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Vintage Karlsruhe German Cruiser WWII Unique Ship Photos + Invitation Rare Lot

Vintage Karlsruhe German Cruiser WWII Unique Ship Photos + Invitation Rare Lot

Original vintage photographic lot from WWII era. Pictures are of the German cruiser Karlsruhe from 1935. Lot includes 2 photos, 2 slide looking image photos possibly tintype or litho? , and an invitation from the captain and officers to an on board reception (in German). These are obviously q uite different than a normal photograph…. (read more)

Vintage Antique Westlake Wood Wwi Submarine 1920’s 1930’s Very Rare Model Co

Vintage Antique Westlake Wood Wwi Submarine 1920

VINTAGE ANTIQUE WESTLAKE WOOD WWI SUBMARINE 1920’S – 1930’S VERY RARE MODEL COMPANY IN ERIE PA. THIS MODEL is believed to be a WWI submarine and is believe to be a kit from Westlake Model Co. From the 1920’s – 1930’s. I found this model advertised in July of 1935 in a Boys’ Life Magazine… (read more)

WW2 German Kriegsmarine Compass / Surveying Protractor VERY RARE

WW2 German Kriegsmarine Compass / Surveying Protractor VERY RARE

Navy personnel used this device to accurately plot the ships direction and location. Made of brass, wood, and steel,, and dating between 1939 and 1945, this navigational computer is in AMAZING used condition! It is 100% complete, along with 3 additional arms that can be added to extend the protractor legs (for larger maps). Some… (read more)

Vintage Antique Westlake Wood Wwi Submarine 1920’s 1930’s Very Rare Model Co

Vintage Antique Westlake Wood Wwi Submarine 1920

VINTAGE ANTIQUE WESTLAKE WOOD WWI SUBMARINE 1920’S – 1930’S VERY RARE MODEL COMPANY IN ERIE PA. THIS MODEL is believed to be a WWI submarine and is believe to be a kit from Westlake Model Co. From the 1920’s – 1930’s. I found this model advertised in July of 1935 in a Boys’ Life Magazine… (read more)

Vintage Antique Westlake Wood Wwi Submarine 1920’s 1930’s Very Rare Model Co

Vintage Antique Westlake Wood Wwi Submarine 1920

VINTAGE ANTIQUE WESTLAKE WOOD WWI SUBMARINE 1920’S – 1930’S VERY RARE MODEL COMPANY IN ERIE PA. THIS MODEL is believed to be a WWI submarine and is believe to be a kit from Westlake Model Co. From the 1920’s – 1930’s. I found this model advertised in July of 1935 in a Boys’ Life Magazine… (read more)

WW2 German Navy Kriegsmarine Junghans Ship U-Boat U-Boot Clock VERY RARE

WW2 German Navy Kriegsmarine Junghans Ship U-Boat U-Boot Clock VERY RARE

It is a VERY NICE example and retains MUCH of it’s original paint and finish! A few scratches and marks (normal due to the age), however it is VERY SOLID! The face does show some wear and marks… And sadly, some of the markings have faded over time. 100% FUNCTIONAL, this type of clock is… (read more)

Rare 1949 WWII Museum of Science and Industry Model Navy Submarine Mark Torpedo

Rare 1949 WWII Museum of Science and Industry Model Navy Submarine Mark Torpedo

Very rare – can not find another like it. This is a 7 desk model display of a WWII Navy Mark Torpedo. It is well built and heavy. Made of stainless steel with copper supports on a wood base. Torpedo is clearly filled with something making it heavy like a paperweight. Model is slightly longer… (read more)

Rare 1957 Medal HMS Ark Royal-Southhamton NATO Ships Gallion, Royal Navy

Rare 1957 Medal HMS Ark Royal-Southhamton NATO Ships Gallion, Royal Navy

Rare, and beautiful 1957 Medal commemorating NATO Ships visit to Southampton. Given by the Mayor to H. Please view the photographs for the condition of the Medal. There are maker’s mark stamps on the medal. The item “Rare 1957 Medal HMS Ark Royal-Southhamton NATO Ships Gallion, Royal Navy” is in sale since Friday, November 25,… (read more)

WW2 German Kriegsmarine 8×60 U-Boat Commander Binoculars Porro II VERY RARE

WW2 German Kriegsmarine 8x60 U-Boat Commander Binoculars Porro II VERY RARE

The German Army and Navy used a wide variety of optical equipment, including a 6×30 (6 power magnification with 30mm objective lens), 7×50, 8×30,10×50 and others, being the standard issued optics used by all branches of service. His 8×60 type was a MUCH RARER model, with only approx. 200 pieces ever being made, and were… (read more)

Ww2 German Km’eagle M’ 7 X 50 Armored Binoculars & Case, Nr. Mint Rare

Ww2 German Km

OUTSTANDING ALL ORIGINAL AND PROBABLY MATED SET. FOR KRIEGSMARINE WWII’M’ FOR U-BOATS,’E’ BOATS ETC. CERTAINLY VERY CLOSE TO MINT – A STUNNER, TRULY. ORIGINAL STRAPS ON BINOS AND CASE. THIS IS RARE TO FIND, AND NICE! IN USE, ONE SIDE ONLY JUST SLIGHTLY HAZY. OTHER IS’CRYSTAL’ – WHEN BARRELS MOVED IN/OUT. AND ADJUSTED (CONVERGED) FOR… (read more)