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ARMY NURSE CORPS NURSE'S GARMENT BAGGreen garment bag issued to a member of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 28" x 40" overall, green cotton twill sewn to a wood rod with a padded leather carrying handle. The bag has various pockets and hooks on the reverse to accommodate shirts, jackets, shoes, etc., after which it would be rolled-up and secured with the two straps provided. The front of the bag is stenciled in white paint: "U.S. ARMY NURSE CORPS BADE HOSP. 116". Beneath painted by hand appears the nurse's name and another designation: "M. HEITZMAN H-71". Expected soiling and wear, still very unusual. Base Hospital 116 was at Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, between Paris and Strasbourg. The Army Nurse Corps had approximately 403 nurses who were active at the onset of the war. The number of nurses rose significantly, as women enlisted by the thousands, and by the last year of the war there were approximately 12,000 active nurses serving across the world.

U.S. ARMY CAVALRY CANTEENArmy cavalry canteen, the cover stamped "U.S." in black ink and dated "3-1918" by maker "Brauer Bros. Mfg.". Snap clips operable, chained cap still retaining the cork within. Leather cavalry strap and steel snap in exceptionally good condition.

U.S. ARMY PICK AXEWood-handled pickaxe or mattock, 23 3/4" long, with a 12" steel head incorporating a pick at one end and a chisel at the other, stamped "U S". Pickaxes of this type were frequently used as entrenching tools during World War I. The head is loose and can be detached from the handle, else very good.

HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL(1897-1978) Commander of the 5th Panzer Army which spearheaded the ill-fated Ardennes offensive of January 1945. After vainly requesting more help from a vacillating Hitler, he spoke despairingly of "a corporal's war". Later served as a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). Pair of first day covers, each 6 1/2" x 3 3/4", the first celebrating the liberation of Luxembourg, cancelled Sep. 10, 1944 and signed in blue ink, and the second celebrating the American Bicentennial and the original thirteen-star flag, cancelled Dec. 8, 1973 and signed in black ink. Both bear biographical inscriptions in pencil on the verso, else very good to fine. Two pieces.

HEINZ GUDERIAN(d. 1953) German general and Hitler's Army Chief of Staff, the inventor of the "blitzkrieg" who commanded panzers in the Poland and France, and the Russian campaign. S.P., 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a Hoffmann portrait signed at bottom. Fine.

JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT(1883 - 1953) "Skinny", American general who defended Bataan and Coregidor after MacArthur's withdrawal early in World War II. Early post-war T.L.S. on Fourth Army letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Fort Sam Houston, Apr. 11, 1946. He sends thanks to a man for forwarding a clipping and mentioning that a lieutenant with the same last name was not likely a relative. He notes: "At that time, my family were principally in the Navy...". Fine.

JOSEPH STILWELL(1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. Probable war-date I.S.P., 8" x 10" b/w, a view of Stillwell seated at his desk in uniform, with the inscription: "To Ollie - from an old admirer of athletic prowess - Joseph W. Stilwell Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." Minor folds and silvering, else very good. Inscribed to and from the collection of Army and NFL football star ELMER "OLLIE" OLIPHANT (1892-1975).

JOSEPH STILWELL(1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. Signature adding rank penned on the face of a postal cover picturing him. Very good.

KONSTANTIN ROKOSSOVSKY(1896 - 1968) Soviet general who held the critical northwest approaches to Moscow, later headed defenses at Stalingrad and near the end of the war encircled and destroyed the German 4th Army. Manuscript D.S., 2pp. large 4to., [n.p.], 1947, his attestation as to the competency of a member of a military hospital, signed as "Commander of the Northern Group". Very good.

KONSTANTIN ROKOSSOVSKY(1896 - 1968) Soviet general who held the critical northwest approaches to Moscow, later headed defenses at Stalingrad and near the end of the war encircled and destroyed the German 4th Army. D.S., 1p. large 4to., [n.p.], Nov. 20, 1947, a military attestation as to the character and abilities of an officer of the Northern Group of Soviet troops, at the conclusion of which he notes: "Cooperates in the position he occupies" and adds his signature as head commander and marshal. Very good.

MARK CLARK(1896 - 1984) American Army general, commanded the landings at Salerno and Anzio against the forces of Kesselring. War-date I.S.P., 8" x 10" b/w, a view of Clark in a winter uniform, in front of an armored vehicle, with the inscription: "To 'Ollie' From his old 'side-kick' Mark W. Clark, Italy, Nov. 9, 1944." Minor folds, else very good. Inscribed to and from the collection of Army and NFL football star ELMER "OLLIE" OLIPHANT (1892-1975).

MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY(1895 - 1994) American Army general who led airborne assaults on Sicily, jumped with his 82nd Airborne during the Normandy invasion, and commanded U.N. forces in the Korean War. Fine content T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Pittsburgh, June 19, 1975 to author and collector H. Kieth Thompson. Ridgway writes an outspoken letter defending German officers for obeying what some would consider to be criminal orders. He discusses the case of Karl Donitz, adding in small part: "...I deplore the 'War Guilt Trials'..." He continues, stating he sees a difference between those who murdered POWs, for example, and those who waged war under orders of superiors: "I believe the former is fully justified...Until such distant date...as nations can and will agree on a world political organization with judicial tribunals...trials in the second category...are steps backwards...He also quotes the moderate views of Telford Taylor on Vietnam and those of judge Robert H. Jackson. A compelling statement.

