Gary Hendershott The Finest Historical Items in the World

WWII December Catalog - Part 3

War-100

General Dwight D. Eisenhower – his 1st "Ike" style uniform jacket made for him in England as Major General US Army in 1942

A very rare custom made in England "Ike" uniform jacket and hat, this is the very 1st made for him in this Ike style design when he was promoted from Brigadier General to Major General of the US Army on March 22, 1942 in England. He remained a Major General only briefly, rising in rank quickly, as only 4 months after this uniform was made for him he was promoted to Lieutenant General in July 1942, promoted again in February 1943 to a 4 Star Full General, and then in December 1944 after D-Day to the highest rank as a 5 Star Supreme Commander, a rank only a few in American Military History have ever attained including George Washington.

He became the 1st and only Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. At the time this uniform was made for him he was in command of the European Theater of Operations in England, this "Ike" style jacket was designed after the British Military short coats he had seen and it became his own personal style of uniform that every US Army officer wanted a similar style as "Ike's" although it was not officially adopted by the US Army until 1944. The 2 Silver Stars of Major General are hand embroidered in silver thread on each shoulder strap, his Allied Forces shoulder patch is prominently sewn onto his upper sleeve. His campaign hat is also custom made in England with identical hand sewn in silver thread 2 Stars and his initials in gold stamped inside the sweat band 'D.D.E.'

This uniform descended in the Eisenhower family and is accompanied by a signed letter from his wife Mamie Eisenhower donating it to a Charity in 1967 at Indian Wells, California where they had retired after his two terms as President of the United States of America from the White House to this California golfing community, their home there became known as the 'Eisenhower Cottage', this is where Ike also wrote his famous book "At Ease". Mamie must have been comfortable in donating this uniform as it was only middle grade Major Generals uniform jacket and hat, a rank he had held only 4 months until he was again promoted, however she may have not realized the historical importance of this being his very 1st "Ike" style jacket that he wore. The highest ranking American Military officer of the 20th Century, an American hero and patriot, a 2 term President of America - those Eisenhower Years' are among the best in American History. Of all the World War II uniforms that exist this is the Best in Existence.

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$125,000

War-101

Gold Wound Badge of 20 July 1944
The Assassination attempt on Hitler at his Bunker

This Gold Wound Badge of 20 July 1944 was issued and was only presented by Hitler himself after the failed assassination attempt on his life at his Bunker at the Wolf's Lair. Colonel von Stauffenberg led the plot in a planned coup to kill Hitler and take over the government of Germany in an effort to offer a Peace Treaty to the Allied Forces that had just landed during the D-Day invasion June 6, 1944.

It is the rarest of all German Medals is an extremely rare example of the 'Gold Grade' of the 20 July 1944 Wound Badge. This badge is made of "800" fine silver and is hallmarked on the reverse with its fineness mark "800" and the manufacturer's number #2. The obverse wreath, helmet and crossed swords are worked in fine gold gilding. This medal was captured and brought home by 1st Sergeant George A. Harkess of the 6860th US Army Intelligence Assault Task Force, a 52 man elite unit known as the 'T' Force that landed in France on D-Day and pushed behind the enemy lines, their job was to capture and hold the assets of the German Army, Harkess went all the way through Germany to Adolf Hitler's home at Berchtesgaden. Harkess brought back numerous War Trophy's from Nazi Germany, see his attached official US Army 'War Trophy' list of Flags & Medals that he brought home to the United States after the war.

This special Gold gilded Wound Badge from the assassination attempt at Hitler's Bunker is immediately recognizable by the date—July 20, 1944, and Hitler's signature embossed on the front of the award. Considered by WWII collectors and museums to be the "Holy Grail" of all German WWII medals. Only 5 were ever presented by Hitler some were posthumous to the wife's of his staff that were killed during this assassination attempt. Twenty-four men were present when the bomb detonated; one officer was killed and three succumbed to their wounds a short time later. Thereafter, Hitler ordered this special wound badge be awarded commemorating the event, as he believed "fate had intervened" for him.

There is a similar Gold Wound Badge on display at the WWII Museum in New Orleans. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/looting-reich-german-wound-badge which was also a captured 'War Trophy' brought home by a US Army soldier who took it from the Reich Chancellery in Berlin 1945, it is among the most prized items in this museums entire collection and comes with a similar provenance as this medal.

