Lt. H. L. Oakes, Jr. USNR 11th Amphibious Force D-Day Colt 1911 and pistol belt set available for inspection By Appointment in my store.

Lt. H. L. Oakes, Jr. USNR 11th Amphibious Force D-Day Colt 1911 Pistol carried throughout WWII including his service as a commander with the 11th Amphibious Force at Normandy.

The 1944 photo shows his son wearing his Colt Model 1911 pistol and belt set and his Normandy M1 Helmet when Lt. Oakes was home on leave following the Normandy invasion. An extraordinary well documented D-Day firearm with provenance from the family that includes a copy of Lt. Oakes’ official authorization letter allowing him to retain this pistol. Oakes continued his naval service as a ship’s captain in the Pacific after serving in the European North Africa, Italian and Normandy campaigns.

Interesting trades always considered or direct sale…Please inquire if you have a serious interest.

Trades considered…Let me know what you have…Fine Vintage Watches with interesting military provenance are especially of interest…I am currently seeking 1950s-1970s era Tudor & Rolex Submariner , GMT Master, Omega Speedmaster and related watches…Seeking and Always Buying and Trading for: Project Delta and Delta Force Col. Charlie Beckwith artifacts and 1st SFOD Delta related groups; Vietnam Son Tay Raid Groupings, Vietnam Special Forces Battle of Lang Vei artifacts and groups; WWII 506th PIR 101st Airborne Silver Chalice Cups (Engraved to 506th Officers);Operation Eagle Claw Desert One Iran Hostage Rescue Mission artifacts and groupings; Rolex, Tudor, Omega and other quality watches, especially Vietnam era watches with military connections.

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Lt. Oakes served in North Africa, Italy, Normandy then took command of a ship in the Pacific as a Lt. Commander.