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Additional Wartime Items (Guaranteed 100% pre-1945):
I got these two straps with a large Army Air Corp. grouping, that are some type
of Army Air Corp. straps, possibly for securing cargo or personal items. Each
one is approximately 4 feet in length and are complete with all metal fasteners.
The one on the left in the photo shows some minor surface wear to the buckle,
but the strap is excellent. The one on the right in the photo shows extremely
minor wear if any at all and the strap is likewise, in excellent condition.
Definitely Army Air Corp. and definitely pre-1945!
SOLD
of Army Air Corp. straps, possibly for securing cargo or personal items. Each
one is approximately 4 feet in length and are complete with all metal fasteners.
The one on the left in the photo shows some minor surface wear to the buckle,
but the strap is excellent. The one on the right in the photo shows extremely
minor wear if any at all and the strap is likewise, in excellent condition.
Definitely Army Air Corp. and definitely pre-1945!
SOLD
This is a canceled cover commemorating the disbanding of the Atlantic
Fleet to rejoin the United States Fleet. It is post marked January 6,
1939 and was posted from the post office on board the U.S.S.
Dickerson. The U.S.S. Dickerson (DD-157) was a Wickes Class
Destroyer that was launched on March 12, 1919. It was lost to a
Kamikaze attack on April 2, 1945. It was canceled in Norfolk.
Excellent condition and would make a great addition to any U.S. Navy
collection.
$3.00 (Shipping for this item would be $1.50) ON HOLD
Fleet to rejoin the United States Fleet. It is post marked January 6,
1939 and was posted from the post office on board the U.S.S.
Dickerson. The U.S.S. Dickerson (DD-157) was a Wickes Class
Destroyer that was launched on March 12, 1919. It was lost to a
Kamikaze attack on April 2, 1945. It was canceled in Norfolk.
Excellent condition and would make a great addition to any U.S. Navy
collection.
$3.00 (Shipping for this item would be $1.50) ON HOLD
This is a complete set of original, WWII (pre-1945) era buttons to complete an
officers jacket. These came off of a tan Army Air Corp officers jacket that had seen
much better days. This complete set of buttons show honest wear but are in good
condition and would easily complete that officers jacket you have that is missing
buttons. 100% original!
$4.00
officers jacket. These came off of a tan Army Air Corp officers jacket that had seen
much better days. This complete set of buttons show honest wear but are in good
condition and would easily complete that officers jacket you have that is missing
buttons. 100% original!
$4.00
1904-1905 Russo-Japanese war Medal. Beautiful condition, all original
medal with a nice patina and ready to display. An award often already
achieved by many higher ranking Japanese officers before WWII
started.
$25.00
medal with a nice patina and ready to display. An award often already
achieved by many higher ranking Japanese officers before WWII
started.
$25.00
The uniform items listed below are items I am selling for a friend. Some of them are in terrific condition, others have
wear and a moth hole or two. See the text next to the item for a detailed description. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me. Because THESE items are not my items, I can not make trades on these uniform
items. (CLICK ON ANY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR A MORE DETAILED VIEW OF THE ITEM!!!)
wear and a moth hole or two. See the text next to the item for a detailed description. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me. Because THESE items are not my items, I can not make trades on these uniform
items. (CLICK ON ANY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR A MORE DETAILED VIEW OF THE ITEM!!!)
This is a beautiful example of an Army Air Corp. officers winter
overcoat, all original and complete. This example is one of the
nicest I have seen in a long time, clean and complete with no
mothing. Would make a great addition to that Army Air Corp. tunic
you have! Has a nice, Army Regulation label inside. Really a nice
example. (Click photographs for better view or jacket and label.)
$50.00 (Shipping is $10.00 for this item)
overcoat, all original and complete. This example is one of the
nicest I have seen in a long time, clean and complete with no
mothing. Would make a great addition to that Army Air Corp. tunic
you have! Has a nice, Army Regulation label inside. Really a nice
example. (Click photographs for better view or jacket and label.)
