D-Day Commemorative .45

Operation Overlord. The Longest Day. The Normandy Invasion. D-Day was a day unlike any the world had ever known—or will know again.

Time has not dimmed the memories of 6 June 1944. Now, we remember the valor of those brave Americans of World War II through this important issuance of a special limited edition M1911A1 .45, the immortal sidearm of Soldiers.

Limited Edition

This is a Museum-Quality Limited Edition of historic significance, particularly if you or a family member served in World War II—especially at Normandy. The slide and frame are custom mirror polished and blued. Deeply etched across the presentation side are historical inscriptions, flanked by gun scrolls reminiscent of the rolling seas of 6 June 1944, embellish the slide. Ten components are plated with genuine 24-Karat Gold, to Jewelers Grade-Heavy thickness, for lasting beauty and value: The trigger, hammer, slide stop, magazine catch, magazine catch screw, safety lock and four grip screws.

The grips are white, symbolic of the purity of the cause of freedom, brought by the liberators of Hitler's Fortress Europe. Inset in both the right and left grips are 24-Karat Gold plated fired enamel cloisonnés bearing the SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) insignia of the combined Allied military forces under General Eisenhower’s command.

To enhance collector and historical value, this edition is strictly limited to only 1000, quite low considering the millions of veterans who served in the war. Each firearm in the edition is engraved with its Registry Number between 0001 and 1000, with the prefix “D-DAY”. This number is also inscribed on the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity which also confirms the edition limit and the purity of the 24-Karat Gold plating. Each .45 was designed to full military specifications for this special commemorative edition by the firm of Auto-Ordnance Corporation, established by General John T. Thompson who helped pioneer the .45 ACP round this pistol fires.

This is a rare and important symbol of your pride—and, quite possibly, your service—in our Armed Forces. Due to the low edition limit, prompt response is respectfully suggested to avoid disappointment.

Today the Normandy beaches are quiet and peaceful. A “Our boys” of World War II are retired gentlemen; sadly many have answered the Final Roll Call. They stopped the ”Thousand Year Reich”, and a thousand years from now each of these museum-quality pistols will recall their days of valor.

Display Case:

Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute from dust and unauthorized handling.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "D-Day Commemorative .45", a working pistol, at the price of $1,995*. Each pistol is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 1000, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per pistol. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $100 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $149 to the final payment.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.

D-Day Commemortive .45

Limited Edition

Display Case:

Reservation Form

Optional Display Case: