, Press package for the "Return To Flight" mission after the shuttle disaster with crew photo, print showing all missions, decals, press package including photo of the Payload assist program to launch communication satellites in the 1990's

Lot (5) authentic technical prints of the Shuttle's nose landing gear in detail.

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 236)

Authentic Nasa prints of all details of the nose landing gear on five pages 15x11 from blueprint. Excellent condition from early 1980's.

Shuttle blue prints for payload areas

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 236)

Nasa official set of prints showing cargo holds and payload areas for early shuttle. Excellent condition

Space Shuttle fine detail blue prints

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 236)

From early 1980's here are authentic prints of the details of the Shuttle showing loading capacity and areas of use. All angles on the 14x11 sheets and would look great framed !

Lot(13) Nasa Collection Photo prints

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 236)

Nice collection of 13 large 12x13 prints of Moon mission, lunar landing and other Nasa high quality photo prints with under titles.

Group 14 official Nasa Apollo 15 & Cenataur photographs

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 236)

Fine lot of 14 12x10 official Nasa photographs featuring rare scenes of Apollo 15 mission, Cenataur, and more. Great condition.

Lot of over 25 Nasa items

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 236)

Portfolio of over 25 items related to the Shuttle flight and lot of other informative booklets and pictures. These were available only at the Kennedy Center in the 1980's

Official Nasa Shuttle mission press kits, mint condition.

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 236)

Complete official Nasa press kits from the 1980's STS-32, STS-30, STS-31-, STS-34 plus 1988 Astronaut fact book.

WW2 British Mark 1 flare gun

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 236)

Authentic WW2 British Mark 1 flare pistol. Has bayonet style mount for longer tube. Seems to be in good condition though is untested. Looks to be complete

Antique 19th century brass powder flask

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 236)

Black powder flask circa s1850's decorated in acanthus leaves design embossed. Small separation on bottom area, made of brass.

WW2 German Zeiss binoculars

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 236)

Pair of authentic World War Two German issue Carl Zeiss binoculars. Lenses are very good and all focuses well with these big 10x50's. Some light corrosion on outside surface areas.

Rare full sized photograph of WW1 USS Wisconsin

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 236)

A most scarce 16" framed photograph of the battle ship USS Wisconsin. Probably taken around 1908 during the Great White Fleet Tour you may see crew , guns and telegraph towers, US Flag as well as the copse stars at the end. Some folding with creases, good to fair condition overall.

Autographed program by Cuba Gooding Jr., Variety pre-show 2003 movie "Radio"

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 236)

2003 autographed program from the movie "Radio" by Cuba Gooding Jr. from a preview charity event for Variety. Good condition.

1930 Crane Co. 75th anniversary medallion 3" bronze

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 236)

1930 Chicago medallion celebrating 75 year anniversary of the Crane Plumbing Company. Crane was one of the wealthiest men of his age. Made of bronze and measures 3" .

Spanish-American War brass eagle hat badge 3".

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 236)

Very nice 1880's Span-Am brass eagle hat device that appears to be unused and in very good condition. Measures 3" across. Authentic item and not a repro.

Nazi War Victims Care award badge

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 236)

Pre 1945 Nazi War Victims Care badge NSKOV. Authentic and good. About 2"

Cast metal Nazi German award badge

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 236)

This award badge is unusual somewhat in that it is cast rather than the usual "tinnie" Original black paint with slight loss to highlighted areas, probably made of pewter.

Nazi WW2 May Day pin - excellent

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 236)

1936 Nazi May day, May 1st pin. Excellent condition and measures 1". Authentic and marked by maker on back.

Nazi SA authentic belt buckle

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 236)

1930's SA Nazi belt buckle in very good condition. The SA was disbanded and their leader Ernst Rohm executed in the operation " Night Of Long Knives". The SS was to be in charge of Hitler's security and would form many divisions during the war. Marked on back and is authentic.

1933 Nazi SS Gauleiter - Munich pin

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 236)

1933 SS Pin for the Munich Gauleiters (Community area mayors or leaders) in commemoration of the attempted coup in the 1920's of the Nazi party. About 1" and in excellent original condition.

Nazi service badge.

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 236)

Probably for service helping the wounded this service badge may be missing part of it's top in the sword area. Otherwise in good condition and authentic.

Nazi silver service cross medal.

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 236)

"For Honorable service" this Nazi badge reads on back and is a silver cross with oak leaves. Some surface loss on areas on front.

Rare Nazi Crimean service badge on green uniform

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 236)

Very scarce these Crimean or Krim in German 1941-42 service badges are few and far between. This 3" metal badge is on it's original green feld grau German uniform piece and in very good to excellent condition. I've not seen one of these in years and sell from $200.00-$500.00 at gun shows. This sand other Nazi items are from an old collection and offered without reserve.

.900 silver Nazi November 9 Munich medal with ribbon - rare

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 236)

A seldom seen Nazi medal this one is 2" has it's red, and black ribbon. Made of .900 silver as marked the medal marks ten years since the Munich Putch that imprisoned Adolph Hitler. These were given only to those who were present or active in the failed coup. Very scarce.

Collection of 6 unmarked Nazi stamps

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 236)

Six mint Nazi stamps un-postmarked. includes case as shown.

Super rare ! SS Himmler special award dagger case

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 236)

A very rare item with this special presentation case give as a high award given personally by Himmler that included a embellished Nazi dagger with silver oak leaves. The soldier was then in the elite division SS Himmler and would have had a sleeve band on his uniform as well with this high honor. The Dagger here is a reproduction that is included just to show the formed indentations by the factory where the dagger and chain fits. Case is about 17" long with latches, watermarked red silk lining and silver trim. Marked "Schutzstaffel "Himmler" Ehrendolch" Authentic all the way.

