Spring Militaria Auction - April 1, 2017

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J. James Auctioneers & Appraisers 84 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Phone: 508-746-8608

APRIL 2017 - Militaria Auction 3/30/2017

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19th C. Reverse Painting on Glass of Napoleon Early 19th C. Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte depicted in full military uniform. Reverse painting on glass in original foliate decorated gilt wooden frame. Without evidence of restoration with original surfaces. Painting measures 29"H x 23"W, image 23"H x 17"W. 600.00 - 1,200.00

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French M1822 Officer Sword, Spanish Blade, 1871 Private purchase French M1822 Officer sword with Spanish made blade, Delacour & Bakes, Paris. Gilt brass reticulated guard with maker mark, wire wrapped horn grip. Curved steel double etched blade with foliate decoration and "ANOD 1871" in panel, reverse "FAD TOLEDO". Overall wear consistent with age and use. Blade measures 29". 150.00 - 300.00

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Spanish M1868 Infantry Officer Sword, 1869 Date 19th C. Spanish M1868 Infantry Officer sword. Gilt brass hilt with hinged half guard, reticulated Spanish Arms and foliate decoration, wire wrapped shagreen grip. Double etched curved steel blade with 1869 date, reverse signed, "FAD Toledo". Blade measures 29.75". 150.00 - 300.00

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Spanish M1867 Infantry Officer Sword 19th C. Spanish M1867 Infantry officer sword. Gilt brass double clamshell guard with Spanish arms and foliate decoration and ribbed grip. Straight steel blade, signed on ricasso, "TOLEDO". Blade measures 30". 100.00 - 200.00

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Spanish Cavalry Sword, 1874 Date 19th C. Spanish Cavalry sword. Steel cup hilt with wire wrapped shagreen grip. Curved steel blade marked, "FcaDE TOLEDO". Steel scabbard with one suspension ring. Blade measures 30.25". Blade overall pitted. 100.00 - 200.00


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Spanish Artllery Sword, Toledo, 1869 Date 19th C. Spanish M1842 Cavalry sword. Brass four branch guard with wire wrapped leather grip, marked with crown and "R V". Curved flat heavy steel blade signed, "Artilleria Fabrica De Toledo Ano de 1869". Blade measures 34." 150.00 300.00

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Civil War M1840 Imported Cavalry Saber Civil War era original M1840 Cavalry sword. Brass three branch guard with wire wrapped leather grip. Curved single fullered steel blase. Accompanied by black painted steel scabbard with single suspension ring. Blade with old plating, overall wear consistent with age and use. Blade measures 34.75." 200.00 - 400.00

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Civil War NCO sword, C. Roby & Co, 1863 Civil War M1850 NCO sword, C. Roby & Co. Single fullered straight steel blade, signed on ricasso, "C. ROBY & Co W. CHELMSFORD MA", reverse "US 1863 FSS". Brass hilt with ribbed grip knuckle guard marked, "FSS" and double clamshell guard. Blade with dark surface oxidation and blunted tip. 100.00 - 200.00

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Antique Italian Child Sized Rapier Early Italian blunted child's rapier. Plated brass basket style guard with wire wrapped wood grip and ball pommel. Straight steel blade measures 17.25" 200.00 - 400.00

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British Martini Henry Rifle, in .476 Shot 19th C. Martini Henry single shot lever action smooth bore long gun, in .476 shot. Walnut stock with two bands, nose cap, ramrod and steel but plate. Receiver and barrel with inspection stamps and ".476 SHOT CARTRIDGE", barrel top signed "JOSEPH BOURNE & SON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND" ,barrel with side mounted bayonet lug. Action in working condition, gun shows wear consistent with age and use. 300.00 - 600.00

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19th C. British and French Bayonets, (3pc) Original 19th C. British and French bayonets. (2) Martini Henry Rifle, socket style bayonets with steel fluted triangular blades with broad arrow stamp and inspection marks. Leather scabbards with brass throat and chape. Overall surface oxidation, scabbards with wear and seam splitting. (1) French Gras bayonet, straight steel blade, signed on spine, "St. Etienne, 1880". Steel guard, wood grips and brass pommel and steel scabbard. Bright steel blade, overall having light wear consistent with age and use. 150.00 300.00

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M1871 Dutch Beaumont Rifle, 1877 Date 19th C. Dutch Beaumont military rifle, sporterized. Bolt action with magazine and adjustable rear site, receiver is dated, "1877" with proofs. Walnut stock has been cut down for sporting use. 100.00 - 200.00

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French M1882 Infantry Sword French M1882 Infantry sword with nickeled four branch guard and copper wire wrapped horn grip. Straight steel single fullered blade with indiscernible maker mark on ricasso. Accompanied by straight steel single suspension ring scabbard. Blade measures 34". 150.00 - 300.00

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Spanish Mauser Bayonets M1941, M1898 (2pc) Original Spanish Mauser bayonets: (1) M1941 bayonet, checkered wood grip with steel guard and pommel. Steel bolo style blade, ricasso marked with crowned "FN TOLEDO", reverse with serial number. Bayonet accompanied by steel scabbard. (1) Artillery bayonet with wood grip with steel guard and pommel. Straight single fullered steel blade, ricasso etched, "ARTILLERIA FcA DE TOLEDO 1898". Bayonet accompanied by leather scabbard with steel throat and chape and leather frog. 100.00 - 200.00

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Spanish Artillery Swords, 1892-3,(2pc) 19th C. Spanish Artillery Swords: (1) Sword with checkered wood grip with steel guard, pommel and steel yataghan style single fullered blade, signed, "ARTa FABa DE TOLEDO 1893". Leather scabbard with steel throat and chape. Bright steel blade , overall light wear. Blade measures 23". (1) Sword with checkered wood grip with steel guard, pommel and steel yataghan style single fullered blade, signed, "ARTa FABa DE TOLEDO 1892" Wear consistent with age and use. Blade measures 19.75". 200.00 - 400.00

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Spanish M1907 Artillery Sidearm, FcA National Spanish M1907 Artillery sidearm with scabbard and frog. Steel bird head pommel and guard with checkered wood grip. Steel Bolo style blade, signed on ricasso, "ARTILLERIA FcA NATIONAL TOLEDO". Leather scabbard with steel throat and chape, leather frog. Bright blade, scabbard leather seam split. 150.00 300.00

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WW1 French Military Porcelain Plates, (2pc) WW1 Era Original porcelain plates with humorous military scenes, signed "MON REGIMENT U&C" and "SARREGUEMINES". One plate decorated with scene of soldiers peeling potatoes, with caption, " LE CERCLE DES POMMES DE TERRE 6", second plate with soldiers issued uniforms, caption reads, "C'EST PAS L'KEPI QU'EST TROP P'TIT C'EST VOUS QU'ETES TROP GROS! 11" Plates measure 8.6" D. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW1 British Trench Jerkin, F.C.C & Co 1918 WW1 Original British leather trench jerkin. Four button front closure, interior lined in green wool signed in ink, "F.C.C.& Co. 1918" with broad arrow inspection stamp. Small tear in armpit area. Large size approximately 44. 150.00 300.00

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Collection of British WW1 Items, (3pc) WW1 Original British items: (1) Document, British War Mission 1914-1918. (1) Brass embossed biscuit box for troops at the front from Princess Margaret. (1) British SMLE Bayonet with straight single fullered steel blade, marked on ricasso with arsenal marks and "1907" date. Steel pommel and guard with wood grips. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW1 Royal Scots Fusiliers Side Cap WW1 Original Royal Scots Fusiliers side cap. Wool construction with checkered border and brass Scots Royal Fusiliers badge attached to ribbon. Cap with red pompom and black silk tally. Interior lining with faint stamp with broad arrow and indiscernible date. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW1 US Pistol Belt, Holster, Cartridge Pouch (3pc) WW1 Original leather M1911 .45 Pistol holster signed, "HOYT 1918 J.J.M.", web cartridge pouch signed, "MILLS OCT 1918" and web M1912 pistol belt marked "U.S.". Light wear consistent with age and use. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW1 US Army M1909 Bolo Knife, Plumb, 1917 Date WW1 Original US Army M1909 Bolo Knife. Brass pinned curved wood grip with steel guard. Steel bolo style blade, ricasso marked "PLUMB PHILA" with flaming bomb and "1917" date, reverse with "US" and serial number. Overall wear consistent with age and use. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW1 US Army M1911 Summer Uniform, M.C. Lilly & Co WW1 Original US M1911 Summer uniform in tan cotton twill. Jacket with four flap pocket front and standup collar, five button front closure and sewn in shoulder boards. Interior with cloth label, "THE W.C. LILLEY & CO. COLUMBUS OHIO" and written in ink, "G. Riece". Brass eagle buttons, signed on reverse, "NEW YORK BUTTON WORKS". Large size 46. Breeches in jodphur style with button front closure and tapered laced cuffs. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW1 Banner, Welcome Home 26th Division WW1 Original banner in linen with cotton sewn letters. Banner reads, "WELCOME HOME 26th YANKEE DIVISION YD". Banner with scattered holes. Measures 17.5"H x 12.5"W 50.00 - 100.00

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WW1 Era US Army and Marines Felt Banners, (2pc) WW1-Era Original felt banners: (1) Constructed of three color stitched felt with applique, reads, " HQ. CO. 125th INF. 1917" with applique eagle and shield. Measures approximately 30" x 30". (1) Constructed of two color stitched felt with applique, reads, "U.S. MARINES" with applique EGA. Measures approximately 38" x 38". Both banners with light soiling consistent with age and use. 100.00 200.00

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WW1 Austrian M1858 Cavalry Sword, L. Zeitler, WIEN WW1 Original M1858 Austrian Cavalry sword. Steel stirrup hilt with contoured shagreen covered wood grip. Heavy single fullered steel blade, signed on ricasso, "L. ZIETLER WEIN", reverse with inspection stamp and "15". Blade ferrule marked "4J". Steel scabbard with single static suspension ring and throat with matching mark, "4J". Blade measures 30.35" Losses to shagreen grip cover, wear consistent with age and use. 300.00 - 600.00

