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US WWII Army Aircorps Aircraft Aluminum Bracelet
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$25.00
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 Original era manufacture. Bright aluminum bracelet with an applied AAF officers collar insignia for decoration. No damage just light wear.
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US WWII Army Bracelet from Aircraft Aluminum
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$20.00
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 Original era manufacture. Bright aluminum wristband with an applied enlisted brass cap eagle. Very clean.
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Japanese WWII Large Artillery Shell Casing Ashtray
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$35.00
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 Original era manufacture. Large brass shell base which measures 170mm across the base and stands about three inches in height. The rim has been rather simply pounded, or folded over with a few indentations for cigarettes. Japanese markings on the base.
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Japanese WWII Small Artillery Shell Ashtray
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$30.00
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 Original era manufacture. Small brass shell which measures 92mm across the base and stands about two inches in height. Japanese marked on the base.
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German WWII U-Boot Wall Plaque, U-766
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$150.00
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 Original era manufacture. 5x11 inch oval oak plaque with the profile of a U-Boot mounted on one side. The small brass "spades" emblem is stamped U 766 and below the boat is a brass rectangle stamped La Pallice. The U-766 was a type VIIC Boat and entered service with the Kriegsmarine in March of 1944. She sailed on five active patrols before the end of WWII. She was then taken over by the French Navy and renamed the Laubie where she served until decommissioned and broken up in 1963. The brass on this plaque is very likely from her and created during her destruction in the salvage yards. We have seen numerous examples of this type of "trench art" over the years, some more elaborate than others. We have a three dimensional brass model of the U-510 in our own collection. The stains you see on the plaqure are from ink, or paint, perhaps removable with paint thinner. It appears that at one time another emblem of some sort was attached to the upper right edge of the plaque as tiny mounting holes remain, in addition two tiny periscopes once adorned the conning tower as their mounting holes remain as well. In spite of its miniscule missing pieces the plaque remains a mute testament to the men who once served aboard U-766/Laubie with the brass used in its construction coming from a WWII German U-Boot.
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French WWI .37mm HE Shell & Case, Verdun Souvenir, DEWAT
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$50.00
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 Original era manufacture. Neat little .37 projectile and case, both empty of explosives, nicely incised into the side of the case is the following, Victory of the World War 1918, Sir De Verdun France. Removable fuse and case.
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US WWII Trench Art Candlesticks, .50 Cal Casings
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$35.00
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 Original era manufacture. Nice quality brass candlesticks made from .50 Caliber MG casings. Each stands nearly 6 inches in height.
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German WWI Vosges Front Souvenir Cane
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$100.00
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 Original era manufacture. 36 inch wooden cane with a three handcarved panels, "Gruss aus den Vogesen". The Vosges Front is an oft overlooked segment of the Western Front but was the seen of intense combat throughout the Great War. The cane is stout and the carving well done.
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German WWI Walking Cane, Argonne Front
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$115.00
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 Original era manufacture. 36 inch wooden cane with a spiral carved panel stating "Argonnen 1914-18". The letters WK (Weltkrieg) are carved into the butt of the grip. The Argonne Front was the scene of intense combat throughout the Great War.
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German WWI Carved Oak Serving Tray, Weltkrieg 1914-1919
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$175.00
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 Original era manufacture. Very nice carved oak tray with carrying handles on each end. The inside of the tray features a hand carved rendition of a Iron Cross and the Words Andenken an Den Weltkrieg 1914-1919, In Memory of the World War. Nice dark finish, a few very minor chips to the corners. Just a really nice old thing. We originally purchased this to keep but bought so much at the SOS we have to sell something.
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US WWI .37mm Trench Art Victory Shell, DEWAT
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$55.00
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 Original era manufacture. Steel, deactivated .37mm projectile with a copper driving band and a brass casing, stands 8 inches in height. Applied to the side of the casing is a small disc which gives the beginning and ending dates of the Great War with crossed American flags at the bottom.