Rare Ames model 62 eagle head sword and scabbard

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 236)

A rare Ames sword made in the 1800 style with Widmann style eagle head. Marked Ames 62 on one side and on other is hard to read but is probably Cabotville and initials C.B.G. With deep curved blade and eagle head pommel plus the Cabotville markings make this fine sword date to the 1830's.Blade is not etched in any manner and is in excellent condition with a nice patina. Eagle head shows hammered tang on top and is nickel over brass as is the scabbard metals. Scabbard has matching number 15 on both metal pieces. Leather scabbard is slightly separated on one side at seam. Overall excellent condition.

19th C. Knights Of Pythias sword & scabbard

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 236)

Very ornate sword from the fraternity Knights Of Pythias circa 1860's -70's. Manufactured by George Leuterer, Chicago. Tip of sword has been reshaped after some 1" or so loss otherwise in good condition.

Rare declassified Russian KGB photographs of Nazis

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 236)

Lot of 7 photographs of Nazis that were in KGB files until declassified from top secret as the red mark initials over the red ink stamps shows on backs. One is marked Herbert Schultze, U boat commander, Legion Condor 1936 Spain. One of a group of four smiling Nazis are actually Russians of the Vlasov Army. Andrei Vlasov being disillusioned by Stalin offered his army to the Nazi's and converted. This is a very rare scene here of these troops who were all executed after the fall of Germany.

SS armband with FM and stripes, label.

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 236)

Cotton silk-screened Nazi SS armband marked SS - FM. Good condition with very little fade. Manufactures tag is inside and good condition.

Luftwaffe Nazi athletic shirt front.

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 236)

Nazi Luftwaffe athletic shirt front used for exercise or sports events. Made of cotton with a thicker woven center where the symbols are. Probably cut out from shirt by Vet to bring home as souvenir. Very good condition

SA Nazi armband

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 236)

Red cotton armband marked SA in runes with circle. Red silk-screened cotton. Excellent condition

Nazi Volksstrum armband

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 236)

The Volkssturm was a last ditch effort to arm men over 50 and young boys to fight during the end of the Nazi's. This armband is a little frayed on edges and made of silk screened cotton.

German Army - Wehrmacht armbands (2)

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 236)

Pair of yellow silk screened cotton armbands for the German Nazi Army. Both in good condition

Rare 1918 Taxi drivers hat badge Penn

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 236)

1918 Taxi licensed drivers hat badge for state of Pennsylvania. Made of nickel over brass and a pin back this badge is in very good original condition.

Lee Greenwood autograph, Nasa Challenger Center.

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 236)

Robert Hamilton obtained the autograph of singer Lee Greenwood in the 1980's during the dedication ceremony for the Chattanooga Challenger Center. Good condition

1840 NS Meyer US Officer's sword.

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 236)

Very nice officers sword with proof mark of NS Meyer. engraved blade with US, Eagle, E Pluribus Unum and other markings. Work is 1840's non-regulation style and was usually given an officer as an award or presentation. The cartouche area on this one is blank with no name. 39" overall

Civil War Union Officer's sword, fancy

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 236)

Very fancy Union Officer's sword and scabbard is highly adorned on the guard with eagle, sunburst and other decoration on pommel. Unmarked on blade as well as areas of the scabbard. Very good condition with wire wrapped leather grip. 40" overall and a very nice Civil War example.

1880's leather & lead ball "monkey fist" truncheon

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 236)

A great and early example of the famed "monkey fist" truncheon circa 1880's or earlier. This 10". This weapon used from sailors to railway detectives to bad guys has been around a long time. A 2" lead ball is sewn into a leather pouch along with a rope in the middle. This one is in very good condition for age with supple leather with a nice patina, a slight separation on the handle stitching to mention for detail.

Canadian wool trekkers hat with badges

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 236)

Vintage wool Canadian trekkers hat with pins on the leather band to show events and adventures. This hat is like new condition and is size 7.

Antique White Star pocket pistol .32 caliber

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 236)

7" antique pocket pistol .32 caliber marked White Star. Mechanics work, has chip on bakelite grip as shown, nickel finish with some loss.

Antique folding trigger, hammerless pocket pistol .32 cal.

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 236)

I don't know the maker of this folding trigger, hammerless pocket pistol circa 1870 though it does have hall marks. One side has crossed swords with "FL" on the sides. Mechanics seem to be ok though I am no expert. Loss to bakelite grip by back of frame as shown. Has safety lever and measures 5", octagon barrel.

Smith& Wesson 1870 patent .32 cal pocket pistol

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 236)

Patent 1870 marked .32 caliber pocket pistol. Measures about 8" and is in pretty good condition though needs some attention to the hold on the trigger when pulled back. Probably an easy fix but I am no expert for sure. Nickel finish is about 40%, grips are good, 4" barrel, needs tiny screw on spring plate to keep tight to mention for detail. Overall a nice example.

Lot (26) Mecca cigarette cards showing sports players with back information

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 236)

Nice lot of 26 Cigarette cards from Mecca . Shows sports figures and players in chromograph. Descriptions are on backs.

Antique Webley British army officer's pistil .38 caliber. Probably before W

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 236)

Antique Webley British army officer's pistil .38 caliber. Probably before WW1 this design was used in both wars. Mark IV marked this pistol is in near mint condition in my opinion. Measures 10. Marked "War Finish " as shown.

