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DESCRIPTION: This is considered rather rare today.  It is the jaunty cap of the fighter and bomber command of the USAF as worn in WWII. The condition is ratty but it is what it is. The cap was recovered in Germany from a lady who said her late husband was a Luftwaffe guard at one of the stalags for airmen. She said that her husband traded a Luftwaffe cap to the American for this cap. It has quite a few moth holes, mostly at the back, but is still a show piece. The previous owner’s name was said to be Hogan -- ha ha!

PRICE: $95.00

DESCRIPTION: This is a beautiful example of a dress ceremonial sword of the Freemason sect of “Knights Templar” Atlanta Commandry No. 9.  It was sold by the McLilloy Co. of Columbus, Ohio and belonged to a Brother Ronald A. Limbert .We would venture to say that the sword dates in the 1930’s or earlier. It was an expensive item in its day and the owners of such a prestigious item treasured it most highly. The sword is in beautiful condition with the imitation ivory grip and all the various symbolism of the craft. It has a leather case but the name inside is not Mr. Limbert's name and we believe it has a case given to Brother Limbert by another member possibly willed to him as often happened with the membership. This is a prime example of the sword of the 32nd degree of Masonry. The Knights Templar trace their origin back to shortly after the first Crusade. They were called the poor Knights of the Temple of King Solomon. Their sacred mission was to protect pilgrims on their journey to visit the Hoy Places. Today the Masonic order of Templar seek to honor these Knights of yore.

PRICE: $275.00 A nice one!

Folk Art Cane from 11th Century Georgia;
Beelzebub, Lucifer, Old Nick (Item USARTICLES 2-5)

DESCRIPTION: The walking stick or cane is hand carved with an artist's conception and depiction of “Old Scratch.”  This was a Southern colloquialism for the devil as indicated by the name of the character in the story “the Devil and Tom Walker” by Washington Irving. The story is very similar to that of the ancient German legend of Faust. It concerns a man striking up a deal with the devil. You can look up the story on the internet under the title. The stick is quite nice with the expert folk art carving by a mountain man up here in the rural mountain area of Georgia. The stick is about 30 inches long, probably hickory wood. A great piece of Rustic Americana. Note the devil's horns on the head.  

PRICE: $170.00

DESCRIPTION: This is the Bowie knife of the American West in all it glorious saga and fame. This one is probably close to the knife designed and used by James Bowie (1796-1836). Jim was known for his famed Bowie knife and although he was a rather reckless adventurer, he is now immortalized as one of the true folk heroes of early Texas. Bowie was born in Kentucky and while still very young he moved with his family, first to Missouri then in 1802 to Louisiana, where he spent most of his youth. It was there that he first acquired a reputation for his bold and fearless disposition. In 1827, Bowie participated in a bloody brawl near Natchez, Mississippi where several men were killed and Bowie was severely wounded.  After recovering the following year, he moved to Texas. In the Texas revolution, Bowie was a leading participant in the Battle of Conception and in the Grass Fight near San Antonio. He was in command of a volunteer force in San Antonio when William Travis arrived with regular army troops. The two men shared authority during much of the siege of the Alamo, which caused some personal friction, but pneumonia disabled Bowie, and he was confined to his cot at the time of his death on March 6, 1836 at the Battle of the Alamo. “Remember the Alamo.” I think we should all carry Bowie knives even now and remember the cold blooded massacre of the defenders of the Rights of Americans especially now! Old Santa Anna should be walking the “hot coals” even now! Lets secure that border! Bring home the troops and put them on the border (my opinion!).

During Bowie's lifetime he has been described as “a clever, polite, gentlemen attentive to the ladies on all occasions. A true constant and generous friend. A foe no one dared to undervalue and many feared; slave trader, gambler, land speculator, dreamer, and hero.” Jim Bowie in death became immortal in the annals of Texas history. The bowie knife we offer here was like so many others of the period made in Sheffield, England. This one was by W. Nash, a maker of some reknown. It is not like the early crude examples made domestically; it is an excellent professional cutlery masterpiece finished in the finest materials that could be utilized, it has a fine checkered finish on the grip. We can’t tell if the grip is fashioned from horn or deep ebony wood. On the backside there is a heraldic style shield in silver. The blade shows much usage but you can still see the words “Arkansas Toothpick” and the maker's name.  This was for personalizing but nothing is there. Perhaps worn off or possibly never there. This is without a doubt period original and much better looking and better made than the average example, A decidedly classic piece of “Westward ho! Americana.  Jim Bowie would have loved this one!

