May 19 Military Memorabilia - Sunday
Listing ID#: 1615614

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Union, IL 60180
Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Sunday May 19, 2024 Completed
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Listing Information
Check back often...we are adding more lots and photos daily. This Sunday, May 19 auction features outstanding 100+ more items from the Jim Geibel Ordnance Collection. Auction also includes helmets uniform groupings, edged weapons, insignia, aviation items, books and more from several countries and wars. Check out the catalog for the Saturday, May 18th Guns & Ammo Auction!

2000
READ BEFORE BIDDING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described items to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if information provided is incorrect. Authenticity is unknown. Buyer assumes all res...

2002
Homemade Non-Functioning 50cal+/- 8" Cannon
Homemade Non-Functioning 50cal+/- 8" Cannon in excellent condition. Very well made! Has touch hole but bore does not go all the way through. Overall= 10"L x 4"W x 4"H

2003
WWI Skoda M1911 Siege Howitzer Presentation Model
This is an incredible presentation model of the famous Austro-Hungarian M1911/16 305mm Siege Howitzer Cannon. This highly detailed and moving-part model was painstakingly made and mounted on one large piece of Suchomasty red marble (quarried in Czech...

2005
SpanAm or WWI Silver Star Medal
Very early Sterling Silver Silver Star Award Medal with soldiers name on top bar - a very early named award. No information can be found for award unfortunately, but still hard to find, full Sterling star attached to ribbon. See photos.

2006
United Spanish War Veterans Commanders Medal
Medal given to members of the United Spanish American War Veterans Organization. Very Rare and hard to find due to limited amount of men who served during this war. Even more rare due to being a Post commanders medal with insignia Seldom seen - in Ex...

2007
WWII German Wartime City Map Lot-Munich Vienna
All 7 of these maps are German made. 1) Large Munich area map, undated prewar. 2) Small Waldwege-Wiesdaben map undated with rips 3) German map of Scotland dated 1941 on one side and reprinted on back and reused to print Hamburg-Berlin Map dated 1944...

2007
WWII US German City Map Lot- (11) Munich Innsbruck
Lot of 11 maps include 1-2) 2 Maps of Starnberger-Tutzing dated June 1945 printed by 664th Engineers. 3-4) Two Lipzig-Plzen Maps dated 1944. It is cut down and is a reprint by US from German made map. 5) Essen-Mannheim map dated 1944. 6) Bremen-Hanov...

2007
WWII Strong In The Strength In The Lord Poster Lot
Lot of WWII posters include 1) "Strong In The Strength In The Lord" poster. 22"x 28". Inked on the hand, someone started writing "Dear Wife, Love is our stre"...2) United Nations poster dated 1945 22"x 28". 3) "Service Those Who Served" poster 1945 2...

2007
WWI US Poster Lot-Uncle Sam, YWCA, Fight Famine
This lot of 4 rather scarce posters includes "Your War Savings Pledge" 21" x 30'. Has tape and worn edges with 4 inch tear lower center edge. Image is strong. 2) "Fight World Famine" 21"x 27.5". Has frayed edges and 4" tear in bottom center. Image i...

2008
WWII USAAF A-1 Survival Machete W/Scabbard
This machete is marked Imperial on blade. Blade shows much hard use, sharpening and pitting but is still very serviceable. Black handles are not chipped or cracked. Modern era lanyard has blue plastic toggle to help pull out from scabbard. Scabbard s...

2009
WWI US Poster Lot-Salvation Army, WSS Savings
This lot of 2 posters includes color lithograph of a WW I Salvation Army poster depicting a female Salvation Army volunteer handing out coffee to doughboys. Poster titled "The Salvation Army gives Doughnuts and Coffee To The Boys Over There" by artis...

2009
WWII US Sea Lanes Submarine Liberty Loan Poster
This poster is 29 x 39" and has the famous imagery painted by Shafer. The poster has some corner issues, tape issues and edge issues and a piece of poster has separated but can be repaired when put on acid free canvas.

2009
WWII Give It Your Best American Flag Poster Lot 4
This lot of 4 includes 1) "Give It Your Best" By Coiner. Some of the folds are worn from time. See pics. 2) "Buy War Bonds & Stamps" 20.5" x 11.25". Has folds and corner/edge wear. 3) "He's Sure To Get V-Mail" poster, dated 1943, 22"x27.5". Shows wea...

2010
WWI German M-16 Combat Helmet W/ Liner
Original rivets, liner band and three pads and drawstring. None of the leather fingers have a break in them. 2 of the 3 pads are loose and are match on field gray cotton material. The third pad is in place and is made with white cotton material. Stil...

2011
WWII German SS M40 Single Decal Helmet
Helmet is an M40 with about 60% of SS decal. There's no evidence of the party shield decal ever being on helmet. Helmet shell is marked "E66" over "S0911" back of inside rim. Helmet band has DRP stamping to outer area of band and is held in place wi...

2012
WWI German 7th Uhlan Officer Czapka Helmet
Brought to us right from a local estate, It is the Prussian 7th Uhlan Regiment officer's helmet. The interior is unmarked and the exterior shows heavy crazing and front visor is coming unstitched but is held in place by the two side rivets. Helmet sh...

2012
Pre WWI German Ulhan NCO Czapka Helmet
This helmet came right from an estate. It has a gray horsehair plume that may have been added later. The front plate holes sit rather high and seems to have faint outline of Prussian eagle. The best part of this helmet is the fairly complete scale ch...

2013
British 24th Of Foot Regiment Home Service Helmet
Appears to be from the post WWII period. It is in very fine condition with brass fittings and front plate. It is a smaller size and shows just minor wear and age. Otherwise, it is in very good plus condition.

2014
WWI US Painted Helmet-26th Div.102nd FA-Named
This WWI US helmet is 26th Yankee Division 102nd Field Artillery painted. Liner has chinstrap and oil cloth liner has separated but still sits ok in shell. Some of the wool felt pad was made into a mouse nest but doesn't detract. Name is penciled or ...

2015
WWII US M1 Helmet-Fixed Bale,Front Seam,Steel Rim
This helmet is an early fixed bale, front seam, steel rim shell. The liner is inside dome marked "28" over Mine Safety Appliance Company (MSA). The helmet show some use and sweat stains to liner headband. The liner and shell have very high percentage...

2016
WWII German Fire Police Double Decal Helmet
This estate found helmet has no liner - shell only. High percentage of original paint and decals. Shows much age and wear. No holes for comb. Displays very well. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described ...

2017
WWII German M38 Paratrooper Helmet Shell W/Bolts
It is our opinion, this is an old post WWII remake of an original helmet. The shell has flaking gray/blue modern paint and traces of post war decals applied. The shell has all four liner bolts and nuts which have much rust. Shell is stamped "CKL71" o...

2018
WWII German Army M35 Single Decal Helmet
An M35 with the remnants of a single decal Army eagle. There are minute speck traces of decal. There's no evidence of the national shield decal ever being on helmet. Helmet shell is marked "ET64" and with "3502" marked back of rim. Has helmet band wh...

2019
WWI German M16 Combat Helmet-Si66
This helmet is the shell and metal helmet band and all rivets. The color is gray green but looks almost black in appearance and clearly original paint. Inside on one side is marked "Si66". Helmet shows age and wear and has no cracks, dents or rust.

2020
Civil War 1863 20c Confederate Washington Stamp
This Civil War Confederate stamp has strong color and appears to have gum back. No creases that we can see. Please look at photos for all detail and presentation.

2020
WWII Hungarian M38 Combat Helmet-Size 62
Helmet is in original condition with original liner, drawstring and chinstrap. End of female side of chinstrap has broken tip, but still buckles up well. It is stamped on rim "D.H." over "62". Has much age and wear and "been there" look to it.

