{"title":"SALES","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eVintage Military Collectibles – Limited Time Sale (30%–80% Off)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"335\"\u003evintage military collectibles\u003c\/strong\u003e at unbeatable prices. For a limited time, International Military Antiques is offering \u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e30% to 80% off\u003c\/strong\u003e a wide selection of genuine militaria spanning the \u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eRevolutionary War through the Vietnam War\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eExplore a diverse and rotating inventory of \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eoriginal military artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e from multiple nations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eRevolutionary War-era powder horns \u0026amp; colonial gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eCivil War Union \u0026amp; Confederate relics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eWWI and WWII helmets, medals, and field gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eKorean and Vietnam War uniforms, equipment \u0026amp; insignia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eEach piece in our collection is carefully sourced and historically verified—offering collectors, historians, and enthusiasts a chance to own a real piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eThis exclusive sale includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003erare and one-of-a-kind items\u003c\/strong\u003e, many of which will not be available again. Quantities are limited and demand is high—once they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eShop now and save big on authentic military history before the sale ends.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-grenade-cardboard-canister","title":"Original U.S. WWII Grenade Cardboard Canister","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Original storage and shipping tube for WW2 Mk2 Pineapple hand grenades. No Grenade is actually included, these are offered empty, genuine WWII eras so some are a bit dusty but are offered complete and clean on the inside. Stamped GRENADE on both metal end caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 6\" tall with a 3\" diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk 2 defensive hand grenade (sometimes written Mk II) is a fragmentation hand grenade used by the U.S. armed forces during World War II and in later conflicts including the Vietnam War. The Mk II was introduced in 1918, replacing the failed Mk I of 1917, and was standardized in 1920. On 2 April 1945 the Mk II was redesignated the Mk 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the tremendous quantity manufactured during World War 2, it was in limited standard issue with the US Army and US Marine Corps throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The U.S. Navy was one of the last users when it was discontinued in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652473861,"sku":"MU2112","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652473925,"sku":"MU2112","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/mu2112_1.jpg?v=1628113394"},{"product_id":"original-cold-war-polish-pps-43-pm-wz-43-display-submachine-gun-with-magazine","title":"Original Cold War Polish PPS-43 PM wz. 43 Display Submachine Gun with Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Very Few Available. We were able to obtain just a few Cold War Polish PPS-43 PM wz. 43 parts sets that our master armorers have built into inert non-firing display submachine guns. Built from all original parts on an original BATF compliant non-firing display receivers, these are 100% legal display Sub-Machine guns. This receiver was created by using portions of the original torch cut receiver, including the barrel bushing, combined with new made steel portions. It has had a \u003cstrong\u003e50% section of the total length completely replaced entirely with solid steel bar stock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Meaning a section 1\/2 of the length of the receiver is solid steel, making this totally legal to own without a license of any kind. Comes complete with an original magazine (a non-functional magazine will be substituted where prohibited).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Following World War 2 (1939-1945), the Polish military arsenal was rebuilt with largely Soviet-originated weapons, including the PPS-43 Submachine Gun (SMG) series. This started with the PM wz. 43, a license-made Polish version of the famous Soviet PPS-43 Submachine Gun line, which began production in 1946. The PM in the designation stood for \"Pistolet Maszynowy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater in 1952 a modified form, the PM wz. 43\/52, was revealed to supersede it. This model retained all of the form and function of the original Soviet offering but was given specific alterations to suit Polish Army requirements as well as local industry. These included the addition of a wooden butt stock with the provision for a cleaning kit, and a sling swivel further back, which would better control and aim. However, the gains in accuracy were offset by gains in weight, so the PM wz. 43 and PM wz. 43\/52 were produced concurrently for years. From the period of 1952 until 1955, the Lucznik Arms Factory of Radom, Poland pushed out over 111,000 PPS and PPS-related submachine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis legendary submachine gun design was developed in Leningrad while the Germans had the city under siege during WW2. The designer, A. I. Sudarev, wanted a gun that could be manufactured with the resources available in the city. The result was the PPS 43, which has very few machined parts, depended on simple stampings, welding, and riveting for its construction. The design was so successful that it was adopted by the Soviet Army and used extensively during the rest of the war. These are seen extensively in pictures from the WWII eastern front and are an important part of a WW2 collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPS or \"Pistolet-pulemyot Sudaeva\", in English: \"Sudaev's submachine-gun\") was a family of Soviet submachine guns chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev, developed by Alexei Sudayev as a low-cost personal defense weapon for reconnaissance units, vehicle crews and support service personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPS and its variants were used extensively by the Red Army during World War II and were later adopted by the armed forces of several countries of the former Warsaw Pact as well as its many African and Asian allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPS was created in response to a Red Army requirement for a compact and lightweight weapon with similar accuracy and projectile energy to the Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun widely deployed at the time, with reduced rate of fire, produced at lower cost and requiring less manpower, particularly skilled manpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudaev was ordered by the State Commission for Armaments to perfect for large-scale production the sub-machine gun design of lieutenant I.K. Bezruchko-Vysotsky from the Dzerzhinsky Artillery Academy, who had created two prototypes in 1942; the second of these was the basis of Sudaev's gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring design, emphasis was placed on simplifying production and eliminating most machining operations; most of the weapon's parts were sheet-steel stamped. These measures reduced the number of machined components to a bare minimum, cutting down machining time by more than half, to 2.7 hours of machining instead of 7.3 hours for the PPSh-41. There were also savings of over 50% in raw steel usage, down to 6.2 kg instead of 13.9 kg, and fewer workers were required to manufacture and assemble the parts. Thanks to the improvements in production efficiency, the Soviet planners estimated that the new gun would have allowed an increase in monthly submachine gun output from 135,000 units to 350,000 weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototypes were field tested between 26 April and 12 May 1942; the evaluation commission's report was largely favorable, but still proposed some minor improvements mostly aimed at strengthening the gun's structure. By July, Shpagin had finished his own improved model (PPSh-2), and it was pitted in field trials against the PPS, which was found superior in most respects: accuracy, reliability, maneuverability.[4] (This was apparently a large scale contest, in which 20 designs participated. On July 28, 1942 GAU head N.D. Yakovlev and his aide Ivan Novikov presented Sudaev's gun to the State Defense Committee for approval. The firearm was accepted into service as the PPS-42 (Russian: ????????-??????? ???????—??? or Pistolet Pulemyot Sudayeva model of 1942). The weapon was put into small-scale production during the Siege of Leningrad; mass production did not commence until early 1943 at the Sestroretsk Arsenal (over 45,000 weapons were produced before being replaced by the improved PPS-43). The factory in charge for the pilot production starting in December 1942 was the Sestroretsk Tool Factory. The first series guns were presented for personal inspection to Andrei Zhdanov and Leonid Govorov in the same month. The full-scale production began in 1943, and the official count of PPS-42 guns produced was 46,572. Most were used during the military trials by the soldiers of the Leningrad Front. The military trials officially took place between January and April 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the massive investment already made in machinery for PPSh-41 production, which was already being produced in more than a million pieces per year, it turned out it would have been uneconomical to completely abandon its production in favor of the PPS. By end of the war some two million PPS-43 submachine guns were made. Due to the oversupply of the Soviet army with submachine guns after the war, production of the PPS in the Soviet Union ceased in 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last two years of the war, Sudaev continued to experiment with improvements for his submachine gun. Six of his later prototype models, made in 1944 and 1945, are found in the Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps. These have variations in bolt shape and weight, as well as more obvious outward differences like a wooden, non-folding stock or a folding bayonet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPS remained in service with some Soviet forces until the mid-1950s. Among the last to relinquish it were crews of armored vehicles and the Naval Infantry. Some WWII-era weapons found their way to the Chinese People's Liberation Army and were subsequently captured by UN forces in the Korean War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25652824453,"sku":"RR4301","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25652824581,"sku":"RR4301","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/on2814__1_1.jpg?v=1601418106"},{"product_id":"german-wwii-paratrooper-fallschirmjager-helmet-band-bread-bag-utility-strap-luftwaffe-blue","title":"German WWII Paratrooper Fallschirmjäger Helmet Band - Bread Bag Utility Strap - Luftwaffe Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: German WW2 Issue Utility straps in very good to excellent condition! Helmet is pictured but available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest illustrated in the excellent book \"Uniforms \u0026amp; Traditions of the German Army 1933-1945\" by Angolia and Schlicht in Volume 3 Page 33 is the Utility Strap, sometimes referred to as \"Bread Bag Strap\" being used as a helmet band. Photograph shows a Machine crew of three WW2 German soldiers each with Helmet Bands in place (without the addition of foliage for camouflage). These straps were also used to suspend the Steel Helmet from Backpack or Waist Belt, but the most common use was to secure local foliage as easily adaptable camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we offer original WW2 heavy canvas \u0026amp; leather utility straps, bearing small NSDAP stamp on leather and\/or print markings together with simple installment instructions for attachment to standard M38 Fallschirmjäger steel helmet (but was commonly used on M35, M40, M42 helmets too!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap only, pictured Fallschirmjäger helmet is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":25653046405,"sku":"XGG4045","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":25653046469,"sku":"XGG4045","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/xgg4045__9.jpg?v=1628069631"},{"product_id":"original-british-brunswick-p-1837-type-percussion-two-groove-rifle-untouched-condition","title":"Original British Brunswick P-1837 type Percussion Two Groove Rifle - Untouched Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: The first British Percussion Military Rifle to succeed the famous Baker Flintlock Rifle of the Napoleonic era was originally intended to have eleven-groove rifling. However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove \"Belted Ball\" .704 Cal. rifle, a design copied from the military of the Duke of Brunswick, a German cousin of Queen Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \"Brunswicks\" were manufactured by the East India Company and Nepalese armories using a mix of British and locally made parts they were issued exclusively to the British Home Army and the Indian Army rifle regiments. India at the time was under the authority of the Honorable East India Company and these percussion rifles were used to great effect in Britain's expanding Colonial empire. Originally adopted in 1837 using a back action percussion system, this was updated in 1847 to a percussion side lock system, and then surpassed in 1853 with the adoption of the p-1853 Percussion Rifled Musket, which became the standard for the entire British Military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Brunswick rifles date from the earlier back action design. That design included the following when they were originally issued: 30' 2 groove rifled barrel, back action percussion lock, full stocked wood stock mounted with all brass furniture including trigger guard, butt plate, ram rod pipes and brass patch box in the butt, flip rear sight, and heavy steel bayonet bar on the right side of the barrel to carry a brass hilted sword bayonet. An important part of British Colonial History, this classic Brunswick p-1837 percussion rifle saw service throughout the empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 160+ year-old Rifles are TOTALLY untouched and offered in AS IS condition for you to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does \"Untouched Condition\" mean? OK, this is exactly what we are offering: Genuine pre-1898 Nepalese manufactured P-1837 Brunswick Two Groove Rifles that have laid undisturbed for well over 100 years in far from perfect storage conditions in the Old Palace of Lagan Silekhana in Katmandu, Nepal. Our DVD of \"TREASURE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT\" shows these very weapons as we found them and the story behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Lock\u003cbr\u003e- Barrel\u003cbr\u003e- Brass Butt Plate (fitting required) could be New or Original\u003cbr\u003e- New Made Brass Patch Box Cover (fitting required)\u003cbr\u003e- Brass Trigger Guard (may be incomplete, cracked)\u003cbr\u003e- Stock [May have Cracks, Missing Chunks, Old repairs, Wood Rot]\u003cbr\u003e- Cleaning Rod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you might not get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Screws [Sling Swivel, Butt Plate, Lock, etc]\u003cbr\u003e- Nipple\u003cbr\u003e- Sights\u003cbr\u003e- Brass Nose Cap\u003cbr\u003e- Sling Swivel\u003cbr\u003e- Barrel Pins\u003cbr\u003e- Other bits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Will show Rust\u003cbr\u003e- Will be Covered in filth\u003cbr\u003e- May not operate\u003cbr\u003e- May be incomplete \u003cbr\u003e- Stock may be broken or cracked\u003cbr\u003e- May be frozen in grime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, EVERY rifle WILL BE 100% GENUINE! \u003cspan\u003ePlease note that while a few have original butt plates or patch box covers, we cannot honor any request for those. The new made patch box covers \u0026amp; butt plates will almost always require fitting \/ filing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ask you to look closely at the photographs, the example photographed here is a typical gun that could expect to receive, read reviews, both good and bad, and only then place an order understanding what you are likely to receive. We want Educated Aware Customers. If it isn't what you expect, that is fine, return it (before you attempt any restoration or cleaning) and the full gun purchase price will be refunded to you, however the customer will pay shipping both ways. We cannot exchange guns and will not get into an exchange situation, so please do not ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not trying to sell you an incomplete weapon and then sell you the missing parts. We will do our best to make sure it is complete as possible. One day we will also sell replacement parts, but that is in the distant future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not trying to frustrate you; we are trying to fill a void in the marketplace for genuine but affordable rare and unique antique weapons so that collectors and historians of all backgrounds can enjoy a genuine part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese should be viewed as \"project\" guns, work on it with your Son or Grandson, clean it up, hang it over your mantle, or don't clean it, they are impressive anyway you see them. The price is affordable; the history is priceless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to shoot it, DON'T! If you still want to shoot it, take it to a licensed GUNSMITH first. These are 160+ year-old hand made guns, be very careful, IMA sells these for display purposes only, they are not intended to be fired. Please buy our products, but do read the reviews and descriptions first. We feel you will agree that the recovery of old weapons from Nepal was a milestone for the collecting fraternity and we hope you enjoy a genuine antique weapon that has never been touched by any other collector than you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com\/topic\/10026\"\u003eClick here to check out the process of cleaning and restoring this antique gun, as done by master gunsmith Norm Sutton!