Original era letter. A well written, very readable letter addressed to Brigadier General White, Louisa Kentucky, April of 1863. The content is a request for clemency for  More »

Original era letter. A well written, very readable letter addressed to Brigadier General White, Louisa Kentucky, April of 1863. The content is a request for clemency for one T.H. McDonald of company B, 1st Squadron, O.V.Cav, sentenced to twenty days hard labor with ball and chain to be attached to his leg. The petitioner states that prior to the sentencing McDonald had been obedient and faithful to his duties. Folded, normal age and wear. Purchased as part of the collection of a 94 year old local WWII veteran, who collected Civil War memorabilia for most of his life. Please add $1.50 for shipping.   « Less

Original period manufacture. A well used example, all steel construction, and representing one of the more unusual variants of bayonets developed by Imperial Germany during  More »

Original period manufacture. A well used example, all steel construction, and representing one of the more unusual variants of bayonets developed by Imperial Germany during WWI. Traces of the original black paint remain on the crank-style steel grip, with a simple steel guard with barrel rest, double edged dagger blade with markings on both sides of its ricasso. The blade is of polished steel, displaying staining on both sides, and measuring just under 6 inches in length. There are a few shallow nicks in the edges, more felt than seen, and the tip has been very slightly bentDent free heavy steel scabbard retaining traces of its original black paint finish, but having a very interesting soldier modified belt loop of feldgrau wool. PLEASE EMAIL ZIP CODE TO CALCULATE SHIPPING CHARGE.   « Less

Original period manufacture. Chrome finished 10 inch blade without a makers mark on the ricasso. The blade is very clean with no corrosion damage, or issues of any kind.  More »

Original period manufacture. Chrome finished 10 inch blade without a makers mark on the ricasso. The blade is very clean with no corrosion damage, or issues of any kind. Chrome plated steel guard and pommel, nice black plastic grips. Dent free steel scabbard with about 90% of its original finish remaining. A very nice example overall. PLEASE EMAIL ZIP CODE TO CALCULATE SHIPPING CHARGE.   « Less

Original era manufacture. Heavy brass casing marked on the bottom, PLAN LTD, Neuchatel Switzerland. On the top it is marked U.S. ENGINEER CORPS. Dial points north properly.  More »

Original era manufacture. Heavy brass casing marked on the bottom, PLAN LTD, Neuchatel Switzerland. On the top it is marked U.S. ENGINEER CORPS. Dial points north properly. Khaki canvas British made belt case which is dated 1942, and has a U.S. M1910 belt hook attachment. Light age and wear. PLEASE EMAIL ZIP CODE TO CALCULATE SHIPPING CHARGE.   « Less

Original era manufacture. A black patent leather bodied pouch which is tinned lined, and has two black leather belt loops which are riveted in place. On the front of the  More »

Original era manufacture. A black patent leather bodied pouch which is tinned lined, and has two black leather belt loops which are riveted in place. On the front of the pouch is an ornate emblem of intertwined letters, the meaning of which escapes me at present. The pouch is sound, exhibiting normal age and wear. To cover all the bases this may be a pouch used by a British Volunteer rifle company, so room for discovery remains. PLEASE EMAIL ZIP CODE TO CALCULATE SHIPPING CHARGE.   « Less

Original era manufacture. A very well made compass with a darkened brass body and suspension loop. The dial still points North, although is a bit slow in marking the  More »

Original era manufacture. A very well made compass with a darkened brass body and suspension loop. The dial still points North, although is a bit slow in marking the direction. Very nice all leather carrying pouch with an intact closure strap and securing buckle, no visible makers markings. PLEASE EMAIL ZIP CODE TO CALCULATE SHIPPING CHARGE.   « Less

Authentic Antique, 17th century, Ukrainian, Zaporozhian Cossack belt hook, for the sword suspension, beautifully hand made of wrought iron with fine details. This type  More »

Authentic Antique, 17th century, Ukrainian, Zaporozhian Cossack belt hook, for the sword suspension, beautifully hand made of wrought iron with fine details. This type of the Zaporozhian Cossack sword hooks is well documented, some of them were excavated on the Beresteczko battlefield where the great battle took place between the Ukrainian Cossack, led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky, aided by Crimean Tatars and Polish army under the command of King John II Casimir Vasa. These types of sword hooks are illustrated in the Museum of the Polish Army publications “Muzealnictwo Wojskowe” No: 5. Page; 87, and also in the Polish book Zawieszenia Bialej Broni by Leszek. Zachuta. Page: 47. Ryc.29. Please see the last four pictures attached to the listing. The Buyer will be provided with copies of the pages from the mentioned books along with a certificate of authenticity. MEASUREMENTS: Height: 9.5 cm (3.74 inches). CONDITION: Age and usage is showing with beautiful old patina, in very good condition considering its age to be of 300 years.   « Less

World War II Telescope M1910A 1942 #1575 J.B.R. F.A. M1 depression position finder measures 25"x6"x4&3/8"+/- without extension opened weight 17 pounds+/- watch it here  More »

World War II Telescope M1910A 1942 #1575 J.B.R. F.A. M1 depression position finder measures 25"x6"x4&3/8"+/- without extension opened weight 17 pounds+/- watch it here https://youtu.be/0BSeJf3MYG8 (This information was pulled from Military Archives) This unit has been professionally cleaned by A restoration company.   « Less

World War II Souvenir Selected Short Stories of Sherwood Anderson Armed Services Edition Q-9 • Good condition for age and its journey, for some WWII soldiers this book  More »

World War II Souvenir Selected Short Stories of Sherwood Anderson Armed Services Edition Q-9 • Good condition for age and its journey, for some WWII soldiers this book provided a bit of home comfort. • Special edition created for the Armed Services, #Q-9, New York, 1945. • In fair to good vintage condition, front and back covers intact but has natural wear, creasing, bends, spine has two staples, pages are brown and some pages has light stain at bottom. • Softcover , 256 pages, measures 3.75" x 5.5”, it’s a pocket-sized and easy for troops to carry. • Considered a great read, nice addition to your WWII Military or ASE book collection. • Thank you to the men and women of the armed services. “In 1942, the Council created a War Book Panel to choose titles officially recommended by the Council. These small booklets were sized to fit the pocket of a person serving in the wartime efforts and were specifically for the exclusive distribution to members of the American Armed Forces.”   « Less

Old and used, but comes in reasonable condition and seems to be complete found in old garden shed medium sized, offering free world post.

Old and used, but comes in reasonable condition and seems to be complete found in old garden shed medium sized, offering free world post.   « Less