1917 WW1 cast iron still bank of American Soldier

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 236)

Really nice period cast iron still bank of an American soldier with his uniform and gun. Probably a premium by a bank or Red Cross for a donation I've been advised. Most of the original paint is present. Measures 6"

Cold War Era Soviet Naval Officer's hat badge

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 236)

Mint if not new/old stock this is a 3" Soviet Naval Officer's hat badge with anchor. Excellent condition

Soviet medal for 25 years service in the KGB

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 236)

Very fine condition medal 1" with ribbon for 15 years service in the KGB secret service. Authentic and excellent condition.

Soviet 25 year medal for veteran WW2 1945-1970

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 236)

Really fine medal with enamel in the red areas for WW2 Veteran 25 year memorial. 1945-1970. Excellent condition.

New Russian medal, Putin-Bush fight against terrorism

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 236)

Putin-Bush featured medal with ribbon to support the joint fight against terrorism. Excellent.

New Russia Kosovo - Airborne badge. Scarce

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 236)

One of the first issues with the democracy of the new Russian government was Kosovo which the US was also involved. This is an original enamel badge for the Russian Airborne troops that came to fight in the region. Now is the time to invest in these items that will continue to be collectible. Some light scuffing this badge was likely worn in service.

Pair antique South West Native American Blackware pipes

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 236)

From collector's estate are these two South West Native American smoking pipes. Each is about 8" long and depicts a turtle and bird that reflect their beliefs in nature and creation. Very good condition and estimate is 75 years plus in age or more.

WW1 era Swiss Army helmet - complete with liner.

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 236)

A very nice example of a WW1 Swiss Army helmet with a most complete liner that includes the wool pads in the sides for comfort. Double pressed with two parts of steel to give the top most part extra protection plus a fine rolled rim makes this years ahead of it's time. The Nazi's in WW2 duplicated this process until later when the rims were flat and one layer of steel.

Vintage mid century rabbit rifle carried by Canadian Mounties to hunt food.

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 236)

As odd as it seems this is an original Mossberg .22 caliber rifle with a factory short barrel that was commissioned by Canada for use by it's Mounted Police so they could hunt small game in the wilderness. This rifle has no bolt and is a non-gun though can easily be refitted as the bolt is common. Measures only 25" long and was carried in a horse saddle.

Unusual 1900's child's bank clock/safe with bell.

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 236)

Full sized mantle clock though made for a child this unusual bank/safe clock hails from around 1900. Has a "safety deposit" door the coins fall into and an electric bell that works off an early battery. This clock is non working though is primed and ready to restore to it's glory. Measures 17 long .

Rare Russian/Soviet silver tea glass holders used by railroad and depict their space program

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 236)

I've never before seen one of these and here are three tea glass holders that were used by the train system in Soviet Russia. A porter would sell tea in these frames that held clear glass cups. A porter would walk up the aisles of the train selling hot tea on the trains. These all show the early accomplishments of space explorations by the Soviet Union on motifs embossed on each. One is older, 1950's Sputnik era and is .800 silver or silver plate and the other two are 1960's era. Very nice condition.

Super Rare ! WW1 full sized recruiting poster - " The Colored Man Is No Slacker"

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 236)

fine example of a rare recruiting poster from WW1 -" The Colored Man Is No Slacker" Taken from an 1887 Spanish American War photograph of the 4th Infantry Division these were mostly printed as calendars. The 22x17" poster is quite rare and this chromo - lithograph is in very good original condition. Small water stain on top right I believe this to be in original frame undisturbed.

WW2 era full regiment framed photograph - 97th Regiment

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 236)

Measuring 18" long this framed pantograph shows the Co. B 177 BN, 97th Regiment IRTC.

Early WW1 39" photograph Camp Johnson Ga. Dog & Machine Gun

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 236)

A great pantographic view of what is most likely Fort Gordon today. WW1 image shows "Camp Johnson - Somewhere In Georgia" Shows a beagle dog mascot in center posing with machine gun. Framed

Whopping 68" pantographic photo in frame of the 1918 fleet in San Diego

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 236)

Almost 5 1/2' long this monster of a pantograph shows early WW1 war ships cruising out of San Diego going to war. Framed and in good condition. Very historical

"True Blue" vintage reproduction African American recruiting poster

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 236)

Circa 1960's this reproduction framed poster is titled "True Blue". A WW1 recruiting poster showing a black wife and children with father /soldiers on picture on mantle. 22x17"

Collection WW2 & later British pack gear, bandoliers ++

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 236)

Big lot of WW2 TO 1960'S British canvas pack gear in good condition. Also US WW2 web gear and M1 cleaning kit bag. Thirty round cartridge, small packs, from 1940 to 1950's

Very Rare - Vintage Nasa engineers clean suit, Apollo era

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 236)

Something you won't see everyday and from the Robert Hamilton collection is his "clean suit" made of a very slick rayon material to keep the work area clan from dust, hair and small partials that could interfere with spacecraft. Jumpsuit, three caps and gloved plus a 12x10 period Nasa photo showing these engineers working on an Apollo mission. Museum grade.

Civil War Tole ware map tube - 22" with cap

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 236)

1860's era Tole map tube 22" used for maps during the Civil War. Both sides had these and were used to keep the maps dry and safe as was vital. Good condition, some slight surface rust in area.

Vintage black powder flask.

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 236)

Mid century brass metal powder flask with embossed war themes from the Civil War. Nice condition

Complete WW2 Army Air Corp Officer's uniform

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 236)

Nice WW2 Officer's uniform with pins and Air Corp patch. All wool size as shown. B+ condition.

Super Naval Commander's vintage ball dress short jacket with extensive medal group

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 236)

Mid century Naval Commander's short jacket with extensive medal group. This vet has seen Korea, two bronze stars, other foreign duties and more. Oak leaf clusters on multiple awards on ribbons. Nice offering at no reserve.

