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.