2021
Post WWII West German BGS M56 Police Helmet
This M56 German helmet is "textbook" with no altering. It is inked marked "53-57" on leather liner and marked on back inside rim. It has very little wear and is in very good plus condition. These are getting harder to find in this condition.

2022
WWII German Helmet Lot-M35 Army M34 Fire Police
Two helmets includes 1) M35 shell with original paint has rust and pitting throughout. No trace of decals. Has stampings on inside "ET62" and "3561" on back rim. 2) M34 "Salt & Pepper fire/police helmet with no decals and very late war liner. Named i...

2023
WWI US French Helmet Lot-Adrian & Winter Camo?
Two helmets includes1) French Adrian helmet with 3 piece shell and period black camo repaint. The visor is separated from shell and flame part of front plate is broken off. Liner is in good condition and has drawstring and no chinstrap. 2) WWI US He...

2024
WWII US M1 Helmet Front Seam, Fixed Bale-33rd Div
This helmet is a front seam, steel rim, fixed bale helmet with brass khaki chinstrap with brass fittings. The liner is a marked with Westinghouse logo at bottom. Headband is missing but some straps are present and all the rivets and A rivets are bra...

2025
WWI WWII US British Helmet Lot-M1 7th Div. (4)
Includes 1)WWI US British made helmet with 7th Division insignia painted to front with remnants of liner. 2) and 3) Two WWII US M1 shells with front seam, steel rim and swivel bales. Both repainted over the years 4) WWII British Tommy Helmet is in ro...

2026
Modern US Army Kevlar Desert Camo Combat Helmet
This helmet has khaki textured exterior. The liner has the FAST system of removable/adjustable pads. It appears to be a size medium but we can't find size tag. Camo cover has First Sergeant insignia.

2027
WWII German Allgemeine SS Helmet-Old Remake
This is an authentic WWII German helmet that has been redone to be SS helmet. The liner and chinstrap are German post war army. Liner is perforated with size 58. This helmet was once very rusted and pitted and may have ended up as West German factory...

2028
Rare Korean War US M1 Helmet W/1952 QM Stamp
This helmet has OD sand mixed paint exterior and has a 1952 Quartermaster inspection ink stamp on the inside of shell. Chinstrap is "ball and socket" type The liner appears to be dated 1962 on some bands and liner is marked "US" over 45 and "M11". Pa...

2029
WWII German Waffen SS Single Decal M42 Helmet
This Waffen SS M42 helmet with a single SS decal on the right side. We have provided good photos of decal. Please review carefully. Helmet is complete with liner and chin strap. Helmet is marked "NS64" and D354" on the inside of the helmet rim. Liner...

2030
WWII British MKI Brodie Helmet-Dated 1942
WWII British MK1 Brodie Helmet. Helmet is dated 1942 on rim. Helmet is in excellent, original condition with liner and chin strap in similar condition. Ready for display or reenacting.

2031
WWII British Brodie Helmet Shell Lot
2 British WW2 Brodie Helmet shells with no liner or chin strap. Both are dated 1942. Both are in excellent surplus condition with typical dings and scratches but no dents. See Photos.

2032
WWII British MKI Brodie Helmet Shell Lot
2 British WW2 Brodie Helmet shells with no liner or chin strap. Both are dated 1942. Both are in excellent surplus condition with typical dings and scratches but no dents. See Photos.

2034
Vietnam Era US Medical Supplies-Ration Book Lot
This lot of 8 includes 1) 1 pound Sodium Bicarbonate can in box. 2) Surgical soap in box, dated 1962, 3) Gauze bandage roller in DSA numbered box, 4) Surgical gauze pad in DSA numbered paper wrap. 5) eyedropper in sealed clear cellophane, 6) Purified...

2035
WWII German AfricaKorps Helmet Bring Back Group
This is one of the best WWII GI "Bring Back" groups we have ever seen. These two boxes were shipped back to Chicago, Illinois by US Army soldier Charles J. Pycha. The TWO "bring back" groups were shipped at different times and each has their original...

2036
20th Century US Ike Jacket 1st Division-Camo Lot
Lot of 7 includes 1) US 36R Ike jacket and 30w trousers. Jacket is 1946 dated and has German made bevo 1st Division patch. 2) Late 1940s USAF Khaki airman shirt. 3) 1970s Army green fatigue shirt with 1st Armored patch. 4) 1980s Army Size medium regu...

2038
UN Belgium Army M71 Army Helmet Lot-United Nations
Four helmets - 3 are M71 helmets with UN painted blue shells and Belgium flag stickers on one side. Liners are also blue painted. All three have original packaging clear plastic bags and 2 have the original paperwork from surplus retailer. The 4th he...

2039
Combat Helmet Lot-French German Belgium UN (3)
3 helmets includes 1) West German M56 Helmet with M1 camo cover. Size marked "57-61" The exterior paint under cover is fine sand green and in very good condition. 2) French M78 with United Nations blue painted exterior with UN painted letters. It is ...

2040
WWII German Army Panzer Officer Visor Hat
This hat is debatable if it is entirely pre-1945. The eagle and cockade are from the period and chincord looks right. The wool body may be from post WWII period. Interior shows sweat and hair oil stains. Perforated headband shows little wear at all. ...

2041
WWII US Army EM Ike Jacket Shirt Uniform Lot
WWII US Army Enlisted Uniform Grouping. This lot includes an Eisenhower Style Uniform Jacket, OD enlisted uniform shirt and pants, necktie and overseas cap. All are in good surplus condition excellent for reenacting or display. Note this is not a mat...

2042
Mixed Military Uniform and Insignia Lot
Mixed lot of assorted uniform pieces and insignia, includes large lot of patches and rare British made Acme Thunderer Whistle. All are 1940s-50s vintage. Condition ranges from fair to excellent - good reseller lot. See Photos.

2043
WWII US Army Enlisted Uniform Lot
WW2 US Army Enlisted Uniform Grouping. This lot includes an early WWII four pocket jacket, OD enlisted uniform shirt and pants, necktie and overseas cap. All are in good surplus condition and excellent for reenacting or display. Note this is not a ma...

2044
WWII US Navy CPO Uniform Grouping & More-DE 441
This group is from US Navy veteran Stephen Tanrzyn. He enlisted before Pearl Harbor and retired from the USNR in 1973. Included is his dress tan 4 pocket uniform, trousers and visor hat. Jacket is named in interior pocket and is dated 1950. His WWII ...

2045
WWII Luftwaffe Pilot Uniform Group-German Cross
This is one of the most fantastic WWII groupings we have ever offered. This Oberfeldwebel pilot Gerhard Rausch (1918-1973) had 3 kills from the Junker Ju87, was shot down 13 times, had 287 consecutive combat missions and over 8000 flight hours, flew ...

2045
WWI German EK2 Iron Cross W/Gold Photo Brooch
The Iron Cross is in 8" x 10" wood frame with burgundy velvet backing and no glass. Cross is magnetic, ring is unmarked and has 3" ribbon. The frame also has 10k rose gold picture brooch with soldier's picture in civilian clothes. We tested the brooc...

2047
1980s US Army Chemical Suits & Field Gear Lot CW
1 Camouflage and 1 OD Green Chemical Protective suit. both are size medium in original package. Lot also includes Marine hat, OD green army Shirt, Child camo pants, as well as suspenders and pistol belt setup for child to play with. Good Halloween co...

2048
WWII US Army Double Buckle Combat Boots 8 D
These combat boots belonged to the same GI "Bring Back" grouping in this auction. They are well used and size marked 8 D. Left boot upper buckle strap is broken away but the buckle is present and leather tongue on same boot is very torn.