Full WW2 Tech Sgt's uniform with patches

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 236)

Airman's WW2 era uniform with transportation patch and rank. Sizes as shown. Good condition, some wear.

Vietnam era 4th Infantry complete uniform - Huge dude!

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 236)

Think of a triangle when you see the sizes of this vintage Vietnam US 4th infantry uniform. The jacket is a whopping 44 XL and the trousers 34/36!. Not a guy to mess with for sure!.

Complete WW2 era 5th Air force uniform.

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 236)

Here is a nice complete WW2 era 5th Air force uniform. Collar badges and patch with shirt and trousers. Some small moth holes in areas not too bad.

WW2 8th Air force officer's jacket with patches

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 236)

Officers jacket from WW2 showing combat with 8th Air force. Stripes on cuffs, good condition.

Vietnam era US Army jacket unworn with tag

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 236)

1960's Vietnam War era US Army jacket, unworn with tag. Nice condition

Lot (3) WW2 Army & Air force shirts

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 236)

Lot of three shirts of the WW2 era US Army and Air force, good condition overall. Garrison cap with the Air force shirt is included.

US Army blanket WW2 era

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 236)

Nice wool US Army blanket circa 1940's. This came from a vet's estate and I have not untied yet I see no damage on what is on the outside.

President Ronald Reagan signed letter 1983 on White House Stationary.

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 236)

Letter to gentleman that shared President Ronald Reagan's birthday and signed in ink. On White House stationary with embossed seal. Light water stain on top right corner, good condition

Lot (4) 1999 Mint sets of State Quarters

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 236)

Lot of four mint sets dated 1999 which was the first year and most sought after. Here are two in platinum plate, one in gold and a Philadelphia Mint set. All COA's included

Lot (4) 1999 mint sets

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 236)

Here are four mint sets again from 1st year 1999. You have a gold plated set along with two Denver and one Philadelphia. All COA's are included

Lot (4) 2000 state quarter mint sets, gold & platinum plated

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 236)

Fine lot of four 2000 mint sets of state quarters. Two plated in gold and two in platinum. All COA's included

Lot (5) 2000-2001 state quarter mint sets

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 236)

Lot of five state quarters from 2000 & 2001. Three are Philadelphia Mint and two are Denver Mint. All COA's included

Lot (4) 2001 state quarter mint sets, gold & platinum

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 236)

Lot of fou2001 state quarter sets two each in plated gold and platinum. All COA's included

Lot (4) 2002 gold & platinum state quarter mint sets.

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 236)

Lot of four 2002 mint sets, two in gold plate and two in platinum. All COA's are included

Lot (4) 2002 state quarter mint sets, platinum & more

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 236)

Lot of four 2002 mint proof sets Philly & Denver mint. All Coa's included

Lot (4) state quarters 2004 platinum & gold UNC

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 236)

Lot of four mint sets un-circulated as all of these are two plated in platinum and two in gold, all with COA's

Lot (4) 2004 mint state quarters group - Denver & Philly

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 236)

Group of four state quarter mint sets foro 2004 featuring Denver and philly mints. All COA's.

Lot (4) groups 2006 state quarters mint

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 236)

Here is a special package of 2006 mint sets Denver mint not only in cases but in the sealed bag sent in mail. All COA's are included.

Lot (4) mint set gold & platinum 2006 mint sets

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 236)

Bidding is for four sets of 2006 mint sets in gold, platinum and mint Denver & Philly. All factory sealed mint and COA's included

Sealed set of (4) 2005 state quarters Denver Mint

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 236)

Set of four boxes state quarters from Denver Mint still sealed in bag. All Coa's are included.

Lot (4) 2007 mint sets state quarters - gold & platinum

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 236)

Four mint sets for 2007, two platinum plated and two gold. All COA's

Lot (4) 2007 state quarter mint sets Denver & Philly

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 236)

Four sets of state quarters for 2004. Two each Denver mint. All COA'a included

Lot (11) mixed years 03-05-01

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 236)

Group of 11 mint coin sets . 2003 D mint (4), 2001 (2) Denver (1) Philly, 2005 (2) gold & (2) platinum,

Super ! Large Civil War photograph soldier w/gun & wife

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 236)

Offering is a fantastic 17" across hand colored photograph showing Union Cavalry officer with long pistol and his wife. These were taken at two sittings and combined then hand colored with pastel. Great dramatic look. Photograph is on a paper board and is in a period oval frame without the glass. Small scuff on soldier's upper right jacket area otherwise in excellent condition.

Authentic WW2 Navy Sea Bee foot locker decorated with name and bee, super nice!

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 236)

WW2 wooden footlocker WW2 with decorations and name of sailor, Fred A. Costa of Oakland California. The decoration of the bee with a machine gun indicates that Costa was a Sea Bea. These units went on shore and were combat engineers in the Navy and many times saw heavy combat in the Pacific Theatre when fighting on islands against Japan. Trunk is complete with tray and in very good to excellent condition, some loss of paint to the fighting bee though could easily be restored. Will UPS ground.

SALE HIGHLIGHT- 1963-70 Grumann yearbook with many high level autographs

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 236)

Very Rare - Yearbook for Grumann 1963-70 with many high level and top level autographs given to Robert Hamilton. 129 pages hardbound here is the list of the top Nasa - Grumman execs who pioneered space travel and the moon landing as well as the shuttle program. Vice Pres of Grumman Space Programs, J G Gavin Jr., George M Skurler, Director of Operations, Vice President with sentiments to Hamilton and a note on his poem " Ode To Aquarius " which is printed in full in the back of this book. Skurler also compliments Hamilton on the Apollo 13 mission, Charles Krupa Assistant Director Of Operations, Dr R H Tripp. Vice President Director of the Lunar Module Program. Book is in excellent condition, tightly bound and a museum grade collectible.

