World at War - Firearms, Swords, Knives, Flags
World at War - Firearms, Swords, Knives, Flags
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Description
US Civil War Long Arms Converted to Shotguns, Lot of Two
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
US Brass Powder Flasks, Lot of Two
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 415)
Condition: Very good. Seam repair on larger flask.
(EST $ 100 - 200)
US Civil War Musician's Sword
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 415)
Condition: Very good. Minor nicks in blade.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
US Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 400 - 600)
US Civil War Battle Rattle
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
US Civil War Militaria, Lot of Seven
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 300 - 500)
Civil War Re-enactment Kepis, Lot of Three
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 415)
Condition: Excellent. Nice quality.
(EST $ 100 - 200)
US Civil War Re-enactment Kepis, Lot of Three
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 415)
Condition: Excellent.
(EST $ 100 - 200)
Indian Wars Campaign Hats
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 600 - 800)
Zouave Kepies, Lot of Seven
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 415)
Condition: Poor to very good.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
Mexican Service Medal #11851
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 415)
Condition: Previously cleaned, VG. Ribbon with wear.
(EST $ 100 - 200)
US Spam-Am Leather Shabraque
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
Bernard Evander, Assistant Postmaster, U.S. Cavalry, Mexican Border War Archive
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 415)
As a small child, Bernard Evander emigrated from Sweden to the United States, growing up to follow a career in architecture. He studied for a time at MIT, the Chicago Art Institute, and in Glasgow, Scotland, but with war brewing in Europe, he entered the military. As an assistant postmaster for the 1st Illinois Cavalry stationed along the Mexican border, Evander delivered to "Blackjack" Pershing’s troops during their punitive expedition into Mexico, chasing after Pancho Villa, and a little more than a year later, when the United States officially entered the First World War, he was attached to the 32nd Railway Engineers of the AEF. Based on his experiences, Evander later published a memoir of his time in the military, La Guerre in France, 1918-1919.
Evander left behind more than a memoir of his experiences, however; he left behind a trail of women and broken hearts. A long trail. This collection of letters to Evander reflects one of the more unusual sides of the war: the "lady killer" at play. The many dozens of letters, usually romantic, are mostly from women in France, Scotland, London, and the United States -- anywhere Evander traveled, it seems -- and mostly from women to whom Evander had made implicit or explicit promises.
Evander’s French correspondents in particular provide an interesting perspective on the transition from war to peace in Europe. Typical is a fascinating letter from one of Evander’s most faithful correspondents, Germaine Labastie, who wrote from Bordeaux in July 1919, shortly after Bernard had returned home: Yes, Bernard, all American soldiers have left Bordeaux. They are only some to Basseus and others little villages; our old Bordeaux is quite solitary without kakis uniforms, but French young mans are very pleased, because the girls to look at them, better, now. In other letters, she mentions hearing about the racially-tinged actions on the docks of New York that had stopped shipping, and more. One of Evander’s American correspondents, whose father was traveling in France doing reconstruction work, offered a sobering view of the already-souring relations: You ask how papa likes France. He doesn’t seem to like it at all. And he doesn’t seem to have much love for the mademoiselles. It makes him sick to think he had to give up such a good position.... He says the traveling is terrible. Sometimes they would have to go nearly all day with hardly anything to eat because they won’t tell you how long they are going to stop at a station. There is no sleepers either. Especially they won’t tell an American anything. They fairly hate an American. A real good spirit isn’t it after all the boys have don’t for them...
The dominant topic, however, is romance, or would-be romance. Germaine certainly felt she had been: You tell me you have a splendid position at Chicago. I am sincerely glad for you, certainly. I believe that in France you do not find a so good position, however with the new constructions of the War, it is said that Engineers and Architects have very good positions in the French government... Now, you tell me, Bernard, that you would never married only if you found a girl that really loves you, and also you say nobody wants you. But yes, All the girls are not like Edith and married themselves for love and no for money. I know you love the single life, but there are girls like you and whom loves much the Family-Life. For me I find that’s the best life. I am sure you can find a girl whom really loves you and give you happiness, but for that it is necessary you may choose a girl... I remember myself always of the happy evenings we have spent together. You ask to me if I would kisse you, but certainly, Bernard, with great pleasure if I thought you would come more fast...
While Bernard promised Germain he would visit her in France, he apparently promised other women he would bring them to the United States. In October 1919, an English correspondent, Midge, wrote: Am simply dying to get to you Bernard & I do really want to come to America. Do you think you could manage this little minx? What would you do with me dear if I came, because you know I should want you all to myself. Another French amie, Jane, was apparently made the same offer, writing (translated from the French): It pains me much to learn that you are alone. I know well how much you wish to have a woman. I will wait a year, or even two if necessary, and I won’t marry, I assure you...
And the romance goes on. Please see www.cowans.com for an extended description.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
WWI Red Cross Archive of Mrs. Christian Moe of Philadelphia
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 415)
Condition: Paper items somewhat rough. Leather trunk with leather coming off one side (tacks make a sort of perforated edge, and it has torn along that edge). One strap missing, also. Uniform very good.
(EST $ 800 - 1200)
*Colt Model 1917 Revolver
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 415)
Condition: Very good with a very good bore. There is some minor rust pitting on the grip straps and butt of the gun and the left grip panel has been scraped or modified. It retains ca 70% original blue finish and the hammer and trigger retain virtually all of their original, but mellowed, case colors. Included is G&K mfg. 1917 dated leather holster which has had its flap removed.
(EST $ 300 - 500)
German WWI Flare Gun
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 100 - 200)
*Argentine Mauser 1909 Rifle Sporter
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 415)
Condition: Very good bore.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
*Austrian Stey Modelo 1912 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 415)
Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. The forearm has a solid 1.5" crack forward of the rear sight.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
WWI German Artillery Luger Stock and Holster
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 415)
Condition: Good condition with much wear to the flap and straps. The stock is very good, but is missing metal parts.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
German M-1938 Dress Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 100 - 200)
German M-1871 Dress Bayonet
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 150 - 300)
Austrian 1915 WWI Short Sword and Scabbard
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 415)
Condition: Very good. Blade is sharpened.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
European Bayonets with Scabbard, Lot of Three
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 200 - 400)
European Assorted Bayonets, Lot of Three
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 100 - 200)
Philippines Morro Sword with Scabbard
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 415)
Condition: Very good.
(EST $ 200 - 400)