2049
WWII US Army Class A Wool Uniform Jacket 36S
Uniform jacket has no mothing and pocket spec tag size o36S, has rank, discharge and Replacement shoulder patch. See photos.

2050
WWII US Army 1st Cavalry Uniform Grouping-Named
This grouping is from one man. His name is inked in both trousers and 4 pocket tunic. The name is Jablenski from Milwaukee, Wi. The jacket is marked size 40S and trousers are marked 35 waist and 31 L. There is studio photo of Jablenski and sterling e...

2050
WWII USAAF P-47 Pilot Grouping-512th Fighter Sq.
This group is from USAAF First Lt. Robert R. Kranz from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He flew P-47 Thunderbolts with 512th Fighter Squadron of the 9th Air Force. He had one Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with 11 oak leaf clusters and unit citation. Th...

2051
WWII US Navy M-446A Leather Flight Pants Trousers
These trousers are well marked and are tagged with size 36S. The are no tears, rips or holes and the zippers appear to function well but we did not fully unzip the very long zippers. Condition is good to very good with some age and little wear.

2052
WWII USAAF A-2 Jacket-54th Troop Carrier Squadron
This A-2 jacket is identified as belonging to Captain XXXX of the 54th Troop Carrier Squadron. The spec is missing the size tag and appears to be a size 38, Tag shows made by Bronco MFG Corp., New York City. Some research has come to light that Bronc...

2053
WWII USAAF A-2 Leather Jacket-Size 38 Dubow MFG
This leather jacket is spec tagged size 38 and is made by J.A. Dubow MFG of Chicago. No traces of any insignia or ranks ever on it. It shows hard use and age. The knit cuffs and waist band show snags, holes and some fraying. Front zipper functions an...

2054
Huge US Army/Italian Police Field Gear Lot (40)
This huge lot of 40 is all from 1960s to modern. 8 US web belts, 2 pairs US winter gloves, 1 East German Rucksack, 1 US Beretta 92 holster, 1990 dated Rome, Italy police holster, belt and pouch, 8 US M16 M4 mag pouches, 4 US Y-straps, 3 US Field pack...

2055
WWII US Army Combat Clothing Lot-M43 Jacket & More
This uniform lot includes 1) M-43 field jacket size 40L with May 1945 spec tag in right pocket yet it reads size 38R? In unused excellent condition. 3 buttons have broken pieces. 2) wool service trousers size tagged W34 x L33 with 1944 dated spec tag...

2056
US Def-Tec CS Crowd Control Grenade Lot-Tear Gas
This lot is inert and from the Jim Geibel collection. 1) Item Description: A cylindrical bodied CS tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: No. 5 CS Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6 ?-inches high. Color: Plain aluminum with markings in ...

2057
US Flash Bang Stun Hand Grenade Lot-ALS (5)
This lot of 5 is inert and from Jim Geibel collection. 1) Type Designator/Model: ALSD451. Cal./Size: 2-inches in diameter and 5 ?-inches high Color: Black, red and yellow with black markings Manufacturer: AMTEC Less Than Lethal Systems Country of Ori...

2057
US Flash Bang Grenade Lot CTS 7290 Series (5)
This lot of 5 is inert and from the Jim Geibel collection. 1) Item Description: Heavy cylindrical steel bodied 9-bang hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: 7290-9 Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high Color: Black with white marki...

2058
US Stun M429 M450 M459 Starflash Grenade Lot (5)
This lot is inert as all the lots. From Jim Geibel collection. 1) Item Description: Cylindrical cardboard bodied crowd control hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 2-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high. Color: Black. Manuf...

2058
US 40mm M203 Grenade Lot-M385 M651 Tear Gas (3)
This lot of 3 is inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection including 1) Item Description: 40x53mm functioning dummy cartridge. Type Designator/Model: M385 Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Olive drab with yellow markings ...

2058
US 40mm M203 Grenade Lot-Proof XM169 XM385E3
This lot of 2 is inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection includes 1) Item Description: 40x53mm pressure test proof cartridge. Type Designator/Model: M385. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Black. Manufacturer: Unknown C...

2058
US 40mm M203 Grenade Lot- Pressure Proof M384
This lot of 2 is inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection and includes1) Item Description: 40x53mm pressure test proof cartridge. Type Designator/Model: M385. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Black Manufacturer: Unknown...

2058
US 40mm M203 Shell Lot-1969 Dates M385 M922 XM199
Lot of 3 are inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection. 1) 40x53mm practice cartridge. Designator/Model: M385. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Anodized light blue with black markings Manufacturer: Unknown. Country of Or...

2059
US Rifle Grenade M1A2 Adapter W/M228 Fuse Grenade
Includes the 1945 MOD 3-69 3 prong adapter with M228 fuse on RFX reproduction grenade body. Adapter is in excellent condition and grenade is in very good condition.

2060
Modern Made WWII German M24 Stick Grenade
Inert. This full size modern made stick grenade is 13.25" long and has no cap or string. Head is weighted and it looks very much like the real deal.

2061
Vintage Federal Labs No. 120 Tear Gas Grenade
Cylindrical cardboard bodied tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: No. 120 Cal./Size: 2 �-inches in diameter and 6 �-inches high Color: Silver and red with black and red markings Manufacturer: Federal Laboratories, Inc.. Country o...

2063
WWII Era Unknown Gas Smoke Hand Grenade
Cylindrical can shaped dummy hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6-inches high Color: Gray with black markings Manufacturer: Unknown Country of Origin: United States Trainer: Yes. Long Description: A uni...

2064
Spanish American War USS Brooklyn Fired Shell
This 57mm 6 pounder shell was fired by the Armored Crusier USS Brooklyn (ACR-3) at the Spanish Cruiser Vizcaya in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. The shell is etched by a sailor from the Brooklyn and dated July 3 1898 and documents it is one of the ...

2065
1960s Penguin CN/X5 Tear Gas Hand Grenade W/Can
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Pre 1968 dated round plastic tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: CN/X5 Cal./Size: 3-inches in diameter and 3 �-inches high Color...

2066
US Army Prototype Plastic Smoke Hand Grenade
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Bottle shaped plastic hand grenade Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6 �-inches high. Color: Green Manuf...

2067
Rare 1930s Federal Labs Tear Gas Hand Grenade
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Early cylindrical can shaped dispersion hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high ...

2068
US Military Smith & Wesson No. 3 Smoke Grenade
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Cylindrical can shaped smoke hand grenade. TypeDesignator/Model: No. 3 Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high Color: Yellow ...

2069
1950s-60s French 40mm Illumination Rifle Grenade
This rifle grenade has been deactivated - it was well done. Dated 1961 and is well marked. Has cardboard transit tube. Has old collector information taped to outside of tube and may be effort to remove.

2070
Czech M53/59 Praga HEIT 30mm 210 AA Round Shell
Inert. This round is for ZK-453 Anti-aircraft cannon that sits on The Praga M53/59 V3S armored carrier truck, round is 13" long, incendiary with self destruct tracer round, dated 1970 with CZ 301A-85/70 fuze tip with will marked headstamps. Rare rou...

2071
WWII Era Russian Soviet 37mm x 155 OZ Round HEI
Inert. This round appears to be dated 1940 and is 11.25" long and is marked on the projectile "11-599-E" and 40 with Cyrillic style B. Headstamp is well marked and we are not sure age of it. Scarce round no matter what.

2072
Vietnam Era US RFX Practice MK2 Rifle Grenade M1A2
Inert. Grenade is crudely marked RFX and "5" with open bottom and M220 fuze. The adapter is 1945 Modified 3-69. Has wood brace. Condition is good and shows wear and age.

