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World War II Survival Kit

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
World War II Survival Kit
<Our item number 85810><B>World War II Survival Kit.</B> Also known as a DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GOLD BARTER KIT. Consists of: <B>10 franc, 20 franc, ½ sovereign &#40;2&#41;, 1 sovereign, gold rings &#40;3&#41;.</B><BR><BR>These historic kits were made for use by men involved in clandestine operations, paratropers, certain fliers, and military personel dropped behind enemy lines in Europe during World War I. It would be difficult to find a more numismatic relic of that war. <BR><BR>These kits were advertised to have one British or South African sovereign, two half-sovereigns, a French 20 franc and a 10 franc piece. In addition, each kit contained three gold rings. The numismatic publications stressed that no thought was given to the condition of the coins when the kits were assembled and that many might contain coins in only very good condition. The object of the kit was to provide an allied agent with a treasury which would provide the means of persuading a person in Germany or the Nazis occupied areas to assist him in his operation or provide him with military information. If he was a pilot who had been shot down the gold could help him escape capture and internment. The plan probably worked because even in a fascist state there is a built-in feature of a desire by the citizens to &#34;beat the system.&#34; As gold was very valuable during the war, the allied fighter had a good chance of obtaining help.<BR><BR>This set is sealed in hard black rubber and is unopened. Stamped is &#34;If Found Return to NavAirLant Conal 34 Norfolk Virginia and stamped 1152. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;500-1,000. <I><BR>Includes a copy of the report by the Defense Property Disposal Region and the Defense Logistic Agency.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 85810 <BR><DIV ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/ilgebaylogo.JPG"></TD> <TD> 350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350<BR> Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA<BR> Telephone: 310-551-2646<BR> Fax: 310-551-2626<BR> E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:glenn@goldbergcoins.com"> info@goldbergcoins.com </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <font color=red> <h3>There is a 20% commission charge added to each and every lot.</h3></font> <P>We are one of the country's premier auction houses, specializing in U.S., World and Ancient Coins and Currency; Autographs; Manuscripts; Rare Books and other Fine Collectibles. Dedicated to quality of product and customer service, we guarantee authenticity of all items sold for their full purchase price. </P> <P>Our office will answer inquiries about lots (e-mail only, please) from 9-5 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. </P> <a href=http://PayPalSucks.com><img border=0 src=http://PayPalSucks.com/images/logo.gif></a> <p align=center> <font face=Arial size=2>Pay for this auction online with Western Union<sup>®</sup> Auction Payments<sup><font size=2>SM</font></sup></font> <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.auctionpayments.com/" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="http://www.auctionpayments.com/images/banners/banner1.gif" alt="Western Union Auction Payments"></a> </p> <P>Bidpay payment items will be sent upon reciept of check from Western Union. These payments may take up to ten days to get to us. We accept MasterCard, Visa up to $5000 dollars, personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders on all items. When using a credit card, please include account number, expiration date, billing and shipping address and eBay lot number. <B>Successful California bidders must pay 8.25% sales tax. This tax charge may not appear on your invoice until we are notified of purchasers address.</B> All credit card transactions are subject to additional verification. Shipping charges will not be quoted until notification of purchasers address. Please allow up to 5 days after the auction to get your invoice from us via e-mail</P> <P>We are members of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Numismatists Guild, International Autograph Dealers Alliance, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and the Manuscript Society. View our auction catalogs and consignment offers at: <A HREF="http://www.goldbergcoins.com"> www.goldbergcoins.com. </P> <TABLE> <TR> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.com/images/png1.gif" ALT="Member PNG" width=50 height=65>
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