World War One
World War One
WW1 Colonel John Quekemeyer Signed Letter and Archive, General Pershing's Aide De Camp
Very unique archive with correspondence and photos between Gen. Pershing's Aide De Camp, Col. John Quekemeyer and artist Douglas Volk. Volk was commissioned to paint Pershing's portrait for the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Includes signed letter on Quekemeyer's AEF letterhead to Volk, Original US Signal Corps photograph of General Pershing on horseback with Quekemeyer on horseback behind him. Quekemeyer is the middle officer with moustache. Also in the group are 2 carbon copies of letters sent to Quekemeyer by Volk requesting the loan of one of Pershing's uniforms and trying to arrange sittings with the General, also several very interesting photos of Volk at work on Pershing's portrait and 3 candid photos of Pershing posing for his portrait. Col. Quekemeyer was a brilliant officer and cavalry horseman who sadly died of pneumonia in 1926. Makes you wonder what role he would have played in WW2 had his life not been cut short. No doubt he would have seen high command. Seldom seen material. $195.00WW1 92nd Division Buffalo Soldier's Patch and 367th Infantry Regiment Collar Disk Grouping
Beautiful wool felt composition buffalo patch with stitched detailed. Looks uniform removed. Also enlisted collar disk from Co. L, 367th infantry regiment, 92nd Division. Very rare grouping. 295.00 - On HoldBook, Kelly's Miller's "Negro Soldier in Our War, New Pictorial History History of the World War for Human Rights", Published 1919
700 page book in excellent condition with photos and history. One of the classic histories of the war and one of the few addressing the role of black soldiers and sailors. 75.00Beautiful Boxed Set of WW1 Glass Stereo Slides and Viewer
This set consists of 199 glass slides depicting every aspect of WW1. Most I have never seen published before and many are very graphic depicting the horrors of war. The effect is similar to the old keystone cardboard stereo cards but so vivid it feels like you can almost reach out and touch an object. There are 200 slots so it looks like one was broken or lost over time. I've had this in my collection for 45 years. Seldom do sets as complete as this one come onto the market. The wooden box measures approx. 12" x 5" x 8". $1,400.00WW1 US Army 3rd Division Patch and Studio Portrait
Very nice patch and studio protrait of a 3rd Division Artillery Staff Sergeant wearing a similar constructon wool felt shoulder patch. Very detailed photo. $150.00 - On HoldWW1 USMC Web Trouser Belt
Khaki web belt measures approx. 39 inches stenciled USMC with unmarked blackened brass buckle. Tough to find on the lose. $95.00WW1 US Army Balloon Corps Patch and Snapshots
Nice little balloon corps grouping. The patch was salvaged from a mothed out jacket and looks good displayed with original balloon related snapshots. $295.00WW1 US Army Camp Pontanezen Bullion Patch
A beautiful piece that is seldom seen in bullion. $295.00 - On HoldWW1 US Army RPPC of Barracks Life
A really wonderful and clear RPPC of soldier's relaxing inside a wooden barracks. Excellent detail. $25.00WW1 US Army Medical Officer Studio Portrait
Very clear 6 3/4" x 10 1/2" studio photo of an unknown Medical Corps Reserve Officer. $25.00WW1 US Army Motor Transport Corps Insignia Grouping
Beautiful multi-colored embroidered on wool MTC patch looks to be French or German made. Comes with 1st Sergeant MTC chevron and collar disk. $125.00WW1 US Marine Corps Pilot's WIng, Full Size 2 3/4"
These beautiful, finely detailed wing were worn by a Marine Pilot from my hometown of Great Falls, MT and obtained directly from the estate by the original collector. His other items were scattered to the wind but I was fortunate enough to end of with his wing. He did not make it overseas during WW1 but served in the Pacific during WW2. Although not maker marked these are quite unique with a curved design and unusual safetly catch (not the conventional later style), quite possibly a Florida jeweler made piece as he received his training there. I will include his obituary and copies of some interesing photos of him. I have never seen another WW1 Navy/Marine Corps Wing of this design, and it is beautiful. $950.00WW1 US Navy Yeoman's Jumber and War Certificate
Set consists of jumper with YN2 chevron, trousers and something I've never seen before, and issue Navy dickie to keep the neck and chest warm in colder weather. War certificate shows this sailor served aboard the gunboat USS Wilmington in the Philippines and China. A very nice set. No name that I can see in the uniform. $125.00WW1 French CSRG Chauchat Light Machine Gun
A nice original example with some repairs but in overall very good condition. This is an old DEWAT registered with the ATF and will require the buyer to have a C&R license. This one appears to have the barrel leaded up. The action still cocks and fires when you pull the trigger. The cocking handle looks like an old replacement. A key weapon for your doughboy or Poilu display. Sold