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RR Auction: Military and the Cold War

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Travel back in time with RR Auction’s military and Cold War auction. Take a look at some items from significant points in national and global history such as this autograph penned by Napoleon during his exile on St. Helena. We also have some featured items from the Cold War era such as a John F. Kennedy handwritten statement on the United Nations, a Soviet Union Fialka cipher machine, and a GRiD Compass 1101 military computer. Other exciting pieces include a Treaty of Versailles pamphlet, a Winston Churchill signed edition of The Second World War, and a notebook and signed check from ballplayer-turned-spy Moe Berg. Join us in May 2023 to take a trip through history.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Autograph Letter Signed2022 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Autograph Letter Signed
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Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. ALS sig
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Regimental Flag Fragment of the 89th Illinois Infantry2023 - Regimental Flag Fragment of the 89th Illinois Infantry
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Small fragment of dark blue cloth attributed to a flag of the 89th Illinois Volunteer Infantry ("Railroad Regiment"), measuring approximat...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Civil War: Union 'Housewife' Sewing Kit2024 - Civil War: Union 'Housewife' Sewing Kit
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Civil War-era 'housewife' sewing kit affiliated with the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, famously called 'Rush's Lancers,' as...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War Generals and Politicians (295+) Signatures with Grant, Doubleday, Davis, Mosby, Sherman, a2025 - Civil War Generals and Politicians (295+) Signatures with Grant, Doubleday, Davis, Mosby, Sherman, a
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Remarkable oversized autograph book containing over 295 signatures on cards, predominantely comprising generals, admirals, and politicians of the Civi
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Civil War Hardtack2026 - Civil War Hardtack
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Civil War-era hardtack biscuit brought home by Almon Gould, a corporal in the NY 109th Infantry, after the Civil War. The cracker measures 3" x...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War: Camp Douglas Prisoner Exchange Letter2027 - Civil War: Camp Douglas Prisoner Exchange Letter
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Civil War-dated ALS signed "Nell W. Rebee," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, February 9, 1865. Handwritten letter from "Ca...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Civil War: Confederate 'Housewife' Sewing Kit2028 - Civil War: Confederate 'Housewife' Sewing Kit
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Civil War-era 'housewife' sewing kit identified to Confederate soldier Robert Banks of Co. D, 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment. The dark brown...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Confederate 'CS' Belt Clasp and Waist Belt2029 - Confederate 'CS' Belt Clasp and Waist Belt
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Civil War-era Confederate belt with an original, two-piece, circular "CS" and wreath clasp measuring 1 13/16" in diameter. The brass ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Confederate 'CSA' General Service Buttons (4) and State of Alabama Uniform Receipt2030 - Confederate 'CSA' General Service Buttons (4) and State of Alabama Uniform Receipt
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This grouping has four non-dug, two-piece "CSA" brass buttons measuring just under 7/8" in diameter. Three of the buttons are in unis...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Confederate Flag Fragment with Francis E. Brownell Signature2031 - Confederate Flag Fragment with Francis E. Brownell Signature
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Historically significant red swatch of the Confederate flag removed from the Marshall House by Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth during the Union's advanc...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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