$50.00 (Shipping is $10.00 for this item)
This is a beautiful chocolate Army officers shift, complete with all
the buttons and in good condition. Would make an excellent
addition to that Army Air. Corp. tunic display! Also has a nice,
original wartime label inside the shirt. (Click on the photographs
for a better view of the shirt and the label.)
SOLD
the buttons and in good condition. Would make an excellent
addition to that Army Air. Corp. tunic display! Also has a nice,
original wartime label inside the shirt. (Click on the photographs
for a better view of the shirt and the label.)
SOLD
WWII issue enlisted mans jacket with
one hash mark on sleeve and ruptured
duck emblem on right breast. Great
condition for its age and ready to be
displayed with your insignia!
$20.00
(Shipping is $8.00 for this item.)
one hash mark on sleeve and ruptured
duck emblem on right breast. Great
condition for its age and ready to be
displayed with your insignia!
$20.00
(Shipping is $8.00 for this item.)
WWII issue enlisted mans khaki shirt,
with Ruptured Duck emblem on right
breast. Great condition and would
display well under an enlisted jacket in
your collection.
$12.00
(Shipping is $5.00 for this item.)
with Ruptured Duck emblem on right
breast. Great condition and would
display well under an enlisted jacket in
your collection.
$12.00
(Shipping is $5.00 for this item.)
WWII issue enlisted jacket with Sergeant
stripes and one rocker. In great
condition. Would make a nice display
item with additional insignia.
SOLD
stripes and one rocker. In great
condition. Would make a nice display
item with additional insignia.
SOLD
WWII issue enlisted mans tan shirt, with
sergeant stripes and one rocker. Would
go nicely with the jacket to the right
which has the same rank insignia. Ready
for display!!
$15.00
(Shipping is $5.00 for this item.)
sergeant stripes and one rocker. Would
go nicely with the jacket to the right
which has the same rank insignia. Ready
for display!!
$15.00
(Shipping is $5.00 for this item.)
WWII issue, long wool winter coat.
This is the coat that kept our troops
warm during this cold, European winters.
In great condition and ready to be
displayed with your Army uniform
display. Very heavy.
SOLD
This is the coat that kept our troops
warm during this cold, European winters.
In great condition and ready to be
displayed with your Army uniform
display. Very heavy.
SOLD
WWII U.S. Army Officers jacket, plain
with all original buttons in place and in
good condition. Would dress out nicely
with the appropriate insignias!
SOLD
with all original buttons in place and in
good condition. Would dress out nicely
with the appropriate insignias!
SOLD
Reference/Display items/Post-War items:
Neat display accessory to display the prized rings in your
collection. These are small acrylic circles that are flexible with a
notch on each side to put inside your ring and suspend them off
your glass display shelf, making them easier to view and protect
them from being damaged. I have a small quantity of them and
I am letting them go in sets of 5 for $1.50. Total with shipping
is $2.00 for 5.
collection. These are small acrylic circles that are flexible with a
notch on each side to put inside your ring and suspend them off
your glass display shelf, making them easier to view and protect
them from being damaged. I have a small quantity of them and
I am letting them go in sets of 5 for $1.50. Total with shipping
is $2.00 for 5.
This is a complete set of four first day covers commemorating "Classic American Aircraft"
from World War Two. These came out in 1996 when the United States Postal Service
issued the aircraft stamps in limited numbers. The four aircraft on the envelopes are the
B-17, the F4F Wildcat, the P-51 Mustang and the F4U Corsair. Excellent, excellent
platforms to obtain aviation autographs!!
SOLD
from World War Two. These came out in 1996 when the United States Postal Service
issued the aircraft stamps in limited numbers. The four aircraft on the envelopes are the
B-17, the F4F Wildcat, the P-51 Mustang and the F4U Corsair. Excellent, excellent
platforms to obtain aviation autographs!!