OMAR BRADLEY(1893-1981) Decorated senior officer during World War II who later became General of the Army. He later was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Los Angeles, June 29, 1954, exchanging cordial greetings with his correspondent and telling him of his move to Los Angeles. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink. Folds, else fine.

OTTO MEISSNER(1880 - 1953) Nazi Nuremburg defendant who served as Reichsminister and Minister of the Presidential Chancellory. Typed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Berlin, Oct. 4, 1939 to Hitler's personal adjutant Wilhelm Bruckner sending a telegram from "General Terauchi of Japan to the Fuhrer. Foreign Office and Military Command have received copies...". File holes, else fine. Count Hisaichi Terauchi, marshal, was commander of the Southern Expeditionary Army Group and led the occupation of Southeast Asia (Singapore and Indonesia). He suffered a stroke following the fall of Burma and surrendered 680,000 men.

ROBERT C. RICHARDSON(b. 1887) American military officer, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. S.P. 5" x 4" b/w, a candid photo from the dedication of a Hawaiian air depot, boldly signed with rank. Fine.

THEODOR BUSSE(1897-1986) German officer and Knights Cross recipient. Busse commended the 121st Infantry Division and I Army Corps, and during the last five months of the war, he commanded the 9th Army which was by then part of Army Group Vistula. Busse led his men with distinction at Seelow Heights and the Battle of the Oder-Neisse. T.L.S. "Busse", 1p. 4to., Wallerstein, Jan. 5, 1967, to Dr. Charles B. Burdick. Busse transmits a pair of photographs of himself (not present) for Burdick to use in his research. Boldly signed at the conclusion in blue ink. Folds, small tears at the top edge, and file holes at the left margin, else very good.

HENRY H. "HAP" ARNOLD(1886 - 1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Force through most of World War II, responsible for instituting the daylight bombing raids on Germany. War-date typed L.S. "H.H. Arnold", 1p. 8vo., Washington, March 29, 1943, to noted producer Hal B. Wallis. Arnold thanks Wallis for his congratulations on his promotion to full general in the United States Army. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink. Folds, else fine. HAL B. WALLIS (1898-1986) is best remembered for producing Casablanca (1942) and True Grit (1969), along with many other major films for Warner Bros. featuring such film stars as Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, and Errol Flynn.

WALTHER NEHRING(1892 - 1983) German general, an Afrika Korps commander who enveloped the British on the Gazala Line, led the 1st Panzer Army in Silesia, captured by the Russians. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Dusseldorf, June 18, 1972 to an American history professor. Nehring sends a list of writing projects he has undertaken, including biographies of Otto von Below and Wilhelm Reinhard, and the Beer Hall Putsch, and essays about his own family and developments in East Germany. Very good.

WAFS AND WASP PILOTS AND ACES SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHSLot of two signed photos, includes: scarce signed photo of an American aircraft (Corsair?) apparently being piloted by a woman at a civilian airport, 12" x 8" color, signed by 19 veteran (women) fliers, all of them either WASPs (Women's Army Service Pilots) or WAFS (Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron), WITH a 12" x 8" color photo of another aircraft, similarly signed by 14 American conbat aces including CHUCK YEAGER and TEX HILL. With a third photo signed by an unknown ace, post-WWII. Fine.

AMERICAN MILITARY NOTABLESCHARLES W. LINDBERG (1920-2007) Marine corporal, the first flag raiser at Iwo Jima. S.P., 8 ½" x 11", b/w, a photo of the first flag raising atop Mount Suribachi. Signed at top right in black ink with date and time of the flag raising added beneath, WITH: ENOLA GAY CREW MEMBERS I.S.P., 8 ½" x 11", b/w, a view of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb with explanatory text, signed by MORRIS JEPPSON (1922-2010) assistant weaponeer of the Enola Gay, and THEODORE VAN KIRK (1921-2014) the navigator of the aircraft. Both sign in blue ink and add their position on the plane, above their small portraits at bottom; WITH: MARK CLARK (1896-1984) Senior Army officer who saw service during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. T.L.S., 1p. 4to. Charleston, Dec. 30, 1967, gives a cordial greeting and thanks to the correspondent for enclosing a photo of the Queen Mary in a previous letter. Signed at conclusion in blue ink. Includes newspaper clippings and original transmittal envelope with Clark's return address. Folds, else fine.

ALLIED GENERALS AND OTHER NOTABLESFine lot of signed items, includes: Admiral JAMES BULKELEY signed copy of his typed biography; J. LAWTON COLLINS T.L.S. on his Army letterhead, Washington, Aug. 22, 1949, sends thanks for a letter of congratulations; JOE FOSS S.P. 5" x 7" b/w, in uniform; JOE LOCKARD, Army radar operator who was told to "ignore" the incoming waves of Japanes planes he spotted before the attack on Pearl Harbor, S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a grainy post-war image; JOSEPH CHABOT, planned withdrawal from Bataan, a Death March survivor, signature on a first day cover; ace DAVID MCCAMBELL, signed first day cover; "COMMANDO" KELLY, signed MOH card; ARLEIGH BURKE, prob. autopen signature; MOH recipient JAMES H. HOWARD, signed color image of his plane and signed MOH citation; ROBERT MORGAN, pilot of "Memphis Belle", signed 8" x 10" of plane and crew. Overall very good.

