RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring WWII

TLS, two pages, 7 x 9, War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead, March 9, 1946. Letter to Master Sergeant Arnold Meccner, in full: &q...

Large hand-colored and annotated map of western Germany, 22 x 29, dated June 4, 1945, from the collection of General Geoffrey Keyes. The map is entitl

United States Army general (1912–1983) who served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. ALS signed “Johnny Johnson,” two

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, April 17, 1962. Letter to Lieutenant General Leslie Groves, in full: "Thank you so much for sending me a copy of your ...

World War II-dated TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Four-star General letterhead, December 17, 1942. Letter to E. M. 'Buddy&#...

ALS signed “Tony,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Joint Research and Development Board letterhead, May 27, [1947]. Letter to General Rex Chandler, in

Desirable ballpoint signature, "A. C. McAuliffe, General, U.S. Army (ret.), 'Nuts,'” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 sheet. In very fine condi...

One-of-a-kind World War II photo album scrapbook of an American sailor stationed in the Pacific Theater, measuring 13.25 x 10.5, containing over 350 o

Two items: a TLS signed "G. S. Patton, Jr.," one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead, August 8, 1945, in ...

ALS in pencil, signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 10.5, December 3, 1916. Letter home to "Papa," written from Mexi...

ALS signed “G.S.P.,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, January 10, 1918. Letter home to "Papa" from Langres, France, in full: "I hope you have b...

World War II–dated mailing envelope of the Third United States Army, 9 x 4, addressed in type to "Mrs. G. S. Patton, Hr., Green Meadows, South ...

World War II-era mailing envelope from the War Department, 9.5 x 4, addressed in a secretarial hand to "Mrs. G. S. Patton, Jr., 2535 Belmont Rd...

Very desirable World War II-dated DS, signed “G. S. Patton, Jr." and "Omar N. Bradley, Lieut. Gen. France 13 Oct 44,” one page, 8.25 x 10....

Commander of the U.S. Army, Pacific (1882–1954) during World War II, who also served as the military governor of Hawaii and Commanding General of U.S.

Sterling silver Sinseollo dish presented to General Matthew Ridgway by the Korean Minister of Defense. The traditional Korean dish stands 5.5? tall an

Two hand-carved souvenirs of World War II: a wooden plaque featuring a relief image of the 'Allied Avenging Angel,' opposed by three snakes ...

Historic pairing of two dispatches to the USS Richmond, headed "U.S.S. Richmond, Cruisers Battle Force," each one page, 7.75 x 6.5, both d...

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Nap,” one page, 7.75 x 12, April 6, 1808. Document pertaining to the promotion of an officer to "Colonel of t...

Cuban revolutionary leader and poet (1853–1895) who was killed while fighting for Cuban independence from Spain. Untranslated ALS in Spanish, one page

Remarkable Civil War-dated guest book containing approximately 12,000 signatures of visitors to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, Massachusetts

Fantastic U.S. Model 1850 staff and field officer's sword belonging to Brigadier-General Calvin E. Pratt of the 31st New York Infantry. This is ...

Truly handsome Civil War US Model 1850 staff and field officer's sword made by Hamilton Ruddick, a Boston machinist who became a sword manufactu...

A WWII USAAF 15th Air Force B-24 crew A-2 flight jacket with painted unit emblem (718th Bomb Squadron, 449th Bomb Group), belonging to Gunner Lt. Lyle

A WWII China-Burma-India theater-made B-15 flight jacket belonging to Robert Higgins, 172nd General Hospital. This locally-produced, olive drab cloth

A WWII USAAF 15th Air Force B-17 navigator grouping belonging to 1st Lt. Harry Larson, navigator on 'Mission Belle' (2641st Special Operatio...

A WWII USAAF 8th Air Force B-17 crew private purchase flight jacket with impressive painted back belonging to Staff Sergeant Spencer Scherer, Tail-Gun

A published WWII USAAF 8th Air Force A-2 flight jacket with embroidered unit emblem of Lt. Ed Wanner, pilot of B-24 'Asbestos Alice' (700th ...

