Falls Creek Collectibles
World War One
World War One
91st Division Helmet with Incised Cross
This is a wonderful piece that has been published in Chris Armold's helmet book "Painted Steel". The neatly incised Christian cross would seem to indicate it was worn by a chaplain. The 91st Division insignia was applied over the cross so the cross was on the helmet first and might have been worn during combat. Painted insignias were applied after the Armistice. There is a name scratched around the inside rim that, although hard to read, appears to be Charles R. Sanborn. I have not researched the name. A very unique piece in very good to excellent condition.
Sold41st Division Camo Helmet - Relic Condition
Not in the best of shape but still a very nice display piece with the 41st Division and original camouflage still visable. Even though it looks to have spent much of it's time in a damp barn there is no doubt that it is an original piece and 41st camo painted helmets are not too easy to find.
$95.00104th Engineers, 29th Division Victory Medal Group
This group to a private in the 104th Engineers has been in my collection for almost 20 years and it's time to pass it on. It consists of his 2 bar victory medal in it's original box with content tag and comes with the original mailing carton addressed to the vet, Lester Childs. Also includes his Verdun medal in original box with award certificate named to him as a member of Company F, 104th Engineers. Included also are his US/104 and Engineer/F collar disks. A wonderful ID'd group.
$225.00USMC Khaki Cotton Enlisted Coat
A very nice khaki coat with USMC buttons and pointed cuffs. Has the name C.C. Courter stenciled inside. Very good to excellent condition.
SoldPhoto Postcard of Enlisted Marine in Khaki Uniform
Typical of the studio cards sent home by Marines who completed training at Quantico, Virginia before heading overseas. Nice clear 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" photo with capitol building studio scene in the background. The Marine is wearing his khaki cotton uniform with sharpshooter badge and has his Montana Peak campaign hat in his lap. No ID. Very good condition.
$20.008" x 10" Studio Portrait of Infantry Officer with CdeG Medal
Excellent period studio photo of an unidentified Infantry Lieutenant proudly wearing his French Croix de Guerre medal with star. Looks to have been enlarged by the studio in order to fit into a larger frame and artistically touched up. Really makes you wonder if this officer survived the war. Sure wish I had a name. Unframed and in very good condition.
$45.00Model 1903 or 1917 Rifle Cleaning Rod with Canvas Case
One of these kits was carried for each squad for cleaning there rifles. This one has 4 brass pieces with the aluminum handle and brush tip and comes in the original canvas case marked H Long 9-18. A must have set for your rifle display.
$65.003rd Pioneer Infantry Uniform
A fantastic, untouched uniform to a 3rd Pioneer Infantry private that includes his jacket with the distinctive First Army patch with horizontal shell for the 3rd Pioneer Infantry, US/3 and Company A Infantry disks, 2 OS and HD stripes. Has an imitation poppy in flap of the pocket that's been there a long time. Comes with his trousers and OS cap with US/3 disk. Everything is in excellent condition. Wish it had a name.
$245.00American Ambulance Service Uniform Coat
A very nice uniform coat with the American Ambulance rooster and wagoner patch, plus 3 overseas stripes. American Ambulance Service personal were heavily recruiting from American Field Service volunteers who drove ambulances for the French Army prior to the US entry into the war. The unit contiinued to be attached to the French Army. This jacket has initials inside which, with any luck, could lead to an ID. A few moth nips but overall in very good original condition.
$195.00Cute WW1 Child's Uniform from FAO Schwarz Toy Company
Complete little outfit for an 8-10 year old child. Made of khaki material and looks just like what real soldiers wore. Has jacket with FAO Schwarz label, trousers, leggings, hat, shoes and drum set. Everything shows use and the leggings have a tear. But still in very good to excellent overall condition. The shoes look to have never been worn. The drum looks to be a little later made piece but goes well with the display. The uniform however is from the WW1 period.
$295.00Historic Lord Allenby Letter
This is a fantastic letter from one of the most famous British Commanders of World War One who captured Palestine from the Turks in 1917 and who commanded Lawrence of Arabia. This group contains 2 original Allenby signatures. One on the letter and one on the envelop. Also includes 2 period newspaper articles regarding Allenby's death in 1936. The contents are all handwritten by Allenby and refer specifically to his campaign in the Holy Land. It is written from Epypt shortly after the war from Allenby's residence in Cairo where he was serving as High Commissioner for Egypt. Allenby states, "One remarkable feature of my campaign in the Holy Land is the fact that one third of my Army which won Jerusalem from the Turks was composed of Muslims. That Army also included, besides Christians, Jews and Hindoos. All worked, with sincerity and devotion, in the same cause." It is doubtful that you will find a more historic letter from a more important commander.
$700.00Very Rare American Field Service Cap Badge
A seldom seen WW1 badge worn on the driver's caps of American Field Service volunteers. These men were recruited primarily from US colleges and universities to drive trucks and ambulances for France prior to US entry into Great War.
$295.00WW1 US Army Officer's Medical Belt
Excellent condition Mills officer medical belt dated Auguest 1917. Nicely ID'd to a medical corps captain is the Montana National Guard. This would be a nice research item since the 163rd Infantry regiment of the Montana National guard became part of the 41st Depot Division and it's officers and men were assigned to almost every division in the AEF. Who knows where this officer could have ended up. One of the nicest I've owned.
$145.00WW1 Medical Officer Belt Pill Tray and Bottles
One of the more difficult items to find for your officer medical belt. This one is in excellent condition and complete with the 5 hard rubber pill bottlles labeled for the medications they held. You may not have another chance to find one of these.
$325.00US Army Medical Morphine Bottle and Metal Cup
Another very difficult item to find for the officer medical belt. The clear ammonia bottles are around in pretty good quanities. The amber bottles are quite a bit harder to find. The metal cups are near impossible to find. Despite conventional wisdom that says the amber morphine bottles did use cups, this is the third one I've found in 40 years of collecting and they all came with metal cups. Excellent condition.
$165.00WW1 Officer Medical Belt Syringe Kit
This kit fit into one of the small pockets of the officer's medical belt and consists of the syringe, two spare needles and a wire for cleaning out the needle. Includes the little felt cover that is very difficult to find. Excellent condition.
$125.00US Navy Chief Quartermaster Studio Photograph
Very clear 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" studio portrait of a Chief Petty Officer in his service dress blue uniform with white cap. Nice shot of his Chief Quartermaster chevron. Has Seattle photo studio marking. The photo is in its original cardboard holder which shows handling wear. Some minor spotting on the image if you look real close, but overall in excellent condition.
$45.00WW1 Novel "Fix Bayonets" by John Thomason, Capt., USMC
This is one of the best non-fiction novels about the US Marines in France during WW1, specifically this officer's service with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. Published in 1927. Profusely illustrated with drawings by the author. Excellent condition.
$35.00 - HoldWW1 Ammunition Belt for Mounted Troops
An excellent mounted belt rig with 9 pockets for .30 cal rifle ammo and space for the .45 auto pistol clip pouch which is also included. The belt has nice matching LCC&Co., 7-18 right and left marked ammo pouches and LCC&Co., 6-18 web belt. The .45 clip pouch is marked L-D. Inc. 4-18. The belt is in excellent condition and the clip pouch is a little dirty but still in very nice condition. A great set for your WW1 cavalry display. These were also popular with WW2 paratroopers and would fit well into an airborne display as well.
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