Offered is a framed and matted 8-inch by 10-inch document appointing Wilfred G. Norman to the position of Sergeant of Co. B. 303rd Bn. of the National Army. The last paragraph is given under my hand at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa this nineteenth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. It is signed in fountain pen "D. D. Eisenhower / Capt. Inf. U.S.A. Comdg. "

The paper shows signs of yellowing and has three distinct fold marks, all of which show tears and signs of what may have been tape. The signature is slightly faded.

(525-01) ORIGINALLY $2,200.00
REDUCED TO $1,800.00

This is a very large lot that has many smaller items that have not been mentioned such as newspaper clippings, prewar photos etc. We have made every effort to list those items which are related to his wartime service. Grouping includes:

Officer’s blouse meant to be worn with Sam Brown belt. 2nd Armored patch on left sleeve. Left cuff has 6 overseas bars. On shoulders are Captain bars and a matching pair of distinctive unit insignia . Collar brass is early WW2 officer’s "US" and tanks. Sewn above left pocket are ribbons for Bronze Star, American Defense and ETO with 4 campaign stars and 1 arrowhead. Pinned below this are ribbons for American Theater and World War Two Victory. Named in pocket and on lining. Tailor made in Baltimore.

Ike jacket with wonderful wool 2nd Armored Division patch on right sleeve. Left sleeve has signs of a removed patch. Left cuff has 5 overseas bars grouped together and one that was added on later for a total of 6. Above the left pocket are ribbons for Bronze Star, American Defense and ETO with 4 campaign stars and 1 arrowhead. No rank or collar insignia present. Book of period matches was found in right front pocket.

Ike jacket with patch for Advanced Headquarters ETO on left sleeve. Lower left cuff has 6 overseas bars. Above left pocket are pinned ribbons for Bronze Star, American Defense and ETO with 4 campaign stars. No other insignia.

Heavy OD green wool officer’s overcoat with wool 2nd Armored Division patch on left sleeve. Lower sleeve has 6 overseas bars. Shoulders have late ‘30's early ‘40's Captain’s bars. Named on inside lining near pocket.

OD shirt with no insignia.

1930's officer’s summer blouse with removable buttons. No insignia. Buttons are stored in pocket. Comes with matching riding breeches.

1930's officer’s dress whites with buttons. Stained from age. No insignia. Has matching trousers.

2 pair of pink trousers; 1 pair of Khaki riding breeches; 2 pair of "pink" ridding breeches.

1902 officer’s sword in cloth carrying case. In good condition with maker mark "Defender." Nice etching on blade. Remains of sword knot present. Overall good condition.

Advanced HQ ETO patch; 2 embroidered "US" on khaki backing; embroidered crossed sabers on khaki backing with "82" above; Lt bar embroidered on cloth; earrly war dog tags on original cloth hanger; 2nd Armored patch with snaps on corners; ribbon bar with Bronze Star and American Defense; ribbon bar with World War two Victory, Asiatic Pacific and American Theater; civilian belt buckle with initials; strip of 6 overseas bars; 3 place ribbon bar with two ribbons. American Theater and American Defense. Small pocket statue of saint. Pair of crossed sabers for uniform. Pair of officer’s "US " insignia. Bullion Lt. bar. 2 Ruptured Duck patches.

Pair of 1st Lt. insignia. Single Captain’s bar. DI for 82nd Recon. Battalion. 2 watch chains. Single "US" insignia. Rifle shooting badge. Single Dog Tag. Box of business cards. Victory and American Defense medals. College jacket patch. American Red Cross map of Paris.

Album with 13 photos showing construction of a military building just after WW1. No idea where these were taken.

33 pre-war photograph negatives of family and friends.

30 page album stuffed with clippings and photos from college years.

2 1941 newspapers with war news.

Pack of about 20-25 photo negatives and photos of pre-war service.

1943 drawing, on paper, of Ellison’s wife by an Italian artist.

Yank magazine from June 1945.

.45 pistol holster made by Boyt.

French phrase book. Basic Field Manual for Sanitation. VA Medical bulletin from 1935. First Aid Manual from 1946.

