Varga Pin Up playing cards. Published by Esquire magazine in 1944. The deck is complete with its four suits and Joker and packaged in the special edition leatherette box. It is dated on the box and Joker. Single Varga Pin Up playing card decks are the hardest to find, especially those with the...

Wooden toy made by Buddy L. Typical wartime item when toys were no longer made of steel, which was all preserved for the war industry. The Army Tank measures about 30 x 15 centimeters, is sturdy built and quite heavy. It shows age and has been played with but is in good shape. It still has its...

7-Up matchbooks. Three empty matchbook from the early 40'. Two have glue residue on the back from a scrapbook. Good condition.

Sweetheart pin. Small ensemble consisting of the US Army Eagle and 1st Lieutenant bar connected by a chain. Not marked as such but likely Sterling. Very good condition.

Breas sweetheart pin of a C-47 airplane and two hearts connected by a chain. The airplane measures about 4 x 5 centimeters. There seem to be initials and a name engraved on the hearts. Very good condition.

Coca Cola fighting plane sign, B-17. Cardboard sign that measures about 38.5 x 33 centimeters. In 1943 Coca Cola published the first series of 20 fighting planes signs. In 1944 the second series was published. This is the Boeing "Fortress" B-17 Heavy Bomber of the second series. The sign is...

Varga Pin Up Calendar of 1944 & envelope. Published by Esquire. The 1944 calendar was produced in 1943. All twelve months are present. Stunning artwork. This was the nr. 1 calendar for all GI's! Varga followed up George Petty as the Pin Up artist with Esquire magazine in 1941. His...

Varga Pin Up Calendar of 1942 & envelope. Published by Esquire. The 1942 calendar was produced in 1941. It has all twelve months with stunning artwork present. This was the nr. 1 Pin Up calendar for all GI's! Varga followed up George Petty as the Pin Up artist with Esquire magazine in...

48 star burial flag. Original 48 star flag of sewn construction that once covered the casket of a soldier during his burial. It seems the flag has always been in its triangle shape. For integrity reasons it was kept like this and not folded open to make photos. It measures 5 x 9½ feet (about...

Box with 200 patriotic coasters *Keep 'Em Flying!*. Last box available, damaged but the coasters are fine (priced accordingly). This is something you don't see often. Very good condition.

Coca Cola bottle cap. Cork lined with gold colored skirt from the early 40's. Very good condition.

Varga Pin Up gatefold "Nice neighbors". Gatefold of the Esquire magazine of May 1941. Alberto Vargas followed up George Petty as the Pin Up artist with Esquire magazine in 1941. His 'Varga-girls' soon became famous and his work was inspirational for nose-art on many planes. Varga created a...