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Aviation Real Photo Postcard-of a flight of 6 Boeing P-26 "Peashooter air craft in flight, 1932 aircraft the 1st monoplane fighter aircraft in service with US Army Air Corps. Blackburn CA15c light transport biplane of 1931, serial no. GABKW. Percival P.6, Mew Gull G-ACND 1934 racing aircraft built in 1934. 1932 Focke-wuy DW44 "Stieglity" No.D-2692 1934 Breguet 393T, 1934 French passenger aircraft on the ground.
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DEPUTY GAULEITER'S N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL ARMBANDScarce Deputy Gauleiter party armband, red wool with four bands of gold metallic cord and a line of gold thread brocade at center, with additional gold metallic cord and light blue piping at top and bottom edges of the 18 3/4" x 5" band. In the center is a white grosgrain field with a separately fabricated black cloth swastika, the swastika and the circular white field also trimmed in metallic gold cord. A gold metal pip is affixed to the centyer of the swastika. The band is open on the rear, with an original RZM paper tag on reverse. Lightly soiled, in overall fine condition.
Los 893
ENGRAVED PRESENTATION S.A. DAGGERPresentation S.A. dagger. The dagger bears a dark brown wood grip inset with a somewhat oxidized S.A runes button and nickel eagle and swastika which retains excellent detail. The wood of the grip is slightly uneven incolor, and bears a little roughness at the upper hip. Both crossguards appear original to the dagger, fit very well to the grip, and are in very good condition. The reverse of the lower crossguard is marked: "BO". The blade bears a few very light running marks, and the etching of the S.A. motto "Alles fur Deutschland" ("Everything for Germany") is deep and still dark. The reverse rincasso is marked by the maker Carl Eickhorn. The red-brown scabbard is straight throughout. It has been repainted, and the lower fitting and ball bear some dents. The upper nickel fitting reads: "Treue um Treue ST. 2/1" with the reverse engraved with the owner's name: "Snelhof". The scabbard also bears the original short brown leather hanger with snap clip. Overall very good.
Los 922
WAFFEN-SS HELMET WITH "BRING BACK" PAPER WORKGerman steel single-decal M1940 combat helmet, with a very dark green painted finish overall, well-worn and oxidized in some areas, with a decal bearing the "sig" runes of the Waffen-SS, slightly scratched and dinged, on the right-hand side. The inside of the left-hand rim is heat-stamped "ET66", indicating that it was manufactured at the Eisenhuttenwerke at Thale. The rear rim is heat-stamped "228 5". The eight-fingered liner is of light brown leather, flaking slightly and size-stamped "58", with the original adjustment cord present. The dark brown leather chinstrap is cracking in several spots, but present and intact. Included with the helmet is a wood box, 13" x 7" x 10", used by an American soldier, Arthur Galloway, to ship his souvenir home to his mother at war's end. The box is addressed on the lid: "Mrs. William Galloway, Whitehall, New York", with the return address: "T/5 Arthur Galloway 62040938, Ser. Co. 36th A[rmored] I[nfantry] R[egiment], A.P.O. #253 c/o Postmaster, New York, N.Y." with the disclaimer "Contents: German Helmet". This address appears again on the front and back of the box. On the front, the address is partially obscured by the original capture certificate for the helmet, which is secured to the wood by four tacks. This certificate, dated March 6, 1945, is signed by Galloway's superior officer, and certifies that the value of the helmet as a trophy is not exceeded by its scrap or training value, and that no explosives or firearms are to be shipped. The certificate lists the specific items to be shipped as "German Helmet & Coins", although the latter are no longer present. The box further bears several postage stamps and an Army inspector's stamp. Records present with the helmet indicate that Arthur Galloway enlisted in the Army in January of 1941 and was discharged in September 1945, and saw service in North Africa and in Germany. It is most likely that he captured this helmet from a surrendering soldier in Germany, shortly before war's end, as indicated by the date on the shipping certificate. A superlative relic in as-captured condition.
Los 928
SS/SD M34 MEDIUM DUTY HELMETRare SS/SD M34 medium duty lightweight helmet, the type primarily worn by SS/ SD personnel during non-combat operations. The shell bears a smooth, light green finish with typical sctratches and scuffs from use. The national decal on the left is about 95% complete, whiole the silver SS runic decal on the right is a bit more worn. The interior of the helmet has a complete leather liner with original drawstring and quick-release chinstrap. The size "55" is stamped on the liner, and the previous owner's name has been partially removed. The liner is separated from the outer shell by four pressed coirk. pads. The right side of the apron is lightly stamped "EDEL[STAHLHEM]".