SOLD
This is a post-war Segelfliger (Glider pilot) "C" certificate lapel stick-pin.
Excellent condition, great enamel! Also has a knurled pin like the WWII
variants. Would be a nice gift for any current glider/sailplane pilot.
Appears to be 1950's vintage.
$5.00
Excellent condition, great enamel! Also has a knurled pin like the WWII
variants. Would be a nice gift for any current glider/sailplane pilot.
Appears to be 1950's vintage.
$5.00
Russian Stamp set: Interesting and hard to find 7 stamp
set honoring winners of the Hero of the Soviet Union. The
enlarged stamp at the right shows the detail in the stamps.
All 7 stamps are in terrific condition with full gum on the
reverse. Hard to find, hard to find. Would make an
interesting addition to any Russian collection.
$5.00
set honoring winners of the Hero of the Soviet Union. The
enlarged stamp at the right shows the detail in the stamps.
All 7 stamps are in terrific condition with full gum on the
reverse. Hard to find, hard to find. Would make an
interesting addition to any Russian collection.
$5.00
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LEFT: Wing Commander John Connell Freeborn
(DFC), this is a beautiful 5x7, glossy autographed photo
of Mr. Freeborn. Winner of the Distinguished Flying
Cross, Freeborn participated in the Battle of Britain and
ultimately achieved 13.5 air victories! The autographed
photo comes with a nice 5x7 cards printed with Mr.
Freeborn's biographic and wartime information.
Purchased many years ago through the Battle of Britain
Association, the photograph is numbered #32 of 200 with
hologram on reverse side!! Really attractive photo and
good autograph.
$25.00
(DFC), this is a beautiful 5x7, glossy autographed photo
of Mr. Freeborn. Winner of the Distinguished Flying
Cross, Freeborn participated in the Battle of Britain and
ultimately achieved 13.5 air victories! The autographed
photo comes with a nice 5x7 cards printed with Mr.
Freeborn's biographic and wartime information.
Purchased many years ago through the Battle of Britain
Association, the photograph is numbered #32 of 200 with
hologram on reverse side!! Really attractive photo and
good autograph.
$25.00
RIGHT: Wing Commander Thomas Francis Neil (DFC), this
is a beautiful 5x7, glossy autographed photo of Mr. Neil.
Winner of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Neil participated in
the Battle of Britain and ultimately achieved 13.58 air victories!
The autographed photo comes with a nice 5x7 cards printed
with Mr. Neil's biographic and wartime information. Purchased
many years ago through the Battle of Britain Association, the
photograph is numbered #194 of 200 with hologram on reverse
side.!! Really attractive photo and good autograph.
A very difficult Battle of Britain autograph to find! Generally
sells for around $100.00!
$35.00
is a beautiful 5x7, glossy autographed photo of Mr. Neil.
Winner of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Neil participated in
the Battle of Britain and ultimately achieved 13.58 air victories!
The autographed photo comes with a nice 5x7 cards printed
with Mr. Neil's biographic and wartime information. Purchased
many years ago through the Battle of Britain Association, the
photograph is numbered #194 of 200 with hologram on reverse
side.!! Really attractive photo and good autograph.
A very difficult Battle of Britain autograph to find! Generally
sells for around $100.00!
$35.00
RAF AUTOGRAPHS:
Above: A hand painted patch related to the 449th Fight Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group of the 14th Air
Force. Hand painted patch with RKO studio stamps on the reverse side as shown. Terrific patch,
approximately 5 inches across and in terrific condition.
SOLD
Force. Hand painted patch with RKO studio stamps on the reverse side as shown. Terrific patch,
approximately 5 inches across and in terrific condition.
SOLD
Left: Similar to the ones shown in the complete set below, this is an extra Armed
Forces Reserve medal I have. This is one of the early versions, NOT A
MODERN STRIKE, and is in great condition, nice age patina and the attachment
device is in great condition.
$6.00
Forces Reserve medal I have. This is one of the early versions, NOT A
MODERN STRIKE, and is in great condition, nice age patina and the attachment
device is in great condition.