2073
US Riot CS Control Gas Grenade Lot-Federal & Erie
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. This lot of 5 includes the following 1) Cylindrical can shaped smoke hand grenade Type Designator/Model: F18-A. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter...

2074
AAI Riot Irritant Agent Dispenser Grenade Lot (3)
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Large ribbed plastic bodied hand or rifle grenade. Type Designator/Model: Model 8053/D/Y Cal./Size: 3 �-inches in diameter and 7 � -inc...

2075
Rare US Govt "Armenian Terrorist Devices" Book Lot
2, soft cover US DOD CIA IED reference books. They are numbered 1371 and 1380 to keep track of who has term. 135 pages each and have full color pictures of devices and material. They are not dated but they appear to be mid-1980s having noted bomb att...

2075
US Flash Bang Tach Smoke Hand Grenade Lot-ALS
All items are inert. Lot of 4 from Jim Geibel collection include-1) Small flash-bang hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: ALS09NR Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 �-inches high Color: Black. Manufacturer: ALS Technologies, Inc. Country of...

2075
US MSI Federal Labs S&W Handheld Mace Lot
All items are safe & inert. Lot of 9 from Jim Geibel includes 1) Large handheld tear agent dispenser. Type/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 9-inches high. Color: White & yellow w/black markings. Manufacturer: MSI. Country: USA. T...

2075
US Def-Tec Smith Wesson Hand Held Mace Lot
All items are safe and inert. Lot of 6 from Jim Geibel collection includes 1) Handheld Mace dispenser. Type Designator/Model: Mark IVB Cal./Size: 1 �-inches in diameter and 6 ?-inches high Color: Black and red with yellow markings. Manufacturer:...

2075
US Smoke Grenade Lot-Hornet's Nest Crowd Control
All items are inert. This lot of 5 from Jim Geibel collection include-1) Rounded rubber bodied smoke hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 3 ?-inches in diameter and 4 �-inches high Color: Black and yellow with gray markings ...

2075
US Tru-Flite 37mm Tear Gas Shell-Lake Erie Chem
This lot is inert,safe and rare. It is from Jim Geibel collection. These are rarely seen for sale - ever. Very long cartridge fired riot control round. Type Designator/Model: Tru-Flite. Cal./Size: 1 �-inches in diameter and 12 �-inches lon...

2075
US Riot CS Gas Grenade Lot-CTS Trainer-Sample (4)
This lot of 4 CTS CS grenades are from the Jim Geibel Collection and include 1) Cylindrical bodied dummy training hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: No. 6210. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 5 � -inches high. Color: Unpainted Aluminum wi...

2075
US Federal Tear Gas Blast Dispersion Grenade Lot
This lot of 5 is inert and safe. From the Jim Geibel collection includes 1) Cylindrical bodied tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: CS 555. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6 �-inches high. Color: Silver with blue markings Manufa...

2076
WWI WWII German American 75mm Artillery Shell Lot
Inert. Includes 1) WWI German 75mm shell dated 1917, 9" long and 2) WWII US 75mm shell, 13.5" long and well marked but not dated.

2077
WWII US Navy 5" 38 Caliber Brass Shell
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Large cut down brass cartridge case. Type Designator/Model: Mark 5. Cal./Size: 5�/38 U.S. Navy case. 19.75 inches high, rim diameter of 6 Ã...

2078
Israeli B-300 Mk4 Anti-Tank Rocket Training Set
Inert. This is 3 tube pack of excellent condition Mk-4 training rockets for the Israeli B-300 anti-tank "bazooka" weapon. Later these were used in the Mk 153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon (SMAW). Each rocket is complete and dated 1984...

2079
40mm French & Unknown Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade Lot
Inert. Two anti-tank rifles grenades includes 1) French GR FL X 40 PAB projectile, 15" long and well marked. One plastic fin is chipped. Shaft has aiming meter decals for 200, 250, 300 yards. with 5,56 2) Unknown factory sample 40mm rifle grenade wit...

2080
US German Flash Bang Flash Sound Grenade Lot (3)
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Very small flash-bang hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown Cal./Size: ?-inch diameter and 4-inches high Color: Black Manufacturer: Unkno...

2122
Vintage German Minox B Subminiature Spy Camera
Marked "Made in Germany". Shutter functions. Has original leather case and steel cord. Leather case shows some wear. Camera is in excellent condition.

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Listing Details
Check back often...we are adding more lots and photos daily. This Sunday, May 19 auction features outstanding 100+ more items from the Jim Geibel Ordnance Collection. Auction also includes helmets uniform groupings, edged weapons, insignia, aviation items, books and more from several countries and wars. Check out the catalog for the Saturday, May 18th Guns & Ammo Auction!

2000
READ BEFORE BIDDING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described items to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if information provided is incorrect. Authenticity is unknown. Buyer assumes all res...

2002
Homemade Non-Functioning 50cal+/- 8" Cannon
Homemade Non-Functioning 50cal+/- 8" Cannon in excellent condition. Very well made! Has touch hole but bore does not go all the way through. Overall= 10"L x 4"W x 4"H

2003
WWI Skoda M1911 Siege Howitzer Presentation Model
This is an incredible presentation model of the famous Austro-Hungarian M1911/16 305mm Siege Howitzer Cannon. This highly detailed and moving-part model was painstakingly made and mounted on one large piece of Suchomasty red marble (quarried in Czech...

2005
SpanAm or WWI Silver Star Medal
Very early Sterling Silver Silver Star Award Medal with soldiers name on top bar - a very early named award. No information can be found for award unfortunately, but still hard to find, full Sterling star attached to ribbon. See photos.

2006
United Spanish War Veterans Commanders Medal
Medal given to members of the United Spanish American War Veterans Organization. Very Rare and hard to find due to limited amount of men who served during this war. Even more rare due to being a Post commanders medal with insignia Seldom seen - in Ex...

2007
WWII German Wartime City Map Lot-Munich Vienna
All 7 of these maps are German made. 1) Large Munich area map, undated prewar. 2) Small Waldwege-Wiesdaben map undated with rips 3) German map of Scotland dated 1941 on one side and reprinted on back and reused to print Hamburg-Berlin Map dated 1944...

2007
WWII US German City Map Lot- (11) Munich Innsbruck
Lot of 11 maps include 1-2) 2 Maps of Starnberger-Tutzing dated June 1945 printed by 664th Engineers. 3-4) Two Lipzig-Plzen Maps dated 1944. It is cut down and is a reprint by US from German made map. 5) Essen-Mannheim map dated 1944. 6) Bremen-Hanov...

2007
WWII Strong In The Strength In The Lord Poster Lot
Lot of WWII posters include 1) "Strong In The Strength In The Lord" poster. 22"x 28". Inked on the hand, someone started writing "Dear Wife, Love is our stre"...2) United Nations poster dated 1945 22"x 28". 3) "Service Those Who Served" poster 1945 2...

2007
WWI US Poster Lot-Uncle Sam, YWCA, Fight Famine
This lot of 4 rather scarce posters includes "Your War Savings Pledge" 21" x 30'. Has tape and worn edges with 4 inch tear lower center edge. Image is strong. 2) "Fight World Famine" 21"x 27.5". Has frayed edges and 4" tear in bottom center. Image i...

2008
WWII USAAF A-1 Survival Machete W/Scabbard
This machete is marked Imperial on blade. Blade shows much hard use, sharpening and pitting but is still very serviceable. Black handles are not chipped or cracked. Modern era lanyard has blue plastic toggle to help pull out from scabbard. Scabbard s...

