Cold War Collection
Gustafson's Cold War Collection Auction has concluded. View the results below and stay tuned for updates on all upcoming auctions.
The Gift of Knowledge
A German art book sent to UNC's foreign language department signed by Ernst Wendler, Germany's ambassador to Bolivia from 1938 to 1941, and to Thailand from 1943 to 1945.
Rare Helmets
An original and rather uncommon WWII U.S. Inland M-1 helmet liner identified to Abraham Cohen, 32203525.
Flyboys
Explore Gustafson's collection of original crusher caps from both the Luftwaffe and the USAAF.
As Good As Gold
Discover the many sides to collecting German coins with these silver 5 Reichsmarks dating from 1934 to 1936.
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Pre-WWII German SA Dagger by Carl Kloos
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WWII USAAF Officer's "Chocolate" Wool Garrison Cap Identified to Lt. Paul A. “Salty” Tarantino (Size 6 7/8)
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La Bannière de Biarritz (July 25, 1945)
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Lot of 14 Pre-WWII German 5 Reichsmark Silver Coins (1934-36)
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WWII USAAF Type AN-H-15 Flying Helmet by Bates Shoe Co. with ANB-H-1 Radio Receivers Identified to S/Sgt. Gordon F. Domres (Size Large)
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WWII U.S. Inland M-1 Helmet Liner with Rayon Suspension Identified to Abraham Cohen (1942)
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Attack The Story of the United States Army (1942)
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Deutsche Kunst im Wandel der Zeiten by Wilhelm Müseler with Signed Letter from Ambassador Ernst Wendler to the UNC German Language Department (May 26, 1937)
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WWII U.S. Capac M-1 Helmet Liner with Headband & Neckband (1944-45)
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WWII U.S. M-1 Helmet Liner Headband by The Jos. N. Eisendrath Co.
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WWII U.S. M-1 Helmet Liner Neckband by Comfort Slipper Corp. (Size Large)
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