RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Iconic World War II-era Irvin Royal Air Force fleece-lined leather flight jacket, the standard issue flying jacket used by British air crews during wa

Handwritten draft of a letter in French by Charles de Gaulle, unsigned but incorporating his name within the text, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 10.75,

Handwritten manuscript in French by Charles de Gaulle, signed within the heading, "Gen. de Gaulle," one page, 8 x 10.75, July 14, 1941. A ...

Large German Nazi flag captured by American forces during World War II, measuring 48 x 53, featuring a sewn-on black-on-white swastika against a brigh

Original hand-painted wooden sign removed from the headquarters of the 600th Bomb Squadron (398th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force) in Nuthampstead

Souvenir typescript of General Dwight Eisenhower’s 'Order of the Day' on June 6, 1944, delivered upon the D-Day invasion of France, 5.5 x 8....

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the 11-man crew of the Hiroshima mission, shown posing below the Enola Gay bomber, signed in blue or black ink by seven crew me

ALS signed “George R. Caron, Tail Gunner–Enola Gay,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. In part: "We were on our bomb run to Hiroshima, Japan and I w...

Amazing vintage glossy 10 x 8 group photo of four of America's greatest generals during World War II, signed in blue or black fountain pen, &quo...

The first Commanding Officer of the Royal Air Force's No. 617 Squadron (1918–1944) whose 'Dam Busters' raid in 1943 resulted in the dest...

World War II–era personal 'Good Luck' flag of a Japanese soldier, 33 x 28, featuring a printed red 'sun' in the center of the white ...

Remarkable grouping of World War II military apparel belonging to Staff Sergeant William C. King, a B-24 aerial gunner with the 576th Bomb Squadron in

A Browning Model 1910 pistol and 350-year-old wakizashi sword surrendered by Col. Hitoshi Masaki of the Imperial Japanese Army, the commander of the J

Souvenir typescript, one page, 8 x 11.5, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, "Montgomery of Alamein, F.M., 1971." The "Instrume...

Remarkable archive related to American soldier Michael Leschuk, who was held as a prisoner of war by Japan and killed in an American bombing of a Japa

World War II–dated fountain pen signature, "Happy birthday to you always, Douglas MacArthur,” at the head of a letter written to him on a 5 x 8...

Handsome matte-finish 6.5 x 10 soft-focus portrait of Mussolini, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, and dated at Rome, J

TLS signed “J. R. Oppenheimer,” one page, 8.5 x 11, P.O. Box 1663, Santa Fe, New Mexico letterhead, October 1, 1945. Letter to William Clubb, in full:

Superb pairing of two WWII-era items signed by Patton to General R. B. Lord: an imposing matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the general in uniform, sign

ALS signed “GSP Jr.,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, color postcard of King Arthur's Castle Hotel in Tintagel letterhead, July 9, no year but likely 1913....

Spectacular original glossy 9.75 x 8 Associated Press photo of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force 'High Command' in London ...

Dr. Franz von Sonnleithner's impressive double-breasted diplomatic tunic, constructed of high-quality gray-green wool with an open collar, with ...

Remarkable military-used World War II Blondel map of the German battlefront, measuring 25 x 23.75, with copious markings in red wax pencil indicating

Vintage glossy 6.75 x 4.75 photo of a delegation of American military personnel that traveled to Mexico, signed in fountain pen by many of those pictu

World War II airman's jacket of Master Sgt. Manly S. Blackman, who was assigned to the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group in Tunisia. Blackman was ta...

Standard issue World War II airman's jacket of an 8th Air Force staff sergeant, the left breast adorned with an embroidered pilot wings patch an...

Uniform of Staff Sgt. J. H. Hevener, comprising his 'Ike' jacket, pants, enlisted man's overseas hat, and belt. The 'Ike' jacket...

Desirable sergeant first class airman's uniform from World War II, comprising a jacket and pants. The jacket is size 38R, and it is adorned with...

Remarkable archive of material from B-24 bomber pilot 1st Lieutenant Theodore A. McConnell, who fought in the China Burma India (CBI) Theater during W

Multiple uniforms of B-24 bomber pilot Staff Sgt. Lowell D. Pyle, comprising two jackets, three shirts, three pairs of pants, two ties, three office...

An early, front seam 'Steel Pot' helmet manufactured by McCord Radiator with fixed chinstrap bails. The helmet retains about 60-70% of a the...

