Militaria and Knives Auction - Day 2 2025-06-22 Auction - 319 Price Results - Donley Auctions in IL
LARGE 38 Star US Flag 1877-1890WWII German Waffen SS Single Decal M42 Helmet
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Militaria and Knives Auction - Day 2

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Day 2 is an exceptional array of military artifacts and historical treasures. This curated collection offers a tangible connection to pivotal moments and remarkable stories from across the globe. Explore an extensive selection of WWII German militaria, including rare helmets, daggers, uniforms, and insignia. Discover a robust offering of blades and edged weapons, from historically significant bayonets and fighting knives to ceremonial swords. Our catalog also features a diverse range of uniforms and apparel, medals and insignia, and an intriguing assortment of historical documents and ephemera spanning the Civil War, WWI, Korean, and Vietnam conflicts. This auction also features an impressive array of knives, from historical military bayonets and fighting knives of WWI, WWII, and Vietnam, to an extensive selection of vintage and modern hunting and sportsman's knives. Highlights include significant WWII German and Japanese daggers and swords, a truly remarkable assortment of Italian-made Lepre Inox and Stiletto knives, and unique custom-made pieces. You'll discover everything from the practical elegance of vintage US-made hunting knives by Case XX, PAL, Schrade-Walden, Buck, and Camillus, to the distinctive artistry of custom blades by J.W. Nicholson.
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WWII USMC Carlson's Raider Named Grouping: Collection of material associated with SGT Russell Tratebas, U.S. Marine Corps, E Company, of Carlson’s Raiders and F Company, 28th Marines, 5th Division in WWII. B. 1921 D. 2005 (83 yrs old).
2000: WWII USMC Carlson's Raider Named GroupingEst. $300-$500
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WW2 German Helmet M40 Double Decal NSKK.: A nice example of a German Third Reich M40 double decal steel helmet with 90 to 95% of its original finish. Scarce rolled edge example, features two distinct decals: on the right side the German
2001: WW2 German Helmet M40 Double Decal NSKK.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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WWII German M42 Helmet Shell: WWII German M42 steel helmet shell. double rivet helmet has no liner and appears to have been painted black at some point but most paint has worn off. Exterior has surface rust and lots of
2002: WWII German M42 Helmet ShellEst. $150-$300
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WWII NSKK Motorcycle Helmet Racing: This World War II German motorcycle helmet was re-purposed by Scott Severson for stock car racing in the 1950s. The helmet is made of molded, smooth, blackened leather with raised, padded, protective
2003: WWII NSKK Motorcycle Helmet RacingEst. $300-$800
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WWII German Waffen SS Single Decal M42 Helmet: Waffen SS M42 helmet with a single SS decal on the right side provided are good photos of decal - please review carefully. Helmet is complete with liner and chin strap. Helmet is marked "NS64" and
2004: WWII German Waffen SS Single Decal M42 HelmetEst. $1,500-$2,200
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WWII German Ribbon Bars, Iron Crosses: 1) Iron Cross, 1st Class. No maker marks visible. Magnetic. Vertical pin clasp. Dimensions: 1.75”x1.75”. 2) Iron Cross, 2nd Class. Magnetic. No makers marks visible. Dimensions:
2005: WWII German Ribbon Bars, Iron CrossesEst. $300-$500
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WWII German Third Reich Badges Medals: 1) Silver German Wound Badge. Solid cast. Marked “107” on back. Traces of original finish evident on lower aspects of relief. Vertical pinback. Dimensions: 1.75”x1.5”. 2)
2006: WWII German Third Reich Badges MedalsEst. $800-$1,000
WWII Portepee/Sword Knot: WWII portepee consisting of a stylized acorn with copper bullion and red thread. Copper has oxidized. Suspended from leather strap, stitched with aluminum silver thread. Some fragile points in
2015: WWII Portepee/Sword KnotEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
WWII Portepee/Sword Knot: WWII portepee, consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire acorn with a green cupule, suspended from a stem of identical construction, in turn descending from a green threaded cord trimmed with
2016: WWII Portepee/Sword KnotEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
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WWII Portepee/Sword Knot: WWII portepee consisting of stylized acorn with silver aluminum bullion thread. Carmine thread interwoven w/silver thread on cap. Suspended by a leather strap with interwoven bullion thread.
2017: WWII Portepee/Sword KnotEst. $100-$200
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WWII Portepee/Sword Knot: WWII portepee consisting of stylized acorn with silver aluminum bullion thread. Green thread interwoven w/silver thread on cap. Suspended by a grey leather strap. Measures 17.25” long. See
2018: WWII Portepee/Sword KnotEst. $100-$200
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WWII Era Portepee/Sword Knot: WWII era portepee, consisting of a stylized silver acorn with a red cupule, suspended from a yellow stem, in turn descending from a silver cord. Measures 5.5” in length as is. Unissued. Still
2019: WWII Era Portepee/Sword KnotEst. $100-$200
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WWII German Luftwaffe Officer Dagger Portepee: WWII German Luftwaffe Officer Dagger Portepee. Frayed loop, but intact. Dimensions: 11” long x 1.25” knot diameter. Please see photos for condition. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality
2020: WWII German Luftwaffe Officer Dagger PortepeeEst. $80-$120
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WWII Portepee Sword Knot: WWII portepee consisting of stylized acorn with silver aluminum bullion thread. Carmine thread interwoven w/silver thread on cap. Suspended by a leather strap with interwoven bullion thread.
2021: WWII Portepee Sword KnotEst. $100-$200
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WWII German War Merit, Honor, Mothers Crosses,: WWII German Medals, Mother’s Cross 1) War Merit Cross 1939, W/swords on suspension ribbon. Dimensions: 6.75”x2”. Stamped “6.” on ring. Bronze. Unissued condition. 2)
2023: WWII German War Merit, Honor, Mothers Crosses,Est. $250-$300
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WWII Bring Back Sword ETO Named: Consigned directly from the family, this World War II bring back sword was mailed back home to Chicago, IL by PFC C.J. Durston to “Mr. David Durston, 4148 N. Leavitt, Chicago, 18,
2024: WWII Bring Back Sword ETO NamedEst. $300-$400
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WWII Japanese GI Bring Back Sword, Photo, Named: American GI bring-back Japanese sword, with lacquered wood scabbard and leather combat cover. Blade measures 25.75”. Long point tip is sharp with some scuffs and darkening spots. Blade edge is
2025: WWII Japanese GI Bring Back Sword, Photo, NamedEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Vintage Japanese Wakizashi 17" Sword: Vintage Japanese Wakizashi 17" Sword in fair condition. This mass produced sword has some wear and oxidation. The Tsuba (handle) is missing the Mekugi (peg). There is no Mei (signature on the tang).
2026: Vintage Japanese Wakizashi 17" SwordEst. $200-$500
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WWII Japanese Sword W/Combat Scabbard Signed: Japanese sword, with lacquered wood scabbard and leather combat cover. Blade measures 26.5”. Long point tip is clean and sharp. Blade edge is clean and exhibits wear, but no nicks. Temper line
2028: WWII Japanese Sword W/Combat Scabbard SignedEst. $1,500-$1,800