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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WWII Mk I Bomb393 - WWII Mk I Bomb
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U.S. 2.75 Inch Rocket MK48 Mod 3 Dummy Round394 - U.S. 2.75 Inch Rocket MK48 Mod 3 Dummy Round
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Collection of WWII U.S. Aircraft Training Bombs395 - Collection of WWII U.S. Aircraft Training Bombs
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Collection of Deactivated Artillery Shells396 - Collection of Deactivated Artillery Shells
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Collection Of Mortars & Training Bombs397 - Collection Of Mortars & Training Bombs
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(1) US Dummy BDU 28/B Aerial Fragmentation (Cluster) Bomb, (1)Mortar Round. All inert
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WW2 M86F Telescope for M18 Antitank Rifle398 - WW2 M86F Telescope for M18 Antitank Rifle
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Near mint WW2 M86F telescope for M18 57mm Recoilless Antitank Gun with original M-76 carrying case. Serial number 24004
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Army Airborne & Special Troops Guidon Flags399 - Army Airborne & Special Troops Guidon Flags
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Airborne Special Forces Training Group C Company banner flag 20" x 31", Special Troops banner flag 19" x 29"
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US 46 Star Flag & US Naval Banner400 - US 46 Star Flag & US Naval Banner
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U.S. 46-Star Flag, c.1898 5ft x 8ft. Naval flag 15 inches x 9.75 ft.
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WWII US Army Captain Clint Hearn's Cavalry Uniform401 - WWII US Army Captain Clint Hearn's Cavalry Uniform
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U.S. Army Cavalry tunic, pants, field cover, and leather riding boots w/ spurs for Captain Clint Hearn of San Antonio, Texas, 4th Armored Division, 60
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WWII Lt. Clint Hearn 602nd Tank Destroyer Helmet402 - WWII Lt. Clint Hearn 602nd Tank Destroyer Helmet
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U.S. Model 1938 Painted Tanker's Helmet for the 602nd Tank Destroyer Battalion worn by Lt. Clint Hearn of San Antonio, Texas
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