Group of Apollo 11-15-16 award to Robt. Hamilton & original photo of the lunar module

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 236)

Group of items including awards and enlarged photograph of the lunar module taken by Robert Hamilton.Awrds areto Hamilton for his work on Apollo 11,15,16 with facimile signatures.

Lot (4) proof sets 2007 D&P

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 236)

Lot four mint sets 2 Denver & 2 Philly, all Coa's included.2007 all.

Collection of Nasa poster, uniform patch and decals

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 236)

Large shuttle poster along with other period items to include an authentic uniform patch with gum back, magnets, decals. Very nice poster would be nice framed

Apollo 11 poster, two large moon photos

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 236)

24" Apollo 11 poster along with 2 14" moon photographs by Nasa.

Apollo 11 poster with Nasa photos

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 236)

Apollo 11 20th anniversary poster along with 2 Nasa photo publications

19th Century leather money belt circa 1860-70

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 236)

Here is a really nice item for the Victorian collector who has everything. A 19th C. leather money belt with three snap pockets and all buckles. Circa 1860-70 the money holders mimic the man's wallet of the era to hold folding money yet gold and silver coins would fit as well. A little separation on a couple of seams but nothing major that couldn't be fixed

Vintage Eisenberg style brooch & earring set

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 236)

Probably unsigned Eisenberg Ice set , vintage 1950-60 era. Very nice quality as you would expect with no damage or loss. Earrings are clip style

Very fine Bosnian Amber vintage necklace with original tag

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 236)

European real amber vintage necklace. Amber is rare and treasured for jewelry and decoration. This vintage necklace circa 1960's has it's original tag of over $150 attached. Necklace has 10 " drop and is in excellent condition

Super vintage turquoise and bone necklace

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 236)

Stunning and well made real turquoise vintage necklace circa 1960 or earlier. Very impressive with lots of stones. 10" drop and a necklace to treasure

Antique Art Deco Ivory necklace - super nice!

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 236)

Beautiful 1920's Art Deco ivory necklace in period style. From estate this necklace is in very good original condition with good stringing. 20" overall

Mid century costume sterling .925 cut crystal necklace or brooch

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 236)

Cut crystal 3" brooch or necklace circa 1960-70 in very good condition.Marked .925 silver

1960 Avon fine cut crystal star necklace, sterling chain

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 236)

Very well made costume cut crystal 3" necklace with sterling chain by Avon as marked.

1970 Austrian fine cut crystal brooch with large center stone

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 236)

Very beautiful Austrian cut crystal vintage brooch 2" with large center stone and multiple surrounding crystals. Excellent

Vintage cut crystal rose pin

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 236)

Vintage 1950-60 era cut crystal rose style pin 2". Very nice.

Gold & platinum filled antique Swiss pocket watch 10 jewels

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 236)

Swiss antique pocket watch that is gold and platinum filled pocket watch. Very well made this watch is missing it's winding stem and appears that it can be repaired

Antique Standard pocket watch - gold filled

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 236)

Gold filled antique pocket watch by Standard. Not running but I believe just needs a good cleaning as it winds and runs for a short time.

Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch, hunting case with advertising still in place.

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 236)

A truly beautiful watch case, gold filled Elgin with intact case maker's advertising and registration of warranty as it is 14K gold filled. Hunting case with carved designs to include a little house in center. The works are not running and the porcelain dial has crack yet it would be easy to just replace with a different set of works. Case is in good condition, needs only little pin in hinge that holds one of the lids on.

Gold filled antique hunting case pocket watch by Waltham

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 236)

Beautiful watch by American Waltham, antique. Case is gold filled with a butterfly on hunting style case. Watch works appear to need cleaning and look intact though won't run. Very clean looking case.

Set of vintage Mallorca pearls in box with tags 19"

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 236)

Pearls from Mallorca Spain that say they are hand made on the tag. These are simulated hand made pearls by Deltah, excellent condition

Antique or vintage medal, foreign??

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 236)

I don't know the origin of this medal though it is certainly showing a lot of age. Appears to have a country on front and appears in many ways to be Japan? 2"

Nazi WW2 medal with sword & silver oak leaves.

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 236)

Nazi medal without ribbon, sword with silver oaks leaf surrounds. Shows a bright copper wash that has faded with time. 2"

Vintage US Air force Security Police Badge

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 236)

Authentic obsolete US Air force Security Police badge. Badge is heavy and could be either a hat or uniform jacket device. Shows issue number at bottom. Some scuffing

WW2 Chinese medal with ribbon

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 236)

Chinese WW2 Military medal with ribbon. Writing in Chinese characters on back.

Very early "Little Gem" fingernail cutters, Ansonia

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 236)

Here are the earliest nail cutters you will find. Little Gem Jr.made by the H H Cobb Company of Ansonia CT. Very good condition.

WW! Army & Navy Binoculars 1915

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 236)

Antique WW2 binoculars made in France and 10" tall. Very sturdy and in good condition these were made for the US in WW1 era. Marked Army-Navy on top.

VERY RARE ! Authentic Nazi flag or banner Standort

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 236)

Nazi 1938 era eagle standort top. Heavy, made of cast brass and nickel plated this is a large eagle top measuring 10' x 9". One wing tip has a ding as shown. The pole holder unscrews at the bottom to fit on and then put eagle on. This standort top is authentic, these are most rare and from an advanced collection. No reserve, bid early and don't miss out.

Lot of (4) vintage miniature cap guns

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 236)

Here is a group of four miniature cap guns. The white handled ones are cast iron and I understand from the 1940's from what I've been told. Other two are old as well but age unknown. Some minor looseness on one white one, some light rust with age.

