WW2 - Trench Art & Souvenirs

21 Items For Sale

1945 Souvenir of the Philippines

$45.00 ($5.00 S&H)

Nice looking hanky that measures approx. 11 1/2" square of a silk like material. Excellent condition.




Souvenir of Florence, Italy

$25.00 ($5.00 S&H)

Looks to be a dresser scarf, measures 7" X 9" overall. Excellent condition.




Plastic Holder with Photo of General

$25.00 ($10.00 S&H)

This is a neat retirement dinner souvenir for Lt. General Brehon Burke Somervell from when he retired in 1946. He commanded the Army Services Forces from 1942 to 1945. He retired 30 April 1946. It measures approx. 3 1/2" by 3 3/4". Neat little souvenir.




Bag of Mostly European Coins

$25.00 ($10.00 S&H)

Have a bag of thirty coins, mostly European, none have dates past 1945. All for one money.




Iran Ring Dated 1944

$55.00 ($5.00 S&H)

From the middle east during WW2, a small size ring with 1944 on one side and IRAN on the other. The front shield has a palm tree and a sailing ship. Neat piece.




AAF Pillow Sham

$12.00 ($5.00 S&H)

Great looking pillow sham for "Orlando Air Base, Fla." in near mint condition.




Souvenir Bayonet for Holabird Ordnance School

$50.00 ($10.00 S&H)

A neat little bayonet letter opener with the blade marked to, "Capt. W. H. Davis" "Made at Holabird Ordnance Automotive School" located in Baltimore, Md. Camp Holabird served as a MTC Storage Depot, MT School and a repair and assembling shop for vehicles going into service overseas, from WW1 and WW2. The bayonet measures 8 1/2 inches overall.




Swagger Stick - Unmarked

$25.00 ($10.00 S&H)

Neat looking wood and brass swagger stick, measures 17 3/4" long with .50 cal. shell on one end.




"Framburg" Dale Model Co. Recognition Models

$65.00 ($10.00 S&H)

These are metal, cast models of the following vehicles. British - Camden Lloyd Carrier, 4 1/4' X 2 3/8" X 1 5/8", US - T-17 Armored Car, 5 3/8" X 2 3/4" X 2 3/8" with movable turret and a US - General Sherman Tank, 6 1/4" X 3" X 2 3/4" with 4 movable wheels underneath. The cannon barrel was replaced with a wooden dowel, but it looks like the original. These vehicles are sold at $65 each, or take all three for $180. Very hard to find, especially in this condition.




WW2 69th Division Pillow Sham

$40.00 ($10.00 S&H)

Just a great looking pillow sham for the 69th Division.




Capri Bell Charm - 12th & 15th AAF Pilots

$150.00 ($8.00 S&H)

Here is another variation of the Lucky Capri Bell Charm, as worn by 12th & 15th AAF Pilots for good luck on their flight jackets. Non-magnetic, so either sterling, or silver plate over brass.




Souvenir Hanky from Philippines - 1945

$18.00 ($2.00 S&H)

Neat white linen hanky from the Philippines and dated 1945. Measures about 10 inches square. Excellent condition.




Brass Belt Buckles w/ Unit DI's

$10.00 ($8.00 S&H)

Have three different brass belt buckles with Infantry Rgt. DI's. From top down, 31st Inf. Rgt (Philippine Div.), 32nd Inf. Rgt. (7th Division) and 19th Inf. Rgt. (24th Div.). They are sold at $10 each or take all three for $25.




Army Sweetheart Items

$25.00 ($3.00 S&H)

Here are three period sweetheart items for a GI's wife or girlfriend. "I Love You" bracelet, Army insignia pin and an Army heart locket with photo enclosed. All for one money.




AAF Rest Camp - Rome - 1944/1945 - Charm

$150.00 ($7.00 S&H)

Here is another Good Luck Charm for an AAF Rest Camp in Rome, for the Christmas and New Year period, 1944/1945. Excellent condition.




Three USN Souvenir Hankies

$10.00 ($2.00 S&H)

Three USN souvenir hankies, as found in a sea bag. All for one money.




AAF Rest Camp - Good Luck Charm

$150.00 ($6.00 S&H)

This is the first one of these I've ever encountered. It is 1" in diameter and has a horse shoe for good luck at the other end of the chain.. One side says, "Merry Christmas - USAAF Rest Camp - 1944" and the other side says, "Happy New Year - Capri - 1945". Another great good luck charm for those men of the 12th and 15th AAF.




Lucky Bell Of San Michele Charm

$150.00 ($6.00 S&H)

These were worn and coveted by aircrew members of the 12th and 15th AAF, flying out of the Med. area. Made and bought in Capri and this one also has the mule on it. Hey, Good Luck is where ever you can find it!




RPH Leather Wallet

$45.00 ($3.00 S&H)

A really neat looking RPH wallet, that has been used, but not abused. One side has Eagle, V for Victory and US. The other side has Eagle and shield, reads "Remember Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941". The lettering is a little flat, but just a great looking piece.




USN Sweetheart Hankies w/Holder

$22.00 ($3.00 S&H)

A nice little set of Navy Sweetheart Hankies with the holder to keep them in. The hankies are near mint, the folder has just a little wear, but still decent condition.




12th AAF Capri Charm dated 1945

$195.00 ($3.00 S&H)

This is one super looking piece that I had never seen before. It is a disc about the diameter of a penny with the AAF winged star and the number 12 on one side and an image of Capri with "Capri 1945" on the other side and in color. This is a very rare, souvenir piece that was made for our flyboys to wear for good luck.