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This is a precision set of binocular optics once belonging to Charles Bare Gatewood (USMA Class of 1877), First Lieutenant, US Army.
An excerpt from the Arlington National Cemetery website follows:
Born at Woodstock, Virginia, in 1853, he was from a military family. He was appointed to West Point in 1873, graduated four years later and was assigned to the 6th Cavalry. From then until the fall of 1885 he was almost constantly on field duty in New Mexico and Arizona. He saw combat in the Victorio campaign of 1879-80 in Mexico, received special commendation from Colonel A. P. Morrow for his efforts. He was a member of Crook's expedition into Sonora in 1883, which resulted in Chatto's surrender, serving in (Emmet) Crawford's command. For this he was mentioned in War Department orders. In 1885 in published General Orders in Arizona, described as having "seen more active duty in the field with Indian scouts than any other officer of his length of service in the Army." The rest of the story can be read here.
He is perhaps best known as the officer that convinced the Indian War Chief Geronimo to surrender and cease hostilities between the Apache and the US government.
Detailed images are shown below. Click on the thumbnails and links to see much larger images.
This pair of binoculars dates to the Civil War (prior to 1864) was made in France by the highly respected maker of the French firm of Bardou in Paris. It is maker marked on the crane with a small impressed G.B. letters flanking a caduceus. The other markings identify them as U.S. Army Signal Glass O.C.S.O. with Signal Glass in script letters and the others in block letters. The OCSO is an abbreviation used during the latter part of the Civil War (1864-1865) for the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, the issuing authority. There is no serial number apparent anywhere, which dates these glasses as being made and imported prior to the 1864 shipment that was requested to have serial numbers in an April 14, 1864 letter to the firm. (Cited in footnote 5 here).
The body of the binoculars is completely made of highly polished brass. The knurled adjustment knob is Bakelite. It has a small crack the length of the knob but is does not impair function. There are textured black leather grips that appear to have been replaced at some point in the distant past. The original case shows some moderate to heavy wear from rubbing to the exterior on the front and back sides from long carry.
The optics are bright and clear, with no signs of parallax or collimation distortion. These are views of the eyepieces and objectives. Eyepiece lenses are about 15mm. Objectives are about 55mm. The brass at the objective end slides forward as sunshades. They measure 6-1/4 by 5 inches retracted for carry and 9 inches long when eye tubes and shades are fully extended.
This is an outstanding set of optics in remarkable condition. You will be very pleased to add these to your collection of mid-19th century U.S. Army optics.
$1,199.99
This is an Indian Wars era rawhide and leather horse saddle. It is completely handmade and stitched, with brass rivets and iron nails retaining the leather and rawhide to the wooden saddle tree.
The tree is completely covered with rawhide and the rawhide is covered on the seat with leather, with applied leather side skirts with some faint tooled decorations visible and leather stirrup straps and girth strap. This is a view from underneath on the back and front. These are views of the bottom and rear.
It measures 19 inches from the short pommel (no horn) to the cantle. It measures 12 inches wide across the seat at the widest part.
The stirrups are wooden with no boot covers. They do not appear to have ever had any attached.
The leather and rawhide is in fair to good condition, with crazing and cracking to the leather. The rawhide is in good to very good condition, with some of the stitching split out as shown in the images.
Offered at $1,499.99
This is a very rare Civil War Model 1850 July 4th, 1863 dated presentation Ensign's sword.
The sword has a fascinating history, being presented to one of the original members the 77th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. His name appears in the 77th PA Vol Inf roster as assigned to Company C of the regiment. Henry P. Kreps (aka H. P. Krebs), was recruited on 20 September, 1861 from Huntingdon County at the same time the officers and NCOs initially forming the company were mustered in. With the exception of a couple of officers transferring into the regiment, he was one of the first mustered into the first company forming the regiment.
The regiment was formed on August 1, 1861 under the command of Colonel Stumbaugh and assigned to the 2nd Division, 5th Brigade, Army of the Ohio (aka XXIII Corps) under the command of General Buell on 1 November, 1861. Company C of the 77th Regiment was the designated unit to bear the regimental colors. This is documented in the original history of the 77th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The account of the 77th being named the Banner Regiment (20 March 1863) of General Buell's Army as a result of their actions at the Battle of Murfreesboro is also documented there; as is the account of the regimental color bearer being mortally wounded, and the colors recovered and carried by a 15-year old soldier until they were returned to the custody of Company C during the course of the Battle of Stone's Rive r. At this point, there is scant information regarding the colors and color bearers (designated as a sub-officer rank of Ensign) at the Battle of Liberty Gap (24 June 1863). Kreps (Krebs) was wounded in this action (apparently not seriously), as he was appointed Ensign on 4 July 1863. He continued his service until the expiration of his enlistment of three years. He was mustered out on 20 September 1864, shortly after the fall of Atlanta.
The sword bears the period inscription on the scabbard as:
Presented to Ensign H. P. Krebs
77th Penna Vols
by the National Union League
July 4th 1863
The transposition of the "b" and the "p" in Krebs/Kreps/Krepps is well-documented in the Kreps genealogy charts, as shown in this example. It was a common occurrence with this set of names throughout the 18th century, especially in Pennsylvania.
