Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(7) U.S. Military Items, Mostly WWI
- Price realized
- $102
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $80
- Category
- Historical & Political Memorabilia
- Sold
- May 15, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 7) U.S. Military items, most WWI era: (2) U.S. WWI era expandable canvas washbasin, one marked at the underside "110B, Mfd By, The Planet Col, Westfield, Mass", one hand marked at underside "Capt. Harold I. Hunt, Co. B. 101st Q.M. Regt", opens 5.5"h, 10"diam, two handles; (1) U.S. WWII era collapsible water bucket marked "U.S.", open approx. 10.5"h, 11.5"diam; (2) canvas items, possible horse feed bags, marked "U.S."; (1) U.S. Cavalry WWI era feed bag, marked with crossed swords and 9/301; (1) British made U.S. Musette bag, marked "U.S. over a broad arrow", for shipping total of all 8.05lbs 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.
