WW1 enlistedman's collar discs. These are all original WW1 issue and have the back nut. Many others available.

Item WW00-WW1 enlistedman's wool tunics. Standard issue. All buttons. These are all in good shape with very minor mothing, if any. No insignia. Size 36. My choice. --$75 each--

Item WW03- Here is another nice cotton tunic. This one is for a quartermaster corporal. This coat was made by The House of Kuppenheimer. There are a couple of minor snags and some fraying to the cuffs. Not bad though. One of the neck closure hooks is missing. There is also light shadows where there were unit patches on each sleeve. Has one bullion overseas stripe. Comes with a pair of slightly lighter cotton breeches. Standard issue with the zinc buttons at the fly. -$99-

Item WW04-Rare Pershing style tunic. These were late war issue. In order to conserve wool, the patch pockets were done away with and the pockets were hun inside with only a wool flap on the outside. This one is dated 1919. There is a moth nip on the front and one at the left shoulder. The right bottom side has sever moth damage. However, for display, the mothing does not show. So as a variety of the WW1 tunic for display, this would fill the slot at the right price. --$75--

Item WW06-- Here is a very nice, officer quality, wool, private purchase uniform. Coat is complete with an Advanced Sector patch, medical and US collar disc, and two bullion overseas stripes. No markings in either item. Coat has a few very small moth nips that are not an issue. Breeches also have a few scattered nips. Coat is about a size 37. Breeches measure 30x22 1/2. Very nice Advanced Sector uniform. --$160--

Item WW07-- Attributed 1st Army Ammunition Trains uniform. Pattern 1917 tunic with a rare 1st Army Trains patch, sergeants stripe, discharge stripe and a bullion overseas stripe. Has US and "T" disc. Nice pattern 1917 overcoat with the same sleeve insignia and stripes. Overseas cap with US disc on one side and a Coastal Artillery pin and a nice enameled "AEF" pin with a single chevron. Set includes the breeches and wool puttees as well. Comes with an original promotion certificate to corporal for Benjamin W. Peach of the 54th Ammunition Train. The uniform and overcoat are in very good condition with just a few minor stains and some slight moth tracking on the overcoat. Nothing that detracts from display. Couple of buttons need to be resewn. This is a great set with both coats bearing the rare patch. --$425--

Item WW08-- Here is a nice 3rd Army WW1 cotton tunic for a Signal Corps corporal. It is tight on a size 36 maniquine. Some minor stains on the coat but it appears to have seen little use. No rips or tears. No depot tag. Nice insignia to include 2 bullion overseas stripes, discharge stripe and Signal Corps corporal stripes. The 3rd Army patch is very nice and clean. Overall, a very nice displayable tunic --$130--

Item WW10-Here is a real nice cotton khaki WW1 7th Corps tunic. Small size but there are no rips, tears or stains. Interesting that while the patch is hand applied to the tunic and apears to be quite original, there are no other patches on the tunic nor does it appear that there ever were. All the buttons are there. No collar discs. One of the grommet holes seems a little close to the edge. Not a big issue. Just put a disc a little bit to the right and cover the hole with it. Anyway, The patch is bullion on wool. Very nice tunic. --$110--

Item WW11- Super lot here. Late war “rough cut” 5th Division tunic. Has “A company” infantry and US collar disc as well as 1 bullion overseas stripe. No rips, tears or stains. Nice 5th Div. patch on right shoulder. Contract tag in the lower right pocket. Top two buttons need to be sewn on and one of the "eye" closures at the troat is missing. Includes a very nice M1917 helmet that has a painted base and 5th Division insignia. Good liner and chinstrap. Best item is a 5th Division history. This has been repaired but all 424 pages are there including many maps of the campaigns. Dated 1919, this is a great compliment to the uniform and helmet. --$325--

Item WW12-WW1 7th Division set. Consists of a khaki tunic with discharge stripe, overseas stripe, and a very nice 7th Division patch. Collar discs are US and the 56th Infantry Regiment. Correct for the 7th Division. There is a set of Dog Tags that came with the set. Named to Percy Martin who was a member of the 54th Coast Artillery and then apparenty transfers to the 56th Infantry as indicated by the Xing out of the CAC unit info on the tags. There is also a nice, complete WW1 helmet with the 7th Division insignia on the side. The strap and liner are still attached and display well. This is a great named grouping. --$325--

