Officer’s M1872 kepi of blue wool with thick leather visor and crossed rifles insignia of the 12th Infantry Regiment. Exterior has four rows of black braided mohair and Austrian knot crown. Interior has polished cotton liner over leather sweatband and leather disc crown reinforcement. Leather disc inscribed “BE FSH.” Cap opening measures 7.5 inches front … Read more
Original Rusco canvas magazine pouch for Thompson submachine gun. Exterior flap marked “U.S.” Interior flap marked “RUSCO.” Includes carry strap. Pouch dimensions 9×8 inches. Very good condition.
Lot of two (2) pieces attributed to Captain John Simeon McClure of Pensacola, Florida. First, a wool overseas cap piped in orange and white with rank insignia and cap plate affixed. Second, a US M1917 “Brodie” helmet with original textured finish, liner and chinstrap. Interior has heat stamp “HS 402.” Very fine condition.
Reuge Swiss Musical Movement Doctor Zhivago/Edelweiss vintage musical lipstick carousel automaton. Cherub finial and satyr feet. Plays tune and reveals interior compartments for holding cigarettes and/or lipstick. Height 12.5 inches. Base diameter 6.5 inches.This lot has a reserve. Condition Very good condition. Top cap shows small chip in finish. Functions normally.
Lewis Leather Company shoulder holster rig for Colt M1911 type pistols. Marked “Lewis L.A. CAL.” and “45.” Original and complete, with leather shoulder harness and leather yoke. Condition Very fine. Light wear.
Lot of two (2) pieces. Includes National Guard Pennsylvania M1874 leather belt with brass buckle and US M1873 socket bayonet with matching scabbard bearing an “NGP” belt loop medallion. Leather belt marked “Rock Island Arsenal W.T.G.” Belt catch marked “O.F.” Very fine condition.
WWII US Army Air Forces “Gibson Girl” emergency radio transmitter, model BC-778, manufactured by Kingston Products Corporation. Housed in a provocative hourglass-shaped yellow metal shell, the unit was designed to be hand-cranked between the legs. This example retains its original Rusco-marked0 heavy canvas carrying strap with metal hardware. Data plate has serial number “7342.” Height … Read more
Chicago Police-themed pedal car manufactured by Gearbox. Marked “Gearbox Pedal Car Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.” Length 33 inches. Height 21 inches. Width 16 inches at hubcaps. Condition Very fine. Paint shows light scratches, chips.
Colt New Line .32 spur trigger revolver, production ca. 1874. Barrel length 2.25 inches. Left of frame stamped “32 Cal.” Barrel has serial number “6872” stamped in cylinder groove. Top barrel flat marked “Colt’s Pt. Fa. Mfg. Co. Hartford, CT, USA” flanked on both sides by crosses. Factory wood grips. German silver front sight. Antique. … Read more
Brass 11.5-inch Solar Model 1287 acetylene carbide automobile headlight, manufactured ca. 1900 by Badger Brass of Kenosha, Wisconsin for Premier Motor Manufacturing. Top of housing has embossed mark “Premier.” Front knob marked “Solar 1287.” Includes two-arm stand for mounting to running boards. Retains original gas nozzle. Condition Very fine condition. Small puncture in top of … Read more