Early U.S. Navy Aviator Greens Identified to Lieut. Jg. Walter. M. Jeffords and Dated July 10th, 1918. This uniform is in fine condition with one little moth nip and a spot of staining (might wash out). Rare uniform indeed and worthy of further research. ASKING $400.00
Original Formal Long Frock Coat & Trousers identified to Lt. Commander A. C. Mandeville U.S. Coast Guard. The uniform is Dated January 11th, 1922. This uniform is in wonderful condition... no mothing or stains. ASKING $250.00
Groupings:
!!NEW!! Here for your consideration is a rare and very famous Father/Son grouping... FATHER:Captain John W. Thomason, Jr., Marine hero (Navy Cross & Silver Star recipient in World War One) and famous author of books such as “FIX BAYONETS”… plus “And A Few Marines.” This is a unique piece of WWI 4th Brigade Marine Corps history... Captain John W. Thomason, Jr's Shipping Trunk that is clearly identified to him. Also included is an original first edition copy of "Fix Bayonets". This trunk displays very well and is clearly marked with Thomason's name on the top and both sides. Unfortunately it was not stored properly and there is damage to the bottom as pictured.
SON: Lt. John W. Thomason III. Officer Service Green uniform, which includes the blouse, trousers and dark cordovan riding boots. The blouse has moth tracking and a few small nips and is missing one large button but still displays very nicely on a mannequin torso. Clearly named and dated December 8th, 1941. You can see the outline and remainder of blue stitching from where at one time there was a 1st Marine Division patch sewn on the left shoulder. Lt. Thomason served with the 1st Marine Division during the Guadalcanal campaign and later transferred to HQ 4th Marine Division where on Iwo Jima during the battle he would receive the Silver Star for his heroic leadership to evacuate the wounded off the beach during an intense shelling. The trousers are very tattered and moth eaten but will also be included. The riding boots are in fair condition with thread separation in a couple spot on the soles... but they still display nicely.
Thomason’s Jr's trunk and his son’s officer service green uniform came from the family estate in Huntsville, Texas about 30 years ago where since it’s initial purchase it was on display in a privately owned museum in East Texas. FEDEX Shipping to be calculated based on buyer's location… OR I can deliver for free at SOS in February 2025. ASKING $2,500.00
HEADGEAR:
WWI Navy Officer Bell Crown visor cover. Has the usual wear with some moth tracking but it has a beautiful shape and displays GREAT... the bullion cap eagle is superb. Large size 7 3/8. !!SOLD!!
Flight & field gear:
Pre WWII U.S. Army / U.S. Marine Corps enlisted Garrison Belt. Overall it's in good condition with some surface cracks as pictured. Has a nice clear Jefferson Quartermaster stamp... U.S. marked and dated 1927. Has a deep cordovan color to it. Size is marked 38 but it's more like a 32... Does not appear to have been cut down. Has the usual wear for leather goods that are almost 100 years old.. !!SOLD!!
Here is a very nice NOS, New Old Stock RIA (Rock Island Arsenal) 4 - 1920 dated Pederson Device Magazine Bag. ASKING $30.00
Original WWI dated CAVALRY Rifle Cartridge Belt... appears to be dated March 1918. In very good usable condition with minor wear with fading. ASKING $80.00
Original WWI dated 4-1918 Rifle Cartridge Belt. In very good usable condition with minor wear with fading. ASKING $80.00
Pre WWI Eagle Snap 9 Pocket Cartridge Belt… Belt is in very good condition with the usual wear to the domed eagle snaps and edges to the belt… color is fantastic! Snaps are strong and function nicely. ASKING $150.00
New Old Stock Unissued WWI M1811 45 Magazine Pouch. Russell Manufacturing October 1918. ASKING $30.00
New Old Stock Unissued WWI M1811 45 Magazine Pouch. Mills Manufacturing August 1918. ASKING $30.00
Pre WWI Rimless Eagle Snap Garrison Duty 03 single ammo pouch. In used but good condition with faint unit marking on the rear. ASKING $50.00
Pre WWI Rimless Eagle Snap Garrison Duty 03 single ammo pouch. In used but good condition. ASKING $50.00
Ordnance:
Original WWI Stokes Mortar Round in very good condition. This round has been repainted. ASKING $300.00
WEAPONS & RELATED ITEMS:
Original Pre to Early WWI U.S. Springfield 1903 Rifle upper "High Hump" wood in very good condition with a slight crack as picked on the side. Locks up nicely on the rifle. It has a beautiful deep red walnut color to it. !!SOLD!!
flags & banners:
Original WWI Son in Service banner with two stars... constructed on heavy canvas fabric. Measures 18" x 28" inches. ASKING $100.00
FIREARMS:
!!NEW!! April 1913 Manufactured Rock Island Arsenal 03 Rifle in very nice used re-issued condition. This rifle was parkerized at some point, likely during WWII or before. It is a mix of parts (Springfield & RIA) but all U.S. Military. The stock is a correct S Stock with the finger grasping grooves and the "High Hump" upper wood which manufacturers changed after WWI to the more commonly found low profile upper wood. The lands and grooves of the barrel are still strong but a little frosty. The bolt is the early WWI type straight handle. This rifle is an incredible piece of history and deserves a spot in your Classic Firearms Collection! Please NOTE: This requires an FFL for transfer. If you have any questions or require additional pictures please feel free to reach out… [email protected] PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FIREARMS ARE SOLD FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION AND ARE CONSIDERED AN INDIVIDUAL SELL AND MUST GO THROUGH AN FFL FOR PROPER TRANSFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW!! ASKING $1,450.00