PRICE: $4,500.00

DESCRIPTION: This is an original badge of authority of the famed Texas Rangers. When a recruit graduates from the ranger school he is issued a rather cheap tin star that from a distance looks like the one we offer here but on closer inspection, the resemblance ends abruptly. If the recruit follows years of ranger tradition he immediately goes to a jeweler who cuts and engraves a ‘Mexican Peso Coin’ to form a Ranger badge in pure silver. The new Ranger then has a beautiful badge that is not only reminiscent of 100 or more years of tradition but is twice as good looking as the issue badge. You can see the pattern of the Peso on the reverse of the piece. The age of the badge cannot really be determined since old Mexican coins are used by the jewelers but we feel this one is at least 45 to 55 years old because of its original source. This is not only a great looking keepsake, but a highly collectible relic of the old, but not so old, Wild West. The Rangers had a saying “No fella in the wrong can stop a fella in the right who keeps on a-comin’!”

PRICE: $380.00

DESCRIPTION: This is rather typical of the propaganda posters posted in factories producing war related products in WWII. It is, we believe, original and it has been nicely framed. Racist? Well, I guess it's alright to be racist after Pearl Harbor, right? The poster is 14" x 11" in measurement. A great piece of war propaganda.

PRICE: $90.00

A Very Beautiful Frame and Picture of an American
Union Soldier in the Civil War (Item USARTICLES 2-9)

DESCRIPTION: This is indeed a great Civil War item although it pictures one of the Yankee invaders of our Dixie (We are in Georgia); however, it is still a part of history. Yes, he was part of the American Holocaust, a soldier (misguided) who was possibly drafted to take part in  the Northern Aggression against the South whose soldiers fought in the 2nd War for Independence on American soil (the South was right!). Back to the framed soldier... From his hat insignia he is an infantryman of non-com. rating?? The frame is in brass with beautiful décor throughout. All the swords, cannon, drum, eagle, flags, are in high relief. The frame measures 9" x 6 ½".  It has an ornamental folding hook in the back so one can place it on a table or fold it to be hung on the wall, very nice condition.  But help us to get it out of Dixie!

PRICE: $495.00

DESCRIPTION: “Well,” we have to handle enemy equipment down here in Dixie sometimes. This is a very nicely produced watch fob and chain from the organization known as the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). This organization was put together first for comraderie and later for political power. It was formed after the 2nd war for Independence fought on American soil (the so-called Civil war!).  By 1890 the organization would number 409,489 veterans of what they called the “War of the Rebellion.” Down here in the South, we call it The War of Northern Aggression! America’s Holocaust! In any case, hundreds of GAR Union badges show up at antique and military shows but we have never until now seen a watch fob, at least not one as nice as this. It seems to be gold as does the chain but we will not guarantee this -- instead, we will sell it for it rarity and historical importance, and if it turns out to be gold, you are the ‘winner.’  We don’t have a way of testing it but it sure feels heavy when cupped in the hand. So, it is not sold with any gold value in mind as I have said.

PRICE: $890.00 A rare fob from American history

DESCRIPTION: To badge collectors, the most elusive and most desirable Police badges to attain for years has been the Buffalo, N.Y. Police Badge because of its distinctive Bison (Buffalo) running across it. One of our advisors was a Buffalo Special Police Officer back in the 60’s and 70’s. He has consigned us two Buffalo retirement badges that are absolute gems. They belonged to a Police Dept. higher staff member by the name of L.V Swanekamp who like every Buffalo Police officer belonged to the Erie Club -- this was a patrolman’s benefit organization. His badge has the retired Erie Club identification at the top in a banner.  His wife, Margaret Swanekamp, also worked for the Police Department and was issued the standard retirement badge with the three stars that always indicated retirement. The two badges are in pristine condition and certainly in police collecting, they are considered quite rare.  

PRICE: The set $289.00 (A bargain!)

