(601-136) $1,000.00
(601-142) $800.00
This helmet was originally in the Robert Jones collection and then the William Gavin collection. It also says that it was from the "Jarrett" collection, 1939. The Jarrett collection was a museum that was located in Atlantic City from 1931 to 1939, During that time over 10 million people paid cash to visit the Jarrett Museum of World War History. At it's peak Jarrett had over 70 tons of war equipment.
(601-152) $4,500.00
(601-138) $1,150.00
(601-139) $1,150.00
(601-140) $1,200.00
On the helmet is a typed tag that reads "French Helmet / Property of Gen. Ed. Martin". Also attached to the helmet is a tag handwritten in pencil that reads: "WWI French trench helmet from original collection Gov. & Senator Ed Martin of Pa. (over) He was a good friend of Leon H. Gavin."
(601-144) $550.00
(601-146) $400.00
(601-145) $400.00
(601-148) $350.00
(601-147) $350.00
(7-3239) $175.00
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
(476-17) $1,650.00
(M18578) $125.00
Group is ID'd to soldier who served in the Miltary District of Washington. The group includes the following:
A.) Khaki four pocket blouse in like new condition. No buttons but Tech-Sgt stripes and Military District of Washington patch present and also like new.
B.) Matching shirt to the above. With same insignia in like condition. High quality shirt.
C.) OD green shirt with same Military District of Washington Patch but this one has Tec-Cpl. Stripes on it. Soldier's name on label in collar. Small moth hole below left pocket and light scattered mothing on shirt skirt.
D.) Four pocket blouse with Military District of Washington patch on shoulder, Tech-Sgt. stripes on sleeves, US and Port of Embarkation collar insignia, very nice, pinback DI's of winged dragon in a wreath on collar. Above right pocket is "Ruptured Duck" and above left pocket are ribbons for Good Conduct, American Defense (this means soldier was on active duty before Pearl Harbor), American Theater and WW2 Victory. Blouse is in good condition.
E.) Attached to flap of left pocket is soldiers photo ID card with name.
(198-605) $165.00
These blouses are named to the same man. One is blue and the other is green. Both are in excellent condition. Clean with no mothing.
The green blouse has Lt JG rank at the cuffs. All buttons are present. Left breast has bullion Navy pilot's wings with the wide Navy type ribbons underneath. The three ribbons are American Service, Asiatic-Pacific with 3 campaign stars and Philippine Liberation with one campaign star. Inside lining has pocket with monogramed "RP" below it. Inside pocket is makers label with "Robert Preston, 10-20-43." With it is the double breasted blue tunic. The rank, wings and ribbons are the same as on the green blouse as is the monogram and label inside the pocket.
(198-603) ORIGINALLY $250.00 REDUCED TO $175.00
This Vietnam era Marine uniform has the original dress uniform, overcoat, cap and trousers. Original EGA collar devices and cap pin. The uniform, overcoat, and trousers are made of a Marine Corp green wool. The uniform has three original black brass Marine buttons and one plastic four-hole button on the opening as well as four black brass buttons on the front pockets and two black brass buttons for the shoulder straps. There is a Rifle Sharpshooter badge over the left breast pocket. The shoulder patches indicate the soldier's Lance Corporal rank. The sleeves measure 25" length and 6" width at the elbow. The waist measures 38" with an original Marine issued belt. The interior of the uniform has a green satin lining and a pocket on the right side which has a label with fabric and design information. The collar tag reads "38R" with the number "53" written on the opposite side. The overcoat has two large pockets, six original black brass Marine buttons, a green satin interior lining and measures 47" length. The cap's OD green wool covers its original tropical cloth. The grouping also includes a military style green wool undershirt and tie which are not original Marine issued items. A standard piece of equipment from another time.
(172-1742) $125.00
(525-08) $90.00
(M20971) $65.00
(7-3252) $125.00
(594-79) $575.00
(580-01) $750.00
(580-03) $650.00
[172-1837] $975.00
Measures 58' in width, 82" in length. Made of light brown wool, with two dark brown cross stripes, 3.75" in width, at 7.5" in distance from each short end. Three of the four sides are hemmed and stictched, and one is frayed and loose. The blanket has been exposed to the sun in a folded state, and consequently the dark brown strips on the side exposed to the sun have faded to light orange. Other side retains standard dark brown color. Overall condition good.
(434-1356) ORIGINALLY $450.00 REDUCED TO $350.00
Interesting item that probably was used by an Cavalry officer. It is a ashtray made of brass and in the shape of a boot heel. The bottom is covered with leather. Attached to the brass is a 1911 officers spur. This is the type without a rowel.
