--- title: Brigadier General Frederick Appleton Smith Collection - Wartime Trophies & Personal Items description: Wartime trophies and personal items of Brigadier General Frederick Appleton Smith (1849 – 1922). Graduating from West Point in 1873 through retirement in 1913, the collection encompasses military, wartime, and personal pieces collected by Smith who served extensively in the Western Frontier, Cuba, and the Philippines canonical_url: https://www.centurionauctions.com/wartime-trophies-of-brigadier-general-frederick-appleton-smith-collection language: en-GB date: 2022-04-02T23:22:24Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://www.centurionauctions.com/wartime-trophies-of-brigadier-general-frederick-appleton-smith-collection. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 4173 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://www.centurionauctions.com/wartime-trophies-of-brigadier-general-frederick-appleton-smith-collection. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Structured data** as JSON-LD may be found at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. 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.** **\*Note:** [Omnia Auctions](https://www.omniaauctions.com/ "Omnia Auctions - Jewelry, Art, Coins, Currency, Timepieces & Memorabilia Auctioneers"), within their September 2021 Hobby Collector Auction will also offer a number of personal effects belonging to Frederick Appleton Smith. **Bidders are able to view sale information, item details, register, and bid on the Smith collection via the following links:** \- July 28th 2021 | [Wartime Collectible & Militaria Auction](https://www.centurionauctions.com/buy-sell-military-collection-civil-war-wwi-wwii-vietnam-wartime-collectible-auction-621 "MILITARIA & WARTIME COLLECTIBLE AUCTION - Civil War, Indian Wars, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam & Current Conflicts") (Centurion) \- September 5th 2021 | [Collector Hobby & Memorabilia Auction](https://www.omniaauctions.com/sell-appraise-collector-hobby-coin-currency-memorabilia-bottle-auction-7-21 "Omnia Auctions - Collector, Hobby, Coin, Currency & Memorabilia Auction") (Omnia) **About Smith, his life and career:** Frederick Appleton Smith was born on May 15, 1849 in the town of Craigville, New York, to the parents of Frederick B. and Sarah Durno Smith. Cadet Smith graduated the United States Military Academy on June 13th, 1873 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant assigned to Frontier Duty with the 12th Infantry. During this period, Lieutenant Smith served to move Modoc Prisoners from Fort Klamath (Oregon) to Fort D.A. Russell (Wyoming). Lieutenant Smith was in garrison at Fort McDowell, Angel Island (California) November 1873 - July 1875. He was then assigned to Camp Bidwell (California) from December 1875 - September 1878. On June 28, 1878 Lieutenant Smith was promoted to First Lieutenant and assigned as Adjutant 12th Infantry (November 1878 – March 1887). During this period Lieutenant Smith spent time at Whipple Barracks (Arizona) from September 1878 – September 1882; in garrison at Madison Barracks, New York from September 1882 – July 1887; Frontier Duty at Fort Yates (North Dakota) from July 1887 – May 1889. On October 3, 1878 Smith married Wilhelmine Fowler while in New York. Following Fort Yates, Lieutenant Smith was in garrison at Columbus Barracks (Ohio) on general recruiting duty from November 1889 – November 1891. Then on to Fort Sully (South Dakota) from November 1891 – August 1892. During this period Smith was promoted to Captain and from August 1892 – June 1894 Captain Smith served as Adjutant and Executive Officer, Columbian Guard, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. In June 1894, upon completion of this two-year assignment in Chicago, Captain Smith returned to the frontier serving at Fort Sully (South Dakota) and Fort Niobrara (Nebraska) from September 1894 – August 1895. Captain Smith was then assigned to the Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Michigan as the Professor of Military Science and Tactics from September 1895 – September 1897. After his teaching assignment, Captain Smith returned to Fort Niobrara, Nebraska through April 1898. Captain Smith was then assigned Adjutant-General, Infantry Division, Camp George H. Thomas, Chickamauga Park (Georgia) and in the vicinity of Tampa (Florida) from April 1898 – May 1898. On July 30th, 1898 Captain Smith became Acting Assistant Adjutant-General U.S. Forces and 5th Army Corps at Tampa (Florida) and Santiago (Cuba) during the period of May 1898 – July 1898. During this same period, Smith was Mustering Officer, 5th Army Corps during June and July 1898. In July 1898 Captain Smith was promoted to Major and assigned to duty as Chief Commissary of