Some of the items include...Douglas
MacArthur Ring, WWII
Home Front Collectibles, License Plate Peace Sign,
Carnival Ware Uncle Sam Statue, Store Patriotic Greeting Card Supply,
Churchill & Will Rogers Paperweights, Blackout Light
Bulb, Flags, Salt & Pepper Shakers, USMC License Plate,
German & U.S. Watch Fobs, Phonograph Records, Playing Cards, Card Games, Spotter Cards, Hair Bobby Pins, Patriotic Ukulele, Hitler Dart Board, Patriotic Store Counter
Lighter Display, Home Front Punch Boards, "V" Fluorescent Light,
Milton Bradley Board Game, WWII Patriotic Toy Drum, Nazi Arm Band, German Ammo, WWII goggles of various types, WWI desk relic,
Japanese Flags, etc...check
out this entire section...new
items added frequently.
THIS IS A
HUGE SECTION ( over 80
items!!) WITH LOTS OF
VARIETY...PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SCROLL DOWN
AND LOOK! THANKS FOR VISITING.
1WW - GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR UNIT
CREST RING FROM HIS ESTATE Click
thumbnail photos for larger views Comes
with note card from his wife Jean, dated 4-27-64, when she sent the ring
and note to a friend in San Jose, a few weeks after Mac Arthur's death.
She states he wore this ring in 1920 while in the 102nd Quartermaster
unit. She actually mailed the ring in the envelope with note, and
no padding. You can still see the impression in the envelope.
The ring shows use, and has the motto "Ducit Amor Patriae" under the
unit crest. The "DU" is mostly worn away, and is only partially
legible. Unquestionably authentic. Great personal item and something I
purchased a couple decades ago, along with some other great personal
items of notables. They will eventually come up for sale.
(The red "property of" wording on each photo is of course, not really on
the items). $895
2WW - NEAT WWII DOUBLE SHOT GLASS - CHURCHILL "V" SIGN
A great shot glass with Churchill's Victory sign extending out of
one side. The whole thing is silver plated and 2 1/8" tall.
A forearm extends from one side, the hand making the "V" victory sign -
two fingers pointing up, spread in a "V". Neat wartime novelty.
Fine condition. Minor thin tarnish to silver. Will polish in
minutes. Stamped C in circle and "NAPIER" on the bottom.
$25
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. $495
5WW - COLORFUL, PATRIOTIC WWII PLASTER WALL PLAQUE Click
thumbnail photos for larger views
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
7WW - WWII STORE GREETING CARD BOX FULL OF CARDS
Click on thumbnail photos for larger views
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
8WW - WWII BLACKOUT LIGHT BULB Click on thumbnail photo for larger views
Only here will you find such rarities from WWII. This is a specially
designed “WABASH BLACKOUT UNIT/FOR BLACKOUT LIGHTING”. Specially shaped
and finished black everywhere except for a little circle at the extreme
top. Still retains the black and white paper label wrapped around lower
portion. Screw base appears to be standard – the same you would find in
a household lamp. About 4 1/4" end to end. Never tried to see if
it would light…didn’t seem important. A great display item. $45
9WW - WWI GERMAN REGIMENTAL WATCH FOB
Click on thumbnail photo for larger views
An amazing specimen. Absolutely mint, still on the store card.
Very picturesque. From the clasp, the next object is the shoulder
strap with grey crown button, which has a bright silver bullet.
Card shows some storage dust and wear. $95
10WW - WWII GERMAN ARMY WATCH FOB
Click on thumbnail photos for larger views
Suspended from clasp by chain is a black silk ribbon with 800 grade
silver bars. Main bar has Army eagle/swastika. Overall
length is 4 1/2". Reverse of the large bar is engraved (very neat
and tiny) which I can't fully read - speaks of comradeship and I believe
gives unit as "III/I.R. 109". Fine. Very handsome.
