Some of the
items include...Important
Pocket Watches, Trench Art Crucifix, Card Games, Soy
Fiber War-time License Plates, WWII
Home Front Collectibles, Anti-Axis Statues, Ashtrays and Apron,
Military Campaigns Apron, V-J Day Scarf, Plaster or Chalkware Statues,
Calendars, Carnival Ware Uncle Sam, Victory and Eagle
Statues and Plaque, Ku Klux Klan Statue, Store Patriotic Greeting Card
Supply, Churchill Paperweight, Flags, Salt & Pepper
Shakers, U.S. Watch Fobs, Phonograph Records, Playing Cards, Card Games, Spotter Cards, Hair Bobby Pins, Hitler Dart Board, Patriotic Store Counter
Lighter Display, Home Front Punch Boards, "V" Fluorescent Light,
Milton Bradley Board Game, WWII Patriotic Toy Drum, WWII goggles of various types, WWI desk relic,
Japanese Flags, etc...check
out this entire section...new
items added frequently.
German material now has
its own section - go to the Directory and click on German Memorabilia.
Be sure to check out some of the
other Main sections for material related to this time period.
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 1WW - TWO
1940 POLITICAL LAPEL BUTTONS, ONE EACH PARTY
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Little democrat donkey and little republican elephant, in white
plastic, with stud rear. On original
red-white-blue store card, about 1 7/8" square. The donkey
is stamped with, and the card
reads "AGAIN IN '40". The elephant is stamped
with, and card reads "LIFE BEGINS IN
'40". Each about 3/4" wide. Made by NEMO.
Both for $20
2WW - WWI SECOND DIVISION INDIAN HEAD POCKET WATCH
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Amazing relic of that distant War. The only example of a pocket
watch memorializing a soldier's combat service I've encountered in the
50 years I was in the militaria business. Face of watch has an
exquisite hand painted, full color picture of an Indian head facing to
the viewer's left. Under magnification, you can see individual
multi-colored feathers. The head sits against a white star inside
a dark yellow pentagon (9th Infantry). Along the flat sides of the
pentagon are the neatly hand lettered names of the campaigns the soldier
fought in..."SOISSONS, ST. MIHIEL...CHAMPAGNE...ARGONNE...CHAT.THERRY".
Face of watch is pristine. Has tough steel case. I opened
the back (tight) and came to a second back which hinges open, exposing
crisp, clean, quality works. Crystal pries off. Have not
figured how to set the watch unless it is by opening the face. One
other possibility is on the back of the movement. At center there
is a small stud which may have moved with a key (key-set) but appears a
bit too small for the purpose. Crown doesn't appear to be how the
watch sets. I wound the watch and it did run for a full 24 hours.
The watch comes with a quality fob. The leather belt supports a
silver piece which appears to have been worked out of a silver coin and
features a lady's head, possibly "LIBERTY" over the date "1915".
Really neat item from a famed division. I am not a watch expert,
so this is being sold for its historical, military related importance.
$425
 3WW - OUTSTANDING WWII PATRIOTIC PUNCH
BOARD "DIVE BOMBER" More Photos, Click Here The top
third is filled with a full color Army aircraft below the multi-color
title and flanked by U.S. flag punch-outs. Rest of card allows choice
of star roundel punch-outs or pull tabs from a massive vertical stack
down center. These punch boards were a popular and inexpensive gambling
device found in most gas stations, etc. Superb patriotic graphics. 10'' wide, 18" high. Practically unused. Lacks fold-out cardstock
support on back which held it up on a counter. Top ranked Home front
piece. $250
 4WW - WWII HITLER DART BOARD More Photos, Click Here Features Hitler
giving a "Heil" salute over a large swastika, surrounded by inscription
"Aim For Victory". Reverse has a baseball game. 17"
diameter. Bright, fresh black and yellow. Mint. See no
holes. Made in England and was imported. Raised wires
segment the Hitler side. Edge has metal band in great condition,
but with about a 4" area of rust. Looks like it got a bit wet and
has a little paper sticking in a spot. From our personal
collection. Only saw another one in 45+ years. $375
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5WW - SUPER WWII ANTI-AXIS WORKSHOP APRON
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Heavy white canvas with comedy scene on front done in black and orange.
Bib front has Hitler and Tojo in sinking row boat, with Mussolini
already in the water. Above the scene is the text "ONE DOWN - TWO
TO GO!". Advertising below but above the pouches, is for "GEORGE
WEIMER & SONS / BUILD FOR TOMORROW - BUY BONDS TODAY / PHONE 70".
Unfortunately, no city is listed, but it was likely a hardware store.
New, crisp condition, never used, but absolutely original. 22"
tall. Has loop to go over head and has two ties to go around the
waist. Special. $275
6WW - WWII "AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS" ARM BAND
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This title encircles an American Shield. Outer band with text is
blue. Felt construction. Attached to back is an elastic loop
for going around the arm. 4" in diameter. One moth hole in
the bottom E. The elastic still has some movement, but I would
recommend not trying to put it on an arm. Unique original item.
$35
7WW - COLORFUL, PATRIOTIC WWII PLASTER WALL PLAQUE Click
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8 1/2" tall. Lustrous spray painted horizontal bands of
red-white-blue as background to design. Center is eagle emblem
with full color shield on breast. The eagle is a form from an Army
helmet as early as 1881. Above the eagle is "GOD BLESS".
Below is "AMERICA". A wire loop is at top rear for hanging.
Good as new. Maker on back "MADE BY PIERCE'S STUDIO ZION, ILL.
PHONE 2744". $45
8WW - WWII PLASTER "VICTORY" STATUE
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Believe this type of thing is called Carnival or chalkware...the kind of
thing one could win at a carnival. Patriotic WWII statues are
especially rare and sought after. 9 1/4" tall. Basic design is
a large "V" with figure of a woman in uniform saluting. Two balls
are tucked next to the base of the "V", as if supporting it. Has
typical air-brushed coloring, with sparkles added. Few scattered
little nicks/rubs. Has pencil date on back of 1946.
$65
9WW - SPLENDID EXAMPLE OF WWII PLASTER CARNIVAL-WARE STATUE
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This is an 11 1/2" tall, stately eagle with good deal of
coloring. Along the base in front is "GOD BLESS AMERICA".
Fine condition, with one tiny piece missing (see photo). The nose
has a little paint rub and a tiny crack (I almost didn't see it), but
chalk is intact. Really nice piece. Perfect kitsch for the
time. $85
10WW - WWII UNCLE SAM PLASTER STATUE
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One of the best and most sought after designs. 15 1/2" high.
Uncle Sam is hatless and rolling up his sleeves. Red and white
striped trousers. Blue belt and suspenders. Very good
condition. These were going for well over $100 several years ago
when we were looking for them. The patriotic designs are always
rare. $95
11WW - WWII PATRIOTIC AND MILITARY CAMPAIGNS APRON Click on
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Neat Home Front item. Full length...(has skirt front
and the more frilly top). Made from fabric especially designed
to memorialize as many places, events, memorable sayings, as could be
fitted in the space allowed by the fabric...each illustrated with a
little picture. Some examples PEARL HARBOR MIDWAY WAKE GUAM DEC.