1944 dated painting of Mr. Elliot in uniform. Meas. approx. 14"x9". Needs cleaning.

2 1944 dated paintings of Mr. Ellison’s wife. Measure the same as above. Done by same artist.

Khaki visor hat. OD green visor hat.

Large painted on wood insignia for the 82nd Recon. Battalion.

Binder just chock full of personal papers from wartime as well as commissions.

30" long map of the 2nd Armored Divisions advance across Europe.

Web trouser belt with buckle.

Framed painting of wife in wedding gown. Meas. 14" x 9". Same artist as on other painting. Needs cleaning.

Footlocker marked with name and unit.

All items are in good condition unless otherwise mentioned. There are many items not listed relating to his college years. A huge group like this is hard to find.

(M18341) ORIGINALLY $2,500.00
REDUCED TO $2,150.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $1,800.00

This lot contains the following:

1.) OD green officers service blouse with original cloth belt. Blouse is in good condition. Pinned to the shoulders is a pair of Colonels “war eagles.” This means that both eagles face the arrowheads on the arrows they are holding in their claws. The right shoulder has a CBI patch and the left has a 5th Army patch. The collar insignia are officer’s “US” and artillery. Above left pocket are ribbons for the Air Medal, Army Commendation, WW1 Victory, WW1 Occupation, American Defense, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific with 2 campaign stars, WW2 Victory and Occupation of Germany and Japan. Lower left cuff has 4 bullion overseas bars and 1 overseas chevron for WW1. With the blouse comes a pair of “pink” trousers.

2.) Ike jacket with Colonels eagles on shoulders, theater made CBI patch on right sleeve and 5th Army on left. Collar insignia are officer’s “US” and artillery. Above left pocket are ribbons for Bronze Star, Air Medal, Army Commendation, WW1 Victory, WW1 Occupation, American Defense and American Theater. It appears that the lower row of ribbons consisting of Asiatic-Pacific, WW2 Victory and Occupation of Germany and Japan has been removed. Lower left cuff has 4 bullion overseas bars and 1 overseas chevron for WW1. With the blouse comes a pair of OD green trousers. Also with this is an OD green overseas cap with officer’s piping and a Colonels eagle.

3.) Two white, heavily starched tuxedo shirts for dress occasions.

4.) OD green officer’s visor cap in good condition with name tag in top with rank as Captain.

5.) Khaki cover for visor cap.

6.) Bronze Star medal.

7.) Two khaki ties and one OD green tie.

8.) Khaki officer’s short overcoat with Colonels eagles on shoulders,theater made OD green bordered CBI patch on right shoulder and standard 5th Army patch on left. With belt Cost is in excellent condition.

9.) Full length officer’s OD green overcoat. Has standard CBI patch on right sleeve and standard 5th Army on left. Good condition.

10.) Officer’s full length green wet weather coat. One Colonels eagle is present. CBI patch on right sleeve and 5th Army on left. Good condition.

11.) Khaki officer’s visor hat in very good condition with name tag in crown with rank of Colonel.

12.) Dress blue officer’s visor cap in very good condition. Has red band around base for artillery.

All the above items come in a wooden footlocker stenciled with name and rank.

(M17860) ORIGINALLY $895.00
REDUCED TO $750.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $650.00

Uniform consists of OD green wool tunic with large, black, First Army "A" patch on left shoulder. At center base of "A" is small circle with interlocking "MT" for Motor Transport Corps. Backing of patch is a mustard color and there is some color loss to the "A". The left sleeve also has discharge chevron and 2 overseas chevrons. There are no collar discs. There is one moderate sized moth whole above left pocket and a few scattered nips here and there. Trousers are in very nice condition.

(M18812) $225.00

OD green tunic with a red, cut out numeral "1" on the left shoulder. Stitching has come loose across the top and down one side. Left cuff has 2 bullion overseas chevrons. Collar has artillery disc only. For some reason the red discharge chevron is sewn to the lower right cuff like a wound stripe but the point is facing the wrong way. Material is in very nice condition with just 1 or 2 small moth nips. Inside collar shows wear. Two buttons are off on the front but they are in the right breast pocket and can be reattached. Comes with matching set of trousers and one unmatched set. The unmatched trousers were an odd pair that we decided to sell with this group.

