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  • Romanian Order of Aeronautical Virtue, 2nd Class
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 49

    Romanian Order of Aeronautical Virtue, 2nd Class

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • WWI Pair of Tiffany Wings and  Charm Bracelet of G.W. Hayes
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 50

    WWI Pair of Tiffany Wings and Charm Bracelet of G.W. Ha...

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    $1,000 - $2,500
  • World War I Medals and Decorations of Pilot George W. Hayes
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 51

    World War I Medals and Decorations of Pilot George W. H...

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    $1,000 - $2,500
  • French and U.S. Pilot's Wings Of George W. Hayes
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 52

    French and U.S. Pilot's Wings Of George W. Hayes

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    $500 - $1,000
  • U.S. Insignia and I.D. Bracelets of George W. Hayes
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 53

    U.S. Insignia and I.D. Bracelets of George W. Hayes

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    $100 - $250
  • World War I and II Insignia and Souvenirs of Col. George W. Hayes
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 54

    World War I and II Insignia and Souvenirs of Col. Georg...

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    $250 - $500
  • George W. Hayes WWI Summer Flight Helmet
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 55

    George W. Hayes WWI Summer Flight Helmet

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • 46 Star Flag belonging to G.W.Hayes
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 56

    46 Star Flag belonging to G.W.Hayes

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Archery Medals, Snapshots and Portrait Negatives of George W. Hayes
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 57

    Archery Medals, Snapshots and Portrait Negatives of Geo...

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    $100 - $250
  • Documents and Letters of U.S. Army pilot G.W. Hayes
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 58

    Documents and Letters of U.S. Army pilot G.W. Hayes

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    $100 - $250
  • Documents and Photos of George W. Hayes
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 59

    Documents and Photos of George W. Hayes

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    $250 - $500
  • George W. Hayes Books
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    $100 - $250
    Lot 60

    George W. Hayes Books

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    $100 - $250
  • George W. Hayes Official U.S. Army Air Corps Binder with Photos
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 61

    George W. Hayes Official U.S. Army Air Corps Binder wit...

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    $250 - $500
  • General "Billy" Mitchell Letter to George Hayes
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 62

    General "Billy" Mitchell Letter to George Hayes

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    $250 - $500
  • Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Letter to George Hayes
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 63

    Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Letter to George Hayes

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Civil War U.S. Navy Officer's Presentation Sword
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    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 64

    Civil War U.S. Navy Officer's Presentation Sword

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    $1,000 - $2,500
  • U.S. Navy Civil War Cutlass
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 65

    U.S. Navy Civil War Cutlass

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    $250 - $500
  • Emerson and Silver Civil War Musician's Sword
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 66

    Emerson and Silver Civil War Musician's Sword

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    $250 - $500
  • U.S.1840 Medical service Sword
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    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 67

    U.S.1840 Medical service Sword

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    $1,000 - $2,500
  • Stag Handled Bowie Knife by Jonathan Crookes, Sheffield
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 68

    Stag Handled Bowie Knife by Jonathan Crookes, Sheffield...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • German 3rd Reich Luftwaffe Officer's Model Dagger by WKC Solingen
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 69

    German 3rd Reich Luftwaffe Officer's Model Dagger by WK...

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    $500 - $1,000
  • German Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 70

    German Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger

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    $500 - $1,000
  • German World War II Army Officer's Dress Saber
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 71

    German World War II Army Officer's Dress Saber

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Austrian Cavalry Officer's Saber, Model 1904
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 72

    Austrian Cavalry Officer's Saber, Model 1904

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • German  N.S.K.K. Dagger and Sheath
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 73

    German N.S.K.K. Dagger and Sheath

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • German 3rd Reich SA Dagger (Veteran Bringback)
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 74

    German 3rd Reich SA Dagger (Veteran Bringback)

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Japanese WWII N.C.O Shin Guntos Sword
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 75

    Japanese WWII N.C.O Shin Guntos Sword

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Japanese Samurai Sword with Kaku Obi
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 76

    Japanese Samurai Sword with Kaku Obi

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,500
  • Japanese Samurai Sword
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 77

    Japanese Samurai Sword

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Wakazshi Short Samurai Sword
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 78

