General Anthony McAuliffe Silver Bastogne Spoon, “Nuts” Pin, Photos, and Bastogne City Monument Booklet.

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General Anthony McAuliffe Silver Bastogne Spoon, “Nuts” Pin, Photos, and Bastogne City Monument Booklet.

A collection of photos and memorabilia belonging to General Anthony McAuliffe, and relating to the Battle of the Bulge. A sterling silver spoon with the arms of the City of Bastogne in enamel; a small gilt pin with the enameled arms of the City of Bastogne and the word “Nuts!”; a shield shaped plastic lapel badge with the bust of General McAuliffe, the words “Bastogne,” and “Cave (surrender) Nuts;” a newspaper clipping about General Patton awarding General McAuliffe the Distinguished Service Cross in the field; a mimeograph copy of a letter from General McAuliffe’s daughter Patty during the War; a photo of General McAuliffe being awarded the British Distinguished Service Order (8 x 10); another photo of the same (8 x 10); a photo of General McAuliffe pinning his second star on his combat jacket (8 x 10); a photo of General McAuliffe by a river, wearing combat gear (7 x 9 ½); 2 photos of McAuliffe in the field in steel helmet (8 x 10). These photos are from the collection of General McAuliffe. Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe. Shipping: $35.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance within the continental U.S.

Provenance:General Anthony McAuliffe (1898-1975) then with direct family

Condition:

Generally excellent, with yellowing of the newspaper clipping and minor marks and creases on some photos. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

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Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$406

11/03/2022

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.

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FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

General Anthony McAuliffe Silver Bastogne Spoon, “Nuts” Pin, Photos, and Bastogne City Monument Booklet.