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MS1041 World War II Olive Drab Wool Blanket. Very good condition with very good label, 100% wool. Made by Beacon Mfg. Co. Dated 5-4-43. $125
MS1040 World War II prescription eyeglass inserts for gas mask. Excellent condition, $45
MS1039 Original walnut grips for Colt M1911 .45 ACP pistol. Diamond design, good condition, $75
MS1038 World War II Olive Drab Wool Blanket. Very good condition with very good label, 100% wool. Made by American Woolen Company Inc. Dated April 30, 1943. $125
MS1037 Heavy brass plaque commemorating the "Battle of the Bulge". These were made shortly after the battle by the Belgians. Reverse stamped "MADE IN COUVIN BELGIUM." Approximately 5 1/2 inches in diameter, can be used as a trivet or wall hanging, excellent condition, $125
MS1036 Radiator for World War II, 2 1/2 ton Amphibious Truck "Duck", model DUKW. Good condition, was holding water when removed from vehicle. $350
MS1035 World War II Letter Group. This offering consists of the letters written by Lt. Norbert V. "Bob" Bussmann from the European Theater home to his father in St. Louis, Missouri. Lt. Bussmann was a prolific letter writer. There are 228 letters totaling 996 pieces of paper. Some are written on both sides and I would estimate there are about 1,200 handwritten pages. There are 20 letters written in 1942, 29 written in 1943, 110 written in 1944 and 69 written in 1945. There are also 24 V-Mail letters. Lt Bussmann was in the invasion of North Africa and the invasion of Southern France. Each letter starts with the date and where he is located, such as "North Africa", "England", "Italy", "In A Troop Ship Off the Coast of France", "Corsica", "Sicily", etc. One letter, headed "Tunisia", speaks of enclosing a souvenir hankie for Therese. The "Souvenir de Tunis" hankie is included. Being an officer these letters did not have to be censored so there are references to being strafed by the Germans, shelled by the Germans and dive bombed by the Germans. I believe he ended up being entitled to eight battle stars. Lt Bussmann was well traveled before the war. Many of his descriptions of the locations he visits are like listening to an episode of the travel program "Rick Steve's Europe." Lt. Bussmann enjoyed going to movies and the St. Louis Municipal Opera before the war. He goes to movies and operas in Europe and critiques them for his father. In the course of the letters he speaks of his good friend Don who is serving in India. Don's wife is expecting and Don dies several months before his daughter is born. (The last name is in the letters.) Before the war Lt Bussmann built and sold homes. Many of the letters to his father go into great detail on how he intends to return to the business after the war. He discusses the size of the houses to be built, costs of labor and about how to cope with the lull after the post-war housing boom. He even sends a sketch of a proposed subdivision. He even considers solar homes. The early letters are addressed to his Dad, Selma (his stepmother), Therese (his sister) and Jim (his brother.) As the years progress Jim enlists in the army and is sent to Europe and Therese marries. The later letters are addressed to only Dad and Selma but there are also letters written directly to Therese and Jim. In North Africa he is detailed to escort Hollywood actress Carole Landis while she is there on a USO tour. There is a signed letter from Landis to Lt Bussmann on Landis' stationary and a newspaper article from a 1943 edition of the St. Louis Globe Democrat newspaper with a photo of Landis and Bussmann and describing the encounter. Lt. Bussmann speaks of writing letters to YANK magazine. At least one was printed. In a later YANK issue he was "taken to task" by other soldiers for what he wrote. Prior to the war he was dating Sylvia from Brooklyn. Marriage was being considered. Lt Bussmann dates numerous women while in north Africa, England and Italy. While in Italy Lt Bussmann meets a local girl, Tina Seafora, falls in love and marries her. Many letters detail the difficulties of planning a wedding in war-torn Italy. Tina, a school teacher who knew no English when they met, learns English and some of the later letters are written by her to the Bussmann family. Before the wedding Mt Vesuvius erupts. The Lt. writes of helping evacuate the local citizenry , including his future in-laws. He writes at length of watching the eruption for hours and having to back up every twenty minutes because of the heat. The wedding happens on time and there is a Bussmann Fuse Company newsletter of August, 1944 with an article and two photos of the wedding. Several months after the wedding Tina is pregnant. Again he writes of the difficulties of being a prospective father while conducting his job as an officer in an on-going war. Their son, Frank, is born and the family starts planning to go to America. They encounter great difficulties getting visas and boat passage for the family. Lt Bussmann passes up several oportunities to return to the states because he can't get permission for his family to accompany him. He asks his father to contact Senator Truman to get some help from that end. Later Lt Bussmann reports that he has heard from Vice-President Truman and there would be no help coming. Does he ever get his family to America? I'm not telling!
Also included are three YANK magazines that have detailed articles on the fighting in Italy. They are NOT the issues containing the letter he wrote to the magazine.
This offering is ripe with possibilities for research and a book. It is a war story and a love story. And it is not fiction! It took me ten days to read all the letters.
Please note: Lt Bussmann was interviewed in 2007 and there is a nine minute video of him on YouTube. Just search "Norbert Bussmann."