This is the rarest of all the Medals of the Third Reich and to own one with this type of irrefutable collection provenance as being captured as a War Trophy by 1st Sergeant George A. Harkess of the 6860th US Army Intelligence Assault Task Force, a 52 man elite unit known as the 'T' Force that landed in France on D-Day and pushed behind the enemy lines, their job was to capture and hold the assets of the German Army, Harkess went all the way through Germany to Adolf Hitler’s home at Berchtesgaden in 1945. This is a once in a life-time opportunity to acquire the most important Medal of Nazi Germany with historical provenance.

Note: Accompanied by Sgt. Harkess Official Records and the 'T' Force unit History that captured this medal and US Army Official 'War Trophy' signed document.
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$27,500

War-102

A Ultra-Rare swallowtail 'Gold' SS Hitler Body Guards Artillery Flag with identical design as Hitler's personal flag the Führer's Standard except that all 4 corner eagles are of the party type. It has gold fringe and is in mint and unissued condition as it was captured before the end of the war by a US Army Intelligence Unit Officer 1st Sgt. Harkess and brought home as a War Trophy by him, (see his US Army War Trophy document). Most of these flags were captured by the Soviet Army then publicly destroyed or displayed in Red Square in front of Lenin's tomb during the Moscow Victory Parade in June 1945. This one however was captured by a US Army soldier before the Soviet Invasion of Germany and is among the rarest of all flags of WW II.

1st issued to the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler in September 1940 for their efforts as Hitler's Bodyguards they were given Hitler's personal flag design to be to be used as their own flag. The Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler were designated as Hitler’s personal guards, they participated in the Invasion of Poland in 1939 and by the end of the war they were increased in size from a regiment during Operation Barbarossa in 1941 to a Panzer division before 1945.

This flag is one of the rarest of all the Flags of the Third Reich made with bright gold hand-sewn thread, gold insignia and fringe approximately 20 x 30 inches. To own one with this type of irrefutable collection provenance as being captured as a War Trophy by 1st Sergeant George A. Harkess of the 6860th US Army Intelligence Assault Task Force, a 52 man elite unit known as the 'T' Force that landed in France on D-Day and pushed behind the enemy lines, their job was to capture and hold the assets of the German Army, Harkess went all the way through Germany to Adolf Hitler's home at Berchtesgaden in 1945. This is a once in a life-time opportunity to acquire one the most important flags of Nazi Germany with historical capture provenance.

Note: Accompanied by Sgt. Harkess Official Records and the 'T' Force unit History that captured this medal and US Army Official 'War Trophy' signed document.
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Click to view the Unit's History

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$17,500

War-103

Italy WWII Fascists Army - Black Shirt hat similar to the one that Mussolini himself wore, It has the insignia of 2 gilt stripes and 2 gilt stars on the side, with the Fascists Army insignia hnd sewn onto the front. The Milan hat makers name is printed on beautiful gold silk sewn inside the hat. The Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN, "Voluntary Militia for National Security"), commonly called the Blackshirts was originally the paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party and, after 1923, an all-volunteer militia of the Kingdom of Italy. Its members were distinguished by their black uniforms and their loyalty to Benito Mussolini, the Duce (leader) of Fascism, to whom they swore an oath. The founders of the paramilitary groups were nationalist intellectuals, former army officers and young landowners opposing peasants' and country labourers' unions. Their methods became harsher as Mussolini's power grew, and they used violence and intimidation against Mussolini's opponents. In 1943 the MVSN was integrated into the Italian Army. These WWII hats are quite rare.

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$450

War-104

Winchester Imported German Luger Carbine with a 16 inch barrel, .9 mm caliber stamped with US Eagle on barrel and a Winchester butt stock with check piece. Reportedly carried by a G-Man during the roaring twenties. Illustrated in Kenyon's Book on Lugers. FFL C&R*

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$20,000

War-105

Winchester M1 Garand 30/06 barrel dated 1944. Excellent throughout a remarkably fine M1 made by Winchester during the most important year of the war "The D Day landing in Normandy France on June 6, 1944". The wood stock is excellent as is the bore and it is a 100 percent WWII gun without any post war parts. Serial #2436XXX. FFL C& R* required.

