US Militaria Artifacts By Branch Of Service

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa early World War I French "Fix" unofficial pilot badge. The badge was worn by pilots before the official 1916 badge was introduced: prior to that, pilots wore an emblem on their sleeve, and this eagle on their breast...

ARTIFACT: This is a mint 1950s boxed set of "his and hers" lighters by Vulcan with dolphin engravings and an enameled medallion for the USS Albacore on each. The Albacore was commissioned in 1953 as a test sub and can now be seen at Albacore Park in...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful 1890's West Chop Light Treen Pin Holder in the form of a miniature bellows, also known as Mauchline ware. Original pieces of Mauchline ware were produced by the Smith family of Mauchline, Ayrshire, now Strathclyde, Scotland. The...

ARTIFACT: This is a Christmas card that folds out into a map from the Headquarters for VII Corps in Germany. The map also has a timeline of the route shown on the map. It is signed on the front by "Larry" who also marks some notes on the map...

ARTIFACT: This is a 176th Infantry Division Christmas card with the dates 1628 and 1943 over their insignia with the logo "Liberty or Death". Inside the card has been signed by typing "Lloyd E. Brunner". VINTAGE: Circa 1943...

ARTIFACT: This is a US Army Christmas card made by Raphael Tuck & Sons, LTD. This is "A Tuck Card". Inside, the card is signed by "Don". VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: About 4-11/16" in width by 3-7/8" in height. CONSTRUCTION...

ARTIFACT: This is an Australian-made "USS Sawfish" shoulder arc prop for the 1959 movie "On the Beach", starring Gregory Peck as the sub's captain. The movie takes place in 1964 in Australia, one of the only habitable areas left on...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1942 or earlier example of a USMC United States Marine Corps Officer Model 1937 EGA Eagle, Globe & Anchor Hat Badge Cover Badge in the Imperial Line by H&H Hilborn & Hamburger, for undress wear, on greens or khakis / tan...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful United States Marine Corps officer dress blue collar insignia in a pinback style from World War I. The badge is an eagle, globe and anchor in sterling silver with the continents anchor in 10 karat gold. VINTAGE: Circa World...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Army Air Forces 2nd Lieutenant sweetheart pin in 10 karat gold. One end of the pin is a petite winged propeller and the other id a 2nd lieutenant's bar. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Bar: approximately...

ARTIFACT: This is the September 1983 issue of the "Military Collectors Journal", Volume 3, Number The journal contains show information, military history and spotlights on certain collectors. Among the featured topics in this issue are "The World of Semi...

ARTIFACT: This is the July/August 1982 issue of the "Military Collectors Journal", Volume 2, Number The journal contains show information, military history and spotlights on certain collectors. Among the featured topics in this issue are the Imperial...