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WWI Souvenirs and
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T-1060 (2) fantastic hand painted wooden
figures, one an American, "Sammie" and the other, a captured
and bound German Soldier. These are very rare and both
signed "G. Boudard".
Pencil inscriptions on reverse. Boudard is recorded as
having been wounded at the First Battle of the Marne in
September 1914. He subsequently worked at one of the ÉCOLES
DE BLESSÉS (24, Bd des Capucines) producing painted wooden
figures in silhouette of French and German soldiers, two
examples of which are in the collection of the Imperial War
Museum, (dating to 1917) and one (dating to 1916) is at the
Historial de la Grande Guerre in Péronne. A further set can
be seen at The Musée de l'Armée in Paris. Fantastic and
important soldier art. Each approx. . 15-16 inches tall.
Will be shipped unframed. $795 |
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T-1059 Selection of WWI fundraising participation
hangers to show that a donation was made. Included are 2
rare Irish Relief tags. 10 tags in the envelope that they
have been stored in for 100 years. $80 |
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T-1058 Great Circa 1919 Polish parade flag. Flag
is about 10 x 16 inches. $90 |
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T-1057 WWI 8 x 11 printed cotton parade flag
with anti Kaiser message. $125 |
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T-1056 Amazing German 77MM Trench Art shell from St.
Mihiel. Incredibly showing a Doughboy clubing a German
Soldier with a Trench Club!! VERY Cool!! $265
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T-1055
75MM Army Nurse Corps Trench Art shell. Very nice
overall. Rare to find Trench Art for a female unit. $255 |
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T-1054 WWI Occupied Germany Tobacco Humidor for a member
of the 148TH Artillery Regiment with presentation lid and
regimental battles listed in one pane. The other panes
include the 3RD army insignia, the Artillery Brigade Helmet
insignia and the regimental number above a field gun. Lids
are usually missing. $210 ON
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T-1053 Large WWI embroidered on felt with enlisted aviators
insignia. $60 |
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TA-1052 Large Trench Art Lighter with full sized
"Norton Harjes" cap badge and coin on the other. Approx. 3.5
inches across. Rare Volunteer Ambulance Drivers item. $495$SOLD$ |
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TA-1051 Fantastic 75MM shell with the Indian Head of
the Second Division, Crossed Flags and Second Division
Battle Honors. $295
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TA-1050 75MM Army Nurse Corps Trench Art shell. Very
nice overall. Rare to find Trench Art for a female unit.
$255 |
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TA-1049 Scarce Tank Corps pillow sham. Approx. 12 x 20
inches. Would look great framed. $225$SOLD$ |
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TA-1048 Somber 15 x 18 oil painting showing a
military cemetery with a line of wooden crosses. Signed and
dated 1918. One small hole. A grim reminder of the true cost
of War. $275 |
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TA-1047 Rare 8 x 10 embroidered flour sack craft,
produced by Women and Children living in occupied Belgium.
They would take the flour sacks, from flour shipments from
the CRB, and then embroider on top of the various designs.
They made a variety of handicrafts including pillow shams,
table covers, parasols and in this case some type of trivet
or object to pick up a hot pan. It is quilted . Very rare to
find. See the equipment section to see examples of the sacks
as they were shipped. $225 |
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TA-1045 Fantastic panel removed from the side of
an Aircraft from one of the most famous WWI Aviation Films.
This panel comes from the N28, the "Hero" mount of Errol
Flynn (coded with letter "N") in the movie. While it didn't
actually fly, there are numerous scenes where we can see
Flynn climbing in and out of the plane and the plane taxiing
with Flynn inside (probably being pushed on the ground).
Used in the movies were WWI Nieuport 28's (4 of them) owned
by the movie aviator Garland Lincoln/Paul Mantz. This was
the last movie (except for one of them) these planes
appeared in, so it still retains the movie camouflage from
1938 (although worn after 70 years). After the movie, they
resided in storage at Orange County airport, and eventually
they were sold by Mantz/Tallman and went to different
private collectors.
This particular panel was from the
N28 restored in the UK in the 90's, flown for awhile, and
now on display at the Army Air Force Museum. As seen in the
pictures, the panels were on the bare shell of the plane
before being removed for the restoration of the plane. This
piece measures 18" x 27". $1250
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T-1044 Impressive bas relief in painted plaster. We
believe this was the artists mock up for the bronze
sculpture depicted below. The final version is slightly
different. The early model was used to make plaster copies.
