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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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WWII Nazi German Field Cap344 - WWII Nazi German Field Cap
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verified authentic
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Italian Glisenti 1910 9MM Pistol345 - Italian Glisenti 1910 9MM Pistol
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* Bore is excellent, gun has approximately 93-95% blue.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
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WWII Nazi German Political Officers Visor Cap346 - WWII Nazi German Political Officers Visor Cap
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inside of cap is marked: Stirndrukfrei Duetches Reichspatent Replaced sweatband. verified authentic
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII Nazi German M1934 Luftschutz Helmet347 - WWII Nazi German M1934 Luftschutz Helmet
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With water interior label. Luftschutz was the air protection warning service was a civilian service to warn the public of impending air raids.
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WWII Nazi German Luftschutz Helmet348 - WWII Nazi German Luftschutz Helmet
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Has Front "Luftschutz" decal and Nazi Swastika and Eagle decal on left side, Partial stamp on inside "..e-Stahl..." Luftschutz w...
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WWII Nazi German Huge Swastika Banner349 - WWII Nazi German Huge Swastika Banner
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9 ft x 15.5 ft
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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WWII Nazi German Large Swastika Banner349A - WWII Nazi German Large Swastika Banner
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6ft x 9ft 4 in
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WWII Imperial Japanese Type 94 Nambu 8 mm Pistol350 - WWII Imperial Japanese Type 94 Nambu 8 mm Pistol
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* 4" barrel
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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WWII Imperial Japanese Arisaka Rifle351 - WWII Imperial Japanese Arisaka Rifle
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* 26" barrel, 7.7 mm, has wire mono-pod and anti-aircraft sights.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to gratefulwon for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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WWII Imperial Japanese Arisaka Carbine Rifle352 - WWII Imperial Japanese Arisaka Carbine Rifle
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* Arisaka carbine with 19" barrel, bayonet & leather sling.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Imperial Japanese Arisaka Rifle353 - WWII Imperial Japanese Arisaka Rifle
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* 26" barrel
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WWII Imperial Japanese Japanese Flag354 - WWII Imperial Japanese Japanese Flag
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25.5" x 34"
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WWII Imperial Japanese Leather Flight Helmet355 - WWII Imperial Japanese Leather Flight Helmet
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WWII Imperial Japanese Leather Flight Helmet
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to gratefulwon for (150.00 + 22.50BP) = 172.50
 
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WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Officers White Tunic356 - WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Officers White Tunic
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3 chrysanthemums on shoulder epaulette.
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WWII Imperial Japanese Blue Tunic357 - WWII Imperial Japanese Blue Tunic
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Yellow collar tab with 1 Chrysanthemum.
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WWII Imperial Japanese Pilot Officers Tunic358 - WWII Imperial Japanese Pilot Officers Tunic
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Rising Sun emblems in left pocket, Red collar tabs with 1 silver star. Flight Wing patch on left breast.
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WWII Imperial Japanese Paratrooper Tunic & Pants359 - WWII Imperial Japanese Paratrooper Tunic & Pants
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Red collar tabs (3 stars), parachute patch.
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WWII Imperial Japanese Officers Tunic360 - WWII Imperial Japanese Officers Tunic
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Red collar tabs with 3 stars, sleeve has 2 stripes & 3 stars
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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WWII Imperial Japanese Officers Tunic361 - WWII Imperial Japanese Officers Tunic
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Red collar tabs with 2 silver stars
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WWII Imperial Japanese Sgt. Maj. Dress Tunic362 - WWII Imperial Japanese Sgt. Maj. Dress Tunic
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circa 1930
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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