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WW1 Prussian M1915 EM/NCO Pickelhaube WW1 Original M1915 Prussian EM NCO Pickelhaube. Leather construction with steel fittings. Crowned eagle Prussian helmet plate, Prussian cockade and leather chinstrap. Interior with leather liner. Leather with surface crazing, steel fittings with light surface oxidation. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW1 Era German Police Pickelhaube WW1 -ERA German Police officer pickelhaube. Leather construction with nickel fittings. Metal scale chinstrap, round top spike and starburst insignia with brass cross and crown. Interior with leather drawstring liner. Some crazing to leather surfaces, with wear consistent with age and use. 400.00 - 800.00

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WW1 Era German Imperial Desk Top Cigar Box, 1906 Silver plated hinge lidded cigar box with cedar wood lining. Box with crowned heraldic shield engraved on lid, front panel with engraved presentation, "Der Offiziermesse S.M.S. Elsass Weihnachten 1906 Der Kommandant". Box with continental touchmarks on base. Measures 3"H x 6.25"W x 4.75"D 150.00 - 300.00

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Collection of WW1 German Belt Buckles, (3pc) WW1 Original German Imperial combat buckles. (3) Brass buckles with inset imperial device, one with leather tab . 50.00 - 100.00

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WW1 Austrian Steyr Mannlicher Bayonets (2pc) Two WW1 Austrian Steyr Mannlicher Bayonets. Wood grips with steel pommel and guard, straight single fullered blade with proofs and serial numbers. Straight blued steel scabbard. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW1 German Butcher Blade Bayonet, C. G. HAENEL WW1 Original German Butcher Blade Bayonet. Single fullered steel blade, ricasso signed, "C. G. HAENEL SUHL" and "15" with crown and cypher on spine. Ribbed wood grips, steel guard and pommel with inspection marks and steel scabbard. Accompanied by buff leather frog with indiscernible maker mark. 150.00 300.00

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WW1 German Butcher Blade Bayonet, SIMSON & Co WW1 Original German Butcher Blade Bayonet. Single fullered steel blade, ricasso signed, "C. G. HAENEL SUHL" and "15" with crown and cypher on spine. Ribbed wood grips, steel guard and pommel with inspection marks and steel scabbard. Accompanied by leather frog with indiscernible maker mark. 150.00 300.00

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WW1-Weimar German Officer Sword, W.K.C WW1 - Weimar Original officer's dress sword. Gilt brass dove head pommel with engraved oak leaf decoration running down guard and langet , wire wrapped black celluloid grip. Unsharpened single fullered curved steel blade, ricasso with W.K.C. knights head logo. Sword with black painted steel scabbard with single suspension ring. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW1 German Artillery Officer Lion Head Sword WW1 Original artillery officer's dress sword. Gilt brass hilt with simulated ruby eyed lion head pommel, langets decorated with crossed cannons and wire wrapped black celluloid grip. Unsharpened single fullered curved steel blade. Sword with black painted steel scabbard with single suspension ring. Accompanied by original leather and bullion wire troddel. Bright steel blade. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW1 German Mauser Holster with Clip, Erfurt 1915 WW1 Original German Leather M1910 Mauser holster, maker marked, indiscernible and "Erfurt 1915", with clip. Heavy wear consistent with use. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW1 German Iron Cross 2nd class, (3pc) WW1 Original collection of three German Imperial Iron Crosses 2nd class. Two are accompanied by black and white silk ribbons. All three have magnetic center with crowned "W" and "1914", reverse with oak leaves and "1813" 100.00 200.00

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Collection, WW1 German and Austrian Medals, (8pc) Collection of WW1 German and Austrian medals: (1) Iron cross 2nd class with silk ribbon. (1) Die struck Austrian war medal with ribbon. (1) Die struck silver German South- West Africa medal with ribbon.(1) Die struck bronze Austrian bravery award. (1) Austrian military readiness medal with ribbon. (1) German war service medal with ribbon. (1) Hungarian war medal. (1) group of four chained WW1 mini medals. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW1 German Butcher Blade Bayonet , Weimar Re-issue WW1 Original German Butcher Blade Bayonet. Single fullered steel blade with saw teeth removed, ricasso signed, but indiscernible. Ribbed wood grips, steel guard and pommel with inspection marks. Bayonet was arsenal reworked, re-blued and issued by the Weimar government in the 1920's. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW1-2 .45 Caliber Pouches with Two Clips, (5pc) WW1 and WW2 US Army .45 caliber magazine pouches and clips: (2) WW1- Era two tone steel clips. (1) WW1 web pouch, signed "MILLS" with 1918 date. (2) WW2 web pouches dated "1944" and "1943".(1) Leather pouch 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 US M1 Army Helmet, Fixed Bail WW2 Original U.S. M1 Combat Helmet. Steel construction with front seam and fixed bails, having rough Olive Drab green paint. Fiber liner with canvas web and leather chinstrap. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 US Garand Bayonets, combat and parade, (2pc) WW2 Original M1 Garand Bayonets: (1) Garand short bayonet with parkerized single fullered blade, signed on ricasso "UFH" with flaming bomb and "US". Plastic grips with fiberglass scabbard. (1) Garand parade bayonet. Long single fullered plated blade, signed on ricasso "SA 1920" with flaming bomb, reverse with serial number. Wood grips with fiberglass scabbard. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 U.S. Web Belt Rig, (5pc) WW2 Original belt rig, : (1) M1911 .45 leather holster, signed, "U.S. Grafton & Knight Co. 1943, (1) Cotton web .45 cartridge pouch signed, "BOYLE 1942", (1) Cotton web Thompson Machine Gun ammunition pouch, signed "R.M. Co 1942", (1) Canteen, cover dated "1943". Wear consistent with light field use. 150.00 - 300.00

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Collection of WW1-WW2 US Combat Helmets, (2pc) WW1 and WW2 Original US combat helmets: (1) WW1 M1917 helmet, steel construction with rough field applied dark olive drab combat paint. Interior with leather chinstrap and wool felt pad at crown. (1) WW2 M1 combat helmet, steel construction with front seam and rough olive drab green combat paint. Interior with fiber liner and cotton web and leather, with chinstrap. 100.00 - 200.00

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Collection of WW2 US Navy Items, (3pc) Collection of WW2 Era US Navy items: (1) USN leather flight helmet, marked USN. Small tears at chinstrap posts. (1) WW2 USN Mark II fighting knife with leather grip, steel drop point blade and fiber glass scabbard signed, "B.M. Co". One aviators Korean War-Era leather .38 revolver shoulder holster, signed, "L.M.E. MRT 1953." 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Brass US Navy Submarine Service Plaque Original US Navy Submarine service plaque. Heavy cast brass construction, depicts a submarine flanked by stylized dolphins. Reverse with metal mounting loop. Consigner states this plaque came from the Navy Yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Measures 4.75" H x 15.5"W. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 US M1941 Feild Jacket, 101st Airborne WW2 Original U.S. M1941 Field Jacket with 101st Airborne insignia. Canvas construction with wool lining having zipper and five button closure, slash pockets, sewn and button epaulets. Right shoulder with machine sewn American flag insignia, left with hand sewn two piece 101st Airborne patch. Front missing three buttons, fabric tear left near pocket, tear inside collar. Approximately size 40. 400.00 - 800.00

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WW2 US Marines Camouflage Half Shelter WW2 Original U.S. Marine Corps camouflaged half shelter. Two sided printed canvas with grommets and buttons for attachment and closure. Personalized by soldier, "H.J Maccarty", with unit mark in yellow paint. 200.00 - 400.00

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Collection of WW2 US Sterling Wing Pins, (5pc) WW2 Original sterling silver wings collection: (2) Full size sterling silver pilot wings, one signed "N.S. MEYER Inc NEW YORK", one signed, "AMCRAFT ATTLEBORO MASS". (1) Small size sterling silver pilot wings. (1) Full size sterling silver aircrew wings. (1) Airborne jump wings, silver filled 1/20. 100.00 - 200.00

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Collection of WW2 US Silver Military Rings, (3pc) WW2 Original US military rings: (1) Sterling silver ring with inset onyx cabochon, reads, "United States Army Air Forces" and "1944-A". (1) Sterling silver ring with fouled anchor and "USN". (1) Sterling silver campaign ring engraved with, "New York 1942-43, London 1944, Paris 1945, Belgium 1945, Germany 1946" side with owners serial number, "12062456". 150.00 - 300.00

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Collection, WW2 U.S.A.A.F. Aircraft Photos (12pc) WW2 Original United States Army Airforces aircraft related photographs: (1) 1943 Dated Official FAW-9 Photo Unit 10.5" x 13" photograph of two US PBM Mariner airplanes in flight. (3) 1942 Dated official photographs 8" x 10" of SOC3 airplanes, in flight, crashed and with experimental ordinance delivery. (3) Photographs of live attacks on Japanese shipping 3.75" x 4.75".(1) Photograph of three fighter planes in flight 5" x 4". (3) Photographs of Bomber nose art. (1) Squadron decal. 100.00 200.00

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Collection of WW2 US GI photos, Europe, (13pc) WW2 Original unpublished photographs of the European front. Photographs of destroyed German artillery, vehicles and buildings with images of US soldiers. Photographs measure 3.5 x 2.5. 50.00 - 100.00

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Collection of WW2 Flying Tigers Items, (14pc) Collection of WW2 Original Flying Tigers Memorabilia: (7) Original unpublished photographs of aircrew, airplanes and administration office. (1) Photograph of General Chang Chi Shek in full military dress uniform. (1) Japanese post card, reverse with not in ink identifying it as been given by a Chinese soldier. (1) Envelope with two cartoons. (1) Christmas 1945 U.S.S. Geo Q. Squier general mess menu. (3) US Army AIrforces patches, including Flying Tiger patch. 150.00 - 300.00

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Collection of WW2 US Sterling Silver Wings, (4pc) WW2 Original U.S. sterling silver wings. (1) Large sterling bombadier wings, hinged straight pin back, marked "STERLING". (1) Small silver plated bombadier wings, reverse with straight pin, signed "GOOD WEAR FABRICS". (2) Navy aviators wings, gold plated sterling silver, one with straight pin back, marked "1/20 10K Sterling", one two post back, signed "AMICO 1/20 10K G on S." 150.00 - 300.00

