ROCK ISLAND

AUCTION COMPANY®
PREMIER AUCTION
Fine, Historic, & Investment
Fine Cased Ludwig Grade Firearms

DECEMBER
Loewe Model 1893
Borchardt Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Many Matching
Numbered Accessories

World War II Gustloff Werke “bcd/4” Model 98

Long Rail Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope
4 ,5 &6
TH TH TH

Webley & Scott

Fosbery Automatiic
Revolver with
Holster and
Fine Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle Research Letter

Exceptionally Rare Historic Documented “Wallace

Whittaker” World War II Inland Division General
Manager Presentation M1 Carbine with Original
Walnut Presentation Case with Plaque Rare and
Unique
U.S. Remington-Rand
Presentation Inscribed
Model 1911A1 Semi-
Automatic Pistol

E
Exceptional
i l World
W ld War
W II U.S.
U S SStevens 520
520-30
30 TTrench
hGGun

D M/M
DWM Mauser
TTranssitional Commercial
Lugerr Semi-Automatic
Pistoll, a
as Seen in Jan Still’s Weimar and
Early Nazi Lugers and Their Accessories
Extremely Rare
Documented Springfield
Model 1903/1924 International Match Rifle

Rare Prototype Steyr

R
M
Model 1893 Gas Trap
Hotchkiss Mark I* Double Action Revolver,
Portable Machine Gun, Serial Number 60
Class III/NFA C&R Fully
Transferrable Machine
Gun with Loading Strips

RIAC IS ALWAYS ACCEPTING QUALITY 3 DAY LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION

CONSIGNMENTS - ONE GUN OR AN Order Your Full-Color ®
ENTIRE COLLECTION! 3-Volume Set Catalog Call Undisputed
U di t dWWorld
ld LLeader
d for
f Quality
Q lit
Contact our Acquisitions Department: (800) 238-8022 ($70 Plus Sales Tax) Collectable and Antique Firearms
800 238 8022 or Email: guns@rockislandauction
800-238-8022 com
guns@rockislandauction.com CATALOG ONLINE SOON! WWW.ROCKISLANDAUCTION.COM
7819 42 Street West, Rock Island, IL 61201∙ PHONE: 309-797-1500 ∙ FAX: 309-797-1655 ∙ EMAIL: info@rockislandauction.com ∙ Fully Licensed Class III Auctioneer
nd
 WHATIZIT?
SEE INSIDE

HONORING
OCTOBER 2020 • VOLUME 27, ISSUE 10
US $5.95 CAN $6.95
www.militarytrader.com

OUR HEROES

COLONIAL RELICS
BATTLE OF MONONGAHELA
$3LU3E!
VA
MULTI-PURPOSE DETAILS
INSIDE

M8 / M8A1 SCABBARDS
ENTER TO WIN
BRAVERY AWARD A GI IN THE ARDENNES:
THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE,
CROIX DE GUERRE BY DENIS HAMBUCKIN
 ARMS & ARMOR, CIVIL WAR
& MILITARIA AUCTION
December 6, 2020 | Dallas | Live & Online

Always Accepting Consignments

Next Deadline: October 15

Very Rare U.S. Model 1875

Colt Gatling Gun on Original
Naval Boarding Carriage
Delivered to U.S. Navy
February 24, 1881
Sold for: $179,250

HA.com/Arms

Inquiries:
877-HERITAGE
(437-4824)

David Carde
Consignment Director
ext. 1881 | DavidC@HA.com

Jason Watson
Consignment Director
ext. 1630 | JasonW@HA.com

DALLAS | NEW YORK | BEVERLY HILLS | SAN FRANCISCO | CHICAGO | PALM BEACH
LONDON | PARIS | GENEVA | AMSTERDAM | HONG KONG
Always Accepting Quality Consignments in 40+ Categories
Immediate Cash Advances Available
Paul R. Minshull #16591; BP 122-22 % s HA
H A o Heri
erii ge
eritag
Auctions, Inc.: FFL #5-75 1- C 441 Li ens
ensed by 1.25 Million+ Online Bidder-Members
the City of New Yorkk 6 9- C 5772 2
 Wittmann
Antique Militaria
Offering Collectors the World’s Foremost Inventory of Fine
German Imperial &
WWII Third Reich Militaria
International Reputation for AUTHENTICITY & HONESTY
Buy • Sell • Appraise
Expertise in Estates and Consignment Collections
Thomas T. Wittmann More than
P.O. Box 350 ~ Moorestown, NJ 08057-0350 40 Years of
Phone: (856) 866-8733 or (856) 231-0323 Experience
in German
Fax: (856) 235-4954 E-mail: wwiidaggers@gmail.com Militaria!
World’s Largest On-Line Catalog

www.wwiidaggers.com
 Milton J.
Dance Co., Inc.
Auctioneers for
100 Years ESTATE AUCTION
PROLIFIC COLLECTION OF CLASS III FIREARMS INCLUDING:
AUTO-ORDNANCE MOD 1928A1, GM GUIDE LAMP DIV. M3, UNDERWOOD
M2, UNITED DEFENSE M42, MP.18.I, MP35, MP40 (X2), MP43, MP44, MG08,
MG08/15 (X2), MG42, ERMA EMP, PPD-40, PPSH-41, PPS-43, BERETTA MP38,
STEN MKII, INGLIS BREN, TYPE 96, TYPE 99, MAXIM MOD. 1895, CHAUCHAT
M1915. (SOME BARRELS ARE NOT LIVE.) 60+ PARTS KITS, OTHER FIREARMS
AND ACCESSORIES.

MUSEUM BUILDING, MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS

2200 YORK ROAD, TIMONIUM, MD 21093
Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Preview Wednesday September 30th, 2020 @ 10:00 am
Online bidding available via ProxiBid.com
See Website for Full Listing and Complete Terms.

Milton J. Dance Co., Inc. t/a

STEVE DANCE
AUCTIONS
400 Allegheny Avenue • Towson, MD 21204 • 410-823-3993
www.stevedance.com
 page 46

www.militarytrader.com
OCTOBER 2020 • VOLUME 27, ISSUE 10

Editor: John Adams-Graf

JAdams-Graf@aimmedia.com
715-781-2047, 9-5PM, CST, M-F
Editorial Director: Brian Earnest
BEarnest@aimmedia.com
Graphic Designer: Sandi Carpenter

ADVERTISING
800-726-9966
Advertising Sales Representative: Steve Madson
ext. 13441, SMadson@aimmedia.com
or directly at 715-318-4018
Advertising Staff Assistant: Lisa Dombrowski
ext. 13496, LDombrowski@aimmedia.com
or directly at 715-257-6029
Sales Director: Heather Glynn Gniazdowski
HGniazdowski@aimmedia.com

DEPARTMENTS
20 M8/M8A1 Scabbards Cover Date
ADVERTISING DEADLINES
Ad Deadline
“Hard carriers” for more than 50 years, by Ryan Roth 8 Homefront News November 2020 (vol. 27, no. 11)
December 2020 (vol. 27, no. 12)
Oct 5, 2020
Nov 9, 2020
10 The JAG File
24 Battle of Monongahela 12 Mail Call
ATTENTION: ALL materials must be in our office by the
above-mentioned. “Ad deadline” to ensure placement.

One man’s collection celebrates it, by David L Burrows 14 Militaria “Whatizit?”

16 Books in Brief
32 The Croix de Guerre 32
34
Emblem of Honor
Favorite Find
Awarded in two wars for acts of bravery, by Peter Suciu
37 The Battle Plan:
34 Becker’s Assault Gun 38
Show & Auctions
Collector to Collector President & CEO: Andrew W. Clurman
Executive VP & CFO: Brian Sellstrom
Did Rommel help himself to cigarettes? by Jim Peterson 41 Web Site Directory CTO: Nelson Saenz
43 Classifieds Senior VP of Operations: Patricia B. Fox
44 Patches in the Field 46 Frontline Auction News VP, Production & Manufacturing: Barbara Van Sickle
VP, People & Places: JoAnn Thomas
Historic photos showing shoulder sleeve insignia VP, Digital Products & Platforms: Katie Herrell
AIM Board Chair: Efrem Zimbalist III
ABOUT THE COVER: General Manager: Peter Miller
“Life of George Washington - The soldier.” by Ju- V.P. General Manager: Corinne Zielke
nius Brutus Stearns (ca. 1854) depicts the Battle of the
Monongahela (also known as the Battle of Braddock’s
Field and the Battle of the Wilderness) that took place SUBSCRIPTIONS CUSTOMER SERVICE
U.S. / CANADA: 866-700-2994
on July 9, 1755, at Braddock’s Field in what is now INTERNATIONAL: 386-246-3425
Braddock, Pennsylvania, 10 miles east of Pittsburgh. P.O. Box 421751
During the battle, a combined force of French and Ca- Palm Coast, FL 32142-1751
nadian troops under Captain Daniel Liénard de Beaujeu BOOK STORE CUSTOMER SERVICE
along with native allies defeated a British force under 855-842-5268
General Edward Braddock. This painting captures the mo- EDITORIAL/ADVERTISING OFFICE
5225 Joerns Drive, Suite 2
ment when General Braddock fell wounded, a musket ball
Stevens Point, WI 54481
passing through his lung. The defeat marked the end of
the Braddock Expedition that had hoped to capture Fort
Duquesne and gain control of the strategic Ohio Country. page 44
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: Subscription inquiries,
orders and address changes can be made online at: www.
ON THE WEB www.militarytrader.com MilitaryTrader.com. Click CUSTOMER CARE at the top
right of the page, select “Military Trader” and enter your
account number (found on your mailing label) or write to
The latest hobby news Military Trader, P.O. Box 421751, Palm Coast, FL 32142-
1751 or by calling 866.700.2994 (within U.S.& Canada) or
• Late-breaking military hobby headlines! 386.246.3425 (outside of U.S.). Please include your address
• Online auctions and shows that are making headlines with all inquiries. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
Military Trader® (ISSN: 1540-0581) is published monthly
by Cruz Bay Publishing, an Active Interest Media company,
Keep up with The JAG Files! 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, Co 80301. Military Trader is
• Get John Adams-Graf’s take on all things military at a registered trademark. Periodicals postage paid at Boulder,
http://militarytrader.com/jagfile CO, and at additional mailing offices. Canadian Agreement
No. 40665675. Postmaster: Send address changes to
Military Trader, Circulation Department, P.O. Box 421751,
John Adams-Graf
Complete Military Hobby Calendar of Events Palm Coast, FL 32142-1751 Military Trader® assumes no
responsibility for unsolicited materials sent to it. Publisher
• The most complete schedule of events in the hobby includes listings of military relic shows and and advertisers are not liable for typographical errors that
auctions; historic military vehicle rallies and convoys; as well as living history events and reenactments may appear in prices or descriptions in advertisements.

6 Military Trader / October 2020

 Hayes Otoupalik
P.O. Box 8423, Missoula, MT 59807
Phone: (406) 549-4817 • Fax: (406) 543-0040
E-mail: hayesotoupalik@aol.com
BUY – SELL – TRADE - APPRAISE
1. WW1 8lst Div. Wool Blouse w/beautiful 8lst Dov Embr White Cat patch, all insignia on coat, and complete with soldier’s Victory and C de G Medal, named pay book &
Fellow

