AMON GILES CARTER SR. COLLECTION OF US WWII HIGH RANKING GENERAL AND ADMIRAL’S HATS.

AMON GILES CARTER SR. COLLECTION OF US WWII HIGH RANKING GENERAL AND ADMIRAL’S HATS. Amon Giles Carter, Sr. was born in 1879 of humble means in a one-room log cabin in Crafton, Texas. By 1923 he had risen to president and publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and five years later he was the director and part owner of the Aviation Corporation, later to be a major part of American Airlines. He was highly influential in the development of the discovery of oil in North Texas and persuaded many oilmen to move to his home city of Fort Worth. By 1935 his first successful oil well was drilled in New Mexico. Carter was an avid collector of Western art, among other things, and in 1961 the Amon Carter Museum was opened in Fort Worth. One of his most unusual collections, officer’s hats of prominent generals and admirals of World War II, is now offered by James D. Julia Auction Company. This collection grew to 24 examples from Carter’s habit of exchanging fine quality Stetson hats for the uniform caps of the various commanders, his friends and visitors to his famous “Shady Oaks” ranch and estate near Fort Worth. 1) EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D., FIVE-STAR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Olive-drab visor cap labeled “Extra quality Ayres & Smith, London. On label in ink “Eisenhower Gen of A”. Included is a piece of personal notepaper bearing five stars and the initials DDE with the inscription “14 Dec 1945. Here’s my Hat! And proud I am that you will put it with the pile in your Club. Ike Eisenhower.” CONDITION: Slightly crumpled, but generally fine. 2) KENNEY, GEORGE C., GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Summer-weight gabardine 50-mission-style crush visor cap by Brooks Bros., New York. Initialed “G.C.K.” on sweatband. Signed “Gen. George C. Kenney U.S. Air Force” on the underside of the visor. Kenney commanded the 4th Air Force, the 5th Air Force, and the 5th and 13th Air Forces called the Far East Air Force, or FEAF. CONDITION: Cap is crumpled and stained in places caused by the bleeding of the sweat lining. 3) RICHARDSON, ROBERT E., GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Summer-weight khaki covered visor cap “Fly-weighter by Lewis”, English manufacture. CONDITION: Excellent, like new. 4) NIMITZ, CHESTER W., FLEET ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Fine quality cap of silk-like material, sterling silver and gold wash insignia with bullion oak leaves and acorns over felt-covered brim. Cap is a “Bancroft Zypher Navy” from the Haas Tailoring Co., Baltimore, MD. Nimitz’s calling card under the sweatshield is signed “Honolulu-Texas Bound, July 1943. To Amon Carter, Greetings to a fellow Texan. C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN, 7 Dec 46”. Nimitz was the overall commander of the combined U.S. and Allied Forces of the Central Pacific area. CONDITION: In fine condition with minor storage staining. 5) ARNOLD, HENRY H. (HAP), GENERAL OF THE AIR FORCE. Summer-weight khaki visor cap by an unknown manufacturer. Signed on the underside of the visor “H. H. Arnold 1942” and on the inside crown “To Amon Carter from H. H. Arnold 1942”. Arnold, 1886-1950, was the commander of the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II and the only air commander to hold the five-star rank of “General of the Army”. CONDITION: Leather sweatband is partially detached and the top bears some staining from the protective liner; otherwise in very good condition. 6) HALSEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK “BULL”, FLEET ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Summer-weight tan visor cap by N. S. Meyer, Inc., New York. Embroidered Naval cap device, with acorns and oak leaves on a felt visor. The inscription on the inside of the sweat protector reads “To Amon Carter. Thanks for your hospitality. My hat’s off to you. W. F. Halsey – Admiral, U.S. Navy”. Dated “5-26-44”. Halsey commanded the South Pacific area in 1942. Promoted to Commander and Chief of the Third Fleet and Five-Star Admiral in Dec. 1945. CONDITION: Fine condition indicating moderate wear. 7) HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE BERNHARD OF THE NETHERLANDS. British-style General’s visor cap, red band and cloth covered visor. Embroidered Netherlands royal lion with legend below “Nederland”. Cap was made by “Walter Barnard & Son, 97 Jermeyn St., St. James’s, London”. A slip of wrapping paper containing a return address states “From H.R.H. The Prince of the Netherlands, c/o Netherlands Embassy, Washington, DC”. The Prince, a staunch anti-Nazi, was a pilot with the RAF from 1942 – 1944. In 1944 he became commander of the Dutch armed forces. CONDITION: Some damage to the left front of the brim either by abrasion or mothing; otherwise in good condition. 