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$3,995

War-106

Böhmische Waffenfabrik, Czech made under German occupation (after mid-March 1939). All ČZ 27's produced for German use were all marked on the slide with "Pistole Modell 27 Kal 7.65" with the addition of "Böhmische Waffenfabrik Prag." A scarce WWII semi auto pistol in 7.65 caliber (.32 cal) for the Kriegsmarine German Navy with the Nazi markings. All original luster blue in original holster with the soldiers name Azzare' scratched on back of holster. Most of these were issued to U Boats many of which never came back, lost at sea. FFL C&R* required.

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$2,995

War-107

The Panzer Assault Badge was instituted shortly after the invasion of Poland on 20 December 1939 and was authorized for award to officers and men who were qualified as tank commanders, gunners, drivers. On 22 June 1943 grades II through V were added to specify the mounting number of actual days in combat. Each grade bore a rectangular box at the base of the badge containing the number "25", "50", "75" or "100". Authorization for the award came from the Panzer Division Commander. This is a rare 75 days in combat badge made of zink.

Note: Accompanied by Sgt. Harkess Official Records and the 'T' Force unit History that captured this medal and US Army Official 'War Trophy' signed document.
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$2,500

War-108

Combat '100' General Assault Badge was instituted on 1 June 1940 to recognize those personnel who supported an attack but were not eligible for award of the Infantry or Armored Assault Badges. Those eligible were members of the artillery, combat engineers, anti-tank and anti-aircraft units that served with the infantry and armor in the conduct of an assault. In addition, medical personnel were qualified providing they cared for the wounded under close combat conditions.

General conditions prescribed for the award stated that a member not eligible for the Infantry or Armor Assault Badge must take part in three infantry or armored assaults in either a direct or indirect role on three different days.

It soon became apparent that the basic badge was insufficient to recognize the mounting number of assaults that one might have engaged in. On 22 June 1943 grades II through V were added to specify the mounting number of assaults. Each grade bore a rectangular box at the base of the badge containing the number "25", "50", "75" or "100". Credit for the award was made retroactive for two years, back to 22June 1941 when the Russian campaign began. Authorization for the award could be granted by the Division, Corps or Group commanding general.

Note: Accompanied by Sgt. Harkess Official Records and the 'T' Force unit History that captured this medal and US Army Official 'War Trophy' signed document.
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Click to view the Unit's History

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$2,950

War-109

German Luftwaffe car flag in original brown leather case – in near mint condition it still retains its metal frame and plastic cover and is still mint inside its original leather case. Flown on the left side in front fender only when a Luftwaffe Uniformed Officer was in the car. Perfect for display, made of brown canvas with Eagle in Gold thread in mint condition 12 x 20 inches.

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$1,250

War-110

Rommels Afrika Korps 2 types of uniform cuff ties insignia - battle awards of the famous Afrika Korps commanded by General Rommel. The Afrika Korps cufftie was considered a military combat decoration and only given to troops who had served in North Africa in Rommel’s Tank Corps for 6 months or more as well as for gallantry in battle. 1st issued in January 1943. A Rare uniform insignia from this famous Tank Regiment.

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$650

War-111

Hermann Goering "New Year's Eve" Telegram to Dr. Josef Goebbels postmarked "Berlin December 31, 1939" Best Wishes to Dr. Goebbels in the New Year. An interesting archive of manuscripts. Including Goebbels, Borman and Goering all addressed to Goebbels. Along with a special invitation printed card to attend the Congress of Race Political Offices on Reich’s Party Day in Nuremberg in 1939. Accompanied by a large photograph taken of Hitler and Goering together as a producer's still shot for a planned propaganda movie that they were going to be in together. A very unusual archive.

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$750

War-112

“Operation Chariot” original 13 page manuscript German Battle Report of the British Commando Attack at St Nazaire, France Marine Shipyard on March 28, 1942. Operation Chariot was a British amphibious attack on the heavily defended Normandy dry dock at St Nazaire in German-occupied France. The operation was undertaken by the Royal Navy and British Commandos and was the first attack on Germans in Occupied France.