Document issued by Pershing to AEF personnel to the soldier. All Exc+ Cond. The 8lst Div was the first to have a Div. Patch. Exc+ ................................................. $495.
2. WW1 US Army Wool Breeches. A must to complete your Doughboy. Exc Cond.3. WW1 US Army Wool Three Button issue Pull over Campaign Shirt. Nice Cond. Getting
hard to find. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ $85.00
4. WW1 US Army Wool Wrap Puttees. Nice Condition. The pair ............................................................................................................................................................... $30.00
5. WW2 60 Round Bandoleer of M2 .30-06 Armor piercing Ammo. Exc Cond. Have 3 .................................................................................................................. $150.00 each
6. Savage made US Property marked Lend lease Enfield 303 WW2 rifle No. 4 Mk No import marks. VG Cond ........................................................................................ $495.
7. WW2 Inland M1 Carbine w/bbl date 1-44. Has bayonet lug, late sight & flip Safety. VG Condition. ........................................................................................................ $995.
8. Civil War High quality Reproduction of the M1840 Medical Officer’s Surgeon’s Sword and Scabbard. Originals are usually $1500 to $2500 when found. Bargain price.
Like new Condition. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. $225.00
9. WW1/WW2 Springfield M1903. Springfield Arsenal rebuild with 1942 dated barrel and 1903A1 Pistol Gripped Stock. No import marks. Vg Condition throughout. Was
purchased sometime ago by a collector now deceased who bought it from CMP. ................................................................................................................................. $895.
10. M1914 British Eddystone Rifle in Caliber 303. All original WW1 M1914 Enfield Rifle. VG Condition, Complete ................................................................................... $895.
11. WW1 French Manufactured Chemical backpack Decontaminator Unit for the Trenches complete with Spray Nozzle, etc Tank is made of copper. VG Condition. Rare.
Further details upon Request. Rare. Came from old WW1 Museum. ..................................................................................................................................................... $895.
12. WW1 42nd Division US Wool Tunic with Cpl Chevrons, felt applique 42nd Rainbow Div patch, Honorable discharge and oversea’s stripes and Collar Discs. All.
Original. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $225.00
13. WW1 US Wool Tunic with dual patches: 32nd Div, and 3rd Army. Has PFC field Arty Patcch, 2 oversea’s stripes and collar Discs. All original. ........................... $225.00
14. Span. Am. War US Army Tan Summer Solar Helmet in Nice Condition. Getting hard to find. .......................................................................................................... $350.00
15. 1878 thru 1908 set of Brass hooks for US Cateen Slings and Haversack Straps. Have two pair, per pair.......................................................................................... $25.00
16. Rare 1878 USCavalry Canteen with original Leather Strap with Snaphook. Identified to Troop I, 2nd Cavalry. Very scarce to find with the Original Cavalry Canteen
strap and snaphook. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ $395.00
17.M1885 US Leather belt with the original US Rectangular Belt plate & Complete with brass Saber Slide with hook and complete with M1885 Saber Hangers. Nice US
Cavalry Belt set.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $495.00
18. Krag Mills Double loop 100 Round 30/40 Caliber Blue Woven Cartridge belt. VF/Exc Cond. ........................................................................................................... $295.00
19. Rare M1885 US Cavalry Horse Hobbles. Nice Condition. A must to complete the IW/SAW Cavalry set. ............................................................................................. $235.
20. M1911 US Cavalry Spurs. Exc Condition. Bargain Price. Have three pair.................................................................................................................................. $50 per pair.
21. Model Army Machete. VG Condition. Bargain price. Have two. .................................................................................................................................................. $50.00 each
22. WW2 Mark 2 US Army Pineapple Hand Grenade Fuse Set complete. Nice Cond. Have five. ................................................................................................... $39.00 each
23. WW2 US Army Fleece Leather Flight Boots with Rubber Soles. Nice Condition. Large Size. No tears. VF ......................................................................................... $225.
24. WW2 AAF Intermediate Flight Trousers with Suspenders. VG Cond. All zippers work ....................................................................................................................... $50.00
25. WW2 AAF Electrical Heated Flying Trousers. VG. All zippers work. Bargain. ..................................................................................................................................... $50.00
26, 1 Quart US Army “USQMC” marked Glass Cream Pitcher. Exc Cond. WW1. Rare. ........................................................................................................................... $42.50
27. WW1 labeled “Target Pasters, 2000 Olive Drab and Red--Rock Island Arsenal 1917” Mint Condition. Great item for WW1 Arms Display. Have 3. ................ $20.00 each
28. Model 1903 US Infantry Cartridge Belt with the Rimless Eagle Snaps on the pocket flaps. VG Condition. Scarce. ............................................................................. $150.
29. Rare 1898 38 Looped Cartridge belt with US Mill’s Stamped Belt plate. Rare Mills Belt Rare find to display with your US Army Colt 38 Revolver and holster. Exc+
Condition. lst one I have had for sale in years. ........................................................................................................................................................................................ $395.
30. US Army Scabbard Snaphooks as used on all M1904 and M1 Garand Leather Scabbard Straps. Exc................................................................................ $14.00 per pair.
31. WW2 German Army issue three piece Tent pole set. Original and Mint Cond........................................................................................................................ $20.00 per set.
32. 1950s US Army M5A1 M1 Garand Rifle bayonet with Scabbard. Original and Exc Cond. .................................................................................................................. $65.00
33. 1950s/VN US M6 Bayonet and Scabbard for M14 Rifle. orig. and Exc Cond. ..................................................................................................................................... $65.00
34. VN War M7 Bayonet and Scabbard for M16 Rifle. Original and Exc Condition. .................................................................................................................................. $65.00
35. Rare WW1 M1904 Artillery Breast Harness for Artillery McClellan Saddle. Attaches to the Front D-Ring on Saddle. Exc Cond. Very Rare to find on the loose. ....... $295.
36. WW1 Army Escort Wagon Harness. VG Condition. Rare find for WW1 Wagon Display. The set ......................................................................................................... $495.
37. Original US Army 1956 Dated 1 gallon Can of Army Cosmoline. Gunsmiths/Collectors buy this cosmoline to restore the green finish to reparkerized arms to give them a
more vintage finish............................................................................................................................................................................................. $50. per gallon plus shipping.
38. Very scarce early WW2 Nurse Corps Oversea’s Cap. Blue with Maroon Trim. Exc Cond. Rare......................................................................................................... $85.00
39. WW2 US Army Officer’s Felt Cap w/ side buttons, Chin strap and Officer’s Eagle. Exc Cond. ......................................................................................................... $100.00
40. WW2 US Army Issue White Cook’s or Baker’s Hat for Mess Hall. Exc/Mint Cond. Have to. ...................................................................................................... $42.50 each
41. WW2 Battle of the Bulge US Army Winter Pile Field Cap. Scarce. VG Cond. ............................................................................................................... $45.each. Have two.
42. WW2 US Army Cotton Under Shorts. A must to complete the Foot Locker display. Mint Cond. ......................................................................................................... $25.00
43. WW2 US Army Tanker’s Bib front Trousers. Very Nice Condition. Getting hard to find.................................................................................................................... $100.00
44. WW2 US Army Issue Packet of Cleaning Patches for M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, 45 auto display. Mint .............................................................................. $7.50 per packet.
45. WW1 Nickled Oiler for M1903 or M1917 Rifle. Complete with brush and Cleaning Thong. Exc Cond. ......................................................................................... $39.50 ea.
46. WW2 Plastic Oiler with brush and cleaning thong for WW2 03 and M1 Garand. Exc Cond. ......................................................................................................... $29.50 ea.
47, WW2 German Tiller Mine. Exc Condition. .......................................................................................................................................................................................... $195.00
48. US Cavalry M1913 Sword with Web Scabbard Made by Springfield Armory and dated 1914. Nice Cond. ........................................................................................... $695.
49. Rare WW1 German Kavallerie issue set of issue Enlisted Pommel Pockets. Nice Condition. Rare...................................................................................................... $500.
51. WW1 75mm Artillery Trench Art Shell with fluted design to case. Exc Condition. ............................................................................................................................... $75.00
52. Orig. M1 Carbine scope Rail for M3 Infra-Red Scope. Exc Condition. Complete. Scarce. .............................................................................................. $150 ea. Have two.
53. Lot of 6 original US Army nuts for Ammo Crates. Invariably missing. The lot, ...................................................................................................$6.00 per set while they last.
54. VN War Mk 120 Mod 0 81mm Mortar Anti-Personnel Round. Scarce. .................................................................................................................................................. $100.
55. WW2 M1917A1 Watercooled Browning MG Carrying Handle for Water Jacket. Exc cond. .................................................................................................................. $225.
56. WW2 M1919A4 and/or A6 BMG Carrying Handle. Exc Condition. ...................................................................................................................................................... $75.00
57. WW1 Lewis 303 Caliber MG Broken Shell Extractor Tool. Nice Condition. Rare. ................................................................................................................................. $100.
58. Indian War US Cavalry M1874/1885 Shoemaker Bit w/US Medallions. Exc Cond. ............................................................................................................................... $350.
59. Civil War US Cavalry M1859 Cavalry Bit with US Medallions. All orig. VG ............................................................................................................................................ $350.
60. WW2 US Army 250 round Ammo Can with Lid. Nice Condition..............................................................................................................................$65.00 each. Have three.
61. Vietnam War M14 Magazine in sealed 1960s dated wrapper. Mint Cond....................................................................................................................$75 each. Have three.
62. Orig. WW2 Manual TM11-242 Radio Set SCR 300. Exc Condition. ................................................................................................................................................... $30.00
63. Book: American Women in WW2--Covers all uniforms of all branches of the US Military Women of WW2. A must have reference. ................................................. $39.00
64. Book: Cowboys in Uniform-Uniforms, arms, and equipment of the Rough Riders. Rare and out of print reference. ........................................................................... $39.00
65. Beautiful Reproduction US Embossed M1912 .45 Auto Cavalry Swivel Holster with leg strap. Mint cond. Great find for the WW1 Re-enactor or 45 auto shooter.
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$32.50 each. Have four.
66. Rare WW1 Metal 1200 Round Ammo Can for Caliber .30 M1906 Ammunition. Nice condition with original stenciled markings on the can. ................................... $175.00
67. Vietnam War Leather Barb Wire Gloves. Mint Condition. The pair. ..................................................................................................................................................... $50.00
68. Rare WW1 British Lewis and/or Vicker’s Machine Gunners Leather and Wool Vest. Exc Cond. .......................................................................................................... $250.
69. VN 1970 Dated US Medical leg Splint in the Original Carton. Mint. ..................................................................................................................................................... $42.50
70. VN Original Carton of 500 M16 Plastic Magazine Bags to protect mag/Ammo from Jungle moisture/Mud, etc. Mint Condition. ........................................................ $30.00
71. WW1 Collectors Handbook Vol 1 and 2 Combined. The bible of WW1 Collectors. Autographed to you by author Hayes Otoupalik. 100s of US items clearly
photographed and Identified. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $24.50 each
72. WW2 US Army Nurse Corps Seersucker Shirt, Summer Shorts and Cap. Exc Cond. The set ............................................................................................................ $125,
73. WW2 Army Nurse Corps Officer’s Dark OD Cap with Eagle Device. Exc Cond. Scarce. ...................................................................................................................... $100.
73. WW2 Army Nurse Corps Officer’s Side Cap in Dark OD with officer’s trim. Exc.................................................................................................................................. $50.00
WANTED: WW1 No 5 Mills Bomb; Pre WW1 Marine Snap horizontal .45 magazine belt; $100 paid for US/146 WW1 Collar Disc; 37mm 25 round Maxim MG
Ammo Belt; 1880s to 1890s US Army Marksmanship Prizes in bronze, silver or Gold; 1870s to 1900s US Army Cavalry and Infantry items marked U.S.
ARSENAL BENICIA. Always buying US Militaria 1860 to 1945. Please let me hear what you have to offer.
FFL or C&R required with all firearms purchases.
Your satisfaction assured w/our usual 3-day inspection. 90 day time pay accepted.
www.hayesotoupalik.com
www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 7
homefront news
FREE ISSUE OF MILITARY VEHICLES MAGAZINE
Have you ever considered your own
Jeep, deuce, or even a tank? Active In-
terest Media wants to give you a free
digital copy of our sister magazine,
Military Vehicles Magazine.
To grab your copy, log onto www.
MilitaryTrader.com. In the upper
right of the page, you will see a box
with FREE ISSUE written on it. Click
that. You will see a screen to enter
your email address to receive our free,
weekly Militar-E-News. After you enter, the next screen will pro-
vide you the access for the free digital download — easy as that!
NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM RECEIVES NEH GRANT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National WWI Museum and
Memorial announced a grant for $125,000 from the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to digitize and transcribe
letters, diaries and journals from soldiers and family members
originated from World War I.
“This gift is essential as it allows the organization to take a
major step forward in our efforts to digitize and transcribe our
entire collection of letters, diaries and journal entries from the
Great War, “said National WWI Museum and Memorial Presi-
dent and CEO Dr. Matthew Naylor. “Making the content from
these incredible first-person accounts available is important be-
cause it allows people to connect with those who experienced the
20th century’s founding catastrophe.”
Following an application process, NEH grants totaling $40.3
million were issued to more than 300 cultural institutions in all
50 states and the District of Columbia. NEH received more than
2,300 eligible applications from cultural organizations request-
ing more than $370 million in funding for projects between June
and December 2020. Approximately 14 percent of the applicants
were funded. Along with the Missouri Historical Society, the
Museum and Memorial is one of only two organizations in Mis-
souri to receive a grant through the NEH CARES program.
“Over the past few months we have witnessed tremendous
financial distress at cultural organizations across the country,
which have been compelled to furlough staff, cancel programs,
and reduce operations to make up for revenue shortfalls caused
by the pandemic,” said NEH Chairman Jon Parrish Peede. “NEH
is pleased to provide $40 million to preserve thousands of jobs
at museums, archives, historic sites, and colleges and universities
that are vital to our nation’s cultural life and economy.”
The Museum and Memorial, which was specifically singled
out by NEH in its announcement, will use the funds to continue
YOU CAN WIN A COPY OF:
A GI IN THE ARDENNES: THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE,
by Denis Hambuckin — a $33 value!
Log onto WWW.MILITARYTRADER.COM by
October 6, 2020 to register for YOUR chance to win.
its digitization/transcription efforts. By the end of the year, the
organization seeks to digitize and transcribe thousands of addi-
tional pages of letters, diaries and journal entries.
When the Museum closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
from mid-March through May, the organization reallocated its
staff so that a team of 17 employees – largely consisting of those
working in guest services capacities – could instead shift their re-
sponsibilities to working on transcription. During the closure pe-
riod, more than 5,000 pages of letters, diaries and journal entries
were transcribed, which allows the content to be easily indexed,
searched for and translated into other languages.
Thousands of digitized and transcribed letters, diaries, and
journal entries are available at theworldwar.org/database.
HOLLAND HEIST: WWII RELICS STOLEN
Burglars wreaked havoc in the Eyewitness Museum in Beek
during the night of August 2-3, 2020. The museum houses the
private collection of Wim Seelen who said thieves struck around
3:15 am. “The heart is out of the museum,” is how he described
the museum on the Maastrichterlaan.
“Everything has been destroyed,” Seelen reported. “The front
door has been rammed. All the display cases are broken, the
doors have been smashed.”
Authorities estimate the break-in lasted about five minutes.
“The perpetrators parked a bus in front of the road and came with
several vehicles,” said Seelen. “They came in with a battering
ram. They knocked out all the doors and glasses.”
The thieves took weapons, some of which, according to Seel-
en, still work. Helmets and fully clothed mannequins were the
other primary targets.
According to the police, the perpetrators left their vehicle at
the Jan Linders supermarket, about two hundred meters from the
museum. Witnesses stated that there were six to eight burglars.
The thieves stole items from a specialized collection that
told the story of a German parachutist. The collection consisted
of thirteen “dioramas” with more than 150 fully clothed man-
nequins, nine of which were stolen, according to Seelen. The
dioramas were all behind glass. Four of those were destroyed.
Seelen told Dutch language newspaper, Limburg, “The exten-
sive collection consists solely of original attributes and a number
of masterpieces that are very rare and precious. They knew what
they were looking for.”
The museum, which opened in 2013, features much of Seel-
en’s private collection. He sold his family business in 2006, and
then took up collecting WWII military relics
If you encounter any of these pieces, contact: info@eye-
witnesswo2.nl. Phone: +31 (0) 46 43 707 69; Maastrichterlaan
456191 AB Beek, The Netherlands ✪
 ORIGINAL AND HIGH QUALITY
WW2 REPRODUCTIONS
JOIN OUR NEWLETTER FOR WEEKLY SPECIALS
Original Stuff

WW2 German M43 GermanWW2 Aluminum

Original 1936 German Adolf Obergefreiter Combat GermanWWII Original SS EM/NCO Buckle and
Hitler Cigarette Card Book Tunic Original Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 Belt Marked RZM 36/40 SS

HitlerYouth Luftwaffe AmericanWW2 WW2 Original British MK II German WW2 NSFK/DLV

Flak Helpers M43 Paratrooper Garrison Cap Gas Mask P44 Lightweight Glider Korps Officers Visor
Field Cap Badge - Original Respirator Cap Badge Insignia

Repro Stuff

German Allgemeine SS SS Totenkopf SLB Walter GermanWW2

Officers BlackVisor Cap 9-11-41 H Himmler
Honor Ring Leather M31 Helmet M-1938Tanker Helmet
WithWhite Pipping Liner And Rivets AmericanWWII

SS German HeerWehrmacht
TOTENKOPFVERBANDE German Nazi SS Runes German Nazi Party Flag Eagle Shield Metal Sign
Skull K CollarTab Black Cotton Armband Cotton (3x5) 14” X 16”

Come join our 3,000 items on-line

newsletter and get 10% Supplying the WWII
discount on first order re-enactor and collector
Military Tour
www.militarytour.com
Since 1998
Email:dj@militarytour.com | Telephone: 1-800-785-8644 @militarytour

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 9

THE Jag File With John Adams-Graf

recorded in his memoirs, “…Mrs. Louveste

encountered no small risk in bringing this
information...” He ordered the work on the
Monitor to be hastened.

BATTLE AT HAMPTON ROADS

On March 8, 1862, Confederate Com-
mander Franklin Buchanan was ready to en-
gage the Union flotilla blockading the James
River with his armored, but slow-moving,
Virginia. The Merrimack’s original engines
powered his ironclad. However, they were not
fresh. In fact, the US Navy had condemned
the engines before the ship had been scuttled
and subsequently captured by the Confeder-
ates. Regardless, the ship pushed into the har-
bor to attack the Union blockading squadron.
In little time, the ironclad destroyed the
sail frigates USS Cumberland and Congress.
“The Battle of the USS Monitor and CSS Viriginia “ A third steamer, the USS Minnesota, ran
by Louis Prang & Co.; lithograph signed “Jo Davidson” aground while attempting to engage the Vir-
Courtesy of the United States Library of Congress’s Prints and Photographs Division ginia.
Too late to engage the Virginia and in-
“MONITOR VERSUS THE MERRIMACK” tervene in the destruction, the Monitor steamed into Hampton
On October 4, 1861, the United States Navy authorized con- Roads around 9PM. She pulled in behind the Minnesota, and her
struction of the first ironclad ship, the USS Monitor. Whereas crew waited for daylight.
only the most stalwart of US Navy historians or Civil War buffs On the morning of the 9th, the Virginia renewed her attack.
will recognize the 159th anniversary, the story of the USS Moni- She sailed toward the Minnesota to finish her while still stranded.
tor does stir a long-held, special memory for me. As the Virginia closed on the crippled Minnesota, the Moni-
tor revealed itself and sailed between the aggressor and the floun-
THE FIRST AMERICAN IRONCLAD dering wooden frigate.
The USS Monitor was an iron-hulled, steam-powered iron- For the next four hours, the Virginia concentrated its fire on
clad warship built for the Union Navy (United States Navy) the Monitor, receiving as good as she gave. Though dented and
during the American Civil War (1861–1865). Designed by the slightly injured, neither ship could seriously damage or defeat the
Swedish-born engineer and inventor John Ericsson, shipbuilders other — they eventually withdrew in a draw.
completed construction in only 101 days. Despite no victor, the action of March 9, 1862, was the first
The impetus to build the ironclad were news reports that the time armored warships battled each other. It marked a turning
Confederates had salvaged the scuttled USS Merrimack and were point in how naval warfare would be conducted.
converting it into an iron-plated ship at the old Federal naval ship-
yard Gosport (near Norfolk, Va.) If the reports were correct, the A PERSONAL STORY
new Confederate vessel, rechristened the CSS Virginia, would be As I wrote earlier, the anniversary of the commitment to build
able to engage and break the Union blockade at Hampton Roads the USS Monitor — or even that of the first clash of ironclads
Harbor and open the James River to Richmond. — probably doesn’t impact many of you. These events, however,
The reports of the Merrimack’s conversion were confirmed spark a fond memory for me.
in late February 1862. Mary Louveste, a freed slave who worked You see, the story of the “Battle of the Monitor and the
as a housekeeper for one of the Confederate engineers working Merrimack” was one that I recounted many times before I was in
on Merrimack, made her way from Norfolk and through Confed- Kindergarten (it would be years before I understood that the USS
erate lines with first-hand accounts about the ironclad warship. In Merrimack had been renamed the CSS Virginia).
fact, she carried a message concealed in her dress. And on one occasion, it was an instance when I knew my Dad
When Mary made it through the lines all the way to Wash- was proud of me.
ington, D.C., she secured a meeting with Secretary of the I had learned the story about the ironclads from my Grand-
Navy Gideon Welles and gave him the paper. According to the mother. Each day, after lunch, she would read a book to me be-
message written by a Union sympathizer who worked in the Navy fore we took our nap together.
Yard, the former Merrimack (called the Virginia by the Confeder- When we were finished our lunch, she instructed me to select
ates) was nearly ready to launch. a book while she cleared the table. After choosing one off the
Welles believed Mary and the paper she delivered. He later small, three-shelf walnut spindle rack in our piano room, I would

10 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

race back to the kitchen and stand with the book hidden behind I was clearly possessed by the notion of the stalemate between
my bottom. Grandma would have to guess which book it was. two advanced weapon systems.
Grandma was probably way more diplo- Then, one day at my Dad’s store, I
matic than I ever imagined. Heck, it was was standing with my Mom as she talked
only a couple of years ago that I learned that to a friend. Perhaps it was because Dad
she told each of her grandkids they were her saw me fidgeting, or just felt sorry for
favorite. For all these years, I believed I was me having to stand quietly while Mom
her only favorite! visited. I will never know. But, Dad came
Well, I had three go-to books at that up and said, “John. Tell Mrs. X about the
time: Tim and his Trains, something about Monitor and Merrimack.”
fire engines, and my favorite, The How and I didn’t hesitate to launch into a thor-
Why Book of the American Civil War. ough telling of the story. I can remember
The latter was easily twice the size of Dad standing there with his arms crossed
the either, so I am sure Grandma could over his white cotton store apron, listen-
see the edges of it poking from behind my ing with a smile. When I was finished, I
denim coveralls. Regardless, she would smiled as well. Dad gave me a hug, and I
make two or three incorrect guesses before knew he was proud of me.
I would whip the book around and declare,
“The Civil War book!” WHAT DRIVES US
With dishes done and lunch put away, Why do we collect or dive into history
we would go to Grandma’s room. She to discover the stories of the soldiers who
would begin reading the book to me — but served? There are many reasons, and I am
she didn’t need to. I had memorized most The How and Why Wonder Book of The sure it varies from person to person. But for
of it from the many previous readings. Civil War was my very first military history me, I have to wonder if that fascination didn’t
After our nap, I would draw my own book. When I was 4, my Grandmother arise from the powerful affirmation of my Dad.
interpretation of the pictures in the book. would read it to me so often, I began to I don’t know if the psychology is that deep,
And of those pictures in the book, my fa- memorize the stories it had to share. but I do know that through all of our years to-
vorite was that of the dueling ironclads. gether, I shared a passion for history with my Dad. And through the
I guess someone should have noticed my obsessive propensi- ups and downs, it was a constant presence that connected us.
ties at that young age. The clear cut sign would have been my So, forgive me for calling up the anniversary of the launch of
non-ending explanation of the battle to anyone who would listen. the USS Monitor. It’s sort of a personal thing. — JAG

Premier Firearms Auction

December 11, 12 & 13, 2020 | Fairfield, ME
Firearms & Militaria Auctioneers
Consignments Being Accepted for our next Premier Firearms Auction
Below are Just a Few of the Fine Items Alre
Already consigned:

Colt 1911 Government

Springfield M14 MG Conversion By Rock
Island Armory Cal. 308 Fully Transferable Model National Match Semi Auto
Pistol Cal. 45 ACP

Seller’s Commission

Group Industries HR 4332

%
MG Fully Transferable
or Better! Mint Krag Bowie Bayonet

On Expensive
Items and Valuable
Collections
Highly Collectible
Smith & Wesson
M76 SMG Cal
9MM Fully
View more highlights at Highly Prized S.W. Daniel M15AC
(AUTO Connector – Lightning Link) for AR15 Full Auto
Transferable poulinauctions.com Conversion Fully Transferable (1 of 2)

poulinauctions.com | 207-453-2114 | info@poulinauctions.com | 199 Skowhegan Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937 | Stephen Poulin, ME Lic # 1115

