Pawn Stars: The GREATEST Collection of WWII Items (Part 2)

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Individual discovers WWII military uniform in grandmother's attic, values at $800 but sells for $400. Expert evaluates WWII grenade at over $2,000, individual sells for $16.

Insights

  • Officers in the past, including during World War II, were responsible for purchasing their own uniforms, a practice that continues today.
  • Historical artifacts from World War II, such as uniforms, grenades, binoculars, and bayonets, hold significant monetary value, often exceeding expectations, showcasing the importance of preserving and valuing historical items from this era.

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Recent questions

  • What is the value of a WWII military uniform?

    $800

  • How much is a WWII grenade worth?

    Over $2,000

  • What is the Momsen lung used for in WWII?

    Submarine rescue device

  • How much are WWII bayonets valued at?

    $45 to $350

  • What is the significance of Enola Gay photographs?

    Historical value

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Summary

00:00

"WWII Uniform Collection Surprises with Value"

  • The individual has a military uniform that they've used as a Halloween costume for a few years.
  • They want to sell the uniform as it's taking up space in their closet and they have no use for it.
  • The uniform was found in the individual's grandmother's attic after she passed away, likely belonging to their grandfather.
  • The uniform consists of a hat, jacket, and pants, with a different set of pants in a different color.
  • The uniform is identified as being from World War II, specifically dated December 18th, 1942, belonging to the Army Air Corps.
  • Officers had to buy their own uniforms back then, even today officers purchase their own uniforms.
  • An expert values the uniform collection at $800, much more than the individual anticipated.
  • The individual agrees to sell the uniform collection for $400, as suggested by the expert.
  • Another individual brings in a World War II grenade, possibly made by the OSS or CIA, for evaluation.
  • An expert values the grenade at over $2,000, and the individual agrees to sell it for $16.

10:50

WWII Binoculars, Momsen Lung, Bayonets, Enola Gay

  • Binoculars made of steel and glass lenses, unaffected by WWII manufacturing issues.
  • Diopters and ND filters in the binoculars, offering clarity and field of vision.
  • Binoculars used by wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers, collectible and valued at $5,000.
  • Momsen lung, a WWII submarine rescue device, reuses exhaled air through soda lime.
  • Momsen lung provided oxygen for surfacing from submarines, standard issue in US submarines.
  • Momsen lung purchased for $100, valued at $300 due to modifications.
  • Bayonets from WWII, sent home by a 101st Airborne soldier, with historical significance.
  • Bayonets include a K98 Mauser bayonet and a Czechoslovakian VZ 24 bayonet.
  • Bayonets valued between $45 to $350 based on historical context and condition.
  • Enola Gay photographs signed by pilot and crew, purchased for $1,500, seeking to sell for the same amount.

21:31

"War Photographs and Pilot's Jacket Valued"

  • Both photographs are signed by the pilot, Paul Tibbetts, who is deceased. The upper photo is signed by three crew members and the pilot.
  • The estimated duration of the war was four to five more years before the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, leading to Japan's immediate surrender.
  • The mission involving the atomic bomb was a significant turning point in warfare history.
  • The signatures on the photographs could potentially hold great value, especially those from August 6, 1945, the date of the bomb drop.
  • The signatures of crew members are valued at $100 each, while Paul Tibbetts' signature is worth around $150, totaling $600 for the piece.
  • A World War II leather jacket worn by pilot Henry S. Huidekoper, part of the Hell Hawks, is discussed for its historical significance.
  • The jacket's authenticity is confirmed, but it is clarified that Huidekoper was not part of the Hell Hawks at Normandy, but a different unit.
  • The jacket's value is assessed at $2,000, lower than the initial $10,000 expectation, due to historical accuracy and market trends.
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