SHERMAN TANK AMMO SHELL CASING WW2 American World War 2 57mm shell casing for killing tanks, made circa 1943 during the copper shortage. Appox 23" tall, necked steel case, exc, w original varnish finish. Unmarked base. Vg & scarce. These were used by Sherman Tanks 1942-45.
Circa: 1940s
Manufacturer: NA  

ANTIQUE WALTHAM TRAVELLER AUTOMOBILE WATCH A great early automobile clock! Original circa 1920s Waltham Clock, with 2.5" bevelled glass face, similar to a pocket watch but made to mount on a vintage auto dashboard. The back cover removes, the works seem complete, w serial number, and maker mkd "American Waltham, USA Traveller" Very scarce and nice-looking circa ealry 1900s time-piece. Possibly needs repair or cleaning.
Circa: 1890s
Manufacturer: Waltham Co  

AMERICAN ARTILLERY ROUND WWI PRESENTATION A very nice advertising item from World War One- An original, complete World War One US high- explosive 75MM round with steel shell with copper rotating band, an iron/brass percussion fuze, brass case w inert primer, and a very nice brass/enamel shield shape plaque Shipping weight is 15 lbs.mounted on the casing, mkd "75MM High Explosive Shell Made by American Can Company presented with its Compliments" VG, all components are empty and are inert. 25" tall, VG overall.
Circa: circa 1919
Manufacturer: American Can Company  

EARLY 1900S VINTAGE SWISS ARMY KNIFE a very nice original Swiss pocket knife, w white composition grips, and inlay Swiss Army red seal. 3" blade stamped "Fradel", also short blade screwdriver, can opener, awl & corkscrew. Vg & handsome knife, I believe this is circa 1890-1910.
Circa: NA
Manufacturer: Fradel  

1973 ARAB-ISRAELI WAR RELIC BADGES AND BUTTO I got these in Alexandria, Egypt in 1982 and the group includes 1-3) Egyptian Army Infantry Badges, worn by troops who served in the 1973 War between Egypt & Israel. Approx 1.5 x 1.3" cast brass w wreath and figure of infantryman, & arabic inscription, w pinback. 4) Ordnance Badge, as above, 5) Transport Badge, as above, 6) 6 Egyptian Army coat and cuff buttons. The group of 11 items
Circa: 1970S
Manufacturer: NA  

1880 FRENCH BAYONET A very wicked looking French Infantry rifle bayonet with blade edge handsomely engraved "Mfre d' Armes de' St Etienne D'bre 1880 " . Brass pommel, w walnut grips and locking spring works. The curved guard has ordnance inspector markings and is serial numbered.The blade is exc, bright. The blade is 20.5", bayonet is 25" overall. A great den decorator! With original steel scabbard. Vg.
Circa: 1880
Manufacturer: Arsenal Armes de' St Etienne  

CHINA BURMA INDIA WW2 CBI CAMPAIGN ITEMS A great pair of original WWII American GI items, 1) A handsome red/white/blue shoulder patch worn by a GI in the China Burma India Campaigns, mfg in theater - the stars/ bars are individually sewn, back piece with 3 metal snaps. Average wear, slight fading. 2) Original Broadside Farewell Address from General TA Terry, HQ US Forces, India-Burma Theater thanking his men for their sacrifices- says to wear the CBI patch with pride. 1p 8 x 11" ptd, Oct 1, 1945. Vg. W rev pencil note by the GI who brought this home, notes his route home from was Camp Malin, Oct 1945,via Karachi. VG. The pair
Circa: 1945
Manufacturer: NA  

CHATEAU THIERY FRANCE 1918 PHOTOGRAPH Panoramic photo of the town of Chateau Thiery, rooftop view, w caption "Chateau Thiery France Looking Into the Marne Valley Where the Final German offensive was Stopped by the American Army, 1918". image w damage, spots. 26 x 8".
Circa: 1919
Manufacturer: NA  