ALLIED NOTABLESARTHUR HARRIS (1892-1984) Popularly known as "Bomber" Harris, Commander-in-Chief of RAF bomber command during World War II. S. P., 5 1/4" x 4" b/w, a view of Harris at his desk, with two other officers. Fine. WITH: LUCIUS CLAY (1898-1978) American officer and military governor of the United States Army known for his administration of occupied Germany after World War II, and for his orchestration of the Berlin Airlift. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Berlin, Nov. 18, 1948, to H.E.Howell of the UNU. Clay thanks Howell for bringing to his attention public remarks made by one of Clay's former subordinates, Guenther Reinhardt, who was released from his duties due to his lack of qualifications. Signed at the conclusion in black ink. Folds, else fine. Two pieces.

D-DAY AFTER-ACTION REPORT, 4TH INFANTRY DIVISIONFine content after-action report of the 4th Infantry Division following its landing at Utah Beach on D-Day, a mimeographed document 40pp. 4to., "Headquarters 4th Infantry Division", August 10, 1944 and marked "SECRET" throughout. The 4th Infantry Division assaulted the northern coast of German-held France during the Normandy landings, landing at Utah Beach, June 6, 1944. The report, which covers the period from June 2nd to July 31st, opens with a list of the officers commanding the division and then sets forth the division's day-by-day actions starting on D-Day. The report states that resistance was heavy every day until about June 14th, and states that no prisoners were taken (!). The division encounters SS Panzer divisions, Panzer Grenadier divisions, the 14th Fallschirmjager Div., etc. which all retreat in a haphazard manner. Operations are also set forth, showing the movements of various elements per map coordinates and overlays, units relieved and those placed in action, etc. The report also shows supply and evacuations statistics, German and American orders of battle, intelligence findings including the arrests of subversives, photo intelligence, and so on. First page has a few marginal chips, one page has a clean tear, else very good. From a veteran of the 8th Infantry Reg., 4th Division. The 4th's soldiers were first to land on Normandy, and relieved the isolated 82nd Airborne Division at Sainte-Mère-Église. It then proceeded to clear the Cotentin peninsula and take part in the capture of Cherbourg on 25 June. After taking part in the fighting near Periers, 6–12 July, the division broke through the left flank of the German 7th Army, helped stem the German drive toward Avranches, and by the end of August had moved to Paris and gave French forces the first place in the liberation of their capital.

ARCHIVE OF AN AMERICAN M.P. GUARDING GERMAN P.O.W.S IN TEXASLarge grouping of material from the service of Army T/Sgt. Normand L. LaRoche, 370th M.P.E.G. (Military Police Escort Guard) who spent most of his military service guarding German prisoners being held at various P.O.W. camps in Texas. A vast collection of material is included in this comprehensive collection. Included is: two wool "M P" arm bands; a group of about 200 reports and records from Camp Fannin, Texas, Sep. 29-Dec. 20, 1944, including some camp regulations, a list of "protected personnel", multiple lists of German prisoners attached to work details, medical notations, prisoner transfers, etc.; a revised memorandum of rules and regulations, 54pp. 4to., Dallas, Nov. 6, 1944; approx. 150pp. of reports from the POW camp at Milam and Camp Fannin, Tx., late 1944, a variety of data including lists of prisoners and work production, largely amounts of wood cut; type of work done, breakdown of non-coms and regular soldiers working, etc.; approx. 40pp. of lists naming prisoners present, on work details, or transferred to camps at Milam, Huntsville, St.Augustine, Claiborne, and Fort Crockett; and much more. In August, 1945 LaRoche was sent to Bayeux, France to deal with American occupation troops. His first notebook written there bears several pages on dealing with French prostitutes. Also included is his lengthy travel diary commencing December, 1945. Publications in this grouping include LaRoche's copies of: Basic Field Manual, Interior Guard Duty; 1941 War Department Infantry Drill Regulations; Sep. 16, 1943 Infantry Regs. Field Manual; Thompson Submachine Gun guide, Dec. 31, 1941; MPs promotional booklet; Scouting and Patrolling Manual; two M1 and BAR score books (unused); 1940 Red Cross First Aid Text-Book; Red Cross Instructions Outline, First Aid Courses; 1917 Catholic Prayer Book for the Army and Navy; "My Military Missal; "Army Talks" magazine, Nov. 18, 1945 on German propaganda; July 1, 1944 Texas road map, and a murder mystery inscribed: "Read this in Berlin standing on Adolph's face". Also included are three scrapbooks with about 70 photos of LaRoche and ruins in Brussels and Berlin, but largely filled with travel souvenirs, with multiple personal notes on prisoners and other subjects, his wallet with a few passes, clippings, etc. Camp Fannin was an enormous facility which trained over 200,000 G.I.s in less than thtree years, while also containg German P.O.W.s. Only two escaped, and they were quickly recaptured. A most interesting grouping!

JOSEPH STILWELL(1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. Good content war-dateT.L.S., 1p. 4to., Carmel, CA, Nov. 9, 1944, to Richard Geist. Stilwell sends Geist one of his China-Burma-India theater shoulder patches (not present), and explains the significance of each design element found on the patch. In part: "... The five pointed star is the star of India, while the twelve pointed star is the star of China. The shield represents the United States and was worn on the left shoulder of all American soldiers in the China Burma India Theatre of Operations..." Folds, paper clip marks at the left edge, else very good.

U.S. ARMY 1943 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF CHERBOURGScarce D-Day related map "Cherbourg", a 24" x 19 1/4" topographical map showing the crucial port contained within "Lambert Zone I (Red)", prepared by the U.S. Army 62nd Engineers and dated "Edition of July 1943". Buildings, rivers, swamps, woods, etc. all all marked. Of course, this map would have been consulted in the planning for D-Day, mainly in the diversionay actions taken to convince the Germans that Cherbourg would be the scene of the principal landings. Near fine. The map is from the estate of Brice W. Rhyne of the 8th Regiment who landed at UTAH, sold with a transcript of his May, 1945 recollection of the landing and aftermath. The 8th also participated in the liberation of Cherbourg.

