WW1

Vintage WWI era French Army gilt brass button, I probably for infantry. Shank is bent, no other problems, 5/8 in. diameter. Perfect for any militaria collection! Free US first class mail shipping.

WORLD WAR I ARMISTICE PLATE. The inscription reads 'The German flag is to be hauled down at Sunset to-day, and is not to be hoisted again without permission - Beatty - Nov 21st 1918'. In very good condition.

1914 Flags of the allies UK, Japan,Russia, Belgium & france over a banner - 'United we Conquer 1914'. The top of the plate has a verse The flags of the nations for right are unfurled, United they strive for the peace of the world, The fight shall not falter nor weaken, nor cease, Till the tryant is crushed and the world is at peace. In very good condition with minor wear to the rim line.Gilding good.

'GRAVE OF THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY NOV 1920'. Base marked 'Osbourne & Co Copyright 1920'. Small chip on front.

This rare WW1 Chauchat Bag issued to troops during the Great War. It was designed to hold the magazine for the notoriously ineffective C machine gun which was used by both the French and US military until the gun was discarded after which this bag was used by troops for other purposes as needed. CONDITION; Interior is good. The drape colored canvas has issues - some wear: the leather enclosure strap is torn from usage and bottom leather show surface deterioration from years of attic storage but everything is still intact. Size; Closed: 12 inches wide by 13 inches long.

52 year old book, Knights of the Air, by John Norman Harris, Illustrated by William Wheeler, wonderful illustrations!, Used, second print, Hard cover, Jacket as is, still fine, 156 pages, no page missing, couple of pages have small coffee stain, other than that fine.

This is a nice piece of trench art from WWI, dated 1918 on the blade of one side and the word Souvenir on the opposite side. The handle is made from a bullet which has on the end DM 3 16 S67. The bullet also has a flower and the word France on it. The condition is very nice, with great patina. There is one blue/green spot on the bullet handle which is on the flower area. The length of the piece is approximately 5-5/8 inches. Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

This is a brass telescope produced by Baush and Lomb in 1916 for the US Navy. It measures 22 3/4 long and 9 in diameter at the widest point. It weighs almost 11 lbs. Stamped in the brass and shown in a photo: PAT. NOV.1,1904 MAY 9,1911 JAN.11,1916 There is a copper plate, shown in a photo that reads: BAUSH lens , could not name any of the parts to this piece. However, we can tell you that you can see for miles with this telescope. If you have questions we will be glad to attempt answers. We simply thought it was a great item, with a great look!

ANOTHER BOOK FROM MY HUSBAND'S COLLECTION, WHO PASSED AWAY RECENTLY, HE LOVED THESE BOOKS AND GAVE ME PERMISSION TO SELL AND I AM OBLIGING WITH THE HEAVY HEART, I WILL BE LISTING AVIATIC MAGAZINES AND BOOKS ON A WEEKLY BASIS, THIS BOOK IS SOFT COVER POCKET BOOK, GUADALCANAL ISLAND ORDEAL BALLANTINES ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE VIOLENT CENTURY,AND IN GOOD USED CONDITION, FULL OF WONDERFUL PICTURES OF FAMOUS WORLD KNOWN ADMIRALS AND PERSONALITIES - 159 PAGES.

Four World War I Prussian Brass Uniform Buttons. These buttons have the Prussian Crown on each, they are 3/4 inches across and the back attachments are present and undamaged. They are all in excellent condition, can be cleaned so they shine if desired. Originally brought back from World War by an American soldier as keepsake, they would be a terrific addition to your collection!

Lot World War I Army Photos Negatives Envelope. This lot has photos of soldiers in various poses, there are five different photos and seven negatives. They are just over 2 1/2 inches by about 1 3/4 inches, they are all in good condition, a few have a little bit of wear consistent with age. They are in the original envelope in which they were mailed, dated Oct 25, 1929 from Atchinson, Kansas. This lot is unique as you seldom find the negatives with the photos, it would be a wonderful addition to your collection!