Undisturbed silver tarnish. Can be polished easily. $250
11WW - PAIR OF WWII JAPANESE SOLDIER SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Click on thumbnail photo for larger views
Fired clay. Shiny glaze. About 2 3/4" tall. Caricature faces,
rather pig-like. One a different shade from the other – presumably
denoting salt or pepper. Excellent condition. $45
12WW - 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. 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. $70
13WW - WWII TOY TELEPHONE BANK Click
thumbnail photos for larger views A
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. $75
14WW - WWII HOMEFRONT PATRIOTIC FABRIC
SWATCH More Photos, Click Here 35 x 46". Absolutely original period fabric,
never used. Russet brown on white cotton. Filled with
patriotic symbols, large Remember Pearl Harbor/V design, American
Eagle seal, tanks, planes, anchors, stars, continents, all on a map
grid. Would make a nice backdrop for your display. $45
15WW - WWII VICTORY POCKET MIRROR Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
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. $35
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. $35
17WW - "PRIDE OF MY NATION" PILLOW COVER Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views Beautifully executed hooked and knit patriotic pillow cover, with the
above words, surrounding a billowing flag and flowers/leaves.
The flag and surrounding are all 3-dimensional. Deep nap, like a
hooked rug. Some places are even deeper. Gold cord edging
has come loose in one corner. Trivial bit of stitching. Prior
owner used this as a wall hanger, as seen by the rings sewn to the top
back. Could be stuffed easily to become a pillow. One end
has slot for pillow. Very nice condition; beautiful colors.
Professional work. $85
18WW - WWII PATRIOTIC HOME FRONT WOOD LADY'S PURSE More Photos, Click Here Unique in its design and construction.
Symbolizing made-do without using strategic goods. Entire exterior is
made up of handsomely joined and articulated wood panels. Light and
dark wood used for attractive look. Entire inside lined with a beige
sailcloth, which composes the purse interior, as well as holds
everything together and hinges the open/close action. Each horizontal
wood slat is unattached to the ones beside it. Only the cloth backing
joins them, thus the side show remarkable flexibility. On the face of
the purse is a 2 x 3" National symbol with spread eagle, shield,
arrows, olive branch, ribband, etc. with attractive border, all done
as intricate inlay, with color. All intact. Shows it was used quite
a bit, and I think proudly. Base of face shows signs of once having
some kind of cloth handle or sling added by owner, now gone. Really
neat WWII patriotic item. $35
19WW - PATRIOTIC "VICTORY" CIGAR BOX FULL OF
ORIGINAL CIGARS! Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
This was one of the most satisfying and fun discoveries when I was a
cigar smoker as well as a military collector and dealer. This is
a practically full box of Victory Cigars - made in Havana. The
box alone is quite valuable and artistic, not to mention the cigars,
each foil wrapped, with Victory bands, approximately 33 in the box.
The band on the foil states "CUBANAS VICTORY HABANA". The
exterior of the box is simulated wood in most placed with VICTORY
banded on the edges. Inside the lid and on one end is a work of
art in full color. Condition close to new. Beautiful
rococo scroll work, brilliant colors, and gold embossing. Aside
from being patriotic, and directly linked to the War, it is one of the
most attractive boxes I've seen. Foil wrapping of the cigars
adds a touch I've not seen in other boxes/brands. One cigar shown, has
foil open at one end but still has its band at the other end. Great
item! $350
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. $120
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. $475
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 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. $75
24WW - RARE PATRIOTIC GLASS WILL ROGERS PAPERWEIGHT Click
on each thumbnail photo for larger view
3” diameter. Black rim. Chrome-like band inside this, and within, a
band of text “LET’S GO! U.S.A/KEEP ‘EM FLYING!” and at center is a
picture of Will Rogers. A little wear to the top of the glass
dome. Having looked for unique paperweights about 50 years, I can’t
stress enough how rare such things are. $95
25WW - WWII SOLDIER PORTRAIT CLASS PAPERWEIGHT Click
on each thumbnail photo below for a larger view
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 Homefront
item. $95
26WW - RICH LOOKING LADIES PATRIOTIC
SPREAD EAGLE DRESS HAIR COMB More Photos, Click Here Fantastic; our photos don't
do it justice. 3" x 5", curved. Made entirely of tortoise shell, or
simulated tortoise shell. I believe simulated, perfectly done. Along
the top is a full width spread winged eagle done entirely in "diamond"
rhinestones with separately applied brass head and talons. Very
handsome, very excellent and very high quality. No stone is missing.
Dates 1930's when eagle jewelry was quite in vogue, leading into WWII
when use of the subject peaked. Became part of a heavy hairstyle. $75
27WW - NAZI
ARM BAND Click on
thumbnail photo for larger view Source identified this as RLB factory Air Defense. 4 1/2 x 7 5/8"
flat. Handkerchief weight white material with single large letter
"P"
in thin red material sewn to band. Light age toning to band. Some wear
to "P". $40
28WW - WWII PATRIOTIC SPRING STEEL MATCH BOX COVER Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views Memorializes the big three allies, with full color flags from U.S.,
BRITAIN AND RUSSIA. The other side has photo picture busts of FDR,
CHURCHILL AND STALIN. Graphics are on celluloid cover on the metal.
