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American WWII Military Pictorial “The German Soldier”, Infantry Journal Inc., First Edition, February 1944 (Lot: 1118)
$ 95 fee: 22.5%Original U.S. wartime publication from the Infantry Journal series, issued to American servicemen as an enemy intelligence guide covering Wehrmacht tactics, weapons, and psychology. Black-and-white photographs throughout with analytical text. Features a handwritten period ownership inscription — “Property of Pvt. Samuel Riskin” — adding personal provenance and documentary value. Cover worn, interior pages in good condition.
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American WWII Propaganda Pictorial “The Jap Soldier”, Infantry Journal Inc., Washington, 1943, First Edition (Lot: 1117)
$ 85 fee: 22.5%Original wartime U.S. military publication produced during the Pacific Campaign. Softcover photo handbook with black-and-white photographs of the Japanese Imperial Army accompanied by analytical text, issued to American servicemen as an enemy identification and intelligence guide. Published by Infantry Journal Inc., Washington D.C., 1943, First Edition. Cover shows wear and creasing; interior pages intact. A rare piece of WWII American propaganda and a primary historical document of the era.
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German Railway Signal Lantern, DR (Wehrmacht/Reichsbahn) body, post-war DB overhaul. (Lot: 1116)
$ 195 fee: 22.5%Steel body with original grey paint and stamped DR imperial eagle mark. Wooden carry handle, brass OSMEKA oil reservoir (1955), reflector unit by Hugo Znege, Esslingen marked Deutsche Bundesbahn (1954). Complete with two original colored glass filters — red (stop/danger signal) and blue (shunting/service signal). A compelling example of wartime equipment repurposed for post-war West German railway service.
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German WWII Military Emergency Lamp “Notlampe 4”, 1943, Gebr. Ruhstrat, Göttingen (Lot: 1115)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%Original German portable electric military lamp from World War II. Manufactured by Gebr. Ruhstrat, Elektro-Schaltwerk division, Göttingen, Germany. Year of manufacture: 1943, serial number 14523. Features a steel body with original black lacquer paint, folding carry handle, round diffuser lens, toggle switch, and side latch closure. The original manufacturer’s data plate and stamped “Notlampe 4” designation are both intact. Shows natural age-appropriate wear, surface scratches, and patina consistent with field use. Unrestored original condition.
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Imperial Japanese Army WWII Vibrating DC Generator (振動直流発電機) Wooden Field Box — Named American GI “To Mrs. Fay C. Wood” Pacific Theater Bring-Back (Lot: 1105)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%Japanese WWII field vibrator/generator units were ordered destroyed after the war, making survivors with original casing exceptionally scarce. This is the wooden transport/storage crate for such a unit, stenciled in black kanji with the equipment designation 振動直流発電機 (Vibrating DC Generator) and arsenal/unit markings. Interior lid features original green felt cushioning pads and a document/diagram pocket. Original rope handles and black steel latches. On the bottom, a American serviceman burned a personal inscription: “To Mrs. Fay C. Wood” — a direct and touching piece of Pacific Theater provenance. Approximately 18” x 9” x 9”.
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Original WWII German Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Jump Boots. 2nd Pattern. Dated August 1942. Brown Leather. Size 28. (Lot: 1100)
SOLDGenuine WWII German Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger (paratrooper) front-lace jump boots, 2nd pattern (Schnürschuhe). The 2nd pattern boots were an improvement over the first pattern — now front-laced, specifically designed to prevent ankle injuries during jumps. This model was the most common pattern and saw extensive use throughout the war.
Sole stamped with production date 8.1942 (August 1942) and size 28. Shaft marked 85. Constructed in desirable and seldom-encountered brown smooth leather, with original circular hobnails on the sole and steel heel plate intact. Interior clean and intact. -
WWII German Wehrmacht Officers / NCO Combat Boots. Early War. Exceptional Rarity. Museum-Quality Condition (Lot: 1099)
$ 2,045 fee: 22.5%German 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. -
Minty WWII German Army (Wehrmacht) Combat Marching Boots. Officers / NCO. Excellent Conditon (Lot: 1098)
$ 995 fee: 22.5%Authentic WWII-era German Wehrmacht combat marching boots (Marschstiefel) for enlisted men and NCO rank. Classic “jackboot” style as issued to German infantry throughout the war. Original hobnail soles intact and complete. Excellent condition for age — a display-ready piece of genuine German militaria from the Second World War.
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The Soldiers’ English and French Conversation Book – Walter M. Gallichan, 1917 (WWI Edition) (Lot: 1083)
$ 80 fee: 22.5%Original World War I military language handbook designed for British soldiers heading to the Western Front.
The upper cover inscription reads: “For the Man Going to the Front”.Compiled by Walter M. Gallichan and published by J. B. Lippincott Company (Philadelphia and London) in 1917, this New and Revised Edition contains hundreds of practical phrases and words enabling soldiers to communicate effectively with French and Belgian Allies during wartime.