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 11

mail call
Send to: Mail Call c/o Military Trader, 5225 Joerns Dr., Suite 2, Stevens Point, WI 54481 or email: JAdams-Graf@aimmedia.com
HOW I USE MY COLLECTION
In response to your series on how people display and share
their collections, I want to submit the following.
Together with my sons, Eric and Albert, we collect WWII ma-
terial. We display part of our collection at reenactments such as
the one at The Museum of the American G.I. in College Station,
Texas. Photos of our display are enclosed.
— Brent Brown
Waco, Texas
IT TAKES ALL KINDS
This happened in the late 1970s. My daughters and I were at a
flea market. I saw a bayonet scabbard like the one I carried in the
1960s. It was eleven dollars and I offered 10 for it. The vendor
said no, and the only way he would sell me one was if I bought
two at 20 dollars a piece.
I walked away. True story!
— Charles Pearcy
CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE THIRD REICH
I read Chris William’s article, “NSDAP Gau Tradition Badg-
es” (available online at www.MilitaryTrader.com). I can’t find the
answers about why did Hitler chose to stand there behind Nurem-
berg Catholic Church for Nuremberg Rally? Why a Catholic
Church? Please help me to understand.
— Kenyi
Chris William graciously replied:
“Hi Kenyi, I don’t have an exact written reference to refer to
your question, but can give my opinion about why Adolph Hitler
stood in front of the massive Catholic church during one of his
Nuremberg rallies.
“Hitler was filmed in front of the Frauenkirche Church in the
main square of Nuremberg for the 1934 rally featured in Leni
Reifenstahl’s 1935 movie, “Triumph of the Will.” Reifenstahl was
a master filmmaker and probably chose that place for a backdrop
in order to give the impression of Hitler’s deity-like power and
popularity among the German people of the time.
“Most Germans identified themselves as Roman Catholic (as
did Hitler, who though anti-Christian, paid his church dues un-
12 Military Trader / October 2020
til his death, according to his photographer, Heinrich Hoffman).
Most of the rallies were staged in such ways as to create a ‘reli-
gious-like’ atmosphere with Hitler and the other top Nazis acting
as the ‘high priests.’ Beginning with this same rally, Albert Speer,
Hitler’s favorite young architect, created a ‘cathedral of light’
around the nighttime parameter of the Nuremberg grounds with
the help of 152 anti aircraft lights beaming up into the heavens.
“All this pomp and grandeur imitated an exaggerated view of
the Catholic church’s ceremonies, and was created by the rally
organizers to further the myth of Hitler as the messiah of a new
Germany.
“So, I would say that the image of Hitler by the church was
a carefully constructed piece of Leni Reifenstahl’s dramatic pro-
paganda film.
“Hope this helps. Thanks for the question,” — Chris William
WHEN IT’S TIME TO SELL — LESSON LEARNED!
I just read your story about “Selling a Military Collection”
(available online at MilitaryTrader.com). Unfortunately, it gave
me horrible flashbacks of the time a collector contacted me say-
ing he was ready to sell. He did most everything you advised not
to do.
He was selling because, as an older gentleman, he didn’t want
his wife burdened with liquidating his collection if he passed.
But, I believe he didn’t really want to sell.
The collection was housed in an addition that was poorly in-
sulated and cooled by an in-wall A/C unit that was only effec-
tive if one stood directly in the air stream (and this is Tucson
in the summer). The entire collection was very poorly displayed
and poorly lit with steel cables running from piece-to-piece and
locked with padlocks (which he was unable to remove at the
time). It was impossible to step over all the mish-mash of items
to access other items behind to look over.
My first visit (the best of three visits) ended with me buying a
handful of items. On visit #2, I left empty handed after wasting a
couple of hours. He was not ready to sell at that point. He wanted
me to provide a list of what I was interested in so that he could
research pricing.
Unfortunately, his idea of price researching was finding the
most expensive “similar” item asking price on eBay! I had to
explain why his ordinary swivel loop WWII helmet was not equal
to the several hundred dollar fixed loop helmet on eBay (asking
price not realized).
On visit #3, I overpaid for some low-end stuff in the hopes
he would work with me on some of the better items. However, it
was clear that he harbored the misconception that his collection
should be unrealistically valued at high retail.
I did purchase a few more things but would’ve bought much
more had he been reasonable. There comes a point when, as a
business man, you just have to walk away from the deal.
A year later, I heard through the grape vine that he’s still try-
ing to sell. I have no desire to do any more business with him at
any price!
— Jeff Albiniak
Tucson, Arizona ✪
www.militarytrader.com
   
Jim Peterson
Phone (708) 267-8581 • email jpeterson60525@att.net

  1. Child’s TOY 03 Springfield, 23” long,
wood stock, cool mechanism, no sling,
15. WW2 US Army o’seas cap w screw
on DI for 11th Combat Engineers, red/

 1940’s? VG Cond............................. $30

2. Luftschutz helmet for Bulgaria, green
paint, liner and strap partially there.
white piped, 1942 QM tag, VG......... $35
16. 27 unused WW2 cloth officer collar
rank and branch patches. All ranks to
 Possible Volkssturm?.................... $110
3. Nice WWI US M17A1 wooden ammo
brig gen, most branches. Exc. ......... $40
17. 1889 Book Small Arms Firing Regula-
box, excellent cond., original leather tions by Blunt, nice ones bring $200;
 

 handle intact, Exc. ........................... $85
4. WW2 US T 4 Ammo chest, orig dk red
paint, these had no handle, used inside
 !! tanks, scarce VG+............................ $85
5. 2 old framed colored pics by Curtis-
Summer Special! ! 
 #
 Wright - Mohawk and early Mustang,
Exc, the pair..................................... $40
12% Discount
6. Book “Decision at Nagasaki” with
Limited Time Only! autograph & dedication by Fred J Olivi,
Co-Pilot of Bockscar, Exc................. $30
7. WW2 German Slip on Shoulder strap
for Lt. of Artillery or Flak, faded but
sound and complete, VG ................. $30
8. US Pineapple Practice Grenade Marked
“Korea.” Excellent............................ $25
9. A dozen WW2 small items of sweet-
heart jewelry, all with working pins, etc.
VG to Exc......................................... $25
10. Reproduction Confederate Artillery
Sword, nicely aged with scabbard .. $85
11. US Army WW2 Machete with scab-
bard, used but sound, some damage to
blade, VG......................................... $50
12. US Army WW1 pair of puttees,
  ‘”‡™‘”† „› original. Bit of mothing at one end but
look great. VG.................................. $30
”‡‡ Š‹’’‹‰ ‹ –Š‡‡ ǤǤǤ ‘Žˆ
‘Ž†•‹–Š 13. WW2 German desk eagle with swaz 6” 26 WW2 German Green Civic Police
x 4” x3”, was removed from something
else, exc. ....................................... $150
14. WW2 US Army overseas cap with
cover damage here so cheap........... $50
18. Great WW2 USMC Sterling Silver
Sweetheart bracelet - 4 bulldogs & an
EGA, clasp works! ........................... $75
19. German Army REPRO camo sniper
smock reversible marsh pattern to
white. Exc. Originals cost $3,000 + . $75
20. Scarf made of German camo para-
chute material 5.5” X 24”, genuine,
Exc. ................................................. $50
21. Vietnam era camo jacket, unlined,
faded, cuffs worn, pocket a bit loose
mf’d by KAMO, Size L VG................ $50
22. Vietnam theater-made bush cap, no
maker, about size 7, goes great with
#21 VG ............................................ $50
23. WW2 Era Pink M-3 Tank Sweetheart
pin, plastic, pinback, very campy,
Exc .................................................. $25
24. WW2 era sweetheart pin of
MacArthur’s hat. Metal, flashy, pinback,
Exc .................................................. $25
25. 2 WW2 US Army HBT field jackets, 1
has sgt stripes, beat-up, salty great for
field display. The pair....................... $40
helmet, DD full liner & strap, worn with
scrapes, decals 80%, VG............... $325
27. WW2 British Gas Mask Bag with
˜‡” ͳǡͲͲͲ …‘Ž‘” ’‹…–—”‡•
'&( 
 )) screw on DI for 109th Field Art’y, red strap, dated June 1944, 6”x6”x7”, great
  
 % piped, 1942 QM tag, VG .................. $35 show bag used VG........................... $25
  

 ˜‹•—ƒŽ ”‡ˆ‡”‡…‡ Payment by Paypal, most credit cards, and personal checks (1 week hold)
1 week inspection period - return for refund less postage
 " "   $ Shipping is not included in price • Email me for photos and questions

We Buy
Collections!
We purchase military collections/collectibles,
aviation collections/collectibles, books,
diecast models, airplanes, memorabilia etc.

Nationwide House Calls Made • cash4yourbooks.net

Call Greg at 805.907.1773
www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 13
Military whatizit?
identified
27-8-6. Michael M. Pirnie wrote,
“What I know for sure is that these
medals, and many similar others,
all come from the People’s Republic
of China. Some of them seem to
commemorate events of the Korean
War. Most show evidence of artificial
patina created via an acid wash
to replicate the passage of time. I
would not pay a great deal of money
for these as these new fakes are
common. Unfortunately, I cannot
relate what your specific medal
signifies or for what occasion it was
awarded. If it is made of thin brass I
27-9-1. Michael from Kentucky found this patch while cleaning out would consider it less likely to be a
his grandparents’ attic about 25 years ago. He has never been able genuine, period item.”
to figure out what it is or where it came from. Can anyone help? On the other hand, Patrick Hasset, writes, “The picture is
dark so i am going off with a ‘possible,’ but at least in the right
27-10-2. Jim wrote on the direction...it appears to be a Chinese Volunteers Commemorative
US Militaria Forum (USMF), Korean War Medal.”
“I cannot find this mess kit Finally, Harry Synovetz nailed down the identification: “1st
in any of my references. Rally of the Model Hero People’s Militia Commemorative Medal,
It is very faintly, but issued by Jilin Province in 1951.” Harry added, “These are cheap
undeniably marked “US” on steel and lacquer pin-back medals usually flashed in a copper
the top of the handle. It is wash. They sell as trinkets at gem and mineral shows as well as
7.5 inches across. The pan other venues that have a lot of Chinese import items — usually
is 1.5 inches deep. The plate a buck a piece. Alibaba used to sell these by the bag full, maybe
about 0.75 inches deep. they still do.” Steve Patton echoed these sentiments.
The handle appears to be
galvanized.” What is it?
27-8-4. Allan Heninger wrote, “I
believe what Dennis has is the Order
of Genghis Khan medal. Most of the
awardees were from Mongolia, but
occasionally foreign nationals have
also received this award. The Order
was created on May 17, 2002.”

27-8-7. Leon Basile wrote,

“27-8-7 is the bottom
portion of a medal of the
interwar Hungarian Youth
Organization known as
‘Levente.’ Above it would
be an eagle, and above
that, would be a ribbon.
A complete example can
be seen at Wehrmacht-
27-10-3. Edward says Awards.com.”
this WWII artifact
looks like a shell “WHATIZIT?” is a place where collectors can share their collective
casing but admits, it knowledge with each other. If you have an item you want identified,
obviously is not since or you can share information about one of the items pictured here,
there is no primer write to WHATIZIT, c/o Military Trader, 5225 Joerns Dr., Suite 2, Stevens
pocket. On the base Point, WI 54481 or email: JAdams-Graf@aimmedia.com. If replying
there is a small icon to a “Whatizit?” be sure to include the item number in your response.
of an anchor with the Only send duplicate photos. All submissions become property of Active
letters “U” & “S” on Interest Media and may be considered for inclusion (with proper credit)
either side. What is it?
in other features.

14 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 15
books in brief
The Iron Cross 2. Class, by Dietrich
Maerz & Mario Alt (ISBN: 978-1-5323-
3691-1, B&D Publishing, LLC, POB 652,
Richmond, MI 48062 Available from:
www.bdpublish.com. Hardcover, 9 ½” x
7”, 600 pages, 2,600 illustrations, nearly
all color, 2016, $167.00)
This book is the product of many
years’ toil by authors Dietrich Maerz and
Mario Alt. The Iron Cross 2. Class is in-
comparable … in any language.
Certainly, the treatise is the deepest
dive yet into the Second Class Iron Cross,
least of Germany’s bravery medals trilogy
(First Class and Knight’s Cross sit above
it) and by orders of magnitude, most com-
monly bestowed. Nevertheless, 2nd Class
Iron Cross remains very respectable, to
say nothing of collectible. Yet, for many
there’s much to learn.
The work is laid out methodically,
with a great deal of care and thought.
Most of the sober, exacting text centers
on the attributes of all 62 known crosses
profiled with a few by makers unknown.
That is, construction techniques and ty-
pologies, cores of iron, brass and zinc;
size in millimeters and gram weight,
frame distinctions, and suspension (aka
“jump”) rings and lugs..
Plus, crucially for enthusiasts and stu-
dents of medallic art, variances from the
norms are cited. “These are several,” note
the authors, “including examinations of
the ‘Über-Größe’ (over-sized), Schinkel
types, ‘Round 3,’ ‘Flat 9,’ and others.”
Besides ticking off the traits, some
questions long simmering in readers’
minds have been answered. The elusive
“15” maker mark is just one. Others, un-
solved or not, are intelligently examined.
But there’s a lot more on offer here.
Neat, concise histories of the firms start
off individual makers sections. These
dovetailing with the discussion and im-
ages to follow. Transitions are seamless.
Search tools not uncommonly absent
in this genre are present and prove useful:
table of contents, index, bibliography, ap-
pendix, attributions and maker/distributor
charts. Helpful, too, are neatly explained
primers on authorizing, distribution, and
awarding bodies: the Leistungsgemein-
schaft der Deutschen Ordenshersteller, or
LDO, the Präsidialkanzlei, etc. and their
respective numbering systems and proto-
cols. Official issues and private-purchase
16 Military Trader / October 2020
Online too: www.militarytrader.com
New Second Class Iron Cross Book Called
“Comprehensive” and “Incomparable”
examples get thorough treatment. We also
get a good idea of EK2 numbers manufac-
tured, known and estimated.
As with the expert narrative, full-cov-
erage photography illustrates key aspects
of all the dozens of examples: both sides
full on and micro, including suspension
ring letter and number stampings. It’s
worth noting that many Second Class
Iron Crosses are unmarked. Therefore,
growing accustomed to manufacturers’
“signature styles” helps a lot, in the way
that daggers with so-called generic fittings
can help pinpoint makers of otherwise un-
marked examples.
All this nomenclature and detailed
manufacturing techniques and statistical
lore, award ceremonies etc. is, thankfully,
interspersed with information about, and
photos of some select Second-Class win-
ners — in-wear field images and studio
portraits. This includes obscure yet de-
serving service members such as heroic
females (Hanna Reitsch was not alone!).
Enlivening the text are period manu-
facturers’ promotional sheets and cap-
tioned color photo sections. These de-
pict ancillaries such as paper packets,
parade-mounted medal bars (Große Or-
denschnalle), award documents formal
and field-typed (Besitzurkundne), ribbons,
miniatures, hard cases and the like. All
these adjuncts are welcome and teachable.
Physically, the book is high caliber and
substantial, strongly bound, with sturdy
m
page stock and varnished covers. Struc-
turally, it’s wrought with the precision
that typifies the output of B&D, Maerzs’s
publishing house. There are few frills or
flourishes, substance being the authors’
guiding principle and goal. This is not a
carnival show like some respectable but
annoyingly self-satisfied works. It’s more
“sit down-read-me-see-the pictures and
learn.” A major strength in my view.
Another advantage here is how deeply
Maerz and Alt burrow to exemplify “tells”
that help novice and advanced collectors
and museums identify or date original
from modified examples. The signs are
many. The inner-rim “beadwork” is one.
These decorative touches, we learn, are
often maker-specific with distinct, if tiny
characteristics.
As with mixed-maker parts of daggers,
this raises the question of whether cores
with specific traits have been wrongly
mated with other firms’ beaded rims at
some point in the medals’ lives. Chica-
nery with awards isn’t just the domain of
the Knights Cross and other high-ranking
/ high-value medals. EK2s can be worth
upwards of $1000, so it pays to stay on
your toes about minute details.
Still, the sheer plenitude of Second
Class examples gratifies advanced, deep
pocket collectors as much as it does those
of lesser means.
With average prices hovering around
$100, even struggling high school or col-
lege students can afford one now and
again. Which coheres somehow with
the leveling purpose of the Iron Cross:
to recognize everyone showing courage
in combat, from aristocrats, to the high-
born, to monied war college graduates,
down to the simplest farmhand in a pri-
vate’s uniform.
In sum, this is a top-flight reference
work of great depth and rigor. Some may
say it’s too somber or dour. Well, this isn’t
a fashion-show screaming, “look at me!”
and ought not to be as suggested earlier.
Declares Maerz, a man little given to hy-
perbole, “… [this book] will be a valuable
addition to any collector’s library for a
very long time to come.”
I concur. Top marks to him and Alt for
a dogged, exhaustive, and satisfying re-
search study. It is impressive in concept,
content, and execution.
— David C. Walsh ✪
www.militarytrader.com
 Premier Firearms Auction
Sat., September 26, 2020 • 10 A.M. EST
Milestone Auctions is proud to present our Premier Fall Firearms Auction, which features a lifetime col-
OHFWLRQRIRYHUÀQH&ROWVWKDWKDYHQRWVHHQWKHOLJKWRIGD\IRURYHUÀIWHHQ\HDUV+LJKFRQGLWLRQ
DORQJZLWKIDFWRU\HQJUDYHGGRXEOHDFWLRQVWKLVZLOOEHRQHRIWKHÀQHVWRIIHULQJVRI&ROWVZHKDYHHYHU
KDQGOHG6DOHDOVRLQFOXGHVDODUJHVHOHFWLRQRI0LOLWDU\)LUHDUPVDQG0RUH