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Collection of WW2 Flying Tigers Items, (6pc) Collection of WW2 Original Flying Tiger items: (1) Chinese Nationalist flag in silk with characters in ink and red stamp. (1) Small enamel flying tigers insignia pin. (1) Army Airforces shoulder patch. (2) Flying Tigers sleeve patch and Chinese nationalist flight wings. (1) Black and white photograph of aircrew with airplane in background. Items set into a matted wood frame. Frame measures 22"H x 17.75"W 100.00 200.00

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WW1 and WW2 Recruiting, Bond Drive Posters, (2pc) Original WW2 US Bond drive poster. Poster depicts a USN submarine with spotlight and "Fire Away!" Poster margin signed, "US Government Printing Office 1944". Poster measures 28" x 20". Original WW1 recruiting poster, with doughboy, reads, "Lets Go! Citizens Military Training Camps". Poster with losses and tears at margins. Poster measures 24.5"H x 18.75"W. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Die Cast Situation Room Map Ship Models (2pc) WW2 Original die cast ship models used by naval headquarters map room. (1) Detailed model of Japanese Imperial Navy carrier identified on side as "Shokaku Jap Class". (1) Detailed model of British Royal Navy "Renown Class". 50.00 - 100.00

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WWII Shellback Certificate, Lt. James Stevenson WWII Era 'Shellback' certificate, dated November 7, 1944, awarded to then Ensign James Stevenson. Set under glass in wood frame. Measures 19" H x 23" W. PROVENANCE: During WWII, Stevenson served aboard the U.S. Navy amphibious transport vessel, USS Haskell APA 117, in the Philippine Islands. Haskell also engaged in operations during the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. Stevenson was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant. He retired after 24-years working as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in CO, KY, CA and New York. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 USMC Battle Flag with Guam Provenance WW2 Original US Marine Corps battle flag belonging to Gilbert L. Weber USMC and flown over Guam. Flag with sewn stripes and screen printed stars. Hoist is signed in ink, "G. Weber, Guam 9-7-42". Flag with staining and losses. Flag is accompanied by 8" x 9.75" photograph of Gilbert L. Weber Sr. with his USMC rifle company. Weber won th purple heart for his service in the South Pacific during WW2. The group is accompanied by a copy of his obituary 500.00 - 1,000.00

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WW2 Japanese M1905 Imperial Navy Officer Visor Cap WW2 Original M1905 Japanese navy officer visor cap. Wool construction with leather visor and chinstrap, secured by gilt metal pins with fouled anchor and compass. Insignia of encircled fouled anchor in bullion thread wreath surmounted by five petal silver imperial cherry blossom. Interior with leatherette sweat band and silk lining with affixed fabric name tag with hand written Kanji script. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Japanese M1905 Imperial Navy Officer Visor Cap WW2 Original M1905 Japanese navy officer visor cap. Wool construction with leather visor and chinstrap, secured by gilt metal pins with fouled anchor and imperial cherry blossom. Insignia consists of encircled fouled anchor in bullion thread wreath surmounted by five petal silver imperial cherry blossom. Interior with leatherette sweat band and silk lining with embroidered kanji script personalization. Cap comes with white cotton removable cover. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 Japanese Imperial Navy NCO Summer Cotton Cap WW2 Original Japanese Navy NCO Summer cap. Cotton canvas construction with machine sewn stripes and anchor cherry blossom patch. Sewn cotton chinstrap with rear tie closure. Interior cotton lined with Kanji marks in ink. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Visor Cap WW2 Original Japanese Imperial Army officer visor cap. Wool construction with red piping and band. Gilt metal star insignia, leather visor and chinstrap secured by gilt cherry blossom buttons. Interior with leatherette sweatband and silk lining. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Nambu Holster and Mess Kit, (2pc) WW2 Original Japanese Nambu black leather pistol holster with strap and ammunition pouch, reverse with belt loop and sewn suspension strap rings. Holster flap is detached. One WW2 two piece mess kit in black paint. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 Japanese Arisaka Bayonet, Jungle Frog Scabbard WW2 Original Japanese Arisaka bayonet. Single fullered straight blade, ricasso with Tokyo arsenal stamp, wood grips, hooked quillion and slotted pommel. Scabbard with rubberized cover and rubberized frog. 100.00 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Arisaka Bayonet, Nagoya WW2 Original Japanese Arisaka bayonet. Single fullered straight blade, ricasso with Nagoya arsenal stamp, wood grips, hooked quillion and slotted pommel. Steel scabbard with leather frog. Frog strap with loss. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Arisaka Bayonets, Toyoda Loom, (2pc) WW2 Original Japanese Arisaka Bayonets: (1) Single fullered blued blade, ricasso with Toyoda Automatic Loom Works mark. Wood grips, straight quillion and straight steel scabbard. (1) Single fullered straight steel blade with wood grips and hooked quillion. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Silk Thousand Stitch Belt WW2 Original Japanese thousand stitch belt. Ribbed silk construction with hand stitched tiger and red painted Kanji characters. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 Japanese Silk Flag with Kanji WW2 Original Japanese battle flag. White silk with red center disk and leather tabs at hoist. Profuse kanji characters in black ink cover the flag. Scattered staining with tear at edge. Measures 27"H x 33"L 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 Japanese Silk Flag with Kanji WW2 Original Japanese battle flag. White silk with red center disk and leather tabs at hoist. Profuse kanji characters in black ink cover the flag. Scattered staining with tear at hoist tab. Flag measures 27"H x 38" L 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 Japanese Cotton Flag with Kanji WW2 Original Japanese battle flag. White cotton with sewn silk red center disk. Kanji characters in black ink in four quadrants and around center disk. Scattered light staining. Measure 21"H x 31"L 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 Japanese Medals and Pins, (7pc) WW2 Original Japanese medals and awards: (1) Japanese China Incident medal and ribbon cased in leatherette box. (1) Showa Grand Enthronement medal with silk ribbon and leatherette box of issue. (1) Order of Sacred Treasure 8th Class with silk ribbon in lacquer case of issue. (1) Order of Rising Sun 8th Class with silk ribbon and ribbon tack in lacquer case of issue. (1) Order of Rising Sun 7th Class with silk ribbon. (1) Temple commemorative medal with ribbon. (1) Japanese Navy Reservist pin. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Type 90 Combat Helmet WW2 Original Imperial Japanese Type 90 combat helmet. Tan painted surfaces,with hand painted kanji character and metal over purple felt pinned cherry blossom insignia. Interior with cotton chinstrap anchored by metal rings. Light surface wear, no internal liner. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 Japanese Type 90 Combat Helmet WW2 Original Imperial Japanese Type 90 combat helmet. Dark olive drab painted surfaces,with hand painted kanji characters in red and disk, gilt metal insignia. Interior with kanji marked leather liner with cushions and leather chinstrap. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 Japanese Type 90 Helmet WW2 Original Imperial Japanese Type 90 helmet. Mottled dark olive drab painted surfaces,with hand painted kanji characters in red. Interior with Kanji marked leather liner with cushions and leather chinstrap, dome with added cushion. 150.00 300.00

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WW2 Japanese Type 90 Navy Landing Forces Helmet WW2 Original Type 90 combat helmet shell with hand applied tan paint with attached Navy Landing Forces anchor insignia. 100.00 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Type 90 Red Cross Helmet WW2 Original Type 90 Japanese Red Cross Helmet. Tan painted surfaces with hand painted Red Cross emblem. Interior with leather and web liner. Scattered paint losses. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Pith Helmet WW2 Original Imperial Japanese Army pith helmet. Woven rattan construction with painted metal star insignia. Interior with canvas and leather liner and chinstrap with ink Kanji signature. 100.00 - 200.00

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Collection of WW2 Japanese Flags, Banners, (4pc) WW2 Original Japanese flags and banners: (1) Silk flag with ink Kanji and ties at hoist accompanied by two piece wood pole. (1) Silk going to war banner with ink kanji script and gold fringe border. (1) Paper flag. (1) Blue and Red wool signal flag. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Type 32 NCO sword WW2 Original Japanese Type 32 NCO sword. Curved steel single fullered blade with serial number on ricasso, "116637". Wood and steel grip, steel guard with arsenal marks and steel scabbard with single suspension ring. Bright blade, scabbard with light coat of varnish. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 Japanese Gendaito Samurai Sword, Signed Tang WW2 Original Japanese Imperial Army Gendaito Samurai Sword. Traditionally made blade with strong hamon and tang signed with Kanji, reverse with pained Kanji. Imperial Japanese Army fittings, including tsuba sepia and silk wrapped tsuka with triple cherry blossom menuke. Saya painted tan with one suspension ring. Sword accompanied by original bag identifying soldier with address in Japanese and English, identifies sword as heirloom, by maker Masayuki. Sword accompanied by original brown and blue knot. Blade is in full polish without flaws. Blade measures from top of ha- machi to kissaki, 26.25" L. 1,200.00 - 2,400.00

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WW2 Japanese Military Officer Visor Cap WW2 Original Japanese visor cap. Black leather body with bullion wreathed gilt star cap badge and buttons affixed to cap with radiating star device. Interior with leather sweatband with Kanji character written in ink, lined in silk. 150.00 300.00

