WWI - WWII to VIETNAM ERA

1909-1975
 

Last Updated 02/03/2012

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 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.

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1WW  -  TWO 1940 POLITICAL LAPEL BUTTONS, ONE EACH PARTY  Click on thumbnail photos for larger view  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  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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

. 5WW  -  SUPER WWII ANTI-AXIS WORKSHOP APRON  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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  Click thumbnail photos for larger views   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 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

8WW  -  WWII PLASTER "VICTORY" STATUE   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 
Click on thumbnail photo for larger views  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  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 thumbnail photos for larger views  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   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 thumbnail photo for larger views  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   Click on thumbnail photo for larger views  Everything 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 thumbnail photos for larger views  7" high 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 thumbnail photo for larger views  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 thumbnail photo for larger views  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  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  Sale 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   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 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 Home front item.   $85

26WW  -  WWI Era MILITARY NOVELTY DRINK GLASS CHARMS  Click on each thumbnail photo below for a larger view   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 MADE   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 thumbnail photos for larger views  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  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views   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 thumbnail photos for larger views   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!  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

33WW  -  WWII GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED SHIPPING CONTAINER   Click on thumbnail photo for larger views  Authorized ONLY for the packing of foodstuff for shipment to servicemen 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  Click on each thumbnail photo for larger views  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   Click on thumbnail photo for larger views Painted 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 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  -  VICTORY SHOPPING BAG Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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  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  -  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  Reduced Below Our Cost

40WW  -  WWII ROLY-POLY SOLDIER COOKIE JAR  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 thumbnail photos for larger views  12 x 17".  Against a 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 thumbnail photo for larger views  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  Click on thumbnail photo for larger views   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  Click on thumbnail photo for larger views  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 thumbnail photo for larger views  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  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 two 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.  $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  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.  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  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.  $45

67WW  -  WWII ART DECO PATRIOTICALLY DESIGNED LIDDED BOX   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 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.  $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  Click 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   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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.  $17SALE 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.  $17 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  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 
Click on thumbnail photos for larger views   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 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.  $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   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  Shield 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 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

96WW  -  WWI AMERICAN NOVELTY POCKET KNIFE   Click on thumbnail photos for larger views 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  Click on thumbnail photos for larger views  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 thumbnail photo 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.   $50

101WW  -  WOOL FLAG WALL HANGER  Click on thumbnail photo for larger view  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  Click on thumbnail photo for larger views  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   Click on thumbnail photo for larger views  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  Click on thumbnail photo for larger views   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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