Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 131

Collectible Auction

Military

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 509		John Ericsson: Oil on Canvas Portrait, Possibly the Only Known to Exist (1803-1889) Swedish-born American naval engineer and inventor who developed the first screw propeller but more famously the Union's Monitor during the Civil War, the first armoured revolving turret warship. While the turret was designed Theodore Timby, it was Ericsson that designed and supervised its construction in 101 Days. Offered is a portrait of the storied inventor, artist unknown. Appears to have been painted some years after the Civil War. This striking and handsome portrait was professionally re-lined, cleaned and conditioned by Century Fine Art Restoration to ready for auction. 20 x 16 framed to 25 x 21" possibly in its original frame. An autograph letter signed by Ericsson is also in auction. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 510		Jefferson Davis Autograph Letter Signed to Confederate Senator, Louis Wigfall for Advice Promoting Texas Brigade Colonels to Brigadier General. Jefferson Davis (1808-1899) handwritten letter to Confederate Senator from Texas, Louis Wigfall, soliciting his advice promoting Col. Robinson or other Texas Brigade Colonels to the rank of Brigadier General. Letter is one page dated Nov. 1, 1862 with a light creasing along old folds on blue paper. Excellent condition. Letter is professionally matted with a vintage original engraved portrait of Davis. Ready for professional framing. 16 x 9". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,466
Lot 511		Ericsson, John: ALS by the American Design Engineer of the USS Monitor in the Civil War and Other Innovations in Ship Building. Fine Content (1803-1899) Swedish-born American engineer, John Ericsson is famously known for his improvements in the design of the steam engine for varied uses in the industrial age, the screw propeller and later working on war ships when in 1862 he designed and supervised the building in a mere 101 days of the USS Monitor that introduced a new era in warfare. Rotating turrets and capable of firing torpedos which played a central role in the Battle of Hampton Roads. Fine letter addressing technical issues and demand for information regarding engines being built and references Otis (Elisha) and his engines used in elevators and elevating platforms, and insinuates as competition. He continues that "with our great demonstration close at hand, we have nothing to fear". 2pp March5,1949 fine condition, very small fold split held in check with archival tape. Please see a rare oil on canvas portrait of John Ericsson in this auction. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 512		Rare Original Publications: The Barbarities of the Rebels (Atrocities by Confederate Soldiers) and Reminiscences of General Braxton Bragg. "The Barbarities of the Rebels" by John Russell Bartlett Printed in 1863 which was a highly sensational and unfounded propaganda alleging atrocities by the Confederate soldiers including cruelty towards Union prisoners, the murder of slaves and cowardly conduct. Both the North and South had such propaganda pieces published, but this 40 page pamphlet proved a thunderclap to rally the Union. Light dampstaining at top of all the pages otherwise the condition is remarkable for this paper booklet. "Reminiscences" Rare, one of 99 copies. Heaartman's Historical Series No 63. Stout, a former surgeon and Medical Director of the Hospitals of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, wrote this memoir of Gen. Bragg in 1876. Excellent copy Also included are three pamphlets "Davis-Hood-Johnston Controversy of 1864", "The Battle of Franklin" (1995) and "The American Tragedy, The Civil War in Retrospect" 1959. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 513		State of Maine Civil War Certificate Printed Signature of Joshua Chamberlain and John Caldwell. Original Civil War Volunteer certificate issue to a Wilmot Blake. (No date) Certificate is illustrated with circular portraits of Chamberlain, Grant with five vignette war scenes, bold and clear inked signature of Chamberlain but is a facsimile as is General John Caldwell from a steel engraving. 13 x 16 certificate was framed, then mounted in a plexglass box. Overall toning an one chip to border. 