The sword is very elaborate with a number of outstanding features rarely encountered in a Civil War sword. It is a M1850 Staff & Field Officer's sword, with a very heavy saber curved blade, deeply etched on both sides with US martial designs. It is marked IRON PROOF on an etch on the spine at the ricasso. The sword is almost certainly a German W. Clauberg of Solingen design and manufacture, because of the distinctive spine fuller, the false edge, the quality of workmanship, wire-wrapped grip, and the 7-bar knuckle bow and shell style guard. Clauberg was known to have made a number of custom design brass fitted swords with identical features, including the U.S flanked by stands of arms etching and the E PLURIBUS UNUM stands of arms and Federal eagle motifs found on this sword.
The shell guard is of an eagle grasping a Federal shield in its claws, with a 13-star glory above and flanked by 8 standards (four on each side). It has a 7-bar design (5 on one side, two as loops on the other). The pommel has a deep pattern of oak leaves and acorns. The grip is black leather with four strands of wire (two singles flanking a twisted pair). There is some wear to the leather from age and carry. The brass is deeply tarnished throughout.
The blade measures 31 inches. The grip and guard measure 5-1/2 inches. There is a 1 inch ricasso, with a 21-3/4 wide fuller and a very narrow 12-1/2 inch spine starting from 5-1/2 inches from the ricasso. There is a 9 inch false edge from the tip to where the spine widens. The sword in the scabbard is 39 inches overall in the scabbard. It has no maker marks. The edges have not been sharpened, there are no nicks. The blade has some minor darkness from age.
These are views of the hangers front top and front bottom and the front and rear view of both. These are views of the drag, front and rear. The hangers are distinctive because of the skull and crossed bones over the standards on the bottom front hanger. Standards and flags are featured in virtually every part of this sword, including the outside of the drag with the inside depicting a horse mounted cavalry trooper in full charge. The throat has a flame motif which is echoed at the end of the etchings on the blade.
This is truly a spectacular sword and one worthy of any high-end Civil War staff officer's sword collection.
A related piece from the same estate is available separately, the 14K gold Ladies of GAR medal named to H. P. Krebs.
Offered at $12,499.99
This is a very fancy 19th Century 1901 dated presentation Commanding Officer's sword.
The sword was presented to Captain John Coolbaugh, Commanding Company K, 9th Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, National Guard of Pennsylvania.
This unit was mobilized for the Spanish-American War in 1898. Captain Coolbaugh remained after the unit was mustered out, eventually attaining the rank of major. He passed away on 23 May, 1934.
This sword is exceptionally fancy model, made by the noted American sword maker, The M. C. Lilley & Company in the late 19th century. It is complete and intact including the original mother of pearl grips, except for the twisted pair wire wrap around the grips, which is absent. It could easily be replaced.
The sword has a folding clam-shell style guard, with separately applied Federal eagle surrounded by a laurel wreath on a spray of 13 arrows on the right side guard and US surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns on the folding left side guard. The left side guard is retained in the open position by a robust button release. The knuckle bow is very fancy with the bow and finial emanating from the jaws of a pair of lion heads. A snake is entwined on the upper part of the knuckle bow. The pommel has a stack of arms and armor on both sides.
The blade has a mountain lion maker mark on the right side and The M. C, LILLEY & CO. COLUMBUS O. maker mark etched on the left side at the ricasso. Both sides of the blade are etched with military motifs with U.S. markings, US flags, stacks of arms and the name CAPTAIN JOHN COOLBAUGH etched in the panel. Right and left etchings are different patterns, all with military themes. The etches are 21 inches long from the ricasso. The blade measures 30-1/2 inches. There are some remnants of the original leather buffer remaining. The blade is bright with a couple of very minor dark spots that do not significantly detract. The edges are not sharp by design and have not been dinged or abused.
The 31-1/2 inch scabbard is perfectly fitted to the sword with matching top (front - rear) and center (front - rear) hanger attachments with solid moveable mounting rings and a matching drag (front - rear), all in gilded brass. The sword in the scabbard measures 39 inches long overall. There is some darkness on the steel from where the original thin silver wash has tarnished or worn off. The name and unit of Captain Coolbaugh etch is between the hangers on the outside.
This is a superlative example of the late 19th century presentation dress sword and would be an outstanding addition to any American sword collection.
Offered at $5,499.99
This is a very fancy 19th Century 1893 dated presentation Commanding Officer's sword.
The sword was presented to First Lieutenant Alfred Somerset Orchard, Commanding Company D, 23rd Regiment, National Guard of the State of New York on the occasion of his promotion.
Lieutenant Orchard was a career officer with documented service. He served 15 years by 1895. His actual date of promotion to First Lieutenant was May 28, 1894. In 1898, New York Governor Black appointed him to service in the 201st Regiment from the 23rd Regiment (for mobilization to the Spanish-American War). This unit was mobilized for the Spanish-American War in 1898.
This sword is exceptionally fancy model, marked by the noted New York military distributor Ridabock & Co., (the successors to J.H. McKenney &Co., (Baker & McKenney)) Manufacturers of and Dealers in Military Goods in the late 19th century located in New York City. It is complete and intact including the original silver grips and twisted pair gilded wire wrap around the grips.
