1903 issued to Brigadier General Joseph Frederik Hughes Cutrona on 6/10/70 (ref: "The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II" by Brunner, pg. 159). Half moon front sight, round top beveled U-notch rear sight, rear cocking serrations, short smooth trigger, fully checkered walnut grips without medallions, grip safety, and full blue magazine. Housed in a walnut glass top shadowbox with accouterments consisting of a post-War black belt with relief eagle and laurel buckle and holster, marked on inside for size 35. Appropriate Cold War era General's overseas hat with gold piping sized 7-3/8 with Brigadier General rank attached on the left side. The Brigadier General star is marked on the reverse "STERLING / N.S. MEYER, INC. / NEW YORK" with correct N.S. Meyer shield proof marks. CONDITION: Very good as arsenal refinished over a few bumps and bruises in the metal that is now covered by parkerization. Leather is very good, brass is bright, with some scuffs scattered throughout. There are a few minor spots of verdigris on metal in the inside of the waistband. Hat is very fine. Cutrona enlisted at the age of 21 and entered combat at the Battle of the Bulge as a Field Artillery Forward Observer for the 89th Infantry. In 1945 Cutrona led the 89th Infantry and 4th Armored to Ohrdruf, the first SS camp liberated by US forces. He continued to serve in various positions including the U.S. European Command in Germany, as the Executive Officer and G-2 Intelligence Officer of the 9th Field Artillery Batallions 3rd Infantry Divisios, Chief of Information for the US Army at the Pentagon, Commander of Artillery Batteries of the 4th Infantry Division during Vietnam, Chief Information to Abrams, and numerous other posts. After his retirement, Cutrona started the National Small Shipments Association and ultimately passed December 2010. Paperwork consists of internet printouts of Cutrona's obituary and service record, and an interview he conducted towards the end of his life, and a handwritten note from an unidentified author describing how they acquired the items from the family after Cutrona's death. This is a phenomenal lot of personal effects that belonged to an important servicemember. EW Name Value Accessories Case, belt, hat Barrel Length 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .32 Rimless Smokeless FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer Colt Model 1903 Paperwork Written statement and obituary Serial Number 566828
1903 issued to Brigadier General Joseph Frederik Hughes Cutrona on 6/10/70 (ref: "The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II" by Brunner, pg. 159). Half moon front sight, round top beveled U-notch rear sight, rear cocking serrations, short smooth trigger, fully checkered walnut grips without medallions, grip safety, and full blue magazine. Housed in a walnut glass top shadowbox with accouterments consisting of a post-War black belt with relief eagle and laurel buckle and holster, marked on inside for size 35. Appropriate Cold War era General's overseas hat with gold piping sized 7-3/8 with Brigadier General rank attached on the left side. The Brigadier General star is marked on the reverse "STERLING / N.S. MEYER, INC. / NEW YORK" with correct N.S. Meyer shield proof marks. CONDITION: Very good as arsenal refinished over a few bumps and bruises in the metal that is now covered by parkerization. Leather is very good, brass is bright, with some scuffs scattered throughout. There are a few minor spots of verdigris on metal in the inside of the waistband. Hat is very fine. Cutrona enlisted at the age of 21 and entered combat at the Battle of the Bulge as a Field Artillery Forward Observer for the 89th Infantry. In 1945 Cutrona led the 89th Infantry and 4th Armored to Ohrdruf, the first SS camp liberated by US forces. He continued to serve in various positions including the U.S. European Command in Germany, as the Executive Officer and G-2 Intelligence Officer of the 9th Field Artillery Batallions 3rd Infantry Divisios, Chief of Information for the US Army at the Pentagon, Commander of Artillery Batteries of the 4th Infantry Division during Vietnam, Chief Information to Abrams, and numerous other posts. After his retirement, Cutrona started the National Small Shipments Association and ultimately passed December 2010. Paperwork consists of internet printouts of Cutrona's obituary and service record, and an interview he conducted towards the end of his life, and a handwritten note from an unidentified author describing how they acquired the items from the family after Cutrona's death. This is a phenomenal lot of personal effects that belonged to an important servicemember. EW Name Value Accessories Case, belt, hat Barrel Length 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .32 Rimless Smokeless FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer Colt Model 1903 Paperwork Written statement and obituary Serial Number 566828
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