World War II–era official US Navy M26 life preserver made from olive drab oiled canvas, with two pockets to house the brass and steel CO2 canister wit

An attractive dark brown leather, issue jacket with russet-brown elastique hem and cuffs. The jacket has a single, functional front zipper with collar

An attractive dark brown leather, issue jacket with dark brown elastique hem and cuffs. The jacket has a single, functional front zipper with collar s

Collection of six items related to the Caterpillar Club, an association formed by parachute pioneer Leslie Irvin for airmen who successfully bailed ou

Early TLS signed “H. H. Arnold,” one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department letterhead, September 8, 1925. Letter to R. R. Blythe of New York, in part: &quo...

Sought-after limited edition set of four color 10 x 14 prints by artist Eric Kennington, numbered 165/950, consisting of portraits of Battle of Britai

World War II-dated TLS signed “O. N. Bradley,” one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department, Washington letterhead, July 12, 1945. Written from Germany, a brief

US Navy officer (1927–2004) and commander of the spy ship USS Pueblo, which was captured on January 23, 1968, by North Korea. Group of four satin-fini

Circular white area cut from a Nazi flag as a war trophy, featuring a printed black swastika in the center, measuring 28? in diameter, signed in the w

Unique collection of six vintage original matte-finish 4 x 3.25 snapshot photos from the Pacific Theater of World War II, one of which shows Maj. Gen.

FDC postmarked December 17, 1981, signed vertically in ink and ballpoint by 17 members of Doolittle's Raiders, with several adding their plane n...

TLS, 7.25 x 7.75, personal letterhead, February 12, 1979. Letter to Joseph S. Susi, in full: "Enclosed is the last bit of memorabilia I have. I...

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 3, 1963. Letter to Jim Schendel, in full: "I was very much interested in your letter of June...

World War II-dated Official Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force mailing envelope, 8.25 x 3.75, addressed in type to his wife at the Wardm

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10.25 portrait of Eisenhower seated in his military uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, &quo...

TLS, one page, 4.5 x 6.5, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force letterhead, October 30, 1944. Letter to Donald Erkes, in full: "I wa...

Ink signature, "D. D. Eisenhower, Maj. Inf.,” on an off-white 7.25 x 9.25 guest book page dated March 7, 1928. The page was signed by Ike while...

Signed book: Crusade in Europe. Garden City, NY: Dolphin Books, 1961. Softcover, 4.25 x 7, 550 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in founta

Souvenir typescript of a poem entitled 'First Atomic Strike Force,' one cardstock page, 8 x 10, signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip by...

Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of the Enola Gay on the tarmac, signed in various colored felt tip by six members of the Hiroshima mission: "...

Two photos: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tibbets in front of the Enola Gay, signed in black felt tip, "Paul Tibbets, Pilot, B29 Enola Gay, 6 Aug. 1...

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Enola Gay pilot Paul Tibbets and Bockscar pilot Charles Sweeney shaking hands just before Sweeney's flight to Nagasaki, s...

Remarkable collection of 10 items signed by veterans of the second world war’s European front, with survivors of D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, co

Limited edition color 30 x 26 print of a painting by Stan Stokes entitled 'Flying Tigers,' which shows the aircraft of the First American Vo...

Group lot of military insignia belonging to General James Gavin, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II, including: a sterling si

Group of six TLSs by noted American WWII generals, including: Omar Bradley (2), Mark W. Clark, Lucius D. Clay, Barney M. Giles, and Jonathan M. Wainwr

Uncommon grouping of 12 items signed by a variety of heroic figures from the Holocaust, including: Magda Brown, survivor of the Miskolc ghetto and Aus

US Navy officer (1886–1952) who served in both World Wars, commanding the United States Atlantic Fleet during World War II; he received the Medal of H

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, February 2, 1956. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Peca, in full: "Thank you for your birthday greeting. I appreciate you...