7TH; BAD EGGS - KEEP 'EM FRYING!; SIGHTED SUB - SANK SAME!; FLYING
TIGERS OF CHINA!; MALTA; MOST BOMBED SPOT IN THE WORLD; MIRACLE AT
DUNKERQUE / RESCUE OF THE BRITISH ARMY THUMBS UP!; ANZAC FROM DOWN
UNDER / WALTZING MATILDA; KELLY AND THE HARUNA; DOUGLAS MACARTHUR;
BATTLE OF BRITAIN; GUADALCANAL; FIGHTING FRENCH; DOOLITTLE 8; RAF AND
THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN!; and lots more. Excellent, and a really
great item. Seems to only lack one little ring at the waist,
that a tie goes through; easy replacement. The apron portion has
a 21" waist and is 22" long. The bib portion is 8.5" long, and
the ties are quite long. Don't see any tears or rips.
$85
12WW - WWII FAMOUS HITLER PLASTER STATUE
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He is bent over at the waist, and his exaggerated butt dominates the
figure. Hitler looks in horror back at his butt where, because
this is a toothpick holder. If the holes are filled, his butt is
filled with picks piercing his backside. 4 1/4" tall. Couple
rubs, overall excellent condition. $175
15WW - WWII MAC ARTHUR PATRIOTIC CIGAR BOX Click on
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Full size box with surprising design. Every edge has royal
blue paper covering with pattern of tiny white stars. Box itself
is covered with medium brown...simulated wood paper. Title on the
top if "AS GOOD AS HIS NAME". Front face has "WAKE ISLAND".
Lift the lid and see inside cover reads, in red, "MAC ARTHUR CIGAR / AS
GOOD AS THE NAME...EVERY PUFF A JAP REBUFF". At each corner is a
small "V" + code for Victory. Some light damp stains inside.
Overall very good-excellent. Exterior just has some rubbing.
I've kept this and the next one for at least 30 years. $75
15WW - ANOTHER CIGAR BOX
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the same, but condition is just a bit more rubbed in a few spots.
$60
 16WW - PATRIOTIC BEADED POCKET CHANGE
PURSE C.1920's More Photos, Click Here 3" wide,
3'' high; 3" wide end hinged open like a mouth. Ball clasp at center.
Entire body of purse is covered with beadwork. Basic color is from
clear beads with silver centers. Bottom half has red and cobalt
vertical stripes. Top has five cobalt stars. Reverse just has clear
beads. Edges show wear and some parting, with some repair stitching
on one side. Some minor bead loss at reverse center. Interior is
lined, and worn. Some bare spots shows steel purse frame for top
half/hinge. Rare patriotic beadwork. $25
17WW - WWII VICTORY PENNANT Click on
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along hoist end. 17" long on the fly. Green. Faded
on the front. White writing and design. Circle around
"FIGHT FOR FREEDOM" with "V" at center. The big word "VICTORY"
fills the rest. $35
18WW - WWII WINDOW GLASS PICTURE FRAME Click on
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2 3/4 x 3 1/2". Glass has its big "V" painted on the back side of
the glass, one part of the design is a window with gold border, for
the picture to be framed. Along the top is "FOR VICTORY".
The reverse has a card stock backing with stand up supports die cut.
Beautiful, unused condition. A few areas of the white show signs
that the paint is pulling away from the glass, but does not affect the
overall appearance. We don't recommend trying to open to insert
a photo. This is best used for display only. $20
19WW - WWII WINDOW GLASS PICTURE FRAME Click on
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4 x 5". Clear glass has its beautiful and brightly colored design
painted on the back side of the glass, with crossed flags on a big V.
One part of the painted design is a gold bordered window for the photo
to be framed. Along the top is "VICTORY". The reverse has
a card stock backing with stand up supports die cut. Beautiful,
near mint, unused condition. The areas behind the blue flag
shows signs that the paint is pulling away from the glass, but does
not affect the overall appearance. It just means we don't
recommend trying to open to insert a photo. This is best used
for display only. $30
 20WW - SIX PATRIOTIC PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
- FIVE FROM WWII More Photos, Click Here These are
all 78's, in used condition. We have not played them and can not
guarantee how they play. All but one have the original paper sleeves,
in crumpled or tattered condition. The titles are: (1) "We're Gonna
Have to Slap the Dirty Little Jap/Remember Pearl Harbor" (Bluebird
label); (2) "Franklin D./Ozark Waltz" (4 Star label); (3) "I'm No
Communist/Will Someone Please Tell Me Who To Vote For" (MGM label)
probably 1950's; (4) "There's A Star Spangled Banner Waving
Somewhere/Standing Outside of Heaven" (Decca label); (5) "He Wears a
Pair of Silver Wings/Jingle Jangle Jingle" (Columbia label); (6) "The
Caissons Go Rolling Along/The Marines Hymn" (Harmonica label).
From our personal collection. $110
 21WW - "V" FOR VICTORY SHAPED METAL
FLORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE More Photos, Click Here For hanging on a
wall behind a store counter or bar. Almost 20" tall. Red
and blue vertical arms and white background. Bulbs (not present)
faced the arms. Cord to plug in. The little push button is
loose, and we don't know if it works. Never tested for function.
Has 4" diameter Victory/Star/..../Wreath decal on cross arm.
Fantastic item for a WWII Homefront display. From our personal
collection. $395
 22WW - WWII MILTON BRADLEY 1944 BOARD
GAME More Photos, Click Here Entitled "Get In The Scrap" - a play on words, this game is to educate the public about the importance of
turning in scrap. Possibly never seen by board game collectors. Nice
colorful box showing steel mill with neat game board inside.
Conventional size. Has all but one game pieces (lacks little wood
pawn). Also has two copies of directions. Box is 9 3/4 x 19", and
has a good amount of wear and age; some tears and loose paper. The
bottom of the box has a couple open corners, and the interior contents
also show good amount of use and age, but overall sound and complete
(other than the pawn). Nice display item for a WWII Homefront
display. $95
23WW - WWII VICTORY BANNER
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Pending 32 x 48".
Long dimension hangs down. Red border, white center, big
blue V at center. Has grommets at top corners. Solid.
Color faded from sun. Rare. $295
24WW - HITLER HEAD BOTTLE STOPPER
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Finely sculpted and well painted. A bottle stopper, which very
likely came originally in a set with the other Axis leaders. It
would have been an interesting set. This one of Hitler has a lot
of character. Ends at the bottom of his short collar. On the
bottom, there is a cork - broken short and simple to replace.
Beautiful condition, with very tiny spots of rubbing, hardly noticed.
Small chip off the end of his nose. $165
  25WW - WWII SOLDIER PORTRAIT CLASS PAPERWEIGHT Click
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3 5/8" in diameter. Encloses an actual enlistedman's photo portrait,
in color or tinted. Excellent condition. One thumb size portion of
the photo on the left (to his right) is slightly dented, and must
have happened when made. Can't see how it would have been done
otherwise, since it's sealed and does not appear to have been opened.
Does not affect the man's face. Nice looking guy. Special Home front
item. $85
26WW - WWI Era MILITARY NOVELTY DRINK GLASS CHARMS
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These are charms with a military theme, and are more related to the
WWI era than later, based on their design. There is a little
American emblem, grenade, soldier, bomb, airplane, and helmet.
They have hooks above, and are intended to hook on the rim of a
cocktail glass, a different one for each guest's glass, so each guest
knows his glass by the distinctive charm. Six charms on the
original store card, which explains and illustrates the set.
Some of the text is "A Perfect Host Provides CHARMETTE IDENTIFIERS For
Guests' Glasses / Mixed Drinks, But No Mixed Glasses...". The
emblem and soldier are about 1 3/8" tall, to the top of the hook, as
an example of size. 5 x 4 3/4" card. Excellent unused
condition. $35
27WW - FANCY PATRIOTIC ANTIQUE WRIST WATCH C.1916, MEXICO
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The neatest patriotic antique watch I've ever seen. And
I've looked at a lot of watches during my nearly 50 years of
collecting. This creation dates from about 1916, during
Pershing's Expedition into Mexico.
