Gaspare J. Ruffolo (American/Illinois, 1908-1997) oil on canvas portrait painting depicting General Douglas MacArthur attired in his military uniform against a dark blue background interlaced with the abstract pattern of planes. Signed lower "Gaspare Ruffolo" and dated 1935. Brass plaque fixed to lower frame reads "General Douglas MacArthur, Gaspare J. Ruffolo". Housed in the original […]
Lot 777: 2 Gilbert Gaul World War I Paintings
Lot of two (2) Gilbert Gaul (American, 1855-1919 ) World War I impressionist battlefield paintings including one (1) oil on canvas scene depicting soldiers gathered around a campfire and one (1) oil on board depicting a group of soldiers feeding a young child and another group petting an animal. Both are unframed and unsigned. 9 […]
Lot 774: Vietnam US 9th Inf. Reg. Manchu, Wooden Buddha
Vietnam War carved wooden Buddha figure with three (3) inscribed brass plaques commemorating the United States 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchu), including one mounted to the chest reading "FROM THE OFFICERS OF/1ST BN 9TH INF (MANCHU)/AUGUST 1969," one (1) reading "KEEP UP THE FIRE," and one (1) across the base listing the names of the officers. […]
Lot 775: Crew of Memphis Belle Autographed Photograph
Black and white photographic print signed by members of the crew of the Memphis Belle, a B-17 Boeing Flying Fortress, piloted by Robert K. Morgan of the United States 8th Air Force's 91st Bomb Group, traditionally recognized as the first bomber crew in the European Theatre to complete 25 missions over Nazi-held Europe on May […]
Lot 771: Civil War Checkerboard, Pvt. J. Witham Jr, 27th Maine
Civil War era checkerboard, belonging to Union Private Josiah W. Witham Jr., 27th Regiment, Maine Infantry, Company H. The game board is made of a rectangular piece of wood, probably planks from a shipping crate, with a handpainted square red and yellow checkered pattern to the center. Black ink stamp reading "J. W. Witham/CO. H […]
Lot 772: 5 WWI U.S. Propaganda posters, Group #2
Group of five (5) World War I United States propaganda posters, with artists including Sidney Reisenberg and William Haskell Coffin. 1st item: Poster titled "Joan of Arc Saved France / Women of America Save Your Country Buy War Savings Stamps" Art by William Haskell Coffin. Issued by the United States Treasury Department, published by United […]
Lot 773: 5 WWI U.S. Propaganda Posters, Group #1
Group of five (5) World War I United States propaganda posters, with artists including Sidney Reisenberg and William Haskell Coffin. 1st item: Poster titled "Joan of Arc Saved France / Women of America Save Your Country Buy War Savings Stamps" Art by William Haskell Coffin. Issued by the United States Treasury Department, published by United […]
Lot 769: 16 Civil War & GAR Related Items, 17 items
Group of sixteen (16) Civil War and Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) reunion related items, 17 items total. 1st-10th items: Ten (10) ribbons, badges, and medallions, including one (1) GAR badge with gold tone eagle hanger, American flag grosgrain ribbon, and five-pointed star medallion, 1866; one (1) Westmoreland County, PA, Soldiers and Sailors Veterans […]
Lot 770: Collection of SC Reunion Items, incl. UCV, Knights Templar
Group of twelve (12) items pertaining to the South Carolina United Confederate Veterans (UCV), Knights Templar, Spanish American War, and more. 1st item: Charleston, SC UCV reunion souvenir badge, May 1899. Comprised of a pinback brass tone metal hanger embossed "SOUVENIR" with a maltese cross shaped metal drop with embossed lettering surrounding a central Confederate […]
Lot 767: Federal Civil War Tarred Haversack
United States Union Civil War army regulation tarred haversack, comprised of black painted canvas and having a single flap with remnants of a leather strap, a black metal buckle to exterior of main compartment, unpainted interior with two metal buttons, and a matching shoulder strap. Unmarked. 12 1/4" H x 12 1/2" W. Overall with […]