The Bannister Collection D-Day & Militaria Auction on Feb 07, 2026 by Donley Auctions in IL
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The Bannister Collection D-Day & Militaria

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Imagine holding the very papers that orchestrated the turning point of the 20th century?documents so sensitive that possessing them during the war required a security clearance higher than Top Secret. We are Chasing History right into the planning rooms of the Allied High Command with this spectacular offering of "BIGOT" classified materials from the esteemed John Bannister Collection. This auction presents a museum-caliber archive of paperwork centered on the planning and execution of D-Day, curated with the lifetime dedication of Mr. Bannister. These are not standard field manuals; this is the tactical DNA of Operation Neptune, the naval assault phase of the invasion of Normandy. Bidders will find an unprecedented selection of naval operational orders, including those for "Force U" assigned to Utah Beach, alongside rare monographs and briefing charts. The collection also includes critical documentation regarding Operation Tiger, the tragic but vital large-scale rehearsal at Slapton Sands that prepared US forces for the Utah Beach landings. The significance of these items cannot be overstated. The "BIGOT" stamp designated the highest level of secrecy, restricted to a small circle of planners who knew the actual date and location of the invasion. Owning these maps, charts, and orders is the closest one can get to standing alongside the strategists who directed the greatest amphibious assault in human history. The provenance of the John Bannister Collection adds immense prestige, ensuring these artifacts have been preserved by a true expert and steward of military history. As Auctioneers of antiques, Collectors of cool, and Veterans of vintage, we understand that artifacts like these do more than sit on a shelf; they tell the story of courage, strategy, and the immense logistical feats required to secure victory. We invite you to review these documents and bid on these rare pieces of military heritage.
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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$325(2 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$600(2 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-$10,000$500(1 bid)
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-$10,000$500
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$200
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$325(2 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
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-$2,500$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-$2,000$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-$2,500$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-$10,000$900(2 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-$2,500$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-$1,800$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 hasa 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-$1,800$400
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-$1,000$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$225(2 bids)