IMPORTANT MILITARIA Museum Deaccession Stored Untouched and Unseen for Decades James Auctioneers & Appraisers, in conjunction with The Exchange of Plymouth, Massachusetts is pleased to offer an unprecedented collection of militaria for sale at public auction.
AUCTION April 26, 2014 – 11:00 AM Plymouth Memorial Hall 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA
PREVIEW HOURS April 25, 2014 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM April 26, 2014 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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IMPORTANT MILITARIA 4/26/2014 11:00 AM (EST) Plymouth Memorial Hall
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Early 19th C. Army Officer Dress Tailcoat Wool construction with stand up collar and eight hook front closure. Coat is heavily adorned with elaborate bullion thread design on collar, breast and tails with lace at cuffs, with sewn bullion epaulettes. Interior is silk lined. (43" L x 17" W) 750.00 - 1,500.00
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Early 19th C. U.S. Army Officer Fore and Aft Cap Beaver felt construction with elaborate badge insignia consisting of gilt brass Federal Eagle on gilt bullion braid with eight bullion buttons, horseshoe and diamond decoration with gilt brass Federal Eagle button over folded silk ribbon and bullion tassel at each end. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband signed "C. St. John 118 Broadway, NY" (18.5" H x 12.5" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Early 19th C. U.S. Navy Officer Tailcoat Double breasted in blue wool construction having open collar with ten gilt button closure. Buttons are signed "Benedict & Burnham Extra". Tails have attached button. Garment is entirely hand sewn. (40" L x 18" W) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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19th C. Massachusetts Militia Uniform, Named TAILCOAT: Wool construction, having beige detailing on closure, collar, cuffs and tails. Eighteen brass button closure with two hook closure, cuffs have three horizontal buttons with chevrons, indicating rank of First Sergeant. Tails have six buttons each. Interior is lined in linen, label at collar is signed "Oak Hall Boston". Linen tag affixed to inside pocket bears the name "Jona B. Tewksbury" (40" L x 17.5" W) BREECHES: Brown velvet construction terminating in buckle and button ankle closure. 750.00 - 1,500.00
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Served from 1799-1819 Rank: Commodore Commands: USS Nautilus, USS Revenge, U.S. Naval Forces, Lake Erie, USS Lawrence, USS Niagra, USS Nonsuch, USS Java Awards: Congressional Gold Medal Battles: Quasi-War with France, Haitian Revolution, First Barbary War, Battle of Derna, War of 1812, Battle of Lake Erie, Battle of the Thames River
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Revolutionary War Era Military Saddle 18th Century English style military saddle in black leather over rawhide frame construction, completely hand sewn, having striations in seat and brass escutcheon plate. (18" tree, 12" seat). 500.00 - 1,000.00
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American Revolutionary War Era Cloak, Named Blue linen construction having brown velvet collar with black ribbon tie closure and linen lining. Garment is entirely hand sewn. Paper tag is affixed to ribbon closure attributing cloak to Captain Silas Greenwood. (55" L x 29" W) 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
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Revolutionary War Era U.S. Army Officer Tailcoat Red wool construction having brown velvet facing, collar and cuffs, hooked closure with fifteen unadorned pewter buttons on lapels, with cotton cord embellishment. Coat tails are adorned with cotton cord design and buttons. Interior is partially lined in linen and completely hand sewn. (33" L x 12" W) 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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War of 1812 Era Army Officer Tailcoat Red wool construction having eight hook front closure with blue wool facing, stand up collar and cuffs which are embellished with gold ribbon and gilt buttons. Buttons are marked "Wellington & Waterloo" on reverse. Interior is silk lined. Coat is entirely hand sewn. ( 32" L x 13" W) 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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War of 1812 Era Navy Uniform, Oliver Hazard Perry Three-piece uniform attributed to United States Navy Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) with family provenance. TAILCOAT: Double breasted jacket of black wool construction, having high collar with lapels, eight button closure with two button closure at cuffs. Gold bullion star insignia is affixed to lapels denoting rank. Interior sleeves are silk lined. The entire garment is hand sewn. (40" L x 15" W) WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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WAISTCOAT: White wool and linen construction having six button closure with two exterior front pockets. Reverse has four adjustment ties, entirely hand sewn. (21" L x 11" W) BRITCHES: White wool construction having three button front flap over three button closure terminating in buttoned cuffs with stirrup tabs. Buttons are of bone. (44" L , 28" waist) 125,000.00 - 250,000.00
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War of 1812 Navy Cap and Dirk, Oliver Hazard Perry Fore and Aft Cap attributed to United States Navy Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) with family provenance. Black felt construction having internal wire support enclosed in silk ribbon along edge of crown and single gilt brass anchor pin. Cap is entirely hand sewn. (15" H x 18.5" W) Naval Dirk with gilt pommel and guard having a straight fullered 10" steel blade with etched foliate and crossed flags design with leather washer in place and a four-sided ivory grip. (14.75"L) Blade is 10". 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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Early 19th C. Officer Sword, Oliver Hazard Perry Attributed to United States Navy Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) with family provenance. Gilded ornate brass hilt with hand chased eagle head pommel, having foliate decorated guard, Federal Eagle langets and incised ivory grip. Straight steel single fuller blade is double etched, gilded and blued with foliate and classical design elements, with stand of arms and Federal Eagle. Period sword knot with bullion tassel over wood and bullion ribbon is affixed. Scabbard is unmarked gilded brass with two bands and suspension rings with two throat screws. Overall length: 34.25" (Blade 29.5", Hilt 5") 125,000.00 - 250,000.00
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Antique Over-Under Flintlock Pistol signed Spencer Late 18th/ Early 19th Century British Double Barrel over under box lock flintlock pistol, signed "Spencer" and "London" with hand chased foliate embellishment. Steel barrels, (lower screw off), with London proofs, numbered "2" and "3". Firing mechanism is select fire, with single hammer. Carved walnut grip with silver escutcheon plate. Functions well mechanically. (4.5"W x 7"L) WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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700.00 - 1,400.00
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Civil War Era Cartridge Box, Powder Flask group Black leather construction having leather strap and brass catch closure. Front flap is constructed in leather with blue cotton fabric, decorated with a gilt and red ribbon. Front cover is trimmed in red leather piping. Reverse has hook for strap. (6.5" H x 8.5" W) Pair of 19th C. Powder flasks, one in copper with foliate scroll design, one with brass construction depicting dead game design motif. (8.25" L x 3.5" W, 7.75" L x 3.5" W respectively) 150.00 - 300.00
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Civil War U.S. Army McClellan Saddle Brown leather over rawhide construction, having brass detailing on seat with leather stirrup straps and wooden stirrups. Pommel signed "II in seat" with girth cinches. (19" saddle tree, 15" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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Civil War U.S. Army McClellan Saddle, Named Brown leather over rawhide construction with flaps, having brass detailing on pommel and cantle. Pommel is signed "11 1/2". Wooden stirrups are signed "Geo B. Taylor", leather saddlebags with three strap closure, signed "US". (18" tree, 14" seat) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Civil War Confederate Cavalry Spurs, Matching Pair Brass construction, swan neck cavalry spurs having 27-point rowels. (5" H x 3.5" W, respectively). Spur shank: 1.5" 300.00 - 600.00
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Civil War Confederate Spurs Matching Pair Brass construction, swan neck spurs having 13-point rowels. (5" H x 3.25" W, respectively). Spur shank: 1.5". 300.00 - 600.00
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Civil War Era U.S. Army Brass Bridle Rosette Group Two pair of Union brass over lead bridle rosettes. One pair with stylized "USA" on centered circle, one having leather backing, with brass post, illegibly signed "PA". (2") Second Pair brass rosettes with block letter "US" design, reverse with brass post. (1.76")
200.00 - 400.00
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Civil War U.S. Army Chasseur Pattern Shako Hat Civil war artillery chasseur pattern shako hat, ordered by the war department as part of 10,000 complete chasseur uniforms in 1861. They were issued to five northern units, including 83rd Pennsylvania and 72nd New York, as well as some militia. Molded leather body with mounted red wool pom-pom, brass plate depicts laurel and oak leaf wreath surrounding infantry horn, surmounted under spread wing Federal eagle. Interior has air vents and wide leather sweatband, without lining. Underside of rim painted green and embossed "E". (6" H x 6" W x 10.5" L) 400.00 - 800.00
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Civil War Era Musician's Frock Coat Blue wool construction, double breasted, having red collar and cuffs with gold ribbon, and twelve gilt button closure. Buttons adorned with stylized Lyre, indicating musician. Interior is silk lined with slash pockets. Tailor label signed "JACOB REEDS SONS, Philadelphia". (34" L x 17" W)
500.00 - 1,000.00
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Civil War Massachusetts Militia Officer Tailcoat Grey wool construction, having gilt buttons adorned with Massachusetts emblem of arm holding saber signed "Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, Waterbury Button Company", and velvet collar with gilt rope detailing. Sleeves and tail have vertical blue panel outlined in gilt ribbon and three gilt buttons. Interior lined in quilted silk material. (36" L x 18" W) 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Civil War U.S. Army Cavalry Kepi Wool construction with leather visor and chinstrap anchored with two gilt eagle buttons. Crown in blue wool with black band and yellow piping indicating cavalry. Interior has sweatband and lining signed "Luckius W. Pona 1860" . Green underside to black brim. (5"H x 8.25" L x 7" W) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Civil War Artillery Officer Kepi Officer Kepi in blue wool construction having black leather visor with gold ribbon detailing over red band with brass crossed cannon insignia. Interior is lined in black cotton material with leather sweatband. (3.75" H x 6.75" W) 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Civil War U.S. NCO Shell Jacket, NY State New York State shell jacket. Blue wool construction having red piping on collar and sleeves with nine gilded New York State Seal "Excelsior" button closure. Cuffs have three gilt NY State buttons each and sleeves carry chevron denoting rank of Sergeant, shoulder boards with NY State buttons and red piping. Interior silk baffle stitched lining. (20" L x 17" W) 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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Civil War U.S. Army Officer Captain's Frock Coat Wool construction with stand up collar, having nine gilt Federal Eagle button closure. Bullion and velvet shoulder boards with double bars, indicating rank of Captain. Sleeve cuffs have three gilt buttons and tails have two gilt buttons each. Interior silk lined. (42" L x 17" W) 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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Civil War Era U.S. Army Officer Slouch Hat Black wool felt construction, having gold bullion wreath insignia, black and gold bullion officer's pattern hat cord and black ribbon. Interior has leather sweatband signed "HSU". (7" H x 12" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Civil War U.S. Army Brigadier General Frock Coat Blue wool construction having velvet cuffs, stand up collar, and double breasted sixteen gilt button closure. Gilt federal eagle buttons are grouped in four sets of two configuration. Bullion shoulder boards with single star denote rank of Brigadier General. Interior is silk lined. (39" L x 18" W) 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
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Civil War U.S. Army Major General Frock Coat Wool construction, double breasted, having eighteen gilt federal eagle button closure, arrayed in six sets of three, stand up velvet collar and velvet cuffs with three gilt buttons. Velvet and bullion shoulder boards with bullion stars indicating rank of Major General. Reverse has four gilt buttons and sets of two on tails. Interior lined with silk. (38" L x 17.5" W) 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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Civil War U.S. Army General Officer High Boots Leather construction with squared toe, having stitched geometric design detail with nailed leather heel and sole. Inner portion of flap has sewn detail and purple tinged leather with cloth fabric pulls. (23" H x 3.5" W x 11.5" L) 400.00 - 800.00
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Civil War U.S. Army Cavalry Boots Three-part leather construction, having vertical seam and square leather piece at heels, squared toe with leather pulls, and nailed leather soles. (14.25" H x 10.2" L x 3.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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Civil War Era U.S. Army Slouch Hat with GAR Badge Black wool felt construction having officer's bullion cord with black ribbon band. Gold bullion wreath insignia on black oval background signed "10 GAR". Interior leather sweatband signed "Enfield Trademark" with beige ribbon. (6.5" H x 12.25" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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Civil War Era Rhode Island Officer Frock Coat Wool construction, double breasted, with stand up velvet collar, seventeen gilt button closure depicting the RI state seal signed "Hope" on front and "D. Evans & Co. Attleboro Mass" on reverse. Jacket cuffs with three gilt buttons, tails on reverse have two gilt buttons each. Interior silk lined. (34" L x 19.5" W) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Civil War Staff and Field Sword, with Presentation Presented to Joseph Emery Fiske Jr. ,Captain, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Division. He was captured 20-April-64 at Plymouth, NC and imprisoned at Columbia, SC. Staff and Field Model 1850, silver grip, with pierced foliate "US" gilt brass guard and eagle head finial with inset red stone eyes. Curved steel blade, double etched with patriotic and foliate designs. Scabbard is gilt brass with hand chased foliate design with stand of arms, signed "Ames WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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Mfg. Co, Chicopee Mass" and engraved presentation that reads: "Presented to Capt J.E. Fiske Mass 2d Hvy Arty By the Members of his Co. as a token of their esteem Dec 1863". 39" ( Blade 31" L x 4" W) 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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Civil War U.S. Navy Model 1860 Cutlass Hilt of brass construction, with copper riveted cup guard and grooved black leather grip. Guard is marked "20M 688". Curved steel blade with fuller, signed on ricasso "USN P D.R. 186" , reverse " Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass" (32" L x 4.5" W) Blade 26" L 200.00 - 400.00
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Civil War Cavalry Sword, Confederate Presentation Cavalry Sword having brass three branch guard with hand chased foliate embellishment, with pommel stamped "CS". Curved 35" single fullered steel blade has triple etched foliate design, horse and flag. Ricasso signed "H. Sauerbeier Newark, NJ". Steel scabbard with two suspension rings and hand chased foliate decoration, bearing engraved presentation: "Presented to Lieut. E. H. Johnston by the members of Co. A 2nd Md Cavalry as a token of their respect & esteem July 4th 1863." (43.5" L, Blade is 35") 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
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Civil War U.S. Army Artillery Boots Dark brown leather, having pull straps in two-part construction with vertical seam on each side, squared toes with hobnail pegged soles. (15" H x 4" W x 44" L) 300.00 - 600.00
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Civil War U.S. Army High-Topped Boots Black leather three-part construction, having squared toe, leather sole, stitched design on heel and shaft with fabric pull straps. Interior is lined in brown leather with leather bands. (12.5" H x 3.5" W x 11" L) 300.00 - 600.00
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Civil War Era Rhode Island Officer's Frock Coat Blue wool construction, double breasted, having sixteen gilt buttons depicting RI state seal signed "Hope" on front and "D. Evans & Co. Attleboro MA" on reverse, cuffs have three horizontal buttons with vertical gilt ribbon and two vertical buttons. Tails have two buttons each. (38" L x 18" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Civil War Rhode Island Major Officer Frock Coat Blue wool construction, double breasted, having fourteen gilt Rhode Island State button closure and bullion oak leaf shoulder boards indicating rank of Major. Interior is silk lined. (40.5" L x 19.5" W) 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Civil War Era U.S. Navy Officer Uniform, Named Blue wool construction, double breasted with eighteen gilt eagle anchor button closure, with "Firmin & Sons, London" on reverse. Velvet and bullion thread shoulder boards with double bars and fouled anchor indicating rank of Captain. Gilt ribbon on cuffs under bullion star detailing frock coat with two gilt buttons on each tail. (34.5" L x 17" W) Waistcoat of wool and silk construction with six (missing two) gilt eagle anchor button closure. Included are five documents related to J.M Taft Midshipman. These include a request for half hour of leave, US Naval Academy Class Report and Conduct Roll, a letter to Mrs. E.A Taft from the US Naval Academy for payment of J.M Taft's debts, a bill for the coat and a letter regarding the shipping of the uniform. 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Civil War Era Harris Hussars Tunic Light blue wool construction with stand up collar, having twenty-seven button and hook closure with extensive decorative white piping throughout body. Interior silk lining signed "Co. BVT 9 Banagad, Harris Hussars, A.W. Pollard Boston Co." (25" L x 17" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Civil War Era Tunic White wool construction having five gilt toggle closure and ten rounded gilt buttons on gilt ribbon detailing. Tunic has eleven metal hooked closure. Red collar with gilt ribbon and red cuffs with gilt ribbon. Reverse has vertical ribbon detailing. Interior silk lined. (25.75" L x 17" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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Civil War Document, Signed by Joshua Chamberlain State of Maine Civil War Certificate, with portraits and illustrations, signed by Joshua L. Chamberlain as Governor and John C. Caldwell, Adj General, in period grain painted wood frame. (17" H x 20.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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Indian Wars U.S. Army 1st Lt. Frock Coat Wool construction having stand up collar, eight gilt button closure. Buttons bear Massachusetts state seal. Bronze "G.A.R." pin is affixed to (right) side. Shoulder tabs denote rank of First Lieutenant. Sleeve cuffs have three gilt buttons, tails each have two gilt buttons. Interior is silk lined, maker label signed "Wallace & Alley Co. Providence". (35" L x 17.25" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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Indian War Era Old Guard Fencibles Tailcoat Pennsylvania Old Guard State Fencibles tailcoat in black wool construction, double breasted, having eighteen gilt button closure signed "Old State Fencibles 1813" Collar has two gilt buttons on either side on yellow wool with gold ribbon. Sleeves have yellow wool in vertical patch with four gilt buttons and ribbon. Tails have four buttons with yellow wool folded pattern with bullion ornament and gilt buttons at top of tail. Interior silk lined. (36.5" L x 17" W) WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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200.00 - 400.00
