This is a complete set of 1936 German cigarette cards and album, featuring all the original photos. It is a rare and scarce collectible item for anyone interested in militaria. The cards and album are in their original form and have not been modified. The set includes all the cards and an album with complete photos. The theme is militaria, and the time period of manufacture is 1919-38. The item is from Germany and is an original period item. It is a great addition to any collection of collectibles, militaria, or original period items.
1924 Photo Funeral Procession USS MISSISSIPPI BB-41 Turret Explosion 48 KIA 5×7. While conducting gunnery practice off San Pedro on 12 June 1924, there was an explosion in her forward superfiring Gun Turret No. The resulting fire asphyxiated 44 members of the turret crew. Upon returning to port the gunpowder that was still in Gun No. 5, the remaining gun in the turret, exploded and killed four members of the rescue team. This was, at the time, the deadliest peace-time disaster in the Navy’s history. The USS Mississippi is home to one of the most intriguing naval coincidences of all time. Built while America was a neutral party in World War I, Mississippi sailed into the atomic age and later served as a massive test platform for surface-to-air missiles. Despite her forty years of service, Mississippi was bound to tragedy, experiencing two major accidents in the same turret, in the same gun, twenty years apart. On June 12, 1924, Mississippi found herself off the coast of California conducting gun trials. The 14-inch/50 caliber gun was plagued with technical issues, a major problem considering it was the primary armament on the majority of serving U. On the eighth salvo, turret two, gun two suffered a rare flare back. The four powder bags inserted into the breech, totaling 470 pounds of explosive powder, caught fire and ignited other bags waiting to be loaded. Forty-eight sailors were killed, and only one of the sailors manning the turret survived. Nearly twenty years-and a major refit later-the USS Mississippi went to war in the Pacific. In 1943, the big battleship was off the coast of Makin Island, providing naval gunfire support to a landing force preparing to secure the island. Suddenly, in the midst of the barrage, smoke and gas erupted from the rangefinders on either side of the number two turret. Incredibly it had happened again: in their haste to lay down a rain of shells on the Japanese, the gunners of number two turret had apparently experienced yet another flare back. Debris from firing the big guns had again ignited powder bags, causing the same accident and the same damage. Forty-two sailors were killed and another sixteen wounded. The battleship’s three remaining turrets continued firing until the naval support phase of the invasion had ended.
152nd Field Artillery Maine National Guard 1935 Unit History Book. Publication: The Cullen Service : Rockland, Maine. V ery good condition. No marks or writing. Minor rubbing on corners, cover edges and top/bottom of the spine. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Here is a record of the men on the 152nd Field Artillery, Maine National Guard. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Well illustrated with photos and names. Thank you for your interest in this item. I do not use recycled boxes, kraft or bubble mailers for these scarce Cruise Books.
OLD VINTAGE CZECHOSLOVAK ARMY HELMET M29 / GERMAN TYPE / GOOD CONDITION Rare Czechoslovak Army helmet M29. This model was designed in two variations: with decorative crest (of French Adrian style) and with 2×7 holes airvents (of German style) – this type. In very good (used) condition to its age and history, original state leather liner in good condition chin strap – partly damaged – see photos rare variant – type with 2×7 holes airvents weight: 1030 g.
Made in the United States, this compass is a true original and a piece of history. Featuring a 120mCI 3H design, this Sandy-183 compass is a rare find and a great addition to any vintage collection. Perfect for display or actual use, this compass is in excellent shape and ready for a new home. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of military history with this unique and original compass. This compass includes a magnifying glass to start fires, a measuring tool, carrying case, neck cord, a belt clip and instructions. There is the number “128” scratched into the top — probably to identify the soldier that owned the piece.
Inter-War French Army Officer Dress Jacket. This is a fantastic example of an Inter-War French Army Artillery Officer Dress Jacket. Upon the Collar you can find a pair of Bullion Embroidered Artillery Officer Patches as well as a pair of Gilt Lieutenant Rank Stripes on both cuffs. On the Chest you can find a Croix du Combattant (Combatant Cross) Ribbon. The Jacket does not have a size tag or stamp but measures out to a 34-Inch Chest. The condition of this Jacket is fantastic with the only issues being some soiling across the Jacket and some small moth holes in the liner as well as a period repaired rip under the left arm, otherwise there are no tears or missing buttons present. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. 2010 Playoff Prestige – Jersey Card #2 Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers 9/250 Romo Jerse. CIVIL WAR UNION LIGHT ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET. PSA 10 Flareon Japanese FireRed LeafGreen e Battle T005 Pokemon.
3,888 pages and 1,600 photos, illustrations, letters, poster facsmiles etc. This book set is very, very hard to find with all volumes complete. Weight of this book set is 19 lbs. Approx/Measurements of each book: 9-1/2″ x 6-7/8″. In good-very good exterior and fine interior condition. 4 volumes with the Original Slipcase included! These books appear to be unread, the 4 volumes without slipcase are rubbed more or less and dust stained at top edge. Just traces of storage. The slipcases of the other volumes protected the books well. Internally very clean and smell like new. All pages are complete and tight in the binding! 200-300 photos on plates within 111 picture pages. Volume 1 – The Third Reich I – 1933 – The First Year. 150-200 photos on plates within 80 picture pages. Volume 2 – The Third Reich II – 1934 – The Second Year. Volume 3 – The Third Reich III – 1935 – The Third Year. 180-220 photos and illustrations on plates within 95 picture pages. Volume 4 – The Third Reich IV – 1936 – The Fourth Year. 200-250 photos and illustrations on plates within 95 picture pages. Volume 5 – The Third Reich V – 1937 – The Fifth Year. Volume 6 – The Third Reich VI – 1938 – The Sixth Year. 180-220 photos on plates within 95 picture pages.
Please see the images of the actual item above for a better idea of the condition. The packed card will weigh around two and a half ounces, as I pack with thick cardboard to assure the card arrives safely. Be sure to add me to your. Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedback or low detail ratings, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up!
Here is a neat item from the Big One–WWII era! A genuine vintage WW2 era Czech Czechoslovak Vz24 bayonet with steel scabbard. Literally caked in cosmoline from years of storage. Needs a good cleaning off. The bayonet is in good to very good condition overall.