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WW2 German K98 Bayonet, 42 CRS, Matching Numbers WW2 Original K98 Combat Bayonet. 1942 example with ricasso stamped maker code "42 CRS" (Paul Weyersberg). Bakelite grips with blued pommel, guard and single fullered unsharpened blade. Matching serial number on ricasso and scabbard throat "9613". Accompanied by brown leather frog. Blade with strong blueing. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German K98 Bayonet, 44 FNJ, Matching Numbers WW2 Original K98 Combat Bayonet. 1944 example with ricasso stamped maker code "FNJ 44" (Alexander Coppel). Bakelite grips with blued pommel, guard and single fullered unsharpened blade. Matching serial number on ricasso and scabbard throat "9872 1". Accompanied by black leather frog. Blade with strong blueing, bayonet appears unissued. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German K98 Bayonet , S/174, Matching Numbers WW2 Original K98 Combat Bayonet. 1937 example with ricasso stamped maker code "S/174" (W.K.C.) and "37" on spine. Wood grips with blued pommel, guard and single fullered unsharpened blade. Matching serial number on ricasso and scabbard throat "9236 C". Accompanied by black leather frog. Blade with strong blueing, wear from runners only. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German Police Double Decal Civic Helmet WW2 Original German Police double decal Civic Helmet with black painted surfaces. Drop form with rolled rim, seven hole air vents with four pin suspended leather interior liner with chinstrap. Helmet with wear consistent with use. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German Police Helmet WW2 Original German police helmet. Lightweight steel body with double ventilation holes at sides and green-grey painted surfaces. Interior with pinned leather liner with cork backing and partial leather chinstrap. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German Luftschutz Helmet WW2 Original Luftschutz Helmet with decal. Gladiator style helmet with blue painted surfaces with winged swastika "Luftschutz" decal. Interior with leather liner and chinstrap. Partial white decal on interior rim. Overall condition with only light wear consistent with age and use. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German M1935 Heer Combat Helmet Original WW2 German M1935 Helmet with field applied camouflage paint. Helmet with leather liner and chinstrap. Overall surface oxidation mixed with painted surfaces. Interior liner dried and stiff with losses. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German M1940 Single Decal Luftwaffe Helmet WW2 German M1940 Luftwaffe combat helmet. Rough grey-blue paint with single Luftwaffe decal. Interior marked, "SE62" and "306". Interior leather liner with ink size stamp, "55" also signed in ink by GI, "Charles Boyd Highhedge Ave, Wellesley Mass." Overall wear consistent with age and use. 300.00 - 600.00

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WW2 German Heer M1916 Transitional Helmet WW2 Original German Heer M1916 transitional double decal helmet. Green paint with Wehrmacht and National Shield decals. Interior with leather liner. Helmet with dome crack and wear consistent with use. 300.00 600.00

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WW2 German M1940 Heer Single Decal Combat Helmet Original WW2 German Heer M1940 Helmet, named with single Wehrmacht eagle decal. Helmet with original feldgrau painted surfaces, interior stamped "Q 64" (Quist) and "873". Helmet interior with personalization painted by hand in white, " J. Springer 0. 25209 / 41E". Leather liner and chinstrap present, chinstrap with indiscernible maker stamp. Helmet shows light wear consistent with age and use. 400.00 800.00

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WW2 German M1935 Heer Double Decal Combat Helmet WW2 Original German M1935 Helmet with Wehrmacht eagle decal and national shield decal. Helmet with apple green painted surfaces, interior stamped "ET 64" and "4671" with "Matern" written in pencil. Interior leather liner and chinstrap. Paint with mottled age tone, decals with age tone. 1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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WW2 German Heer Officer Visor Cap, Erel WW2 Original German Infantry Officer visor cap. Fine doeskin grey wool body with white piping and green band and black leather visor. Die stamped eagle badge with vented cockade and oak leaf wreath, bullion chin cord secured by pebbled buttons. Interior leather sweat band signed "Erel Stirnschutz" with metal monogram buttons "W H". Interior silk lined in gold with celluloid sweat diamond signed, "Erel Sounderclass Extra". Overall condition with light wear only consistent with age and use. Medium size. 700.00 - 1,400.00

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WW2 German DAK Panzer Grenadier Officer Cap WW2 Original Deutsches Afrika Korps, Panzer Grenadier Officer cap. Ribbed cotton construction with silver (faded) piping and machine stitched eagle and cockade insignia with green waffenfarbe denoting Panzer Grenadier service. Hat with four painted ventilation grommets. Interior lined in red (faded) cotton cloth with ink stamped maker and date, "Alfred Valet Stuttgart 1942", with size "58" and additional illegible marking. 1,200.00 - 2,400.00

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WW2 German Heer Combat Belt and Buckle, R. S. & S. WW2 Original Heer combat belt and belt buckle, buckle signed "R. S. & S." Pebbled aluminum with sewn leather tab, maker marked and dated "1935". Belt is thick leather with sewn in aluminum catch with indiscernible maker mark, belt size stamped "105" 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German Heer Combat Belt and Buckle, K. U. Q WW2 Original Heer combat belt and belt buckle, buckle signed "K. u. Q" and ".39". Pebbled aluminum with Wehrmacht eagle and swastika. Belt is thick leather with sewn in aluminum catch, belt size stamped "105." 100.00 200.00

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Collection of WW1-2 German Belt Buckles, (5pc) WW1-2 Original German combat belt buckles: (2) Pebbled aluminum Heer buckles, one signed "D.r.F & Co" with leather tab. (1) Pebbled aluminum Luftwaffe buckle. (1) Steel Kriegsmarine buckle with dark green painted surfaces. (1) Brass WW1 Imperial buckle. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German SS Combat Belt and Buckle WW2 Original SS combat belt and belt buckle. Steel construction with SS eagle and swastika. Belt is thick leather with sewn in aluminum catch, marked "OLC". Buckle with remnants of silver wash on reverse. 300.00 - 600.00

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WW2 German SS Officer Buckle, RZM M/183 WW2 Original Early SS officer's belt buckle. Two piece aluminum buckle with domed center with gold washed SS eagle in oak leaf wreath. Reverse marked "RZM M/183 SS". 300.00 - 600.00

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WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dress Belt and Buckle, ELJ WW2 Original Kriegsmarine administrative officer's dress belt and buckle. Belt in woven bullion thread with black velvet backing, sewn in catch and loop. Buckle constructed in aluminum with fouled anchor in wreath, reverse maker marked "E L J". Buckle catch is broken. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German Deutsches Afrika Korps Canteen, Ritter WW2 Original Deutsches Afrika Korps canteen. Impregnated coconut with maker mark, "Ritter Alfutit D.R.P.a. 9", web harness with suspension clip and metal cup, Bakelite screw cap. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German P08 Luger Pistol Holster, O. Riechel WW2 Original German P08 Luger holster with takedown tool. Black leather construction with flap and closure strap and buckle, reverse with two sewn belt loops. Holster maker marked, "O. Riechel Lengefeld" with waffenampt, "WaA300". Interior with pouch holding steel takedown tool with waffenampt. Outer flap scratched with "HALE". 100.00 - 200.00

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Collection of WW2 German Field Gear, (3pc) WW2 Original German field gear: (1) M1931 canteen, red enamel steel body with Bakelite screw cap, felt cover and painted metal cup with leather suspension harness and clip. (1) M1931 Two piece aluminum mess kit, marked "SMM37" in green paint. (1) K98 rifle cleaning kit, signed "MUNDLOS 1940", with chain and oiler. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German M1931 Zeltbahn, Splinter Camouflage WW2 Original German zeltbahn shelter half. Canvas material with printed green and brown splinter camouflage pattern with grommet and button closure. Accompanied by leather strap and metal stakes. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German M1938 Gas Mask and Canister, 1944 WW2 Original German M1938 gas mask and canister. Fluted steel lidded canister in original green paint, interior signed, "eph 44" with ink waffenampt "Wa A C 18" with filters. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German Felt Winter Boots, Herm. Muller 1943 WW2 Original German winter boots. Felt body with wooden sole and black leather trim with leather closure strap. Interior with cloth label reads, "Herm. MullerHartha LSa. 1943" Boots are further marked size 33. Overall condition light use, with wear consistent with long storage. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German M1924 Stick Grenade, 43 dbk, INERT WW2 Original German M1924 stick grenade. Grenade with steel head in original paint stamped "43 dbk" with ink stamp "8/1943". Turned wooden shaft stamped, "gzo 1943". Threaded metal end cap with interior porcelain ball and string present. 300.00 - 600.00

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WW2 German M1924 Stick Grenade, 43 gck, INERT WW2 Original German M1924 stick grenade. Grenade with steel head in original paint stamped "43 gck". Turned wooden shaft stamped, "WC 1943". Threaded metal end cap. Grenade with crease in side of explosive head. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German Heer M1942 EM Tunic, Dated 1944 WW2 Original late war M1942 Heer Enlisted Tunic. Wool construction with four button pockets and six- button closure. Collar with screen printed machine sewn litzen, machine sewn BeVo breast eagle, and sewn in shoulder boards piped in white for infantry. Sleeve with hand sewn corporal chevron, breast with eastern front ribbon. Interior silk/rayon lined with bandage pouch and belt hooks with depot stamps in ink. Tunic with wear consistent with use in the field, one missing button and period replacements, period repairs and scattered tears on both sleeves. Approximately size 38 500.00 1,000.00

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WW2 German Heer Infantry NCO Parade Tunic, Named WW2 Original German M1936 NCO parade tunic. Quality green-grey wool construction with eight button front closure and hooked collar. Tunic with white piping denoting infantry and bullion litzen with bullion ribbon border. sewn on shoulder boards with bullion ribbon and pebbled button with "8" denoting company. Interior is lined in silk/rayon with sewn in label at collar which reads, "Unteroffizier Bodenstedt 8. (M.G) I.R. 69". Interior with depot stamps in ink with corresponding unit ID. Overall condition exhibits light wear only. Tunic size 36. 400.00 - 800.00

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WW2 German Police Athletic Shirt with Insignia WW2 Original German athletic shirt. Tank top style shirt with sewn BeVo woven police insignia patch in green. Some staining. Size Medium. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 German National Battle Flag, 80 x 135 WW2 Original German national battle flag. Wool construction with canvas hoist and sewn in rope halyard. Hoist stamped in ink, "LOH. KR-FL. 80/135. Flag with vibrant color and scattered minor stains. Measures approximately 28"H x 51"W. 300.00 - 600.00

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WW2 German Kriegsmarine Battle Flag, 100 x 170 WW2 Original German Kriegsmarine battle flag. Wool construction with canvas hoist and sewn in rope halyard. Hoist stamped in ink, "Df. Reichskriegsfl, 100 x 170" with eagle over "M" and indiscernible maker mark. Flag with vibrant color and scattered minor stains. Measures approximately 37"H x 68"W. 400.00 800.00