Subsistence, U.S. Volunteers and stationed in the Department of the Lakes, Chicago (Illinois). Major Smith was Honorably discharged from Volunteer Service on June 13, 1899. Come June 20, 1899 Major Smith continued his service assigned as Major of the 1st Infantry. For the next few years Major Smith would be assigned as Acting Assistant-General, Headquarters Division of Cuba (July – October 1899); Commanding District of Guanajay and Guanajay Barracks, Cuba (October 1899 – August 1900); and then in Philippine Islands (September 1900 – February 1901). While in the Philippines, Major Smith detailed as Inspector-General Department of the Visayas (Philippine Islands) in August 1901; Inspector-General Department, South Philippines, (Philippine Islands) in December 1901; Inspector-General Department of the Visayas (Philippine Islands) from September 1902 – February 1903. In April 1902 Major Smith wrote a letter to the Adjutant General, U.S. Army, Washington D.C. requesting a transfer back to the States. His reasoning for a transfer was based on (with the exception of a few months) serving in remote tropical climates for nearly four contiguous years, ongoing health issues, as well as personal issues related to the death of his father during his absence, the failing health of his mother, and having been separated from his wife and children for many years. His request for transfer was granted and came through about ten months later. In July 1902 Major Smith was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. On transfer back to the States, Lieutenant Colonel Smith was assigned to duty with the Inspector-General’s Office, Washington, D.C. through April 1903 before being detailed on General Staff later in April 1903. Lieutenant Colonel Smith was promoted to Colonel in January 1904. Smith was next assigned to Revising Infantry Drill Regulations, Washington D.C. from September 1903 – July 1904; Governor’s Island (New York) from July 1904 – February 1906; Commanded 4th Brigade, 2d Division, Maneuver Corps, Manassas (Virginia) August – September 1905. Lieutenant Colonel Smith would then return to the Philippine Islands from April 1906 – April 1908 serving in charge of field operations against Pulajanes, Island of Samar from July 1906 – June 1907, and in addition the Island of Leyte from January 1907 to June 1907. Lieutenant Colonel Smith then returned Stateside to Fort McDowell (California) from May – September 1908. In October 1908 Smith was promoted to Brigadier General by President Theodore Roosevelt. Brigadier General Smith went on to hold various posts over the next few years, including Commanding Department of California, San Francisco (California) from October 1908 - January 1909; Commanding Fort D. A. Russell (Wyoming) from April 1909 to March 1910; Commanding Department of the Missouri March 1910 - February 1913; Commanding 1st Brigade, Maneuver Division, San Antonio (Texas) March - July 1911; Commander Red Army in Connecticut Maneuver Campaign in August 1912; Commanding Central Division, Chicago (Illinois) October - November 1912; Commanding 5th Brigade, 2nd Division from February - April 1913; Omaha (Nebraska) in May 1913. Brigadier General Frederick Appleton Smith retired in May 1913. In retirement, Smith returned to his native New York where he resided until his death in 1922 at the age of 72. Centurion Auctions is an industry leader in the valuation, marketing, and sale of historically important firearms, military collectibles, documents, and arms. Centurion conducts specialty auctions in both Firearms and Wartime Military Collectibles. Firearm auctions are focused on antique, modern, sporting, collector, and military firearms, as well as NFA machine guns. Wartime Military Collectible auctions center on medals, awards, edged weapons, cloth, headgear, uniforms, gear, and the like. Each auction is comprised of collections from around the globe, to include individuals, dealers, trusts, estates, museums, and life-long collections. Acquisition teams travel nationally in the acquisition of collections and important items. If you are selling firearms or wartime collectibles - [contact Centurion for a complimentary consultation](https://www.centurionauctions.com/sell-military-collection-war-collectibles "Sell Wartime Collectibles & Firearms - contact Centurion for a complimentary consultation"). Press & Media Contact: Malcolm Mason, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 850-294-7121 The following is a list of lots belonging to Frederick Appleton Smith that are included in the July 28th 2021 Wartime Collectible Auction: Select [this link to view all of the Frederick Appleton Smith lots within the online catalog](https://centurionauctions.hibid.com/catalog/293413/wartime-collectible---civil-war--wwi--wwii--vietnam/?q=Frederick+Appleton+Smith&ipp=100). **WCE