Metal Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

ABOUT A monumental linen American flag with 48 stars, metal grommets and metal rings. CREATOR Double Wrap. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Lin...

Architectural ornament, cast iron in the half round with a scrolled cartouche headed by a raised arm with sword enclosing a standing figure of a Algonquin Native American with bow an...

ABOUT This will ship parcel. Contact us for more affordable options: S16 Home San Francisco. This is an original monumental American flag made by Valley F...

Large very detailed banner from the Elks Lodge hangs on a long brass rod with fringe and tassels.The I.B.P.O. stands for the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the W...

We are delighted to offer for sale this new in the box proof set of 13 Queen Elizabeth 1926-2006 coins including the highly collectable £5 coin The cond...

About An original monumental cotton American flag with 48 hand sewn stars and stripes and large brass grommets. Creator Valley Forge Co. Date of manufacture c.1940-1950. Ma...

ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. This is an original monumental American flag with 48 hand sewn stars, brass grommets and stripes. CREATOR Ann...

Very unique vintage military desk top 50 star American flag and solid brass flagpole. The brass flagpole appears to be older and has an eagle on ...

Black Americana (Black Memorabilia). A garden sprinkler made by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company colored wooden and tin plate. The right-hand holds ...

A fine piece of British historical memorabilia known as trench art featuring three brass and copper gun-shell casings fashioned into 'art' by an anonymous soldier. In this case - a stylish hatpin holder...

This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 observation binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss is a German manufacturer of optical systems, founded in Jena, Germany in 1846 by optician Carl Zeiss. These binoculars were used for long-watch land and sky observation by German forces between 1939 and 1945. The binoculars were ruggedly constructed to withstand the rigors of field service. They were used for various tasks, including daylight observation of enemy troop movements, directing fire from artillery toward advancing enemy troops and armor, directing fire at enemy aircraft, and night observation. The angle of the binoculars allowed the observer to sustain watch for long periods of time. The angle also permitted a necessary versatility, as the watchman was able to perform both higher aerial observation and observation of enemy troops on the same visual plane as the watchman. The wartime code for this binocular, “blc”, is engraved on the side of the binocular. “blc” is the secret manufacturing code assigned to Zeiss by the German Army Ordnance Department. The use of the “blc” code instead of the company’s normal logo on the side was a precautionary one, to ensure the secrecy of factory production should the binocular fall into enemy hands. World War II binoculars are true military weapons, designed for defense and reconnaissance. They were never designed for civilian use, and were constructed without cost in mind, as the reliability of the optics far outweighed the monetary cost. The eyepieces can be adjusted for focus and the distance between your eyes with a turn of a knob, as can the shade settings for the lenses. This particular binocular also possesses sun filters. It was a known military tactic to fly in line with the sunlight and filters helped to cut the glare of the sun to increase plane and bomber tracking. This stunning antique...

A HMS Victory centennial copper shield, the embossed copper plaque with the coat of arms of Great Britain flanked by two shields, one reading ‘British & Fo...