The British Admiralty feared that the largest warship of the German Navy, the "Tirpitz" in the Atlantic could dock at St Nazaire for quick repairs. Among the British commando actions, the attack is considered "The Greatest Raid of All". The survivors were called after the operation name "Charioteers". Recalling there is a memorial stone at the "Fish Quay beach" in Falmouth, England The inscription under the heading "OPERATION CHARIOT" reads: FROM THIS HARBOR 622 SAILORS AND COMMANDOS SET SAIL FOR THE SUCCESSFUL RAID ON ST. NAZAIRE 28TH MARCH 1942. 168 WERE KILLED. 5 VICTORIA CROSSES WERE AWARDED. "The St Nazaire Raid served as a historical foundation of the war film

"Attack on the Iron Coast". In addition, this battle report describes unrest among the french civilian population following the British landing.

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$950

War-113

A New Car for every German citizen – The Volkswagon, this is a full untouched mint original sheet of these savings stamps from 1938 in a scheme developed by Hitler’s Third Reich to promise every German a new car, and at the same time help finance his military. The Volkswagon could be purchased in installments using these stamps in a savings book, once complete the book would be traded for a brand new Volkswagon. Accompanied by an original hand stamp for Volkswagon Factory in 1938. A superb showpiece of the original sheet and the original hand stamp used to promote this new car for the German people.

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$650

War-114

Theresienstadt Concentration Camp Money 1943 – a complete set of seven values currency from this rare Jewish Concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. They were printed by the National Bank of Bohemia & Moravia and issued in the camp to be used as currency in May 1943 with seven values from 1 krona to 100 kronen. Beautifully printed and only used within this concentration camp which held over 150,000 Jewish prisoners from 1941-43 when most were sent to Auschwitz and other Death Camps in Poland. A rare complete set (remainders were destroyed by the bank after the war during Soviet Occupation)

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$175

War-115

Litzmanstadt a Jewish Forced Labor Camp was a World War II ghetto established by the Nazi German authorities for Polish Jews and Roma following the 1939 invasion of Poland. It was the second-largest ghetto in all of German-occupied Europe after the Warsaw Ghetto. Located in Lodz, Poland with over 68,000 Jewish prisoners passing through the camp. 3 Relocation forms including lists of furniture by the Reich Commissioner with a rare hand stamp for the Jewish Police in Poland. (4) Historical items.

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$250

War-116

Nazi Germany Hand stamps for different organizations including the German Red Cross, German Youth, etc. these hand stamps are rare from Nazi Germany as the German Officials stamped everything that came across their desk the documents readily exist but the actual hand stamps are quite rare. 6 different hand stamps from WWII including one from Nazi Occupied Poland.

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$450

War-117

Nazi Germany Mint - Hoard of Silver Coins, captured from the Reich Bank at end of war, still in the original wrapper and never opened. The Nazi government stopped all coinage with precious metals when WWII began in 1939. Contains 40 uncirculated 90% silver 5-mark coins with Hindenburg on one side and the Nazi Eagle and Swastika on the other. Minted in 1938 in Berlin only a few of these intact and unopened rolls of silver 5-mark coins exist. A great War Trophy of Nazi Silver Coins in their original rolls from the German Mint, as after the war all coins depicting the Nazi symbol were banned by the Allied Military Governments and these coins were ordered to be melted down greatly reducing the survival rate of these original rolls. (sealed roll of 40 silver coins uncirculated, size of a US Half Dollar).

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$1,250

War-118

Nazi SS Prinz Eugene "UnIssued" SS officer's sword still in the Eickhorn Factory wrapper never opened and never issued, captured from the Eickhorn sword factory as a War Trophy at the end of the war. Absolutely mint and never issued and still in its original wraps with the original sword factory label "Eickhorn – Sollingen, No. 1765 Swastika & Eagle" unopened and untouched since May 1945, a tremendous War Trophy.

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$2,750

War-119

Soviet Propaganda Aerial Leaflet dropped on German Troops on the Russian Front - "A New Lie by Hitler's Higher Commanders: About the wrong numbers of German soldiers killed in action instead of 30,000 German soldiers it was really 300,000 soldiers killed on the Russian Front" and signed at bottom "The Information Bureau of the Soviet Union" A scarce Soviet propaganda leaflet to German soldiers during the height of the Winter Battles January 23, 1942.