Also Note: Please check www.historyforsale.com for a similar Carole Landis autographed letter.
The grouping: $1,250
MS1032 "THE FINAL MOMENT" Print number 84 of 145 from a painting by Roy Grinnell. It is 24 by 34 inches in size, beautifuly framed, and in excellent condition. It depicts the sinking of the battleship USS Arizona by the Japanese on December, 7, 1941. It is autographed by seventeen veterans of the Arizona. $850
MS1031 "OVER THE ALPS" Oil Painting of B-24J Liberator Bomber. This painting is by Terry S. Lyon, is oil on canvas, dated 1989, 24 by 36 inches in size, framed and in excellent condition. The aircraft depicted is from the 15th Air force, 780th Squadron, 465th bomb Group. $650
MS1030 World War II Japanese Army Map Case. Leather construction with two large internal pockets and two outside pockets for pencils and erasers. Very good condition. $165
MS1029 World War II Cavalry Officer Calling Card. This card is from the estate of Cavalry Lieutenant Howard C. Higginbotham. It is 1 1/2 by 3 1/8 inches in size and in excellent condition. $5
MS1028 Vintage Colt Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company Home Fuse Box. This fuze box is 8 3/4 by 2 3/4 by 14 inches in size. The data plate is 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches in size. The data plate is in very good condition. The fuse box has been painted in yellow. It will be an interesting addition to a Colt collection. $125
MS1040 World War I General Pershing Cast Iron Bank. This bank is constructed of cast iron, 7 3/4 inches tall and in very good condition. $165
MS1028 Vietnam Era "Monkey Poop" Transmitter. These transmitters were made to look like monkey droppings so that they would not be detected on the jungle floor. It is 4 inches in length and in new, unused condition. Included is an x-ray of the transmitter that shows the internal batteries, transistors, etc. $165
MS1027 "NEW YORK SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, CAMDEN, N.J., U.S.S. COWPENS" Button.
This button is 1 1/2 inches in diameter, pinback and in excellent condition. $65
Nicknamed "The Mighty Moo", the COWPENS was an Independence Class light fleet aircraft carrier (CVL) which saw duty in the Pacific from 1943 to 1945. The ship earned twelve Battle Stars and a Navy Unit Commendation for service in World War II.
MS1026 World War II Patriotic Douglas MacArthur Display. This item is a combination of three views. When viewed from directly in front it depicts General Douglas MacArthur "Gallant Defender of the Philippines". When viewed from one side you see the Statue of Liberty and from the other side you see an American Flag on a shield. The view of General MacArthur is surrounded by depictions of soldiers, tanks, artillery, aircraft, etc. It is 9 by 11 inches in size, the glass is cracked and it is in fair to good condition. There is a metal stand on the rear so that it can be displayed on a shelf or mantel. $125
MS1025 World War II Theater Made Shoulder Holster for Colt M1911. This holster is theater made and has a 2 by 2 1/4 inch Tank Destroyer insignia carved into it. A Colt .45 ACP Model 1911 or 1911A1 fits well. The strap has a German style roller buckle. Very good condition with supple leather. $75
MS1024 World War II Private Purchase Dog Tag "chain." This dog tag "chain" is constructed of inter-twined wire and celluloid threads. It has two fittings for the two dog tags. The fittings are stamped "VERNON." Excellent condition, $7.50
MS1023 Ammunition Pouch for .30-40 Krag Rifle. Leather construction, manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal, dated 1910, good condition, $125
MS1022 World War II U.S. Navy "Watch Cup." These heavy, ceramic, handle-less coffee cups were used by the Navy. Various manufacturers including VICTOR, SHENANGO and STERLING. $22.50 each (When available)
MS1021 Water Purification Unit, Hand Operated, Knapsack Pack, Filter Pad Type, 1/4 GPM. This U.S.Army water filter unit is circa 1951 and is compete, unused, in new condition and still in the original box. It includes the pump, knapsack, 8 filter pads, float/strainer assembly, carrying strap and instruction manual. $85
SOLD MS1020 Hekler & Koch Conversion Kit for the HK-91 rifle. Converts it from 7.62 Nato to .22 Long Rifle. Kit is complete and includes the barrel insert, two magazines, bolt carrier, cleaning kit and manual. In original wood carrying case. Excellent condition. $550
MS1019 Vintage Conversion Kit for the Colt Model 1911 and 1911A1 pistols. Converts .45 ACP or .38 Super to fire .22 Long Rifle ammunition. Complete with slide assembley, ejector, magazine, recoil spring and slide stop. Manufactured by Colt. With original box. Excellent condition. $450
MS1018 World War I German Trench Body Armor. Worn mainly by snipers, some machine gunners in exposed positions and members of some assault units. Includes chest piece, second and third armor plates. Groin protector plate is missing. One canvas and padding attaching strap and one partial strap and padding remain, good condition, $1,750
World War II Homefront Risque "Kilroy Was Here" Doll. These dolls depict a very-pregnant young woman and the famous WW II phrase of "Kilroy Was Here." I have had several of these dolls over the years. Usually they are made of plastic or celluloid. The one on the right is the first one I have had that is made of cast aluminum. Each doll is 3 1/2 inches tall.
