A320
193
cm x 118cm (76" x 46.5") triangular pennant banner of red, white, and blue wool bunting has applied blue cotton
Quartermaster Corps insignia in the center. Double-sided. Hoist sleeve has leather attachment tabs. Philadelphia
Depot QM tag does not list a date. By materials and construction, this is equally appropriate for WWI or WWII
display. Has a few scattered patches of moth holes, but nothing significant or detractive. II
$145
US Quartermaster Corps Banner
A321
27
cm x 38cm white cotton sign with stitched long side edges and short side edges with internal wire reinforcement,
grommets and white cotton cord on both of the short edges. Has red applied wool insignia on one side, looks like an
upside-down US 90th Division insignia, but not exactly.. more likely it is a British formation sign that I am not
familiar with. Opposite side has inked hand pointing off to one side. Looks as though it was intended to be tied to a
post, tree, etc. If reversed, it points the observer in the opposite direction. A collector friend found it with doughboy
material, but other than that - we are in the dark on this one. Interesting item, though, and clearly original. II
$150
WWI Trench Directional Sign
A322
Scarce early war variant that was issued to US soldiers during WWI until the more familiar Armour and Company
ration appeared in 1918. 12cm x 7.5cm x 3.5cm can has rounded base and top, the latter portion had a metal strip
seal which has deteriorated a bit but is not breached, the contents remain intact. Well-worn, retains traces of sky blue
painted finish; obverse has largely obliterated stenciled markings but you can still make out the Commissary crescent
moon insignia and "U.S. ARMY EMERGENCY RATION" with part of the (prepared by) "POWELL'S" stenciling as
well. PREPARED BY POWELL'S NEW YORK MARCH 1911" Some partially legible markings are on the reverse as
well. A good original example of the Emergency Ration that first accompanied the AEF to Europe. II-
$895
WWI Army Emergency Ration: Powell's
A323
Wartime production soldier's hardtack issue ration in sealed tinned iron container with ends stamped "HARDBREAD 8
OZ. U.S.Q.M.C." and "CUT THIS END OUT". Has normal light wear and patina, remains in very good condition.
Has residue from a collector's record label on one side. The pre-war pasteboard hardbread ration containers were found
to be inadequate as they were vulnerable to poison gas. Great to complete any WWI doughboy display, unopened and
complete with contents. II
$265
WWI Hardbread Issue Ration
A324
Wartime production soldier's hardtack issue ration is in tinned iron container which has been opened. Unlike the more
familiar rectangular tinned iron hardtack container, this one is a very simple square-edged box with the opening along
the long rectangular top face, embossed "HARDBREAD 8 OZ. U.S.Q.M.C." on this lid portion. The soldered seam has
been opened, and when the lid is lifted away you see the hardtack present in the original paper wrapping marked
"
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY / NEW YORK, U.S.A." It appears that at least one individual hardbread piece has
been removed. Has "1918" in ink on the lid - likely a doughboy's notation on his souvenir of the war. I did find a
note in the interior of the lid indicating this was a soldier's souvenir. Very intriguing item; possibly a manufacturer's
variation, but I think it more likely to be an interim step between the pre-war pasteboard carton hardtack ration, and
the round-edged, rectangular tinned iron container that is sealed on the ends. II
$475
WWI Hardbread Issue Ration: Early / Variant Tinned Iron Case
A325
Model 1912 Cavalry combination picket pin and entrenching tool. Detachable shovel head has traces of original black
paint and is complete with chain and retaining pin. The hammer/picket pin is in the brown leather carrier that is
complete with all straps but has some finish wear and has shrunk a bit with age, II
$275
Cavalry M1912 Picket Pin & Shovel
A326
M1910 wire cutters have "U.S." on both sides of the handle. Light olive drab web carrier marked "R.I.A. / 1918". II+
$115
M1910 Wire Cutters and Carrier
A327
Model 1908 blanket of olive drab wool with double brown end stripes and center with stitched "US" and Ordnance
bomb insignia. Shows only moderate wear and scattered small holes above the "S". Still, nicer than normally
encountered. II-
$235
WWI Cavalry Saddle Blanket
A328
M1910 hand axe as carried in each squad on a distribution relative to the number of T-handle shovels, bolo knives, and
pick-mattock sets. The head has "US" stamped near the poll; contoured wood full-length handle is also marked "U.S."
Includes a khaki web carrier with markings "H & P / 10 -18". Carrier shows moderate use, II
$110
WWI Issue Hatchet & Cover
A329
Made by H. Bettony, Boston, the wood and metal piccolo is marked on the mouthpiece, "320/ H. BETTONY /
BOSTON / USQMC" and similarly marked on the main body. Comes in original case. We aren't piccolo players, so
can't vouch for musicality of the instrument. Still, a very nice piece to display with a WWI musician's gear, II
$95
WWI Musician's Piccolo
A330
Wartime production pattern rifle case of khaki web and canvas with strong "R.H. LONG / 12-18" maker's stamp inside
the flap. Case has reinforced muzzle end and is complete with khaki web strap and bronze hardware. Color remains
good and strong. II+
$165
WWI Rifle Scabbard
A331
Khaki canvas shelter half has 'starburst' buttons throughout and retains excellent strong color. Inspector mark still
clearly legible on one corner, "The Hettrick Mfg. Co. / TOLEDO OHIO U.S.A. / Delivered Quartermaster Corps / U.S.
ARMY, CHICAGO, ILL." 1" tear and a small hole below maker's stamp. Though this shelter half appears to be unused,
but has some pretty heavy staining from storage, II
$145
WWI Shelter Half
A332
Brown leather belt displaying a mix of devices including German tombac and crown buttons, NCO collar devices,
numbers and various insignia Complete with brass enlisted M1895 Prussian belt plate with leather tab. The downside of
this is a collector has attempted to "preserve" the belt with a generous slathering of some nasty product leaving the
whole lot feeling sticky. Still, once you have it displayed, you won't have to handle it, and it should shed tropic-induced
rainfall, II-
$185
WWI Souvenir Hate Belt with Prussian Belt Plate
