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Vintage 1959 Cold War Ft. Churchill Manitoba Polar Bear Award Plaque Rocket Base
Dating exactly fromMarch 1959 to December 1959 during the height of the international Space Race, this plaque hails from Fort Churchill—the vital joint US/Canadian installation that housed the historic Churchill Rocket Research Range used for early upper-atmosphere ballistic rocket engineering and testing.
Soviet Breeches A351 (Estate Militaria)
Thank you for your interest! This item comes from the estate of a 50+ year Militaria collector. See pics for measurements and condition. All these pants had for info is shown. Date unknown. Valued at $400. Overall good condition. Discounted for lack of information. *****all sales are final. No returns accepted. No refunds.***** I am an individual person who is the trustee/daughter of the collector and his estate. I cannot make any guarantees because I don’t have personal knowledge about the items but if there are records for purchase they will be in the pictures. Buy with confidence! Please read seller reviews. Reasonable offers are always considered and usually accepted!!!
Stasi espionage technology. Cold War Spy Microphone fountain pen 1950's Germany
JNA Mist Camouflage Oversuit for Recon, Paratroopers, etc. 1950s-1960s
You can find the famous pictures of the 63rd Airborne with their MP44s in use while wearing these so they generally pre date the introduction of the M64/M70 series. Overall in good shape, face veil is kinda there, seems small but doesn't look cut down so I'm not sure.
Vtg 50s HBT Duck/Frogskin Camo Shirt/Jacket Military 13 Star Button Sanforized L
SANFORIZED CAMO HBT - 13 STAR BUTTONS. COLLAR BASE TO BOTTOM = 27. PIT TO PIT = 26. SHOULDER SEAM TO SHOULDER SEAM= 22. PIT TO SLEEVE END = 20.
Greek M1956 Combat Pistol Belt - Adjustable up to 44"
Greek M1956 Combat Pistol Belt. Adjustable to 44". Fully adjustable to 44". Many are not. No Exceptions. Condition: Good to Very Good (See Pictures).
Vintage MILITARY STORAGE CHEST green box case coffee table trunk foot locker 50s
Vintage Storage Chest. Original drab green vulcanized fiber covering with metal accents. Riveted edges with metal bumper and corners. Piece sits flat and flush. Lid works great and has four locking clasps that all work well. Lid is able to completely detach. Piece is clean inside with no smells. Original “US” stencil in black on front. Inside lid has stencil from original manufacturer "Case, Field - Hardwood Specialties of California - 1955". Measures approx 35 1/2" long x 14 1/2" deep x 18 1/2" tall. ref 31684.
VTG 1940s Army Clerical Ledger Publication Multi Manual Loose Leaf Binder
Content: Features historical filled-out sample office travel logs.
1950’s USAF / USN / USMC Fighter Pilot Oxygen Mask Type MS-22001 w/ Microphone
1950’s USN / USMC Fighter Pilot Oxygen Mask Type MS-22001 w/ Microphone Nose strap is there but rubber holders are not. Still works for display USN N-383 contract stamp
☆ USS AMERICA CV-66 FINAL DEPLOYMENT CRUISE BOOK YEAR LOG 1965-96 ☆
THIS BOOK FEATURES >>> COMMANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN ROBERT E.BESAL - EXECUTIVE OFFICER J. M. DENKLER - CREW PHOTOS. CARRIER AIR WING ONE - VF-102 - VMFA-251 - VFA-86 - VFA-82 - VQ-6 - VAW-123 - VS-32 - VMAQ-4 - VRC-40 AND HS-11.
1960 The Rural Civil Defense Program Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Good used condition. Front cover has yellowing. See pictures. I work hard to include several pictures of each item.
11 Vintage Department of the Air Force Manuals Original 1950s. One 1966
These mostly are 1950s Airforce manuals. Most are in fantastic shape one is written in with red and also had paperclip in it that rusted and tore the top as I removed it. Over 50 years old so do show some age. ONE DUPLICATE
Vintage 1950s USAF Bush Jacket MIL-J-4954 Cotton Tan Tropical Korean War + Belt
Era: 1950s (Korean War Period)Branch: U.S. Air Force (USAF). Specification: MIL-J-4954 (USAF). Material: 100% Cotton Twill (Lightweight, breathable tropical fabric). Key Features & Details.
Aircraft Recognition Manual Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Jume 1959...
Aircraft Recognition Manual.
1958 USAF World Wide Fighter Weapons Meet Program Nellis AFB - William Tell Meet
There are photographs of the Pilots, the entire crew from squadrons around the world, competition rules & regs, and much more. For each Pilot pictures with their aircraft is a short bio of their flight & service history and family.
vintage 1959 USMC SHIRT MANS 18 x 34 white cotton button up US MARINE CORPS 50s
This is another shirt. Pit to pit : SEE PHOTO.
GERMAN MILITARY ARMY BUNDESWEHR FLECKTARN CAMO WALTHER P1/ P38 HOLSTER
Surplus West German flecktarn camo P-38 / P-1 holster. It uses BUNDESWEHR attachments, so you'd need an alice clip adapter to put it on a traditional belt.