The sword has a folding clam-shell style guard, with the Federal war eagle (facing the arrows) surrounded by six flags on the right side guard and Federal shield on a stand of arms on the folding left side guard. The left side guard is retained in the open position by a robust button release. The knuckle bow is very fancy with the bow and finial having laurel and floral embellishments. The knuckle bow has laurel leaves. The pommel has a shield on one side and war eagle on the other side.
The blade has Ridabock & Co., New York, NY maker mark etched on the left side at the ricasso. Both sides of the blade are etched with military motifs with U.S. markings, US flags, stacks of arms and the name Lieutenant Alfred S. Orchard presentation 23rd Regt. N.G.S.N.Y and date 10 July 1983 etched in the panel. Right and left etchings are different patterns, all with military themes. The etches are 16-1/2 inches long from the ricasso. The blade measures 30-3/4 inches. The blade is bright with no defects or significant darkness. The edges are not sharp by design and have not been dinged or abused. These are overall views of right and left of the sword and scabbard.
The 32 inch scabbard is perfectly fitted to the sword with matching top and center hanger attachments with solid moveable mounting rings and a matching drag, all in gilded brass. There are some very minor dings on the drag from routine carry. The sword in the scabbard measures 38 inches long overall. There is a C.S. stamped inspector marking near the throat.
The sword comes complete with the gold bullion belt with hangers and N.Y. gilt on brass buckle. It is faintly maker marked M. C. LILLY 13 W. 30th ST. NEW YORK on the back of the buckle protector.
This is a superlative example of the late 19th century presentation dress sword and would be an outstanding addition to any American sword collection.
Offered at $5,499.99
An Original and Authentic Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Boston Massachusetts Fancy 1903 Presentation Sword Without Scabbard Made In Germany Harding Regalia Company Boston Mass Distributor.
This sword is etched "Presented to SERGT Peter Lamont 2nd Section Infantry Feb 18, 1933". This is the third oldest chartered military organization in the World, and the oldest in the Western Hemisphere, founded in 1638. The Society is still active today. There is a detailed history here.
The hilt area is especially nice with a hand engraved shield & oak leaves on the backstrap & a false ivory grip. The sword is marked "Made in Germany" and has the military outfitter name engraved on the ricasso.
Specific areas of this fancy sword are shown at the links below:
Unit ID blade etch detail (A. & H. A. Co)
The guard features an eagle resting on a band of 13 hand engraved stars
The three parts of the guard are also hand engraved
The 32 inch blade is as shown with the named inscription on one side and the unit identification letters on the other.
The condition is generally very good to near excellent, with some deep tarnish to the silver plate and some freckling on the blade, visible in the images.
Offered at $999.99
An Original and Authentic WWI Patton Sword With Scabbard
This sword is marked US with screaming eagle mark on one side LF&C with Ordnance Bomb and dated 1918 on the other side of the blade. This is a complete and intact blade, never cut or rewelded. The sword measures 43 inches long in the scabbard, and 42 inches long outside. The blade is 35-1/4 inches long, with a 29 inch long narrow fuller on each side of the blade. There are no maker marks on either the guard or the khaki canvas covered scabbard.
These are views of the guard and grip right and left sides.
Offered at $749.99
An Original and Authentic Fancy Fraternal Society Named Presentation Sword With Scabbard
This sword is etched "H. E. HOWE" on one side and has the usual martial mounted and dismounted knights in armor and other embellishments in gilt on the other side of the blade
The hilt area is especially nice with a hand engraved ivory grip with H.E.H. monogram. The sword is marked "Morgan, Puhl, & Morris Co., Detroit Mich." and has "Memento MCR" with skull and crossbones engraved on the ricasso on the other side.
Specific areas of this fancy sword are shown at the links below:
The guard features Maltese and conventional crosses. The pommel is a knight's visiored helm.
The three parts of the scabbard are stacks of arms, knight's chainmail armor and similar embellishments.
The 28-3/4 inch blade is as shown with the named inscription on one side and the mediaeval theme on the other. It measures 37-1/2 inches long overall in the scabbard.
The condition is generally near excellent, with some slight tarnish to the silver plate and some freckling on the scabbard, visible in the images.
Offered at $499.99
Shown here are two separate General George S. Patton military vehicle rank identification plates.
One has three stars and is framed with a Third Army patch and a WWII period original news photograph. It is framed in a museum quality mount and ready to hang on your wall.
There is some freckling and minor rust from exposure to weather and traffic.
The other is a four star plate that is mounted with an original G. S. Patton signature autograph clip and a period news portrait photograph. It is also presented in a museum quality frame.
Offered at $9,999.99 EACH
We also have a large collection of early military rigid airship memorabilia from the US Army Zeppelin aviator Corporal Edward F. Douglas estate, located on another page because of its size and detailed content.
This lot includes over 300 photographs -- many unpublished snapshots and rare military photographs -- of the USS SHENANDOAH (ZR-1), the USS LOS ANGELES (ZR-3), and several other US Army and US Navy balloons and Zeppelins while Douglas served as a crew member aboard these ships. Also included is one of his flight log books, containing signed entries for flights aboard the Zeppelins as well as a number of K.B. balloons. Other items include documents, letters, newspaper accounts, an experimental paper parachute used for air-to-ground communications, blueprints and engineering documents, and several large pieces of fabric from the first SHENANDOAH wreck. Douglas was one of a total of 20 personnel aboard the USS SHENANDOAH who survived when she broke loose of her moorings in a gale and was wrecked in January, 1924. Click here to see this outstanding lot.