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WW2 German Luftwaffe Flag Pole Top WW2 Original hand made Luftwaffe flag pole top. Crafted in Aluminum, a spread winged Luftwaffe style eagle which screws into a swastika on post. Likely crafted in air base machine shop. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 German Luftwaffe Two Sided Navigation Map,1941 WW2 Original Luftwaffe rubberized two sided map, titled, "LUFT-NAVIGATIONSKARTE IN MERKATORPROJEKTION" , published 1941 for Luftwaffe general staff. Obverse depicts France, Belgium, Netherlands with England and Ireland. Reverse with 1940 published map of Northern Germany and Southern Denmark. Map is in excellent overall condition with folds. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German Luftwaffe Map of North Atlantic, 1940 WW2 Original Luftwaffe rubberized map, titled, "Zusammendruk Westeuropa-Atlanticher Ozean" , published 1940 for Luftwaffe general staff. Map depicts France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands with England and Ireland. Map is in excellent overall condition with folds. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German Fireman's Bayonets, Eickhorn (2pc) Original pair of WW2 German Fireman's dress side arms. Single fullered straight steel blade with etched maker mark, "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN". Plated steel cross guard and unslotted pommel with checkered plastic grips. Black painted steel scabbard with brown leather strap buckled frog. Second bayonet without scabbard. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German Hitler Jugend Knife, Blade Motto, Tiger Early WW2 Original German Hitler Jugend camp knife. Steel blade with etched motto, " Blute und Ehre!", with etched maker, "TIGER SOLINGEN" and "GESETZL GESCHUTZT". Plastic checkered grips with inset enamel HJ swastika badge. Black painted metal scabbard with leather hanger signed "L.F.S." 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German Hitler Jugend Knife, RZM WW2 Original German Hitler Jugend camp knife. Steel blade with etched maker mark, "RZM 7/ (illegible)". Plastic checkered grips with inset enamel HJ enamel swastika badge. Black painted scabbard with leather hanger. Wear to blade consistent with heavy use. 200.00 - 400.00

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Collection, WW2 German Hitler Jugend Items, (5pc) Collection of WW2 Original Hitler Jugend and Deutsches Junvolk items: (1) transitional Hitler Jugend knife. Checkered black grip with inset swastika emblem. Steel blade carries etch "Blut und Ehre", reverse with maker mark, "G. D. SCHAAFF RZM M7/56 1937". Knife with painted steel scabbard with leather suspension strap marked, "LFS". (1) HJ armband, sewn cotton multi piece construction, interior paper RZM tag affixed. (2) HJ and DJ sleeve insignia. BeVo woven, DJ patch with paper RZM tag affixed. One Bakelite whistle with braided lanyard. Collection housed in lidded glazed wood display. 400.00 - 800.00

122a WW2 German Heer Dagger, Miniature Salesman Sample WW2 Original German Heer dress dagger, miniature salesman sample, "E. & F. HORSTER SOLINGEN". Straight bright steel blade with maker mark. Heer eagle clutching swastika guard with oak leaf decorated pommel and orange bakelite grip. Pebbled scabbard with two suspension rings. Some losses to grip. Dagger measures 8" L. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German M1935 Heer Dress Dagger, W.K.C WW2 Original M1935 Heer officer's dress dagger with hangers. Steel blade with etched maker mark "W. K. C. SOLINGEN". Orange celluloid spiral grip with oak leaf decorated pommel and ferule, cross guard with eagle clutching swastika. Scabbard with oak leaf and pebbled decoration. Dagger accompanied by period bullion portapee. Bright blade with cross grain, lower portion of blade sharpened. 300.00 600.00

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WW2 German M1935 Heer Dress Dagger, Eickhorn WW2 Original M1935 Heer officer's dress dagger with hangers. Steel blade with etched maker mark "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN". Orange celluloid spiral grip with oak leaf decorated pommel and ferule, crossguard with eagle clutching swastika. Scabbard with oakleaf and pebbled decoration. Velvet and bullion hangers with oak leaf decorated metal fittings marked "G.G.R.M". Cross guard back period engraved with officer's name "BRIETZEL". Bright steel blade with full cross grain. 400.00 - 800.00

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WW2 German M1935 Heer Dagger, Siegfried Waffen WW2 Original M1935 Heer officer's dress dagger. Steel blade with etched maker mark "Siegfried Waffen". Orange celluloid spiral grip with oak leaf decorated pommel and ferule, cross guard with eagle clutching swastika. Scabbard with oak leaf and pebbled decoration. Blade is bright and with full cross grain. 300.00 - 600.00

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WW2 German M1935 Heer Dress Dagger, Puma WW2 Original M1935 Heer officer's dress dagger with hangers. Steel blade with etched maker mark "PUMA SOLINGEN". Orange celluloid spiral grip with oak leaf decorated pommel and ferule, cross guard with eagle clutching swastika. Scabbard with oak leaf and pebbled decoration. Velvet and bullion hangers with oak leaf decorated metal fittings marked. Accompanied by bullion portapee. Blade is bright and with full cross grain. 500.00 - 1,000.00

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WW2 German M1935 Heer Dress Dagger, WKC WW2 Original late production M1935 Heer officer's dress dagger. Steel blade with etched maker mark "WKC". White celluliod over wood spiral grip with oak leaf decorated pommel and ferule, cross guard with eagle clutching swastika. Scabbard with oak leaf and pebbled decoration. Blade is bright and with full cross grain. Late war gun metal colored fittings and scabbard. Accompanied by velvet backed bullion hangers, clips marked, "D.R.G.M." on reverse 300.00 - 600.00

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WW2 German M1933 SA Dagger, J. R. SAUER & SOHN WW2 Original M1933 SA EM/NCO Dagger. Steel blade etched "Alles fur Deutschland" with etched maker mark "J.R. SAUER & SOHN". Solid nickel guard, wood grip with inset eagle with swastika and enamel SA button. Brown anodized scabbard with nickel throat and drag. Dagger appears mint unissued with storage wear only, bright blade with full cross grain and strong etching, light scabbard runner marks. Accompanied by leather hanger. 600.00 - 1,200.00

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WW2 German M1933 SA Dress Dagger, Gebruder Heller WW2 Original M1933 SA EM/NCO Dagger. Steel blade etched "Alles fur Deutschland" with etched maker mark "Gebruder Heller". Solid nickel guard, wood grip with inset eagle with swastika and enamel SA button. Brown anodized scabbard with nickel throat and drag. Blade has been buff polished. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dress Dagger, Eickhorn WW2 Original Kriegsmarine dress dagger. Double fullered steel blade, double etched with fouled anchor, dolphin and foliate design with etched maker mark, "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN". Brass braided wire wrapped celluloid grip with gilt brass eagle clutching swastika pommel and guard with fouled anchor. Brass scabbard with foliate and lightning bolt decoration. Dagger accompanied by original silver bullion portapee. Substantial original gilt surfaces, bright blade with strong etching. 600.00 1,200.00

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WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dress Dagger, E&F HORSTER WW2 Original Kriegsmarine Dress Dagger. Double fullered steel blade etched with fouled anchor, dolphin and foliate design with etched maker mark, "E & F HORSTER SOLINGEN". Brass braided wire wrapped celluloid grip with gilt brass eagle clutching swastika pommel and guard with fouled anchor. Brass scabbard with foliate and lightning bolt decoration. 600.00 - 1,200.00

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WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dress Dagger with Hangers WW2 Original Kriegsmarine Dress Dagger. Double fullered plain steel blade. Brass braided wire wrapped celluloid grip with gilt brass eagle clutching swastika pommel and guard with fouled anchor. Brass scabbard with foliate and lightning bolt decoration. Dagger accompanied by original velvet and silk hangers with gilt brass lion head buckles and hanger clips. Bright steel blade. 800.00 - 1,600.00

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WW2 German Kriegsmarine Dress Dagger WW2 Original Kriegsmarine Dress Dagger. Double fullered plain steel blade, unsigned. Brass braided wire wrapped celluloid grip with gilt brass eagle clutching swastika pommel and guard with fouled anchor. Brass gilt scabbard with pebbled pattern. Strong gilt surfaces with bright blade. 600.00 - 1,200.00

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WW2 German Luftwaffe Dagger with Presentation WW2 Original 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger. Steel blade with engraved presentation, " Anlasslich der Reforderung zum Offizier Menden, den 30. 6. 41 Der Stab" and etched maker mark, "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN". Aluminum braided wire wrapped orange celluloid grip, with detailed eagle and swastika cross guard and wreathed swastika pommel. Scabbard with pebbled and oak leaf decoration. Accompanied by deluxe hangers with oak leaf decorated buckles with fabric and bullion straps. Clips marked "D.G.R.M." and "U E 10 RZM" with bullion portapee. Bright blade with cross grain. 800.00 - 1,600.00

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WW2 German 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger, E&F HORSTER WW2 Original 1st model type 2 Luftwaffe dagger. Steel blade with etched maker mark, "E & F HORSTER SOLINGEN". Aluminum braided wire wrapped blue leather grip, with aluminum pommel with gilt swastika and aluminum cross guard with gilt swastika. Scabbard with aluminum throat and drag and blue leather covered body. Aluminum chain link hanger with suspension clip marked "GES GESCH OLC". Wear to grip and scabbard consistent with age and use, hole drilled through throat of scabbard for mounting. 400.00 - 800.00

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WW2 German 1st Model Luftwaffe Sword, Weyersberg WW2 Original German 1st model, type 1 Luftwaffe sword. Single fullered straight steel blade with etched maker mark, "PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co SOLINGEN" and Luftwaffe property mark. Plated wing form crossguard with gilt swastika, pommel with gilt swastika and engraved oak leaf decoration, wire wrapped blue leather grip. Scabbard with blue leather covered body with plated throat and drag, leather covered hanger. Blade is mirror bright original, deep patina on uncleaned fittings. 1,200.00 - 2,400.00