SOLD MS1016 Plastic or celluloid doll, some paint missing, good condition, $15
SOLD MS1017 Cast aluminum doll, very good condition, $22.50
MS1014 "CANVAS TOOL KIT , MODEL OF 1921, SADDLERS, HORSESHOERS, CARPENTERS &, WHEEL WRIGHTS, BLACKSMITHS." This is the pouch only, no tools are included. This pouch is in excellent condition, and marked "CRAWFORD MFG. CO. INC., 1942." $165
IN1014 Mexican Border Service Medal. A privately purchased medal to commemorate service on the Mexican Border. The front has "U.S. ARMY" on the top and "IN MEMORY OF MY ARMY LIFE ON THE MEXICAN BORDER." On the rear is "H.H. STRATTON, CHATTANOOGA, TENN." The center brass disc is poorly stamped with the Lord's Prayer. Excellent condition $100
MS1012 "600 CARTRIDGES, CAL.30, Carbine, BALL M1, IN 10 RD CLIPS BANDOLEERS, LOT LC 13240" Still in sealed "Spam Can", non-corrosive, excellent condition, key to open is included but detached, $450
MS1013 "192 CARTRIDGES, CAL .30 AP M2, 8 RD CLIPS, BANDOLEERS, LOT TW40393" Still in sealed original "Spam Can", excellent condition, key to open is included but detached, $225
SURRENDER & PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS
These five different German World War II Propaganda Leaflets were found in the Netherlands and were in a 10,5cm. artillery projectile. They are in fair condition and brittle, having been printed on cheap paper and damaged by the chemicals in the artillery shell.
LF112 "It's your job to die! / Kid from the U.S." $20
LF111 " Free-Pass / Radio" $20
This was a safe conduct pass for American and British soldiers. It has a place for the surrendering soldier to write a fifteen word message to be transmitted by "Jerry's Front Radio" to the folks back home.
LF110 "It's your job to fight / American Soldiers"
LF109 "It's your job to fight! / Hallo Boys From The States" $20
LF108 "It's your job to fight! / I Mean You - Franklin's Boys"" $20
LF107 World War II Propaganda Leaflet.
This leaflet, number "31-J-1", is 9 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches in size, printed by the U.S. Army and in excellent condition.
The front is five photographs of American landings in the Pacific with an inset showing a map of the Americans closing in on Japan. The reverse shows Boeing B-29 Super Fortress bombers flying overhead. The narrative is in Japanese but "B-29" is visible.
It is from the estate of a U.S. Army veteran who was a staff sergeant in a Psychological Warfare Detachment serving in the Philippines. $75
LF106 World War II Propaganda Leaflet.
This leaflet, number "4-F-8", is 5 by 7 inches in size, printed by the U.S. Army and in excellent condition. It depicts a Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft dropping various propaganda and surrender leaflets. Two of the leaflets depicted dropping in this leaflet can be identified as the ones we are offering for sale as LF105 and LF104.
The reverse of the leaflet reads in two languages: "FILIPINOS, These leaflets and newspapers written in Japanese are to let them know the growing peril and hopelessness of their situation. The Jap officers do not wish their men to believe these truths we tell them. It is best they should know. It will hasten the day they are cleared from your land. Assist by placing the papers and leaflets where they will be found and read by the Jap."
It is from the estate of a U.S. Army veteran who was a staff sergeant in a Psychological Warfare Detachment serving in the Philippines. $30
LF105 World War II Surrender Leaflet. This leaflet is 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches in size, printed by the U.S. army and in excellent condition. It is from the estate of a U.S. Army veteran who was a staff sergeant in a Psychological Warfare Detachment serving in the Philippines. It is one of the ones visible in the above leaflet "4-F-8" (Overlord LF106). $65
LF104 World War II Surrender Leaflet. This colorful leaflet, number "25J6", is 8 3/8 by 11 3/4 inches in size, printed by the U.S. army and in excellent condition. It is from the estate of a U.S. Army veteran who was a staff sergeant in a Psychological Warfare Detachment serving in the Philippines. It is one of the ones visible in the above leaflet "4-F-8" (Overlord LF106). $85
LF103 World War II Propaganda Leaflet. These two leaflets were printed by the United States Army during World War II. They are leflets "132B-J-1" and are still connected as originally printed. Together they are 4 by 6 inches in size. They are from the estate of a U.S. Army veteran who was a staff sergeant in a Psychological Warfare Detachment serving in the Philippines. $35 for the pair
LF102 World War II Propaganda Leaflet.
This leaflet was dropped by the United States Army during World War II. It is 5 by 7 inches in size and in excellent condition. The front depicts a soldier in paratrooper jump suit and the rear is information in the Philippines language. It is leaflet "17 F 6". It is from the estate of a U.S. Army veteran who was a staff sergeant in a Psychological Warfare Detachment serving in the Philippines.