(M18807) $225.00

This is a privately made uniform. The label inside says it was made in Boston by the Talbot company. It has Sgt. stripes on the right sleeve and a 88th division early patch on the left. Collar disks are U.S and infantry crossed rifles over the letter C. The coat has some mothing on the bottom left pocket and behind the collar.

(M19054) $125.00

OD green tunic with nice red and white felt on wool 37th Division patch on left sleeve. Only other insignia are "US" and infantry collar discs. Back section of collar has moderate moth damage.

(M18808) $150.00

This is a M1939 enlisted mans coat of the style manufactured in March of 1942. It has the civilian style lapel, four pockets with the lower two "hip pocket design", bi-swing back and no brass support hooks.

The coat is decorated with Staff Sergeant stripes on both sleeves. The left sleeve also has the 4th Infantry Division patch and six hash marks(3 years overseas). The right sleeve also displays the meritorious unit emblem. The Meritorious Unit Commendation was awarded to service units, generally of battalion size or smaller, for at least six months of exceptionally meritorious conduct in support of military operations.

Above the right pocket are the honorable discharge emblem (Ruptured Duck") and the Presidential Unit Citation. Above the left pocket is the CIB (combat infantry badge) and three ribbons, the Purple Heart, Silver Star and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign with four stars and one arrowhead. A bronze star is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in designated campaigns and a bronze arrowhead is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing. On the collar is the standard US and crossed rifles and on both lapels is the DUI for the 22nd Infantry Regiment.

During WW2 the 22d Infantry Regiment was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, as a component of the 8th Infantry Brigade, which was the sole active component of the deactivated 4th Infantry Division. 22d Inf Regt moved to Fort Benning on February 21, 1941 to train with the division, and then moved to Camp Gordon, Georgia on December 27, 1941, where it was reorganized under a motorized TO&E on September 9, 1942.

The regiment moved to Fort Dix, New Jersey on April 16, 1943, where it was reorganized under a regular infantry TO&E on August 1, 1943. The regiment continued to train for combat, moving on to Camp Gordon Johnston, Florida on September 28, 1943, and to Fort Jackson, South Carolina on December 1, 1943. 22nd IR subsequently got its Port Call orders, and staged at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey on January 8, 1944 until it shipped out from the New York Port of Embarkation on January 18, 1944.

The regiment arrived in England on January 29, 1944, settled in near Plymouth, England, and started preparations to assault Utah Beach. The regiment assaulted Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, as part of VII Corps in the D-Day Invasion, and arrived in the vicinity of Pavenoville, France by the end of D-day. It then participated in the Cherbourg Peninsula operation while attached to 2d Armored Division from July 19 through August 2, 1944.

The regiment then returned to 4th Infantry Division, and headed for Belgium as part of the Operation Cobra, moved into to Belgium on September 6, 1944, and entered Germany on September 11, 1944. The regiment was attached to 83d Infantry Division between December 3-7, 1944, and then returned to 4th Infantry Division in Luxembourg on December 12, 1944. 22nd IR then moved to Belgium on January 28, 1945, and re-entered Germany on February 7, 1945, where it remained on mop-up and occupation until July 12, 1945, when it DEROSed to the New York POE, and moved to its temporary home at Camp Butner, North Carolina while the regiment trained for movement to Japan. However, the war in the Pacific terminated, and the regiment remained at Camp Butner until it was deactivated on March 5, 1946.

This is a nice example of a WW2 uniform worn by a decorated, wounded D-Day veteran.

(151-99) $280.00

This is a U.S. Manufactured jacket . The left sleeve has a 76th Division patch. The coat has a Combat Infantry Badge over the following awards: Good Conduct, European -African - Middle Eastern Campaign and the World War Two Victory. It is a size 38R. Some minor moth damage.