I believe this was made by a Mexican jeweler. The structure of
the watch and bracelet speaks clearly as Mexican in origin. The
watch movement, incorporated into the top framework, says "SWISS MADE"
on the extreme edge. The face name is VIRTUS. It is
running as I write this. I've not given it any long term tests.
I would expect a wrist watch of this age could use a cleaning and
adjustment. Clearly, the works are sound. The
watch/bracelet is a jointed, sculpted work of art. It consists
of the central frame which boxes the movement. It has a deeply
sculpted border with fleur-des-lis at each corner. The face is edged
in gold (brass?) scallops. What is not gold (brass?) is solid
silver. The bracelet consists of four decorative panels, 2 each
side, hinged together. They has sculpted/notched borders around
a gold, raised design. One side has U.S. Emblem (very early
design), and Statue of Liberty. The other two have a spread
eagle/wreath design in gold (brass?), and lastly, a disc of a Mexican
symbol. Each end of the bracelet terminates in a leather strap
and silver buckle. To repeat, I believe what isn't bright brass
or gold, is solid silver. Overall length is 7 7/8". The
watch itself is 1 1/16" square. No markings that we can see.
Quite an amazing piece. This is likely made for a woman, but
would also fit a smaller man's wrist. $795
28WW - WWII PATRIOTIC ESSO & V GLASS BLOCK COIN BANK Click on
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The bank body is in the form of a custom made glass brick. 4
1/2" square, 3 1/2" deep. Coin slot on top. Oval ESSO logo
impressed on both front and back, and also 'WATCH YOUR SAVINGS GROW".
One side has red - white - blue label with large "V" surrounding a
plea to buy savings bonds and use ESSO products - "BUY WAR SAVINGS
BONDS AND REMEMBER ESSO DEALER care saves wear". Little aging
and wear to label, but pretty good, missing the lower point.
Super rare. $145
 29WW - WWII CHILD'S PATRIOTIC TOY DRUM IN
ORIGINAL BOX More Photos, Click Here War production required most strategic materials,
leaving only wood and cardboard for toy production. This drum is
entirely cardboard (a stiff stock) except for the narrow rope sling.
Even the drum sticks are of the same material. Beautiful display with
brilliant red/white/blue design. Top head has picture of the famed
painting Sprit of 76. 12 high and 7 in diameter. New in original
box, which has ink stamp wartime logo reading FOR VICTORY/SAVE AND SELL
this empty carton, and a shipping label from ECA Toys Inc, Chicago.
Also printed on side of drum "A REED TOY". Neat, original item from
WWII. We have only two left. The only
differences will be in the outer box, which vary slightly. Photos show a
representative example, both drums comparable. The cheapest method
to ship will be Parcel Post. Let me know your zip code, and I
can calculate the charges. $35 Each,
or buy Both for $60
30WW - EXQUISITE WWII GLASS PICTURE FRAME WITH LIEUT. RONALD REAGAN PHOTO
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10 x 12". Made from one heavy sheet of glass with second layer of
what seems to be heavy board covered in green on the rear, held on with
tiny nuts and bolts, which sandwiches a 5 x 7" photo in place. This
frame is original and unused. Lt. Ronald Reagan's photo (Associated
Press photo) is in the frame currently, as it was in the store. Nice
silver rosettes in place at the corners where the photo would be held in
place. Has stand up support on back. Glass has military
decorations and etched (like flocking on the reverse) designs...National
Emblem, "U.S. ARMY" and swords. Condition is almost perfect, with
only a few tiny flakes of glass out...you really can barely see them
unless you look hard. $95
31WW - WWII INSULTING PLASTER STATUE OF HITLER Click on
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5 1/4" high. Hitler is giving the Nazi salute - bending over
a bit as he does it, causing his butt to hang largely in the open air
- pants having fallen down and coat tails rise up. Quite clearly
Hitler. Face is just a bit more pudgy than in life. These
anti-axis figurines are great favorites and are very hard to find.
Fine condition. Very tough to photograph because of the glaze
finish, and how the light strikes off it. $225
32WW - WWII STORE GREETING CARD BOX FULL OF CARDS!
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An amazing group! This is an original cardboard box as found
underneath a greeting card display in a store, from which the display
slots above were supplied. The label on the outside of the box,
and on the envelopes inside, show these are from THE BUZZA CARDOZO
COMPANY, HOLLYWOOD. Box measures 14.5 x 6.5 x 9". The box is
original WWII-1940's, contains 101 original cards, at least 20 different
designs, virtually ALL are meant for servicemen (one for Army nurses)
and have military art and themes. A few in the brown envelopes
have the glue stuck to the front of the card; only a couple have slight
tears at the corners when someone tried to pry them apart. Careful
handling may release them. About 20 are still in cellophane from
when they were in the display racks. What an amazing collection of
patriotic/military cards, and by their expressions, reach across time so
you can feel a part of that time. This would be fantastic and add
that special touch for a WWII store display, or home front display.
$150
33WW - WWII GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED SHIPPING CONTAINER
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and women overseas. Commercially made, red painted can 8 1/2"
high, 5 3/4" wide, 4 1/2" deep. All text is painted white.
Big "V" on front. Titles and text as above on front.
Friction fit lid. Nearly new condition, but absolutely original
from WWII. Never saw another in 50 years. $50
34WW - TWO WWII PATRIOTIC BOY'S NECKTIES IN ORIGINAL BOX
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Neat item from the period. Dark blue. Each has a young
fellow in uniform portraying the motto which is printed under each.
One is "Tell it to the MARINES" and has the fellow marching. The
other is "KEEP 'EM FLYING", and has the fellow in an Air Corps uniform,
seemingly running along with a plane in the sky. One tie looks
unused (Flying) and the other possibly shows some use and some small
moth holes. They are in their original box, which only had two
ties originally, even though there are four depictions on the cover; US
Navy, US Army, Marine, and Air Corps. The lid has a few rubs and
one edge is flat. Neat display item. $45
35WW - HITLER THE SKUNK STATUE
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plaster skunk with Hitler face. Long famous anti-axis statue.
About mint condition, with only tiny spots of rubbing on the bottom.
5 1/4" tall. $225
36WW - SHORT SNORTER $1.00 BILL Click on
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Signed by about 15 people (some are hard to read). The bill is
series 1935A, signed by Henry Morgentahu Jr. Excellent
condition. If the owner once had several other bills attached,
which was likely, these are no longer present. Is displayed in a
frame with glass, but the glass is loose. Can ship without -
just let us know. $40
37WW - VICTORY SHOPPING BAG Click on
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Tough navy blue fabric shopping bag. 16 x 18". Heavy deep
red fabric tape form the "V"s under the loop handles. Within one
"V" is the printed text "VICTORY / IT'S IN THE BAG / PAT. APPL'D FOR /
VICTORY BAG CO. / PATERSON NJ.". On the bottom right is a
pictorial rectangular panel in red, white, and blue stressing
nutrition, which says "U.S. NEEDS US STRONG / EAT NUTRITIONAL FOOD".
Rare Home front item. Fine condition. $75
38WW - WWII KELLOGG'S PEP CEREAL MODEL WAR PLANES
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19 Total. Pep was a famous cereal at that time, always
giving away neat things. 5 x 7" cards, printed one side with all
the punch-out parts to make an authentic scale model airplane suitable
for silhouette identification. Cards are die cut so parts pop
out of background. The back of the card gives information on the
cereal itself, and description and specifications of the particular
aircraft on the card. Also at the bottom are the words "BUY U.S.