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Indian Wars Era U.S. Navy Officer Frock Coat Double breasted frock coat, wool construction having eighteen gilt button closure depicting eagle with anchor. Cuff insignia denotes rank of Ensign in gilt ribbon below bullion thread star. Reverse has two gilt buttons at top of tails. Interior silk lined (35.5" L x 16" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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Indian Wars U.S. Army Cavalry Spurs Matching Pair Two brass swan neck spurs having 12-point rowels, signed "R.I.A.". for Rock Island Arsenal (5" H x 3.25" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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Indian Wars Era U.S. Army Steel Spurs Group Five-piece assortment of nickeled steel constructed Indian Wars Era spurs includes: Two swan neck spurs with 38-point rowels, two Waterford spurs, A single disc spur with 31-point rowel. 100.00 - 200.00
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19th C. U.S. Military Shako, Named Blue canvas construction having black leather visor, band and top with brass Federal eagle insignia plate with red and white pom-pom. Interior has semi detached drawstring lining. Maker label signed "D. Klein & Bro., Inc." Interior is signed "Geo. Morley" (9" H x 6.5" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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Indian Wars Era U.S. Musician Frock Coat White wool construction, double breasted, having twenty-seven gilt buttons bearing harp design, and blue wool collar with gilt ribbon. Cuffs in blue wool with gilt ribbon and two gilt buttons. Tails have two sets of three gilt musician buttons (34" L x 17" W) 300.00 - 600.00 WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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Indian Wars Era Musician Helmet Grey wool construction, having black leather band and black rim lining with gilt music stand and wreath on front, two brass circular pins with infantry insignia, brass point surrounded by oak leaf pattern, interior leather sweatband, with underside and brim painted green. Museum inventory tag is affixed to interior at crown. (9.5" H x 6" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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Indian Wars Era NCO Service Coat Blue wool construction, having five gilt federal eagle button closure with grey chevrons affixed to sleeves denoting rank of Sergeant. Interior is silk lined with two pockets. (27" L x 18" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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Spanish American War U.S. Army Officer Epaulettes Group of eight officer epaulettes including a pair of heavy gilt braid with blue wool and bullion with rank bars bearing the number "2" and denoting rank of Captain with Massachusetts state buttons, gilt braid over blue wool with bullion eagle denoting rank of Colonel (missing a button), gilt braid with bullion oak leaves denoting rank of Major with stylized "J.D.", gilt braid with bullion bars denoting rank of Captain with stylized "W.L". 150.00 - 300.00
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Indian Wars Era U.S. Navy Parade Helmet with Lamp Brass construction with affixed nickeled kerosene torch. Federal Eagle front plate with chinscale and Navy fouled anchor cockades. (11" H x 7.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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Indian Wars Era Massachusetts Militia Uniform White wool construction, double breasted with stand up collar, having twelve button closure with gilt Massachusetts state seal buttons and blue piping. Light blue collar has two gilt buttons signed "FCC". Blue shoulder boards each have a single button. PANTS: Light blue wool construction with white piping and buttons. Tag signed "Brooks Bros. New York, Mr. Polk Hubbard 1898 2402". (28" L x 20.75" W)
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150.00 - 300.00
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Spanish American War U.S. Army. Frock Coat, Named Navy blue wool construction, double breasted with stand up collar, having fourteen gilt Federal eagle button closure. Collar has red fabric and gilt ribbon. Sleeves have bullion crossed canon insignia with gilt ribbon detailing, indicating artillery. Each tail with two gilt buttons. Interior is silk lined with tag in pocket signed "Lt. Walker Singles 1050" and " Wm. H. Horstmann Company" (35.5" L x 19" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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Spanish American War U.S. Navy Jumper Group Two Navy jumpers, one in dark blue wool construction having white piping on cuffs, collar and yoke with one welt style exterior (left) pocket. Jumper is named at interior reverse hem "C.F. Homm". Sleeve chevron and insignia denotes rank of Sergeant. (23.5" L x 19" W) One white linen jumper having two exterior front pockets and navy wool collar, cuffs and yoke with white piping. Tailor label signed "S. Appel & Co. Yacht Outfitters" is affixed to inside collar. (26.25" L x 17" W)
100.00 - 200.00
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Spanish American War Era M1895 Officer Tunic Blue wool construction, having eight button closure with green ribbon running vertically on closure, around collar and at bottom of tunic. Sleeves have black ribbon design motif. Interior is silk lined with two pockets, Tailor label is affixed to collar signed "Leopold Morselo Boston". Tag inside pocket bears illegible name. (30" L x 16" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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Indian Wars Era U.S. Army Pith Helmet, Named Indian Wars era Pickelhaube style white felt pith helmet with centered brass "13" insignia and two crossed rifle cockades (each side), acorn and leaf design at top with side bullet entry and exit holes. Interior has leather sweatband. Interior signed in black ink "Philip Grosnil C. Co. 13th Bklyn SNY" (9.5" H x 7" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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Indian Wars Era U.S. Navy Officer Dress Tailcoat Blue wool construction, double breasted with ten gilt button closure and open velvet collar. Interior is silk lined. Tails have two buttons each (41" L x 18" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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19th C. Spanish Artillery Officer Tunic Red wool construction having sixteen gilt button wide lapels with hook collar closure. Heavily toned bullion embroidered collar, cuffs and tail with bullion flaming bomb insignia on coat tails. Interior is lined in reinforced stitch quilted cotton bearing a "76" stamp. There are two pockets inside tail. (37" L x 17" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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Indian War Era U.S. Army Artillery Parade Helmet Felt and Leather constructed, Pickelhaube style helmet with red braided cord and horse hair plume, having gilt brass Federal eagle insignia plate regimentally marked "8" and gilt brass crossed canon cockades. Inside crown signed "Raymold & Whitlock". (12" H x 7.25" W) Interior diameter is 10". 300.00 - 600.00
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Indian War Era U.S. Army Cavalry Parade Helmet Felt and Leather constructed, Pickelhaube style helmet with yellow horse hair plume, having gilt brass Federal eagle insignia plate and gilt brass crossed saber cockades (12" H x 7.25" W) Interior diameter is 10". 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI Era U.S. Army NCO Cavalry Parade Uniform TUNIC: Named, Massachusetts Cavalry, Co. E, NCO Parade Tunic in blue wool construction, having twelve gilt button yellow wool placket over six button gilt button closure, yellow piping and insignia. Interior is silk lined, having one pocket and maker tag signed "Harding Uniform and Regalia". White label affixed to inside pocket bears name " W.L Jayce". A "Union Made" tag also present. (32" L x 18" W) BREECHES: Blue wool jodphur style breeches, with yellow vertical stripe and button cuffs (36" L x 40" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWI Era US Marine Corps NCO Parade Tunic, Named Named NCO parade tunic in blue wool construction, having nine gilt button closure with red collar, piping, and banjo board epaulettes with EGA insignia. Interior has partial silk lining and two pockets. Maker label in collar signed "J. Bensemoil Boston". Right interior pocket bears maker tag with ID "F.E. Harlow". (31" L x 17" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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Model 1876 Sharps Percussion Sporting Rifle Single trigger .40 caliber 27" octagonal barrel signed "Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport Conn Old Reliable" and "CALIBRE 40" RECEIVER MARKED "SHARPS RIFLE CO, PAT APR 1869" Having checkered pistol grip, walnut stock and checkered forend and steel butt plate. Action functions well. (44.75") 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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U.S. Army M1878 Cadet Springfield Trapdoor Musket Springfield Trapdoor 45/70 percussion rifled musket. Two band walnut stock with faint inspectors cartouche, having 32.75" steel barrel with eagle proofs. Reciever signed "U.S. MODEL 1878". Blued steel lockplate signed "U.S. SPRINGFIELD" with Federal Eagle. Two steel sling clips and steel cleaning rod in place, functions mechanically. 300.00 - 600.00
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19th C. U.S. Army Remington Rolling Block Carbine Remington rolling block carbine, with walnut half stock having sling clip single barrel band and 23.5" steel barrel. Case hardened steel receiver and block mechanism. Functions mechanically. 200.00 - 400.00
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19th C. Powder Flask with Dead Game Design Brass construction, with embossed dead game design motif, having two suspension rings and thumb trigger adjustable spout with external measure. (8" L x 4" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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19th C. Percussion Double Trigger Sporting Rifle Walnut half stock with decorative inlaid eagles, diamonds and half moon. Lock is decorated with game bird and signed "Henry Parker Warranted". Brass trigger guard and button with patch compartment. Hickory ramrod with brass tip action functions well. (45.5") Barrel 30.25" 500.00 - 1,000.00
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19th C. Scrimshaw Decorated Powder Horn Bulls horn with wooden plug and brass spout. Scrimshawed in polychrome geometric pattern with portrait of man and woman. (9"L x 2.75" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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Revolutionary War Era Wooden Powder Kegs Two wooden powder kegs constructed of oak with birch bands. One bears partial worn label on bottom, illegibly signed (10" H x 8" W). Second keg is missing cover and contains remnants of hardened sap-like material. (10" H x 6.5" W). 200.00 - 400.00
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19th C. Watercolor of The Bon Homme Richard 19th C. watercolor on artist board depicting Revolutionary War naval battle, set in gilt wooden frame under glass. Reverse is signed in handwritten ink "From Harper's Encyclopedia United States History page 190 Vol 5, BonHomme Richard - Capt John Paul Jones", with battle story. (26" H x 22.5" W, Framed) , (20.5" H x 17.25" W, Unframed) 300.00 - 600.00
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19th C. British Officer Dress Frock Coat Red wool construction having blue collar with white piping, and eight gilt button closure with hook collar, bullion thread sleeve and shoulder adornments and stitched ribbon awards. Interior is silk and wool lined with a single slash pocket. (30" L x 16" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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19th C. British Military Tunic and belt Red wool construction having blue cuffs, epaulettes and collar with white piping, seven gilt button closure with hook collar, two front breast pockets with gilt button closure, and white belt with gilt buckle bearing British Royal motto: "DIEU ET MON DROIT". Interior is wool lined with a single slash pocket. (28" L x 16" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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Edo Period Nimai Do Gusoku Samurai Armor Two-piece single hinge cuirass armor having right side closure with "grass scrapers" (kusazuri) attached and suspended from navy blue cords. Armored sleeves (kotes) are done in bishaman-gote style with mail (kusari). Shoulder guards (kote) are attached with wooden toggles laced with navy and yellow ribbon. Sleeves bear floral motifs. The helmet (kabuto) has face mask (men-yori) in menpo style. Both having neck guard (shikoro) laced with navy blue ribbon. Helmet is stylized with protective wings (fukigaeshi), and open mouth mask with detachable noseplate, eyebrows, wrinkled brow, and contoured cheekbones. Greaves are of metal construction with green fabric stitched with yellow thread having leather and two blue ribbon closure, one ribbon bears circular motif on yellow background, the other is in geometric design on navy blue background. Cuirass is signed in Kanji on reverse. 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
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Edo Period Japanese Samurai Daikyu (Longbow) Traditional Edo Period Japanese Samurai Daikyu (longbow) in bamboo construction with wrapped cord covered in laquer with Kanji characters in red paint at grip on front and reverse. (86"L x 2"W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Meiji Period Japanese Formal Court Dress Uniform Japanese uniform (daireifuku) in black wool construction consisting of trousers, waistcoat and jacket. Jacket has nine gilt buttons with Paulownia Badge design and hook closure. Garment is adorned in heavy gilt kirimon (Paulownia badges) and scrolled foliate design on front, cuffs and reverse. Interior is silk lined with two pockets. Waistcoat is of black wool construction having five gilt button closure, and three exterior pockets. Interior is silk lined with a single pocket. Trousers are of black wool construction having button and hook closure with two heavy gold thread stripes on each pant leg. (40" L x 17" W) 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
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19th C. Italian Diplomat Frock Coat Black wool construction having seven gilt button closure and seven 1" horizontal gold ribbon appliques on front of garment. Collar, cuffs, and reverse at pleat are adorned with heavily toned ornate hand stitched bullion. Gold ribbon is attached to shoulders. Interior is silk lined with illegible maker label affixed to inside collar. (39" L x 16" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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19th C. Prussian Diplomatic Court Tailcoat Black wool construction, having nine gilt buttons bearing crowned Prussian eagle and hooked closure in heavy ornate gold bullion foliate design on front of garment, cuffs, collar and reverse. Interior is lined in black silk. (41" L x 17" W) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WW2 Era British Port of London Admiral Uniform Black wool construction having nine gilt button closure and black velvet cuffs. Collar and cuffs are adorned in heavy gold and silver bullion. Interior is silk lined with a single slash pocket. Label is affixed to inside pocket bearing name "J.C. Donnelly" and date "30-11-35". (44" L x 17" W) Trousers are of black wool construction having six button closure with two vertical silver bullion ribbon in foliate design affixed to each pant leg. Belt is of bullion brocade and leather with British Royal Navy crown and anchor buckle, and sword hanger. Maker label reads: "By Special Appointment To His Majesty The King, Gieves Limited". 500.00 - 1,000.00
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20th C. British Tower of London Livery Uniform Three-piece Yeoman Warder Tower of London Livery Uniform COAT: Blue wool construction having three shoulder button and hook collar, five button side closure, red wool design elements of crown over royal cypher "E II R" for Queen Elizabeth II with red piping. Interior is cotton lined with label signed "Dept. of Environment". (Size 44, Waist 41") CLOAK: Blue wool construction with red collar and piping having three button closure with hook collar and lion face hook chain keeper. Interior is cotton lined. (44" L ) BREECHES: Blue wool construction having red vertical piping running length of breeches and four button fly closure. Interior label signed "Hobson & Sons London Dept of Environment H.M Tower of London". (29.5" L, 41" waist)
1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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20th C. British Yeoman Warder Hat, Tower of London Blue wool construction having flat top and stiff brim, multi layer wool cockade insignia with red wool ribbon. Interior is silk lined with sweatband. (5.5" H x 13" W) Inside diameter 7.75". 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI Era U.S. Navy Officer Dress Set, Cased Spanish American- WWI era five-piece set including: U.S. Naval officer epaulettes, fore and aft cap, and dress belt with hangers. Set is in fitted tin case. (Case size 6.75" H x 19" W ) Interior diameter is 7.75". EPAULETTES: Heavy gilt wire construction with Silver Bullion Eagle indicating rank of Captain. CAP: Beaver construction, having bullion and silk lining. BELT: constructed of leather and wool, having gilt accents and a gilded buckle, depicting eagle and anchor design. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI Era U.S. Navy Officer Dress Set, Cased WWI era five-piece set including: U.S. Naval officer epaulettes, fore and aft cap, and dress belt with hangers. Set In fitted painted metal case (Case size 6" H x 18" W x 8" D) EPAULETTES: constructed of heavy wire bullion, marked "PARIS" with gold bullion oak leaf indicating rank of Lt.. Commander. CAP: beaver, having gilt accents. BELT: constructed of leather and wool, with gilt buckle with eagle and anchor design. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI Era U.S. Navy Officer Dress Set, Cased WWI era three-piece set including: U.S. Naval officer epaulettes, fore and aft cap. Items are presented in fitted painted tin case. (Case size 5.75" H x 18.5" W x 8" D) EPAULETTES: constructed of heavy bullion with two silver bullion bars indicating rank of Lieutenant, reverse signed "Yokohama K. Kusafuji". CAP: beaver, having gilt accents. Items are presented in fitted painted tin case. (Case size 5.75" H x 18.5" W x 8" D) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI Era USN 10K Gold Ring, U.S.S. Frederick 10K gold ring having fouled anchor U.S.N. emblem, reads "U.S.S. Frederick Antwerp" with interior inscription "Olympic Games of 1920". (Size 9, 7.7 Grams) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI U.S. Army Calvary Saddle and Bridle Brown leather construction, with brass detailing on pommel, attachments for breast collar. Includes girth and stirrup leathers, and metal stirrups in English style. Cantle has leather straps and leather saddle bags signed "US" and "BOYT". Pommel is signed " 12 in seat".( 19" tree, 12" seat) Bridle is constructed out of brown leather with reins and brass fixtures and rosettes signed "US". Includes snaffle bit constructed of steel. (67" H x 6" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWI Era Massachusetts Bridle Rosettes Brass construction having Massachusetts state seal affixed by four pins with post. (2.25" H) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI Era Tall Boots and Waterford Spurs Black leather construction having stitched geometric design on shaft and rounded toe with smooth sole. Interior is lined in tan leather. Nickeled steel Waterford spurs have wide brown leather strap. (16.75" H x 3.75" W x 11.5" L) 100.00 - 200.00
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Spanish American War U.S. Army M1895 Officer Cap Visor cap in blue wool construction with mohair band, bullion thread eagle insignia having gilt bullion chin cord attached by two gilt eagle buttons. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband signed "Henderson Ames Co."(3.75" H x 7.5" W x 6.85" D) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI U.S. Marine Corps Dress Visor Cap Model 1912 Cap pattern, in blue wool construction having red piping and brass EGA insignia, having four ventilation grommets and patent leather visor and chin strap anchored by two gilt Marine Corps buttons with EGA insignia. Interior is lined in silk with leather sweatband. "J.R. Paul" is stamped inside liner. (5" H x 8.5" W)
200.00 - 400.00
