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

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) $250.00

Very attractive OFFICERS Ike jacket with English made, bullion 8th Air Force patch on left shoulder and heavy bullion AAF patch on right. Collar insignia is the standard US and winged props. Rank is 1st Lt which is denoted by silver bullion rank on shoulders. Above right pocket is Presidential Unit Citation ribbon. Above left pocket are sewn on cloth ribbons for Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 1 oak leaf, Purple Heart, European Theater of Operations with 2 campaign stars and American Theater. Above ribbons is very nice bullion Navigator wings. Lower left cuff has 4 gold bullion overseas bars. Under left lapel is an embroidered "winged boot" insignia. This is the unofficial insignia for flyers that have been shot down and evaded capture. This is a very rare insignia. Ike is in overall good condition with a few minor pulls here and there. Light wear to face of ribbons.

(M19463) $750.00

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

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

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

This is a small dagger type knife or letter opener that was given as a gift during WW2. The triangular shaped blade is 5 5/8 inches long with a handle made from antler. Overall length is 9 ¼ inches. The scabbard is made from two pieces of wood held together by string. Written on the scabbard in black ink is "Cebu City - Island of Cebu / Philipine Islands/ to Ray from Carl. 1945."

(558-64) $50.00

In July of 1902, a new saber was adopted for all officers of the U.S. Military. It borrowed heavily from the light cavalry officers' saber and remained standard issue. Offered is a well-crafted example of a Model 1902. The sword is 37 ½ inches long with a 32-inch blade. The blade is etched with no name or manufacturer. The scabbard is a nickel or chrome plated. Also with the sword is the cloth case with the initials "JB" stamped on the side.

(E2061) $200.00

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

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

Offered is a US M1917 helmet that was used by the Air Raid Warden in WW2. It was common for the US to give unissued WW1 style helmets to the Civil Defense. This helmet is in excellent condition except for a large dent on the top. Liner and chinstrap are complete and the tag is still attached inside. Hand painted across the front in two-inch high white letters is WARDEN.

(525-02) $135.00

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) $350.00

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

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.

(487-03) $550.00

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