Documents, maps & photographs
Map, Fort Riley, US Army, Kansas
Genuine US Army laminated map of Fort Riley, Kansas. During World War II, the 2nd Cavalry Division and 9th Armored Division were created at Fort Riley, which was also used as a POW camp for captured Italian and German troops. Since 1955, the base has been home to the 1st Infantry Division. Quite good overall condition. Dimensions: about 14.1in x 17.3in.
Map, Forts Sinnesberg & PT. Rederching, US Army, Maginot line
Genuine WWII US Map Sheet of Forts Sinnesberg & PT. Rederching, scale 1 : 5000. The map is prepared and reproduced by 673rd Engr. Topo. Co. Excellent overall condition.
Map, Isigny-Carentan, Top Secret, 1944, Normandy
Rare genuine WWII British map of Normandy, Isigny , Sheet 34/18 S.W. , scale 1:25,000. The present map, which bears mention Top Secret , actually covers the German defenses in the vicinity of Brévands, Carentan (East), Montmartin-en-Graignes, and Isigny. Edited by the General Staff-Geographical Section of the War Office. Second edition, April 1944. Quite good, used condition. Found in Normandy. Dimensions: 20.9in x 27.9in.
Map, Paris-Frankfurt, Situation Map, 1947
Genuine US Army exercice map, Paris-Frankfurt, C & S C 500-17 , scale 1:500,000. Dated 1947. The present map covers a large area of North-Eastern France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Western Germany. Good overall condition. Dimensions: 36in x 48in.
Map, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, Normandy, 1944, 90th Infantry Division
Rare genuine WWII British map, St. Hilaire, Edition of February 1944, Sheet No. 34/10 S.W. , scale 1:25,000. This map covers a large perimeter north of the town of Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, Normandy, France, which was liberated by elements of the 90th Infantry Division on August 2, 1944. Edited by the General Staff-Geographical Section of the War Office in March 1944. Quite good overall condition. Dimensions: 19.5in. x 24.4in.
Map, TORINO, Italy, 1942, N.E. 44/6
Genuine WWII US map, TORINO, Army - Navy, N.E. 44/6 , scale 1:500,000, printed on paper. This map covers a large perimeter around the Gulf of Génova, including the cities of Milano and Génova. Edited by the General Staff-Geographical Section of the War Office in 1941 and modified by the US Army in 1942. Good overall condition.
Map, TOWN PLAN OF NAPLES, Italy, 1943, Annotated, 82nd Airborne Division
Genuine WWII British map, Town Plan of Naples , scale 1:10,000. The present map shows various annotations, indicating that it saw service with the 82nd US Airborne Division. Edited by the General Staff-Geographical Section of the War Office in July 1943. Quite good overall condition. Dimensions: 25.4in x 34.8in.
Map, US Army, Valognes, Azeville, Ravenoville, St Marcouf, 1943
Genuine WWII US historical Map Sheet of Valognes . Scale 1:50,000, 1st edition of 1943. 4th Infantry Division and 82nd Airborne Division sector.
Map, War Office, Cherbourg & Caen, 1943, Utah Beach / Omaha Beach
Scarce genuine WWII British War Office map of Lower Normandy, Cherbourg & Caen (Sheet 3a & 8) . Scale 1:250,000, 4th edition, "Army/Air". Dated 1943, this map covers all the drop zones, landing zones and landing beaches chosen for Operation Neptune. Good, used condition. Dimensions: 30.7in x 35.4in.
Messages, Maj. Gen. Matthew Ridgway, XVIII Airborne Corps, Operation Market Garden
Truly stunning lot of two authentic messages sent by Major General Matthew B. Ridgway , commanding officer of XVIII Airborne Corps, to the officers in charge of various units -- including the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division -- during the fighting in Holland in September 1944 (Operation Market Garden). These extremely rare documents, which have some great historical significance, are protected by a frame. Frame dimensions: 9.8in x 14.5in.
Musical Score, March of the Women Marines, Silver Anniversary Edition
Genuine US Marine Corps Women's Reserve musical score, Official March of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve , published circa 1967-1968. Copyright 1943. Complete edition, in very good overall condition. Format: 9in x 12in.
Newspaper, Charlotte Sunday Observer, February 21, 1943, Section 2
Rare genuine WWII US newspaper, Charlotte Sunday Observer , February 21, 1943, Section 2: 'Defense Heads Make Plans For Blackout This Week'. Complete edition; quite good overall condition.
