Here is a vintage US Air Force practice bomb acquired from an old retired Air Force veteran. It is 22.5" long and weighs 25 lbs... that's really heavy! All metal. Blue finish has wear and oxidation... more at "nose"; dent just below "waist". Small 1/4" crater in ridged upper surface. White lettering on bomb reads: Bomb Practice 25 Lb. See photos for more info/numbers stenciled below that.

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Here's an oversize paperback book entitled: Fighters of World War II. It features 29 of the "classic fighters of the Second World War in superbly detailed full color three views, with description and data". Published in 1985 by Crescent Books. 11.5" x 17.75". Some of the planes included were made by Curtiss, Grumman, Hawker, Kawasaki, Lockheed, Messerschmitt, Mitsubishi, Northrop, and Vought. Cover and the first few pages are a bit curled at bottom left but the pictures are intact as is all info. In very good condition. Purchased from an estate sale.

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Here is an old copper box with the National Coat of Arms of Chile raised in the center of the lid. The motto: Por La Razon O La Fuerza (By Reason or Force), used on Chilean currency since 1818, is inscribed on the banner. Original interpretation of the motto was that reason, or the law, was primary, but if violated, reason would be upheld with force. A bill has been pending in the Chilean Senate since 2004 to change the motto to the less aggressive sounding "By the force of reason". This box is marked on base with the maker's mark: A rooster and the words Gallo M. M. Chile. 4" x 3" x 1-7/8" high. The copper had darkened with time and the lid had black stuff on it from being stored in an old garage. When I washed it, some of the dark oxidation came off too so I polished the top but not the rest of the box. There is a tiny dent and still some spotting on the lid. In good condition otherwise.12s6

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Here are 30 vintage buttons, 1 pin, and 1 charm or fob, all with military, scouting, or company uniform theme... all purchased from various estate sales over the past 30 years. All are in good condition with exceptions, if any, noted next to each description. They are:

• 5 large black US Navy pea coat buttons - 1.25", bakelite
• 2 small black US Navy pea coat buttons - 5/8", bakelite
• 1 large black US Navy button - 7/8", marked: Warnock Uniform Co. New York, unsure of material... might be molded horn or rubber as metal loop shank is melt imbedded into the back
• 1 small black US Navy button similar to above - 5/8", not marked, unsure of material... might be molded horn or rubber as metal loop shank is melt imbedded into the back
• 1 large brass US Navy button - 7/8", marked: Scoville Mfg. Co. Waterbury, metal loop shank, some oxidation and darkening of brass mostly on back with 2 green dots on front
• 1 US Navy Reserve eagle lapel pin - 5/8" x 15/16", brass with dark soldered threaded rod and round toothed screw disc lock.
• 1 anchor button - 1.25", 2 piece metal with 2 openings
• 1 anchor button - 7/8", 2 piece metal, back is painted black, has some rust
• 2 anchor buttons - 5/8", 1 piece metal with curled edges, both have some darkening, oxidation, and/or greenish
• 1 shield button - white & blue enamel on metal, 1.25", flat shank, a newer button
• 1 shield button - front reads: Main Viendi, 1-1/8", 2 piece metal with added loop shank that fits under the back
• 1 domed shield button - front reads: Ludovicus Rex Plures Non Capit Orbis, 7/8", 2 piece metal with 2 openings
• 1 flat shield button - front reads: Burg-Co-Tyr-17Box-Archid-Aust-Dux, 5/8" with molded loop shank
• 1 shield shaped charm or fob with hand above raising a spear, knight's head in armor, sword and 6 stars and words on banner below that are difficult to make out. They might be French; eis uvnp ouueis avnp?? 1-3/8" x 3/4", copper colored metal with a few spots of oxidation on back and slight bend at top loop
• 3 Boy Scouts of America - 9/16", 2 piece... tops are silvery metal, backs look like old leather
• 1 black uniform button - marked: Follmer, Clogg & Co. This was an umbrella company in Lancaster, PA. - 1/2", material might be molded horn or old plastic
• 1 uniform button - marked: P. Jamieson Toronto, 5/8", silvery metal has rust... more on back than front
• 1 rivet type button fastener with washer - marked Headlight, 5/8"
• 1 with 3 impressed crowns - 3/4", 2 part metal with molded box shank
• 1 with 7 four point stars scattered randomly - 1/2", hollow metal with separate imbedded loop shank
• 1 with crown over shield - 5/8", 2 part metal with molded box shank
• 1 with American eagle that looks like it might be a US Army button - 5/8", 2 part metal with molded box shank
• 2 with American Eagle on wrinkled BGE Originals card - front reads United States of America Half Dollar, 11/16", 2 part metal with separate loop shank

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Official Photographers Accompanying Each Army Collected and Arraged By Francis J. Reynolds and C.W. Taylor. Drawings by R. Caton Woodville, Felix Schwormstaedt, Henry Reuterdahl, Richard Assmann, Willy Stower, W. Gause, Frederic De Haenen, Norman Wilkinson, H.W. Koekkoek, Richard A. Mann, Willy Moralt, and Ernest Fuhr. There are some excellent pictures of submarines, zeppelins, motorcycles, armored cars, and ships.