WAR BONDS AND STAMPS". There are 12 different aircraft still on
the original cards, plus 7 more which are duplicates. They are:
Lightning Lockheed P-38 x3; Supermarine Spitfire x2; Mosquito x4;
Mosca Russian Fighter x2; Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat; Boulton Paul Defiant;
Mitchell B-25; Boeing B-17E; Douglas A-17A; Havon Douglas A-20C;
Sikorsky VS-300 Helicopter; Vindicator. These are widely known
from the War and are shown in most books. Fine condition.
Never used. $150
39WW - 1923 DATED ANTIQUE KU KLUX KLAN PLASTER STATUE
Click on thumbnails for larger views Probably adorned the mantle of a dedicated Klan member. 16 '' high,
solid plaster, painted white, with a few details accentuated by
color. Red tassel on top of hood. Sunken eyes are black. Klan
insignia on chest is red and black. Shoes are black. Shows a hooded
figure with left arm extended (a separate piece, intentional). Date
molded in rear of base is 1923. Letters molded into front of base are
"K I G Y". I can't tell you what they stand for. This is an extreme
rarity among Klan items, and very little Klan material sees the light
of day in recent years. The extended arm fits into a socket on the
side of the statue. It alone has a nearly invisible repaired break.
Rest is excellent. $295
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40WW - WWII ROLY-POLY SOLDIER COOKIE JAR
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Being fragile, few of these survived, and not a lot were made,
adding to the rarity. A great Home front item which exudes
character. Very little paint loss, and in great condition. A
bit under 12" tall. $350
41WW - FINE, LARGE GENERAL MACARTHUR
BANNER (HANGING FLAG) Click on
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shield-shaped background in lustrous red - white - blue, with heading
"OUR HERO", is a dramatic bust of the General in color. Along
the bottom is "GEN. MACARTHUR". Yellow
silk fringe along bottom. Yellow cord across top dowel for
hanging. Excellent. $40
42WW - FABULOUS WWII GEN. MAC ARTHUR 1944 CALENDAR Click on
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12 x 16 1/2". Full color glossy portrait. Framed in gold
with flags. Sea scene below. Full calendar pages on bottom.
These were given to customers to advertise a business, in this case, for
E.E. CRONISE Produce, Hagerstown, Maryland. Impressive.
$40
43WW - WWI BULLET SHAPE NEW YORK SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
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Very substantial set. Made to look like a large bullet.
Silver bullet with pointed nose with holes. Base is gold
cartridge case with red shield on the side with crossed rifles, under
NEW YORK. Slight paint wear. 3 1/2" tall. 1 3/8"
diameter at base. A style seldom seen by salt & pepper
collectors. $35
44WW - WWII VICTORY SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
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Painted plaster, grey-blue body, red accents. Has the
code on sides for "V" - dot, dot, dot, dash. 2 3/4" tall.
Few scattered nicks out of the finish. These were popular during
the War, but few made it beyond due to their fragile nature.
Great example of inexpensive, make do, yet fun items. Now these
are great decorator items for a WWII kitchen display or salt & pepper
collection. $35
45WW - THREE MINT WWII PORCELAIN DINNER PLATES Click
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Each has a different patriotic decoration at the center. 10
1/4" in diameter. Fired porcelain finish which suggests
institutional use originally. White body with rich dark blue edge.
The three different patriotic motifs are: (1) P-47 fighter flying into a
circular wording "KEEP 'EM FLYING", over "Buy Another", over "SAVINGS
BOND TODAY"; (2) Eagle flying with talons extended...wording "FOR
VICTORY BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS"; (3) "ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN
WORDS! What ARE YOU DOING TO HELP UNCLE SAM?" These are
unused. $95
46WW - WWII LAMP FOR A CHILD'S ROOM Click
on each thumbnail photo for larger views
Really cute. Baby faced soldier with heavy overcoat, who looks
very cold and wind blown. Hands in pockets, and down cast.
He stands on a little pedestal. Above is a light with neat
original shade (little tear to shade on back side). Uses a
Christmas tree bulb - the one in it is white. Lamp is 5" tall,
not including the bulb. Stiff paper shade has scene of child
soldiers coming down in parachutes. Airplane on the side.
Stars and stripes around the rest. Wire inside shade which grabs
the bulb. Shade is about 4 1/4" wide at bottom. Lamp needs
new cord, not much of a job. The original cord, plug is
included. Cords of this age are almost always too brittle to
use. Very good overall. $65
 47WW - WWII SQUADRON SCRAMBLE CARD GAME No. 1 Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views Copyright 1942. Cards have silhouettes of the world’s war planes in
three views, one per card. The game itself, I believe, is similar to
rummy. Instruction cards included. Complete deck. Cards are also
suitable for learning identification and spotting. Put out by the
National Aeronautic Association. The deck is fine. The box shows
good deal of use. I believe in nearly 50 years, I’ve owned two of
these decks. P-47 on box. $75
 48WW - WWII DECK OF AVIATOR PINOCHLE PLAYING CARDS
DATED 1945 Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views Dated “Oct. 22 1945, Aviator Pinochle Playing
Cards”. A gift to the G.I.’s from the Red Cross. The box is all red
with red cross on white square. The other side says “For use of U.S.
Government Permit No. 1”. Mint deck. Box is excellent, with some
rubs and small open seams at top. $65
 49WW - WWII DECK OF INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT
SILHOUETTES SPOTTER CARDS Click
on thumbnail photos for larger view
Put out by the U.S. Playing Card Co. The primary purpose of these
cards, is to show all players how one type of airplane can be
distinguished from another. As playing cards they can be used for all
games where a conventional pack is required. The directions suggest
that while you play whatever game you use, you should carefully
observe the different airplanes and not their peculiarities. Deck is
MINT. Box has nice red-white-blue face. Back has some tape marks. $75
 50WW -
WWI ANVERS 1914 - NICE BATTLEFIELD RELICS DESK
DISPLAY More Photos, Click Here On a nice slab
of marble 5 1/2 x 7 3/8", are mounted a rifle cartridge, piece of
shrapnel, shrapnel ball and large brass artillery shell fuse. On
a brass ribband mounted to the marble base with chamfered edges, is
the hand engraved identification and date of the items. It reads
"ANVERS 1914", very early War. All items have nice mellow
patina. Marble base was broken in half front to back in the
middle. I J-B Welded it back together. Crack is
visible, but not seriously or obviously detracting, and it certainly
won't break again. Nicest relic stand I've seen in years. $85
   51WW - WWII BOTTLE OF SKRIP INK, FOR "V MAIL" Click on each thumbnail photo for larger view Special
black, called V-black, used to write V-mail which is photographed and
sent bulk. Large 4 oz. bottle with excellent label having the “ For V
… - MAIL” band. Also “Skrip/SHEAFFER’S V-BLACK”. Comes in original
box, rather shop worn. No liquid left in bottle; some dry powder
only. Lid on bottle has ½” rust spot. From the W. A. SHEAFFER PEN
CO. $30
52WW - WWI TRENCH ART CRUCIFIX Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
6
1/2" tall statue. Classic piece mostly made in veterans' hospitals
and rehab facilities, many in France. This one was made from 4
rifle bullets, and two rifle cartridge cases. To this was added a
commercially made Christ figure, and base plate. Very nice job.
