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A Civil War 69th New York Volunteer Irish Officer (Captain) Kepi brought to market with Centurion realized $14,700. Constructed of dark blue fine quality wool trimmed with 3 rows black silk trim & 3 rows of black silk quatrefoil on top of the crown. Heavy bullion embroidered front insignia with "69" metal pin. Civil War 69th New York Volunteer Irish Officer (Captain) Kepi Commands $14,700

A scarce 1943 WWII US Inland (1st block production) M1A1 .30 caliber Paratrooper Carbine caught the eye of M1 Carbine collectors. Opening to an immediate bidding battle that finally came to rest at a final price of $10,560. 1943 US Inland M1A1 .30 Caliber 1st Block Production Paratrooper Carbine Attracts Attention

A First Pattern Philippines battle Flag (1898 - 1901) surrendered to the US Army sold for $37,800 with Centurion. Opening at $4,100 in the live auction, fierce bidding between collectors carried the lot to a final hammer price of $37,800. A record setting sale price for a First Pattern Philippines battle Flag. First Pattern Philippines Battle Flag Surrendered To US Army Captures Collectors

Colt model 1921 3-digit serial number .45 ACP Thompson submachine gun with original hardcase and drum magazine having matching serial number brings $82,800 at Centurion. NFA firearms remain in strong demand with collectors as this high-grade Colt model 1921 submachine gun in original FBI blue velvet lined case, and provenance draws heavy bidding. Colt Model 1921 .45 ACP Thompson Submachine Gun & Matching Drum Magazine Brings $82,800

A 1997 Soyuz TM-26 flown cosmonaut spacesuit fetches $40,800 on the auction block at Centurion. The full-pressure flown spacesuit worn by cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov during his EVA on MIR. Vinogradov was onboard MIR for more than 195 days and was there during its docking with STS-86 (Atlantis) and STS-89 (Endeavor) sold in the July militaria & wartime collectible market. 1997 Soyuz TM-26 Flown Cosmonaut Spacesuit Hammers Sold At $40,800

Centurion Auctions is pleased to bring to market the wartime trophies and personal items of Brigadier General Frederick Appleton Smith (1849 – 1922). All of the items indicated as belonging to Brigadier General Smith have been consigned by the family. Graduating from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1873 on through his retirement in 1913, the collection encompasses military, wartime, and personal pieces collected by Smith during the course of his 40-year military career in which he served extensively in the Western Frontier, Cuba, and the Philippines. Brigadier General Frederick Appleton Smith Collection - Wartime Trophies & Personal Items

Only recently discovered, the extensive WWII War Trophy Firearm & Militaria Collection of Colonel Walter Buie has been stored away within the original boxes and trunks in which the items were shipped back by Buie from his WWII service in both the European and Pacific Theaters. In Europe, Buie was commanding officer of the 272d Infantry Regiment (“Battle Axe Regiment”) of the 69th Infantry Division. Shortly after V-E Day, Buie was transferred to Japan where he served as Chief of Staff for the 25th Infantry Division and was present for V-J Day. WWII War Trophy Firearm & Militaria Collection of Colonel Walter Buie

Centurion Auctions is privileged to bring to market and sell the extensive lifetime Military Aviation and Wartime Collectibles Collection of military history enthusiast and collector, Spencer C. Rees (Sugar Grove, IL | 1937 - 2017). The Rees Collection primarily includes Military Aviation and Wartime Memorabilia (Militaria) Military Aviation & Wartime Collectibles - Spencer C. Rees Collection

Historically important WWII Omaha Beach (Red) Invasion of Normandy D-Day grouping, to include the D-Day Flown Flag of LST 314, D-Day Worn / Used Personal Effects of LT. Henry L. Oakes (D-Day 11th Amphibious Force), along with other WWII Service Related Items belonging to Oakes - to cross the auction block on March 26th 2018 at Centurion Auctions. WWII D-Day Flown Invasion Flag LST 314 & Lt. Henry Oakes Archive

A very fine example of the M1858 Infantry Hardee hat, F Co, 3rd regiment will be sold in the March 2018 Military & Wartime Collectibles Auction. This M1858 Hardee hat is manufactured by SWIFT, DICKINSON & Co, New York, and is offered within the military headgear session of the auction. The condition on this M1858 Dress hat is of significance US M1858 Infantry Hardee Dress Hat - Excellent Example

