World War One
World War One
Book, Fighting the Flying Circus by Eddie Rickenbacker, Published in 1919, Autographed
A very nice 1919 edition of WW1 American Ace Eddie Rickenbackers adventures in WW1. Autographed and dated 1929. Signature below the photo is, I believe, a facsimile. Very good condition overall. $500.00WW1 Officer's ID'd Gas Mask Bag
Well marked bag dated 1918 and ID'd to a Lieutenant with his name and serial number. Will make a good research project. No mask inside, just the bag. SoldMiniature Model 1902 Officer Sword, Etched Blade, NS Meyer Marked
An early, high quality piece etched on both sides of the blade and marked Stainless, NS Meyer, New York, Germany. One of the many items NS Meyer had made in Germany and sold in their catalogs. Measures approx. 11" and has the sword knot. I've seen quite a few of these model 1902 miniatures, but not this quality. $125.00WW1 US Army 55th Pioneer Infantry Officer Coller Insignia
Full size size painted bronze single insignia. Pinback. Couple paint chips otherwise nice. $35.00WW1 US Russian Railway Service Collar Insignia
Worn by personnel assigned to keep the railroads operating during the US North Russian Expedition. Nice matching pair of this very hard to find insignia. SoldWW1 US Army Reserve Officer Collar Insignia
Full size pair. Pinback. Few paint chips otherwise very good. $20.00WW1 - 1920s US Air Service Pilot's Trunk Group
This beautiful trunk group was obtained from the veteran's wife shortly after his passing in 1979. He joined the air service in June 1918 but did not complete flight training and obtain his wings until March 1919. He was 30 years old when he obtained his wings. Although he did not serve overseas he remained in the reserves until the late 20s. This group includes his jacket tailored with an open collar in 1925-26, with 20s air service insignia and a beautiful WW1 sterling marked pilot's wings, includes his whipcord trousers, boots, spurs, visor cap, cadet's overcoat, Pilot's book, flight helmet and goggles (damaged lens), ID card, elgin watch with protective cover (watch does not run but probably can be repaired, Name engraved on rear), a bunch of misc. items and paperwork. Items all show use and wear from his years in the service but are in overall very nice condition. Groups like this complete hardly ever turn up any more. The wing is gorgeous! SoldOriginal WW1 US Army QMC Porcelain Truck ID Plate
12" x 7" gray porcelain US Army truck plate. In almost 50 years of collecting this is the only one I've ever seen. I have seen photos of similar plates on US Army ambulances with M.D. in place of the Q.M.C. A very hard to find piece. $500.00WW1 First Division Circus Beer Mug and RPPC
Excellent and undamaged German made beer mug sold as a souvenir during the First Division Circus, and RPPC or the event. $165.00US North Russian Expeditionary Force, 339th Infantry, Pillow Sham
Beautiful 18" x 18" blue velvet pillow sham with applied velvet North Russian Expeditionary Force polar bear and brocade lettering. Most likely Russian made. Shows appropriate age. A striking piece and only one I've ever seen in almost 50 years of collecting. SoldWW1 91st Division, 316th Ammo Train, Helmet and Gasmask group with German Helmet and Souviners
Great little group all from one 91st veteran from Santa Monica, CA. Includes his helmet and gasmask. The helmet is excellent except the moths got to the felt crown pad. The gasmask is a little crispy as usual. Both have the vet's name on them. Includes his German souvenirs incuding a felt pickelhaube, section of MG belt, iron cross 2nd class and buckle. The felt helmet is very good except the felt surface has been worked on over the years by moths or bugs. Very nice shape and complete with liner, chinstrap and cockades. Also includes several photos of the vet and his buddies. Exceptional grouping. SoldWW1 Wool 3-Button Pullover Shirt
Muster colored wool shows use but remains in very good condition with no mothing. Larger than usual size. I wear a size 42 coat and this fits will perfectly. Has soldiers name inside and Elbeco maker label. Elbeco has been making uniforms for the military, police and fire department since before WW1. Nice example and excellent for both pre-WW1 or WW1 collection. $65.00WW1 US Army Straight Leg Khaki Cotton Trousers
Very hard to find these straight leg trousers from WW1. Approximately size 35 x 32. Has button fly with US Army flat metal buttons. Has Phil. QM tag but cannot make out much info or date. This was an extra pair that came with a large WW1 aviation officer group. Very good condition and nice larger size. $75.00Photo and Newspaper Clipping for 101st Ambulance Company DSC Winner and KIA
I found this studio photo with enclosed newspaper clipping in a New Hampshire antique shop many years ago. Very poignant little set to a brave soldier who gave his life rescuing his comrades in battle almost 100 years ago. SoldCo. M, 308 Infantry, 77 Division Photos and Paperwork
Nice group to a Montana soldier who served with Co M. of the 308th Infantry and received a gunshot wound at Binarville in the Argonne Forest on 4 October 1918. Since Co. M was not in the pocket with what became known as the Lost Battalion, this soldier was wounded during the attack to reach them. Group has his original induction and discharge certificates, lots of misc. documents and paperwork, his VFW cap, and several photos. One of the photo postcards is of this soldier, the other are officers and enlisted members of Co. M. You can see that one soldier and one officer are wearing Distinguished Service Crosses. Great little estate find. $195.00 WW1 Soldier's Carved Smoking Pipe, AEF, Id'd
WDC pipe carved with soldiers initials and dated he served with the AEF. Includes one of his dogtags his VFW card and list of all the places he visited while serving in the Army. $125.00WW1 US Army Lensatic Compass and Leather Pouch
Compass is in excellent condition. Pouch shows some wear from use but still very good and dated 1918. SoldWW1 US Army Infantry Raincoat
A super nice example. Still supple and in excellent condition. Size medium. Be hard to upgrade this one. $695.00Original WW1 US Air Service Recruiting Poster
Beautiful, original 20" x 30" rare air service poster with great graphics. Has some edge wrinkles and minor tears with one small tape repair at the bottom reverse side. Overall in very good condition with no fading. Very hard to find period air service posters. Sold