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Lot of Miniature Leaflets, Der Führer, 1934, 1937, 1938, 1940
Lot of four genuine WWII German propaganda miniature leaflets, dedicated to Adolf Hitler's rise to power during the years 1934, 1937 and 1938 for three of them, and to the Battle of France (June 5-25, 1940) for the fourth. Homogeneous set, in very good overall condition. Dimensions of each booklet: 1.3in x 1.9in.
Lot of Two Shirts, Wool, US Army, 16 x 33, Major D.C. Hartwell, 78th Infantry Division
Lot of two genuine WWII US Army OD shirts, of the type intended for officers. Nice homogeneous set, in very good overall condition despite some signs of wear in the collar. The 78th Infantry Division shoulder insigna is present on one of the two shirts. Inscriptions visible in both shirts indicate that they once belonged to some Major D.C. Hartwell , ASN O-357025 .
Lot, 23 Forms, V-mail, Blank, in Box
Genuine WWII US Army set of 23 V-mail blank forms, coming in their original cardboard box. In order to standardize, hasten and facilitate the shipping and delivery of mail written by servicemen deployed overseas, the US Army instituted the V-mail system in 1942. The message would be written on a special form which was then photographed on 16mm film by the theater of operations V-mail processing center. Nice homogeneous lot, in excellent overall condition.
Lot, Field Manuals, Sgt. Allen Guy, 171st Engineer Combat Bn.
Lot of genuine WWII US War Department field manuals, on the front covers of which partial ASN G-5148 has been inked: - FM 5-21, Camouflage Painting of Vehicles and Equipment , 1942; - FM 23-25, Bayonet, M1905 , 1940; - FM 23-30, Hand Grenades , 1940; - FM 30-40, Identification of United States Armored Vehicles , 1941; - FM 31-20, Jungle Warfare , 1941. Homogeneous set, in quite good overall condition. Name Guy has been written on three of them. Allen Conroy Guy, Jr. was born on July 29, 1924 in Dayton, Kentucky and joined the US Army on July 28, 1943 (ASN 35225148). He served as a Sergeant with Company C, 171st Engineer Combat Battalion. He was discharged on March 11, 1946 and passed away on March 11, 1946. He passed away on May 3, 1995. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=35225148&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=5561188 Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Lyrics, Song, Bawdy, Here's to Hitler!
Genuine WWII American bawdy song lyrics, Here's to Hitler! , quite popular in the US Army. Good overall condition. Dimensions: 3.3in x 3.2in.
M1 Rifle, Bayonet Guard, NOS
Genuine American WWII guard for the M1 Rifle bayonet. NOS condition, delivered in period wrapping.
Machete, British-Made, with Canvas Scabbard, ATLAS 1943, Laundry Number
Interesting genuine WWII British-made machete, 18.1-inch blade. Manufactured in Sheffield, England. Comes in its original US OD 7 canvas scabbard, produced by Atlas in 1943, on which laundry number P6519 has been stenciled. Quite good overall condition.
Machete, Folding, Emergency Kit, USAAF, Camillus
Genuine WWII USAAF folding machete, intended for being issued in emergency kits B-2 and B-4. Blade length: 11in. This type was introduced in 1942 in order to supersede the Model 18 Collins machete, which was considered too bulky. Manufactured by Camillus . Good overall condition.
Machete, Folding, Emergency Kit, USAAF, CAMILLUS
Genuine WWII USAAF folding machete, intended for being issued in emergency kits B-2 and B-4. Blade length: 11in. This type was introduced in 1942 in order to supersede the Model 18 Collins machete, which was considered too bulky. Manufactured by Camillus . Complete and in quite good overall condition.
Machete, M-1942, COLLINS & CO., Legitimus, 1942, with Leather Scabbard, ALCO 42, Modified, Named, Normandy
Genuine WWII US M1942 machete, 18-inch blade. Manufactured by Collins & Co. and dated 1942; black bakelite grips. Comes in some leather scabbard, manufactured by Alpco in 1942 and initially designed for the 22-inch machete -- the tip has been shortened and name Pavey was carved on the front. Homogeneous set in quite good, used condition, found in Normandy.
Machete, M-1942, Taped, with Canvas Scabbard, Sgt. Earl Burgess
Interesting genuine WWII US M1942 machete, 17.9-inch blade. Production markings are illegible due to oxidation; the grip has been covered with friction tape to improve handling properties. Comes in its original OD 7 canvas scabbard, dated 1944 and on the reverse of which ASN 31303957 and initials E.J.B. have been written. Earl John Burgess was born on January 21, 1918 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and joined the US Army on March 13, 1943. He was discharged on February 3, 1946 as a Sergeant, and passed away on April 13, 1996. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=31303957&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=2484793 https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/198351023/earl-burgess Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Machete, Sawback, COLLINS & CO., Legitimus, with Canvas Scabbard, Mk 2, US Navy
Genuine WWII US Legitimus machete, sawback type (57 teeth), manufactured by Collins & Co. The Spanish language label still present on the blade indicates that this tool was most likely intended for being exported to Latin America at some point. Machetes were quite popular with crews manning machine guns and mortars, among others. Blade length: 20in. Comes in an original US Navy Mk 2 khaki canvas scabbard. Nice homogeneous set, in good overall condition.
