The Bannister Collection D-Day & Militaria Auction on Feb 07, 2026 by Donley Auctions in IL
RARE WWII Operation Neptune BIGOT Monograph No 553RARE WWII Liberator Pistol w/Original Box (C)RARE 00 German P-38 CYQ (00100) (C)
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The Bannister Collection D-Day & Militaria

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Please note: The John Bannister Signature Collection is lots 1000-1999. Lots in the 2000s are great militaria from other consignors. We are Chasing History across every theater of World War II in a colossal auction event that merges top-secret strategy with frontline firepower. This catalog features the esteemed John Bannister Collection (1000 Series Lots) alongside a massive offering of General Militaria (2000 Series Lots), creating a seamless timeline of the war from the planning room to the battlefield. The **John Bannister Collection** serves as the anchor of the auction, offering a rare glimpse into the "Intellectual Architecture" of the war. This includes the ultra-rare "BIGOT" classified documents regarding Operation Neptune and Utah Beach—papers that required a security clearance higher than Top Secret. But the Bannister lots are equally defined by their exceptional firearms. Highlights include the legendary **FP-45 "Liberator" Pistol**, the clandestine single-shot weapon dropped to resistance fighters behind enemy lines. Serious collectors will also find an **Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine**, a **Super Rare Mauser G41(M)** early German semi-automatic, and a stunning **Johnson 1941 .30-06 Rifle**. We are also presenting an incredibly rare **Japanese Naval "Special" Type 99 Rifle**, distinct for its anchor stamp and unique 3-inch cleaning rod. Complementing these masterpieces is a selection of militaria that captures the daily reality of the soldier. This section is rich with amazing trench art and more militaria items are still being added, so be sure to check back often! From the spy-level secrecy of the "BIGOT" maps to the crude desperation of the "Liberator" pistol, this auction covers the full spectrum of conflict. As **Auctioneers of antiques, Collectors of cool, and Veterans of vintage**, we have assembled an event where the pen meets the sword, and history comes alive. **We are always seeking consignments.**
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WWII US Army 101st & First Allied M42 Jump Jacket: M42 Jump Jacket. 101st Airborne (white tongue variant, on left shoulder) and First Allied Airborne Army (right shoulder) patched. 101st patch and above tab chain stitched in blue thread. First
1000: WWII US Army 101st & First Allied M42 Jump JacketEst. $500-$10,000$475(5 bids)
WWII US First Airborne Army M42 Jump Jacket Named: Very nice M42 Jump Jacket that belonged to US Army Major Robert M. Thompson ( S/N 0 453 950). The jacket is clean and does not exhibit any tears, holes or damage. Four front pockets, zip closure,
1001: WWII US First Airborne Army M42 Jump Jacket NamedEst. $1,000-$100,000$800(4 bids)
WWII US M44 , 82nd ABN, 505 PIR w/Bazooka Patch: M-44 “Ike Jacket”, 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) with rare Bazooka pocket patch. Standard M-44 jacket with tailor modified closure adapted to zipper
1002: WWII US M44 , 82nd ABN, 505 PIR w/Bazooka PatchEst. $1,000-$100,000$550(2 bids)
WWII US Army 101 Airborne M42 Jump Jacket Named: M42 Jump Jacket that belonged to soldier “C. Minter” as written on inside left chest pocket flap. Laundry tag stamped on back inside of collar is “M 7947”. Jacket has some
1003: WWII US Army 101 Airborne M42 Jump Jacket NamedEst. $1,000-$100,000$550(2 bids)
WWII Ike Jacket - 82nd ABN 325th Glider INF REG: Ike Jacket - 82nd Airborne Division - 325th Glider Infantry Regiment (GIR). 82nd Airborne Division patch with Airborne tab is hand-sewn to the left shoulder. On right shoulder is 17th Airborne patch
1004: WWII Ike Jacket - 82nd ABN 325th Glider INF REGEst. $400-$10,000$225(2 bids)
WWII Army Air Force Glider Pilot Uniform Named: Attributed to Glider Flight Officer Jack R. Hamm, born Jan 26, 1919 and died Oct 12, 1998. 1) Model 1941 Summer khaki uniform coat. Attributed to Glider Flight Officer Jack R. Hamm. Flight officer
1005: WWII Army Air Force Glider Pilot Uniform NamedEst. $500-$10,000$250
WWII Uniform CPT Johnnie L Carter 363 FS /357 FG: Wonderful US Army Air Force M-50 “Ike Jacket” that belonged to Capt. Johnnie L. Carter. He ultimately served in three wars: WWII; Korea; and Vietnam. Includes 8th A.F. jacket with
1006: WWII Uniform CPT Johnnie L Carter 363 FS /357 FGEst. $800-$10,000$400(1 bid)
WWII USMC 5th DIV Named Uniform Paratrooper: Uniform This jacket is custom tailor-made of a whip cord fabric. Interior is lined with “quilted” silken material, and arm-pit shields in each sleeve. Inside the interior breast pocket
1007: WWII USMC 5th DIV Named Uniform ParatrooperEst. $150-$10,000$550(4 bids)
