Original Pre-WWII French Air Force Fighter Squadron Stork Badge. Marked MADE IN FRANCE. The “Storks” were a French fighter squadron 01.002 Fighter Squadron “Storks” (French language: Escadron de Chasse 01.002 “Cigognes”). Made in cellulose and painted. Total length of 3 Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
27 Press Photos 1932 China Shanghai Chapei Pre-WWII Occupation by Japanese. Nice lot of original press photos from early 1932, shortly after the Japanese began their brutal occupation of China. Most of them have the original paper captions- Many of the captions are torn off but theyre still present. A bunch of them show two images on one photo. One smaller photo has a bit of paper from another caption stuck to it but this could probably be removed. The very bottom photo might not be from China but it was with these when I got them. There are 8 photos at the bottom which are pasted on both sides of sheets of paper. Some photos are excellent others do have some wear/ missing corners. Really nice lot of ORIGINAL 1932 photos of one of the dark periods in China’s history. Most of them are 8X10 Includes some extra paper captions but I dont think any of the photos they belong with are here.
Interwar Era Pre-WWII U. Army Enlisted Infantryman Service Visor Hat Insignia. Original Interwar Era Pre-WWII U. Army Enlisted Infantryman Service Visor Hat Insignia; Good Issued. As Photographed with wear as seen. A Nice Candidate for any Period Collection, Impression, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Rare. 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!
Optics are coated and very clear with no fogging. Body does show signs of age. Leather strap and case appears original to the binoculars — case in OK but rough shape with the back leather hinge torn so lid is separate.
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.
Chapeau, Epaulettes, Belt in the Original Tin. USNA Class of 1935. A very nice grouping! In the original Tin case. The latch was broken off/removed at one time lost the key? , but they kept the latch fixings inside and the key is present. Chapeau is in used condition, showing some wear of the fur in many places (it was well used). Silk inside is intact showing spotting/staining (view all photos). I cannot find a maker for the hat on it. Creasing all along the hat band (see photos). The epaulettes are in very good, but used condition – some spotting on the gold tops (see photos), stamped “Made in France” underneath on the hook areas. The Belt is also there and is in very good / but used condition, showing wear and use as would be typical. The Tin is very nice overall, hinges working nicely, the black paint is scratched all over due to use, storage, and time, as well as having an “HCL” painted on the top and a large stain/dirt area. It needs a gentle cleaning. The key to the case is affixed to the handle by a WWII era shoe-lace. View all photos for condition. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jimmtn” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original pre-WWII US Army officers dress cap. Typical 1920s /1930s color wool gabardine construction with stiff leather visor, officer wool mohair and leather chinstrap. Comes with original officer badge on the front. Nice identification tag attached to the leather sweatband. Good condition with light wear. Please check & enlarge all pictures as they are an important part of the item description. Don’t forget to check my other items for sale. Feel free to contact me should you have any question regarding this item. I’ll be happy to answer you. I speak English & French. Please contact me should you need more time. International bu y ers are welcome! I will not mark it as a gift or lower the declared amount on the custom forms. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “44thcollectorsavenue” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Modified Item: No
Vtg US Pre-WWII Equipment Bag. Vintage US pre-WWII equipment bag that measures about 30″ x 20″ at the longest points. It is a very large duffel type bag with buckles on the back and straps that go over the top. The bag is very dirty with lots of stains and spots all over. A lot of the stains look like water stains or possibly mud stains, but it is basically covered with them. The hardware is a bit discolored and blackened and the bottom left strap is coming loose a bit at the top seams. Please look through photos to get a good idea of overall condition. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “raerstuff” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
Original Vintage Confidential Photo Of Ford Island 1936 Pearl Harbor Pre-WWII. Taken September 11, 1936 above Ford Island, which is at the center of Pearl Harbor. This photo was confidential property of the Navy. It is an unpublished one of a kind original from 1936. Photo is 8×10 and has wear indicative of age. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “stil0041″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, El Salvador, Dominican Republic.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