JOSEF "SEPP" DIETRICH(1892 - 1966) German SS General, one of Nazi Germany's most decorated soldiers. Prior to 1929 he was Hitler's chauffeur and bodyguard but received rapid promotion after his participation in the Night of the Long Knives. Commanded 6th Panzer Army in the Battle of the Bulge. Sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for the execution of Amercian P.O.W.s during the offensive. Important, fine association D.S., on Reichsfuhrer-SS Personal Staff" letterhead, 6pp. 4to., Berlin, December, 1938. Dietrich writes an introduction for an portfolio prepared for Himmler upon his tenth anniversary as "Reichsfuhrer". "Ten years have gone by...back then there was a small, disconnected group of 250 men...today, a fighting group of 250,000 men obey you and are sworn to the Fuhrer in mind and body...the old comrades remember the time of the battles and being together with the Reichsfuhrer...it was your work that created a greater Germany...to allow us to forever live in greater security...Maybe it was fate that the two men [Hitler and Himmler] met on the day of November 9, 1923 [Beer Hall Putsch]...On a day like this, I met the fighter and the man that would create the troop that would walk a unique and difficult way - Heinrich Himmler...who would give life to the Schutzstaffel...recognized the necessity to unify all the men under one leadership..." Much more praise of Himmler and reminiscences follow in this important testament. Fine.

WORLD WAR II CORRESPONDENCE OF (SECTION 8?) PVT. GIRARD H. HARRISGrouping of 12 war-date letters and covers from Pvt. Girard H. Harris, 593rd Engineers Amphibious Reg., covering his training at Camp Carrabelle (near Panama City, FL), Aug 7-Dec. 7, 1942, most 4pp. 8vo. The content of the letters, along with the fact that Harris has remained behind while his regiment has shipped-out to California, leads us to believe that he may have been in line for a Section 8 discharge, i.e. mental instability. In part: "...Received instructions on what to do before we use the boats... we were preparing for inspection...the general takes the rifle from you, looks it over... then throws it back at you... my knees were knocking... he spotted your two pictures behind my bunk... He said 'You have a very lovely wife'...[at base hospital] we have a fellow that just came in who thinks he's Napoleon. He looks it too. Something tells me I'm in the right ward... the fellow that tried to cut his wrists was put in another ward... he dove through the window and ran down the road... my outfit is out on Catalina Island... Carrabelle has been condemned but the Army has overruled it...[he encloses a miniature pair of panties and promises to replace them with a larger pair when he returns home]...There is a possibility I might be coming home... I haven't eaten in a week... Quite a few boys didn't come back from town last night... when they showed up this morning they were all battered... someone was beating them up and rolling them of their money... it happens every pay day... the men gambled again... a lot of them have gone broke... they were betting as high as $40 a hand... I never saw so much money floating around... bombs, torpedoes and mines might be found on the shores. We were told not to touch them or pick up any fragments... Tomorrow I should know if I'll get home for Christmas. Of course, a lot may have to depend on the outcome of my session with the Board... the Medical Board won't meet again ... until after Christmas...". Sold with an unrelated soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., Camp Adair, OR, Oct. 13, 1943 enclosing three photos of a young lady and noting: "...I don't know what to think about Dot. But she sure in hell seems a little wackie to me. You ought to see some of her letters... Here is some pictures I got from Dot... You can do anything you wish [with] them. Burn them up or throw them away or do what you want with them...". Also with nine war-date A.L.S.'s of Pvt. Alan I. Burnap, each 2pp. or more, all written from the South Pacific, 1942-43 with covers but as Burnap was very careful about content due to censorship restrictions, the content is mundane at best. 22 pcs.

"BERLIN ATTACKED BY UNITED NATIONS' ARMY"Oustanding and undoubtedy very rare poster: "BERLIN ATTACKED BY UNITED NATIONS' ARMY", ca. 1945, 28" x 19", issued by: "Lu Shan Photolithographic Pictures Co.", Shanghai. This colorful and fantastic Chinese impression of the war in Europe shows imaginary views of fighters and bombers, paratroopers, tanks, and heavy artillery emplacements, all set in what is meant to be "Berlin". This poster, in fine condition and canvas-mounted, would have been made just at war's end or immediately thereafter before the complete entrenchment of the Communist government in China. Just an incredible view, especially rare in light of the miniscule number of Chinese poster depicting European scenes of war. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000.

ALLIED PROCLAMATION ON THE SURRENDER OF ITALYRare printed military proclamation printed in English and Italian, "Allied Military Government of Occupied Territory PROCLAMATION No. 1", s19" x 27 1/4", [n.p.], 1943, signed in type by British Field Marshal Harold R. Alexander as commander of British and American forces in the 165th Army Group in Italy. The broadside, unengrossed, declares that the Allies had arrived to free the population from "Fascist" control, that Alexander had been vested with his authority by Eisenhower, removes the power of the King, promisses the dissolution of the Fascist Party, and seeks to assure the population of a calm and peaceful occupation. Fine condition.

