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| Fine Late WWII or Korean War Rear Seam U.S. M1 Helmet & Liner |
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| Here is a Nice Late WWII or Korean War Rear Seam U.S. M1 Helmet & Liner ! The cork textured olive drab paint is 90% or better and the entire helmet is actually in good shape. The liner shows a little paint loss on the back side, but is still nicely intact. The original leather chinstrap is present, as is the web strap, which is wrapped around the back of the outside. The webbing on the inside of the liner is still in good shape as well. There is a name written on the inside leather, along with an eight digit service number, but it is a common name and there were literally dozens of Robert Kings in both WWII and the Korean War. Overall, Just a Very Good Condition Late WWII U.S. M1 Helmet ! [ L.L. ]
$275 Reduced $175 plus shipping
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| Fine Early WWII M1917A1 Helmet |
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| Here is an Excellent Original U.S. M1917A1 WWII Helmet ! It has an original improved liner and chinstrap, that was adopted in 1936, and both helmet and liner are in very good condition. The rough textured olive drab green paint on the exterior of the shell is 90% or better, as is the smoother green on the interior of the shell. The leather liner and sewn chinstrap are both in very good condition as well. The only marking I see anywhere are the letter and number, “4B” stamped on the inner brim of the shell, which indicates manufacture by the McCord Radiator Company, likely in 1941. A Nice M1917A1 Helmet just as it would have been issued early WWII, Pearl Harbor, Wake Island, Guam, etc. ! [ L.L. ]
$275 Reduced $175 plus shipping
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| XXIV Artillery Corps - Air Corps Message Streamer |
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| Here is a Fine WWII Army Air Corps Message Streamer ! This one belonged to the 24th Corps of Artillery, which participated in the 1944, Invasion of Leyte in the Philippine Islands, and the 1945, Fighting at Okinawa. The message pouch is stenciled on one side in large letters, “ Mail or Deliver to Nearest U.S. Air Corps Troops,” with a small warning in the top right corner that reads, “ Official Business Only, Penalty For Private Use $500.” Written in black ink on the reverse side is, “Return XXIV Corp Arty – Air Section.” The yellow color of the streamer itself is still bright, and full length including the pouch measures right at 6 feet long. The “Lift The Dot” fastener still works as it should. Used to drop messages to ground troops, when a radio was either unavailable or they were observing radio silence. Just a Neat & Unusual Piece of WWII History ! [ T.B.]
$100 Reduced $70 plus shipping
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| Excellent Condition M1902 Infantry Dress Blue Aiguillette Cord, |
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| Here is an Excellent Condition M1902 Infantry Dress Blue Aiguillette Cord, also sometimes known as a waffle cord ! These were worn over the shoulder with the dress uniform to make it a “full dress uniform.” This one is in fine shape with little to no fraying and still showing vivid color. It displays great by itself or could be used to finish out a dress coat.
$35 plus shipping
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| Nice M1902 Cavalry Dress Yellow Aiguillette or Waffle Cord |
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Here is a Nice M1902 Cavalry Dress Yellow Aiguillette Cord, sometimes also known as a waffle cord ! These were worn over the shoulder with the dress uniform to make it a “full dress uniform.” This one for some reason has been cut in two pieces on the straight cord, but could probably be easily repaired. There is some minor fraying but the color is still vivid. Displays Fine as is in a Riker Box !
$25 plus shipping
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| Nice Displaying Pair of Victorian Ladies Button-up Boots - 120 Years Old |
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Here is a Nice Displaying Pair of Victorian Ladies Button-up Boots ! The leather overall is still in fairly good shape with no major damage, but most of the buttons are missing. The boots have square hob nails attaching the heels, with small brass nails or pins holding the rest of the sole which is mostly an orange/tan color. The orange part of the sole is also apparently patented as it is embossed, “Sole Leather, Registered Trademark Counter, Standard Fastened.” There is also the number “5” embossed in the center of the sole of each boot, [Size ?] and what looks like an old museum ascension number written on the bottom of one. A Pair of 120 year old Ladies Boots that Display Fine ! [ L.L.]
$45 plus shipping
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| Nice Late 1800s Gold Gilt Wire Frame Eye Glasses |
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| Here is a Nice Pair of Late 1800’s Eye Glasses ! They have gold gilded wire frames, and still retain relatively clear lenses with some minor scratches. They measure about 4 inches across, with ear pieces or temples that are about 5.5 inches long. The inside of the nose bridge is marked, “Taw & Co.” and that is the only marking I can find on them. The gold gilt is worn thin in a few places but they still display great. A Fine Old Pair of Eyeglasses that won’t break the bank ! [ L.L.]
$40 plus shipping
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| Fine Early Willson Aviator/Motorcycle/Automobile Goggles |
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Here is a Fine Pair of ca. 1920’s to 1930’s Early Motorcycle, Automobile, & Aviator Protective Goggles manufactured by Willson ! They were also sometimes used by miners and military personnel. The lenses are amber in color and still in very good condition with a minimum of scratches or imperfections. The leather side shields are also still in good condition, supple and bending easily, and the twisted wire ear pieces still retain spring. The inside of the frame on the nose piece is marked, “Willson” as are the outsides of both of the leather shields. A Fine Pair of Early Motorcycle or Automobile Protective Googles ! [ L.L. ]
$60 plus shipping
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![Nice Just Post WWI British Officer's Swagger Stick from the 1st Battalion [ Rifle ] Monmouthshire Regiment w/Battle Honours -28 Inches Long with Silver Tip & Cap](images/173_RifleBtn_Icon.jpg) |
| Nice Just Post WWI British Officer's Swagger Stick from the 1st Battalion [ Rifle ] Monmouthshire Regiment w/Battle Honours -28 Inches Long with Silver Tip & Cap |
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Here is an Excellent British Officer’s Swagger Stick, likely dating ca. 1920s, for the 1st Battalion [Rifle] of the Monmouthshire Regiment, with WWI Battle Honours ! The 1st Battalion was heavily engaged during the “Great War”, in many places. They suffered horrific casualties at Ypres, Belgium, on May 8th, 1915, in a heroic defense, when of nearly 500 men, only 129 survived. The history of the Monmouthshire Regiment, and the 1st Battalion in particular is available at several sites on the internet, and is one of courage.
The swagger stick itself measures about 28 inches long with a silver tip that is ¾ of an inch long, while the sterling silver cap is right at 1.75 inches long. Though the very top is unadorned, along the sides of the silver cap are eleven battle honours, and the seal of the Monmouthshire Regiment, which appears to be a crown over a Welsh dragon. Immediately below the crest are the words, “France & Flanders 1914.1918.” The rest of the Battle Honours are in a semi-circle around the outside, starting at the lower left with, Cambrai 1917.1918, Scarpe 1917, Somme 1916, Ypres 1915.17.18. , South Africa 1900.02, St. Julien , Arras 1917, Langemarck 1917, Hindenburg Line, & ending at the bottom right with “Aden.” The glossy black wood shaft of the stick shows real wear where it would have rested under the arm, and is a bit out of round now, but still solid. There are a lot of swagger sticks out there, but this one Shows the WWI Battle Honours & History of the 1st Battalion [Rifle] of the Monmouthshire Regiment ! [ T.B. ]
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