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HANS-JOACHIM MARSEILLE (1920-1942) 'The Star of Africa', a German ace serving principally in North Africa, Marseille had 158 kills in 482 sorties. Marseille was awarded a Knights Cross with Diamonds,

MAO ZEDONG (1893 - 1976) Chinese statesman, commonly known as 'Chairman Mao, a communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he ruled as the Chairman

A rarely seen military-themed oil painting gifted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower while president to hi close friends and neighbors of in Gettysburg in 1959, during his term as president. The 16 x 1

An important historic object, a British 25-pounder shell casing transformed into a presentation award given to general and future Field Marshal ERWIN ROMMEL (1891-1944) by a division of his men in Nor

The Day-Date, aka the “President”, is the brand’s most desired model. The present reference 18038 was produced circa 1982-83, featuring the timeless yellow gold case fitted with a f

(1899 - 1980) English film director and a master of suspense and technique, his films included 'Psycho' and 'North by Northwest'. An important piece of film history, the final script of the psychologi

ABRAHAM LINCOLN AUTOGRAPH BOOK...WITH THE SIGNATURES OF ELEVEN OTHER PRESIDENTS AND DOZENS OF OTHER IMPORTANT AMERICANS An extraordinary autograph book commenced ca. 1863 and containing the signatures

One of the most sought-after of all Allach pieces, 'Der Sieger', or 'The Victor', by ceramic sculptor Franz Nagy. The 14 5/8 in. tall bisque porcelain figure stands on a 4 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. base and exh

DAVID CROCKETT AND FELLOW U.S. REPRESENTATIVES ATTEST TO MILES TRAVELLED TO ATTEND CONGRESS An historic volume of 247 signatures of members of the House of Representatives, and a few additional signat

A superb and very rare war-date 'short snorter', a 1943 Chinese ten dollar bank note signed in ink on both sides by 25 people, including some of the most important figures of the campaign in China. Am

SS Totenkopf-Verbande 'crusher' visor cap, a very rare visor cap worn by SS non-commissioned officers serving in concentration camps, as indicated by the burnt orange piping at top and on either side

An excessively rare photograph picturing four former presidents and a sitting president, as well as their wives...and signed by all ten shown! The 10 x 8 in. color photograph was taken on April 25, 20

Absolutely pristine, gorgeous German Heer Fallshirmjager Badge in its original presentation case. This first version of the Type 2 C. E. Juncker badge is constructed of a cast aluminum silvered eagle

Lot of two items signed by members of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, remembered as the ‘Band of Brothers’. Includes: S.P., 6.5 x 5 in. b/w, showing D

NAPOLEON BOANAPARTE (1769-1821) The 'Little Corporal' whose brilliance in the field of battle and as Emperor of France has made him perhaps the most important figure of post-Renaissance Europe. Very r

Antebellum Slave Auction Broadside advertising 43 slaves from the estate of a South Carolina governor's relative. The 1p. 8.25 x 13.5 in. broadside advertises an upcoming slave auction. It is not date

Very rare original first issue printing of the famous 'Uncle Sam' poster created by James Montgomery Flagg which lead to the creation of the Uncle Sam campaign that is now synonymous with U.S Army rec

Allgemeine-SS Enlisted Man's Peaked Visor Cap, in excellent condition. This fine example is constructed of black gabardine wool with matching side band, piped in white at top, and on either side of th

An extremely rare Imperial Russian medal bar comprised of three early 19th century medals with original ribbons. Including a 4th Class Order of St. George in enameled gold with St. Petersburg hallmark

An exceedingly rare and desirable relic, a black Zippo lighter carried by Enola Gay pilot PAUL TIBBETS (1915-2008) on his historic August 6, 1945 mission in the B-29 bomber Enola Gay in which he deliv

JOSEPH SMITH (1805 - 1844) American religious leader, founder of the Mormon Church, envisioned The Book of Mormon. Jailed by non-Mormons, he was taken from his cell in Carthage, Il. and shot by the mo

(1824 - 1863) Confederate lieutenant general and a brilliant yet somewhat eccentric tactician, he gained his nickname from his stand at Bull Run and served as Lee's right hand in the Seven Days, in Ma

One of the most famous photographs from the D-Day invasion is that of Dwight Eisenhower giving a pep talk to members of the 101st Airborne shortly before their departure to parachute into France. Offe

A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE JAPANESE SURRENDER ABOARD THE USS MISSOURI SIGNED BY ADM. CHESTER W. NIMITZEarly on the morning of Sunday September 2 1945 aboard the new 45 000-ton battleship U.S.S. MISSOURI and