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Manufacture: c.1845\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .70 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: Approx. 30 inches (varies)\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: Approx. 45 inches (varies)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Back Action Percussion Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26156996485,"sku":"NB1013U","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/nb1013u__1_d.jpg?v=1689614953"},{"product_id":"original-german-m40-wwii-type-steel-helmet-finnish-m40-55-contract-scratch-dent","title":"Original German M40 WWII Type Steel Helmet- Finnish M40\/55 Contract - Scratch \u0026 Dent","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Sales FINAL. No refunds, returns, or exchanges. These are helmets that have serious imperfections in the shell, and often the liner, that prevents them from being sold as grade one. Offered as is, no size, color, or other selections available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn another military antiques coup, IMA has just acquired the last of all the known WWII helmet stocks (thousands!) from the government of Finland. These helmets are 100% genuine German manufactured WWII type M40 steel combat helmets that were produced by German WWII helmet manufacturer Hans Römer Fabrik from Neu-Ulm (Donau-Freiberg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied throughout WWII and then under special contract for the Finnish Army in 1955, hence, they have become known as the M40\/55 helmet. However, these helmets were made in the same factory, on the same machines and by some of the very same people that produced them for Germany in WWII. They are nearly identical to WWII issue M40’s, (and are often sold as such) with the classic rolled edge, correct steel thickness, and pressed ventilation holes. Furthermore, we have very good reason to believe that some of these shells are \"sanitized\" German WWII M35 and M40 helmets; meaning some are genuine WWII shells that had all stampings rubbed out and original paint removed to avoid the allied ban on West Germany selling war materiel after WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather liners and chinstraps were made in Finland for the Finnish army; styles vary, as some of the helmets were used up until the early 1970s. The shells do however, accept our splendid reproduction M35 WWII leather helmet liner and chinstrap with reproduction WW2 split pin and washer sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles and colors (Field Grey, Field Green) may vary slightly so please see photos for variation examples. These are offered in \"Scratch \u0026amp; Dent\" condition and will have significant dents, scratches, etc in the shell, as well as possible damage to the liner. These are real surplus military helmets that were used by actual soldiers in the defense of their country, and some of them did not fare as well over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare chance to own a genuine military issue German made M40 WWII style helmet for the almost the same price as a Chinese or Indian made reproduction. There is simply no comparison to a genuine combat helmet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of Finnish Combat Helmets-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinland imported tens of thousands of helmets for the Winter War of 1939-40 and the Continuation War of 1941-44, and imported again in 1955. Since IMA acquired the last of all the known helmet stock from the Finnish government you may wonder did we get German WWII marked helmets? Yes, and they will be offered at a far higher price. Did we get other types of helmets? Yes, we also received Hungarian WWII M38 (1938) helmets as well. This deal is a treasure trove of WWII era combat helmet history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory the German \u0026amp; Finnish Alliance-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1938 Finland became very concerned with Stalin's Soviet expansionism and turned to Great Britain and France for support. Both Countries were under supplied themselves so Finland, perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid. AH was swift to assist supplying great quantities of materiel including thousands of German Battle Helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russians invaded Finland in 1939 driving deep into the country. The Finns resisted with amazing tenacity that has been the subject of legend and the wonderful WW2 Movie \"THE WINTER WAR\" (offered by IMA). The Russians paid a very heavy price and sued for peace in early 1940 keeping the invaded areas of Finland. Finland totally exhausted agreed with great regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1941 AH's NSDAP War Machine invaded the Soviet Union driving everything before them. Finland whom had received so much help from Germany then rose up and drove the Soviet presence out of Finland. However Finland would not \"invade\" the Soviet Union, they declared themselves not to be aggressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is true however that the Germans recruited great numbers of Finnish \"Volunteers\" for their \"SS UNITS\" that did invade Mother Russia but that was true of all the overrun European Countries and even some others, still independent including apparently England and the United States, although these number were said to be very low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the close of WW2 with Germany defeated Finland was highly penalized by the Soviet Union, again gave up the lost territory of 1939\/40 but did manage to retain it's independence unlike so much of Eastern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26157416197,"sku":"GG4055SD","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/gg4055sd__1.jpg?v=1628371304"},{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-sterling-silver-bugle-awarded-to-lieutenant-george-arthur-knowland","title":"Original British WWII Sterling Silver Bugle Awarded To Lieutenant George Arthur Knowland","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One-of-a-kind. This is really what heroes are made of! Born august 16th 1922, Lieutenant George Arthur Knowland joined the Royal Norfolk regiment in 1940 as a private. Commissioned by the end of 1941 he was then attached to the number one commando unit. On January 31st 1945, in command of just 24 commandos, his unit defended hill 170 against a vicious assault of over 300 hardened Japanese troops. Holding their ground for more than 12 hours and inflicting horrendous losses on the enemy his force took more than 50% casualties. Lieutenant Knowland's valor is discussed in detail in the enclosed V.C. Citation, including his shooting of a 2\" mortar from the hip as a last recourse. Unfortunately he was killed in action at the age of just 22 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a beautifully framed photo or Knowland along with a copy of his Victoria Cross citation, history and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bugle is fully engraved with the presentation details and hall marked. Sterling silver bugles were very rarely awarded and only from the highest authority. See V.C. Citation script and copy photograph included. 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This M1943, M43, or \u003cem\u003eStielhandgranate 43\u003c\/em\u003e that externally is almost impossible to tell from an original. The M43 was a simplified version of its predecessor the M24 for mass production. Essentially it was an egg grenade fixed to a drilled wooden handle for easier handling and longer throwing distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn WW2 the stick of the German M43 (Model 43) grenade provided a lever, significantly improving the throwing distance. The Model 43 could be thrown approximately 30 to 40 yards, whereas the British Mills bomb could only be thrown about 15 yards. The design also minimized the risk of the grenade rolling downhill back towards the thrower when used in mountainous terrain or in urban areas. 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However, on glancing at the past cuttings that fill the first few pages one quickly realizes that this is truly a treasure trove. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharting the early days of the Royal British Legion, as Crosfield was one of the founding members along with Earl Haig. It contains ORIGINAL signed letters from the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\tEdward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tWinston Churchill, whilst serving as The Chancellor of the Exchequer\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tFrench Marshall Foch\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tFrench Marshall Petain\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tFrench General Gouraud and French General Weygand\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tDorothy Haig, Douglas Haig's widow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany photographs, never published, featuring many of the above people, as well as Crosfield meeting with the President of the United States, attending various functions, etc. There are also many official invitations to these occasions such as invitations from King George V and the Prince of Wales to attend on them at Buckingham Palace and Marshall Foch's Funeral. There are really too many to list here but it is clearly a collection of considerable historical importance pertaining to WW1 and the era immediately following. 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The uniquely shaped helmet features a heavy steel plate, with a thickness between 5 to 7 millimeters and a weight around 4.5 pounds, attached by a set of four rivets to a leather lined cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel plate covers most of the wearer's forehead and extends over the nose. On either side of the plate are two slots used to attach a leather chinstrap. On the interior of the leather cap is an eight-tongue leather liner that tightened in the middle by string. The back of the helmet is cut to allow the wearer to adjust the size by a leather strap with buckle. Visibly, the helmet provided no rear protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Army Detachment Gaede and the \"Gaede\" Helmet-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial German Army Group Gaede was formed on September 19, 1914, from portions of the German 7th Army. 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Lieutenant-Colonel Hesse, who was Chief of Staff of Army Detachment Gaede, pushed for the production of the helmet and even at one point offered to pay for it out of his personnel finances. At the end of development, 1,500 helmets were produced and issued. 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It is an IMA exclusive and has been in development for over a year. It was copied exactly from an original in the IMA collection. But let us explain precisely why it is the very best:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is constructed of 1.8mm thick steel, exactly the same thickness used by the Germans in WWII. This means our helmet is as heavy and as solid as an original. The shell is large (size 68) and has the correct classic M1935 rolled edge as well as proper hollow rivet ventilation holes. For added authenticity we stamped the code 1575 at nape and ET-68 over ear. There is also an ink dome stamp on the inside of the shell, in blue or yellow ink. The ink stamp will be faint or smeared for authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner comprised of soft tan (cream colored) genuine leather that, just like the originals, will turn brown with age, in correct eight finger configuration with central drawstring and an M1931 aluminum liner band that is maker marked, dated, and size stamped! Liner size can accommodate head sizes 7 (56cm) up to 7 5\/8 (61cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all leather chinstrap has a black exterior with tan interior, comes with metal studs, correct aluminum buckle, and connects to the helmet with proper “D” rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish\/color is “smooth gray-green” or \"field-grau\", we worked hard on getting to color correct, which is what typically ruins a reproduction helmet, so hard that we spent 2 months testing formulas to until we got it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is it- the best reproduction WWII German M-35 Helmet available on the market today offered at very affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the stopping power of this reproduction helmet in this cool video courtesy of Murphy's Muskets-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lvBHq5PW0Ag\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26169356677,"sku":"AGG1935","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/AGG1935Z__01.jpg?v=1628371845"},{"product_id":"german-wwii-m24-stick-grenade-inert","title":"German WWII M24 Stick Grenade - Inert","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: \u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Only, this grenade is totally inert and cannot be converted to an explosive device. It is in full compliance with guidelines provide by the BATF. Not Available for export. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the highest quality replica of the WWII German Stick Grenade or \"Potato Masher\" on the market today. This M1924, M24, or \"Stielhandgranate 24\" that is almost impossible to tell from an original. In WW2 the stick of the German M24 (Model 24) grenade provided a lever, significantly improving the throwing distance. The Model 24 could be thrown approximately 30 to 40 yards, whereas the British Mills bomb could only be thrown about 15 yards. The design also minimized the risk of the grenade rolling downhill back towards the thrower when used in hilly terrain or in urban areas. These grenades were extremely useful for clearing out entrenched infantry positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMA's exclusive stunning replica features a removable threaded metal die-struck head, exactly like the genuine issue, with the correct manufacture's stamp, 1939 date, and proper painted lettering. The wooden handle is hollow as a correctly made metal screw cap base and porcelain bead on pull cord, also included is the copper fuse base under the screw off head. German olive drab paint is marked with arming instructions: \u003cstrong\u003eVOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN\u003c\/strong\u003e, which translates to \"BEFORE USING, INSERT DETONATOR\".\u003c\/p\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall length: 13 1\/2 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle: 10 1\/2 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCanister: 3 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26169494533,"sku":"AGG7114","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/agg7114__1.jpg?v=1628389299"},{"product_id":"original-german-m40-wwii-type-steel-helmet-finnish-m40-55-contract","title":"Original German M40 WWII Type Steel Helmet- Finnish M40\/55 Contract","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: In another military antiques coup, IMA acquired the last of all the known WWII German helmet stocks from the government of Finland. A wonderful article was written about this find in the Magazine Military Trader which you can read at this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytrader.com\/military-trader-news\/cache-of-dreams-thousands-of-german-made-helmets-discovered-in-finland\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e. These helmets are 100% genuine German manufactured WWII type M40 steel combat helmets that were produced by \u003cstrong\u003eGerman WWII helmet manufacturer Hans Römer Fabrik\u003c\/strong\u003e from Neu-Ulm (Donau-Freiberg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied throughout WWII and then under special contract for the Finnish Army in 1955, hence, they have become known as the M40\/55 helmet. However, these helmets were made in the same factory, on the same machines and by some of the very same people that produced them for Germany in WWII. They are nearly identical to WWII issue M40 helmets (and are often sold as such) with the classic rolled edge, correct steel thickness, and pressed ventilation holes. Furthermore, we have very good reason to believe that some of these shells are \u003cem\u003esanitized\u003c\/em\u003e German WWII M35 and M40 helmets; meaning some are genuine WWII shells that had all stampings rubbed out and original paint removed to avoid the allied ban on West Germany selling war materiel after WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles and colors (Field Grey, Field Green) will vary slightly so please see photos for multiple examples. Each helmet is offered in good condition but will show storage wear, paint chips, paint loss, areas of light rust, scratches, staining, and have minor dents. Most were refurbished one or more times while in service in Finland between 1955 and 1990. \u003cstrong\u003eAfter all, these are real military helmets that were used by actual soldiers in the defense of their country.