2009
WWI US Poster Lot-Salvation Army, WSS Savings
This lot of 2 posters includes color lithograph of a WW I Salvation Army poster depicting a female Salvation Army volunteer handing out coffee to doughboys. Poster titled "The Salvation Army gives Doughnuts and Coffee To The Boys Over There" by artis...

2009
WWII US Sea Lanes Submarine Liberty Loan Poster
This poster is 29 x 39" and has the famous imagery painted by Shafer. The poster has some corner issues, tape issues and edge issues and a piece of poster has separated but can be repaired when put on acid free canvas.

2009
WWII Give It Your Best American Flag Poster Lot 4
This lot of 4 includes 1) "Give It Your Best" By Coiner. Some of the folds are worn from time. See pics. 2) "Buy War Bonds & Stamps" 20.5" x 11.25". Has folds and corner/edge wear. 3) "He's Sure To Get V-Mail" poster, dated 1943, 22"x27.5". Shows wea...

2010
WWI German M-16 Combat Helmet W/ Liner
Original rivets, liner band and three pads and drawstring. None of the leather fingers have a break in them. 2 of the 3 pads are loose and are match on field gray cotton material. The third pad is in place and is made with white cotton material. Stil...

2011
WWII German SS M40 Single Decal Helmet
Helmet is an M40 with about 60% of SS decal. There's no evidence of the party shield decal ever being on helmet. Helmet shell is marked "E66" over "S0911" back of inside rim. Helmet band has DRP stamping to outer area of band and is held in place wi...

2012
WWI German 7th Uhlan Officer Czapka Helmet
Brought to us right from a local estate, It is the Prussian 7th Uhlan Regiment officer's helmet. The interior is unmarked and the exterior shows heavy crazing and front visor is coming unstitched but is held in place by the two side rivets. Helmet sh...

2012
Pre WWI German Ulhan NCO Czapka Helmet
This helmet came right from an estate. It has a gray horsehair plume that may have been added later. The front plate holes sit rather high and seems to have faint outline of Prussian eagle. The best part of this helmet is the fairly complete scale ch...

2013
British 24th Of Foot Regiment Home Service Helmet
Appears to be from the post WWII period. It is in very fine condition with brass fittings and front plate. It is a smaller size and shows just minor wear and age. Otherwise, it is in very good plus condition.

2014
WWI US Painted Helmet-26th Div.102nd FA-Named
This WWI US helmet is 26th Yankee Division 102nd Field Artillery painted. Liner has chinstrap and oil cloth liner has separated but still sits ok in shell. Some of the wool felt pad was made into a mouse nest but doesn't detract. Name is penciled or ...

2015
WWII US M1 Helmet-Fixed Bale,Front Seam,Steel Rim
This helmet is an early fixed bale, front seam, steel rim shell. The liner is inside dome marked "28" over Mine Safety Appliance Company (MSA). The helmet show some use and sweat stains to liner headband. The liner and shell have very high percentage...

2016
WWII German Fire Police Double Decal Helmet
This estate found helmet has no liner - shell only. High percentage of original paint and decals. Shows much age and wear. No holes for comb. Displays very well. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described ...

2017
WWII German M38 Paratrooper Helmet Shell W/Bolts
It is our opinion, this is an old post WWII remake of an original helmet. The shell has flaking gray/blue modern paint and traces of post war decals applied. The shell has all four liner bolts and nuts which have much rust. Shell is stamped "CKL71" o...

2018
WWII German Army M35 Single Decal Helmet
An M35 with the remnants of a single decal Army eagle. There are minute speck traces of decal. There's no evidence of the national shield decal ever being on helmet. Helmet shell is marked "ET64" and with "3502" marked back of rim. Has helmet band wh...

2019
WWI German M16 Combat Helmet-Si66
This helmet is the shell and metal helmet band and all rivets. The color is gray green but looks almost black in appearance and clearly original paint. Inside on one side is marked "Si66". Helmet shows age and wear and has no cracks, dents or rust.

2020
Civil War 1863 20c Confederate Washington Stamp
This Civil War Confederate stamp has strong color and appears to have gum back. No creases that we can see. Please look at photos for all detail and presentation.

2020
WWII Hungarian M38 Combat Helmet-Size 62
Helmet is in original condition with original liner, drawstring and chinstrap. End of female side of chinstrap has broken tip, but still buckles up well. It is stamped on rim "D.H." over "62". Has much age and wear and "been there" look to it.

2021
Post WWII West German BGS M56 Police Helmet
This M56 German helmet is "textbook" with no altering. It is inked marked "53-57" on leather liner and marked on back inside rim. It has very little wear and is in very good plus condition. These are getting harder to find in this condition.

2022
WWII German Helmet Lot-M35 Army M34 Fire Police
Two helmets includes 1) M35 shell with original paint has rust and pitting throughout. No trace of decals. Has stampings on inside "ET62" and "3561" on back rim. 2) M34 "Salt & Pepper fire/police helmet with no decals and very late war liner. Named i...

2023
WWI US French Helmet Lot-Adrian & Winter Camo?
Two helmets includes1) French Adrian helmet with 3 piece shell and period black camo repaint. The visor is separated from shell and flame part of front plate is broken off. Liner is in good condition and has drawstring and no chinstrap. 2) WWI US He...

2024
WWII US M1 Helmet Front Seam, Fixed Bale-33rd Div
This helmet is a front seam, steel rim, fixed bale helmet with brass khaki chinstrap with brass fittings. The liner is a marked with Westinghouse logo at bottom. Headband is missing but some straps are present and all the rivets and A rivets are bra...

2025
WWI WWII US British Helmet Lot-M1 7th Div. (4)
Includes 1)WWI US British made helmet with 7th Division insignia painted to front with remnants of liner. 2) and 3) Two WWII US M1 shells with front seam, steel rim and swivel bales. Both repainted over the years 4) WWII British Tommy Helmet is in ro...

2026
Modern US Army Kevlar Desert Camo Combat Helmet
This helmet has khaki textured exterior. The liner has the FAST system of removable/adjustable pads. It appears to be a size medium but we can't find size tag. Camo cover has First Sergeant insignia.

2027
WWII German Allgemeine SS Helmet-Old Remake
This is an authentic WWII German helmet that has been redone to be SS helmet. The liner and chinstrap are German post war army. Liner is perforated with size 58. This helmet was once very rusted and pitted and may have ended up as West German factory...

2028
Rare Korean War US M1 Helmet W/1952 QM Stamp
This helmet has OD sand mixed paint exterior and has a 1952 Quartermaster inspection ink stamp on the inside of shell. Chinstrap is "ball and socket" type The liner appears to be dated 1962 on some bands and liner is marked "US" over 45 and "M11". Pa...

2029
WWII German Waffen SS Single Decal M42 Helmet
This Waffen SS M42 helmet with a single SS decal on the right side. We have provided good photos of decal. Please review carefully. Helmet is complete with liner and chin strap. Helmet is marked "NS64" and D354" on the inside of the helmet rim. Liner...

2030
WWII British MKI Brodie Helmet-Dated 1942
WWII British MK1 Brodie Helmet. Helmet is dated 1942 on rim. Helmet is in excellent, original condition with liner and chin strap in similar condition. Ready for display or reenacting.

2031
WWII British Brodie Helmet Shell Lot
2 British WW2 Brodie Helmet shells with no liner or chin strap. Both are dated 1942. Both are in excellent surplus condition with typical dings and scratches but no dents. See Photos.

2032
WWII British MKI Brodie Helmet Shell Lot
2 British WW2 Brodie Helmet shells with no liner or chin strap. Both are dated 1942. Both are in excellent surplus condition with typical dings and scratches but no dents. See Photos.