The cover has some fading and some darker spots in the gray area probably from handling. The corners, ends of spine and edges show light wear. Front end paper has 2 spots with air under them, where they weren't completely glued to the boards. First and last end paper pages show browning corresponding to the printed image on the title page and last page. The title page also shows some browning transfer along bottom edge. Bottom corner of this page has a crease. Last page has a 1" tear side middle at the thumb turning point. All the other pages are in very good condition. Most of the condition issues are due to age, manufacturing technique, and paper choice. I would say the book has been well cared for and is in very good condition... especially when considering it's age of 93 years.25s6

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Flashlight Here is an unusual vintage flashlight with magnifier lens plus red and green filters that slide over the light. It is called the Daimon Telko Trio. Online research says this was a German manufactured flashlight made in the late 1930's, and used by the German military during World War 2. The hinged case is metal with leather strap handle on back; fixed half dome magnifying lens covering the light bulb; exterior On/Off toggle switches which can be locked at On or Off: slide levers in front to move either red or green filters into place; interior clip for extra bulb. It measures 4.5" x 2-5/8" x 1.75" at the thickest point. We don't know what type of batteries went in it or how things were connected. The switch mechanism works. Exterior shows wear to black finish as can be seen in the photos. There's a dab if hardened glue or clear varnish on the hinge side. Some small scratches on glass dome at apex. It's a neat old item, historically interesting, a great collectible, and could possibly be made useful again with a little know-how. Purchased from an estate sale.

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Large vintage photograph depicts a steelworker dwarfed by the huge casting of a Navy battleship gun turret next to him. The photo is 9-5/8" x 13.5" It is mounted on heavy cardboard which is 13-7/8" x 16-7/8". The photo is dirty which can be seen in the white areas. There are a few stains, the worst of which is a round tan mark above the casting to the left side of the photo. Perhaps it could be washed or cleaned. It's an interesting photo, an impressive subject. Purchased from an estate sale.

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Black and silver man's jewelry box for cufflinks, watches, tie bars, etc. has enameled crest for the National War College with surrounding laurel wreath. 6.75" x 3.75" x 1.25" A couple dots of glue near top of wreath occurred during manufacturing. In very good condition.

\r\rThe National War College of the United States is a school in the National Defense University located in the oldest Army post still active today, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. It was officially established on July 1, 1946 as an upgraded replacement for the Army-Navy Staff College, which operated from June 1943 to July 1946. Most mid-level and senior military officers take a course of study at the War College in preparation for higher staff and command positions.

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Large genuine vintage photograph of what I believe is a Vought OS2U Kingfisher (observation scout) floatplane on the water. Waves and propellor blur indicate that it is in motion although first canopy is open and a soldier is standing on the wing. Photo area is 8" x 12". Paper is 11" x 14". All 4 corners are creased but do not compromise the photo area. Slight rippling to paper. In good condition otherwise. Purchased at an estate sale along with a large aerial photo of a P-47 in flight which we are offering in another of our listings this week.

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Great old leather bag was probably used for ammunition, cartrideg clips. It's divided into 4 long sections with drainage holes at the bottom of each. Shoulder strap. 2 side pouches. Interesting stud and slit closures for easy slide opening remind me of old horse gear. Longest strap possiblity is 52" with 14 holes at one inch intervals for shortening. One hole has been added by a previous owner. Bag is about 9" x 9" wider at top pouches 13". I haven't tried to clean it with saddle or leather cleaner. It has a musty smell. Nice aged patina but still flexible and useful.

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Here are 6 vintage wartime soldier photographs... one real photo postcard circa World War 1 and 5 photos from World War 2 all purchased from one estate sale.

• Smallest photo (3-3/8" x 2.75") is of a soldier in leggings and metal helmet. Top edge of photo has been purposely cut off. Back is stamped in red (partially cut off): Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 Defense Command (Pre)sidio of San Francisco, California.
• 5 men appear to be 2 American pilots with 3 Phillipino soldiers (3" x 4") Light wear to edges.
• 2 photos of Army cooks several of whom are in both pics. Smallest (2.75" x 4.5") has handwriting on back: Processed By Military Personal. 164 Gen. Hosp. Harry Argast Received My 1, 1945 G. Argast. Corners have slight wear. Large photo measures 4.5" x 6.75" It's in very good condition.
• Female soldier in uniform, WAC, posed in front of studio outdoor background. 4.75" x 3.25". Crackles in surface lower half of photo, missing surface emulsion right edge. Back has some stains.
• Real photo postcard is postally unused and in very good condition.

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Here are 4 US Army hat pins. Each is marked: PI GI. Each measures 7/8" long. All are metal that appears to be black in color. They have 2 pointed prongs; 2 have 2 pinch clip fasteners; 2 have only 1. They are in excellent condition. Purchased from an estate sale along with other vintage military pins.

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Here are 8 small jewelry memento type items from the estate of the same military man.

