Important Historical and Militaria Auction
The Military Collection of Glen ‘Corky’ Reed
Sunday, March 29th 11 a.m.
Over 250 High Quality Cataloged Lots
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Two Day Estate Auction
The Military Collection of Glen “Corky” Reed Saturday, March 28th 10 a.m. - 1000s of Military Items, in random un-cataloged order Sunday, March 29th 11 a.m. - Over 250 High Quality Cataloged Lots
Battery Wagon Saddler’s Chest
WWII 78 Record Player Model 8
Ship Size Navy War Flag
WWI Stonebridge Trench Lantern
World War I German
German World War II Wing Marking Canvas
Corky was born in Lawrence Kansas in 1929 and began collecting Militaria as a young man. His nearly 70 year collection includes material from WWI to Viet Nam with emphasis on the World Wars. The majority was gathered from local Vets for Corky’s collection. From Military Electronics to Battle Damaged Aircraft Pieces to Trench Art Mess Kits to Uniforms and Headgear this collection has it all! Make plans now to attend. Held inside DSA Gallery, located 30 miles east of Kansas City at 529 West Lone Jack - Lee’s Summit Road in Lone Jack, Missouri 64070. Visit www.DirkSoulisAuctions.com to browse the image slide shows and detailed catalog.
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1 PRE 1900 CAVALRY SADDLERS CHEST Olive drab finish wooden chest with hinged doors saddlers chest for battery wagon. Several hand tools included and assorted components, also fitted with removable vise for working on leather and repairing saddles. The trunk collapses so it can be transported easily. Measures 42 x 31 x 12 inches with vise. Good solid condition with no abuse or serious problems.
girth band, lariat, and rifle scabbard. All items are period correct. All items in good solid condition with no abuse or damage. Stirrups intact with leather hoods, also correct military bit on the headstall.
2 WWII GUNNER SEAT ASSEMBLY FROM B25 BOMBER Olive drab finish aluminum seat on rotating base with various adjustment knobs includes a separate bracket assembly which has an Army Air Force data plate that reads K13 Martin Touret and includes an original data plate which also reads Gun Turret assembly by Glen L Martin Company, USA. Measures 37 x 24 x 26 inches. Very good condition
3 1903 MCCLELLAN MILITARY CAVALRY SADDLE WITH ACCESS Rigid frame McClellan saddle with data plate, brass furniture, comes complete with period correct saddle bags, canteen on Cavalry suspension hangar, headstall with bronze American eagle rosette, spurs with leather straps, saddle bags,
4 PAINTED CANVAS GERMAN AIRCRAFT WING MARKING Traditional Nazi adaptation of the Greek cross in black and white painted on fragment of forest green canvas as removed from German aircraft from WWII. Measures 32 x 33 inches. Very good condition, mostly complete with paint intact and no serious damage beyond the knife marks from cutting it out.
5 JAPANESE AIRCRAFT FABRIC FROM ZERO FIGHTER Small swatch cut from fuselage or wing section of Japanese Zero fighter. Light canvas with multi-color painted surface about a third of the fabric reflects the large 'red meat' ball emblem for the Japanese Armed Forces aircraft. Frame measures 14 inches square. Good.
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6 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE CBI 'BLOOD CHIT' Printed rayon American flag chit (or pass) with seven language plea for assistance as issued. Serial number visible, contemporary frame with translation of text on reverse. Frame measures 14 x 11 inches. Good, minor soiling from age but no damage or abuse.
9 FLAG RAISING IWO JIMA IMAGE & SURVIVORS AUTOGRAPHS Older vintage framed exhibit of Joe Rosenthal photograph depicting Marines raising flag on Iwo Jima. Below is personal signatures from three survivors: John Bradley, Ira Hayes and Rene Gagnon. Nicely done. Frame measures 19.25 x 31.25 inches with a sight measurement of 9.25 x 7.25 inches on the picture. Very good overall condition.
7 LONGREN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE INSIGNIA, 1920s Large illustrated insignia with swastika forming basis of design, large winged propeller in center with State of Kansas seal reflecting Longren Aircraft Company with Topeka base. Measures 31 inches square. Unused with minor toning and a few water spots but very sound and display-worthy
8 JAPANESE ZERO FIGHTER ARTIFACTS DISPLAY Six pieces of aircraft aluminum skin removed from Mitsubishi A6M type Zero fighter. The items noted were removed from the cockpit section of this fighter. It was recovered in New Guinea in 1944. All pieces have the distinctive red finish and the national emblem on them, one small piece inscribed by GI: New Guinea, Love, 1944. Frame measures 20 inches square. Very good.
10 WWII ITALIAN OFFICERS SERVICE COAT AND CAP Tan canvas Italian officers service coat in Large size with nickel finish buttons, service ribbon on left chest, brocade woven collar tabs with a emblem applied. Includes matching belt and visor cap with large metallic badge, wire chin strap, makers mark on the sweat shield. Good, minor soiling. No abuse or damage.
11 1940s-50s MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY CADETS SERVICE AND BELT Youth size navy blue four pocket service coat with gilt Missouri Military Academy buttons, collar devices and enamel crests. Four cloth sleeve emblems. Includes period correct belt in black leather and domed Missouri Military Academy buckle. Very nice condition.
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12 WWII GERMAN FORESTRY OFFICIALS SERVICE TUNIC Dark green, serge wool, four pocket service coat with black Bakelite Buttons. Complete with braided shoulder boards and brocade embroidered shoulder tabs. Men's small to medium size. Excellent condition.
and large printed nomenclature inside. Small to medium size. RARE! Very good overall condition. No damage or abuse.
13 USN TYPE G1 FLYERS COAT, SIZE 42 Classic brown goat skin flight jacket with mouton collar, woven cuffs and waist band with functional zipper and '72 dated makers military specification label. Star Sportswear mfg. company jacket flyers intermediate type G1. Very good condition.
14 WWII NAVAL AVIATORS SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM Forest green gabardine four pocket service coat with bullion naval aviators wing on left chest and black cuff braid for rank of Lieutenant commander. Includes matching trousers, cover for visor cap, dog tag with officers name and rank, dated '42. Loose buttons are included. Research potential! Good condition.
15 WWII JAPANESE ARMY PILOTS TWO PIECE FLIGHT SUIT Brown gabardine wool jacket, zippered cuffs and chest pockets with button fronts, adjustable waist belt. Includes matching trousers with zippered pockets
16 WWI ARMY AVIATORS SERVICE UNIFORM, ATTRIBUTED Tailor made drab serge wool service coat features French made third Army patch on shoulder, metallic emblems are all pin back and includes majors leaves on shoulder, US and signal branch device on collar, Caldback of Des Moines Iowa tailors label in neck. Striking army aviators wing badge in brocade embroidery. A very unusual type and 100 percent original to uniform. Left chest pocket flap features Caldback tailor label named to P.B. McLaughlin and dated June 25, 1918 and includes matching trousers. Research could reveal interesting history and added value! Very good.
17 JAPANESE PILOTS WINTER FLYING SUIT One piece, zipper front suit in brown gabardine wool. Complete with matching belt, completely fur line and with fur collar, printed nomenclature on inside zipper flap. Upper portion good with functional zippers. Moderate to severe mothing in the lower leg sections and some soiling but displays well. Typical for Pilots operating in the Aleutions in the early part of WW2. Good to fair considering moth damage.
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18 VERY RARE WWII JAPANESE ARMY BODY ARMOR Olive green cotton suspension vest with button frontal closure and side buckles for adjustment. Contains contour fitted metal plates to protect wearer from small caliber gunfire. Hang tag indicates vest was captured on kwajalein in WWII. Also, brief information photocopy explaining its purpose. VERY RARE! Fair condition. Small panel removed from the back which may have been done for ventilation. Minor rust spots, larger hole on lower right side. Given the rarity these are very minor concerns.
service medal, air medal bronze star, purple heart, ribbons for WWII, Vietnam and Korea service. Features bullion Korean presidential unit citation on right chest, German tailors uniform inside, includes correct trousers. Research potential. Generally very good condition with no damage or repairs.
19 82ND AIRBORNE M41 ARMY FIELD JACKET, WWII Olive green cotton, zipper front with buttons on frontal closure. Light wool lined, printed size label with additional numeric tag sewn in the collar may have been from a costume provider. Men's small to medium size, minor soiling but no damage or abuse. 82nd airborne patch on left shoulder with staff sergeant technical rank chevron on each sleeve.
20 US ARMY GENERAL OFFICER SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM Army green shade 44, tailor made service coat with single general rank star on each shoulder. US devices on the lapels. 22 place ribbon group on left chest reflecting valor and service awards to include distinguished service cross, silver star, legion of merit, distinguished
21 ARMY COLONEL SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM WITH IMPRESSIVE GROUP Tailor made army green gabardine service coat with early pin back colonel rank devices, US and infantry collar insignia, tailor made nine place ribbon group with attached bullion combat infantry badge at top of the ribbons. Awards include soldiers medal, bronze star, and service ribbons for WWII and Korea and also bullion Korean presidential unit citation ribbon on pocket flap. Tailors label inside, includes matching trousers. Fair to good with minor mothing and soiling.
22 WWI MARINE CORP SERGEANTS DRESS BLUE UNIFORM Navy blue serge wool dress jacket piped in red with gilt buttons. Marine Quartermaster marked & 1917 dated on inner sleeve. Complete with large sergeants chevrons and two service hash marks on each sleeve, three place ribbon bar includes WWI victory ribbon with unusual five campaign star configuration, Marine good conduct ribbon and French Crois De Guerre
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ribbon. Jacket includes French Croix de Guerre agullette and sharp shooter badge. Correct trousers included which are also well marked and appear to be 1915 dated which would be correct for this era. Generally very good, minor wear to some sleeve insignia but no damage, no visible mothing, very well kept.
25 WWII GERMAN PANZER OFFICERS SERVICE DRESS TUNIC, H Unique, original service uniform in distinctive green gabardine with rare pink panzer piping to indicate wearers unit in tank corps. Large brocade collar and cuff patches, shoulder boards reflect unit affiliation with applied metal 'P' and '16' for 16th panzer division which was destroyed at Stalingrad. Bullion brocade breast eagle on chest + rare aides braided bullion aide's aguilette on right shoulder. Tailor label inside named to a Lt. Kolb & 1938 dated. Should be researchable through German Archives and will probably prove to be a casualty. Legend has this as this uniform was recovered from the Topeka city dump many years ago but condition does not reflect this. Loops on left chest for badge or medal. Very minor mothing but mostly in the back. We can't emphasize the rarity of a find of this nature in the contemporary market. Very good overall condition. Historically researchable.
23 WWI/WWII USN SUBMARINE OFFICERS SERVICE UNIFORM Tailor made navy blue surge reefer jacket with lieutenant cuff braid, gilt buttons on double breasted front and rare pin back gold finished navy officers submarine dolphin badge pin back on left chest. Three place, wide ribbon bar with WWI victory, American Defense, American campaign ribbons. Includes matching trousers, jacket features large Roger Pete Company of New York and Boston tailor label. Small to medium size. Overall condition is very nice with minor soiling but no damage or abuse.
24 STAR WARS(1977) & EMPIRE STRIKES BACK(1980) LUNCH BOXES. Include matching plastic thermoses. Good condition, noting scratching throughout the Star Wars box and wear to the edges of both.
26 AIRBORNE ARMY OFFICERS DRESS UNIFORM WWII ERA Full length mannequin is dressed in Army officers uniform that includes tailor modified c Eisenhower jacket with exposed button front, green combat leadership loops on shoulders, pin back majors leaves, US infantry collar devices, sterling combat infantry badge which is pin back, first allied airborne sleeve patch. Fourteen place ribbon group including valor awards, silver star, bronze star, air medal, and Belgian
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Quadigere and standard WWII award, paratrooper wing on pocket front, metallic oval trimming, includes pink trouser, tan uniform shirt, and necktie plus visor cap with large gilt eagle device. No provenance. Mannequin seems sound and a good example. Trousers and oxford shoes have been displayed in this configuration for many years and shows some minor mothing and dust but lots of good components here! Overall condition is fair to good. Interesting assemblage of parts.
