Texas Museum of Military History/The Sam Nesmith Collection

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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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Collection of U.S. Army Air Corps Flying Gloves181 - Collection of U.S. Army Air Corps Flying Gloves
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Pair Australian 1942 marked, U.S. Army Air Force, England marked pair, U.S. N. marked pair, and pair of wool lined mittons.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Leather Flight Helmet & Goggles182 - Leather Flight Helmet & Goggles
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Leather Flight Helmet & Goggles
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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French Leather Flight Helmet183 - French Leather Flight Helmet
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E. Gueneau & Cle 6, Fauborg Saint-Honore -Paris 8
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Pair of US Army Air Corps Leather Flight Helmets184 - Pair of US Army Air Corps Leather Flight Helmets
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One marked with USAC Type B-7 goggles
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Collection of 5 Early Flight Helmets185 - Collection of 5 Early Flight Helmets
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Collection of 5 Early Flight Helmets
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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5 U.S. Army Air Forces Flight Helmets186 - 5 U.S. Army Air Forces Flight Helmets
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5 U.S. Army Air Forces Flight Helmets
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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U.S. Army Air Forces Leather Flight Helmets187 - U.S. Army Air Forces Leather Flight Helmets
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U.S. Army Air Forces Leather Flight Helmets
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Two US Army Air Forces M3 Flak Helmets188 - Two US Army Air Forces M3 Flak Helmets
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Pair of M3 flak helmets used by USAAF bomber crews during World War II.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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U.S. Navy G-1Flying Jacket Lt. W.D. Bill Lang III189 - U.S. Navy G-1Flying Jacket Lt. W.D. Bill Lang III
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worn by Lt. William David "Bill" Lang III, USNR. No I.D. tag or markings/patches. Lt. William David "Bill" Lang III was born in ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
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Korean War U.S. Navy H4 Fighter Flight Helmet190 - Korean War U.S. Navy H4 Fighter Flight Helmet
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U.S. Navy H4 Fighter Flight helmet & rubber goggles, c.1950's. It has the USN with outspread wings on the front of the helmet. The microphon...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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