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Army Belt Buckle (Lot: 400)
$ 550 fee: 22.5%This is a very nice early tropical buckle which retains much of the original paint. Comes with the original leather tab that is dated 1938 and has the maker stamp as well. Hard to find these early models in this condition.
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Luftwaffe Belt Buckle 1941 (Lot: 399)
$ 395 fee: 22.5%This buckle is in excellent condition with stunning dark blue paint. Has a brown leather tab which is nicely maker marked and dated 1941. Excellent example of this style buckle.
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Police Buckle by Assman RARE (Lot: 398)
$ 1,995 fee: 22.5%This is the rarest style of Police buckle you will find. Made by Assman as these always were, it features the Police style eagle with wreath as compared to the ” Gott Mit Uns” that you will normally find. All original and in outstanding condition for a true rare piece.
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U.S. Army “French Language Guide” TM 30-302 – War Department, June 21, 1943 (Lot: 392)
$ 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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The Soldiers’ English and French Conversation Book – Walter M. Gallichan, 1917 (WWI Edition) (Lot: 391)
$ 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. Distinguished Flying Cross – Complete Set in Case (WWII–Korean War Era) (Lot: 386)
$ 220 fee: 22.5%Original Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) medal, established in 1926 to honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
The medal features a bronze cross with a silver propeller superimposed at the center. The ribbon is blue with white and red stripes.
The set includes:
• Full-size medal with ribbon;
• Service ribbon bar;
• Lapel pin for civilian wear;
• Original black leather presentation case with gold lettering “DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.”Manufactured during the late WWII to early Korean War period (circa 1945–1955).
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U.S. Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device for Valor – Complete Set in Case (Lot: 385)
$ 175 fee: 22.5%Original Bronze Star Medal, established in 1944 to recognize members of the U.S. Armed Forces for heroic or meritorious achievement in combat.
This example includes the “V” Device (Valor), awarded specifically for personal acts of bravery in battle.
The set consists of:
• Full-size medal with ribbon;
• Service ribbon bar;
• Lapel pin for civilian wear;
• Original WWII–Korean War era presentation case with gold lettering “BRONZE STAR MEDAL” on the lid.The reverse of the medal reads “Heroic or Meritorious Achievement.” The ribbon is red with blue and white edges — the standard pattern for this decoration.
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U.S. Army Distinctive Unit Insignia – “Aut Vincere Aut Mori” – N.S. Meyer Inc., New York (Lot: 384)
$ 50 fee: 22.5%Original enamel Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) of a U.S. Army unit, manufactured by N.S. Meyer Inc., New York (1940s–1950s).
The shield is diagonally divided with green and black stripes; the green field features four crosses.
Above is a blue disc with a silver arrow between wings and the unit motto “AUT VINCERE AUT MORI” (“To conquer or die”).
Made of bronze with colored enamel, pin-back fastening, and the maker’s hallmark on the reverse. -
U.S. Army Honorable Service Lapel Button (“Ruptured Duck”) – N.S. Meyer Inc. (Lot: 383)
SOLDEnamel lapel pin in the shape of a shield with red and white vertical stripes and a blue upper field featuring a large white star surrounded by smaller stars.
Issued to members of the U.S. Army who were honorably discharged after World War II.
This example is an early postwar production by N.S. Meyer Inc., New York, featuring the company’s distinctive double-shield hallmark on the reverse.
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U.S. Army Command or Headquarters Collar Insignia (Silver Star with Great Seal) (Lot: 382)
$ 25 fee: 22.5%Emblem in the form of a silver five-pointed star with a gold-colored Great Seal of the United States — an eagle holding a shield, olive branch, and arrows. Worn on the collar or cap by U.S. Army officers and enlisted personnel during and after World War II (1940s–1950s).
The reverse side bears the manufacturer’s hallmark. Attachment by two pin posts with brass clutch-back fasteners. -
Imperial Japanese Army Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII) (Lot: 363)
$ 150 fee: 22.5%A wartime officer’s service visor cap of the Imperial Japanese Army (陸軍将校制帽, Rikugun Shōkō Seibō). Constructed in field khaki wool with the distinctive red band, denoting army service. The front displays the classic five-pointed star insignia, the standard emblem of the Imperial Japanese Army. Side buttons feature the traditional cherry blossom (sakura) motif, and the cap retains its original brown leather chinstrap secured with metal buttons.