$6.00
Left: This is a complete set of original, NOT A
MODERN STRIKE, Armed Forces Reserve medals.
This is all six, a complete set, of the Reserve medals, all
in great condition showing a nice age patina to the
medals and nice aging to the ribbons. All attachment
devices are intact on each medal and would rank high in
grading scale. Get the complete set all together!
SOLD
MODERN STRIKE, Armed Forces Reserve medals.
This is all six, a complete set, of the Reserve medals, all
in great condition showing a nice age patina to the
medals and nice aging to the ribbons. All attachment
devices are intact on each medal and would rank high in
grading scale. Get the complete set all together!
SOLD
Left: WWII era U.S. Navy sleeve rating. This is
a matched pair, both in excellent condition and
never used. Neither glows in black light and both
look terrific. These are often found in lower
ranks, but generally not easy to find this ranking.
Would look terrific with other Navy items.
$10.00 for pair
a matched pair, both in excellent condition and
never used. Neither glows in black light and both
look terrific. These are often found in lower
ranks, but generally not easy to find this ranking.
Would look terrific with other Navy items.
$10.00 for pair
Left: A hand painted patch related
to the 95th Bomb Grou of the 8th
Air Force. Beautifully hand
painted patch, approximately 5
inches high and 4 inches wide with
RKO Studio stamp on the reverse
side. Would make a wonderful
addition to any Army Air Corp
collection.
SOLD
to the 95th Bomb Grou of the 8th
Air Force. Beautifully hand
painted patch, approximately 5
inches high and 4 inches wide with
RKO Studio stamp on the reverse
side. Would make a wonderful
addition to any Army Air Corp
collection.
SOLD
WWII era Western Union, Army Air Corp telegram. Original WWII era telegram in its original Western
Union telegram envelope. Telegram is named to Aviation Cadet Merrill C. Hinkerson, would make a
great research project. (More to be added.)
$12.00
Union telegram envelope. Telegram is named to Aviation Cadet Merrill C. Hinkerson, would make a
great research project. (More to be added.)
$12.00
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Books:
Erich Hartmann (German Edition): This is the German language, hard cover edition of this well known
book about the world's greatest ace, Erich Hartmann. With 352 air victories he will forever be the worlds
greatest ace to ever live. Excellent pictorial history of Hartmann's life from a young boy and throughout his
military career. Lots of rare photos and excellent detail about the planes, equipment and other aces. Hard to
find in English, really hard to find in German!! A terrific reference book and a good book to play with your
German language skills. Over 290 pages!
$15.00
book about the world's greatest ace, Erich Hartmann. With 352 air victories he will forever be the worlds
greatest ace to ever live. Excellent pictorial history of Hartmann's life from a young boy and throughout his
military career. Lots of rare photos and excellent detail about the planes, equipment and other aces. Hard to
find in English, really hard to find in German!! A terrific reference book and a good book to play with your
German language skills. Over 290 pages!
$15.00
A Collector's Guide to German World War 2 Medals and Political Awards: The Satellite
States. Another terrific reference book from author Christopher Ailsby. A must have for any serious
Third Reich collector. Gives detailed information regarding the origins of various Third Reich political
medals and awards, in addition to providing detailed descriptions of each item, making it easier to assist in
ensuring you only purchase original pre-1945 items. Only getting rid of this copy as I already have a copy
in my reference library.
SOLD
States. Another terrific reference book from author Christopher Ailsby. A must have for any serious
Third Reich collector. Gives detailed information regarding the origins of various Third Reich political
medals and awards, in addition to providing detailed descriptions of each item, making it easier to assist in
ensuring you only purchase original pre-1945 items. Only getting rid of this copy as I already have a copy
in my reference library.
