Commemorative Plaque For Lieutenant De Lancy J. Colvin
Commemorative plaque for Lieutenant De Lancy J. Colvin of Jackson, Michigan, a World War One hero killed in action in France in 1918.
The plaque is wood and is adorned at the top part with the great seal of the United States, Marine Corps emblems on each side.
On the right a medal for Somme offensive and on the left the Pennsylvania National Guard 28th Division WW1 Service Award.
At the bottom a Rene Lalique WW1 Journee Du Poilu 1915 bronze cross. The "Journée du Poilu" medal was created as part of a fundraising campaign to support French soldiers and war orphans.
The center plaque reads:
Presented by the county of Jackson Michigan
To
Lieutenant De Lancy J. Colvil (We believe that there was a mistake in the printing of the plaque, since no Colvil existed with that name from Jackson Michigan)
In great appreciation
Of the services rendered
In the World War
1917-1918
Dimensions:
Height: 35 cm / 13.77 inches
Width: 24 cm / 9.44 inches
British 21st Army Group Headquarters WW2 Commemorative Plaque
British 21st Army Group Headquarters WW2 Commemorative Plaque presented to Colonel James (Joe) Oliver Ewart by Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery for his role in the negotiations for the surrender of the German high command in North West Germany, Holland and Denmark.
Colonel James Oliver Ewart (3 April 1917 – 1 July 1945) served towards the end of World War 2 in the British Intelligence Corps and finished his service as the second most senior intelligence staff officer in Field Marshal Montgomery's 21st Army Group during the liberation of Europe; and he would be one of the key staff at the surrender of German forces to Montgomery on 4 May 1945 on Lüneburg Heath. Ewart died on duty of injuries he received in a road traffic accident on 1 July 1945, near the town of Melle, Germany.
The plaque consists of emblems of the British 21 Army Group Headquarters, British First Army and British Second Army.
This special historic plaque commemorates the role of Colonel Ewart in the surrender of the German High Command.
It is most likely a one-of-a-kind piece.
Dimensions:
Height: 41 cm / 16.14 inches
Width: 30 cm / 11.81 inches
An Australian 1943 Pattern Bolo Machete Bayonet
An Australian 1943 Pattern Bolo Machete Bayonet without the canvas scabbard in very good condition with age blemishes. Handle has blued steel pommel with spring catch marked "6744", blade is marked at the ricasso with a downward pointed arrow.
This Australian 1943 Pattern Bolo Machete Bayonet is 41 cm / 16.14 inches long.
Antique Folding Knife By W. Gay & Son
Antique Folding Knife By W. Gay & Son folding from a short blade to a long blade with leather scabbard.
The grip is made of horn or antler.
The blade reads:
W. Gay & Son
113 High Holborn
& 93 Regent St.
William Gay & Son were makers of razors and boxes located at 113 High Holborn, 93 Regent Street, London.
The blade folds out to the longer position when pushing on the bottom in the handle. To retract you need to pull the lever at the bottom of the handle.
Dimensions:
Folded position: 22.6 cm / 8.89 inches
Open position: 31 cm / 12.2 inches
Iron Mike WW1 Marine Corps Bronze Sculpture
Iron Mike WW1 Marine Corps bronze sculpture signed by Raphael Peyre.
The sterling silver plaque has proof marks and reads:
American Expeditionary Force
France
1917-1919
The Iron Mike WW1 Marine soldier sculpture is also marked: Hotel des Invalides which is located in a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and an old soldiers' retirement home, the building's original purpose.
The sculpture is also marked: "Crusading for Right" which is the official name of the statue at Quantico, sculpted in 1919 nicknamed Iron Mike.
Dimensions:
Height: 25 cm / 9.84 inches
Width: 17 cm / 6.69 inches
Weight: 1.73 Kg / 3.81 lbs.
NRA Florida Peace Officers Association Pistol Match Plaque
National Rifle Association Florida Peace Officers Association bronze plaque for a shooting competition.
The NRA plaque reads:
Florida Peace Officers Association
Annual Conference
1987 Winner
High Aggregate Score
Bullseye and Combat Pistol Matches
Dimensions:
Height: 30 cm / 11.81 inches
Width: 25 cm / 9.84 inches
Israeli Surplus Homefront Command Search & Rescue Helmet
Israeli Firefighter Light Helmet
Israeli Military Surplus US M1 Helmets
Israeli military surplus US M1 helmets with steel outer and plastic inner cover with 3 point chinstrap. The steel has normal signs of age and use with a WW2 era front seam. These helmets were used by the Israel Defense Forces from 1948 when Israel was reestablished, but mainly from the early 1950's to after the 1973 Yom Kippur war and were known in Israel as Kaplad, an abbreviation of steel helmet (Kasdat Plada), later to be replaced by kevlar helmets. The main helmets used by the IDF during 1948 were the British M1917 Brodie steel helmets, which were used to mainly shield the head from upper shrapnel. The M1 protected the head from the sides and neck, offering a better protection for the more modern battlefield that was not focused on trench warfare. In 1976 the IDF started using to Orlite helmet. These helmets have straps made by Rabintex and some seem to be original WW2.
Wholesale quantities are available as well, about 300 pieces. Contact me directly for details.
Israeli Military Surplus Rifle Slings – New-Old Stock
Israeli Military Surplus Rifle Slings - new-old stock in original wrappings. Black seatbelt style Israeli IDF rifle slings with the small pocket used for ear plugs. These original IDF surplus rifles slings were used for carrying Galil and currently M16 and Tavor rifles.
For sale in bundles of 10 only! No sale of single slings.
Wholesalers please contact us by email for larger quantities.
German Nazi Weyersberg & Co. Solingen Hirschfanger Hunting Dagger
German Nazi Third Reich hunting dagger, known in German Hirschfanger (literally dear trapper) made by Weyersberg & Co., Solingen. The blade is engraved with hunting scenes, hunter with rifle, dear head, vegetation and the motto "Waidmannsheil" (Good hunting). Bronze and metal mounts depicting animals and forest motifs. Handle is made of probably deer antler horn. Scabbard is leather with brass fittings and Swastika on bottom tip. Overall in very good condition with normal blemishes to due age. Probably made during the first years of the Third Reich, around 1933.