Los 972
GERMAN TROPICAL SUN HELMETArmy tropical sun helmet ("tropenhelm") commonly used by the Afrika Korps. The helmet has a medium green one-piece felt covering trimmed in brown leather (chipped at the front), with Wehrmacht and national colors shields affixed on opposite sides. The exterior is in otherwise excellent condition displaying light wear. The chinstrap and leather trim along the brim have two cracks but are otherwise very good. The interior features a leather sweatband with ink-stamped manufacturing information and size 57 on the reverse of the light brown leather sweatband, which is dated "1942" as well.
Los 978
SAND-FINISH M1940 HELMETGerman M1940-style combat helmet, with no decals, with a light sand finish overall. The helmet is painted a dull grey-green overall. The inside of the left rim is heat-stamped "06", possibly with additional characters worn smooth. The rear rim appears to be stamped "DN355", although some characters have again be worn away. The eight-finger brown leather liner is present and intact, and bears the ink inscription "Muy", possibly a name. The brown leather chinstrap is a replacement marked: "RB Nr. 0/0390/0204", a common marking on reproductions. The helmet is well-worn and scratched throughout, with some minor oxidation present, else very good.
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DUNKIRK EVACUATION - ENSIGN, COMPASS, MASTHEAD LIGHT AND OTHER RELICS OF THE "POLLY"The "Little Ship" Polly was a 28 foot auxiliary cutter built in 1931, a sloop of wood construction with an auxiliary Hyland four cylinder engine. Called into service by her country, Polly made two trips to the shores of France and rescued 38 British soldiers from inevitable capture by the Germans. Attorney George Saunders was among the crew of four, his job being to attend to the stubborn inboard engine, and he kept a number of relics from the vessel. Included in this lot are seven items tied to the brave vessel's service: the Polly's British ensign, 35" x 18", inscribed along the hoist: "Dunkirk May-June 1940 'Polly'"; the Polly's masthead oil lamp, 11 3/4" tall with fresnel lens, the fuel well painted: "P" (Port), "S" (Starboard), and "P[OL]LY"; the vessel's 1940 compass: "Lionel Corporation 1940 N.Y. U.S. Navy BU Ships 4-Inch Boat Compass Mark 1 N 4372" in a custom made 12" x 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" wood case with a small battery-powered light and lidded compartment intended to hold a battery; the Polly's portable cabin sink, 8 1/2" x 8" x 9", with an official Admiralty "Demand for Repairs" affixed to the rear and naming the vessel, issued in Portsmouth, Feb. 26th 1942; copper and brass tray, 19" x 11 3/4" with simply engraved inscription: "'Operation Dynamo' Dunkirk May 27 June 4 1940 Presented to the crew of the 'Polly'"; Saunders' well-used peaked seaman's cap, with gold bullion, anchor and crown device at front; and a period mounted photograph, 11" x 9" overall labeled: "George Saunders and crewmen on their return from the second voyage to the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940". Included is a letter from Saunder's daughter, Skegness, Dec. 16, 1967. The lady correctly identifies the Polly's owner and mentions that her father volunteered for the mission. She further mentions that her father's "wartime memorabilia" had been displayed at the Skegness Life Boat Station for years before being returned to her upon her father's death. The lady also explicitly mentions the flag, lamp, compass, and photo, and states that the equipment had accompanied the vessel to Dunkirk. Also present is a copy of the City of Dunkirk memorial certificate given to Saunders, a Dunkirk veteran's medal, and further information from the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships. Provenance: George Saunders; The War Museum.
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"DER BERGHOF" PHOTO BOOK, TAKEN FROM BERCHTESGADENA great relic captured by an American officer at Berchtesgaden, and very likely at the Berghof itself, a government-issued photo book given to visitors to Hitler's home of the same name. The 9 ¾" x 6 ¾" book bears a state eagle and swastika on the cover with the simple title: "Der Berghof". It contains tipped within twelve color 6" x 4 ¼" postcard photos showing interiors and exteriors of the structure. Some toning and light stains to the covers. This book and other items offered was recovered by COL. LESLIE E. JACOBY (b. 1900), a West Point graduate who was commander of the distinguished 5th Tank Destroyer Group. His unit left Munich on May 5th and made directly for Berchtesgaden where it arrived the day after the town was taken. Much provenance accompanies this relic, including: copies of letters from Jacoby on letterhead captured from Bormann and Blomberg describing events leading up to and during his time at Berchtesgaden, copies of "capture" papers showing Jacoby's sending relics home, and much more.