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• Commemorative disc from the 488th Airlift Wing, Team McGuire, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, Never Unprepared. Disc is 1.5" in diameter. Silver color metal with raised letters. Unopened in sealed plastic bag.\r
• Air Force Academy Wings - tie or lapel tac type pin with pinch clasp back. On card unopened in stapled plastic bag.\r
• 3 Star pins. 2 have blue enamel centers with the numbers 1 and 2. The other has no number or enameling. All 3 have a tie tac type pin back with pinch clip fastener. 1/2". Plain star shows a little wear. The other 2 are in very good condition.\r
• Airplane with tie tac type pin back had no fastener but I have provided one. 1/2" In very good condition.\r
• Red, white, and blue ribbon bar pin. Cloth over metal. Hinged shank pin. C clasp appears to be pressed against the back of the bar and pin won't open. Probably needs to be bent outward with pliers. Cloth is lightly soiled. 1.25" x .5"\r
• Irregularly shaped oriental brass fob or charm depicts large dragon with wall in background. Chinese? Vietnamese? Korean? 1.25" x 1-3/8". Some greening to metal especially at top lug.

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We have purchased a group of vintage Army uniforms from the same estate sale. They are possibly from the World War 2 era. This one is a dress uniform with jacket, trousers, and cap. Sleeves of jacket have patches of rank, artillery ? It is completely lined. Jacket is size 38 R. It has care/ironing instructions inside the front chest area. There are 8 shiny brass buttons with loop shanks, 4 large and 6 small, marked Waterbury Button Co. Conn. The pants are marked: Short W34 L32. Written in ink inside: F6426. Also marked: 8405-286-5100. The cap measures 21" in circumference inside and has hand inked notation on the leather band inside: FL42L. All are in very good condition.

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We have purchased a group of vintage Army uniforms from the same estate sale. They are possibly from the World War 2 era. This one has an Ike jacket and trousers in olive drab color. Sleeves of jacket have patches of rank, artillery ? It is completely lined. Jacket is size 36 R. Jacket is stamped inside: F-6/426. The pants have a button fly. Pants are marked W32 L3? looks like it might be a 2 or a 7. Written inside: F6426. They are in very good condition.

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Here are 2 US Marine Corp issue Tru-Spec short sleeve moisture wicking polyester tee shirts, size medium. They are both new in the original plastic package. Tag on plastic pack reads: BWT120603 Wicking Tan MD EA N197C.

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Here are three (3) 5.11 Tactical Sun Shirts. All 3 are new with tags; 2 are still in the original plastic bag. Size medium. Label reads: Men's 72158 M 511 Tac L/S Ribstop Sun Shirt 310 Desert Sand. Tag description reads: 4.0 oz. nylon anti-microbial ripstop fabric. Fusible interfacing added to cuffs for additional strength. All of the same functional features as the original 5.11 Tactical Shirt, but to be enjoyed as a lighter weight alternative.

Tactical's website gives the following information about this $60 shirt:

The 5.11 Tactical Shirt is the comfortable, durable and functional choice of law enforcement, military and fire professionals. Ideal for both on and off-duty wear, the innovative 5.11 Tactical Shirt is the only tactical shirt in the world with 5.11šs exceptional fit, patented hidden document pockets and unmatched heat management system.

Features:

• Comfortable, durable and functional
• Superior fit
• Triple-stitch construction
• 26 bartacks in high stress areas
• Tough unbreakable melamine buttons
• Patented hidden document pockets
• Reinforced pen pockets
• Cape-back with moisture-wicking mesh
• Hidden button down collar
• 6 pockets
• Quick-drying colorfast 4.7-oz. nylon ripstop (SPF30) which is great for hot weather
• Long sleeves with double reinforced elbows

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Interesting World War I glass slide plate photograph is of a German biplane surrounded by German troops. We've been told by a friend that the plane is most likely a German Aviatik B.1 reconnaissance plane with a Mercedes liquid cooled 6 cylinder inline 100 HP engine which was entered into service in 1914. The plate is 4" X 3-1/4" and with the exception of a few minor scratches is in very good condition.

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Here's a group of 5 items from World War II that were all purchased from the same estate sale. Most are paper ephemera with the exception of a small trench art knife with a bullet shell casing handle, the base of which reads: U.S.C.CO 30 GOV. Total length is 3-7/8". The other items are:

• Advertising booklet called "Hit With Atlantic" is from Atlantic Motor Oil. 4 tissue paper pages show target games with planes, ships, etc. and instructions such as "Can you pick the battleship that is bombed? Touch lighted cigarette to dot to start the game." There are 4 games in the booklet. It doesn't look like any have been torn out. Bottom corners have been torn away from all pages except the front cover.
• United States Army Leave tour to Denmark Tickets Nr. 28332 "Guard this boolet well, it's worth 39 dollars." A place for name, rank and serial number are not filled in. Some tickets are still left in the booklet with others that were inside it but not of the same type. They are not in English.
• A war bond envelope (with no bond in it) from RCA Radio Corporation of American, RCA Victor Division, Camden, N.J. with a picture of a plane, the American Flag and the motto Keep 'em Flying and V for Victory.
• A folder with lots of info about why you should buy US Savings Bonds for defense.

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