(M18533) $100.00

OD green wool tunic in very good condition. Left sleeve has discharge stripe and two gold overseas chevrons. Collar discs are "US" and medical. Medical disc appears to be a replacement. Above left breast pocket is a ribbon bar with two worn ribbons. One shoulder epaulette button is missing. Tunic looks and displays very well.

(M18810) $125.00

Shirt is dated 1949 and is a size 15x34. Nice pressed and cleaned condition. Has late WW2 Staff-Sgt. chevrons and Americal Division patch on left sleeve. Each epaulet has green wool loop with 30th infantry regiment Distinctive Insignia. The DI's are pin back and marked " N. A. Myers, Inc. New York." The backs also have two shields. One shield has a 9M in the center.

(M19470) $30.00

Offered is a WW2 helmet from the 1942-43 time period. This early helmet has welded non-moveable chinstrap holders commonly referred to as a "Fixed Bale" in the helmet collecting community. The rim edge is made of stainless steel and seamed in the front. The color is a dark olive -drab. The chinstraps are heavy cotton olive drab with a brass arrow hook and a steel buckle sewn onto the chinstraps. Stamped on the inside is the " heat of the steel " number 779A. Written in pen on the left chinstrap is F5469.

The high-pressure liner was manufactured by WESTINGHOUSE and is so marked. The neckband is the khaki non-adjustable type and is loose from the washer. The leather headband is the late war-sliding buckle with teeth. Also attached is the leather chinstrap. Written in ink on one of the suspension webbing is also F5469. Written on the inside of the headband and on the side of the liner is the name James W. Fountain. Handpainted on the outside of the liner is the 2nd division insignia. Research shows that James W. Fountain enlisted in February of 1942 in West Virginia.

(151-94) $375.00

Offered is a WW2 helmet from the 1942 - 43-time period. This early helmet has welded non-moveable chinstrap holders commonly referred to as a "Fixed Bale" in the helmet collecting community. The rim edge is made of stainless steel and seamed in the front. The color is a dark olive -drab. The chinstraps are heavy cotton olive drab with steel arrow hook and buckle cotton sewn onto the chinstraps. Stamped on the inside is the " heat of the steel " number 6790 stamped twice. Handpainted in white paint is the number "8502".The high-pressure liner was manufactured by WESTINGHOUSE and is so marked. The neckband is the khaki non-adjustable type. The leather headband is the late war-sliding buckle with teeth. Also attached is the leather chinstrap. Painted in the same handwriting and the same white paint as inside is the number "8502" (the last four numbers of a service serial number).

Painted on the front of the helmet is a blue cloverleaf, the insignia of the 88th division called " The fighting Blue Devils" The 88th Infantry Division was one of the first all draftee divisions to enter the war. Formed at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, the division arrived at Casablanca, French Morocco, 15 December 1943, and moved to Magenta, Algeria, on the 28th for intensive training. It arrived at Naples, Italy, 6 February 1944, and concentrated in the Piedmont d'Alife area for combat training. An advance element went into the line before Cassino, 27 February, and the entire unit relieved British elements along the Garigliano River in the Minturno area, 5 March. A period of defensive patrols and training followed.

On 11 May, the 88th drove north to take Spigno, Mount Civita, Itri, Fondi, and Roccagorga, reached Anzio, 29 May, and pursued the enemy into Rome, being the first American unit into the city on 4 June, after a stiff engagement on the outskirts of the city. An element of the 88th is credited with being first to enter the Eternal City. After continuing across the Tiber to Bassanelio the 88th retired for rest and training, 11 June. The Division went into defensive positions near Pomerance, 5 July, and launched an attack toward Volterra on the 8th, taking the town the next day. Laiatico fell on the 11th, Villamagna on the 13th, and the Arno River was crossed on the 20th although the enemy resisted bitterly.