DESCRIPTION: Informally known as the Klan, this is the name of several past and present organizations in the United States whose avowed and stated purpose was to protect the rights of and further the interests of white Americans -- sometimes with violence and intimidation. The first such organiziation originated in the southern states as a result of the horrible reconstruction acts; it was founded in 1865 in Tennessee by veterans of the Confederate army. Then such groups spread throughout the entire southland. Its purpose was to restore white supremacy and raise up what was then a just war against the Reconstruction carpetbaggers, rebellious Negroes, and white turncoat Republicans. In 1915, the second Klan was founded. The first having been destroyed by the repressive (Force Act) of the Federal Government (Yankee Government.)  This second KKK grew rapidly in a period of post war social tensions. The second Klan preached racial purity, anti-popery, anti-Communism and anti-Jewish control of America. Some local groups took part in violent activities. The second Klan was a formal Fraternal organization with a national and state structure at its peak in the mid-1920’s. The organization included about 15% of the nation's eligible population...approximately 4-5 million men. The name Ku Kux Klan has since been used by many independent groups who opposed the “civil rights movement” and desegregation especially in the 1950’s and 1960’s. During this period they often forged alliances with various southern police departments. The Klan was high in popularity in American politics in the 20’s and 30’s with the showing of D.W. Griffith's immortal classic film, “The Birth of a Nation,” its popularity soared.  The film created a nationwide Klan credo. At the official premier at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, members of the Klan rode up and down the street in front of the theatre with great throngs of people cheering the romantic representation. Much of the Klan’s icons including the standardized white costume and the lighted cross are derived from the film.  Its imagery was based on Dixon's romanticized concept of old Scotland as portrayed in the novels and poetry of Sir Walter Scott. The film's influence and popularity were enhanced by a widely reported endorsement by historian and U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.  After seeing the film in a special White House screening, Wilson said “It is like writing history with lightning, and my only regret is that is is so terribly true.”  Given Wilson’s views on race and the Klan, his statement was taken as supportive of the film and the Klan in general; in later correspondence with Griffith, Wilson confirmed his enthusiasm.  Much of what has been said about the Klan is fictional propaganda and some true!  Racial struggle is never pleasant regardless of the perpetrators but the differences between the violence by the KKK and violence of the Mau-Mau and black Panthers are at best defined by the perspective of the viewer and just whose bull is being gored.  What is the difference between a 44 magnum revolver and a BB gun?  Well, it depends who it is pointed at! 

The outfit we offer is 100% genuine KKK robe and hood from the second organization of the Klan founded in 1915 by William Joseph Simmons. It is complete with hood, robe tie string belt and KKK patch with the blood drop of Jesus and the cross. The outfit is in good shape except for some staining here and there. What are the stains from? Well, the romanticists will jump to an obvious conclusion but it could be rust stains just as well. As for the prisoner chain that is seen in the pictures...this does not go with the outfit. (Shown for effect.) So again, dear reader, this is not a made up grouping -- it is original as worn in the 20’s by the men of American’s “Invisible Empire”.  This outfit was found here in Georgia and bought directly from the family of the late member.  He died in 1958. Very rare piece of Americana. 

PRICE: $595.00 (Super reasonable).

DESCRIPTION: Here is a great posed sepia tone photo of a Civil War officer. The picture with frame measures 18" x 21" while the actual picture is 11" x 15".  There has been some controversy on this piece while all experts agree that it is 100% original, some say he is a dashing Confederate soldier but other opinions down here in Dixie say he is a stinking murdering Yankee invader but we at “Germania of Georgia” think he is one of the heroic defenders of this sacred Southern soil. In any case, it is a rare size and those crossed sabers tell us plainly what branch of the service he was in. The braid on the coat and cuffs seem to be very Confederate but I can’t say for sure. In any case, a great relic of the war of Northern Aggression, the second war for independence fought in our and for our land.

PRICE: $350.00

DESCRIPTION: This is a quality coat of the finest material and an accurate remake of the garment of a Colonel in the Confederate forces of the Army of Northern Virginia Joseph E. Johnston, Commanding. it could also be for the rank of General  Gen. Robert E. Lee -- he wore something similar. Perfect shape, probably never worn. It will look great hanging on your hall tree. Sort of says that you support the correct side in the Great War of Northern aggression, The second war of independence fought in America.

PRICE: $275.00