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$75

War-120

Russian Recruiting poster captured by a German Tank commander on the Russian Front with his manuscript note "Propaganda of the Red Army 46th Panzer Div." illustrates Soviet soldiers during a winter battle in 1942. Soviet Red Army recruiting broadsides are quiet rare, this one still has the pin holes where it had been posted and is in excellent condition 18 x 24 in.

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$250

War-121

Ukraine Women Labor ID's to work in German Factories traveling from the eastern front. A interesting and historical group of German issued Work Passports for these women to work for the Nazi War Machine from their countries in Eastern Europe.

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$150

War-122

Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower - Safe Conduct Pass for German soldiers to Surrender to Allied Forces issued shortly after D Day.

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$50

War-123

British Propaganda Aerial Leaflets and Allied Forces aerial leaflets to German soldiers, comprising (5) very unusual propaganda leaflets:

Colored Leaflet of the Red Army in February 1942, calling on German Soldiers to throw their arms down and to kill their officers and to side with the Russian army; In the East the first nine months of the Russian war have cost Germany more blood that the 4 years of WWI. How much blood will the second nine months cost Germany? The whole world agrees that Germany is unstoppably nearing its demise.

When will the slaughter end before it is too late.The German’s must shorten the war themselves, that Hitler has been dragging on. The German’s must topple the gangster regime of Hitler and his cronies.

Allied leaflet to 1943, demand on the Germans to revolt, at the back description about conditions in Norway; "Victory without the use of weapons". This is an article about the transport of 500 teachers in Norway, that refused to join the NS Teacher front, into concentration camps in Grini and Brekstad. And how another 10 000 teachers are still resisting to join.

Airmail - Special Edition 1944-45 - Allied leaflet "Only Germans can save Germany", 21 x 27 cm; The attacks of the Royal Air Force on Germany are only the first segment of the British American offensive. England and America are working day and night, to prepare for the second one.

British leaflet to the People of Austria in 1940. Call for relief from the brown tyranny. England is sending this message to the people of Austria

This war leads to the liberation from the tyranny of the brown shirts, from pseudo Socialism, forced labor and work place spies, from brown corruption and from the arbitrary revolving heroes of the Reich. The Nazi Imperialism cannot push through the predominance of the English and French Empires. Only the victory of democracies can bring the Austrian people its liberation from the Nazi yoke.

Luxembourg 1944 -"Democracies against the Nazi dictatorship"; Liberation of Luxembourg in 1944, Letzeburg, September 10, 1944, "Faithful to Luxembourg and the Liberators".

The collection of 5 Allied propaganda Leaflets.

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$450

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War-124

Nazi Occupation of France broadside “Order: Introduction of German Criminal Law in all occupied French areas the use of German law will be applied. Any contact of unauthorized persons with war or civil prisoners will be punished. Large gatherings in streets, the making and distribution of air plane leaflets. Organizing open assemblies, marches and participating in such will be punished. Publishing news in newspapers that will harm the German Reich, will be punished. Listening to foreign news will be punished. 16 in. tall

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$250

War-125

Nazi Fighter Pilot Lt. Colonel Heinz Pritzl signed photograph, he was the most successful fighter pilot of the German Luftwaffe and the last commander of the Hunter’s Group with 220 Victories from over 1,000 aerial battles, he also won 16 Victories in the newly invented German M 262 B jet, the very 1st Jet fighter ever built. Accompanied by a German to Russian Phrase pamphlet used on the eastern front during the Invasion of the Soviet Union to converse with Soviet citizens and captured soldiers of the Soviet Army.

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$175

War-126

German Empire - Imperial government building flag 12 x 12 feet large size, ca. 1880 stenciled on the hoist 'Prince - Royal Government House'. With a large hand painted Imperial Eagle at center surrounded by a hand painted large gold crown within a wreath with gold eagles within its loops and hand painted black eagles in each corner, made of polished linen with field repairs from extensive usage. An impressive and early flag of Imperial Germany after the German States unified and formed the German Empire in 1871 under Kaiser Wilhelm. Recently discovered in Germany and never before on the market, a museum Showpiece.