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather liners and chinstraps were made in Finland for the Finnish army who called it the M55 helmet; styles vary, as some of the helmets were used up until the early 1970s. Some of these may also have required drilling additional liner holes in the helmet. Occasionally these rivets may pop out, in which case we will include split pins to replace the missing rivet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shells do however, accept our reproduction M35 WWII leather helmet liner and chinstrap with reproduction WW2 split pin and washer sets. For installation of a WWII reproduction German liner please be aware that drilling new front holes in the liner, not the shell, might be required in some cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing- we offer a range of sizes, but we sell these helmets based on the interior liner size, not shell size. However, a general rule of thumb is; size 55\/56cm liners are usually inside size 62 shells, size 57\/58cm liners are usually inside size 64\/66 shells, and size 59cm and above liners are 66\/68 shells. We cannot honor requests for specific shell sizes; we only honor requests for liner size. Please make sure you measure your helmet shell prior to ordering a WWII Style German M-31 liner, as the Finnish liners are more low profile than the German style. Most likely you will need to get a smaller size liner than the one in the helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare chance to own a genuine military issue German made M40 WWII style helmet for the almost the same price as a Chinese or Indian made reproduction. There is simply no comparison to a genuine combat helmet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of Finnish Combat Helmets-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinland imported tens of thousands of helmets for the Winter War of 1939-40 and the Continuation War of 1941-44, and imported again in 1955. Since IMA acquired the last of all the known helmet stock from the Finnish government you may wonder did we get German WWII marked helmets? Yes, and they will be offered at a far higher price. Did we get other types of helmets? Yes, we also received Hungarian WWII M38 (1938) helmets as well. This deal is a treasure trove of WWII era combat helmet history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory the German \u0026amp; Finnish Alliance-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1938 Finland became very concerned with Stalin's Soviet expansionism and turned to Great Britain and France for support. Both Countries were under supplied themselves so Finland, perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid. AH was swift to assist supplying great quantities of materiel including thousands of German Battle Helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russians invaded Finland in 1939 driving deep into the country. The Finns resisted with amazing tenacity that has been the subject of legend and the wonderful WW2 Movie \"THE WINTER WAR\" (offered by IMA). The Russians paid a very heavy price and sued for peace in early 1940 keeping the invaded areas of Finland. Finland totally exhausted agreed with great regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1941 AH's NSDAP War Machine invaded the Soviet Union driving everything before them. Finland whom had received so much help from Germany then rose up and drove the Soviet presence out of Finland. 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We want educated aware customers. If it isn't what you expect, that is fine, return it (before you attempt any restoration or cleaning) and the full gun purchase price will be refunded to you, however, the customer will pay shipping both ways. We cannot exchange guns and will not get into an exchange situation, so please do not ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not trying to sell you an incomplete weapon and then sell you the missing parts. We will do our best to make sure it is complete as possible. 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The \"Bf 109\" designation was issued by the German ministry of aviation and represents the developing company Bayerische Flugzeugwerke and is a rather arbitrary figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was designed by Willy Messerschmitt (hence Me 109) and Robert Lusser, who worked at Bayerische Flugzeugwerke, during the early to mid-1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally conceived as an interceptor, later models were developed to fulfill multiple tasks, serving as bomber escort, fighter-bomber, day-, night-, all-weather fighter, ground-attack aircraft, and as reconnaissance aircraft. It was supplied to and operated by several states during World War II, and served with several countries for many years after the war. 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Through constant development, the Bf 109 remained competitive with the latest Allied fighter aircraft until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31711352062021,"sku":"ONSV6563","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV6563A__1.jpg?v=1594450302"},{"product_id":"original-italian-wwi-bangalore-torpedo-explosive-tube-for-clearing-obstacles-1","title":"Original Italian WWI Bangalore Torpedo Explosive Tube for Clearing Obstacles","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. A Bangalore torpedo is an explosive charge placed within one or several connected tubes. It is used by combat engineers to clear obstacles that would otherwise require them to approach directly, possibly under fire. It is sometimes colloquially referred to as a \"Bangalore mine\", \"banger\" or simply \"Bangalore\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bangalore torpedo was first devised by Captain R. L. McClintock, of the Royal Engineers while attached to the Madras Sappers and Miners unit of the Indian Army at Bangalore, India, in 1912. He invented it as a means of blowing up booby traps and barricades left over from the Second Boer War and the Russo-Japanese War. The Bangalore torpedo could be exploded over a mine without a sapper having to approach closer than about 3 m (10 ft).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design quickly spread worldwide to Pioneer troops as a very effective way for clearing obstacles, whether they be mines, barbed wire, or other installed field obstacles. This example is a version used by Italy during the WWI period, and measures about 15 1\/2 inches in length, not including the end plug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is relatively simple, as it is pretty much a steel pipe with wooden end plugs, one of which still remains. Originally blued steel, it still shows the original drawing extrusion markings, and has only some light surface rust in a few areas, as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very hard to find an interesting WWI Italian \"Bangalore Torpedo\", ready to add to your inert ordnance collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31867615838277,"sku":"ONSV7396","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV7396__01.jpg?v=1600981119"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-uss-pueblo-ager-2-commander-lloyd-m-bucher-collection-and-research-archive","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War USS Pueblo (AGER-2) Commander Lloyd M. Bucher Collection and Research Archive","description":"Original Item: Only One Available. USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is a Banner-class environmental research ship, attached to Navy intelligence as a spy ship, which was attacked and captured by North Korean forces on 23 January 1968, in what was later known as the \"Pueblo incident\" or alternatively, as the \"Pueblo crisis\".\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe seizure of the U.S. Navy ship and her 83 crew members, one of whom was killed in the attack, came less than a week after President Lyndon B. Johnson's State of the Union address to the United States Congress, a week before the start of the Tet Offensive in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and three days after 31 men of North Korea's KPA Unit 124 had crossed the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and killed 26 South Koreans in an attempt to attack the South Korean Blue House (executive mansion) in the capital Seoul. The taking of Pueblo and the abuse and torture of her crew during the subsequent 11-month prisoner drama became a major Cold War incident, raising tensions between western and eastern powers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNorth Korea stated that Pueblo deliberately entered their territorial waters 7.6 nautical miles (14 km) away from Ryo Island, and that the logbook shows that they intruded several times. However, the United States maintains that the vessel was in international waters at the time of the incident and that any purported evidence supplied by North Korea to support its statements was fabricated. Pueblo, still held by North Korea today, officially remains a commissioned vessel of the United States Navy. Since early 2013, the ship has been moored along the Pothong River in Pyongyang and used there as a museum ship at the Victorious War Museum. Pueblo is the only ship of the U.S. Navy still on the commissioned roster currently being held captive.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis collection includes a signed letter from Commander Lloyd M. \"Pete\" Bucher which states that the Khaki shirt and USS Pueblo (AGER-2) patch (also included) belonged to him. There is a vast amount of original paperwork and research all included as well as an iron plaque in dedication to Duane D. Hodges who was killed on On January 23, 1968, aboard the USS PUEBLO. Please see photos for exactly what is included. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pueblo incident\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn 5 January 1968, Pueblo left the U.S. Navy base at Yokosuka, Japan, in transit to the U.S. naval base at Sasebo, Japan; from there she left on 11 January 1968, headed northward through the Tsushima Strait into the Sea of Japan. She left with specific orders to intercept and conduct surveillance of Soviet Navy activity in the Tsushima Strait and to gather signal and electronic intelligence from North Korea. The declassified SIGAD for the National Security Agency (NSA) Direct Support Unit (DSU) from the Naval Security Group (NSG) on Pueblo during the patrol involved in the incident was USN-467Y. AGER (Auxiliary General Environmental Research) denoted a joint Naval and National Security Agency (NSA) program.[\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn 16 January 1968, Pueblo arrived at the 42°N parallel in preparation for the patrol, which was to transit down the North Korean coast from 41°N to 39°N, and then back, without getting closer than 13 nautical miles (24 km) from the North Korean coast, at night moving out to a distance of 18 to 20 nautical miles (33 to 37 km). This was challenging as only two sailors had good navigational experience, with the captain later reporting, \"I did not have a highly professional group of seamen to do my navigational chores for me.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt 17:30 on 20 January 1968, a North Korean modified SO-1 class Soviet style submarine chaser passed within 4,000 yards (3.7 km) of Pueblo, which was about 15.4 nautical miles (28.5 km) southeast of Mayang-do at a position 39°47'N and 128°28.5'E.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the afternoon of 22 January 1968, the two North Korean fishing trawlers Rice Paddy 1 and Rice Paddy 2 passed within 30 yards (27 m) of Pueblo. That day, a North Korean unit made an assassination attempt at the Blue House executive mansion against South Korean president Park Chung-hee, but the crew of Pueblo was not informed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccording to the American account, the following day, 23 January, Pueblo was approached by a submarine chaser and her nationality was challenged; Pueblo responded by raising the U.S. flag. The North Korean vessel then ordered Pueblo to stand down or be fired upon. Pueblo attempted to maneuver away, but was considerably slower than the submarine chaser. Several warning shots were fired. Additionally, three torpedo boats appeared on the horizon and then joined in the chase and subsequent attack.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe attackers were soon joined by two MiG-21 fighters. A fourth torpedo boat and a second submarine chaser appeared on the horizon a short time later. The ammunition on Pueblo was stored below decks, and her machine guns were wrapped in cold-weather tarpaulins. The machine guns were unmanned, and no attempt was made to man them. An NSA report quotes the sailing order:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e    ( ... ) Defensive armament (machine guns) should be stowed or covered in such manner so that it does not cause unusual interest by surveyed units. It should be used only in the event of a threat to survival ( ... )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand notes:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e    In practice, it was discovered that, because of the temperamental adjustments of the firing mechanisms, the .50-caliber machine guns took at least ten minutes to activate. Only one crew member, with former army experience, had ever had any experience with such weapons, although members of the crew had received rudimentary instructions on the weapons immediately prior to the ship's deployment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eU.S. Navy authorities and the crew of Pueblo insist that before the capture, Pueblo was miles outside North Korean territorial waters. North Korea claims that the vessel was well within North Korean territory. The Pueblo's mission statement allowed her to approach within a nautical mile (1,852 m) of that limit. However, North Korea describes a 50-nautical-mile (93 km) sea boundary even though international standards were 12 nautical miles (22 km) at the time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe North Korean vessels attempted to board Pueblo, but she was maneuvered to prevent this for over two hours. A submarine chaser then opened fire with a 57 mm cannon, killing one member of the crew. The smaller vessels fired machine guns into Pueblo, which then signaled compliance, and its crew began destroying sensitive material. The volume of material on board was so great that it was impossible to destroy it all. An NSA report quotes Lieutenant Steve Harris, the officer in charge of Pueblo's Naval Security Group Command detachment:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e    ( ... ) we had retained on board the obsolete publications and had all good intentions of getting rid of these things but had not done so at the time we had started the mission. I wanted to get the place organized eventually and we had excessive numbers of copies on board ( ... )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand concludes:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e     Only a small percentage of the total classified material aboard the ship was destroyed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRadio contact between Pueblo and the Naval Security Group in Kamiseya, Japan had been ongoing during the incident. As a result, Seventh Fleet command was fully aware of Pueblo's situation. Air cover was promised but never arrived. The Fifth Air Force had no aircraft on strip alert, and estimated a two-to-three-hour delay in launching aircraft. USS Enterprise was located 510 nautical miles (940 km) south of Pueblo, yet her four F-4B aircraft on alert were not equipped for an air-to-surface engagement. Enterprise's captain estimated that 1.5 hours (90 minutes) were required to get the converted aircraft into the air.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePueblo followed the North Korean vessels as ordered, but then stopped immediately outside North Korean waters. She was again fired upon, and a sailor, fireman Duane Hodges, was killed. The ship was finally boarded at 05:55 UTC (2:55 pm local) by men from a torpedo boat and a submarine chaser. Crew members had their hands tied and were blindfolded, beaten, and prodded with bayonets. Once Pueblo was in North Korean territorial waters, she was boarded again, this time by high-ranking North Korean officials.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first official confirmation that the ship was in North Korean hands came five days later, 28 January 1968. Two days earlier, a flight by a CIA A-12 Oxcart aircraft from the Project Black Shield squadron at Kadena, Okinawa, flown by pilot Jack Weeks, made three high-altitude, high-speed flights over North Korea. When the aircraft's films were processed in the United States, they showed Pueblo to be in the Wonsan harbor area surrounded by two North Korean vessels.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere was dissent among government officials in the United States regarding the nation's response to the situation. Congressman Mendel Rivers suggested that President Johnson issue an ultimatum for the return of Pueblo under penalty of nuclear attack, while Senator Gale McGee said that the United States should wait for more information and not make \"spasmodic response[s] to aggravating incidents.