About good as new. This was a souvenir brought home by an airman vet,
from whom I bought this. This airman’s name etc., is “A. ANGERS, 575
BOMB SQN., 391 BOMB GP”. 2 5/16” long. Slips over a box of matches.
British made. $35
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 inkstamp 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. $35 Each
30WW - 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 laces. $175 SALE PRICE
31WW - 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
32WW - EXCEPTIONAL AND HANDSOME WWII JAPANESE PRAYER
FLAG Click
on thumbnail photo for larger view Handkerchief weight muslin
flag. As new condition with handsome and profuse inscriptions.
Pigskin corner reinforcements with laces. 28 x 38". Quality seldom
seen. $175 SALE PRICE
33WW - 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
34WW - 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
35WW - 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.
Hole in upper third on side, with plunger on top.
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/Gunport Bros. Makers, Phila".
Believe the "Peter" name refers to a large artillery piece
known at that time.
Plating fine, except flaked off sabot area, which makes it look
like it was made that way.
$125
Below Cost
36WW - SHORT SNORTER $1.00 BILL Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
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 - WWII PATRIOTIC CHILD'S BOXED
UKULELE or GUITAR. More Photos, Click Here From our personal
collection. This is a charming gift given to a child during WWII.
One of the neatest items I ever found while collecting WWII Homefront
patriotic items over 50 years. Still in the original Christmas gift
box. 21" long. Paint is about perfect. Red-white-blue with numerous
patriotic motifs in white against red and blue fields, on the face of
the instrument, large V's (for Victory), rampant eagle, flying
aircraft. 4 string. Couple age drying cracks. Bottom string clip
appears to have been re-glued. The gift box contains empty wrappers
for the strings. Fabulous display. Some time in the distant past we
came across a large color picture of this kid's patriotic guitar in a
reference book. It was one of the featured objects in the published
collection. For purposes of this description I went looking for the
picture just mentioned, the search covering numerous books of my our
research library. Unfortunately, we were unable to relocate the
picture. But be assured, it's out there somewhere. (Update: We
have heard from a real authority in this collecting field, who
currently has the largest collection of WWII Home Front memorabilia.
He reports how he has never heard of one of these ukes having an
original box (which this sure seems to be, exactly fitting the ukulele
and showing signs of years of rubbing on the inside cover, of the
bridge and any parts that may come in contact). Also the fact
that it has strings is also a rarity. We don't know for sure,
but it may have been boxed in Christmas motif for seasonal sales.
Visit his website at:
www.ww2homefront.com
You'll enjoy it! $545
38WW - WWII KELLOGG'S PEP CEREAL MODEL WAR PLANES
Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
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 - 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 a few. Each $15
40WW - WWII 48 STAR SILK PATRIOTIC FLAG Click
on thumbnail for larger view Bright, clean, right out of the box. 11" x 16". Like a small
kerchief. Probably purchased for decorative purposes, parties,
patriotic displays. Pretty. Have two. Each...$24
41WW - LITTLE WWII 48 STAR
SILK PATRIOTIC FLAG Click
on thumbnail for larger view Bright,
clean, right out of the box. 5 3/4 x 8 3/4". Created for use in
patriotic decorations. Pretty. Some soldiers carried small flags
like these. Have two left. Each...$7
42WW - MINIATURE WWII GERMAN TRODDEL
WATCH FOB More Photos, Click Here Full
scale troddels were strap and tassel decorations hung from the bayonet
frog much like a Portepee hung from a dagger. Their color
designated status and unit. This is a rare little gem used as a watch
fob with civilian clothes, showing your military affiliation. 5" long
overall, including snap swivel which attaches to watch. Strap and
tassel are white (may have appeared silver or silver grey when new),
the stem is dark green, and slide and crown is white. Some cord wrap
which formed the cap to the tassel is missing, but could easily be
restored. Neat. $35
43WW - PRE-WWII PEACE SIGN FOR LICENSE PLATE BRACKET Click
thumbnail photos for larger views
Until Pearl Harbor, there was a fairly substantial isolationist-peace
movement in this country. Here’s a large, stamped sheet metal
shield-shaped sign designed to bolt to the license plate bracket. In
red, white and blue, it reads “KEEP U.S. OUT OF WAR – BE NEUTRAL”.