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27 WWI 35TH DIVISION ENLISTED MANS MEDICAL UNIFORM WI MANNEQUIN Brown wool 1917 pattern service coat with bronze buttons features 35th division sleeve patch, discharge stripe, two WWI overseas stripes, US and medical collar disks. Five pin on ribbons, the original owner's dog tags with neck cord, matching wool riding britches, wool spiral wrapped puttees and lace front ankle boots. Also a campaign hat with silk cord and leather chin strap and rare multi pocket WWI medics field belt with components to include medicine vials, syringe, and a variety of other items in specially designed pockets to accommodate them. Also, a canteen, bandage pouch, as well as braided cord pistol lanyard, brown leather .45 holster, rolled unit photo, and WWII period pack of Lucky Strike green cigarettes, also period wrist watch with crystal guard and leather wrist strap. Mannequin appears sound, excellent display
28 VIET NAM ARMY COMBAT FIELD UNIFORM DISPLAY ON MANN DOCUMENTS & MEDALS Classic rip stop ERDL camouflage jungle fatigue shirt with matching trousers. Shirt features 23rd division Americal sleeve patch with metallic first sergeant chevron collar badges, and second award cloth combat infantry badge. US Army and Torres labels on chest. Includes dog tags named to same man (Alexander Torres) also web gear to include combat suspenders, collapsible shovel and pouch, canteen, two ammunition pouches, complete with 30 round clips and blank ammunition, two dummy concussion hand grenades, small flashlight in pouch, period eyeglasses, bandage pouch with bandage, dummy smoke grenade, lace front jungle boots, matching camouflage boonie hat with ornamentation to include two novelty toy grenades, ace of spade card, and metallic first sergeant chevron. Mannequin is sound and complete with hands. Impressive display having been configured for many years. Dusty with minor age but overall condition is good. This mannequin is attributed to first sergeant Alexander Torres and includes numerous medal documents, additional OG107 fatigue uniform with name Torres on right chest and unique honor guard patch on right shoulder. Also, matching trousers, large size army green class A uniform size 42 R with matching trousers. Includes cased purple heart,
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cased air medal, cased bronze star, army achievement medal, cased army accommodation medal, three service awards in the original carton, interesting group.
compass with original leather strap. Bonanza of excellent material that displays well Overall condition is very good, impressive display.
29 WWII PARATROOPERS DISPLAY MANNEQUIN WITH FIELD GEA Full length mannequin in solid condition features a reproduction M42 jump jacket and trousers. Historically accurate and with all details correct. Zippered knife pocket at neck, snap down pocket flaps, trousers are complete with tie straps and button down pockets. Stenciled name label Reed on left chest. Mannequin is configured with original WWII field gear to include combat suspenders, utility belt, map case, bandage pouch with bandage, brown leather .45 pistol holster, WWII dated 1942 Westinghouse 6 x 35 binoculars with correct original leather case, musette bag containing mess kit with utensils, canteen with cover, original WWII OD woll shirt with US and infantry collar devices, reproduction M1C paratroop helmet with camo net, card suit Ace on each side to indicate 506 parachute infantry. Also original WW1 bandage pouch with bandage and tourniquet, military MP whistle on brass lanyard chain, accurate reproduction WWII paratrooper boots. Backpack contains match safe, mosquito net, army manual on individual clothing and equipment, extra shoe laces, jacket features American flag on right shoulder. Also includes a rare paratroopers wrist
30 GERMAN MILITARY RADIO COMPONENT WWII Aluminum housing features a socket on top possibly for antenna + pivoting bracket with tension nut for mounting on vehicle or aircraft. Data plate on one side with control panel one end. The panel features adjustment knobs, one correlates to dial on side. Also receptacles for communication cords. Ink stamp German proof marks. Overall condition is very, very good.
31 WWII GERMAN RADIO COMPONENT Aluminum housing with socket on top with pivoting bracket with tension nut for mounting on vehicle or aircraft. Control panel features two adjustment knobs and receptacles for communication gear such as headphones or wires. Data plate on one side with dial that corresponds to one adjustment knob. Overall condition is good.
32 WWII GERMAN RADIO COMPONENT Aluminum housing with socket or receptacle on top for antenna. Pivotal mounting bracket with tension nut for installing in vehicle or aircraft. Large data plate on one side,
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nomenclature plate on control panel with two adjustment knobs and receptacles for earphones or communication wires, one knob correlates to dial on one side indicating frequency possibly? Good condition.
without dents since it is a soft material which makes it vulnerable to damage. RARE. Excellent condition.
33 WWI ERA GAS RATTLE Dark wooden frame contains wooden friction panel with gear tooth crank handle design to create loud noise for gas warning or similar communication. Nice condition.
34 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE TYPE A14 OXYGEN MASK IN CARTON Green carton, well illustrated and marked to contain Flyer's A14 Demand oxygen mask. Carton contains mask and original cellophane wrapper, unissued, but some age soiling. Complete, damage free, contains instruction sheet, fittings for use, carton is storage worn and shows some dampness but mask is intact and serviceable. Fair to good.
35 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE AMERICAN OPTICAL GOGGLE TIN Oval, aluminum goggle tin with hinged lid, embossed American optical logo nomenclature in lid, tin contains remnants what appear to be German WWII flying goggles, lenses and housing frames and no strap or eye cups. Tin is excellent condition and rare to find
36 WWII US FIGHTER PLANE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH TWO GA Stamped aluminum instrument panel in original black finish with numerous stenciled markings, designed for twenty different gauges. Two remain - the elevator trim indicator and fuel indicator. Also diving speeds increment scale is attached to upper right and two landing gear warning lights. Excellent for restoration Fair to good condition with signs of minor age but no abuse or damage.
37 EXPERIMENTAL ARMY ASSAULT VEST, CIRCA VIETNAM Olive green cotton vest, zipper front, similar to Flack Vest. Vietnam period but designed with multiple pockets sewn directly to the vest. Numerous straps and loops for additional equipment, magazine pockets across the front, appears to be designed for removable armor plates that are not present. Also, two canteen carriers in the back. A very unusual garment. No visible markings, although many of the fasteners are 'pull the dot' marked which would indicate U.S. origin. Unique, rare and worthy of research. Excellent with no wear or damage.
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38 ORIGINAL WWI GERMAN GAS MASK IN CARRIER Circular tin carrier with hinged lid has battle damage including bullet and shrapnel holes. Contains good, original mask that is complete, celluloid lenses are not fogged, filter is intact and mask appears unused but shows some dryness and soiling from years of storage. Canister is complete with straps for attaching to uniform or slinging over the shoulder. Unique souvenir that is 100 years old now! Fair to good.
41 VIETNAM ERA PRC6 WALKIE TALKIE WITH ADDITIONAL REC Olive drab housing with spring fasteners on each side, large data plate and instructional plate on front, complete with detachable, flexible antenna, adjustable sling, issue number 2B stenciled on one side, and includes a separate hand-held receiver unit that is also detectable. Very good only minor wear to paint.
39 ORIGINAL WWI STONEBRIDGE FOLDING LANTERN Galvanized tin construction, designed to fold flat. Features original mica lenses for exposing light. Embossed maker information on both sides of the peaked top. US marked to illustrate military contract usage. Some age patina but appears completely functional. Good to very good.
40 VIET NAM ERA TYPE PRC6A WALKIE TALKIE FIELD RADIO Olive drab aluminum housing with closure fasteners for opening unit for servicing. Two different data plates are in place and intact. Complete with detachable antenna and adjustable sling. Very good.
42 EARLY 1800s INFANTRY LEATHER SHAKO U.S. Rigid leather body with flat top and metallic vent grommets on each side, embossed brass front plate with American eagle over infantry horn. Features red, white and blue tin cocarde with gray and yellow pom-pom above. Rigid bill intact, complete oil cloth liner, an adjustable chin strap. Museum quality! Very good with only minor age soiling. No damage or missing parts.
43 1800s EIGHTH ARTILLERY REGIMENT U.S. SHAKO Dark blue woolen rigid body with black oil cloth top, visor and chin strap, artillery side buttons with cross cannons front plate with #8 above, large red wool pom-pom, complete oil cloth liner inside with hand written name label that reads George Salinas. Good condition with only minor flaking of finish. Structurally sound and complete.
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44 CIRCA 1872 MARINE CORPS WHITE SUMMER DRESS HELMET U. S. Marine Corps summer dress helmet in white cotton covered cork body intact with no problems. Marine Corps side buttons with hooks for chin strap, large shield and wreath Marine Corps front plate but appears to have Army 1872 base plate with spike on top, could be an old assemblage but in very sound condition overall and displays well. Good.
47 1880s U.S. ARTILLERY DRESS HELMET Pressed black woolen body with patent leather trim, artillery side buttons, oak leaf spike base with with brass staff and red horsehair plume. Artillery front plate features crossed cannons and Union shield on eagles chest. Leather sweatband intact. Very sound. Very good
45 1880s US CAVALRY DRESS HELMET Black woolen covered cork body with circular vent grommets on each side, Cavalry sabre side buttons with hooks for chin strap. Cavalry front plate with crossed sabers and Union shield on center of eagle, oak leaf spike base with fluted spike and yellow braided dress cord. Ridabock maker's mark inside, some age soiling but structurally very good. Super display piece. Good.
46 1872 U.S. ARTILLERY DRESS HELMET WITH CORDS Black woolen covered cork body with brass fittings, artillery side buttons, oak leaf spike base with red horse hair plume. Artillery front plate featuring cross cannons with Union shield in center. Complete with braided cords and complete dress cord with 'pancake tassels'. Structurally quite good, some replacement parts but displays very well. M. C. Lilly maker's mark on inside. Good.
48 1880s U.S. INFANTRY DRESS HELMET Black woolen covered cork body with brass infantry side buttons and fittings. Oak leaf spike base with black horse hair plume, officer's chin strap, leather sweat band, maker's markings inside. Good to very good with only minor age soiling or dust.
49 WWI U.S. AIRCRAFT SPOKED WHEELS Matching pair of spoked wheels for WWI landing gear. 'Wire wheel' construction, in good solid condition with no missing spokes. One wheel shows U.S. anchor proof mark by an inspector. Large hubs are intact with bearing races. No abuse or damage. May have been refinished in silver paint after the fact but does not detract from appearance or condition. VERY RARE! Both measure 21.5 inches at the diameter. Very good.
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50 THREE PANELS RECOVERED FROM PACIFIC ISLAND JAPANES FIGHTER PLANE Three large aluminum panels recovered from crash site in the Southwest Pacific some time during the 1960s. Two pieces feature type written description explaining location of the aircraft they were removed from and a brief history of the recovery. Includes lower wing section, a piece from the rear fuselage / tail group from a Japanese Zero, and one beautiful large wing section that features about a fourth of the red aircraft nationality marking or common slang for this is 'meatball'. Interesting and very display worthy. A 19 x 26 inch panel, an approximately 32 x 18.5 inch panel and a v-shape piece measuring 14.5 x 25 inches. Repainted areas of red, green and white. Good considering battlefield recovery.
52 WWII U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE TYPE A4 TEST PACK PARACHU Olive green canvas, unit is well marked, dated 1944. Includes parachute riggers handbook which is also dated 1944. Coded yellow to indicate application to a particular harness, has been packed with foam rubber for display. D ring is intact, very nice condition. Very good.
51 VERY RARE GERMAN SS REVERSIBLE CAMO HELMET COVER Heavy cotton construction with loops for additional camouflage on front, back and sides. Spring loaded aluminum clips for attaching to rim of helmet, reversible from Fall to Spring pattern. Mr. Reed recovered this item directly from a veterans estate and has never been in a collectors hands before Mr. Reed's acquisition. Very rare. Normal usage and wear with no damage or abuse. Very good
53 EIGHT PIECES OF ASSORTED U.S. MILITARY ORDNANCE, VIETNAM Interesting mixture of military munitions to include M79 grenade launcher training round, military trip flare - 1961 dated, 30mm experimental cartridge mounted on wood base for aircraft 'gattling gun', two WW1 37mm Hotchkiss Rounds casing and projectile, type M23A1 rifle grenade practice round, type M73 sub caliber rocket practice, 35mm round, post WWII era 37mm projectile in blue paint. Good overall condition.
54 BATTLE SALVAGE FRAGMENT FROM SPANISH WAR SHIP REYN CHRISTINA Flame charred fragment of wooden timber recovered from the wrecked Spanish warship 'Reyna Christina' in April of 1898. The ship was attacked and set on fire from shelling by the USS Olympia in Manila Bay. There is a tag attached documenting this information. Measures 21 inches long. Good condition.
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55 WWII US ARMY MODEL 8 78 RPM RECORD PLAYER Hinged lid, wooden trunk contains 78 rpm record player, tone arm intact, rotating turntable with various adjustment levers, spare needles in container, features Army data plate, instruction plate and removable crank handle. Appears functional and complete. Very good overall condition. Appears complete and functional.
58 SIX PIECE US ORDNANCE COLLECTION 75mm artillery shell timer fuse assembly, dummy or practice concussion grenade, dummy or practice M1 fragmentation grenade, 60mm mortar round, aerial projectile, spring loaded 'Bouncing Betty' bomb. Good condition.