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ERNST KUHL(1888-1972) Oberst der Reserves of the Luftwaffe, recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. S.P., 3" x 5 1/2" b/w, a real-photo Hoffman postcard with a chest-up view of Kuhl in uniform, signed across the chest in black ink. Signature a tad light against a dark background, else fine.
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R.A.F. MARK IIIA AVIATOR GOGGLESRare British Mark IIIA aviator's goggles, typically used during the Battle of Britain. First issued in 1936, the pattern reflected the same design characteristics of the Mk 111 but with smaller face pads, as the earlier goggles were designed for open cockpit use. The Mk 111A also featured curved Perspex lenses which caused distortion and also scratched easily so in the Battle of Britain many pilots chose not to wear them which resulted in many casualties from burns and serious eye injuries. The design was also developed independently of the RAF B helmet, so this model was quickly superseded. The brass frames are in fine condition and retain all their black paint with both the hinge stops and ventilation trumpets in place. All four screws are present and the original leather nose cover is perfect. The lenses show only minor scratching. On the reverse the velvet face pads showing only light wear. The back strap is near perfect, no stretched or damaged springs or covers. The leather back strap perfect and the curled end is still in place. The friction adjustment buckle is fine with no rust per se. The stamping on the back strap is very faint but shows the model number and has an Air Ministry logo.
Los 1196
R.A.F. TYPE B FLIGHT HELMET, 1937Fine condition Air Ministry "B" type flying helmet, complete with large style maker label, this label being also dated. Helmet leather is in supple, clean condition, showing light honest service use only, scattered scuffs to the brown finish. Size 6 1/2" - 6 3/4". All straps and buckles present and in good matching order. Ear cup zips also in good working order, and original audi cables remain attached. Interior of helmet showing light use, wear and sweat staining. The large silk maker label remains present, from "Wareings (Northampton) Ltd. , St James St Northampton". The archetypal RAF flying helmet, much used during the Battle of Britain.
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SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLETPresentation silver plated goblet, 6" tall and 3 1/2" wide at the rim. There is a silver raised band about an inch below the rim which bears two borders of detailed laurel leaves. In the center of the band is the raised inscription: "JUBILÄUMSGABE DER KAMERADSCHAFTLICHEN VEREINIGUNG" ("Anniversary Gift from the Comrade Organization") with a mobile swastika at center. Probably originates from a police or political organization. Beneath, the goblet is marked: "Original Wellner Aug. Wellner & Sohne A.G.". Very light pitting.
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WOUNDED AUSTRIAN SOLDIER'S TWO-YEAR DIARYLength war-date diary of an unidentified Austrian soldier fighting the Russians on the northern front, approx. 220pp. 8vo., penned in black ink during 1914-15 and apparently intended to be given to his wife. Translations very limited, but one entry mentions a near wounding by a sniper in a forest, with another entry reading in part: "[Oct. 23, 1915]...I have heavy loss of blood. My pants are full of blood and it even runs in my boots.There is no medical orderly visible in the whole area so I start to walk to the bandage dugout at Jagiello.My foot aches terribly. I built a crutch of strong boughs and leave the combat area. I reach the bandage area after 6 hours. After arriving my wound was tended. Then we went to the kitchen where we got food and I received some letters from my dear Eli and tobacco from Father...at 5 PM a transport starts for Przewoisk but there are so many seriously wounded that there is no place for me. So we had the choice to walk or stay here until the next morning...we reached the hospital that was a sugar factory in peace time. Here lay light and seriously wounded soldiers on straw on the ground. More than 1,000. The seriously wounded swamin their own blood. The night was full of moaning, groaning, and dying..." Should be translated. Fine.