    Wakazshi Short Samurai Sword

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Japanese Tsuba Sword Guards
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 79

    Japanese Tsuba Sword Guards

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    $250 - $500
  • Katana
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 80

    Katana

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Katana
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 81

    Katana

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Indonesian Parang Nabur
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 82

    Indonesian Parang Nabur

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 83

    Flintlock Pistol

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    $500 - $1,000
  • U.S. Model 1816 Simon North Flintlock Pistol
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 84

    U.S. Model 1816 Simon North Flintlock Pistol

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,500
  • Smith and Wesson Russian Revolver
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 85

    Smith and Wesson Russian Revolver

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,500
  • E.L. and J. Dickinson Pistol
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 86

    E.L. and J. Dickinson Pistol

    Est.
    $100 - $250
  • Williamson Derringer
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    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 87

    Williamson Derringer

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    $1,000 - $2,500
  • Civil War Burnside Carbine Sev. #25724
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 88

    Civil War Burnside Carbine Sev. #25724

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,500
  • Colt Model 1860 Army
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    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 89

    Colt Model 1860 Army

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Civil War 1863 Springfield Rifle
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 90

    Civil War 1863 Springfield Rifle

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Remington Factory Engraved Double Derringer
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Lot 91

    Remington Factory Engraved Double Derringer

    Est.
    $2,500 - $5,000
  • U.S. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Lot 92

    U.S. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,500
  • Parker Brothers Shotgun
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 93

    Parker Brothers Shotgun

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Remington Double Barreled Shotgun
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 94

    Remington Double Barreled Shotgun

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Winchester Model '94
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 95

    Winchester Model '94

    Est.
    $100 - $250
  • Percussion Gun
    Estimate
    $100 - $250
    Lot 96

    Percussion Gun

    Est.
    $100 - $250

Auction Description

Weapons and War Auction by Witherell's
Our annual Weapons and War Auction features a number of fresh discoveries. The archive of WWI and WWII pilot George W. Hayes is one of the best. The accompanying letter from his commanding officer describing his decision to attack two enemy planes during WWI with a failing motor will give chills to any patriotic American. A WWII souvenir brought home by a soldier almost didn't make it to our office for our Tuesday evaluation day as it was almost thrown out for its offensive symbolism. We are grateful the proceeds from its sale will provide needed support to his wife. This auction features a 22% buyer's premium through Bidsquare for non-credit card purchases. Read more
Witherell's
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States

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Phone:+19164466490

Buyer’s Premium

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$50 22.00

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$1,000 $100
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$5,000 $500
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$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

Shipping is only in continental U.S. and information regarding shipping price is provided within the description of each lot. For international and larger items that we cannot ship in house, please take a look at our shipping contacts. Read more

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WITHERELL’S INC. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE The following are the terms and conditions applicable to your purchase of product from Witherell’s Inc (“Witherell’s”). Please review them carefully. By tendering payment for the product you agree to these terms and conditions. 1. Guarantee. Witherell’s provides the following guarantee with respect to your purchased product. The guarantee is personal to you and may not be transferred. a) Guarantee of Accurate Description. Witherell’s guarantees the accuracy of the lot heading description applicable to your purchased product for a period of 45 days after the closing date of sale (the “Guarantee Period”). For purposes of these terms and conditions, the closing date of sale is the date that is the latter of (i) the invoice for the product being fully paid in good and immediately available funds, and (ii) the product being delivered to you. b) Guarantee of Condition. Witherell’s also guarantees the condition of the lot to be substantially as described in the lot condition field applicable to your purchased product during the Guarantee Period. c) Exercise of Guarantee Rights. To exercise your guarantee rights, you are required, prior to expiration of the Guarantee Period, to: (i) provide written notice to Witherell’s that you desire to exercise your guarantee rights, which notice will specify the lot number, date and location of the auction at which the product was purchased, and the reasons you believe the guarantee is applicable; and (ii) deliver or cause to be delivered the product FOB Witherell’s auction warehouse in Sacramento, California (or other location designated by Witherell’s) in the same condition as when purchased and free of any liens, restrictions on transfer or third party claims. 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