8) BROWN, R. GORDON, GENERAL, ROYAL PARACHUTE REGIMENT. Maroon Parachute Regiment beret marked “Kangol Wear Limited 1944”. A post-war, 19 April 48 note in Brown’s handwriting accompanies the beret stating “To Amon Carter of Fort Worth. This beret from North Africa, Normandy, Arnheim and the Rhine – the only respectable hat I have. Gordon Brown”. CONDITION: Moderate moth damage along the edge of the leather binding. 9) ROYCE, RALPH, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Crusher-style tan gabardine visor cap, made in Karachi, India. Originally ordered by General Pat Hurley and then given to General Royce in Cairo, Egypt. Royce claims it was his “favorite hat” as indicated in a note pinned to the inside of the hat. The front eagle ornament is woven with gold thread into the cloth. General Royce commanded the 1st Aero Squadron in World War I, all U.S. forces in the Middle East, was Deputy Commander 9th Air Force and Senior Air Officer afloat during the Normandy Invasion. CONDITION: Quite good with one moth nip and some wrinkling from storage. 10) YOUNT, BARTON KYLE, SR., LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Summer-weight gabardine 50-mission-style visor cap by Superior Uniform Cap Co., Chicago, Illinois. Signed inside the visor “To Mr. Amon Carter. Good Luck. Barton K. Young, 8 May ’46.” General Yount, commander of various Air Corps training centers, became Commanding General, Army Air Forces Training Command in July 1943. CONDITION: In very good condition with a small moth nip on the right front and slight rumpling from storage. 11) EAKER, IRA CLARENCE, LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Olive-drab visor cap made by Bancroft Uniform Headwear, Inc. of imported English fur felt. Titled on the headband “The Wales” and Bancroft pak-cap. Written inside the visor “To Amon Carter with every good and admiration for a great Texan. Ira Eaker, Lt. Gen USA. 10-29-45”. General Eaker commanded the 8th Air Force, commanded the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, and in 1945, was named deputy commander of the Army Air Forces and Chief of the Air Staff. CONDITION: High-grade cap in fine condition with the exception of one moth hole and minor tracking. 12) SPAATZ, CARL “TOOEY”, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Summer-weight tan gabardine visor cap. Unidentified maker. Signed on the underside of the visor “To Amon Carter. Forwarded with reluctance since it is my last really good cap. Tooey Spaatz”. Inside the cap is noted: “This belongs to Tooey Spaatz. If lost, return to Amon Carter”. General Spaatz, as a Captain in World War I, commanded the 31st Aero Squadron. In World War II, he was given command of the U.S. Strategic Air Forces – Europe from before the invasion until final victory. CONDITION: Fine with the exception of a hair oil stain in the center of the crown. 13) VANDENBERG, HOYT SANFORD, GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. U.S. Air Force blue general officer’s visor cap. This cap is decorated with clouds and lightning bolts both on the visor and band. The cap was manufactured by Superior Uniform Cap Company, and bears a silk label “Vandenberg USAF”. Holds a signed ink label “To Amon Carter, staunch supporter of Air Power from his friend, Hoyt S. Vandenberg – Aug. 17, 1953”. In World War II, Vandenberg was first assigned to the United Kingdom and assisted in the organization of the Air Forces in North Africa. He commanded the 9th Air Force, and was made assistant chief of air staff. In 1945 he was made Director of the CIA. Back to the Air Force in 1947, Vandenberg became Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force in April 1948. CONDITION: Excellent in all respects. 