56 COLLECTION OF SIX US ORDNANCE FUSE ASSEMBLIES Six different components of heavy artillery fuse assemblies with heightened visibility aided by cutting away portions of their construction. Type used in training for armament specialists, gunners. Good condition.
57 SEVEN PIECE US MILITARY ORDNANCE GROUPING Seven pieces consisting of an anti-tank mine model M7A1 - 1945 dated and marked inert, practice or dummy smoke grenade, practice or dummy type M1 fragmentation grenade, M1A1 fragmentation grenade adapter for use as rifle grenade, two 40mm shell casings and a band of three linked 40mm projectile or shell casings for training purposes. Good condition.
59 NINE PIECE US ORDNANCE AND ASSORTED MATERIAL LOT Lot includes WWII Army gunners quadrant Model 1918 with a 1943 dated instruction manual, wooden case sliding lid box containing military storage battery test set, WWII 40 mm shell casing and projectile, dummy round for training, two different shell casings one is a 75mm, 105mm steel projectile, and a very rare 23 pound Parachute fragmentation projectile that has been cut away for training purposes, very well marked, also a WWII era Thermos brand thermos bottle from a quartermaster or lunch kit. Overall good condition.
60 SIX PIECE ASSORTED MILITARY ORDNANCE COLLECTION Lot consists of two mark 44 proximity nose fuse assembly tins for storage and transport, training 30mm round projectile and casing, 60mm mortar round with timer fuse head which is fairly complete, dummy 81mm model M68 training round, strip of French LaBelle ammunition for Hotchkiss machine gun. Good overall
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adapter for use as a rifle grenade, smoke grenade and adapter for use as rifle projectile, inert booby trip, two cardboard cartons: one for smoke grenade and the other for fragmentation grenade, rare WWII Italian Red Devil hand grenade which is inert but complete, steel cleaning rod for 30 caliber machine gun, and training 20mm shell casing and projectile. Fair to good overall condition.
61 ELEVEN PIECE COLLECTION OF MILITARY ORDNANCE Interesting assortment of parts and pieces and possibly experimental items. Lot consists of rifle grenade model M31 this is an inert training round in the original cardboard carrier or tube cylinder, large caliber artillery projectile 105mm casing, parts of practice rockets, two 20mm shell casings, lower section of 81mm mortar, 60mm illumination round, 37mm shell casing, couple of loose 20mm or 40mm projectiles, and more. The prize of the lot is a strip of Japanese 7.7 machine gun ammunition in the original carton. Fair to good overall condition.
62 FIVE PIECE MILITARY ORDNANCE LOT Lot consists of a anti-tank rifle grenade practice model, unusual aerial projectile with carved wood and metal fittings, German rifle grenade with yellow stripe indicating incendiary type, large caliber cut-away fuse for artillery projectile, cut-away for training purposes, and a WWI era brass 75 mm shell timer fuse. Good overall condition.
63 EIGHT PIECE MILITRAY ORDNANCE COLLECTION Consists of M1 fragmentation grenade and
64 FACTORY TEST PROPELLER FROM LUNDGREN AIRCRAFT Unusual hand crafted propeller constructed of laminated wood and fitted with a metal central hub for attaching to a power source. Legend has it that this was a test piece utilized in the Lungren factory in Topeka, Kansas in the 1920s. Measures 47.5 inches long. Very good overall condition.
65 SEVEN PIECE MILITARY ORDNANCE COLLECTION Lot consists of a 1944 105mm shell base that has been artfully crafted to read 'third battalion' in free standing letters along the edge and has a rest for cigarettes and matches, very unusual trench art piece crafted piece utilizing the WWI 37mm shell base and composed of components of brass and metal and probably the foundation for making a table-top cigarette lighter, fragmentation grenade head from North Vietnamese or Chi-Com stick grenade without handle,
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WWII aluminum souvenir ashtray with 20mm projectile upright on the edge, and three 50 caliber shell casings and two of these with projectiles.
69 WWII JAPANESE NAVAL AVIATORS FLIGHT LOG FOLDER Rigid leatherette folder in hinged metal framework. Interior reveals two different rotating flight calculators in celluloid, also three loose celluloid flight computer calculation grids for settings or aircraft related information. Very rare lot! Fair with some war page.
66 TWELVE PIECE MILITARY ORDNANCE COLLECTION Large projectile dummy model, model 1916 Hodgekiss round shell casing, practice M1 fragmentation grenade, practice concussion grenade, two different styles of practice concussion grenades, a plastic 20mm training round, second 37mm shell base, five training 50 caliber rounds with projectiles, streamer for aircraft safety indicating to remove to arm. Good overall condition.
67 ONE HUNDRED POUND US NAVY AERIAL PRACTICE BOMB Cylindrical sheet metal body with tail fins, light blue color to indicate an inert training unit. Appears complete, is well marked and dent free. Super display item. Very good condition.
68 TWO US VEHICLE MOUNTED HAND GRENADE CARRIERS Two molded fiberglass containers with hinged lids designed to hold four hand grenades and appears to accommodate smoke grenades. Metal brackets for mounting in vehicle, raised letters 'grenades' on each lid. Excellent condition.
70 TWO DIFFERENT WWII JAPANESE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE T Lot consists of a large precision caliper for measuring circumference of cylinder bore for Japanese aircraft, is well marked in excellent condition and functional. Also, a cased chronometer for measuring rotation or speed of some part of the aircraft - either the engine or accessory. The item is in a hinged lid case, it is precision made, in excellent condition, appears functional and contains two other accessories. Case for chronometer is well worn but not dysfunctional as is complete with a latch that works. Overall condition is good.
71 UNIQUE MOUNTED WWII EIGHT DAY WITTTNAUER AIRCRAFT WITH PRATT & WHITNEY LOGO Heavy burl wood block drilled and fitted with WWII eight day Wittnauer aircraft clock, winding stem on front, nice condition but not functioning as of writing. Block has been mounted with a brass and enamel Pratt
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& Whitney flying eagle logo engine plate. Very good
assembly, grease pencil grid, alpha chart riveted to lid, contains heavy Bakelite receiver, well marked inside. No damage to case, appears to lack crank charging handle. Very good condition noting missing handle.
72 TYPE SPH4 ARMY HELICOPTER FLIGHT HELMET, 1969 Olive drab fiberglass construction with tinted visor inside with sliding housing on front, boom mike with internal radio works, wiring, plug, specification label inside states size is regular and 1969 dated. Dusty from years of storage. Good condition.
73 THREE PIECES RARE WWI US FIELD GEAR Number one consists of ten pocket Army medics field belt with lift the dot fasteners which are functional and complete and named to man in medical detachment of the Ohio National Guard. Shows use and is lacking one side of its buckle, number two is BAR gunners belt is 1918 dated, features magazine pockets on each side for a .45 pistol clips plus riveted metal butt cup for stabilizing the BAR on the shooter's hip, shows very little wear or age, some minor rust to butt cup but should clean up, also 1919 Rock Island Arsenal marked carrier for 1903 Springfield Pedderson device magazines. Good to very good overall condition.
74 WWII GERMAN ARMY FIELD PHONE Large brown Bakelite carrier with hinged lid and spring loaded latch
75 WWII US ARMY TANKERS HELMET Classic OD fiber shell with circular vent perforations, includes earphone receivers in ear flaps, name 'Green' appears across the front, includes communication cable. Dusty from years of storage but complete and sound condition. Good overall condition.
76 US ARMY SPH4 HELICOPTER HELMET, 1969 OD fiberglass shell with tinted visor in a protective housing on front, complete with avionics, boom mike, shows dust and soiling from years of storage but appears complete with no damage or abuse. Makers label inside, size Regular with 1969 date. Good
77 UNIQUE WWII TRENCH ART HAND GRENADE LAMP Turned brass 75mm shell base inverted to form platform for lamp, body of lamp formed from original M1 fragmentation grenade that is complete with lever and safety pin. Lamp socket at top, interesting with eye appeal and usable! Measures 8 inches to the top of the socket. Good condition.
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78 22 ASSORTED MILITARY WEAPONS MANUALS Variety of subjects and time frames ranging from WWII to early Vietnam. Subject matter ranges from heavy weapons to 30 caliber M1 rifle, hand grenades, pyrotechnics, machine guns, mortars, automatic pistols, and much more. Generally good condition.
contain Japanese Military Blow Torch with metallic data plates riveted to each side with carrier handle on top and stencil markings. The box is empty but for bracket to secure the missing torch. Box measures 9.5 x 11 x 7 inches. Lot also includes twelve 1950-60s 6 inch Marx toy soldiers including two Japanese, five Russian and five American Soldiers. Soldiers are approximately 6 inches a piece. Lot is generally to to very good condition.
79 EIGHT MILITARY VEHICLE MANUALS Assorted subject matter with time frame ranging from WWII to 1950s includes Principles of Automotive Vehicles, Frontline Ambulance, Wheeled Vehicles Driver Manual, Full Track Vehicle Driver Manual, 4 X 4 Cargo Truck and more. All in generally good condition.
80 FOURTEEN US MILITARY MANUALS ON SPECIAL SUBJECTS Variety dating from WWII to 1950s, includes Radio Sets Manual, Manual on .45 Automatic Pistol, Infantry Field Manual, Intelligence, 60mm Mortar, 81 mm Mortar, Signal Core Photographer, 30 caliber M1 Rifle, Army Ground Forces, Light Aviation, Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier and more. All in generally good condition.
81 WWII JAPANESE SOUVENIR BOX, PLUS TWELVE 1960s MARX SOLDIERS Hinged lid, wood box to
82 WWII JAPANESE AIRCRAFT RADIO RECEIVER Sheet metal housing contains radio unit with various controls and dial on the faceplate, small grab handles for removing from aircraft, receptacles for power source and earphones, several data plates, interesting and rare. Fair to good condition.
83 1969 ARMY/AIR FORCE AVIATORS SURVIVAL VEST WITH CO Sage green nylon mesh vest with numerous pockets for survival aides. Includes radio with antenna, match safe, survival kit with contents, hand held flashlight, compass, strobe light, and more. Specification label is intact. Good overall condition.
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84 WWII JAPANESE ARMY FIELD RADIO Sheet metal hinged lid carrier, contains radio unit. Hinged lid reveals a control panel with numerous adjustment knobs, frequency gauge, frequency dial and switches, cardboard grids inside lid. Data plate riveted to top of case. Fair to good condition.
leather is pliable and really clean. Includes a pair of well worn German goggles. Fair to good condition.
85 FIVE PCS STERLING SILVER MILITARY INSIGNIA National Association of Air Force Women's pin back wing badge, US Air Force Ground Observer Core Merit badge, two WWII War Production Efficiency pins US Navy Seabee Badge. All are pin back and sterling marked. Very good condition.
86 EARLY VIETNAM APH-5 HELICOPTER FLIGHT HELMET Early pattern in olive drab painted finish with tinted visor and housing. Early banana style boom microphone, brown rubber trim on shell, avionic and interior rubber intact. Includes a parts tag from Quartermaster plus the original bowling ball style flight helmet bag with functional zipper. Excellent condition.
87 WWII GERMAN LEATHER FLYING HELMET WITH GOGGLES Dark brown leather flying helmet is fleece lined, has adjustment strap on crown for attaching oxygen mask, crisscross chin strap with buckles,
88 WWII JAPANESE ARMY MAP CASE Brown leather is pliable complete with adjustable shoulder strap. Japanese army star is stitched to flap. Includes small handheld stylus. No damage or abuse. Good condition.
89 WWII WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS 'HOBBY' HAT Brown barathia wool body in semi rigid form with stiff bill. Gilt army buttons and cap device, adjustable cloth chin strap. Knox maker label, near unissued condition. Very good condition.
90 RARE NORTH KOREAN ARMY FIELD CAP Coarse brown gabardine wood body with button-up ear flaps, stamped brass star device front with cloth chin strap and brass side buttons, cotton lined, fitted with stiffener for good display purposes. Unique Korean War souvenir, very rarely seen. Good condition.
91 WWII US ARMY BD-71 TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD Hinged wooden trunk contains rare switchboard unit for establishing field
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headquarters location or similar operation. Appears complete with all components, cables, wiring diagram is visible on rear panel. Some minor storage wear to painted finish but general appearance of components appear unused. Brass data plate attached to top with adjustable shoulder sling on sides. Has fold-down legs so it is a freestanding unit that can be used without a table. Measurments Overall very good condition.
94 WWII US WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS PURSE/SHOULDER BAG Brown pigskin leather lined in olive drab cotton, has snap down flap, and adjustable shoulder strap. Famously used for WAC or earlier WAAC. Shows minor use but no damage or abuse. Very rare WWII woman's US army uniform accessory. Good condition.