SOLD
The SdKfz 251 Half Track: Osprey-Vanguard edition #32, providing an in depth study of this amazing war
machine. 40 page soft cover book with many detailed photographs of the various models of this famous half
track that was pressed into service, including several pages with color plates showing the correct colors used
on these machines. A wealth of information for any German collector or modeler! Good condition.
$5.00
machine. 40 page soft cover book with many detailed photographs of the various models of this famous half
track that was pressed into service, including several pages with color plates showing the correct colors used
on these machines. A wealth of information for any German collector or modeler! Good condition.
$5.00
U-Boote; 1935-1945 History of the Kriegsmarine U-Boats: This is an illustrated survey of the submarines
of the "Kriegsmarine" (German Navy) during World War II, with many rare, unpublished photographs and
profiles. Complete technical data about the main types and prototypes is provided. Hard cover edition in
terrific condition. This one is hard to find and hard to find in this condition. A MUST for any U-boat collector
or submarine enthusiast.
$25.00
of the "Kriegsmarine" (German Navy) during World War II, with many rare, unpublished photographs and
profiles. Complete technical data about the main types and prototypes is provided. Hard cover edition in
terrific condition. This one is hard to find and hard to find in this condition. A MUST for any U-boat collector
or submarine enthusiast.
$25.00
Die Grunherz jager (The Green Hearts JG-54): German language edition about this famous Luftwaffe
squadron, JG-54. Another good chance to play with your German language skills while looking at the many
detailed photographs of the pilots and aircraft of The Green Heart Squadron! A hard to find book at a decent
price in English, even harder to find in the German language edition! Paperback edition in good condition.
$10.00
squadron, JG-54. Another good chance to play with your German language skills while looking at the many
detailed photographs of the pilots and aircraft of The Green Heart Squadron! A hard to find book at a decent
price in English, even harder to find in the German language edition! Paperback edition in good condition.
$10.00
The Rocket and the Reich; Peenemunde and the Coming of the Ballistic Age: The book covers both
the political and technical matters of the V-2 (A-4) missile development. As the book is intended for a general
audience the coverage of the technology is sufficient for the purpose of the book but not extremely detailed.
This is also clear from the title of the book. The description of the political background and military situation
is done in a very clear way. Hard cover edition with dust jacket in good condition.
$10.00
the political and technical matters of the V-2 (A-4) missile development. As the book is intended for a general
audience the coverage of the technology is sufficient for the purpose of the book but not extremely detailed.
This is also clear from the title of the book. The description of the political background and military situation
is done in a very clear way. Hard cover edition with dust jacket in good condition.
$10.00
Das Reich; The Military Role of the 2nd SS Division: Excellent account of the accomplishments and
role played by the 2nd SS Das Reich division during WWII. A must read for any SS enthusiast and
collector. Hard cover edition with dust jacket, minor storage wear to dust jacket.
$10.00
role played by the 2nd SS Das Reich division during WWII. A must read for any SS enthusiast and
collector. Hard cover edition with dust jacket, minor storage wear to dust jacket.
$10.00
I am selling off a large number of books from my library. All of these books have been read through at least once. However,
the books are in good condition and at the most, may have minor wear from storage and where indicated, some dust on the
spine. Otherwise, they are in good condition. If you check prices around the internet, you will see that my prices for these
books are really pretty good. I don't want to make a fortune on these, I would just like to see them go to a good home. Please
feel free to contact me with any questions. The books are not 100% perfect, but do come from a collection where they were
looked after and will continue to serve the next researcher/collector for many years to come. I would prefer to ship these
priority mail, but I can also send them at the media rate. If you live in Southern California, arrangements can also be made to
pick up the books to save on shipping. Foreign buyers please contact me for shipping quotes. Thanks for looking. (Click
on any of the book photos for a more detailed view.)
the books are in good condition and at the most, may have minor wear from storage and where indicated, some dust on the
spine. Otherwise, they are in good condition. If you check prices around the internet, you will see that my prices for these
books are really pretty good. I don't want to make a fortune on these, I would just like to see them go to a good home. Please
feel free to contact me with any questions. The books are not 100% perfect, but do come from a collection where they were
looked after and will continue to serve the next researcher/collector for many years to come. I would prefer to ship these
priority mail, but I can also send them at the media rate. If you live in Southern California, arrangements can also be made to
pick up the books to save on shipping. Foreign buyers please contact me for shipping quotes. Thanks for looking. (Click
on any of the book photos for a more detailed view.)