14) DOOLITTLE, JAMES HAROLD “JIMMY”, LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE. Olive-drab overseas cap with general officer’s gold piping and three embroidered rank stars of Lt. General. The high quality cap was made by Woodrow, Piccadilly, London. Doolittle is well-known for his air racing and his raid with 16 B25 bombers on Japan. He commanded the 12th Air Force, the 15th Air Force, and the 8th Air Force in March 1944. CONDITION: Excellent. 15) ANDREWS, ADOLPHUS, VICE ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. A WHITE SUMMER LINER NAVAL VISOR CAP WITH AN EMBROIDERED BADGE AND COPIOUS “SCRAMBLED EGGS” ON THE VISOR. Made by the H. V. Allien Company of New York. A card attached to the inside of the cap indicates “Vice Admiral Adolphus Andrews, U.S. Navy, Commanding Scouting Force, United States Fleet”. CONDITION: Shows use and some storage and wear stains. 16) CLEMENT, WILLIAM TARDY, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS. Summer-weight khaki visor cap with the Marine officer’s quatrafoil design on the cover. Made by Kuenzel Bros, Philadelphia, Pa. The insignia is a fine example of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor design. The inscription states: “To Amon G. Carter with regards of Wm T Clement, Major General of Marines”. Clement was evacuated from Bataan on board the U.S. submarine Snapper in April 1942. He served as assistant division commander at Okinawa and commanding general of the 3rd Marine Brigade. CONDITION: Very fine. 17) HARMON, HUBERT REILLY, LT. GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Blue U.S. Air Force visor cap made by Christenson, New York. The felt-covered visor is decorated with lightning bolts and clouds. General Harmon’s calling card is attached with the typed message “To Amon Carter in appreciation of much kindness and many courtesies. My first Air Force (rather than U.S. Army Air Force) cap and one of the first made”. General Harmon commanded the 6th Air Force and was promoted to Lt. Gen. on February 19, 1943. In November 1943 he was appointed deputy commander Air Forces South Pacific, then in June 1944, commander Caribbean Air Command. CONDITION: Good, lightly worn condition. 18) STARK, HAROLD RAYNSFORD, ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Navy blue winter service visor cap. High quality cap device with a silver eagle and gold wash anchors, fine embroidered oak leaves and acorns in gold wire on the visor. Manufactured by H. V. Allien & Co., New York. Sweatshield contains Stark’s calling card naming him “Commander, United Stated Naval Forces in Europe”. Stark served as Chief of Naval Operations with the rank of admiral in 1939 and in April he went to England as Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe. He was commander of the 12th Fleet and supervised the U.S.N. participation in the Normandy landings. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. 19) HARTLE, RUSSELL. P. (SCRAPPY), MAJOR GENERAL. An overseas cap in olive-drab. General’s gold braid and major general’s rank stars are attached to the cap. It is not maker-marked, but it is named “Gen. Hartle L.R.T.C.” on the silk lining. On the leather sweatband is written “To Amon Carter, a remnant of our United Kingdom Campaign together. R. P. (Scrappy) Hartle”. Commander of the 34th Infantry Division, and a commander of all Army forces in Northern Ireland and responsible for the creation of the U. S. Army Ranger Battalion. CONDITION: Worn with a few snags in the material. 20) WAINWRIGHT, JONATHAN MAYHEW, IV, GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Most unusual visor cap of soft felt with large gold embroidered eagle as well as oak leaves and acorns on the headband and felt-covered visor. The cap was manufactured by Luxemberg Military and Civilian Tailors, New York. The underside of the visor is printed “To Amon G. Carter, Sincerely, J. M. Wainwright, General U.S.A., 1945”. Additionally, “Wainwright” is written in ink on the tailor’s label. Wainwright was the senior field commander under MacArthur, and was pushed back by the Japanese to the Bataan Peninsula, and ultimately to the fortress of Corregidor where he was forced to surrender. In August 1945 he was liberated by the Russians in Manchuria. CONDITION: There are two moth holes and some separating of the felt, but they are not terribly detracting from the dazzling effect of this cap. 21) WILBY, FRANCIS BOWDITCH, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Light khaki Model 1942 tropical helmet with officer’s style insignia attached to the front. Handwritten under the brim is “To Amon Carter, in memory of many pleasant visits to Fort Worth. F. B. Wilby, 6-17-43”. Also: “Maj. Gen. F. B. Wilby, Supt., U.S.M.A.”