This listing is for a RARE 1932 United States Naval Academy Annapolis Class Pin Sterling Tie Clip Bar. This tie clip is 2 1/2″ x 11/16″. It is in very good condition for it’s age. This will make a nice addition to any collection. Any questions, please feel free to ask. I always strive to deliver prompt and accurate results. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, please let me know and I will do my best to resolve the issue to your satisfaction. Just add the items to your cart and request an invoice.
Straight from the estate of a well-known military antique collector which includes over 30 helmets and pickelhaubes from pre-WW1 and WW2 era that will be listed on my page in the near future (pictures available upon request). Anything mentioned herein is simply my uneducated opinion. The condition of this helmet is excellent, showing no signs of trauma or damage. The exterior leather is in great shape with no signs of crazing and minimal wear. The fur is still mostly intact but looks like some of it has fallen out over time which is to be expected from an item this age. The cloth liner shows light wear and some of the stitches have loosened, but it’s still in great condition. The leather chin strap shows some cracking from age but is still solid and fully intact. This particular helmet has quite the history behind it as it belonged to Royal Air Force Bristol fighter pilot squadron leader Alan Thomas Kingston Shipwright. A veteran of the Great War who was shot down behind enemy lines east of Ypres in August 1917, whilst serving with 19 squadron. Taken POW, Shipwright was a persistent escaper and one of the’Holzminden Tunnellers’ – taking part in the largest and most celebrated POW escape of the Great War, July 24/25 1918. His full history can be found by clicking on the following link. This does not appear to be a reproduction but its authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Stand seen in pictures not included.
Circa 1920s(possibly 1930s). Badge measures approximately 1-3/4 in height. Very Good Plus condition. Has nice eye appeal and will display well. Answers to questions usually take 24 hours due to work schedule. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause, therefore please ask questions early. All possible care is made to package the items so they will arrive to you in the state that they left in. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as’gifts’ – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. I always leave feedback once feedback is left.
Badge to a friend of DOBROKHIM. Height (flag): 17.60 mm. Height (bayonet): 28.83 mm. Width: 31.88 mm. Screw length: 7.58 mm. Weight: 10.649 g. Made of solid silver and enamels. The reverse shows 3 silver hallmark stamps. The badge is in a great, above average condition with its details crisp and an appealing patina to the silver. The green enamels are mostly present and without repairs but does show a small chip in the upper left corner. There are also some surface scratches to the enamel (all pictured). Please note the absence of the screwplate. I’ve also included an ultra violet image to show the lack of modern repairs to the enamel. It also does a good job highlighting the surface condition. The Society of Friends of Chemical Defense and Chemical Industry (DOBROHIM) is a defense public organization formed on May 19th, 1924 in Moscow. The main task of DOBROKHIM was to assist the state in the development of the chemical industry, the chemicalization of agriculture, the deployment of the promotion of chemical knowledge among the population and its preparation for anti-chemical defense. In May 1925, the Society of Friends of the Air Fleet (ODVF) and the Society of Friends of Chemical Defense and Chemical Industry (DOBROHIM) merged into one Society – AVIAHIM of the USSR. We want to create a gas fence in which a new society will be built. Reach out to me with any and all questions you have. All sales are final. Condition and authentication are “as seen”.
1930 Estonian White Cross of the Home Guard. By Joseph Kopf goldsmith, Tallinn. Third Class – Silver, bronze gilt, with arms in white enamel, 39 mm x 45 mm. Original box, original ribbon, crisp detail, intact enamels, extremely fine.
Old pre-WW2 Regular Army. Not hallmarked; screwback fastener. It looks like the screw post was reglued; but this DI is quite rare in any condition. Genuine, not a restrike. I will accept a return within 7 days from receipt if there is an error in the description which significantly affects the value. This is in conformance with U.