Interior shows the expected period wear, with its original leather sweatband and lining still intact. The visor exhibits honest service use, with visible scuffs and patina consistent with age. Despite the wear, all original elements remain present, making this a desirable and authentic example of a WWII Japanese officer’s service cap.
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Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII) (Lot: 362)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%A classic Imperial Japanese Navy officer’s visor cap from the World War II period, featuring a removable white cotton cover over the crown. The front insignia consists of a gilt anchor surrounded by a gold embroidered oak leaf wreath, topped with a silver cherry blossom – a traditional symbol of the Japanese armed forces. The sides are fitted with gilt buttons showing an anchor and cherry blossom motif. The visor is made of black leather and shows period wear and age patina. The interior retains its black silk lining, leather sweatband, and an original cloth name tag with Japanese characters.
This type of cap was standard issue for officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII and is today a sought-after collector’s piece, especially when complete with its original insignia and markings.
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U.S. Army Officer’s Crusher Cap (WWII) — “Airflow” Model (Lot: 361)
$ 140 fee: 22.5%This cap is a classic example of the U.S. Army officer’s crusher cap from World War II. It was manufactured by the Society Brand Hat Co. (Airflow model). The distinctive feature of the “crusher” type is its soft top and the absence of a stiffener, which allowed it to be comfortably worn with aviation headsets and gave it the characteristic “crushed” look.
The cap is made of khaki cotton fabric with a brown leather visor and chinstrap. On the front is the large officer’s insignia — the Great Seal of the United States, made of gilt metal. Standard U.S. Army eagle buttons are set on the sides. Inside is a leather sweatband with perforation and the embossed marking “Airflow.” The original size tag “6 ¾” is still present.
Such caps are especially valued by collectors, as they were widely used by U.S. Army pilots and officers of various branches during World War II.
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U.S. Navy Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII period) (Lot: 360)
$ 195 fee: 22.5%This is an original U.S. Navy officer’s visor cap from the World War II era. The cap was produced by S.W. Rice (Annapolis, Pensacola, Quantico), one of the popular suppliers of uniforms for the U.S. Navy.
It features the classic silhouette with an olive-drab wool crown and a black mohair band. On the front is the large officer’s U.S. Navy insignia — a gold bullion embroidered eagle clutching a fouled anchor, with a shield on its chest. The embroidery shows natural signs of age, emphasizing the authenticity and wartime production of the piece.
The visor is made of black lacquered leatherette with characteristic age-related cracking. A gold bullion chinstrap is attached with side Navy officer buttons bearing the eagle-and-anchor motif. The interior has a leather sweatband and is marked with the maker’s logo S.W. Rice, along with a paper name tag identifying the owner: Mr. Paul A. Mowbray.
An additional detail is the woven ventilation insert beneath the lining, a feature typical of pre-war and early wartime examples.
Such caps were a required part of both service and dress uniforms for U.S. Navy officers. They were worn aboard ships as well as on shore duty, and became one of the most recognizable elements of American naval officers’ attire during World War II.
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U.S. Army Officer’s Crusher Cap “Flighter” by Bancroft (Lot: 359)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%This visor cap was manufactured by Bancroft, model “Flighter”, one of the most popular among U.S. Army Air Forces officers during World War II. Its distinctive feature is the soft, unreinforced frame, which allowed it to be comfortably worn under aviation headsets and headphones. Because of this, it became widely known as the “crusher cap.”
The brown wool top is combined with an olive woven band, while the visor and chin strap are made of brown lacquered leatherette. On the front is the large gilt officer’s insignia of the U.S. Army — the eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch, above which is the scroll with the motto E Pluribus Unum. On the sides are buttons with the Great Seal of the United States.
The interior retains the leather sweatband with the gold “Flighter by Bancroft” marking, along with the maker’s logo. Age-related wear is visible — flaking of the lining and scuffs, which is typical for original wartime examples.
This model is highly valued by collectors as one of the most iconic symbols of U.S. Army Air Forces officers in World War II, especially due to its strong association with bomber and fighter pilots.
