Pro Patria: Relics & Trophies of War

Historic militaria, important documents and rare firearms SATURDAY, June 28, 2025 12PM ET bid with us in person, online, absentee or by phone. A 20-page, handwritten spy report to Gen. McClellan by Allan Pinkerton. A 1935 Luftwaffe cabinet with Blue Max inlay, likely made for Ernst Udet or Hermann Goering, with a letter from the cabinetmaker The 1936 West Point ring of Gen. William Yarborough, father of the Green Berets Two handwritten letters from President James Polk with Mexican American War content A selection of Japanese Nambu pistols, including two of the rarest variety the Type 19 North China and a Grandpa Nambu serial numbered 17. An Edo Period Japanese kabuto helmet with menpo, signed by Yasukane of Joshu, affiliated with the Myochin school Field Marshal Erwin Rommel?s personal field blotter (with signatures) Edged weapons A large selection of swords and bayonets from the early 1800s, Civil War, WW1 and WW2, including American, German and more. Several WW2 era Japanese katanas. Firearms Several dozen important military firearms, including many Japanese Nambu pistols from a large private collection, rare German Lugers including two Persian contract Lugers and a Black Widow, M1 carbines, AK variants, Sharps rifles and more. Helmets & caps Dozens of military helmets and other headgear, including Imperial German and Nazi-era German, American, British, French and more. Several pickelhaubes, fire helmets etc. And much more, as usual Field gear, documents and journals, Civil War tintypes, medals, etc. a lot of excellent, fresh-to-the-market militaria for every collecting budget. Do not miss browsing the catalog. PLEASE NOTE OUR TERMS REGARDING INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND SHIPPING. When you register to bid, you agree to our terms.