$40
LF101 World War II Japanese Propaganda Leaflet. This leaflet was dropped by the Japanese on United States and Philippines forces during World War II. It is 9 1/4 by 13 inches in size, blank on the reverse and in good condition. It is from the estate of a U.S. Army veteran who was a staff sergeant in a Psychological Warfare Detachment serving in the Philippines. Written in the lower left corner is "How about this?" and on the rear is written "Another one Japs dropped on us." $200
SWEETHEART & HOMEFRONT ITEMS
MS1036 World War II Flour Sack. Original sack for VICTORY SELF-RISING FLOUR, is 24 by 14 inches in size, from the Weyers Cave Milling Company, for 25 pounds of flour, unused, very good condition. Beautiful artwork of the Statue of Liberty, $22.50
MS1033 Victory Pack Waxed Paper, Copyright 1944, Dalemar Paper Corporation, Lodi, New Jersey. Here is an interesting item for the homefront or Victory collector. After World War II most of these were used up and the packaging discarded. this package is complete and in fair condition. $12.50
SW027 World War II Patriotic Birthday Greeting Card for someone in the Service, 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches in size, no envelope, new, unused condition, could be sent to a soldier today. $5
SW025 World War II Patriotic Birthday Greeting Card for someone in the Service, 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches in size, no envelope, new, unused condition, could be sent to a soldier today. $5
SW024 World War II Patriotic Birthday Greeting Card for someone in the Army Air Corps, 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches in size, no envelope, new, unused condition, could be sent to an airman today. $5
SW023 World War II Patriotic Birthday Greeting Card for someone in the Army, 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches in size, no envelope, new, unused condition, could be sent to a soldier today. $5
SW021 World War II Patriotic Greeting Card to someone in the army. 4 3/4 by 5 3/4 inches in size, excellent condition, no envelope, $5
SW01 Sweetheart pin. World War II. Army Insignia connected by chain to guard. On Original Card "Military Emblem Pin & Guard. Pin Very Good. Card Fair. $12.50
SW02 Sweetheart pin. World War II. Single star service flag pin. Size 5/16 by 3/8 inch. Sterling silver, on original card. Pin as new, card fair. $7.50
SW03 Sweetheart pin. World War II. Triple star service flag pin. Sterling silver, on original card. Pin as new, card fair. $12.50
SW04 Sweetheart pin. World War II. Mother-of-Pearl heart with "MOTHER" in gold-colored wire. Can be used as a pin or as a necklace with the original 16 inch chain. Heart is approximately 1 1/8 by 1 1/8 inches in size. Excellent condition. $25.00
SW05 Sweetheart pin. World War II. Victory "V" in red, white and blue enamel. "U S" at top, depiction of soldier in center and "MY SON" at bottom. Pinback, 1 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches in size, Patent Number 130257, excellent condition, $22.50
SW06 Sweetheart pin. World War II. Victory "V" in red, white and blue enamel. "U S" at top, depiction of soldier in center and "BROTHER" at bottom. Pinback, 1 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches in size, Patent Number 130257, excellent condition, $22.50
SW007 World War II Greeting Card for navy sailor. Size 4 1/4 by 5 1/4 inches, very good condition, no envelope. $5.00
SW019 World War II Patriotic Christmas Greeting Card. 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches in size, very good condition, no envelope, $5
SW017 World War I Christmas Card. 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches in size, Front depicts tank, soldiers and American flag, reads "From France, where we fight for Peace, To America, where our loved ones dwell in Peace, We soldiers of the A.E.F, Send home our loving greetings, on Christ's great Day of Peace." Bottom marked "for Y.M.C.A." and "Davambez Paris." Written in pencil on the rear is "Calais France, Dec 8 - 18, Friend Sill,Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year., Your truly, R. E. Healton." $10
SW018 World War II Patriotic Greeting Card to someone in the service. 4 3/4 by 5 3/4 inches in size, good condition, no envelope, $5
SW009 World War II Sweetheart Bracelet, made of full-size aircrew member wings, sterling silver, approximately 7 3/4 inches in length, very good condition, $45
SW010 WW II U.S. Navy Sweetheart Pin, 7/8 inch wide word "Navy" with USN insignia dangling from the letter "Y". Pinback, sterling, excellent condition, $25
SW011 World War II First Sergeant insignia hanging from "USA", Sterling, Pinback, on original card, $20
SW012 World War II Master Sergeant insignia hanging from "USA", Sterling, Pinback, on original card, $20
SW013 World War II US Navy Sweetheart Pendant, Sterling Silver Heart surrounded by marcasites, hallmarked: "STERLING, THEDA", excellent condition, $65
SW014 World War II Army Air Corps Sweetheart Bracelet, sterling silver, hallmarked: "FCC", approximately 6 1/2 inches in length, excellent condition, $37.50