. General Wilby served as Superintendent of West Point from 1942-1945. CONDITION: Headband is loose, but otherwise in good condition. 22) SMITH, CYRUS ROWLET (C.R.), MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Olive-drab gabardine overseas cap with gold general’s braid and two silver general’s rank stars. The cap is marked “The Lee Flight, A Berkshire Product”. Marked in ink on the lining “To Amon, CR Smith, Maj Gen USA, 2/24/45”. General Smith was president of American Airlines, elected to that position in 1934. In World War II Smith joined the Army Air Force as a Colonel assisting in the organization of the Air Transport Command. Promoted to Major General, he served as deputy commander of the Air Transport Command at the end of the war. CONDITION: Fine. 23) FELDWAY, HERMAN, MAJOR GENERAL, QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Overseas cap in olive-drab wool with the gold braid of a general and two embroidered rank stars. The interior of the cap is pinkish silk lining with a label embroidered with the quartermaster insignia and “Custom Tailored Frankfurt Main”. Professionally printed on the sweatband “To: – Amon Carter for his unusual and outstanding cordiality and hospitality”. Then signed by Herman Feldway, The Quartermaster General. CONDITION: Excellent. 24) LUTES, LEROY, LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Overseas cap of gabardine wool with gold general’s braid and three general’s rank stars. Attached to the cap is a black leather patch embossed in gold letters “To Amon Carter, the most courteous of hosts. From Roy Lutes, Lieut. General U.S.A. This cap flew 17 overseas flights and 360,000 miles”. General Lutes was Director of Operations, Headquarters, Services of Supply and also Acting Chief of Staff, Headquarters Services of Supply. CONDITION: Excellent, but with no maker’s identification. 4-59025 CW24 (38,000-45,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1677	$103,500.00	AMON GILES CARTER SR. COLLECTION OF US WWII HIGH RANKING GENERAL AND ADMIRAL’S HATS. Amon Giles Carter, Sr. was born in 1879 of humble means in a one-room log cabin in Crafton, Texas. By 1923 he had risen to president and publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and five years later he was the director and part owner of the Aviation Corporation, later to be a major part of American Airlines. He was highly influential in the development of the discovery of oil in North Texas and persuaded many oilmen to move to his home city of Fort Worth. By 1935 his first successful oil well was drilled in New Mexico. Carter was an avid collector of Western art, among other things, and in 1961 the Amon Carter Museum was opened in Fort Worth. One of his most unusual collections, officer’s hats of prominent generals and admirals of World War II, is now offered by James D. Julia Auction Company. This collection grew to 24 examples from Carter’s habit of exchanging fine quality Stetson hats for the uniform caps of the various commanders, his friends and visitors to his famous “Shady Oaks” ranch and estate near Fort Worth. 1) EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D., FIVE-STAR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Olive-drab visor cap labeled “Extra quality Ayres & Smith, London. On label in ink “Eisenhower Gen of A”. Included is a piece of personal notepaper bearing five stars and the initials DDE with the inscription “14 Dec 1945. Here’s my Hat! And proud I am that you will put it with the pile in your Club. Ike Eisenhower.” CONDITION: Slightly crumpled, but generally fine. 2) KENNEY, GEORGE C., GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Summer-weight gabardine 50-mission-style crush visor cap by Brooks Bros., New York. Initialed “G.C.K.” on sweatband. Signed “Gen. George C. Kenney U.S. Air Force” on the underside of the visor. Kenney commanded the 4th Air Force, the 5th Air Force, and the 5th and 13th Air Forces called the Far East Air Force, or FEAF. CONDITION: Cap is crumpled and stained in places caused by the bleeding of the sweat lining. 