\"[16] According to Horace Busby, Special Assistant to President Johnson, the president's \"reaction to the hostage taking was to work very hard here to keep down any demands for retaliation or any other attacks upon North Koreans\", worried that rhetoric might result in the hostages being killed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn Wednesday, 24 January 1968, the day following the incident, after extensive cabinet meetings Washington decided that its initial response should be to:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Deploy air and naval forces to the immediate area.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Make reconnaissance flights over the location of the Pueblo.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Call up military reserves and extend terms of military service.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Protest the incident within the framework of the United Nations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Have President Johnson personally cable Soviet premier Alexei Kosygin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Johnson Administration also considered a blockade of North Korean ports, air strikes on military targets and an attack across the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough American officials at the time assumed that the seizure of Pueblo had been directed by the Soviet Union, declassified Soviet archives later showed that the Soviet leadership was caught by surprise, and became fearful of the possibility of war on the Korean peninsula. Eastern Bloc ambassadors actively cautioned North Korea to exercise caution in the aftermath of the incident. Several documents suggest that the aggressive action may have been an attempt by North Korea to signal a tilt towards the Chinese Communist Party in the aftermath of the Sino-Soviet split in 1966.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39257763414085,"sku":"ONSV10243","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV10243__24.jpg?v=1615001997"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-crashed-luftwaffe-messerschmitt-bf-109-fuselage-tail-section","title":"Original German WWII Crashed Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Bf 109 Fuselage Tail Section","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: One-of-a-kind. The Messerschmitt Bf 109, was a German World War II fighter aircraft that was the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force. The Bf 109 first saw operational service during the Spanish Civil War (1939) and was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II (1945). It was one of the most advanced fighters of the era, including such features as all-metal monocoque design a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 aero engine. From the end of 1941, the Bf 109 was steadily being supplemented by the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece of a Messerschmitt Bf 109 aircraft. We were told it is from the \"tail section\" which if that is the case it would then appear to be the top section de to the curved edge. This piece measures approximately 22\" x 15\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was commonly called the Me 109 most often by Allied aircrew and even among the German aces themselves even though this was not the official German designation. The \"Bf 109\" designation was issued by the German ministry of aviation and represents the developing company Bayerische Flugzeugwerke and is a rather arbitrary figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was designed by Willy Messerschmitt (hence Me 109) and Robert Lusser, who worked at Bayerische Flugzeugwerke, during the early to mid-1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally conceived as an interceptor, later models were developed to fulfill multiple tasks, serving as bomber escort, fighter-bomber, day-, night-, all-weather fighter, ground-attack aircraft, and as reconnaissance aircraft. It was supplied to and operated by several states during World War II, and served with several countries for many years after the war. The Bf 109 was the most produced fighter aircraft in history, with a total of 33,984 airframes produced from 1936 up to April 1945.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bf 109 was flown by the three top-scoring German fighter aces of World War II, who claimed 928 victories among them while flying with Jagdgeschwader 52, mainly on the Eastern Front. The highest scoring fighter ace of all time, Erich Hartmann, flew the Bf 109 and was credited with 352 aerial victories. The aircraft was also flown by Hans-Joachim Marseille, the highest scoring German ace in the North African Campaign who achieved 158 aerial victories. It was also flown by several other aces from Germany's allies, notably Finn Ilmari Juutilainen, the highest scoring non-German ace on the type, and pilots from Italy, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria and Hungary. Through constant development, the Bf 109 remained competitive with the latest Allied fighter aircraft until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39297708490821,"sku":"ONSV21W1","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21W1A__1.jpg?v=1618015050"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-italian-made-airborne-troop-carrier-bullion-embroidered-patch","title":"Original U.S. WWII Italian Made Airborne Troop Carrier Bullion Embroidered Patch","description":"Original Item: Only One Available. Italian heavy bullion wire embroidered patch offered in very good condition. It measures 3.25\"H  x 3\" W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll U.S. tactical air support units in Great Britain were consolidated into the Ninth Air Force on 16 October 1943, under the command of Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton. At the same time the IX Troop Carrier Command was activated, having been constituted by USAAF Headquarters five days before the headquarters of IX TCC transferred to Grantham where it remained until 20 September 1944, when it transferred to Ascot, Berkshire, its final location in Europe. Its first headquarters was located at RAF Cottesmore, where it took control of a provisional headquarters established by the Eighth Air Force in September.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original cadre came from \"Headquarters 1st Troop Carrier Command\" established as a provisional headquarters by the Eighth Air Force in September with six officers and three aircraft of the 315th Troop Carrier Group (the remainder of the group's aircraft and squadrons were on detached service in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations). On 1 October 1943 the 434th Troop Carrier Group became part of the provisional command and was the only group assigned. Twelve airfields were designated for the new command, each to house 40 C-47s and a like number of gliders: RAF Fulbeck, RAF Langar, RAF Bottesford, RAF Wakerley, RAF Balderton, RAF North Witham, RAF Barkston Heath, RAF Cottesmore, RAF North Luffenham, RAF Saltby, RAF Folkingham, and RAF Woolfox Lodge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn November the 435th TCG and RAF Welford were assigned, and IX TCC Headquarters were moved to Grantham. RAF Ramsbury, RAF Aldermaston, and RAF Greenham Common also became available as landing areas for tactical training with the 101st Airborne Division and later became troop carrier bases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts first wing, the 50th TCW, became operational on 17 October 1943. A second wing, the 52d Troop Carrier Wing, arrived from Sicily on 17 February 1944. Its five groups had participated in the large airborne assault during the Allied invasion of Sicily and had flown combat jumps on a smaller scale in Italy. On 11 March 1944 the final troop carrier wing assigned to the command, the 53rd TCW, arrived from the United States along with five groups that had just completed their operational training. The wings were realigned to provide the 53rd TCW, tasked as the primary unit for glider operations, with the four groups already operational in February 1944 (434th through 437th), while the least experienced groups were assigned to the 50th Wing. The command grew to a total of 14 groups in April 1944 when the 315th TCG was taken off transport duties in the Mediterranean and assigned two additional squadrons to bring it up to full TO\u0026amp;E, and when the newly created 442d TCG arrived from the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese groups went into training for Operation Overlord, the invasion of France, as they arrived in Britain. The groups of the 50th and 52nd Wings began intensive night formation training that included practice jumps with the airborne divisions assigned to them, which continued through April, when the division commanders decided to stop further unit jump training. The 53rd TCW began training at the beginning of March but had virtually no troop experience until mid-May, when they began a series of mock night operations to raise their level of training. Both the 315th and 442nd groups continued formation training until the end of May. Five groups also conducted training in night glider assaults during both April and May. By 1 June IX TCC had approximately 1,200 C-47s and 1,400 gliders assigned, and 950 crews for each.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of February 1944, using equipment and personnel from the 52nd TCW, the command established a training unit for airborne division pathfinders and the air crews that would deliver them. The Command Pathfinder School was redesignated the 1st Pathfinder Group (Provisional) in August 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIX TCC delivered both the 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne Divisions in the American airborne landings in Normandy on 6–7 June 1944. In August the command was assigned to the First Allied Airborne Army, which from 17–25 September 1944, landed both American divisions, the British 1st Airborne Division, and the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade in the Netherlands during Operation Market Garden. The 50th TCW moved to bases in France in September as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn February and March 1945 the 52d and 53rd wings also deployed to bases in France, except for two groups of the 52nd assigned to support British airborne operations. The command carried out extensive formation training for Operation Varsity, an airborne assault across the Rhine River, and executed it on 24 March 1945, delivering the U.S. 17th Airborne Division. The groups of the 52nd TCW based in France returned to England to carry the British 6th Airborne Division in the assault.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39349511618629,"sku":"ONSV21AH150","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21AH150__01.jpg?v=1621058853"},{"product_id":"copy-of-original-german-wwii-cigarette-case-with-1939-armed-forces-day-hirschberg-insignia-cigarettes-waa195-marked","title":"Original German Pre-WWII Hindenberg Administration “Adventurer” Silver Presentation Cigarette Case dated 1931","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This was just acquired from a collector at a large military collection. This is a very nice silver presentation Cigarette case, presented to Lt. Frank White in 1931. This was during the administration of President Paul von Hindenberg, the famous WWI General who was President during most of the Weimar period, and was the President who appointed AH as Chancellor, setting the stage for total NSDAP domination of Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case has various emblems on the lid, including one from the DLV, another of a 1914 Iron Cross, and even one from the \u003cem\u003eHoher Orden vom Schwarzen Adler\u003c\/em\u003e (Order of the Black Eagle). There is the word ADVENTURER in the middle of the case in an arc, with additional emblems above and below. As far as we can tell, Lt. Frank White must have been a pilot training with the Deutsche Luft-Hansa, and was most likely not a German pilot. This was presented to him most likely as a memento of training in Weimar Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a very nice inscription on the inside of the top lid, which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUeberreicht dem\u003cbr\u003eLt. Frank White\u003cbr\u003evon der\u003cbr\u003e„Deutsche Luft - Hansa“\u003cbr\u003eBerlin - Tempelhof\u003cbr\u003eFlughafen\u003cbr\u003e25. Okt. 1931\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis translates to \"Presented to Lt. Frank White from Deutsche Luft - Hansa, Berlin - Tempelhof Airport, Oct. 25, 1931\". Deutsche Luft Hansa A.G. (from 1933 styled as Deutsche Lufthansa and also known as Luft Hansa, Lufthansa, or DLH) was a German airline, serving as flag carrier of the country during the later years of the Weimar Republic and throughout Germany, when it had close links to the Party. The name of the company means \"German Hansa of the Air\". The Hansa or Hanseatic League dominated maritime trade in the Baltic Sea area for hundreds of years, and is well regarded in Germany to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case itself measures approximately 4\" x 2 3\/4\" x 5\/8\", and the hinge is fully functional. On the left outer \"lip\" of the lower portion, there is are German hallmarks followed by \u003cstrong\u003e800\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning that the case is made from .800 purity silver. Pure silver is quite soft, so almost all silver used is alloyed with harder metals to increase the resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece of German Hindenberg Administration Era Militaria! Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39367379386437,"sku":"ON12503","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12503__01.jpg?v=1628387847"},{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-navy-issue-life-preserver-vest","title":"Original WWII U.S. Navy Issue Life Preserver Vest","description":"Original Items: Very Few Available. An IMA exclusive offering! Found recently in a former U.S. Navy depot slated for demolition, These are genuine WWII United States Navy Life Preservers, standard issue for below decks personnel on U.S. Navy\/U.S. Merchant Marine\/U.S. Coast Guard Vessels during, and after, WWII.  These vests were found stacked in the former depot, and were placed there following WWII. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are generally associated with troop ships, were they could easily be stowed below decks for soldiers and marines to use in case of emergency. They were also occasionally worn by personnel not regularly issued the more often well-known Kapok life preservers. As kapok was a difficult material to obtain during the war, the Navy looked to preserve the material for vests used by crew who wore them most often, those being top-side personnel. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduced from treated Navy Blue canvas with eight cork flotation sections, most bear markings and show \"\u003cstrong\u003ePassed\u003c\/strong\u003e\" inspection stamps with \u003cstrong\u003e1945\u003c\/strong\u003e dates, some even show manufacturers markings such as \u003cstrong\u003eSullivan Awning Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. None show manufacturer dates, only inspection dates, which leads us to believe they were manufactured prior to the test dates.  Some straps may be damaged or missing but most will be intact. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn excellent opportunity to obtain a representative example of a life preserver used by seaman during WWII. As most of these vests were simply discarded and destroyed in the years following WWII, this was a rather fortuitous find! A great chance to obtain a WWII navy life preserver for a mere fraction of the price of a much more expensive Kapok vest!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":39435060740165,"sku":"ONSV21SVE1M","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":39435060772933,"sku":"ONSV21SVE1M","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21SVC1MA__03.jpg?v=1626885070"},{"product_id":"u-s-wwii-high-end-replica-460th-parachute-field-artillery-battalion-pfab-517th-parachute-infantry-combat-team-patches","title":"U.S. WWII High End Replica 460th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion PFAB 517th Parachute Infantry Combat Team Patches","description":"Replica Items: These patches were made to deceive, they are very well made, high quality, reproduction patches of World War Two 517th Parachute Infantry Combat Team and 460th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion PFAB.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39406381400133,"sku":"ONSV10263","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV10263__01.jpg?v=1624707457"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-air-force-58th-wing-509th-bomb-group-bikini-atoll-atomic-tests-silk-patch","title":"Original U.S. WWII Air Force 58th Wing 509th Bomb Group Bikini Atoll Atomic Tests Silk Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: This is an ultra rare, theater made, silk patch for the United States Army Air Forces 58th Wing, 509th Bomb Group. Successor of the famous 509th Composite Group which dropped the two atomic bombs on Japan, the 509th Bomb Group carried out the \"Operation Crossroads\" atomic test at the Bikini Atoll. The patch has a mushroom cloud at its center. Approximately 3\" diameter. Constructed of silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 509th Composite Group (509 CG) was a unit of the United States Army Air Forces created during World War II and tasked with the operational deployment of nuclear weapons. It conducted the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August 1945.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe group was activated on 17 December 1944 at Wendover Army Air Field, Utah. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Paul W. Tibbets. Because it contained flying squadrons equipped with Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers, C-47 Skytrain, and C-54 Skymaster transport aircraft, the group was designated as a \"composite\", rather than a \"bombardment\" formation. It operated Silverplate B-29s, which were specially configured to enable them to carry nuclear weapons.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 509th Composite Group began deploying to North Field on Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, in May 1945. In addition to the two nuclear bombing raids, it carried out 15 practice missions against Japanese-held islands, and 12 combat missions against targets in Japan dropping high-explosive pumpkin bombs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the postwar era, the 509th Composite Group was one of the original ten bombardment groups assigned to Strategic Air Command on 21 March 1946 and the only one equipped with Silverplate B-29 Superfortress aircraft capable of delivering atomic bombs. It was standardized as a bombardment group and redesignated the 509th Bombardment Group, Very Heavy, on 10 July 1946. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost atomic bomb operations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter each atomic mission the group conducted other combat operations, making a series of pumpkin bomb attacks on 8 and 14 August. Six B-29s visually attacked targets at Yokkaichi, Uwajima, Tsuruga, and Tokushima on 8 August, bombing two primary and three secondary targets with five bombs. Seven aircraft visually attacked Koromo and Nagoya on 14 August. Some Punkins (Crew B-7, Price) is believed to have dropped the last bombs by the Twentieth Air Force in World War II.[72] After the announcement of the Japanese surrender, the 509th Composite Group flew three further training missions involving 31 sorties on 18, 20 and 22 August, then stood down from operations. The group made a total of 210 operational sorties from 30 June to 22 August, aborted four additional flights, and had only a single aircraft fail to take off. Altogether, 140 sorties involved the dropping of live ordnance. Some 60 flights were credited as combat missions: 49 pumpkin bomb and 11 atomic bomb sorties.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThree B-29s (Full House, Straight Flush, and Top Secret) flew six combat missions each. Crews A-1 (Taylor) and C-11 (Eatherly) flew the most combat missions, six (including one atomic mission) each, while six other crews each flew five. Only the late arrivals (A-2 [Costello] and C-12 [Zahn]) did not participate in any combat missions, although Costello's B-29 was used by another crew for weather reconnaissance of Nagasaki on the second mission. Including training and test flights, crews B-8 (McKnight) and C-13 (Bock) flew the most missions, with 20 total (5 combat). Crew B-7 (Price) is the only crew to fly all of its missions (18 total, 5 combat) in its normally assigned aircraft, Some Punkins.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 509th Composite Group returned to the United States on 6 November 1945, and was stationed at Roswell Army Airfield, New Mexico. Colonel William H. Blanchard replaced Tibbets as group commander on 22 January 1946, and also became the first commander of the 509th Bombardment Wing. It was one of the original ten bombardment groups assigned to Strategic Air Command when it was formed on 21 March 1946. The 715th and 830th Bombardment Squadrons were assigned to the 509th on 6 May 1946, and the group was redesignated the 509th Bombardment Group, Very Heavy on 10 July. The 320th Troop Carrier Squadron was inactivated on 19 August. At Roswell, the 509th became the nuclear strike and deterrence core of the Strategic Air Command, and was the only unit capable of delivery of nuclear weapons until June 1948, when B-50 Superfortresses were initially deployed. The 509th itself converted to the B-50 in 1950, and transferred its Silverplate B-29s to the squadrons of the 97th Bombardment Wing at Biggs Air Force Base, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39421469655109,"sku":"ONSV21BCM6","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21BCM6__01.jpg?v=1625905277"},{"product_id":"original-canadian-wwii-rcaf-eagle-squadron-kia-pilot-officer-newman-b-burt-historical-archive","title":"Original Canadian WWII RCAF Eagle Squadron KIA Pilot Officer Newman B. Burt Historical Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: One-of-a-kind. The \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEagle Squadrons\u003c\/strong\u003e were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) formed with volunteer pilots from the United States during the early days of World War II (circa 1940), prior to America's entry into the war in December 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the United States still neutral, many Americans simply crossed the border and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to learn to fly and fight. Many early recruits had originally gone to Europe to fight for Finland against the Soviet Union in the Winter War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Canadian Air Force Pilot Officer \u003cstrong\u003eNewman B. Burt\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American volunteer in the RCAF and was killed in action on March 14th, 1943. He was buried in grave E10, St. Martin's New Cemetery, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland in March 17th, 1943. Included in this collection are his original RCAF dog tags, original photos of his internment ceremony, original correspondence and more. As this came from a massive private collection we believe we unknowingly sold his visor cap, earlier this year, which can be seen at this \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwii-royal-canadian-air-force-rcaf-named-pilot-officer-visor-cap-size-6-7-8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCAF material from WWII is extremely difficult to find. Offered in overall excellent condition with a few minor nips here and there. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Sweeny, a wealthy businessman living in London, persuaded the British Government to form an RAF squadron composed of Americans. (His uncle, also named Charles Sweeny, had been working along similar lines, recruiting American pilots to fight in France. Sweeny's efforts were also coordinated in Canada by the World War I air ace Billy Bishop and the artist Clayton Knight, who formed the Clayton Knight Committee, which by the time the United States entered the war, had processed and approved 6,700 applications from Americans to join the RCAF or RAF. Sweeny and his rich society contacts bore the cost (over $100,000) of processing and sending the men to the United Kingdom for training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Air Force (CAF) was established in 1920 as the successor to a short-lived two-squadron Canadian Air Force that was formed during the First World War in Europe. John Scott Williams, MC, AFC, was tasked in 1921 with organizing the CAF, handing command over later the same year to Air Marshal Lindsay Gordon. The new Canadian Air Force was a branch of the Air Board and was chiefly a training militia that provided refresher training to veteran pilots. Many CAF members also worked with the Air Board's Civil Operations Branch on operations that included forestry, surveying and anti-smuggling patrols. In 1923, the CAF became responsible for all flying operations in Canada, including civil aviation. In 1924, the Canadian Air Force, was granted the royal title, becoming the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Most of its work was civil in nature; however, in the late 1920s the RCAF evolved into more of a military organization. After budget cuts in the early 1930s, the air force began to rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Second World War, the RCAF was a major contributor to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and was involved in operations in Great Britain, Europe, the north Atlantic, North Africa, southern Asia, and with home defense. By the end of the war, the RCAF had become the fourth largest allied air force. During WWII the Royal Canadian Air Force was headquartered in 20-23 Lincolns Inn Fields, London. 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It is signed by what looks like \"Nyoula\" and is in very fine crisp condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1882 and dying 1944, Prince Andrew’s father was King George the 1st of Greece, coming from the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, who lived from 1863 until his assanination in 1913. Prince Andrew married Princess Alice of Battenburg in 1922, who was sister to Earl Mountbattan of Burma (1900-1979). The Prince joined the Greek army in 1901, later becoming a major general in 1922. This bust is from that time period, and has a label on the back reading \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Andrew of Denmark \/ 1922\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreece did away with their Royal Family during WWII, and joined the Allied war effort. However, three of Prince Andrew's sisters had married high ranking German generals in the 1930s, which was a great embarrassment to the Greek Royal family, and later to the British Royal family through Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine bronze piece of artwork, signed by the maker and with British Royal connections. We very much suspect that it is one of a kind. Ready to research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39479778279493,"sku":"ON12529","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12529__03.jpg?v=1630089749"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-company-a-1637th-engineer-corps-commemorative-scarf-the-globe-trotters","title":"Original U.S. WWII Company \"A\" 1637th Engineer Corps Commemorative Scarf - \"The Globe Trotters\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic WWII Commemorative scarf from from hand embroidered white fabric, measuring approximately 39\"L x 10\"W.  It is possibly made from parachute canopy material. The Scarf has some tassels on the end, and lists many of the locations visited by Company A of the U.S. Army 1637th corps of Engineers. The travels of of this group were chronicled in the book \u003cem\u003eThe Story of the 1637th Engineers...The Willing Globetrotters\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Schumacher of Floral Park, NY, published on October 1946.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne end of the flag has a large embroidered \"castle\" emblem, the symbol of the Army Engineering Corps, and has \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1637\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e above and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCo. A\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ebelow. Above this it there is \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Glove Trotters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e embroidered as well, which does have a spelling error. The other end has \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilippine Islands 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e marked. Between these are listed other locations visited by the 1637th: France, Germany, Panama, New Guinea, Belgium. 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Blakeney who served as commander of the 54th Signal Battalion attached to the XVIII Airborne Corps during WWII, and following WWII as commander of the 44th Division Signal Battalion. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis grouping is very paperwork heavy, including almost every document from Blakeney’s time in service, even including his Pre-WWII Civilian Conservation Corps documents! Of note are some classified after action reports from operations in 1945, promotion documents, service records, and so forth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlakeney’s wartime Officer’s Chocolate Class “A” Blouse reflects his service during WWII, and his (then) current assignment in the 44th Division. His awards include a Bronze Star, American Defense, American Theater, European Theater with three Bronze Battle Stars, and WWII Victory Ribbons. In addition a pinback glider badge (marked “sterling” on the reverse) is affixed above the ribbons. Lt. Colonels oakleaves are of embroidered silver bullion, with matching Officers Signal Corps and “U.S.” collar devices. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs stated, an extensive grouping that is rich with research materials, with the possibility of much more to be uncovered if one so desires. Finding an Airborne officers grouping with this much paperwork is almost non-existent on today’s market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003cbr\u003eCollar to Shoulder: 11”\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Sleeve: 25”\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: 18”\u003cbr\u003eChest Width: 17”\u003cbr\u003eWaist Width: 16.5”\u003cbr\u003eHip Width: 20”\u003cbr\u003eFront Length: 34”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39626502144069,"sku":"ONCM21001","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONCM21001__01.jpg?v=1637370384"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-named-officer-german-aircraft-skin-with-document-and-photos","title":"Original U.S. WWII Named Officer German Aircraft Skin with Document and Photos","description":"Original Items: One-of-a-kind set. This collection features a 9 inch by 8 inch piece of painted canvas piece most likely from the skin of a Storch, even though someone erroneously wrote JU88 on the back. Also included are two small photos of wrecked Junkers Ju 88 with handwriting on the reverse. Additionally there is a document from the Headquarter of the 441st Troop Carrier Group data June 24, 1945 concerning a Captain Joseph F. Krynicki and his trip to Paris. All this material was originally attained from Captain Joseph F. Krynicki's estate.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39634937905221,"sku":"ONSV21WOS141","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21WOS141__01.jpg?v=1637786917"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-late-19th-century-to-wwi-patched-pillow-case","title":"Original U.S. Late 19th Century to WWI Patched Pillow Case","description":"Original Item: One-of-a-kind. The pillow case with pillow inside is composed of various American military patches ranging from the Indian Wars through Wold War One. We believe that all patches are authentic and not reproduction. Pillow measures approximately 12\" square.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39671498014789,"sku":"ONSV21NSH248","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NSH248__02.jpg?v=1639202066"},{"product_id":"original-early-20th-century-french-navy-brass-handle-divers-knife-with-scabbard-rare","title":"Original Early 20th Century French Navy Brass Handle Diver's Knife with Scabbard - RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a rare example of an early 20th Century French Navy Diver's Knife, complete with the original brass scabbard. We have consulted many historical photographs, and the style of the handle and the type of securing nut on the end of the pommel definitely match the French style. They are similar to those used by Germany, however the shape of the handle and scabbard are different from the more angular German design. Originals are almost never seen on the market, as most were lost long ago during a dive or melted down for the brass. This example is completely correct and genuine, with a lovely aged patina on the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good, and the blade does not appear to have been sharpened, or used much, though it unfortunately has stained and oxidized over the years. The original factory final grind marks can still be seen between the rust stains. The sealing washer for the scabbard is missing. 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The practice of creating trench art is as old as military conflict itself. During the American Revolution, prisoners of war created ship models from the bones of their rations. Soldiers in the Civil War carved charms and trinkets from lead bullets. World War I brought the advent of \"classic\" examples of trench art—and gave name to the pastime—as changes in technology presented soldiers with the material that best characterized the art form: the brass cartridge. During World War II, a more mechanized army offered increased access to the tools needed to fashion trench art, and the artifacts became more varied in form and were produced in greater quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp is a testament to the increased access of tools needed for more elaborate trench art items. This lamp features a very nice brass base plate, which is made from the bottom of a very large artillery shell casing, and there are 6 shells \/ inert cartridges attached to it. At the center is a 40mm Mk1 Mod-3 BOFORS round with a beautiful Dragon image embossed into the brass casing. The round itself is completely inert and cannot be rendered “live” again. Also featured on the lamp are two 20mm Mk2 shell casings which were used to hold the lamp bulbs. On the left shell the word “\u003cstrong\u003ePEARL\u003c\/strong\u003e” can be seen impressed on the casing and is read vertically. The right shell casing the word “\u003cstrong\u003eHARBOR\u003c\/strong\u003e” can be found impressed vertically on it as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears as if there were two .30 caliber rounds but unfortunately only one remains on the lamp. The “pull cord” is a .30-06 “M1 Garand” round and has the chain to activate the lamp attached through the primer hole on the bottom. The lamp still clicks on and off, but there is no longer a power cord attached to the bottom, but there are the leads still present if you wish to rewire it. We have not tested the lamp, so we cannot guarantee that the internal wiring is still functional. The other cartridges attached to the base are a nice .50 BMG cartridge behind the right 20mm shell casing, and a .45 ACP cartridge next to the \"pull cord\" .30-06 cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition and craftsmanship of this tabletop lamp is just absolutely beautiful. It shows signs of being heavily used and cherished throughout the years. The brass has long since tarnished, giving it that beautiful almost brown color look. This is definitely bound to turn some heads and would look great on an end table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready to display in your WWII trench art collections!