WORLD COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION GUARD SWORD WCG**, 67001 **19TH C. KALINGA PHILIPPINES IGOROT HEAD HUNTER AXE**, 67006 **CIVIL WAR ERA US ARMY MODEL 1855 SOCKET BAYONET**, 67010 **US ARMY WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE M1873 BAYONET**, 67011 **US ARMY WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE M1873 BAYONET**, 67012 **19TH C. BONE HANDLE CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE**, 67013 **19TH C. INDONESIAN KERIS KRIS KNIFE VET BRING BACK**, 67014 **19TH C. INDONESIAN KERIS KRIS KNIFE VET BRING BACK**, 67015 **19TH C. PHILIPPINE KNIFE US VETERAN'S BRING BACK**, 67016 **19TH C. PHILIPPINE WAR US VET BRING BACK DAGGER**, 67017 **19TH C. SPANISH AMERICAN WAR US BRING BACK DAGGER**, 67018 **19TH C. PHILIPPINE KNIFE US VETERAN'S BRING BACK**, 67019 **19TH C. PHILIPPINE KNIFE US VETERAN'S BRING BACK**, 67020 **19TH C. SPANISH AMERICAN WAR US BRING BACK DAGGER**, 67021 **INDONESIAN BALINESE KERIS KRIS KNIFE & SCABBARD**, 67022 **INDONESIAN BALINESE GOLOK KRIS MACHETE & SCABBARD**, 67023 **19TH C. PHILIPPINE BORANG BOLO KNIFE US BRING BACK**, 67024 **19TH C. PHILIPPINE PINUTI BOLO SWORD US BRING BACK**, 67025 **US CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE NAVY CUTLASS BY COOK**, 67026 **SPAN-AM WAR BRING BACK SPANISH HABANA MARKED SWORD**, 67027 **SPAN-AM WAR BRING BACK SPANISH HABANA MARKED SWORD**, 67028 **WWII IMPERIAL JAPANESE TYPE 30 ARISAKA BAYONET**, 67031 **WWII BRITISH ARMY BRODIE HELMET DATED 1942**, 67065 **LATE VIETNAM US NAVY FLIGHT DECK HELMET**, 67093 **1900'S FIRST PATTERN PHILIPPINES BATTLE FLAG**, 67517 **FIRST PATTERN PHILIPPINES FLAG SURRENDERED TO US**, 67518 **WWI - WWII UNITED STATES 48 STARS FLAG**, 67519 **WWI - WWII UNITED STATES 48 STARS FLAG**, 67532 **US ARMY WIGWAG SIGNAL FLAG**, 67538 **US CAVALRY MODEL 1885 LEATHER GAUNTLETS**, 67547 **SPAN-AM WAR US ARMY CAVALRY RIDING CROP**, 67720 **WWI US ARMY FIELD GEAR & HAVERSACK IDENTIFIED**, 67724 **WWII US AAF BAILOUT EMERGENCY SURVIVAL FISHING KIT**, 67756 **1865 SPANISH BELT PISTOL BY G. STELU, EIBAR**, 67777 **1854 SPANISH BELT PISTOL PERDO JOSE AGUIRRE, EIBAR**, 67778 **1898 - 1901 PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE WAR BUGLE**, 67821 **WORLD COLUMBIA EXPOSITION PICTURE BOOKS**, 67858 ![Frederick Appleton Smith Adjutant and Executive Officer Columbian Guard Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago IL 1](https://www.centurionauctions.com/images/News/2021/Frederick%20Appleton%20Smith%20-%20Adjutant%20and%20Executive%20Officer%20-%20Columbian%20Guard%20-%20Worlds%20Columbian%20Exposition%20-%20Chicago%20IL%20-%201.PNG) Frederick Appleton Smith, Adjutant and Executive Officer of the Columbian Guard World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago IL ![Colonel Maximo Abad Surrender to Major Frederick Appleton Smith Marinduque Philippines](https://www.centurionauctions.com/images/News/2021/Colonel%20Maximo%20Abad%20Surrender%20to%20Major%20Frederick%20Appleton%20Smith%20-%20Marinduque%20-%20Philippines.jpg) Colonel Maximo Abad Surrender to Major Frederick Appleton Smith Marinduque, Philippines ![Frederick Appleton Smith with Col. R. Van Horn at Camp George H. Thomas Chickamauga Park GA](https://www.centurionauctions.com/images/News/2021/Frederick%20Appleton%20Smith%20with%20Col.%20R.%20Van%20Horn%20at%20Camp%20George%20H.%20Thomas%20Chickamauga%20Park%20GA.jpg) Frederick Appleton Smith with Col. R. Van Horn Camp George H. Thomas in Chickamauga Park, GA ![Frederick Appleton Smith Regimental Camp 4th Infantry Fort Crockett Galveston TX](https://www.centurionauctions.com/images/News/2021/Frederick%20Appleton%20Smith%20-%20Regimental%20Camp%204th%20Infantry%20-%20Fort%20Crockett%20-%20Galveston%20TX.JPG) Frederick Appleton Smith (Personal Image Collection) - Regimental Camp 4th Infantry Fort Crockett in Galveston, TX ![Frederick Appleton Smith Adjutant and Executive Officer Columbian Guard Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago IL](https://www.centurionauctions.com/images/News/2021/Frederick%20Appleton%20Smith%20-%20Adjutant%20and%20Executive%20Officer%20-%20Columbian%20Guard%20-%20Worlds%20Columbian%20Exposition%20-%20Chicago%20IL.JPG) Frederick Appleton Smith - Adjutant and Executive Officer of the Columbian Guard World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, IL ```json { "@context": "http:\/\/schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "author": { "@id": "https:\/\/www.centurionauctions.com\/#mason_d6ae754602" }, "dateModified": "2022-04-02T23:22:24Z", "datePublished": "2021-06-27T16:44:52Z", "description": "Wartime trophies and personal items of Brigadier General Frederick Appleton Smith (1849 – 1922). 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