/PNO*VUKP[PVU*VS[ (YT` 
*VS[9L]VS]PUN9PÅL*VU]LYZPVU

/VSSPZ :VUZ3VUKVU4HY[PUP

2LYY *V4HYRLK>PUJOLZ[LY

0+»K>LISL`¸>.¹:OV[H[.HSPWVSP 4H`UHYK;HYNL[9PÅL

594;:OHYWZ9PÅLZ

3VUKVU*OHYSLZ
3VUKVU*OHYSLZ)HYYLS 3HUJHZ[LY)HYYLS

:OHYWZ4PK9HUNL
3VUKVU*HZLK
1VOU+PJRZVU :VU
9VVR9PÅL 
/PNO*VUKP[PVU
<::WYPUNÄLSK  

>PUJOLZ[LY )HYYLS:L[

MILESTONE AUCTIONS GALLERY

38198 Willoughby Parkway, Willoughby, OH 44094 • info@milestoneauctions.com
Milestone Auctions is always looking for quality consignments! One Piece or Entire Collections!!
Call 440-527-8060 For Details • WWW.MILESTONEAUCTIONS.COM
 FOR SALE: Collection of WWII GERMAN MILITARIA
1. NSKK dagger with chain blade by EICKHORN
and RZM marking also. Double marked and dag-
ger in superb condition. ............................ $3100
2. Kriegsmarine officer dagger with rare hammered
pattern scabbard. Dagger in superb condition
.................................................................... $875
3. Luftwaffe officer dagger 2nd pattern bye WKC.
Comes with deluxe hangers and silver knot and
white grip. ................................................... $650
4. Army officer dagger by EICKHORN, hangers and
silver knot. Owner’s initials on the reverse of the
cross guard. ................................................ $660
5. Silver goblet 6” tall, engraved with paratrooper
badge on top. “UNTER UNS KRETA” engraved
on the bottom.............................................. $385
6. Cased iron cross 1st class, 113 marked on the
pin. Near mint. ............................................ $400
7. TENO LEADER dagger by EICKHORN. Well-
marked on the blade. Matching numbers from
the blade and scabbard. Grip not broken. Rare
.................................................................. $3100
8. ANTIPARTISAN silver badge, 75% silver finish
remaining. Coke bottle shaped pin. Super rare
badge.......................................................... $860
9. Special grade of the general assault badge for 50
engagements by RK. Very scarce badge. Great
finish. ........................................................ $1450
10. Special grade of the silver bottle tank badge for
25 engagements. Superb finish. ............... $1600
11. Black wound badge with LDO paper envelope.
Mint. .............................................................. $54
12. M42 helmet shell only, not damaged. ........ $155
13. WWI helmet, complete paint green, 1918 chin
strap. No liner. ............................................ $300
14. WWI helmet, no liner. Complete paint green.
Liner ring with untouched rivets. ................. $350
15. WWI helmet, green paint, liner shows age but
nice. ............................................................ $380
16. WWI helmet, complete liner and chin strap. Late
war. ............................................................. $475
17. M40 helmet shell, not damaged and needs
cleaning. ..................................................... $125
18. Luftshutz helmet, gladiator style. Late war last
helmet produced by BEUTTENMULLER. Fac-
tory wrapping paper. .................................. $250
19. DAF visor cap, blue wool. Mint. ................. $260
20. Army artillery visor cap, private purchase. Doe-
skin, mint and superb condition and quality
.................................................................... $600
21. Army private purchase visor cap, maker marked
inside. Superb quality and condition. Rare. $620
22. K98 black rifle amo pouch, nice soft leather
...................................................................... $42
23. Tropical sun pith helmet, canvas material olive
green color. Double shields and marked inside
sweatband. Near mint................................. $385
24. Propaganda book paratrooper, early by Haupt-
mann PIEHL. Shows some age. So many pic-
tures.............................................................. $41
25. BERLIN 1936 Olympic Games card album, soft
cover. Complete and colored........................ $86
18 Military Trader / October 2020
26. Bronze sports badge and miniature stickpin
.................................................................... $110
27. Silver wound badge and miniature stickpin $129
28. Kriegsmarine blockade runner badge and minia-
ture stickpin. ............................................... $376
29. Cased silver eastern people bravery cross 1st
class. ......................................................... $186
30. Fire police M43 cap, maker marked. Trapezoid
eagle front insignia and pink piping. ........... $326
31. Flag pole NSDAP, small size early. ........... $225
32. Flag pole NSKOV, heavy pattern and marked.
.................................................................... $350
33. Flag pole for veteran association, brass heavy.
.................................................................... $326
34. DAF flag pole, heavy type. ........................ $370
35. Hunting association green hat, front eagle gold.
Early war.................................................... $350
36. Group of 8 tinnies, nice condition. ............... $88
37. Group of 3 different SA tinnies, nice condition.
...................................................................... $89
38. WWI belt buckle, steel green painted “GOT MIT
UNS”. Leather tab and 1916 dated. Nice. .. $110
39. Cased WWI iron cross 2nd class............... $180
40. Cased WWI iron cross 1st class screw back.
.................................................................... $300
41. Iron cross WWI 2nd class, nice ribbon. ....... $69
42. Parade bar with iron cross and HINDENBERG
cross. .......................................................... $105
43. Parade bar with 5 medals, iron cross and more.
WWI. ........................................................... $215
44. WWI Kaiser Commemorative medal, yellow rib-
bon................................................................ $41
45. WWI veteran box with 10 medals, iron cross and
more. Nice case and great medals. Complete. All
for. .............................................................. $260
46. Hitler youth student bund armband, RZM tag.
Rare. ........................................................... $210
47. RLB 2nd pattern armband, bevo. .............. $120
48. NSDAP bevo armband. ............................... $86
49. Hitler youth armband. ................................. $93
50. SS DOLMETSCHER armband, interpreter
.................................................................... $175
51. NSDAP woman’s league armband, bevo. . $143
52. DAF blue bevo armband, stamped. ........... $186
53. Army recruiting service armband, black eagle
.................................................................... $110
54. Luftwaffe women’s auxiliary service armband
.................................................................... $152
55. Customs armband, green wool and metal
shield. ......................................................... $190
56. Air raid warden armband, DAIMLER/BENZ.
.................................................................... $110
57. DEUTSCHE REUCGSBAGB armband. White
bevo stamped. ............................................ $210
58. Group of 10 FELDPOST letters. Well stamped
and not damaged. All 10 for ......................... $23
59. Fire police shoulder boards, 13 of them different.
Nice condition. All ranks. ............................ $110
60. Kriegsmarine group of 3 different sleeve rank
chevron. ........................................................ $83
www.militarytrader.com
 NEW CATALOG AVAILABLE SEPT. 1ST / SEND $7
61. Group of 10 army sleeve trade proficiency badg-
es. ............................................................... $115
62. Group of 10 luftwaffe sleeve trade proficiency
badges. ....................................................... $110
63. Group of 10 Kriegsmarine sleeve trade profi-
ciency badges............................................. $112
64. Sniper badge for 20 kills, same as the one shown
in the FORMAN book page 104. Very scarce.
.................................................................... $325
65. Luftchutz gas mask in individual box, card-
board. ........................................................... $60
66. Luftwaffe officer hanger for the dagger, not dam-
aged. Superb condition............................... $160
67. Army officer hanger for the dagger, not dam-
aged and shows light age only. .................. $122
68. Silver knot for the luft officer dagger. ........... $67
69. SS eagle and skull for the visor cap. Prongs
not damaged and RZM marked. Matching color.
.................................................................... $286
70. Customs officer cuff title. ........................... $130
71. SS enlisted TOTENKOPF cuff title. ........... $600
72. AFRIKAKORPS cuff title, bevo silver. ....... $136
73. WERKFEURWEHR cuff title, fire brigade.. $129
74. HERMAN GORING panzer officer cuff title
.................................................................... $410
75. FELDGENDARMERIE cuff title, brown. .... $400
76. ORG. TODT cuff title. ................................ $160
77. JAGER sleeve badge, bevo. ....................... $42
78. EDELWEISS sleeve badge, embroidered. .. $29
79. Metal aluminum Edelweiss for the cap, pin
back. ............................................................. $36
80. Overseas army panzer hat, pink piping front.
Great condition. .......................................... $400
81. Kriegsmarine officer overseas hat, bullion insig-
nias. ............................................................ $395
82. SS officer overseas hat, insignias removed. Sil-
ver piping. ................................................... $400
83. Afrikacorp overseas enlisted cap, mint and well-
marked........................................................ $385
84. Afrikacorp M43 visor cap, near mint. Red liner
and no insignia. .......................................... $425
85. Gold Panzer sharp shooter breast lanyard
.................................................................... $210
86. Army sharp shooter breast lanyard. ............ $89
87. Woman’s Kriegsmarine auxiliary overseas cap
.................................................................... $300
88. Fire police overseas cap............................ $228
DO YOU HAVE MEDALS
WITHOUT RIBBONS ?
89. Ribbon for the war merit crosses. 9” long. ... $12
NEW WEB SITE: www.pierreww2.com
JEAN-PIERRE New Email: Pierrecollectibles.ww2@gmail.com
P.O. Box 331, Exton, PA 19341 We are always buyers of original pieces and collections
(610) 420-0236 Will
of German and U.S. militaria.
travel in Pa. and New Jersey and Delaware.
(P.M. Please)
TWO-WEEK RETURN POLICY
Thank you for your business!
www.militarytrader.com
90. Ribbon for the iron cross 2nd class. 10” long.
...................................................................... $16
91. Ribbon for the winter in Russia medal. 9” long
...................................................................... $14
92. Ribbon for the blood order medal. 8” long
.................................................................... $100
MISC.
93. Japan – 11x12 flag, red sun center. Mint, ropes
in corner........................................................ $46
94. Japan – 54x82 flag red sun center, near mint.
Leather reinforcement in corners. Military ropes.
Rare. ........................................................... $286
95. Japan – 26x36 silk flag, red sun center. Mint.
Ropes in corners. Rare................................. $69
96. US – hard shell photo organizer with 31 pictures
of US WWII combat airplane. ..................... $121
97. US – hard shell photo organizer with 72 pictures
of WWII airplane/combat. ........................... $165
98. US – scrapbook, 8th air force. War time docu-
ments inside and letters, patches, photos, paper-
work and membership card and much more from
an officer pilot bomber. All his military career.
Too many pages to count. Outstanding...... $260
99. US – letter opener trench art from WWI. Brass
and marked.
St. MIHIEL................................................. $49
St. NAZAIRE. ............................................ $41
St. Argonne. .............................................. $39
St. CHATEAU. ........................................... $47
St. VERDON. ............................................ $60
100. Us – WWI victory medal. Complete. .......... $42
101. US – WWI 1st army sleeve patch, green wool
and black leather A. ...................................... $51
102. Japan – China service medal cased.......... $53
103. Japan – Police badge with name of town in the
back. ............................................................. $63
104. Japan- commemorative cased medal, velvet
case, bronze medal. Very high relief, soldier run-
ning with rifle............................................... $205
105. US – China Burma small cap insignia, leather
mint. .............................................................. $61
106. US – 403rd bomb squadron leather jacket
patch, large size MAREEBA BUTCHERS. WWII.
Colors not faded. .......................................... $25
107. FINLAND WWII helmet, M42 German shell,
leather liner, green paint. Shows light age and
nice display. ................................................ $119
108. US – group of 45 different sleeve patches,
WWII or before. Not damaged. All 45 for.... $118
Now
Accepting:
and
October 2020 / Military Trader 19
 The versatility of the M8/M8A1 scabbard is evidenced by the wide range of
knives and bayonets it carried: the M3 knife and M4, M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets.
The M8 / M8A1 Scabbard
A “hard carrier” for more than a half-century
by Ryan Roth
W
hen the United States adopted the M3 fighting knife,
they also adopted the M6 leather sheath to carry the
new combat knife in. Despite having been one of the
first militaries to adopt cloth field gear in place of leather belts,
cartridge cases, etc., the U.S. military still used leather goods ex-
tensively for holsters, knife handles, and other materials. While
perfectly fine for hunting knives, leather sheaths (as well as oth-
er leather products) have a tendency to mildew and rot in wet
weather conditions like those found in the trenches of WWI or the
jungles of the Pacific. As reports from the field came in, the short-
comings of the leather M6 soon became apparent. The Ordnance
Department began looking for an alternative.
NEW MATERIAL FOR NEW SCABBARDS
The Model 1910 scabbard used through out WWI and into the
1930s was made principally of cloth, rawhide, and wood. Prior to
the U.S. entry to WWII, Beckwith Manufacturing developed a
new bayonet scabbard to replace it.
The new scabbard consisted of a composite plastic material
made from a combination of layered cotton ducking and Tenite.
By heat treating the combination, it could be pressure molded
into a solid shape.
The new scabbard was able to withstand temperatures fluc-
tuations from 170 degrees Fahrenheit to 45 below. Superior to
the Model 1910 in durability, the Army Ordnance Department
adopted it as the M3 in the summer of 1941. To meet the contract,
Beckwith purchased a plant in Hudson, Mass. Victory Plastics
was born.
Beckwith began production of replacement for the M6 sheath,
as well. Incorporating the materials produced at Victory Plastics,
20 Military Trader / October 2020
the new M8 had a metal throat, stamped “U.S. M8” and “BMCO”
(for Beckwith Manufacturing Company). The “ears” of the throat
were turned down to accommodate the angled hilt on the M3 knife.
At the time, it was believed that if a soldier did not carry a
bayonet, he would have a need for a knife. Therefore, a cloth loop
was attached to the metal throat that would slide over most belts.
A two-piece strap that snapped together to hold the knife
handle against the cloth hangar. A hole drilled through the tip of
the scabbard permitted a thong to tie the sheath down if need be.
Practical use, however, soon showed that the cloth loop was
insufficient. The scabbard needed a hanger to attach it to standard
field gear. The cloth webbing belt loop was made slightly longer
to allow for the addition of the new hanger while also allowing for
the scabbard to still be carried over the belt. With these changes,
the M8 scabbard was redesigned the M8A1.
Many of the M8-stamped metal throats were still on hand
when this change occurred. They were used on what were oth-
erwise M8A1 bayonet scabbards. In addition, many existing M8
scabbards were altered, usually by either sewing or riveting a
M1910 hanger into the belt loop.
POST WWII SCABBARDS
The M8A1 remained unchanged until 1953 when Victory
Plastics received another contract for the bayonet. At this time,
the hanger was changed from blackened steel to parkerized steel.
In addition, the grip straps were changed from blackened brass
to blackened steel. The manufacturer stamp on the throat was
changed to “V.P.C.O.” Finally, the plate connecting the throat to
the cloth webbing was extended to better accommodate the wider
M5 and M5A1 bayonet.
www.militarytrader.com
 The reason for turned-down ears on the scabbard throat are apparent in this
photograph on an M3 knife. A close look at the top shows a snap has been added to
the belt loop of this M8 scabbard (by BMCO) for attaching to equipment.

In 1960, Victory Plastics received a new contract. More im-

provements made to the scabbard. Victory added a black piece of
metal to strengthen the tip of the scabbard. They also replaced the
issued leather thong with a cloth boot strap.
Additionally, the grip retaining straps on the 1960 contract
scabbards were reversed. Prior to 1960, the straps snapped right
This is the left- over left. With the new contract, they snapped left over right.
over-right snap
This was to be the last contract issued to Victory Plastics
arrangement as
found on later The next contract was issued to the Pennsylvania Working
M8A1 scabbards. Home (for the Blind), later renamed, “The Working Blind in Phil-
adelphia, Pa.” The scabbards were marked “PWH” or “TWB,”
the previously parkerized hangers were painted black, and a
black grommet replaced the large metal protector added to the tip
by Victory Plastics. Made between 1965 and 1969, many were
sent as military aid to South Korea and South Vietnam. In recent
years, the Civilian Marksmanship Program has purchased many
of this version from the Greek government.
Other known U.S. manufacturers of the M8A1 include
VIZ Manufacturing in Philadelphia, Pa., as well as unknown

A closer look at the designation and manufacturer mark
stamped into the metal. Note the right -over-left retaining
strap. This is the style used on the early M8 scabbards.
Scabbard or Sheath?
Not a dumb question — and there is no hard and
fast rule about which term to use.
“Sheath” derives from Middle English “shethe”
and from Old English “sceath” meaning, “a case for
a blade (as of a knife).” Today, collectors use the term
to refer to a blade carrier made of soft material like
leather, cloth, or cordura.
On the other hand, the term “scabbard” traces to the
Middle English “scaubert” and from the Anglo-French
“escaubers,” defined as “a sheath for a sword, dagger,
or bayonet.” Generally, collectors use the term to refer
to a blade carrier made of hard material like metal,
wood, plastic, or even hard leather.