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40mm Bofors: 18” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20mm Rounds: 5 ½” tall. Bulb size is approximately an E10 or E11 base thread type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.50cal BMG Round: 5 ½” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.30-06 Round: 3 ½” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.45 ACP Round: Approximately 1 ½” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Base: 2” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Base Diameter: Approximately 7” across\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Height: 20” tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Harbor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, that was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941. Just before 8 a.m. on that Sunday morning, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes descended on the base, where they managed to destroy or damage nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight battleships, and over 300 airplanes. More than 2,400 Americans died in the attack, including civilians, and another 1,000 people were wounded. The day after the assault, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise, but Japan and the United States had been edging toward war for decades. The United States was particularly unhappy with Japan’s increasingly belligerent attitude toward China. The Japanese government believed that the only way to solve its economic and demographic problems was to expand into its neighbor’s territory and take over its import market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo this end, Japan declared war on China in 1937, resulting in the Nanking Massacre and other atrocities. American officials responded to this aggression with a battery of economic sanctions and trade embargoes. They reasoned that without access to money and goods, and especially essential supplies like oil, Japan would have to rein in its expansionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the sanctions made the Japanese more determined to stand their ground. During months of negotiations between Tokyo and Washington, D.C., neither side would budge. It seemed that war was all but inevitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L\/60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L\/60 (Bofors 40 mm L\/60, Bofors 40 mm\/60, Bofors 40\/60 and the like), often referred to simply as the Bofors 40 mm gun or the Bofors gun, is an anti-aircraft autocannon, designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by the majority of the western Allies, and some Axis powers such as NSDAP Germany and Hungary. A small number of the weapons remain in service today, and saw action as late as the Gulf War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the post-war era, the Bofors 40 mm L\/60 design was not suitable for action against jet-powered aircraft, so Bofors developed a new 40mm gun with significantly more power — the Bofors 40mm Automatic Gun L\/70. In spite of being a separate development, although based on the same core action and looking visually similar (comparable to the AK-47 vs the AK-74), the Bofors 40mm L\/70 gun is also widely known simply as \"the Bofors\" or the \"Bofors 40mm gun\". The L\/70 design never achieved the same popularity and historical status as the original L\/60 model but has still seen great export and popularity to this day, having been adopted by around 40 different nations and even being accepted as NATO-standard in November 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to supply both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with much greater numbers of the guns, Chrysler built 60,000 of the guns and 120,000 barrels through the war, at half the original projected cost, and filled the Army's needs by 1943. Over the lifetime of the production, their engineers introduced numerous changes to improve mass production, eventually halving the overall time needed to build a gun. Most of the changes were in production methods rather than the design of the gun itself. York Safe \u0026amp; Lock also produced the weapons, though its attempts to coordinate drawings across the program were unsuccessful, and this responsibility was transferred to the Naval Gun Factory in July 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were many difficulties in producing the guns within the United States, beyond their complexity (illustrated by the use of 2,000 subcontractors in 330 cities and 12 Chrysler factories to make and assemble the parts). The drawings were metric, in Swedish and read from the first angle of projection. Chrysler had to translate to English, fix absolute dimensions, and switch to the third angle of projection. Chrysler engineers also tried to simplify the gun, unsuccessfully, and to take high-speed movies to find possible improvements, but this was not possible until near the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39760472735813,"sku":"ONSV21NBU17","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21NBU17__01.jpg?v=1643395534"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-united-states-naval-torpedo-station-pair-of-commemorative-candlesticks-2-items","title":"Original U.S. WWII United States Naval Torpedo Station Pair of Commemorative Candlesticks - 2 Items","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. These are very beautiful chrome plated copper candlesticks from a US Sailor's time at a torpedo station from 1938-1940. The candlesticks are copies of the US Navy’s standard submarine-launched anti-ship torpedo of WW2, the Mark 14. The Mk 14 torpedo was manufactured from 4 different locations during the war, Naval Torpedo Station Newport, RI, Naval Torpedo Station Alexandria, VA, Naval Torpedo Station Keyport, Washington and Naval Ordnance Plant Forest Park, IL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe candlesticks have a height of 13” with a base width of 4 ¾” and a top opening width (for the candles) of 1”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craftsmanship on these pieces are absolutely beautiful with incredible attention to detail. The propellers even spin! The base of the candlestick has writing with dates engraved on them. The engravings read:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. NAVAL TORPEDO STATION 1938 - 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no names that we have been able to find engraved anywhere, whether it be a location or the sailor’s name. However, these are very unique pieces and with some research, you should be able to narrow down which base these came from!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese very attractive pieces are ready to be polished and used on a stormy night when the power goes out! They both come more than ready to be displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark 14 Torpedoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mark 14 torpedo was the United States Navy's standard submarine-launched anti-ship torpedo of World War II. This weapon was plagued with many problems which crippled its performance early in the war. It was supplemented by the Mark 18 electric torpedo in the last two years of the war. From December 1941 to November 1943 the Mark 14 and the destroyer-launched Mark 15 torpedo had numerous technical problems that took almost two years to fix. After the fix the Mark 14 played a major role in the devastating blow U.S. Navy submarines dealt to the Japanese naval and merchant marine forces during the Pacific War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of World War II, the Mark 14 torpedo was a reliable weapon ultimately remaining in service for almost 40 years in the U.S. Navy, and even longer with other navies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39816470822981,"sku":"ONSV22DCS10","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22DCS10__01.jpg?v=1645026523"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-remember-pearl-harbor-jewelers-custom-made-patriotic-brooch","title":"Original U.S. WWII Remember Pearl Harbor Jeweler's Custom Made Patriotic Brooch","description":"Original Items: Only One Available. This is an incredible war time produced “Remember Pearl Harbor'' brooch very similar to those made by the Chicago based Star Novelty Jewelry Company in 1942. At first, the jewelers marked their decorations as “Star” from 1922-1940. However, after a trial with Gabrielle Chanel in the 1940s, the company changed its name to Staret.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 ignited not only anger towards the enemy, it also sparked a wildfire of patriotism in every American in all corners of the country. As the war effort was kicked into overdrive, Americans did everything they could to remind each other why they were fighting and what could be lost. A prime example of these reminders is this brooch you are looking at here. It is very patriotic in nature and design, with the slogan “Remember Pearl Harbor” with a pearl instead of the word “Pearl”. In the early years of WWII how could you not remember Pearl Harbor?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brooch features beautiful rhinestones encrusted wings in red, white and blue giving it a very beautiful patriotic touch. In the center of the wings is a single faux pearl which is used in place of the word “Pearl”. The pearl sits in a circle in the center of the wings with text in red featured above the pearl and text below in blue. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMEMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Pearl”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARBOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of the “gold” plating has been retained and only has a few areas of heavy wear and loss of color. All stones appear to be present, they just need to be cleaned up slightly if you would wish to do so. The pin arm and catch on the back are complete and fully functional. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a truly incredible and seldom seen piece of history. This brooch is welcomed into any WWII American homefront collections and comes more than ready to display!","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39838261215301,"sku":"ONACST2207","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONACST2207__03.jpg?v=1645760191"},{"product_id":"draft-original-british-napoleonic-presentation-naval-sword","title":"Original British Victorian Era Pattern 1827 Variant Royal Navy Officer Sword by Firmin \u0026 Sons of London","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an early Victorian produced Pattern 1827 style Royal Navy Officer's sword in good condition. The top of the brass mounted scabbard is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmin \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSword Cutlers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e153 Strand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1827 pattern variant with small hilt is made of gilded brass and remains in good condition. The guard bears the Victoria crown and fouled anchor of the Royal Navy. The mane of the highly detailed lion head pommel flows into the back strap and the “D” guard extends from between the lion’s jaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe off-white bone grip is of high quality and in very good condition with a chip at the top and a few minor crack, but very solid. The twisted copper wire wrap is present and tight. The blade is firm in the hilt. The gilded hilt Chappes each have a Victorian Crown in relief and Royal Navy fouled Anchor. The 29.5\" blade is nitre or fire blued with gilt decoration. Unfortunately the lower half of the blade was exposed to moisture and suffered damaged from rust which has now been removed to stop the deterioration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass mounted black leather scabbard is original to the sword and is in very good condition. The brass mounts are in excellent condition, retaining much of their original gilding and are firmly in place. The sword sheaths and draws well and is held firmly within the scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very good example of a hard to find Royal Navy 1827 pattern variant officer's sword, complete with its original leather scabbard. 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Most were made for the Japanese military forces before and during World War II. Further cameras, such as the Konica Type G, were made after 1945 for Japan's Self-Defense Forces or for other countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Type 96 had a short service life and suffered from a variety of reliability issues but was still one of the most sophisticated cameras made for the Japanese Army. It was fitted with heater elements in both the camera body and the lenses. It was equipped with two light projectors to use in recording the tilt of the camera while positioned over the film. It used \u003cstrong\u003e18cm Roll Film\u003c\/strong\u003e and was mainly used by the Army Ministry for Cartography. The camera could be mounted in an aircraft as well as operated in “handheld” mode. It was manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eRokuoh-sha\u003c\/strong\u003e and has a \u003cstrong\u003eNippon-Kogaku\u003c\/strong\u003e lens (189137). The camera comes in the original wooden box which still has USGI bring-back information written on it, roll fill, glass negatives that contain images and the electric heater camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, due to the short life of these cameras, not too much has been documented on them, making this a perfect research candidate! 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This is a very rare German WWII Luftwaffe piece of equipment: an emergency flare cartridge dispenser. Made of aluminum, these were designed to hold 10 flares inside for emergency use inside of crewed aircraft such as bombers. The dispenser measures approximately 15\"W x 6\"H x 2\"D. and has some guides on the side that would probably lock it into a bracket in the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid of the container has a plate that reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotwurf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignalpatronen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis translates to \"Emergency signal cartridges\", indicating the contents. Underneath there is an arrow pointing to the right, possibly indicating the location of the signal flare pistol used to discharge the emergency flares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside of the dispenser are 10 compartments, each for two flares. The door has small brackets on the bottom for holding the flares in place, however the upper brackets that would encircle the flares are unfortunately missing. You can however see from the paint where these used to be. Most likely the dispenser was put into use for some other purpose, and the loops for the flares got in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are extremely rare, even in this incomplete condition. 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They were advertised on posters, billboards, the radio and even scorecards for various games, including bowling. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach sheet measures 17” x 11 ½” and are without damage, only minor age fading and toning. The bottom of the cards feature the text “\u003cstrong\u003eKeep ‘em Rollin Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. The image of the bowler shows him using a “\u003cstrong\u003eMinuteman\u003c\/strong\u003e” bowling ball being rolled forcibly towards the fleeing caricatures of the Axis power leader; of “AH”, Mussolini and Hideki Tojo. These images were very common in the years leading up to and during America’s involvement during the war. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a wonderful opportunity to add a sheet of homefront related history to your collections. If someone you know is an avid bowler and history enthusiast, this is the perfect gift!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWar bonds (sometimes referred to as Victory bonds, particularly in propaganda) are debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations and other expenditure in times of war. They are also a means to control inflation by removing money from circulation in a stimulated wartime economy. War bonds are either retail bonds marketed directly to the public or wholesale bonds traded on a stock market. Exhortations to buy war bonds are often accompanied by appeals to patriotism and conscience. Retail war bonds, like other retail bonds, tend to have a yield which is below that offered by the market and are often made available in a wide range of denominations to make them affordable for all citizens.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGovernments throughout history have needed to borrow money to fight wars. Traditionally they dealt with a small group of rich financiers such as Jakob Fugger and Nathan Rothschild, but no particular distinction was made between debt incurred in war or peace. An early use of the term \"war bond\" was for the $11 million raised by the US Congress in an Act of 14 March 1812, to fund the War of 1812, but this was not aimed at the general public. Until July 2015, perhaps the oldest bonds still outstanding as a result of war were the British Consols, some of which were the result of the refinancing of incurring debts during the Napoleonic Wars, but these were redeemed following the passing of the Finance Act 2015.