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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 -
Imperial Japanese Army WWII Wooden Ammunition / Supply Crate, Showa 15 (1940), Original Rope Handles (Lot: 1068)
Auction EndedLarge field supply crate from the Imperial Japanese Army, dated to Showa Year 15 (1940). Lid bears hand-stenciled kanji markings indicating production year, arsenal or unit designation, and logistical data. Pine board construction with iron hardware and, notably, both original heavy rope carrying handles retained — a rare find, as these are almost always missing on surviving examples. Solid and display-ready. A compelling piece of Pacific Theater militaria.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 115 -
Imperial Japanese Army WWII 8×6.2° Artillery Stereoscopic Observation Binoculars — Serial No. 4021 — Complete Set with Brass Tripod, Metal Transport Case & Canvas Tripod Carrier No. 1902 (Lot: 1073)
Auction EndedA large-format precision artillery observation binocular of the Imperial Japanese Army, marked 8×6.2°, No. 4021 with Imperial Arsenal acceptance star stamp. This periscope-style instrument was used throughout the war by Battery Commanders for observation without exposure to enemy fire. Complete with adjustable-height tripod with matching serial number; tripod legs fold, extend, and lock in place. The instrument features precision azimuth and elevation adjustment dials with graduated scales. Included: original brass/aluminum field tripod with azimuth head, ribbed aluminum transport case, and canvas cylindrical tripod carrier marked No. 1902 with original straps. Optics clear on both sides.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 775 -
Japanese Naval Officer’s Dagger, Model 1883. (Lot: 62)
Auction EndedAn original Japanese naval officer’s dagger, Model 1883, is offered for sale.
This type of dagger was used by officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy from the late 19th century up to the early stages of World War II.
Specifications:
- Original blade with traditional shape
- Brass guard featuring naval insignia
- Grip wrapped in leather or traditional material (specify if known)
- Metal scabbard with period-correct fittings
- Condition: Good, with natural patina and signs of age
A rare and valuable piece for collectors of edged weapons and Japanese military history.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 1,450 -
German WWll Luftwaffe Trumpet Banner (Lot: 49)
Auction EndedThe front side features the Luftwaffe eagle, while the reverse side bears the inscription:
“Fliegerhorst Kommandantur Ingolstadt” (Airfield Headquarters Ingolstadt).
Fliegerhorst Ingolstadt-Manching Airfield
Construction of the airfield began in 1936 with the creation of taxiways, and from spring 1937 onward, various buildings were erected. In April 1938, the completed airfield was handed over to the military and officially named “Fliegerhorst Ingolstadt”.
During World War II, the base hosted various flight schools, including fighter and night-fighter schools, which operated Messerschmitt Bf 110 aircraft.
The Bf 110 was actively used during the French campaign, in the Battle of Britain (where it proved vulnerable against RAF fighters), and later as a night interceptor defending the Reich.
Its primary equipment included radar systems and heavy armament for engaging enemy bombers.
From mid-1944, the airfield was heavily bombed by Allied forces, with particularly intense raids in April 1945.
On April 26, 1945, the airfield was captured by the United States Army.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 4,250
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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 -
Imperial Japanese Army WWII Wooden Ammunition / Supply Crate, Showa 15 (1940), Original Rope Handles (Lot: 1068)
Auction EndedLarge field supply crate from the Imperial Japanese Army, dated to Showa Year 15 (1940). Lid bears hand-stenciled kanji markings indicating production year, arsenal or unit designation, and logistical data. Pine board construction with iron hardware and, notably, both original heavy rope carrying handles retained — a rare find, as these are almost always missing on surviving examples. Solid and display-ready. A compelling piece of Pacific Theater militaria.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 115 -
Imperial Japanese Army WWII 8×6.2° Artillery Stereoscopic Observation Binoculars — Serial No. 4021 — Complete Set with Brass Tripod, Metal Transport Case & Canvas Tripod Carrier No. 1902 (Lot: 1073)
Auction EndedA large-format precision artillery observation binocular of the Imperial Japanese Army, marked 8×6.2°, No. 4021 with Imperial Arsenal acceptance star stamp. This periscope-style instrument was used throughout the war by Battery Commanders for observation without exposure to enemy fire. Complete with adjustable-height tripod with matching serial number; tripod legs fold, extend, and lock in place. The instrument features precision azimuth and elevation adjustment dials with graduated scales. Included: original brass/aluminum field tripod with azimuth head, ribbed aluminum transport case, and canvas cylindrical tripod carrier marked No. 1902 with original straps. Optics clear on both sides.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 775