After a period of rest and training, the Division opened its assault on the Gothic Line, 21 September 1944, and advanced rapidly along the Firenzuola-Imola road, taking Mount Battaglia (Casola Valsenio, RA) on the 28th. The enemy counterattacked savagely and heavy fighting continued on the line toward the Po Valley. The strategic positions of Mount Grande and Farnetto were taken, 20 and 22 October. From 26 October 1944 to 12 January 1945, the 88th entered a period of defensive patrolling in the Mount Grande-Mount Cerrere sector and the Mount Fano area. From 24 January to 2 March 1945, the Division defended the LoianoLivergnano area and after a brief rest returned to the front. The drive to the Po Valley began on 15 April. Monterumici fell on the 17th after an intense barrage and the Po River was crossed, 24 April, as the 88th pursued the enemy toward the Alps. The cities of Verona and Vicenza were captured on the 25th and 28th and the Brenta River was crossed, 30 April. The 88th was driving through the Dolomite Alps toward Innsbruck, Austria where it linked up with the 103rd Infantry Division, when the hostilities ended on 2 May 1945. The unit was in combat for 344 days and sustained 15,173 casualties (killed, wounded or missing).

(151-95) $500.00

Measuring 4 x 1.625", w/dead bullion bordering, w/ jaceron inner and outer trim, light blue velvet field, & black wool backing. Each strap has a loose thread or two and a few "wavy" ones. Blue velvet field on both straps has a half inch piece circular piece missing. Though the reverse backing of each remains solid, each one has a few loose and frizzled threads. Else Good plus. Solid pair of straps.

(100A-141) $100.00

Measuring 1.625 x 3.875", the bordering and captains bars are made of dead bullion, w/bright jaceron inner and outer trim, light blue velvet field, and sewn black wool backing. Dead bullion is extremely dark, light blue velvet is partially worn down to cloth on on straps. Jaceron exhibits a slight break or two on each strap, w/slight fraying of wool on one end of each strap. Else VG plus. In all, a very solid set of straps.

(100A-145) $145.00

Single strap measuring 4 x 1.625", w/dead bullion bordering, jaceron inner & outer trim, captain's bar, light blue velvet field & black wool backing. Blue velvet somewhat worn and faded. One pinpoint hole on the reverse. Else VG.

(100A-159) $35.00

This Model 1917 Officer's cavalry saddle was one of the "new designs" approved by the Cavalry Board of the 1912-1917 period that was credited to William Goodrich, Master Harness Maker at Rock Island Arsenal. It's design is a minor modification of the French Saumur tree saddle used in the French military's riding school at Saumur France. This style saddle was initially manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal until 1920 when saddle production was transferred to the Quartermaster Corps and production began at the Jeffersonville (Indiana) Quartermaster Depot. It is believed all JQMD manufactured saddles were originally equipped with a oval brass tag stamped with the name of the depot, saddle model and date which was tacked under the left jockey. The brass tag is missing but impressions and hole notches indicative of a once present tag. No other markings are present. Overall the saddle appears in very good condition with the leather being quite pliable. Minor scuffing in the leather present with concentrates on the seat cover, right and left jockeys, and along the front seams of the right and left skirts. Seams appear intact with no splits. All rings and loops present.

This particular saddle belonged to Captain John P. Connarn of the 2nd US Cavalry. Connarn was born in 1917 in Brattleboro, VT, graduating from Northfield High School in 1936 and Norwich University in 1941. He joined the Cavalry upon graduation and served during World War II both before and after the Cavalry became mechanized. He served in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Theater. Connarn was severely wounded in France in 1944, and was honorably discharged in May 1945 with the rank of Captain. Following the war he practiced law in Northfield for 12 years, was elected to the Vermont state legislature in 1957 and elected Attorney General of the State of Vermont in 1964. In 1967 he was appointed Judge of the District Court of Vermont and served as District and Superior Court Judge until his retirement in 1985. He owned and operated the Margaret Holland Inn in Northfield until his death. He served on the Northfield School board, was a Scout Master, President of the Norwich University Alumni Association. He was a member of the Sorrell Maynard American Legion Post 63 in Northfield. Connarn died on March 26, 2002.

A letter of authenticity documenting the saddle's provenance will be provided.