Lot (10) 1950's cereal premium bicycle license plates.

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 236)

10 excellent condition bicycle license plates. These cam in cereal boxes in brown paper in cereal boxes and came in car plates and railroad emblems. The Hawaii is more scarce as it is early statehood. 1953-1954 dates

WW2 US Navy Ordinance binoculars

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 236)

Navy Ordnance binoculars with case WW2 era. Made in Paris these are most likely pre war. Marked on case US Navy Ordinance. Case has some wear, bino's are in very good condition

Vintage Waterford wedding champagne flutes in case

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 236)

Large sized 11" champagne flutes by Waterford from 1960's. These are hand cut and in mint condition. Monogram L on bottom rim.

Early antique Mappin & Webb silver grape scissors

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 236)

Mappin & Webb antique grape scissors. Hallmarked with British Silver Ltd stamp on front, Mappin & Webb logo on back these are heavy silver electro plate scissors. Measure about 7". Very scarce item highly sought by collectors.

Rare 1913 Kodak miniature vest pocket camera

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 236)

The size of a compact camera today this camera is super small for it's day. Known as the "Vest Pocket" camera by Kodak it measures only 5 x 3 x 1" when closed. Appears to be in very good condition and working order with only a bit of the black paper cover that helps protect the bellows is missing from age though does not effect the operation and could be replaced if desired. Finely engineered made of steel and brass. Calls for Autographic No. A -127 film

WW2 Nazi officer's dress cap

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 236)

WW2 Nazi officer's dress cap made by Erel of Berlin and is marked as "Special class " for quality and is a size of about 7 1/2 or larger. Very good condition this cap has it's built in stiffener in the top to keep it standing up tall. Surge type wool with silver cord, felt outside band and stay shine patent front brim. Missing pins on front thought you may see where they were.

1940's Boy Scout backpack / haversack no 573.

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 236)

1940's era or earlier Boy Scout Haversack No. 573 with aluminum plate to keep it's form. Made of duck cotton with leather label and brass rings and grommets. Very nice condition some light surface dirt. Measures about 16 x 16 " with Boy Scout logo on front.

1880's Knight's Templar chapeau

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 236)

Circa 1880's Knight's Templar dress chapeau made of beaver with silver bullion around the cross on side and ostrich feather. Size 7/14.

Lot (16) Soviet Russian Military ID books blank

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 236)

Unusual find with these authentic Soviet Russia military ID books blank and unused. Circa 1960's by appearance these are all in mint condition each with a separate issue number. Weather resistant coated cloth covers these passport style books each have 38 pages.

WW2 Nazi officer's dagger

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 236)

Standing in the need of prayer this authentic Nazi officer's dagger is in need of restoration. Tight and sturdy is the good news the other news is the swastika under the eagle is missing, the handle has had a poor repaint job in the past. Blade shows some light surface rust and really not all that bad.

1900's European ice skates

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 236)

In very good condition for age here are a pair of European style over the shoe ice skates. Wooden frames with leather fittings and steel blades these look to be around a size 8 US. Good condition with all parts.

Antique 1870's .32 pocket pistol.

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 236)

1870's 6" pocket pistol .32 cal. Walnut grips pistol has half cock/cock and does operate. Loss to nickel finish. Says "Defender" on top.

1923 large bill US dollar - silver certificate

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 236)

1923 large bill good for "One Silver Dollar". Shows folds and wear but is intact.

Lot (4) antique police uniform buttons

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 236)

Circa 1900 or earlier set of 4 police officer's uniform buttons. Made by Waterbury & M C Lilley Co. You have two coat and two cuff buttons.

Lot(3) antique Police uniform buttons.

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 236)

Circa 1900 or earlier you have here three antique police uniform buttons Two large for Metropolitan D.C. and one cuff button for Richmond. All made by Superior.

Lot(4) antique police uniform buttons.

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 236)

Antique 1900 or earlier police uniform buttons You have two Chicago City Police,one San Francisco and one Poughkeepsie cuff.

Lot (3) antique police uniform buttons.

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 236)

Lot of three antique police uniform buttons. All are coat size, Metropolitan, Philadelphia, and POLICE. Waterbury, Superior co.

Lot(4) antique police uniform buttons.

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 236)

Lot of four antique ,1900 or earlier police uniform buttons. Three coat size and one cuff. All have "P" or "PD". Waterbury, MC Lilley, Superior Co.

Antique 1860 bird rifle with drop block

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 236)

European drop block fouling rifle circa 1860 or earlier. Heavy octagon barrel caliber looks to be somewhere around .25. Back block lifts up and slides out to load and eject round. Beautifully made I can find no marking on this bird gun other then the fancy butt plate showing a game bird. Walnut stock, fancy trigger guard. Hammer pulls back but does not catch. Measures about 40".

Nazi package for "Mother's Cross"

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 236)

Authentic package for the Nazi Mother's Cross items a mother in Germany would have received and worn to show her son in military service. Nice item for collector.

Vintage Security Captain badge

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 236)

Mid century vintage badge with enamel inset for Captain Security Office. Measures 3 x 2" Obsolete badge , some surface wear as expected, good condition.

1920's Deputy Sheriff Ohio badge

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 236)

Early law enforcement item , Deputy Sheriff Ohio circa 1920's. Very nice stacked enamel state emblem. Brass badge with copper wash on front with some loss, enamel is good.

Vintage deputy sheriff badge

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 236)

Vintage and obsolete Deputy Sheriff badge with unknown city emblem Measures 2 x 1 1/4.