Shown here are two separate General George S. Patton items recovered from the car accident that was the eventual cause of General Patton's death in December 1945.
These items are from the estate of Major General Albert W. Kenner, Medical Corps, who was the commanding general of the SHAEF medical department during and after WWII. General Patton had more than a dozen medical doctors overseeing his treatment after his car accident which left him paralyzed until his death about three weeks after the accident.
The items include a broken swagger stick with no identifying markings. There is also a grey kid leather truss lumbar support belt that has only a size marking present. This is a close-up of the internal pad detail, and one of the buckles and straps.
Both items are pictured and the condition is apparent in the images.
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Offered at $999.99 for the lot
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USMI-01 Remember Pearl Harbor STERLING Silver Token |
This is a World War II Remember Pearl Harbor Dogtag Medallion This is a scarce token and rarely encountered in excellent to fine condition. This STERLING silver die-struck round token was struck immediately after the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. It depicts a very angry eagle and the legend REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR and 1941 on the face and the grim sentiment KILL JAPS on the reverse. This medallion was most commonly seen worn on dog tag chains of US Marines and US Navy personnel in the Pacific Theater of Operations throughout the war. It is content marked with a stamped "STERLING" on the reverse.. It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter. The condition is near excellent with tarnish from age throughout. |
$99.99 | Available |
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USMI-04 USS PC-1563 Belt Buckle |
This is a World War II Submarine Chaser USS PC-1563 Belt Buckle This is a scarce buckle theater made in the Philippines at the end of WWII. This was a PC-461 Class Submarine Chaser. Laid down on 4 February 1944 by the Leathem D. Smith Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, WI. She was launched on 24 March 1944 and commissioned USS PC-1563 on 29 June 1944. Her duty was in the western Pacific and she received the Navy Service (Asia) Occupation Award (11 - 17 December 1945). Transferred to the Philippines 15 May 1945 as Negros Oriental (PS 26) and Reclassified as C-26. She was sunk by typhoon Karen alongside the South Korean ROKN Han Ra San (PC 705) ex-USS PC-485 at Guam in November 1962. This is a very well made and robust buckle. This is the reverse side showing the attachment hinged plate. The buckle has the name of the sailor J. J. STALLONE and the dates 45-47 and PHILIPPINES along with the Sub Chaser U.S.S. P.C.-1563 identified. The condition is near excellent with tarnish from age throughout. |
$124.99 | Available |
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USMI-05 11th Airborne Division Far East Belt Buckle |
This is a Korea War US Army Airborne Belt Buckle This is a scarce buckle theater made in Japan during the Korean War. There is a paratrooper jump wing engraved over a pair of maps depicting Occupied Japan and Korea. The Korean peninsula has Seoul, Pusan, and the 38th parallel (DMZ) identified. The Japan map has Hiroshima, Sasebo, Kobe, Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Senda and Sapporo labeled. This is a very well made steel buckle. This is the reverse side showing the attachment hinged plate. The condition is near excellent with tarnish from age throughout. |
$99.99 | Available |
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USMI-02 30 Year Career Special Forces Master Sergeant IDed Calling Card Case |
This is a 1948-1978 30-Year Special Forces Master Sergeant IDed Engraved Brass Career Calling Card Carrier. This is identified to M-SGT Sam T. Musto, U. S. Army 1948-1978. This soldier's career is detailed on the reverse, as shown below:
It has separately applied special forces emblem, paratrooper wing, and DUI on the front. It measures 3-3/4 inches by 2-1/8. This is a photo of SFC Musto (center) next to actor Cary Grant, another soldier, and his wife Betsy Drake, taken in Korea at the 8167th Field General Hospital in 1951. The photo is NOT a part of this offering, it is shown for context only. We have other pieces from this soldier, including his Korean War ASCOM Provost Marshal armband (below) and 728th MP Bn Banner. Inquire for availability. The condition is near excellent with tarnish from age throughout. |
$199.99 | Available |
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USMI-03 30 Year Career Special Forces Master Sergeant IDed MP Brassard |
This is a 1948-1978 30-Year Special Forces Military Police Sergeant First Class IDed Provost Marshal PM 8th Army ASCOM Armband Brassard. This is identified to SFC Sam T. Musto, U. S. Army 1948-1978. This armband dates to the Korean war when he was assigned to the 728th Military Police Battalion. This soldier's career is detailed above, on the brass calling card case. This is an all wool with black linen backed well-made brassard. It has the Army Support Command arch and ASCOM embroidery with separately applied rubberized canvas letters "PM" and Korean translation for the Provost Marshal Military Police below. It measures 8-1/2 inches by 7 inches as shown. This is a view of the back. This is a photo of SFC Musto (center) next to actor Cary Grant, another soldier, and his wife Betsy Drake, taken in Korea at the 8167th Field General Hospital in 1951. The photo is NOT a part of this offering, it is shown for context only. We have other pieces from this soldier, including his Korean War ASCOM Provost Marshal armband (below) and 728th MP Bn Banner. Click the link to see it. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
$74.99 | Available |
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USDUI-06 Motor Corps of America VAD Ambulance Driver Wing Insignia
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This is a rare Women's Motor Corps of America Volunteer Ambulance Driver Wing Badge Branch Insignia This is a very scarce device and rarely encountered in excellent condition. It is a bronze die-struck wing with gilt and blue enamel shield between two wheels. This is a view of the reverse side. This device was worn on the visored cap. An identified Christie 1918 poster of a woman in uniform with the device clearly shown on the cap. The poster is NOT available and NOT included with this device, it is for illustration of the wing in wear and shows the detail in close-up and information only. Reprints of the poster are routine available from a number of online sources and would make a nice complement to this wing. It measures 3-1/8 inches across at the widest point. It is slightly curved to conform to fit the visor cap. The condition is near excellent with minor wear to the paint from age in a couple of high spots. |
