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$3,295.00
39-15 BOWIE KNIFE - CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. This is a very rare Bowie Knife, which was manufactured in the Confederate States of America(CSA) during the Civil War. This very knife was featured on page 127 of the book "Confederate Arms."[A copy of the page will be included with the Bowie Knife when it is sold]. The Bowie Knife has a wooden handle. The handle measures 5." The blade measures 12 1/8," making the overall length of the knife 17 1/8." A scabbard is not included. Items from the CSA are always more prized than Union examples. This is especially true for any kind of Confederate edged weapon. Confederate officer’s swords are VERY expensive. (One of my favorite CSA swords is for naval officers. All of those were made in England and routinely sell for $20,000.00+). Confederate-made examples such as this were crudely-constructed when compared to their Northern counterparts. The South lacked both the resources and the manufacturers to produce finer weapons. This piece that almost screams "history!" It has been in my collection for many years.
39-30 FRAMED COLOR LITHOGRAPH AND AUTOGRAPH OF U. S. NAVY CIVIL WAR HERO - ADMIRAL DAVID FARRAGUT. This is a high-quality, framed presentation that features an original autograph and color lithograph of Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870). Farragut is clearly among the most famous of U. S. Navy sailors. He is long remembered for the quote attributed to him at the Battle of Mobile (Alabama) Bay, wherein he urged his men "Damn the torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!" [The other famous U. S. Navy quote that comes to mind was John Paul Jones’s ""I have not yet begun to fight!" ] Farragut was a young midshipman in the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the USA. He was a Southerner by birth (Tennessee) and remained loyal to the North. In 1862 he was appointed "Flag Officer, West Gulf Blockading Squadron." His rank was Commodore, which was the highest rank in the U. S. Navy at the time. He was appointed Rear Admiral (a new rank created for him) in 1862 after the capture of New Orleans. He then led two expeditions in an attempt to capture Vicksburg. They both failed. His 1864 attack against Mobile, however, was victorious. He was then appointed to Vice Admiral in 1864, in another rank created for him. His health was failing, so he gave up his command. In 1866 he was promoted to Admiral (equivalent to a four-star general, and the highest rank currently available in the U. S. Navy). This remained the highest rank in the U. S. Navy until WW II, when Chester Nimitz (and three other men) was given the rank "Admiral of the Fleet." Admiral of the Fleet was similar in rank to the five star general in the U. S. Army known as "General of the Army." Five officers were promoted to "General of the Army" in 1944 and 1950. The rank of "Admiral of the Fleet" has not been conferred since 1945 (the last man to receive this honor was William "Bull" Halsey"). The rank of "General of the Army" has not been granted since 1950 (its last recipient was Omar Bradley). David Farragut died in 1870 at the age of sixty-nine. He was honored by his country. To this day he remains an important part of U.S. naval history. Our offering today is a wonderful framed collage saluting him. The framed presentation’s overall measurements are 17 1/4" x 21." The wood used for the molding is most unusual. It displays an interesting pattern that gives it a very antique appearance. Inside the frame is a large, matted area containing the documents within three matted windows. The first window, which measures 9 1/2" x 6 3/4," has a period color lithograph showing Farragut in dress uniform, complete with epaulettes and sword. The lithograph has a reproduction of his signature (this matches his signature, which we will describe also). A note at the bottom of the lithograph says it comes from the last photograph taken of Farragut. In another window to the right of the lithograph, measuring 2 1/4" x 4 1/2," is the actual signature. It is a clipped autograph. It gives his name and his rank as Vice Admiral (1864-1866). The final window, which measures 1" x 5," appears directly below the window with the autograph. It states that the autograph was given to a man at the Atlantic House at Rye Beach, NY on 12 August 1865. This framed collage has been in my collection for nearly twenty years. Changing interests and limited wall space on which to display things lead me to offer it here. On the reverse is a certificate of authenticity from the firm from whom I originally purchased it. It makes a lovely display and a wonderful addition to any collection. [Special handling and shipping will be required on this piece due to its size]. $1,495.00
This is an American or English-made brass powder flask produced prior to 1850. It might even be from Revolutionary War times, although I cannot be certain. It measures 8 1/4" in height and 3 1/4" at its widest point. It is in the shape of a flagon, with an intricate design on the exterior. While it has a thong to hang over one’s shoulder, the thong is NOT period. It has been added in the last 20 to 40 years. At the top is a measuring device that allows charges of 3, 2 3/4, 2 ½, and 2 1/4 grams to be poured into the musket. It is very well made and in excellent condition.
10-584 XMRG POWDER FLASK FOR A MUSKET OR RIFLE.
This is a powder flask used for loading a single-shot pistol. It is also American or British-made, from prior to 1850. It is also made of brass, but does not have a decorative exterior. It measures 4 3/8" in height and 2" at its widest point. It also has an operable dispensing lever that allows powder delivery to the pistol. It has a great patina and is in very fine condition. $150.00
10-585 XMRG POWDER FLASK FOR A PISTOL.