Approximately 6” high. Close to new condition. Upper right corner
has a slight bend as seen in the photo. It does show evidence of
having been used down where it bolts in. Very, very few of anything
expressing this sentiment survived the War, let alone to today. As
soon as Pearl Harbor happened, most peace people were too embarrassed
to continue showing peace signs. $65
44WW - BEAUTIFUL WWII WINDOW BANNER
Proudly shows that a member of the family was serving in the U.S. AIR
FORCES. 12 x 18". Probably rayon. Has star over
wing/prop over crossed US flags over "SERVING IN THE U.S. AIR FORCES".
Beautiful colors. Has stick top and bottom to keep banner
straight. Top one has loop cord for hanging. Very good.
Some little fractures along the edges, but these are minor.
$25
45WW - WWII PLASTER CARNIVAL WARE STATUE OF UNCLE SAM
Click on
thumbnail for a larger view I believe this
design is one of the very most popular and hard to get. 12 1/2"
tall. Uncle Sam at center standing between the arms of a big
"V". Gaudy paint which might have some re-painting. Hard
for me to tell because the original paint jobs are very crude.
This one is rarely seen. Uncle Sam is always popular.
$75
46WW - WWII VICTORY CARD GAME
Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views The
first and only example of this great artistic set, where all the cards
have caricatures of both enemy and friendly people during the War.
There's Goering, Goebbels, Ribbentrop, Hitler, Churchill, Chamberlain,
Gort, Newall, and numerous characters from the Army, Navy, RAF and
Home. Not played like regular cards. Instruction sheet
included (Made in England printed). Appears to be complete, or
possibly down one card. Enormous character for display.
Includes most of the box. Bottom is marked "BRITISH
MANUFACTURE". $120
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 - NICE WWI BATTLEFIELD RELIC 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. $95
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 - BEAUTIFUL WWII AMERICAN FLAG FAN
Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views
New condition. Bamboo structure. Heavy paper fan.
Super. $40
53WW - ULTRA RARE WWII BAKELITE TANK PENCIL
SHARPENER Click on each
thumbnail photo for larger views If you collect this sort of thing, I don’t have to tell you how hard
they are to find. This is green, and has a decal on one side with
red-white-blue roundels flanking “U.S. ARMY TANK”. 1 7/8” long.
Fine. $45
54WW - WWII SOLDIER'S POCKET GROOMING KIT
Click on
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 three or more...$28 each
56WW - THREE WWII TURNED WOOD "V" DRINK COASTERS
Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views
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. $20
57WW - PATRIOTIC HOMEFRONT 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. $35
58WW - CHENILLE WWII 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
$18 each
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...$12
60WW - USED WWII U.S. POLARIZED DUST
GOGGLES As above, without paper bag. Just shows some
use...have only one. $8
61WW - WWII PATRIOTIC PLASTIC THIMBLE Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views Red/white with dark blue print. Writing reads "STITCHES FOR
VICTORY/JAHRAUS BRAUN COMPANY". Couple letters lost paint but
are legible. Conventional thimble design. Nice advertising
piece. $28
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
headbands, mostly having lost the stretch. Nice used condition. $10
63WW - METAL LIBERTY BOND BOX Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
Shiny black sheet metal box 11 3/8" long, 5 5/8" deep, 2 1/4" high.
Lid has great insignia...beautiful gold rampant eagle on
red-white-blue shield, under "LIBERTY BOND BOX" over "DECATUR CORNICE
& ROOFING CO., INC. ALBANY, ALA.". Hinged lid. Almost good as
new. Keyhole in front. No key. Simple to pry open.
$45 Buy this one, and we'll throw in the one below free!
64WW - ANOTHER METAL LIBERTY BOND BOX Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views
This was a metal cash box used where Liberty Bonds were sold.
Black metal box 5 1/2 x 11 1/2", with hinged lid. Top is
stenciled with small eagle on shield, title "LIBERTY BOND BOX" over
"Distributors for St. Joseph, Mo." and "WEIGEL'S". The paint is
well worn. Lock in front is not functional. Underside has
rust patina. $10
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. $60
66WW - MINT
PACKETS OF WWII GERMAN PROOFED INFANTRY AMMUNITION More Photos, Click Here 1938 dated. Manila cardstock box holding two 5-round clips of 8mm
ammo. Lid label reads "10 STUCK/8mm M.30 Scharfe/S-PATRONEN/1938".
