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WW2 US ARMY DISSTON 18” MACHETE DATED 1945 WITH BECKWITH 1945 DATED CANVAS/PLASTIC SCABBARD

WW2 US ARMY DISSTON 18” MACHETE DATED 1945 WITH BECKWITH 1945 DATED CANVAS/PLASTIC SCABBARD

For details on US Army, Navy and Airforce machetes see Cole, US Military Knives, Book III. These were survival and landing force weapons and came in a variety of blade lengths, markings, finish,… (169-948). Learn More »

UNIQUE FRENCH W.W. 1 GENERAL'S HELMET

UNIQUE FRENCH W.W. 1 GENERAL'S HELMET

Offered is a French model 1915 Adrian helmet but unlike all others known this helmet is primarily a composition material or cork. Additionally, it was custom made expressly for a famous French… (88-208). Learn More »

$1,495.00
Originally $1,995.00

EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH WW1 ENLISTEDMAN'S BLUE/GRAY KEPI

EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH WW1 ENLISTEDMAN'S BLUE/GRAY KEPI

Horizon blue uniform items went into production in August 1914 but did not become universally issued until 1915, although components of the earlier uniforms were often mixed with the horizon blue… (88-203). Learn More »

$565.00
Originally $965.00
SOLD

A REGIMENTALLY MARKED FRENCH MODEL 1886 OFFICER'S KEPI

A REGIMENTALLY MARKED FRENCH MODEL 1886 OFFICER'S KEPI

This one would date ca. 1910-14 in manufacture and was used in the opening battles of World War One 1914/15. The turban of the cap is red broadcloth cloth and it is 2 1/2-inches high. There is a black… (88-202). Learn More »

$345.00
Originally $395.00

GERMAN WW2 SA DAGGER WITH SCABBARD AND HANGER

GERMAN WW2 SA DAGGER WITH SCABBARD AND HANGER

A good example of a Model 1933 SA (Sturmabteilung) dagger bearing the RZM code M7/80 of Gustav C. Spitzer of Solingen. The RZM was the Reichszeugmeisterei, which officially approved all Nazi party… (490-6783). Learn More »

$1,050.00
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EXCEPTIONAL GERMAN ARMY MODEL 1936 FIELD UNIFORM FOR A PANZER RECON NCO

EXCEPTIONAL GERMAN ARMY MODEL 1936 FIELD UNIFORM FOR A PANZER RECON NCO

Early war German Army Model 1936 field uniforms remain the most desirable examples sought by collectors, so it does not get much better than this: a Panzer Reconnaissance NCO’s uniform dated 1939… (2024-1891). Learn More »

NEAR MINT SILVER PLATED AND GILT-ETCHED EAGLE-POMMEL PRESENTATION 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. ALFRED B. WELCH, 9th U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY

NEAR MINT SILVER PLATED AND GILT-ETCHED EAGLE-POMMEL PRESENTATION 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. ALFRED B. WELCH, 9th U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY

This is a beautiful high-end example of the U.S. 1902 officer’s saber made by Eickorn of Solingen in excellent to near mint condition. The hilt and guard are steel, as mandated in December 1902, but… (2024-2063). Learn More »

GERMAN K-98 MAUSER KNIFE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

GERMAN K-98 MAUSER KNIFE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

Blued blade measures approximately 9.75” long with an unstopped central fuller that runs approximately 6.75”. The blade surface is very clean with no nicks in the edge. Ricasso is marked with… (825-62). Learn More »

GERMAN K-98 MAUSER KNIFE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

GERMAN K-98 MAUSER KNIFE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD

Blued blade measures approximately 9.75” long with an unstopped central fuller that runs approximately 6.75”. The blade surface is very clean with no nicks in the edge. Ricasso is marked with… (825-59). Learn More »

VERY GOOD GERMAN WW2 K98 BAYONET WITH MATCHING NUMBER SCABBARD

VERY GOOD GERMAN WW2 K98 BAYONET WITH MATCHING NUMBER SCABBARD

This is a strong condition WW2 German K98 Mauser bayonet numbered “7802 / q” on blade and on the scabbard, with the letter indicating the batch or block designation and the number indicating the… (490-6950). Learn More »