92 WWI ARMY AMBULANCE BOX Sheet metal construction, heavy and well made. Raised letters AMBULANCE BOX with likeness of red cross on two sides. Has medical caduceus insignia on two sides as well. Bail handle on top with hinged lid. Original red painted finish is largely intact. Minor surface rust to top. Measures 12 x 12 x 11 inches. Fair to good condition.
93 US ARMY PIGEON CARRIER Rectangular wooden case with wire mesh floor and access ends for safe storage of 2 pigeons. Hinged lid top reveals accessories like the message book, pencil, etc. Has instruction label inside explaining use. OD web carry strap On top, unissued condition with only minor storage wear to painted finish. Very good condition.
95 WWII US ARMY FIELD BUGLE Standard brass military bugle with detectable nickel mouthpiece. Conn. US maker marked and has been wrapped with medical branch board and tassels, probably used at a base hospital. Minor dings and patina. Measures 17 inches long. Good condition.
96 FOUR MILITARY TRAINING/UNIT BOOKS Large format hardbound organization or training books consists of 1) Fort Bliss Texas, 2) Combat command B 5 armor division at Camp Chafee Arkansas 1951 dated 3) Field artillery battalion Fort Sill Oklahoma 4) Reorganization Annual for the first battalion, 29th infantry 1973-1974. Generally good condition.
97 UNIQUE COLLECTION OF FIVE WWI THEME BOOKS Lot includes: 1) History of Fort Riley, 2) Fighting the Flying Circus by Eddie Rickenbacker 3) Camp Doniphan to
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Verdun - The Official History of the 35th Division, 4) The Red Night of Germany, The Story of Manfred Von Richthofen By Floyd Gibbons 5) The 88th Infantry Division in the War of 1914-1918. Generally good condition.
stenciled to Captain Means and the other hand marked to Lt. William R Brown. Classic early Cavalry equipment. Generally fair to good condition.
98 EARLY US PICKET PEN, TRENCHING TOOL AND CURRY COMB Unique collection of early American Cavalry material consists of trenching tool consisting of steel spade head and fitted canvas carrier with pivoting metal belt loop, separate picket pen in leather carrier that serves also for the handle for the entrenching tool. Also a metal curry comb with web strap and folding hoof pick. Quite good overall condition.
99 WWI US ARMY CAVALRY BUGLE Short brass triple loop body, detectable nickel mouthpiece, well marked to the Wurlitzer Company, dated 1917. Normal patina and no abuse only a couple of minor dings. Very good condition.
100 EARLY US CAVALRY RATION BAG AND FOLDING BUCKETS Two piece laced Cavalry ration bag is in heavy tan canvas complete with straps, metal fittings , US marked. Lot includes two different metal frame canvas folding buckets. One
101 EARLY AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT PANEL LONGREN AIRPLANE C Oval shaped olive drab wooden instrument panel fitted with three gauges and two switches to include air speed indicator, altitude indicator, an RPM gauge all of which are US Army marked. Also fitted with large throw switch marked OPEN and CLOSE. Air Corp type 9 Magnito switch for batteries left and right. Highlight is large brass lubrication data plate mounted in center and clearly marked Longren Airplane Company of Topeka, Kansas. Outstanding display item. Measures 17 x 29 inches. Good to very good condition.
102 SHIP SIZE WWII GERMAN NAVY WAR FLAG Large printed woolen flag distinctly marked with German navy eagle proof and nomenclature on bunting. This type would have been used on large ships such as a battleship. 100 percent original. Measures 9 ft x 14 ft. 4 inches. Good to very good condition.
103 GERMAN ARMY BREAD BAG , UNIT MARKED 1899 Brown canvas bread bag with full flap and adjustable
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canvas sling, inner flap marked to Infantry Regiment - 1899 dated. Appears complete with buttons and straps. Normal soiling from use but not abused or damaged. Rare. Good condition.
106 WWII GERMAN AIRFORCE FLIGHT BOOTS High top black leather boots lined in thick sheep's wool. Strap and buckle adjustments with functional nickel zippers on the inside panels. Designed to connect to aircraft electrical system. Connectors still intact on top of each boot. Show less than average wear, dusty from storage. Should clean up very well. Quite rare. Good condition.
104 US NAVY EARLY OR PRE WWII AVIATORS LEATHER FLYING AND GOGGLES Brown leather helmet is cotton lined and has large embossed leather ear cups on sides, double chin strap with padded neck area. Property number 18 is hand painted on left ear cup. Includes a pair of early goggles consisting of black composition frames and large gray rubber face pad with elastic headband. Dusty from storage but no damage or abuse. Good condition.
105 WWII ARMY SIGNAL CORE BC-156 RADIO RECEIVER & TRAN Olive green hinged wooden case with iron fittings. Folds open to reveal face plate with tuning knobs and connections and fitted with signal key for radio transmission. Inside opens to reveal access for connectors and batteries. Numerous data plates with a large apparatus legend inside. Very good condition, appears to have never been used. Shows only normal storage wear on painted finish. Very unusual. Very good condition.
107 THEATER MADE WWII ARMY AIRFORCE LEATHER BLOOD CHIT Standard pattern featuring both US and Chinese flags at top, white panel below is marked with Chinese characters indicating anyone who assists the aviator will be rewarded for his safe return. Has been removed from leather flying jacket, shows some wear and age. 100 percent original. Fair to good condition.
108 EARLY US AIR FORCE TYPE P1B/P3 PILOTS FLYING HELME White fiberglass shell with large color US Air Force decal on front. Wired with receivers, woven specification label inside. Appears unused. Complete with cord and plug and retractable visor. Also includes period padded zipper top bag that is marked with name. Good condition.
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109 INDIAN WARS ERA US ARMY KEPI Navy blue woolen body with stiffener in circular crown. Applied brass numeral 1 and half wreath on front. 1872 side buttons with patent leather bill and chin strap. Bag style cotton liner is intact with original leather sweat band that is marked to Greenwald & Co of Topeka Kansas. Mothing overall, dusty from years of storage but far above average condition. Good to very good condition.
112 BATTLEFIELD WWII JAPANESE ARTIFACTS Lot consists of two artifacts that have been mounted for display. 1) 8 inch section of rusty barbed wire recovered from a Japanese Occupation or Prisoner Of War camp. 2) 5 inch section of aluminum metal reinforcing strut removed from a Japanese Kawasaki or Tony aircraft. Remnants of original finish, oxidation from years of exposure but well documented with a photo of the plane that it came from and brief description. Frame measures 7 x 10 inches. Good condition.
110 WWI US ARMY AIR SERVICE AVIATORS LEATHER FLYING HE Multi piece russet brown leather constructed helmet is lined in thick lambs wool. Wide leather chin strap with fold up ear flaps and small snap down goggle retaining strap. Far above average condition with pliable leather. Overall very clean. Good to very good condition.
111 WWII RUSSIAN ARMY COMBAT HELMET Model 1940 steel shell with small comb attached to top, original. Forest green finish, largely intact, no dents or abuse. Original liner with adjustable cotton web chin strap. Above average condition with no problems. Much rarer to find than a German helmet. Very good condition.
113 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE B6 FLYING HELMET AND WILSON FL GOGGLES Brown leather flying helmet in multi piece construction, sheep wool lined, size medium with 1942 dated Army Air Force specification label inside. Lot includes pair of nickel chrome Wilson brand flying goggles with blue tinted glass lenses and large gray rubber face pad, adjustable elastic band. Leather is somewhat stiff, dusty from years of storage and dime-size hole in the rear. Fair to good condition noting hole.
114 WWII GERMAN AIR FORCE FLYING HELMET WITH GOGGLES Brown leather helmet is fleece lined, embossed ear cups on side with adjustable chin straps, small adjustable bracket on top for oxygen mask. Includes metal frame German goggles
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with gray elastic headband and rubber face pads. Shows little wear or age. Very good condition.
117 WWI 35TH DIVISION DOUGH BOY HELMET Model 1917 steel helmet in textured brown finish with 137th infantry regiment 35th division insignia period painted on each side. Good liner and chin strap with initials EJB painted on inner rim would provide an avenue for research. Very good condition.
115 CIVIL WAR THEME HARDEE HAT 1950-60s vintage black felt hat in style of famous civil war Hardee hat. Has been outfitted with Civil War components from the firm of Bannerman sometime around the centennial celebration of the war. It includes Cavalry cord attached with tassels, stamped brass M for troop, 3 for regiment, and crossed sabers for Cavalry. The American eagle emblem is on the left side and a black ostrich plume on the right side. Dusty from years of display, wealth of value in the insignia alone. Unique civil war piece. Fair to good condition with no damage or abuse.
116 US MARINE CORP .45 HIP HOLSTER WITH DUMMY GUN Brown leather 1911 .45 pistol hip holster, classic style with full flap. The flap Is impressed USMC, nomenclature impressed on the reverse by manufacturer. Contains military produced black rubber M9 Beretta pistol training dummy. Holster is clean, appears unused. Training dummy pistol is in excellent condition. Excellent overall condition.
118 WWII OR EARLIER US ARMY FIELD BOOTS Size 12.5C rough out leather ankle high field boots, lace front with original laces. Brown leather soles with iron heel plates, Quartermaster marked in soles and inside boots. Unissued condition show storage soiling but no damage or abuse. Very good condition.
119 CUB SPORT AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH GAUGES Contoured black aluminum finish instrument panel fitted with large Cub Sport model 13 nomenclature plate, Rear Seat for Solo Flying, Piper Aircraft Assoc. Has magneto switch, primer pump, one push pull switch, and fitted with altimeter, pressure gauge, compass, and RPM dial. One instrument has been removed otherwise appears complete. Dusty from storage. Measures approximately 9 inches high and 27 inches across. Very good condition noting missing instrument.
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120 HISTORIC NAZI PARTY BANNER Extremely large red woolen body, two sided with swastika center printed on cotton and applied to each side. Heavy white cotton bunting, complete with snap hooks on lanyards, markings on buntings, plus letters ZRN stenciled near upper corner. Some minor age and moth nips, colors are strong. A historically significant piece. Measures 14 x 14 feet. Good condition.
heels that are original, never been walked on. Leather is somewhat dark from years of storage. Firmly stuffed with paper to help keep their form. Outstanding display. Good unused condition.
121 UNISSUED WWII JAPANESE ARMY FIELD UNIFORM Unique offering consists of an original reed green cotton Japanese army field tunic. Button front with patch pockets, large white specification label inside, also matching trousers with large white Label. Also original lightweight matching green cotton shirt which is also well marked inside. An original onion skin label is still in neck. A unique addition to this group is an unissued Japanese army field boot in pigskin leather is well marked on the sole, hobnails and half circle, iron heel plate, stamped inside. Unfortunately you get the left boot only, no laces. Interesting lot, museum quality. Excellent condition.
122 WWII US GI TWO BUCKLE COMBAT BOOTS Unissued condition rough out boots with original leather laces and wrap around two buckle tops. Size 10.5 marked inside, 1944 dated. Goodyear rubber soles with light tread
123 WWII JAPANESE AIRCRAFT COMPASS Heavy brass cylindrical body on spring mounted base for stable operation in turbulent air, designed for use in heavy bomber or transport aircraft. Floating dial appears functional. Has application for illumination, specification label on side in Japanese characters. Glass lens is very good. No damage or abuse. Good to very good condition.
124 WWII GERMAN ARMY MOUNTAIN BOOTS Medium brown leather, lace front, ankle high boots have hobnails in soles and heels and cleated along the edge of the sole for use in ski bindings or snow shoes. Appear to be about a men's size 8. Rare to find, outstanding for German army display. Very good condition with no damage or abuse.
125 ORIGINAL VIETNAM WAR VIETKONG TIRE TREAD SANDALS Interesting jungle workshop constructed black rubber sandals made from tire tread and inner tube straps. Famously
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recognized as foot gear of the Vietcong. Show normal use and wear. No damage or abuse. Outstanding specimens for display collection. Good condition.
128 WWII GERMAN ARMY MODEL 42 COMBAT HELMET IN CAMO FI Model 1942 flare rimmed shell covered in texturous camouflage paint, three colors: brown, tan and green known as Mediterranean camo. Finish is extremely texturous and similar to Zimmermit. Appears period original but would bear scrutiny by expert collector. Interior finish in blue gray suggest it was originally a Lutwaffe helmet. Leather liner has shrunk and become distorted from dampness or heat or both. Black leather chin strap in good condition and is maker marked. Offered with reservations as far as the originality of the painted finish but helmet and liner is 100 percent original. Fair condition.