$65
53WW - WWII BIG FAT MUSSOLINI ASH TRAY HEAD
Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views Label
on the base titles this piece "RAM-BUNK-SHUS-BENITO", above a cute
little verse below..."MUSSO'S MOUTH IS LARGE AND ROUND / THE NOISE IT
MAKES IS AN AWFUL SOUND / HERE'S A LIKENESS OF HIS FACE.... / DUMP YOUR
REFUSE IN THE PROPER PLACE". Also "PTS. PEND. / MFG. BY BASSONS
DUMMY PRODUCTS / 57-02 48TH STREET, MASP--N N.Y.C.". 5" tall.
Flesh tone. Red mouth. Black hat. The rear is stamped
with "PTS. PEND. 1942 A.B.". Near mint condition, with a couple
small manufacturing flaws, and one little bit of black paint missing
from the rear of the hat. $225
54WW - WWII SOLDIER'S POCKET GROOMING KIT
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thumbnail photo for larger views
Now has polished steel mirror and nail file. Missing is the
tweezers and hair comb, both simple to replace. One fascinating
bit of lore is that mirrors like this were also sold during this time,
as signal mirrors, should you ever find yourself needing to signal
your location to an aircraft overhead. One clam on the packaging
for the "Signal Mirror" was that it may be able to deflect a bullet so
you should carry the mirror in your pocket over the heart. I
know this all to be the case because about 20 years ago, I had and
sold a small stock of these, as signal mirrors/bullet deflectors.
So this set is far more than an innocent grooming kit. The
mirror is identical to the great bullet deflectors I once had.
The kit is in original leather case with metal National emblem on
cover flap. 3 1/4 x 4 1/4". $35
 55WW - PACKET OF CASH USED IN THE
PHILIPPINES DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION More Photos, Click Here The Japs threw us out of
the Philippines very early in the War, and weren't removed until very
late in the War, after some of the most violent and costly battles of
WWII. These packets recall MacArthur's "I shall return". Only after
we reoccupied the Philippines did the money end its usefulness and was
turned in, hopefully in exchange for something equally useful.
Several bills show ink stamp markings indicating some sort of
collection and exchange by a government entity. Fabulous collectibles
from the Pacific Campaign, and the Japanese Occupation of the
Philippines. These are original packets containing approximately 50
bills. Same size and type of engraving as US bills. 2 3/4 x 6 1/4".
The words "THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT" run across the center, over the
denomination. There is one 100 peso bill, the rest being mostly 10
peso notes with an occasional 5. Some ink stamped in oval "Japanese
War Notes/received for Safe Keeping/Association of the Philippines".
Bills run from about new to well used. Super neat items. Each
packet...$35 Buy two or more...$28 each
56WW - THREE WWII TURNED WOOD "V" DRINK COASTERS
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Blonde wood with large red-white-blue "V" at center. 3 1/2"
diameter. Varnish is somewhat flaked. Some color lost from
the V's. Still quite effective for display. $15
 57WW - PATRIOTIC HOME FRONT WATCH FOB C.1930's Click
on each thumbnail photo for larger view Disc shaped fob with
slotted loop on one edge. Face is centered with nicely detailed, deep
relief spread eagle on crossed cannon, holding a ribband reading
"PREPAREDNESS". Edge has three panels, each a different color of
fired enamel, red/white/blue, reading
"USA/PROSPEROUS/POWERFUL/PEACEFUL". 1'' in diameter. Shiny brass
where not enameled. Fine and rare. $25
58WW -
PATRIOTIC WWII PHOTO MIRROR Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views Just
a bit over 2" diameter. Army Enlistedman's photo inserted within a stock
patriotic surround in red-white-blue. Reverse was a mirror, now broken,
but in place. Face is excellent. $30
 59WW - MINT WWII U.S. SUN & DUST
GOGGLES More Photos, Click Here Photos show a
representative sample Still in
the original paper bag wrap. Marked inside U.S. 1944. Green web
straps with adjustable hook/buckle. Dark green lenses. Protector
paper still in place. A little stiff after so many years, it unfolded
fine. Worn all over the African/Mediterranean theater. Real.
Original and mint. The book "Flying Headgear
of the World 1934-1945" shows this same set of goggles, but with red lenses. If these had red lenses, this set of goggles
would be for dark adaptation...meaning they were used to adapt eyes to
darkness before night flight. Each...$8
60WW - WWI VICTORY CARDS Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views Statue of
Liberty and 8 Allied Flags. Came from the famous Schneir
collection auctioned off some years ago. This was lot 263, and still
comes in the plastic wrap with auction label. Excellent+ linen
cards with gold edges. Complete plus Joker & Instructions, and
heavy case is excellent. The backs have Statue of Liberty
surrounded with flags of 8 countries. Box text reads "AIR
CUSHION/TRADE MARK/CONGRESS/PLAYING CARDS/606/GOLD EDGES/COPYRIGHT,
BY/THE US PLAYING CARD CO./CINCINNATI, U.S.A.". These cards are
WWI Victory cards (1918-1919) with flags of the Allies. $60
61WW - WWI VICTORY CARDS Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views Statue of
Liberty and 8 Allied Flags. Came from the famous Schneir
collection auctioned off several years ago. This was lot 259, and
still comes in the plastic wrap with auction label. Excellent+
linen cards with gold edges, still wrapped in the original wax paper
with gold seal. Complete plus Joker & Instructions, and heavy
case is excellent. The backs have Statue of Liberty surrounded
with flags of 8 countries. Box text reads "AIR CUSHION/TRADE
MARK/CONGRESS/PLAYING CARDS/606/GOLD EDGES/COPYRIGHT, BY/THE US
PLAYING CARD CO./CINCINNATI, U.S.A.". This box has an August
1894 tax stamp, providing dating information. However, this is
misleading. Tax stamp series frequently were used over several
years. These cards are WWI Victory cards (1918-1919) with flags
of the Allies. $60
 62WW - WWII G.I. SUN GOGGLES More Photos, Click Here Scarce
design. Wide green plastic lenses, leather edged, with scalloped
leather above the lower edge. Hinged side panels to cut the light
from the side. Tan leather strap is a forehead pad. Elastic
headband, mostly having lost the stretch. Nice used condition.
$7
63WW -
WWII CHENILLE ARMY
ENGINEER INSIGNIA - PATCH Click on thumbnail photos for larger views A large,
colorful engineer's castle insignia embroidered in red chenille on a
white felt backing, still on its original store card. Insignia is 3 3/4"
high x 5 5/8" wide. The card is grey green with GEMSCO logo in corner,
and "SEMBLER/CHENILLE EMBLEMS/for SPORTSWEAR" at top. On the bottom is
"Guaranteed Fast Color". Insignia is mint. Card excellent with a flex on
one side, possibly a slight tear; hard to tell with the plastic on.
Extremely rare and desirable insignia from WWII used like patches on
jackets, sweaters, etc., probably by both military and civilian. I
remember these from my childhood during WWII, but rarely see them today.
Discovered in a basement of an old store. Representative
sample pictured
$15 each
64WW - LOT OF FIVE MINT STORE CARD PACKETS OF PATRIOTIC
BOBBY PINS WITH RED, WHITE OR BLUE PLASTIC 5-POINTED STARS, PLUS ONE
EXTRA
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Each packet has four pins - two white, one red, one blue.
Nice store card with drawing of how to use to pin back hair. You
get 5 full cards in new condition, totaling 20 bobby pins.
In
addition, there is another store card with a 4 1/2" wide pink hair bow
on bobby pin. Card is heavy paper with red-white-blue print.