WORLD WAR ONE RIFLE GRENADE LAUNCHER

WORLD WAR ONE RIFLE GRENADE LAUNCHER

This is a good example of an early version of the Vivien-Bessiere (“VB”) rifle grenade launcher. Rifle grenades were useful for medium range targets- beyond throwing distance but not far enough to… (1219-56). Learn More »

WW2 US MARINE CORPS MEDICAL CORPSMAN KNIFE AND SCABBARD

WW2 US MARINE CORPS MEDICAL CORPSMAN KNIFE AND SCABBARD

Devoted to saving lives under fire, service as a Marine hospital corpsman took a special kind of courage. These wide bladed knives with rounded points were intended not for fighting, but to cut wood… (169-660). Learn More »

ONE OF THE LAST - THE STORY OF SGT. JOSEPH DE CUSATI, 453RD BOMB GROUP, KILLED IN ACTION MARCH 30, 1945

ONE OF THE LAST - THE STORY OF SGT. JOSEPH DE CUSATI, 453RD BOMB GROUP, KILLED IN ACTION MARCH 30, 1945

De Cusati, Andrew J. Softcover, 112 pages. Numerous b&w photos. On March 30, 1945, just days after his 22nd birthday, Joseph De Cusati of New Haven, CT was killed in action while on a bombing… (602-22). Learn More »

WW2 US MARINE CORPS MEDICAL CORPSMAN KNIFE AND SCABBARD

WW2 US MARINE CORPS MEDICAL CORPSMAN KNIFE AND SCABBARD

Wide bladed knife with rounded point designed to cut wood and bamboo to fashion temporary splints, poles, stakes, stretchers, or whatever else might be necessary to aid or evacuate a casualty in the… (169-658). Learn More »

WW2 US MARINE CORPS MEDICAL CORPSMAN KNIFE AND SCABBARD

WW2 US MARINE CORPS MEDICAL CORPSMAN KNIFE AND SCABBARD

A very good example of the wide bladed knife with rounded point designed to cut wood and bamboo to fashion temporary splints, poles, stakes, stretchers, or whatever else might be necessary to aid or… (169-661). Learn More »

WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT’S MODEL 10-30 B-2 LIFE VEST

WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT’S MODEL 10-30 B-2 LIFE VEST

Vest is in nice shape, it shows some use wear and is dirty in spots. Vest looks to be complete with some frying, this is a type of tear at the bottom of the inflation hose. There is a nice machine… (1235-81). Learn More »

WWII GERMAN TROPICAL PAINTED GAS MASK CAN WITH MASK

WWII GERMAN TROPICAL PAINTED GAS MASK CAN WITH MASK

Mask is rubber which we believe is the M39. It is a size 3 and the lenses are yellowed from age. The straps show a lot of wear, and two of them are torn. The canister shows age and is well marked and… (1235-295). Learn More »

WWII JAPANESE LEG WRAPS (PUTTEES)

WWII JAPANESE LEG WRAPS (PUTTEES)

Wraps and ties do not look to haven been shortened and there is a good amount of use war to them. There is a good bit of fraying on the edges of the wraps and the end of the ties. There is a white tag… (1235-258). Learn More »

WWII GERMAN AFRIKA CORPS TUNIC

WWII GERMAN AFRIKA CORPS TUNIC

Tunic shows little wear from use. There is an approx. 1 ½” tear in the lapel on the right side. One cuff button on the left side is missing. The collar tabs are machine sewn down and the eagle is… (1235-453). Learn More »

FRENCH M1886 LEBEL BAYONET AND SCABBARD WITH INTERWAR ALTERATION

FRENCH M1886 LEBEL BAYONET AND SCABBARD WITH INTERWAR ALTERATION

This is a good example of the bayonet and scabbard for the French1886 Lebel Rifle, France’s basic infantry rifle through World War One, 8mm (which led the way for small bore infantry rifles,) bolt… (362-1093). Learn More »


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US PATTERN 1858 SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN IDENTIFIED TO 13TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS

The body of this canteen is covered in a very nice conditioned sky-blue cloth and is strongly stenciled on one side with “13” over “PV” done in white paint. The cover is solid with no signs of moth damage or seam separations. The edges of the… (490-4680). Learn More »

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