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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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Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze (Lot: 1288)
Starting bid: $ 375An unmarked Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze, with the strong relief and pronounced detailing typical of pre- and early wartime manufacture. The oak-leaf wreath features deep, well-defined veins, while the eagle and rifle show crisp lines consistent with high-quality early private makers.
The reverse displays the correct early hardware setup: tubular hinge, long slim pin, and a solid cast catch, all untouched and free of repairs. The bronze finish remains evenly preserved with natural patina and no signs of cleaning. A well-preserved collectible example with sharp relief and intact original hardware.
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Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, maker S.H.u.Co. 41 — Schauerte & Hohfeld, Lüdenscheid (Lot: 1287)
Starting bid: $ 250An original Infantry Assault Badge in Silver manufactured by Schauerte & Hohfeld, marked S.H.u.Co. 41 on the reverse. This is a classic late-war zinc example from the maker, known for its distinctive eagle with broad wings, sharply detailed oak-leaf wreath, and characteristic rifle profile.
The reverse features a clean, well-struck maker’s mark. Hardware is textbook for S.H.u.Co.: tubular hinge, long straight pin, and solid cast catch, all matching original wartime construction with no repairs. The silver finish shows typical zinc-era wear, yet the badge retains strong relief and clean details.
Overall, a solid collectible piece with natural patina and fully original hardware.
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General Assault Badge (Lot: 1286)
Starting bid: $ 275General Assault Badge, featuring the typical light silvered finish and strong relief associated with late production. The eagle, grenade head, and crossed bayonet elements remain sharply defined, with a natural uncleaned patina across the surface.
The reverse displays the textbook late hardware configuration: a long narrow pin, tubular hinge, and a solid cast catch. The rear cut-outs are cleanly executed and match the form seen on authentic unmarked badges from late-war manufacturers.
Overall condition is good and fully original, with crisp details and untouched hardware.
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Crimea Shield (Krimschild) (Lot: 1285)
Starting bid: $ 425An original 1941–1942 Crimea Shield (Krimschild), produced as a solid brass stamped badge with strong, well-defined relief. The eagle, dates, and Crimea map are crisp, with a natural aged patina and no signs of restoration. The bronze finish is partially retained, typical for worn period examples.
The shield is mounted on its correct dark-grey wool backing with internal cardboard stiffener, matching authentic wartime construction. The reverse shows period attachment marks, consistent with actual wear on the uniform. Overall condition is very good, with original materials fully intact.
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Heer Infantry Dagger Model 1935 with Dedication Engraving, A. Wingen (Solingen) (Lot: 528)
$ 1,600 fee: 22.5%Heer Infantry Dagger, Model 1935, featuring early aluminum fittings and an orange tapered grip. The blade bears a rare personalized dedication inscription:
„Unserem verehrten Herrn Rittmeister … nach einjähriger Kriegsgemeinschaft von seinem Unteroffiziers Korps.“
“To our esteemed Rittmeister … after one year of wartime service together, from his NCO corps.”
The dagger is produced by A. Wingen, Solingen, confirmed by the crisp maker mark on the ricasso. Includes original nickel-plated scabbard with even patina. A fine example of a personalized presentation dagger given to a cavalry officer (Rittmeister) by his non-commissioned officers.
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Crimea Shield 1941 – 1942 (Lot: 989)
$ 425 fee: 22.5%Bronzed sheet steel on field-gray wool backing, backplate with green paper covering
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Dutch Brass Mounted Flintlock Holster Pistol (Lot: 419)
$ 1,320 fee: 22.5%This is a very large Dutch Brass mounted holster pistol.
It features a chiselled barrel and the stock has light engraving that is quite well worn. The side plate has an elaborate replacement part of dubious aesthetic quality.
The pistol is approximately 65 caliber. The ramrod appears to be mediocre quality replacement and the forward ramrod pipe is possibly a replacement. The name on the lock is quite worn and not readable.