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$6,500

War-127

German Empire hand painted silk flag ca. 1890's - made of blue silk with the Imperial eagle painted at center and gold hand painted lettering for a Military School. A fine Imperial Germany silk flag that still retains its brass rings on the hoist and saw extensive use. Numerous repairs and 40 x 40 inches.

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$450

War-128

Poland Home Guard pre-1939 German invasion - hand-made large flag still on its original oak flag staff with large brass Polish Eagle finial made for the Home Guards of Lublin, Poland. Founded by Adam Skwarczynski a Polish independence activist and politician, and Janusz Jedrzejewicz the Prime Minister of Poland from 1933-34 and coauthor of the Constitution of Poland that brought about the presidential system of government to Poland in 1935, both were the main ideologists of the Sanacja movement that this flag represents. The front of the flag says "Honor and Success for Poland – Highest Supreme Law" the other side "Organization of Civic Youth Front Guard" which had over 6,000 members, they were the elite at that time from Lublin and were formed for the defense of their country. This flag would have been used during the German Invasion of Poland in 1939 then secreted away during the Nazi occupation of Poland and subsequent Soviet occupation. Recently discovered in Poland and never before on the market, it is a nice large size of 48 x 48 inches, with hand sewn Eagle and lettering, the flag staff is 8 feet long and unscrews at center and the staff is 2 inches thick, the Eagle finial is cast in brass and shows a nice patina. Any pre WWII flag from Poland is rare as between the Nazi's and Communists they were all destroyed to take away any sense of nationalism that Poland had. A Superb display item from pre-war Poland.

Adam Skwarczyński

Adam Skwarczynski along with Janusz Jedrzejewicz

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$3,750

War-129

The Capture of Warsaw, Poland in 1915 - German National flag embroidered "In remembrance of the Fall of Warsaw. 8.5.1915". The German Conquest of Warsaw, Poland during WW I devastated and defeated the Russian Army stationed there with over 90,000 casualties the Russia Army withdrew to Ukraine. This was the 1st German occupation, and may have given Hitler cause to believe he could defeat the Soviet Army during WWII. Certainly this conquest on the eastern front during the 1st world war led to the invasion and occupation of Poland in 1939 and ultimately his invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. A large size 3 stripe German National flag made of wool bunting 194 x 120 cm. A historically important flag from the 1st German occupation of Poland by Germany’s 10th and Niemen troops.

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$450

War-130

Italy hand embroidered silk flag – a middle war flag ca. 1920's beautifully hand embroidered with the Coat of Arms of Savoy on silk with fringe left only on one side. Rare and Beautiful 2 x 3 ft.

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$450

War-131

WW1 Turkish flag – from the last days of the Ottoman Empire (ca.1500 – 1918), and the war that took place in the Middle East when England defeated the Turkish and German armies throughout the middle east in 1918 and formed Palestine along with all the countries in the area. Nice size wool flag with original lanyard 2 x 3 ft.

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$350

War-132

SOLDIER'S PERSONAL NATIONAL FLAG WITH KANJI.
Most Japanese troops during the second world war carried a personal flag. They had practical as well as patriotic uses, such as marking positions to keep them safe from friendly aircraft while advancing. 2 x 3 ft.

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$250

War-133

Soviet Navy Flag of the Commander of the fleet. Nice size 100 x 65 cm. made of wool and cotton and marked on the hoist as for the Commander of the fleet with 3 stars in the red field of the flag. ca. 1960's when the Soviet Navy was gaining strength.

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$250

War-134

Soviet Navy Flag of the Minister of Defense. Made of rayon with two blue stripes in a good displayable size 145 x 95 cm. and marked on the hoist 'Minister of Defense' ca. 1980's.

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$150

War-135

Soviet Navy Blue Stripe and Red Star & Anchor flag of the Admiral of the main division of the Soviet Navy Ocean War fleet. As the Soviet Union's navy grew worldwide so did their need for flags to identify their navy. It is interesting to note that during WWII the Soviet navy was very small less than a dozen ships, but by the height of the Cold War in the 1970's they had become a World Naval Super Power. 30 x 60 inches and perfect for display.