SW015 World War II US Army Sweetheart Pin, sterling Springfield Model 1903 Rifle with sterling & mother of pearl heart with army insignia in sterling and enamel, rifle 2 7/8 inches wide, pinback, excellent condition, $75
SW016 World War II Greeting Card, three-dimensional, 4 3/4 by 5 1/2 inches in size, front reads: "Just want to say 'HELLO SOLDIER!'" and inside reads: "Hope you've got your SIGHTS SET, For a lot of happiness and Good Luck!", when open the cannon folds forward, excellent condition, no envelope, $6
TRENCH ART
TA06 World War I Trench Art Lamp. Constructed of a 37mm artillery shell mounted on a cast brass base and with an extremely ugly lamp shade. Shell has roses hammered into it with a fully stippled background. Overall height is seventeen inches. The lamp works. $165
TA05 Trench Art Cigarette Lighter, constructed of two large copper British coins and three small silver British coins, no dates visible, good condition, $15
TA01 United States Marine Corps USMC Humidor. Dated 9-53. Constructed from 105 MM Shell, 9 3/4 inches tall. Top is machined from solid piece of aluminum. Officer's cap device attached to front. Very good condition. $135
TA02 WW II P-38 Lockheed Lightning Ashtray. Base constructed from British 1943 25 pounder shell casing, stand constructed from 50 cal. machine gun cartridge. P-38 aircraft constructed from 30 cal., and 50 cal. bullets and cartridge case brass. Approximately 8 inches tall. Very good condition. $250
TA03 1904 United States Army Artillery Brass Mug, approximately 4 1/4 inches tall and diameter is 4 1/2 ". Engraved "First Section 1904" around Artillery/A Cap Badge insignia. Very Good condition. $45
TA04 WW I Trench Art Cartridge Case, dated 1917, 37mm cartridge case stippled with floral shield and "Argonne 1918", 3 1/4 inches tall, Very good condition, $37.50
MISCELLANEOUS
MS1010 U.S. Army Medical Department China Bowl, 6 by 4 1/2 inches in size and 1 1/4 inches deep, by McNichol China, excellent condition, $20
MS1010 U.S. Army Medical Department China Bowl, 6 by 4 1/2 inches in size and 1 1/4 inches deep, by Shenango, excellent condition, $20
MS1009 U.S. Army Medical Department China Plate, 6 3/8 inches in diameter, by Sterling, excellent condition, $15
MS1008 U.S. Army Medical Department China Plate, 7 inches in diameter, by Taylor Smith Taylor, excellent condition, $15
MS1025 U.S. Army Medical Corps China Custard Cup. This heavy ceramic cup has the Medical Department insignia on the front, is 3 3/8 by 3 inches in size, manufactured by the Sterling Company of East Liverpool, Ohio and is in excellent condition. $12.50
SOLD MS1007 U.S. Army Medical Department Mess Tray, plastic molded construction, 15 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches in size, marked: "MACK MOLDING CO, 2, U.S.A., M.D., 1944", near new condition, $15.00
MS1006 Zippo Lighter, World War II, theater made European Civil Affairs crest rivited to front, nothing on rear, excellent condition, $125
Check our "Patches" and "Insignia" pages for a matching bullion patch and Unit Crest DI that came with this lighter.
MS1005 World War II Japanese Flag. Fully signed, 28 by 38 inches in size, good condition, $365
MS1004 World War II View Master Trainer aircraft recognition set.
To quote the instructions in the lid: "This trainer is to be used for training in airplane recognition and range estimation. It consists of a View Master stereoscope and a set of seventy-eight picture discs. Each disc shows an Allied or enemy airplane in seven different views, each at a different range."
This is the complete set of 78 discs but there is no viewer. The olive-drab box is 4 by 3 3/4 by 5 inches in size. The complete set includes 13 United States planes, 21 English planes, 4 Russian planes, 12 Italian planes, 20 German plandes and 8 Japanese planes. All discs are in their original envelopes. Excellent condition $300
MS1003 Set of five original World War II thirteen-star buttons, use to repair HBT uniforms, with five correct mounting studs, $10
MS1002 World War II Headstamp Die, from St. Louis Army Ammunition Plant, 2 3/8" long by 1" in diameter, used to stamp the case heads of .45 and .30-06 ammunition, the stamp reads "S L 4", very good condition, would be an interesting addition to a Garand or Colt 1911 collection, $125
MS053 World War II Chalk Ware, V for Victory Woman’s Army Corps WAC red, white, and blue made of Plaster of Paris, 7 ½” x 9 ½” x 1¾” Good Condition, $135.00
MS045 Poster, Superman rescuing Bosnian children from land mines, 22" x 34", full color DC comic for UNICEF, MAC (Mine Action Centre), copyright 1996, excellent condition, rolled, $20
MS047 Republic Aviation Company desk model of the F-105 "THUNDERCHIEF." Model is constructed of cast aluminum. Aircraft is 16 inches overall with a 9 inch wingspan. Stand is also cast aluminum and consists of a contrail that exits the rear of the aircraft and turns under the aircraft to form the base. Front of base has data plate that reads "REPUBLIC, F-105 THUNDERCHIEF." Overall length of aircraft and stand is 18 1/2 inches. Very good condition. $650.00