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy the summer of 1940, the victories of Germany against Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg brought urgency to the government, which was discreetly preparing for possible United States involvement in World War II. Of principal concern were issues surrounding war financing. Many of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's advisers favored a system of tax increases and an enforced savings program as advocated by British economist John Maynard Keynes. In theory, this would permit increased spending while decreasing the risk of inflation. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr. however preferred a voluntary loan system and began planning a national defense bond program in the fall of 1940. The intent was to unite the attractiveness of the baby bonds that had been implemented in the interwar period with the patriotic element of the Liberty Bonds from the First World War.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHenry Morgenthau Jr. sought the aid of Peter Odegard, a political scientist specialized in propaganda, in drawing up the goals for the bond program. On the advice of Odegard the Treasury began marketing the previously successful baby bonds as \"defense bonds\". Three new series of bond notes, Series E, F and G, would be introduced, of which Series E would be targeted at individuals as \"defense bonds\". Like the baby bonds, they were sold for as little as $18.75 and matured in ten years, at which time the United States government paid the bondholder $25. Large denominations of between $50 and $1000 were also made available, all of which, unlike the Liberty Bonds of the First World War, were non-negotiable bonds.[40] For those who found it difficult to purchase an entire bond at once, 10-cent savings stamps could be purchased and collected in Treasury-approved stamp albums until the recipient had accumulated enough stamps for a bond purchase. The name of the bonds was eventually changed to War Bonds after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, which resulted in the United States entering the war.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe War Finance Committee was placed in charge of supervising the sale of all bonds, and the War Advertising Council promoted voluntary compliance with bond buying. Popular contemporary art was used to help promote the bonds such as Any Bonds Today?, a 1942 Warner Bros. theatrical cartoon. More than a quarter of a billion dollars' worth of advertising was donated during the first three years of the National Defense Savings Program. The government appealed to the public through popular culture. Norman Rockwell's painting series, the Four Freedoms, toured in a war bond effort that raised $132 million. Bond rallies were held throughout the country with famous celebrities, usually Hollywood film stars, to enhance the bond advertising effectiveness. Many motion pictures during the time, especially war dramas (a form of propaganda itself), included a graphic shown during the closing credits advising patrons to \"Buy War Bonds and Stamps\", which were sometimes sold in the lobby of the theater. The Music Publishers Protective Association encouraged its members to include patriotic messages on the front of their sheet music like \"Buy U.S. Bonds and Stamps\". Over the course of the war 85 million Americans purchased bonds totalling approximately $185 billion.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNamed after the 1942 Hollywood Victory Caravan, a 1945 Paramount-produced film promoted bond sales after the end of World War II. The short subject included Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Alan Ladd, William Demarest, Franlin Pangborn, Barbara Stanwyck, Humphrey Bogart, and others.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe National Service Board for Religious Objectors offered civilian bonds in the United States during World War II, primarily to members of the historic peace churches as an alternative for those who could not conscientiously buy something meant to support the war. These were U.S. Government Bonds not labelled as defense bonds. In all, 33,006 subscriptions were sold for a total value of $6.74 million, mostly to Mennonites, Brethren, and Quakers.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39977143894085,"sku":"ONJR22SS114","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22SS114__01.jpg?v=1648836397"},{"product_id":"original-french-pre-wwii-tc-38-civil-defense-gas-mask-with-a-r-s-canister-civilian-variant-of-the-anp-t-31","title":"Original French Pre-WWII TC-38 Civil Defense Gas Mask With A.R.S. Canister - Civilian Variant of the ANP T-31","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. At the end of World War I, the high number of civilian casualties highlighted the need to upgrade the protection of people during conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1933, the first voluntary organization to protect civilians during war time was founded with the support of Gaston Doumergue, a French politician of the Third Republic. In 1938, at the dawn of World War II, the French government developed civil defense (défense passive) policies. Their goal was to build blast shelters and warning networks to keep people safe from airstrikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, the défense passive missions became more and more related to non military threats like natural disasters. In 1951, a national service for civil protection in the ministry of the Interior was established. This government agency then became the French Sécurité Civile in 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this nationalization did not hamper volunteering which developed through local civil protection societies from 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis TC-38 is similar in construction and appearance to the WWI Appareil Respiratoire Spécial ARS and the WWII Appareil Normal de Protection Type-31 ANP T-31. This variant was issued to civil defense troops. The facepiece of this variant is the same as the regular T-31, the difference comes with the kit, which does not include a hose, uses only the smaller filter and is transported in a can. Some were issued with a special 'sniffing device' that could be used to detect gasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is nearly the same as that on the ARS and is made of rubberized fabric. A large part of the faceblank between the eyes is made of thin rubber, instead, and is stitched onto the rest of the face. The peripheral seal consists of rubber cement. In fact, anywhere there is stitching, there is a coat of rubber cement. The head harness, a seven-point design, is also nearly identical to that on the ARS. This mask features a ring-and-hook nape strap, the hook for which is attached to the face with little pieces of twine. Also attached to the face is a sling for carrying the mask on the neck in case of a gas alert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eyepieces are crimped onto the clothless-rubber strip using a metal frame. The frames are painted a dark brown to match the color of the rubber cement. The valve assembly, also painted a dark brown with a layer of rubber cement along the rim, has a long angle tube which is angled downwards and connects to the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask is in a lovely service worn condition with all components on the mask appearing to be complete. The only real “damage” would be the attached filter which does have some deterioration present. The stampings are still clear on the outside of the mask which identifies it as a \u003cstrong\u003eTC-38\u003c\/strong\u003e with a date of \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1935\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canister retains almost all of the original dark brown paint, but there is some minor chipping present. 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This is exceptional rare. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the first, and most likely the only, example of an Imperial Japanese 6.5mm Nambu training machine gun we will ever be able to offer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese machine guns very rarely show up for sale, and if they do, they are hardly ever training models, so we are especially proud to offer this stunning and fascinating example. Purchased as a torch cut parts set, it has been reconstructed into a \u003cstrong\u003eBATF compliant non-firing display dummy gun\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 30% of the receiver entirely replaced by solid steel bar stock. The barrel has been obstructed, as well as the internal components. Magazines for these simply do not exist, so we have modified a German MG13 magazine to fit for display purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperial Japanese training machine guns were designed by General Nambu for 6.5mm blank cartridge usage and produced by his company, \u003cstrong\u003eNambu Arms Manufacturing Company.\u003c\/strong\u003e We have only been able to find information on one other example of this particular type, which is simplified when compared to the much more common Type 96 Training Machine Gun. We were also able to find one period photograph of this type. All of the other training MG pictures we have found are the more common type 96 trainer. This Nambu 6.5mm model really is the rarest of the rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, showing minor wear to the finish from service, but no major issues. There are some issue markings stamped on various components, but they do not appear to be serial numbers. The bipod folds up correctly, stowing under the receiver of the display gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the first, and most likely the only, example of an Imperial Japanese 6.5mm Nambu training machine gun we will ever be able to offer.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40169426812997,"sku":"ON13164","price":5295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ON13164__1A.jpg?v=1764277588"},{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-24th-infantry-regiment-1st-airbase-defense-force-pacific-theater-wood-sign-22-x-16","title":"Original U.S. WWII 24th Infantry Regiment 1st Airbase Defense Force Pacific Theater Wood Sign - 22 ½” x 16”","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1921, Italian Army General Giulio Douhet observed that \"\u003cem\u003eit is easier and more effective to destroy the enemy's aerial power by destroying his nests and eggs on the ground than to hunt his flying birds in the air.\u003c\/em\u003e\" Douhet's metaphor was directed at fellow airmen, pointing out both the great offensive potential of airpower–a radical notion in 1921–and the exceptional vulnerability of aircraft on the ground. Flying machines, even modern ones, by their very nature are thin-skinned, relatively soft targets. Speed, maneuverability, and stealth enable these unarmored vehicles to survive and be decisive in combat. In contrast, an aircraft parked on a ramp has none of these characteristics and–compared with most other ground targets–is triflingly easy to destroy. The vulnerability of parked aircraft was vividly demonstrated by the Japanese at Hickam Field, Hawaii, and the demonstration was repeated by all combatants many times during World War II.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24th Division under the command of Major General Durward S. Wilson was based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii when Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 and suffered minor casualties. Major General Frederick A. Irving took over as the commanding General of the 24th Infantry Division in August 1942. The 24th Division left by ship the USA on 8 August 1943. They arrived in Sydney where they stayed for about ten days before the unit shipped out by train the 1,000 mile trip to Rockhampton. They arrived at Camp Caves near Rockhampton on 8 September 1943. The 24th Infantry Division was assigned to I Corps on 8 August 1943.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Friday 26 November 1943 General Douglas MacArthur accompanied by General Lumsden and Colonel Palmer of the Royal Army, and his aide, Lieutenant Colonel Morhouse, departed Archerfield Airfield at 0730 hours and proceeded by air to Rockhampton where he was met by General Eichelberger and staff and inspected the Rehabilitation Center, for the 24th Infantry Division and the 41st Infantry Division, and returned to Brisbane at 1830 hours.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the start of World War II, the 24th Infantry was stationed at Fort Benning as school troops for the Infantry School. They participated in the Carolina Maneuvers of October – December 1941. During World War II, the 24th Infantry fought in the South Pacific Theatre as a separate regiment. Deploying on 4 April 1942 from the San Francisco Port of Embarkation, the regiment arrived on Efate in the New Hebrides Islands on 4 May 1942. A Company was sent to Espirito Santo to clear jungle with the 3rd Naval Construction Battalion Detachment building an airfield at Turtle Bay. Another Company was sent to Nouméa to work with B Co. on CB 3 on Ile Nou. First they worked on extending a Navy landing pier. When that was done they assisted in pontoon assembly. The 24th moved to Guadalcanal on 28 August 1943, and was assigned to the XIV Corps. 1st Battalion deployed to Bougainville, attached to the 37th Infantry Division, from March to May 1944 for perimeter defense duty. The regiment departed Guadalcanal on 8 December 1944, and landed on Saipan and Tinian on 19 December 1944 for Garrison Duty that included mopping up the remaining Japanese forces that had yet to surrender. The regiment was assigned to the Pacific Ocean Area Command on 15 March 1945, and then to the Central Pacific Base Command on 15 May 1945, and to the Western pacific Base Command on 22 June 1945.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regiment departed Saipan and Tinian on 9 July 1945, and arrived on the Kerama Islands off Okinawa on 29 July 1945. At the end of the war, the 24th took the surrender of forces on the island of Aka-shima, the first formal surrender of a Japanese Imperial Army garrison. The regiment remained on Okinawa through 1946.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sign was painted by members of the above mentioned Perimeter Defense Force for the Airbase that they were assigned. The “1st Air Base Defense Force” consisted of members from the \u003cstrong\u003e24th Infantry Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e197th Field Artillery Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e134th Field Artillery Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e. All 3 unit crests are painted on the main body of the wooden “shield” with an image of a paratrooper and an aircraft nose diving on the left and right flank of \u003cstrong\u003e1 ABDF\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24th Infantry Regiment DUI:\u003c\/strong\u003e The crest is a white blockhouse with tower masoned and roofed gold below a gold scroll inscribed \"\u003cstrong\u003eSAN JUAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\" in blue letters. Attached below the disc a gold scroll turned blue and inscribed \"\u003cstrong\u003eSEMPER PARATUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\" in blue letters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e197th Field Artillery Regiment DUI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consists of a shield blazoned: Azure, in base a lion passant guardant Or, and in fess a lozenge and a fleur-de-lis Argent; on a chief Gules fimbriated of the second a winged projectile, wings inverted, of the last. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed \"\u003cstrong\u003eA Bas L’Avion\u003c\/strong\u003e\" in blue letters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e134th Field Artillery Regiment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red shield of the insignia denotes the unit’s allocation as an Artillery unit, and the blue saltires indicates the unit’s Civil War service in the Union army. Three alerions on the saltire are adapted from the arms of Lorraine and signify World War I service in France. The motto Omnia Possibilia is Latin for “All Possibilities.