Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 38

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

World War II

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 491		Bormann, Martin. Typed Letter Signed ("M Bormann"). One page, recto and verso, large quarto, Munich, February 15, 1944. On "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei / Partei-Kanzlei" letterhead. To Heinrich Himmler (who has initialed in green pencil at recto center). Docketing stamps. File holes at left are somewhat ragged, one brushes against the upsweep of Bormann's signature, which is on the verso. Apparently Mutschmann has incurred Himmler's displeasure. Bormann disagrees with Himmler and defends Mutschmann. "…Your information that Gauleiter Mutschmann does not know laws and commmands of the state I cannot accept without disagreement. I have to make it clear that Gauleiter Mutschmann always carries out all that I ask of him…I have no doubt that you will find a way to come to an understanding with him…" Estimated Value $500 - 750. From the Institute of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 492		Clark, Mark W (1896-1984) WW 2 US Army General & Commander United Nations Forces in Korea 1952-53. Typed letter signed, 9 October 1983 as President Emeritus of the Citadel to Tex Powell regarding a Feb. 1945 Medal of Honor award ceremony for Lt. Orville E. Bloch. Gen. Clark adds in manuscript "I presented over 30 Medals of Honor in Italy…Probably Lucien Truscott did it as I had moved up to 15th Army Corps." Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 493		Dramatic Korean War Movie Poster for "Jet Attack". Large format lobby poster for American International Pictures' 1958 genre film "Jet Attack" starring John Agar and Audrey Totter, playing Russian nurse Tanya Nikova. Measures 27" wide by 41" high showing five US Air Force fighters in a diving attack, one having just been blown to pieces. Inset photos below of the cast and above a caption "The most amazing jet story to blast the screen!!" A wonderful early cold war artifact in excellent condition and most suitable for display. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 494		Japanese WW 2 Army Officer Sabre. This junior officer's sword with an overall length of 38", has an arsenal made nickel plated 30 inch blade with simulated temper line. The guard and backstrap in bronze with a wire wrapped black horn grip. Average wear on the guard with some gilding remaining in the recessed areas, the blade still bright with only very minor tiny pitting. The steel scabbard is well worn but presentable having light overall oxidation. A nice example of a sought after second world war Pacific theatre artifact. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $357
Lot 495		Medal Group & Document to a Soldier Killed at Arras in 1917. 1914-1918 British War Medal & Victory Medal, both officially impressed to "57351 Cpl. G. Bungard R.A.", along with combination award document/KIA certificate. Corporal Bungard, of the 33rd Trench Mortar Battery was killed in action at Arras April 4th, 1917, aged 34. He left a widow, Norah, in London. Also includes a Royal Artillery cap badge. All four items nicely matted & framed to an overall size of 14 3/4" x 11 3/4", and ready for hanging or display. Total: 4 pieces framed. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 496		Outstanding Marine Corps Officer's Dress Sword. By Hilborn Hamburger, New York, ca. 1950s-60s. Overall length 39 1/2", the 31 3/4" blade with handsome etched design and engraved naming "C.C. Playford USMCR" and also edge marked "Germany" and "USMC Serial No. 323". The hilt is heavily gold plated with bakelite or plastic grip. The highly polished silver colored scabbard with gilt fittings also marked "Germany". A superb sword in very choice condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $374
Lot 497		Pair of British WW II Naval Posters. "Help Britain Finish The Job".Two full color action packed battle scenes, each 20" x 30", printed in London. 1) Aircraft carrier launching fighter planes while a German bomber goes down in flames, signed "Wootton". 2) Battleships plowing straight ahead firing their big guns with seaplane escorts above, signed "F.A.A." Both with folds as issued and some minor age flaws, the second with a taped split along the bottom center fold. Very suitable for framing and display in a military or naval theme setting. 2 pieces. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 498		Very Rare Latvia Officer's Dress Sword. Ca. 1920s-1930s, total length 40 1/2". The 34" blade marked "A.T. A/S.A. Ratfelders Riga" and "E&F. Horster Solingen" on either side of the ricasso. The hilt in heavy brass with some gilding remaining in the recessed areas, with the grip in ornate wire wrapped black horn or a bakelite type material. The large guard is decorated with the lion and griffin supported coat-of-arms of Latvia with 3 stars above and the backstrap ornamented with oak leaves. The pommel screw with a swastika (totally unrelated to the 3rd Reich). The scabbard, which is nickel plated has two suspension rings and also marked "A.T." at the tip protector, shows some minor age spots and a tiny dent, mentioned for accuracy, about 6 inches from the bottom, otherwise very good. The sword in excellent condition overall with a bright clean blade. A rare sword in a fine state of preservation. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 499		World War Two Combat Poster. "We Have Just Begun To Fight". 20" x 28", U.S. Gov't. Printing Office, 1943. A soldier or marine holding a Springfield rifle with attached bayonet leads an advance; battle names at lower right "Pearl Harbor…Midway…Casablanca", etc. Superb image in excellent condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 500		Wind Tunnel Test Model of Nike Type Missile, c. 1960. Aluminum body, 28¾" long and 8½" in diameter, with four sets of fins. Resting on a wooded base; 10¼" from the top of the fin to the bottom of the base. The test model weighs 8¾ lbs (13½ lbs. with base). Scientists use test models in wind tunnels to obtain information on how the actual missile (or whatever they are testing) will respond. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,530