MS041 Swagger Stick, wood, 20 inches in length, tip is 1 3/4 inches of chrome metal turned in a type of spear point, base is the bottom 3 inches of a 1954 dated 50 cal. cartridge case which is chrome plated, extending from the primer pocket of the 50 cal. cartridge case is a cast metal Transportation Dept. insignia, 1 1/2 inch in diameter, shield is filled in with red paint and the insignia is visible from both sides, a chrome plated metal plate 1/2 by 2 inches in size is mounted on the side, nothing is engraved on it, the wood is drilled through and two red tassels are tied through it. Excellent condition, $75
MS043 Swagger Stick, WWI, 24 3/4 inches in length, tip is entire 30-06 cartridge, remainder is nine 30-06 cartridge cases end-to-end with a complete French Lebel cartridge mounted side-ways across the last 30-06 cartridge case. There is no wood in this swagger stick. Excellent condition, $150.00
MS008 World War II warning leaflet. Front shows five B-29s dropping bombs and twelve circles with the names of Japanese cities that are to be bombed. Rear of leaflet is all text in Japanese. Included with the leaflet is an original translation sheet. The cities to be bombed are Aomori, Nishinomiya, Ogaki, Kurume, Ichinomiya, Nagaika, Koriyama, Kakodate, Ujiyamada, and Tsu. The translation is four paragraphs of propaganda about "America is not fighting the Japanese people, " etc. Leaflet is 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches in size. Translation is slightly smaller. Both items are in mint condition with the exception of having two folds. Price for the pair is $50.00
1944, U.S. Government Printing Office enemy aircraft identification posters. Posters are approximately 18 by 25 inches insize. All are inexcellent condition unless noted otherwise:
MS009 German Junkers JU. 90 old type, $35.00
MS010 German Arado Ar 196, $35.00
MS011 German Focke-Wulf "Kurier" $35.00
MS012 German Henschel Hs-129, $35.00
MS028 German Henschel Hs-126, $35.00
MS016 German Focke-Wulf "Flying Eye" $35.00
MS017 German Heinkel He 177, $35.00
MS018 German Dornier "217E", $35.00
MS029 German Heinkel 115K2, $35.00
MS019 German Junkers JU 90 New Type, $35.00
MS020 Japanese Type 99, $35.00
MS021 Japanese Type 100 Mk-1, $35.00
MS023 Japanese Mitsubishi MC 20, $35.00
MS024 Japanese Watanabe Type 0 MK-1, $35.00
MS026 Japanese Kawasaki Type 3, $35.00
MS049 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PLATE Designed by Vernon Kilns by special permission and authorization of the USMC to Walter S. Mills, Copyrighted 1929, 10" diameter, front displays the U.S. Marine Corps Hymn, "The Marines' Hymn", and around edge of entire plate lists U.S.M.C. posts and/or battles ex. Bataan, Peking, Chateau Thierry, Guantanamo, Philipines, etc. plus eagle, globe, and anchor. very good condition, $125
PHOTOS AND PORTRAITS
MS030 Studio photo of two young Japanese soldiers. One sitting in chair with the other standing with arm around seated soldier. They are wearing caps. Standing soldier is in a plain dress uniform. Seated soldieris in shirt sleeves and has jacket draped over arm. Approximately 3 by 4 inches in size. Censor's stamp on rear, excellent condition. $20.00
MS031 Studio photo of two Japanese soldiers much as MS030. Second soldier is seated on arm of stuffed chair. Both are bare chested. They are not the same soldiers as in photo #MS030. Approximately 3 by 4 inches in size, Excellent condition, censor's stamp on rear, "Okinawa Island, April 1, 1945" written on rear. $20.00
MS032 Studio photo of Japanese child. He is about five years of age. He is dressed in hat, jacket, shorts and socks. He seems to be standing at attention and is holding a Japanese flag in his righthand. About 3 by 4 inches in size. Excellent condition, censor's stamp onrear. $20.00
THIRD REICH
TR01 THIRD REICH BRASS STAMP (UNIDENTIFIED) Stamp is a 1 1/2 inch diameter Brass Disc mounted on a 4 1/4" long turned wood handle. Has been well used. I am unable to identify the unit. The Stamp is of a bird (Raven?) on a shield with a crown at the top. Swastikas are on back side and mountains in background. This Stamp is Brass NOT Rubber. Good Condition. $650
TR02 DEUTSCHES AFRIKA KORPS Plate, silver plated etched DAK 1941 swastika over palm tree surrounded by various animals--camel, elephant, antelope, etc. 11 inches in diameter, back has three rounded "legs", very good condition, $235
TR04 ORIGINAL THIRD REICH MEMO PAPER 8 1/4" x 5" with gold lettering, eagle and swastika. Adolf Hitler Berlin. New Unused Condition, $25
TR05 ORIGINAL THIRD REICH MEMO PAPER NATIONALSOZIALISTISCHE DEUTSCHE ARBEITERPARTIE REICHSLEITUNG NSDAP 8 1/4" X 5" New Unused Condition, $12.50
TR06 ORIGINAL THIRD REICH MEMO PAPER NATIONALSOZIALISTISCHE DEUTSCHE ARBEITERPARTIE GAULEITUNG BADEN SCHNELLBRIEF NSDAP 8 1/4" X 5" New Unused Condition, $12.50
TR03 ADOLPH HITLER PLAQUE, metal, bronze colored, head convex, 9 ¼ inches in diameter, very good condition, $450
