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Rare WWII Airborne PG-106/CB Messenger Pigeon Vest, M-210 Book & Shipping Box

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1939-45 WW2 BRITISH AIRBORNE FORCES DENISON SMOCK JACKET DATED 1942: 1939-45 WW2 BRITISH AIRBORNE FORCES DENISON SMOCK JACKET DATED 1942 PRE-OWNED SHIPPING FEE CANADA 20.00$ USA 25.00$ Combined shipping is available for an extra fee, but only on items won on the same d

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WWII M1942 11th Airborne Jump Jacket: WWII M-1942 JUMP JACKET,SHOWS SIGNS OF MODERATE USE WITH SOME HOLES AND SMALL TEARS AND REPAIRS HERE AND THERE. SHOWS SIGNS OF 11th AIRBORNE PATCH AND OVAL BEING REMOVED, AS WELL AS SOMETHING BEING RE

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1911 10 Volume Photographic History of the Civil War Book Set: Includes original wood shipping crate, American monthly review of reviews. Books measure 11 x 8 1/4 inches, box measures 12 1/4 x 14 x 8 3/4 inches

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GERMAN WW2 CUP from U-BOAT KRIEGSMARINE: GERMAN WW2 CUP from U-BOAT KRIEGSMARINE There are two nice emblems on it. Letter M means Marine, Kriegsmarine. Extremely rare to find the items from U-Boat especially the item like this ! Please note:

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Rare WWII Russian propaganda poster: Heading: (Russian Poster - World War II) Author: Title: Poster in Russian, "Sbilos!" [i.e. "Came true!"] with four images of war and its consequences, with citations from Josef Stalin Place Published

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WWII Japanese Navy Big Eye Binoculars, Case, and: World War Two Japanese Naval Binoculars. WW2 box approximately 21.5 x 10.5 x 8.5 in. Binoculars approximately 17.75x .8.5 x 4.

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Rare M-1853 English Cavalry Sword Imported by Confederate Army During the American Civil War. Well M: Rare M-1853 English Cavalry Sword Imported by Confederate Army During the American Civil War. Well Marked to Retailer ''Courtney & Tennant, Charleston SC'' as well as C.S.A. at Ricasso. Spine is Marke

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Rare WWII Airborne PG-106/CB Messenger Pigeon Vest, M-210 Book & Shipping Box

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VERY RARE FIND HERE IN THIS WWII AIRBORNE / SIGNAL CORPS MESSENGER PIGEON VEST ALONG WITH THE MESSAGE BOOK AND AN ORIGINAL SHIPPING BOX. BOX SHOWS A QTY OF 10 ORIGINALLY PACKED, THIS SALE INCLUDES JUST ONE, INTERESTING IN THAT THEY WERE MADE BY THE MAIDEN FORM BRA COMPANY. A REALLY RARE PIECE OF WWII HISTORY.

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Rare WWII Airborne PG-106/CB Messenger Pigeon Vest, M-210 Book & Shipping Box

Name: Rare WWII Airborne PG-106/CB Messenger Pigeon Vest, M-210 Book & Shipping Box
SKU: 173716230
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

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