December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
Lot consists of: (A) Brass handled fighting knife marked "U.S. 1918 L F. & C 1918", brass scabbard marked "L.F. & C 1918". CONDITION: Very good, the blade is smooth and grey with traces of blue finish. Scabbard is missing its belt retaining hooks. (B) World War I army officer's tunic with matching trousers. Collar displays "US" and medical department collar insignia, trousers stamped "W.J.Howard M.R.C.". CONDITION: Tunic, excellent. Trousers with a few scattered holes. Included are miscellaneous World War I accessories to include: nickle plated compass marked "U.S.", straight razor contained within a khaki pouch, razor set in khaki pouch, wool leg wraps, canvas puttees. Also included are: Spanish-American War period canteen marked "US" on its cover, World War II period sewing kit, US army brown leather high top boots dated 1950 and modern campaign hat. CONDITION: Good to very good all showing moderate service wear and use, the canteen heavily dented.
Condition: Good-Very Good