Each is approx. 17 x 12 inches. This one is mounted in
a custom wood stand. A couple of small chips. The
event shown depicts the decoration of the colors of the
104TH Infantry of the 26TH Division. This was the first time
in American history that an American unit was decorated by a
foreign power. A huge painting of the event is on a wall in
the Massachusetts State House. These are very rare due to
their fragile nature. $375 |
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T-1043 Set of WWI-20s US Navy Trench Art
bookends. One stippled "USS Pennsylvania" and the other
"Guantanamo bay". Approx. 8 inches in height. $85 |
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T-1042 Amazing trench art banjo. this was made by
crimping 2 lower mess pans together and adding a neck, most
likely made from a table leg. Wonderfully hand carved. Heart
shaped sound hole. Fantastic. $375 |
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T-1041 WWI Royal Flying Corps Clock made from section of
propeller with mounted RFC badge. 9 x 12 inches. $295 |
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T-1040 Nice collection of 4 Welcome Home buttons including
a great pin Welcoming Fighting Father Duffy. $95 |
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T-1034 WWI Air Service Officers Frame with Officers cap
badge and early Officers Signal Corps device with crossed
signal flags and winged globe superimposed. Very unusual.
Would look great with a Pilots photo. $125 |
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T-1033 WWI Desk Plaque. About 10 inches across. Lower
coins dated 1914 and 1918. $50 |
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T-1032 Fantastic embroidered pillow sham with eagle
and "Son in Service " flag. $80 |
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T-1031 Fabulous Jeweler engraved 75MM shell from
the 1ST Air Service Mechanics Regiment with battle honors of
"Chateau Thierry", "St. Mihiel" and "Metz". $255 |
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T-1030 Fabulous Jeweler engraved 75MM shell from the
1ST Air Service Mechanics Regiment with cross of Loraine and
"Alsace". $225 |
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T-1029 Nice 75MM engraved shell with "Aisne" and
a good luck horseshoe. $95 |
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T-1028 This is the largest shrapnel letter opener we
have ever seen! Shrapnel would be shaped on one end into a
blade. This one is the size of a dagger. $225 |
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T-1027 Wonderful Cigarette or Tobacco canister made
from 75MM shells. Wonderfully Jeweler engraved. $225 |
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T-1026 Largest Trench Art Letter opener made from a
large caliber driving band. Great detail. Some tape residue
needs to be cleaned off. $95 |
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T-1025 Large letter opener, made from the driving band
of a fired 77MM shell with an added German button. $50 |
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T-1024 Rare Trench Art napkin ring made from a
cross section of 37MM shell for a member of the "American
Friends", a Quaker Relief organization who arrived in France
to aid in reconstruction of the devastated regions of
France. They were based at Grange le Comte. The symbol in
the center is that of the American Friends. $90 |
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T-1023 Rare Trench Art napkin ring made from a cross
section of 37MM shell for a member of the "American
Friends", a Quaker Relief organization who arrived in France
to aid in reconstruction of the devastated regions of
France. They were based at Grange le Comte. The symbol in
the center is that of the American Friends. $90 |
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T-1022 WWI British Trench Art lighter. Coat sized
buttons on both sides. $65 |
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T-1019 Fantastic WWI letter opener made with a section
of shrapnel. About 9 inches in length. $135 |
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T-1018 Wonderful 35TH Division trench art lighter.
Approx. 3 inches in height. $145 |
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T-1013 WWI Verdun ashtray with stamped motto.
Approx. 3 inches across. $35 |
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T-1012 Wonderful high quality Jeweler engraved match
safe. $40 |
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T-1011 WWI Trench Art Match Box Safe with a
German Belt Buckle center piece. $35 |
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T-1010 Nice little Canadian Maple Leaf picture frame.
We have 2 available. Approx 4 inches tall. $45 each |
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T-1008 Nice Doughboy Trench art bring back lot. $95 |
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T-1005 WWI Son in Service felt banner. About 10 inches
in length. $55 |
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T-994 Rare Flag for the Military Order of the Cootie,
Ft Richardson, Alaska. $225 |
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T-923 Very nice 28TH Division. Welcome Home banner.
Approx. 4 ft by 4 ft. $195 |
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T-988 Large size pillow sham for the 51ST Coast Artillery.
This unit served as a field artillery unit in France. $75 |
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T-987 Rare Trench Art shell for the 213TH Pursuit
Squadron. 75 MM shell, full size. 3 small holes drilled in
each side for bullet handles which have been removed long
ago. $250 |
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T-986 Collection of eight 26TH Division Welcome Home
Buttons. $140 |
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T-984 WWI 38TH Infantry, "Rock of the
Marne", 3RD Division Pillow Shaw. Excellent condition and
the Machine gun Company to boot!! $110 |
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T-983 Rare WWI Aviation Section, Signal Corps pillow
sham. $125 |
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T-982 Very scarce frame for the image of a fallen
soldier. Approx. 6.5 inches across, excellent condition. $95 |
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T-978 Scarce 1920s "Military Order of the
Cootie" uniform vest and sash. Very unusual to find such an
early set. The MOC was to the American Legion, what the
Shriners are to the Masons. A group within the main group.
$180 |
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T-976 Phenomenal WWI Balloon School presentation
sign, painted on actual Balloon Fabric!! Presented to Lt.
Colonel Leonard Mygaitt in 1918. Balloon corps material is
quite rare, but this is something quite exceptional.