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WWI M1904 EVO USMC Undress Tunic 1904 Pattern in wool construction, having red piping, hooked stand up collar and seven bronze finish Eagle Anchor button closure. Interior is silk lined. (32" L x 19" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI Era U.S. Army M1902 Dress Tunic Blue wool construction with red piping, having stand up hooked collar, five gilt federal eagle button front closure, Interior is silk lined with single pocket and museum inventory tag. (30" L x 18" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI U.S. Army M1902 Officer Visor Cap Black wool construction having black patent leather visor, gold ribbon chinstrap band and gilt federal eagle buttons with 6th Regiment, D Company, PA National Guard insignia. Interior is unlined, with leather sweatband. (3" H x 9.25" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI U.S. Army M1902 Officer Visor Cap Black wool construction with patent leather visor, gold ribbon chinstrap, having brass crossed rifle 13th Regiment, Company C insignia. Interior is silk lined having leather sweatband signed "Harding Army and Navy Uniforms, Boston" (4.75" H x 8.75" W) Interior diameter is 7.5". 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI M1902 U.S. Navy Officer Lieutenant's Tunic Navy wool construction, having five button closure with ribbon running vertically on either side of closure, around collar and waist. Collar has two bullion anchors and two single bars. Sleeve cuffs have bullion stars and two gilt ribbons indicating rank of Lieutenant. Interior is silk lined with single junior pocket signed "CN Bordek". Reverse has vertical ribbon detailing. (31" L x 17" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI Era U.S. Army M1902 Sword, with Presentation Presented to Colonel Charles M. Clement, having etched and blued blade with patriotic eagle, shield, stand of arms and "U.S." Guard is nickeled steel with horn grip. Scabbard is nickeled in hand chased foliate design with gilt bullion portapee. Inscription reads: "Presented to Colonel Charles M. Clement, by the Field, Staff and Line Officers, Twelfth Regiment Infantry, N.G.P, Shenandoah, PA September 21st 1902". (40" L x 4" W) Blade length: 34". 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI U.S. Navy Officer Frock Coat, Named Blue wool construction, having nine gilt fouled anchor button closure with stand up hooked collar. Collar and sleeves have three gold ribbon stripes. Interior is silk lined with two slash pockets and tailor label "W.M.H. Horstman Co." named to "Benjamin A. Scribner 5-1-15". (40" L x 19" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI U.S. Army Cavalry M1902 General Officer Cap Black wool construction, having gold and yellow ribbon band, bullion eagle insignia with chin cord attached by two gilt eagle buttons, and bullion thread oak leaves on leather visor. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband signed "ARMY STORE DEP'T POST EXCHANGE WEST POINT NY" (5" H x 8.5" W x 7.25" D) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI U.S. Army M1902 Officer Visor Cap Navy blue wool construction having light blue band, black leather visor and chinstrap attached by two gilt eagle buttons, gilt brass crossed rifle insignia "13 I". Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband. (4" H x 9.25" W x 7" D) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI U.S. Army M1902 Officer Visor Cap White cotton canvas construction with gilt eagle insignia, gold ribbon chin cord anchored by two gilt federal eagle buttons and black leather visor. Interior has leather sweatband. (5" H x 8.5" W x 7.25" D) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI U.S. Flying Cap with Goggles Cap is of leather construction with visor and chinstrap, signed in ink "7 1/4 Contract 4070-N. Frank & Bunn June 26 1918" and "New York Max Shultz". Interior is lined in wool. Goggles are black metal frame over padding with elastic strap (10.5" H x 7" W ) Size 7 1/4. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI U.S. Flying Cap, Goggles and Scarf Group Cap of khaki wool construction with wool U.S. Army Air Corps patch and metal framed goggles with orange tinted lenses and leather eye cups. Scarf is of taupe colored silk. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI U.S. Aviator Headgear Group Leather construction, Flying cap with metal framed goggles, exterior over-hood and face mask, unsigned. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI U.S. Army Officer Visor Cap Group Both in olive drab wool construction with mohair band, having blackened metal screw back eagle insignia, leather visor, chin cord anchored by two eagle buttons. Interiors with leather sweatband and lined with silk. One cap is signed "B. PASQUALE Co." other cap has celluloid sweat diamond. Sizes: 7 and 7 1/2 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI U.S. Army "Doughboy" Helmets Three steel constructed, rough sand camouflage finish WWI U.S. Army Doughboy Helmets interior liners having wool leather and canvas. 100.00 - 200.00
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WW1 US Helmet and Three Overseas Cap WWI US doughboy helmet with leather chin strap and rough sand finish (6" H x 11.56" W). Three wool construction overseas caps: one infantry overseas cap with white piping, and inner leather sweatband signed " St Mobiel Arquoane, Herbert Field King, First Lieut. Inf. ORC A.E.F 53rd Pioneer Inf. Aug 1918-May 1919". ( 5.25 "H x 11" W) One artillery overseas cap with red piping signed "J.RYS #30774" on linen sweatband ( 5" H x 10" W). One artillery with red piping, and inner leather sweatband, with yellow lining stamped ( 5.5" H x 11" W). 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI USMC Officer Campaign Hat Wool felt construction with folded and sewn brim, having silk band with bullion hat cord, screw back EGA insignia, and chin strap. Interior has leather sweatband.(5.5" H x 12.25" W ) Interior diameter is approximately 7.25". 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI U.S. M1902 Massachusetts General Officer Cap Black wool construction, with four ventilation grommets, having gold and blue ribbon with gilt Massachusetts state seal buttons, bullion eagle insignia on front and a black leather bullion oak leaf adorned visor. Interior is black silk lined with leather sweatband. Maker label stamp "Bent & Bush Boston" (5" H x 8.5" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWI U.S. Military M1902 Musician Visor Cap Blue wool construction having black leather visor, four ventilation grommets, gilt buttons with Lyre design attach gold ribbon chinstrap with bullion thread eagle on front. Interior is black silk lined with leather sweatband. Maker stamp signed "D. Klein & Bro. 927 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA". (4.5" H X 7.75" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI U.S. Army M1912 EM/NCO Service Tunic Wool construction having four exterior pockets, five button closure with hooked stand up collar bearing disk insignia with crossed rifles and "B" indicating Infantry Company B. Theatre made wool sleeve patch "AA" indicates 82nd Infantry Division. Additional wool chevrons are present on sleeve. Interior is silk lined with single slash pocket. (30.5" L x 17.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI U.S. Army Air Corps Officer Service Uniform TUNIC: Wool construction having four exterior pockets and five button closure with hooked stand up collar bearing winged propeller insignia, bullion single bar on shoulder boards indicating rank of Lieutenant, bullion breast wing patch, and theater made wool Air Corps shoulder patch with overseas service chevron. (30.5" L x 18" W) BREECHES: Wool jodhpur style breeches with button fly and laced cuffs. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI U.S. Army Air Corps. Officer Uniform TUNIC: Wool construction having four external pockets, four button lay down collar with bullion insignia indicating rank of Lieutenant, theater made wool Air Corps shoulder patch and bullion sleeve chevron insignia. ( 30.25" L x 17.5" W) BREECHES: Wool jodhpur style breeches having button fly and laced cuffs. (36.5" L x 18" W) OVERSEAS CAP: Wool construction having green and black piping. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI U.S. M1905 Bayonet with Leather Scabbard Straight fullered steel blade signed on ricasso "US 264045" , reverse is signed "SA 1908" with flaming bomb insignia. Guard and pommel are of blued steel having wood grips stamped "44 2F". Scabbard has leather surface and steel throat with suspension clip on swivel. Scabbard is signed "RIA 1907 FP13". (22" L x 3.5" W) 16" Blade. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI and WWII Edged Weapon Group U.S. Krag Rifle bayonet having wood grip and straight fullered blade. Ricasso is signed "US" and "1899" on reverse, with leather cavalry style scabbard. (18" L x 3.5" W) American M1917 Bolo Blade having wood grip and steel blade with metal scabbard, canvas and leather cover, and belt catch.. Ricasso is signed "JS Mod 1917 CT" and "PLUMB ST. LOUIS 1918". (13" L x 3" W) WWII U.S. M1 Garand Short Bayonet having straight single fuller parkerized blade with steel guard and pommel and plastic grips with fiberglass scabbard painted olive drab green. Ricasso is signed "PAL US 1943" (15.75" L x 3.5" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI U.S. Army M1912 EM/NCO Medical Tunic Wool construction having four exterior pockets, five button closure, attached shoulder boards, stand up hook collar with brass (screw back) Caduceus insignia indicative of medical personnel. Theater made wool or silk overseas shoulder patch, and bullion sleeve chevron. (30" L x 17.5" W) 200.00 - 400.00 WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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WWI U.S. Army M1912 Officer Uniform 77th Division TUNIC: Wool construction, having four exterior pockets, attached shoulder boards, and stand up hooked collar with metal Engineer insignia. Bullion Lieutenant's rank bar and 77th Infantry wool and silk overseas shoulder patch. Interior is silk lined with tailor label "Brooks Brothers". (30" L x 16" W) BREECHES: Jodhpur style, wool construction having five button closure, reinforced leather calves and laced cuffs. 300.00 - 600.00
109a WW1 U.S. Army Officer M1912 Tunic 1st Division Wool construction, stand up hooked collar, with five gilt eagle button closure, and four button flap pockets. Blackened collar insignia of crossed rifles and "I" and "C" with "USR". Silver oak leaf on boards indicating rank of Major, with wool shoulder patch "1" first division. Three piece ribbon bar with war medal and ribbon, with titles affixed to chest, cuff stripe and bullion overseas chevron. Interior is silk lined. (32"L x 18" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI U.S. Army EM/NCO Uniform Group SERVICE TUNIC: Khaki cotton twill construction having five buttons and hook collar closure, four exterior pockets. Garment has been stripped of insignia. SERVICE TUNIC: Khaki cotton twill construction having five buttons and hook collar closure with ROTC insignia and jodhpur style breeches. SERVICE TUNIC: Khaki cotton twill construction having five buttons and hook collar closure with sleeve chevron and cuff stripe. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI Imperial German Officer Visor Cap Quality blue doeskin wool construction having black velvet band with red piping, black patent leather visor and two metal cockades. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband. Museum inventory tag stitched inside. Initials "Tgl", handwritten on underside of visor. (5.5" H x 9" W) Interior diameter is 10.5". 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI Imperial German EM/NCO Visor Cap Wool construction having two metal cockades and interior leatherette sweatband. Museum inventory tag stitched inside. (3.5" H x 10" W) Interior diameter is 10". 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI Imperial German Officer Visor Cap Quality doeskin wool construction having two metal cockades, death's head pin and leather visor. Crown is of green wool with light blue band and red piping. Interior silk lined with leatherette sweatband. Museum inventory label stitched to rear of crown. (10.5" H x 12" W) Interior diameter is 11". 400.00 - 800.00
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WWI Imperial German Oberleutnant Officer Tunic Double breasted quality grey wool construction, having red piping and brass button closure. Stand up green collar with blue machine sewn tabs. Bullion shoulder boards with single pip denoting rank of Oberleutnant or 1st Lieutenant. Interior is silk lined. (30" H x 18" W) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWI Imperial German Officer Great Coat Blue wool construction with red placket, collar and sewn bullion shoulder boards denoting rank of Lieutenant. Twelve-nickel buttoned double closure with French cuffs. Interior is lined in silk. (39" H x 17" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI German Prussian Luftschiffer-Abteiling Tunic EM / NCO blue wool construction with red piping and white litzen on collar and cuffs. Shoulder boards have stylized L with silver button marked "1" , with eight silver button front closure. Interior is lined in silk. (32" H x 18" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWI Imperial German Officer Overcoat Blue wool construction, double breasted, with French cuffs and black velvet stand up collar with pink piping. Seven silver button closure. Interior is silk lined having one pocket. Tailor label in pocket "M. ZOLTSCH Konil Bayer Hoflieferant MUNCHEN" Officer name is written in ink, numbered "3753" and dated "1912". Museum inventory tag is affixed to inside collar. (41" L x 16" W). 300.00 - 600.00
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WWI Imperial German Officer Dress Belt and Sash Imperial German officer dress brocade belt in blue wool and bullion thread construction, having gilt buckle with crowned Prussian royal cypher in wreath, with leather adjustment strap. (46.5" L x 1.75" W) WWI Bavarian officer brocade dress sash with silver and blue braided cord and tassels, wraparound belt, and metal belt loop and keeper. (32" L x 1.75" W) Tassels are 19" L 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI Imperial German Air Corps Pilot Badge German Pilot's badge in silver, depicts biplane flying over field in wreath surmounted by crown. Reverse having vertical hinged pin and stamped with crescent moon hallmark and "800". (2.75" H x 1.75" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWI Imperial German Aviator Helmet Thick black leather hard shell construction in conical form with short visor, having wool liner, ear flaps and adjustable brow cover. Chin strap is marked "7 1/4" Museum inventory tag stitched inside. (Size 7 1/4) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWI German Prussian EM/NCO Pickelhaube with Cover M1915 EM/NCO Pickelhaube helmet is of black leather construction with grey metal Prussian insignia. Fitted cover is of beige wool, with front and rear leather anchor tabs. Interior stamped "57" (10" H x 7" W) Interior diameter is 10". Size 57 500.00 - 1,000.00 WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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WWI German M1918 Helmet with Combat Damage Heavy steel construction with green camouflage paint, interior pinned liner, leather over linen pads, with partial leather chinstrap. Interior skirt signed "ET 62". (6.5" H x 8.75" W) Interior diameter is 11.75". 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI German Stirnpanzer Sniper Brow Plate Heavy steel brow plate trench armor for M16/M18 helmet, having feldgrau paint finish. Museum inventory number painted in white. (7" H x 9.5" W x 5" D) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWI German Stirnpanzer Sniper Brow Plate Heavy steel brow plate trench armor for M16/M18 helmet, having camouflage over feldgrau paint with leather attachment strap. Museum inventory number painted in white. (7" H x 9.5" W x 5" D) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWI German Trench Armor Breast Plate Heavy steel riveted construction with two horsehair pads suspended on khaki web straps. Painted # 2 inside. Overall feldgrau paint. (13" H x 15" W x 11.5" D) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Imperial German Parade Flag, Staff, Accoutrements Nine-piece Imperial German Charlottenburg Fusiliers Parade Flag with Staff and accoutrements including: GORGET: of brass construction, with chain, depicting four flags encircling an oval emblem signed "Ver Enem Garde Fusiliere Charlottenburg" above oak and laurel leaves. Flags and emblem are painted silver. Gorget is signed "Gen. V.R. Riller Fahnenfbk, Berlin Elsasser ST 11" in fitted simulated leather box. (3" H x 6.25" W) FLAG CARRIER: in leather and silk construction, having black leather base holder with yellow WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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silk covering and yellow wool on reverse. Elaborately hand embroidered on linen cloth with silk thread in insect and leaf design. Acorn and berries are in bullion thread with yellow silk stitching around design. Bullion thread is hand stitched on linen. Writing is partially legible, and appears to be "Gewid v.d. Fraven a Jungfrav S. Bereins" and "Verein Ehemalig Garde Fusiliere", surrounded by silk stitching. Flag holder has two bands of gilt ribbon. (36.5" H x 6" W) PARADE SASH: in yellow cotton construction having yellow ribbon sewn as front decoration. Hand embroidered silk thread depicts two beetles surrounded by bullion thread with decorative motif signed in bullion thread "Dorsitzender des Vereins ehmalig Garde-Fusiliere Charlottenburg" and "Gewid v.d. Fraven V Jungfravendes Vereins" having bullion design at shoulder with white and yellow rosette and bullion tassels. (40.75" L x 6" W) PARADE SASH: in yellow cotton and silk construction having silver bullion thread ribbon at shoulder with metal signed "Suum Cuique" (to teach his own) , depicts eagle and oak leaf wreath with yellow and bullion thread rosette and bullion thread tassels. (41.5"L x 6" W) PARADE SASH: in yellow ribbon construction with hand embroidered three-dimensional beetle stitched in silk thread with bullion thread tassels. (70"L x 5" W) PARADE STOLE: in yellow silk and bullion ribbon construction with tassels. (70" L x 5" W) PARADE RIBBON: in linen construction having yellow silk stitching overlay with gilt ribbon running vertically along sides, hand embroidered with silk thread in natural oak leaf motif with bullion thread acorns. "Dem Verein Eghem Garde-Fusiliere Charlottenburg" and "Geiwidin Von Frau Oberleutuant Kraft" is stitched in bullion thread. One band features hand embroidered crest with eagle and crown having silk accents. The other band features hand embroidered beetle with red silk accents. Both have bullion tassels with bow signed "1906" in bullion and gilt ribbon, and includes a circular metal hook. (45.5" L x 12" W) PARADE FLAG: in linen and silk construction having hand embroidered detail. Each corner features four silk thread and ribbon embroidered wreaths, each uniquely signed and dated. The flag center is adorned with a crowned open-mouth eagle clutching a scepter and sword in its talons above an oak leaf laurel surrounded by embroidery that reads "Verein ebemaliger Garde-Fusiliere Charlottenburg" The eagle bears a scroll signed "Wit Gott fur Konig und Vaterland". (REVERSE) in yellow silk with decorative bullion thread border. Top (left) corner features a castle and purple flowers hand stitched in silk thread. Lower (left) corner has bullion embroidery that reads "27 Januar 1897" surrounded by an oak leaf laurel. A beetle is depicted in the upper (right) corner. The lower (right) corner is signed "12 Mai 1906" in bullion thread, surrounded by an oak leaf laurel. The center of reverse is signed "Dem Vaterland getreu bis in den tod!"(The fatherland faithful unto death) above an embroidered crown in bullion with silk threads and the letter "R" surrounded by a wreath tied with a blue bow signed "1826 30 Marz". Flag has bullion
