There is an auction at www.alderferauction.com of Eisenhower and SHAEF memorabilia . Check it out.
The auction includes Ike's own jacket and other personal items.

William G.

I might need to break out the check book ont his one! I see a few items I may go after. Thanks for the link.

WOW!!!!!

Not USMC stuff...butt...Ike's Ike? That would awesome to add to the collection!

grrr now the word is out lol i was planning on going to this one ......sooooo who else is going to go now?

Did Jim croak or is he just selling off some real good stuff?

I saw him in Feb at the SOS -- looked healthy to me.

He won best in show display at ASMIC with his SHAEF collection up in Hartford a few years back -- a knock out collection!

I knew the previous owner of Ike's Ike and I have a pretty good idea of what it cost him. It is really historical piece.

G

Any pre auction estimates on the ike???........10kplus????

RD

Custom tailored "Ike" jacket made by the Clipper Craft Clothes as indicated by label on interior breast pocket. Label on interior of interior breast pocket features label from Clipper Craft Clothes showing size "38 Regular" and typed identification "Gen. D. Eisenhower 3/45". Label measures 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" and exhibits some wear. Uniform presents English manufactured SHAEF patch on upper left sleeve, attached with red criss-cross stitching. Shoulder tabs present sterling five star rank insignia that are sterling marked on the reverse. Eagles on tabs are replacements as originals would be gold. Lapels feature English made US insignia. Lower left sleeve cuff exhibits seven bullion overseas stripes. Uniform exhibits direct sewn single tier ribbon bar presenting ribbons for the Distinguished Service Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Navy Distinguished Service medal, and Legion of Merit. Uniform sold with chocolate military shirt and tie and mannequin form. Shipping: Call for Quote. Estimate: $30,000-40,000.

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=628897

There's a ton of other SHAEF stuff there as well, including D-Day planning documents!

Geez, you live long enough everything comes up for sale.

I wont be going--but will be leaving a lot of bids in the next couple days.

I would expect that -- easily.

BTW -- I supplied the eagles on the shoulders to the previous owner! They are CB -- the originals were SB.

G

Wow wow wow that is some unreal stuff for sale

The minimum bid for Ike's Ike is $15K.

WOW - some mind-blowing stuff! I found the rest of a group that I've owned for a number of years...but the estimate scares me...man to have more money!!!

Dave

Anyone know what happened to Jim Mountain? He was a good dealer...I never knew his collection looked like this though!

Ironic to know that I was dealing with him while he had half of one of my groups in his collection...

Dave

Mind blowing stuff in this auction for sure. I'm actually more interested in the golf items for Ike as I also collect vintage golf. It will be interesting to see what the final numbers are for these lots.

The auction starts at 6PM EST today...should be fun to watch, even if you aren't bidding!

Dave

Is there a way to watch an auction on-line? I have never done that. Thanks...Kat

IKE's IKE just sold for $37,500. Not a bad price considering what some of the higher end TR items often sell for!

So, did anbody here get anything good out of this auction? I've picked up some good items over the years from Alderfer.

John

Anyone know the realized price on the IKE Jacket?

$37,500 + 20% commission... a total of a cool $45,000 (not including shipping...)

Dave

YIKES!!!!