United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, most famou

DS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 9.5 x 13.75, January 21, 1935. Untranslated document concerning a disciplinary suspension from employment

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14.5, December 9, 1937. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink,

Remarkable collection of 31 items signed by soldiers of the Pacific Theatre and survivors of the Hiroshima blast, consisting mostly of ALSs, including

Scarce collection of 13 items signed by survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, consisting mostly of ALSs, including: Louis Conte

Austrian statesman and chancellor (1897–1977) whose attempt to prevent Hitler occupying Austria led to his imprisonment until 1945. TLS in German, one

Uncommon grouping of eight ALSs from Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and original ‘Rosie the Riveters’ from World War II, including: Mary K. Cohe

FDC with a cachet honoring General Douglas MacArthur, postmarked Norfolk, Virginia, January 26, 1971, signed in ink or ballpoint by eight notable mili

Appealing group lot of four original color Office of War Information posters from World War II, including: a 28.5 x 40.25 poster published in 1943 by

Uncommon grouping of seven photos signed by notable veterans of World War II, ranging in size from 10 x 8 to 11 x 8.5. Signers include: Tuskegee Airme

Brilliant original color 40 x 30 Office of Emergency Management poster published in 1942 by the US Government Printing Office (1942-O-454042), reading

Original color 20 x 26 Office of War Information poster published in 1944 by the US Government Printing Office (1944-O-602587), featuring a dramatic i

Original color 28 x 40 War Production Board poster published in 1942 by the US Government Printing Office (1942-O-464582), showing soldiers loading bo

Original color 18.25 x 25.75 War Manpower Commission poster published in 1945 by the US Government Printing Office (1945-O-646461), featuring a dramat

Original color 28 x 40 Office of War Information poster (No. 14) published in 1942 by the US Government Printing Office (1942-O-491977), featuring a p

Two original color 20 x 28 Office of War Information posters published in 1944 by the US Government Printing Office: one featuring a photograph of a w

Two original World War II posters featuring statements from the American presidents: a black-and-white 28 x 40 Office of War Information poster (No. 1

Uncommon Indian Wars period (circa 1877–1890) 38-star American flag, measuring approximately 100? x 60?, made from a wool bunting material, the blue c

Blue silk parade flag with gold fringe honoring the United States 2nd Infantry Division's participation in World War I, measuring 68 x 45, havin...

Uncommon ALS signed “L. Woodbery, Lt. Com'd,” one page, 8.25 x 5.5, November 7, 1780. Written from Fort Montgomery, a letter to Major General Wi...

Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.25 x 9, January 16,

ALS in English, signed “L.f.,” one page, 4.75 x 7, no date. In full: "Inclosed I send you two letters for Mrs. Crawford and Monroe calculated t...

Sought-after ALS signed “William Trent,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 8.25, April 7, 1783. Letter to Joseph Simons of Lancaster, in full: "About...

ALS signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, September 24, 1904. Letter to Manly Hardy, in part: "Sarah sen...

Civil War-dated DS, signed “Virgil M. Healy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, August 8, 1864. Battle report issued to W. J. Rusling,

Handwritten poem entitled "The Blue and Gray of 1867,” penned on two adjoined 7.75 x 12.5 lined sheets, with the upper border reading “as revis...

Civil War-dated ALS as president of the Confederate States, signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page on a 7.25 x 4.25 sheet from The Southern Telegraph Compan

Wife of explorer and politician John C. Fremont (1824-1902), who was the daughter of the famed Senator Thomas Hart Benton, as well as an author of sev

ALS signed “Jeffer: Davis,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, August 1, 1845. Letter to his "dear Wife," Varina Davis, written from Woodville. ...

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed by Lee to "Mrs…Franklin St., 7th & 8th, Richmond, Virg'a," and signed in th...

Sought-after 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the legendary Confederate general, neatly signed in ink, "R. E. Lee." Published by Va...

Veteran of the Seminole and Mexican-American Wars (1818-1861) who was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War and is noted for

Civil War–dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, March 6, 1863. From his "Camp before Vicksburg,&q...

Vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 8.75 three-quarter-length portrait of Dewey in uniform, affixed to the original 11 x 14 photographer's mount, signed...

Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). LS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 11.5, June 11, 1553. Letter to Ferrante Gonzaga, viceroy of Sic

Official guest logbook of Admiral Ulysses Simpson Grant Sharp, Jr., Commander in Chief of the Pacific Command (CINCPAC), containing a museum-worthy co

War-dated ALS in French, signed “Toulongeon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.25, December 17, 1791. Letter to Minister of War Louis, comte

LS in French, signed “Napol,” 7.25 x 8.75, March 11, 1807. Dating to the waning months of the War of the 4th Coalition when Napoleon's forces we...

Manuscript DS in French, signed “Napole,” one page, 8 x 12.25, March 8, no year. Untranslated report from the minister of war to Napoleon, who signs h

LS in French, signed "Bonaparte," one page, 7.25 x 9.25, ornate Bonaparte I, Consul de la Republique letterhead, August 13, 1802. Letter t...