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Evansville National Guard Armory, Evansville, Indiana postcard. Postally unused, light soiling, light edge and corner wear. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. $5.50 item #5850
Civil War era Union infantry button. Found on private land near the
Chancellorsville, Va. battlefield 3/4" across $32.50 item #72
Interior Court Showing Dungeons, Fort Knox, Bucksport, Maine postcard. The fort
was built in 1844-1869 and was manned during the Civil War and Spanish American
War. Now a state park. Postally used, sent from Bangor Maine in 1929. Some
postmark ink on the front, writing on back some soiling, light edge and corner wear. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. $5.50 item #5851
Basic Field Manual Soldier's Handbook, July 23,1941, with additions from May and
December 1942. Some soiling to cover and pages, edge, spine, and corner wear.
This covers many aspects of operating in the field from setting ambushes to
cleaning rifles, much more. 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches, 264 pages. $19.50 item #4676
Navy Medal. "Hervorragender
Ausbilder" translates to, "Outstanding Instructor"
in German. Looks like some type of naval infantry, marines,
or special forces? Note the rifle, air propeller, and Anchor.
Unusual. East German? 1 1/4" X 1 3/4" Metal and enamel
$24.50 item #497
Pair cute patriotic postcards. Dated
1916, 1917. $8.00 item #6
GAR "Grand Army of the Republic" Civil War Veterans organization.
Binghamton 1931 Convention delegate. Excellent condition. $45.00 item #50
World War Two handkerchief, Kens Men, showing a pair of dice, and a bomb. From
Sam to Mary. 11 1/2 x 12 inches. Silk, possibly parachute silk, embroidered. Good condition. Ken's
Men were the 43rd Bombardment Group, part of the 5th Army Air Corp, later 5th
Army Air Force. Probably from the 65th Bombardment Squadron. The unit flew B-18
bombers, then progressed to B-25s, redesignated a heavy bombardment
squadron they flew B-17s and later B-24s. Training started in 1941, they flew anti submarine patrols along the coast of New England during 1942.
Based in Australia from 1942-1943 they flew bombardment missions on Japanese
shipping in the Pacific. Moved to Le Shima they flew long range
bombardment missions in Borneo, and Japan. Moved to the Philippines at the end
of the war, deactivated in 1946. During the Korean war the group flew B-29s and
B-50s. Later became part of the 43rd Strategic Operations wing. Flying C-130s
today. From a pilot, or crewman, to his wife, or sweetheart, I am sure. One
member of the bombardment group said that the handkerchief was likely made in Luzon, in
the Philippines toward the end of WW II. That he remembered the Philippine wash
women embroidering similar
handkerchiefs made of Parachute silk for the airmen to send home to sweethearts
. $35.00
item #6319
Pin from the Springfield Armory Museum.
5/8 inch. Gold plated. $10.50 item #908
World War One to World War Two era German Army Enlisted or noncommissioned officers Belt Buckle. probably a field buckle. From the metal,
and that it does not show a swastika, possibly it is a WW I buckle. "Gott Mit Uns" (God is with us). Buckle is 2 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 inches. Good condition, nice patina.
$59.50 item #1042.
"U.S. Sailors Helping The Cook" Early navy postcard. Unsent, so
undated, but probably pre WW I as it was printed in Germany. Some soiling in
corners, possibly where it was in a scrapbook. Light edge and corner wear. 3 1/2
x 5 1/2 inches. $7.00 item #3057
3" hat Badge? German, "Elsdorf"
This came mounted on a plaque with a Mauser 98 and its Bayonet. Nickel plated brass. $45.00 item #148
Military Retired officer's Association. Bronze and leather paperweight Life member.. Felt on the bottom. 3 3/4 inches, heavy, 1/4 inch thick. This came from a WW II Fighter Pilot's Estate. Good condition.