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US WWI 75mm Trench Art Vase 3rd Army
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$75.00
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 Original era manufacture. Ornately decorated 75mm French shell casing which stands just under 11 inches in height. Decorated with the 3rd Army insignia and a Rose at the top, at the bottom a Motor Transport Corps emblem. Better executed then most.
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German Post WWII SS Das Reich Veterans Reunion Table Centerpiece
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$125.00
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 Original era manufacture. Wonderful handcarved rendition of a WWII German 8 wheel armored car. This was a table centerpiece for the 1987 veterans reunion of the 2nd SS Panzer Division "Das Reich". Also included is a veterans stickpin displaying the tactical symbol for the Das Reich division. Overall the piece is in sound condition with a chip out of the right rear fender and the lower half of the cannon barrel has been reglued. Great item, measures 8.5 inches in length.
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US WWII JU-87 Stuka Recognition Model, Kit Made
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$40.00
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 Original era manufacture. Handmade wooden aircraft model with an 11" wingspan. Handpainted as well, during WWII wooden aircraft models, often made by children, were employed as part of the war effort. No doubt this is an example of the time. Overall condition is good but needs a refit on its radio mast and prop blades. Neat little plane.
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German WWII Souvenir Ashtray, Reims Capitulation
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$65.00
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 Original era manufacture. Cast brass ashtray likely made from shell brass. The subject matter depicts a German officer signing the instrument of surrender 7 May 1945. Measures roughly 4x5 inches.
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French WWII Brass Trench Art Plaque,
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$50.00
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 Original era manufacture. 55mm cast brass plaque which is nicely decorated with the depiction of the little red schoolhouse in Reims France where the German Army surrendered in 1945. Stamped into the reverse is the word depose. Evidently plaques such as these were sold as souvenirs to the Allied soldiers in the area after the surrender, and are in our opinion likely made from artillery shell brass.
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British WWI Coin Cigarette Lighter
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$45.00
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 Original era manufacture. 18x35mm silver colored lighter showing the obverse of a British coin on each side. Appears complete.
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German WWII Belgian Front Souvenir Purse
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$65.00
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 Original era manufacture. Small ladies handbag which is embroidered with an Imperial Eagle and the flags of the Central Powers and the dates 1914-1916. Showsl light age and use. Measures 5x7 inches. Very attractive.
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German WWI Shell Brass Cigarette Case
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$85.00
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 Original era manufacture. Hinged brass case with the center disc from a Prussian belt buckle on the lid. Shows light use and wear.
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German WWII Plane Wreck
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$45.00
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 Original era manufacture. Nice quality nickel tray or frame that displays an original photo of the tail section of an HE-111 bomber. Measures 4.5x7.5 inches. Shows light use and wear.
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German WWI Trench Art Belt Buckle
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$65.00
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 Original era manufacture. Two piece brass buckle which displays the center portion of a Prussian enlisted buckle. Really a well made piece and of a type we have seldom encountered. From our own collection.
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US Italian Campaign Letter Opener, Naples 1945
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$75.00
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 Original era manufacture. Rather charming aircraft aluminum letter opener which measures just under 11 inches in length. The blade is lightly hand engraved Napoli-1945 with a smoking Volcano to the side. The lady certainly looks relaxed doesn't she?
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German WWI Iron Cross Matchsafe
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$60.00
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 Original era manufacture. Commercially made brass plated steel matchsafe with an embossed Iron Cross decoration. The EK is dated in the arms of the cross 1914-1915. Shows honest age and wear.
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German WWII Iron Cross Matchsafe
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$55.00
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 Original era manufacture. Small brass matchsafe large enough to carry a box of old style matches. Nicely executed brass Iron Cross on the front cover. Shows normal age and wear.
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US WWI 37mm Trench Art Projectile, INERT
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$45.00
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 Original era manufacture. Complete 37mm projectile and casing with a 35mm silver colored disc bearing the US Seal applied to the outside. The primer has been removed and there are no arsenal stamps on the base.
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