2034
Vietnam Era US Medical Supplies-Ration Book Lot
This lot of 8 includes 1) 1 pound Sodium Bicarbonate can in box. 2) Surgical soap in box, dated 1962, 3) Gauze bandage roller in DSA numbered box, 4) Surgical gauze pad in DSA numbered paper wrap. 5) eyedropper in sealed clear cellophane, 6) Purified...

2035
WWII German AfricaKorps Helmet Bring Back Group
This is one of the best WWII GI "Bring Back" groups we have ever seen. These two boxes were shipped back to Chicago, Illinois by US Army soldier Charles J. Pycha. The TWO "bring back" groups were shipped at different times and each has their original...

2036
20th Century US Ike Jacket 1st Division-Camo Lot
Lot of 7 includes 1) US 36R Ike jacket and 30w trousers. Jacket is 1946 dated and has German made bevo 1st Division patch. 2) Late 1940s USAF Khaki airman shirt. 3) 1970s Army green fatigue shirt with 1st Armored patch. 4) 1980s Army Size medium regu...

2038
UN Belgium Army M71 Army Helmet Lot-United Nations
Four helmets - 3 are M71 helmets with UN painted blue shells and Belgium flag stickers on one side. Liners are also blue painted. All three have original packaging clear plastic bags and 2 have the original paperwork from surplus retailer. The 4th he...

2039
Combat Helmet Lot-French German Belgium UN (3)
3 helmets includes 1) West German M56 Helmet with M1 camo cover. Size marked "57-61" The exterior paint under cover is fine sand green and in very good condition. 2) French M78 with United Nations blue painted exterior with UN painted letters. It is ...

2040
WWII German Army Panzer Officer Visor Hat
This hat is debatable if it is entirely pre-1945. The eagle and cockade are from the period and chincord looks right. The wool body may be from post WWII period. Interior shows sweat and hair oil stains. Perforated headband shows little wear at all. ...

2041
WWII US Army EM Ike Jacket Shirt Uniform Lot
WWII US Army Enlisted Uniform Grouping. This lot includes an Eisenhower Style Uniform Jacket, OD enlisted uniform shirt and pants, necktie and overseas cap. All are in good surplus condition excellent for reenacting or display. Note this is not a mat...

2042
Mixed Military Uniform and Insignia Lot
Mixed lot of assorted uniform pieces and insignia, includes large lot of patches and rare British made Acme Thunderer Whistle. All are 1940s-50s vintage. Condition ranges from fair to excellent - good reseller lot. See Photos.

2043
WWII US Army Enlisted Uniform Lot
WW2 US Army Enlisted Uniform Grouping. This lot includes an early WWII four pocket jacket, OD enlisted uniform shirt and pants, necktie and overseas cap. All are in good surplus condition and excellent for reenacting or display. Note this is not a ma...

2044
WWII US Navy CPO Uniform Grouping & More-DE 441
This group is from US Navy veteran Stephen Tanrzyn. He enlisted before Pearl Harbor and retired from the USNR in 1973. Included is his dress tan 4 pocket uniform, trousers and visor hat. Jacket is named in interior pocket and is dated 1950. His WWII ...

2045
WWII Luftwaffe Pilot Uniform Group-German Cross
This is one of the most fantastic WWII groupings we have ever offered. This Oberfeldwebel pilot Gerhard Rausch (1918-1973) had 3 kills from the Junker Ju87, was shot down 13 times, had 287 consecutive combat missions and over 8000 flight hours, flew ...

2045
WWI German EK2 Iron Cross W/Gold Photo Brooch
The Iron Cross is in 8" x 10" wood frame with burgundy velvet backing and no glass. Cross is magnetic, ring is unmarked and has 3" ribbon. The frame also has 10k rose gold picture brooch with soldier's picture in civilian clothes. We tested the brooc...

2047
1980s US Army Chemical Suits & Field Gear Lot CW
1 Camouflage and 1 OD Green Chemical Protective suit. both are size medium in original package. Lot also includes Marine hat, OD green army Shirt, Child camo pants, as well as suspenders and pistol belt setup for child to play with. Good Halloween co...

2048
WWII US Army Double Buckle Combat Boots 8 D
These combat boots belonged to the same GI "Bring Back" grouping in this auction. They are well used and size marked 8 D. Left boot upper buckle strap is broken away but the buckle is present and leather tongue on same boot is very torn.

2049
WWII US Army Class A Wool Uniform Jacket 36S
Uniform jacket has no mothing and pocket spec tag size o36S, has rank, discharge and Replacement shoulder patch. See photos.

2050
WWII US Army 1st Cavalry Uniform Grouping-Named
This grouping is from one man. His name is inked in both trousers and 4 pocket tunic. The name is Jablenski from Milwaukee, Wi. The jacket is marked size 40S and trousers are marked 35 waist and 31 L. There is studio photo of Jablenski and sterling e...

2050
WWII USAAF P-47 Pilot Grouping-512th Fighter Sq.
This group is from USAAF First Lt. Robert R. Kranz from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He flew P-47 Thunderbolts with 512th Fighter Squadron of the 9th Air Force. He had one Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with 11 oak leaf clusters and unit citation. Th...

2051
WWII US Navy M-446A Leather Flight Pants Trousers
These trousers are well marked and are tagged with size 36S. The are no tears, rips or holes and the zippers appear to function well but we did not fully unzip the very long zippers. Condition is good to very good with some age and little wear.

2052
WWII USAAF A-2 Jacket-54th Troop Carrier Squadron
This A-2 jacket is identified as belonging to Captain XXXX of the 54th Troop Carrier Squadron. The spec is missing the size tag and appears to be a size 38, Tag shows made by Bronco MFG Corp., New York City. Some research has come to light that Bronc...

2053
WWII USAAF A-2 Leather Jacket-Size 38 Dubow MFG
This leather jacket is spec tagged size 38 and is made by J.A. Dubow MFG of Chicago. No traces of any insignia or ranks ever on it. It shows hard use and age. The knit cuffs and waist band show snags, holes and some fraying. Front zipper functions an...

2054
Huge US Army/Italian Police Field Gear Lot (40)
This huge lot of 40 is all from 1960s to modern. 8 US web belts, 2 pairs US winter gloves, 1 East German Rucksack, 1 US Beretta 92 holster, 1990 dated Rome, Italy police holster, belt and pouch, 8 US M16 M4 mag pouches, 4 US Y-straps, 3 US Field pack...

2055
WWII US Army Combat Clothing Lot-M43 Jacket & More
This uniform lot includes 1) M-43 field jacket size 40L with May 1945 spec tag in right pocket yet it reads size 38R? In unused excellent condition. 3 buttons have broken pieces. 2) wool service trousers size tagged W34 x L33 with 1944 dated spec tag...

2056
US Def-Tec CS Crowd Control Grenade Lot-Tear Gas
This lot is inert and from the Jim Geibel collection. 1) Item Description: A cylindrical bodied CS tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: No. 5 CS Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6 ?-inches high. Color: Plain aluminum with markings in ...

2057
US Flash Bang Stun Hand Grenade Lot-ALS (5)
This lot of 5 is inert and from Jim Geibel collection. 1) Type Designator/Model: ALSD451. Cal./Size: 2-inches in diameter and 5 ?-inches high Color: Black, red and yellow with black markings Manufacturer: AMTEC Less Than Lethal Systems Country of Ori...

2057
US Flash Bang Grenade Lot CTS 7290 Series (5)
This lot of 5 is inert and from the Jim Geibel collection. 1) Item Description: Heavy cylindrical steel bodied 9-bang hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: 7290-9 Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high Color: Black with white marki...