A WWII USAAF 8th Air Force P-47 crew A-2 flight jacket and crusher cap belonging to Lt. Harold Gallagher (62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group -

A WWII USAAF 8th Air Force B-17 crew A-2 flight jacket with hand-painted pin-up on the back, belonging to W. L. Walker (413th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb

A WWII USAAF 15th Air Force B-24 crew A-2 flight jacket with painted back belonging to Tech. Sergeant Jay Rowbarts, gunner on “Th’ Broken Dollah” (759

Collection of eleven original WWII-era signs and tags recovered from German U-Boats, ranging in size from 1.75 x .5 to 3.25 x 11.5, including: an enam

Two weaponry relics recovered from the site of the famous 'Great Escape' Stalag Luft III prison camp, including: the upper portion of a Bake...

An original circa 1940 U-Boat radio set consisting of four components which include a Morse Code keypad; headphones (bearing German markings on the ea

Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Admiral Elmo Zumwalt in his military uniform, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Howard Moleff, wi...

Fountain pen signatures from three Army Generals, including: “G. C. Marshall” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip; "With Best Wishes of H. H. Arnol...

Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 11.5 photo of General Hap Arnold wearing his 'five star' military uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower bor...

American author, Union Army officer, and diplomat (1831–1895) remembered for his service on the staff of Ulysses S. Grant during the American Civil Wa

English code-breaker (1921–2013) who worked at Bletchley Park during World War II. ALS, one page both sides, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, July 18, 2

Union general (1813-1884) who led the engineer brigade at the Army of the Potomac. Civil War-dated ALS signed “H. W. Benham,” four pages on two adjoin

Photographic archive belonging to Brigadier General John Anderson Berry, Jr., a career officer who served at various batteries, as an instructor at We

One of Napoleon's favorite Marshals (1753-1815), serving as his Chief of Staff from the start of his first Italian campaign in 1796 until his fi...

Admiral of the United States Navy (1901–1996) who distinguished himself during World War II and the Korean War, and who served as chief of naval opera

Partly-printed DS, signed “A. E. Burnside,” one page, 10 x 5.5, January 8, 1869. Stock certificate for two hundred shares of the Indianapolis & ...

Civil War-dated ALS from Union soldier John W. Free of the 31st Ohio Regiment, signed “J. W. Free,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, M

Brilliant hand-painted escutcheon outlining the Civil War service of Sgt. James B. Hogan, 17.5 x 23.5, featuring the heraldic shield surmounted by a p

An extremely detailed manuscript memoir, about 50 pp. folio, apparently copied shortly after the war from an original diary, chronicling the experienc

A regulation, tarred canvas knapsack with brown leather straps, thongs, and billets. The fabric has crazing across much of the surface, with some flak

A black bridle leather Civil War US 1st 1864 Pattern .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with oval “US” plate, and a partially legible contractor stamp on the i

Desirable Civil War US M1840 non-commissioned officer's sword dated 1863, measuring 38? overall, with a 31 7/8? straight, single-edged blade wit...

A typical federal revolver cartridge box with small “US” and “T. J. Shepard” inspector cartouche on the outside of the cover flap. The leather is in g

A belt-mounted revolver cartridge box with embossed “USN” on the cover flap, intended to hold six boxes of percussion revolver cartridges. The inner f

A beaver fur stovepipe top hat with 6 1/2? high, cylindrical crown that exhibits a slight flare near the top, and a 2? wide brim. The fur is mostly pr

World War II-dated TLS, one page, 6 x 8, Headquarters 15th Army Group letterhead, March 19, 1945. Letter to Master Jay Sutcliffe, in full: "I h...

Congressman, speaker of the House, and vice president under U. S. Grant (1823–1885). Superb 2.5 x 4 photo of Colfax in a suit and bow tie, signed in i

ALS signed “P. R. R.,” four pages, 7.75 x 12.25, July 29, 1861. Just days after Bull Run, a member of the "Home Guard" from Henry County, ...

General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751-1829) who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. Manuscript DS, signed “H.

American admiral (1837-1917) best known for his fabled victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. ALS, four pages on two adj

World War II-dated TLS signed “J. H. Doolittle,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters, Northwest African Strategic Air Force letterhead, June 12, 1943. Le

General of the United States Army Air Force (1896–1987) who commanded the Eighth Air Force during World War II. Matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo of Eaker

Collection of five postal covers with postmarks honoring the 50th anniversary of the Enola Gay's historic flight, individually signed in ink by ...

Commemorative cover honoring the 50th anniversary of the atomic bombs ending World War II, signed in blue and black felt tip by Enola Gay and Bockscar

Group of nine covers (both postcards and envelopes) signed by crewmen of the Enola Gay and Bockscar, including: Paul W. Tibbets; George R. Caron; Thom

Five items signed by the Enola Gay crewmen: a ballpoint signature, "Paul Tibbets," on a white 5 x 3 card; a ballpoint signature, "Geo...