Also has profile of flat based, pointed bullet over Waffenamt and
German spread eagle over swastika in wreath. Cartridge head stamp
also has eagle/swastika plus date 19/38, plus Roman numeral VIII,
standing for 8th month (August). Paper tape which holds
lid closed may be broken allowing lid to be opened. Super stuff.
Have a few. Ammo inside looks new. For the Austrian Mannlicher.
Great accessory for display. Each $15
67WW - WWII "KEEP 'EM FLYING" NECK TIE
Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
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. $75
68WW - SUPER RARE WWII U.S.
MARINES AUTO LICENSE PLATE Click
on each thumbnail photo for larger view Full size, made of Masonite like several states
used, including Illinois, our home state.
Stencil painted in red/white/blue, and reads in large letters "IF YOU
MUST TALK...TELL IT TO THE MARINES". Screwed to the license plate
bracket, above or below the regular license plate. Minor scratching
from use. Otherwise excellent. Since steel was a strategic material,
many items could no longer be made from steel - license plates being
one item. From my WWII collection. USMC material is very popular. $75
69WW - WWII CHILD'S PAINT SET IN GREAT PATRIOTIC CARDSTOCK
BOX Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
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. $25
70WW - PROMOTIONAL GIFT FROM MAJOR DEFENSE CONTRACTOR 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. $35
71WW - IMPRESSIVE WWII PATRIOTIC BANK Click
thumbnail photos for larger views
Large enough and so designed as to be a great display; it can hang or
stand on a table. 7 x 11", heavy cardboard. Title on face is
"SAVE FOR VICTORY BANK". Center has clean plastic dome over
General Douglas Mac Arthur's picture, and this is flanked by large crossed flags.
A marvelous piece. Corners and edges are rubbed. Shows use
but very good. $95
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". The finest example of WWII jigsaw art we've ever seen. $95
LOW SALE PRICE!!
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. $425
75WW - GERMAN WWI ARMY WATCH FOB Click
thumbnail photo for larger views 6"
tall. Silver clasp and chain ends with black silk ribbon with
Iron Cross in middle with 1914-16 in middle. Hanging from bottom
of ribbon is artillery shell. Very nice condition and
handsome piece. $95
76WW - JAPANESE GIFT TO A SOLDIER Click
thumbnail photo for larger views This is a very nice personal item from a soldier's belongings;
unfortunately, we don't know who the soldier was. Consists of a
ladies embroidered handkerchief (almost 12" square if opened and
ironed) and bookmark (1 1/2 x 4") with the following handwritten note
on back "Given to me as a token of
friendship by a little Japanese girl in Fujisawa
Japan. Sept. 13 - 1945". No names anywhere. Handkerchief is a thin white linen with minor
embroidery in the corners. Turning a bit toward beige from
age/storage. Bookmark has a color picture of a Japanese lady's head
in costume, and three characters. Both items show use. $15
77WW - 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.
$6
78WW - 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. $30
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. $30
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. $30
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 - WWII WOOD TANK BANK Click on
thumbnail photo for larger views
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
80WW - 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
81WW - WATCH FOB GERMAN SOLDIER DAY PHILADELPHIA 1939!!
Click on thumbnail photos for larger views
This was a gathering of the USA KYFFHAUSER BUND, Sept. 2-4 1939.
This is a 1 1/2" heavy disc, gold tone, with KB monument on face
surrounded by EIN EINIG DEUTSCH SOLDATENTUM". Reverse is "DEUTSCHER
SOLDATENTAG PHILADELPHIA SEPT. 2-4-39 KYFFHAUSER BUND". Has narrow
slot at top for fob strap. This was a veterans' organization for
German American soldiers. After this there weren't many German
solidarity days in the U.S. $50
82WW - WWI WATCH FOB WITH NATIONAL EMBLEM Click
thumbnail photos for larger views
1 1/2 x 1 5/8". Nice tone to this original watch fob.
$10
83WW - WWI WATCH FOB - FOR DEMOCRACY Click
thumbnail photos for larger views 1
1/2 x almost 1 3/4". Very nice coppery tone to this original watch
fob. Has the words "FOR DEMOCRACY" and a female figure with
flowing gowns, holding a flowing flag with eagle at her side.
$15
For
Order Info, go to Directory, then Terms & Ordering
|