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U.S. Navy Bureau of Navigation Mark II Sextant — David White Co., Milwaukee — Serial No. 647-1939 — With Original U.S. Naval Observatory Certificate of Inspection, dated August 15, 1941 (Lot: 1114)
Auction EndedThe Navy Mark II sextant by David White Company of Milwaukee was one of the principal instruments of U.S. Navy navigation throughout World War II. This example, serial number 647-1939, was inspected and certified by the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington on August 15, 1941 — just four months before Pearl Harbor — making it a genuine pre-war/early-war service instrument. The limb reads to single degrees with drum micrometer to 1 minute, and vernier to 6 seconds of arc. Original mahogany dovetailed case with brass hardware and David White Company nameplate. Original inspection certificate with handwritten eccentricity corrections and inspector’s signature survives intact. Telescope present.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 665
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RARE Hitler Youth Belt Buckle with RZM Tag (Lot: 1298)
Starting bid: $ 595A well-preserved Hitler Youth belt buckle complete with its original RZM paper tag. The buckle is constructed of stamped metal with the HJ diamond and swastika emblem at the center, surrounded by the motto “Blut und Ehre!” (“Blood and Honor!”). Retaining much of its original finish, this example is enhanced by the presence of the intact RZM tag, making it highly desirable for collectors.
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Soviet Navy Dirk, Model 1955 (ZiK, Zlatoust) (Lot: 1297)
Starting bid: $ 295Officer’s dirk of the USSR Navy, Model 1955. Polished blade with factory etching and maker’s mark ZiK (Zlatoust Tool Plant), dated 1977. Light-colored grip with brass fittings, pommel decorated with the Soviet state emblem. Classic brass crossguard. Black scabbard with brass mounts and suspension rings. An original complete example, showing honest age wear and natural patina, with no restoration.
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Aviator Commemorative Badge (Lot: 1296)
Starting bid: $ 1,095Base metal hollow embossed and silver-plated. The cross on the Imperial Orb is missing!
See Carsten Baldes “Abzeichen und Ehrenpreise der Fliegertruppe 1913 bis 1920” on page 294. -
Observer Badge for Aircraft Observers – Deluxe Manufacture! (Lot: 1295)
Starting bid: $ 2,945This is an extravagant special manufacture by the firm “C.E. Juncker Berlin”. Silver, hollow embossed, on reverse with ray plate, without maker’s mark. The badge was completely hand-sawed and openwork after completion: the crown, the surrounding laurel/oak leaf wreath with bow, as well as the ray plate behind the enameled field! Worn piece, on reverse with wide pin. In good condition, with very attractive patina.
A most exceptional piece, certainly worn by an extravagant officer. A unique item!
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U.S. Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device for Valor – Complete Set in Case (Lot: 385)
$ 175 fee: 22.5%Original Bronze Star Medal, established in 1944 to recognize members of the U.S. Armed Forces for heroic or meritorious achievement in combat.
This example includes the “V” Device (Valor), awarded specifically for personal acts of bravery in battle.
The set consists of:
• Full-size medal with ribbon;
• Service ribbon bar;
• Lapel pin for civilian wear;
• Original WWII–Korean War era presentation case with gold lettering “BRONZE STAR MEDAL” on the lid.The reverse of the medal reads “Heroic or Meritorious Achievement.” The ribbon is red with blue and white edges — the standard pattern for this decoration.
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Hitler Youth Leader Gorget (Lot: 319)
$ 19,000 fee: 22.5%Outstanding gorget which which has the number 540 on the front banner which was Hitlers town. Has a dark patina and has never been cleaned. Original felt backing still intact and maker marked Junker. Just a super out of the woodwork piece that has not been touched in 70+ years.
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Reichs-Luft-Aufsicht Gorget with Box (Lot: 318)
$ 4,800 fee: 22.5%This is the aluminum variety with the corner busses. It is in mint condition retaining almost all original frosting. The center button clip on the reverse has the individuals name neatly etched in. The backing is so welded on that you can see the outline of every back clip that was pushed through the plate. The chain is aluminum and flawless. Hard to encounter pieces like this.
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U.S. Army Air Corps Pilot Wings Badge, Small Version, Sterling Silver, WWII (Lot: 381)
$ 130 fee: 22.5%Original WWII U.S. Army Air Corps pilot wings. Made of sterling silver, clearly marked STERLING on the reverse. Small size (approx. 2 inches wide) with the classic design — central shield with vertical stripes and outstretched wings. Worn by pilots and cadets of the U.S. Army Air Forces during the 1940s. Good condition with attractive age patina.