Thank you for visiting the "for sales" page 1. Many times, through auction purchases, trades and finds, I will come into
possession of WWII items that simply fall outside the range of items I collect. I will offer those items here on the "for sales"
pages for other collectors interest. Items I purchase from private sellers are generally items that remain permanently in my
collection.
All of the items offered here are genuine, pre-1945 items, unless otherwise stated. All of the autographed items are 100%
guaranteed to be authentic and the signatures genuine. I offer a three day inspection period for any item purchased from my
website, with a full refund, providing the item(s) are returned in the same condition as when they were purchased.
I will also entertain offers for trade. Currently, I am primarily interested in NSFK items: autographs, photographs, medals,
badges, awards, trophies, plaques, etc. If you have an NSFK item and would like to trade for something on my "for sales"
page, please feel free to contact me! Thank you again for taking the time to visit the website and for your interest in WWII
history.
possession of WWII items that simply fall outside the range of items I collect. I will offer those items here on the "for sales"
pages for other collectors interest. Items I purchase from private sellers are generally items that remain permanently in my
collection.
All of the items offered here are genuine, pre-1945 items, unless otherwise stated. All of the autographed items are 100%
guaranteed to be authentic and the signatures genuine. I offer a three day inspection period for any item purchased from my
website, with a full refund, providing the item(s) are returned in the same condition as when they were purchased.
I will also entertain offers for trade. Currently, I am primarily interested in NSFK items: autographs, photographs, medals,
badges, awards, trophies, plaques, etc. If you have an NSFK item and would like to trade for something on my "for sales"
page, please feel free to contact me! Thank you again for taking the time to visit the website and for your interest in WWII
history.
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Medal of Honor Recipient Michael J. Daly US Army WWII
Lt. Michael J. Daly earned his medal of honor on April 18, 1945 at Nuremberg, Germany. A
German machine gun caught his unit in an exposed position and Daly ordered his men to take cover,
dashed forward alone and wiped out that machine gun nest. As his unit continued the advance, he
ran into an enemy patrol armed with rocket launchers which threatened friendly armor. Again he
went forward alone and opened fire on the Germans, killing all six of them. He continued wiping out
two more German machine gun nests. By the end of the day he had killed 15 Germans, silenced 3
machine guns and wiped out an entire patrol. This first day cover is hand signed by Daly and was
obtained directly from him.
$30.00
Lt. Michael J. Daly earned his medal of honor on April 18, 1945 at Nuremberg, Germany. A
German machine gun caught his unit in an exposed position and Daly ordered his men to take cover,
dashed forward alone and wiped out that machine gun nest. As his unit continued the advance, he
ran into an enemy patrol armed with rocket launchers which threatened friendly armor. Again he
went forward alone and opened fire on the Germans, killing all six of them. He continued wiping out
two more German machine gun nests. By the end of the day he had killed 15 Germans, silenced 3
machine guns and wiped out an entire patrol. This first day cover is hand signed by Daly and was
obtained directly from him.
$30.00
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert E. Galer USMC WWII
Galer, a USMC fighter pilot, earned the Medal of Honor for shooting down 11 enemy planes in 29
days while leading a squadron at Guadalcanal. He also earned the Navy Cross, the Legion of Merit
with combat "V", the Distinguished Flying Cross with one gold star, a Purple Heart, the Air Medal
with four gold stars and the British Distinguished Flying Cross. He ended the war with a total of
air victories. Galer was promoted to brigadier general upon his retirement in 1957, after 21 years
of service. Retired Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer died at a Dallas , Tex. , hospital at the age of 91 on
June 27, 2005 . This first day cover is hand signed by Galer and was obtained directly from him
many years ago before his passing.