13 x 16" framed to 19 x 21" Also included is a selection of Civil War era newspapers in excellent condition. Papers from this time were made of rag paper and their surprising hardiness make them easy to read and handle. Full Section from Springfield Republican December 19, 1861 with the "Latest News of Mr. Sumner presenting a petition for the emancipation of slaves with compensation to loyal master and Mr. Wiley of Va. presenting a petition that the existing war forced upon the country by states in rebellion, without provocation, was intended to destroy the Union. Fine condition. Also Charlston Chronicle and Newark Daily Advertiser. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 514		Collection of German & Prussian Medals: Most WWI including Hanseatic Crosses, War Merit Crosses, Iron Cross 1 and II, Koenig v. Hannover 1866. Fine collection of German and Prussian vintage original medals from World War I. Included are: Georg V v. G.G. KOENIG v. HANNOVER (George facing left) Battle of Langensalza, 1866 medal, the Bremen, Hamburg and Lubeck Hanseatic Crosses, Prussian Iron Cross First Class and Second Class, several medals for merit, cross of honors and the like. All in very fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $669
Lot 515		Twelve (12) British Merit and Service Medals Mostly WWI-WWII:Two George V War Medals, Two British WW1 1914 Star Medal Awarded. Collection of 12 British medals: From WWI two (2) George V War Medals, both assigned on edges, WWI The Great War For Civilisation 1914-1919 Allied medal. Two (2) British WW1 1914 Star Medals both assigned/ awarded as engraved on verso, Silver Jubilee Medal in commemoration of King George and Queen Mary 1935, two (2) King George VI Medals 1939-1945, one with lion atop a griffin on verso, the other with map of India. British WWII, 1939-1945 Defense Medal. Two (2) For Faithful Service medals one with King George VI, medal assigned the other with Queen Elizabeth II, also assigned. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $268
Lot 516		Collection of Soviet Union WWII Era Medals including The Order of the Patriotic War and Order of the Red Star Medal. 24 Total + 9 More. Appealing collection of mostly WWII Soviet Union orders and medals as well as anniversary victory medals. All are in fine condition. We do note on one star of the enamel on the Order of the Patriotic War has craquelure visible only at very close examination. Otherwise a well kept collection and the Riker mounts are included. Also included are nine (9) Soviet Anniversary Medals that are all gleaming. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $485
Lot 517		Seven (7) France and Germany Stars Awarded from Summer 1944 to Spring 1955. The France and Germany Star was granted for military service on land in France, Belgium, Holland or Germany awarded June 1944 through May 1945. Two have bars or clips, one reading ATLANTIC the other FRANCE and GERMANY. Estimated Value $250 - 500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125
Lot 518		Two Vintage Original Soviet, Anti-Germany Propaganda Flyers In Excellent Condition. Propaganda flyers during WWII whether dropped on troops and citizens by airplane or by missiles, were a frequent tool in attempting to sway sentiment, enrage or terrify by opposing forces. Here are two Soviet printed flyers in German in nearly mint condition. 1.) The largest flyer is dated January, 1942 listing all the nations that are allied against Germany and proclaiming defeat is inevitable. The illustration of dead Germans with the pleas to surrender both in Russian and German. 8 x 10¾" 2.) Smaller flyer has no date but as the Italian horse is seen running off, likely post Sept. 1943. Spoof of Hitler by Soviets with the remaining horses weakened labeled Finland, Romania and Hungary. This flyer is very rare and in two colors, black and light yellow. 4½ x 6". Estimated Value $100 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 519		United Kingdom: Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Medal, C.M.G. in Original Presentation Box. Beautiful Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Medal from Garrard & Co. Ltd. Goldsmiths, Jewellers TO THE KING By Special Appointment TO THE CROWN, 24 Albemarle St. London, W.I. Medal and box are in excellent condition. Given the toning of the inside white satin, this particular example is of some age. Exterior lid of presentation box is marked C.M.G. There are three classes Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GCMG), Knight Commander or Dame Commander (KCMG or DCMG, respectively), and Companion (CMG). Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $612