Has the slogan "Keep 'Em Flying", 4 diving airplanes, and picture of
the Minute Man statue. Little unevenness to card. Neat
home front stuff. All six packs...$60
65WW -
LOT OF FIVE MINT STORE CARD PACKETS OF PATRIOTIC BOBBY PINS WITH RED,
WHITE OR BLUE PLASTIC 5-POINTED STARS Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views
Each packet has four pins - two white, one red, one blue.
Nice store card with drawing of how to use to pin back hair. You
get 5 full cards in new condition, totaling 20 bobby pins. Neat
home front stuff. $50
66WW - WWII "KEEP 'EM FLYING" NECK TIE
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This is a boy's tie. I can tell you that finding these is
virtually impossible...or at least it was, during the 50 years we
searched for great WWII Home front items. This one is a
maroon-red, with the motto and picture, 5" up from the bottom.
Very good condition with couple little frayed spots on the edge, just
below picture. $45
67WW - WWII ART DECO PATRIOTICALLY DESIGNED LIDDED BOX
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For cigarettes, candy, and possibly even ladies face powder.
4" on a side, 2" high. Cream color base. Dark gold lid.
Has large, side view of flying eagle (ala Art Deco) with stars.
Finish shows edge wear and some overall handling. Cream color
shows some very light "damp" stain, kind of a mottled look. $15
68WW - WWII CHILD'S PAINT SET IN GREAT PATRIOTIC CARDSTOCK
BOX Click on
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1943 dated. Inside has 12 solid paint discs and a small
saucer to hold water. The discs were meant to be wetted to get
color. Appears to have been used once. Great cover with
Uncle Sam and three kids. This paint set was sold in a metal box
back in 1941, but by 1943, no more metal for the box. $18
69WW - PROMOTIONAL GIFT FROM MAJOR DEFENSE CONTRACTOR,
PRATT & WHITNEY Click on thumbnail photo for larger views
A gorgeous little pocket knife, nail file, money clip. Frequently,
whenever government project management people visited the contractor, it
was almost routine for the contractor to present the visitor with little
gifts – promotional items. I know, I was there. Not exactly sure when
this dates; possibly 1950’s; just don’t know for sure. Measures 1 1/8 x
2 1/8”, and fairly flat. File and blade hinge out. Side has circular
company logo impressed in “PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT/DEPENDABLE
ENGINES”. Next to the logo is “THE AIRCRAFT” and “We Keep the Eagle
Flying”. Excellent condition, with few tiny rubs. $25
70WW - FINE WWI CELLULOID SOLDIER PICTURE FRAME AND PHOTO
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thumbnail photos for larger views
Frame is a pale beige-yellow, 2 1/2 x 3 3/4", with "Son in Service"
insignia in upper corner, in color. Frame has oval opening for
picture which slides in place on back, which also has stand-up arm.
An original private soldier photo is in frame. Excellent.
Original. $30
71WW - WWII CIRCULAR PICTURE FRAME IN ORIGINAL BOX Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views
A clear plastic dome 6 1/2" in diameter, over red-white-blue
bullseye style background with "V" star in middle, where there is a
window, where photo goes. Gets put in place from the back side.
Store photo in place now (unused, new condition). Comes in
original box (flattened). Back side embossed cardstock is
die-cut for hanging by nail, or standing up. Type of picture
frame very popular during the War. $35
72WW -
RARE
PATRIOTIC WWII JIGSAW ART WALL DECORATOR More Photos,
Click Here Very few examples of this art survive due to their fragile nature.
Those that do survive are normally missing pieces and lack any
particular display value. This one is spectacular, essentially
perfect, and the most desirable and impressive design we've seen in
over 45 years of dealing and collecting Americana. Prox. 22" high,
and 10" wide. Filled with patriotic American symbols, featuring at
upper center, a large raised-wing eagle sitting on the American
Shield, over a ribband reading "GOD BLESS AMERICA". Flanking the
shield and running horizontally below the ribband are small shelves
with ornately pierced railings. Below the lower shelf is
fretwork surrounding the Statue of Liberty. Busts of Lincoln & Washington flank the eagle. Constructed
in three layers of different colored wood which likely came in a kit,
with sheets of thin wood printed with the designs to be cut out on a
jigsaw. All of the designs, and especially the background fretwork is
exceedingly complex, and cut out so expertly that it appears stamped
out. Evidence of how complex the construction was, is on the back,
where the fellow who built this signed it, "J. E. MEDITZ, JR." and
dated the construction "STARTED - OCTOBER 26, 1942/FINISHED/NOVEMBER
9, 1942". A great example of WWII jigsaw art. $95
73WW - NEAT UNCLE SAM ON THIS PRISTINE
"UNION LEADER" TOBACCO TIN BOX More Photos, Click Here 6 5/8 x 4 x
3 3/4" high. Gloss red overall. Gold print. Oval Uncle Sam portrait
on front and back in color. Essentially new condition, with a couple
tiny scratches and some discoloration inside.
Hinged lid. Springy wire latch. Wire loop carrying handle on top. $45
74WW - UNIQUE WWII PATRIOTIC COUNTER DISPLAY OF CIGARETTE
LIGHTERS More Photos,
Click Here Complete, unused, with
its 12 original, red, white or blue lighters -
"FLAMES WITH THE WIND Pipe, Cigar & Cigarette Lighter". 7 x
13'' high. Copyright 1944 by the "A. S. Weston
Lighters" company. Has "V" symbols on face. Reverse has
fold-out support. Comes in original cardstock box printed in red,
showing display inside. Display about mint. Box has some wear. Fabulous
Home Front display item. $375
75WW - 1944 HOME FRONT PATRIOTIC CALENDAR Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views 10 X
19 1/2". Big, heroic picture at top. Statue of Liberty in the
middle front, flag billowing in the sky full of B17's, the sea full of
ships below, and the words "For Liberty". Full 1944 set of calendar
sheets at bottom. Was used as an advertising piece given by
businesses, in this case, GEO. C. LEISTER DAIRY FARM PRODUCTS,
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND. $30
76WW - WWII COMPOSITION TOY TANK BANK
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Typical toy illustrating the removal of strategic materials from the
entire toy making industry. This led to many items like this,
which lacked the detail available prior to the War. This is an
extremely rare and excellent example of a molded toy made from
composition. Few such toys survived as they were easily broken or
discarded by the end of the War, and in this case, it would have had to
have been broken to get any coins out. 6 1/2" long. Good as
new. Impressed on one side "MFG. BY WELLMADE DOLL N.Y.C." and on
the other "M.N.R. MADE IN U.S.A.". Has a paper star decal on top.
The bottom has some yellow wording having to do with patent, etc., but
it's mostly illegible. Really neat item for a bank or tank
collection theme. $275
77WW - AN ACTUAL BAR OF WWI PERIOD WHITE FLYER SOAP! Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views In
original blue on white wrap. "White Flyer" brand, and is also marked
"MADE BY ARMOUR and COMPANY USA". Has a picture of a very early
airplane. Approximate size 2 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4" thick.
Minor amount of surface unevenness. The side reads "FOR GENERAL
HOUSEHOLD PURPOSE. MADE WITHOUT ROSIN. CONTAINS NO HARMFUL
INGREDIENTS OF ANY KIND." The other side reads "WHITE FLYER
LAUNDRY SOAP, ADAPTABLE FOR EVERY USE.". What a great
display item. $20
78WW - FOR A YOUNG BOY...WWII DIME STORE NOVELTY HOME
FRONT ITEMS Click thumbnail photos for
larger views
A. American Boy Outfit - on original store card, you
get a gold washed cast metal "V" with wings, plus a cast metal ring
with National Emblem. Store card is great. Prox. 4 1/2 x
5". Lots of 1940's character. Unused. $25
B. American Boy Outfit - on original store card, you
get a gold washed cast metal "V" with wings, plus a cast metal ring
with wing/prop insignia. Store card is great. Prox. 4 1/2
x 5". Lots of 1940's character. Unused.