2058
US Stun M429 M450 M459 Starflash Grenade Lot (5)
This lot is inert as all the lots. From Jim Geibel collection. 1) Item Description: Cylindrical cardboard bodied crowd control hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 2-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high. Color: Black. Manuf...

2058
US 40mm M203 Grenade Lot-M385 M651 Tear Gas (3)
This lot of 3 is inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection including 1) Item Description: 40x53mm functioning dummy cartridge. Type Designator/Model: M385 Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Olive drab with yellow markings ...

2058
US 40mm M203 Grenade Lot-Proof XM169 XM385E3
This lot of 2 is inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection includes 1) Item Description: 40x53mm pressure test proof cartridge. Type Designator/Model: M385. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Black. Manufacturer: Unknown C...

2058
US 40mm M203 Grenade Lot- Pressure Proof M384
This lot of 2 is inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection and includes1) Item Description: 40x53mm pressure test proof cartridge. Type Designator/Model: M385. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Black Manufacturer: Unknown...

2058
US 40mm M203 Shell Lot-1969 Dates M385 M922 XM199
Lot of 3 are inert and safe. From Jim Geibel collection. 1) 40x53mm practice cartridge. Designator/Model: M385. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 ?-inches high. Color: Anodized light blue with black markings Manufacturer: Unknown. Country of Or...

2059
US Rifle Grenade M1A2 Adapter W/M228 Fuse Grenade
Includes the 1945 MOD 3-69 3 prong adapter with M228 fuse on RFX reproduction grenade body. Adapter is in excellent condition and grenade is in very good condition.

2060
Modern Made WWII German M24 Stick Grenade
Inert. This full size modern made stick grenade is 13.25" long and has no cap or string. Head is weighted and it looks very much like the real deal.

2061
Vintage Federal Labs No. 120 Tear Gas Grenade
Cylindrical cardboard bodied tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: No. 120 Cal./Size: 2 �-inches in diameter and 6 �-inches high Color: Silver and red with black and red markings Manufacturer: Federal Laboratories, Inc.. Country o...

2063
WWII Era Unknown Gas Smoke Hand Grenade
Cylindrical can shaped dummy hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6-inches high Color: Gray with black markings Manufacturer: Unknown Country of Origin: United States Trainer: Yes. Long Description: A uni...

2064
Spanish American War USS Brooklyn Fired Shell
This 57mm 6 pounder shell was fired by the Armored Crusier USS Brooklyn (ACR-3) at the Spanish Cruiser Vizcaya in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. The shell is etched by a sailor from the Brooklyn and dated July 3 1898 and documents it is one of the ...

2065
1960s Penguin CN/X5 Tear Gas Hand Grenade W/Can
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Pre 1968 dated round plastic tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: CN/X5 Cal./Size: 3-inches in diameter and 3 �-inches high Color...

2066
US Army Prototype Plastic Smoke Hand Grenade
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Bottle shaped plastic hand grenade Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6 �-inches high. Color: Green Manuf...

2067
Rare 1930s Federal Labs Tear Gas Hand Grenade
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Early cylindrical can shaped dispersion hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high ...

2068
US Military Smith & Wesson No. 3 Smoke Grenade
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Cylindrical can shaped smoke hand grenade. TypeDesignator/Model: No. 3 Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 5 �-inches high Color: Yellow ...

2069
1950s-60s French 40mm Illumination Rifle Grenade
This rifle grenade has been deactivated - it was well done. Dated 1961 and is well marked. Has cardboard transit tube. Has old collector information taped to outside of tube and may be effort to remove.

2070
Czech M53/59 Praga HEIT 30mm 210 AA Round Shell
Inert. This round is for ZK-453 Anti-aircraft cannon that sits on The Praga M53/59 V3S armored carrier truck, round is 13" long, incendiary with self destruct tracer round, dated 1970 with CZ 301A-85/70 fuze tip with will marked headstamps. Rare rou...

2071
WWII Era Russian Soviet 37mm x 155 OZ Round HEI
Inert. This round appears to be dated 1940 and is 11.25" long and is marked on the projectile "11-599-E" and 40 with Cyrillic style B. Headstamp is well marked and we are not sure age of it. Scarce round no matter what.

2072
Vietnam Era US RFX Practice MK2 Rifle Grenade M1A2
Inert. Grenade is crudely marked RFX and "5" with open bottom and M220 fuze. The adapter is 1945 Modified 3-69. Has wood brace. Condition is good and shows wear and age.

2073
US Riot CS Control Gas Grenade Lot-Federal & Erie
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. This lot of 5 includes the following 1) Cylindrical can shaped smoke hand grenade Type Designator/Model: F18-A. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter...

2074
AAI Riot Irritant Agent Dispenser Grenade Lot (3)
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Large ribbed plastic bodied hand or rifle grenade. Type Designator/Model: Model 8053/D/Y Cal./Size: 3 �-inches in diameter and 7 � -inc...

2075
Rare US Govt "Armenian Terrorist Devices" Book Lot
2, soft cover US DOD CIA IED reference books. They are numbered 1371 and 1380 to keep track of who has term. 135 pages each and have full color pictures of devices and material. They are not dated but they appear to be mid-1980s having noted bomb att...

2075
US Flash Bang Tach Smoke Hand Grenade Lot-ALS
All items are inert. Lot of 4 from Jim Geibel collection include-1) Small flash-bang hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: ALS09NR Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 4 �-inches high Color: Black. Manufacturer: ALS Technologies, Inc. Country of...

2075
US MSI Federal Labs S&W Handheld Mace Lot
All items are safe & inert. Lot of 9 from Jim Geibel includes 1) Large handheld tear agent dispenser. Type/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 1 ?-inches in diameter and 9-inches high. Color: White & yellow w/black markings. Manufacturer: MSI. Country: USA. T...

2075
US Def-Tec Smith Wesson Hand Held Mace Lot
All items are safe and inert. Lot of 6 from Jim Geibel collection includes 1) Handheld Mace dispenser. Type Designator/Model: Mark IVB Cal./Size: 1 �-inches in diameter and 6 ?-inches high Color: Black and red with yellow markings. Manufacturer:...

2075
US Smoke Grenade Lot-Hornet's Nest Crowd Control
All items are inert. This lot of 5 from Jim Geibel collection include-1) Rounded rubber bodied smoke hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown. Cal./Size: 3 ?-inches in diameter and 4 �-inches high Color: Black and yellow with gray markings ...

2075
US Tru-Flite 37mm Tear Gas Shell-Lake Erie Chem
This lot is inert,safe and rare. It is from Jim Geibel collection. These are rarely seen for sale - ever. Very long cartridge fired riot control round. Type Designator/Model: Tru-Flite. Cal./Size: 1 �-inches in diameter and 12 �-inches lon...

2075
US Riot CS Gas Grenade Lot-CTS Trainer-Sample (4)
This lot of 4 CTS CS grenades are from the Jim Geibel Collection and include 1) Cylindrical bodied dummy training hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: No. 6210. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 5 � -inches high. Color: Unpainted Aluminum wi...

2075
US Federal Tear Gas Blast Dispersion Grenade Lot
This lot of 5 is inert and safe. From the Jim Geibel collection includes 1) Cylindrical bodied tear agent hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: CS 555. Cal./Size: 2 ?-inches in diameter and 6 �-inches high. Color: Silver with blue markings Manufa...

2076
WWI WWII German American 75mm Artillery Shell Lot
Inert. Includes 1) WWI German 75mm shell dated 1917, 9" long and 2) WWII US 75mm shell, 13.5" long and well marked but not dated.

2077
WWII US Navy 5" 38 Caliber Brass Shell
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Large cut down brass cartridge case. Type Designator/Model: Mark 5. Cal./Size: 5�/38 U.S. Navy case. 19.75 inches high, rim diameter of 6 Ã...