136a WW2 German M1933 SS EM/NCO Dress Dagger, KLAAS WW2 Original M1933 SS EM/NCO Dagger. Steel blade etched "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" with etched maker mark "ROBERT KLAAS SOLINGEN". Solid nickel guard having "I" group mark, wood grip with inset eagle with swastika and enamel SS runic button. Black painted scabbard with plated throat and drag. Wear consistent with age and use, bright blade with strong etching, scabbard runner marks and staining, wood grip with wear. 1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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WW2 German M1933 SS EM/NCO Dagger, BERTRAM REINH WW2 Original M1933 SS EM/NCO Dagger. Steel blade etched "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" with etched maker mark "C. BERTRAM REINH SOLINGEN". Solid nickel guard having "I" group mark, wood grip with inset eagle with swastika and enamel SS runic button. Black adonized scabbard with nickel throat and drag. Wear consistent with age and use. Bright blade with strong etching, scabbard runner marks and edge nicks, wood handle with losses, scabbard with fading adonized surfaces, throat with drill mounting hole. 1,200.00 - 2,400.00

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WW2 German M1933 SS Officer's Chained Dagger WW2 Original M1933 SS Officer's Dagger. Steel blade etched "Meine Ehre Heist Treue". Solid nickel guards, wood grip with inset eagle with swastika and enamel SS runic button. Black painted scabbard with nickel throat and drag with attached suspension chain with alternating deaths head and SS runic links. Chain marked on reverse with runes, terminating with suspension clip. Dagger accompanied by silver bullion portapee. Overall wear consistent with age and use, bright blade with strong etching, scabbard runner marks, wood grip with losses on reverse, suspension clip with period replaced hinge clip. 2,500.00 - 5,000.00

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WW2 German RLB EM/NCO Dagger, Paul Weyersberg Original WW2 German EM/NCO RLB dagger. Straight steel blade with etched maker mark, "PAUL WEYERSBERG SOLINGEN". Stylized cross guard with eagle and swastika with composite grip with inset copper swastika sunburst badge. Black painted steel scabbard with steel drag and hanger. Wear consistent with age and use, some scattered oxidation to blade, loss to leather hanger tag. 1,000.00 - 2,000.00

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WW2 German Senior Forestry Cutlass, W.K.C. Original German Senior Forestry cutlass. Triple etched steel blade with hunting and game scenes, stamped maker mark, "W. K. C." on ricasso. Gilt brass clamshell guard with hunting dog decoration and oak leaf decorated D guard. Ivory grip inset with three gilt metal acorns with original green and gold bullion portapee. Leather scabbard with gilt brass drag and throat with acorn form stud. Bright blade with crisp etching. Cutlass accompanied by original brown leather frog. 1,500.00 - 3,000.00

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WW2 German Heer NCO Dress Sword WW2 Original German NCO sword. Plated steel stirrup hilt with wire wrapped celluloid grip. Single fullered curved steel blade with black painted steel scabbard. 50.00 - 100.00

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WW2 German Heer Officer Sword, Eickhorn WW2 Original Heer officer's dress sword. Gilt brass dove head pommel with engraved oak leaf decoration running down guard , wire wrapped black celluloid grip, langet with Wehrmacht style eagle and swastika. Unsharpened single fullered curved steel blade, signed "ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN". Sword with black painted steel scabbard with single suspension ring. 200.00 - 400.00

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Collection of WW2 German War Merit Crosses, (8pc) WW2 Original collection of German war merit crosses. (5) die struck badges with swords, three with tricolor silk ribbons attached. (3) die struck crosses, one with tricolor ribbon. 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German Heer Regimental Christmas Stein, 1937 WW2 Original German Christmas Regimental half liter stoneware stein. Stein is decorated with three infantry men with machine gun, rifle and stick grenade and reads, "4. (M.G.) Kp. J.R.19" and "WEIHNACHTEN 1937". Side of stein is impressed with "0.5l" and "19" on base with indiscernible maker mark. Measures 5"H x 3.5"D. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German Heer Regimental Christmas Stein, 1938 WW2 Original German Christmas Regimental half liter stoneware stein. Stein is decorated with company infantry men with Maxim machine gun, and rifle "1 Kompanie : Inf. Rgt. 19" and "WEIHNACHTEN 1938". Hinged pewter lid with helmet encircled by oakleaf wreath, underside with maker mark, "G. WIENINGER SER. MUNCHEN 50." Side of stein is impressed with "0.5l" and "5" on base. Measures 6.25"H x 3.5"D. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German Heer Regimental Christmas Stein, 1940 WW2 Original German Christmas Regimental half liter stoneware stein decorated with a German soldier throwing a stick grenade. Stein reads, "KRIEGSWEIHNACHT 1940" and "BTL. STAB I./INF. REG. 527". Hinged pewter lid with helmet encircled by oak leaf wreath. Side of stein is impressed with "0.5l" base with indiscernible maker mark. Measures 6.25"H x 3.5"D. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 Era Plated Cream Pitcher, Der Deutsche Hof WW2 -Era lidded silver plate creamer from "Der Deutche Hof Hotel, Nurnberg". Base is marked with wreathed swastika and "1155P" Most of plating lost. Creamer measures 5.25"H. 100.00 - 200.00

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Silver .800 Forks with Goering Family Crest, (2pc) Two silver forks decorated with acanthus leaf border and hand engraved crest depicting shield with bent arm and hand grasping a ring. Reverse carries hallmarks and ".800." 7.25" L x .9" W, Each weighing 42 g. 200.00 - 400.00

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Adolf Hitler Train Pattern Knife & Fork (2pc) Two-piece Adolf Hitler Train Pattern flatware set in stylized foliate pattern, consisting of a fork and knife with stylized "AH" monogram. Reverse is marked, "WELLNER" with worn hallmarks. Knife signed on blade, "WELLNER NICHT ROSTEND" with logo in shield. Fork measures 8.3" L. Knife measures 10.8" L. Each weighs 8 g. 300.00 - 600.00

150

WW2 German SS 1st Division Leibstandarte Spoon Teaspoon with engraved stylized monogram of 1st SS Leibstandarte Division. Reverse is signed, "ALPACCA SILBER II" with logo. 5.8" L x 1" W. 200.00 - 400.00

151

WWI SS Formal Silver Flatware, RECKORD (2pc) Two-piece set consisting of a hand chased spoon and fork that carry SS double Sig runes in circle. Reverse stamped, "REKORD 100 50" with "DEP" hallmark. Measures 8.5". Total weight, 124 g. 300.00 - 600.00

152

Collection of WW2 German Ephemera, (7pc) WW2 Original German postcards, souvnier and documents. (1) German "Arbeitsbuch" with official stamps and information written in ink. (2) Black and white photographs of Adolf Hitler and Himmler with uniformed SS. (3) Post cards, one with Erwin Rommel portrait, one of Adolf Hitler and one with SA flag bearers marching. (1) Million mark banknote dated 1923. 50.00 - 100.00

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Unpublished Photos: Mussolini, Hitler (2pc) Two original, unpublished black and white photographs of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Measures 3.25" H x 4.5" W 50.00 - 100.00

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WWII German Ephemera & Photographs, Dr. Karl Zulch Collection of German WII photographs and ephemera pertaining to Major Dr. jur. Karl Zulch. Items consist of several handwritten and typed letters, a congratulatory wedding telegram, and a collection of twelve photographs and RPPC's. 50.00 - 100.00

155

Collection of WW2 German Cap Badges, (9pc) WW2 Original collection of cap badges: (4) Heer style three pin cap badges, one missing pins one with vertical stick pin. (1) Gold NDSAP political cap badge, signed, "RZM M1/34". (3) SA style cap pins, one early version with black painted swastika. (1) Veterans badge with horizontal pin. (1) German police cap badge. 150.00 300.00

156

Collection of WW2 German Uniform Insignia,(16pc) WW2 Original German uniform insignia: (1) Uncut ribbon of three BeVo woven breast eagles. (7) Mixed service branch BeVo woven breast eagles. (2) BeVo woven Heer cap eagles, one with integrated cockade. (1) Bullion thread BeVo woven officer breast eagle. (4) Luftwaffe cotton breast eagles. (1) Luftwaffe cotton cap eagle. 150.00 - 300.00

157

Collection WW1-WW2 German Uniform Insignia, (15pc) WW1-WW2 Original collection of German shoulder boards and collar tabs: (2) WW1 braided shoulder boards with gilt metal unit insignia. (2) WW2 braided bullion officer shoulder boards with gilt metal insignia. (7) Mixed Officer, NCO and EM shoulder boards. (3) Heer officer collar Litzen. (1) Luftwaffe officer collar tab in bullion thread. 100.00 - 200.00

158

Collection of WW2 German Cloth Insignia, (14pc) WW2 Original German uniform cloth insignia: (4) Heer breast eagles, one officer grade in bullion thread, three BeVo woven, one in bullion thread. (3) Cap eagles, one BeVo woven Heer, one BeVo woven Kriegsmarine, one bullion thread Luftwaffe. (2) Cap cockades, one Luftwaffe bullion thread, one BeVo woven Heer. (5) Mixed insignia, three HJ BeVo woven, one BeVo woven "RBD POSEN" and one woll backed stitched unit sleeve patch. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German HJ Insignia Uncut Ribbons, (8pc) WW2 Original German Hitler Jugend uncut ribbon of sleeve insignia and group patch. Three strips of BeVo woven ribbons, one with four, two and a single. Each with a paper RZM tag affixed to reverse. Group insignia, reads, "Sudoft Karten" with attached RZM tag. Insignia in unissued condition. 150.00 - 300.00

160

WW2 German General Officer Bullion Insignia, (5pc) WW2 Original German Heer General Officer bullion insignia. (1) Pair of Arabesque collar tabs in gold bullion thread on red wool background. (1) Pair of bullion shoulder boars in braided gold and silver Russia braid with gilt metal pips on red wool background. (1) Gold bullion chest eagle on green wool background. Remnants of uniform attachment thread. 400.00 - 800.00

161

Collection of WW1-2 German Insignia, Medals (15pc) WW1-WW2 Original Collection of German medals and insignia: (2) Die struck WW1 service medals with silk tricolor and black ribbon. (1) Die struck NDSAP service medal with blue silk ribbon. (2) Die struck war service medals, one with tricolor silk ribbon. (4) German service ribbon bars.(1) German dog tag, reads, "4. FLAK. SCHW. ERS. ABT. 24". (2) Metal cap cockades. (3) Metal rank pips. 100.00 200.00

