This is an original, WWII era set of ski pole baskets as used by 10th Mountain Division troops and FSSF (First Special Service Force). Perfect for restoring an original set of ski poles with damaged baskets.
This scarce low pressure liner would be a center piece in any M1 helmet collection. According to Pieter Oosterman’s wonderful book “M-1 Helmet: Of the WW2 US GI“, the Type 1 St Clair liner was produced circa April – May 1942. These liners had rayon suspension with rectangular steel washers and fixed chinstrap with square slide buckle. Both the interior and exterior were painted a smooth dark green. This paint varies from matte to semi gloss. Oosterman also mentions a very small percentage of the Type 1 St Clair’s have a yellow painted “X” in the dome. The author believes this was the first marking used by St Clair. So, the “X” stamped St Clair was produced in the first few weeks of production!
The exterior of the liner appears to have been repainted because some paint got on the leather liner strap (see pic). However, the paint does not have a glossy Korean War era finish, so it’s probably a WWII touch up. The rayon suspension is solid. Some of the sweatband snaps show corrosion. The leather chin strap is supple and fully intact. This St Clair is a wonderful example of a very early production low pressure helmet liner.
Price: SOLD
This is an extensive document grouping belonging to Ms. Catherine Lannon, a WAC (Womens Army Corps) Nurse who served during WWII and Korea. Her WWII Separation Record mentions her being chief nurse, and assistant chief nurse at station hospital, Camp Roberts, California for 24 months. Catherine served in the European Theater of Operations (159th Gen Hosp, England) approximately 16 months as the assistant chief nurse. Upon returning home, she served at station hospital at Camp Clairborne, Louisiana and William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso, TX.
During the Korean War, Catherine served at 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany.
Here last duty and assignment was at WAC Det (3412) Fitzsimons GH in Denver, CO before being honorably discharged June 27, 1960.
There are too many documents to list, but some highlights include:
• Chronological inventory of everything Catherine was issued during WWII
• WWII War Department Red Cross ID card
• Military ID card
• Nursing graduation certificates and diploma
• Military training certificates
• High school transcript
• Portrait photo of the Catherine in Nurse attire
• Portrait photo of the Catherine’s husband in WWII uniform
• Photographs of friends/relatives (some in WWII uniforms)
• WWII Savings Bond Receipt in wax paper envelope
• Multiple discharges from WWII through 1960
• DD214s
• Special Orders and assignments
• Army Separation Qualification Records
• Marriage License (she married an AAC officer on May 16, 1946)
• Life Insurance settlement for her husband who died in 1947
• Many civilian documents including insurance policies, receipts for utilities, mortgage, a Dodge Dart purchase, officer’s club membership, etc. I don’t have the heart to discard them because they help illustrate how meticulous and organized Catherine was. I have no doubt she was thorough head nurse!
All this paperwork was found in a nice grey metal file box with the original price tag (Woolworth’s $2.79) still affixed to it. This is a nice, complete document and ephemera group for an accomplished WWII WAC officer and career nurse.
This group is currently listed on ebay. Click here to view auction.
WWII era cast metal training grenades. One is stamped with a “5″. The other is stamped with a “6″.
Price: SOLD
This is a wonderful, completely original insignia and paperwork grouping from SSGT Peter Swedo Jr, a decorated A Company, 2nd Battalion Ranger that participated on D-Day. Items included are:
I had everything archivally mounted in a frame using acid free materials and UV protected glass. SSGT Swedo’s Bronze Star citiation reads:
“Staff Sergeant Peter Swedo, Junior, 33320939, Second Ranger Infantry Battalion, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on 7 June 1944 at au Guay, France. Staff Sergeant (then Private First Class) Swedo, together with two other soldiers, found three men of his unit trapped by the enemy. He and his two companions gallantly fought 100 yards foward through heavy machine gun and mortar fire, relieving the trapped men and causing the enemy to withdraw. The heroism shown by Staff Sergeant Swedo is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.”
Price: SOLD