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IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY GENERAL'S FROCK COATVery eleborate, heavily decorated Imperial German general's frock coat. The coat, pre-1914, is constructed of a very dark, nearly black velvet-like fabric, is likely of Prussian origin. It features a raised collar which is entirely covered with two rows of silver decorative wire denoting the owner's rank. The same insignia, also constructed of silver wire, appear at the end of each sleeve where they are applied against a red backing with a bronze botton attached to each insignia. The shoulder boards are constructed of interwoven copper and silver wire, each attached to teh coat with a large silver button at one and and sen at the shoulder. A very long double braided cloth and wire aiguillette extends from the right shoulder to the right cuff, and it is fitted with decorative ends. The front of the coat has seven brass buttons (one missing), and there is a repaired 5" tear at the top of the left shoulder. The jacket is fully lined in a light blue wool, and overall this garment remains in very good condition.
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PRUSSIAN SHAKOImperial German enlisted man's shako, constructed of lacquered black leather, bearing a metal "wappen", or helmet plate, at the front, depicting the coat of arms of the German state of Prussia, a crowned Imperial eagle clutching a scepter and orb, with the motto "Mit Gott Fur Koenig Und Vaterland" ("With God for King and Fatherland"), on a banner across the breast, over the initials "FR". The helmet features vent holes on either side of the crown, with a serrated Imperial German cockade affixed to the right rosette; no cockade is present on the left-hand side. The interior features an eight-fingered brown leather liner, torn and hanging loose on the left-hand side but all present. The interior of the crown is size-stamped "55", with the date 1916 and an indistinct maker's or acceptance mark. The chin strap in absent, the liner is well-worn in addition to the damage mentioned above, and the leather shows crackling over the entire exterior, with an approx. 1 1/2" square section of the lacquer missing from the rear right-hand side, else very good. Shakos of this type were frequently issued to "Jager" light infantry units, often employed as scouts or skirmishers.
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CAMOUFLAGE-PAINTED M1916/1917 STAHLHELMGerman steel M1916/1917 combat helmet, identifiable as such by the detachable leather chin strap. The exterior of the helmet is painted overall with a fine example of a "tortoiseshell" camouflage scheme of dull green, brown and tan, divided by black bands. This camouflage has worn away at the crown, but remains very distinct throughout the rest of the helmet. The exterior also bears a fair amount of caked-on soil or mud, easily removable if necessary. The interior of the helmet is fitted with a light-colored six-fingered leather liner, backed with fabric padding at the front and sides. The liner shows age-appropriate wear and soiling, and all fingers and pads are present and intact, and connected by the original adjustment cord. The inner rim is heat-stamped "E.T. 64.", indicating that it was manufactured by the Eisenhuttenwerke at Thale. A numeral, possibly "75" is stamped very faintly in black ink inside the rear rim. The brown leather chinstrap, bearing minor cracks but otherwise present and intact, is secured over the rim. A fine, intact example, bearing honest wear from age and use. Very good.
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KARL FIEHLER(1895-1969) German politician of the NSDAP and Mayor of Munich from 1933 until 1945. Printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Munich, Sep. 10, 1942, an award certificate presented to Karolina Loichinger, granting her a silver medal for 25 years of service to the city. Signed by Fiehler at the conclusion in black ink. Signature a tad light, else fine. Also present is the original envelope containing the certificate.
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GEORGE S. PATTON(1885 - 1945) "Old Blood and Guts" was one of the finest tank commanders in history, rolling his forces through Tunisia, Sicily, France and Germany until halted at the Rhine. Fine association I.S.P., 7 1/4" x 9" (sight) b/w, a full-length view of Patton and Assistant to President Roosevelt and future Secretary of State JAMES F. BYRNES (1882-1972), both in uniform in Metz, France, sometime in October 1944. Inscribed: "To Hon. James F. Byrnes from G S Patton Jr." Also present is a copy of the book "Speaking Frankly", by James F. Byrnes (New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers), 1947, 324pp. 8vo., describing his experiences as an advisor to Roosevelt at the peace conferences at Potsdam and Yalta, as well as his post-war experiences as Secretary of State. The photo bears some minor surface creases, with the inscription and signature a tad light, else very good.
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WILLY EXNER(1888-1947) German painter best known for his commissioned portraits of Hitler and Goring. Barred from NSDAP membership due to his membership in a Masonic lodge. Signed print, 22" x 17", a black-and-white serigraph of Hitler, signed in pencil at the bottom by the artist. Mounted in a light wood frame. Very good.