2078
Israeli B-300 Mk4 Anti-Tank Rocket Training Set
Inert. This is 3 tube pack of excellent condition Mk-4 training rockets for the Israeli B-300 anti-tank "bazooka" weapon. Later these were used in the Mk 153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon (SMAW). Each rocket is complete and dated 1984...

2079
40mm French & Unknown Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade Lot
Inert. Two anti-tank rifles grenades includes 1) French GR FL X 40 PAB projectile, 15" long and well marked. One plastic fin is chipped. Shaft has aiming meter decals for 200, 250, 300 yards. with 5,56 2) Unknown factory sample 40mm rifle grenade wit...

2080
US German Flash Bang Flash Sound Grenade Lot (3)
**THIS LOT, AND ALL ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION, ARE INERT AND DEMILITARIZED** From the Jim Geibel Collection. Very small flash-bang hand grenade. Type Designator/Model: Unknown Cal./Size: ?-inch diameter and 4-inches high Color: Black Manufacturer: Unkno...

2122
Vintage German Minox B Subminiature Spy Camera
Marked "Made in Germany". Shutter functions. Has original leather case and steel cord. Leather case shows some wear. Camera is in excellent condition.

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May 19 Military Memorabilia - Sunday
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Check back often...we are adding more lots and photos daily. This Sunday, May 19 auction features outstanding 100+ more items from the Jim Geibel Ordnance Collection. Auction also includes helmets uniform groupings, edged weapons, insignia, aviation items, books and more from several countries and wars. Check out the catalog for the Saturday, May 18th Guns & Ammo Auction!

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READ BEFORE BIDDING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described items to the best of their ability and assumes NO liability or responsibility if information provided is incorrect. Authenticity is unknown. Buyer assumes all res...

2002
Homemade Non-Functioning 50cal+/- 8" Cannon
Homemade Non-Functioning 50cal+/- 8" Cannon in excellent condition. Very well made! Has touch hole but bore does not go all the way through. Overall= 10"L x 4"W x 4"H

2003
WWI Skoda M1911 Siege Howitzer Presentation Model
This is an incredible presentation model of the famous Austro-Hungarian M1911/16 305mm Siege Howitzer Cannon. This highly detailed and moving-part model was painstakingly made and mounted on one large piece of Suchomasty red marble (quarried in Czech...

2005
SpanAm or WWI Silver Star Medal
Very early Sterling Silver Silver Star Award Medal with soldiers name on top bar - a very early named award. No information can be found for award unfortunately, but still hard to find, full Sterling star attached to ribbon. See photos.

2006
United Spanish War Veterans Commanders Medal
Medal given to members of the United Spanish American War Veterans Organization. Very Rare and hard to find due to limited amount of men who served during this war. Even more rare due to being a Post commanders medal with insignia Seldom seen - in Ex...

2007
WWII German Wartime City Map Lot-Munich Vienna
All 7 of these maps are German made. 1) Large Munich area map, undated prewar. 2) Small Waldwege-Wiesdaben map undated with rips 3) German map of Scotland dated 1941 on one side and reprinted on back and reused to print Hamburg-Berlin Map dated 1944...

2007
WWII US German City Map Lot- (11) Munich Innsbruck
Lot of 11 maps include 1-2) 2 Maps of Starnberger-Tutzing dated June 1945 printed by 664th Engineers. 3-4) Two Lipzig-Plzen Maps dated 1944. It is cut down and is a reprint by US from German made map. 5) Essen-Mannheim map dated 1944. 6) Bremen-Hanov...

2007
WWII Strong In The Strength In The Lord Poster Lot
Lot of WWII posters include 1) "Strong In The Strength In The Lord" poster. 22"x 28". Inked on the hand, someone started writing "Dear Wife, Love is our stre"...2) United Nations poster dated 1945 22"x 28". 3) "Service Those Who Served" poster 1945 2...

2007
WWI US Poster Lot-Uncle Sam, YWCA, Fight Famine
This lot of 4 rather scarce posters includes "Your War Savings Pledge" 21" x 30'. Has tape and worn edges with 4 inch tear lower center edge. Image is strong. 2) "Fight World Famine" 21"x 27.5". Has frayed edges and 4" tear in bottom center. Image i...

2008
WWII USAAF A-1 Survival Machete W/Scabbard
This machete is marked Imperial on blade. Blade shows much hard use, sharpening and pitting but is still very serviceable. Black handles are not chipped or cracked. Modern era lanyard has blue plastic toggle to help pull out from scabbard. Scabbard s...

2009
WWI US Poster Lot-Salvation Army, WSS Savings
This lot of 2 posters includes color lithograph of a WW I Salvation Army poster depicting a female Salvation Army volunteer handing out coffee to doughboys. Poster titled "The Salvation Army gives Doughnuts and Coffee To The Boys Over There" by artis...

2009
WWII US Sea Lanes Submarine Liberty Loan Poster
This poster is 29 x 39" and has the famous imagery painted by Shafer. The poster has some corner issues, tape issues and edge issues and a piece of poster has separated but can be repaired when put on acid free canvas.

2009
WWII Give It Your Best American Flag Poster Lot 4
This lot of 4 includes 1) "Give It Your Best" By Coiner. Some of the folds are worn from time. See pics. 2) "Buy War Bonds & Stamps" 20.5" x 11.25". Has folds and corner/edge wear. 3) "He's Sure To Get V-Mail" poster, dated 1943, 22"x27.5". Shows wea...

2010
WWI German M-16 Combat Helmet W/ Liner
Original rivets, liner band and three pads and drawstring. None of the leather fingers have a break in them. 2 of the 3 pads are loose and are match on field gray cotton material. The third pad is in place and is made with white cotton material. Stil...

2011
WWII German SS M40 Single Decal Helmet
Helmet is an M40 with about 60% of SS decal. There's no evidence of the party shield decal ever being on helmet. Helmet shell is marked "E66" over "S0911" back of inside rim. Helmet band has DRP stamping to outer area of band and is held in place wi...

2012
WWI German 7th Uhlan Officer Czapka Helmet
Brought to us right from a local estate, It is the Prussian 7th Uhlan Regiment officer's helmet. The interior is unmarked and the exterior shows heavy crazing and front visor is coming unstitched but is held in place by the two side rivets. Helmet sh...

2012
Pre WWI German Ulhan NCO Czapka Helmet
This helmet came right from an estate. It has a gray horsehair plume that may have been added later. The front plate holes sit rather high and seems to have faint outline of Prussian eagle. The best part of this helmet is the fairly complete scale ch...

2013
British 24th Of Foot Regiment Home Service Helmet
Appears to be from the post WWII period. It is in very fine condition with brass fittings and front plate. It is a smaller size and shows just minor wear and age. Otherwise, it is in very good plus condition.

2014
WWI US Painted Helmet-26th Div.102nd FA-Named
This WWI US helmet is 26th Yankee Division 102nd Field Artillery painted. Liner has chinstrap and oil cloth liner has separated but still sits ok in shell. Some of the wool felt pad was made into a mouse nest but doesn't detract. Name is penciled or ...

2015
WWII US M1 Helmet-Fixed Bale,Front Seam,Steel Rim
This helmet is an early fixed bale, front seam, steel rim shell. The liner is inside dome marked "28" over Mine Safety Appliance Company (MSA). The helmet show some use and sweat stains to liner headband. The liner and shell have very high percentage...

2016
WWII German Fire Police Double Decal Helmet
This estate found helmet has no liner - shell only. High percentage of original paint and decals. Shows much age and wear. No holes for comb. Displays very well. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of WWII German fakes, Donley Auctions has described ...

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