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 21


This photo demonstrates why the steel tip was eventually added
to the M8A1 scabbard. This unfortunate break on the
left scabbard does allow us to see the duck weave
protruding from the broken tip, however.
22 Military Trader / October 2020
Production
Date Manufacturer Units Produced
WWII B.M.C.O. 1,700,000 (M8)
3,125,000 (M8A1)
1953 V.P.C.O. unknown
1960 V.P.C.O. unknown
1965 PWH/TWB 4,000,000 w/1,000,000
to foreign aid
1969 VIZ 50,000
All numbers are approximate and come from U.S.
Knife Bayonets and Scabbards by Gary Cunningham.
PWH/TWB
Founded in 1874, the Pennsylvania Working
Home for the Blind was established to give
a protected place to work to men who were
blinded during the Civil War. The Home’s first
superintendant, Hinman Hall, had been blinded
by wounds received in the conflict.
Many of the Home’s employees were
skilled tradesmen, permitting PWH to remain
competitive with other manufacturers. During
Hall’s 20-year tenure, PWH manufactured
cornbrooms at levels comparable to other
manufacturers. The organization’s failure
to create endowments or keep up with
manufacturing technology coupled with
economic recessions and a number of takeovers
in the 1950s created financial struggles that led
to its demise in 1978.
For more info about PWH, see the Spring 2015
Society of American Bayonet Collector’s Journal.
manufacturer(s) that marked the scabbards “WD” or
“VIZ/WD.”
The M8/M8A1 scabbard would serve in the U.S. mili-
tary for many years carrying the M3 trench knife and the
M4, M5/M5A1, M6, and M7 bayonets used with the M1
Carbine, M1 Garand, M14, and M16 respectively. Many
U.S.-produced M8/M8A1 scabbards were sent around the
world as part of military aid packages during the Cold
War. Others were produced in foreign countries for their
own military use. Recognizing the details described in this
article will help the collector know the “time and place”
their scabbard carried a soldier’s knife or bayonet. ✪
www.militarytrader.com
MILITARY “SPRING OFFENSIVE” OFFER
®

Military Trader is the LARGEST military-related marketplace in print with reports on all-
era military artifacts, insignia, field gear, helmets, ephemera and weapons. You’ll receive
updates on trends in the field with ads from the foremost dealers and auction houses
and the most complete, current show directory in the hobby. Included in your 12 issue
subscription is the Annual Bonus Issue - packed with insider tips and preservation secrets
to help you get the most out of your collection!
1 Year (12 issues) only $26.98 - Canada add $10; Outside U.S. $20 - Mention Code A9BMLT

Military Vehicles Magazine, the most authoritative voice of the historic military vehicle
hobby, reporting tech and restoration tips, historical data, user info, show reports and
identifying sources for vehicles, parts and tools. If you have olive drab running through your
veins, this is your #1 “go-to” source! Order today and your subscription also includes the
Ambassador Issue - a comprehensive guide to the military vehicle hobby - filled with articles
for the prospective and veteran hobbyist alike with price guides, what to look for when buying
a MV to picking the right insurance, tires, licensing tips and the top 20 MV. This special issue
is packed full of must-know information if you own or plan on purchasing a military vehicle!
1 Year (7 issues) only $24.98 - Canada add $5; Outside U.S. $20 - Mention Code A9BMLT

To order by phone, call 866-700-2994 mention code A9BMLT. Or just fill in the coupon below
and mail to: Subscription Processing, PO BOX 421751, Palm Coast FL 32142-1751. To order online, go to www.militarytrader.com

❑ Send me a full year (12 issues) of Military Trader for $26.98 ❑ NEW ❑ RENEWAL A9BMLT

❑ Send me a full year (7 issues) of Military Vehicles for $24.98 ❑ NEW ❑ RENEWAL A9BMLT

Name (please print) ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP _______________________________________________________________________________________________

An FREE e-newsletter and special offers from Military Trader and Military Vehicles are included in your subscription.

E-mail Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Please charge my: ❏ VISA ❏ MasterCard ❏ AmEx

Card # _______________________________________ Exp. __________ Signature _____________________________________

Military Vehicles is published 7 times a year: In Canada add $5 (includes GST/HST). Outside U.S. and Canada add $10. Outside the U.S., remit repayment in U.S. funds with order.
Military Trader is published 12 times a year: In Canada add $10 (includes GST/HST). Outside U.S. and Canada add $20. Outside the U.S., remit repayment in U.S. funds with order.
Subscriptions may include an occasional special, combined or expanded issue that may count as two issues. Please allow 4-6 weeks for first-issue delivery.
One man’s collection documents a decisive French and Indian War battle
by David L. Burrows
B
y the 1740s, the western edge of the Northern Colonies
of Great Britain extended into what is now western Penn-
sylvania and Ohio. Populated by native people, traders,
missionaries, adventurers, and a few white settlers, this was es-
sentially “Indian country.” The sparsely populated area centered
around the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Riv-
ers with the Ohio River (modern day Pittsburgh). The British,
French, and private interests all had designs on the area — a
source of tension that would eventually lead to the French Indian
Wars.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Meanwhile, back in Virginia, 17-year-old George Washington
was appointed to be the official surveyor of Culpepper County,
Virginia. His new position gave him the opportunity to begin
purchasing land in Virginia.
In 1753, Lt. Governor Robert Dinwiddie dispatched then Ma-
jor of the Virginia Militia Washington to travel beyond the Al-
legheny Mountains to the “Ohio Country” claimed by Virginia
24 Military Trader / October 2020
and Pennsylvania. Washington carried a message to the French
Commandant of Ft. Le Boeuf, south of Lake Erie. The message
was an attempt to convince the French to abandon their string of
forts between Erie and Pittsburgh.
Arriving at a Native American trading post called Logstown
located near where Chartiers Creek enters the Ohio River, Wash-
ington met local leaders and native chiefs, including the impor-
tant leader of the Seneca named Guyasuta. Although somewhat
The Battle of the Monongahela (also known as the Battle of
Braddock’s Field and the Battle of the Wilderness) took place
on July 9, 1755, at Braddock’s Field in what is now Braddock,
Pennsylvania, 10 miles (16 km) east of Pittsburgh. A combined
force of French and Canadian troops under Captain Daniel Liénard
de Beaujeu along with native allies defeated a British force under
General Edward Braddock.
This lithograph of an original painting by Junius Brutus Stearnsby
captures the moment when General Braddock fell wounded, a
musket ball passing through his lung. The defeat marked the end of
the Braddock Expedition that had hoped to capture Fort Duquesne
and gain control of the strategic Ohio Country.
www.militarytrader.com
 reluctant, Guyasuta agreed to accompany
Washington along the Allegheny toward
Ft. Le Bouef. After several days however,
Guyasuta decided to return to Logstown.
With some Iroquois warriors and a
frontier scout named Christopher Gist,
Washington arrived at Ft. Le Boeuf but
failed to convince the French to leave the
area. On their return from Ft. Le Boeuf,
Washington and Gist attempted to cross
the frozen Allegheny River. When their
raft broke apart, they nearly died from ex-
posure. More importantly, though, Wash-
ington’s journal turned out to be of stra-
tegic importance to the British including
detailed maps of French holdings in the
Ohio Valley as well as the first reference
about a French fort at the junction of the
Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers at the
site of present day Pittsburgh.
General Edward Braddock as depicted on a box in the Walter Seal collection.
By 1755, the British dispatched Gen-
eral Edward Braddock to North America

19th century engraving depicting a historical moment of interring Braddock.

The actual grave site is clearly commemorated on Rt. 40 East of Uniontown, Penn.

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 25

with the goal of launching an attack into
Ohio Country. The British hoped to con-
trol the area dominated by the French Fort
Duquesne on the forks of the Ohio. With
two regiments of Irish troops and his abil-
ity to recruit local troops, Braddock en-
larged his force to roughly 2,200 troops.
Braddock requested George Washington
act as his aide-de–camp.
Expecting an easy victory and even
thinking that the French may abandon Fort
Duquesne, Braddock advanced a column
of 1,300 across the Monongahela River
on July 9, 1755 to within 10 miles of Fort
Duquesne. The French at Duquesne sent
Captain Daniel Lienard de Beaujeu with
800 troops consisting of French Marines,
Canadian militia and 600 natives to coun-
ter the British move.
Arriving too late to set up an ambush,
the French force encountered the British
advanced guard led by Lt. Colonel Thom-
as Gage. Spotting the enemy in the tree
line, Gage ordered his men to open fire,
killing Captain Beujeau.
The native warriors, familiar with the
territory, continued to attack. The native
forces allied with the French consisted of
Ottawas, Ojibwa, and Potawatomis. Their
terrifying tactics included nailing the
scalps of killed British troops to trees.
Gage’s forces were taking casualties
when they collided with the main body of
Braddock’s forces. Confusion reigned as
the French and Indian forces continued a
sniping fire on the British flanks. Three
hours into the intense combat, Braddock
fell from his horse, a bullet penetrating
his lung.
When the native forces attacked wield-
ing hatchets and scalping knifes, panic
ensued. The injured Braddock realized
retreat was the only option. He gave the
order to his aide-de-camp — Washington
— to coordinate the retreat.
Washington was able to maintain some
order that enabled remnants of the force
to disengage. Fortunately, the native forces
did not pursue. They seemed content to set
about scalping and looting the corpses of
the dead soldiers.
After rallying the survivors and mov-
ing Braddock to safety, Washington lo-
cated Colonel Thomas Dunbar of the rear
guard seven miles away. Braddock, unable
to effectively lead his troops any longer,
turned command over to Dunbar.
Braddock struggled to hold onto his
own life, but on the night on July 13, 1755,
he succumbed to his wound. The next day,
Washington chose a spot along Braddock’s
road to bury his commanding officer.
26 Military Trader / October 2020
Examples of Indian scalping
knifes as dug from the site of
the Battle of the Monongahela
with fine Indian markings.
Having soundly defeated the British, the French remained dominant in the area for
the next three years. Following Braddock’s defeat, Guyasuta proclaimed his allegiance
to France and was active leading war parties on bloody forays against British frontier
settlers. When the French abandoned Fort Duquesne in 1758, Guyasuta remained to
destroy the fortification.
After the end of the French and Indian War, Guyasuta became involved in some trad-
ing junkets to what was then Fort Pitt. He became familiar with the relative strength of
the fortifications. He was complicit with the Ottawa chieftain, Pontiac who argued for
an intertribal alliance against the British intruders. Guyasuta helped to capture several
British outposts within Ohio.
By 1763, Guyasuta was part of the native force besieging Fort Pitt. Hearing that a
British force was sending a relief column under Col. Henry Bouquet from Fort Bedford,
Guyasuta sent a large force to ambush Bouquet at Bushy Run. After two days of hard
fighting, Bouquet’s force managed to repel the Indians
and forced Pontiac’s warriors to abandon the siege. By
1764, Guyasuta engaged with Bouquet bringing peace
to the area.
RELICS OF THE BATTLE OF MONONGAHELA
Noted early American Indian historian, Walter Seal,
has been a valuable asset in recording the history of the
battle. Walter, who lives in the town of Monongahela,
has the largest collection of artifacts from the Battle of
the Monongahela in existence. Not only noted for his
outstanding collection, Walter is an expert on the life
of Guyasuta and the history of the Monongahela Valley.
Making a visit to his home Walter showed the au-
thor the first of many trays of excavated relics that in-
Walter Seal is a local historian
cluded buttons, English coins, clasps, brooches, clay
who lives in Monongahela,
pipes, and musket balls. Penn. He has assembled the
Walter told of a major rail project in 1940 in the world’s largest collection of
exact area of the killing field in Braddock, the sight of relics related to the Battle
the heaviest fighting. During the project, the superin- of Monongahela and is an
tendent of E.T. Steel paid Pennsylvania Railroad work- authority on the life of native
chief, Guyasuta.
www.militarytrader.com
 ers a bounty on every dug item at the site. This resulted in
a bounty of Indian, French, and British artifacts and metal-
lic items of discarded weaponry such as bayonets, pikes,
gisarme (a halberd with a long shaft and two-sided blade),
and spontoons.
A significant relic in the Walter’s collection is General
Braddock’s tent lamp. Allegedly, it was procured by a colo-
nialist after Braddock’s death. An equally impressive relic
— though from a later period — is a French powder horn
captured by Sergeant Israel Calkins of Waterbury, Conn.,
at the Battle of the Monongahela on July 9, 1755. This was
at Braddock’s Field in what is now Braddock, 10 miles east
of Pittsburgh. The high French-style domed wood base
powder horn has the original leather strap at the bottom.
The extent of the Seal collection actually is overwhelm-
ing. It took the author more than six hours to see the major
portion of the collection. Perhaps, the most amazing item
in the Seal Collection is Guyasuta’s peace pipe tomahawk.
As told by Walter, his five-time removed grandfather,
Captain David Seal of the Virginia Militia, was part of the
Bouquet force at Bushy Run. Apparently during peace ne-
gotiations in 1764, Guyasuta presented Col. Bouquet with
the peace pipe. Later, in appreciation of his bravery as part
of the colonial militia, Bouquet gifted the peace pipe to
Captain Seal. Passed down through generations of the Seal
family, the world can see this early historic relic.

A DEEP CONNECTION
At the ending of “Pontiac’s War,” Guyasuta lived qui-
etly at locales in Ohio and up the Allegheny River. In Octo-
ber 1770, George Washington and several associates were
undertaking a survey mission down the Ohio River. When
Guyasuta heard Washington was in the area, he traveled
to Washington’s camp with a generous portion of meat
from a bison shot earlier in the day. It was said they had an
amiable meeting, but Washington was well-aware that the
The variety of dug items from the battlefield includes Seneca chief had been a fierce enemy of the British.
buttons, clasps, buckles from uniforms, and English coins. Now, 17 years later, they sat at an overnight fire and
revisited their past and debated
the future of the region. They
departed on friendly terms with
mutual respect for each other.
This moment was captured
in a sculpture that now stands
on Mt. Washington, looking
down on the Point at Pittsburgh.
Done by the sculptor, James A.
West, and dedicated in 2006, it
captures the moment in time
between the two men who had a
major impact on southwestern,
Pennsylvania.
Probably the most amazing
aspect of this author’s visit to
the sculpture, was seeing the
bronze tomahawk in Guyas-
uta’s hand as he is looking at
Washington. Matched down to
the texture of the handle of the
original, I now realized I, held
a historical connection of the
More items in Seal’s collection of dug relics include knife blades,
great warriors. ✪
keys, buckles, clay pipes, and lock sets with keys.

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 27

An excavated religious
cross from the battlefield
is a testament to the early
Jesuit missionary efforts in
western Pennsylvania area .

Soldiers on campaign molded much of there own shot using bullet molds.
One of the dug items in Seal’s collection is a sprue cutter used to
cut the off the excess lead from a poured musket ball
Assorted weaponry recovered
from the battlefield includes (top
to bottom) pikes used by foot
soldiers, gisarme marked “CI “
(Connecticut Infantry) , bayonet
of possible British origin,
spontoon and a blacksmith-
repaired, axe-like implement.

Seal identifies the top three rows of flints as native-used.

The dark flints, he identifies as British and the light or tan (bottom row) as French.

28 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

The tent lamp is attributed to General Braddock.

Guyasuta’s Peace pipe has passed down through generations

One of the most impressive relics in Seal’s collection is the 10-inch
powder horn with dark tan body and carved relief pouring spout.
The French horn was captured during the Battle of the Monongahela,
July 9, 1755.
of Seal’s family. The pipe tomahawk consists of the original
split handle, the French trade spontoon-type tomahawk
blade and pipe, as well as the original French- made sling
and sheath. As Walter pointed out, the strap carries two
native-type copper medallions on the sling and a pair of
native- marked pair medallions on each side of the sheath.
The copper medallions indicated that the owner was a chief or
high ranking warrior.

First allies, then

on opposing sides,
Guyasuta and
Washington revisited
the past and debated
the future of the highly
prized area. Artist James
A. West captured the
moment in a sculpture
now overlooking
Pittsburgh. The
Guyasuta peace pipe in
Seal’s collection shows
an amazing similarity to
the sculpture .

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 29

 Trades & Payment
Plans Are Available!

1944 Collectables At 1944 Militaria

We Offer A Nice Selection Of Original German & US WWII Memorabilia

Please Go To www.1944militaria.com
Phone: 856.294.9310 Email: 1944@comcast.net
Accepting PayPal, Visa, MasterCard & Discover 1944 Militaria, 387 Rainey Rd, Woolrich Twp, NJ 08085

30 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

 YOUR Advertisement Grenadier Military
Can Reach Thousands! Antiques Auctions
Coming This Fall Auct
Auction XIX

Feaaturing
A Liifetime
Collection Of
Germa an Edged
Wea apons.

Please be sure to sign up

Advertise in the November issue for our mailing list to be
notified once the auction
of Military Trader. date is a
announced.

Mails: October 13 ✪ Ad Deadline: October 5 Grenadier Military Antiques Auctions

Steve Madson, Military Trader Advertising
Phone: 715-318-4018
Email: smadson@aimmedia.com
6475 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 453
Long Beach, CA 90803
info@grenadierauctions.com
(562) 343-7528 (Office) • (626) 390-4958 (cell)
go to www.grenadierauctions.com to register

Visit our Web site for a

nice selection of
original Militaria from
around the world

CHECK US OUT AT

for more original U.S.

and German militaria

(480) 834-4004
P.O. Box 21135, Mesa, AZ 85277-1135
sales@stewartsmilitaryantiques.com

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 31

Emblem of honor
The Croix de Guerre
Awarded for Acts of Bravery to French and Allied Forces
by Peter Suciu

T
hroughout the 19th century, many European nations up-
held the long-standing tradition of mentioning acts of
bravery in dispatches. Typically, these were an adminis-
trative honor with no medal or other significant award accom-
panying it. Then, during the titanic struggle that France faced in
WWI, Deputy Émile Briant proposed reinstating this practice by
awarding a medal to recognize heroic acts on the battlefield.
This award is the Croix de Guerre (War Cross), and was open
to all soldiers and sailors later extended to airmen of all ranks,
and more significantly to any Allied army. Thus notable Ameri-
cans, including Sgt. York and General Patton hold the distinction
of being recipients of the Croix de Guerre. According to various The Croix de Guerre may be The Croix de guerre des TOE
sources, the exact date of the law differs, but is likely either April awarded either as an individual was created in 1921 for wars
2 or April 8, 1915. award or as a unit award fought in theatres of operation
Sculptor Paul-André Bartholomé created the medal. It took to soldiers who distinguish outside France. It was awarded
during the Indochina War,
the form of a cross surmounted by cross swords with the center- themselves by acts of heroism
Korean War, and other wars up
piece bearing an effigy of the French Republic. The reverse bore during combat with the enemy. to the Kosovo War in 1999.
the a set of dates: "1914-1915,” “1914-1916,” “1914-1917,” and
finally, “1914-1918.”
Multiple types and grades existed including bronze, which award, the Croix de Guerre des TOE (Théatres d'Opérations Ex-
was awarded by the Army; silver, which was awarded by a divi- terieures), was also created in 1921 to recognize overseas wars.
sion; silver-gilt, awarded by a corps; silver star, awarded by a This version was awarded for service in the French-Indochina
division, and bronze star, which was awarded by a regiment or War, the Korean War, and most recently, the Kosovo War.
brigade. The original ribbon was green ribbed with seven red The Croix de Guerre was, and still can be, awarded to military
stripes. units. In those cases, it can be displayed on the unit's flag. Unit per-
Subsequent acts of bravery often resulted in additional medal sonnel are entitled to wear the award while serving with the unit.
insignia, which was won on the ribbon of the medal, and recipi- Finally, the French version of the Croix de Guerre should not
ents of five bronze insignia automatically earned the right to the be confused with its Belgian counter-part, also instituted in 1915.
silver medal. Recipients of the Legion d'Honneur and the Medai- This version was also bestowed to Allied troops fighting to aid
lle Militaire were automatically eligible to receive the Croix de the Belgian cause. The Belgian version was available in multiple
Guerre. grades. It features the basic shape of the French design but with
With the onset of the Second World War in 1939, French a Crown (to denote the Kingdom of Belgium) at the top of the
Prime Minister Édouard Daladier ordered the Croix de Guerre cross, along with a Belgian lion.
to be reinstituted. This was to
be short-lived as the Vichy gov- COLLECTING THE
ernment abolished the award in
1941, only in turn to create a
Croix de Guerre Facts: CROIX DE GUERRE
Of all the decorations for
*The Croix de Guerre is not France’s highest decoration. That
new version. would be the Légion d’honneur, awarded for excellent civil bravery awarded to soldiers
Additionally Free French or military conduct. And unlike the Médaille militaire (Military during the two World Wars, the
General Henri Giraud created Medal), the Croix de Guerre is only issued for those actually Croix de Guerre may be the
another Croix de Guerre in serving in combat. least appreciated today by col-
1943, but both the Vichy and *Famous American soldiers, including Alvin C. York and Henry lectors. While not awarded in
Giraud awards were abolished Lincoln Johnson were recipients during the First World War, numbers as great as the Ger-
while General George S. Patton, Audie Murphy and actor Jimmy
by General Charles de Gaulle in Stewart were recipients during the Second World War. man Iron Cross, the Croix de
1944, who reinstated the 1939 *General Dragoljub Mihailovich, Serbian Chetnik leader was Guerre can be readily found for
Croix de Guerre. It is unclear awarded the Croix de Guerre. sale online, including auction
how many — if any — of either *Cher Ami holds a unique distinction of being only of the sites such as eBay.
the Vichy or Giraud awards were few non-humans to win the award. This homing pigeon was Available in multiple grades,
actually issued. awarded the Croix de Guerre for helping save the famous “Lost as well as both French and Bel-
In addition to the multiple Battalion” of the 77th Division during the battle of Argonne.
gian versions, this award does
*The Croix de Guerre remains one of the most difficult foreign
grades, Free French troops were awards to verify entitlement. Original orders were rarely entered offer variety for collectors. It is
able to earn a silver gilt palm for into a soldier’s service record, and a fire of the National Archives a handsome award, and one that
distinguished service during the in 1973 destroyed many personal records. As a result there are recipients certainly earned. ✪
WWII. Another version of the very few sources to verify a veteran’s entitlement to the award.