Full Parade Dress SHAKO as worn by the Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. This dates from the late 1920s through the WW2 era. NOTE: The period Uniform, Red Sash, Sword Sling, and Cadet Sword are NOT included in this sale, but the CADET SWORD and the SWORD SLING are listed for sale separately on this site. Size is an approximate 7 1/8 or 7 1/4. This most likely was worn by an Officer whose class was one the LAST classes to receive training with horses. Cadets’ Company assignment (until 1960) were still based on height, the taller men going to the “flanker” Companies, and still graduated by General Order of Merit (until 1970). RARE in this SUPERB CONDITION!! Well cared for and stored for the past 75+ years! TRUE STAMPED BRASS Chain-link Chin Strap! Late 1920s-1930s West Point U. SHAKO for wear with the Full Parade Dress Uniform. The WEST POINT SHAKO is an often overlooked piece of headgear by WWII collectors! Pershing, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, Westmoreland, Dawkins, Schwarzkopf, Pompeo wore one of these first! This is NOT a current molded PLASTIC SHAKO!! Unlike many SHAKOS, the large-plate U. Crest INSIGNE (the “Fried Egg”) the BRASS VISOR TRIM, and the CHINSTRAP BUTTONS are GLEAMING! The Brass Insigne shows years of very, very careful polishing with’Brasso’ — the breast of the Eagle surmounting the shield with Athena’s Helmet, has been’correctly smoothed’ during the Cadet’s Plebe year to increase reflectivity. There are ZERO scratches to Athena’s Helmet. This INSIGNE with the correct two knurled brass SPINNERS is in absolutely PERFECT condition! No plastic, no polyester, no vinyl whatsoever!! This Shako is made of WOOL over Pressed Fiber, LEATHER, and BRASS. This is a SUPERB vintage piece whose basic design has remained unchanged for generations! Particulars of construction and condition. The AGE/ANTIQUITY/WEAR of this particular Shako is evident in four features: (1) The Lacquered CHINSTRAP shows wear and significant surface’crazing;’ (2) There is a single vertical hairline crack in the center of the heavily polished VISOR, which does NOT detract from the Visor’s appearance; (3) Beneath the heavily-polished Calfskin CROWN very minor’spiderweb’ crazing can be detected beneath the multiple layers of polish; and (4) The CHINSTRAP BUTTONS show very heavy polishing wear — which adds to the’patina’ of this piece. True CALFSKIN Top (not Vinyl)! True stamped BRASS (not plastic) CHAIN LINK Decorative Chin Strap! The original “hooked connectors” that fasten to the ” CADET/ USMA” CHINSTRAP BUTTONS are present! The interior of the crown is lined in a fine BLACK COTTON! The Liner is of Black LAMBSKIN, not Vinyl! The interior Lambskin LINER is supple and is in an amazing state of preservation! The LINER is intact- with ZERO b rittleness,’crazing,’ or tears!! The PATENT LEATHER TRIM and VISOR have been spit-shined and are gleaming with ZERO’bubbling’ or crazing from exposure to heat over the decades, (only the minute hairline crack, visible upon close inspection)! The Solid Brass VISOR TRIM is still solidly attached, unbent, and shines like a MIRROR! The black WOOL CROWN retains its PERFECT shape! The black cotton liner- adjustment SHOELACE is also present. Marked THE CADET STORE, WEST POINT, N. Inside the older’SMALLER’ Silver gilt lozenge. The later Cadet Store’lozenge’ was’larger’ and stamped in gold, not silver, gilt. This was a contract with the long-time supplier of Shakos for over a century, J. BAYLY AND SON, INC. OF FINE UNIFORM HEADWEAR / EST. Photo illustrated trade catalog of 1900 they described themself as BAYLY HAT MANUFACTURERS OF FINE SILK AND FUR HATS. SUPERIOR Black Wool exterior! Both Blackened Copper VENTILATORS are present. The Patent Leather TRIM Strips and the Crown TOP are in SUPERIOR “spit-shined” condition! The GLISTENING heavily-lacquered Adjustable Black Leather CHINSTRAP shows age, cracking, but with ZERO breaks! It is intact, supple, and strong! The ADJUSTMENT TABS/KEEPERS are HAND-STITCHED not stapled! Black POMPOM (made of SHORN WOOL), canted forward, is in PERFECT condition and has the highly polished Brass FERRULE. Note: The current Pompom is made of shorn Polyester. This is a complete West Point U. SHAKO Full Dress Parade Cap!! This is the SHAKO design adopted in 1898 (along with the Insigne with the Academy’s Coat of Arms). The one significant change to the Shako over the past century and a half was to the brass Insigne Plate: The direction Athena’s helmet faced was reversed. In deference to the dictates of Heraldry, her helmet was made to face to the wearer’s RIGHT (facing DEXTER) in 1922, not to the wearer’s LEFT (facing SINISTER)! Affectionately referred to as the “Tar Bucket, ” this SHAKO shouts Tradition! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bataan12213″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Modified Item: No