3) RICHARDSON, ROBERT E., GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Summer-weight khaki covered visor cap “Fly-weighter by Lewis”, English manufacture. CONDITION: Excellent, like new. 4) NIMITZ, CHESTER W., FLEET ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Fine quality cap of silk-like material, sterling silver and gold wash insignia with bullion oak leaves and acorns over felt-covered brim. Cap is a “Bancroft Zypher Navy” from the Haas Tailoring Co., Baltimore, MD. Nimitz’s calling card under the sweatshield is signed “Honolulu-Texas Bound, July 1943. To Amon Carter, Greetings to a fellow Texan. C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN, 7 Dec 46”. Nimitz was the overall commander of the combined U.S. and Allied Forces of the Central Pacific area. CONDITION: In fine condition with minor storage staining. 5) ARNOLD, HENRY H. (HAP), GENERAL OF THE AIR FORCE. Summer-weight khaki visor cap by an unknown manufacturer. Signed on the underside of the visor “H. H. Arnold 1942” and on the inside crown “To Amon Carter from H. H. Arnold 1942”. Arnold, 1886-1950, was the commander of the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II and the only air commander to hold the five-star rank of “General of the Army”. CONDITION: Leather sweatband is partially detached and the top bears some staining from the protective liner; otherwise in very good condition. 6) HALSEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK “BULL”, FLEET ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Summer-weight tan visor cap by N. S. Meyer, Inc., New York. Embroidered Naval cap device, with acorns and oak leaves on a felt visor. The inscription on the inside of the sweat protector reads “To Amon Carter. Thanks for your hospitality. My hat’s off to you. W. F. Halsey – Admiral, U.S. Navy”. Dated “5-26-44”. Halsey commanded the South Pacific area in 1942. Promoted to Commander and Chief of the Third Fleet and Five-Star Admiral in Dec. 1945. CONDITION: Fine condition indicating moderate wear. 7) HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE BERNHARD OF THE NETHERLANDS. British-style General’s visor cap, red band and cloth covered visor. Embroidered Netherlands royal lion with legend below “Nederland”. Cap was made by “Walter Barnard & Son, 97 Jermeyn St., St. James’s, London”. A slip of wrapping paper containing a return address states “From H.R.H. The Prince of the Netherlands, c/o Netherlands Embassy, Washington, DC”. The Prince, a staunch anti-Nazi, was a pilot with the RAF from 1942 – 1944. In 1944 he became commander of the Dutch armed forces. CONDITION: Some damage to the left front of the brim either by abrasion or mothing; otherwise in good condition. 8) BROWN, R. GORDON, GENERAL, ROYAL PARACHUTE REGIMENT. Maroon Parachute Regiment beret marked “Kangol Wear Limited 1944”. A post-war, 19 April 48 note in Brown’s handwriting accompanies the beret stating “To Amon Carter of Fort Worth. This beret from North Africa, Normandy, Arnheim and the Rhine – the only respectable hat I have. Gordon Brown”. CONDITION: Moderate moth damage along the edge of the leather binding. 9) ROYCE, RALPH, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Crusher-style tan gabardine visor cap, made in Karachi, India. Originally ordered by General Pat Hurley and then given to General Royce in Cairo, Egypt. Royce claims it was his “favorite hat” as indicated in a note pinned to the inside of the hat. The front eagle ornament is woven with gold thread into the cloth. General Royce commanded the 1st Aero Squadron in World War I, all U.S. forces in the Middle East, was Deputy Commander 9th Air Force and Senior Air Officer afloat during the Normandy Invasion. CONDITION: Quite good with one moth nip and some wrinkling from storage. 10) YOUNT, BARTON KYLE, SR., LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Summer-weight gabardine 50-mission-style visor cap by Superior Uniform Cap Co., Chicago, Illinois. Signed inside the visor “To Mr. Amon Carter. Good Luck. Barton K. Young, 8 May ’46.” General Yount, commander of various Air Corps training centers, became Commanding General, Army Air Forces Training Command in July 1943. CONDITION: In very good condition with a small moth nip on the right front and slight rumpling from storage. 