$499.99 | Available |
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USDUI-16 USMC Civil War Marine Corps Band Insignia
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This is a Civil War USMC Marine Corps Band Branch Insignia This is a scarce device and rarely encountered in excellent condition. This is a brass die-struck horn with scarlet wool felt and "M" applied device. This is a view of the reverse side. This device was worn on the kepi cap. An identified photograph of Lieutenant Jules Meiere with the device clearly shown on his kepi is here. This is the reverse of the photo, identifying the Marine. The photo is NOT available and NOT included with this device. It measures 2-1/8 inches across at the widest point. The condition is near excellent with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
$149.99 | Available |
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USEGA-17 USMC WWI Rifle Marksman Pinback Badge
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This is a WWI USMC Marine Corps Rifle Marksman Qualification Bar Badge with hinged T-bar pin. This is a view of the reverse side. This device was worn on the various dress uniform blouses on the left side. It is not maker marked and has no content marks. The badge measures 2-1/4 inches long. The condition is near excellent, with moderate tarnish throughout. |
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USEGA-15 USMC Rifle Sharpshooter Pinback Badge
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This is a Post WWII USMC Marine Corps Rifle Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with hinged pin suspension. This is a view of the reverse side. This device was worn on the various dress uniform blouses on the left side. It has the qualification level pin back style suspension. It is not maker marked and has no content marks. The badge measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter and is 1-7/8 inches long including the suspension. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
$34.99 | Available |
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USEGA-08 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Silver Insignia
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This is a WWII USMC Marine Corps Silver and Gold Officer's Branch Collar Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. This device was worn on the officers dress blue uniform on the left side collar. It is die-struck silver with a separately applied set of gold plated continents and anchor with twisted wire fouled rope and pin back mount. It is maker marked with a raised Hilborn & Hamburger eagle and raised STERLING content marks. It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter. The bird has high shoulders and his head is looking up. The globe has only latitude lines. The condition is near very good with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
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USEGA-09 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Silver Insignia
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This is a Vietnam Era USMC Marine Corps Silver and Gold Officer's Branch Barracks Cover Hat Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. This device was worn on the officers dress blue uniform white cover. It is die-struck silver with a separately anchor with twisted wire fouled rope and screw back mount. It is maker marked with a stamped 592 and stamped STERLING content marks. It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter. The bird has low shoulders and his head is looking straight over the wing. The globe has cross-hatched latitude lines. The condition is near mint throughout. This is a totally serviceable device and it is ready to mount on a current uniform, if desired. |
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USEGA-04 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Bronze Insignia
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This is a WWI USMC Marine Corps Bronze Enlisted Man's Branch Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. This device was worn on the enlisted man's campaign cover, green visored barracks cover and pith helmet. It is die-struck bronze with a screw post and nut mount. It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter. The bird has exceptionally high shoulders and straight bottom wings. The globe has both longitude and latitude lines. The condition is near very good with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
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USEGA-06 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Bronze Insignia
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This is a WWI USMC Marine Corps Bronze Enlisted Man's Branch Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. There is a reversed "S" raised maker mark and what appears to be a stamped "88" on the back of the Jew's harp of the anchor. This device was worn on the enlisted man's campaign cover, green visored barracks cover and pith helmet. It is die-struck bronze and has a screw post mount. The nut and back plate are NOT present. It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter. The bird has exceptionally high shoulders and very detailed feathers on the breast and wings. Note the LONG stock on the detailed anchor. The globe has both longitude and latitude lines. The condition is very good with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
$174.99 | Available |
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USEGA-16 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Brass Insignia
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This is a WWI USMC Marine Corps Brass Enlisted Man's Branch Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. There are no maker marks. This device was worn on the enlisted man's campaign cover, green visored barracks cover and pith helmet. It is die-cast brass and has a screw post mount. The nut and back plate are present. It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter. The bird has exceptionally high shoulders and well-defined head. Note the DETACHED stock on the detailed anchor. The globe has both longitude and latitude lines. The condition is very good with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
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USEGA-07 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Brass Insignia
