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  • Royal Canadian Air Force Sweetheart Wings, 4 Ops Wings, and a WWII Memorial Cross to an RCAF Navigator
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,500
    Lot 193

    Royal Canadian Air Force Sweetheart Wings, 4 Ops Wings,...

    Est.
    $750 - $1,500
  • 78 Superb RAF, Sweetheart Wing, Badges, and Brooches, many enameled
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,500
    Lot 194

    78 Superb RAF, Sweetheart Wing, Badges, and Brooches, m...

    Est.
    $750 - $1,500
  • 65 Royal Australian and New Zealand Air Force Sweetheart Wings and Badges
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 195

    65 Royal Australian and New Zealand Air Force Sweethear...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • 22 Bullion Embroidered Wings, a Metal Flight Surgeon's Wing, Early Republican Chinese Wings and More
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 196

    22 Bullion Embroidered Wings, a Metal Flight Surgeon's ...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • US WWI Bullion Embroidered Wings, Various Medals, Wings, Insignia
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 197

    US WWI Bullion Embroidered Wings, Various Medals, Wings...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • 59 Embroidered US Army Air Corps Wings
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 198

    59 Embroidered US Army Air Corps Wings

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 10 Outstanding US Navy Wings in Silver, Gilt, and Leather
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 199

    10 Outstanding US Navy Wings in Silver, Gilt, and Leath...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • WWII ATC and other non-Army Flight Wings and Badges, rare, some in sterling
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 200

    WWII ATC and other non-Army Flight Wings and Badges, ra...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • 14 Pair USAAC Shirt and Cap sized Wings, Most in sterling
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 201

    14 Pair USAAC Shirt and Cap sized Wings, Most in sterli...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 41 Pair US Army Air Corps Wings, incl. Glider Pilot, Liaison, WASP, 23 in sterling or coin silver
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $4,000
    Lot 202

    41 Pair US Army Air Corps Wings, incl. Glider Pilot, Li...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $4,000
  • US Army Air Corps Insignia, some British, some sterling, many rare.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 203

    US Army Air Corps Insignia, some British, some sterling...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • 34 Pair US "Shirt-sized" Wings, incl. Flight Surgeon, Nurse, Liaison, Service, Glider and more, 22 sterling
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 204

    34 Pair US "Shirt-sized" Wings, incl. Flight Surgeon, N...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 31 US Parachute and Glider "Jump" Wings, incl. 8 in Sterling
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 205

    31 US Parachute and Glider "Jump" Wings, incl. 8 in Ste...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • US Army Air Corps 2-Bladed Propellor
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 206

    US Army Air Corps 2-Bladed Propellor

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Flags, Hats, Leather Gear, and Insignia
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 207

    Flags, Hats, Leather Gear, and Insignia

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • US WWI, WWII and Vietnam Era Uniforms and Gear and BAR Belt
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 208

    US WWI, WWII and Vietnam Era Uniforms and Gear and BAR ...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • US WWI and WWII Wool Overcoats, WWI Uniform and Hat
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 209

    US WWI and WWII Wool Overcoats, WWI Uniform and Hat

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • US WWI Named 1st Army Engineer's Tunic, Breeches, Hat, Dog Tags, Balaclava Helmet, Sweater and Scarf
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 210

    US WWI Named 1st Army Engineer's Tunic, Breeches, Hat, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • WWI and WWII inert Grenades, German Dog Tags, Mess ware, US G.I. Garand Rifle Covers,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 211

    WWI and WWII inert Grenades, German Dog Tags, Mess ware...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • US Medals, Badges, Patches, Service Gear, and a large early Patriotic Banner w/ Painted Eagle and Shield
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 212

    US Medals, Badges, Patches, Service Gear, and a large e...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • US WWII Officers' Hats, Flight Helmet, WWI and WWII Patches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 213

    US WWII Officers' Hats, Flight Helmet, WWI and WWII Pat...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • German Field Glasses, Belt Buckles, Dog Tags, inert Hand Grenades, Gas Mask, Mess Kit Items
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 214

    German Field Glasses, Belt Buckles, Dog Tags, inert Han...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • German Stamps, Ration Coupons, Propaganda items, Flags, Photos, and Ratings patches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 215

    German Stamps, Ration Coupons, Propaganda items, Flags,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Japanese Military Medals, Badges, Photos, and Flare Pistol
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 216

    Japanese Military Medals, Badges, Photos, and Flare Pis...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Japan and Philippines Wings and Badgss
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 217

    Japan and Philippines Wings and Badgss

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • US Aviators' Medals, incl. 3 Medal Groups, and 2 Navy Crosses (in 3 frames)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 218

    US Aviators' Medals, incl. 3 Medal Groups, and 2 Navy C...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • 4 Frames of British Aviation Wings, Sweetheart Pins, and Patches
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 219

    4 Frames of British Aviation Wings, Sweetheart Pins, an...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Sweetheart Pins, and Badges, some US, incl. some full-sized British and US Medal bars for ribbons
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 220

    Sweetheart Pins, and Badges, some US, incl. some full-s...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • RAF, SAAF Sweetheart Wings, Mostly in sterling, many w/ brilliants.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 221

    RAF, SAAF Sweetheart Wings, Mostly in sterling, many w/...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • 2 Frames of Cloth Canadian and British Wings, incl. 62 half-wings, 33 wings, Badges and Patches.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 222

    2 Frames of Cloth Canadian and British Wings, incl. 62 ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Air Crew Wings and Badges
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 223

    British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Air Crew ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Australian Flying Corps and other Rare Australian and New Zealand Air Force Wings, and Badges
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 224

    Australian Flying Corps and other Rare Australian and N...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • US Naval Aviation Ratings and early Photos (5 separate wooden frames)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 225

