Friday, August 26, 2016
Tape is the enemy of archivists and anybody who buys the scrap book to the left is going to hate it too. You can't fault the guy though these were his mementos and probably wasn't figuring on them getting auctioned to the highest bidder one day. If you want a crazy price click on the Thompson Submachine guy piece below- ouch!
The nice tunic jacket below is reportedly from a Doctor who held the rank of Major. There can't be too many of those around anymore. The Luftwaffe leather flight helmet is also getting a lot of attention right now on eBay.
One listing below that I suggest you click on is the Canadian Parachute Regimen smock. With 19 bids it's just over $600 and ends Sunday night.
For this WW1 block I have to recommend the 2nd Division 5th Regiment Velvet Patch pictured below. I love old unit patches.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Check out the nice 82nd Airborne MP helmet pictured below to see one that is over $800 and ending in 6 hours. The rather odd looking lot pictured to the left is a grouping of submarine launching tags from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
In the German category today there are a couple of patches from the Kriegsmarine that are making some noise. The Petty Officer patch is the pick of the litter but the Quartermaster is over $200 in bidding as well.
The unusual listing with a yellow background is a silver Japanese medal. But maybe the real find in this part of the newsletter is over on the left as an auction for an Italian Fascist hat is going for over $800 on 21 bids as I press send today.
For those serious about photography I guess you would be impressed with the acrylic head that serves as a prop for the German helmet below. In this category it's nice when people take really good pictures.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
As usual the category is loaded up with American auctions that are bringing strong bids on eBay. Click any of these text or picture links to see what is doing well in the category.
This block contains only German items including helmets, uniforms and equipment pieces that are getting good bids.
Well here is something you don't often see in the newsletter - a couple of Scottish items. I know that buying a kilt is not on may collectors want lists but it's still neat. If you like stuff from the UK check out the RAF pilot lot also pictured below.
Well now you've seen everything - a cavalry saddle in the Hot Finds. The seller has a theory with some holes in it as to the provenance of the piece. The other listing I really liked in this block is the YMCA War School poster. I guess everybody was doing their part back in the day.