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This is a WWII USMC Marine Corps Brass Enlisted Man's Branch Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. There are no maker marks apparent. This device was worn on the enlisted man's campaign cover, green visored barracks cover and pith helmet. It is die-cast brass and has a screw post mount with round nut. The back plate is NOT present. It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter. The bird has moderately high shoulders and very detailed feathers on the breast and wings. Note the SHORT stock on the detailed anchor. The globe has latitude lines only. The condition is very good with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
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USEGA-12 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Silver on Brass Officer Tie Bar
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This is a WWII USMC Marine Corps Brass Male Officer's Tie Bar Silver Branch Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. There are H-H Eagle (Hilborn & Hamburger) maker and USMC 754 marks apparent. This device was worn with the tie on the various officer uniforms requiring the tan wool tie. It measures 1-3/4 inches long. The bird has moderately high shoulders and very detailed feathers on the breast and wings. Note the SHORT stock on the detailed anchor. The globe has latitude lines only. The condition is near excellent. |
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USEGA-13 USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor Silver on Brass Woman Officer Tie Bar
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This is a WWII USMC Marine Corps Brass Female Officer's Tie Bar Silver Branch Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. There are H-H Eagle (Hilborn & Hamburger) maker and USMC 709 marks apparent. This device was worn with the tie on the various officer uniforms requiring the tan wool tie. Note the thinness of the bar and the orientation of the EGA designed for the woman's right over left placket (compare with the above for the male officer). It measures 2-1/2 inches long. The bird has moderately high shoulders and very detailed feathers on the breast and wings. Note the SHORT stock on the detailed anchor. The globe has latitude lines only. The condition is near excellent. |
$74.99 | Available |
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USCB-101 USMA Helmet Plate Bronze LARGE Insignia
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This is a WWII US Navy Construction Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia Badge. This is a view of the reverse side. There are "M.A.CO. ROCH. N.Y (Medallic Arts Company, Rochester, New York) raised maker marks apparent. There is a hinged pin and safety rotor catch on the back. This was a very short-lived insignia and hard to find in any condition. This device measures 1-3/8 inches high by 1 inch wide. The condition is very good with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
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USMA-001 USMA Helmet Plate Bronze LARGE Insignia
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This is a 1920s era US Military Academy "Fried Egg" Helmet Plate Insignia. This is a view of the reverse side. There are no maker marks apparent. There are four soldered loops for mounting on the back. This device is very large. It measures 4 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide. The condition is very good with moderate tarnish from age throughout. |
$124.99 | Available |
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USDUI-02 US Army WWI Insular Corps Officer Insignia
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This is a SINGLE World War I US Army Insular Corps Officer Branch Insignia This is a scarce device and rarely encountered in this condition. This is a bronze die-struck castle tower device. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a hinged pin and safety rotor catch. This device was worn by members of the Office of Insular Affairs which provided political, economic, and intelligence services from the Colonial (Territories) under US jurisdiction, including the territories of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Philippines, etc. It measures 1 by 1/2 inches. The condition is near excellent throughout. We have TWO available, inquire for price and availability of the pair. Price shown is for a SINGLE insignia. |
$99.99 | Available |
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USDUI-04 US Army WWI 1st Infantry Regiment K Company Officer Insignia |
This is a SINGLE World War I US Army 1st Infantry Regiment Company K Officer Branch Insignia This is a bronze die-struck crossed rifles with applied number and letter device. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a hinged pin and simple hook catch. It measures 2 by 1 inches. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
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USDUI-17 US Army WWI 47th Infantry Regiment Officer Insignia |
This is a SINGLE World War I US Army 47th Infantry Regiment 9th Division Officer Branch Insignia This is a bronze die-struck crossed rifles with applied number device. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a hinged pin and simple hook catch. It measures 2 by 1 inches. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
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USDUI-13 US Army WWI 306th Infantry Regiment Weapons Company Officer Insignia |
This is a SINGLE World War I US Army 77th Division 306th Infantry Regiment Weapons Company WC Officer Branch Insignia This is a brass die-struck crossed rifles with applied number and letters device. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a screw post and alignment pin fastener. It measures 2 by 1 inches. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
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USDUI-14 US Army 13th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Company L Cap Insignia |
This is a Pre-World War I US Army 13th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Company L Unit Identification Insignia This is a gilded brass die-struck crossed rifles with applied number and letters device. The central blue enamel "keystone" color indicates the battalion. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a screw post and alignment pin fastener. It measures 2-3/8 by 1-1/4 inches. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
$34.99 | Available |
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USDUI-15 US Army 18th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Company C Cap Insignia |