Item MISC14 - Nice WW1 40th Division grouping. Overseas cap, tunic, and 2 yard long photographs belonging to 1SGT Harvy J. Wilson. He was a mamber of Company A, 158th Infantry Regiment. The tunic is French made and with the exception of a repair at the back of the collar coming loose, it is in very nice condition. No rips, tears or stains. Has a nice 40th Division patch, discharge stripe and a single bullion overseas stripe on the left sleeve. Nice 1SGT strips on the right sleeve. US disc and a nice "A"company, 158th Infantry disc on the collar. The overseas cap is matching material and has the sergeant's name and number as well as "Paris, France" written in it. The two yard long photos are in very good condition. No rips or tears. Nice grouping. The last two pictures show Wilson as listed in the unit roster as a sergeant in A Company of the 158th Infantry (the roster is not included). --249--

Item WW15-- Very clean and servicable 87th Division uniform. Tunic and breeches. Has the soldier's ID tags as well. Belonged to Ivar A. Wasberg, Jamestown , NY (The ID tags read "IOAR" but a tag with the uniform identified him as "IVAR" which makes more sense.) He was born in 1896 and died in 1970. The tunic has a rare version of the 87th patch nicely sewn on the left sleeve along with the discharge stripe and a single bullion overseas stripe. Wasberg was assigned to Co. E, 346th Regt. His collar discs are a US and infantry crossed rifles with an E scratched on it under the rifles. The tunic is about a size 38 and the breeches have a nice 31 inch waist. The breeches have been carefully modified from lace-up to button-up. Cool! The tunic has a couple of very minor moth nips and I could find no damage to the breeches. Nice research project. --$250--

Item WW16-Large sized 89th Division tunic. About a size 40, this tunic is a private purchace. Has scattered mothing but displays well. Has USNA and Artillery discs, sergeant stripes and gunners rate on the right sleeve and 3 bullion overseas stripes embroidered directly to the left sleeve. Veg. ivory buttons with one missing and one that needs to be resewn. -$135-

Item WW17 - Officer’s tunic with 2lt rank and USR and unit brass. The unit is the 28th Division 108th Artillery Trains. The collar brass is pretty rare to find. The grouping includes a leather map case and mess kit with utensils all named to 2lt H. Gilbert. Also includes an artillery piped overseas cap with the 2lt rank and a small 108th Ammo Trains insignia. The map case is in good condition but the leather loops that held the rings for the strap have broken as have the snaps to the storage pouch. Still displays well. Both the coat and cap have scattered moth damage. The coat has vegetable ivory buttons (one needs to be re-sewn). There is a seam separation on the back. It is still displayable. Overall, a nice ID’d grouping. --$325--

Item WW19- A rare tunic here. British made and marked "Pershing" pattern tunic with the pockets hung on the inside to save on wool. Loose on my 36 mannequin.This has had some damage to the right sleeve but a collector has put a quartermaster rank insignia over the hole. It matches well. The rarity of the tunic makes this a wise decision. There is evidence of a patch on the left sleeve as well as outline of 2 overseas stripes. This is a nice tunic and will display quite well. --$145--

Item WW20 - WW1 sailors uniform. This is a nice woolen jumper and bell bottom pants. Comes with a pair of white work pants and the "dixie Cup" cap. The cap and white trousers are named to J.F.Thoma and the bell bottoms are named to another sailor. The jumper is un-named. The jumper has a few areas of damage that have been repaired. Not a detraction from display. The rest of the items are free of issues other than age stains and such. The cap is a hard item to find and this one is in great condition , namerd and still has the tie string. The jumper has 2 bullion overseas stripes. Overall, a nice displayable set. --$125--

Item WW21 - Here is the complete uniform for a sailor who was assigned to the USS MISSISSIPPI during WW1. He was from Nebraska and the set comes with lots of family church documents for his parents, his wife, him and his children. Also has an official document from the state of Nebraska honoring this mans WW1 service. Signed by the governor. Jumper has gun pointer insignia on one sleeve and sharpshooter insignia on the other. There are a few small moth holes and some fading but nothing nasty. Pants are there and show wear but again, nothing nasty. The cap is the early pancake style with the inner lining. Has a faded tally with "USS MISSISSIPPI" on it. There are two holes in the underside and the cap is faded to an almost brown color. Clearly named. Great set with lots of documentation and extras. You just do not find complete WW1 USN uniforms to a battleship sailor! --$249--

