Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(8) Military Hats, One Generals Hat
- Price realized
- $214
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $250
- Hammer price
- $175
- Category
- Historical & Political Memorabilia
- Sold
- May 15, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 8) Military Hats: (1) U.S. Army General's Hat in black with embellished in gold bullion including the bullion Great Seal of the United States, white tag on sweat band numbered "58", appears in excellent condition; (1) U.S. Army Colonel's hat, gold bullion at visor, metal Great Seal of the United States, interior trade marked twice by maker "Flight Ace", size 6.3/4, dark green, in good condition; (6) garrison hats, believed to be WWI-WWII, one with infantry badge marked "HQ", one with badge marked "B", one cap with partial service ribbon attached, one with New York maker tag, one with red piping is stenciled "R49" and a Philadelphia maker tag, one with blue piping stenciled "7" at the interior and apparent British markings; condition varies; for shipping total weigh is approx. 2.65lbs Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see: https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
