Fall 2026 Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 237D:
Description
WWII Dick Tracy – Chester Gould Original Dedicated Art to 43rd Div. Friend – Uniform. Incredible collection including original signed artwork from famed Dick Tracy artist Chester Gould. Gould dedicated this piece to his lifelong friend, Walter Manske. Walter served with the 43rd Div. 103rd Reg. Co E. throughout all of its major campaigns. He appears to have been wounded around June of 1944, and was discharged in August of 1945. Includes his 4-pocket dress uniform, cased Purple Heart, small jack Knife, and full-color drawing framed, by Chester Gould. Period Chester Gould comic art is quite rare. Attributed – dedicated pieces from this period are extremely scarce. This lot is accompanied by an extensive letter of provenance by a surviving family member. The letter details the friendship between Gould and Manske.
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