    US Naval Aviation Ratings and early Photos (5 separate ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Polish Pilot and Flight Crew Badges, WWII and Soviet era.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 226

    Polish Pilot and Flight Crew Badges, WWII and Soviet er...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • French Pilots' Badges, Aviation Badges, and Uniform Items.
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 227

    French Pilots' Badges, Aviation Badges, and Uniform Ite...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Italian Aviation Badges, Wings, and Specialization Badges
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 228

    Italian Aviation Badges, Wings, and Specialization Badg...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • US Wings, Medals, and Badges, along with a number of foreign Orders, Medals, Wings and Patches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 229

    US Wings, Medals, and Badges, along with a number of fo...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • USAAC and Navy Sweetheart Jewelry, US Cap-sized Wings, incl. Airship and WWI
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 230

    USAAC and Navy Sweetheart Jewelry, US Cap-sized Wings, ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Polish Aviation Medals and Badges, mostly pre-WWII
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 231

    Polish Aviation Medals and Badges, mostly pre-WWII

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • WWII German Naval Officer's Frock and Fore and Aft Hat, rank of Commander
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 232

    WWII German Naval Officer's Frock and Fore and Aft Hat,...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • German Wehrmacht Officer's peaked Cap of an Oberst
    Estimate
    $300 - $600
    Lot 233

    German Wehrmacht Officer's peaked Cap of an Oberst

    Est.
    $300 - $600
  • Presentation Painting to General McAuliffe.  20.5 x 24.5"  Sight 15 x 19"
    Estimate
    $250 - $750
    Lot 234

    Presentation Painting to General McAuliffe. 20.5 x 24.5...

    Est.
    $250 - $750
  • 2 Colored Etchings (framed) from the Collection of Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 235

    2 Colored Etchings (framed) from the Collection of Gen....

    Est.
    $100 - $300
  • General Anthony C. McAuliffe Photographs and Memorabilia
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 236

    General Anthony C. McAuliffe Photographs and Memorabili...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Letter to Mrs. Anthony C. McAuliffe from Mrs. John F. Mudd concerning her son, Staff Sgt. Patrick Mudd, who went misssing on
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 237

    Letter to Mrs. Anthony C. McAuliffe from Mrs. John F. M...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Large Screaming Eagle Patch from the Personal Effects of General Anthony C. McAuliffe
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 238

    Large Screaming Eagle Patch from the Personal Effects o...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Original German Surrender Offer to General McAuliffe, Bastogne, December 22, 1944
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000
    Lot 239

    Original German Surrender Offer to General McAuliffe, B...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $20,000
  • General Anthony C. McAuliffe Letters and Envelopes on Operation Crossroads, Stationery from 1946
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 240

    General Anthony C. McAuliffe Letters and Envelopes on O...

    Est.
    $250 - $500

Auction Description

Weapons & War Auction: Objects of Heroism and Tragedy by Witherell's

Our Militaria sale includes treasures from as early as the 1600's, to an unparalleled collection of wings and aviation badges and medals from all over the world. We have a superb portrait and saber of a French Revolutionary officer, a military letter signed by Alexander Hamilton, and a spectacular array of swords, guns, and more items from the estate of General Anthony McAuliffe.

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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.  Witherell’s will then review the facts to determine whether the guarantee applies, which determination shall be made in the reasonable discretion of Witherell’s.  Witherell’s reserves the right at its expense to engage experts and produce reports, and will not be bound by any reports produced by or on behalf of the purchaser. In the event Witherell’s determines that the guarantee applies, and provided you have satisfied all applicable conditions, the sale will be rescinded and Witherell’s will refund to you the bid price and buyer’s premium that were paid for the product.

d)             Certain Limitations.  The guarantee of accurate description under Section 1(a) above does not apply if: (i) the lot heading description was in accordance with the opinion(s) of generally accepted scholar(s) and expert(s) (not including an employee or contractor of Witherell’s) at the date of the sale, or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or (ii) the only method of establishing that the lot heading description applicable to your purchased product was not accurate would have been by means or processes that are either not then generally available or accepted, unreasonably expensive or impractical to use, or likely (in Witherell’s reasonable opinion) to have caused damage to the lot or likely to have caused loss of value to the lot; or (iii) there has been no material loss in value of the lot from its value had the lot heading description been accurate. The guarantee of condition under Section 1(b) above does not cover frames, mountings, glass or bases accompanying the lot.

e)              Sole Remedy.  It is specifically understood and agreed that the exercise of your guarantee rights, and if the guarantee is applicable the resulting rescission of the sale and refund of the bid price and buyer’s premium, is your sole and exclusive remedy and in lieu of any other remedies which might otherwise be available at law or in equity.

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6.              Exports and Permits.  It is your sole responsibility to identify and obtain any necessary export, import, firearm, endangered species or other permit for the lot. Any symbols or notices in the sale catalogue reflect our reasonable opinion at the time of cataloguing and are for bidders’ general guidance only.  We make no representations or warranties as to whether any lot is or is not subject to export or import restrictions or any embargoes.

7.              As Is Product.  Witherell’s provides the guarantee set forth in Section 1 above.  With the exception of this guarantee, all products are sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties by us.  WITHERELL’S HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON THE PRODUCTS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  IN ADDITION, WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of any property.  No statement anywhere, whether oral or written, whether made in a catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a posting or announcement on the Internet, or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation or assumption of liability. We make no representations and warranties, express or implied, as to whether the purchaser acquires any copyrights, including but not limited to, any reproduction rights in any property.  Except as may apply due to the guarantee under Section 1 above, we are not responsible for errors and omissions in any catalogue, glossary or supplemental material.

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