32 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

 Time Traveler Militaria offers a wide range
of original militaria covering WW2 German,
U.S. and Japanese, plus extensive selection
of other world military relics.

Showroom located in Charlotte, NC.

David Ginader
Sung Ginader
703 216-4994
Email: johnnyg900@aol.com
www.timetravelermilitaria.com

WHAT’S NEW? Bookmark

our online
catalog!
VISIT OFTEN! NEW ITEMS ARE LISTED DAILY!
www.timetravelermilitaria.com

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 33

Favorite Finds
Major Alfred Becker’s Small Assault Gun
by Jim Peterson
I
t started quietly enough. My pal, Ben ,and I were making a
trade. Ben needed some “filler.” I don’t even recall what the
rest of the trade was, and it doesn’t matter now.
As filler, Ben offered me a small, original German model
assault gun. I accepted it, so we shook hands and moved on. I
brought my new relic home, put it on a shelf and enjoyed it, but I
didn’t give it much more thought. That is, until I moved into one
of the most rewarding journeys of my collecting life.
First, here are some details about the assault gun: It is about
10 inches long, 7 inches wide, and 4 inches high. It’s made of
steel and is painted grey with a German recognition flag on the
top and Balkan crosses on the sides. Flip the flag up, and there is
a small wooden compartment, possibly for cigarettes. The assault
gun is surprisingly heavy, about 5 pounds. Attached to the front
is a small brass plaque that says:
Zum Andenken
An den Tag
der Wehrmacht 1943
Sturmgeschutz Abt 200
This loosely translates to: “In Remembrance of Army Day
1943, Assault Gun Battalion 200.”
ASSAULT GUN BATTALION 200
You might wonder why this piece became so important to me.
Well, it began to take hold when I purchased a copy of Panzer
Commander by Col. Hans von Luck. Von Luck was a Knight’s
Cross recipient. He fought in Poland, France, Russian, Africa, It-
aly, and then again in France before surrendering in Germany and
spending 5 years as a POW in the Soviet Union. He knew General
Erwin Rommel from the French and African campaigns as well
as being posted to Rommel’s command in France in early 1944.
In his book,
von Luck talks
about Major
Alfred Becker.
Becker was an
industrialist in
peacetime Ger-
many and an
artillery officer
in both world
wars. His job
in WWII was to
May 1944 photo probably taken in France shows collect partially
(l-r) Major Alfred Beck, Field Marshal Erwin finished French
Rommel, and General Feuchtinger. tanks and parts
and make them
into usable weapons. Becker was a whiz at acquisition and con-
version of captured military equipment into armored vehicles. He
was heavily decorated and was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the
War Service Cross.
Becker and his unit were heavily involved in the fighting in
Normandy. Together with von Luck’s 125th Panzer Grenadier
Regiment, they were among the first German units to counterat-
34 Military Trader / October 2020
The model of the assault gun measures about 10” x 7” x 4”. The
German recognition flag tilts up to reveal a small compartment
large enough to hold cigarettes. The inscription on the brass plaque
translates to “In Remembrance of Army Day 1943, Assault Gun
Battalion 200.”
tack the Allied invasion.
Later, Becker, Von Luck, and a Luftwaffe flak battery were
able to stop Operation Goodwood, despite heavy losses. One de-
tail von Luck mentioned in his book was that Becker commanded
Assault Gun Battalion 200.
Von Luck’s mention of Assault Gun Battalion 200 struck a
note with me, so I looked at my assault gun and realized it was
attributed to that unit. Could it have belonged to Becker?
Although Becker died in 1981, Von Luck was still alive. In
1994, I wrote to him and included a photo of my assault gun. I
asked von Luck if he knew anything about it.
Von Luck replied, “… there did not exist any small model,
so that he (i.e., Becker) received the model of which you sent a
photo.”
Von Luck had been heavily involved in the 50th anniversary
of D-Day, but despite his schedule, he wrote to me several times.
He sent me two autographed photos, a detailed biography, and
pictures from his own library. He also wrote a summary of Alfred
Becker’s wartime service.
I was pleased that von Luck knew of my assault gun and con-
firmed that it belonged to Major Alfred Becker. But the assault
gun is not the only “find” in its story.
I also found a connection with a Knight’s Cross recipient as
well as the interesting saga of Major Alfred Becker’s wartime ser-
vice. Great stuff!
I like to think Becker probably had the gun in his office or
workplace. When Field Marshall Rommel personally reviewed
Becker’s men shortly before D-Day, I like to think that maybe the
Desert Fox himself enjoyed a cigarette from my … I mean Major
Alfred Becker’s … small assault gun. ✪
www.militarytrader.com
 ([WHQVLYH$GYHUWLVLQJ ([WHQVLYH$GYHUWLVLQJ
WW1. USMC M1941 Haversack 2nd version ........................ $60.00

6KRZPDVWHUV
5DGLR 5DGLR
7HOHYLVLRQ 7HOHYLVLRQ WW2. USMC M1941 Knapsack 2nd version ........................ $50.00
1HZVSDSHU 1HZVSDSHU
%LOOERDUG %LOOERDUG WW3. USMC M1941 Knapsack 2nd version khaki .............. $50.00
6RFLDO0HGLD
,QF
6RFLDO0HGLD WW4. USMC M1941 Knapsack 2nd version w/web
belt/buckle......................................................................... $55.00
32 %R[  %ODFNVEXUJ 9$  WW5. USMC M1941 Knapsack Later OD ............................. $45.00
    _     _ )$;     WW6. USMC M1941 Knapsack 1st version khaki Named ... $55.00
LQIR#6KRZPDVWHUV*XQ6KRZVFRP WW7. USMC M1941 1st type knapsack, repaired Named
ZZZ6KRZPDVWHUV*XQ6KRZVFRP 1944 ................................................................................... $55.00
ZZZ7KH1DWLRQV*XQ6KRZFRP WW8. USMC Officer field bag, 2nd version Named
$Q (VWDEOLVKHG 4XDOLW\ *XQ 6KRZ 3URPRWHU 6LQFH  1944/USMC........................................................................ $95.00
WW9. USMC Officer field bag NO straps 1943/USMC........ $75.00
7+( 1$7,21¶6 *81 6+2: WW10. Grenade carrier NO leg ties ..................................... $35.00
WW11. USMC 5 20 round mag pouch 1942/USMC ............ $85.00
'8//(6 (;32 &(17(5 WW12. Packboard shoulder pad 1945 left side .................... $9.00
 &KDQWLOO\ 9$  WW13. M1936 belt suspenders ........................................... $35.00
2FWREHU  WW14. Case, canvas Dispatch M1938 Dtd 194 ................... $70.00
7DEOHV 7DEOHV
1RYHPEHU  WW15. Modified trouser belt for M7 anti tank mine bags.. $30.00
-DQXDU\  WW16. USMC wool flannel shirt 15-1/2 x 34 ....................... $25.00
WW17. USMC wool flannel shirt w/second grade line

52$12.( 9$//(< *81 6+2: chevrons ............................................................................ $30.00

WW18. Crimper cap M-2 ...................................................... $29.00
%(5*/81' &(17(5 WW19. Bandeleer, Ball 303 Mark VII Dtd 18-5-45 NO
rounds.................................................................................$10.00
5RDQRNH 9$ WW20. Pouch, 1st aid packet British made 1944 have 2
2FWREHU     ......................................................................................$10.00 ea.
)HEUXDU\    
WW21. Olive Drab flannel shirt..............................................$15.00
WW22. Folding tent poles Dtd 1942..................................... $27.00
3,776%85*+ *81 6+2: WW23. 46” web straps w/buckle Have 4 ....................... $8.00 ea.
WW24. USMC seabag khaki Named .................................. $40.00
02152(9,//( &219(17,21 &(17(5 WW25. Large battle dressing Dtd Jun 30, 1943 ...................$12.00
0RQURHYLOOH 3$ Free shipping over $49.00. Call or E-Mail for total. Check, Money Order to:
2FWREHU     DER TEUFELHUND
1RYHPEHU  'HFHPEHU 7%$  Dave Robles, 13-B Marina Blvd., Beaufort, SC 29902
1-843-521-9017 • Email: RDAVE3771@GMAIL.COM

6+(1$1'2$+ 9$//(< *81 6+2:

1(: 5RFNLQJKDP &RXQW\ )DLUJURXQGV 1(: The Forks of the Delaware
6+2: +DUULVRQEXUJ 9$ 6+2:
2FW   1RY   Historical Arms Society, Inc.

5,&+021' *81 6+2: PRESENTS 2020 ANTIQUE

AND MODERN ARMS SHOWS
5LFKPRQG 5DFHZD\ &RPSOH[
5LFKPRQG 9$
1RYHPEHU Oct. 17-18, 2020 Agricultural Hall
-DQXDU\     17th St. & Chew St., Allentown, PA

025*$172:1 *81 6+2: Dec. 5-6, 2020 Agricultural Hall

0</$1 3$5. 17th St. & Chew St., Allentown, PA
0RUJDQWRZQ :9 HOURS: SATURDAY - Public - 9 am - 4 pm
1RYHPEHU SUNDAY - Public - 9 am - 1 pm

)$,50217 *81 6+2:

A donation of $8.00 is requested at the door.

100% of Items Displayed Must Be In Related Arms Field!

1$7,21$/ *8$5' $5025<
)DLUPRQW :9 $65.00 Sale Tables for Members Only (6 Foot Tables)
Award Display Tables Free and Open to Non-Members
'HFHPEHU 7%$ 

),6+(569,//( *81 6+2: Monthly Meeting 3rd Sunday:

Jan. - March - April - June - Aug. - Sept. - Nov. Members - 8:30 AM
Palmer Township Fire Company Public - 9:00 AM
$8*867$ (;32 &(17(5 Dearborn St., Palmer Township
)LVKHUVYLOOH 9$
'HFHPEHU Visit our web site — www.allentownshow.net
-DQXDU\     For Information Apply To:
Forks of the Delaware
2060 Northampton Street, Unit 1, Easton, PA 18042
)2//2: Phone: 610-438-9006
86 RUNNING POPULAR GUN SHOWS SINCE 1960 FDHAS
Copyright 2014

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 35

 1. INDIAN WARS HAGNER NO. 1 CARTRIDGE BOX ....................................... $175
2. NAZI GERMAN “DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHT” CIGARETTE CARD
ALBUM-COMPLETE ............................................................................... $150
3. WWII ELASTOLIN SA STORM TROOPER TOY FIGURES ...................... $40 EACH
4. WWII JAPANESE SAKE CUPS-WIDE VARIETY .................................... $20 EACH
5. WWII GERMAN PAPER RALLY/PARADE FLAGS .................................. $15 EACH
6. WWI US ARMY CAVALRY SADDLE BAGS W/LINERS-NICE!........................ $125
7. DEUTSCHER HOF HOTEL SILVER PITCHER .............................................. $250
8. MODERN URUGUAYAN GENERAL’S VISOR CAP-BEAUTIFUL!....................... $75
9. THAI POLICE REISSUE JAPANESE TYPE 90 HELMET................................ $250
10. WWI AUSTRIAN ZEITZUNDER HAND GRENADE ...................................... $350
11. WWI AUSTRIAN “UNIVERSAL” HAND GRENADE ..................................... $350
12. WWI FRENCH CITRON FOUGE HAND GRENADE ..................................... $250
COLLECTOR-DEALER
13. WWII GERMAN FLARE GUN TREE SPIKE-VERY RARE! ............................ $300
14. PRE WWII JAPANESE TYPE 45 “CHINA CAMPAIGN” TUNIC..................... $250 MILITARY CURIOS
15. WWI FRENCH VB RIFLE GRENADE......................................................... $175
16. COLD WAR SOVIET RUSSIAN POLITICAL BANNER-HIGH QUALITY VELVET!
............................................................................................................. $200
BUY ♦ SELL ♦ TRADE
17. WWII SWISS LUGER HOLSTER .............................................................. $200
18. INDIAN WARS FRAZIER’S PATENT NATIONAL GUARD CARTRIDGE BOX .. $150
19. US NAVY COLT 1889 REVOLVER CARTRIDGE BOX ................................. $150
Specializing in
20. WWI US M1917 HELMET W/ PAINTED 27TH DIV. INSIGNIA .................... $200
21. WWI AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING WAR SERVICE BADGE-SERIAL NUMBERED Original WWII
............................................................................................................... $30
22. GREEK WWII SERVICE STAR MEDAL........................................................ $50
23. WWII VICHY FRANCE CROIX DE GUERRE MEDAL ..................................... $60
American and
24. WWI AUSTRIAN LAKOS GRENADE ......................................................... $350
25. WWI AUSTRIAN CYLINDER GRENADE .................................................... $350 Third Reich Military
26. WWII JAPANESE RISING SUN FLAG ....................................................... $250
27. FINNISH WINTER WAR MEDAL ................................................................ $60
28. WWII SLOVAKIAN FIREMAN HELMET-BEAUTIFUL BADGE & COMPLETE! ..$250
Souvenirs of All Types
29. WWII GERMAN “NARVIK IM BILD” NORWEGIAN CAMPAIGN BOOK ........... $60
30. WWII GERMAN F.W. HOLLER SWORD CATALOG ..................................... $250
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOS AND MORE DETAILS.
437 Bartell Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
JOSHUA ALBERRY 757-547-2764 • ronwolin@cox.net
31531 BONI RD., COPENHAGEN, NY 13626
jalberry92@yahoo.com • 315-523-5711
Find me online under username “jsalberry92” on Ebay and Gunbroker.
www.ronwolin.com

www.CollectRussia.com
★ Imperial Russian and Soviet ★ Military Badges and Insignia
Decorations and Medals ★ Autographs of Political and Military
★ Documented Award Groups Leaders
★ Historical Documents ★ Posters and Newsprint
★ Uniforms and Field Gear ★ German WWII Medals and Militaria
★ Reference Books
Large assortment and the best prices.
Dealer inquiries invited.
Atlantic Crossroads, Inc.
P.O. Box 144, Tenafly, NJ 07670 ★ Phone: (201) 567-8717 FAX: (201) 567-6855
Please visit our website:
www.CollectRussia.com
E-mail: Igor@CollectRussia.com
★
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - OVER 15 YEARS IN BUSINESS - ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