AMERICAN PACIFIC WAR EDUCATIONAL POSTERSPair of double-sided educational posters, the first 16 3/4" x 22 1/4", and the second 23 1/4" x 17 1/4", both entitled "Newsmap for the Armed Forces: Overseas Edition". The larger of the two, published March 19, 1945 by the Army Information Branch, Army Service Forces, addresses the Battle of Iwo Jima, and feature b/w photos of the invasion force making its way towards the beach, Marines disembarking from various landing craft under enemy fire, Marines dug into the volcanic sands, and stretcher bearers removing the wounded from the field, as well as a small inset photo depicting the famous flag raising at Mt. Suribachi. The verso of this poster bears two maps, one depicting current American offensives in the Pacific, and the other addressing the American capture of Cologne, Germany. The smaller poster, published Oct. 22, 1945, features a map of the planned invasion of mainland Japan, specifically Operations "Olympic", an invasion of Kyushu, and the subsequent Operation "Coronet", an assault on Tokyo and Yokohama. Of course, neither of these assaults, slated for the fall of 1945, were ever carried out, as Japan surrendered on August 15, following the atomic attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The verso of this poster features a graphic demonstrating the populations of Asia, the Americas, and Europe and Africa at that time. Both posters bear their original folds, with very slight scattered chipping at the edges, else very good.

ADOLF HEUSINGER(1887-1982) German chief of operations of the Army High Command. Stood to the right of Hitler during the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1944. Later became armed forces chairman for NATO. T.L.S. in English, 1p. 4to., Washington, April 16, 1963, to Dr. Charles B. Burdick. Heusinger answers an inquiry from Burdick on "Operation Felix", a proposed German invasion of Gibraltar, in part: "...concerning the 'Unternehmung Felix' I very much regret not to be in a position to give you the requested information on the operation plans of the Brandenburg Regiment. This Regiment was not subordinate to the Supreme Command of the Army (OKH) but to the Supreme Command of the Wehrmacht (OKW)..." He further recommends that Burdick contact General Walter Warlimont, who may have more detailed information. Signed at the conclusion in black ink. Very good.

GEN. BERNARD L. MONTGOMERY D-DAY MESSAGE TO THE TROOPSScarce printed message above his facsimile signature with rank, Gen. Bernard Law Montgomery's message to 21 Army Group, deliverey upon the advent of their landings in Normandy, June 6, 1944. Monty exclaims: "The time has come to deal the enemy a terrific bl;ow...I send my best wishes to every soldier on the Allied team...We have a great and righteous cause...let us go forward to victory...And good hunting on the mainland of Europe...". Small tear at top margin, folds, else very good.

GEN. OMAR N. BRADLEY'S D-DAY MESSAGE TO THE TROOPSRare printed "Order of the Day" marked "Top Secret", 1p. 4to., "Headquarters First United States Army", June 4, 1944. In an order meant to be read to the troops, Bradley writes in part: "...We, together with our Allies, are about to start on the greatest amphibious operation ever undertaken...to cross the Channel and drive her [Germany's] armies back to Berlin...we have trained hard...this is the moment for which the whole world has been waiting...the eyes of the whole world are on you...it must succeed...". Folds, very good.

GERMAN ARMY "DEATH CARDS" - 500 PCS."Sterbebild", or "death cards", are printed memorial cards issued upon the death of German soldiers, generally including their birth and death dates, military rank and affiliation, photograph and place of death. Offered here are approx. 500 original cards issued upon the deaths of various members of the German army, also including officers and non-coms of Panzer-Jager troops, infantry, artillerymen, flak battery members, S.A. members, and so on, each 2-4pp., 2 1/2" x 4 1/4". Chosen at random, includes those lost at famous battles, etc. Condition varies, generally very good. Should be seen.

ADOLF HITLER(1889 - 1945) Fuhrer of Germany and Nazi Party leader, Hitler's bloody rise to power, his military seizure of most of Europe and North Africa and his genocidal racial policies culminated in suicide in his Berlin bunker as Russian troops approached. Important, late war typed D.S., 1p.legal folio, "Fuhrerheadquarters", Jan. 29, 1945, in which Hitler changes the commands of three of his most influential generals. He orders that KURT STUDENT (1890-1978), general of paratroopers who directed the invasion of Crete, is to assume leadership of Army Group H, at the pleasure of Hermann Goring. JOHANNES BLASKOWITZ, (1883-1948), a senior Wermacht general who opposed the excesses of the SS against the Jews, is to become Oberbefehlshaber of Army Group H, relinquishing command of Army Group G. Finally, PAUL HAUSSER (1880-1972), major general of the Waffen-SS and one of its most eminent leaders, is to surrender command of Army Group "Oberrhein" to take command of Army Group G. Co-signed by WILHELM BURGDORF (1895-1945), general and Hitler's chief adjutant. Fine condition, matted with a photo of Hitler, double-matted and set into a gilt frame. With the original document folder. Ex: Kenneth Rendell Galleries.

ADOLF HITLER(1889 - 1945) Fuhrer of Germany and Nazi Party leader, Hitler's bloody rise to power, his military seizure of most of Europe and North Africa and his genocidal racial policies culminated in suicide in his Berlin bunker as Russian troops approached. Fine association partly-printed D.S., 1p. sm. folio, Berlin,. Mar. 1, 1935. Hitler appoints Oberstleutnant KURT VON TIPPELSKIRCH to the rank of oberst. Co-signed at the bottom by WERNER VON BLOMBERG (1878-1946), Minister of Defense and Supreme Commander of the German Armies early in Hitler's regime, resigned following accusations that he had married a prostitute. KURT VON TIPPELSKIRCH (1891-1957) would eventually be promoted to the rank of general in the Wehrmacht, commanding several armies and Army Group Vistula. He would be awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves prior to his surrender to U.S. forces on May 2, 1945.

