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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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Demjansk Shield 1942, Heer Version, on Field-Grey Backing (Lot: 1280)
Starting bid: $ 1,225Demjansk arm shield in silver-finish metal on original field-grey wool backing, secured with four copper rivets. Obverse: DEMJANSK inscription, date 1942, crossed swords with aircraft, eagle with swastika wreath at top. Reverse shows typical four-rivet attachment to backing pad. One of the rarest and most coveted German campaign shields — awarded to participants in the Demjansk Pocket encirclement battle.
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Two-Place Medal Bar with Iron Cross 2nd Class and Eastern Front Medal. Maker Marks 100 and 88 (Lot: 1279)
Starting bid: $ 575A two-place medal bar from the Third Reich period, fitted with the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 and the Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 (Ostmedaille). The bar features a metal back plate and neatly folded ribbons.
The suspension ring of the Iron Cross is marked “100”, identifying the maker as Rudolf Wächter, München. The ring of the Eastern Front Medal bears the mark “88”, corresponding to Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen.
Both decorations show honest age patina; the EK2 enamel remains excellent with no damage, and the Ostmedaille retains strong details. Ribbons are vivid and intact. A well-assembled and representative medal bar. -
SS Long Service Medal, (8 Years), with ribbon (Lot: 1278)
Starting bid: $ 1,300An original SS Long Service Medal, awarded for eight years of faithful service. The piece is struck in bronze with its characteristic matte brown finish. The obverse features a large swastika with a central SS rune wreath, rendered in detailed relief.
The reverse bears the inscription FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS with sharp lettering and an even background. The suspension loop is correctly formed, separately made and soldered—fully consistent with authentic wartime production.
The medal comes with its original deep-blue ribbon of correct weave, well preserved with no fraying. Overall condition is very good, showing natural patina and crisp details without signs of cleaning or repair.
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SS Long Service Medal (4 Years), with original case and ribbon (Lot: 1277)
Starting bid: $ 1,500An original SS Long Service Medal, awarded for four years of faithful service. The medal is struck in bronze with a dark finish, much of which remains intact. The obverse displays the SS runes surrounded by a finely detailed oak-leaf wreath.
The reverse bears the inscription FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS, sharply executed with correct period lettering. The suspension loop is of proper wartime construction—separately made and neatly soldered.
This example comes complete with its original blue ribbon of correct weave and original black presentation case, featuring silver SS runes on the lid. The case shows expected age wear, with the interior insert preserved. Such complete sets are considerably scarcer than loose medals.
Overall condition is excellent: natural patina, crisp relief, and no signs of repair.
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German Wound Badge in Gold, World War II. (Lot: 53)
$ 650 fee: 22.5%Original German Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) in Gold from the World War II period. This award was given for severe or multiple wounds received in combat.
The obverse features a steel helmet with a swastika, set against a background of crossed swords and a laurel wreath. The badge retains a significant portion of its original gold finish. The reverse side has a vertical pin attachment. No maker’s mark is present.
The condition is excellent for its age: minor signs of wear, no restorations or repairs. A completely authentic piece, perfect for enhancing any serious military awards collection.
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Eastern Front Medal (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42), Miniature Stickpin (Lot: 1170)
$ 75 fee: 22.5%Miniature stickpin of the Ostmedaille (Winter Campaign in the East 1941–42), circular form with steel helmet, crossed swords and oakleaf wreath. Dark patinated finish. Twisted wire pin, flat reverse.
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Plaque “Zum Andenken an das Uffz.-Korps 3./Pz.Rgt.1 Okt. 36” (Lot: 59)
$ 1,750 fee: 22.5%A unique collectible item is offered for sale — a commemorative desk piece dedicated to the non-commissioned officers’ corps of the 3rd Company, 1st Panzer Regiment of the Wehrmacht, dated October 1936.
The miniature is made of metal and depicts a German light tank, Panzerkampfwagen I, traversing rough terrain. The piece is mounted on a wooden base with an attached plaque bearing the original inscription:
“Zum Andenken an das Uffz.-Korps 3./Pz.Rgt.1 Okt. 36”
(“In memory of the NCO Corps of the 3rd Company, 1st Panzer Regiment, October 1936”)The condition is excellent for its age: the detailing of the tank and the plaque is well preserved, with only minor signs of aging on the base.
An ideal item for collectors of military history, especially from the early development period of German armored forces.















