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ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Guidon, or military standard, for the United States Army Company "A" 643rd Tank Destroyer Battalion (self-propelled). The 643rd was assigned to the European Theatre of Operations in late September 1944, and served in...

ARTIFACT: An incredibly poignant and historical Zippo. Ernie Pyle left the light carrier USS Cabot (what he called the Iron Woman in his column) at the end of February 194On Easter, April 1, he went ashore with the Marines on Okinawa. Eighteen days...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare early 1950's shoulder patch for the United States Army 23rd Armored. The 23 is printed rather than embroidered and the patch comes with a separate "Phantom Knights" tab.Nothing is known about this patch, and it is the only...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique and beautiful World War I United States Army colonel "War Eagle" (Dagon??) rank insignia. The eagle is jeweler-made in silver with finely detailed wings and tail feathers, and might even be European made. It is exquisite...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1799 example of the first federally issued Helmet Plate, most probably from a Dragoon Jockey Cap, and is believed to have been cut down from a larger, standard Infantry plate. The plate is an eagle in tinned steel and was...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful contemporary copy (circa 1946) of Dean Cornwell's painting "The Death of Captain Waskow". The painting shows war correspondent Ernie Pyle kneeling at the grave of Captain Waskow of the United States Army 36th...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1910s member badge for the Cuban-American Jockey Club (CAJC). Created in 1915, Oriental Park Racetrack at Marianao (in Havana) was the first racing venue in Cuba and the site for the CAJC events. Americans thoroughbred owners brought...

ARTIFACT: An amazing piece of New York, and National League, Baseball History. A pre - Civil War period to possibly as late as the early 1870's Member Badge for the New York Mutual Baseball Team in heavily enameled 14K gold. Badge shows much...

ARTIFACT: Extremely rare 1905 member badge for the Mystick Krewe of Comus New Orleans, Secret Mardi Gras Society. Also known as the 'Ball Favor Pin', the ornate badge is a light blue enameled, five-point star with a clear faceted stone in the center...

ARTIFACT: Fabulous 1890's San Francisco Jockey Club member lapel badge in silver and enameled gold by Shreve & Co. and engraved to "R. VAN BRANT" on the reverse. 1896 Goodwin's Official Annual Turf Guide shows R. Van Brant as the owner of a winning...

ARTIFACT: This is an Extremely Rare 1930's Boy Scouts of America Senior Degree Honor Society Lapel Pin by DiSanza Brothers Jewelers of New York City. The pin is high-quality and is in gilt brass with white and green enameled details.There is a bit...

ARTIFACT: This is a great World War II Boy Scouts of America official uniform shirt with all kinds of insignia! On one shoulder is a "Buffalo" arc and an "83" patch, along with a round BSA patch. The opposite shoulder has a cord embellished snap shoulder...