Lot 520		Six (6) Boer War Medals: Queen's South Africa Medals Several with Multiple Clasps, Original Ribbons of Various Lengths Attached. Six Queen's South Africa Medals (1899-1902) Excluding Cape Colony all have unique clasps. The medal with 5 clasps/bars include South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, Cape Colony and Transvaal. Medal awarded to a Pte A. McMath. The medal with 4 clasps/bars include Witterbergen, Diamond Hill, Johannesburg and Cape Colony. Medal awarded to Pte G. Pont. One of the two medals with 3 clasps has Relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights and Cape Colony while the other has Belfast, Laing's Nek and Cape Coloney, with both medals awarded. The final two boast Relief of Kimberley and the other Defense of Ladysmith. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $781
Lot 521		Spain: Ten (10) Crosses of Naval Merit, Badges and Medals. The Cross of Naval Merit (Spanish: Cruces del Mérito Naval) is a Spanish military award for gallantry or merit in war or peace. Awarded to members of the Spanish Naval Forces or civilian. Offered is a collection of (10) ten examples all with beautiful enamel work. One is attached to a full sash and is in very fine condition. Great pieces here most in superior condition. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $956
Lot 522		Assorted Worldwide Medals: Order of Leopold, Croix de Guerre, Seven (7) German-Bavarian Orders of Merit, Merenti 1866, 14 Medals Total. Fine collection of assorted European medals: There are seven German-Bavarian Orders of Merit with one of note: 1.) Badge in deep blue, white and black enamel. At the top are crossed swords. Recto: black enamel center with ornate golden "L" (King Ludwig II.) with crown on top and the word "Merenti" on white enamel ring that forms a stylized belt. Verso: black enamel center with gold Bavarian lion and "1866" on white enamel ring that forms a stylized belt. Also included 2.) Order of Leopold of Belgium 5th Class with fine enameling of green wreath and white and gold Maltese Cross. 3.) Croix de Guerre with ribbon fading from greenish to grey. 4.) Pakistan Independence Medal, 1948 5.) Austrian Bravery Medals (miniatures) 6.) Indian service/campaign medal, 1956 7.) Argentina Malaysian/Falkland Medal for Bravery Overall in very fine to excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $669
Lot 523		Crimean Medal (1854) Sebastopol, Sterling Silver Campaign Medal Awarded to British Land and Naval Units during the Siege of Sebastopol. The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal approved December 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units (land and naval) which fought in the Crimean War of 1854�56 against Russia. One of the first campaign medals to be awarded while Great Britain was still at war with Queen Victoria presenting the first medal in May, 1855. The medal is 36mm and struck in silver and somewhat uniquely, swivels. Obverse bears the image of Queen Victoria "Victoria Regina, 1854" and the reverse is of a Roman warrior with a shield and short sword. Medal is unassigned. This particular medal was awarded for service during the Siege of Sebastopol (Sevastopol) major port in the Black Sea) September 1854 to September 1855. 1.25 ozt Beautiful piece. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 524		Assorted Medals In Their Original Presentation Boxes: Imperial Service Order Medal, King George V Medals, American Air Medal. 1.) The Imperial Service Order was established by King Edward VII in 1902 -1993. The Order was awarded to members of the Civil Service in recognition of long and meritorious service in the United Kingdom and abroad for 25 years of service in the United Kingdom 2.) The American Air Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for heroic action or meritorious service during an aerial flight. 3.) The Imperial Service Medal, George V (1920-1931.) assigned as inscribed along edge of medal. 4.) King George V General Service Medal 5.) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 6.) Army Commendation Medal 7.) Replica, RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ORDER OF SAINT STANISLAUS CROSS 1ST CLASS. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 525		United States: 12 Twelve Medals of Service Including a WWI Great War For Civilization w/Bars, WWII, Anatartic, UN, Expeditionary, Vietnam + More. Fine collection of 12 US medals from various wars and merit service medals including WWI Great War for Civilization with three bars St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector, WWII (Middle East Campaign, Asiatic Pacific, Emergency Campaign 1939) Korea and Vietnam, National Devense, Expeditionary Service and United Nations medal. The WWI medal is in very good condition with the balance in excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $153