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U.S. Navy Bureau of Navigation Mark II Sextant — David White Co., Milwaukee — Serial No. 647-1939 — With Original U.S. Naval Observatory Certificate of Inspection, dated August 15, 1941 (Lot: 1114)
Auction EndedThe Navy Mark II sextant by David White Company of Milwaukee was one of the principal instruments of U.S. Navy navigation throughout World War II. This example, serial number 647-1939, was inspected and certified by the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington on August 15, 1941 — just four months before Pearl Harbor — making it a genuine pre-war/early-war service instrument. The limb reads to single degrees with drum micrometer to 1 minute, and vernier to 6 seconds of arc. Original mahogany dovetailed case with brass hardware and David White Company nameplate. Original inspection certificate with handwritten eccentricity corrections and inspector’s signature survives intact. Telescope present.
Product sold for blitz price: $ 665
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RARE Hitler Youth Belt Buckle with RZM Tag (Lot: 1298)
Starting bid: $ 595A well-preserved Hitler Youth belt buckle complete with its original RZM paper tag. The buckle is constructed of stamped metal with the HJ diamond and swastika emblem at the center, surrounded by the motto “Blut und Ehre!” (“Blood and Honor!”). Retaining much of its original finish, this example is enhanced by the presence of the intact RZM tag, making it highly desirable for collectors.
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Soviet Navy Dirk, Model 1955 (ZiK, Zlatoust) (Lot: 1297)
Starting bid: $ 295Officer’s dirk of the USSR Navy, Model 1955. Polished blade with factory etching and maker’s mark ZiK (Zlatoust Tool Plant), dated 1977. Light-colored grip with brass fittings, pommel decorated with the Soviet state emblem. Classic brass crossguard. Black scabbard with brass mounts and suspension rings. An original complete example, showing honest age wear and natural patina, with no restoration.
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Aviator Commemorative Badge (Lot: 1296)
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See Carsten Baldes “Abzeichen und Ehrenpreise der Fliegertruppe 1913 bis 1920” on page 294. -
Observer Badge for Aircraft Observers – Deluxe Manufacture! (Lot: 1295)
Starting bid: $ 2,945This is an extravagant special manufacture by the firm “C.E. Juncker Berlin”. Silver, hollow embossed, on reverse with ray plate, without maker’s mark. The badge was completely hand-sawed and openwork after completion: the crown, the surrounding laurel/oak leaf wreath with bow, as well as the ray plate behind the enameled field! Worn piece, on reverse with wide pin. In good condition, with very attractive patina.
A most exceptional piece, certainly worn by an extravagant officer. A unique item!
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Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge (Lot: 1061)
$ 1,725 fee: 22.5%Fine zinc, appliqué riveted, reverse marked with manufacturer “Schwerin-Berlin”, needle and catch are magnetic. Worn condition
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Very Rare And Highly Collectible American Flintlock Pistol By Halbach & Sons Circa 1795 (Lot: 460)
$ 3,590 fee: 22.5%A Very Rare And Highly Collectible American Flintlock Secondary Martial Or “Kentucky” Pistol By Halbach & Sons Circa 1795.
8 and 3/4 inch round iron barrel with no proofs, .56 caliber. The plain iron barrel with “wedding rings” at breech typical of early flintlock martial pistols though Flayderman states “No known military contracts”. Plain bolted, stepped lock with classic “Halbach” swan neck cock and “Halbach” filed frizzen spring.
The most interesting and unique feature of all Halbach pistols is the oversized brass buttplate with high relief raised American eagle holding a large shield surmounted by thirteen stars. The brass mounts are characteristically American including triggerguard with rudimentary acorn finial and sunburst. Finely sculpted brass sideplate.
Walnut fullstock with primitive carving behind breech tang. Condition is untouched throughout with only one very minor loss to stock behind breech tang. Bore is fair and lock is functional on full and half cock. A classic piece of Americana as well as an important Federal Period flintlock pistol.
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Heer Infantry Dagger, SMF Solingen, with Personal Signature “Spehr” and hanger (Lot: 531)
$ 1,600 fee: 22.5%Heer Infantry Dagger, Model 1935, made by SMF Solingen. Amber-colored grip, early aluminum fittings. The crossguard bears a rare engraved personal name “Spehr.” Blade marked with the SMF crowned seagull logo. Comes complete with the original silver portepee.