Item WW22-- If all you want is an ensign coat, here is the deal for you. Nice clean tunic with correct anchor insignia at the collar and a single bullion stripe at each sleeve. Line officer star above the stripe. No rips, tears or stains but it does show normal wear. The inside is in good condition except where the lining of the collar has worn badly. Not a detraction from display. Coat is unnamed. ---$175--

Item WW23 -WW1 period USN ensign's uniform. Very nice attributed uniform of Ensign Robert C. Jordan, USNRF. Dated 1919, the coat is on a size 36 maniquine. It is long and has a nice tall collar. Nice embroidered anchors. The coat has no rips, tears or stains. The trousers are also named to Jordan and have a button fly. Also free of defects. The set comes with a photograph of Jordan and a Leave of Absence authorization. Nice set. --$225--

Item WW24 -- Hard to find WW1 US Navy, line Lieutenant Commander tunic. This is a nice coat with only one small moth nip that I can find. That is on the reverse of the right sleeve so it is not visable in display. Coat is about a size 38. No name. Very nice collar insignia of a line Lt.Cdr. Very nice higher rank tunic. --$195--

Item WW25 -- WW1 US Navy officer's summer, white cover bell crown cap. Overall nice condition. Dingly from age with a small stain here and there. Visor is firmly attached and not all cracked. The bullion officer insignia is very nice and in good condition, The mohair band does show wear and tear. Full whicker frame. Sweatband is solid and not cracking.Manufactured by Herman Cohn Navy Uniforms. Pat. date 1914. No size but fits a styrofoam head tightly. --$225--

Item WW26 -- Here is a nice WW1 USN officer's blue visor cap. Grazing to the visor but the visor is solid. A bit of visor trim is missing. Wonderful bullion eagle insignia. Correct chinstrap and side buttons. Lining is good and there is no moth damage at all. Sweat stained on the top but still displays quite well. Very nice form. Hard to find the caps any more. --$215--

Item WW27 - Pattern 1912 US Army campaign hat. Has the correct 5 rows of stitching as required for an issue hat. This has been modified by removing the shoelace chinstrap and cutting slits for a leather chinstrap. Overall good condition with no holes or moth tracking. Tag under the sweatband says it is a 6 ¾. No other markings. --$85--

Item WW28 - Pattern 1912 US Army campaign hat. Has the correct 5 rows of stitching as required for an issue hat. This has been modified by removing the shoelace chinstrap and cutting slits for a leather chinstrap. Overall good condition with one very small hole on the brim and just some minor moth tracking. Full, in-place sweatband with no markings. Appears to be around a size 6 ¾. --$75--

Item WW30--Super looking NS Meyer marked, Officer's campaign hat with awesome bullion hatband and acorns as well as a still plyable chinstrap. Tagged as a size 6 3/4, this shows it's age a bit with some scattered moth tracks. The sweatband is still plyable though. Overall, a very nice example of an officer's campaign hat as worn from WW1 thru early WW2. --$115--

Item WW31- Nice set of unissued tunic buttons. 5 large coat ones and 6 small ones for the pockets and shoulder straps. Nice to have spares or a complete set for a nice tunic restoration. --$25 set--

Item WW32- US WW1 Victory Medals. These are original issue, full sized medals with no problems. Correct wrap broach pin and original ribbon. No claps. --$30 each--

Item WW33- Standard 3 button pullover shirt. This has no rips, tears or stains but there is a lot of nap missing from the shirt. I suspect moths ate the nap and left the rest. Still works well in display. Small size. --$40--

Item WW34-- Very nice , lightly used WW1 soldiers issue wool pullover shirt. This shows normal wear and tear from use but nothing bad. There is light mothing that does not detract from display. The great thing is that the government tag is still attached with the date of 1918. It is displayed on a size 36 maniquine. --$55--

Item WW35 -Original WW1 soldier's sweater. Most of these were knitted by the ladies back home and then shipped over by the Red Cross and other organizations. This one is nice displayable condition. Some damage at one shoulder and a few other minor holes/snags. --$55--