11) EAKER, IRA CLARENCE, LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Olive-drab visor cap made by Bancroft Uniform Headwear, Inc. of imported English fur felt. Titled on the headband “The Wales” and Bancroft pak-cap. Written inside the visor “To Amon Carter with every good and admiration for a great Texan. Ira Eaker, Lt. Gen USA. 10-29-45”. General Eaker commanded the 8th Air Force, commanded the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, and in 1945, was named deputy commander of the Army Air Forces and Chief of the Air Staff. CONDITION: High-grade cap in fine condition with the exception of one moth hole and minor tracking. 12) SPAATZ, CARL “TOOEY”, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS. Summer-weight tan gabardine visor cap. Unidentified maker. Signed on the underside of the visor “To Amon Carter. Forwarded with reluctance since it is my last really good cap. Tooey Spaatz”. Inside the cap is noted: “This belongs to Tooey Spaatz. If lost, return to Amon Carter”. General Spaatz, as a Captain in World War I, commanded the 31st Aero Squadron. In World War II, he was given command of the U.S. Strategic Air Forces – Europe from before the invasion until final victory. CONDITION: Fine with the exception of a hair oil stain in the center of the crown. 13) VANDENBERG, HOYT SANFORD, GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. U.S. Air Force blue general officer’s visor cap. This cap is decorated with clouds and lightning bolts both on the visor and band. The cap was manufactured by Superior Uniform Cap Company, and bears a silk label “Vandenberg USAF”. Holds a signed ink label “To Amon Carter, staunch supporter of Air Power from his friend, Hoyt S. Vandenberg – Aug. 17, 1953”. In World War II, Vandenberg was first assigned to the United Kingdom and assisted in the organization of the Air Forces in North Africa. He commanded the 9th Air Force, and was made assistant chief of air staff. In 1945 he was made Director of the CIA. Back to the Air Force in 1947, Vandenberg became Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force in April 1948. CONDITION: Excellent in all respects. 14) DOOLITTLE, JAMES HAROLD “JIMMY”, LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE. Olive-drab overseas cap with general officer’s gold piping and three embroidered rank stars of Lt. General. The high quality cap was made by Woodrow, Piccadilly, London. Doolittle is well-known for his air racing and his raid with 16 B25 bombers on Japan. He commanded the 12th Air Force, the 15th Air Force, and the 8th Air Force in March 1944. CONDITION: Excellent. 15) ANDREWS, ADOLPHUS, VICE ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. A WHITE SUMMER LINER NAVAL VISOR CAP WITH AN EMBROIDERED BADGE AND COPIOUS “SCRAMBLED EGGS” ON THE VISOR. Made by the H. V. Allien Company of New York. A card attached to the inside of the cap indicates “Vice Admiral Adolphus Andrews, U.S. Navy, Commanding Scouting Force, United States Fleet”. CONDITION: Shows use and some storage and wear stains. 16) CLEMENT, WILLIAM TARDY, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS. Summer-weight khaki visor cap with the Marine officer’s quatrafoil design on the cover. Made by Kuenzel Bros, Philadelphia, Pa. The insignia is a fine example of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor design. The inscription states: “To Amon G. Carter with regards of Wm T Clement, Major General of Marines”. Clement was evacuated from Bataan on board the U.S. submarine Snapper in April 1942. He served as assistant division commander at Okinawa and commanding general of the 3rd Marine Brigade. CONDITION: Very fine. 17) HARMON, HUBERT REILLY, LT. GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Blue U.S. Air Force visor cap made by Christenson, New York. The felt-covered visor is decorated with lightning bolts and clouds. General Harmon’s calling card is attached with the typed message “To Amon Carter in appreciation of much kindness and many courtesies. My first Air Force (rather than U.S. Army Air Force) cap and one of the first made”. General Harmon commanded the 6th Air Force and was promoted to Lt. Gen. on February 19, 1943. In November 1943 he was appointed deputy commander Air Forces South Pacific, then in June 1944, commander Caribbean Air Command. CONDITION: Good, lightly worn condition. 