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WW1 U.S. Military Helmets, Hats, Uniforms, Web Gear, Clothing, Collar Insignia, Patches, Medals, Combat Equipment, Bayonets, Inert Ordnance, Military Photographs, Military Booklets and Related Paper Items, etc., as available. |
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| Post WW1 U.S. Connecticut State Guard Association Patch - 1922 | |
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7UW1-93. Approximately
3-1/2-inch diameter black woven wool patch embroidered with gold cloth
lettering, “Connecticut State 1922,” the letters “S.G.A” are
embroidered with silver and gold colored bullion thread; a gold cloth thread
branch wreath surrounds the central design. This patch may have been part of
a Connecticut State Guard dress uniform or may have been worn as a blazer
badge on civilian clothing. This specimen is in excellent condition
exhibiting light signs of age and use with minor tarnish to the bullion
letters and design. The backside has cheesecloth backing. This patch has
been removed from a uniform; remnants of the original sewing threads still
remain. Unique. Scarce. Vg+. $29.00 |
| U.S. Model 1917 Combat Helmet With A Very Unique Camouflage Pattern, Which Is Not Often Encountered | |
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7UW1-94. This
helmet bears a camouflage pattern consisting of red, mustard, green and
black colors, which are artistically executed in a very unique, pointed,
stripe-like, pattern with a 3-1/2-inch diameter black circle on the top
center of the helmet. The colors are aged and have darkened over years of
storage but they are still very vivid. The exterior camouflage colors are at
least, 95%, or more intact; the paint has a, flat, textured appearance with
moderate, even, overall age and light, (moderate in some spots), reddish
rust showing through the paint. There are light to moderate surface
scratches, and scuffs in the paint. It appears that the helmet was resting,
upside down, on its right side, as the paint in that area has a milky
colored stain, most likely from moisture, (nothing that is seriously
detracting). There are some heavy areas of rust along the rim on the right
side, as well. Overall the camouflage paint is in, at least, Vg or slightly
better condition; the various grades of age and rust blends nicely into the
painted pattern. The interior exhibits overall heavy rust, deterioration,
storage soil and grunge due to its upside-down storage. The chinstrap is
present; it’s very heavily aged, stiff, dried, cracked, broken in half and
deeply blackened from moisture and exterior storage; the chinstrap hardware
is very heavily rusted, the liner and liner components are very heavily
aged, stiff, dried, and soiled from moisture and exterior storage. Overall
the interior is mostly intact but very heavily soiled, deteriorated and in
overall, poor, and relic condition. The helmet has, American style,
round rivet heads on both sides. The exterior of the helmet has never been
oiled, preserved, cleaned or otherwise tampered with; it has never been at
any show or offered for sale except for in this listing. This one is
directly from the barn to you. The exterior camouflage is very
unique and very impressive looking. A RARE CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN.
$250.00 |
| New York National Guard Sleeve Insignia, Circa Early 1930’s | |
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7UW1-95. Approximately 2-inch diameter khaki cotton twill circle; the center is heavily embroidered, “N.Y.,” using Infantry blue colored thread; the patch also has an embroidered, Infantry blue, border. The patch exhibits light age and insignificant soil from handling and storage. The backside has a, tight weave, cheesecloth backing, as well as remnants of black paper from being glued into a scrapbook. Not often encountered. Vg. $15.00 SOLD |
| Early Army Enlisted, Gilt, Cap Device - Circa 1921-1924 | |
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7UW1-96. 1-1/2-inch diameter, stamped, gilt brass device for an early, U.S. Army, enlisted campaign hat or visor hat. On November 25, 1924, gilt insignia was authorized for wear on Army uniforms; all bronze insignia was removed from officer and enlisted uniforms and the dark bronze insignia was reserved for wartime use only. During the years between 1921 through 1924, the background on the enlisted collar and hat insignia was changed to depict a checkerboard pattern with small shields within each check, as in this insignia. This specimen depicts the standard U.S. Army style eagle on a checkered background; it retains approximately 90%, or more of its original gilt finish with very minor signs of age, wear and insignificant tarnish to the highlights of the design. The backside retains at least 90% of its gilt finish and it has a screw post with a fluted nut. Minor surface verdigris near the bottom of the screw post, (not a significant problem). An excellent example, somewhat scarce in this condition. Near excellent. $15.00 |