$50.00
Galer, a USMC fighter pilot, earned the Medal of Honor for shooting down 11 enemy planes in 29
days while leading a squadron at Guadalcanal. He also earned the Navy Cross, the Legion of Merit
with combat "V", the Distinguished Flying Cross with one gold star, a Purple Heart, the Air Medal
with four gold stars and the British Distinguished Flying Cross. He ended the war with a total of
air victories. Galer was promoted to brigadier general upon his retirement in 1957, after 21 years
of service. Retired Brig. Gen. Robert E. Galer died at a Dallas , Tex. , hospital at the age of 91 on
June 27, 2005 . This first day cover is hand signed by Galer and was obtained directly from him
many years ago before his passing.
$50.00
Medal of Honor Recipient Richard E. Bush USMC WWII
Bush was awarded his Medal of Honor after exceptional bravery while serving as a squad leader
serving with the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 6th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese
forces, during the final assault against Mount Yaetake on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, April 16,
1945. After being wounded in battle, Bush was evacuated a short distance from the front lines.
Although prostrate under medical treatment when a Japanese hand grenade landed in the midst of
the group, Cpl. Bush, alert and courageous in extremity as in battle, unhesitatingly pulled the deadly
missile to himself and absorbed the shattering violence of the exploding charge in his body, thereby
saving his fellow marines from severe injury or death despite the certain peril to his own life. This
first day cover is hand signed by Bush and was obtained directly from him many years ago.
$25.00
Bush was awarded his Medal of Honor after exceptional bravery while serving as a squad leader
serving with the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 6th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese
forces, during the final assault against Mount Yaetake on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, April 16,
1945. After being wounded in battle, Bush was evacuated a short distance from the front lines.
Although prostrate under medical treatment when a Japanese hand grenade landed in the midst of
the group, Cpl. Bush, alert and courageous in extremity as in battle, unhesitatingly pulled the deadly
missile to himself and absorbed the shattering violence of the exploding charge in his body, thereby
saving his fellow marines from severe injury or death despite the certain peril to his own life. This
first day cover is hand signed by Bush and was obtained directly from him many years ago.
$25.00
Medal of Honor Recipient Van T. Barfoot US Army WWII
Barfoot earned his Medal of Honor on May 23, 1944, near Carano, Italy. With his platoon heavily
engaged, 2d Lt. Barfoot moved off alone upon the enemy left flank. He crawled to the proximity of 1
machinegun nest and made a direct hit on it with a hand grenade, killing 2 and wounding 3 Germans.
He continued along the German defense line to another machinegun emplacement, and with his
tommygun killed 2 and captured 3 soldiers. Members of another enemy machinegun crew then
abandoned their position and gave themselves up to Barfoot. Barfoot went on to capture 17 German
soldiers, defended his position with a bazooka from three German Panzers, destroyed a field gun and
rescued two seriously wounded American soldiers to safety before the end of the day. This first day
cover is hand signed by Barfoot and was obtained directly from him many years ago.
$25.00
Barfoot earned his Medal of Honor on May 23, 1944, near Carano, Italy. With his platoon heavily
engaged, 2d Lt. Barfoot moved off alone upon the enemy left flank. He crawled to the proximity of 1
machinegun nest and made a direct hit on it with a hand grenade, killing 2 and wounding 3 Germans.
He continued along the German defense line to another machinegun emplacement, and with his
tommygun killed 2 and captured 3 soldiers. Members of another enemy machinegun crew then
abandoned their position and gave themselves up to Barfoot. Barfoot went on to capture 17 German
soldiers, defended his position with a bazooka from three German Panzers, destroyed a field gun and
rescued two seriously wounded American soldiers to safety before the end of the day. This first day
cover is hand signed by Barfoot and was obtained directly from him many years ago.
$25.00
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