36 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

the battle plan
Look for more information in the advertisements in this issue of any Oct 3-4, AL, Irondale. —CANCELLED— Heartland Militaria Show.
show listings in bold and italics. Support our advertisers, they sup- ZAMORA Shrine Center. Info: Matt, 405.503.3665; www.heartland-
port the hobby! militariashow.com
Oct 3-4, WV, Fairmont. Fairmont Gun Show, National Guard Armory.
Confirm all information with show promoter before traveling. The time, Info: Showmasters Inc., PO Box 10277, Blacksburg, VA 25062;
dates, and/or location may have changed! 540.951.1344; info@showmastersgunshows.com; www.showmas-
tersgunshows.com
Oct 3-4, CA, Gridley. Gridley Western Antique & Gun Show, Butte County
SHOWS Fairgrounds. Info: Chico Gun Shows, Blair Snyder, (530) 591-3379, info@
Sept 17-19, PA, York. —CANCELLED— MAX Show, York Expo
chicogunshow.com or Hildy Langewis, (530) 521-5296; www.chicogun-
Center at the York Country Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Ave. Info: Ohio
show.com
Valley Military Society, Inc., P.O. Box 30436, Cincinnati, OH 45230-
Oct 3-4, CANADA, Regina, SK. Regina Gun & Hobby Show, Canada
0436; 513.245.9540; ovms@fuse.net; www.sosovms.com
Centre West. Info: Regina Fish and Game League; rfgl.gunshow@sasktel.
Sept 17-20, OK, Chickasha. Heartland Militaria Show. Grady County
net; https://rfgl.net/
Fairgrounds. Info: Matt, Hindi, 405.503.3665; www.heartlandmilitari-
Oct 3-4, TX, Humble. Houston Gun Collectors Association Gun Show,
ashow.com
Humble Civic Center. Info: (713) 981-6463; office@hgca.org; www.hgca.org
Sept 18-19, PA, York. York Antique Show, York Expo Center, Memo-
rial Hall West, 334 Carlisle Ave. Info: Steve Sylvia, 540.672.4845; YorkAn-
tiqueArmsShow.com TELL THEM:
Sept 19, NH, Concord. The NHAC Cartridge & Militaria Show, Bektash “I SAW IT IN MILITARY TRADER!”
Shrine Center, 189 Pembroke Road. Contact: Scott Marston; (603) 731-
4866; scott@cfnparts.com Oct 4, CANADA. Saint-Alphonese-de-Granby, Quebec Lower Canada
Sept 20, CANADA, Burlington, ON. Canadian Society of Military Medals Arms & Militaria Fair - La Grillade, 106 rue des Erables, 9:30AM to 3:00PM;
& Insignia (CSMMI) Show & Sale, 2285 New Street, 8:00AM to 12:00Noon 450-445-5801 www.granby-lca-canada.com
(Bryan 289-837-4067) Oct 4, IL, Glendale Heights. —CANCELLED— The Glendale Heights
Sept 20, IL, New Lenox. Military History & Collectibles Show, VFW Post Military Show, Ramada Inn, 780 E. North Ave., Info: Military Promotions,
9495, 323 Old Hickory Rd. Info: Paul, 815.641.6411; Bob 708.598.4156 LLC Contact Jeff Stone 708/558-0587
Sept 20, MA, Boxboro. Militaria Show, Boxboro Regency Hotel. Info: Oct 9-10, PA, Gettysburg. Hallowed Ground Militaria & Historic Arms
978.870.2944; www.baystatemilitaria.com Show, Fire Dept., 35 North Stratton Street. Info: (717) 677-2383; Info: J.
Sept 25-26, AL, Huntsville. Alabama Military Collectors Show, Hunts- Ryan Smith, 717.677.2383; hallowedgroundmilitaria@gmail.com
ville Jaycee’s Community Building, 2180 Airport Rd. Info: Alabama Military
Collectors Association; (256) 651-7302; amcahq@comcast.net; www.
almilitarycollectors.org
CONTINUED ON PAGE 40
Sept 26, IL, Wheaton. Chicago Civil War Show, DuPage Co.
Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester. Info: Zurko Promotions,
715.526.9769; www.ChicagoCivilWarShow.com
Sept 26, CA, Hayward. --CANCELLED-- Bay Area Militaria Show (BAM) NO
GUNS OR AMMO, Hayward Veterans Building, 22737 Main St 9:00 am-3:00
pm. Info. Ed. Anderson,Jr. 415-921-0667; Tables Mark Hull 415-531-0917
Sept 26, CANADA, Lyndhurst, ON. Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show,
Lyndhurst Outdoor Education Centre. Info: John Sideris, (613) 928-2382;
siderisjp@sympatico.ca
Sept 26-27, NY, Freeport. Freeport Antique Gun & Militaria Show, Free-
port Recreation Center. Info: Long Island Antique Historical Arms Society
(631) 722-3248; showchairman@liahas.org; www.liahas.org
Sept 26-27, NE, Lincoln. Modern & Black Powder Gun Show, Lancaster
Event Center. Info: Ardis Moody, (402) 477-6409, ardis.moody@gmail.
com; www.rockcreekrenegades.com
Sept 27, IL, Schaumburg. — RESCHEDULED to Sept 26, 2021 — 40th
Annual Chicago Toy Soldier Show, 10am-3:30pm, Hyatt Regency Schaum-
burg, 1800 E Golf Rd. Info: Roger Garfield 847-567-5355; roger@chica-
gotoysoldiershow.com; www.chicagotoysoldiershow.com
Sept 27, IL, Wheaton. --CANCELLED--76th Illinois Plastic Kit & Toy
Show, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 West Manchester Rd. Info:
630.969.1847
Oct 2-3, OH, Canton. Collectible Ammunition Show, Courtyard by Mar-
riott (North Canton). Info: Aaron Newcomer, (330) 754-4216, aaronksu@
gmail.com; www.OhioCartridgeShow.com
Oct 2-4, VA, Chantilly. The Nation’s Gun Show, Dulles Expo Center,
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Showmasters Inc., PO Box 10277,
Blacksburg, VA 25062; 540.951.1344; info@showmastersgunshows.
com; www.showmastersgunshows.com
Oct 3, CANADA, Lombardy, ON. Lombardy Gun & Militaria Show, Lombardy
Fairgrounds. Info: John Sideris, (613) 928-2382; siderisjp@sympatico.ca
Oct 3-4, MN, St. Paul. —CANCELLED— Minneapolis-St. Paul Military
Show, Minnesota State Fairgrounds Complex. Info: 612.868.6242;
mspcollectorsgroup@gmail.com www.mspmilitaryshow.com

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 37

Collector to collector showcase

RLS NCHSINC.COM
Dealing in Quality Military Antiques from ALL Nations & ALL Time Periods

A nt ique s & eBay Store NCHS

C olle ct ible s 18,000 Military Items
Specializing in Japanese George Petersen US Army
Samurai Swords & Fittings 1964-67, Vietnam 1966
American ~ German ~ Japanese ~ other countries Direct E mail: gpete2000@aol.com
Military Swords • Daggers • Uniforms US, Vietnamese, German, Japanese, Russian,
Medals • Much More! French, British and all other Foreign Country’s

(626) 252-6373 Phone Hours: 9 am to 6 pm (PST) only! WW1, WW 2,Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War
E-mail: rick@rlscollectibles.com Insignia,Patches,Medals,Badges, Wing’s,Hat’s,
WWW.RLSCOLLECTIBLES.COM Uniform’s, Flag’s, Gideon’s, and more.

Hessen Antique G & G Relics

Ori inal and Reproduction German Militaria Hoffman
Hessen Antique is your source for • Lugers • Military Relics • Walthers
high quality German headgear, • Broomhandles • Nambus • Misc. Handguns
uniforms, insignia and equipment.
We carry a full selection for
reenactors and collectors. www.ggrelics.com
-Imperial -Waffen SUMMER WINTER
-Wehrmacht -Kriegsmarine (April/May to December) (December to April/May)
4105 Stephanie Road 53 S. Greenview Drive
-Luftwaffe -Bundeswehr Branch, MI 49402 Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: 231-462-3594 Phone: 863-291-3594
FAX: 231-462-3811 FAX: 863-291-5066
www.HessenAntique.com
877-505-7795 E-mail: gghoffman@ymail.com

Wanted
U.S. Medals
Purple Hearts
50,000+ BATTLE AUCTION PHOTOS...
Silver Stars
Call or write for FREE catalog.
Valor Awards
50% Veterans Discount!
Campaign Medals, Etc.
All Time Periods
Singles, Groups,
Collections
ROBERT WILSON
tarbridge@earthlink.net | Cell: (910) 977-7207
734-327-9696 e-mail: mail@realwarphotos.com
www.purpleheartsnorthcarolina.com P.O. Box 414, Somerset Center, MI 49282

38 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

Collector to collector showcase
WARPATH
MILITARY
COLLECTIBLES
GUNS, SWORDS MILITARY RELICS WANTED
& WAR RELICS U.S., German, Italian & Japanese
World War I & II Items
Korean War and Vietnamese War Items
CIVIL WAR ~ WWI ~ WWII ~ VIETNAM ~ All Wars
Military Weapons & Souvenirs ~ Modern Firearms Antique BUY – SELL – TRADE
Arms & Armor ~ Antique Guns & Militaria Medals ~ Visor Hats Buckles Patches
Orders & Badges ~ Swords & Daggers ~ Artwork ~ Docu- Field Gear
Helmets Flags Swords
ments ~ Photographs ~ Autographs Uniforms ~ Helmets ~ Books
Uniforms Medals Daggers
Headgear ~ Flags ~ Insignia Documents
Belts Badges Bayonets
CA$H For Single Item ~ Collections ~ Estates!
Paying $10 - $100,000 up! Finders Fees Paid! F. PATT ANTHONY
Email: edhicks82@aol.com P.O. Box 13384, Greensboro, NC 27415 USA
Web Site: www.warpathmilitaria.com (336) 282-3414
(800) 322-2838 ED HICKS (910) 425-7000

HUGE MILITARIA RETIREMENT SALE

140 S. Seminary St. Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone (309) 342-5800 email: sales@simpsonltd.com
• LARGEST LUGER DEALER
• 10,000 gun inventory & accessories
• Militaria, including a large selection of
Third Reich items
• Books & publishing
• Knowledgeable staff
• Appraisals (estate and individual items)
• Low fee consignment services
• Import & export services
Shop www.simpsonltd.com 24/7
Business Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 1pm-6pm
Showroom hours: Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-6pm. CLOSED Sunday & Monday
Important material from our personal
collections, carefully selected over 50 years,
will be constantly added to THIS website.
This includes a vast assortment of Military
and Sweetheart jewelry, GAR, Fraternal,
Patriotic, Home Front, Remember Pearl
Harbor, Nazi, Ribbons, Pins, Buttons,
Badges, Medals, Rings, and collectibles of
all types, Civil War through WWII. Always
something new. Please visit often!
www.andersonmilitaria.com

SOVIET
Kampfgruppe UNIFORMS
Medals and Badges ALL PERIODS & TYPES
High-Quality German World War II Militaria BEST SELECTION & PRICES
Civil War, WWII, 50s-80s,
Steve Mezey Modern Camouflages,
Imperial & More

358 Speedvale Ave. E., Suite 26021 IA TRADES

Guelph, ON N1E 6W1 Canada P.O. Box 460401
Phone: (519) 823-8249
Fax: (519) 823-8249
Aurora, CO 80046
e-mail: info@kampfgruppemedals.com
www.kampf ruppemedals.com
e-mail: iliabshapiro@hotmail.com
303-887-1677 (CO) • 720-870-3996 (CO)

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 39

Collector to collector showcase
ALAMO CITY MILITARIA EXPO
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Bullfrog
9am - 3pm Valley
Knights of Columb
i d 1 9 Militaria
509 Schertz Pkw 54
o V
to CNations & Wars
(Just North of , xit 174B) P.O. Box 32, Highspire, PA 17034
Military Col
d u e- $5
E LL ED Specializing in Original American Militaria
C & under - Free
N Free Parking www.bullfrogvalleymilitaria.com
CASet-up, Friday October 23 2pm - 7pm Ken Fleck
8’ Ft Dealer Tables (Cell)717-439-7608
$50 each or 3 for $125
Show & Table Info:
717-533-4447
210-843-6012 or 512-731-7093 • www.acmemilexpo.com 9am-11pm EST

LARGE INSIDE
MILITARY DISPLAY Military Vehicle Falls Creek Collectibles
Display
RECREATING (Weather Permitting) - Specializing in 20th Century U.S. Militaria -
HISTORY

Presents Their Semi-annual

Wichita
MILITARY GUNS & COLLECTABLES SHOWS Mark McCaffrey
NOVEMBER 7th & 8th, 2020
Location: CESSNA ACTIVITY CENTER (406) 761-9465
2744 S. GEORGE WASHINGTON BLVD., WICHITA, KANSAS
ADMISSION $5.00 - Free for Children under 12 with Adult Ticket P.O. Box 6304
SATURDAY PUBLIC INVITED SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE Parking! 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Great Falls, MT 59406
-CIVIL WAR-WWI -WWII -KOREA-VIETNAM -DESERT STORM -& ON -
Large and Outstanding Historical Artifact Display area
Add to your collection or turn your military relics into Cash
fallscreek50@yahoo.com
- BUY - SALE - TRADE - FREE APPRAISAL -
SWORDS, DAGGERS, BAYONETS, KNIVES, FLAGS, MEDALS, AWARDS, INSIGNIAS,
UNIFORMS, HELMETS, BOOKS, SURPLUS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT, AVIATION
MEMORABILIA, HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS FROM ALL PERIODS AND WARS.
>>>DEALER INFORMATION<<< Call Shawn at {316} 210-3255
Wichita Militaria Collectors Club, Inc. P.O. Box 48671, Wichita, Kansas 67201 fallscreekcollectibles.com

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 37

Oct 9-10, KY, West Point. —CANCELLED— America’s Largest
Machine Gun Shoot & Military Gun Show, Knob Creek Gun Range, 690
Ritchey Lane. Info: 502.922.4457; www.knobcreekrange.com
Oct 9-11, TX, Mineral Wells. Crazy Fly-In Fair featuring Military
Vehicles, Relics, Antiques, and Collectibles, Mineral Wells Regional
Airport, 5300 Airport Rd. Info: Charles Montgomery, 817.929.1816;
whipp.events@gmail.com; www.whippfarmproductions.com
Oct 10, FL, Orlando / Mt. Dora.Florida Military Collectors Show 9:00
am-3:00 pm, Renninger’s Antique Center 20651 US Hwy 441 Mount Dora,
Fl. 32757. Info: Greg (407) 462-2163 qed4@aol.com
Oct 10-11, AZ, Kingman. Pioneer Country Events Gun & Knife Show,
Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 FRGS. Blvd., Info: Lon Carroll, P.O.
Box 3955, Kingman, AZ 86402; 928.692.0937, PioneerCountryEvents@
gmail.com; www.PioneerCountryEvents.com
Oct 10-11, MO, Pacific. The Midwest Arms & Armor Society Gun Show,
Eagles Club, 707 W Congress. Info: Alan Fasoldt, (314) 631-2799; amfa-
soldt@sbcglobal.net; www.midwestarmsarmor.com
Oct 11, CANADA, Jerseyville. Ontario. HMCS Jerseyville Militaria Show,
Ancaster Fairgrounds host by Hamilton Militaria Collectors Society. Info:
Marshall, (289) 700-6017
40 Military Trader / October 2020
Oct 11, MA, Boxboro. Militaria Show, Boxboro Regency Hotel. Info:
978.870.2944; www.baystatemilitaria.com
Oct 14-15, GERMANY, Kassel. WBK’s International Weapons Market,
www.waffenboersen.com
Oct 17, IN, Noblesville. Greater Indianapolis Militaria Show, Hamilton
County Fairgrounds, Sat 9-4; 2003 Pleasant St, Located in the OV Winks
Bldg (BLDG 7). info: Phil Elder, 317-332-7819 after 5.30PM; milsho07@
yahoo.com; www.indplsmilitaria.com
Oct 17-18, PA, Allentown. Forks of the Delaware Historical Antique
and Modern Arms Show, Agricultural Hall, 17th St. & Chew St. Info:
Forks of the Delaware, 2060 Northampton St., Unit I Easton, PA 18042;
610.438.9006; www.allentownshow.net
Oct 17-18, VA, Roanoke. Roanoke Valley Gun Show, Berglund
Center, 710 Williamson Rd. Info: Showmasters Inc., PO Box 10277,
Blacksburg, VA 25062; 540.951.1344; info@showmastersgunshows.
com; www.showmastersgunshows.com
Oct 17-18, PA, Monroeville, Pittsburgh Gun Show, Monroeville
Convention Center. Info: Showmasters Inc., PO Box 10277, Blacksburg,
CONTINUED ON PAGE 43
www.militarytrader.com
 wEb site DIRECTORY 
www.andersonmilitaria.com www.wwiidaggers.com
HUGE MILITARIA RETIREMENT SALE
Important material from our personal collections, carefully selected
over 50 years, will be constantly added to ̅ˆÃ website. This in- THE WITTMANN OFFERING
cludes a vast assortment of Military and Sweetheart Jewelry, GAR,
Fraternal, Patriotic, Home Front, Remember Pearl Harbor, Nazi, P.O. Box 350 • Moorestown, NJ 08057-0350
Ribbons, Pins, Buttons, Badges, Medals, Rings and collectibles of 856-866-8733 • Fax: 856-235-4954
all types, Civil War through WWII. Always something new. Please Third Reich Edged Weapons – Lifetime Warranty
visit often!

www.bullfrogvalleymilitaria.com
Bullfrog Valley Militaria
Specializing in original American Militaria WWI to Vietnam
Army/AAF Patches, caterpiller groupings, POW items, escape/evasion,
uniforms, equipment, books, paper & photos, homefront, anti-Axis.
Ken Fleck (717) 533-4447 | Cell (717) 439-7608
www.bellsaviation.com
BELL'S AVIATION & MILITARIA
P.O. Box 342 • Tilghman, MD 21671 • 800-531-4898
sales@bellsaviation.com • Visit our online catalog!
Dealers in W.W.II Army Air and USN Aviation items. Specializing
in flying headgear, survival items, parachutes, and clothing.
We pay top prices for individual items and collections.

www.jessensrelics.com www.StCroixBlades.com
JESSEN’S RELICS, INC. BUYING
Anthony H. Jessen JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDS
P.O. Box 1180, Harrison, TN 37341
Phone: 205-919-1069 • Fax: 423-326-0970 To get a cash offer, phone 715-557-1688, or
E-mail: ahjessen@mindspring.com Email: info@stcroixblades.com
Specializing in Original Militaria from WWII

www.websterdisplays.com
MANNEQUINS, TORSOS & HEADS
WEBSTER DISPLAYS • 843 Riverside Dr.
Battle Creek, MI 49015 • (269) 968-2442
Affordable display products for collectors & museums.
www.ronwolin.com
Ron Wolin, Collector – Dealer
Military Curios – BUY ♦ SELL ♦ TRADE
Specializing in ORIGINAL WWII American and Third Reich
Military Souvenirs of All Types
437 Bartell Drive ♦ Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-547-2764 ♦ E-mail: ronwolin@cox.net

www.warroommilitarycollectibles.com
WARROOM MILITARY COLLECTIBLES
Visit our online store for original military collectibles
from WWI thru Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Specializing in U.S. WWII collectibles along with
German, Japanese, British and Italian military items.
New listings added to our store every week. PayPal accepted.
E-mail: warroom1941@roadrunner.com
www.ww1dogtags.com
Replica WW1 U.S. dog tags M1910 and M1918
aluminum discs with an original style cotton twill cord.
Your name/information as you want it. We sell blanks also.
WWW.DOGTAGSNE.COM
Replica WW2 and modern style dog tags with your own
information embossed, WW2 German reproduction dog tags.
U.S. and international shipping.