126 EARLY VIETNAM US NAVAL AVIATORS HELMET AND OXYGEN Gold finish shell winged navy decal on visor housing, tinted visor with distinct blue visor knob, wired with earphones, plug in cord, and includes rare oxygen mask with butterfly fasteners. Overall condition shows some storage age, foam ear pads are missing from the inside. Exterior condition shows some soiling but should clean up well. Mask is in good shape, minor perforation in hose. Generally fair to good condition.
127 EARLY VIETNAM USAF PILOTS FLYING HELMET WITH BAG White finish fiberglass shell with winged USAF decal on visor housing on front and blue retraction knob for tinted visor. Wired with receivers or ear phones, fittings for oxygen mask are intact. Dusty from long term display. Very little age to exterior shell. No damage or abuse. Includes padded sage green nylon bag with functional zipper on the top closure and woven specification label from Canvas Specialty Manufacturing. Good to very good condition.
129 IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICERS SPIKED HELMET Black leather shell in semi-gloss finish, excellent condition overall with no distortion, no apparent shrinkage, no cracks or damage. Nickel silver fittings with tall spike and cruciform base with star studs. Nickel chin scales, spread wing eagle front plate with state crest applied to eagles chest. Officers multi piece cocardes with national colors on one side and black and silver Prussian on the other side. Bag liner is excellent with original leather drawstring. Marked size 56.5. Beautiful example. Comes with the original cone shape case that bears the Edward Sachs of Berlin makers label in the bottom. Has been mailed home by a GI and has a tape address label on the side from PFC LR Carson MP Platoon,
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shipped to his home in Topeka, Kansas. Interesting piece from numerous standpoints. Case is in fairly solid condition. Damage to leather carrying strap on top but still very presentable and a good spot for safe keeping of this rare helmet. Excellent condition noting strap on case.
bill for a long time. Classic salty combat veteran look, 100 percent original,. Good condition.
130 MODEL 1935 WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE DOUBLE DECAL HELM Semi-gloss blue gray finish. Shell is 85 plus percent intact with no surface rust or serious wear or abrasion. Luftwaffe eagle decal on the left is 90 percent plus condition and the national colors on the right side are about 70 percent and obviously original. Original liner is very good, bears the initials HMA on the inside are also period done and is complete with the original adjustable black leather chin strap. Good to very good condition.
131 MODEL 1935 WWII GERMAN ARMY COMBAT HELMET Textured green finish with steel shell shows normal wear and age. Color is still strong, areas of wear and surface rust, single decal of Army on the left side and is about 85 percent intact with strong lines and good color. Dark leather liner retains original draw string for size adjustment. Traces of painted name on the back rim of helmet and helmet is complete with the original black leather chin strap that has been draped over the
132 US WWII AIRBORNE COMBAT MEDICS BAG Olive drab canvas with bold black US mark on the main flap. Consists of one large central pouch with three smaller pouches with one on each side and one in the center. Includes adjustable straps for wearer with original web tie strings. Very rare piece of paratrooper gear. Shows only minor age from years of storage. No damage or abuse. Excellent condition.
133 WWII RAF TYPE B LEATHER FLYING HELMET AND MK VIII Rare Type B helmet features a brown leather shell, multi piece construction with embossed zippered leather ear cups. Suede lined, with fittings to accommodate an American mask. Suggests use by an American aviator in the RAF or later use by Americans coming over with the Eighth Air Force. Includes a nice pair of MK VIII flying goggles that are feature chamois lined face pad with gray metal frames bifold glass lenses plus elastic headband. Very good condition and look good with the helmet. Helmet liner is dark from perspiration and shows age but the exterior is very good as are the goggles.
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134 CAST IRON SPANISH & AMERICAN WAR THEME PATRIOTIC M CLOCK Free standing cast iron image of spread wing eagle above the clock with soldier in campaign hat and rifle at shoulder on one side and sailor with a distinctive flat hat and neckerchief and holding rifle at the ready on the other side. Floral design across the bottom, pierced details, central clock is not functioning and appears to be a later replacement although very neatly done. Original housing for holding the clock and back is intact could easily be restored if one so desired. Mild trace of patina and dust but no cracks or damage. Rigid foot on back for holding clock upright is intact. No trace of repairs, damage or abuse. Good overall general condition.
136 US ARMY TANKERS HELMET, EARLY VIETNAM ERA FIRST AR DIVISION Semi-gloss olive drab finish shell is marked with 1st Armored Division insignia on left side, wired will all communications gear including boom microphone, wire loom and connectors. Shows normal use and age, above average condition. Good to very good condition.
135 UNISSUED WWI US DOUGH BOY PERSHING BOOTS SIZE 12 Ankle high laced front finished leather with riveted blucher, hobnails, toe plates and heel plates intact, and brown leather soles. Soles are Quartermaster marked and indicate size 12. Unissued condition showing only minor age from years of storage and handling. No damage or abuse. Phenomenal display material. Pershing boots are almost unobtainable and finding in unissued condition is unheard of. Good to very good condition.
137 LOT OF FOUR ORIGINAL WWII ARMY AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT Lot includes four rare aircraft manuals to include Boeing B29 Flight and Operations Manual, Restricted Document in leather case with snap closures, also Restricted B29 Bomber Airplane Commander Training Manual for the B29 Super Fortress, March 1945, named to Lt. Jack White on cover in very good condition. Pilot Training Manual for the B24 Liberator WWII restricted production, some shelf wear but good, solid and complete. The Army Air force Pilot Information File which is a general document on flying any of the WWII aircraft, produced November 1944, covers weather, flying conditions, clothing. Well illustrated and quite interesting. Minor age, wear. Appears complete. Good overall condition.
138 EIGHT ASSORTED AIRCRAFT GAUGES AND ACCESSORIES, WW AIR FORCE Lot consists of four gauges for various WWII aircraft which
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includes directional compass, acceleration and units gauge, manifold pressure gauge, and oxygen cylinder pressure gauge. Lot also includes two different antenna relay units, well marked with data plates. And two different microphone relay switches as used on heavy bombers or transport aircraft. Good to very good overall condition.
141 NINE ASSORTED AIRCRAFT OR VEHICLE INSTRUMENTS Interesting assortment includes a ignition switch for a large four engine aircraft designed to activate ignition sequence on a four engine plane, dash type instrument panel with RPM indicator, oil temperature, amps, fuel and oil which may have come from an old car as opposed to an aircraft but is a one piece unit designed to fit in an instrument panel or dashboard. Also, carburetor temperature gauge, external temperature gauge, Grimes panel light, wing flaps indicator gauge, Cessna aircraft marked directional gyro instrument, second directional gyro instrument with silhouette of jet aircraft on face. Also, the internal workings of a very large compass or internal workings of compass. Wittnauer marked, 1943 dated. Overall condition is good.
139 EIGHT ASSORTED WWII AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS AND MATER Eight instrument panel mounted instruments include landing gear up and down indicator, rear tank fuel gauge, electro compass, altimeter, type A1 oxygen flow indicator with cracked lens but easily replaced., Type A16 aircraft compass, turn and bank indicator. Lot also includes small Bakelite battery-powered survival light and similar flashlight with domed top. Good overall condition.
140 EIGHT ASSORTED WWII AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Lot includes large gyro-horizon gauge Army-Navy marked, turn and bank indicator, four different RPM gauges all very different types, one lack clear glass lens which could be replaced. Also manifold pressure gauge and cylinder head temperature gauge. The bonus in this lot is a small hand pump for an aircraft throttle. Interesting lot. Good overall condition.
142 TWO HISTORIC AVIATION/AIRCRAFT THEMED BOOKS Lot consists of two books 1) Aviation Ignition, copyright 1919 and is about Delco generator battery ignition applied to then modern aviation engines. Large format hard bound book of approximately 50 pages. 2) Forty Years On, published in 1949 by Handley Page Company of London, a treatis about Handley Page aircraft from WWI to then the modern day of then 1949 at time of publishing. Well illustrated book of approximately 100 pages. Two interesting books about military aviation. Both in good overall condition.
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143 HISTORIC GERMAN POW TRENCH ART CANTEEN AND MORE 1941 dated aluminum German canteen has been artfully hand engraved 'Africa 1943' with large Nazi eagle, spread wing above swastika, inscribed below and dated 1943. Has brown Bakelite top, maker marked 1941, contains a WWII era Italian Air Force tunic button. The lot also includes a folding fork and spoon combination as generally issued in WWII, 1944 dated. Also, Nazi marked brown Bakelite fuse container, cylindrical with threaded lid, smaller Bakelite fuse container designed to hold what appears to be five around 20mm projectiles. Interesting lot. Good to very good condition.
Honorable service wallet card, December 1945 dated. 9) Official Army ID card issued to First Lt. in the US Air Force reserve, issued February 1949. Official Armed Forces ID card issued to enlisted man in 1959. 1943 ID card which features a miniature copy of the mans birth certificate on the reverse and he appears to be possibly wearing a police uniform. WWII Army Motor Vehicle Driver's License or Permit, show bearer is allowed to drive a passenger car or a quarter ton cargo truck. All in fair to good condition.
144 NINE DIFFERENT WWI-WWII ERA MILITARY IDENTITY CARD Lot consists of interesting mixture of official identity cards, ID cards or wallet cards. 1) American Expeditionary Force officer WWI, is a photo id and bears the official seal to prove it was not forged. Pre WWII 1930 dated Army Air Corps officers identification certificate in black leather folder. Tactical unit pass for Corporal George Wilson for the Army airfield of Great Bend, Kansas. ) Non commissioned officers club membership card, 1948 dated. Air force base in Fort Worth, Texas. Non commissioned office club card a second example for Fort Worth, Texas. Different style and different year. Approved Identification card for soldiers stationed at Fort Ord California, 1945 dated. Army Air Forces
145 TIN WWI TOY TANK KEY WIND Large scale rendition of British style WWI tank, sheet metal construction. Large proportions, spring wound with rubber tire treads, applied markings with a serial number on each side. Large key winder, mechanism is rust free but may have been overwound because it does not appear to work. Interesting with a lot of eye appeal, good solid condition. Measures 5 x 15 inches. Good condition with no abuse or missing parts but noting the winding mechanism may not work.
146 UNIQUE HAND CRAFTED WWI TOY TANK Very large proportions, appears to be hand made very carefully and interestingly crafted with a number of moving parts including opening hatch, and treads that are also made of wood, appears to have been
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pushed by hand because of no apparent key wind or mechanism to make it move. Lots of detail, US tank marked on sides with painted and riveted detail. Features cannon barrel on front and pop-up canon below hatch on top. May have been produced by small company but has a handmade look to it. Very unique piece of folk art. No missing parts, no abuse, appears complete and functional. Measures approximately 6 x 24 inches. Very good.
indicator, remote control unit that is still in the original carton and packed. Also, an unusual freestanding cockpit mounted compass that fits on a bracket rather than be set in the instrument panel. The bonus in the lot is small battery powered survival light, single cell. Good to very good overall condition.
147 EIGHT WWII AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Lot consists of 1) cylinder temperature gauge, 2) oxygen cylinder pressure gauge, 3) blinker, oxygen flow indicator, 4) type B16 Air Corps aircraft compass 5) Altitude limit switch, 6 & 7) two different RPM gauges 8) aircraft instrument air thermometer which is still packed in it's original carton from Naval Aviation supply, in Oahu Territory of Hawaii. Last test date was 1948. 9) The bonus in this lot includes a small aluminum panel with four switches: two labeled DANGER, one marked EMERGENCY, and they all have protective covers that keep them from being accidently manipulated. Overall good condition.
148 EIGHT WWII ERA AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Lot includes a variety of instruments including three different altimeters, RPM gauge, 24 volt positive transmitter switch, oxygen flow
149 NINE WWII ERA AIRCRAFT RELATED ARTIFACTS Interesting mixture of several items and the high note being a fighter aircraft optical gun sight assembly, in nice condition, Army Air Force marked, appears complete and possibly never installed, includes cable connector. Also unusual type A8 Army Air Corps rheostat unit, has switch for adjusting flow of electricity or voltage to some type of light unit, Grimes maker marked. Army Air Corps type A8. Very interesting cockpit light assembly called ultra violet fluorescent Army Air Corp type C5 in it's original carton and appears unissued. Also, three different aircraft temperature gauges, US Navy aircraft pittot tube assembly is mint condition and in the original makers carton with fittings and instructions. Chest type microphone used by a fire control director or someone who has to speak with hands free, in original carton, features on/off switch, goose neck microphone and the olive drab web straps to hold it in place. Bendix radio control Azimuth unit type MN52H. All items in good to very good condition.
