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Memorabilia belonging to Memphis Belle Command Pilot, Colonel Robert Morgan are included in Centurion Auctions December 2015 Militaria & Arms Auction. The memorabilia belonging to Morgan was acquired from his widow, and includes a Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Morgan, Memorabilia of Memphis Belle Command Pilot Col. Robert Morgan To Auction

The WWII M.A.S.H. Unit Museum of Dr. Peter Kirsch will sell as lot 14214 of Centurion Auctions December 2015 Militaria & Arms Auction. This is the most comprehensive and complete WWII era M.A.S.H Unit known to exist. An excellent piece of military history for a museum or avid collector. The lot consists of thousands of pieces, from tents, to equipment and instruments. Complete WWII M.A.S.H. Unit Museum - Collection of Peter T. Kirsch M.D.

An excellent high-grade collection of Broomhandle Pistols, including Mauser, Astra, and Shansei will sell in Centurion's October 2015 Firearm Auction. Most of the Broomhandles consigned to sell in the October firearm auction are in 95% or better condition Excellent High-Grade Broomhandle Pistol Collection To Sell

A, American Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads Merrimac Silver & Stag Handle Commemorative Cane is will be sold in Centurion's Auctions 2015 Militaria & Wartime Collectible Auction. This exceptional, finely detailed Civil War Commemorative Battle of Hampton Roads Merrimac Cane is inscribed to the Silver Overlay (on Stag) "Merrimac Sunday, March 9th, 1862." American Civil War Battle Of Hampton Roads Merrimac Silver Top Cane

A 19th C. Percussion Whale Harpoon Gun by Grudchos & Eggers will sell with Centurion Auctions as part of the October 2015 Firearm Auction. During the 19th C. Whaling was a very prominent industry in the United States, this was especially true for many of the coastal port cities throughout New England. A Whaling rifle such as this is a historical collectible of this industry and period of time. Produced in about 1850 the rifle 19th C. Percussion Whale Harpoon Gun by Grudchos & Eggers

An important Civil War Union Drum connected to the Battle of Gettysburg sold in Centurion's March 2015 Militaria & Wartime Memorabilia Auction. This Pennsylvania drum was found by Thomas H. Windle along with the deceased drummer at the Battle of Gettysburg where Civil War Union Drum Recovered From The Battlefield At Gettysburg Exceeds Expectations

Centurion Auctions is pleased to present the Fall 2015 Militaria & Firearm Auction, concentrating primarily on U.S. Civil War, World War I, and World War II. The auction takes place on October 11th 2015 and offers 700 lots of militaria and firearms, to include edged weapons, swords, bayonets, uniforms, patches, medals, headgear, hats, helmets, equipment, porcelain, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, carbines, trapdoor, percussion, flintlocks, Militaria & Firearm Auction | Concentrating on Civil War, WWI & WWII - Fall 2015

A Robert E. Lee Signed Matthew Brady Photograph will sell in Centurion's May 2015 Militaria Auction. This original Matthew Brady & Co photo directly signed R E Lee (Robert E. Lee) below the photo in the lower right in iron gall ink. The photo was taken April 16th 1865 at Lee's home in Richmond. This is one of the most well-known and widely recognized Brady photos. Robert E. Lee Signed Matthew Brady Photograph From Campbell Tarr Estate

The Firearm Collection of Nick Luetzow is consigned to sell in Centurion's May 2015 Militaria & Firearm Auction. Centurion specializes in the appraisal, valuation, acquisition, marketing, and sale of Firearm Collections. Nick has been an avid shooter since childhood and actively collecting since 1996. Centurion sincerely thanks Nick for the opportunity to bring his Firearm Collection to market.  Presenting The Firearm Collection Of Nick Luetzow

Firearm Auction of military, modern, antique, civilian, and sporting guns. Browse and choose from more than 150 lots of firearms being offered in the March 18th 2015 Firearm Auction. The auction includes firearms from collections across the U.S. Firearm manufacturers Firearm Auction | Buy Military, Sporting, Civilian, Modern, Antique, & Collectible Firearms

Centurion will offer for sale a Highly Decorated 18th C. Indo-Persian Armor Set, along with a Detailed Indo-Persian Gold Dhal Separ Shield. Both Indo-Persian Armor lots were purchased from Robert Hales, noted arms dealer and author of Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour, in London in 1999. Highly Decorated 18th C. Indo-Persian Armor Set & Shield

