Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(5) U.S. WWI & WWII Entrenchment Tools, Map Case, Brit Gun Case

Price realized
$214
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$175
Category
Firearms & Militaria
Sold
May 15, 2025
Sale
DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 5) U.S. WWI & WWI Accoutrements:  (1) Pattern 1907 Entrenchment Tool, marked "U.S." on lower shovel tang, the cover, with belt hanger, marked "R.I.A., 1907" ;  (1) Pattern 1907 Entrenchment Tool, marked "U.S." on lower shovel tang, the cover, with belt hanger, marked "R.I.A., 1909" over "30, M";  (1)  WWII Pick-Mattock Entrenching Tool, the head marked "U.S. Diamond Calk, 1944", housed in a canvas case, together with the wood handle, marked "L.D. Inc. 9-18" and "E-106"; (1) "U.S. Army Flag Kit", Case Only, canvas, closed approx. 25.5"l, good condition' (1) British WWII Webley canvas holster, marked at the interior "ZL&T, Ltd., 1943" and British broad arrow mark, belt books at back sides, in good condition but dirty, for shipping largest measure approx. 26" x 8.5" x 2.5", total of all 8.15lbs    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.