162

Collection of WW2 German Campaign Medals, (5pc) WW2 Original German campaign medals: (3) Russian front medals, die struck metal, reverse reads, "WINTERCHLACHT IMOSTEN 1941/42", one accompanied by tricolor ribbon. (2) West Wall medals, die struck in brass, reverse reads, "FUR ARBEIT ZUM SCHITZ DEUTSCH LANDS", one with ribbon and paper packet of issue. 100.00 - 200.00

163

WW2 German Iron Cross 2nd Class, (2pc) WW2 Original German Iron Cross 2nd class with suspension ring and tricolor ribbon: (2) Iron cross with magnetic center, obverse with center swastika and "1938", reverse with "1813" date. 100.00 - 200.00

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WW2 German Iron Cross 1st Class WW2 Original German iron cross 1st class. Multi piece construction with beaded edge, magnetic iron center painted black with center swastika and "1939". Reverse with hinged broad flat pin. 150.00 - 300.00

165

Collection of WW2 German wound badges, (3pc) WW2 Original collection of German wound badge: (2) silver wound badges, die struck with silver wash, reverse signed "107". (1) Black wound badge, die struck hollow back brass with black painted surfaces. Badge accompanied by original cardboard box of issue. 100.00 - 200.00

166

WW2 German Assualt Badge with Document, 15 WW2 Original German General Assault Badge, signed "15", with award document. Die stamped badge with silver wash, straight hinged barrel pin and hooked catch. Award document made out to "Obergefrriten Oakar Luneburg 2. Bau-Pionier-Batallion 80". 150.00 - 300.00

167

WW2 German Infantry Badge, Sohne Heubach 41 WW2 Original German Infantry badge. Die struck with hinged pin back and silver washed surfaces, signed "SHu 41". Wear to high points of badge. 100.00 - 200.00

168

WW2 German General Assault Badge WW2 Original German general assault badge. Die struck with silver wash, reverse with riveted brass pin hinge and catch. 100.00 - 200.00

169

WW2 German Panzer Combat Badge, Karl Wurster WW2 Original German Panzer combat badge in silver, Karl Wurster. Die struck badge with brass pin, hinge and catch. Reverse with stylized maker monogram upper left. Light wear consistent with age and use. 200.00 - 400.00

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WW2 German Wound Badge in Gold, 81 WW2 Original German wound badge in gold, signed "81". Die struck hollow back with gold wash surfaces. Pin with hinge and catch integrated to rim. 150.00 - 300.00

171

WW2 German SA Defense Badge Disabled, RZM M1/100 WW2 Original German SA defense badge for disabled veterans, signed on reverse RZM M1/100, (Redo). Die struck with silver wash surfaces, brass broad pin, hinge and catch. 150.00 - 300.00

172

WW2 German SA Defense Badge, REDO, (2pc) WW2 Original German SA defense badges, REDO. (2) Die struck hollow back with hinged pin and catch. Reverse reads, "W. REDO Eigentum der Obersten S.A. FĂźhrung SAAR AUTERN" 100.00 - 200.00

173

Collection of WW2 German Armbands, HJ, DJ, Heer WW2 Original German Armbands: (1) Deutsches Jungvolk armband, four piece cotton construction with applique stripe, diamond and sig rune. (1) Deutsches Jugend armband, three-piece cotton construction with applique stripe diamond and beVo woven swastika. Reverse with paper RZM tag. (1) Deutsche Wehrmacht recruiting armband in cotton with BeVo script and ink stamps for "Wehrbezirkskommando Dortmund" . 150.00 - 300.00

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WW2 German Armbands, Red Cross, Wehrmacht, (2pc) WW2 Original German cotton armbands: (1) German Red Cross armband with BeVo woven cross, encircled by "DEUTCHES ROTES KRUEZ" in Gothic script with two ink stamps. (1) German Wehrmacht recruiting personnel armband with BeVo woven eagle with swastika. Both armbands appear unissued. 100.00 - 200.00

175

Collection of WW2 German Cloth Items, (3pc) WW2 Original German cloth items: (2) NDSAP small banners with sewn screen printed device and screen printed device. (1) BeVo woven sports shirt emblem. 100.00 - 200.00

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Collection of WW2 German Armbands, (6pc) WW2 Original NDSAP and Wehrmacht armbands. (2) NDSAP armbands in wool with multi piece construction, one having paper RZM tag affixed to reverse, some scattered mothing and stains. (2) NDSAP screen printed cotton armbands. (1) Cotton armbands with multi piece applique devices. (1) Cotton BeVo woven "Deutsches Wehrmacht" armband. 150.00 - 300.00

177

Collection of WW2 German Armbands, (3pc) WW2 Original German armbands: (1) NDSAP cotton BeVo woven armband. (1) Screen printed cotton "DEUTCHER VOLKSTURM WEHRMACHT" armband. (1) Wehrmacht helper armband, cotton with BeVo woven eagle. 50.00 - 100.00

178

WW2 German SS Polizei Division Cuff Title WW2 Original SS Polizei cuff title. Black woven rayon with seven strand bullion border. "SS-Polizei Division" in grey thread. Armband measures approximately 19"L x 1"W 400.00 - 800.00

179

Collection of WW2 German Stick Pins, (12pc) WW2 Original collection of German military and civil stick pins. (12) stick pins die struck metal with several with paint and enamel, two pins with original "LDO" cardboard packaging. 100.00 - 200.00

180

Collection of WW2 German Stickpins, (16pc) Collection of WW2 Original German military and civilian stickpins. Die struck, some with enamel decoration, many with markings on reverse. 100.00 - 200.00

181

Collection of WW2 German Enamel Pins, (4pc) WW2 Original collection of German enamel pins: (1) Metal enamel Red Cross pin, reverse marked "GES GESCH". (2) NDSAP party member pins, one enamel, marked "GES GESCH", one painted, reverse signed "RZM 1/34". (1) STUDENTEN KAMPFHILFE pin, enamel and gilt, reverse signed "RZM M 1/63. 100.00 200.00

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Collection, WW2 German Pins Civil, Military (13pc) Collection of WW2 Original civil, military and paramilitary pins: (5) German commemorative pins. (9) Small civil and military pins. (1) German DAF cap badge, reverse with RZM mark. 50.00 - 100.00

183

Collection of WW2 German HJ and DJ Pins, (4pc) WW2 Original German Hitler Jugend and Deutsches Junger membership pins, enamel over metal with pin backs: (2) small diamond shaped badges, reverse signed "RZM". (1) large diamond shaped badge, reverse signed "RZM M/170". (1) round "DJ", reverse marked Ges Gesch. 150.00 - 300.00

184

Collection of WW2 German Women's Pins, (4pc) WW2 Original Women's organizational pins: (2) Deutsche Frauenwerk pins, one first pattern membership badge, enamel and gilt, reverse signed "RZM 92", second pin is 2nd pattern leaders staff pin, enamel with silver wash, reverse signed "RZM 11/34". (1) Bund Duetsche Madel, membership pin, metal cased ribbon, reverse signed "RZM 1/15 62115". (1) SS Hilfe Kampzeit stick pin, reverse marked "RZM Ges Gesch." 100.00 - 200.00

185

Collection of WW2 German Mother's Crosses, (4pc) WW2 Original German mother's cross. (3) Mother's Cross in gold, die struck with gilt and enamel, reverse marked "16 December 1938" with Adolf Hitler autograph, two cased with blue and white ribbon. ribbons. (1) Mother's cross in silver with ribbon. 150.00 - 300.00

186

WW2 German Heer Recruiting Poster WW2 Original German Heer recruiting poster with image of German soldier in profile with, "UNTEROFFIZIER IM HEER DEIN BERUF!". Printing information a lower margin, "MEISSNER & BUCH LEIPZIG" Poster with folds and losses at corners. Poster measures 23.25"H x 16.5"W. 200.00 - 400.00

187

Military Field Manuals and Books (18) WAR DEPARTMENT - 'Basic Field Manual: Military Sanitation and First Aid' (FM21-10), 'Technical Manual: Lathes' (TM 1-420), 'Technical Manual: Milling Machines, Shapers, and Planers April 20, 1942' (TM 1-421), 'Technical Manual: Grinding Machines' (TM 1-422), 'Technical Manual: Heat Treating and INspection of Metals September 10, 1941' (TM 1-423), 'Medical Department: Bandaging and Splinting' (FM 8-50). AIR CORPS TECHNICAL SCHOOL - 'Army Air Forces Technical Training Command

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Useful Tables' (M42-I). CRONIN, EDWARD J. (1954). 'Our Flag: Its Histories and Its Anniversaries together with a list of Patriotic Days and Holidays'. MILITARY SERVICE PUBLISHING COMPANY - 'The Officer's Guide', New 10th Edition, Summer 1944. HITT, PARKER AND BROWN, THOMAS W. - 'Description and Instructions for the Use of the Fire Control Rule', United States Infantry Association (1917). ASHBURN, MAJOR P.M.(1915). 'The Elements of Military Hygiene', Houghton Mifflin Company. WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE - 'Provisional Machine-Gun Firing Manual' (1917), 'Rules Land Warfare 1914: Corrected to April 15, 1917 Changes Nos. (1 and 2)', 'Field Service Pocket Book: United States Army 1917 (corrected to December 31, 1917)', 'Musketry' (1917), 'Manual of Physical Training: United States Army' (1914). WAMBAUGH, EUGENE LL.D. (1917). 'Guide to The Articles of War Prepared for The Reserve Officers' Training Corps of Harvard University', Harvard University Press. HOLBROOK, MAJOR L. R. (1916). 'The Mess Sergeant's Handbook', George Banta Publishing Company. SHORT, CAPTAIN WALTER C.(1919). 'Course in Machine Guns', The Army Service Schools Press. 150.00 300.00