$24.50 item #988
Trench Art Lighter made out of .50 cal. Bullet WW II. Someone
took a lighter mechanism and put it inside of a cut in half .50 caliber machine
gun bullet to turn it into a desk lighter. It probably was done by some
machinist at a military base, on a ship, or etc. The Bullet is WW II era. $35.00
item #175
New in box. 10 size 7 1/2 Army Wool Cap covers. Tag on end of box "8405-082-23 67 Cover, Svc. Cap, Wool Serge Green Type II. 10 ea. DSA100-70-C-1041 Size 7 1/2." Stamped "Aug. 1970. Box is in good shape, the covers in excellent shape, each with it's own plastic bag. Each is satin lined. not only are these useful for Cap Covers, they can also be worn as unique berets. Ten covers in all.
$24.50 item #1050
Civil Air Patrol Shoulderboards. Made by Mever, New York. Has Cadet
Second Lieutenant insignia. Very light soiling, good condition. snap on clips
under the buttons at the top. $14.50 item #4367
Brass Battleship Battle Cruiser or heavy cruiser pin. I think it is British, but
no markings. 2 1/2 inches. $24.50 item #5005
10K Gold VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Ladies Auxiliary gavel pin 1 inch.
Older, good condition. $29.50 item #5007
Written on the back of this real photo postcard "Stanley Flynn, Son of
Adeline & Dan" stamped Rowland Studio. It shows Corporal rank
insignia on the sleeve. Probably about WW I era. Corner and edge wear. Soiling,
most apparent on the back. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. $6.00 item #5094
Just a small photo album that a soldier's family could have used to send him
pictures, About 10 pages. No pictures. light wear. Slightly over 4 x 6 inches.
$6.50 item #5234
Unit crest for US Army Garrison, Ft Riley, Kansas. Probably WW II era. Marked on the
back P23 Made in the U.S.A. Enamel on white metal. Small chip in the
enamel near Winged Victory's right hand. 1 1/8 inches. $12.50 item #5409
Armored Vehicle recognition training cards. Headquarters, Department of the
Army, 1987. The size of a deck of playing cards.50 cards. The deck inside
is still sealed in plastic. The box shows wear and soiling. $12.50 item #5410
Time Magazine Pacific Pony Edition. July 23, 1945. Admiral Halsey on the cover.
Printed in Hawaii. This was a special format printing small, and light, enough
to be distributed to Naval personnel in the Pacific during WW II. Only 34 pages,
doesn't even have a pack cover to save weight, and only one staple to save
weight and metal. 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. Mostly war news, but also some books,
music reviews, that my interest soldiers. Creasing and soiling, edge and corner
wear. $9.50 item #5411
Book of
Victory Matches. 1 1/2" X 2" Excellent condition. $8.50
item #498
Wooden souvenir of the roll out of the first US Air Force Lockheed C-5A Galaxy
transport aircraft. March 2, 1968. Metal plaque attached. I think this was a
desktop holder for a notepad. Few scratches to the wood, but good condition
overall. 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, and 1 1/2 inches deep. Could be used to hold
jewelry, pens, or etc. in a desk, or find a notepad the right size and put in
it. $32.50 item #5527
Wonderful, patriotic, enamel on gold plated metal screwback lapel button. The
American Flag "For Defense", WW-II-Korean time frame, I think.
Possibly given to someone who worked in a defense industry, who bought a liberty
bond, or etc. Whitehead Hoag Co. Newark, NJ Good condition, 5/8 inch. I have
more than one of these. $7.50 for one, take 5 or more $6.50 each. item #5530
Signed Bob Hope Book - The Last Christmas Show by Bob Hope as told to
Pete Martin. This is Hope's own story of over thirty years entertaining American
servicemen. Bob Hope was a huge supporter of our men and women in the service
and performed all over the world, on ships, on bases, barely behind the front
lines. It is immeasurable how huge a benefit he was to the morale of our troops.
This book covers the period from 1941-1972, but of course Hope continued
entertaining troops long after then. Text, stories, lots of pictures of
celebrities performing for the troops. Signed to Emma Warren by Bop Hope.