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tassels on three sides with one side having brass attachment clasps. (48" H x 55.25" W) STAFF: in black walnut two-part construction having brass screw joint connection at center. Staff is adorned with thirty gilt and gray metal plaques commemorating regiment achievements including dates of "12-5-1906", "27-1-1911" and "1927". Brass eyelets connect flag. Finial is of brass construction featuring an Iron Cross and is dated "1914", and signed with a letter "W" beneath a crown. (132.5" H, Finial is 3.75" H) 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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WWI Austrian and German Belt and Canteen Group WWI Austrian Mannlicher M1916 belt with ammunition pouches in brown leather construction having three pouches with metal catch, illegible signature in second pouch. (37" H x 4" W) WWI German belt in black leather construction having wool on reverse, and gilt buckle signed "GOTT MIT UNS" (36.75" L x 1.75" H) WWI German Medic Canteen with steel cup in metal construction having leather harness and cloth strap with corduroy cover. Cup is signed "DR RUMBBA 1217". (10" H x 7" W) WWI German Canteen in green painted metal construction having steel screw top and leather harness. Canteen is signed "J. Hormann Nurnberg 17". (9" H x 5.5" W) WWI German Canteen in steel construction having green wool cover with three black leather straps and four black painted snap closure. (10" H x 6.5" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI German Bayonet Grouping WWI Re-issue butcher blade bayonet with plastic grip with blued steel guard and pommel. Blade is blued and has a straight fuller ricasso signed "Fichie & Sachs Schweinfurt", dated "18" on spine with blued steel scabbard. (20.25" L x 3" W) WWI saw back bayonet with plastic grip, plated guard and pommel, and straight fuller saw back blade signed on ricasso "ERFURT" Black painted steel scabbard with leather frog. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI German Army and Navy EM/NCO Cap Group Imperial German Navy "Donald Duck" style EM/NCO cap in blue wool construction having white cotton cover with "Schiffstamdivision der Nordsee" tally and cockade. (2.5" H x 10" W) WWI Prussian Feldmutze in grey wool construction having two cockades, red piping and red wool band. Interior lined in linen, signed "No 56, BAL 1916" with illegible signature. Museum inventory tag is affixed to interior. (3" H x 6.5" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI Imperial German Navy Officer Belt Silk and velvet construction. Gilt brass buckle depicts crowned anchor with royal cypher with brass lion face hanger suspension ring. (39.25" L x 1.25" H) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI French, German, British, U.S. Insignia Group Twenty-two piece lot includes: four French bullion officer shoulder boards, five EM/NCO German wool shoulder boards, four German officer shoulder boards, one Italian shoulder board, one British officer shoulder board, and seven assorted U.S. wool patches. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI British Badge Group Tank Corps Hat Badge - brass construction depicts tank in profile, with clip reverse. VRI Cap Badge - silver and gilt finish with "VRI" in center with rays, having screw back. Tank Corps Hat Badge, depicts tank profile in wreath surmounted by crown, reads "FEARNAUGHT". Valor Medal in bronze, with crowned lion in cross and silk ribbon. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI British King George V Medals, Cased King George Silver Jubilee Medal attached to red, white and blue ribbon having left facing conjoined busts of King George V and Queen Mary in red leather case signed "F. Phillips Medallist Aldershot". Obverse of medal is signed "GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY MAY VI MCMXXXV", reverse bears crowned royal cypher with monogram "GRJ", signed "May 6 1910" and "May 6 1935". (3" H x 1.5" W) Imperial Service Medal in black leather case, George V issue attached to red and grey ribbon, in silver, having left facing bust of King George V signed "GEORGIUS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP". Reverse features laborer seated on bench with radiant sun signed "For Faithful Service" (4.25" H x 2.5" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI French Artillery Officer Dress Uniform TUNIC: black wool construction, having red stand up hooked collar with bullion insignia"16", eight gilt button closure, gilt and red silk cord epaulettes signed "M.B. , AU, CHEVALIER BAYARD, PARIS", (left) breast ribbon bar, and gold ribbon sleeve decoration. Interior silk lining with a single pocket. ( 26" L x 17" W) BREECHES: Jodhpur style in red wool construction having black vertical stripe with three gilt button and hook closure, terminating in button closure. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI French General Officer Dress Tunic Blue wool construction with red piping, having four exterior pockets and six silver flaming bomb button closure with stand up hooked collar. Shoulder patch with eight bullion ribbon bars and bullion flaming bomb insignia with three stars, indicating rank of General de Division. Interior is silk lined with two side pockets. (35" L x 20" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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Weimar Republic Era German Officer Cap Wool construction with cockade and eagle pin. Interior silk lined with leather sweatband. Interior marked in ink "A16 x 14" with museum inventory tag stitched inside. (5.5" H x 8.25" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI Era Annapolis Naval Academy Dress Coat Wool construction, double breasted having eighteen gilt eagle anchor button closure with silk lining and leather band at base. Collar with gilt ribbon and two bullion anchors. Sleeves have bullion eagle with anchor and star with three gilt ribbon stripes denoting midshipman rank of Company Petty Officer. Pocket has tag signed "Jacob Reed's Sons, Philadelphia PA", "G.C. Cummings 16, 1918". (22.5" L x 17.5" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWI Era Annapolis Naval Academy Dress Coat Wool construction, double breasted having eighteen gilt fouled anchor button closure and leather banded hem. Collar has gilt ribbon with two gilt brass anchors. Cuffs have gilt ribbon indicating Midshipman rank. Interior lined in silk. (22.5" L X 17.5" W) 100.00 - 200.00
138a 20th C. U.S.S Constitution U.S. Navy Tailcoats Three naval uniforms worn by active Navy Personnel aboard the U.S.S. Constitution. Wool construction having silver single button closure with black ribbon detailing. Collars have two sets of horizontal white ribbon and two buttons. Tails have red wool folded back with button and two buttons at top of tail. One jacket is signed "Fred M. Bachelder Co. Boston Massachusetts, G. Weld 5/16/42". (34.5" L x 19" W), (40" L x 19.5" W), (36" L x 19" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWI Italian Navy Officer Dress Tunic Dark blue wool construction, having two exterior pockets, ribbon bar awards, six gilt button double button closure with open collar, bullion lapel, shoulder and sleeve insignia denoting rank of "Capitano Di Corvetta". Interior is silk lined, having two pockets. Maker label affixed to interior "Filli Sarli Taranto". (31" L x 17" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Dutch Royal Navy Officer Frock Coat, Named Blue wool construction, double breasted, having fourteen gilt button closure with hooked stand up collar. Bullion collar and sleeve insignia indicating rank of Luitenant ter Zee. Interior is silk lined having two pockets. Tailor label signed "H. Neville Hart & Schoenmaker" Inside left breast pocket is monogrammed "J.C.H.P.", Identification tag inside pocket is signed "J.C.H. Poolman Nov. 1939". Museum inventory tag is affixed to inside collar. (39.5 " H x 18" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Naval Academy Ensign Frock Coat Double breasted frock coat in wool construction having open faced collar, and ten gilt button closure. Sleeves have 1/2 " gold ribbon and bullion star, and epaulettes are adorned with fouled anchor denoting rank of Ensign. Coat tail has two gilt buttons. Interior is silk lined with signature "Primus Annapolis, MD". Tag inside pocket is signed "Ens. M.H. Rindskopf Feb 38 class 38" (44" L x 19" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Navy Captain Officer Jacket Wool construction, double breasted open collar jacket, having six gilt anchor button closure with four gold sleeve ribbons, three-piece ribbon bar, and bullion star indicating rank of Captain. (33" L x 19" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Navy Captain Officer Uniform Named Wool construction, double breasted open collar, having six button closure with four gilt ribbon sleeve stripes denoting rank of Commander with five-piece ribbon bar. Interior is silk lined with private tailor label "Desmonds" Inside pocket tag signed "H.E. Wilson, NAB" Size 40" L PANTS: Blue wool straight leg slacks with two slash pockets. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Navy Commander Officer Jacket Wool construction, double breasted open collar, having six gilt anchor button closure with four gold sleeve ribbons, twelve piece ribbon bar, and bullion star denoting rank of Commander. (33.5" H X 19.5" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Aviator Cap and Goggles Leather construction with rubber ear inserts signed "Army Air Forces" with interior label signed "FOX CHASE KNITTING MILLS". Goggles have metal frame with plastic lenses signed "AN 6530". (Size XL)
300.00 - 600.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Flying Caps Two leather constructed WWII U.S. Flying Caps. One having removable ear pieces (10" h x 8" w) . Second cap has chinstrap (11" h x 10.25" w). 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps M1942 Officer Jacket Olive drab wool construction, belted with open collar, four exterior pockets, four button closure, having bullion Air Corps shoulder patch, shoulder boards with bullion oak leaf insignia indicating rank of Major and chest bearing sterling silver flight wings. Interior has partial silk lining with tailor label "Regulation Army Officer's Uniform". (35.5" L x 18.5" w) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Force Type A-4 Flight Suit Olive drab cotton will construction having zipper front closure signed "CONMAR", belt with chest and leg zippered patch pocket, button collar and zippered cuffs. Interior tag signed "Type A-4 PROPERTY AIR FORCE U.S. ARMY" (57" L x 17" W) Size 38. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII U.S. Navy Aviator LFN 24 Flight Suit Brown leather construction having fleece collar, zippered front closure signed "Talon', Belted with two zippered slash side pockets and two snap leg pockets. Maker tag signed ""COLVINEX" with military tag signed "Department of U.S. Navy" (65"L x 21" W) Size 40 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Officer Uniform Group SERVICE TUNIC (Named): In khaki wool construction having open collar with gilt wing pin, four gilt button closure, four exterior pockets, attached wing breast insignia and 5th Air Force sleeve patch . Sterling silver single bar pinned to boards denote rank of Lieutenant. Interior is partially lined in silk with two interior pockets. Tailor label inside pocket reads "Lt. Comstock Small 19 April 1944". (33" L x 18.5" W) IKE JACKET: Olive drab wool construction having open collar, five button closure, two exterior pockets, gilt wing collar pins with silver wing breast insignia and Army Air Corp shoulder patch. Sterling silver double bar pinned to boards indicate rank of Captain. (24.5" L x 17.5" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps B15 Flying Jacket Olive drab cotton canvas construction with mouton collar, zipper front closure having two slash pockets with wool elastic cuffs and hem. Interior is wool lined with slash pocket. Interior label reads "Type B-15 DANN CLOTHING CO. PROPERTY AIR FORCES US ARMY" (27"L x 17.5" W) Size 38 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Officer Uniform, Named Named to Major, G.L. Usher SERVICE JACKET: Privately tailored in quality navy blue wool construction having open collar, four button closure, four exterior pockets, bullion shoulder boards with oak leaf insignia indicating rank of Major. Gilt wing collar pins and sterling silver command pilot wings pinned to breast. Interior is silk lined with label "S.H. Berman Washington D.C." Interior pocket tag reads "Maj. G.L. Usher" (34.5" L x 17.5" W), Size 39 PANTS: Blue wool construction having vertical yellow stripe running from waist to cuff, WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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straight leg and five button fly closure, two front and two rear slash pockets. Interior label signed "G.L. Usher" (35" L x 33.25" W) PHOTO GROUP: Includes four black and white photographs of Major Usher.
1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Officer Visor Cap, Named Named to Major, G.L. Usher Blue wool construction having blue and yellow gilt ribbon band with gilt chin strap, gilt eagle insignia, and bullion oak leaves on visor. Interior is lined in silk with leather sweatband and celluloid sweat diamond with maker label signed "Gaunt". Paper name tag affixed to interior reads "G.L. Usher" (4.85" H x 10.5" W) Size 7 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Crusher Visor Cap Group Two caps: one in khaki wool construction with mohair band, having gilt screw back eagle insignia, leather chinstrap attached with gilt eagle buttons, leather visor, and interior leather sweatband with wax vapor guard signed "THE LIGHT WEIGHT" (5" H x 10" W) Second cap, khaki wool construction with mohair band, having gilt screw back eagle insignia, leather chinstrap attached with gilt eagle buttons, and leather visor. Interior leather sweatband signed "Flighter by Bancroft". Wax vapor guard with sweat diamond is signed "Bancroft". (5.75" H x 9.5" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corp General Officer Uniform JACKET: Olive drab wool construction having four gilt button closure, four exterior pockets, and green ribbon at cuffs. Collar has two brass U.S. pins with ribbon bars and a sterling silver flight commander wing pin on breast. Gilt button and star pins attached to shoulders indicating rank of General. Interior is silk lined with label signed "Quality by Kuppenheimer for the System Co. Holyoke MA" with Sam Browne belt signed "Service Full Grain Bridle Leather". (29" L x 18" W) BREECHES: In grey wool construction having two button and zipper closure, and two suede patches on each leg at inside seam. Interior label is signed "Rosenfield Uniform Co. 15 School St Boston, MA" (39" L x 36") WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII USMC Aviator Officer Uniform JACKET: Green wool construction having four exterior pockets with three bronzed eagle anchor button closure, open collar and attached shoulder boards. Blue sleeve double stripe and star insignia, and sterling double bar insignia indicating rank of Captain. Ten-piece ribbon bar with Presidential Unit Citation attached, Interior is silk lined. (32" L x 19" W) PANTS: Tailored wool slacks, having zipper fly closure. Maker label "Castle McVoy". (28" waist) BELT: Black leather "Sam Brown" belt with brass buckle. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII USMC EM/NCO Service Uniform 1st Division JACKET: Green wool construction with four bronze EGA button closure, open collar and four exterior pockets, having Ruptured Duck breast patch, EGA insignia, First Marine Division shoulder patch, and sleeve chevrons indicating rank of Corporal. (34" L x 16" W) PANTS: Wool construction, straight leg slacks, having four button fly closure. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Marine Corps Sniper Coveralls Cotton herringbone twill construction having zipper front closure signed "Talon" with two snap closed chest pockets and large zippered cotton web material pocket at thigh. Heavy padded web elbow pockets with rear button on reverse. Chest marked in ink "USMC" with EGA insignia. (36.5" H x 21.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII U.S. Marine Corp Uniform, 1st Division TUNIC: Olive drab green wool construction having open collar, four button closure, four exterior pockets and EGA collar insignia with First Marines shoulder patch and sleeve chevrons denoting rank of Sargeant with leather waist belt with brass buckle. (32" L x 18" W) PANTS: Straight leg, in wool construction with five button fly closure. (30" x 28") WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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WWII U.S. Marine Corp Uniform Grouping DRESS TUNIC: Blue wool construction having stand up collar with red piping, seven gilt EGA button closure, four exterior pockets, and sleeve chevron denoting rank of Private First Class. (Size 38 R) SERVICE TUNIC: Green wool construction having open collar, four button closure, EGA collar tab insignia, Medical Officer shoulder boards, and a twelve-piece ribbon bar affixed to chest. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII U.S. Marine Corp P44 Pants Cotton herringbone twill camouflage construction having beige camouflage interior, four button closure, and two exterior flap cargo pockets. (42.75" L x 31" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII U.S. Army Officer Visor Caps Two caps: One in green doeskin wool construction having khaki mohair band, gilt eagle insignia with maroon felt backing, leather chinstrap anchored by two gilt eagle buttons, and leather visor. Interior leather sweatband with sweat shield signed "WTCO" (5.5" H x 10.25" W) Size 7 1/8 Second cap with green wool construction having gilt eagle insignia, leather chinstrap anchored by two gilt buttons and a leather visor. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband and celluloid sweat shield signed "On To Victory Feldman Cap Co." (5.25" H x 10.5" W) Size 7 1/8 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Army Officer Tall Boots Black leather construction in four parts having stitched geometric motif on shaft, interior cloth pulls with leather soles, stacked heel and round toe. (18" H x 12" L x 4" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Army Uniform Group SERVICE JACKET and PANTS: Olive drab wool construction having open collar, four button closure, four exterior pockets, medical collar insignia, 88th Infantry shoulder patch with Technical Sergeant patch and wool pants. IKE JACKET: Olive drab wool construction having open collar, four button closure, two exterior pockets, and gilt oak leaves on shoulder boards indicating rank of Major. SERVICE JACKET: Olive drab wool construction having open collar, four button closure, four exterior pockets, and 25th Infantry Division shoulder patch. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Army Officer Uniform Group Three-piece group includes: SUMMER SERVICE UNIFORM : In khaki twill wool construction having open collar, four button closure, four exterior pockets, 25th Infantry Division shoulder patch XIII Army Corps patch, Silver Double Bar pin on boards denote rank of Captain with Presidential Unit Citation ribbon bar affixed to chest. Interior is silk lined with private tailor label "Allen Uniform Co." PANTS: Zipper fly closure having four pockets, straight leg. SERVICE TUNIC: In olive drab wool construction having open collar, four button closure with four exterior front pockets. Artillery collar insignia with silver double bars pinned to boards indicate rank of Captain. Interior is silk lined with private tailor label "Rosenfeld Uniform Co." (32" L x 18.5" W) Size 42 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Army Officer Service Tunic "Ike Jacket" British made, olive drab wool construction having open collar with three button closure, belted with two exterior pockets, 83rd Infantry shoulder patch, silver double bar pin on boards denoting rank of Captain, six -piece ribbon bar with Silver Infantry Badge, and Presidential Unit Citation ribbon bar affixed to chest. Interior is silk lined with maker label signed "Durigo Mfg Co 1943". (29" L x 17" W) Size 37R. 100.00 200.00
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Served from 1915-1981. Rank: Five Star General of the Army Commands: Commanded US First Army at D-Day Invasion, planned Operation Cobra the beginning of the breakout from the Normandy beachhead, commanded 12th Army Group, Army Chief of Staff (1948), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ( 1949), General of the Army (1950) Awards: French Croix de guerre with palm, Luxembourg War Cross, Commander’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Order of Kutuzov (1st Class), Order of Suvorov (1st Class), British Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal (With three oak leaf clusters), Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (with oak leaf cluster), Bronze Star, Mexican Border Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal with one silver and three campaign stars, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp, National Defense Service Medal with star, Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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WWI and WWII U.S. Army - Army Air Corps Hat Group Five U.S. Army and Army Air Corps Campaign hats, wool felt construction, having interior leather sweatband and leather buckled chin straps (one missing chin strap). Each hat has a different colored silk cord with knot. Hat having light green cord has interior label stamped on leather sweatband signed "John B. Stetson Co. No 1 Quality Philadelpha" and brass Air Force pin affixed to brow. One hat having black and white cord has two interior labels stamped on leather sweatband signed "Trade Mark John B. Stetson Co. Philadelphia No. 1 Quality" and " Macullar Parker Company Washington St Boston". Leather sweatband is initialed "J.P.T". Dark green hat having black and white cord bears gold paper label affixed to interior marked "7 1/85". 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII U.S. Army General Dress Uniform, Omar Bradley Five-star General dress uniform attributed to U.S. Army General Omar Nelson Bradley (1893-1981) JACKET: Dark blue wool construction having black satin lapels and black velvet cuffs with gold thread embroidered oak leaf insignia, gilt Federal Eagle buttons and chain button closure, gold bullion braid shoulder boards, gold bullion five star patch on sleeves. Interior lined in silk, having two interior pockets, bearing tailor label signed "Boston Uniform Co". ( 24" L x 20" W) SLACKS: Blue wool straight leg construction having zipper and hook closure with double vertical gold ribbon stripes. ( 44" L x 17" W) White suspenders with a vented white cotton tuxedo shirt and black pleated cummerbund are included.