The book includes sections on military operations (transport, trenches, action, wounded, billets, money, weights, etc.) as well as everyday vocabulary with phonetic pronunciation guides for English speakers.
Original blue cloth cover with black lettering, small pocket-sized format for field use — an authentic WWI-issued piece carried by Allied troops.
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U.S. Army “French Language Guide” TM 30-302 – War Department, June 21, 1943 (Lot: 1082)
$ 75 fee: 22.5%Original WWII-era U.S. War Department language manual, issued to American servicemen preparing for operations in France and French-speaking territories.
Official designation: TM 30-302, “French: A Guide to the Spoken Language”, published June 21, 1943 by the War Department, Washington, D.C.This pocket-sized booklet was part of the Introductory Series Language Guides, prepared under the authority of General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, and Major General J.A. Ulio, The Adjutant General.
Printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1943 (code: O-530662).The manual includes basic grammar, pronunciation guides, and hundreds of practical phrases for field communication—covering topics such as food, transportation, medical aid, military instructions, and social interaction.
Illustrated with a rear drawing of the Arc de Triomphe, symbolizing the liberation of France.Original blue softcover with the U.S. Great Seal and “TM 30-302” designation on the front. Typical pocket format used by GIs during the European campaign, especially around D-Day and the Normandy operations.
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Imperial Japanese Army WWII 8×6 “Rabbit Ears” Trench/Artillery Periscope Binoculars — Nikko — Complete with Original Tripod & Canvas Carry Case (Lot: 1072)
$ 745 fee: 22.5%A genuine WW2 Imperial Japanese Army 8×6 Degree Scissor/Trench Binocular — this “periscope” style of optic was used throughout the war in many capacities, made of brass, aluminum, and steel. The angled eyepieces allow observation from a concealed position. Original black factory finish largely intact. Both sides of the optics are clear and crisp, with all adjustments operating smoothly. Includes original folding field tripod and canvas/leather carry case with original shoulder strap and kanji markings. A complete, functional set.
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Imperial Japanese Army WWII Theodolite / Artillery Survey Transit, February 1943 — Nihon Keiki Seizo Co. — Serial No. 53612 — Complete Cased Set (Lot: 1070)
$ 995 fee: 22.5%A precision optical surveying instrument of the Imperial Japanese Army, used for laying out permanent gun sites, airfields, and military installations — measuring precise horizontal and vertical angles for triangulation of defined targets and positions. Manufactured by Nihon Keiki Seizo Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan Instrument Mfg. Co.), dated Showa 18 Year 2 Month = February 1943. Serial number 53612 appears on both the instrument and the case tag. The instrument features a large red filter disc, precision optics, and fine adjustment mechanisms. Included: original metal lamp storage box with 6 original spare bulbs still in place, color filter glass, eyepiece, tools. The hardwood case has original metal edging, functioning latches, and a complete parts inventory plate inside the lid. An exceptional, largely complete WWII Japanese precision optical set.
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Imperial Japanese Army WWII Field Air Compressor (AC Type) Spare Parts Wooden Tool Box — Kubota Iron Works — Named American GI Bring-Back (Lot: 1069)
$ 195 fee: 22.5%Rare and complete technical supply box from the Imperial Japanese Army, used to store spare parts and accessories for a field petroleum-powered air compressor, Type AC (石油空気圧縮ポンプ). The lid bears large stenciled kanji identifying the unit type. Inside the lid, an original Japanese parts layout diagram (配置表) on period paper is nailed in place, listing every component with its storage position — remarkably intact. Original wooden interior brackets/holders survive. Iron hinges and latches function. A penciled inscription “D.R. Vander Meer” identifies the American soldier who captured and brought home this item from the Pacific Theater. An exceptional research and display piece with full provenance.
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Imperial Japanese Army Wooden Storage Case, WWI/WWII Era (Lot: 1067)
$ 75 fee: 22.5%Oak wooden instrument case from the Imperial Japanese Army, stenciled in black with kanji markings indicating Type 40 (Meiji Year 40 = adopted 1907), instrument designation, and serial number No. 321. Features original brass hinges, brass latch, and green wool/felt interior lining. The instrument itself is absent. Solid construction with period-appropriate wear. A rare and desirable piece of Japanese militaria.
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U.S. Military Cal. .30 M1 Ammunition Box, WWII Era, Reeves Manufacturer (Lot: 1066)
$ 50 fee: 22.5%Original WWII U.S. Army steel ammunition can, Cal. .30 M1 pattern. The M1 steel ammo can was developed to deliver belts of 250 rounds of .30-06 for the M1917 Browning machine gun, replacing the earlier wooden box early in WWII. The box is embossed with concentric rectangles for strength and marked “Cal. .30 M1 Ammunition Box.” The manufacturer’s name — REEVES — is embossed on the hinge end above the U.S. Ordnance flaming bomb insignia. The hinged lid is fully functional. Condition: used, period-appropriate wear, empty interior. A genuine piece of American military history.