18) STARK, HAROLD RAYNSFORD, ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY. Navy blue winter service visor cap. High quality cap device with a silver eagle and gold wash anchors, fine embroidered oak leaves and acorns in gold wire on the visor. Manufactured by H. V. Allien & Co., New York. Sweatshield contains Stark’s calling card naming him “Commander, United Stated Naval Forces in Europe”. Stark served as Chief of Naval Operations with the rank of admiral in 1939 and in April he went to England as Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe. He was commander of the 12th Fleet and supervised the U.S.N. participation in the Normandy landings. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. 19) HARTLE, RUSSELL. P. (SCRAPPY), MAJOR GENERAL. An overseas cap in olive-drab. General’s gold braid and major general’s rank stars are attached to the cap. It is not maker-marked, but it is named “Gen. Hartle L.R.T.C.” on the silk lining. On the leather sweatband is written “To Amon Carter, a remnant of our United Kingdom Campaign together. R. P. (Scrappy) Hartle”. Commander of the 34th Infantry Division, and a commander of all Army forces in Northern Ireland and responsible for the creation of the U. S. Army Ranger Battalion. CONDITION: Worn with a few snags in the material. 20) WAINWRIGHT, JONATHAN MAYHEW, IV, GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Most unusual visor cap of soft felt with large gold embroidered eagle as well as oak leaves and acorns on the headband and felt-covered visor. The cap was manufactured by Luxemberg Military and Civilian Tailors, New York. The underside of the visor is printed “To Amon G. Carter, Sincerely, J. M. Wainwright, General U.S.A., 1945”. Additionally, “Wainwright” is written in ink on the tailor’s label. Wainwright was the senior field commander under MacArthur, and was pushed back by the Japanese to the Bataan Peninsula, and ultimately to the fortress of Corregidor where he was forced to surrender. In August 1945 he was liberated by the Russians in Manchuria. CONDITION: There are two moth holes and some separating of the felt, but they are not terribly detracting from the dazzling effect of this cap. 21) WILBY, FRANCIS BOWDITCH, MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Light khaki Model 1942 tropical helmet with officer’s style insignia attached to the front. Handwritten under the brim is “To Amon Carter, in memory of many pleasant visits to Fort Worth. F. B. Wilby, 6-17-43”. Also: “Maj. Gen. F. B. Wilby, Supt., U.S.M.A.”. General Wilby served as Superintendent of West Point from 1942-1945. CONDITION: Headband is loose, but otherwise in good condition. 22) SMITH, CYRUS ROWLET (C.R.), MAJOR GENERAL, U.S. AIR FORCE. Olive-drab gabardine overseas cap with gold general’s braid and two silver general’s rank stars. The cap is marked “The Lee Flight, A Berkshire Product”. Marked in ink on the lining “To Amon, CR Smith, Maj Gen USA, 2/24/45”. General Smith was president of American Airlines, elected to that position in 1934. In World War II Smith joined the Army Air Force as a Colonel assisting in the organization of the Air Transport Command. Promoted to Major General, he served as deputy commander of the Air Transport Command at the end of the war. CONDITION: Fine. 23) FELDWAY, HERMAN, MAJOR GENERAL, QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Overseas cap in olive-drab wool with the gold braid of a general and two embroidered rank stars. The interior of the cap is pinkish silk lining with a label embroidered with the quartermaster insignia and “Custom Tailored Frankfurt Main”. Professionally printed on the sweatband “To: – Amon Carter for his unusual and outstanding cordiality and hospitality”. Then signed by Herman Feldway, The Quartermaster General. CONDITION: Excellent. 24) LUTES, LEROY, LT. GENERAL, U.S. ARMY. Overseas cap of gabardine wool with gold general’s braid and three general’s rank stars. Attached to the cap is a black leather patch embossed in gold letters “To Amon Carter, the most courteous of hosts. From Roy Lutes, Lieut. General U.S.A. This cap flew 17 overseas flights and 360,000 miles”. General Lutes was Director of Operations, Headquarters, Services of Supply and also Acting Chief of Staff, Headquarters Services of Supply. CONDITION: Excellent, but with no maker’s identification. 4-59025 CW24 (38,000-45,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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