STEREOSCOPIC PHOTOGRAPHS: "DIE SOLDATEN DES FUHRERS IM FELDE"Album of stereoscopic images "Die Soldaten des Fuhrers im Felde" ("The Soldiers of the Fuhrer in the Field" (Munich: Raumbild Verlag Otto Schoenstein), 64pp. 4to. with color plates and descriptive text. The album contains 98 stereoscopic photographs depicting the invasion of Poland, the destruction of the Polish Army, Hitler's visit to the front, etc. as well as the fold-out steel viewer. Images 21 and 71 are missing from the album. Very good.

U.S. ARMY MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BULLETINSLot of two American M.I.S. issued by the War Department, Washington, August and September, 1944, each 5 ½" x 9", about 90pp. These bulletins were used for "informal discussions with troops" and these issues include some fine content, including Japanese reconnaissance methods, German box mines, "Ruses on Kwajalein", German rifle grenades, Japanese defense plans for Eniwetok, Japanese sniper training, and much more.

WORLD WAR II SOLDIER ARTLot of four signed prints of wartime drawings done by soldiers, likely under the command of Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr., commander of Army forces in the Pacific, and emanating from his estate. Includes: "Soldier with Broom" by Vincent Zenone, 12" x 18"; "Okinawa Refugees" by A. S. MacLeod, 17" x 12", Amphibious Training" by Michael Ramos, 15" x 12", and "G. I. Joe" by "Pvt. Chapman", 18" x 24". Overall very good.

SS OBERSTURMBANNFUHRER ERIK BRACK'S PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM A spectacular SS officer's pre-war photograph album, thios example owned by Obersturmbannfuhrer Erik Brack" (SS unit designation "2/III/27") and covering the period from 1931 to 1935. About 165 original photographs are mounted with period corners into the album, plus a few SS-themed postcards and a few loose photos are also present. The images are housed in a 13 1/2" x 9" cloth-covered album bearing a printed. static swastika on the cover. Within, the photographs, which are almost all captioned and average about 3" x 5", proceed chronologically. They start with a fine view of Hitler and Rudolf Hess receiving salures from dozens of members of the Hitler Youth and civilians at a railroad station. The photos which follow include two additional images of Hitler delivering a speech; photos of Brack, one signed; many group photos in a variety of settings; early meetings and marches by SS members; a Yule feast; a pro-Hitler campaign march; mass rallies, one including a Lutheran minister; protests outside Jewish stores urging Germans to "Buy from Germans!" and avoid "Jew shacks" (one photo shows the S.A. occupation of department store Wolf-Krimmer in March, 1933); a review by Kurt Daluege; field exercises; a talk given by Himmler; a trip to the beach with the SS men dressed in full uniform; and much more. Of special interest are the captions which in many cases identify those apeearing in the photographs. ERIK BRACK (b. 1906) was the brother of infamous SS-Oberfuhrer VIKTOR BRACK (1904-1948), the organiser of the Euthanasia program T4 where the Nazi state systematically murdered over 70,000 disabled Germans and Austrians. Brack also conferred with Odilo Globocnik about the practical implementation of the Final Solution. Both the album and photographs are in fine condition. Recovered by U.S. Army officer Philips Parks Ramsey whose 1943 Army linguistics diploma accompanies the album.

GERMAN DOG HANDLER WITH HIS SHEPARDGerman army soldier's photo album containing 60+ photographs, 18 showing the same soldier with a German Shepard whom he is clearly charged with handling. The soldier and dog are shown at a guard post outdoors, in the field, and at a military installation. Other photos include rifle training, meetings of officers, the soldiers being moved by road and rail, group shots, etc. Such images portraying dogs with their handlers are rarely seen. Very good.

HEINRICH HOFFMANN HITLER YOUTH PHOTO BOOKSPair of photo books related to youth in the Third Reich, with images by Hitler's official photographer HEINRICH HOFFMANN. Includes: "Jugend Um Hitler" (" Youth With Hitler"), by Heinrich Hoffmann with text by Baldur von Schirach (Berlin: Zeitgeschichte Verlag und Vertriebs-Gesellschaft M.B.H.), 1934, 96p. 4to., containing 120 photos of Hitler interacting with children. Unsettling. WITH: "Jugend erlebt Deutschland" ("The Youth Experience Germany"), by Heinrich Hoffmann with text by Siegfried Zoglmann (Berlin: Verlag fur soziale Ethik und Kunstpflege), 1935, 100pp. 4to., a photographic chronicle of the 1935 Deutschlanlager, which saw Germanic youth from all over the world, including the Americas, England, Finland, Guatemala, and Palestine, return to Germany to view the progress made under the NSDAP. The photographs depict speeches by Hitler and other Nazi officials, Army, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe maneuvers, rallies, parades, and other events. Both books bear minor foxing, else very good.

RODOLFO GRAZIANI AND BENITO MUSSOLINIRODOLFO GRAZIANI (1882 - 1955) Italian military officer in Italy's Royal Army, primarily noted for his campaigns in Africa before and during World War II. A dedicated fascist, he was a key figure in the Italian military during the reign of Mussolini. Fine grouping of material, includes an S.P., 9 3/4" x 7" b/w, shows Graziani and his staff, signed and dated by him "Nov. 1939" at bottom. One crease. Also included are 16 additional LUCE Italian press photos (same size, unsigned), showing Hitler, Mussolini, Goebbels and Victor Emmanuel II, Mussolini and others inspecting new tanks at a factory, troops marching in review, one-man tanks in a parade, Mussolini addressing the crowd, and more. Very good.