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150 NINE DIFFERENT WWII-VIETNAM ERA INSTRUMENTS AND GA Lot consists of large master direction indicator, US Navy marked, has image of fighter plane on dial. Also two minute turn and bank indicator. Large eight day aircraft clock, appears to lack winding stem, non functional but completely restorable, Waltham watch company marked. Large Army Air Corps demand oxygen dilutor regulator. Rate of climb instrument. Altitude rudder indicator. Manifold pressure instrument. RPM gauge lacking crystal. Interesting Pioneer compass. Large panel mounted compass marked to the Airpath Company complete with mounting bracket. Another interesting assortment. Overall good condition.
152 EIGHT ASSORTED AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS AND RADIO ACCE Lot includes a large Cessna aircraft marked turn and bank indicator, WWII aircraft altimeter, large face radio compass instrument, a metallic cord reel for wired aircraft antenna, three different aircraft antenna and radio adaptors and connectors, also a switch box Army Signal Corps marked for field phone connections, has various switches and connectors, appears unissued but shows storage wear. Good overall condition.
151 EIGHT ASSORTED WWII-VIETNAM AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Lot includes Cessna aircraft marked lapsed time indicator, military carburetor temperature gauge, military style altimeter, air speed indicator, second altimeter of a different sort with adjustment knob on the front, large freestanding Bakelite compass unit for a large plane with electrical connector on the back and data plate on front but does not appear operable otherwise good condition. This altimeter appears complete without damage. RPM indicator in hundredths Air Corps marked, radio altitude gauge. All instruments in good condition.
153 WWII GERMAN ARMY SADDLE BAG FOR HORSE OR MOTORCYCL Beautiful pebble grain leather in light russet shade. Well constructed, complete with all fittings and straps, has maker code marking JHZ, 1943 dated, appears unissued with only minor signs of age. No damage, abuse or darkening of leather. Very unusual and hard to find, usually used on motorcycles. Excellent condition.
154 EARLY JOHNSON AIRSPEED INDICATOR Sheet metal construction featuring a pendant indicator that reads force of wind and MPH by gravity pull. Simple mechanical construction, well marked. Dusty from years of storage or display but appears it would clean up well. Unusual. Approximately 9 x 9 inches. Fair to good condition.
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155 EARLY WEB PRAIRIE BELT FOR 3040 KRAG RIFLE Tan canvas web construction with simple brass loop buckle, loops for 30/40 Krag and one suspension hanger for sword or artifact or field gear. Shows no damage or abuse. Excellent condition. Outstanding example. Excellent condition.
158 WWII GERMAN FLARE CARTRIDGE CARRIER AND CARTRIDGES Gray canvas carrier designed for shoulder sling or belt mount, complete with all straps and fittings, still contains 18 expended aluminum flare cartridges. Very unusual field accessory for particular troop applications and may have been used by Air Force personnel. Very rare to find in this condition. Good condition.
156 WWII GERMAN AIR FORCE FLIGHT NCO VISOR CAP Luftwaffe Gray, whip cord body with yellow piping to indicate flying or paratrooper personnel, metallic eagle & winged wreath badges on front. Adjustable leather chin strap with black bill. Ornate woven 'Tony Henrick' of Kohln Germany maker label inside. Shows some age and soiling from years of storage but no apparent damage or abuse. A little effort could yield a good display example. Fair to good.
157 WWI US ARMY DOG TAG MARKING KIT Heavy wooden block with hinged lid marked 'Marking outfit for stamping metal'. Contains complete kit for manufacturing WWI dog tags. Includes templates, anvil, mallet and complete set of letters and numbers for creating WWI dog tags. The anvil still has a blank dog tag in place for demonstration. The kit appears complete, excellent condition as is the box. Appears unissued. Minor storage soiling. Excellent condition.
159 WWII GERMAN ARMY OFFICERS SWORD BY WKC Beautiful condition, ornate oak leaf adorned hilt assembly with wire wrapped grip, folded wing German Army eagle on langet, bright blade in excellent condition. Features WKC knights head makers mark, black metal scabbard is clean with no dents or rust. Outstanding specimen for collector display. An unusual pattern which bears further research. A rarity. Excellent condition.
160 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE TYPE K13 COMPENSATING AIRCRAFT SIGHT Unissued unit features data plate indicating Army Air Force contract, nomenclature, all fittings still complete with protective caps. Optical component in good shape. Rare to find the premier fighter gun sight of WWII. Good to excellent condition.
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161 VIETNAM ERA US AIRCRAFT CONTROL STICK GRIP Black Bakelite grip is sound and complete with all buttons and switches, shows no damage or abuse. Gray patina from years of storage which should clean off easily. Probably for a 100 Series fighter. Rare Good condition.
a tree that was destroyed during the battle. Very, very unique piece. In commemoration of the Siege and Victory at Bastogne in WWII. Classic WW2 101st Airborne Paratrooper souvenir. Measures 7 x 5 inches. Excellent condition.
162 WWII GERMAN LABOR CORPS HITLER PRESENTATION PLAQUE Black marble plaque features silver-gray applique with image of Adolph Hitler and two German laborers. Below them the RAD emblem of swastika in gear wheel. The inscription translates to Honor the Work and Respect the Worker by Adolph Hitler. Very good overall condition with no damage or abuse. Interesting souvenir of the Nazi regime. Very well made. Measures 6.75 x 4.75 inches. Good to excellent overall condition.
163 UNIQUE WWII BASTOGNE 'NUTS CITY' AWARD PLAQUE Black walnut plaque has been fitted with metallic image of crowned shield with Bastogne along the lower edge, domed crystal in center, below embossed plate reads 'Nuts City' which refers to 101st Airborne response to surrender. Typewritten description on back explains the circumstances and the description indicates that the glass crystal contains dirt from the battlefield at Bastogne. The wood is said to have been salvaged from
164 UNIQUE FRAMED WWII US ORDNANCE DISPLAY Olive drab finish wooden display case with glass front, contains 12 different WWII era examples of battle ordnance to include 20mm round, three different booby trap firing devices which include pressure release, pull type, and pressure type for a vehicle. Bomb fuse, flare shell, mortar projectile, fragmentation grenade, 40mm grenade, rifle grenades to include two different smoke types and one concussion. Artifacts have been carefully mounted as not to harm them. Visually appealing, very unique. Frame measures 14.5 x 28 inches. Good to very good overall condition.
165 US WWII TRAINING GAS MASK AS USED BY PARATROOPERS Tan canvas carrier in bag style with button down flap and adjustable shoulder sling, boldly marked with US chemical insignia on front. And reads Training Gas Mask M1A1. Contains mask assembly that appears unissued. This type preferred by paratroopers due to its compact size. Good condition.
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166 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE WALK AROUND OXYGEN BOTTLE Lime green oxygen canister fitted with regulator assembly for use with the demand oxygen mask. Type AN6022 and is complete, unissued in original carton. Unit shows some storage age but unused and complete. Classic accessory for a heavy bomber cruise when pilots or crewman move from station to station at high altitude. Rarely seen let alone in this condition. Very good condition.
German Army field maps of European area and three American military field maps of central Europe area. Interesting to find just as it was mailed home. Artifacts reflect years of storage in the garage because it is dusty and traces of surface rust and age. Should clean up well, interesting 'as is' for a display of GI captured memorabilia. Fair to good condition.
167 WWII GI CAPTURED GERMAN TROVE Hand crafted wooden crate carefully inscribed on lid with mailing addresses from a sergeant from the US Army APO513, which would have been Europe, to mother in Glasgow, Missouri, measures 12.25 x 6 x 21 inches. Lid lifts to reveal treasure trove of assorted Nazi memorabilia to include a brown pebble grain leather three pocket rifle ammunition pouch, brown leather pebble grain officer's map case, both items appear complete with all straps and metal fittings but show age. Field green finish German Army belt buckle that is maker marked, folding combination fork and spoon that is also German maker marked, German Labor Corps records for workers and his service, Mauser 98K bayonet in blue metal scabbard, German Army issue brown Bakelite radio field phone, hinged lid case with grids on lid, crank handle inside contains receiver for speaking and hearing radio transmissions. Also, assortment of tattered paper items. Two
168 WWI TRENCH ART SHELL LARGE Large brass casing has been fluted at the bottom with ornate designs and ribbed top with flared lip, bottom reads it's a Model 1906 for a 4.71 gun and bears American inspector marks. Very unusual piece, unusually large in proportion, nice dark patina with a minor split in flared rim probably done at the time. No other damage or abuse. Measures 16 x 5 inches. Good to very good condition.
169 ASSORTED WWII ERA AIRCRAFT AND RADIO MEMORBELIA Interesting lot consists of Type N3C Army Air Force gun sight assembly, has a large optical lens similar to telescope or binoculars, appears to lack some fittings. Control projector release type A2 WWII Army Air Force from Guardian Electric Manufacturing Company, incomplete but presentable. Hand-held pistol grip style trigger switch for remote control aircraft radio or camera and marked with Naval Aviation
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part number, complete with cord and connector. Extension cable for Army or Navy aircraft radio headset, radio intercom control box, three assorted data plates for various equipment, instructional book for M6 compass with compass deviation calculator. Also, 13 assorted parts and fittings mostly WWII vintage. Interesting collector lot. Fair to good condition.
172 WWII ERA ORDNANCE LOT, THREE PIECES Lot consists of small Italian mortar round of red aluminum tail fins, WWI German aerial bomb handheld, and WWII Japanese 40mm round which features brass casing that is marked with Japanese characters, iron projectile. Good condition.
170 JAPANESE KAMAKAZI PILOT'S FLAG Printed cotton flag inscribed with characters and an image of rising sun with two hand drawn silhouettes of Zero fighters with torpedoes or bombs beneath them. Very unusual, tattered and soiled but original and comes in a fitted wood box made by a collector which features a photograph of the flag on the lid with the inscription of 'Kamikazi Japanese WWII' on a brass plate. Bears translation/further research. Unique historic item. Approximately 31 x 24 inches. Fair condition.
171 ORIGINAL WWI HARD BREAD TIN, UNOPENED Sealed rectangular tin embossed lettering of 'CUT THIS END OUT' on one side and 'HARD BREAD 8 OZ. U.S.Q.M.C.' on the other side. Staple of WWI dough boys diet, tin has never been opened, has minor dings and dents from years of storage and handling but very, very rare. Good condition.
173 WWII NAVY PILOTS FLYING HELMET, PLUS TWO THROAT MICROPHONES Tan cotton summer flying helmet for Naval aviator wired with original receivers and plug, woven makers label inside indicating Navy type N288S is a size large, looks unissued. Clean with only minor wrinkles and soiling from years of storage. Also type T30 throat microphone wired with plug and complete with elastic band. And rarity one microphone type T45 is unissued in original carton, is a complete unit and features the leather thong for wearing around your neck. Unusual grouping of material. Very good condition.
174 VIETNAM ERA 4.75 ROCKET TRAINING. Visually complete example of classic air to ground 4.75 rocket used extensively in the Vietnam war on both fixed wing and rotary aircraft. Tubular body in white finish with large iron fuse head assembly which is well marked, folding tail fins with original retainer and wiring for the motor assembly. Super display item. Impossible to find. Good
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that captured this material and brought it back. Belt buckle from his garrison belt has a typewritten statement explaining the circumstances of capture. Badges come in a hinged lid walnut display case. Good overall condition.
175 LARGE AVIATION RELATED GEAR COLLECTION Mixed lot of bits and pieces to include numerous ear cups, phone fittings, two aviator hand held microphones, leg type clipboard with information intact, black Bakelite cockpit light with on/off switch on the front, chest type microphone which appears to be British model is wired with cord and plug and complete with the canvas straps for wear. Dark O.D. canvas sling for carrying equipment, rare Army Air Force type N9 optical gun sight which appears unissued. Radio headset with receivers which have been removed from the headset but are included with cord and plug. One single receiver and a set of Naval style receivers for helmet, complete with cord and plug. Many odds and ends in this lot, mostly WWII vintage. Good condition.
176 HISTORIC WWII JAPANESE FLYERS INSIGNIA Ten assorted badges and emblems from a estate of WWII Marine who was stationed at an air base on Okinawa and captured these items. Lot consists of three metallic Japanese pilot badges all with fasteners on the reverse, two in bronze and one in silver finished metal, also five different cloth Japanese Air Force badges resemble American wings with star in wreath and also two Naval style badges in this design. Photograph of the marine
177 HISTORIC UNIT MARKED CIVIL WAR BACK PACK Wooden frame backpack covered in black oil cloth with leather straps and trim, bold number 74 hand painted on the front of the pack on the main flap in red and white. Pack appears to be complete with all straps but some have broken away or are loose. Buckle is intact. Outstanding display piece considering the age. Good condition.
178 WWII GENERAL OF THE ARMY EISENHOWER PORTRAIT PHOTO AUTOGRAPHED Period, sepia tone 8 x 10 portrait photo of distinguished General Eisenhower seated at desk. Five star rank visible on one of his shoulders as well as US collar devices, ribbons and overseas bars. Has been very simply signed in fountain pen across the lower border, very tastefully framed and matted. Historic artifact, one of the most noted military leaders of modern times. Frame measures 15 x 13 inches. Excellent condition.
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179 WWI FRENCH ARMY OFFICERS KEPI Red woolen crown with black wool band, crown adorned in gold lace with quatrefoil, numeral 8 is embroidered into the front, gold lace chin strap, patent leather bill, original black leather sweatband intact as is black silk lining. Has been fitted with cardboard stiffener to maintain shape which is not typical of the WWI style, its usually worn in a soft configuration but this could be easily altered. Minor mothing here and there with some dust and fading but in excellent condition. Probably researchable for the unit number 8 with the color of the Kepi. Good condition noting minor mothing and fading.
181 WWI ERA INFANTRY OFFICERS DRESS VISOR CAP WITH TIN Beautiful blue woolen body with stiffener in crown, magnificent gold wire direct embroidered eagle on front, light blue infantry band with gilt side buttons, black visor, Washington D.C. maker marked inside. Leather sweatband with cotton lining. Outstanding condition which is very rare for this period and this style hat would have come into being about 1912 and would have been worn until about 1924. Comes with its original black lacquer hinged lid storage tin which is also in excellent condition. Overall excellent condition.
180 1902 BELLCROWN INFANTRY VISOR CAP WITH JAP-O-LAC T Blue woolen body with stiffener in crown, distinctive bell crown pattern with light blue infantry branch bands. Features 19th infantry company I Device on front, black leather visor and chin strap with gilt 1902 pattern buttons, brown leather sweatband intact, silk lined, shows minor age and wear but generally very, very good condition. Includes its original fitted black tin carrier with hinged lid in excellent condition. Outstanding example. Very good condition.
182 WWI FRENCH INFANTRY HELMET Model 1914 Adrian helmet in distinctive blue-gray finish with French Infantry flaming bomb front badge and riveted comb, original tin leather liner assembly intact with corrugated band. Minor wear and age with some rust and wear to painted finish but an outstanding example and very rare to find. Good condition.
183 WWI GERMAN MACHINE GUN CREW SERVICE PLAQUE Gray metal image of three man machine gun crew manning Spandau 08 machine gun all wearing the distinctive German helmet and focused on their objective. Gray metal plaque has been mounted on dark walnut base. Shows minor storage age and patina but no damage or abuse.
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187 WWII NAVAL LANDING CRAFT MANUFACTURERS MODEL Large proportioned cast aluminum rendition of specialized landing craft. Simple details but interesting. Olive green finish overall. Possibly classified as a skiff but unsure. Measures 27 x 9 inches. Good condition.
184 CIRCA 1882 ARMY OFFICERS SUMMER DRESS HELMET White canvas covered cork body with brass fittings and fluted spike features artillery side buttons, eagle front plate, size 7 marked on leather sweatband which is fitted with cork spacers. Minor wear in spots but condition of shell and fittings are very good. Beautiful display example. Very good condition.
185 WWII WOMENS ARMY CORPS PURSE Unissued condition in russet brown pigskin leather - lined in OD cotton with snap flap. Complete with detectable shoulder strap. Outstanding condition. Excellent condition.
186 IMPERIAL GERMAN MACHINE GUN OFFICERS SWORD Nickel finish dove head sword with P knuckle bow and wire wrapped grip, ornate double engraved blade marked to the maker Paul Weyersberg of Solingen. Panel engraved to machine gun detachment of the 19th infantry regiment. Blade is in beautiful condition as is the scabbard. Above average excellent condition. Excellent condition.
188 WWII US ARMY MOUNTAIN SKI TROOP TROUSERS Olive drab surge wool trousers with zippered frontal pockets, stirrup straps in cuffs for enclosing in ski boots, size 31/33 with original 1942 dated Quartermaster label inside. Minor age but appear unused, shows minor storage age with a few small moth nips here and there. Good condition.
189 SECOND INFANTRY 1880s SERVICE DRESS HELMET Black woolen covered cork body with brass fittings, eagle front plate features German silver number 2 on shield with crossed rifles behind to indicate second infantry. Lacks spike and base assembly. Minor wear and age with no serious abuse or damage. Good to restore. Good.
190 WWI US ARMY OFFICERS VISOR CAP OD serge wool body with stiffener in crown and woven mohair band. Features bronze eagle device with
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1902 style gilt side buttons, russet brown leather chin strap and visor. Sweatband intact and is maker marked. Some deformation from years of storage, dusty but should clean up well. No serious structural problems or damage. Fair condition.
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191 WWII US ARMY OFFICERS VISOR CAP Brown doeskin wool body with woven olive green mohair band. Gilt eagle device and side buttons with both front and rear chin strap and very soft leather visor. Inside marked the Flyweighter by Louis, size 7 3/8. Minor soiling and age but excellent with no damage or abuse. Excellent condition.
192 WWII AAF FLIGHTER OFFICERS CRUSH CAP Dark OD gabardine top with woven band, gilt eagle device, very soft leather visor and chin strap. Bancroft flighter marked on sweatband, some minor mothing near the rear of the cap. Needs a bit of shaping but is a rare cap. Good condition.
193 WWII AAF 'FLIGHTER' OFFICERS CRUSH CAP Soft brown gabardine top with olive green woven band, large gilt eagle device with side buttons. Soft leather bill and chin strap. Bancroft flighter marked on sweatband, needs shaping. Some moth nips but overall condition and appearance is quite
194 WWI AMERICAN NAVY SUMMER DRESS UNIFORM Mixed lot of original WWI Navy uniforms consists of white jumper with matching trousers, Dixie cup style cap, white leggings. White jumper and trousers named to the same man. Also a second set consisting of white jumper with trousers and white sailing cap. Also two loose white sailors caps and a dress white jumper with blue wool collar and cuffs. Many pieces named. Overall condition is quite good. Rare to find. Good condition.
195 UNISSUED WWI LONG JOHNS Size 42 marked gray woolen knit shirt, long sleeve with ribbed collar and cuffs. Also matching gray woolen trousers or drawers that are maker marked to New York company C.H. Marks, US Inspector marked 40 and dated January 5, 1918. Outstanding condition with only minor yellowing from age. Have never been worn or laundered. Rare. Excellent condition.
196 HISTORIC COLLECTION OF 28 WWII JAPANESE AIRCRAFT/ EQUIPMENT DATA PLATES Historic collection of WWII Japanese aircraft data plates includes 28 data plates with notebook of translations to
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indicate applications and translation of various types of equipment. Data plates said to have been removed from aircraft after the war. Some in crashed state, some captured. Interesting and all appear well preserved. Worthy of research. High level of collector desirability. Good condition.
199 CIRCA 1895 INFANTRY SERVICE CAP Navy blue wool body with stiffener in crown, gilt brass Pennsylvania infantry device for 9th regiment for Company C. Has embossed gilt side buttons with black leather chin strap and visor. Brown leather sweatband is loose in spots, cotton lined. Shows some mothing and dust from storage. Good condition.
197 WWI NAVY SAILORS UNIFORM, U.S.S. PRETORIA -NAMED Three piece dress blue uniform consists of jumper with Petty Officers second class motor machinist rating badge on left sleeve, includes 13 button trousers, both named to same man. Also the distinctive Navy Donald Duck hat with woven USS Pretoria band. Some fading to jumper and hat, trousers near mint. All from same estate. Generally good condition.
198 WWII GERMAN ARMY NCO'S VISOR HAT Reed green wool twill body with stiffener in crown, yellow piping for Cavalry branch features Nazi eagle and wreath emblems on front, black leather chin strap, contoured visor. Size 57. Maker marked, 1939 dated. Shows only dust from long term storage, no damage or abuse. Excellent. Good condition.
200 1880s CAVALRY OFFICERS DRESS SERVICE HELMET Black wool covered cork body with leatherette trim and brass hardware. Eagle front plate with crossed sabers for Cavalry branch. Side buttons with hooks for braided brass chin scales. Fluted spike on base at top. Remnants of owners label inside. Some wear from age but no abuse or damage. Form of body is very good. Good condition.
201 WWI PRUSSIAN ERSATZ FELT SPIKED HELMET Gray green pressed wool felt body with gray metal front plate spike and spine removable spike intact, complete with national and Prussian cocardes. Repaired brown leather chin strap, eagle front plate intact as is oil cloth lining with original string. Issue markings visible inside rear visor. Form is excellent. RARE! Very good to excellent condition.
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202 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE TYPE A14 OXYGEN MASK Original carton well illustrated with mask in use. Contains '44 dated mask which is unissued and complete with instructional booklet. Carton and mask show only years of storage and dust. No abuse or damage. Good to very good condition.
205 WWII INTELLIGENCE PORTFOLIO ON JAPANESE FORCES ON Hand assembled binder with illustrated cover, the enemy on KISKA, marked confidential and named to a Navy Lieutenant Commander. Approximately 100 pages of official photos, written description and related information on captured enemy equipment and fortifications on the island of Kiska. Ranging from heavy artillery to motorcycles. Unique portfolio assembled by the intelligence branch for commanders and field officers. Unusual and probably very, very limited in production. Good condition.
203 GERMAN MOTORCYCLE HELMET Hard black shell with padded black leather trim across top and around sides. Short black visor with brass spread winged eagle front plate. Interior near mint with Berlin Bear Maker mark. Original NSDAP property helmet for NSKK which is a motorcycle corps. Black leather flap across back with side panels to cover ears and chin strap. Very good condition overall for this rare helmet. Very good condition.
204 WWII GERMAN POLICE HELMET Field gray woolen covered shell with vent grommets on each side. Rigid black top plus front and rear visors, complete with detectable field badge which is oval cocarde at top. Spread winged eagle front plate, large size 58. Former owner's initials marked inside. Beautiful condition. Excellent condition.
206 ORIGINAL PIECE OF HITLER STATIONERY Standard size formal stationery with embossed Nazi eagle above caption 'Adolph Hitler' Ober Salzburg on the upper corner for his office in that area. Has been folded numerous times but 100 percent original, shows some age and water stains. Comes in and oversized frame for protection. Fair to good condition.
207 UNIQUE WWII P-38 FIGHTER PLANE TRENCH ART Brass 3 inch shell base trimmed to short height and fitted with cigarette rests on edge. Features 20mm shell with projectile in center to which a likeness of a P-38 fighter plane has been attached. Fighter plane is composed of ten different pieces of brass shell casings and projectiles.
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Very finely crafted. Attractive piece in good solid condition. Measures 9 inches high. Very good condition.
bottom trousers, and black silk neckerchief that has stenciled name. Good condition.
208 WWII CAMOFLAUGE DOUGH BOY HELMET Standard WWI shell produced by British factory for American forces. Referred to as the 'Brodie' helmet. Excellent pigskin chin strap and oil cloth liner. Exterior is period painted in multi color camouflage panels. Painted finish is very good and well preserved showing only storage dust. No damage or abuse. Helmet is named in pencil on the inner rim and worthy of research. Outstanding example. Excellent condition.
211 PRE-WWI USN UNIFORM FOR SAILOR ON THE USS MOHICAN Dress blue uniform features large size navy winter flat hat referred to as 'Donald Duck' with fancy stitched USS Mohican in band, black silk band liner with drawstring. Also, dress blue jumper with Petty Officers carpenters mate second class on right sleeve. Ornate scalloped front with drawstring at neck closure and two chest pockets. The bottom has been cut with pinking shears to leave much to be tucked in. Small grommets at the waistband for drawstrings. Jumper is excellent. Also blue wool 13 button trousers with fancy stitching inside. Interesting old uniform and is worthy of research. Very good condition.
209 VIETNAM AIRBORNE CHEST RESERVE PARACHUTE Green canvas body with nickel finish D ring rip cord, well marked 1966 dated. Snap hooks for attaching parachute harness on backside. Has been packed with foam rubber for display purposes. Good condition.
210 WWI US SAILOR'S 'CRACKER JACK' DRESS UNIFORM Blue wool dress uniform consists of Navy 'Donald Duck' hat with woven US Navy ribbon lined in blue cotton and stiffener in crown. Also, dress blue jumper with seaman first class cuff stripes and red specialty stripe around the left collar, also matching blue wool 13 button bell
212 WWII JAPANESE ARMY BLANKET Full size olive green woolen blanket marked with large black star of Japanese army. Features a printed nomenclature label and small hand lettered name label. Appears to be clean, with no damage or abuse. Rare Very good condition.