1904 US United States Military Leather Cartridge Case. This case holds twenty cartridges, it has US embossed into the leather on the front, marked on the side Rock Island Arsenal 1904, measures about 4 3/4 inches tall by 5 3/4 inches long by 1 1/2 inches thick. It is in excellent condition, does show signs of age and use as seen the pictures, it would be an outstanding addition to your collection!

Aug. 10-12-13, 1914. The First World War was only days old as the huge German Army marched through Belgium and into France. These three front sections of the Atlanta Georgian capture the growing calamity engulfing Europe. It's interesting that an Atlanta newspaper so far from France would be so dominated by the events three years before the U.S. entered the war. Newspaper coverage was how Americans learned about world events in the days before radio and television. You can feel the growing drama as each day passes. AUG 10, 1914: GREAT BATTLE BEGINS AUG 12, 1914: GERMANS CLOSE IN ON FRANCE AUG 13, 1914: 2.000,000 FIGHTING… 4000 CANNON ALONG FRONT. Size: Unfolded 19 wide x 22 deep (folded 19 w x 11 deep) Condition: Good. Though the newsprint is somewhat brittle and has darkened, it is still in surprisingly good condition. There is some wear around the outer edges, but no tears or damage on the rest. SALE - ORIG. $125 .... SALE $75

Flags of the allies. Excellent condition.

Banner reading 'Freedom and Justice'. In excellent condition. Base stamped with maker Royal Coleston.

An interesting plate titled tripoli Italiana from the period of the Italian occupation of Libya 1911 - 1943. In very good condition. Impressed 12 1912?

A FINE PLATE BY THE NEW CHELSEA PORCELAIN CO. SHOWING DOVES AND AN ANGEL WITH AN OLIVE BRANCH ABOVE ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. FRONT MARKED 'ENGRAVED BY H.FENNELL'. GOOD CONDITION SLIGHT AGE CRAZING ONLY ON THE BACK.

An unusual plate with hand painting, Miss Liberty and flags of the allies. Rear marked JC? Limoges, France. In good condition with no chips or cracks. The rim gilding is worn.

Nice old WWI-era print of French troops amidst the ruins of a town near the front. Early in the war before the steel helmets. Artist: J.F. Bouchor, official painter to the French Armies. Size 6.25 x 8.5 . Excellent condition.

Fine, original WWI-era print. Excellent double view of French officer to see helmet and uniform. Artist: J.F. Bouchor, official painter to the French Armies. Size 6.25 x 8.5. Excellent condition. SALE! ORIG. $30 ... SALE $20

Fine old WWI-era print. Excellent portrait of a top French General. Castlenau was a leading exponent of the offensive spirit which dominated French war policy until 1917. Artist: J.F. Bouchor, official painter to the French Armies. Size 6.25 x 8.5 . Excellent condition. SALE! ORIG. $30 ... SALE $20

A 1919 mug given by Samuel Samuel M.P. 'To commemorate the great victory of the British Empire'. No makers marks. In good condition with no chips or cracks only light age wear to the handle and rim.

This is a grat ad for the Maxfer 'The Whate for Work Ton Tuck by the Maxfer Truck & Tractor Co, Chicago, IL. This ad features the Bell Sprocket which was an 'Invention of Maxfer Engineers'. The Maxfer 'makes a Ford, Chevrolet or Maxell.....into a one-ton truck at the cost of $350.' This great ad features different vintage models and information. Wonderful black and white ad measures approx. 6 x 8.5 inches.

WWI SWIFTS PREMIUM CALENDAR PAGE FOR JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 1918. ILLUSTRATED BY HASKELL COFFIN, THE GIRL I LEAVE BEHIND ME A SOLDIER SAYING GOOD-BYE TO HIS LOVE. PIECES MISSING AT BOTTOM, COLORS ARE NICE AND BRIGHT. 15 X 8.25