VICTORY IN EUROPE NEWSPAPERS An historic trio of original 1945 American newpspapers announcing the Surrender of the German Army in Europe and VE Day! The 3 complete issues include 1) The Hartford Times, Hartford, Connecticut, May 8, 1945 "Victory Day Proclaimed", 2) New York Times, May 8, 1945, "The War in Europe is Ended!!, and 3) The Springfield Union, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 8, 1945, "Germans Surrender Unconditionally". Each issue is multipage, complete w many photos of GIs, Nazi Army surrenders, news of local boys, casualties, General Eisenhower's Proclamation, hometown celebrations, War in the Pacific etc. Each issue complete, age yellowing but still flexible, small tears on edges, overall vg and frameable. The 3
Circa: 1945
Manufacturer: Various  

KIA BATTLE OF OKINAWA GENERAL SB BUCKNER JR CARD General Simon B Buckner Jr, son of the Confederate general, rose to Lieutenant General of the US Army during World War II, and was killed during the Battle of Okinawa. Personal calling card approx 3 x 1.5", ptd "Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr Ninth U.S. Infantry", dates to the era of the First World War. VG.
Circa: circa 1918
Manufacturer: NA  

VINTAGE BRITISH REGIMENTAL PHOTOS WWI a great group of 7 mounted unit photos incl 1) Company of the King's Rifle Corp, w tropical helmets & bugler, 8 x 11", 2) A Battery 185th Brigade Royal Field Artillery Feb 1916 Aldershot, 9 x 12", 3) Battery B 185th Tottenham Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, 40th Division, Aldershot 1915, 8 x 11", 4) 185th Brigade Royal Field Artillery HQ, June 1916 Aldershot, 7 x 11", 5) Kings Royal Rifle Corps India, in athletic gear, 8 x 11", 6) 1st Volunteer Battalion Oxford & Bucks L.I., naming each man, 10 x 12", 7 ) Church Lad;'s Brigade St Mary's Lewisham, July 1915, also names each. 8 x 11". All vg, some w triimmed mats. The 7 photos
Manufacturer: NA  

PRESENTATION WWI VETERAN MEDALLION World War I veterans American Legion medallion- a beautiful & massive 3" copper medallion, depicting armed American soldier & sailor, mkd "For God & Country American Legion School Award', w an engraved presentation to "Michael Patronik by Charles R Rowan Legion Post 228, 1933. Vg. Rowan Post was founded in Altoona, Pennsylvania by returning Doughboys in 1919.
Circa: 1933
Manufacturer: NA  

BRITISH WORLD WAR II 1939 ARTILLERY CASE A very nice & scarce early War British shell casing- approx 17" tall necked casing, for 3" shell. Base is dated 1940 making it the first pre- Dunkirk WW2 Brit case I have ever seen, w British ordnance marks, broad arrows, etc; the primer is fired, inert & dates 1939. vg. I believe this is a tank round casing
Circa: 1939
Manufacturer: NA  

US MARINE AVAITORS QUANTICO 1932 A rare trio of 1930s original images of US Marine Corp aviatiors taken at Quantico, Virginia 1) Photo of 9 aviators, all ink idd on front & inscr "Quantico VF-9M 1931-1932 incl "Ben Nott, FHS, Shepard" etc. 2) Photo of 8 aviators & plane, also ink idd & inscribed "VO.GM 1933 Just Prior to Nicaraguan Duty". 3) Twin Engine biplane w crew, ink inscr "Visiting US Army Keystone Bomber NC 3G3Y My Buhl Pup- On Ramp at Quantico- 1933". Rev ink inscr "Fred H Smith". Photos 1 & 2 have a large corner missing, 3rd is vg. All approx 10 x 8" w exc clarity. The 3 images
Circa: 1932
Manufacturer: NA  

ST MIHEL & MEUSE ARGONNE BATTLEFIELD PHOTOS Pair of panoramic photos of American battlefields, taken 1919- original and very rare, 26 x 8" panoramic photos, 1) Town of Clearmont, Argonne Forest, 2) Montsec Salient, St Mihel, France. Both are rare images showing destruction, taken only a year after the fighting, and photo caption id, w photographer imprint by "Schultz, A.E.F., 1919, and numbered. Part of a series done while the American AEF was still in France. Images w damage, holes, spots. The pair
Manufacturer: Schultz, A.E.F., 1919