POLISH "HOME ARMY" RESISTANCE FIGHTER'S GROUP Polish "Home Army" resistance fighter's grouping, the unknown soldier possibly also involved in the Warsaw Uprising. Included is: two photos of the soldier, both showing him in Polish military uniform, one taken in England; a stamped metal Home Army hat insignia, grave marker for "VERONIKA DZIUBA" (significance unknown); Polish Warsaw Medal ("Medal za Warszawe"), 1939-1945; Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945, Medal for Participation in the Battle of Berlin (issued 1966), photo of an elaborate funeral, probably Polish, stamped approved by Stalag VIII B administrator; and reproduction Home Army armband included strictly for display purposes. Provenance: The War Museum, New York.

ANTHONY MCAULIFFE(1898 - 1975) American Army general who held Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, remembered for his reply to a German surrender ultimatum, "Nuts!" Superb S.P., 8" x 10" b/w, a chest, up pose in uniform signed adding rank: "Lt. Gen. U.S. Army". One tiny corner crease, else fine.

AFRIKA KORPS NONCOM M40 TROPICAL TUNICGerman army M40 tropical tunic (first pattern) with metallic thread "AFRIKA KORPS" cuff title at the end of the right sleeve, unissued and in mint condition. A silver and gold German national eagle with swastika has been machine-sewn to the right chest, and the cloth collar tabs have likewise been machine-sewn to the garment. The green painted pebbled metal buttons are all original and all are present. Slip-on cloth shoulder boards are present, piped in red indicating attachment to a heavy artillery or flak unit, and an "oberschutze" circular sleeve patch is present on the left sleeve. Within is a buttoned first aid pocket, cloth loops, and the ink control numbers and name of noted uniform maker Wilhelm Bleyle. In near perfect condition, a depot find.

GERMAN LATE-WAR M44 NON-COM TUNICGermany army M44 non0commissioned officer's tunic, a typical late-war "rough" field-grey wool. A BeVo cloth eagle and swastika insignai is machine sewn to the right chest, and there are two slip-on shoulder boards made of the same material ale present, piped in white denoting an infantry affiliation. Gray metal buttons, all original, close the tunic, four pockets, and cuffs. Several sewn "rings" for medals are present, and they show some use. Within, the jacket is half-lined in green cotton and bears a manufacturer's stamp and size "44" stamp. One interior collar button lacking, else in excellent condition, no damage evident.

(ZEMKE'S WOLF PACK) ARMY AIR FORCE A-4 FLYING SUITAmerican aviator's olive drab A-4 flight suit, issued to a member of "Zemke's Wolf Pack", the 56th Fighter Group. These flight suits were introduced in the 1930's and were standard issue throughout the early years of the war, up to 1940. Label inside the collar identifies it as being a size 42, and property of the US Army Air Force. In very good condition. From the extensive collection of 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group ace FRED J. CHRISTENSON (1921-2006). Christenson collected these items during his service with "Zemke's Wolf Pack", the nickname given the famous 56th Fighter Group. Hubert A. "Hub" Zemke commanded the group, composed of P-47s which closely escorted American bombers. While under Zemke's command (he would later be captured), the 56th FG claimed over 500 of the eventual 665.5 German aircraft the group destroyed. Christenson himself shot down 21.5 aircraft, once downing six planes in less than two minutes. With a copy of a reunion flyer, patch, and paperwork from the 2006 sale of Christenson's collection.

AFRIKA KORPS DAK M1940 OFFICER'S FIELD TROUSERSGerman Army Afrika Korps DAK M1940 tropical officer's field trousers, olive brown with a tapered-leg cut, built-in belt with front buckle, watch pocket with chain hanger, high waist, right rear pocket, slash pockets and metal dish buttons. Legs bear cotton cloth ties. Interior is unlined and bears several stamped ink manufacturing and control numbers. Mint, unissued condition. Taken from a Vienna clothing depot.

ARMY PIONIER OFFICER'S VISOR CAPArmy Pionier officer's visor hat by Erel. This hat features the black crown and cap band piping denoting issuance to a Pionier. The hat's aluminum officer's chin cords remain taut and are attached to the dark green wool felt side band with two pebbled aluminum buttons. The body is in very good condition with only a tiny moth nip at rear and slight "ring wear". The interior is lined with gold-yellow artificial silk. The celluloid sweat diamond is bears only single small crack. The Erel rhomboid sweatshield is marked "Ideal". The original owner's name "Friedrich" remains inserted in the sweatshield. The complete leather sweatband shows regular use.

GERMAN TRANSPORT OFFICER'S VISOR CAP WITH EDELWEISSGerman Army tranport officer’s visor hat with edelweiss. This cap has a gray-green wool body with very dark green side band, piped in the "waffenfarb" blue of a transport officer. The hat bears a combination of a metal eagle and edelweiss affixed to the front, just above a bullion-wreathed cockade on dark green felt backing which has been sewn to the cap. All the insignia match in age tone and wear. The officer's chin cords are the later rayon variety and are attached to silver pebbled buttons at the sides. The upper wool body and green felt cap band are free of mothing and stains. There is one miniscule nip on the front crown piping which does not detract. The interior displays a complete triangular celluloid sweat diamond with the size 58 ½ stamped beneath the diamond which is affixed to the gold rayon lining commonly seen in officer's visors. The lining shows normal soiling caused by contemporary wear. The brown leather sweat band also shows wear and remains supple.

