March Militaria Auction
By Donley Auctions
Mar 16, 2025
8512 South Union Road, Union, IL 60180, United States

Attention all gun and militaria enthusiasts! Donley Auctions is happy to announce our upcoming auction, featuring a diverse collection of firearms, militaria, and other unique pieces that will ignite your passion for history and craftsmanship.

On Saturday, be amazed by our selection of vintage and modern firearms and ammo, including an exquisitely engraved LC Smith Monogram 12-gauge shotgun, a Civil War-era Sharps .52 Pellet Primer Rifle, and a rare Remington Hepburn No. 3 38-40 rifle.

Our militaria collection on Sunday is equally impressive, featuring items such as WWII USMC Code Talkers uniforms, a Davy Crockett nuclear bomb fired detonator fuse, a WWII US 78th Div & 7th Army uniform grouping, and lots more great uniforms.

For the knife enthusiasts, we have an impressive collection of 33 Marbles knives, showcasing the craftsmanship and legacy of this iconic American brand. From classic hunting knives to rare and unique models, this collection is a must-see for any Marble enthusiast.

In addition to firearms and militaria, we also have a lot of ammo and a variety of other unique items that will appeal to collectors of all kinds. These include a 19th-century American eagle statue, an amazing collection of toy soldiers, and much more.

Don't miss this opportunity to add to your collection and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Join us for our live and online auctions, where you can enjoy complimentary food and drinks while bidding on your favorite items.

And if you're looking to downsize or sell your own collection, we're here to help. Consign your items with us and we'll make sure they find a good home. Email photos and details to Consign@DonleyAuctions.com.

Donley Auctions: Auctioneers of antiques. Collectors of cool. Veterans of vintage.


Check back often as we're still adding great items!

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LOT 2028:

Very Old British London City Police Bobby Helmet

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Sold for: $70
Start price:
$ 70
Estimated price :
$140 - $200
Buyer's Premium: 21% More details
sales tax: 7.25% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Mar 16, 2025 at Donley Auctions
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Very Old British London City Police Bobby Helmet
This is a very old late 19th-early 20th Century Bobby helmet. The body appears to be all cork with fine felt exterior and a black oil cloth lining with leather sweatband with drawstring. The outside band is ribbed with two small decorative rosettes holding it in place. The original leather chinstrap has crinkle pattern and is complete. The helmet badge is blackened brass and says "Metropolitan Police" and the royal cypher has been removed and replaced with "69" held in place with screwback posts. The condition is fair with misshaping, damage to inside brim and edge and is very dusty. This my be one of the earliest Bobby helmet. It has no maker's marks or size marks. This should clean up and it just reeks of Sherlock Holmes stories and is very rare indeed.

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