Two books in this lot, both essential to the collector of military awards and decorations for the US and a price and identification guide for all countries.

This is a nice clear albumen which measures 8 X 10 inches.  Pach Brothers photographers, New York.  Flaking off of the color on the edges, not in the photo.  I posted this on Facebook trying to learn what it might be. No one knew but one person thought it might be a military academy.

If you have the tin I have the paper.  These Mill were in business in the 1880's.  The decal is engraved and measures two and a half inches.

Here's a medal that is highly sought as it is not given out very lightly.  Criteria: Awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. Often, the medal is awarded to soldiers who risk their lives to save other people. The medal can be awarded in peacetime if the soldier's heroism is held to be equal to or greater than the level which would have justified an award of the Distinguished Service Cross if the act had taken place in combat.

The most recent date shown in the booklet  is 1971 and it consists of the history of the famous Thunderbirds and their activities.  Photographs of Major Bob Jackson, Captain Joe Howard, Captain Tom Gibbs, Captain Steve Dwelle, Major Bill Elander, Captain Jerry Bolt, Captain Gary Younglove, and Captain Denny Weddle, plus other information.  The lot also includes three 8 by 10 photographs.  Good condition.

I think this is a pretty rare item as I could not find another example of one on the web.  It was probably for a badge and/or an ID card for a Civil Defense Medical person. Real, not fake leather so I believe it is early.

This is a list of all of the commissioned naval officers and their dates of enlistment who were engaged in the War of 1812. 
The dates of enlistment run from 1807 through 1811. Three men are assigned to companies 1 through 7. Each one includes a Captain, a Lieutenant and an Ensign.  The paper is heavy rag.

This item measures a little over two inches wide.  When you open it up there are two compartments and the flint was found in one little pocket.  The tinder would have been in the other pocket.  Two holes in the top where the strap probably was. Note the stone striker is hanging from the bottom. The leather inside the kit is more worn than the outer.  I believe this looks old enough to have been carried during the Revolutionary War or perhaps as late as the Indian Wars. Who knows but I would love to know where it has been.  

This lot consists of eight buttons, most I have identified as being from 1812.  They were sold to me as all being from that period but I have not done exhaustive research on them.  The patina is very heavy but most are clear enough to easily identify and some are quite sharp.  Four have the complete shank and the others only have remnants of the shank.  I have not been able to see any back marks and if present in the first place have been lost to the ages.  The small rounded button has only enough relief to see that it is an eagle.  The back side has two stars above and below the shank and are quite sharp.  There may be something else but I can't tell what it was.  I was told that these were recently dug in Savannah at the site of a new excavation.  The buttons are from infantry and artillery.  Examples are: three 1 Reg and one which reads 1 Corps.  

Nice condition.  One cent stamp on back but not mailed. 

Attractive 3 lb. flask which is complete and in good working order.  I'm guessing that this is from the late 1800's.  General wear but the stitching is split on both side at the top.  See scans.

The scan only shows a third of the complete roster for the year 1919-1920 but it is complete and in alphabetic order.  Folds, some crumpling around the folds and tears at top edge.  The insignia and ribbon came with the roster and hopefully all are related to GMA, which is now a Junior College as well as a military academy. The ribbon is very dingy and the G M A has the pin missing.

Legal sized document which reports the strength and condition of a company of militia commanded by Patrick G Giles (?) attached to the 83rd Regiment of Tennessee Militia for the year 1842.  What follows is the inventory:  Captain 1, Lieutenants 2-Ensigns 1-Sergeants 1-Corporals 1-Musicians 2-Privates 87.  swords 1-Muskets 5-rifles-13-shot guns 23-bayonets...pouches & horns 25-horns 25-...drums 1-fifes 1-colors-5.    Condition problems are stains at top and bottom where the documents had old scotch tape holding it to cardboard for many, many years.  This has caused some toning to the paper.  There is also a fresh edge tear due to improper packing when it was mailed to me.

squadron/signal publications Aircraft No. 33. Soft bound booklet filled with numerous photographs including some color illustrations. On the title page someone has written this note. "The only American plane that could match the Russian "MIG"- Russia ? was not in the war. Their pilots were not allowed to speak Russian even to plead for help. They had to speak Chinese or Korean-but when they were in trouble their goose was cooked. They didn't know how to ask for help."

Who could pass this matinee idol looking guy up in a flea market? You can see part of the buttons but not enough for me to try to identify. The uniform matches West Point uniforms I've seen but other schools may have copied them. Photo measures 9 and a half by six and a half.

Unused. Very large light crease, doesn't look that bad.

I believe this is naval as there is an anchor on the little button. Maker is Vanguard Company. Small hole in the felt. I don't know the era of this item.

9 by 5 and a half inch photo by Cargille Studio in Johnson City Tennessee of a distinguished military man. Appears to be from the 1870's. I can't identify the uniform or insignia. Exceptional clarity

These two item were found together. One is just after World War I and the other isn't dated but is clearly old as well. Both came with another World War I item. The largest item measures 10 by six inches. Beautiful colors on this color lithograph. One edge tear, otherwise perfect. The other item is soliticiting people to join the American Red Cross. It is two sided and measures seven by six inches. No condition problems.

See scan to view this attractive silk. Obviously cut down but what's left in nice.

Wear to the corners, particularly upper right hand corner which is flaked off. sailors

Ribbon not dated but these drills were very popular after the civil war. This ribbon would be late 19th century. Drill was held in Nashville Tennessee. George B Forbers was the Captain, A M Perkerson was the 1st Lieutenant.

See scan for condition. Some damage to the back side where it was taken from a scrap books

This is a used log for the individual's parachute jumps. Dated 1955. This soldier made 13 jumps. His metal insignia is pinned to the log, marked Meyer. Appears to be brass.

Brown toned photograph on photographic paper. Measures 6 by 4 inches. Photograph Mark of Forley N.Y. Clarity is exceptional, especially the medal which I can't identify. I'm assuming this is a Guard unit but am not sure.

Beautiful color Litho complete sheet titled Drums & Trumpets or Parade In Broadway of the 7th, 22nd & 71st Regiments of the New York Service Militaria composed by F.B. Helmsmuller. Drums and bugles super imposed onto a camp scene. Date unknown as it was probably trimmed off when this sheet was trimmed to fit into a bound volume. Tear though the M in the composer's name. Some foxing and light staining.

Included in this lot is a rare ticket for the Lindbergh Welcome Home Dinner held in St. Louis. The ticket was pasted in an album and there is some bleed through of the glue on the front of the ticket. Celluloid button in good condition. Unused post card in good condition and a stereo card, also showing his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis. There is some reflection of the scan on the stereo card, which is also in good condition. Finally, there is a one and 3/4 inch celluloid button.  There is a grayish spot between A and Lindbergh.

These two volumes were printed in 1980 in limited edition. These volumes has a little wear to the dust cover with some small tears. Book plate of the owner. Nice reference books for the collector.