Item WW36 -Original WW1 officer's overcoat. This coat is named to Major Joseph Fairbanks. in 1917 he volunteered for duty in World War I. He was given a lieutenant’s commission and promoted to rank of major, and eventually to colonel, serving in the Judge Advocate and War Departments. After his discharge in 1919, he became an attorney for the War Claims Board until 1920, and for the U.S. Shipping Board until 1923. He then entered private practice in Washington, D.C. He died in 1964. The coat has the sleeve braid of a Lieutenant Colonel. Some of this has a few loose areas. Not bad. The coat is in great condition overall. Probably a size 38-40. Dated 1917. Great example of an officer's overcoat with history to boot! --$140--

Item WW37- Nice used but quite servicable US QMD army trouser belt with brass buckle. This is the standard issue belt. Measures 40 inches overall and would fit up to a 38 inch waist. No fraying. Nice....--$27--

Item WW38-Nice WW1 enlistedman's visor cap. 3 very minor moth nips on the top and the rest of the cap is clean. Visor is firmly attached and not scratched or bent. Chin strap is there, a bit rough, but at least it is there. One of the side buttons is not correct.The insignia is painted stamped brass. Sweatband is there but coming loose in back. No size tag but it fits a styrofoam head well. Nice maker markings inside. Nice overall cap. -$110-

Item WW39- Here is a selection of hat cords for the campaign hats. These are all original, no reproductions. From left to right: Signal Corps, Artillery (SOLD), Engineer (1920-30s). Second row: Medical Corps, Army Field Clerks. --$25 each--

Item WW41-US Army WW1 overseas caps. These were issued in place of the much loved campaign hats. Have a mix of British made and US made ones. Good condition. Some minor mothing. Suitable for reenacting or display. Small sizes. --$25 each--

Item WW42-Reasonably large, minty wool breeches. Measure 32x27. Nice human size. Tag in the pocket lining is dated 1917 from the Phila Depot. These have one pencil tip size moth bite and a couple of small areas of missing knap and that is it. Appear to have been very lightly used. Laces are in great shape. Nice set of breeches for the living history buff or if you want to class up your display. --$65--

Item WW43 - Minty, lightly used cotton WW1 breeches. These are large, 36x26 1/2! Really, nothing nasty about this set at all. There are a few small, minor soild spots , probably from storage. Should clean up nicely. Nice 1917 Depot tag. Zinc, US Army buttons at the fly. Ready for use or display. --$75--

Item WW44- Very nice pair of wool puttees or legwraps used by the US and British soldiers. These show little, if any mothing. Very nice condition with strong ties. -$25 a pair-

Item WW46 - 1917 World War I Trench Bugle. Marked on the bell as made by: "J.W York & Sons Grand Rapids, Michigan Phila. Depot. Spec 1152 Cont. 7 - 11 - 17." Nice patina where grasped. No major dents or dings. Still works well. Great for the WW1 combat display. --$125.00--

Item WW47 - WW1 leather rifle sling. No markings visable on this sling. It shows its age but the leather is not brittle. There is cracking but it is still solid. No longer suitable for field use but would work for living history or display. All the fixtures are brass. It is what it is.... --$95--

Item WW48- WW1 dated (1917) 1903 Springfield rifle cavalry scabbard. This does not have the straps but it is solid and ready for use or display. Could use some mild leather treatment but it is not flakey nor are there loose stitches. Nice scabbard. -$95-

Item WW49- Nice solid 9 pocket, mounted infantry ammo belt with pistol pouch. These are getting real hard to find anymore. This one is dated 11/18 and made by LONG. Has a couple of light green stains and 90 years worth of storage dust/dirt. Should clean up nice. The pistol clip pouch is also made by Long and dated 9/18 --$155--

Item WW50 - Standard WW1 10 pocket ammo belt. In nice used condition. Minor fraying here and there. Mills marked and 1918 dated. Has Artillery Trench morter unit markings. All the snaps are solid. --$110--

Item WW51 - US marked signal flag kit. Consists of two signal flags and the carry case. Flags are clean and solid. Case is undated. --$49--

Item WW52-WW1 web pistol belt with the saber hanger. This was used by officers and NCOs. Hard to find these is good condition. This one has seen use but still has lots of life in it. All brass fistures. Marked inside "HQ 86." The brass has no maker marks or stampings. Maybe a Russell manufacture. --$75--

Item WW53-Unissued US Army Browning Automatic Rifleman's belt. These have the 4 BAR clip pouches and a double 45 automatic clip pouch on the belt. There is a steel cup on the right side that was used to hold the butt of the BAR while the rifleman advanced and fired. A really unique WW1 infantry display item. Maker marked and WW1 dated. Some very minor soiling from storage. --$90--

