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 2051:

WWII & Cold War US Navy Lot

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Sold for: $120
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax: $ 155.73
Start price:
$ 80
Estimated price :
$150 - $250
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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WWII & Cold War US Navy Lot
Varied collection of US Navy material-uniforms, photos, insignia and souvenirs circa WWII through 1960's. Includes 1) framed items: Coast Guard portrait; Coast Guard Band-Port of Boston Sept, 1945; USS Lake Champlain Aircraft Carrier; Certificate, "Solemn Mysteries and Order of the Deep", for Anthony E. Pilch S2C. Dated 14 April 1944. US Flag flown off of Battleship USS Arizona on Sept 14, 1978. 2) Wooden and glass service tray with the Destroyer USS Converse drawing. 3) Pillow sham-US Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, TX. 4) US Flags, 48 Stars. One small silk personal flag, and larger cotton sewn flag [3'x5']. 5) US Navy rank insignia. Dated 1943. In large frame featuring story of USS Bagley at Pearl Harbor. 6) Book, A Guide to US Navy Insignia. Printed 1942. 7) Shaving mug, USS Indiana Battleship. 8) Midshipman "Dixie Cup" hat [size 7] and Navy flat "Donald Duck cap. Size 7-1/4 Named to "J.L Barna". 8) Navy Cracker Jack jumper, black neck scarf, and trousers attributed by consigner to Electrician's Mate John Ruzik, who served on submarines: USS Bang, USS Pampanito and USS Searaven . He enlisted 14 Nov 1942 and discharged 15 Jan 1946. Accompanied by manual in hardcover binder.
9) Navy Cracker Jack jumper, black neck scarf. Amphibious forces insignia, Motor Machinists insignia left sleeve. 10) Navy Cracker Jack jumper. US Naval Sea Cadet patches both sleeves. Submarine cuff panels on each sleeve. Stenciled " RDS" back of neck. 11) Navy Cracker Jack jumper, Attribute to Leslie Roberrts, US Coast Guard, Atlantic Service. Ruptured suck patch on chest. Petty Officer, 2nd CL. With Flat "Donald Duck" US Coast Guard cap.
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