This is a Pre-World War I US Army 18th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Company L Unit Identification Insignia This is a gilded brass die-struck crossed rifles with applied number and letters device. The central white enamel "keystone" color indicates the battalion. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a screw post and alignment pin fastener. It measures 2-3/8 by 1-1/4 inches. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
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USDUI-18 US Army Post WWII 7th Cavalry A Troop Company Officer Insignia |
This is a SINGLE Post World War II US Army 7th Cavalry Slouch Hat Identification Insignia This is a die-struck crossed sabers with applied number 7 and letter A device used by 4-7 (Garryowen) Cavalry on the slouch hat and helmet liners. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a screw post and nut attachment. There are no apparent maker marks. It measures 2-1/2 by 1-1/4 inches. The condition is near mint throughout, with virtually no wear to the gilt finish. |
$24.99 | Available |
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USDUI-17 US Army 104th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment Supply Troop Cap Insignia |
This is a Pre-World War I US Army 104th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment ST (Supply Troop) Unit Identification Insignia This is a gilded brass die-struck crossed sabers with applied letters device. The central "keystone" enamel is virtually gone. It was white. This is a view of the reverse side. It has a screw post and alignment pin fastener. It measures 2-1/2 by 1-1/2 inches. The condition is fair to near good, because of the missing enamel. |
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USDUI-08 WWII US Army Officer JUMBO Visor Cap Insignia |
This is a World War II US Army Air Force Officer Branch Insignia Set This is 2-1/8 by 2-3/8 inch gilded brass raised NS MEYER shield maker marked visor cap device, gilded brass U.S. and a matched set of AMSCRAFT "Snowflake" Acid Test STERLING silver two-piece wing prop branch insignia The condition is very good to near excellent, with minor tarnish throughout. |
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USDUI-07 WWII US Army Officer JUMBO Visor Cap Insignia |
This is a World War II US Army Officer Oversize JUMBO Branch Insignia This is an oversized (the usual insignia measures 2-1/8 by 2-3/8 inches) authorized device, made by Universal Military Accessories New York, N.Y. during the war. It is MINT and still on the original issue card. It measures 2-7/8 by 2-5/8 inches. The condition is near mint throughout. |
$34.99 | Available |
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USN-101 WWII US Navy WAVE Officer Visor Cap Insignia |
This is a World War II US Navy WAVE Officer Branch Insignia This is 1-1/8 gilded anchor separately applied to a raised STERLING silver content marked screw (propeller). This is a view of the back of the device. The condition is very good to near excellent, with minor tarnish throughout. |
$59.99 | Available |
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USN-102 WWII US Navy Nurse Corps Officer Collar Insignia Matched Pair |
This is a World War II US Navy Nurse Corps Officer Uniform Branch Collar Insignia This is 1 by 1-1/4 gilded anchor separately applied to a stamped Vanguard N.Y. script marked oak leaf and fouled anchor. This is a view of the back of the device set. The condition is very good to near excellent, with minor tarnish throughout. There is a slight color mismatch. |
$149.99 | Available |
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USMBI-01 USAF Medical Wing Badge Insignia Lot |
This is a Post World War II Medical Wing Badge Insignia Lot These devices all have clutch mounts on the reverse. The metal wings measure 3 inches wide, the silver bullion insignia measure 2-1/2 inches across. This is a virtually complete set of insignia for US Air Force flight surgeons and flight nurses including astronaut ratings. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
$599.99 | Available |
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USMBI-02 US Army Medical Wing Badge Insignia Lot |
This is a Post World War II Medical Wing Badge Insignia Lot These devices all have clutch mounts on the reverse. The metal wings measure 2-1/2 inches wide, the badge insignia measure 1-1/2 inches across for the larger ones, and 7/8 for the smaller ones. There are also two Combat Infantry Badges, each measures 3 inches across. This is a virtually complete set of insignia for US Army combat medics, US Army flight surgeons. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
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USMBI-03 US Air Force Medical Corps Badge Insignia Lot |
This is a Post World War II Mostly USAF Medical Corps Badge Insignia Lot These devices all have clutch mounts on the reverse. The medical badges measure 5/8 inches wide. Enlisted, Medical Service, Nurse Corps, Medical Corps, Dental, Biomedical Sciences, and Veterinary branches are shown in all grades in bright and mat styles. There are also some miscellaneous US Army and US Navy insignia. This is a virtually complete set of insignia for the US Air Force Medical Corps. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
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USMBI-04 US Army Medical Corps Badge Insignia Lot |
This is a World War II and Later US Army Medical Corps Badge Insignia Lot The devices on the TOP row are all pin back. The remaining devices all have clutch mounts on the reverse. The medical badges measure 1-1/4 inches wide. Enlisted, Medical Service, Nurse Corps, Medical Corps, Dental, Biomedical Sciences, and Veterinary branches are shown in all grades in bright and mat styles. There are also some miscellaneous US Army and US Navy insignia. This is a virtually complete set of insignia for US Army Medical Corps officers and one set of enlisted domed collar disks The condition is near excellent throughout. |
$499.99 | Available |
Other Medical Branch insignia from a variety of makers and time periods can be found here.
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USRI-01 Colonel Eagle STERLING Silver Rank Insignia |
This is a World War II Colonel Eagle Rank Insignia Matched Pair This is a left and right facing eagle set in excellent condition. This STERLING silver raised content marked on the reverse. They measure 1-1/2 inches wide. The condition is near excellent with minor tarnish from age throughout. |
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Other Colonel and O-6 insignia from a variety of makers and time periods can be found here.