TR08 AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR II STYLE GERMAN CHICKEN WIRE, used to camouflage Third Reich helmets, correct twist style, good for reenactors, approximately 20 inch square section, sufficient to complete one helmet, new condition, $40.00
MS052 WW II JAPANESE AERIAL CAMERA, Serial Number 505, Uses Large Format Film, Shutter and Rewind Mechanism seems to work, leather strap broken, Good Condition, $650.00
MS055 World War II PRO - KIT, Individual Chemical Prophylactic Packet, Item No. 9N588-10, Lot No. 7446, G. Barr & Co., Chicago, ILL, U.S., 3 1/4" x 2", "Contents: Tube containing 5 grams of ointment, Instruction Sheet, Wash cloth saturated with soag, cleansing tissue", Unopened, Good Condition, $25.00
MS065 US Navy Ship Porthole. 18" in diameter. Approximately 28 lbs. Reportedly from the USS Valley Forge. (CV-45, later CVA-45, CVS-45 and LPH-8), 1946-1971, a 27,100-ton Ticonderoga class aircraft carrier. With the following cast in the hinge: 385463-3 S-11. Very Good Condition. $225
MS066 1930's Child's Aviator Set. Jacket, Flight Helmet, and Goggles. Approximate size 4. Sleeve length 16 1/2 inches. Shoulder to shoulder 14 1/2 inches. Length 23 1/2 inches. Chest pockets and hip pockets. Exterior made from brown oil cloth material, collar sheep, interior sheep and corduroy. Very Good Condition. $575
HOMEFRONT
MS1001 World War II Dwight Eisenhower campaign style button. Ike is shown in military uniform. Pinback, some foxing, otherwise very good condition, 2 1/2 inches in diameter, $22.50
MS068 Sweetheart Pillow Shams / Pillow Covers. World War II, U.S. Army Air Corps AAC, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy USN, U.S. Coast Guard, U. S. Marine Corps USMC. For Mother and Dad, Mother, Sister, Sweetheart. From various places: Fort Campbell, Hollywood, California, etc. Basic size is 18 inches square. Most are made from acetate material with various types of fringe. Very Good Condition. $10 each
MS057 WW II WAVES New Testament 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" has WAVES Insignia embossed in gold on cover, introduction page by Franklin Roosevelt, from estate of WAVES member, Mary Ida James. Excellent Condition. $85
MS059 WW I 75th Infantry Regiment Ring, Hallmarked Sterling, Size 6, Veteran's Initals ? "WGS" on front under 75, very good condition, $65
MS060 WW I German Regimental Ring, Hallmarked "SILBER, O.900", monogram on blue and white enamel shield, rifles and pickelhaube on each side, size 7, very good condition, $225
MS061 WW II United States Marine Corps Ring, hallmarked "U" pierced by an arrow and "STERLING", gold Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on mother of pearl, Eagle, Globe, and Anchor cast into both sides, size 9, very good condition, $235
MS062 WW II, United States Navy Ring, hallmarked "QB Sterling 10K Goldfilled", gold anchor and USN on mother of pearl, USN cast in metal on both sides, size 9 1/2, very good condition, $150
SOLD MSO64 1951 M37 3/4 Ton Dodge Weapons Carrier, 4 Wheel Drive, 2 Speed Transfer Case, 4 Speed Transmission, 24 Volts, All Original except has front lock-out hubs, good condition, $5500
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MS065 US Navy Ship Porthole. 18" in diameter. Approximately 28 lbs. Reportedly from the USS Valley Forge. (CV-45, later CVA-45, CVS-45 and LPH-8), 1946-1971, a 27,100-ton Ticonderoga class aircraft carrier. With the following cast in the hinge: 385463-3 S-11. Very Good Condition. $225
MS066 1930's Child's Aviator Set. Jacket, Flight Helmet, and Goggles. Approximate size 4. Sleeve length 16 1/2 inches. Shoulder to shoulder 14 1/2 inches. Length 23 1/2 inches. Chest pockets and hip pockets. Exterior made from brown oil cloth material, collar sheep, interior sheep and corduroy. Very Good Condition. $575
MS067 China Burma India Pillow. CBI. 16 inch square. Dark Navy Blue Velvet Top with navy blue cotton back. Gold colored braid, C. B. I. embroidered in gold cotton thread. China, Burma, India embroidered in white cotton thread. CBI patch embroidered in white and red cotton thread. Excellent condition. $85
MS068 Sweetheart Pillow Shams / Pillow Covers. World War II, U.S. Army Air Corps AAC, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy USN, U.S. Coast Guard, U. S. Marine Corps USMC. For Mother and Dad, Mother, Sister, Sweetheart. From various places: Fort Campbell, Hollywood, California, etc. Basic size is 18 inches square. Most are made from acetate material with various types of fringe. Very Good Condition. $10 each
A. U.S. Army
B. U.S. Army Anti Aircraft
C. V for Victory Camp Campbell
D. U.S. Coast Guard
TR02 DEUTSCHES AFRIKA KORPS Plate, silver plated etched DAK 1941 swastika over palm tree surrounded by various animals--camel, elephant, antelope, etc. 11 inches in diameter, back has three rounded "legs", very good condition, $235
TR03 ADOLPH HITLER PLAQUE, metal, bronze colored, head convex, 9 ¼ inches in diameter, very good condition, $450
