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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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WWII German Wehrmacht Officers / NCO Combat Boots. Early War. Exceptional Rarity. Museum-Quality Condition (Lot: 1339)
Starting bid: $ 1,995German Army (Wehrmacht) combat boots for enlisted men and non-commissioned officers — early World War II period, first half of the war.
An extraordinary find. Boots of this type, in this condition, are virtually impossible to encounter on the antique militaria market. A piece this well-preserved represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any serious collector of Third Reich militaria.
Do not miss your chance to own a genuine artifact of the early war German fighting man — the kind of item that simply does not come up for sale anymore. -
Luftwaffe Flight Boots ‘Original Wilop’, Germany (Lot: 1338)
Starting bid: $ 975Luftwaffe flight boots manufactured by Wilop. The boots are made of quality brown leather with a construction typical of aviation footwear. The shafts are high, featuring a zipper closure on the inner side for ease of donning. The sole is leather with a rubber heel tap.
The interior bears the manufacturer’s stamp of Wilop — a well-known German firm specializing in the production of flight equipment for the Luftwaffe. The company Wilop (Wilhelm Lohmann, Pinneberg) was one of the principal suppliers of flight boots and gloves for the German Air Force.
Such boots formed part of the flight clothing ensemble issued to pilots and aircrew members of the Luftwaffe. The footwear design provided protection from cold at altitude and comfort when operating aircraft pedals. The supple leather and well-designed shaft construction did not restrict movement and permitted rapid egress from the cockpit in emergency situations.
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Luftwaffe Flight Boots, ‘Original Wilop’, Germany (Lot: 1336)
Starting bid: $ 655Luftwaffe pilot flight boots from the World War II period. The construction consists of a leather lower section and a black suede shaft. The shaft is equipped with a side zipper for ease of donning, as well as adjustable straps with metal buckles at the top and bottom sections. The sole bears the manufacturer’s stamp ‘Original Wilop’ with a heraldic image. The rubber sole features a distinctive textured pattern with circular studs. These boots were designed to protect against low temperatures at high altitudes and represent significant collector interest as an example of specialized aviation equipment.
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Wehrmacht Marching Boots (Marschstiefel) (Lot: 1335)
Starting bid: $ 875Wehrmacht marching boots crafted from brown leather with tall shafts. The interior of the shaft bears a stamp dated ’43’ (1943) along with numerical markings ‘2917 43 T18’. The soles are reinforced with characteristic steel hobnails (Schuhnägel) arranged around the perimeter of the toe and heel, with metal horseshoe plates on the heels. The original canvas pull loops for donning remain intact inside the boots. This example exhibits natural wear consistent with period use and is of particular interest to collectors of Third Reich uniforms and equipment.
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Medal “For Good Conduct” (Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Army) (Lot: 1136)
$ 25 fee: 22.5%Established in 1941 to award enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers of the U.S. Army for exemplary service, discipline, and fidelity.
The obverse depicts an eagle perched on a sword and scroll, surrounded by the motto Efficiency – Honor – Fidelity. The reverse bears the inscription For Good Conduct within a laurel wreath and a star.
The medal is made of bronze, suspended from a red ribbon with white edge stripes.
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Arisaka Bayonet, Matsushita Arsenal (Lot: 1157)
$ 295 fee: 22.5%Arisaka Bayonet, Matsushita Arsenal, Johnson Variation C, Labar Variation F (LB-107 / LB-108)
This is a Japanese Arisaka bayonet produced by the Matsushita Arsenal. It has the standard straight, single-edged blade with long fuller and hooked quillon guard. The grips are made of wood, secured by two screws, and the ricasso bears the Matsushita arsenal mark.
In Johnson’s classification this example corresponds to Variation C, while in Labar’s system it is listed as Variation F, either LB-107 or LB-108. The bayonet is of particular interest due to the presence of a small stamped “O” mark near the crossguard ring, a feature that elevates its rarity to level 5 (Labar LB-108).
The scabbard paired with this bayonet is of naval type, rubberized, identified as LBS-31 or LBS-32. To determine precisely which variant it is, a photograph of the reverse side would be necessary. Such scabbards are not typical for this model and add further uniqueness to the piece.
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Brass Mounted Brass Barrel British Flintlock Officer’s Pistol By Ketland & Co (Lot: 442)
$ 1,605 fee: 22.5%A Brass Mounted Brass Barrel British Flintlock Officer’s Pistol By Ketland & Co. (William Ketland 1789-1798). 7 and 5/8th inch round barrel. 60 caliber.
Birmingham proofs. Barrel stamped “ELG” but not the normal Liege proof. Steel tang engraved with small flower. Plain bolted front action lock signed “KETLAND & CO. British military style hammer with border engraving ensuite with lock. Plain brass military style mounts with good serpentine brass sideplate.
Walnut full stock with only minor marks and protective over varnish but in fine condition throughout. Replaced ramrod. Action is crisp on both half and full cock with powerful mainspring. Bore is excellent. 14 inches overall.
A good looking British militia type pistol popular during the Napoleonic wars.
