| Early Army Enlisted, Gilt, Cap Device - Circa 1921-1924 | |
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7UW1-96a. 1-1/2-inch diameter, stamped, gilt brass device for an early, U.S. Army, enlisted campaign hat or visor hat. Same description as above, except this example has a slight bit more surface wear and less tarnish. The backside has a screw post with a slightly tapered nut with a, thin, knurled edge. An excellent example, somewhat scarce in this condition. Near excellent. $15.00 |
| Rare, WW1 Armorer’s Spare Parts / Tool Box for the M1917 .30 cal Water Cooled Machine Gun - EMPTY | |
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7UW1-97. Approximately 15-1/4-inch long x 7-3/4-inch high x 4-1/2-inch wide, beautifully constructed from, thick, solid oak with dovetail joints. The box is similar in design and construction to the WW1 wood machine gun ammo box, however, this box differs in the fact that it is slightly larger; it opens from the side and has a removable interior tray. The exterior is painted an olive green and has a 1-inch blue stripe painted completely around the narrow sides to prevent someone from mistaking this box, and its contents, from an ammunition box and its contents. The top of the box has a fitted brown leather carrying handle; the lid is secured by a heavy, spring-loaded, brass and steel locking device; the interior of the lid has two, large, steel strap type hinges, each hinge is secured by nine brass screws, a brass chain keeps the lid from completely falling backsword’s. There is a paper inventory list, glued on the inside of the lid, listing forty different spare parts and tools that once made up the contents of the box; a few of the items listed are as follows: Spring, Bullet Guide With Screw; Springs, Main; Muzzle Gland; Firing Pin; Lock Complete; Steam Outlet Plugs Complete; Adjusting Washers, Thick; Monkey Wrench; Oil Can, Pint; Tumbler; Hand Sear Axis Pin, Just to name a few. The exterior of the box retains 95% or more of its original paint, which exhibits light, (moderate in some sports), signs of age, small nicks, small chips, minor surface scuffs and scratches consistent with light to moderate use. The leather handle exhibits moderate age and light to moderate wear; the stitching has come loose on both ends of the handle, (the stitching can be easily repaired), and there is a small cut in the leather on one edge. The leather is sound, serviceable and can easily support the weight of the box. The interior of the box and the removable tray is light to moderately aged and moderately soiled in some spots, (nothing that presents itself as a detraction). Quite a scarce and unique piece of early Ordnance memorabilia. Overall Vg. $150.00 SOLD |
| U.S. Army Mine Planter Service Enlisted Man Collar Disk, Screw Back, RARE | |
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7UW1-98. 1-inch diameter enlisted mans collar disk exhibiting checkered style background with small raised shields inside the checkering, a style of background that was used during the years of 1921–1924, however, disks with this style background usually have a gilt finish, instead of the dark painted finish as this specimen has. The disk retains near 100% of its original black finish. The disk depicts, in beautiful high relief, the U.S. Coast Artillery branch of service design with an artillery shell superimposed on crossed cannons with a mine case below the design. This style insignia was accepted about 1921 and started to be phased out almost as soon as it was authorized; by 1924 all insignia was required to have a gilt finish and bronze insignia was completely eliminated from all uniforms. The reverse exhibits a screw post with a, smooth, rounded edge nut fastener. Beautiful condition. RARE. Excellent+. $95.00 SOLD |
| Early Cavalry Headquarters, Enlisted, U.S. Collar Device Circa 1921-1924 | |