www.germaniainternational.com midway-militaria.myshopify.com
Germania International Midway Militaria
German Relics, General Militaria - Buy, Sell, Trade
Lana Cantrell, Owner
Email: teutonia@windstream.net
German WW2 Artifacts
P.O. Box 68, Lakemont, GA 30552
706-782-1668 • Cell: 706-490-1100 midwaymilitaria@gmail.com
www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 41
 wEb site DIRECTORY 
www.RLSCollectibles.com www.timetravelermilitaria.com
Militaria from Civil War to Vietnam
Time Traveler

...............
Showroom in Charlotte, NC
American, German, Japanese, & other Countries
Richard Strojost, P.O. Box 4305, Covina, CA 91723
E-mail: rick@rlscollectibles.com • Ph: (626) 252-6373
Specializing in Japanese Samurai Swords & Fittings
Militaria 703 216-4994
johnnyg900@aol.com

& Civil War Swords NEW ITEMS LISTED DAILY!

www.hayesotoupalik.com www.EarlyAeronautica.com
Over 4800 items on Line!
Original American Military from 1860 to 1960,
* Aviation Memorabilia *
Civil War, IW, SAW, WW1, WW2, and VN Military & Civilian
We Buy, Sell, Trade, Appraise. Collections bought.
Your Satisfaction Guarenteed.. Over 50 years in business. Early Aeronautica
Hayes Otoupalik, Box 8423, Missoula, Montana 59808 P.O. Box 2003, Midland, MI 48641-2003
406-549-4817 or email: hayesotoupalik@aol.com 1-989-835-3908

www.alexandersmilitary.com www.hardelayvilla.com
Colvin Sales, Inc., 1204 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 VISIT D-DAY LANDING BEACHS
4,500 plus sq. ft Villa , 6 bedrooms, Sleeps 14
Visit our Military Room THIS HOUSE SURVIVED D-DAY JUNE 6 1944. RIGHT ON DOG GREEN BEACH
Items from pre Civil War thru Current LOOK RIGHT OUT THE FRONT WINDOW AND IMAGINE THE LANDINGS.
Walk out to the beach were 29th and 2nd Rangers landed.
Phone: 1-800-525-6346 • Email: colvinsales@sbcglobal.net Look up the hill in back yard were German position WN 70 was.
Web Site: www.alexandersmilitary.com dj@militarytour.com

The Geheime Staatspolizei, abbreviated Gestapo, was

the offical secret police of Nazi Germany and in
Chris Weiser German-occupied Europe. The force was created by
Hermann Göring in 1933 by combining the various
security police agencies of Prussia into one organization.
540-421-1868 Your choice of color, bronze or silver.

hikeatrail@comcast.net “Now available in a limited quantity high quality remake”

$19.99 plus $5 US shipping
PO Box 122• McGaheysville, VA 22840 Check or money order to
Paypal @ redtion83@aol.com
Bruce Johnston, 83 Eckerson Ave., Akron, NY 14001 • redlion83@aol.com

www.patton-militaria.com ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

1944 Militaria .......................30 Historic Graphics & Pierre, Jean ....................18, 19
A Research ..........................43 Poulin Antiques and

✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ PATTON ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ Alamo City Military Expo ......40

Alberry, Joshua ....................36
Alexander’s Military..............42
I
IA Trades..............................39
J
Auction .............................11
R

RARE COINS • MILITARIA • HISTORICA

Real War Photos ..................38
Atlantic Crossroads Inc ..36, 42 Jessens Relics Inc ...............41 RLS Collectibles .............38, 42
B K Rock Island Auction
BUY • SELL • TRADE Bartkowski, Steve.................43
Bullfrog Valley Militaria ..40, 41
Kampfgruppe .......................39
L
Company ..........................48
S
Phone: (770) 529-0307 • Fax: (770) 529-2848 D L & S Supply ........................43 Schwabe Books, Inc.............13
Der Teufelhund ....................35 Lenox, Chris .........................41 Segel, Robert .......................13
Mail Address: Box 862, Acworth, GA 30101 • E-mail: pattont@mindspring.com Donley Auction Service ........47 M Showmasters .......................35
E Menestrina, Larry .................40 Simpson Ltd ........................39
Early Aeronautica .................42 Midway Militaria ...................41
Stcroixblades.com ...............41
F Milestone Auctions ..............17
F. Patt Anthony Militaria .......39 Military Tour ....................9, 42 Steve Dance Auctions ............5
Falls Creek Collectibles.........40 Mr. Jerry & Mark’s Military Stewarts Military Antiques ...31
T
www.CollectRussia.com Flight Helmet LLC...........33, 41
Forks of the Delaware ..........35
G
Collectible Shop................15
N
National Capital Historical
Time Traveler Militaria ...33, 42
W
G & G Relics ........................38 Sales, Inc ..........................38 Warpath Collectibles ............39
ATLANTIC CROSSROADS Germania International .........41
Grenadier .............................31
NFG Shows, Inc ...................42
O
Warroom Military
Collectibles .......................41
Box 144 • Tenafly, NJ 07670 H Ohio Valley Military Society....2 Webster Displays .................41
201-567-8717 • Fax: 201-567-6855 Hallowed Ground Militaria ....37 Otoupalik, Hayes ..............7, 42 Wilson, Robert .....................38
Hangartner, Debra ..........39, 41 P Wittmann, Thomas...........4, 41
Igor@CollectRussia.com Heritage Auction Galleries ......3 Patton, Terry ........................42 Wolin, Ron .....................36, 41
Imperial Russian & Soviet Militaria Hessen Antique ....................38 Peterson, Jim .......................13 World War Relics .................42
Over 15 years in business–excellent reputation– The Advertisers’ Index is provided as a reader service. Occasional last-minute changes may result in ads
satisfaction guaranteed! appearing on pages other than those listed here. The publisher assumes no liability for omissions or errors.

42 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

1100 FIREARMS/SHOOTING
M1 CARBINE
PARTS
Call or write for a
FREE CATALOG!!
Carbine Barrels
Stock Pouches
Slings & Early Oilers
Stocks & Hand Guards
Type I Early Flip Sights
*Type I, II Dog Leg Hammers
*Flat & Round Bolts: $95.00 & Up
*Front Bands Type I, II & III
*Front Sights
*Swivels (All Mfgs.): $18.00 & Up
*Mag. Rel. Type I, II & III: $32.00 & Up
*MIAI Recoil Plate Covers: $65.00
*MIAI Butt Plate Springs: $10.00
*MIAI Coin Springs (Pistol Grips): $10.00
*Type I Band Screws: $7.50
***Celebrating 25 Years***
L&S Supply, Inc.
8362 Tamarack Village, Suite 119-176
Woodbury, MN 55125
LSSUPPLY@SPACESTAR.NET
Or call: 1-651-773-9972
15 Day 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
1260 THIRD REICH Nov 1, IL, Loves Park. Greater Rockford Military Show, Forest Hills
Lodge Banquet 1601 West Lane Rd. Info: Jeff Bries 815-543-6631
SS DAGGERS with serial numbers Nov 1, MA, Boxboro. Militaria Show, Boxboro Regency Hotel. Info:
of SS Officers and now NCO’s/
enlisted men can now be
978.870.2944; www.baystatemilitaria.com
identified. Let us help you find Nov 1, IL, Loves Park. Greater Rockford Military Show, Forest Hills
Lodge Banquet, 1601 West Lane Rd. Info: Jeff, 815.543.6631
your dagger’s SS-Mann.
Free search at www.ssdaggers.com Nov 6-7, OH, Wilmington. OVMS 400-Table Militaria Show. Roberts
Historic Graphics & Research
or write Centre, I-71 at U.S. Route 68 (Exit 50). Info: Ohio Valley Military
PO Box 36 Woodstock, MD 21163
Society, Inc., P.O. Box 30436, Cincinnati, OH 45230-0436; 513.245.9540;
1282 VIDEO/AUDIO ovms@fuse.net; www.sosovms.com
Nov 7, AZ, Mesa. Mesa Antique Gun & Militaria Show, Holiday Inn
& Suites, 1600 S. Country Club Drive. Info: www.stewartsmilitaryan-
Jeep Radio Sets tiques.com for details and map
SCR-610-SCR510 +
w/mount & handset. AUCTIONS
$850 + Shipping Sept 26, OH, Willoughby. Premier Firearms Auction, Milestone Auctions
Gallery, NEW ADDRESS: 381998 Willoughby Parkway. Info: 440.527.8060;
Steve 708-243-7713 milestoneauctions@yahoo.com; www.milestoneauctions.com
WHEN YOU
Sept 30, MD, Timonium. Prolific Class III Weapons Estate Auction, Mu-
seum Building, Maryland Stadium Fairgrounds, 2200 york Rd. Steve Dance
CAN’T GET
ENOUGH Auctions, 400 All3gheny Ave., Towson MD 21204; 410.823.3993; www.
MILITARIA
stevedance.com
Sept 30-Oct 1, ENGLAND, London. Orders, Decorations, Medals and
Militaria Auction, Dix Noonan Webb, 16 Bolton St., Mayfair. Tel: +44 (0) 20
7016 1700; Email: auctions@dnw.co.uk; web site: www.dnw.co.uk
Oct 10-11, AUSTRALIA, Wantirna, VIC. Australian Arms Auction, Hun-
garian Community Centre. Info: Roland Martyn, (613) 984-8795, admin@
australianarmsauctions.com www.australianarmsauctions.com
Oct 21, ENGLAND, Warwick. World Coins, Medals, Orders, and Militaria
www.MilitaryTrader.com
Auction, Court House Ballroom, Jury Street, Warwick, CV34 4EW. Info: War-
wick & Warwick, www.warwickandwarwick.com

www.facebook.com/militarytrader REENACTMENTS / LIVING HISTORY EVENTS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40
VA 25062; 540.951.1344; info@showmastersgunshows.com; www.
showmastersgunshows.com
Oct 18, HOLLAND,Houten. Militaria Beurs Houten, Expo Houten, Mei-
doornkade 24.
Oct 24, TX, San Antonio. —CANCELLED— Alamo City Militaria Expo
(ACME), Knights of Columbus Hall, 509 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz TX
78154 (7 miles north of San Antonio off I-35). Info: 210-843-6012 or
www.acmemilexpo.com
Oct 24, CANADA, Nepean, ON. Ottawa Military Heritage Show, Info:
Peter, (613) 256-1105; pbmm_8@hotmail.com; www.omhshow.wixsite.
com/omhshow
Oct 24-25, IN, Newburgh. Evansville Military Collectors Club Show,
Amer. Legion Post 44, 711 State St. Info: 812/483-3064; evvmcc@aol.com
Oct 25, CO, Thornton. Colorado Militaria Collector & Gun Show, Double-
Tree by Hilton Hotel and hosted by Audie L. Murphy Infantry Museum. Info:
E. Ramirez; (720) 621-6339; mail@audielmurphyinfantrymuseum.com;
www.audielmurphyinfantrymuseum.com
Oct 25, OH, North Canton. Fall Bi-Annual Military Show, Military
Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) Museum, 2260 International
Parkway. Info: Scott Denniss 330.546.3085, northcoastmilitary@att.
net; www.facebook.com/NCMCUSA
Oct 25, BELGIUM, Ciney. Ciney Militaria. Ciney Expo, Rue du Marché
Couvert, 3.
Oct 31, IA, Johnston. Iowa Military Collector Society Show. Johnston
Iowa Lion’s Club, 6501 Merle Hay Rd. Info: Mark, 515.954.8584
Oct 31-Nov 1, VA, Harrisonburg. Shenandoah Valley Gun Show,
Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Info: Showmasters Inc., PO Box
10277, Blacksburg, VA 25062; 540.951.1344; info@showmastersgun-
shows.com; www.showmastersgunshows.com
Oct 31-Nov 1, TX, Parker. Dallas Arms Collectors Gun & Knife Show,
Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Drive. Info: Dallas Arms Collectors Associa-
tion, PO Box 30, Lillian, TX 76061 info@dallasarms.com
Nov 1, VA, Woodbridge. Militaria Show, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton VFD
Firehall, 1306 “F” Street. 8AM-Noon. info: Dave Johnson, area2@asmic.org
www.militarytrader.com
Sept 18-20, PA, Gettysburg. WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm National
Park Site.
Sept 19-20, IL, Rockford. --CANCELLED-- WWII Days, Midway Village,
Reenactment and Show, Located near I-90 on Rockford’s east side. Info:
815.397.9112; www.midwayvillage.com
Sept 26, TN, Lindon. Remembering WWII Living History, Education &
Honor! info@rememberingwwii.com www.rememberingwwii.com
Oct 2-3, OH, Dayton. --CANCELLED--Dawn Patrol WWI Rendezvous.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright-
Patterson AFB OH 45433. Info: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Up-
coming/Events/
Oct 3-4, PA, Nazareth. World War II Living History Weekend – Ja-
cobsburg Historical Society. http://www.jacobsburghistory.com/
Oct 8-12, FL, Newberry. Mobile Military Museum Display, American Le-
gion Post 149, 26821 W Newberry Rd (Hwy26). 10-6PM, Free admission.
Curator: Lamar Scott, 678-464-7494. Promoter, Steve Frey, 678-778-1133.
Oct 9-11, OH, Lima. Lauer Farms 1944, 800 Roush Rd. Info: www.face-
book.com/LauerFarms1944
Oct 17, OK, Oklahoma City. Victory In Europe 75th Anniversary Event,
45th Infantry Division Museum, 2145 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.
Info: (405) 424-5313; curator@45thdivisionmuseum.com
Nov 2, TX, Ft. Bliss. Ft. Bliss Living History Kids Day, Old Fort Bliss Mu-
seum.
Nov 6-8, PA, Newville. Fall Tactical (GWA Event), Caesar Krauss Great
War Memorial Site. Info: www.great-war-assoc.org/
Nov 8-11, PA, Wilkes-Barre. Huertgen Forest Re-enactment, Bear
Creek Lutheran Camp. Info: www.northernlightsoperations.com/huumlrt-
genwald-44.html
Nov 9-10, TN, Johnson City. A Walk in Their Boots 2019 Military Time-
line and Living History Event, Tipton-Haynes Historic Site, 2620 South Roan
Street. Info: events@militarywalk.us; www.militarywalk.us/
Nov 20-22, TX, Terrell. Endsieg 1918 (WW1 Tactical Texas). Info: www.
facebook.com/events/3318339308205861
For complete schedule of shows and
auctions, log onto:
www.MilitaryTrader.com.
October 2020 / Military Trader 43
 Soldiers from the Hawaii Army National
Guard and the Army Reserves, 2004.

Patches!
US Army Photo by Spc. Daniel P. Kelly

A look at some shoulder

sleeve insignia in
original photos

Franklyn Come, 6th Armor, ca. 1952.

The Special Operations Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent

Resolve conducted a re-patching ceremony to replace the interim
1st Special Forces Group unit patch previously worn in Southwest
Asia. The newly-approved patch prominently features black and
gold colors and a spear. Black represents activities performed
under cover of darkness while gold represents excellence. The First Sergeant Anthony Milauskas of Co. 3, 222nd
spearhead itself represents special forces as being “the tip of the Infantry Regiment is wearing a 42nd Division patch.
spear.” U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dakota Price, SOJTF-OIR The photo was taken in German, ca. 1945.
44 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com
 W Mitchell Red Cloud of
Friendship, Wisc., served with
Carlson’s Raiders during WWII.
In 1948, he joined the US Army.
In 1951, he received the Medal
of Honor, posthumously, for
bracing himself against a tree to
use his automatic rifle against
hordes of attacking Communist
soldiers, thereby giving his
comrades time to reorganize
and evacuate the wounded. This
press photo from 1951 shows
Red Cloud in his Marine uniform
with a First Marine Division
patch on his sleeve.

X Lieutenant general John

Macnair Wright (14 April,
1916 – 27 January, 2014) was
a United States Army officer
who served in World War II, the
Korean War and the Vietnam
War. He is seen here wearing
the 101st Airborne which he
commanded from May 1969 to
May 1970.

Unidentified 1st Cavalry soldier Unidentified 2nd Corps nurse, photographed in France,
wearing a felt patch, ca. 1926. ca. 1919

www.militarytrader.com October 2020 / Military Trader 45

frontline auction news
UNIFORM-LY POPULAR!
WWII uniforms ranked high in grenadierauctions.com Sum-
mer Auction with some of the highest hammer prices in the sale.

An exceptional selection of German WWII uniforms attract-

ed bidders worldwide and brought record prices in grenadierauc-
tions.com Summer Auction XVIII, which closed August 9, 2020.
Here are some highlights. For upcoming auction dates and to bid
online, log on: www.grenadierauctions.com. ✪

This untouched example of a mid-war production Waffen-SS

enlisted man’s tunic retains all of its original components,
including a BeVo SS collar tab, an SS-Rottenführer collar
tab, and a pair of slip-on SS artillery shoulder straps which
feature LAH ciphers. Realized price: $10,611

Made of issue-quality field-gray wool,

this tunic boasts all of its original
components, including slip-on
shoulder boards, a pair of
hand-sewn embroidered
SS-Untersturmführer
collar insignia, and
original buttons. It is
authenticated by a
This outstanding grouping belonged to Hauptmann Rolf letter from noted
Knüppel of Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 228. It includes SS uniform expert
Knüppel’s army-cut black wrap tunic which features all of its David Delich, which
original insignia, and Knüppel’s double arrow Heer artillery states that he has
officer’s visor cap. Sold with the group were his original examined this tunic
awards including an unmarked EKI, award documents and and deems it to
miscellaneous ephemera, and an 8” X 10” formal photograph be an original pre
of Knüppel in uniform. Realized price: $14,699 1945 example.
Realized price:
$16,775

This tunic is made of issue-quality

field-gray wool and includes
all of its original buttons and
insignia. It boasts a silver
Close Combat badge
and vaulted 1914 EKI,
an infantry Assault
badge, as well as a
cloth DKiG on the
right breast pocket.
Realized price:
$4,700

This rare example Waffen-SS LAH SS-Untersturmführer wrap tunic

also includes an original 1984-dated letter from David Delich detailing
its acquisition and background. An early-war, issue example, the tunic
is made of quality black wool in the army cut and is complete with all
of its original components. Realized price: $19,000

46 Military Trader / October 2020 www.militarytrader.com

To Donley Auctions Fall Firearm & Military Auction

Fully documented with factory Silver Medal Winner

papers and provenance of the 1987
National Rifle Association Show

Low commission rates! One item or entire collections.

Call Randy Donley today at 815.923.7000