December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
A) Front page of the Philadelphia Public Ledger newspaper dated August 11, 1918 depicting a US Marine firing a pistol. Professionally framed and matted with a 15-1/4" X 20-1/2" sight size. CONDITION: Poor but stable condition with edge losses and tears. B) Marine Corps certificate for service during World War I issued to William L. D. Caskins who served with the 2nd Division. Professionally framed and matted with a 10" X 15-1/4" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent showing no wear or damage. C) French citation for service in World War I awarded to Colonel Harry Lee who served with the 6th Regiment of the 2nd Division. Professionally framed and matted with a 11" X 16-1/2" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent with a few minor spots. D) World War I period print depicting a Marine Color Guard coming ashore on a Caribbean island. Professionally framed and matted with a 14-3/4" X 19-3/4" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent showing no wear. E) Print dated 5-12-32 depicting an armed Marine coming ashore on a tropical island. Professionally framed and matted with a 14" X 20-1/2" sight size. CONDITION: Has a 5" tear emanating from the bottom margin, otherwise excellent with bright colors. F) World War II poster dated 1943 and depicting Uncle Sam as an organ grinder with a caricature of Adolf Hitler as a monkey. Framed. Measuring 14-1/2" X 19". CONDITION: Very good with a few small holes. G) World War patriotic print "Pershing In France". Famed. Measuring 15-1/2" X 19-3/4". CONDITION: Exhibits staining and a few holes. H) U.S. Marine Corps certificate for service during World War I issued to Gooderham McCormick who served in the 13th Regiment in France. Professionally framed and matted with a 10-1/4" X 14-1/4" sight size. CONDITION: Excellent with no wear. DG
Item Dimensions: 28" X 23" X 8"