B. February 12th, 1893- d. April 8th 1981 Served from 1915-1981. Rank: Five Star General of the Army Commands: Commanded US First Army at D-Day Invasion, planned Operation Cobra the beginning of the breakout from the Normandy beachhead, commanded 12th Army Group, Army Chief of Staff (1948), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ( 1949), General of the Army (1950) Awards: French Croix de guerre with palm, Luxembourg War Cross, Commander’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Order of Kutuzov (1st Class), Order of Suvorov (1st Class), British Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal (With three oak leaf clusters), Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (with oak leaf cluster), Bronze Star, Mexican Border WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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Service Medal, World War I Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal with one silver and three campaign stars, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp, National Defense Service Medal with star, Presidential Medal of Freedom. 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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WWII U.S. Army General Officer Visor Cap Attributed to Five-star U.S. Army General Omar Nelson Bradley (1893 – 1981). Quality doeskin wool having gilt brass federal eagle screw back badge with black velvet band decorated with bullion thread oak leaves and gold ribbon chinstrap anchored with two gilt eagle buttons. Visor with gold bullion oak leaves denoting rank of General Officer. Interior lined with gold silk and sweat barrier with maker label which reads "Luxenberg Military Civilian Tailors Quality Supreme New York". Leather sweatband marked "Luxenberg", with 7 1/8 size label . Part of dress uniform ensemble. 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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WWII U.S. Army Air Corps M4A2 Flak Helmet Heavy cotton canvas over steel with hinged ear flaps and leather chinstrap. Interior label signed "HELMET M4A2 Industrial Canvas Prod Corp." (7" h x 10.5" w) Interior diameter approx 8.5". 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII U.S. Army Insignia Mixed Group Assortment of eighty-two pieces of WWII insignia, including thirty-five collar pins, forty-three ribbon bars in frame and four sterling silver U.S. Army Qualification badges. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII U.S. Armed Forces Boxed Medal Group AIR MEDAL - with ribbon, double ribbon bar and tack pin in fitted leatherette box. BRONZE STAR - with ribbon, ribbon bar and tack pin in fitted leatherette box. DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS - with ribbon, ribbon bar and tack in leatherette box. WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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200.00 - 400.00
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WWII and WWI American Mini Medals Collection of twenty-one World War I and World War II American mini medals with ribbons, consisting of: 1. Navy Cross 2. Silver Star Medal 3. Purple Heart 4. American Defense Service Medal 5. American Campaign Medal 6. Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal 7. WWII Victory Medal 8. American Defense Bronze Star 9. Armed Forces Reserve Medal 10. Phillipines Liberation Service Medal 11. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal 12. China Service Medal 13. Air Force Combat Readiness Medal 14. Medal for Humane Action-Berlin, Germany 15. Army Commendation Medal 16. Korean Service Medal 17. Africa General Service Medal 18. British General Service Medal 19. 1914-1915 Star 20. British War Service Medal 1914-1919 21. The Great War for Civilization 1914-1919 500.00 - 1,000.00
173a WWII Era French Porcelain Road Sign Porcelain over steel construction, with white background and black block lettering in arrow form, reads " BEAUMONT s/OISE 22 BEAUVAIS 60". (80"L x 19.75" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII British Paratrooper Helmet Steel construction with rolled rim, in olive drab green with red paint insignia , foam and leather interior with web netting and chinstrap. Signed "BMB 1944 7 1/2". ( 7" H x 9.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII Canadian Provost Corps Serge Battle Dress Green wool construction, having two pleated breast pockets and three button front closure. Sleeves each bear a single Chevron denoting rank of Staff Sergeant. Interior is unlined, having two slash pockets. Reverse is pleated at waist with adjustment belt. Inside stamped in blue ink "Battle Dress Blouse Serge", "Devonshire Clothes December 1942". (22" L x 18" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII British Army General Officer Uniform SERVICE TUNIC: Olive drab wool construction, having five exterior pockets, open collar, four gilt button closure, seven-piece ribbon bar and gold bullion on red wool collar tabs indicating rank of Major General, with three piece gilt metal shoulder board insignia. Interior is silk lined with tailor label "F& H Newcomb Chatham, Maj. Hext 9-38". (34" L x 20" W) PANTS: Wool pleated straight leg pants having four button fly closure. (40" L x 32"W 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII British General Officer Visor Cap Khaki twill construction having red wool band and bullion insignia of lion standing on crown. Visor decorated with bullion oak leaves indicating General Officer rank. Patent leather chin strap secured by gilt GR Royal Cypher buttons. Interior silk lined with leather sweatband bearing gold stamped maker label "Cater & Co. London". (5.25" h x 10.5" w x 12" int.d) 300.00 - 600.00
177a WWII British Royal Navy Commander Officer Cap Quality doeskin wool construction with bullion crowned anchor insignia, patent leather chinstrap, and visor decorated with bullion oak leaves indicating rank of Commander. Interior lined in blue silk with leather sweatband. (4.75" h x 10.25" w) Interior diameter approx 7.5" 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII British General Staff Officer Visor Cap Doeskin olive drab wool construction with red wool band, having bullion insignia of crowned lion in wreath over crossed swords with leather chin strap and visor. Interior has leather sweatband and celluloid liner. Maker label signed "J. Collet LTD. London" Hat size 71/2 (6" h x 10.25" w x 11.25" int. d) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII British RAF Flying Cap with Goggles Leather construction with chinstrap and zippered removable ear plugs. Interior bears label "G. Waddington 1941" Metal framed goggles with leather backing plastic lenses and hinged adjustable sun shield (10.5" h x 12" w x 11" d) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII British Tear-Away Flight Boots Leather construction having suede "tear away" shaft, lace and zipper closure. Interior is lined in wool, and soles are of leather construction signed "7 1/2 Registered Design 878936". (13.75" H x 11.5" L x 4" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII British Army Web Belt Grouping Cotton canvas web construction having holster signed "A.M. 16238/39 1940" with ammunition pouch signed "200 Finnigansic 1943" and a third pouch signed "N.E.C.O. 1941". Belt is signed "Baggraft 1945 CN/AA/0228 Normal" on reverse, with hook closure. (29" L x 9.5" W) WWII Sam Brown Belt in brown leather construction signed "MADE IN CANADA" with brass fittings. (42.25" L x 2.25" W) WWII Sam Browne belt in brown leather construction having leather frog and cross strap. (40" L x 2.75" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII British Army Dispatch Rider Motorcycle Helmet Steel construction in olive drab paint. Interior has leather liner, chinstrap, and web strap net. Liner signed "44 BS 7 1/2" Interior steel skirt is stamped "10.L/OL 1944" with painted museum inventory number. Size 7 1/2 200.00 400.00
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WWII British Army Dispatch Rider Motorcycle Gloves Quality brown leather construction having full gauntlets with zipper closure signed "A.M." with crown and "A.I.D.R.28", additional proof numbers and marked size 9 1/2. (16" L x 6.75" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII British Army Dispatch Rider Boots Black pigskin leather construction having lace up and three steel buckle closure. Stacked heel with metal plate. Leather Sole is signed "6L Premier Regd DOUBLE WEAR WATERPROOF" (14" H x 11.5" L x 4.5" W)
200.00 - 400.00
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WWI and WWII Mixed Inert Grenade Group eleven inert grenades and one projectile of mixed origin, including: two Danish M1923, one German M1913 Kugel, one French OF1 offensive, one U.S. M25 Riot grenade, and a MK1A1 training grenade with six additional grenades of unknown origin. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII Russian M1941 Winter Tanker Jacket Cotton canvas construction having insulation in vertical baffle stitched rows, five steel button closure with button cuffs. Interior is linen lined with depot ink stamp and "41". Museum inventory tag is affixed to interior. (27" L x 19" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII Russian Padded Tankers Cap Cotton-Linen canvas construction having padding on brow, crown and ears, having adjustment straps with steel buckles and buttons marked "Solide TRA" . (13" H x 12" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Imperial Japanese Heated Flight Suit One piece, olive drab cotton canvas construction having fur collar, front zipper closure, slash and leg pockets. Interior is lined in wool, signed in Kanji with ink depot stamp and heating element cord with plug in rear. (58"L x 19.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII Imperial Japanese Army Flying Cap and Goggles Leather construction with two piece leather stitched star insignia and adjustable chinstrap. Interior fur lined. Metal framed goggles with velvet padding and plastic lenses. Elastic strap signed in Kanji frame signed "TGK" (11" h x 7.5" w x 9" d) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII Imperial Japanese Army Cavalry Saddle Fully intact Japanese cavalry saddle, leather construction with hunt seat style medal stirrups, includes girth attached to billets, kanji stamped. Web saddlebags with leather traps, and four kanji stamped buckled leather saddle bags. (19" tree, 13" seat). 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII Japanese Army General Officer Service Tunic Olive drab wool construction having four exterior front pockets, five button closure with hook collar, bullion collar tabs having two silvered metal stars denote rank of Lieutenant General. Interior is silk lined with two pockets and embroidered Kanji. (29" L x 17" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII Japanese Army Officer Cape Olive drab wool construction with hook collar and four button closure, bullion collar tab insignia having three silvered metal stars denotes rank of Colonel. Interior is silk lined with slash pocket. (42" L x 18" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Japanese Ankle Boots Brown leather construction having canvas lining, laced closure and leather sole with steel plated toe. Canvas lining is signed "145-86". (5.5" H x 4" W x 11" L). 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Japanese Amy Rubber Sole Tabi Shoes Black cotton and rubber construction, having purple fabric lining and rubber soles signed "Trade Mark Napoleon Made In Japan 5020" with Kanji inscription and three metal Kanji signed tab ankle closure with split toe. (5" H x 3.5" W x 9.5" L) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Japanese Army Officer Sword Brass guard and pommel with shagreen grip, curved single fullered steel blade unsharpened with steel scabbard. (36.25" L) 30" Steel blade 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Japanese T30 Arisaka Bayonet, Navy Belt Group Two bayonets and Navy belt, one having wood grip with straight quillion, unsharpened straight steel blade with fuller, straight scabbard with remnants of black paint, and brown leather frog and buckle. (20.75" L) Second bayonet has a wood grip with hooked quillion, sharpened fullered straight steel blade with Nagoya Arsenal mark on ricasso, and a straight blued steel scabbard. (21" L) Japanese Imperial Navy sword belt. Leather belt with gilt buckle with cherry blossom anchor design. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Japanese Navy Officer Cape Black wool construction having four button front closure with hooked collar, bearing insignia having gold ribbon with one cherry blossom pip denoting rank of Ensign. (38" L) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Japanese Army Officer Dress Coat and Hat Complete with mannequin, a double breasted officer dress coat in blue wool construction with high collar and heavy gold ribbon at cuffs and collar, having fourteen button closure, red and white silk sash belt, and gold braid shoulder boards with three stars denoting rank of Captain. Interior is silk lined. (45.5" H x 17" W x 10" D) Cap is of blue wool construction with leather visor and chin cord. Heavy gold ribbon decoration with sun ray metal cap insignia. Interior is lined in silk with leather sweatband signed in Kanji script with feather plume. 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII Japanese Army Pilot Badge Group Two WWII Japanese Army Pilot Badges in gold. Star with rays, wings and propeller design, gilt wash finish. Reverse with vertical hinge pin. (1.8" H x 1.45" W, respectively). 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII Japanese Army and Navy Insignia Group Six-piece assortment of Japanese Army and Navy insignia including: gilt ribbon three pip officer shoulder boards, brass dog tags, and pocket knife signed in Kanji. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Italian MVSN Fascist Officer Tunic Quality wool construction belted with four pockets, having four gilt fasces button closure with hook collar and bullion shoulder boards with fascist emblem . Interior is silk lined. (30" L x 19" w) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Italian Fascist Officer Visor Cap Black wool construction having bullion eagle insignia and chin cord anchored by two gilt buttons, with leather visor. Interior silk lined with celluloid sweat shield signed "S.A. G. Vergeat Milano" Museum inventory tag is sewn inside. (6" h x 9.5" w) Interior diameter is 9.5". 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Italian MVSN Fascist Officer Tunic Quality wool construction belted tunic having two snap closure with French cuffs, bullion fasces insignia shoulder boards, with bullion wreathed sword chest insignia. Interior is silk lined with interior pocket. (29.5" L x 18" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Italian Fascist MVSN Fez Style Cap Quality black wool construction with metal fasces insignia and fringe top. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband, signed "EXTRA FINE" (4.5" H x 5.5" W x 8" D) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Italian Paratrooper San Marco Camo Uniform JUMP SMOCK: Cotton San Marco pattern camouflage construction having seven snap button closure, padded elbows, and two exterior pockets with waist and hem drawstring. ( 30.5 " L x 18. 5" W). PANTS: Matching Cotton Camouflage construction, having four button fly closure with two slash pockets and two leg pockets, with suspenders and padded knees with button cuff closure. (46" L x 17.5" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII Italian Paratrooper Helmet with Camo Cover Steel helmet with olive drab paint, interior has foam padded leather liner with canvas web and leather chinstrap attached to three steel buckles. Cover is of cotton camouflage construction with attachment loops, hem with drawstring. Interior is signed in ink "Aggiustare Trand Cordicella 2". (5.5" H x 8.5" W x 9.5" D) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII Italian Army Desert Shirt, Tunic and Bustina SERVICE SHIRT: Khaki cotton construction having four exterior pockets, four plastic button closure, and yellow wool cavalry collar insignia. Maker label affixed to inside collar "CONFEZIONI Pasquali Veronese ROMA MORDINI, 14". Museum inventory label affixed inside collar. (32" L x 17" W) BUSTINA: Green cotton construction stamped interior "S.A.D.A. ALLESANDRIA" (5" H X 7.5" W) OFFICER TUNIC: Khaki cotton construction having three exterior pockets, five gilt fasces button closure, black wool epaulettes with single fasces insignia button, and button collar. White braided aiguillette attached to (right) side. (30" L x 17" w) 150.00 - 300.00
207a WWII Italian Royal Air Force Flight Suit Two piece flight suit includes jacket in green cotton construction having fleece collar, and zipper closure with two exterior slash pockets and elastic waist. Sleeve insignia denotes rank of Lieutenant. Air Transport Badge in bronze is affixed to breast. Interior has removable tan wool liner affixed with ties. Maker label at inside collar is signed "Marlls Torino CORSO GIULIO CESARE 37" (28"L x 18" W) Pants are of green cotton construction having elastic waist with buckle and zipper closure at each hip and along sides from knee to ankle with two exterior pockets. (41"L) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII Italian Airforce Officer Visor Cap Quality wool construction having crowned eagle in wreath bullion insignia, gilt band and patent leather chinstrap anchored by two crowned eagle buttons and leather visor. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband and celluloid shield. Maker signed "Coruzzolo". (3.25" h x 10.25" w) Interior diameter is 7.25". 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Italian Army Artillery Officer Visor Cap Wool construction with crossed cannon bullion insignia and gold ribbon band, leather chinstrap anchored by gilt crossed cannon buttons, with leather visor. Interior is silk lined with leather sweatband. (5.25" h x 10.25" w) Interior diameter is approx. 7.5. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Italian Officer Insignia Group Mixed grouping of ten WWII Italian Officer insignia having gold and silver bullion thread on wool background. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWI and WWII Italian Military Insignia Assortment of thirteen Italian Military medals, awards and patches from WWI and WWII. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Italian Officer Wool Overseas Cap Green wool construction, with tied earflaps, having bullion on wool insignia. Silk lining bears partial illegible signature and "57" with leather sweatband. (6" H x 11" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Luftschutz Helmet Steel gladiator style helmet with blue paint and decal of winged swastika. Interior pinned leather liner with partial chin strap. (6.5" H x 10.5" W x 12.25" D) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Helmet M1934 Luftschutz Steel helmet for Polizei - Luftschutz having feldgrau paint with evidence of whitewash and four pierced air vents. Grey leather interior liner and chin strap. (5.5" H x 9.15" W x 10.75" D) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Railway General Officer Visor Cap Quality blue doeskin wool construction, with black velvet band, four metal ventilation grommets and gold bullion piping. Gilt winged wheel and swastika cockade insignia. Gold and Blue celleon chin cord, secured with two pebbled gilt buttons and leather visor. Interior having grey silk lining with leather sweatband and celluloid diamond sweat shield bearing partial signature "Kleiderkasse ...Albert Kempf". (6" H x 9.6" W) Interior diameter is approximately 7.15", size 56. 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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WWII NDSAP Political Leaders Belt and Buckle Brown leather belt with adjustment strap, having gilt buckle depicting eagle clutching swastika in stylized wreath, with keeper and catch. Buckle is signed "RZM M4/27". Catch signed "RZM M4/22/5". (39" L x 2.3" W) 100.00 200.00
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WWII German NDSAP Political Leader Belt and Buckle Belt is of brown leather construction having gilded buckle depicting eagle clutching swastika in wreath, with keeper and catch. Buckle is marked "RZM M 4146" and catch is marked "RZM M 4172" (34.5" H x 2.25" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Cap with Tally Blue wool construction with gilt metal eagle clutching swastika and metal cockade insignia with BeVo woven tally which reads "Kriegsmarine" in gold celleon thread. Interior leather sweatband with silk lining stamped in ink "58 1/2W". (4" h x 11" w) 300.00 - 600.00 WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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WWII German Kriegsmarine NCO Uniform Group Four piece grouping includes: One white cotton jumper with machine sewn breast eagle, radio operator trade patch and Obergefreiter chevron. "N2021T/38" In red embroidery on lower (left) above hem. A small white tag is sewn inside center near hem "Althaus". (26"L x 24" W) One white cotton jumper with single wool chevron. (32" L x 26" W) Two pairs of white cotton pants having five plastic button closure with metal waist adjustment buckle marked "Prima". (40" L, 28" waist), (42" L,28" waist) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine NCO Parade Jacket Wool construction, having eighteen gilt fouled anchor button closure with marine signals gilt metal insignia on left sleeve, ribbon stripe on cuffs which bear five gilt fouled anchor buttons. Schnellboot war badge is affixed to left breast with Iron Cross First Class badge and celleon breast eagle. Interior has two pockets and is embroidered below collar in red thread "N9715/33" and stamped in white ink "B.A.W. 23/34". (23" L x 15" W) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Parade Jacket Wool construction, double breasted with ten gilt fouled anchor button closure, with gold ribbon collar denoting rank of Bootsmannsmaat, having celleon breast eagle with fouled anchor sleeve patch and Range Finder trade patch. Interior is wool lined with two pockets. (26" L x 16" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Tropical Officer Tunic Cotton khaki construction having collarless six silver pebbled button closure with silvered brass breast eagle pin and slip on bullion shoulder boards with red wool backing, denoting rank of Leutnant zur See. Interior is unlined with tailor label "STEINMETZ & HEHL HAMBURG, 50". "HSt" is neatly stamped inside collar in black ink. (29" L x 17" W) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Officer Jacket, Named WWII German Kriegsmarine High Ranking Medical Officer Reefer Jacket of wool construction, double breasted open collar having ten gilt fouled anchor button closure with two gilt lapel buttons and three gilt ribbon cuff bands denoting rank of Kapitanleutnant with bullion caduceus insignia on each sleeve. Bullion chest eagle , ribbon bar, spang to Iron Cross second class and button hole ribbon are affixed to jacket. Interior is lined in black silk with two pockets. Tailor label stitched inside collar is signed "Heinrich Schneller Berlin W." There is a small green label with gold writing stitched over top of label "Wilke". White manufacturer label is stitched inside (left) interior pocket with partially legible name "Wilke" with 1939 date. (33" L x 17" W) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine NCO Tropical Uniform Two-piece khaki cotton Kriegsmarine Tropical Uniform set including tunic and breeches. TUNIC: Open collar, four pocket, four button silver pebbled button closure in cotton construction. Silver metal breast eagle, with slip on shoulder boards bearing crossed anchors and gold ribbon border with three silver pips, indicating rank of Stabsbootsmann. (31" L x 17") PANTS: Cotton construction having a four button closure with depot stamps in ink "P.R.R. 85 1944 KJ". 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Officer Reefer Jacket Wool construction, double breasted open collar, having ten gilt fouled anchor button closure and celleon breast eagle . Yellow celleon and silver Russia braid shoulder boards bear two pips and anchor button, indicating rank of Kapit채nleutnant. Interior is silk lined, having two interior pockets. (30" L x 18" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Officer Visor Cap Quality doeskin wool construction having bullion cockade and eagle insignia, mohair band and leather chinstrap secured by two gilt anchor buttons. Visor decorated with bullion thread oak leaves indicating rank of "Kapitan zur See" (Captain). Interior silk lined with leather sweatband. Cloth interior with leather sweatband. (4.75" H x 10.5" W) Interior diameter is approximately 7.5" .