$25
C. American Boy Outfit - on original store card, you
get a gold washed cast metal badge with wings, the badge marked
American Aviator with wing/prop insignia at center, plus a cast metal
ring with the same insignia. Store card is great. Prox. 4 1/2 x 5".
Lots of 1940's character. Unused. $25
D. Son-In-Service Shoulder Patch - On original store card.
The card reads "Show the World YOU'RE PROUD OF YOUR BOY IN SERVICE!
10c SWEETHEART! WIFE! MOTHER! DAD! SISTER!
Wear this Badge of Service Proudly". The card shows a lady
wearing this cloth patch on her shoulder. The patch measures 1 x
1 7/8" and the card measures approx. 4 x 5 3/4". Unused.
$15
79WW - EXCEPTIONAL, ESPECIALLY ATTRACTIVE WWII
JAPANESE PRAYER FLAG Click
on thumbnail photo for larger view Quality silk. Clean, almost like new.
27 x 40". Couple very pale damp stains.
Several large messages and a neat separate panel of small messages.
Gold foil-faced paper corner reinforcements with lace on one end,
the other missing. $175 SALE PRICE
80WW - EXCEPTIONAL AND HANDSOME WWII JAPANESE PRAYER
FLAG Click
on thumbnail photo for larger view Medium weight silk. Choice condition. Very attractive inscriptions
of small and large (emphatic) nature. 29 x 34". Clean. Brilliant
sun. Few very pale damp stains. Cloth corner reinforcements with
laces. $175 SALE PRICE
  
81WW - WWII
JAPANESE "MEATBALL" FLAG Click
on thumbnail photos for larger views 29 x 33". Good weight white silk with red sun dyed in.
Two corners have worn gold cloth reinforcements and lace ties. Clean,
excellent. Shows overall slight age toning to white - subtle. Not
stained. This type of flag was carried by many soldiers. Just
needs ironing. $95 SALE PRICE
  
82WW - FINE
WWII JAPANESE "MEATBALL" FLAG Click
on thumbnail photos for larger views Heavy rayon
or silk with central brilliant red sun sewn in as a separate
piece ... it made of two pieces sewn together.
30 x 40". Hoist
corners have fabric reinforcements with heavy laces.
Clean. Excellent.
Just needs ironing. Much higher quality than the more common dyed
flags. $120 SALE PRICE
83WW - WWII POCKET MIRROR with B-24 LIBERATORS
Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views Very nice item. The face is decorated with flight of
B-24's, a flag, and "the American 'Liberator' Plane" against a blue
background. Excellent face. Little age spot at bottom
right edge. Mirror silvering has an edge crescent of black
tarnish. Scarce motif. $25
 
84WW - C.1970 SOUVENIR SCARF FROM RIO DE JANERIO WITH JET
FIGHTER PLANE Click thumbnail photos for
larger views 29 x 29" square, including fringe. Light pink, silk-like material.
It is shown folded into a square of approx. 14¾", and was sold that
way. I believe it is hand colored. It shows a USAF jet fighter plane
flying over the seaport of Rio De Janeiro. Excellent overall
condition; no tears that I see. Just needs ironing. A couple very
small, very light water stains, at the edges; really insignificant.
This was found stored with other military related items such as
pennants, pillow covers, souvenir scarves, of varying periods.
$5
85WW - WWII VICTORY INSIGNIA SCARF BY BEAU BRUMMEL IN
ORIGINAL BOX Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views 32" square, white rayon...feels
like parachute silk. Large, full color National emblem on one
corner over ribband reading "ARMY". Noted on the illustrated
instruction sheet enclosed (dated 1943), shows 7 ways to wear the
scarf and prominently display the emblem showing in what branch their
sweetheart was serving in. Looks unused. One half the
length of the edge hem on one side has unraveled and needs to be
re-sewn. Comes in original box which was designed to be put in
the mail, and sent as a gift, and it was mailed; has two 3 cent stamps
at top and a name/address which has been crossed out. Box is a
bit battered. Comes with an illustrated sheet showing various
manner of wear. $25
86WW - WWII CLASSIC SET OF 3 ANTI-AXIS ASH TRAYS
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These are in all the books...but just try to find a nice clean,
complete set! We collected two sets over a few decades.
Heavy clear glass. Scalloped sides and top edges. Each has a
different color image and saying which goes to the image...a caricature
of Hitler, Mussolini, or Tojo (Hirohito). Hitler is a skunk with
swastika on his hat, and the wording "JAM YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THIS
SKUNK". Mussolini is a buzzard, with the wording "JAM YOUR
CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THIS VULTURE". Tojo is a rat, with the wording
"JAM YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THIS RAT". Almost mint set. 4
1/2" square. Super. $395
87WW - WWII CLASSIC SET OF 3 ANTI-AXIS ASH TRAYS
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These are in all the books...but just try to find a nice clean,
complete set! We collected two sets over decades.
Heavy clear glass. Scalloped sides and top edges.
Each has a different color image and saying which goes to the image...a
caricature of Hitler, Mussolini, or Tojo (Hirohito). Hitler is a
skunk with swastika on his hat, and the wording "JAM YOUR CIGARETTE
BUTTS ON THIS SKUNK". Mussolini is a buzzard, with the wording
"JAM YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THIS VULTURE". Tojo is a rat, with
the wording "JAM YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THIS RAT". This set has
some paint loss on each ash tray. Hitler is missing the white
paint behind hat and body; Tojo is missing some flakes of white paint
from the hat and a couple tiny spots of white elsewhere; Mussolini has
some minor black loss around the top edge mostly, and part of the "R" in
cigarette is filled in with black. 4 1/2" square. Very nice
display set. $325
88WW - DESK
TOP CIGAR CUTTER IN THE SHAPE OF AN ARTILLERY PROJECTILE Click on thumbnail photos for larger views C.1917.
Very heavy, nickel plated brass.
4 1/2" high.
1 1/2" in diameter.
Rear end of cigar was placed in the hole near the top, and the end
was cut off by pushing down on plunger.
Took the smaller cigars of the period, which came to a point in
the rear.
A raised band at rear (sabot) has impressed writing "PETER THE
GREAT/GUMPERT BROS. MAKERS, PHILA.".
I believe the "Peter" name refers to a large artillery piece
known at that time, or was the name of a cigar that Gumpert Bros.
sold.
Plating is fine, except a trivial bit is flaked off the edge of the
copper sabot area. A great addition to your collection of figural
cigar cutters.
$110
89WW - WWII VICTORY POCKET MIRROR Click on
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Nice little pocket mirror 2 1/2 x 2 1/4", with toothed border and
simulated grey leather backing, printed with tall "V" with a swarm of
aircraft arising between the arms of the V. Fine condition.
Much nicer than our photos. $25
90WW - WWII V-J DAY NEWSPAPER HEADLINES SOUVENIR SCARF Click
on thumbnail photos for larger views
Thin silk kerchief 17" square printed with the headlines
"UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER BY JAPS COMPLETED AT 20 MINUTE CEREMONY".
Black on white kerchief. Has picture of surrender table on the USS
MISSOURI...picture of Truman and Admiral, dated at top is Sunday
Morning, September 2, 1945". From the Selma Times Journal.