TR08 AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR II STYLE GERMAN CHICKEN WIRE, used to camouflage Third Reich helmets, correct twist style, good for reenactors, approximately 20 inch square section, sufficient to complete one helmet, new condition, $40.00
MS069 WORLD WAR II U.S. NAVAL ADVANCE BASE LE HAVRE FLAG, navy blue linen cloth, 72" X 41", with white linen applique letters and anchor, double sided, excellent condition, $465.00
MS079 WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVY DECORATIVE BANNER/TABLE COVER, navy blue and yellow felt, 57" X 35". Two sailors and battleship are white felt appliques with colored silk screen highlights. With details on ship could trace back to Spanish American War. Sweetheart and/or Homefront item. Excellent condition, $275.00
MS071 WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVY DECORATIVE SWEETHEART BANNER, 22" x 22", front is navy blue felt with yellow felt applique anchor, white and navy blue felt applique lettering, reverse is yellow felt, sweetheart and/or homefront item, excellent condition, $75.00
MS072 WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVAL ELECTRICAL CLASS 17 PILLOW SHAM, 22" X 22", navy blue and maroon felt back and fringe, front navy blue and red silk rayon with white, navy blue, and red applique lettering, symbol, and number, Sweetheart and/or Homefront item, excellent condition, $125.00
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MS51 SET OF FIVE VIETNAM ERA AWARD CERTIFICATES for the McDonnell Douglas F-4, "PHANTOM II" Jet Fighter. They are in new, unused condition. The first certificate is 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches in size and reads "This Certificate of Membership in the Exclusive PHANTOM CLUB is Presented to....Who, on....., demonstrated extraordinary ability and skill during aerial combat in a Phantom II and are officially credited with downing---. The second certificate is 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size and reads "1000 TRAPS, This Certifies That....Has Amassed 1000 Arrested Landings In The PHANTOM II." It has the US Navy insignia and a place to be dated and signed by the "Chief Phantom." The third and fourth certificates are 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches in size and are for 300 and 400 missions in a Phantom, respectively. The fifth certificate is 9 by 12 inches in size and is for 500 combat missions in a Phantom II. It reads "500 COMBAT MISSIONS IN A PHANTOM II, Let it be known, that... through great skill and cunning did on.....amass a total of 500 COMBAT MISSIONS and, by virtue of being an outstanding Birdman is herewith awarded this certificate with all honors, privileges and rights accruing to." New Unused Condition, Set of Five Certificates--$40
MS069 WORLD WAR II U.S. NAVAL ADVANCE BASE LE HAVRE FLAG, navy blue linen cloth, 72" X 41", with white linen applique letters and anchor, double sided, excellent condition, $465.00
MS079 WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVY DECORATIVE BANNER/TABLE COVER, navy blue and yellow felt, 57" X 35". Two sailors and battleship are white felt appliques with colored silk screen highlights. With details on ship could trace back to Spanish American War. Sweetheart and/or Homefront item. Excellent condition, $275.00
MS071 WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVY DECORATIVE SWEETHEART BANNER, 22" x 22", front is navy blue felt with yellow felt applique anchor, white and navy blue felt applique lettering, reverse is yellow felt, sweetheart and/or homefront item, excellent condition, $75.00
MS072 WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVAL ELECTRICAL CLASS 17 PILLOW SHAM, 22" X 22", navy blue and maroon felt back and fringe, front navy blue and red silk rayon with white, navy blue, and red applique lettering, symbol, and number, Sweetheart and/or Homefront item, excellent condition, $125.00
MS073 WW II Model of Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. WASP, Historic Ship Models Made by Ideal Models, New York, No. 1511, Molded Wood Hull is 18 inches, includes all parts plus 4 brass propellors and two cast lead anchors, instructions dated 1941, model unassembled, very good condition, $150
MS074 WW II Waterline Model of Destroyer Escort, Famous Convoy Ships Made by Marine Model Co. , New York, "All wood parts cut to shape--completely shaped hull, includes numerous cast lead parts and machined brass parts, instructions dated 3-1944, model unused and unassembled, very good condition, $135
We have the following original parts for the World War II Japanese Type 14 Nambu pistol:
JP001 Magazine Very good condition, serial numbered "115", $75
SOLD JP003 Firing Pin, 2 1/2 inches long, serial numbered "560", excellent condition, $35
We have the these parts available for a World War II 7.7mm Japanese Arisaka rifle.
JP004 Bolt with extractor, serial numbered "389", excellent condition, $35
JP005 Firing Pin Spring. Excellent condition, $20
JP006 Safety. Excellent condition, $20
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