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  • Robert E. Petersen Collection
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WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Beyond

The world is still at war in Gallery 11, which explores World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. A life-size diorama depicts the men of the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division (Blue and Gray), securing the town of St. Lo in Normandy, France, for the Allied invasion force. Also on display are presidential pieces and regal guns of Royal Houses.

Significant Firearms in Gallery 11:

  • Krieghoff Luger Pistol
  • G-41 Semi-Auto Rifle
  • K-43 Semi-Auto Rifle
  • John Wesson's Presentation S&W Revolver
  • Thompson M1928 used by a British soldier at Anzio
  • M1 Garand Rifle with grenade launcher
  • Viet Cong handmade copy of a Colt M1911 Pistol
  • Beretta M9 Pistol
  • U.S. Presidential Guns including George Bush, Grover Cleveland, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Theodore Roosevelt
  • Guns of Distinction Guns owned by several notable and royal personages including HRH Prince Charles and Napoleon Bonaparte
Case 61: The Great Inventors

Case 61

The Great Inventors

The Great Inventors : (A) Browning (B) Thompson (C) Garand (D) Ruger

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Case 62: World War II - Axis: Germany And Italy

Case 62

World War II - Axis: Germany And Italy

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Case 63: World War II - Allies And Japan

Case 63

World War II - Allies And Japan

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Case 64: World War II - U.S.

Case 64

World War II - U.S.

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Case 65: World War II Diorama

Case 65

World War II Diorama

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Case 66: A War In Korea

Case 66

A War In Korea

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Case 67: Modern Conflicts: Vietnam & Desert Storm

Case 67

Modern Conflicts: Vietnam & Desert Storm

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Case 68: Presidential Pieces & Royal Guns Of Royal Houses

Case 68

Presidential Pieces & Royal Guns Of Royal Houses

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Case 69: The General Officer's Pistol

Case 69

The General Officer's Pistol

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