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Collection of Military Related Books (8pc) Eight hardcover military related books. BEATON, CECIL. (1941). 'Air of Glory: A Wartime Scrapbook.' London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. FOXCROFT, FRANK. (1918). 'War Verse'. New York: Thomas Y. Cromwell Company. BALCHEN-FORD-LAFORGE. (1945). 'War Below Zero: The Battle For Greenland.' London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd. BISHOP, WILLIAM A. (1944). 'Winged Peace.' New York: The Viking Press. COWAN, SAM K. (1922) 'Sergeant York and His People.' New York: Grosset & Dunlap. GIBBONS, FLOYD. (1927). 'The Red Knight of Germany:The Story of Baron von Richthofen, Germany's Great War Bird.' New York: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc. THOMAS, LOWELL. (1927). 'Count Luckner, The Sea Devil.' New York: Doubleday, Page & Company. BARNSFATHER, CAPT. BRUCE. (Eleventh Edition). 'The Bystander's Fragments From France." London: The Bystander, Tallis House. 50.00 - 100.00

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Military Related Publications and Ephemera (18pc) Collection of Eighteen vintage military related publications and ephemera, including two WWII U.S. Army Air Force I Fighter Command Ground Observer Corps certificates awarded to Mary Jane Smith, and Lillie J. Smith, dated June 11, 1943. Four postcards rendered by German WWII artist, Wolfgang Willrich. Subjects include: Oberst Brauer, Commander of a "Fallschim" regiment (1940), Luftwaffe Major, Helmut Wick (1942), Hauptmann Witzig (1941), and a Panzer Battalion Motorized Reconnaissance Man, (1940). Publications include: SCIENCE SERVICE, INC. (1943). 'What To Do Aboard The Transport: "Science from Shipboard'. Washington: Science Service and Infantry Journal. KELLOGG, VERNON. (1917). 'Headquarters Nights'. Boston: The Atlantic Monthly Press. GADBOIS-RITTER. (1945) 'Elmore At Flight Preparatory School Phase I.' BOOKLETS: 'Lessons That Live: as told by A.A.F. Pilots.' Directory of Flying Safety, Army Air Forces. ARMY AIR FORCES 44th St. Theatre program: 'Winged Victory'.(1944). 'Flying and Popular Aviation' magazine, November 1941. (3) Issues of Life Magazine: April 10, 1944, March 12, 1945 and August 13, 1945. (3) Issues of Yank - The Army Weekly (British Edition):

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February 6, 1944, March 26, 1944, and September 3, 1944. 50.00 - 100.00

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Vintage Military Related Books (11) PYLE, ERNIE - 'Last Chapter', Henry Holt and Company (1946), 'Ernie Pyle in England', Robert M. McBride & Company (1945), 'Brave Men', Grosset & Dunlap (1945). MILLER, LEE G. - 'The Story of Ernie Pyle', The Viking Press (1950). UNITED STATES NAVY - 'The Bluejackets' Manual', The United States Naval Institute (1950). MAULDIN, BILL - 'Up Front', Henry Holt and Company (1945). ST. GEORGE, CORPORAL THOMAS R. (1943). 'c/o Postmaster.' New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co. NOYES, FRANCES NEWBOLD. (1920). 'My A.E.F.' New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company. CRAWFORD, CAPT. WILLIAM JR. (1944). 'Gore and Glory.' Philadelphia: David McKay Company. WOLFERT, IRA. (1943). 'Battle for the Solomons.' Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. THE RIVERSIDE PRESS-CAMBRIDGE. (1916). 'Friends of France: The Field Service of the American Ambulance described by its members.' (Large Paper Edition limited to 550 copies.) Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. 50.00 - 100.00

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Military Buttons, Publications and Ephemera (30pc) Collection of military buttons and publications to include: (5) Pins, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz pinback with anchor, Admiral William F. Halsey pinback, General MacArthur 'America's Hero' pinback, General George S. Patton Jr. pinback. 'I like Ike' pinback. (1) 1918 Boy Scouts of America bond drive medal. Books and ephemera: DIVISION OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE - 'U.S. Battleships: Identification and Characteristics Section, ONI 54-B RESTRICTED Issued 11-43.' STEICHEN, EDWARD, CAPTAIN, U.S.N.R. - 'US Navy War Photographs: Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Harbor', U.S. Camera, New York. 1945 VICTORY EDITION of 'YANK: The Army Weekly' magazine. February 24, 1944, Vol. V, No. 7 edition of 'Army Talks' magazine (Nuremberg Trials). WAR DEPARTMENT - 'General Marshall's Report: The Winning of the War in Europe and the Pacific, Biennial Report of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army July 1, 1943 to June 30, 1945, to the Secretary of War', Simon and Schuster. (10) Vintage postcards featuring artwork by Marshall Davis. Assorted War Ration books and various WWII home front pamphlets. 100.00 - 200.00

192

WWI CT Service Records, WWII USN Destroyer Book Hardcover books: Three volume set: OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL. 'Service Records: Connecticut Men and Women in the Armed Forces of the United States During World War 1917-1920.' New Haven, Connecticut: United Printing Services, Inc. ROSCOE, THEODORE. (1957). 'United States Destroyer Operations in World War II.' Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Institute. 50.00 100.00

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193

Vietnam Souvenir Tour Jacket, Airborne, Named Vietnam tour jacket with in country embroidery. Lightweight jacket, constructed of rip stop camouflaged parachute type material, with cotton lining and front slash pockets and zipper front closure. Jacket front embroidered with a tiger and crossed American and Vietnamese flag. Reverse embroidered with central patch which reads, "MIKE EORCE AIRBORNE 67 68 VIETNAM" Above embroidered slogan, "WHEN I DIE I'LL GO TO HEAVEN BECAUSE I'VE SPENT MY TIME IN HELL". Sleeve carries ink stamp, "PONCHO EXTRA LIGHT" with contract number. Jacket is approximately size medium. 100.00 - 200.00

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Vietnam Souvenir Tour Jacket, CCN Recon, PHU BAI Vietnam tour jacket with in country embroidery. Lightweight jacket, constructed of green rayon material, with canvas lining and front slash pockets. Zipper front closure, reverse embroidered with central patch which reads, "RT RATTLER CCN RECON" and "VIET-NAM PHU BAI 1967-1968" Jacket is approximately size Large. 150.00 - 300.00

195

Collection of Vietnam War Medals, Insignia, (5pc) Collection of Vietnam War insignia:(1) Project Phoenix shoulder patch. (2) NVA collar tabs with star rank pips. (2) NVA die struck medals with ribbons, one "CHIEN SI VE VANG" order, one "CHIEN THANG: medal. 100.00 200.00

196

Collection of 20th C. Bayonets, (4pc) Mixed lot of WW2 Era Czechoslovakian and Hungarian bayonets. Wood grips with straight blades with arsenal markings accompanied by scabbards and one with leather frog. Wear consistent with age and use. 100.00 - 200.00

197

INERT WW2-Modern Era Artillery Projectiles, (2pc) WW2 and Modern Era projectiles. (1) WW2 .37 Cm artillery round, brass casing with metal (INERT) explosive head. Base marked "AUX amp 37 cm 30 St. 41." (1) US Army (INERT) M735 120mm smooth bore tank round. Six flight fins with ribbed body. 100.00 - 200.00

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198

Collection of WW1 US and German Field Gear, (3pc) WW1 Original US and German field gear: (1) German canteen with felt cover and cork stopper with leather suspension harness. (1) German leather cartridge box with 1888 date and "119 R" unit mark. (1) WW1 US M1917 Helmet with liner and leather chinstrap. Gear has wear consistent with age and use in the field. 100.00 - 200.00

199

19th C. French Firefighter Helmet 19th C. French Firefighter helmet. Brass construction with gilt plate which reads, "Srs POMPIERS DE LA CHAPELLE". Brass chin scale, interior with leather liner. 50.00 - 100.00

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19th C. French Gras Bayonet, 1875 19th C. Original French Gras bayonet. Straight steel blade with brass pommel, steel guard and wood grips. Spine with "1875" date and arsenal marks. Blued steel scabbard. 50.00 - 100.00

201

19th C. Spanish Swords, (2pc) Two 19th C. Spanish swords: (1) Curved steel blade with three branch brass guard and wire wrapped leather grip. (1) Straight steel blade, ricasso signed, "FABRICA DE TOLEDO" with steel cup hilt and copper wire wrapped leather grip. Both swords show use consistent with age and use. 100.00 - 200.00

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Spanish Officer Sword, Toledo, 1896 19th C. Spanish Officer sword. Double etched curved steel blade with :FABRICA DE TOLEDO" in panel, reverse, "ANNO DE 1896". Cast brass three branch hilt with brass ribbed grip. Scabbard in leather with gilt metal throat and chape. Frog stud with Spanish royal arms. Blade measures 27.5". 150.00 - 300.00

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Spanish Artillery Sword, Toledo, 1899 Original Spanish Artillery sword. Single fullered steel blade, ricasso marked with Spanish coat of arms, reverse, "ARTILLERIA FABBRICA TOLEDO 1899". Steel cup hilt with engraved crowned stand of arms in wreath, wood checkered grip. Blade measures 30.5." 100.00 - 200.00

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19th C. Continental Cavalry Sword Early sword with wide fullered straight steel blade, steel three branch guard with langets. Wire wrapped leather grip. Overall oxidation with blade dents. Blade measures 32." 100.00 - 200.00

205

Spanish M1895 Cavalry Sword, Toledo 1899 Spanish M1825 Cavalry sword. Steel cup hilt with curved checked grip. Curved steel blade, signed "ARTa FABa De TOLEDO 1899". Sword blade measures 30.5." 100.00 - 200.00

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Collection of 19th C. Artillery Sword, (2pc) Collection of two 19th C. Artillery swords: (1) Spanish artillery sword with straight single edged blade, signed "Art a FAB DE TOLEDO 1879". Blade measures 20.25". (1) European artillery sword, cast brass handle and period modification, blade replaced with bayonet blade, measures 16.5". 100.00 - 200.00

207

Collection of 19th C. Spanish Sword Parts, (14pc) Collection of 19th C. Spanish sword parts: (3) Blades, (1) Scabbard, (2) Guards, (1) Grip, (7) Small parts. 100.00 - 200.00

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