The Ford Motor Company Model 8 Helmet is an experimental military helmet produced for the US Government in 1918. Ford only manufactured about 1300 of this scarce experimental military helmet. The helmet carries a rather unique appearance, having a moving metal visor which would cover the face. The interior of the helmet featured a three pad liner system.  Ford Motor Company Experimental Model 8 Military Helmet

Collection of WWII Veteran Joseph R. Cirillo consisting of WWII memorabilia brought back by Cirillo from WWII will come to market in Centurion's March 18th, 2015 Militaria & Firearm Auction. Items in this collection were brought back by Cirillo following the War. The items are consigned by his family, who wish the items to go to collectors who will care for and preserve them for future generations. Collection of WWII Veteran Joseph R. Cirillo - Recipient of Bronze Star and Purple Heart

1916 United States Naval Academy Graduation Ring belonging to Rear Admiral Dennis Leo Ryan (January 14th, 1894 - February 8, 1966). This ring was discovered by the consignor while metal detecting at Croatan Sound in Manteo, NC. It was buried approximately 4 feet below the sandy surface. The discovery of this ring is a wonderful historical metal detecting find. It is not known how the ring came to be buried at Croatan Sound or just how long it may have sat buried below the earth. 1916 United States Naval Academy Ring of Rear Admiral Dennis Leo Ryan Discovered While Metal Detecting

Centurion Auctions will bring to market a scarce Conference Room Chair from Adolf Hitler's Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest) at Obersalzberg in Berchtesgaden in the March 2015 Militaria & Firearm Auction. This chair was taken from the Eagle's Nest in 1945 by General Joseph "Bud" Harper and was later given by Gen. Harper to Franklin Bloodworth. The chair is consigned by the Bloodworth family and is accompanied by a signed letter from Gen. Harper. Conference Room Chair From Hitler's Eagles Nest Taken By General Joseph Harper

Although Coatesville Pennsylvania was founded by Moses Coates in 1787, the civic activities and business acumen of the Pennock family forged an everlasting bond, connecting the family to the growth, development, and success of Coatesville and the surrounding area. Throughout Coatesville, many of the historic markers and buildings are associated with the Pennock family. Pennock Family Militaria, Arms & Ephemera Collection - Spanning 150 Years

A scarce WWII German Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Helmet attracts the eye of collectors. This WWII German Paratrooper Helmet was acquired directly from the attic of the estate of the veteran who brought it back following his return home from WWII. This German paratrooper helmet, along with other headgear, edged weapons and firearms were stored away in a recently discovered box, where they have most likely sat for the past 60+ years. Scarce WWII German Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Helmet Sells On Auction

Bid, Buy, and Collect Firearms in Centurion's Fall 2014 Firearm Auction. With extensive gun collections from across the United States consigned to sell, we're excited to offer a significant variety of antique & modern (civilian & military) guns for you to bid on. The auction includes pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, carbines, flintlock, and percussion firearms spanning 17th C. to modern. Makers include Colt, Winchester, Remington, Enfield, Heckler & Koch, Carl Gustafs, Smith & Wesson, Mauser, Nagant, Browning, Sauer & Sohn, Walther, Ruger, Firearm | Gun Auction - Bid, Buy & Collect In Centurion's Nov. 2014 Firearm Sale

A beautiful pair of 18th C. Burl Italian Flintlock Pistols are offered in Centurion's Fall 2014 Militaria & Firearm Auction. The pair of Flintlock Pistols will sell as lot 1327 of the November 2014 Auction. Finely carved the pair of Burl Italian Pistols are expertly crafted and exhibit stunning detail, to include silver relief accents throughout. FINE PAIR OF 18th C BURL ITALIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS | Sold $15,045

Centurion will bring to market an extraordinary matched pair of matched German Wheellock pistols by Hanns Keiner. Each pistol is finely crafted with exceptional detail. This pair will sell in the November 30th, 2014 Militaria & Firearm Auction. The auction is open to everyone. Along with the matched pair of Wheellock pistols, the auction offers collectors a wonderful opportunity to bid on more than 450 lots of military collectibles and firearms from all eras and conflicts.  17th C. GERMAN WHEELLOCK PISTOLS HANNS KEINER ERGER