POULIN'S FALL PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION, OCT. 31-NOV. 3

LETTER FROM ROBERT OPPENHEIMER TO WILLIAM STEWART WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, & MORE. A rare hand-signed typewritten letter from J. ...

A PERSONALIZED OFFICER’S RANDALL COMBAT KNIFE. This lot belonged to Captain Kendall A. Wilson, who was a well-known and intensely respected m

BOAT WOODEN AIRPLANE PROPELLER. This impressive propeller measures 104" in length with a total hub diameter of 13 1/4". The brass tips on ...

The B52 Stratofortress was designed and built by Boeing as a long-range, jet-powered, subsonic, strategic bomber. The bomber has been in the arsenal o

This ejection seat is for the OV-1 Mohawk that was designed by Grumman and was originally equipped with ejection seats like this one, manufactured by

This ejection seat is for the OV-1 Mohawk that was designed by Grumman and was originally equipped with ejection seats like this one, manufactured by

A good example of an early US WWII T5 parachute. The label on the side of the parachute pack reads "TYPE-T5 PARACHUTE DRAWING 41 J 10142-2 CAMO...

3-PAD LINER & CHINSTRAP. This type of American helmet is one of the scarcest examples authorized and produced by the US Army. It is known as the...

This rare experimental helmet is handmade and features lower sides with a slightly raised medial ridge. It has a dark field green-painted finish with

This type of goggle was manufactured during WWI to protect the faces of soldiers from artillery shrapnel and splinters. Splinter goggles were also wor

BELTS. Lot of primarily U.S. military holsters and belts consisting of: 1) Model 1912 M1911 holster mfg. by Rock Island Arsenal in 1911. Closure flap

OFFICER’S BELT, & MORE. This varied lot includes 1 nice example of a US fixed bail front seam M1 helmet with correct period liner and chin...

TRANSIT CASE & M2 MOUNT. 2nd Generation Starlight SU-88/TVS-5 night vision sight. These sights were purchased in large quantities by the U.S. mi...

A very fine example of a V-44 survival knife with an overall length of 15" and a blade length of 9 7/16". The blade has two rudimentary na...

M1917 US 30 CAL. RIFLE. This cardboard box measures approx. 10 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 2". The exterior label reads "Field Symbol _____ ...

An exceptional original paratrooper helmet, as used by Fallschirmjager troops of the German Luftwaffe. This helmet has its original dark gray/green pa

HELMET. A rare original late-war German Fallschirmjager (paratrooper) helmet. This helmet has quite obviously been struck by a bullet in the area of t

This helmet has a deep green painted finish with an SS decal on the right side and a party symbol decal on the left. Despite the wear to the decals an

This helmet has a deep steel blue repainted finish likely done at the factory. The left side shows an early "snake leg" Luftwaffe decal an...

This helmet has a dark field green painted finish with the remains of a white decal on the right-hand side. It is possible that this originally was an

A dull field green RAD officer’s grade cap, often referred to as a "Robin Hood" cap. Cap is a fine grade wool with the body construc...

SUBORDINATE’S DAGGER. Overall length 14 3/8". Plain blade is marked on the reverse "PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO (logo) SOLINGEN". ...

Overall length: 17 1/8". Blade is etched throughout most of its length with foliate and nautical motifs. The ricasso is marked "E.&F. ...

A fine-quality German cross in gold produced and marked by Otto Klein. The badge features a multi-rayed 8-pointed star with a gold laurel wreath and t

This fine lot includes an eight-award medal bar that features a WWI 2nd Class Iron Cross with 1939 Spange, Bavarian War Merit Cross with swords, Order

1) PILOT. A fine example of a solid silver WWI German Pilot’s Badge. Badge features a laurel and oak leaf wreath with a central scene of an e

This varied lot includes 1 silver-plated Close Combat Badge featuring oak leaves and rays with a central insignia showing a crossed bayonet and grenad

ASSOCIATED MATERIAL. Some of the items in this lot may be of post-WWII manufacture. Please inspect before bidding. This varied lot includes 1 Navy Min

This lot consists of 5 Wehrmacht Infantry Assault Badges, none of which have markings on the reverse. / 3 Wehrmacht Tank Assault Badges, with one mark

TABS, & RELATED ITEMS. This large and varied lot consists of 1 silver Mother’s Cross with a short ribbon. / 1 Kyffhauserbund armband patch...

FLAGPOLE TOPS, & MORE. This varied lot includes 1 Infantry Assault Badge. / 1 Stamped Tank Assault Badge. / 1 SA Sports Badge. / 1 DRL Sports Ba...

SHOULDER BOARDS, & MORE. This lot consists of 1 fine aluminum RAD flagpole top, marked "Gebruder Cosack Neheim Ruhr ges. gesch. RADL" ...

MORE. This large and varied lot includes 1 huge, printed WWII German battle flag measuring approx. 9’ 6" x 15’. Flag is red, white,

This fine lot consists of 1 Army battle flag, measuring approx. 24" x 35". Standard battle flag design with reinforced edges. The hoist is...

COMPANY. This very scarce helmet was one of the experimental types submitted to the government when the US entered WWI. This type is known as an exper

This type of goggle was manufactured during WWI to protect the faces of soldiers from artillery shrapnel and splinters. Splinter goggles were also wor

This pre-1916 badge measures approx. 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" and has a silver-finished wreath with gold-plated wings and star. It depicts a pair o...

This pre-1916 badge measures approx. 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" and has a silver-finished wreath with gold-plated wings and star. It depicts a pair o...

This 1912-1916 badge measures approx. 2" x 1 5/8" and has a silver finish. It depicts a toothed gear with a single bird wing to the right,...

This 1912-1916 badge measures approx. 2 1/8" x 2 3/8", excluding the pin. The badge appears to be copper with a silver propeller. It depic...

This early badge measures approx. 3 3/4" x 2". The badge appears to be brass with copper wings and depicts a large, winged anchor with a c...

This early handmade badge has a trench art look about it and measures approx. 3" x 1 7/8". The badge appears to be brass with a copper pro...

FRENCH UNIFORM INSIGNIA. 1) Two gold bullion on black cloth French aero insignia from WWI to the 1920s. The insignia features a winged anchor with a s

This splendid group includes 1 very early, silvered Balloonist’s Badge having a vertical propeller with a wing on the right side surmounting

This badge measures approx. 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" with a silvered finish, likely dating from about 1925. It depicts a propeller with a single ex...

This 1930s badge measures approx. 2 1/4" x 2". The badge appears to be aluminum and depicts a large, vertical propeller with a single bird...

1) This early insignia measures approx. 3" x 2". The insignia appears to be gilded brass and depicts a large winged propeller. The rear of...

SWEETHEART PINS. 1) This early insignia measures approx. 2" x 1 1/8". The insignia appears to be silvered brass and depicts a winged prope...

1) A nice example of a silver NCO pilot’s wing, measuring approx. 1 5/8" x 7/8". The wings appear to be solid silver and likely made...

Cal. 27mm. S# 2880. Bbl. 4". Left side of frame has 7th series marking, navy anchor, and "KFC" marking for Kawaguchiya Firearms Compa...