Mint condition. $30
91WW - WWII V-J DAY NEWSPAPER HEADLINES SOUVENIR SCARF Click
on thumbnail photos for larger views Thin silk kerchief 17" square printed with the headlines "UNCONDITIONAL
SURRENDER BY JAPS COMPLETED AT 20 MINUTE CEREMONY". Black on white
kerchief. Has collage of articles and headlines from various
sources. Basic headlines under masthead of "Pacific STARS &
STRIPES FOR U.S. FORCES", dated Sunday morning, September 2, 1945.
From the Selma Times Journal. Also a portion of "The Mainichi"
paper, dated Thursday October 25, 1945". Near mint condition.
$30
92WW - ANOTHER, same as above Click
on thumbnail photos for larger views Thin
silk kerchief 17" square printed with the headlines "UNCONDITIONAL
SURRENDER BY JAPS COMPLETED AT 20 MINUTE CEREMONY". Orangey red on
white kerchief. Has collage of articles and headlines from various
sources. Basic headlines under masthead of "Pacific STARS &
STRIPES FOR U.S. FORCES", dated Sunday morning, September 2, 1945.
From the Selma Times Journal. Mint condition. $30
93WW - WWI BRASS WATCH FOB Click
on thumbnail photos for larger views Symbolic
scene of Uncle Sam standing on shore gesturing toward the horizon where
the sun rises. Can see cannon and ship. Over the top reads
"OVER THERE". Fine. Has wire loop on top for watch strap.
1 1/4" diameter. $35
94WW - WWI BRASS WATCH FOB
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shaped. 1 1/2" tall x 1 3/8" wide. Sunburst design with
red-white-blue flag and ribband at top with "SALUTE THE FLAG".
Loop at top for strap. Fine. $35
95WW - WWII WOOD TANK BANK Click on
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This appears to be a local product of Bartlesville Oklahoma, which is
written on top of the turret by a wood burner. Rear deck has "Save
for Victory" also burned in. The lower portion of the tank is a
single chunk of wood with more detailed picture of tracks, wheels and
guns, all burned in. Probably the most basic example we've seen.
Either something given away by a local bank, or a cheap souvenir.
Condition is excellent. 5 7/8" long. $35
 96WW -
WWI AMERICAN NOVELTY POCKET KNIFE
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Actually believe this little knife was made for a watch chain. 2
1/4" long, closed. Has one conventional blade and one as long as
the handles, extremely narrow and curved. Grips are brass with a
spread eagle/shield at center, with a soldier sitting on the ground,
with back against the shield. Each soldier has a rifle; one is
aiming it. Both grips are the same. Mint. Blades are
fine and bright with some scattered dark grey. Great little item.
$75
97WW - WWI ANTI-GERMAN 4-INCH IRON CROSS Click on thumbnail photos for larger views
4 x 4". Made of cast iron with "FW BULL 1815" on front.
Dropped by the British on German positions in WWI to ridicule the German
"culture" myth. After the destruction of the Library at Liege and
the city of Namur by German shelling, the British struck thousands of
phony Iron Crosses and dropped them to protest the German claim that they
were a cultured people who respected art. Needless to say, being
struck by this heavy item could be lethal too. The 1815 date refers
to the last alliance of the British and Germans -- at Waterloo to defeat
Napolean. "BULL" speaks for itself. Thin, even dark brown rust
patina. No flaking. $50
98WW - UNCLE SAM NIGHT LIGHT AND COIN BANK
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8" tall. Uncle Sam stands next to a stone impressed with the
"Pledge of Allegiance". Coin slot on top at the rear.
Instructions on the base on how to remove coins or replace bulb.
It does light up, but I wouldn't rely on it for safety.
$15
99WW - SOMETHING DIFFERENT - WWI VERDUN HUGE RING,
BRACELET, OR ? Click on thumbnail photo for larger views
This is something you won't see all the time. It's like trench
art, but at first glance, looks like a child's bracelet in the shape
of a huge ring. 2" inner diameter. Nicely made from
aluminum with brass inlay on top, which has a shield shape with
"VERDUN" engraved across the brass insert. A few small leafy
sprays surround the VERDUN. There is some simple engraving on
the shoulders. What the exact purpose of such a large "ring" is
unknown. Perhaps just an outsized souvenir, desk ornament,
professionally done. $35
100WW - WWII TOY TELEPHONE BANK Click
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classic example of what toys were reduced to during the War. An
entire category of toys were reduced from their original state to simple
cardboard!! This is a red-white-blue toy bank, in the form of a
phone, called "TELE-BANK". The dial (with "VICTORY 1" on it) spins
(a bit), and the hand set can be lifted off. But clearly, if this
was played with as I did my few toys during the War, it wouldn't last
more than a day or two. This is an excellent example of "HOMEFRONT",
in excellent, lightly handled condition. Even still retains its
original slip-on box, with a slight bit more wear. $50
101WW - WOOL FLAG WALL HANGER Click on
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Whether it was made as a table cover, chair seat cover, wall
hanger...who knows. 22 x 24". Fairly thick yard and knit
rosettes. Red, white and blue wool. Excellent condition.
$25
102WW - 48 STAR PATRIOTIC AMERICAN FLAG Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views Flew over
a monumental string of turbulent history. Flag ran from February 13,
1912 to January 3, 1959. This flag dates, in my opinion, to its first
issuance around 1912, or at least WWI. I base this on the context of
the flag, it came with a quantity of similar flags all earlier.
Measures 7 x 10 '', with 17" original stick. Polished
cotton, about new condition with
lovely, subtle tone of age. Have six. Each $15
CLICK THE THUMBNAIL TO
SEE DALE'S ILLINOIS LICENSE PLATES AND HOW HE'S DISPLAYING THEM - He
has them from 1911 to 1949, the first year they went back to metal
after the War.
103WW - ORIGINAL 1943 WWII ILLINOIS LICENSE PLATE
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Made out of a material adopted as a substitute for steel, as part of
the Home front war effort. It was formed out of soy fiber and resin
compressed into a masonite-type board. This one was painted dark green
and is about 1/8" thick, with stenciled white numbers. 5 1/4 x 11 1/2".
These are quite rare today because these plates deteriorated in the
weather and they were favorite snacks for several types of animals. This
is the first year that soy plates were issued. They continued to be used
all the way through 1948, illustrating that steel supplies were still a
scarce commodity three years after the War ended. This is a great
example of a WWII Home front item for your collection. I have always
been fascinated by them and I doubt I encountered over three of them in
the 50 years we collected Home front material. We have the specimens we
can offer because they are duplicates from recent purchases I made for
my own collection of Illinois plates (see photo above). Very good to excellent condition.
Good smooth surface. No paint flaking. Some paint is missing around the
4 bolt holes. Some flexing and a crack at the upper left and flexing to
the lower right bolt holes. Slight dulling to the numbers from exhaust
and weather. $35
104WW - ORIGINAL 1945 WWII ILLINOIS LICENSE PLATE
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Same basic information as above. Excellent. Minor age toning
overall. Slight dulling to the numbers from exhaust and weather. Bolt
holes show light impressions of washers. Nice one. $40
105WW - ORIGINAL 1948 WWII ILLINOIS LICENSE PLATE
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Same basic information as above. Excellent. Nice bright paint. Good
luster. Very minor effects of weather, exhaust. Top two mounting holes
show impressions of mounting washers. Bottom left hole has evidence of a
corner bend which left a shallow ripple in the surface, not cracked or
bent. $40
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