SUBMARINE SERVICE BELT BUCKLES: Hand made with hand carving and engraving. Three buckles from seaman S.W. STUTSMAN. There are 2 buckles; one for a sub tender and one with his name on it with the name of a submarine and a sub tender. Pretty unique with a lot of time put in to making them. I believe these were made in the Philippines. (The Cavalla buckle is sold, two left)
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CHALLENGE 8th ARMY PAPERWEIGHT, KOREA: Large 2 1/2" in diameter and heavy. Probably used as a paperweight.
Item # challenge 2_a $4.99
WW2 WALTHAM A-11 Military Watch: This watch has the "hack" feature which allows the watch to be easily synchronized with another watch. The hack works by pulling out the stem and the second hand stops running. When the stem is pushed back in the watch resumes running. This watch was repaired, cleaned and oiled and worn occasionally for a year. Then it quit winding. The stem rotates freely etc. but it either does not engage the mainspring or the mainspring is broken; it will not wind up and run. By the serial number it was made in 1944.
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USMC, 2nd BATTALION, 1st MARINES CHALLENGE COIN: 1 5/8" diameter.
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GERMANY COMMANDING GENERAL CHALLENGE COIN: "V CORPS" coin. Type II.
10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION COIN: 45th Anniversary (1945-1990). Large 2 3/8" diameter with red enamel.
EARLY U.S. NAVY SEABAG: I believe this Navy seabag to be early due to the grommets being sewn instead of metal. I do not know if was originally white and has stained to the brown color or if it was a brown shade to begin with. It does have lots of staining. It is ID'd to F.I. GROVES. I have no information on him, but the bag came out of Illinois so research may find him.
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8th ARMY CHALLENGE COIN: 1-1/2". Pretty colors. Engraved: "CG EUSA". Korean War period.
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557th MP COMPANY: Korean War period Challenge Coin. "GUNS OF AREA III, 557TH MP CO.". Enameled insignia on the back. From Camp Humphreys, Korea.
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETERAN'S WATCH FOB: Nice item from the turn of the 20th Century. Very patriotic time in our history with Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders in Cuba; Admiral Dewey in Manila and Remember the Maine. Nice fob about 1-3/8" wide. Whitehead and Hoag maker mark. Nice patina, never cleaned.
KOREA CHALLENGE COIN PRESENTED BY GENERAL TILELLI: Combined Forces Command, United States Forces, Korea. Presented by CIC, Gen. John H. Tilelli, Jr.
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CHALLENGE COIN, 8th ARMY, KOREA: 1 5/8" Diameter. Marked HOOAH!
Item # challenge 3_a $3.99
CHALLENGE COIN FROM 207th REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP: Nice 1-1/2" coin.
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U.S. MARINE CORPS TIE CLASP:
New in the original packaging.
Item # usmc tie clasp $1.00
WW2, USMC DOG TAG, 1945: One hole type tag. Tetanus date of August 1945. Single tag. C.E. Walker.
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WW2, USMC DOG TAG, 1943: Two hole type tag. Tetanus date of March 1943. Single tag. Maurice Joseph Mahoney.
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U.S. NAVY DOG TAG, FATHER AND SON PAPERS: Dog tag is for the Son who was a Navy Fireman. His paper is his Draft Registration card dated 1963. He was from Oklahoma. He is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. A copy of his grave marker is included. The Father's paper is his Honorable Discharge card that shows his service dates of 1947 to 1951. He was a Navy 2nd Class Damage Controlman. A copy of his grave marker is included, it shows his service as WW2 and Korea. He is buried in Oklahoma. Both cards are well worn from being carried.
AVIATOR SUNGLASSES: These came from the Estate of a deceased TWA airline pilot. They are unmarked except for "TAIWAN" on one of the ear pieces. Nice condition but may have some scuffs on the lenses, I did not clean them. Nice solid case with a logo on it: "U.S. FIGHTER SQUADRONS".
VETERAN'S WHEELCHAIR GAMES MEDALLION: Large 1-3/4" heavy metal coin. 1/8" thick. On the front is red, white and blue enamel image. Text reads: "34th National Veteran's Wheelchair Games", "August 12-17, 2014. Philadelphia, Pa.". On the back is the Liberty Bell and in green enamel, around the outside edge is: "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "Where Heroes Make History".
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U.S. AIR FORCE TIE CLASP: 374th Troop Carrier Wing. Has been used and shows some age and wear.
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MATCH SAFE, CIVIL WAR KNAPSACK PATTERN: This match box, or match safe is made in the shape of an American Civil War knapsack. It is made of tin and plated in a gold or brass tint. There is a striker on the bottom. Front opens up to access matches.
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48 STAR, U.S. FLAG: Large 5' X 9.5' "Burial/Funeral" size. All sewn construction. Made by Valley Forge Flag Company. No problems other than wrinkles.
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WW2 POCKET BIBLE: New Testament, Psalms. Copyright 1941, 1942 edition. FDR's letter. Good condition.
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LIGHTER: Full size, flat black painted surface, 16 hole wind screen, 5 barrel hinge, marked on the bottom S.G.734A. A few chips and scratches to the finish.Wick looks to have been fired. It has a flint. There is no fluid in it.
LIGHTER, ZIPPO. USS BOXER: Zippo looks to have been made in 2000. Features an image of and text for the USS BOXER, LHD.4. 16 hole wind screen, 5 barrel hinge. Chrome finish. a couple of dents and some scratches and scuffs from use. There is no flint or fluid in it.
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