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$250

War-136

Soviet Communist Party flag 'Hammer and Sickle over the Globe' at center on beautiful bright crimson red and heavy velvet large flag of the Soviet Unions' determination to the spread communism around the world. A dramatic museum showpiece 4 x 5 ft.

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$350

War-137

Soviet occupation of Latvia '50th Anniversary of Communism' 1918-1968. Bright red silk with hand embroidered letters with an excellent portrait of Lenin also embroidered in gold and silver silk thread. A Superb museum quality display with gold fringe 3 x 4 ft.

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$350

War-138

Polish Communists Youth Party Militia Flag post war 1948-56, Związek Młodzieży Polskiej (Union of Polish Youth, the ZMP) was a early post WW2 Polish communist youth organization, existing from 1948 to 1956. It was subordinated to Polish Workers' Party and acted as a tool of political indoctrination towards the youth[. It was formed from the Association of Fighting Youth and for several years it supervised Polish scouting. Membership in it was often obligatory for various purposes, such as being able to attend the universities. Membership was refused to those who were deemed "unsuitable" - due to their ties with the pro-West World War II-era Polish forces or resistance.

This rare flag of the ZMP recently discovered in Poland and never before offered, it has the Polish National Eagle which is massive and hand embroidered in thick silver bullion thread on a silk background, soon after this all symbols of Polish nationalism were prohibited by the Soviet Occupation forces who did not want Poland or any other eastern bloc countries that they occupied after WWII to promote themselves, only Russia. A rare early post-war flag 44 x 48 inches.

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$450

War-139

Latvia - Soviet Occupation 1945 to 1990 - 2 Communist party silk flags ca. 1970’s depicting hand embroidered portraits of Lenin during the Soviet Occupation of Latvia which existed from 1945 when the allies divided Europe into 4 zones, the Latvian Government unfortunately was in the Soviet Zone and again occupied by Russia. Excellent political flags 3 x 4 feet in size and fresh condition your choice at $175 each or the pair for just $300.

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$300

War-140

2 Communists Party Identification Passport style books, 1st for a Communist party leader who is standing in front of a flag very similar to those illustrated above and dated 1972 with the embroidered portrait of Lenin, the other is for a female Soviet KGB agent being her identification as well as her work/pay voucher which begins in 1973 until her last day on the job for the KGB in May 1991 when the Soviet Union fell apart. Interesting most of these have been destroyed over the years as these previous Communist Party members were into the Free World. Accompanied by an East German DDR Communist Party of Germany – Protocol/Convention manual in Hamburg in December 1954 with 8 illustrations of the Convention and its Leaders. All (3) offered together as an illustration of the failed Communist Governments of eastern Europe.

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$150

War-141

Communists China Revolution flag - On October 1, 1949, Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong declared the creation of the People's Republic of China. The announcement by the Chinese Communist Party that it had taken control of China's government shocked the world, as the post war expansion of communism traveled from Europe to Asia supported by Soviet Russia under Stalin. Made of linen with a cotton hoist 2 x 3 ft.

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$150

War-142

Turkistan Soviet occupation large silk flag. A scarce Soviet satellite nation in Central Asia which very few items exist from there. An excellent large silk flag ca. 1970's 3 x 4 ft.

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$75

War-143

Anti-Soviet Occupation of East Berlin broadside "Shadows of Border Guards & Towers" - Have you already seen the towers, the iron ones, standing in the middle of Germany? Did you already feel the barbed wire running across your own homeland? Do you know the exploding mines that in the heart of the country? How often have you already clutched your hands into a fist, full of sadness and anger? Have not you too - closed your eyes - When the Vopos (central police force/ people's police) shot your brothers? Published during the height of the Cold War in West Germany 2 x 3 ft.

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$150

War-144

Wanted poster for Soviet sniper in East Berlin offering 10,000 West German marks for the capture of this sniper who had shot a man trying to flee East Germany in the Berlin Zone. This rare broadside states that “He was shot dead mid water as he was swimming to Freedom. The soldier in the picture was amongst the shooters of the Soviet Zone. There is a 10,000 (Western) mark Reward in finding the shooter provided by the Police President of Berlin. Very unusual and illustrates the tragedy of the Cold War in East and West Berlin and the Wall. 1ft. x 2ft.

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$250

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