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Reefer Jacket, E. Forste WWII Kriegsmarine Reefer jacket named to Navy High Command, North Sea Konteradmiral Erich Forste (1892-1963) Wool construction, double breasted with open collar and ten gilt fouled anchor button closure and WWI three piece ribbon bar on left breast. Sleeves bear heavy gold ribbon and bullion star denoting rank of Konteradmiral. Interior is silk lined having two interior pockets and bears tailor label "H. Clausen, Rendsburg seit 1906". White label inside left interior breast pocket: "HEINRICH CLAUSEN, RENDSBURG" and is typed "Herr Konteradmiral E. Forste 1939". (34" L x 18" W) 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Tropical NCO Tunic Khaki cotton construction, having open collar with four pebbled button closure, with four front pockets, machine attached BeVo collar tabs with bullion collar piping indicating NCO rank. Silver washed metal breast eagle pin. Interior maker label "STEINMETZ & HEHL" with size 46 tag. (29.5" L x 17" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Officer Reefer Jacket Wool construction, double breasted open collar, eight button closure. Having two exterior pockets and one (left) breast pocket. Celleon breast eagle with three gold ribbons on cuff denoting rank of "Kapitan" with engineer's bullion sleeve patch. Interior silk lined with two interior pockets. (33" h x 18" w) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine Leather Pants Brown leather construction, having two front buttoned slash pockets and four button (signed "Neubste Mode") and hook closure with belt loops and adjustable button cuffs. Interior is partially lined in cotton with ink depot stamps. (46"L , 36" Waist) 200.00 - 400.00 WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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WWII German Luftwaffe Flying Cap With Goggles Model LKP W101 with goggles and neck microphone with cord, signed "M14b ln. 26779-2" Leather construction with adjustable chinstrap and wool interior with maker tag, metal framed padded goggles with elastic band are marked "FD43". (11.5" h x 9" w x 10" d) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Heated Flying Gloves Grey suede leather construction with heating element, internally marked "BAS43" with RBN number and additional ink markings. Unissued condition. (13.5" h x 7" w) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Flight Boots Black leather construction having buckle, snap and side zipper closure, suede top and fleece lined interior. Zipper is signed "Zipp". Leather sole with rubber heel (15.75" H x 4.25" W x 12" L) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe M1935 Helmet Steel construction having multiple layers of feldgrau paint with evidence of white winter camouflage paint, with hand painted Luftwaffe eagle and shield in white. Interior with leather liner and partial chinstrap. Skirt is signed in white paint "Uffz. Kasten" and stamped "EF 62 3779" Interior crown is painted orange. (6" H x 9" W x 10.75" D) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German SS Fallschirmjager Camo Uniform WWII German SS Falschirmjager camouflage jump smock and pants. SMOCK: Cotton herringbone twill P-dot camouflage construction. Five snap button closure with four front zippered pockets. Zipper is marked "RES" with additional rear gear loops, snap button cuff and hem closure. Interior cotton lined with pull tie closure at waist. Depot markings in ink.
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PANTS: Five button fly closure having two front buttoned slash pockets, one small pocket, two rear pockets, belt loops, suspension strap, adjustment buckled straps at waist, and pull tie cuffs. Interior is partially lined in silk / rayon and cotton with depot stamps in ink. 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
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WWII German Fallschirmj채ger Helmet Cover Machine sewn, cotton canvas construction in single sided "P-Dot" camouflage pattern. Brown cotton band with six reinforced metal attachment hooks. Interior signed in ink with illegible NR number. 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Fallschirmjager Gravity Knife Pinned wooden grip with steel frame bolster, bail and release. Spearpoint single edge steel blade is signed "PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO SOLINGEN, ROSTFREI" with fold out marlin spike. (10.5" open, 6.75" closed) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Tropical EM/NCO Cap "Hermann Meyer" style Khaki cotton canvas construction with metal cockade and eagle insignia. Brown leather chinstrap secured by two plastic buttons attached to sun flap. Interior lined in red cotton with ink stamp "54 1943 9/1316/C". (Size 54) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Fallschirmjager Boots Tan leather construction having twelve side entry laces and leather stacked heel with leather tread. Marked "D.R.G.M. 44" on sole. "BATA 44" on boot shaft. (11.25" h x 4.25" w x 12.25" d) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Fallschirmj채ger Boots Black Leather lace side closure having twenty-four side entry lace eyelets. Sole is leather and rubber with steel plated heel and toe marked "45", "43/44". Rearing House logo is present, inside shaft is marked "LBA S-40". (11.5" h x 4.5" w x 12.25" d) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Army DAK Tropical Desert High Boots Leather and canvas construction with hobnail leather sole and stacked heel. Sole is marked "D.R.G.M" Interior of shaft is marked in ink "B.V. 1942" (16" h x 4.1" w x 11.5" d) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Fallschirmjager Model R720 Parachute Outer bag is of green cotton canvas construction having a large buckle in front with two heavy web material braces, thigh straps connected by hemp lift webs. Affixed cloth maker label is signed "Gurtzsug Schroder & Co" with other indiscernible markings and numbers. There is a date stamp of "2 Feb 1941". Canopy is of camouflage silk construction. (16" H x 19" W) 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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WWII German Heer M1940 Combat Helmet Steel helmet with rolled rim, feldgrau painted body and single Heer silver foil and black decal with eagle clutching swastika in shield, leather liner and chin strap. Interior is stamped "EF64" and "11753". (5.5" h x 9" w x 11" d) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Camouflage Helmet Cover Machine sewn cotton canvas construction in "B Splinter" pattern camouflage with attachment loops. Interior has drawstring. 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Visor Cap Quality doeskin grey wool construction with gold bullion piping and ribbed black wool band. Silver bullion insignia with eagle and cockade with gold celleon chin cord secured by two gilt pebbled buttons and black leather visor. Interior having leather sweatband and gray silk lining. (6.35" H x 9.25" W) Interior diameter is approximately 7.25". 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
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WWII German M1918 Helmet Double Decal with Cutouts Steel rolled rim cut out M1918 helmet with feldgrau paint, having WWII re-issue liner chin strap and insignia, bearing national shield decal and eagle decal with rough feldgrau combat paint. (6.5" H x 8.5" W x 11.75" D) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Heer G.G. Keiffer Munchen Saddle Brown leather construction, with knee roles, lacks stirrup leathers and irons. Button signed "G.G. Keiffer, Munchen".(18" tree, 10" seat) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Heer Saddle and Bags Hunt seat style saddle, constructed in brown leather with canvas lining and metal attachments. Includes five leather saddle bags. Cantle signed " Jwa 42" and " WaA706". Leather stitched saddle bags, one bag is signed " Heinrich Sohn K-G. Neu-Ulm 1941", one signed " J R.R" while two include a signature of the "Reichsadler." (18" tree, 14" seat). 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Panzer-Grenadier Officer Tunic Grey wool construction, having silver bullion thread on black wool Grossdeutschland cuff title and awards, five-button closure with French cuffs, officer's shoulder boards on green wool background having two pips and silver pebbled button indicating rank of Oberst. Bullion collar tabs and breast eagle with Ribbon bar affixed with Iron Cross First Class, Silver Wound Badge, War Merit Cross awards. There is an Iron Cross Second Class ribbon sewn in second button hole. Interior is silk lined with two pockets. ( 28.25" L x 16.5" W)
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Served in both WWI and WWII Rank: General der Panzertruppe Commands: Panzer-Regiment 35, and 5. Panzer-Brigade, 4.Panzer-Division, XLVIII. Panzer-Korps Awards Received: Iron Cross (1914), 2nd class ( October 12th, 1917), 1st Class (October 4th, 1917); Friedrich Order 2nd Class with Swords (May 10th, 1917); Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class (September 23, 1939), 1st Class ( October 2nd, 1939); Panzer Badge in Silver ( June 20th, 1940); Eastern Front Medal (August 14th, 1942); Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (December 8th 1941); Knight’s Cross of the Oak Leaves, Knight’s Cross on July 4th, 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzer-Regiment 35, 42nd Oak Leaves on December 31st, 1941 as Oberst and commander of the 5. Panzer Brigade.
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2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Heer Panzer Beret Crash Helmet Black wool constructed tam, with BeVo woven insignia of eagle clutching swastika and cockade in wreath, hand applied to cap, having padded wool body with sixteen black painted metal grommets. Interior has leather sweatband and liner signed in silver "Robert Lubstein" , stamped "56". (4" H x 9" W) Size 56 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Heer Panzer Beret Crash Helmet Black wool tam with hand applied embroidered Panzer insignia of eagle clutching swastika and cockade in wreath. Padded wool body with nine painted grommets present. Interior silk lined with black leather sweatband and celluliod sweat diamond , signed "J. Scheitterer Mutzen jngolstadt" with size "59" label. (4" h x 10.5" w) Size 59 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Panzer Uniform, General H. Eberbach Three-piece privately tailored uniform attributed to WWII German General der Panzertruppe, Henrich Eberbach (1895-1992). JACKET: First model jacket is of quality black wool construction with pink collar piping and machine sewn collar tabs with pink piping on black background with early style death's head insignia. Oversized lapels having three plastic button closure. Bullion General Officer shoulder boardst, having two pips and pebbled gilt button on red wool background. Gold bullion eagle patch is affixed to right breast. Left breast is adorned with six-ribbon bar, Iron Cross 1st Class, and a bronze hollow-back Panzer Badge. Interior has black silk lining with one standard and one slash pocket. Tailor label is sewn below standard pocket " WORDA INNSBRUCK" (24" L x 17" W) BREECHES: black wool terminating in cotton drawstring closure, having four-button closure and machine sewn vertical triple red wool stripes sewn to each pant leg. Buttons are signed "JOSEF WORDA INNSBRUCK". Interior has partial silk lining. Right cotton pocket is neatly stamped in black ink "Gen H. Eberbach" (46.5" L x 15" W) Service shirt is pullover style in grey cotton with three-button closure at neck. Inside collar is marked with the number "5" inside an oval. There is an illegible round stamp on the bottom inside of shirt. B. November 24th, 1895- d. July 13th, 1992. Served in both WWI and WWII WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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Rank: General der Panzertruppe Commands: Panzer-Regiment 35, and 5. Panzer-Brigade, 4.Panzer-Division, XLVIII. Panzer-Korps Awards Received: Iron Cross (1914), 2nd class ( October 12th, 1917), 1st Class (October 4th, 1917); Friedrich Order 2nd Class with Swords (May 10th, 1917); Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class (September 23, 1939), 1st Class ( October 2nd, 1939); Panzer Badge in Silver ( June 20th, 1940); Eastern Front Medal (August 14th, 1942); Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (December 8th 1941); Knight’s Cross of the Oak Leaves, Knight’s Cross on July 4th, 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzer-Regiment 35, 42nd Oak Leaves on December 31st, 1941 as Oberst and commander of the 5. Panzer Brigade. 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
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WWII German Panzer General Officer Overseas Cap Attributed to Heinrich Eberbach (1895-1992) Quality black doeskin wool construction, with gold bullion piping and hand applied bullion insignia of eagle clutching swastika and cockade. Interior has black silk lining. (4" h x 11.5") Size 58
2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Heer General Leather Great Coat Leather construction, double breasted open collar, having ten gilt pebbled button closure with two exterior pockets. Gold and silver bullion shoulder boards on red wool background with two pips denoting rank of General. Interior is silk lined with belt, having two pockets and one vertical zippered pocket signed. Zipper is signed "D.R.P. Nurnberg There are two slots for dagger or sword suspension. Interior buttons are signed "STOCKO". (48" L x 19" W) 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Heer Officer Cape Quality feldgrau wool construction with green collar and five bakelite button and hook collar closure. hand applied bullion chest insignia of eagle clutching swastika, Interior is unlined, having a single pocket and initials "V.O.P",neatly stitched in green thread. (53" L) 500.00 - 1,000.00 WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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Served in both WWI and WWII Rank: SS-Gruppenfuhrer und Generalleutnant der Shutzpolizei Commands: 4th SS Polizei Division Awards: Iron Cross (1914), 1914 Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse, 1914 Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse, Ritterkreuz des Hausorden von Hohenzollern: September 27th, 1918; Verwundetenabzeichen, 1918 in Schwarz; Ehrekreuz fur Frontkampfer (Honour Cross for Combatants 1914-1918); Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnungen (Wehrmacht Long Service Award); Clasp to Iron Cross (1939); 1939 Spange zum 1914 Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse, 1939 Spange zum 1914 Kreuz II. Klasse. First SS General to be killed in action.
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WWII German Heer Panzer Recon Overseas Cap Black wool construction, having hand applied yellow soutache, indicating reconnaissance troop, with BeVo woven eagle clutching swastika and sewn cockade insignia. Interior is lined in black cotton with private maker label "Uniformhaus Grunwald", and size stamp "57" (3.5" h x 11.5" w) Size 57 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Waffen SS Germania Field Tunic Feldgrau wool construction with five silver pebbled button closure and green collar, having "Germania" bullion on black cuff title, machine sewn sig rune collar tabs indicating rank of Sturmmann. Red piped shoulder boards with a single silver pebbled button. Sleeve bears eagle clutching swastika and chevron on sleeve. Interior is partially lined in cotton with a three hole belt hook configuration. (29" L x 17" W) 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Waffen SS Panzer Officer Great Coat Feldgrau wool construction, double breasted with green collar having twelve pebbled button closure, French cuffs and two exterior pockets. SS bullion sleeve eagle, with silver bullion shoulder boards having pink piping on black wool background, silver pebbled button and a single pip denoting Panzer unit rank of "Obersturmfuhrer". SS Collar tabs are of silver bullion thread on black wool background with silver border. Interior is wool with silk lined sleeves and single (left) pocket. Tailor label is affixed to pocket "Wilhelm Welhausen Hannover-Kassel". (50" L x 15" W) 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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WWII German Waffen SS Officer Tunic, Charlemagne Privately tailored quality grey-green wool service tunic having seven silver pebbled button closure and four scalloped exterior pockets. Collar is dark green wool. Attached gold bullion and silver Russia braid bullion shoulder boards, with silver pebbled button on grey wool background denoting rank of "Generalmajor der Waffen SS". Russian Front and Iron Cross Second Class button hole ribbons. Seven strand bullion cuff title reads "Charlemagne" , with bullion sleeve eagle. Interior is silk lined having two pockets. Tailor label "de Stad Parys" sewn below left interior pocket. (29" L x 17" W) 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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Served in both WWI and WWII Rank: Brigadefuhrer General Kommissar Positions: Division 1 of the Office of the Government of Lower Austria, Legal Concept Officer of Reconciliation in the Legal Office of Lower Austrian State Government, Ministerial Secretary in the civil status of the Federal Chancellery, Advisor of Dr. Arthur Seyss-Inquart in the preparation of the “Anschluss”, Secretary of State in the Federal Chancellery, coauthored “Law on the Reunification of Austria with the German Reich”, Secretary of State in the Austrian Government, State Commissioner and Head of Department I in the Office of the Reich Governor of Austria, 1939 had management of the site of the provincial government of Lower Bavaria and Upper Palatine and commissioned President of Government in 1940; General Commissioner for Administration and Justice at the Reich Commissioner for occupied Dutch Territories, Acting Commissioner-General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the Reich Commissioner for the occupied Dutch Territories.