This is a book written by an American soldier who served in France during WW I. It is titled Dere (Dear) Mable: Love Letters of a Rookie by Edward Streeter. This book was written and released in 1918. The first edition of this book was released in April 1918. This book is a SIXTH edition, which was released in July 1918. Streeter served in the 27th (N. Y.) Division. The book is illustrated with thirty-five black and white drawings by a fellow member of his Division. This book is a humorous look on war in France by a man who had never traveled before. It is very country and, at the time it was extremely popular. This is a quick read. I guarantee you will have a laugh or two (or twelve) with it. $35.00
12-417 DERE MABLE: LOVE LETTERS OF A ROOKIE by EDWARD STREETER.
This is a consignment piece. American troops that left the shores of the U. S. to fight in WW I were referred to as the American Expeditionary Force or AEF. This is a patriotic pin that was most likely worn by a loved one who had a soldier fighting in Europe. It shows two brass hearts joined together. The left heart features an American Eagle. Over it are the initials U. S. AEF. The right heart says "The Lord watch between me & thee when we are absent one from another." It is a very touching piece, in lovely condition. $75.00
39-02 XRB PATRIOTIC PIN - U. S. AEF.
39-07 XJB 638th
AERO SQUADRON PATCH - U.S. This is a
squadron patch for the 638th Aero Squadron. T his patch was
worn on a tunic sleeve. It measures 3 1/4" x 3." It shows a black cat standing
over a "V." A "638" for the squadron is emblazoned over the cat. This
squadron was a late arrival to France and saw little action. They were
equipped with Spad VII’s.
39-03
XJB GOLD PATRIOTIC RING WITH TOTENKOPF.
This is a patriotic ring. It is finely made and features a Totenkopf in
the center mounted on onyx. (The Totenkopf is similar to that used by
the two Braunschweig regiments, rather than the two Prussian Hussar
regiments). It has a small chip in the onyx. The date 1932 is on both sides of
the ring. Inside the ring are some initials, and the marking for 14K. It also
says that is was manufactured in Folger, NY! It may have been made in the USA
by a German veteran/immigrant. In a way it almost seems like a class ring! The
ring is a small size and is a size 5 1/2, so it clearly was for a woman. It is a
very attractive ring. For being 70+ years old, it is in good condition. It
comes housed in a non original presentation case for extra security, or a
better way to display it.
$295.00
14-324 XJB FRENCH MADE
WRIST WATCH - U.S. SIGNAL CORPS - U.S.
Great Britain
39-24
XJB RFC OFFICER’S VISOR CAP.
TP
Russia
39-28
XJB IMPERIAL RUSSIAN AIR SERVICE OFFICER’S VISOR CAP. This is a
consignment item. It is an officer’s visor cap from the Imperial Russian Air
Service. The cap is made of fine gabardine. It features a large, oval, silver, black and red kokarde. The cap also has a black visor. The cap’s
exterior is very attractive. One small moth nip appears on the cap’s side.
The interior has a lightly-used leather sweatband. The liner bears the
impression of the Russian double-headed Eagle. It is marked a size 55,
in the metric system. This size is about average. The final touch to the
liner is a winged propeller, which confirms that the cap was for an aviation
officer. Immediately below that is XIX (19) in Roman numerals. (I am
unsure what this indicates). This is a very rare cap. It would make a fine
addition to any collection.
$750.00TP
France
39-31
PATRIOTIC RING - FRENCH COIN. This is a
patriotic ring which has been fashioned from a French coin. The coin has been
bent to fit a finger’s contours. A hole has been drilled in the center of the
coin. The coin itself dates from 1923. The ring is size 7 1/2.
39-25
XJB FRENCH AVIATION TUNIC BUTTON.
This is a consignment item. It is a button for a French tunic from an
aviation unit. It is 1" in diameter and features a winged propeller.
39-29 XJB STORK STICK PIN - FAMOUS FRENCH AVIATION FIGHTER SQUADRON. This is a consignment item. This is a first rate stick pin which was made to represent the famous Stork Squadron. It is made of silver. The Stork Squadron was perhaps the most famous of French squadrons and was officially designated Spa 3. It was commanded by the famous French ace Georges Guynemer. He was well known as a fierce competitor who once let a young Ernst Udet off the hook when Udet’s machine guns jammed. Guynemer fell with fifty-three victories to his credit and one of the most beloved of French heroes from WW I. $295.00
39-04 XJB MEDAILLE MILITAIRE (MILITARY MEDAL) - FRANCE. This is the French Medaille Militaire (Military Medal). This was a 3rd Republic award and was issued from 1870-1940. This decoration was generally awarded prior to the Legion of Honor. The enamel on the obverse shows some light chipping. $40.00
Belgium
01-516 XJB MEDAILLE du TRAVAIL - BELGIUM. This medal was awarded by the government of Belgium. It was for 25 years service in the same industry. The ribbon matches the national colors of Belgium. The writing on the medal is both French and Dutch the two primary languages of Belgium. $25.00
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