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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)
Starting bid: $ 175Rare 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 WWII Wooden Ammunition / Supply Crate, Showa 15 (1940), Original Rope Handles (Lot: 1068)
Starting bid: $ 95Large 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.
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Imperial Japanese Army Wooden Storage Case, WWI/WWII Era (Lot: 1067)
Starting bid: $ 55Oak 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)
Starting bid: $ 40Original 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.
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Fleet War Badge (Lot: 1077)
Starting bid: $ 1,595Non-ferrous metal, wreath gilt with polished edges and swastika, the ship and waves burnished, reverse side with maker’s mark: “Fec. Adolf Bock – Ausf. Schwerin Berlin”. Unworn condition.
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High Seas Fleet War Badge (Lot: 1074)
Starting bid: $ 1,095Nickel-silver alloy, maker “Fec. Adolf Bock – Ausf. Schwerin Berlin”. Lightly worn
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High Seas Fleet War Badge (Lot: 1076)
Starting bid: $ 925Non-ferrous metal, maker “Fec. Adolf Bock – Ausf. Schwerin Berlin”, worn condition.
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War Badge for Naval Artillery (Lot: 1080)
Starting bid: $ 495Non-ferrous metal, maker “Fec. Otto Placzek Berlin Ausf. C.E. Juncker Berlin”. Slightly misshapen at the top.
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Naval Artillery War Badge (Lot: 1081)
Starting bid: $ 395Fine zinc, manufactured by Bacqueville-Paris, reverse with horizontal pin. Hinge resoldered.
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The Soldiers’ English and French Conversation Book – Walter M. Gallichan, 1917 (WWI Edition) (Lot: 1083)
Starting bid: $ 80Original 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)
Starting bid: $ 75Original 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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U.S. Army Canteen with Canvas Cover, 1943 (Lot: 1085)
Starting bid: $ 75An 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.