A desirable Imperial German Gardes du Corps enlisted dress helmet is included for sale in the March 2018 Militaria & Wartime Memorabilia Auction. The helmet is complete with liner, chinstrap, and cockades. Stamped on the lower rear with the initials GKR and number 88. Imperial German Gardes du Corps enlisted dress helmets are particularly scarce within the market. Military headgear collectors will enjoy the opportunity to bid on and own this piece of military headgear. Imperial German Gardes Du Corps Enlisted Dress Helmet - Scarce & Desirable

An excellent Modern Firearm Auction selling primarily modern tactical, rifles, pistols, revolvers, and shotguns. A majority of this gun auction surrounds the sale of a single firearm collection. Most of the firearms are unfired and in 95% or better condition. The auction offers a fantastic opportunity to browse and purchase from a wide variety of better tactical firearms, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, optics / scopes, flashlights, magazines & firearm accessories. Firearm Auction - Modern Tactical, Pistols, Rifles, Revolvers, Shotguns

Historically important WWII D-Day Flag flown on-board LCT 530 (Landing Craft Tank) as it took part in Utah Beach Operations during the invasion of Normandy on D-Day is offered by Centurion. This significant WWII D-Day Flag sold in the November 2017 Wartime Military Memorabilia Auction. Historically Important WWII D-Day Flag of LCT 530 - Utah Beach, Normandy - to Sell with Centurion Auctions

Introducing the sale for the Extensive Civil War Relic Collection belonging to Civil War Relic Hunter, Dr. W Cullen Sherwood - Geologist, Historian, and Dedicated Civil War Relic Hunter. Centurion Auctions will bring to market the amazing Civil War Relic Collection of Dr. Sherwood as part of the November 30th 2017 Military & Wartime Collectible Auction. Lifelong Collection of a Civil War Relic Hunter - Dr. Sherwood

Important Civil War Military Archive and Wartime Saddle of Brev. Brigadier General Benjamin D. Pritchard 4th Michigan Cavalry. Pritchard led the 4th Michigan Cavalry, captors of Jefferson Davis – President of the Confederate States. The Archive was purchased by Gary Bisacky in the early 1980’s, from the Grandson of Pritchard. The Pritchard Civil War Archive is consigned, by the Bisacky estate, and will sell with Centurion Auctions, in the May 28th 2016 Civil War Militaria & Arms Auction. Civil War Archive of Brigadier General Benjamin Pritchard - 4th Michigan Cavalry | Captors of Jefferson Davis

Historically important Jefferson Davis Civil War Pursuit & Capture Map has been lost for the past 150 years, only recently seeing the light of day when the map was discovered hidden away, in among a private Civil War Book Collection. This linen Map of Georgia depicts the Disposition of the Cavalry Corps, M.D.M., Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson, Comdg. During the Pursuit and Capture of Jeff. Davis. May 1865. Civil War Jefferson Davis Capture Map Lost For 150 Years - Found In Book

The Civil War Ordnance Collection of Relic Hunter Extraordinaire - Wilbur C. Bedall is expected to generate excitement and interest within the Civil War collecting community when it crosses the Auction Block as part of Centurion Auctions May 28th 2016 Militaria & Firearm Auction. Bedall, a lifelong Civil War Historian and Relic Hunter, assembled one of the finest private Civil War Ordnance & Relic Collections known to exist. Collection of Wilbur Bedall - Lifelong Civil War Relic Hunter

The Military Archive of WWI Aviator Lt. George Perry, an Observer with the 11th Aero Squadron, is selling in Centurion's February 2015 Militaria & Firearm Auction. Collector interest in militaria related to WWI has been strong in recent years, especially for named items of WWI Aviators. Items pertaining to military aviation are generally more scarce within the market, this would be especially true of an aviator archive.  WWI US Aviator Archive of Lt. George Perry Sells Beyond Expectations

A scarce Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officers Model 45ACP Pistol belonging to Decorated Brigadier General James T. Tuberty will be sold in Centurion's February 27th, 2016 Firearm Auction. There are only known to be 1004 RIA M15 pistols as having been made so this is a desirable firearm to collectors. Desirable Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officers Model 45ACP of Decorated Brigadier General James T. Tuberty

The Military Archive of Decorated U.S. Navy Admiral Bowman H. McCalla brought to market by Centurion Auctions. This extensive military grouping of Admiral McCalla's personal items is being offered as lot 15096 of the February 27th, 2016 Militaria & Firearm Auction. Archive of Decorated U.S. Navy Admiral Bowman H. McCalla To Sell At Centurion Auctions