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Navy Five-Star Admirals Signatures, United States World War II
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This amazing piece of U.S. Naval history features signed items from all four World War II Navy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Typical Handmade Military Vehicle from the 2nd World War, 1940s / 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Typical handmade military vehicle from the 2nd World War. Approx. 1940s / 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
H 4.14 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Antique World War 2 Bruce Stapleton 'Victory Bonds' Patriotic Framed Poster
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
done by Bruce Stapleton for the Canadian war effort in approximately 1940 in the period Art Deco style
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 26 in W 20.5 in D 0.75 in
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I
Very typical of this war because the
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, GB
theatres of war by the German Army.
Presented here are a very high quality set of binoculars
Category
Vintage 1940s Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
H 51.19 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
World War 2 Motoring Print, Snaffles Lithograph, "the D.R."
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
spent the First World War period as a special artist in France.
Dimensions:
Height
30.5 cm / 12
Category
Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases.
Trench Artillery
Brass engraved
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 9.65 in Dm 3.75 in
French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I.
Trench Artillery
Brass engraved
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Carnival de Nice France Historical Journal French Memorabilia
Located in Miami, FL
Le Petit Journal. Two years prior to the First World War this remarkable journal was printed.
The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare and well preserved World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 brass artillery
Category
Vintage 1910s Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a stunning textile banner from the first World War, dating to 1918. The square tan
Category
Vintage 1910s Australian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
OHIO STATE FLAG WITH CIVIL WAR VETERANS' OVERPRINT FROM THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC POST IN
Category
Vintage 1920s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
34-Star Civil War American Flag, Antique Great Star Pattern, circa 1861
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The stars of this extremely rare, Civil War-era flag are arranged in what is sometimes called the
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, a RARE STYLE, KANSAS STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
ENCOUNTERED IN THIS EXACT STYLE, REFLECTS KANSAS STATEHOOD, OPENING TWO YEARS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1863:
34
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 33.25 in W 57.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of brass artillery shell casings
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of antique brass artillery shell casings from World War II. Made out of brass, these
Category
Vintage 1940s Central American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
A pair of unique, heavily patinated, hand-crafted historical memorabilia from World War 1, France
Category
Vintage 1910s French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
80 & German 10 X 80.
During the Second World War, the Japanese manufactured a great number of
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
with a team of mathematicians in Uster, Switzerland during World War II. The Swiss Army was in need of
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
American Silver Medal of Military Valor
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
1930's Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York
Located in London, GB
Nicholas Powers Co. in 1930; merger with National-Simplex-Bludworth, Inc post second world war; continued
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Cx-52 Model Swiss Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
machines first appeared around World War I. The technology continued to improve throughout World War II and
Category
20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
King Edward VII Authentic Strand of Hair, 19th Century / 20th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
known as the Belle Époque. The First World War (1914-1918) would drag the continent screaming into the
Category
Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunction with a 4 meter
Category
Vintage 1940s German Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1950 Signed Christmas Card
Located in Jersey, GB
the second world war and the rapid decline of the British Empire that followed.
Elizabeth and
Category
Vintage 1950s British Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
1940's Swiss Army Shovel with Sheath
Located in Nantucket, MA
mountaineers during World War II.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Highly Decorative WWI Bombshell Trench Art Vase
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rare and unusual piece of trench art from World War I (1914-1918), Belgium.
Trench art was made
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
King George V Signature
Located in Jersey, GB
throne.
A grandson of Queen Victoria, king George ruled during the first world war, and was hugely
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Baron Von Richthofen Authentic Antique Strand of Hair, 20th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
German Army Air Service during World War I.
He is considered the ace-of-aces of the First World War
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Bronze Napoleon I Death Mask, From The Dr. Antommarchi Cast
Located in New Orleans, LA
, reside in museums throughout the world. The most famous is housed in the Cabildo of the Louisiana State
Category
Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
John Steinbeck Authentic Vintage Strand of Hair, 20th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
and Men.
He also acted as a war correspondent during both World War II and the Vietnam War shortly
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Three mortice chisels, all with sturdy ash handles by Sorby & Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the War Department, dated 1862. English.
Footnote: These three chisels represent three of the most
Category
Antique 1860s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ash
Red Cross Banner with Whimsical Lettering, ca 1917 - 1918
Located in York County, PA
Size (H x L): 21.75" x 36"
Description:
Made during the First World War, this extraordinary banner
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
WWII General Sir Oliver Leese Early 20th Century Personal Photograph Albums
Located in Jersey, GB
) was a British General during World War II, who succeeded Bernard Montgomery as commander of the Eighth
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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H 8 in W 10 in D 0.5 in
John Lennon Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
across the world. As a result, he is by far the most collectable Beatle, with his memorabilia achieving
Category
Vintage 1960s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Plaster Cast for Coin by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1940s
By Aurelio Mistruzzi
Located in Roma, IT
funerary statuary.
After the end of the First World War he was in charge of numerous war monuments for
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster
WWII Ship's Bell from the Minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, Dated 1941
Located in London, GB
number 898. During World War I she served with the Auxiliary Patrol. Post-war she was transferred to the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
WWII Trench Periscope in Case Dated 1945
Located in London, GB
A Second World War British trench periscope in case, by H.G.P. dated 1945.
