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"A Bridge Too Far" WWII Hero's Captured Nazi Pistol at Auction

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Monday, November 29, 2021
Luger, Sale, A Bridge Too Far, Bailey bridge, Blackwell, VIP, Weapon, P-38, Alliance, Veteran, Family, Distinguished Service Cross, Operation Market Garden, Pit additive, Walther P38, Multimedia, Distinguished Service Cross (United States), Waal (river), Field marshal, Auction

"It's an honor to handle the sale of such a significant piece of military history," said Edwin Bailey of Blackwell.

Key Points: 
  • "It's an honor to handle the sale of such a significant piece of military history," said Edwin Bailey of Blackwell.
  • "Major Cook's crossing of the Waal River represented arguably the only fully successful aspect of Operation Market Garden."
  • And, finally, the auction lot includes a candid photograph of Cook presenting the pistol to the consignor, who's holding the holster.
  • Additional WWII pieces in the sale include a document signed by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, a German Luger pistol, several WWII-era edged weapons, and more.