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By admin, July 27, 2009

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Selling authentic military antiques, uniforms, swords, bayonets, paper items from WW2 and WW1, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Franco Prussian War online since 2000. Located in historical Lehigh County Pennsylvania, we often come across a variety of period pieces so check back regularly and thank you for your visit!

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Civil War Era Soldier Letter from Abraham Lincoln White House Washington DC 1863

By admin, May 12, 2010

This Civil War soldier documents having shook the hand of Abraham Lincoln on the white house lawn and then his band serenades the president ; this letter relates the experience to his cousin.envelope is designated Mr Seth C Randall Covington KY Co D 22 Regmnt Mich Inft  (letter has a postscript regarding remembering him to other back home) there are 2 additional envelopes that were with the letter also having period date stamps, printing and script.  History documented .  790.00

Original WW2 German NSKK Bugle Instrument

By admin, August 28, 2010

This original WW2 German musical instrument is from the National Socialist Motor Corp. It is in very good condition, item does have a few dents and has dulled finish with some freckling (looks as though it was supposed to be shiny chrome like finish.) Has spread wing eagle with swastika in wreath and NSKK banner above. Great collectible piece! Stands just under 11″.  1075.00

Original WW2 German Hitler Youth Bugle Instrument

Lovely brass and nickel bugle is marked F X Huller & Co Graslitz 1939 on bell below spread eagle with swastika and sword and hammer. Horn shows overall wear to finish and dents on coils. Inside horn has some oxidation spots. Horn stands just under 12″ tall and 8″ including horn and coils. A wonderful original find for WW2 German Hitler Youth collection! 1375.00

WW1 WW2 German M16 ReIssue Helmet Transitional

By admin, July 29, 2010

Hard to find transitional German uniform helmet has good blue finish and decal on left side. Liner band is metal with wool wrap, hooks remain for strap but only a fragment of the chinstrap leather remains. Good solid piece!   525.00

WW2 Officers Japanese Samurai Sword & Scabbard

Nice sword has pierced tsuba and guard washer pieces for spring clip, grip is cord wrapped with 3 flower adornments. Brass tsuba has four flowers at each corner. There are Japanese characters carved into the tang- scabbard has much original paint and dent on drag end. Sword is a Seki blade and is signed NobuMitsu and dated January 1944.     950.00  SOLD

WW2 Luftschutz Beaded Combat Helmet

By admin, July 27, 2010

Liner is kinda rough on this one- blue finish is in good shape although there is some wear on top especially. Front decal looks good, chinstrap is present.   389.00

WW2 German Combat Uniform Helmet

No decals on this shell and no liner. Crimped bead edge with blue finish. Some numbers stamped into inside of rim and a name painted at nape of neck area although it’s a bit worn away. Light overall wear to finish.   209.00

WW2 Japanese Late War Shin Gunto Sword

Has much original green paint on scabbard and probably 60% remaining on aluminum type grip. Late war sword with plain black iron Tsuba, matching serial number on scabbard and blade. Blade has a few spots of darkness- otherwise looks like it’s in nice shape. A solid original sword.   Contact us for additional pictures.    629.00

Late WW2 Japanese Shin Gunto Sword Marine

This piece is 100% original – it’s a Marine type sword, it is late war with blackened iron Tsuba. Blade is machine made type. Missing throat piece on scabbard- otherwise very nice condition.   Click on CONTACT US link for additional pictures …..  849.00

Late War Japanese Shin Gunto Samurai Sword

Has black painted scabbard, grip is aluminum with much original paint, has earlier type brass Tsuba, matching serial numbers on blade and scabbard. Some dark spots on bade- otherwise very nice! A nice solid original piece.  729.00

LF&C 1917 US Knuckle Trench Knife

By admin, July 26, 2010

Absolutely gorgeous! Blade is sharp, studded knuckle bow. wood handle. Marked LF&C US 1917 on guard. Sweet piece! Sorry no scabbard for it…. 359.00

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