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WWII German Heer Officer Service Tunic Feldgrau wool construction with green collar and piping, six pebbled button and hook collar closure with four pockets and French cuffs. Tunic has been stripped of insignia. Interior is silk lined. (30" L x 17.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Polizei General Uniform A. Mulverstadt Three-piece uniform grouping belonging to SS-Gruppenf端hrer und Generalleutnant der Schutzpolizei Arthur Mulverstadt (1894-1941), the first SS-General to be killed during WWII. TUNIC: Quality green-blue wool construction, with eight gilt pebble button closure, having brown wool collar and cuffs with grey piping. Silver and gold bullion shoulder boards with three gilt brass pips and gilt pebbled buttons. Gold bullion eagle patch is affixed to left sleeve. Collar insignia is comprised of gold bullion oak leaves and three pips on green wool background with braided gold bullion border. Interior is lined in silk with a single pocket. (31" L x 18" W) BREECHES: Three button closure breeches are of quality wool construction having three vertical machine sewn green stripes on each pant leg. Interior has silk waist band and maker tag signed, "JOHANN KOHNS , BERLIN NW" and is marked "Herr General Mulverstadt" and dated "39". Buttons are marked with manufacturer name. (44" L, 28" Waist) OVERCOAT: is of quality green-blue wool construction. Double breasted, with green placket and brown collar, having twelve pebbled gilt button closure, with green piping on collar and French cuffs. Shoulder boards are of gold and silver bullion with one gilt pebbled button on green wool background. Interior is silk lined with two pockets on left side. (52" L x 18" W) B. June 30th, 1894- D. August 10th, 1941 Served in both WWI and WWII Rank: SS-Gruppenfuhrer und Generalleutnant der Shutzpolizei Commands: 4th SS Polizei Division Awards: Iron Cross (1914), 1914 Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse, 1914 Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse, Ritterkreuz des Hausorden von Hohenzollern: September 27th, 1918; Verwundetenabzeichen, 1918 in Schwarz; Ehrekreuz fur Frontkampfer (Honour Cross for Combatants 1914-1918); Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnungen (Wehrmacht Long Service Award); Clasp to Iron Cross (1939); 1939 Spange zum 1914 Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse, 1939 Spange zum 1914 Kreuz II. Klasse.
10,000.00 - 20,000.00
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WWII German Polizei General Officer Visor Cap Quality green-blue wool construction with gold bullion piping and brown wool band. Metal cockade and gold Polizei insignia. Gold bullion chincord secured by two gilt pebbled buttons, with black leather visor. Interior is lined in red silk with celluloid sweat shield, signed "CW (Clemens & Wagner)" and leather sweat band (6.75" H x 10" W). Interior diameter approximately 7.5" 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German SS General Uniform Friedrich Wimmer Three piece WWII Allgemeine SS General Officer Uniform attributed to Dr. Friedrich Johann Wimmer (1897-1965) TUNIC: Privately tailored tunic of quality wool, with bullion piped open collar, four-button closure with French cuffs. Silver bullion collar tabs with oak leaf and single pip, bordered in silver bullion piping on black velvet background denoting rank of "SS-Obergruppenfuhrer". Single silver bullion braided shoulder board is present (right) having a single silver toned pebbled button. "Old Campaigners" chevron insignia patch is affixed to (right) sleeve. A solid silver bullion thread cuff band is affixed to (left) sleeve. Multi piece construction wool and silk swastika arm band affixed to (left) sleeve. Interior is lined in green silk with two pockets and attached dagger hanger. Clip is signed "D.R.G.M. RZM" with stylized "A", Assman logo. Tailor label attached to collar "MODELL Haus Erras MUNCHEN". (31" L x 18" W) BREECHES: Quality black wool jodhpur style breeches having five button closure, zippered cuffs and partial silk interior lining with reinforced seat. Cuff zipper is signed "RUHR". (35" L, 30" Waist) OVERCOAT: Quality black wool overcoat with light grey wide lapels, having ten button closure and French cuffs. A single silver bullion shoulder board is present (right) with a single silver toned pebbled button. Silver bullion collar tabs are present with oak leaf outlined in silver bullion piping on black velvet background denoting rank of "SS-Gruppenfuhrer". A swastika arm band having two black bands is affixed to (left) sleeve, seven strand bullion cuff title "SD-hauptampt" is affixed to (left) cuff. Interior is lined in black silk with two pockets. Interior pocket bears label signed "FA J. MEIJER & CO.", and is signed and dated "Dr. Wimmer No. 436 19-2-1942" in green ink. (47" L x 18" W) Friedrich Wimmer: B. July 9th, 1897- d. August 2nd, 1965. Served in both WWI and WWII Rank: Brigadefuhrer GeneralKommissar Positions: Division 1 of the Office of the Government of Lower Austria, Legal Concept Officer of Reconciliation in the Legal Office of Lower Austrian State Government, Ministerial Secretary in the civil status of the Federal Chancellery, Advisor of Dr. Arthur Seyss-Inquart in the preparation of the “Anschluss”, Secretary of State in the Federal Chancellery, co-authored “Law on the Reunification of Austria with the German Reich”, Secretary of State in the Austrian Government, State Commissioner and Head of Department I in the Office of the Reich Governor of Austria, 1939 had management of the site of the provincial government of Lower Bavaria and WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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Upper Palatine and commissioned President of Government in 1940; General Commissioner for Administration and Justice at the Reich Commissioner for occupied Dutch Territories, Acting Commissioner-General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the Reich Commissioner for the occupied Dutch Territories. 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
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WWII German Allgemeine SS General Officer Cap Quality doeskin black wool construction, with silver bullion piping and black velvet hat band. Silver washed brass SS eagle and death's head insignia, with silver bullion chin cord secured by two silver pebbled buttons. Interior having black silk lining with leather sweat band. (6.25" H x 10" W) Interior diameter measures approximately 7.25". PROVENANCE: Cap purportedly belonged to SS-Brigadef端hrer Dr. Friedrich Wimmer (1897-1965). 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
264a WWII German SS Officer Tall Boots, Dr. F. Wimmer Attributed to Dr. Friedrich Johann Wimmer (1897-1965) Black leather five-part construction having steel toe, brown leather interior, black cloth pulls and a single black leather button pull. Signed "SS M1331742 RZ" with leather soles. (16.75" H x 11.25" L x 4" W)
1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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WWII German SS Totenkopfverbande Trumpet Banner Machine sewn black cotton construction, two-sided with bullion thread fringe and two metal suspension clips. One side bears SS lightening bolts (sig runes), reverse bears stylized death's head with unit mark "III, SS, 55" , "3rd SS Division Regiment 55". (16.25" H x 18" W) 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
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269A Hitler Birthday Invitation E. Kaltenbrunner, 1942
269C Hitler Autographed Letter Group, Landsberg Prison
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WWII German Bust In The Likeness of Horst Wessel Skillfully hand carved likeness, from one solid piece of walnut in black forest style. (15.25" h x 9" w x 10" d) 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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WWII German Hitler Sculpture Grouping Statue of Adolf Hitler in white metal with bronze finish on stand, signed on reverse "ZUR ERINNERUNG AN GEMEINSAME ARBEIT. DIE MITEARGEITER D. KREISLEITUNG MINDEN". Wall hanging with profile of Adolf Hitler in silver plated metal signed "HB" mounted to velvet backboard with attached eagle patch. (11"H x 7.5" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII Era Poker Set 196 Plastic poker chips adorned with swastika in three colors, housed in quality slotted wood carrier with cover. (5" H x 9" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German NSDAP Gilt Hand Mirror Gilt brass and glass construction, depicts eagle holding wreath with swastika and reads "Unser die Zukunft" (Our Future) in leatherette box. (2.5") 400.00 - 800.00
269a Hitler Birthday Invitation E. Kaltenbrunner, 1942 Invitation to Adolf Hitler's Birthday Celebration, dated 20. April 1942, 20/00 uhr., for SS Obergruppenfuhrer Ernst Kaltenbrunner, at the Vorbunker in the old Reichs Chancellery. Printed on heavy quality card stock with raised gold print depicting an eagle clutching swastika, surmounting the words "Der Fuhrer und Kanzler Deutschen Reiches" below in raised black ink "billet" and Herrn, followed by typed text "Ernst Kaltenbrunner" and "20. April 1942", then in raised black ink, "das Alendessen lei ihm einnehmenser zer wollen.", then "seit 20/00 uhr." and below "Anzug: Frack oder Uniform W8, Wilhelmstr. 77" and beneath "Um Antwort wird gebeten Adjutantur: Fernuf: A2 Flora 6841. Card has scalloped edging, reverse is blank. (4.25"H x 6.75"W)
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CONDITION REPORT: Paper with age tone, two remnants of album mounts on reverse. 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
269b WWII German SS Iron Cross 2nd Class with Documents Named Iron Cross second Class Medal with ribbon and issue pouch, with award document SS Polizei, signed SS gruppenfuhrer Alfred Wunnenberg. AWARD: Iron Cross 2nd Klasse, with ribbon. Die struck three piece construction, with center swastika and "1939", suspension ring stamped "27" with black red and white silk ribbon. Issue pouch in grey colored paper with "2. Klasse 1939" in ink. DOCUMENT: Printed paper, issued to "Gefreiten Fritz Punjer 6. I.R. 538, 19. Sept. 1942". Document is signed by SS Gruppenfuhrer, Gneralleutnant und Div. kdr. Alfred Wunnenberg, with Waffen SS Polizei Division ink stamp. 300.00 - 600.00
269c Hitler Autographed Letter Group, Landsberg Prison Five piece correspondence lot, including letter dated October 8, 1924 signed in ink, by Adolf Hitler while an inmate at Landsberg Prison, with envelope stamped in ink October 11, 1924, with Landsberg Postmark. Second letter dated January 14, 1925 signed in ink, by Adolf Hitler after release, with envelope and postal document. LETTER 1: both written to Miss Klara Jung, an admirer who lived in Karlsruhe. The first letter, dated October 8, 1924, was written from Landsberg, likely typed by his secretary Rudolph Hess on the typewriter used to write "Mein Kampf". The letter reads "Very honored Miss! Please accept from me this hand made napping pillow with my cordial thanks. With German salvation greetings, your devoted Adolf Hitler". Also present is a receipt for a parcel sent by Jung to Hitler on September 24, 1924 (7.5"H x 5.6"W) LETTER 2: This letter is typed on a postcard in Munich, January 14, 1925, twenty-one days after Hitler's release. It reads "Very honored Miss! For your friendly attention on the occasion of my release and for the friendly congratulations I thank you in the best way. With faithful German salvation greetings your very devoted Adolf Hitler. (3.75" H x 5.85"W) 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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269d WWII German Art Portfolio Prints Group Reproduction art portfolio of Adolf Hitler's "Aquarelle". Features seven prints, printed by NSDAP in 1937, of Hitler's watercolors which were painted on the Western Front during World War I. ( 13" H x 9" W). Prints of watercolors depicting World War II scenes, originally painted by Hans Liska. Cover is signed "Skizzenbuch", with the second page signed in German as well as " Hans Liska". ( 8" H x 12" W) 200.00 - 400.00
269e Obersalzberg "Haus Wachenfeld" Plate, Rosenthal Round porcelain Rosenthal Obersalzberg plate depicting Haus Wachenfeld, Hitler's chalet in Obersalzberg. The chalet is depicted against a mountainous backdrop surrounded by a gold trim. Reverse is signed "Haus Wachenfeld (Obersalberg)" and "Rosenthal Bavaria". ( 8.5" diameter) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German SS-Nachrichtensturmbann Cuff Title SS-Cuff title having seven strand bullion border with white cotton stitching on black woven wool body, with paper RZM tag attached # 321637. (1" H x 17.5" W)
600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German SS-Sicherheitsdienst Cuff Title SS-Cuff title having seven-strand bullion thread border with white cotton stitching on woven black wool body, with RZM tag attached #025508. (1" H x 17.5" W) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Reichsfuhrer-SS Cuff Title SS-Cuff title having seven-strand bullion thread border with white cotton stitching on woven black wool body, with RZM tag attached #025504 (1" H x 17.5" W) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Heer, Metz 1944 Cuff Title Cuff title in felt construction with bullion thread borders and "METZ 1944". Awarded to participants in this action. (1.56" H x 15.5" W) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German SS-Das Reich Cuff Title Das Reich cuff title in wool having bullion thread stitching and seven-strand bullion border on woven black wool. (1.25" H x 19.6" W) 600.00 1,200.00
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WWII German SS Sturmbannf端hrer Officer Collar Tabs Matching pair of SS officer rank Sturmbannfuhrer (Major) collar tabs having bullion thread on black wool with silver bullion cord border, with four silvered brass pips. (1.70" H x 2.5" W) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German SS-Obersturmfuhrer Collar Tabs Matching pair of SS officer rank "Obersturmfuhrer" (First Lieutenant) collar tabs having bullion thread on black wool with Silver bullion cord border with three-silvered brass pips. (1.70" h x 2.5" w) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Panzer Totenkopf Collar Tabs Matching two-piece Panzer Officer collar tab set with metal death's head insignia on black wool body with pink piping. (1.35" H x 2.65" W, respectively). 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German SS-Leibstandarte Collar Tabs Matching pair of German SS collar tabs, Leibstandarte Division, in silver bullion thread on black wool edged in silver bullion cord. (1.75" H x 2.25" W, respectively). 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German SS Prinz Eugene Officer Collar Tabs Pair of matching SS Officer Collar Tabs for "Prinz Eugene Division" in silver bullion thread on black wool back with bullion cord border. Second tab has three metal pips. (1.75" h x 2.25" w, respectively) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German SS Legion Norwegen Cuff Title "Legion Norwegen" SS Officer cuff title having bullion thread on black wool with Russia braid border and muslin back (1.15" H x 18.9" W) CONDITION REPORT: Patina, staining and some loose threads. 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German SS Officers Sleeve Eagle Bullion thread on black wool backing depicts straight winged eagle clutching swastika, reverse with black paper backing (4.6" H x 3.5" W) CONDITION REPORT: Remnants of attached thread. 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German SS Sleeve Eagle White and black cotton thread on wool backing, depicts eagle clutching Swastika, having cotton stitching on green wool backing. (2" H x 3.75" W) 200.00 400.00
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WWII German Cross Badge, Cloth Panzer Version Panzer issue in black wool construction having gilt metal wreath and bullion thread embellishment, reverse with paper backing. (2.75") 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe General Shoulder Boards Pair of slip on General Officer shoulder boards in gold and silver celleon braid on light grey wool backing (4.5" L x 1.5" W) 300.00 600.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Insignia Three-piece grouping includes: gold bullion thread breast eagle on green wool backing, gold bullion thread woven visor cap cord, and a gilt pebbled uniform button, reverse signed "ASSMAN". 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Shoulder Boards Matching pair of General Officer shoulder boards having intertwined gold bullion and silver Russia braid with single brass pip on scarlet wool back. (1.5" H x 4.25" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Heer Collar Tabs and Shoulder Boards Matching set of four WWII German General Officer collar tabs and shoulder boards. Collar tabs having gold bullion thread Arabesken design on scarlet wool backing, (1.5" H x 1.65" W, respectively). Shoulder boards having braided gold bullion and silver Russia braid with gold pebbled button and two silver wash brass pips (3.85" H x 4.25" W, respectively). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Shoulder Boards Matching pair of General Officer shoulder boards having intertwined gold braided bullion and silver Russia braid, with single brass pip on scarlet wool backing. (1.5" H x 4.25" H, respectively). 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Insignia Group Four piece matching set WWII German Army General Officer collar tabs and shoulder boards. Collar tabs have gold bullion thread in Arabesken design on scarlet wool backing. (1.65" H x 4" W, respectively). Shoulder boards are of braided gold bullion and silver Russia braid on scarlet wool backing. (1.5" H x 3.85" W, respectively). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Shoulder Boards Matching pair of General Officer shoulder boards having intertwined gold bullion and silver Russia braid on a red wool background with single brass pip. (1.5" H x 3.75" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Heer Collar Tabs and Shoulder Boards Matching set of four WWII German Army General Officer collar tabs and shoulder boards. Tabs have gold bullion thread Arabesken design on scarlet wool backing (1.65" H x 4" W, respectively), shoulder boards are of braided gold bullion and silver Russia braid on scarlet wool backing with single silver wash brass pip (1.5" H x 3.85" W, respectively). 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Shoulder Boards Matching pair of General Officer shoulder boards having intertwined gold bullion and silver Russia braid on scarlet wool background. (1.5" H x 3.9" W). 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German General Officer Tabs, Boards, Cuffs Set of eight WWII German General Officer Insignia. Collar tabs of gold bullion thread in Arabesken design on scarlet wool backing (1.75" H x 3.9" W), shoulder boards are of gold bullion and silver Russia braid (1.5" H x 3.75" W) and cuff tabs (1.25" H x 2.35" W) having gold bullion thread in Arabesken design on scarlet wool backing with gilt pebbled buttons. 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Heer General Officer Shoulder Boards Matching pair of General Officer shoulder boards having intertwined gold bullion and silver Russia braid on scarlet wool backing with two silver washed brass pips. (1.5" H x 3.9" W, respectively) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Field Marshall Shoulder Boards Pair of WWII German Field Marshall shoulder boards having braided gold bullion and silver Russia braid with silvered crossed Field Marshal batons on red wool backing. (1.60" H x 4.10" W, respectively) 600.00 - 1,200.00
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WWII German Officer Gold Breast Eagles German Officer gold bullion breast eagles on black wool backing. (2.7" H x 3.5" W), (1.5" H x 3.5" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Major Collar Tabs, Boards, Cuffs Group Eight WWII German Major Officer's dress collar tabs (1.75" H x 3" W), shoulder boards (1.35" H x 4" W) and cuff tabs (1.25" H x 2.35" W) having bullion thread over scarlet wool backing with pebbled silver buttons. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Officer Gold Breast Eagles Officer's breast eagles with gold bullion and cotton thread on black wool background. (1.75" H x 4.15" W), (1.85" H x 4.0" W). 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Officer Insignia Group Sixteen piece mixed group of WWII German Officer insignia, including shoulder boards and cuff tabs having bullion thread construction with scarlet and pink wool backing. 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Officer Shoulder Boards & Collar Tabs Four piece officer insignia group, having slip on shoulder boards having bullion thread on white wool background with two metal pips (1.85" H x 4.6" W) . with set of two death's head collar tabs having metal skull on white wool backing (2.10" H x 1.6" W). 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Heer Insignia Grouping Fifteen-piece lot includes: Two pair of officer celleon braid shoulder boards, one pair of bullion collar tabs, one pair of wool collar tabs, four wool trade patches, two gilt wreath cap pins, and one gilt eagle cap pin. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Polizei and Heer Shoulder Boards Group Group of thirteen WWII German shoulder boards including Police and Army officer boards in bullion thread with wool backing. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Luftwaffe Pilot Badge, Cloth Version Cloth version pilot badge, having bullion thread, depicts eagle in flight clutching swastika on black wool with paper backing. (2.6" H x 2.5" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Army Flag Bearer Shoulder Patches Two WWII German Army Standard Flag Bearer Shoulder Patches: Artillery troop, having red silk and bullion thread on green wool backing (4.5" H x 4.9" W). Panzer troop, having pink silk and bullion thread on green wool backing (4.5" H x 4.9" W). 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine U-Boat War Badge Solid back, thick vertical pin variety, with gold wash finish, depicts U-boat profile in wreath surmounted by eagle clutching swastika. (1.5" H x 1.9" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Heer Close Combat Badge in Silver Obverse with oak leaves surmounted by eagle and swastika, having crossed bayonet and grenade. Reverse hinged horizontal pin, signed "FEC. W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN" and "AUSF. A.G.M. u. K. GABLONZ", with blued plate. (1" H x 3.85" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Heer Infantry 25 Assault Badge Silver washed finish having Eagle clutching swastika in wreath with crossed bayonet and grenade over "25" in tableau. Silver washed metal two-piece, four dimpled rivet construction with broad pin back signed "JFS" on reverse. (2.25" H x 1.85" W) 800.00 - 1,600.00
308a WWII German Kriegsmarine Minesweepers Badge Gilt wreath with eagle clutching swastika surmounting silver washed explosion in water center device, reverse having thin horizontal hinged pin signed "R.S.". (2.25" H x 1.75" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Medals Group Athletic Badge in gold, depicts sword and swastika in wreath, with hollow back with vertical hinged pin. Infantry Assault Badge, solid back with silver wash, depicts eagle clutching swastika in wreath over crossed bayonet and grenade. Infantry Badge, depicts K98 rifle in wreath surmounted by eagle clutching swastika, solid back with vertical hinge pin signed "FZS".
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WWII German Luftwaffe Observer Badge Two-piece, two-rivet construction with flying eagle clutching swastika on silvered wreath, reverse with thin vertical hinged pin, signed "GWL". (2.10" H x 2.0" W) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Fallschirmjager Badge Two-piece construction, with gilt eagle clutching swastika on silvered wreath. Reverse with thin hinged vertical pin, signed "GWL" . (2.10" H x 1.6" W). 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Spanish Cross with Swords Gilt brass, having cross with central swastika and swords with Luftwaffe eagles. Reverse with vertical hinged pin, signed "L/15". (2.45" H x 2.45" W) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Combat Clasp in Bronze Night Fighter combat clasp in bronze. Design incorporates blackened winged arrow in bronze wreath with swastika and horizontal radiating oak leaves. with broad pin on reverse, signed "R.K." (1" H x 3" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Combat Clasp Air- Ground Support combat clasp in silver. Design incorporates crossed swords in silver washed wreath with swastika and horizontal radiating oak leaves. on with broad pin back, unsigned.. (1" H x 3" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze Badge in bronze finish, depicts a tank in wreath surmounted by eagle clutching swastika, Reverse has solid back with vertical hinged pin, signed "W" . (2.5" H x 1.5" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Combat Clasp Air-Ground Support combat clasp in gold. Design incorporates crossed swords in gilt wreath with swastika and horizontal radiating oak leaves. With broad pin on reverse, unsigned (1" H x 3" W) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German Horseman's Badge in Gold Gilt metal, depicts horse and rider within wreath. Hollow back example, with hinged vertical pin. (2.1" H x 1.65" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Coastal Artillery Badge Badge depicts canon inside gilt wreath surmounted by eagle clutching swastika, reverse is solid back with thin hinged pin, signed "R.S." (2.1" H x 1.6" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Medal MIT HITLER IN COLBURG Bronze medal depicts sword bisecting swastika in laurel wreath which reads "MIT HITLER IN COLBURG 1922 1932". Reverse pin period replacement. (2.2" H x 1.5W") 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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WWII German SS 8-Year Service Medal Silver finish, obverse depicts Swastika with wreath, reverse reads "8" and " FUR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS" Blue silk ribbon with oval suspension ring. (3.5" H x 1.5" W) 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German SS 12-Year Service Medal in Silver Badge in silver finish, obverse depicts Swastika with lightning bolts (sig runes) , reverse reads " FUR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS", having suspension ring marked "L/58" with attached blue ribbon bearing bullion thread sig runes. (3.4" H x 1.5" W) 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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WWII German Polizei Medals Two WWII German Polizei Medals: 25-Year Service Medal in silver with blue silk ribbon, obverse depicts German cross with Polizei emblem eagle clutching swastika in wreath, reverse reads "FUR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI" (3.75" H x 2.0" W), 8-Year Service Medal in silver, obverse depicts Polizei emblem of eagle clutching swastika in wreath, reverse reads, "FUR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI 8", with blue silk ribbon (3.75" H x 1.45" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Wehrmacht / Luftwaffe Service Medals Three Wehrmacht / Luftwaffe Service Medals: 12-Year Service Medal in gold, obverse depicts Eagle clutching swastika and reads "Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht " , reverse "12" in stylized wreath, having blue silk ribbon and gold flying luftwaffe style eagle (3.1" H x 1.25" W). 4-Year Service Medal in silver obverse depicts Eagle clutching swastika and reads "Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht ", reverse "4" in stylized wreath, having blue ribbon and silver flying eagle (3.25" h x 1.25" w). 18-Year Service Medal in silver German cross form, obverse with eagle clutching swastika in center, reverse with "18" having blue silk ribbon (3.5" h x 1.40" w) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Medal Group Three WWII German Medals: Labor Service Medal in gold with ribbon (3.4" H x 1.25" W). NSDAP 10-Year Service Medal in bronze with ribbon (3.75" H x 1.65" W). Oct. 1st 1938 Medal in bronze with ribbon (3.40" H x 1.25" W). 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Shooting Medal Group Two WWII German Shooting Medals: 1933 HITLER HINDENBURG in bronze, obverse depicts portraits of leaders, reverse reads "BIELEFELDER SCHUTZEN GESELLSCHAFT 7.8.1933" with crowned shield. Leipzig 1934 Medal in Silver, obverse depicts shooter with shouldered rifle, reverse reads "20. Deutsches Bundeschiesen Leipzig 1934" (1.5"). 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Military Wound Badge Group Four-piece group of German Verwundetenabzeichen (Wound Badges). Including three vertical pinned hollow back badges in black and one silver solid back signed "Ae" on reverse. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Luftwaffe Patch Group Mixed grouping of fifteen specialist, trade and Fallschirmjager patches in wool, cotton and bullion. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Military Breast Eagle Patch Group Ten-piece assortment of breast eagles, including EM/NCO Heer and Kriegsmarine BeVo woven and stitched patches and Officer's in bullion thread. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German DAK Insignia Group Eight-piece grouping of tropical insignia including, shoulder boards and metal pinned pith helmet insignia. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Ribbon Bar Group Thirty-Seven piece mixed grouping of Heer and Luftwaffe ribbon bars, with Iron Cross spang and ribbon. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Cloth Insignia Group Eleven-piece mixed grouping of cap, sleeve insignia and collar patches of German Heer, Kriegsmarine, Polizei and Civil Organizations. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Airplane Factory Badges Two metal Airplane factory badges, in green and red, both signed, "FOCKE WULF FLUGZEUGBAU G.m.b. H" 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Wehrmacht / Luftwaffe Belt Group Four Wehrmacht / Luftwaffe combat belts with buckles. Mixed wartime steel and aluminum buckles on leather belts. CONDITION REPORT: Wear consistent with use in the field. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Heer M1942 Flare Pistol Having steel frame and break barrel with bakelite grips. Frame is marked "37535 EUH" (6.5" x 8.5") 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Tropical Web MP38/40 Ammo Pouches Pair, left and right WWII German tropical MP38/40 ammunition pouches, khaki cotton web construction having black leather closure tabs and suspension loops. Marked on leather "M.P. 38 u. 40" and "CLg44" with Waffenamt. (9.75" h x 5.75" w x 1.5" d, respectively) 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German SS Belt, Buckle and Ammo Pouches Aluminum SS EM/NCO buckle bearing Eagle clutching swastika in double rope wreath, reads "Meine ehre hiest treue!" reverse signed "RZM 57 GES GESCH". Leather belt is marked "105". Double leather ammunition pouches are marked "SS RZM". Size 105 500.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII German Heer Gunner Gloves Cotton canvas splinter pattern camouflage with leather thumb, palm and adjustment strap with brass button closure. (13" h x 6" w) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German Heer Tournister Pack with Y Straps Cotton canvas construction having pony fur outer flap and leather buckled closure. Pack is signed "E. LUNESCHLOSS SOLINGEN 1940" with black leather Y Straps. 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Medal Group German Red Cross Medal with ribbon and crossed swords, reverse reads "Medaille fur Deutsche Volksplege", West Wall Medal with ribbon, reverse reads: "FUR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCH LANDS", One War Merit Cross with swords and ribbon, and one War Merit Cross with ribbon. 150.00 300.00
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WWII German Luftschutz Style Medic Helmet Steel Luftschutz gladiator style helmet having white exterior paint with metal Red Cross disc insignia and red painted chin strap. Interior lining is leather with drawstring. (6.5" H x 10.25" W x 12" D) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Heer Mixed Field Gear Group Nine-piece grouping of WWII German Army Field Gear including: MESS KIT: Two-piece, in aluminum construction having latch and bail, remnants of feldgrau paint marked "W.A.L. 39". CANTEEN: Tropical pattern impregnated coconut shell construction having aluminum cap and web strap with suspension, signed "D.R.G.M. HRE 43 DRP Angm 21" GAITERS: In feldgrau cotton canvas construction with leather straps and steel buckles, stamped in ink "RKS W44". AMMO POUCHES: one matched pair in brown pebbled leather construction having aluminum rivets and posts. Both are dated "1939" with indistinct maker mark. Third pouch is of dark brown leather construction, dated "1937". FIELD STOVE: Feldgrau steel canister signed "ARARA 37" having internal lamp with burner and vented body. 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Officer Dagger Portapee Group Four-piece group includes: One gold bullion acorn type Kriegsmarine knot, two pair of silver bullion acorn Heer knots, and a leather and bullion strap with acorn type police knot. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German MP38/40 Ammunition Pouch Tropical pattern in cotton web material construction having brown leather belt loops, suspension tabs and flap closures for three separate magazine compartments. (9.5" H x 7" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Waffen SS Belt and Y Straps BELT: black leather construction having two claw steel buckle. Leather is stamped "SS" in diamond and "RZM" in oval. (49" L x 1.75" W) Y-STRAPS: black leather construction having a steel ring and belt hooks. Leather is stamped "SS 13/46 1941" (34" L) 300.00 - 600.00
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WWII German K98 Combat Bayonet Grouping K98 Bayonet with wood grip, blued guard and pommel, with straight fullered blued blade signed "Jwh" and "9053" on reverse. Blade is unsharpened with black painted steel scabbard and leather frog. K98 Bayonet with wood grip and blued guard and pommel, having blued blade, with straight fuller signed "9441" and "44 lVX", sharpend. Scabbard is painted black steel signed "9441" with leather frog. (17" L x 2.25" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German K98 Polizei, Heer Dress Bayonet Group Three WWII German Fire Police, Heer parade bayonets: POLICE: Unslotted plastic grips with police emblem, plated guard and pommel, having straight fullered plated blade signed on ricasso "E. Pack & Sohne Solingen", and black painted steel scabbard with leather frog. (16.5" L x 3" W) ARMY: Short blade Army parade bayonet, slotted with plastic grips and plated guard, straight fullered blade signed on ricasso "ALCOSO SOLINGEN", with black painted steel scabbard with brown leather frog. (15" L x 2.5" W) ARMY: Long pattern dress bayonet, slotted with plastic grip, having sawback fullered blade signed with Knights Head log on ricasso. (14" L x 2.25" W) . 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Heer Officer Tall Boots Black leather five-part construction having rounded steel toe. Interior is lined in brown leather signed "Panther" with pulls and single leather button strap. Sole is leather signed "DEGUFRAH". (17.5" H x 11" W x 3.75" W) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Kriegsmarine Officer Brocade Dress Belt Officer dress belt, bullion brocade and wool construction, with gilt buckle and keeper depicting fouled anchor in wreath, with two gilt suspension loops signed "H&S". (42.5" L x 2" H) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Kriegsmarine FLAK Binoculars, Cased Metal construction, armored with adjustable focus, signed "7 x 56 beh (T) 351654 KF" and "M Flak (Kuste)" with Eagle clutching swastika over "M". Optics and focus clear. Case is of black leather construction with buckle closure and metal loops with leather attachment on reverse and signed "gjh 43, BAL 1175". (Case 9" H x 8.25" W) , (Binoculars 8.25" H x 6.5" W). 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII German Heer Gebirgsjager Boots and Gaiters Brown leather construction having green ribbon lace closure. Soles are fitted with hobnails and metal traction spikes. Interior is signed "LR 01 43" with Waffenampt and "C125696". (7.75" H x 12.25" L x 4.5" W) With gaiters in green canvas construction with hook and leather cord lace up closure. Bottom of gaiters have canvas and metal buckle closures. Signed " SHB". ( 8" h x 16" w) 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII German Heer DAK Pith Helmet Felt construction having leather rim, metal insignia National Shield and Wehrmacht Eagle. Interior has leather sweatband and chinstrap signed "JHS Germany, 56-1942". (Size 56) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII German Military Insignia Group Assortment of eight mixed WWII German Military Insignia: Iron Cross Spang Award affixed to ribbon, pair of Mountain Edelweiss, Oak Leaf Laurel, Oak Leaf Pin in green paint, (2) Kriegsmarine Eagle Patches, Drop tail Luftwaffe Eagle Patch. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII German and Japanese Machine Gun Sling Group One German MG34/42 machine gun sling in leather construction with black painted steel buckle and clip. One Japanese machine gun sling in leather construction with steel clip and buckle. 150.00 300.00
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20th C. European Military Insignia Group Seventeen-piece mixed lot of Spanish, Russian, Polish, Austrian, Japanese and Italian military insignia. 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Swiss Tornister Backpack Group Three Swiss Tournister Backpacks: Green canvas construction having front flap closure with leather strap and metal buckle closure, two adjustable leather shoulder straps and two adjustable arm straps. Interior is linen lined having two interior pockets, one with metal button closure, the other is secured with three buckle closure. Reverse is signed "KLATTAU 1944". (16" H x 12" W) Brown pony fur and leather construction having two adjustable leather shoulder straps, one exterior pocket with leather belt buckle closure, Interior has two pockets, one with leather tab closure and the other with two leather buckle closure. Interior & exterior are signed "AEGERTEN PAUL" in ink. Maker stamp reads "H. BANGERTER BURGDORF 46". (19" H x 11" W) Two-toned brown pony fur and green canvas construction having two adjustable leather and buckle shoulder straps with two leather buckle flap closure, and two interior pockets, one with button closure (missing button), the other having two leather buckle closure. (16" H x 12" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Edged Weapon Mixed Group WWII Italian Fascist Youth Leaders Dagger having brass guard and eagle form pommel, wood grip and steel blade with metal scabbard signed "M.V.S.N" (13" L x 3" W) WWII Czech BRNO Production Bayonet having wood grip, steel guard and pommel, steel straight fullered blade with black painted scabbard signed "Z E3 46" on reverse. (17.5" L x 3" W) British Boer War Era Mk II Lee-Enfield Bayonet having wood grip and nickel plated guard and WWW.JJAMESAUCTIONS.COM
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pommel, nickel plated double edge blade is marked "58E" on spine, ricasso is signed "WD" with illegible signature on reverse. Pommel is signed "306" with grip signed "A X IM". (17" L x 2.75" W) 150.00 - 300.00
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WWII Chinese Nationalist Officer Dagger and Flag Chinese Army dagger with gilt guard and pommel featuring floral motifs, tortoise shell style wired resin handle with gilt plate accents, straight fullered steel blade with steel scabbard having gilt floral accents at throat and end cap. (16"L x 2.25"W) Chinese Nationalist Party flag in three-part red, white and blue silk construction, with Chinese Nationalist sun emblem in blue patch on left side. (13" H x 14.25" W) 100.00 - 200.00
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WWII Mixed Edged Weapons Group K98 BAYONET: German Heer dress bayonet, plated steel pommel guard and blade with plastic checkered grips. THEATER MADE KNIFE: Stacked wood and plastic grip with steel guard and pommel made from Japanese airplane parts. Steel blade is bowie style, signed "1945" MACHETE: Brass rivited wood grip, with heavy single edged steel blade. Tooled leather sheath signed "Collins & Co. Legitimus" with brass throat and chape. Handle notched nine times. 100.00 - 200.00
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