WWII Japanese Saipan Silk Rising Sun Flag

The flag measures 25 inches by 36 inches and is made from silk.  It is in very delicate condition, as are most silk battle flags from this era.  There are a few separations in the silk.  The flag appears to have been a souvenir for a US GI because it is marked in red ink, “Sipan (sic) 1943, Sam Deluca, 37817864.”

I was able to locate Deluca’s enlistment record in the National Archives.

Price: SOLD

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1941 Dated Khaki Mussette Bag

A clean 1941 dated khaki mussette bag made by “Powers and Co.” with crisp markings and “U.S.” stencil.  The bag is named to “Col. Arthur C. Blain, 0-10644″ and could be easily researched.  One of the straps has a manila tag with the Colonel’s information including “Hq VIII Corps, Brownwood, Texas.”

The bag has a few small tears (see pics).  Otherwise, it is in great condition.

Price: SOLD

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Lot of Korean War Manuals and Maps

These items were acquired from a Korean War veteran and were used stateside at Fort Benning before deploying to Korea.  The items include:

• Combat Formations Flash Cards (in box) – Complete set of 21 cards.  Dated 1950.
• Company Officers Handbook – 1951 Edition.  267 pages.
• Company Duties (book) – Published in 1951.  129 pages.
• 4 Pieces of 8.5 x 11 stationary marked “Secret” in red ink
• The Infantry School Quarterly (magazine) – July 1953
• 1952 dated catalog of instructional material from Fort Benning
• Effects of Atomic Weapons – tri-fold information card
• Characteristics and Effects of Atomic Explosions (booklet) – Published 1952.  26 pages
• Radiotelephone Procedure Communication Security and Authentication (booklet) – March 1952.  25 pages.
• Pointers for Infantry Troop Leaders: 5th Edition (2 copies) – Both dated June 1949
• Signal Operating Instructions / Standing Signal Instructions (booklet) – Dated August 1951
• Standardized Fire Commands, Fire Requests, and Firing Tables for Infantry Weapons (booklet) – Dated June 1952.  36 pages.
• Two unused Fort Benning Officers’ Mess cards
• Immediate Action to Restore Communication  – 2 copies. tri-fold card.  Both dated July 1952.
• 20 Korean era maps with Fort Benning stamps – used to training.  Photo, topographical, etc.

Price: SOLD

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Korean War USMC HBT Shirt w/ Postmark Stamp

I’ve seen WWII era souvenirs and military items with postmark stamps on them, but this shirt is the first time I’ve seen a Korean War era postmark.  The stamp is dated May 10th, 1952 and located inside the shirt just below the collar (see pic).

The shirt is a HBT (herring bone twill) P44 pattern USMC fatique with a soldier’s name (C.H. Evans) stenciled over the breast pocket and nice E-6 chevrons stenciled on the sleeves.  The shirt is in used condition with a few small stains, but nothing that detracts to the displaying or wearing of this item.

The measurements are:

Armpit to Armpit – 24 inches
Top of Collar to Bottom Hem – 30 inches
Shoulder to Shoulder – 18 inches
Armpit to Cuff – 20 inches
Shoulder to Cuff – 23.5 inches

Price: SOLD

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WWII USMC / Marine Corps P41 HBT Shirt

A clean WWII era HBT (herring bone twill) P41 Pattern USMC shirt with soldier’s name (J.C. Huckins, JR) stenciled in two places.  The shirt is in used condition with no rips, stains, or repairs.

The measurements are:

Armpit to Armpit – 23 inches
Top of Collar to Bottom Hem – 31 inches
Shoulder to Shoulder – 21 inches
Armpit to Cuff – 19 inches
Shoulder to Cuff – 22 inches

Price: SOLD

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