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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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Luftwaffe Tropical Belt & Buckle (Lot: 423)
$ 1,525 fee: 22.5%Extremely nice tropical set. The buckle has much of the original paint remaining and a fine detail to the front with just normal rub type wear to the high parts. Unmarked on the back and comes on the original gold/tan tropical belt. The belt is in fine condition as well and is marked as a size 95 with the RBN number on the other end. All machine sewn and shows no damage or staining. Excellent example.
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M35 Beaded Helmet – ET66 “ASENO-248”, “G.S.” (Lot: 1044)
$ 195 fee: 22.5%A well-presented example of the M35 Beaded Helmet – ET66, manufactured by ET and stamped ET66, with lot number 5064. This civil defense helmet retains much of its original paint
The steel shell is finished in black paint, a standard color for fire brigades and civil services. White alphanumeric markings (“ASENO-248”, “G.S.”) are painted on the sides and rear, indicating assignment to a specific unit or facility.
The shell is clearly stamped “ET66” (Eisenhüttenwerke Thale, size 66) and “5064” (lot number).
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25-Year Long Service Cross (Third Reich). (Lot: 935)
$ 55 fee: 22.5%Silvered cross with oak-leaf wreath, black enamel emblem, reverse marked “Für treue Dienste”. Original blue ribbon, good condition.