Four items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul W. Tibbets, 11-29-89”; an FDC bearing a cachet honor

Two unusual flown airmail covers: one with information filled out in Tibbets's hand, carried on a Learjet 24D for business trip from Columbus, O...

Confederate general and politician (1806-1863) who served as secretary of war under President Buchanan, the 31st governor of Virginia, and lost the cr

One of Japan's most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902–1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to l...

Civil War-related manuscript DS, signed “Corp'l Geo. C. Carson,” one page, 8 x 12.5, no date. A statement of gallantry for Major General Samuel ...

Union general (1825–1888) who fought at Bermuda Hundred and Drewry's Bluff. He was severely injured in his pursuit of Jubal Early in the Shenand...

Major General (1836–1905) in Cuba's Ten Years' War against Spain who was also Cuba's military commander during their War of Independence...

Major General (1836–1905) in Cuba's Ten Years' War against Spain who was also Cuba's military commander during their War of Independence...

Major General (1836–1905) in Cuba's Ten Years' War against Spain who was also Cuba's military commander during their War of Independence...

Distinguished general (1848-1896) who was second-in-command of the Cuban army during the War of Independence against Spain. Untranslated manuscript DS

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. Free-franked airmail cover with a colorful pri

Army officer (1896–1970) who headed the Manhattan Project and oversaw the construction of the Pentagon. Official War Department mailing envelope, 9.5

TLS signed “Yours ever, Sherfield,” one page, 8 x 10, 100 Wood Street letterhead, November 26, 1968. Letter to Lieutenant General Leslie Groves from R

Matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey in his military uniform, signed in fountain pen, "W. F. Halsey." In ...

Career United States Army officer (1830–1887) who served in the Indian Wars, as a Union general in the American Civil War, and as Chief Signal Officer

Lawyer, teacher, and Confederate officer (1823–1895) most active in the Virginia area. ALS signed “J. D. Imboden,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Sep

Civil War–period canteen, maker marked “J.C. Johnson & Co. / Feb. 5, 1865,” on the spout (one of 100,000 canteens manufactured under a February,...

American photographer (1911–2006) who received the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic World War II photograph of the flag raising atop Mount Suribachi duri

American lawyer, soldier, and writer (1829–1903) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army, commanding the 1st Maryland Infantry. ALS,

Confederate cavalry general (1824–1864) killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. Third-person ADS,

Confederate cavalry general (1824–1864) killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. ALS signed “W. E.

American soldier (1807–1891)who served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in several m

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10.25 head-and-shoulders portrait of the American five-star general, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Don Ran...

Pioneering naval officer, meteorologist, and oceanographer (1806-1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. Civil War–dated ALS si

Union General (1835-1917) and member of the illustrious 'Fighting McCooks' family, who participated at Perryville, Stones River, Lookout Mou...

Remarkable archive of written material and artifacts belonging to Union soldier William H. McCormick, Company K of the 13th Michigan Infantry, consist

German general (1848–1916) who served as the Chief of the German General Staff from 1906 to 1914. LS in German, signed “v. Moltke,” one page, 5.75 x 7

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 11 photo of Montgomery in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen "To: Dick Tomes, from his Godfather, Montgomer...

Senator from Alabama and Confederate General (1824-1907) in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. ALS signed “Jno. T. Morgan,” one page, 5 x 6.75

Career US Army officer (1821–1878) who fought in the Mexican-American War and Civil War, fighting in the Peninsula Campaign and at the Siege of Suffol

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of General Powell in his four-star military uniform, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Colin L. Pow...

Brigadier general (1829–1909) in the Union Army during the American Civil War, who later served as the US Commissioner of Internal Revenue, as a US Re

Texas politician (1818-1905) who served as Postmaster General of the Confederacy. TLS, two pages, 8 x 11, Railroad Commission of Texas letterhead, Jan

TLS signed “H. G. Rickover,” one page, 7 x 8, United States Atomic Energy Commission letterhead, December 8, 1964. Letter to Lieutenant General Leslie

TLS signed “Ridgway,” one page, 7 x 9, Department of the Army, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead, September 22, 1949. Letter to Lieutenant Gener

Three items: a TLS signed "M. B. Ridgway," one page, 7.25 x 10, Headquarters of the Eighth United States Army letterhead, January 21, 1951...