Message from Dale Anderson

My collection of Spanish American War memorabilia includes hundreds of items of which only a few tantalizing examples are listed below.  Also below are some photos of only a small sampling of the items in this collection available for sale.  Rock Island will have all items superbly photographed and described in their auction catalogs.

Flags – US, Spanish, Cuban & Insurrecto Hats – US, Spanish & Cuban Enlisted and Officer Uniforms – Photographs – Books – War Relics – Dewey Salute Cannons – Patriotic China – Patriotic Tinware – Bullet Lanterns & Humidors – Rough Rider items – Weapons – U.S.S. Maine Sailor Hats – Cavalry items – Autographs – Newspapers – Sheet Music – Beer Mugs & Trays – Pipes – Dewey & T.R. Tapestries – Spanish & U.S. Bugles – Patriotic Banks – Remember The Maine items – Tableware – Match Safes – Patriotic Envelopes & Letters – Celebratory Brass & Oak Mantle Clocks – Patriotic Fans – Razors – Scarves – Embroidered pieces – Field Gear – Paperweights – Dewey, etc. Photo Albums – Patriotic Milk Glass Pieces – Advertising Tins – Tattoo Art – Pin-Back Celluloid Buttons with Ship Pictures – Uncle Sam Items – S.A.W. Board Games – Playing Cards – Collector Spoons – Patriotic Ribbons – Patriotic Belts – Home Front Items – Watch Fobs – Insignia & Belt Buckles – Olympia & Maine Sailor Hat Ribbons – More.

Anyone interested in this auction of which our collection is only one section, the balance being collector firearms, is heartily encouraged to visit Rock Island Auction Company (link below) and to obtain the auction catalogs.  Their catalogs are the finest in the business, featuring exquisite full color photo coverage, and authoritative and detailed descriptions.  Anyone not already familiar with Rock Island catalogs will be amazed at the quality and artistry of their product, which also serves as a valuable reference work for all time to come.

We encourage everyone to look into this incredible auction.  You won’t be sorry.

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