Hardbound with dust jacket, though dust jacket has some tears, chips, and
soiling. 383 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Light soiling, edge and corner
wear. $65.00 item #5535
New Battlegrounds by General George L. Carpenter from the Salvation Army
apparently made for distribution through the USO. Words of encouragement, and
advice on spreading the Christian faith. WW II. 61 pages. cloth soft cover, 3
1/4 x 5 inches, 61 pages. Some wear to cover, edges, and corner, light soiling,
some fading and spots on the cover. $7.50 item #5536
Count Von Luckner The Famous German Raider and other Stirring Stories by old
Salts of Sailor's Snug Harbor by author Joseph Kaye. Short stories in a 10¢
booklet format. Not all the sea stories are military, but the lead one is, and
several others. Copyright 1932 by Reed Publishing Co. Buffalo, NY. 47 pages,
softbound, 4 x 6. Light soiling, edge and corner wear. $7.50 item #5537
1951 Episcopal Armed Forces Prayer Book. Bible passages, hymns, and prayers.
Cloth hardbound, 140 pages, 3 3/8 x 5 3/8. Light soiling, edge and corner wear.
A couple of creases on the spine. $8.50 item #5538
Patriotic Locket, WW II Vintage. Mother of pearl on front, with the American
eagle and shield. One portrait of a soldier inside. Plated metal, mother of
pearl on front. Light wear, but displays beautifully. 2 inches. $29.50 item
#5835
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F. Booklets on various Civil War battlefields. All except for B. are official
Department of the Interior, National Park Service historical handbooks reprinted
in 1961.. F. is 1958. B. is 1942 by J.L. Roberts, published in Chattanooga. All
are 6 x 9 inches. Range from 40-60 pages. Chock full of historical data on
the units that fought there, the battle fields, maps, pictures, tour guides.
Light soiling, edge and corner wear. Your choice $9.00 each. Take them all for
$45.00. Please let me know which one, or ones, you want. item #6002
Artillery Through the Ages - A short illustrated history of Cannon, Emphasizing
types used in America by Albert Manucy Historian Southeastern National
Monuments. National Park Service publication. 1962 reprint of the 1949 edition .
6 x 9 inches. 92 pages. Chock full of historical data on cannons, their
use on the various battlefields, history, and more. Light soiling, edge
and corner wear. $12.50 item #6003
Army Institute Catalog "What Would YOU Like to Learn". List of
correspondence courses you could take in Military service that may count toward
High School or College credit. 1942. 39 pages. Light soiling, edge and corner
wear. $8.50 item #6004
Berchtesgaden Chiemsee Activities Tuesday September 1 through 30th September
1964. Apparently the US military took over Berchtesgaden after WW II to
use it as a recreational area safe for our soldiers. Things to do, maps, cheap
hotel rates, and etc. 24 pages, 6 x 8 1/2 inches. Good shape. $7.50 item
#6147
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fire Truck Real Photo postcard, probably in Germany
post WW II due to it being made by AGFA. Has a crease, top right side that has
cracked the photo finish. Unsent, no writing. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Postally unused. Light soiling, light edge and corner
wear, slight yellowing. . $9.00 item #6150
U.S.S. Constellation Token. The Constellation was one of the first five ships
authorized to be built for the US Navy, she was launched in 1997. She was the
first ship in our navy to successfully take a foreign ship of near equal force.
One the back it says 'This Coin struck from parts of the Frigate Constellation
The First Ship of the U.S. Navy". the frigate was broken up in 1853, and a
sloop of war (then a sloop was about the size of a frigate), was built with the
same name. There is some debate about whether parts of the original ship was
used in the construction of the new ship. I am not sure when this medal was
minted. Good condition, some tarnish, light scratches. 1 1/4 inches.
$35.00 item #6160
US Coast Guard Cutter going through Government locks, Seattle, Washington linen
postcard postally unused. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Light soiling, edge and corner
wear. $5.50 item #6187
Yeoman of the Guard, otherwise known as a Beefeater. Tucks postcard. Printed in
England. Postally unused. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Light soiling, edge and corner
wear. $5.50 item #6188
Cadet Training ship Atlantic. This is the famous Schooner that held all sorts of
records including a transatlantic sailing record that was only broken in 1998.
She was used as a training vessel during WW II which is when this postcard is
from. Unsent, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Light soiling, edge and corner wear.
$7.50 item #6189
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