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Texas Museum of Military History/The Sam Nesmith Collection

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States In Person PreviewLocal Preview at Burley Auction Gallery, 134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas on Friday, Octobe...

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present the Texas Museum of Military History Auction/The Sam Nesmith Collection, Saturday, October 26th. Sam Nesmith was an archaeologist, curator & researcher for the Alamo, the Institute of Texas Cultures, & the Texas Memorial Museum before becoming the director & curator of the Texas Museum of Military History which currently supplies many museums with artifacts including the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin. Sam was an active member of the Company Of Military Historians, Sam authored & co-authored numerous publications and books on Texas and Spanish Colonial era archaeology & history. Sam took part in numerous excavations at the Alamo Plaza & the Goliad battlefield.

The vast collection features 100s of rare & historic firearms, Serial No. 75 Colt 1911, plus a rare Singer 1911, & many more rare historic firearms. Hundreds of military uniforms from the Civil War to WWII. American WWII uniforms, early British, Imperial Japanese, Nazi German, French & Italian WWII uniforms. Over 40 WWII leather flying jackets, Texas colonial bronze cannon, Vietnam War guns & uniforms, & MUCH more! Many of the items have been displayed in numerous museums throughout Texas. 15%BP TX#15184

Auction Preview Friday, October 25th Noon-6:00 PM & Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Auction Start.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before the TUESDAY following the auction.
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USMC Model 1917 Helmet & Liner221 - USMC Model 1917 Helmet & Liner
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Model 1917 USMC helmet w/ liner and chin strap. EGA enlisted badge is attached to front of the helmet. This is early WWII probably 1939-40.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Tolzer for (150.00 + 22.50BP) = 172.50
 
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USMC Model 1917 2nd Division Helmet222 - USMC Model 1917 2nd Division Helmet
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m.1917 USMC helmet that is missing the liner and the chin strap. "7 E 34" is engraved on the inside back rim of the helmet. It has the USM...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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WWII USMC M-1 Helmet & Liner223 - WWII USMC M-1 Helmet & Liner
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2nd pattern c.1943-44, possibly S. Pacific use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to mataprsk for (350.00 + 52.50BP) = 402.50
 
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WWII Medic M-1 Helmet224 - WWII Medic M-1 Helmet
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repaint
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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U.S. M-1 Helmet "BUCK"225 - U.S. M-1 Helmet "BUCK"
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U.S. M-1 Helmet painted "BUCK" along the front, along with a red cross
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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WWII U.S. M-2 Paratrooper Helmet226 - WWII U.S. M-2 Paratrooper Helmet
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"Nerbert S. Kaufman, 12267842" is written on the sweatband.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Heartlandm.. for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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WWII U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Lieutenant M-1 Helmet227 - WWII U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Lieutenant M-1 Helmet
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Dual painted 3rd Infantry insignia left/right side, white spade painted on backside.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WWII USAAF M4A2 Flak Helmet228 - WWII USAAF M4A2 Flak Helmet
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WWII USAAF M4A2 Flak Helmet
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to FastAsALeo.. for (150.00 + 22.50BP) = 172.50
 
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WWII U.S. Army Air Force Major General's Flag229 - WWII U.S. Army Air Force Major General's Flag
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WWII era.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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U.S. Army 26th Cavalry F Co. White Mess Dress230 - U.S. Army 26th Cavalry F Co. White Mess Dress
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U.S. Army Enlisted White Mess Dress for a Sgt. 26th Cavalry, F Company, 15 years service stripes on left sleeve. circa 1940.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WWI U.S. Army 10th Cavalry Tunic231 - WWI U.S. Army 10th Cavalry Tunic
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U.S. Army Tunic for a corporal, 1930's, 2nd Cavalry Division, 10th Cavalry Regiment, F Troop. The ribbon bar contains WWI Victory Medal, Mexican...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Erfurt 1890 GEW 88 Bolt Action Rifle232 - Erfurt 1890 GEW 88 Bolt Action Rifle
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29" barrel, 8 mm
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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WWI Imperial German Camouflage Helmet233 - WWI Imperial German Camouflage Helmet
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Model 1916 complete with liner & strap. Exceptional WWI camouflage. verified authentic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to pretzel for (900.00 + 135.00BP) = 1,035.00
 
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WWI Imperial German Helmet with Bullet Hole234 - WWI Imperial German Helmet with Bullet Hole
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No liner, has head-shot shrapnel/bullet hole through back.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WWI Imperial German Model 1916 Helmet235 - WWI Imperial German Model 1916 Helmet
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Shrapnel hole on left, with shrapnel piece still stuck in the crack on right side, "G62" stamped on inside
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WWI Imperial German Pickelhaube Helmet236 - WWI Imperial German Pickelhaube Helmet
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marked 1916 & Umbreit on the inside of helmet.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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German Imperial Pickelhaube Helmet237 - German Imperial Pickelhaube Helmet
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German Imperial Pickelhaube Helmet
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Pre-WWI Austro-Hungarian General's Tunic238 - Pre-WWI Austro-Hungarian General's Tunic
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Pre-WWI Austro-Hungarian General's Tunic
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to Xoconusco for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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WWI Imperial German Tunic239 - WWI Imperial German Tunic
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with medals. 1914 Iron Cross badge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Imperial German 2nd Garde Division Grenadier Tunic240 - Imperial German 2nd Garde Division Grenadier Tunic
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2nd Garde-Grenadier,. Oberst(Colonel), 1914. Berlin Army Corps III. 2nd Garde Division, tunic m. 1910. (Waffenrock) 2nd Garde, Gardekorps Div.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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