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MAP OF THE DEFENSES OF UTAH BEACH, FROM A COMBAT VETERAN WHO LANDED THEREA most important map showing the German defenses of the four landing zones comprising UTAH BEACH, northwest of St. Marie du Mont and just east of St.Martin de Varreville. The 27 1/2" x 20 3/4" map is titled: "DEFENCES STE. MARIE DU MONT Information as at May 44". Additional printed notes include: "TOP SECRET until issued for briefing ground troops; thereafter SECRET" and "This map will NOT be carried in operational aircraft" No credit is given the map's creators, but it is certainly American and most likely the 660th U.S. Engineers. The map has light topographical and structural details, with a blue printed overlay of all of the artillery and machine gun defenses, redoubts, pillboxes, blockhouses, and fields of fire in the region, along with suspected but unconfirmed defenses. The landing zone shows a suspected minefield on the beach, limited machine gun coverage, and flooded fields. Other areas heavily involved in the opening hours of the battle are also shown, including la Houssaye and St. Martin de Varreville, just east of Ste. Mere Eglise. The verso of the map bears an exhaustive key to every symbol used on the map. 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.
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"INVASION MAP" OF CHERBOURG, FRANCEAn outstanding map prepared for a potention invasion of France at Cherbourg, or perhaps made to deceive the Germans as part of OPERATION FORTITUDE, a 25" x 21" map titled "DEFENCES CHERBOURG Information as at May 44". The map is further marked: "TOP SECRET until issued for briefing ground troops; thereafter SECRET" and "This map will NOT be carried in operational aircraft" The map was created by Co. B, 660th U.S. Engineers. It has light topographical and structural details, with a blue printed overlay of all of the artillery defenses, redoubts, pillboxes, blockhouses, and fields of fire in and around Cherbourg, including the offshore islands. The harbor was heavily fortified with chains barring entry and fortifications and barriers lining the coast. The verso of the map bears an exhaustive key to every symbol used on the map. 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. A rare item, in very good condition.
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'MEMPHIS BELLE" CREW SIGNED PHOTOS.P., 8" x 10" b/w, depicting the crew of the "Memphis Belle", one of the first B-17 bombers to complete 25 bombing missions against German targets, in front of their aircraft at National Airport in Washington, D.C. The photo is signed by all ten crew members, almost certainly during the war: ROBERT HANSON, HAROLD LOCH, VINCENT EVANS, CHARLES LEIGHTON, JAMES VERINIS, ROBERT MORGAN, CECIL SCOTT, CLARENCE WINCHELL, JOHN QUINLAN, and CASIMIR NASTAL. After their tour of duty, the crew of the "Memphis Belle" returned to the United States to participate in war bond drives. Several signatures are somewhat light, else very good. Also present is a contemporary typed caption for the photo, giving the location and listing the name, rank, hometown, and position of each crew member.
Los 274
AMERICAN INVASION MAP OF VALOGNESImportant battle map intended for use in the capture of the strategic town of Valognes shortly after D-Day. The map is titled: "DEFENCES VALOGNES" and is further marked in red: "TOP SECRET until issued for briefing ground troops; thereafter SECRET" and "This map will NOT be carried in operational aircraft" No credit is given the map's creators, but it is certainly American and most likely the 660th U.S. Engineers. The map has light topographical and structural details, with a blue printed overlay of all of the artillery and machine gun defenses, redoubts, pillboxes, blockhouses, and fields of fire in the region, along with suspected but unconfirmed defenses. Valogne appears near the upper-right corner with les Penques appearing in the opposite, lower corner. The map measures 24" x 21" and includes a detailed key on the verso. Folds, else very good. Valognes was decimated by Allied bombs on D-Day and several days thereafter. On June 20th, elements of the 8th Infantry Regiment, en route to Cherbourg, made their way through the ruins of the town which would later serve as a communications hub. 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.
Los 316
"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.
Los 338
"THE GERMAN WARSHIPS"Weimar-era softbound publication, "Die deutschen Kriegsschiffe" ("The German Warships"), by Erich Groner and Alexander Bredt (Munich: J.F. Lehmanns Verlag), 1931, 16pp. 8vo., containing details of every ship in commission with the Reichsmarine, the predecessor of the Third Reich-era Kriegsmarine. The pamphlet opens with an examination of the naval restrictions placed on Germany under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, as compared to the guidelines placed on the English and French navies. Following this are side-view schematics of every ship or class of ships then belonging to the Reichsmarine, including the experimental light cruiser EMDEN, the "pocket battleship" DEUTSCHLAND, the pre-dreadnought battleships SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, SCHLESIEN, HANNOVER, and HESSEN, as well as several classes of destroyers, torpedo boats, the training ship NIOBE, the radio-controlled target ship ZAHRINGEN, and others. Each schematic is accompanied by the ship's tonnage and armament. Next is a list explaining the command structure of the Reichsmarine, followed by several pages containing an alphabetical table of each ship, listing its builder, dates of construction, dimensions, propulsion, the fleet with which it is deployed, and much else. Notably absent from this publication are the U-boats, all of which were surrendered at the end of World War I, and whose construction would not resume until 1935. Two very light pencil notations, else very good to fine.