(M18454) $495.00

In 1917, the Navy designed and made its own cutlass. Only a few were produced and it was not issued for service. A beautiful piece with blued metal parts, it featured a curved, grooved blade with a clipped point. The wooden grips were secured by copper rivets and were painted black, including the rivet-heads. This sword was 29 ¾ inches long, of which 24 7/8 inches made up the blade, which was 1 3/8 inches wide at its base. It had a black leather sheath with brass mountings. It was stamped U.S.N. on the blade. This is an unofficial variant of the 1917 model never issued for service and sold as surplus after World War II. This cutlass is identical to the official 1917 model except that it is in a brown leather scabbard with brass mounts, and the rivets on the grips were polished, not painted. The blade has no markings.

(169-114) $250.00

This belt is 1 3/4 inches wide. It is made of black leather with black cloth material attached to the face. Seven gold lines are embroidered on the face. It has two 7/8 inch wide cloth hanging straps each with three embroidered gold lines and brass swivels and hooks. The buckle is a two piece Regulation 1905 Pattern buckle.

(123-5956) $250.00

This belt is 1 1/2 inches wide. It is made of black leather with black cloth material attached to the face. Seven gold lines are embroidered on the face. It has two ¾ inch wide cloth hanging straps each with three embroidered gold lines and brass swivels and hooks. The buckle is a two piece Regulation 1905 Pattern buckle. Both the belt and buckle are marked J.STARKY / 25 CONDIT ST / LONDON.

(123-5957) $225.00

Ca. 1905-1941. Sword belt is made of black bridal leather and measures 36" in length and 1.625" in width, w/two brass attached leather hanger-straps w/ hook tips. Leather is supple and in very good condition, w/some wrinkling but no cracking or flaking. Numeral "32" stamped on reverse tip. Brass accoutrements VG plus.

Belt plate is the M1905 model featuring an eagle presenting a side profile while perched on an anchor w/its head gazing skyward. [See O'Donnell & Campbell, drawing, p. 608]. The 1905 model was repeated in 1913 and 1922 regulations and worn until 1941 when the eagle's head and body shifted directions. Gilt is bright & the plate and keeper are in excellent condition.

Fine early 20th century naval belt.

(123-5959) $150.00

Ca. 1905-1941. Sword belt is made of black bridal leather and measures 36" in length and 1.625" in width, w/two brass attached leather hangerstraps w/hooks. White stamped label on reverse-"Hand/boarded cow 36." Leather is supple and in very good condition, w/some wrinkling but w/no cracking or flaking. Brass accoutrements VG plus.

Belt plate is the M1905 model featuring an eagle presenting a side profile while perched on an anchor w/its head gazing skyward. [See the O'Donnell & Campbell drawing l, p. 608] The 1905 model was repeated in 1913 and 1922 regulations and worn until 1941 when the eagle's head and body shifted directions. Gilt is bright & the plate and keeper are in excellent condition.

Fine early 20th century naval belt.

(123-5961) $150.00

Belt is in good condition with light soiling from age and storage. Belt is marked under first pouch flap "Jan. 1918, Mills, Pat. July 16, 07, May 18, 1915." The word MILLS is centered in an outline of a bullet.

(M19331) $80.00

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

Made of tough khaki canvas this kit measures approx. 7.25 x 4.0 x 5.0 and can be attached to a belt. Outside is marked "KIT, FIRST AID, AERONAUTIC. US." Case is sound and zipper is good but the surface is very dirty from use and storage. Zipper is marked "Talon." Has large snap pocket on one side for a large bandage. Pocket is empty. Inside the kit are the following items:

2 large field brown first aid dressings of the Carlisle model
1 eye dressing, Set M-2
1 pack Iodine applicators (10)
1 Bandage, Gauze, Compress
1 tin of Iodine swabs
2 packs of Sulfa
1 Burn Injury set
1 unopened bottle of Halzone tablets
1 tourniquet

All items are in their original container.

(M18809) $110.00

This is a very rare practice grenade made to resemble the Hales grenade. It is 21 inches in length and made entirely of wood except for the belt clip, which is made out of brass wire. This is a scarce item that will enhance any grenade collection.

