Available for either cash or trade

1. WW2 German Air Force "Fatso Gorings" Soup Spoon

WW2 German Air Force large size spoon, dated 1939. US GI veteran who brought it back told me with a big smile that due to the spoons size it must have been "Fatso Gorings Soup Spoon". Top side has nice deeply stamped in German Air Force Eagle emblem, bottom has makers mark and the date of manufacture. Spoon is made of very light weight metal to facilitate equipment transport by air, where weight is a critical factor.

2. c.WW1 US 1st Division Circus stein/mug, German made

US Army First Division Circus stein/mug, occupied Germany made in 1919. Has emblems of the US 3rd Army (AO - Army of Occupation) left, WW1 US 1st Division (Big Red One) in wreath right, and cowboy riding a bucking horse center with "First Division Circus" lettering above, and "Montabaur Germany July 11 & 12, 1919" lettering below - see photo details provided. On the metal lid is hand engraved "Geo. B. King", "Co A", "2nd M.G. Bn.", "A.E.F.", meaning he was in the second Machine Gun Battalion of the Allied Expeditionary Force. Two New York Times articles can be found online about this event, which was reportedly attended by over 10,000 US soldiers from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions, and as well viewed afar by thousands of local Germans. This unique event included elephants, bears, camels, and ponies of the Hagenbeck Circus, with US soldiers doing the bareback horse riding as Wild West cowboys and indians, and in Ancient Roman style chariot races. Clown, tight rope walkers, and rider costumes were made by local German girls in spite of US Army anti-fraternization regulations. For dinner was served Western Barbecue and Chop Suey, with some 20,000 bottles of soda, and 5,000 bottles of beer. The YMCA provided the cabaret. Parade float theme was the four major operations that the division engaged in during the war.

3. A-10 Tank Killer 81TFW Leipheim Stein Mug

Likely Cold War vintage, A-10 Tank Killer unit (Detachment Two, 81st Tactical Fighter Wing) Leipheim Germany stationed Stein Mug, German made. Mug has on the side the units emblem/patch with lettering "Leipheim" above a shield (iron cross, lightning bolt, A-10 silhouette), and "Det2 81TFW" below on a scroll, and as well near the handle a "0,5LWK" makers mark.

4. WW2 German Air Force Veteran's Pewter Toasting Cup

WW2 German Air Force Ground Unit Veterans Pewter Toasting Cup, likely post WW2 made but NOT a reproduction. Cup sides are hand engraved with lettering "Uffz-Vereinigung" above a winged sword shield, and below with "III.u.Stab/LwAusbRgt 2". Cup has a crown KMD (Royal Holland Pewter) company logo mark, and "Made In Holland" on bottom.

5. US Army Field Flag, official Gov't issue type

Official issue U.S. Army Field flag, legally obtained from US Government Surplus Sales (DRMO) years ago now. Flag design features the US Army Department Coat of Arms arms - Roman armor with Liberty Cap above flanked by American Flags and weapons, formerly the emblem of the War Department during WW2. Below is the founding date of the US Army. This is an official flag, made to Army specifications for Army use - not a cheap commerical copy!

6. Old Samurai Sword Guard - Two Dragon Tsuba

Old Japanese Samurai Sword type hilt guard or tsuba, 7.1cm wide by 7.5cm tall, and 5mm thick in size. This sword hilt guard features mythical entwined dragons seemingly chasing each other, appropriate for use on a Samurai Warriors sword as in Japan no mortal could vanquish such a monster, with the Japanese dragon being similar to those of China, but more serpentine in shape. This item was captured by a US soldier in WW2, and has been dated by a sword collector in Canada as several hundred years old.

6b. Also from same WW2 US Veterans estate...


7. c1867 "Southerner" .41 Caliber Derringer, Merrimac Arms

Called the original "Garter Gun", a forty-one Cal Derringer, Patented by Merrimac Arms in Newburyport Mass on April 9th, 1867, 2 1/2" Barrel, 4 3/4" overall, six sided bore, ebony grips.

As also seen used in 1950's "Have Gun, Will Travel" TV Series


8. US Army Vietnam era Ripstop light weight coat


9. Nazi German Panzer Officer Tunic Shoulder Boards


10. WW2 German Combat Color Air Defense Helmet


11. US Military Whistles, mint in mil-wrap (1 dozen)


12. C.WW1 Essex Horse Cavalry Troop Uniform & Sword

( flag not available )


Ben K. Weed

P.O. Box 4643

Stockton, California

95204-0643 USA