Los 431
U-976 FIRST OFFICER'S PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM AND CORRESPONDENCESmall archive of material from U-boat Lt. Wilhelm Hinrichs. Hinrichs first served in the Kriegsmarine aboard the light cruiser Konigsberg during the invasion of Norway. Thereafter, he served first aboard U-597 and then U-976, which was sunk on Mar. 25, 1944 near St. Nazaire by gunfire from two British Mosquito fighter-bombers. Included are 130 photographs, most about 3" x 4". Images depict Hinrichs training, marching and stacking of arms, military review, the bow of the sunken German destroyer Bernd von Arnim and other sunken and damaged vessels in Narvik, images from aboard the light cruiser, including crew shots, mess hall, parties, multiple images of Hinrichs in uniform, etc. 37 images are from his time aboard submarines, depicting fellow crewmen, assembly on deck, photos from the conning tower and deck while underway, etc. Also included: about eight letters between family members, a postcard from prisoner Johann Peters to Hinrichs' family, a signed photo of Hinrichs just after his return to Germany, and an NSDAP notice that Hinrichs would be making a speech in his home town. Overall very good.
Los 467
INTER-WAR GERMAN NAVY PHOTO ALBUMPhoto album, 16 1/2"x 11", with black leather covers bearing the coat of arms of the German state of Braunschweig, and the phrase "Linienschiff Braunschwieg" (lit." Ship-of-the-line Braunschweig"). The album contains 166 photographs, the majority of them real photo postcards, depicting the ships and crews of the Reichsmarine during the 1920's. The pre-dreadnought battleship SMS Braunschweig, which with her sisters formed the backbone of the post World War I navy, is shown undergoing training cruises, gun drills, goodwill tours to ports in Norway and the Far East, joint maneuvers with other Reichsmarine destroyers and minesweepers, and in port at Wilhelmshaven. Also well represented is the light cruiser SMS Emden, the first large warship to be constructed by Germany under the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles. A paper label bearing the name of the ship and its coat of arms is affixed to the inside of the front cover, leading us to believe that the album was assembled by a sailor stationed both on the Braunschweig and later on the Emden. The Emden is shown during construction, on her launch day, and underway with crew aboard, following her commissioning. Other Reichsmarine ships featured include the light cruiser SMS Arcona, the minesweeper M138, and various destroyers and torpedo boats. Other photos show sailors dancing with companions on the fantail of the Brauschweig, mountaineering in a fjord, exercising on deck, and eating in a cafe. Altogether, the album is a fascinating window into the German Navy as it existed following World War I, but before the rise of Hitler.
Los 485
SAMUEL E. MORISON U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVEGood group of 91 photographs, all related to SAMUEL E. MORISON (1887-1976) American historian and Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. Includes: 43 photographs, each 5" x 7" b/w, primarily taken by Morison during a trans-Atlantic crossing aboard the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS BROOKLYN in 1942. The photos each bear a typed caption on the verso, explaining the scene in great detail. Specific events during the cruise are depicted in sequences of photos: twelve photos depict the burial at sea of a seaman who has died of "aplastic anemia or leukemia"; five photos depict the Brooklyn refueling at sea from the tanker USS WINOOSKI; three images depict the destroyer USS BOYLE refueling from the tanker USS CHEMUNG; and four images taken from the Brooklyn's bridge wing depict their convoy in a heavy gale; other images of interest include: a view of the destroyer USS ELLYSON on approach to Casablanca, which the caption tells us was taken five minutes before the Ellyson had to fend off a u-boat attack on the carrier USS RANGER; several views of the Brooklyn's main and secondary armaments, and her spotter aircraft; a view of the cruiser's African-American cooks; a view of the Brooklyn's commander, Francis C. Denebrink, in battle gear just prior to the invasion of Casablanca; and views of Morison and other officers ashore. Also present are five 8" x 10" views of Morison and others, later in life (one framed), and 43 post-war and more recent color and b/w snapshots, most 4" x 6" or smaller, depicting Morison and various ships of foreign navies. Very good.
Los 523
"JUDENRAT KRAKOW" GHETTO POSTCARDRare postcard sent out from within the Krakow ghetto, in which a Polish doctor writes an untranslated letter to another Polish individual. The postcard is canceled in Krakow on January 10, 1945. Just above the sender's name appears a very light imprint: "JUDENRAT KRAKOW", so stamped by the sender of postal authorities. In March, 1943 all of the Jews in the Krakow ghetto were rounded up and either deported to the Plaszow work camp, or executed in the streets.
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JULIUS STREICHER'S ANTI-SEMITIC CHILDREN'S BOOK "THE POODLE-PUG-DACHSHUND-PINSCHER"The excessively rare third of Julius Streicher's notoriously anti-Semitic children's books, The Poodle-Pug-Dachshund-Pinscher, written by Ernst Hiemer, Streicher's Chief Editor at "Der Sturmer" who also wrote the text for Der Giftpilz. This hard-cover volume, published by Der Sturmer's publishing house in Nuremberg, 1940, is 96pp. 8vo. and bears an imaginary mongrel dog on the cover with line drawings of various other rather disagreeable creatures. The illustrated text compares Jews to unpleasant forms of animal life: drone bees, hyenas, chameleons, coo-coos, locusts, bedbugs, starlings, mongrel dogs, poisonous snakes, tapeworms, and bacteria. The title comes from one of the stories, which focuses on a mongrel dog. Three of the stories end with outright calls to exterminate the Jews. Sample text: "...There are various kinds of poisonous snakes. There are poisonous snakes in the most varied countries in the world. The same is true of the Jews. There are little and big ones, fat and thin ones, black-haired and even blond ones...Just as the snake's bite poisons the blood of its victims, the Jews poison the blood of their host peoples...Just as the danger of poisonous snakes is eliminated only when one has completely eradicated poisonous snakes, the Jewish question will only be solved when Jewry is destroyed...The doctor advised Mrs. Muller to end her son's treatment only when she saw the tapeworm's head. It means nothing if segments of the worm are shed, for they can grow back. It takes a radical cure, continued until the worm is entirely dead...Tapeworms and the Jew are parasites of the worst kind. If we want to free ourselves of them, if we want to be healthy and strong again, there is only one cure: their extermination...It is much the same with the Jew, Many peoples have taken effective measures against the Jewish bacterium. They have passed laws against the Jew! They have driven the Jew from the center of public life! They have forced the Jew to live in special areas (ghettos)! But no people has yet succeeded in fully getting rid of the Jew...We today who are building a new Germany and a new Europe under Adolf Hitler's leadership will not carry out the final and decisive reckoning with Jewry! No! The final and decisive reckoning with Jewry is reserved for our children and their children...". These texts were so offensive even Nazi-aligned critics responded negatively to their release. Post-war, the Allies issued orders that such material be burned - this copy escaped intact as evidence. Light wear and some stains and rubbing to cover and back, with a black ink dedication for Christmas 1941 on the front flyleaf, a second inscription obscured with correction fluid, a small grease spot affecting two pages, and fourteen pages bearing some wrinkles, else very good.
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"RACIAL MIXING IN HUMANS"Highly derogatory set of lecture cards distributed by the SS, "Die Rassenmischung beim Menschen" ("Racial Mixing in Humans", by Dr. Otto Reche (Munich: J.F. Lehmanns Verlag), 1936, a "Lichtbilder-Vortrage", or "light lecture", consisting of thirty-one cards demonstrating Dr. Reche's theories on the dangers of interbreeding between races, a theme naturally embraced and promoted by the NSDAP. The series starts with a simplistic explanation of Mendelian genetics, and proceeds to demonstrate the results of racial mixing. Most of the cards consists of photographs of the children produced by mixed-race couples, insultingly labeled "mischling" ("hybrid), "mulatten", "Sudwestafrikanische Bastards", etc. The set concludes with charts demonstrating the spread of tuberculosis in Norway and the weakened bone structure of certain races. The cards are accompanied by an explanatory booklet offering more "scientific" insight into each card. The entire set is packaged in a brown paper envelope, printed with the title and publishing information. Some corner wear to the envelope, else very good.
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