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sign is in great condition and comes more than ready for further research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40183236329541,"sku":"ONSV22MSH17","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22MSH17__01.jpg?v=1657309898"},{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-junkers-ju-88-bomber-pilot-oberleutnant-gerhard-kielhorn-grouping-with-flight-log-documents","title":"Original German WWII Luftwaffe K.I.A. Junkers Ju 88 Bomber Pilot Oberleutnant Gerhard Kielhorn Grouping with Honor Goblet Award Document and Flight Log","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: One-of-a-kind Set. The Junkers Ju 88 was a German World War II Luftwaffe twin-engined multirole combat aircraft. Junkers Aircraft and Motor Works (JFM) designed the plane in the mid-1930s as a so-called fast bomber that would be too fast for fighters of its era to intercept. It suffered from technical problems during its development and early operational periods but became one of the most versatile combat aircraft of the war. Like a number of other Luftwaffe bombers, it served as a bomber, dive bomber, night fighter, torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, heavy fighter and at the end of the war, as a flying bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite a protracted development, it became one of the Luftwaffe's most important aircraft. The assembly line ran constantly from 1936 to 1945 and more than 15,000 Ju 88s were built in dozens of variants, more than any other twin-engine German aircraft of the period. Throughout production the basic structure of the aircraft remained unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have a fantastic grouping of Awards, Documents, and even his \u003cem\u003eflugbuch\u003c\/em\u003e FLIGHT LOG used by Pilot \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOberleutnant Gerhard Kielhorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, who flew a Junkers Ju88 Bomber as part of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e7 \/ III \/ Kampfgeschwader 51 \"Edelweiß\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Battle Wing 51 or KG 51) in Russia. Keilhorn was born \u003cem\u003e6. Oktober 1919\u003c\/em\u003e, and lived in Braunschweig, Germany. There is a recommendation letter written by his father Friedrich Kielhorn in April 1938 regarding the enlisted papers he sent in, and it looks like he officially joined the Luftwaffe at a recruitment event in November 1938. There is some additional correspondence regarding this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer his flugbuch, by July 1940, Gerhard had begun in air flight training, and would soon be going to the front on bombing missions. We can trace his history through both the flight log, as well as the \u003cem\u003ebesitzzeugnisen\u003c\/em\u003e (award certificates) that are part of the grouping. He quickly excelled, and by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17. Juli 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e he had been awarded the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEiserne Kreuz 1.Klasse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Iron Cross 1st Class), ranked as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeutnant Gerhard Kielhorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Shortly after this he was awarded the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrontflug=Spange für kampfflieger in Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Front Flying Clasp for Bombers in Bronze) on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e31. 7. 1941.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, after he had completed 20 missions. He was further awarded the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrontflug=Spange für kampfflieger in Silber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Front Flying Clasp for Bombers in Silver) on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. 10. 1941.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, having completed 60 missions. During his further missions, Kielhorn suffered an injury on \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e29. November 1941\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was awarded the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. December 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, he was a very experienced pilot, and was awarded the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEhrenpokal für besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15. December 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eEhrenpokal der Luftwaffe\u003c\/em\u003e (Honor Goblet of the Luftwaffe) was a Luftwaffe award established on 27 February 1940 by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, the Reich Minister of Aviation and Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe. It was officially known as the \u003cem\u003eEhrenpokal \"für Besondere Leistung im Luftkrieg\"\u003c\/em\u003e, or Honor Goblet \"For Special Achievement in the Air War\". The award was made to aircrew who had already been awarded the Iron Cross First Class but whose performance was not considered to merit the German Cross or Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. \u003cstrong\u003eHis original honor goblet award document is included in this set!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKielhorn's flights continued, and he was awarded the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrontflug=Spange für kampfflieger in Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Front Flying Clasp for Bombers in Gold) on \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 März 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, having completed 110 missions, and was now a very experienced pilot, and was now flying out of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikolajew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Mykolaiv) in Southern Ukraine per his flight log. On \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.6.42\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, his flight log now lists Abflug (Departure) and Landung (Landing) events in Charkow (Karkhiv), Ukraine, and on \u003cstrong\u003e13.7.42\u003c\/strong\u003e this changed to Stalino (Donetsk) in Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the last location that Kielhorn would fly out of, as he was Killed in Action \u003cem\u003e21. Juli 1942\u003c\/em\u003e while flying over Russia. At this point the flight log lists the landing literally as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsturz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (crash), and there is further information written into the log, along with an official stamp. There is an official death notice noting his rank as Oberleutnant, though it is not clear whether he was promoted due to the action, or whether it happened beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is short notice as well as a letter dated 24. 7. 42. to Gerhard's father \u003cem\u003eStadtoberinspektor\u003c\/em\u003e (City Inspector) Friedrich Kielhorn in the documents describing this, which has been translated as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDear Mr. Stadtoberinspektor,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnfortunately I have to send you the sad news that your son Gerd died a hero's death on 21 July 1942. Your son, our Oblt. Kielhorn was in action against enemy troop assembly points northeast of Kosbov late on the morning of 21 July. He led a flight of 7 aircraft. In his approach flak hit his left motor. He then dropped his bombs and attempted to reach German lines, which were north and east of the Donez on one motor. His aircraft then started to burn.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile his crew managed to jump and survive, he died faithfully performing his duty. His comrades, one of whom was injured (the radioman), buried him about 25 km northeastwards of the confluence of the Donez and Don Rivers. I would like to express to you in the name of the group my heartfelt condolences for this most difficult loss. With your son the group had lost one of its best officers. Gerd was an especially gifted flyer. At the same time he fulfilled the position of technical officer for the group. All of the officers and men in the group valued him as our best comrade. Respectful of his heroic deeds and with pride he will remain honored in our memories.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow this the letter is signed, but we are not able to make out what it says. There is a multitude of other documents in the group, as well as some identification papers. It's very rare that we acquire such a complete record of a person's service, particularly one from Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with this set are the awards described in the certificates included in the set:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- German WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939 with Vertical Pinback,\u003c\/strong\u003e in very good condition. Maker stamped as issued with \u003cem\u003ePräsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant\u003c\/em\u003e (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 65 (\u003cem\u003eKlein \u0026amp; Quenzer A.G.\u003c\/em\u003e) on the top of the pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Set of Three German WWII Luftwaffe Front Flying Clasps for Bombers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze, Silver, and Gold grade awards. These are all in very good service used condition, having been worn during service as the owner continued his bombing career. They have some bends but all of the pinbacks are still fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- German WWII Wound Badge 3rd Class in Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, for 1-2 Wounds. This is of stamped brass construction, with the original \"blacked\" finish worn a bit on the front, while the back still has it fully retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- German WWII Wound Badge 2nd Class in Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, for 3-4 wounds. This is a standard zinc alloy solid back constructed badge, with much of the original silvering either oxidized or worn away, as we usually see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is fantastic named set that we doubt we will see the likes of again anytime in the hear future. There is still tons of research potential left in this set, as well as great display potential. A really great grouping from a Junkers Ju 88 Pilot, Killed in Action on the Eastern Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore about the awards in this set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iron Cross:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no more iconic German military award than the Iron Cross. The long history of this order began during the Napoleonic Wars. King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia instituted the \u003cem\u003eEisernes Kreuz\u003c\/em\u003e (Iron Cross) in March of 1813. The award criteria changed somewhat with time, but generally speaking, Iron Crosses could be awarded for individual acts of bravery, or for leadership achievements on the battlefield. The design was created by a Karl Friedrich Schinkel, his choice of the black cross with silver outline was derived from the heraldic emblem of the Teutonic Knights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final reinstitution of the cross came in 1939. For this version, the front of the core for both grades bore a swas and the date 1939. The oak leaves, crown and royal initials were removed from the reverse, with only the date 1813 remaining as a reminder of the legacy of this award. In WWII, hundreds of thousands of Iron Cross First Class awards (EKI) were bestowed, and four and a half million Iron Cross Second Class awards (EKII). Iron Crosses were made by a large number of authorized manufacturers. Some variants of these awards were mass produced in huge numbers. Others were made in very limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease also note the edge seam for authentication, which is not present on reproductions. Iron crosses were commonly constructed from an iron core sandwiched in a surrounding two part silver frame, normally the seam of these two silver parts is visible around the edge of the cross as is seen on this fine example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Front Flying Clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFrontflugspange\u003c\/em\u003e) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to aircrew and certain other Luftwaffe personnel in recognition of the number of operational flights flown. It was instituted by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on 30 January 1941. It was awarded in Bronze, Silver, and Gold with an upgrade to include diamonds possible. Pennants suspended from the clasp indicated the number of missions obtained in a given type of aircraft. Front Flying Clasps were issued for missions completed in the following Luftwaffe aircraft:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Day Fighters\u003cbr\u003e- Night Fighters\u003cbr\u003e- Long Range Night Fighters\u003cbr\u003e- Heavy Fighters\u003cbr\u003e- Air to Ground Support Fighters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Bombers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Reconnaissance\u003cbr\u003e- Transport and Glider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll badges are formed of a central device (usually blackened) encircled by a wreath of laurel leaves set between two stylized wings of oak leaves with a swas located at the base of the wreath. Clasps measure approximately 7.5 cm (3 in) by 2.5 cm (1 in). The various designs of the central device was determined from the type of aircraft flown. The clasp pennant was instituted as additional recognition for the increased number of operational missions\/flights, which grew as the war continued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCriteria for qualification:\u003cbr\u003eBronze - 20 flown missions\u003cbr\u003eSilver - 60 flown missions\u003cbr\u003eGold - 110 flown missions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennant to the Gold Front Flying Clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay Fighters and Transport Units: 500 missions\u003cbr\u003eAir to Ground Support Fighters: 400 missions\u003cbr\u003eBombers, Air Sea Rescue and Weather Reconnaissance: 300 missions\u003cbr\u003eReconnaissance and Night Fighters: 250 missions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wound Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e (German: \u003cem\u003eVerwundetenabzeichen\u003c\/em\u003e) was a military decoration first promulgated by Wilhelm II, German Emperor on 3 March 1918, which was awarded to wounded or frostbitten soldiers of the Imperial German Army, during World War I. Between the world wars, it was awarded to members of the German armed forces who fought on the Nationalist side of the Spanish Civil War, 1938–39, and received combat related wounds. It was awarded to members in the Reichswehr, the Wehrmacht, SS and the auxiliary service organizations during the Second World War. After March 1943, due to the increasing number of Allied bombings, it was also awarded to wounded civilians in air raids. It was awarded when the wound was the result of enemy hostile action, with an exception being for frostbite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge had three classes:\u003cbr\u003e- Black (3rd class, representing Iron), for those wounded once or twice by hostile action (including air raids).\u003cbr\u003e- Silver (2nd class) for being wounded three or four times.\u003cbr\u003e- Gold (1st class, which could be awarded posthumously) for five or more times wounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"progression\" could be waived in the event of loss of a limb or eyesight; when such a severe wound occurred, the silver badge was awarded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40208744775749,"sku":"ONSV22COS129","price":3195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22COS129__01.jpg?v=1658503291"},{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-imperial-japanese-army-civilian-employee-medals-buckle-and-insignia-lot-22-items","title":"Original Japanese WWII Imperial Japanese Army Civilian Employee Medals, Buckle and Insignia Lot - 22 Items","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 22 Available. Much like the various other nations who participated during WWII, Japan enlisted the help of civilians to fill the much needed gaps for not only the frontlines on a battlefield, but the “frontlines” for their industrial productions and other fields such as veterinary medicine. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe items in this lot are all related to the various fields of employment within the service to the Empire not as a soldier, but a civilian. These are awards, sleeve badges to indicate their jobs and collar tabs for their “rank” or seniority amongst the other workers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe items in this lot:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e9 Sleeve “Rating” Patches\u003c\/strong\u003e: These round patches are all similar in design with the only difference being the color of the 5 pointed star and the device that would be worn on it. For example, we believe the Red one would be a “mercenary” or a civilian soldier type while the Tan star is for veterinarian purposes. Not too much is known about the civilian insignia used during the war, making this a wonderful research project. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e4 Medals\u003c\/strong\u003e: These are 4 beautiful medals but unfortunately they remain unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ex5 Civilian Army Employee Collar Tab\u003c\/strong\u003e: All tabs are in good condition with bright and vivid colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCivilian Army Employee Name Tag\u003c\/strong\u003e: We believe the last name to be the surname Ohno.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eFire Brigade Belt With Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Both the belt and buckle are in good, serviceable condition. The khaki belt is slightly stained but there is no significant damage present. The buckle appears to have retained much of the original silver wash and a majority of the pebbling designs still visible.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eFire Brigade Belt Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e: The buckle retains much of the original gold wash and is in good condition, however, it appears to have been repaired at one point. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all wonderful items from a seldom seen area within the Imperial Japanese Army. 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