(435-1691) ORIGINALLY $350.00
REDUCED TO $300.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $150.00

This grenade type is a rare variant. It appears to be based on the Model 1914 Ball grenade as it has identical dimensions and thread. It is heavy for a rifle grenade and no doubt put a lot of stress on the rifle since it weighs in at 2.8 lbs. This example is approximately 3 inches in diameter. It has a brass cap where the 11inch rod is attached. The ball itself has pitting and surface rust. This is a very rare rifle grenade that will fit in any collection.

(435-1685) ORIGINALLY $300.00
REDUCED TO $250.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $150.00

This is a 14 1/2-inch long German practice grenade. The handle is 11 ½ inches long and made of wood with a dark finish. The head is made of heavy metal and painted black. It is attached to the wood by a single screw. It weighs 1.8 lbs. The condition is very good on this rare item.

(435-1687) ORIGINALLY $155.00
REDUCED TO $120.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $95.00

This is a 13-½ inch long WW2 practice grenade. It consists of an unpainted wood handle with a 2 3/8 band of steel on the end. The head is painted dark green and the paint extends 1 ¾ inches on the wood handle. The weight is 14.2 oz's. It has no visible markings. It is in good condition.

(435-1686) ORIGINALLY $120.00
REDUCED TO $95.00

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

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

Silver ring with the insignia of European headquarters. It is a small ring in size. The insignia is nicely detailed in white, blue, red and gold enamel. This ring has been cut in the back.

(M18300N) ORIGINALLY $95.00
REDUCED TO $45.00
FURTHER REDUCED TO $35.00

Silver ring. They spent 400 days in combat and participated in 7 campaigns.

(M19398) ORIGINALLY $75.00
REDUCED TO $35.00

(M19400) ORIGINALLY $45.00
REDUCED TO $30.00

Theater made silver ring.

(M19418) ORIGINALLY $25.00
REDUCED TO $15.00

"MAP--XIX CORPS IN ACTION FROM SIEGFRIED LINE TO VICTORY." / "HISTORY-THE TOMAHAWK STRIKES FROM SIEGFRIED LINE TO VICTORY". Colored map/black & white history, measuring 21 x 27.5", mounted in a double-glassed wooden frame measuring 23 x 30". Map traces the progress of the U.S. XIX Corps from Heerlen, Holland, to Wittenburg, Germany, October 18, 1944 to April 30, 1945. Commanded by Maj. Gen. Raymond S. McClain, consisting of the 2nd Armored, 29th and 30th Divisions, the XIXth drove across the Roer river on Feb. 23, 1945 (assisted by the 8th & 78th Divsions), and across the Weser River on April 10, 1945, and across Rhine River on March 28, 1945 (assisted by the 83rd Division), and led the 9th Army to the Elbe River 13 April, 1945. The corps then joined forces with the Russian Red Army XXVIIth Infantry at Wittenburg, Germany on April 30. 1945. History printed in three columns, (1) the move to the Roer, (2) from the Roer to the Rhine, (3) from the Rhine to final victory. History includes facts & figures box & a blank personal history box intended to be filled for XIX Corps veterans. Map/history exhibits fold marks, frame display slight wear. Else VG. Superb piece for XIXth Corps veterans (and families).

(453-05) ORIGINALLY $200.00
REDUCED TO $125.00

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

This is a grouping of 9 photographs and a book that belonged to a WW1 veteran of the 354th Aero Squadron who served in France. The book is A History of the Second Army Air Service. This is a hardbound compilation of the unit histories of all Second Army Aero units, including pursuit groups, balloon companies, air parks and aero squadrons. The cover has the Second Army insignia and a winged cockade. Full of great photographs, information and humor.

Photographs included are:

1. Pvt. McCall standing in his M1912 uniform in what looks likes a studio.
2. Bust view of McCall in M1912 uniform.
3. McCall on the ground wearing an M1911 campaign hat.
4. McCall standing with another soldier.
5. Bust view of McCall with a campaign hat and an interesting tie. It has the numbers 354 on the front.
6. Unidentified pilot holding a woman. His pilot wings are clearly visible.
7. Two WW1 planes on the ground with an observation balloon in the background.
8. WW1 plane in flight.
9. Large photograph of members of the 354th Squadron standing in front of what looks likes a DeHavilland DH4. This is the same identical photograph that is in the book.

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