U.S. AIRMAN'S HEADGEARGood set of World War II U.S. airman's headgear and accoutrements, includes: brown leather Type A-11 flying helmet, marked size small, with a sewn fabric label identifying the manufacturer as Bradley Goodrich, with a stamped property number inside the crown. The Army Air Forces insignia is stamped in black inside the right-hand side, and in white on the exterior right-hand side. No radio ear pieces are fitted, and the leather bears some wear overall, with some cracking at the neck, else very good. With rubber coated throat microphones, mounted on a 5 1/2" flexible metal collar, marked "ELNO" at the ends and on the plug, and post-war radio headphones, marked "Headset Microphone H-63/U", manufactured by the Lionel Corporation of New York. Missing original microphone attachment, but with earpieces and cord intact. Some wear else very good. Three pieces.

BORIS SHAPOSHNIKOV(1882 - 1945) Soviet Marshal who planned the rapid reconstruction buildup of the Red Army following Stalin's purges, saving the Soviet Union from complete disaster. Later served as Chief of the General Staff. Excessively rare D.S. on official army letterhead, 1p. 4to., 1937, apparently approving a request by Japanese peasants on occupied islands to place sand bags upon the coast to prevent damage by the surf. The approval is given provided the work is done under the supervision of the Soviet government and NKVD Border Patrol.

WEHRMACHT GEN. ALFRED PHILIPPI'S IRON CROSS, FIRST CLASS(1903 - 1994) Wehrmacht major general, recipient of the Knight's Cross, participated in the Polish campaign, held regimental command in France, and commanded the 361st Volks Grenadier Division during the Battle of the Bulge. An excellent group of three items signed by Philippi, as well as his Iron Cross, First Class. Includes: the cross itself, 1 3/4" square, dated 1939 and with a mobile swastika at the center, with the pin marked "L/13", indicating that it was manufactured by Paul Meybauer of Berlin. The medal is mounted in an 11" x 13" frame, alongside an S.P., 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" (sight) b/w, a chest-up view of Philippi with the Iron Cross affixed to his uniform, signed across the chest in blue ink. The photo is in fine condition, while the cross shows three or four small chips to the black enamel at the center, with some minor tarnishing, else very good. WITH: A.L.S. in German, 2pp. 8vo., Winnweiler, April 29, 1986, to a Captain Sims, in part: "... I will gladly fulfill your wish for a memento from my past. Since we had a fire in our house six years ago, and much was destroyed that meant a lot to me, I don't have very much to give, but I hereby give you my Iron Cross 1st Class. I received it in October 1942 when I was chief of staff of the 111th inf. Div. My division was responsible to force passage over the Ferak by Mosdok [in Russia]. This passage was necessary for the push along the 'Grunischen Heerstrasse' in the direction of the Caucasus. Unfortunately, the 1st Panzer Army could not hold off the Russian defense in November..." Philippi signs at the conclusion in blue ink. This letter is stapled to a typed translation, else fine. WITH: a second A.L.S. in German, 2pp. oblong 12mo., [n.p.], June 2, 1986, Philippi checks in with Sims to ensure that his Iron Cross has arrived safely, and offers to check with the post office if it has not. This letter is also stapled to a typed translation, else fine. An excellent grouping with unshakeable provenance.

ORDER OF ALEXANDER NEVSKY AWARDED A MACHINE GUN BATTALION LEADERScarce Soviet Order of Alexander Nevsky, Type 3 screw back, solid silver with gold plating which remains largely intact, partially enameled. Two-piece construction, star and ray are one piece, with no rivets on reverse, center is soldered as a separate piece. Numbered "33783". Very good. The Order of Alexander Nevsky is named in honor of Saint Alexander Nevsky (1220–1263) and was originally established by the Soviet Union as a military honor during World War II. Red Army commanders who displayed personal bravery and skillful leadership that ensured the success of an operation could be recommended. In this case the recipient was Submachinegun Battalion Commander Gerasim Kalashnikov, recognized for his action on April 30, 1945 while fighting with the 1st Guards Army in Czechoslovakia. Specifically, he is recognized for his bravery and leadership in the capture of Ostrava, near the Polish border. Copies of part of his record and pertinent documents are included.

CHARLES H. GERHARDT(1895-1976) U.S. Army major general, commander of the 29th Infantry Division from 1943 through the end of the war. Printed D.S. "C.H. Gerhardt", 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], an award certificate granted to Henry B. Hudson, recognizing his service from D-Day to the capture of St. Lo. Folds, ownership inscription from a member of Hudson's family on the verso, else very good.

GERMAN ARMY MARKSMANSHIP LANYARDBraided silver metal cording with a zinc badge mounted to the top pad. Both attaching loops are present, The rayon backing to the pad show some wear, else very good.

GERMAN ARMY MARKSMANSHIP LANYARDBraided silver metal cording with a zinc badge mounted to the top pad. Both attaching loops are present. Fine condition, with the wool backing to the pad only lightly worn.

CLAIRE L. CHENNAULT AND THE FLYING TIGERSCLAIRE L. CHENNAULT (1890-1958) American Army aviator who established the volunteer-staffed Flying Tigers to fight the Japanese invasion of China. He has also been (unofficially) credited with over 40 "kills". War-date signature and rank on a small sheet, dated May 4, 1943 in another hand. Sold with: signature on a card of his wife, ANNA CHENNAULT, along with the signatures of seven Flying Tiger pilots and (Anna Chennault again) accomplished on two postal covers honoring the general. Four pieces.