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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. Army Canteen with Canvas Cover, 1943 (Lot: 1085)
$ 75 fee: 22.5%An original U.S. Army soldier’s canteen from World War II. Standard issue model enclosed in a khaki canvas cover with two brass snap fasteners on the flap. The back features the M-1910 hook attachment system for belt carry. The metal screw cap is secured with a chain to prevent loss. The cover is clearly marked “Shane MFG. Co. 1943”, indicating the manufacturer and year of production.
These canteens were part of the individual field gear of American soldiers and were used across all theaters of World War II.
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Observer Badge – Juncker (Lot: 1241)
$ 2,345 fee: 22.5%Tombac metal, the eagle toned steel-gray, the wreath silver-plated with polished edges, reverse marked “C.E.Juncker Berlin SW”. Lightly worn.
The wearer was Oberleutnant Hans Keiper-Knorr, Reconnaissance Squadron 3./(H) 13 (1908 – 2001).
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Activist of the OSOAVIAKhIM badge, #3573, circa early 1930s. (Lot: 548)
$ 750 fee: 22.5%In silver and enamels. Measures 35.0 mm in height (from the bottom of the badge to the top point of the banner, not including the flagpole finial); 31.0 mm in width (near the bottom, along the swallow-tail scroll). Stamped serial number “3573” to the reverse. The reverse also shows sterling silver hallmark “916”, additional assay inspection hallmark and Cyrillic maker mark “KhEM”. Extremely nice quality, characteristic of the award badges of the early 30s.
In very fine condition overall. The obverse is very fine to excellent, with nicely preserved showing attractive original luster. There are minor scratches and contact marks to enamel but they are not easily noticeable to the naked eye. There are no chips or flaking anywhere. The details are well preserved and crisp; the only visible flaw is a small dent on the rifle butt. The reverse is pristine and shows attractive patina. The silver screw post has been reduced for wearing convenience as was customary but its remaining length of over 4 mm is enough to accommodate a screw plate. The wing nut marked “Vsekokhudoznik, Moscow” is of the period although probably not original to the badge.
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Scarce Model 1826 Naval U.S. Martial Flintlock Single Shot By W.L. Evans Valley Forge Pennsylvania (Lot: 493)
$ 3,995 fee: 22.5%A Scarce Model 1826 Naval U.S. Martial Flintlock Single Shot By W.L. Evans Valley Forge Pennsylvania Dated 1830.
8 and 1/8th inch round barrel. .54 caliber. Identical to the 1826 Naval flintlock pistols by Simeon North. The barrel struck at the breech with “US”, “P”, and “LS”. Captive ramrod. The lock stamped “W.L. EVANS” and “US” dated at tail 1830. The lock expertly reconverted to flintlock as is common with this scarce model.
Walnut stock with original short steel belt hook. Steel furniture of standard pattern. Barrel condition is good with very light pitting. Lock with light pitting and wear to stampings. Walnut stock with wear throughout and no visible cartouche but no splits or cracks. The action functions with both half and full cock. The bore is good.
Altogether an acceptable example of this scarce U.S. naval flintlock pistol with a total production of “1000 or less” according to Flayderman.