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USAM-02 517th PIR Named Document Lot |
This is a very scarce World War 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division Named Document Lot. This is a VERY extensive collection of documents, letters, military paperwork, discharge, separation, photographs, The Devils In Baggy Pants unit history, medals, ribbons, patches and similar items all identified and belonging to a single 517th paratrooper who was wounded in action. There are too many items to show everything included, however, this is a representative sample of some of the items:
The condition is near excellent. |
$2,199.99 | Available |
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USAM-02 503rd Airborne Military Police Badge and Identification |
This is a very scarce Military Police Identification from an officer of the 503rd MP Battalion (Airborne). This unit was active during WWII, and it was very briefly reactivated for occupation duty in Italy from 1946 to 1947 for a period of 18 months. This ID is from that occupation. It includes a custom die struck metal engraved and identified US Army emblem applied to an Italian leather custom made wallet, embossed with the unit DUI. It is lettered in gold leaf, identifying it to 1st Lt. Alvin N. Papperitz, assigned to Headquarters, 503rd M.P. Battalion. The signed picture ID and an Italian government issued document identifying the officer as a member of the Military Police (in Italian) is also included. A close-up of the ID is here. The condition is near excellent, excepting the snap closure has detached from the wallet. The snap and strap are included. It measures 3-1/2 by 5 inches, folded for carry. Here is a view of the front. The condition is near excellent. |
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USAM-19 US WWI 332nd Infantry Regiment Named Lot |
This is a World War One Named Dog Tag, Bullion
and Wool Felt Regimental patch, Bullion Overseas chevron, matched winged
wheel insignia, Ingersoll Midget wrist watch and 3 six point star lot. The dog tags are named to Joseph Dawson. The large 1 dollar bill is a short snorter with a written history of the unit from its inception at Camp Sherman (Ohio) through the campaign in Italy -- with cities and battles noted, and a notation of the date November 4, 1918, the Christmas dinner menu (hard tack, soup, etc) that was signed by the Commander of the Regiment, Colonel Wallace and others, Camp Merritt (New York) and others. The patch measures 2-7/8 by 2-1/8 inches and is very finely made with gold wire bullion, the Lion of St. Mark, and the 332 unit designation. The Ingersoll Midget has a black face with hand painted radium numbers (the radium is long-dead), and has a protective detachable grill. It appears to be the 1914 model. The second hand is detached, and it needs some attention to be restored to working order. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. This is a view of the back details. |
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USAM-19 US WWI 332nd Infantry Regiment Lion of St. Mark Ashtray |
This is a World War One 332nd Infantry Regiment
Lion of St. Mark Ashtray. This ashtray was brought back to the US from Italy by Joseph Dawson (see the lot above for details). The ashtray measures 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 by 3-3/4 inches wide and is heavy nickel plated. This is a close-up of the Lion of St. Mark. And this is a view of the back from the bottom. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
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USAM-11 US WWI 28th Division Named Four Medal Lot |
This is a World War One Named 5-Bar Victory
Medal, PA State Medal, Stewart Medal, and French Verdun Campaign FOUR Medal Lot To
Jay Diether. Jay Diether was born 22 August 1895 and passed away in 1972. He was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of WWI serving in the 28th Division through five campaigns: Champagne-Marne; Aisne-Marne; Oise-Aisne; Meuse-Argonne and the Defensive Sector. The group consists of the US Victory Medal with the five bars named above & a number of American Legion medallions and pins, as well as several other veteran items. There are two overseas bullion chevrons (over 1 year in combat). The condition is generally very good to near excellent. There are a total of 27 pieces in this great grouping. Here are some close-up detail views 1 -- 2 -- 3, showing the medals and the smaller pieces. |
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USAM-04 US WWI Engraved Purple Heart Four Medal Lot |
This is a World War One 5-Digit Numbered Block Letter
Engraved Purple Heart FOUR Medal Lot To Thaddeus M. Daly, Jr.
The group consists of the Purple Heart, Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 with bronze star, US Victory Medal with Aisne & Defense Sector bars & the American Legion 1917-1927 Medal, all with tattered ribbons. There is some replacement flocking for the Victory Medal included, if you want to remount it. The condition is generally good to very good, with the replacement ribbon in mint condition. Here is a view of the back. |
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USAM-05 US WWI Wool Felt Patch and Two Medal Lot |
WWI 352nd Field Hospital, 313th Sanitary Train Louis Feuerbacher 88th Blue Devil Division Medic Lot.
This lot consists of a France bar to the US Victory Medal, 1914-1918 French Croix de Guerre with Palm, his single dogtag, a US collar device, two different MEDIC sleeve patches, a wound chevron and an 88th Division small banner that has come apart. He has been traced to a small town in Kansas. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. Here is a view of the back. |
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USAM-06 US WWI IDed NY Document Ribbon Brass and Two Medal Lot |
WWI 105th Infantry Regiment Field Hospital,
71st Infantry Regiment Frederick Pfanmuller 27th New York Division Medic Lot.
This lot consists of two original discharge documents from WWI. One from the 71st Infantry Regiment dated 15 August 1917, (front -- rear) and the other from the 105th Infantry Regiment dated 1 April 1919 (front -- rear). Both are for Frederick Pfanmuller, a native of Brooklyn New York A1919 British Hospital document indicates wounds from a gas attack while he was in France at the Poperinghe Line 31 July 1918. Pfanmuller was on the front lines from July 9, 1918 to August 18, 1918. This action consisted of constructing and occupying the second position opposite Mont Kemmel during a time when the enemy was expected to make heavy attacks. The position was under close observation from Mont Kemmel and was subjected to observed artillery fire by day and continued fire by night, inflicting daily casualties. During its servi |