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7UW1-99. 1-inch diameter, stamped, brass device for an early, U.S. Cavalry Headquarters, enlisted uniform collar. On November 25, 1924, gilt insignia was authorized for wear on Army uniforms; all bronze insignia was removed from officer and enlisted uniforms and the dark bronze insignia was reserved for wartime use only. During the years between 1921 through 1924, the background on the enlisted collar and hat insignia was changed to depict a checkerboard pattern with small shields within each check, as seen on this insignia. This specimen depicts, in very high relief, crossed cavalry swords on a checkered background; the letters, “HQ,” (for Headquarters), is embossed, in very high relief, between the lower cross of the swords. The front of the disk has an overall, pleasing, dark brass patina and some of the highlights are very lightly worn. The backside has a small star embossed near the outer edge, the back retains remnants of original gilt finish, as well as very minor signs of polish residue; it has a screw post with a, fluted, tapered edge nut. Very Nice. Near Vg+. $19.00 |
| Large Size USMC Enlisted, Gilt Brass Eagle Globe & Anchor Insignia, Worn On The White Dress Cap From 1914 – 1922, Screw Back, (Missing Nut) | |
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7UW1-100. About 1-5/8-inch high depicting a gilt brass USMC eagle, standing on a “bulbous”
globe, which exhibits the North and South American continents, in relief, as
well as lines of latitude & longitude; the anchor has a fouled rope and
the anchor stock on this variation touches the eagles wing. The reverse
exhibits a screw post but is unfortunately missing the nut. Only minor
remnants of the original gilt remains in the recesses and crevices of the
design. The gilt finish is worn to a matte brass base metal that has some
insignificant signs of light tarnish. The insignia is moderately worn and
light to moderately aged; the detail of the design is slightly on the crude
side but its still a very nice early example. Vg. $59.00 |
| Large Size USMC Enlisted, Blackened Brass Eagle Globe & Anchor Insignia, Worn On The Green Service Cap From 1914 – 1922, Screw Back. A very Distinct Variation | |
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7UW1-100a. About 1-5/8-inch high depicting a highly detailed black USMC eagle, standing on a “bulbous” globe, which exhibits the North and South American continents, in relief, as well as lines of latitude & longitude; the eagles feet are extended parallel with the curvature of the top of the globe and the anchor has a fouled rope; the anchor stock on this variation touches the eagles wing. The reverse exhibits a screw post with a, thick, knurled edge nut. The black finish exhibits moderate signs age and it is about 85%, or more, intact; there are very light and insignificant surface scratches, as well as light wear to the black finish, on the highlights, from use, handling and storage This is a beautiful, highly detailed, example and could very well be a private purchase piece of the period. UNIQUE. Near excellent. $75.00 SOLD |
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Small USMC Enlisted, Blackened Brass, Eagle Globe & Anchor, Left Side For Collar or Overseas Hat Insignia Worn From 1920 – 1930, Single – Screw Back |
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7UW1-100b. About 1-inch high, left side collar insignia, (also used on the Marine overseas hat), constructed of blackened brass. This variation has no rope; the eagle’s wing does not touch the anchor stock and it has a short shank on the fluke end. The globe, which is somewhat “bulbous” and is characteristic of early EGA’s, the globe exhibits the North and South American continents, in relief, and only shows lines of latitude. The reverse exhibits a screw post, however, the nut is missing. Most of the blackened finish has been worn or polished off to a dull brass base metal; only remnants of the original blackened finish remains in crevices and low spots of the insignia. Moderate overall age and wear from handling and actual use. A very distinct variation. Vg. $22.00 SOLD |
| 89th Infantry Division, 177th Infantry Brigade - WW1 To Early 1920's | |
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7UW1-102. A 2-3/8-inch, black wool patch,
which is cut to form the letter “W,” within a circle with a piece of sky
blue wool sewn between the center legs of the “W.” The
sky blue piece of material denotes the 177th Infantry Brigade; a
high quality patch that is characteristic of unique divisional patches made
during WW1 through the 1920’s. The 89th Division was
made up of men from Kansas, Missouri and Colorado; it was known as the
“Middle West Division,” the “W” in the patch becomes a stylized,
“M,” when inverted. The Division went to France in 1918, distinguishing
itself within the National Army Divisions and the A.E.F. Divisions. The
front of the patch is in excellent condition. The backside exhibits a woven
black cloth backing; there is also a an old style paper label glued to the
backside; the label is hand inked with the number “89.” A very
unique design. Unused. Excellent. $45.00 |