(M19057) $67.50
Presented here is a fine pair of heavy cast brass stirrups in excellent original condition. Referred to as the Model 1904 artillery stirrup, these artifacts are unmarked and each piece measures 5¼" high by 4¾" wide. It is believed that these type of equestrian accoutrements were issued with the M1904 McClellan artillery harness saddles. Each stirrup has a ½" thick tread that features an iron top plate inset into the brass surface at the time of casting. The pad or tread surfaces exhibit a sharp front and rear edge on each stirrup. Each of the stirrups exhibits a very fine, mellow bronze patina overall with just normal dings from age and use. An excellent pair of early 20th century brass artillery stirrups.
(558-590) $125.00
Size medium nickel silver officers spurs. Spurs are complete with rowels, buckles and straps. No markings. Semi-bright finish.
(M19078) $95.00
Three inch folding steel blades w/5" bone handles, both white & black. (Please specify color.)
(67-367) $15.00 EACH
Dated August 26, 1918. Double-sided broadside measuring 3.75 x 7.5, matted in light brown, mounted in double-sided frame. Notice is lightly wrinkled, else VG and entirely legible.
The notice informs every man between 18 and 45 of the obligation to register for the draft, excepting those already registered-under the pain of "one year imprisonment, and No man can exonerate himself by the payment of a fine." Equally interesting is a the statement that "Your country is engaged in a just and holy war."
(565-05) ORIGINALLY $350.00 REDUCED TO $275.00
Framed document meas. approx. 19.50 x 13.50. The document shows French soldiers in action with winged victory cheering them on. At the top of the document is a Croix de Gurre with palm. The French writing at the bottom tells of the bravery of the 302nd Engineers while under heavy artillery fire. The 302nd was part of the American 77th Division. Frame looks to be the original and has some wear to the edges.
(L11753) $125.00
Dated 1918. Beige certificate measuring 14 x 11", w/colored side pillars topped by a flag-backed soldier/sailor/airman/nurse vignette. Resolution by City of Somerville in appreciation of Somerville natives serving in the army and navy of the United States during "the present war". Signed by Mayor Chas. W. Eldridge and City Clerk Frederic W. Cook. Somerville seal at bottom. Exhibit slight soiling in protective sleeve. Lightly wrinkled on right margin. Else VG.
(217-45) $50.00
Black and white lithograph, measuring 12 x 18", double matted in red and white, and mounted in heavy white card w/shrink wrapping. "Bernhardt Wall/ 1918/ Copyright" in lower right corner. Wall, a noted artist whose etchings are included in collections at Harvard University, the British and Los Angeles Museums, has also signed the piece in pencil in the lower right corner. The litho depicts AEF commander Pershing standing w/sword against black and white WWI battlefield background-[tank and artillery pieces]. Print is without blemish and high attractive.
(557-04) $450.00
Circa 1918 black and white litho, measuring 18 x 12", double matted in red and beige, mounted on heavy white card, w/shrink wrapping. Signed in lower right corner by Bernhardt Wall, a prominent artist whose works are included in collections at Harvard University, the British Museum, and the Los Angeles Public Library among others. AEF commander Pershing is depicted on horseback against a generic WWI landscape background. Slight scratch in litho upper right corner, else VG plus plus. Excellent wall-display piece.
(557-05) $450.00
(595-279) $400.00
(172-1897) $1,150.00
Dr. Hirtz of the French Roentgenological Service designed the Hirtz compass. It is a mechanical compass that was designed during WW1 to be used during operations as a surgical guide to better utilizing information acquired by x-rays in location shrapnel. The purpose of the compass was intended to be used in connection with photographic work whereby a permanent record could be made for the later setting of the compass, provided the identifying skin marks were not obliterated. The essential feature of the Hirtz compass is the possibility of adjustment of the movable legs that support the instrument so when resting on fixed marks on the body of the patient the foreign body will be at the center of the sphere a meridian arc of which is carried by the compass.
The compass is enclosed in a 17 inch x 13 inch by 3 1/2-inch wooden box covered with oilcloth. It has two brass hinges and two brass latches. On the top we find Gold lettering in French " Establissements Gaiffe / Compas de Mr Le Medicin Principal Hirtz / pour la Recherche des projectiles". The translation, from the French is: " Establissement Gaiffe (the name of the manufacturer) has provided these calipers belonging to the Chief Medical Officer Hirtz for the locating of projectiles. The inside is covered in tan leather and has compartments for the disassembled compass. The compass is made from brass and steel. It appears that only one small piece may be missing that is identical to the two that are there so it could be reproduced.
Enclosed with the compass is a copy of some pages from MEDICAL WAR MANUAL No 7 which explains how to use it and also has line drawings and photographs of it being used in surgery.
(30-1465) $1,500.00