Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 43

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

World War 1

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 504		Early Order of Odd Fellows Fraternal Sword. Ca. 1880-1920; overall length 35.5", with the hilt fittings in gilt brass also on the nickel plated scabbard. The nicely etched and decorated blade is lightly gilt and named to "Smith N. Sheldon" as "Patriarchs Militant", and maker maked "M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus, Ohio." Wear to the wrapped leather grip and a few areas of the gilding, otherwise very good condition with an excellent blade. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 505		France. Order of the Legion of Honor Miniature Medal. A nicely made WW I period specimen in silver and multi-color enamels with the centers in fine gold, mounted on the original silk ribbon. Extremely Fine and a quite charming little example of one of the world's most popular and well known orders. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 506		Great Britain. Order of the League of Mercy Medal. A fine early 20th century specimen in gilt silver and enamels. The League was founded 1899 by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria to form groups of volunteer workers to assist with the maintenance of hospitals. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, was its first Grand President. Choice Extremely Fine or better with excellent enamels. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 507		Original Drawing by World War I Artist Lucien Jonas. 12¼" x 9" drawing of a French soldier for a book illustration, n.p., n.d. Signed by the artist at lower right, with "L'Observateur" (The Look-out) below. Lucien Jonas (1880-1947) was a French painter and lithographer who created many of the great World War I posters. During the war, he travelled along the front lines and produced thousands of drawings, oil paintings, charcoals, sketches and illustrations. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 508		Pair of 1899 German Imperial Navy Chromolithograph Prints. Both are dated 1899 by the publisher "The Werner Company Akron, Ohio." The captions are in German and English. 1) "Practice with Captive Balloon on Board of Torpedo Boats." A Kiel buoy in the foreground attests to the importance of the large German naval base there. 2) "H.M. Armored Cruiser Prince Bismarck", a powerful image of the great white ship plowing through a choppy sea. The first with a corner of the upper right margin missing, this not affecting the the image and border if matted and framed and a few very minor edge chips on the second. 2 pcs. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 509		Rare World War I Aircraft Clock by Waltham. An instrument panel clock in black painted metal with white numerals and minute divisions on the black face and radium dots at five minute intervals for night vision. Marked on the front "8 Days A.S.S.C. U.S. Army Waltham." 2.75 inches in diameter, 1.125 inches tick with original glass and in excellent working condition. ASSC was the acronym for Air Service Signal Corps, the first title used for US military aviation. Estimated Value $375 - 475. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $431
Lot 510		Souvenir 1916 U.S. Army Badge With Pre-1948 Palestine Cap Badge. This souvenir badge has a high-relief 1904 penny at the top. Below is a bar with "U.S. Army"; the bottom portion is made of plated metal with a brass center showing a soldier holding a rifle; on the back of the brass center is a miniature Lord's Prayer. Around this center is "U.S.A. Mexican Border Service 1916." The worn blue ribbon hangs from a bar with a short chain. Made by Schwaab & Co. Milwaukee. With a pre-1948 Palestine cap badge. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 511		USA Model 1902 Army Officer's Dress Saber. A ca. WW I issue with an overall length of 34.5 inches having a nickel plated etched and decorated blade, basket and backstrap with brown wood or composite grip. Marked "Spartan Trade Mark Proved" within a hexagon on the ricasso. There are a few minor nicks on the blade but otherwise the sword and its nickel plated scabbard are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $275 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $270
Lot 512		USA Model 1913 George Patton Design Cavalry Sword. The last American cavalry sword designed by Lt. George Patton, Jr., who, during the period of re-design of the army's cavalry sword, was Master of the Sword at the Mounted Service School at Fort Riley, Kansas. Overall length 42" with a 35.5" steel blade having a blood groove in the center of both sides, this marked on either side of the ricasso "L.F. & C. 1918 U.S. No 11". The grip of hard black rubber in checkered pattern and the oversize guard of black painted sheet steel, this with paint chipping and possible re-painting in areas, otherwise good condition with only minor staining of the blade. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 513		USA World War I Infantry Officer's Tunic. Olive gabardine wool with gold officer's cuff bands, bronze "U.S." and crossed rifles insignia on the collar and a red discharge stripe on the upper sleeve. Formerly worn by Lt. Paul Adams and with studio photographs by Bushneff, Los Angeles, as a lieutenant wearing this tunic. Also includes Lt. Adams' earlier original promotion document to Sergeant in the 21st Company, 6th battalion, 166 Depot Brigade on Feb. 26, 1918, this in excellent condition. The tunic with light mothing on front and rear, otherwise good condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 514		USA World War One 91st Division Enlisted Man's Uniform. Consists of the tunic and legging style trousers in olive wool. On the left sleeve an original 91st Division patch, an overseas service gold chevron and a red chevron indicating Honorable Discharge. "US" & "HQ" collar insignia in bronze. Found in the pants pockets were two light olive color handkerchiefs with embroidered letter "F", also included. Light mothing and minor sewn repair, otherwise good display condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 515		USA. Gold Medal of the Daughters of Founders & Patriots of America. An early 20th century specimen of this hereditary society medal, handsomely made in fine gold and multi-color enamels. Engraved on the reverse with the member's name and number to "Mary Waldo Harriss 3262". Mounted on the original ribbon with the brooch also in gold. Extremely Fine and very attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 516		USA. Gold Medal of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America by Bailey, Banks & Biddle. A nicely made WW 2 era specimen of this well known hereditary society medal, marked on reverse on the back of the eagle "B.B.&B 14K" and named in finely engraved script "Florence P Harris Wofford No. 583 1941". On the original brooch and ribbon, this frayed at the top fold, otherwise Choice Nearly Mint State with excellent enamel. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 517		Very Rare WW I Aircraft RPM Guage. 4.125 inches wide by 2.125 " thick, marked on the black face "R.P.M. IN HUNDREDS AVIATION SECTION SIGNAL CORPS U.S.ARMY TYPE A." On the back the maker's name "National Cash Register Co. Dayton Ohio U.S.A." and serial number 004572. Also includes the cable connetor elbow made by "The Avon Tool & Mach. Co. Dayton, Ohio." Both show wear and light paint chipping, otherwise in good condition and very difficult to find. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 518		World War I Italian Chromolithograph. World War I chromolithograph of the Italian victory at Trieste, showing Victor Emanuel personally directing the battle. Battle scene includes artillery, cavalry, planes, and dirigibles. In period frame with original glass. The frame measures 21"x 28". Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 519		World War One 7th Division Army Helmet. The original helmet liner is present, this complete with partial maker label and size mark, 7 1/8, though the chin strap lacks the last few inches. An impressed number "7A196" on the inside rear brim and on the front an original painted patch of the 7th division. Some original paint on the inside but oxidized outer areas as expected on a 90 year old helmet, otherwise good condition and getting scarce. Estimated Value $275 - 375. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold