Fall 2026 Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 15:
Description
WWI 5th Marines / 2nd Division Grouping to Don Spawr – German Aircraft Trophy Pieces. World War I grouping associated with Don Spawr of the 5th Marines under the 2nd Division, including articles and pieces of German aircraft. When this archive was passed down, it was stated that Mr. Spawr would cut souvenir sections from German WWI aircraft that had been shot down-a common combat "trophy" practice of the period-and trade such pieces. Two of the aircraft fragments are dated by Mr. Spawr with where and when they were collected. Paper and related items in the group reference Marines of the era, Second Division / Fifth Marines context, and period clippings and cards as shown. A personal combat-souvenir archive from the Meuse-Argonne / Western Front generation. Condition as shown.
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