WWII US MAJ George Preddy ACE Pilot Uniform & More: Uniform Coat and trousers attributed to Major George Preddy Jr. “The Complete Fighter Pilot “ as General John C. Meyer was quoted about Preddy. He was considered to be the top Mustang Ace
1008: WWII US MAJ George Preddy ACE Pilot Uniform & MoreEst. $1,200-$100,000$600
WWII Ike Jacket Glider Pilot I Troop Carrier CMD: Officer “Ike” jacket for Glider pilot, I Troop Carrier Command. Jacket dated Nov. 1942 and Size 42 R on quartermaster tag inside chest inner pocket. US and Army Air Force lapel insignia
1009: WWII Ike Jacket Glider Pilot I Troop Carrier CMDEst. $500-$10,000$250(1 bid)
Naval "Special Type 99" Rifle (C) 210: Impressive Naval "Special" for display. The A ll matching serial numbered parts and the near flawless stock & black painted pot metal parts present an excellent example of this model, along with the
1011: Naval "Special Type 99" Rifle (C) 210Est. $1,000-$100,000$500
Japanese "Home Defense Rifle" (C) 529: Very rare Kogyo marked last ditch rifle without the Toyo/Tokyo arsenal stamp ( Hiroshima Prefecture ?). It was made without the royal chrysanthemum on the top of the receiver or series mark in front
1012: Japanese "Home Defense Rifle" (C) 529Est. $700-$10,000$400
Japanese "Emergency Use" Type 99 (c) 687: Very rare Japanese rifle made in Occupied China and designated an EMERGENCY rifle. It has many characteristics of a late war rifle with crudely made metal parts, no attachments for a sling, no
1013: Japanese "Emergency Use" Type 99 (c) 687Est. $1,000-$100,000$500
RARE South Korean DAE HAN Prototype rifle (c) 0001: *RARE* Dae-Han prototype rifle ! This gun is serial numbered 0001 Which makes it one of the first prototypes made. The Dae-Han gun was developed in 1952 by the 1st Busan Army Arsenal in South
1014: RARE South Korean DAE HAN Prototype rifle (c) 0001Est. $1,500-$100,000$4,000(5 bids)
Emergency use only type 99 (C) 634: End of the war Emergency use rifle made in Occupied China,This is an all matching gun with kanji character "na" behind the 3 digit serial number instead of the normal arsenal stamp. This rifle
1015: Emergency use only type 99 (C) 634Est. $1,000-$100,000$500
Japan Naval "Special Type 99" (C) 160: Very nice example of a Navy Special Type 99 exhibiting very little wear. Top of receiver displays an anchor & the symbol for Special Type 99. Receiver & bolt are numbers, (could not open bolt to
1016: Japan Naval "Special Type 99" (C) 160Est. $1,000-$100,000$500
Japanese NAVAL "Special Type 99" (C) 3328 / 2062: Good example of a Navy Special with an anchor and characters representing "Special Type Navy 99" on the top of the receiver. The gun has a matching : Receiver, Bolt, & Bayonet lug. ( Safety & firing
1017: Japanese NAVAL "Special Type 99" (C) 3328 / 2062Est. $900-$10,000$500
NAVY "SPECIAL TYPE 99" Rifle (C) 1072: NAVY "Special Type 99" Arisaka Type 99 Rifle in very good condition with almost no wear to the stock, and a very good bore. Anchor and four characters above the chamber. Cleaning. rod intact. A
1018: NAVY "SPECIAL TYPE 99" Rifle (C) 1072Est. $800-$10,000$400(1 bid)
Naval "Special Type 99" rifle (C) 13772: One of the very last Navy Special rifles made Serial # 13772. ( highest # seen is 13819). As expected this gun is an amalgamation of spare or left over poor fitting parts with non-matching or
1019: Naval "Special Type 99" rifle (C) 13772Est. $500-$10,000$250
NAVY "SPECIAL Type 99 " 7.7 Rifle (C) 11622: NAVY Arisaka Special Type 99 7.7 Rifle in very good condition with wear and a very good bore. Has a small anchor on the chamber. There is a wood dowel drilled through the stock like many of these
1020: NAVY "SPECIAL Type 99 " 7.7 Rifle (C) 11622Est. $800-$10,000$400
Type 99 Sniper Rifle (C) 886: Type 99 sniper from the Kokura arsenal. This rifle is in pristine condition showing almost no age or wear. This is an all matching gun: Bolt, receiver, firing pin, safety, & bayonet lug ((886). The
1021: Type 99 Sniper Rifle (C) 886Est. $3,000-$100,000$1,500
NAVY "SPECIAL Type 99" 7.7 Rifle (C) 11974: NAVY "Special Type 99" 7.7 Rifle in very good condition with wear and a very good bore with some frosting. The stock is uniquely painted:"Tokyo August 28, 1945", (the occupation of Japan by Allied
1022: NAVY "SPECIAL Type 99" 7.7 Rifle (C) 11974Est. $1,000-$100,000$500
NAVY "SPECIAL Type 99 " 7.7 Rifle (C) 4779: NAVY Arisaka "Special Type 99" 7.7 Rifle in very good condition with some wear and a good bore with some frosting. Anchor on chamber. "JAPAN" pinged into nice condition stock. Unique Japanese
1023: NAVY "SPECIAL Type 99 " 7.7 Rifle (C) 4779Est. $1,000-$100,000$500(1 bid)
Omaha Beach Battlefield Relic M1 Garand Rifle: Here we have a battlefield relic U.S. Springfield M1 Garand rifle receiver and barrel with serial number 256805. The serial number dates the rifles manufacture to January/February 1944. This relic
1028: Omaha Beach Battlefield Relic M1 Garand RifleEst. $400-$10,000$850(2 bids)