Rommel Goggles Royal Canadian Air Force Post WW2 Anti Gas Eyeshields MK 3 1956
Original US Army 1st Army SSI Shoulder Patch Prototype
Very interesting patch is fully embroidered, full size patch encased in a plastic display case. It is very well made, and does glow. Was told this was likely a prototype from a manufacturer submitted as a sample in the 1950-1960s, but was not able to find specific reference to it.
Original Spanish Ifni Sahara 1958 West Africa Campaign Medal
Very nice condition.
1950s US Navy G-1 Leather Flight Jacket Sz 38 Original MIL-J-7823 Cagleco AS IS
Produced by Cagleco Sportswear, a known WWII contractor that supplied flight gear to naval aviators during the golden era of carrier aviation. They had six known contracts for the G-1 jacket. Authentic worn U.S. Navy G-1 Flight Jacket produced by Cagleco Sportswear.
1954 Coast Guard Icebreaker USCGC Westwind by Iceberg Original News Wirephoto
Grading Standard: News Agency Original Press Wirephoto. Note small amount of "white" touch-up along top of bottom border. News Agency and Official photos fall into this category automatically. Make sure it is correct.
LEATHER ANTIQUE ENGLISH POLICE BATON / NIGHT STICK HOLDER - 17" - DATED 1938
This product is a 17" leather antique English police baton/night stick holder, originally used by police in England in 1938. Brown Leather.
USAF Flying Suit Mens Medium K-28 Flight Coveralls Jumpsuit Patched 3567 Sturon
Inseam 28 in.
US Army 1960s 82nd Airborne Division Recon Recondo Pocket Patch
Up for sale are a group of AAF, USAF and USN patches I recently acquired.
French TTA 47/52 M47 Jacket - LARGE? Indochina Algeria FFL Foreign Legion TAP
The uniform was issued from 1947 through the 1970's with only minor modifications. It is made from a olive-brown popin or canvas material (I have seen French TAP Para smocks made out of similar material), not the twill or herringbone fabric normally seen on these uniforms.
1960 Postcard German Army BUNDESWEHR Postkarte Panzerkampfwagen M 48 A
Original Vintage
Soviet gymnastyorka Post WWI(?). (Estate Militaria)
Collector said this is Cold War and NCO Sargent per notes. Stamp is in short but too difficult to read. I am an individual person who is the trustee/daughter of the collector and his estate.
Vintage Danecraft Sterling Silver Crown Starburst Brooch Pin Pendant Badge
Vintage Danecraft sterling silver crown brooch/pendant badge dating to the 1950s-1960s era. Features a detailed royal crown set within an eight-point starburst design. Marked DANECRAFT STERLING on reverse. Measures approximately 2 inches across and weighs 11.19 grams. Original pin back and pendant loop are present. Attractive vintage patina with no visible repairs or structural damage observed. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
Navy support Da Nang Vietnam 1965-1966
Step into the heart of the Vietnam War with this extraordinary and ultra-rare 1965-1966 Cruise Book for the US Naval Support Activity (NSA) Da Nang, Vietnam – the very first such yearbook ever produced for this critical Navy command!
USS Hornet (CVA-12) 1954 World Deployment Cruise Book
Cruise book 1954 USS Hornet CVS-12. This is a duplicate from our archives so we are letting it go.
East German Leather Greatcoat Strap- Army Surplus - Cold War 1960s - Measures 23
Step back into the Cold War era with this authentic East German NVA Leather Greatcoat Strap, a rare piece of military history. Crafted in the 1960s, this 23" strap is an early variation designed like late WWII-era gear, featuring robust heavy-duty leather for enduring strength.
Blue French M1945 Jeanne d'Arc helmet Vietnam Dien Bien Fu casque casco 胄 elmo
It features a clear production stamp dated 1950 (rare!). along with a ‘C’, which also appears stamped on the neck visor. Il présente un poinçon de production bien visible daté de 1950 (rare !). Marqué « Franck Modèle 1945 France Aubervilliers », il est vendu avec sa coiffe M1945 réglable en excellent état et sa jugulaire d'origine.
Vintage Fork Union Military Academy Cadets Belt Buckle
ME-61/GRC Field Strength Meter – Vintage Military Signal Test Equipment Untested
All the knobs turn and seem to work fine. Asbury Park N.J. Closure is all good.
ORIGINAL EUROPEAN SKS MILITARY LEATHER RIFLE SLING - USED SURPLUS
You will receive a sling in similar condition. Colors range from brown to dark brown. Stud may be brass or steel. Most would benefit from a thorough cleaning and oiling. Superficial cracks in the leather may be present but do not affect the functionality of the sling.
Original Russian USSR WWII Soviet PPSh-41 Combat Rifle Sling
These are authentic USSR military surplus weapon slings in Serviceable Condition. Excellent Condition. Galvanized Steel Hardware for Durability. Heavily Stitched and Reinforced sewn ends. No exceptions.
Kepi, fire officer's cap, shako + cockade, size EU 57, 1950s used fireman France
The product is a vintage fire officer's cap, shako, with a cockade from the 1950s in size EU 57. This original item originates from France and falls under the theme of Militaria. Its historical significance as a used fireman's cap from the mid-20th century adds to its collectible value, making it a unique piece for enthusiasts of militaria and historical memorabilia.
The Fighting Hannah 1945 USS Hancock CV-19 Ship's Cruise Book WWII Carrier Japan
VERY ROUGH CONDITION. Needs repair.