Item WW54- WW1 unissued and 1918 dated US Army 45 automatic pistol clip pouch. Lift the dot snaps and in perfect condition. --$20 each--

Item WW55- M1910, lace up leggings. These are hard to find pre-WW1 leggings. Nice condition, used but servicable with the correct, brass tipped laces. --$25--

Item WW56- Well used pair of WW1 cavalry leggings. These have the leather side to protect them from horse sweat and rot. They are dirty and the straps are frayed. But they are still quite presetable for display. Probably will need new laces. -$30-

Item WW57- Well used first aid bandage pouches. Still functional. They show wear and stains and some have repairs. Someone at a surplus store, many years ago, marked a price in ink inside each one. Common 50 years ago. Snaps are fine and there are no rips. These are salty but servicable. Most of the dates are faded away. --$20 each--

Item WW58-This WWI US Army Trench Mirror was designed to be attached to end of a bayonet. The photograph shows WWI British troops using this minor which we copied from our ally like so many other items. I cannot find any markings on it. Dirty from storage with some paint chips, but the mirror is not broken or scratched. Great for reenacting or display. --$36--

Item WW59- Lightly used, US Army pistol lanyard. dated 1917 these wre used to secure the Colt pistol from loss when out of the holster. No problems with these, just some storage stains and dirt. --OUT OF STOCK-- -

Item WW60- I have several used but very functional, M1910 packs. They are WW1 dated (dates my choice) and are complete with all the straps and buckles as well as the mess kit pouch. No pack tails. These are quite dirty but no major rips or tears. Nice pack for your collection or reenacting. -$35-

Item WW61- Nice 1918 messkit. No dents or dings. --$24 ea--

Item WW62- WW1 meat can and condiment can. In used servicable condition. Either one --$25--

Item WW63- WW1 eating utencils for the messkit. Knife, fork and spoon. Knife and fork come with the little leather scabbard (some might have loose stitching). --$28 a set--

Item WW64- Nice 1918 dated canteen with a 1918 dated cover. Great for display. Minor dents on the canteen and stains and 3 small holes on the back of the cover. --$27--

Item WW65- Well used but displayable and usable WW1 canteen cover with the cavalry strap set up. The leather strap and hook appear to be replacements. The leather is thick and not all cracked. Cover is dated 1917. No rips or tears and the cover snaps are good. -$39-

Item WW66 - WW1 era US Army style shelter half. This is unmarked. It has the standard "Sunburst" buttons on it. No major issues with this item. There is one repair and typical age stains but it would work nicely in a display. --$95--

Item WW67- Nice 1918 dated US Army collapsible bucket with handle. These are getting tough to find. Measures approx. 11 x 11 inches. --$37--

Item WW68- Unused WW1 grenade vest. These were made up for the big offensive planned for 1919 but the war ended before they saw much if any use. Still, it is dated May 1918. Complete with straps. --$30--

Item WW69- Nice WW1 or before cavalry item. “Salty” feedbag. This was designed with two compartments so that the cavalryman could carry two days worth of grain for his horse. The leather ties kept the second compartment closed while the horse ate out of the first. Then the ties were undone and the grain moved to the feed compartment for the second day. Bag has all the straps but shows use. Leather ties are brittle. --$30--

Item WW70-This looks to be WW1 vintage. Linen Red Cross flag as used at Field Hospitals and clearing stations. Large flag. Measures 4x7 feet. Some minor age damage but would still display well. Would look great in a medic display.--$99-- Here is an early British flag. My guess is WW1 era. Made of linen I think. Has some scattered damage but not falling apart. Has hemp rope along the fly and secured at both ends. A loop in one end of the rope and a small wooden toggle in the other. Measures 33x73 inches. --$70--

Item WW72 - Standard 4'10" x 9' 7" burial flag. This is an older style with reinforced corners at the fly. No rips, tears or stains. Stars are sepratly applied as are the stripes. There are some tears along the top edge as well as a frayed spot on one corner. There are also a few paint splatters. I think you could scrape them off. Anyway, nice old flag for a display backdrop. --$25--

Item WW71-Here is an early British flag. My guess is WW1 era. Made of linen I think. Has some scattered damage but not falling apart. Has hemp rope along the fly and secured at both ends. A loop in one end of the rope and a small wooden toggle in the other. Measures 33x73 inches. --$70--

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