Total length: 94 cm. Wooden handle wrapped in white fish skin and brass wire. Marking on the blade: ARMADA DE VENEZUELA. Steel scabbard wrapped in black leather with three gilt brass fittings. If you have any question I will be happy to answer.
ORIGINAL 1930’S UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS PILOT WINGS, 2-13/16 INCH SIZE, PIN-BACK. During World War II, with the rise of the Army Air Forces, a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day. The Pilot Badge was issued in three degrees, including Pilot, Senior Pilot, and Command Pilot. A polished silver colored version of these badges is currently used as the United States Air Force Pilot Badges. From August 1941 to November 1942, the Enlisted Aviator program was restarted. Candidates had to be at least 18, possess a high school diploma, and have graduated at the top of their high school class. Graduates were rated as Flight Staff Sergeants or Flight Technical Sergeants and wore the same pilot’s wings as officers. They were usually assigned to pilots of transport and auxiliary aircraft to free officer pilots to pilot the more prestigious fighters and bombers. Auxiliary pilots received their own special wings to indicate their status and specialty. In November 1942 all enlisted pilots were promoted to Flight Officer rank and enlisted cadets were graded as Flight Officers or Second Lieutenants depending on merit. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Original period item – in condition shown in photos – clip works – hard to find item. The clip is marked with the Assman mark and date of 1938.
Original Post-WWI German Freikorps Einwoher Wehr Fichtel-Gau Membership Pin RARE. A really hard to find Einwohnerwehr Fichtel Gau Membership Pin, there are some notable members of this pre-WWII. The Einwohnerwehr or Citizens Defense groups appeared in Germany after the November 1918 revolution making up a part of the Freikorps militia. They were established with the goal of defending Germany against Communist uprisings although the use of the old imperial colours on this badge go some way to suggest they didn’t support the new Weimar government either. Presumably they consisted mainly of civilians, rather than ex-soldiers like the regular Freikorps units. This stickpin is for the Einwohnerwehr of the Fichtel region of Bavaria. This Membership pin is attributed to the maker GG Linder in Munich. Really rare Stick Pin! Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
USS FLORIDA BB-30 W. California Color Tinted Photograph. Minor rubbing on corners. Color tinted photograph in laid down on cabinet card material. Light toning on edges of cabinet card material [see photo]. Sighted 4-7/8″ x 7-7/8″. Overall 10-3/4″ x 8″. Thank you for your interest in this item. I do not use recycled boxes, kraft or bubble mailers for these scarce Cruise Books.
From the well documented collection of author and publisher James Phillips shown in numerous publications. Will be listing over 250 hard to find and rare emblems.