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213 WWII BRONZE HITLER 'PLAQUE' Large cast bronze plaque bears profile bust image of Hitler with quotation below. Dark, even patina. Hanger bracket on reverse. Shows no damage or abuse. Measures 12.25 x 8.25 inches. Very good condition.
Korps. Includes some related advertising flyer and information on the sale of book. Out of print. Excellent condition.
214 COLLECTORS REFERENCE ON THE FIELD OF HONOR, THE ST THE NIGHTS CROSS BEARERS Author Jack Angolia, Volume 2, published in 1980 and is the First edition. 367 pages of valuable research regarding the award of Germany's highest combat award - the nights cross. Excellent condition. Out of print. Very rare book. Excellent condition.
215 COLLECTORS REFERENCE ROMMEL A NARRATIVE PICTORIAL Written by Richard Law and Craig Luther, first edition, published in 1980. 368 pages featuring extensive documentation of his military career, uniforms and activities. Out of print. Excellent condition.
216 UNIFORM ORGANIZATION HISTORY OF THE AFRICKA KORPS. Hard bound by Roger James Bender and Richard Law. First edition, published in 1973, with 256 pages with information on uniforms, organization, equipment, and insignia of the German Africka
217 THEIR HONOR WAS LOYALTY HISTORY OF NIGHTS CROSS HO OF WAFFEN-SS POLICE Hard bound, first edition, published in 1977, 479 pages of personal profiles and photographs of nights cross recipients in the German SS police. Includes a flyer for the sale of the book, a prepublication flyer, long time out of print. Excellent condition.
218 FOR FUHRER AND FATHERLAND, POLITICAL AND CIVIL AWA THE THIRD REICH First edition, 1978 publication, hard bound book. Author Jack Angolia. 366 pages of photographs of badges, numerous badges awards, documents and presentation cases of third Reich awards to civil and political branches. Long out of print, first edition 1978. Excellent condition.
219 FOR FUHRER AND FATHERLAND, MILITARY AWARDS OF THE REICH First edition, 1976 by author Jack Angolia. 446 pages, extensively illustrated with badges, insignia and documents. Collectors reference, long out of print. Excellent condition.
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220 HERMAN G?RING COLLECTORS REFERENCE First edition, 1975 by Roger James Bender and George Petersen. 205 pages of photographs covering the Hermann G?ring Regimen of the German Air Force. From regiment to its parachute troops. Excellent collectors reference. Long out of print. Excellent condition.
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221 AIR ORGANIZATIONS OF THE THIRD REICH First edition, 1967, 192 pages of early WWII German aviation insignia to include Luftwaffe Branches, covers medals, ribbons, badges, and insignia. Long out of print. One of the earliest references of this type. Includes pre-publication flyer. Excellent condition.
222 THE LUFTWAFFE COLLECTORS REFERENCE Hard bound, first edition, 1972, 315 pages of badges, insignia and weapons of the German Air Force in WWII. Includes publication flyer as well. Excellent condition.
223 EDGED WEAPONRY OF THE THIRD REICH Hardbound, first edition, 1974 by author Jack Angolia. 256 pages of detailed collector reference concerning daggers and swords of every service branch. Valuable collectors reference. Long out of print. Excellent
224 UNIFORM ORGANIZATION AND HISTORY OF THE WAFFEN SS Hardbound, volume one, first edition, 1969 by authors Roger James Bender and Hugh Page Taylor. 160 pages of uniforms, insignia and gear utilized by the SS, illustrations and photos. Outstanding collectors reference. Excellent condition.
225 WAFFEN SS REFERENCE Volume 5, hardbound, first edition, 1982 by Hugh Page Taylor and Roger James Bender. 260 pages with mailers and flyers concerning its publication inside. Covers regimental flags, uniforms, specialized gear. Excellent collectors reference. Excellent condition.
226 WWI THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION COMBAT HELMET Semi-smooth medium brown shade steel shell features hand painted blue and white third division emblem on front. Good original liner and leather chin strap. Very minimal wear to paint. Excellent condition.
227 TWO WWI US ARMY PULL-OVER FIELD SHIRTS Two light wool US Army field shirts both
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include three button placket front with large button flap chest pockets, button closures at cuffs, and reinforced elbow pads. Both appear unissued or very lightly worn, vary slightly in shade but appear to be medium to large size. Very rare to find in any condition. Excellent condition.
230 TWO WWII JAPANESE AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Small instrument appears to be volt gauge for mounting in instrument panel, two threaded terminals on reverse. The second instrument is a large size black face with Japanese military data plate on reverse, free floating needle reads from zero to 350 with large numerals one, two, three across the top. Supposed to be RPM gauge but not sure. Very, very good condition.
228 WWII US NAVY SUBMARINE SAILOR'S UNIFORM Large size 'Donald Duck' cap with woven US Navy ribbon, size 7.5. Also, dress blue wool jumper with Navy clothing label under flap collar, named, has silk embroidered submarine dolphin badge on the left chest with wide three place ribbon bar. Reflecting service in WWI and WWII. Petty Officer first class badge on left sleeve with motor machinist specialty insignia. Includes matching navy blue wool 13 button trousers. Very good condition.
229 SOVIET MILITARY AIRCRAFT OR VEHICLE CLOCK, UNISSUE Circular metal housing contains precision 15 Jewel, nine day mechanical clock. Designed for installation in vehicle or aircraft, push pull method to remove the clock from the housing and reveal winding stem. Unissued condition, wound and running like a top. In original carton. Mint condition.
231 WWII ARMY AIR FORCE ENGINEERS UNIFORM GROUPING Lot consists of WWII Army Air Force issue type B4 bag that still contains the uniforms as brought home from service. Numerous pieces to include a brown leather garrison Belt with open face brass buckle, classic OD wool Eisenhower jacket with US Forces Pacific shoulder patch, technical sergeant chevrons, two overseas bars, Meritorious unit wreath, US & engineer collar disks, four ribbons and discharge patch. Also, engineer red and white piped overseas cap, pair of wool field trousers as worn with the Eisenhower jacket, size 32/31. '42 dated. Two tan wool neckties, and three OD wool army shirts. One with technical sergeant chevrons. All clean and fresh from the veterans estate. Very good condition.
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232 1914 ARMY HAVERSACK, UNISSUED Standard pattern in olive drab canvas with large US stenciled on flap. Rock Island arsenal marked and 1914 dated inside. Complete with leather ties. Snap hooks on reverse for attaching to sling. Very interesting and unissued condition. Measures approximately 14 x 12.5 inches closed with 26 inch open length. Excellent condition.
swastika has been signed by several different GI's from basically all over the United States: New Hampshire, California, Tennessee, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, Connecticut, Philadelphia. Soiled with some stains but a classic war souvenir. Measures 34 x 73 inches. Good condition.
233 TWO JAPANESE OFFICERS BELTS PLUS MORE 1) Wide brown leather field belt with double claw, open face buckle, and riveted D ring for sword hanger. Labeled by veteran to be Japanese Naval Officer 2) Two inch brown leather belt with two piece interlocking naval buckle and D ring hanger for sword. Also labeled as Japanese Naval Officer by veteran. Lot includes wide canvas field belt but with cinched style buckle for combat troops. Also, impregnated canvas sling strap for a Nambu holster. Gold mine for a collector. The officers belts are unissued and very rare. Belts are in excellent condition.
234 NAZI VEHICLE FLAG SIGNED BY GI'S THAT CAPTURED IT Large cotton body with brass grommet in each corner as used for marking vehicles on the ground to avoid air attack by German planes. Features large printed swastika on ball on one side, and the white field behind the
235 1969 US ARMY GREEN BERET Rifle green woolen body with white printed nomenclature on black cotton lining. Size 7.5, 1969 dated. Complete with original fifth special forces group flash and metallic first special forces group crest. Classic Vietnam head gear as worn. Near mint condition. 100 percent original. Excellent condition.
236 WWII JAPANESE NAVY FLYERS HELMET AND MORE Brown leather flight helmet lined in fur, features a large woven makers label and printed Japanese forces property tag. Also, green name tag on back with one black character. Fold up brow panel with adjustable chin strap. Unfortunately ear flaps have been removed. Comes on older fiberglass mannequin head with military style goggles and US receiver headset wired with cord and plug. Novel display grouping. Well worth pursuing for just the parts. Fair condition.
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237 RARE WWII 'GIBSON GIRL' SURVIVAL RADIO SET Unique opportunity to acquire classic WWII survival aid utilized by both Army Air Force and Navy personnel as sea or air survival aid. Original padded yellow carrier has not been opened before our review of this material. Still packed as issued from the factory. And is fitted with the aerial parachute so it could be dropped from the air. It has straps and clips for attaching to the parachute bag and the static line and hook for deployment from survival or rescue aircraft. Includes 1943 dated manual for the radio SCR78 which was known in WWII by GI's as the Gibson Girl. This unit is complete, contains the generator, parachute, accessory container, wire, signal amp, radio transmitter, balloons, packing pads, kite for antenna assembly. Absolutely unmatched for rarity and completeness. I unlaced the top but went no further into the pack. This is going to be a treat for whoever wins it. Packing shows some age soiling and wear and tear but no damage or abuse. Excellent condition.
needs shaping and cleaning. Some severe mothing but again very presentable. Quite rare. Fair to good condition.
238 TWO ORIGINAL WWI GERMAN ARMY 'KRATZEN' FIELD CAPS 1) German field gray wool body with red band and piping. Features national color and Prussian cocardes on front, cotton lined with faint markings. Shows some wear and sporadic mothing, still very presentable and quite rare. 2) Field gray woolen body with red piping and band. Tattered oil cloth sweatband,
239 TWO WWI US NAVY SAILOR CAPS WITH 2 RARE SHIP RIBBO 1) Blue wool body with stiffener in crown, blue and white gingham cotton lining with leather sweatband, includes gold wire woven USS Yorktown ribbon which has never been applied to cap. Overall condition is quite good but some storage soiling and has been worn but no moth damage or abuse. 2) Blue woolen body with blue and white gingham lining and brown leather sweatband, only minor signs of age, small perforation in the side but no other damage or abuse. Comes with USS Nantucket gold wire woven ribbon that has never been installed. Generally good to very good condition.
240 VIETNAM AMERICAN ADVISORS CAMOFLAUGE UNIFORM Two piece uniform in South Vietnamese camouflage pattern similar to French army lizard pattern. Features button front shirt with large cargo pockets, US Army republic Vietnam sleeve patch on left shoulder with hand embroidered senior parachute wing and standard machine embroidered US Army name tape on chest. Distinctive South Vietnamese marking in neck with American soldiers laundry number T-7413. Leaving nice path for further
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research. Includes matching trousers which also bear South Vietnamese markings inside. Have front and rear pockets, reinforced knees. Size medium to large. All buttons intact and in very good condition. Unusual field uniform. Very good condition.
243 WWII REIMS 1945 CAPITULATION OF THE REICH PLAQUE Circular brass body with likeness of famous schoolhouse where German forces formally surrendered on May 8, 1945. Depicts US and British flags at top and flying eagle holding the olive branch of peace and reads 'Reims little red schoolhouse, May 8, 1945, France' around the edge. Excellent condition.
241 UNISSUED ORIGINAL VIETNAM TIGER STRIPE UNIFORM Two piece set consists of shirt in dark pattern, heavy cotton with button front, pleated chest pockets and button cuffs. Pattern appears to be South Vietnamese Marine. Includes matching trousers with printed A-M which stands for American Medium. Button fly trousers, conventional front pocket with patch rear pockets and cargo pockets on both legs. Smallish size, mint condition, never worn or laundered. No traces of insignia, wear or damage. Excellent condition.
242 WWII 101ST AIRBORNE BASTOGNE COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE Octagonal brass plaque made in theater during after the siege of Bastogne. Depicts scene of German soldier offering surrender to 101st general McAuliffe to which the famous reply 'Nuts' became WW2 history. The plaque shows American flag and Nazi flags with 'Airborne' above, 'Nuts' in center and 'Bastogne' below. Hanging loop on reverse. Very popular WWII Paratrooper souvenir.
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1903 McClellan Saddle with Period Accoutrements
B25 Bomber Seat
Rare WWII German SS Reversible Camo Helmet Cover
Viet Nam APH-5 Helicopter Helmet
1872 U.S. Artillery Dress Helmet
19th Century Infantry Leather Shako
Nazi Police Shako Helmet
Pair of WWI American Aircraft Wheels
Viet Nam Era Experimental Assault Vest
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