Vintage Tijuana Policia Agente badge, very nice

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 236)

Very bright badge for a place that sure use a lot more police in this day; Authentic vintage Policia Agente for Tijuana Mexico. Measures 2 x 1/4".Enamel enhancements on colored areas.

Rare - 1930's United States Indian Service Agent Badge.

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 236)

Really nice early badge and rare being an obsolete Federal badge. United States Indian Service Agent 3x2' with eagle, brass number 2 in center badge looks to be nickel finish over all brass.

Vintage city police hat badge

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 236)

Circa 1930's - 40's city emblem hat badge with number 107. Really nice motif with Columbia on left with horn of plenty and Indian chief with bow and arrows in quiver and capitol building in center. This is a screw back badge pin has part of screw back stem missing on one of the sides. Measures 3 x 2 1/4". Obsolete badge.

1930's NYC Transit System Operator's cap badge

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 236)

A classic, this hat badge is very vintage 1930's era New York Transit System Operator's badge. Measures 3x3" with single large screw back pin to affix to cap badge is in near mint condition. Obsolete and authentic.

1920's - 30's Honorary Posse badge.

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 236)

Unusual yet authentic in appearance and wear in all ways is this six star badge for Honorary Posse. Though sounding like some wry joke or award this is a real badge with many years of wear showing on areas that would not be possible to fake. Circa 1920's to 1930's the center stacked emblem shows a farmer with hand plow among stacks of hay in the old fashion. It's the slick wear on this in tiny areas that tells me this this has been worn and worn a lot over years to accomplish this. Keeping in mind the stresses on small enforcement agencies in the past when a criminal was on the run or other situations that would tax a small police force this was a one time use for event badge. Wear but slight to ball tips on star, wear as mentioned on center raised emblem.

Vintage 1920's Metropolitan Transit cap badge

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 236)

Very nice enamel inlay cap badge circa 1920's - Metropolitan Transit # 2887. Double screw back in center this sis a great and early badge.

Vintage 1930's police cap badge

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 236)

Very well made detailed police officer's cap badge circa 193--40 era. Center single screw back with raised separate city emblem. Measures 3 x 2 1/4".

1960's vintage Metro Special Police, Kentucky badge.

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 236)

3 x 2" vintage 1960's Metro Special Police badge # 44 with very nice enamel center button for The Commonwealth of Kentucky. Excellent and obsolete.

Vintage cap badge probably transit 1930's

Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 236)

Nice vintage detailed open laced badge circa 1930's or earlier. Depicts early sailor and North Eastern Indian such as Algonquin. Probably transit badge measures 3x3". Single screw back, nickel over brass, missing cog cog missing.

Vintage Mass. State Police cap badge.

Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 236)

Commonwealth of Mass. State Police cap badge. Single screw back3 x 2 1/2" with center state emblem raised. Obsolete badge & very vice.

Vintage Cailf Hwy Patrol cap badge - motorcycle

Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 236)

Vintage 1960's era California Highway Patrol cap badge for motorcycle police. Very nice 3x3" cap badge with motorcycle wheel with wings on center, enamel inlaid letters. Double screw back, cogs missing, some light scratching surface wear, obsolete.

Vintage 1930's-40's Police cap badge.

Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 236)

Vintage obsolete police screw back cap badge with number 17. Indian with bow and star overhead, single screw back, cog missing, brass with nickel plate.

Camden England vintage "Bobby" cap badge

Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 236)

Vintage 1960's English hat badge for the "Bobbies" of Camden England. Measures 3x2" with high gold wash over brass. Lots of heraldry from the Middle Ages this hat badge has a screw back and a stick pin to compensate for the curved British police hat. Excellent condition.

Frost Cutlery 53" sword - White House commerorative

Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 236)

A monster of a sword with hanging rack with Russ Ferrel design, Frost Cutlery commerorative sword of the White House. Measures 53" long, blade is etched to be the Washinton Memorial with the tip being the top. Very heavy and substantial sword being oversized. Very good origianl condition, no known date of production

Treasure chest of vintage costume jewelry items - over 50 items

Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 236)

A fun lot of over 50 items of costume jewelry items of vintage 1950 - 70 era. Many items separated in bags of catagory and similar items. I don't find any precious metals just fun old stuff from estate.

2000 edition Swarovski " Masquerade" Columbine SCS with stand and plaque. Mint in box !!

Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 236)

Superb 2000 Swarovski set, mint in box Columbine "Masquerade" to include the separate stand and plaque. All in mint perfect condition with certificates. Measures 7" tall and is made by hand in Austria.

Swarovski SCS edition 2000 crystal bear. Mint in box.

Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 236)

Crystal Swarovski bear mint in box. This is a special SCS edition and does include the COA

Swarovski SCS edition owl , mint in box with coa.

Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 236)

Swarrovski owl 2000 with green crystal eyes. 2: figure is mint n box with coa.

1920's lot of German inflation currency

Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 236)

Group of six Nuremburg bills from the 1920's printed over with huge numbers as the economy went into huge inflation. Part of what made Hitler look to be the answer in the day

WW2 era rucksack - German?

Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 236)

I have no idea which country this belongs to other that it must be from WW2 due to the age. Markings inside with numbers may give you a clue. Very nice condition.

Rare Swedish M-21 WW2 helmet with all decals, leather liner

Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 236)

Very scarce to find one of these in this condition. Swedish M-21 helmet in great condition with both decals, full leather head liner and embossed front with the three crowns. Great paint as well there is a small dent on top side is the only issue I can possibly comment on. In this condition you have a most scarce example.

Original Australian Army hat 1960's date.

Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 236)

1960's Australian Army hat in very good condition. Emblem badge is a reproduction and will leave it as found. Hat is dated 1960's and other than a small moth hole in top is in very good original condition

Group of (4) vintage Zippo lighters

Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 236)

This lot of four Zippos are all vintage 1940's 7 50's and appear to be in good condition. Display case is included

Huge display Schrade Doctor's knife in case

Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 236)

Big 8" display knife for the 1946-2011 Schrader pocket knife "Doctor's knife" Mint condition and made to be a selling sample this knife is offered without reserve.

WW1 German Bayonet with scabbard - nice

Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 236)

WW1 German bayonet with scabbard and what appears to be excellent original black paint. Some dings to wood on grip, blade is very sharp.

43" advertising map of WW2 conflict - very nice

Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 236)

Issued by Harper's Ferry Trucking Company this 3 1/2 ' map is really nice. Not only an advertising collectible this map is very accurate and would be great framed.

Two vintage tobacco items - British match safe in box plus US Marine Zippo

Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 236)

Nice lot of two tobacco items with this British match safe in original box, unused and a vintage US Marine Zippo lighter.

Interesting 1980's Oliver North solicitation from the White House package complete.

Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 236)

Here is a very interesting mail out package to include an 8x10 photo of Col. Oliver North from the Reagan White House soliciting funds for his legal defense. Letter included bags for money as the last hope to keep him from going to jail. All is complete to include the cover.

Hand carved European porcelain face decorated wall clock.

Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 236)

Four feet long this is a beautiful hand carved wooden wall clock with porcelain over metal. Probably German or Swiss the movement is quartz ran with battery. Untested.

Very rare - Authentic Nasa 1980 Space Shuttle blueprint nine feet long! 1/10 scale

Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 236)

Highlights of this fine sale are over a dozen original blue prints for the Space Shuttle. The first one here being offered is over 9 feet and details five views for where all heat tiles are placed and each one numbered. Dated 1980.

Very rare - Authentic Nasa 1980 Space Shuttle blueprint - Wing sections 7 feet long 1/10 scale

Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 236)

Again, 7 feet long 1/10 scale official Nasa blueprint of the wing sections for the Space Shuttle

Very Rare - Authentic Nasa blue print - left fuselage , over 6 feet long 1/10 scale - upper left win

Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 236)

Over six feet long this left side view of the fuselage is simply beautiful and would be great framed as any of these original blue prints would. Scale of 1/10 and circa 1980

Very Rare - Authentic Nasa blue print - left win g section , over 6 feet long 1/10 scale

Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 236)

Upper left wing with this Nasa blue print over six feet long . 1/10 scale shows fine details of tile numbers and other aspects.

1960's Apollo poster with autographs and first mission astronauts.

Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 236)

27x17 poster from the 1960 Apollo orbiter and their astronauts. Facsimile autographs from the original print that is most likely at the Kennedy Space Center. Original signatures were flown on the mission.

Moon mission poster with signatures. Copy of original sent to moon

Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 236)

22x16 poster showing crew and signatures in facsimile that were sent to the moon mission.

Rare authentic Nasa Space Shuttle blue print - bracket detail.

Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 236)

Bracket detail in this 1980 blue print copy showing a bracket in detail.25

Very Rare - Authentic Nasa Space Shuttle blue print - upper right hand wing section 1/10

Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 236)

Authentic blue print 1/10 scale showing the upper right wing section for the Space Shuttle in 1980. About six feel long

Very Rare - Authentic Nasa Space Shuttle blue print - Right side fuselage tile identifications. 1/10

Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 236)

Authentic blue print 1/10 scale showing the right side fuselage for tile identifications and other aspects. Five feet , 1980 .

Very Rare lot (2) Authentic Nasa Space Shuttle wing blue prints - 10 scale 5 feet long each.

Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 236)

Pair of authentic 1980 Nasa Space Shuttle left wing composite blue prints each over five feet. 1'10 scale and 1980.

Very Rare - Lot of four authentic Nasa blue prints for internal components

Lot #227 (Sale Order 227 of 236)

Lot of four authentic blue prints from Nasa 1980 era for Shuttle components

Very Rare - Lot of (3) authentic Nasa blue prints, components , 1980

Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 236)

Lot of three Nasa component and engineer order blue prints circa 1980

Very Rare - authentic Nasa Space Shuttle L/R wing composite view over 8 feet long

Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 236)

Nasa authentic blue print showing the left and right wing section with tile description and other views Over 8 feet long and 1/10 scale , 1980

Very Rare - authentic Nasa Space Shuttle tail sections L/R side view over 7 feet long

Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 236)

1/10 scale Authentic Nasa blue print showing the left and right tail fin sides. 1/10 scale and over 7 feet 1980.

Very Rare - Authentic Nasa Space Shuttle top fuselage view . 1/10 scale

Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 236)

Beautiful top view of the 1980 Space Shuttle in 1/10 scale this is the last of the large authentic blue prints from Nasa.

Very Rare - 16 haunting authentic Nasa marked 8x10 photographs of the Challenger recovery from ocean

Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 236)

Official Nasa photographs showing the chilling recovery of the Space Shuttle Challenger in these 16 pictures. Each is numbered and stamped with Nasa markings on these 8x10 photographs.

Soviet WW2 Order of the Red Star with ribbon - very nice.

Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 236)

Order Of The Red Star , WW2 Soviet high medal with ribbon. This color ribbon indicates Yugoslavia. Stacked 3-4 times in center this is a heavy medal and in very good condition.

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Important early NASA items from estate & military
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Important early NASA items from estate & military
by Fountain City Auction Sat, Jan 14, 2012 12:00 PM Eastern A treasure trove of rare authentic items from a NASA engineer's collection of 26 years. Autographs of crews, authentic NASA photogrpahs,100 mission patches, uniforms,more. Also WW2 items , Nazi more