Measures 24 x 24 inches. $2995 |
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T-976 WWI Framed presentation inscribed cloth
bandage mailed back from France to the Pasadena, California,
Red Cross Chapter that sent a huge quantity of bandages to
France. The original letter back is present as well as his
writing kit with stationary. $225 |
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T-967 Large size WWI "Son in Service" flag. Approx. 18
x 28. $80 |
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T-964 Nice framed Sunday supplement showcasing
survivors of the "Lost Battalion". $80 |
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T-956 Great Battlefield Pick Up belt with
captured and souvenired buttons. Noted on back when given to
a relative. $155 |
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T-955 WWI German made Tobacco Humidor
decorated to a member of Evacuation Hospital 27. Lacks lid.
$90 |
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T-953 Matched pair of 77MM Shells inscribed with the
shoulder patch worn by the Cheshire Regiment, 40TH Division.
The 40TH Division rooster with diamond is on both, but is
light from polishing. Still a rare set of shells. $165. |
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T-952 WWI copper driving band from a 75 or 77 mm shell.
Possibly worn as a bracelet. Definitely from a fired shell.
$50 |
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T-951 Interesting Trench Warfare pillow case.
Quite a few splits but great motifs. $45 |
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T-948 WWI Trench Art Letter Opener with
"Bordeaux" engraved on front. $30 |
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T-939 WWI enlisted belt with collar discs and French
button. $55 |
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T-938
WWI Trench art Belt with collar discs around. Includes 10
collar discs including Infantry, Artillery, Signals,
and USNA. $90 |
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T-928 WWI Cambrai Letter opener. $40 |
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T-924 37MM Shell mounted on wood desk disc. $50 |
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T-920 Great Son in Service pennant from Camp Hancock.
$50 |
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T-916 Nice 1917 dated Son in Service window
banner. Approx. 9 x12 inches. $45 |
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T-914 WWI Cast Iron Patriotic Frame. Has been
rusted and repainted. Rear leg has been shortened. $40 |
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T-911 WWI Period Souvenir box with Army eagle across
the front. $35 |
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T-910 Fantastic 26TH Division Pillow Sham with
elaborate embroidery. Choice condition. $115 |
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T-907 Scarce WWI trench art lighter with great motifs.
Missing striker. These are interchangeable with other
lighters. $55 |
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T-906 Nice 1917 dated Son in Service window
banner. Approx. 9 x12 inches. $45 |
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T-894 Amazing decorated German waist belt decorated
by a member of the 2ND Division with the various battles he
was in and the occupied towns in Germany where he was based.
Very rare!! $175 |
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T-855 Very interesting vase made form a British 13
Pounder. $60 |
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T-842 WWI 26TH Division Welcome Home Button. $30 |
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T-841 WWI Trench Art match safe with
German buckle center. $40 |
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T-839 Scarce 1915 Trench Art Lighter, for a member of
the 21ST Chasseurs. No striker or wick. $50 |
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T-834 Decorated 37MM Shell with "Verdun". $40
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T-829 WWI-20s Coast Artillery copper tray. About 5
inches across. $35 |
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T-782 WWI Trench Art Match Box Holder. $30 |
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T-745 Very nice 80TH Division Regimental felt
and silkscreen banner. Approx 18-20 inches in length. $55
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T-727 78TH Division
Welcome Home Button. $20 |
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T-692 WWI Trench Art Letter Opener. $25 |
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T-682 WWI "Cambrai" match safe. $45 |
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T-658 WWI Trench Art Letter Opener,
engraved. "Brest". $35 |
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T-653 WWI Trench Art Letter Opener,
engraved. "Guerre 1914-15-16". $35 |
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T-630 Great WWI Soldier bring back fireplace bellows
with inscription. Bellows are non functional as the flaps
have disintegrated. $45 |
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T-604 WWI Trench Art Match Box Safe with a
German Belt Buckle center piece. $35 |
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T-601 WWI Trench Art change tray with a German Belt
Buckle center piece. $35 |
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T-598 WWI Trench Art Match Box Safe with a German Belt
Buckle center piece. $35 |
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T-577 WWI Trench Art Letter Opener with British
Buttons. $40 |
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T-493 37 MM Shell cut down and shaped into a match
stick holder, decorated with "Verdun" and "11-11-11" for the
11TH Hour of the 11TH Day of the 11TH Month of 1918. $40 |
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T-484 Butterfly Jeweler engraved $45 |
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T-474 WWI 75MM Tobacco Humidor with cover
decorated with German button. $75 |
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Great 37MM Shell fired on the Germans by members of the
104TH Infantry 26TH Division, "Yankee Division" and
monogrammed "YD" on the reverse. Great item. $85 |
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T-342b
Small goblet made from a 37MM shell. $40 |
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T-336a
WWI Matchbox holder, commercially made. $20 |
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T-306
WWI trench Lighter, French made, nice condition. $40 |