In original case
Category
Mid-20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Optical Glass
Plaster Cast for Coin by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1940s
By Aurelio Mistruzzi
Located in Roma, IT
commissions, in particular to funerary statuary.
After the end of the First World War he was in charge of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster
Antique Judaical Historical Collection 16th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in Doha, QA
a stone wall in Vienna (Austria), most likely hidden before the World War II.
The Wooden Box itself
Category
Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Silver
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H 9.45 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
KPM Porcelain Painting of Franz Josef of Austria in Ornate Giltwood Frame
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Savannah, GA
and Germany into World War I."
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Revival Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
45 Star Antique American Flag, with Staggered Rows, Utah Statehood, ca 1890-1896
Located in York County, PA
generally used from that year until 1907, when Oklahoma joined the Union. Due to the Spanish-American War
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 44.75 in W 72.25 in D 2.5 in
Texas Centennial Exposition Pennant, ca 1936
Located in York County, PA
the Mexican War (1846-48).
The anniversary most revered in Texas is the year it became its own nation
Category
Vintage 1930s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
Pope Pius XII Personally Owned and Worn Cloth Skullcap, Cream, 1940s-1950s
Located in Jersey, GB
.
His reign coincided with one of the most turbulent periods in modern European history, including World
Category
Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
France Art Deco Horse, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
by the periods of war that were taking place.
1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918
2nd
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome
Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS
Located in Dallas, TX
sought by river people, historians and collectors the world over. When the huge steam towboat Sprague was
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Wireless Set No. 19, MK II, Canada, Around 1942
Located in Madrid, ES
mobile radio transceiver used in World War II mainly by the American and British armies. Designed to be
Category
20th Century Canadian Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
45 Star Antique American Flag, Utah Statehood, Ca 1896-1908
Located in York County, PA
acceptance. Due to the Spanish-American War (1898) and Teddy Roosevelt’s famous world tour of the “White
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Mexican National Flag, Hand-Panted, ca 1917-1934
Located in York County, PA
World War. U.S. intervention was a direct consequence of something called the Zimmermann telegram, sent
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
"Shall This Continue? Join the Navy" Vintage Navy Recruitment Poster, circa 1916
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This vintage recruitment poster from World War I was issued to encourage onlookers to join the U.S
Category
Vintage 1910s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 46 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Antique Historical Judaical Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
through out the world, beginning of the Civil War in the United States and new Low instated by Emperor
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
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H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
RARE Newspapers July 2018 San Francisco Examiner WW. I, Women's Suffrage, B.Ruth
Located in Incline Village, NV
of the allies during World War I; article features Babe Ruth (see in images) in Boston Red Sox
Category
Vintage 1910s American Other Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 21.75 in W 18 in D 2.5 in
Army Air Forces Poster, "See the Job Through" by Baskerville, WWII Poster, 1945
By Charles Baskerville
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
below the airplane reads, “AAF The Greatest Team in the World.” Painted in the plane are nine flags
Category
Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 42.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
U.S. Navy WWI Poster "We Clear the Way for Your Fighting Dollars, " 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
the most successful bond drives in the U.S. during the First World War. Overall, the bond raised $6.9
Category
Vintage 1910s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
'Buffalo Bill' Cody Signed Letter
Located in Jersey, GB
international fame as a showman.
Cody served in the Union Army during the U.S Civil War and later as a scout
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
International Exposition, a six-month long World's Fair held in Philadelphia as the first of its kind in America
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Spirit of St Louis Collection with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
- his family moved overseas. They returned as America joined the second world war, with Lindbergh flying
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Boxwood
Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
following the Civil War. Like most volunteer departments of that time, it was staffed by returning Union
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Fathers of the Air Service Authentic Signature Collage, circa 1926-1993
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
served in WWI, WWII, and the Cold War, but his attack on Tokyo and other major cities dominates his
Category
Late 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
George H. W. Bush Signed and Inscribed 1989 Inaugural Photograph
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
predecessor's death or resignation) since Martin Van Buren in 1837 and the last World War II combat veteran
Category
Vintage 1980s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
13 Hand-Sewn Stars, In an Oval Version of the 3rd Maryland Pattern
Located in York County, PA
MADE IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE CIVIL WAR (1861-65) AND THE 1876 CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of world war memorabilia for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every item from our selection of world war memorabilia was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of world war memorabilia — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of world war memorabilia, designed in the Industrial or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of world war memorabilia over the years, but those crafted by Emil Busch, Carl Zeiss and Joseph Schneider are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a piece of world war memorabilia can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $88 and can go as high as $14,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,550.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023More than 200,000 propaganda posters were made during World War II. The Office of War Information (OWI) was responsible for hiring artists to design the artwork. Famous posters include “I Want You” for the U.S. Army, featuring the well-known Uncle Sam character, while the popular “We Can Do It!” design depicts Rosie the Riveter. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of World War II posters and other vintage and antique posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easily recognizable poster created during World War I in 1917 is I Want You for U.S. Army. James Montgomery Flagg designed the poster, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Find a collection of James Montgomery Flagg art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
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