Ira Eaker (1896 – 1987) led the first B-17 (heavy bomber) attack on continental Europe, a raid on Rouen, France on August 17, 1942. In 1942 he became commander of the mighty 8th Army Air Force, and in 1944, he became commander of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces. Eaker entered the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1970.
Eakers signature is on a postmarked air mail envelope to Washington dated January 6, 1931.
Price: $75.00 (USD)
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was an American Naval Officer and historian. His Navy career spanned from 1859-1899, where he served in the Civil War and taught at the War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He was a brilliant military tactician and his most notable works were:
His writings greatly contributed to the expansion of the American Navy in the last quarter of the 19th Century and influenced Navies around the world.
Mahan’s signature is written on stationary from Grand Hotel De la Paix, Madrid and dated December 4th, 1905. The note is thanking someone for a book he received on Napoleon. It has been glued on a scrapbook page with a typed note beneath it. Also included is a newspaper clipping containing an image of Captain Mahan circa 1912.
Price: $75.00 (USD)
Original WWII GI khaki money belt in excellent condition. Total length is 44 inches.
Price: $6.00 (USD)
The following are items issued to, or acquired by a US 1st Infantry Division Desert Storm / Shield veteran. The lot includes:
Price: $25.00 (USD)
This is an Iraqi issued gas mask / bag, wiping cloth, and complete decontamination kit captured and brought home by a US 1st Division vet during Desert Storm (1990-91). The gas mask bag has a cloth tag with the soldier’s name in Arabic. There is also painted Arabic on the bag (see pic).
Price: $55.00 (USD)
