Deep Dive 2021 Auction
"Brotherhood of the Deep" Original Artwork
Starting bid: $500
Bidding Increment: $50.00
This is the ORIGINAL piece drawn by artist Michael Solovey's hand in Iraq in 2021. This hand-signed and framed original is the first in the CDF Commemorative Art Series. The piece features badges and logos from all the major US Special Operations units that have a Combat Diver capability. Its historical and cultural weight is hard to overstate as the piece depicts the evolution of technology and tactics from the early days of the community.
The "Brotherhood of the Deep" is truly a Combat Diver treasure that will boost any collection but will have a special place in a maritime or Special Operations-themed gallery.
- Colored pencil collage on paper
- Art dimensions: 12.5" x 15.5"
- Solid wood frame, double acid-free mattes, museum glass
- Framed dimensions TBD
Private Distillery Workshop & SOF Liquor Assortment
Starting bid: $200
Bidding Increment: $20.00
If you like whiskey and like supporting SF-owned businesses, put up a bid for this collection of fine concoctions with special labels commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9-11 from Leatherwood Distillery and Country Music star Darryl Worley. Assortment includes a bottle of: Snake Eater Bourbon and Peach, Elderberry, and Apple Pie Moonshines.
But the really special touch: the winner and a friend get to spend a day at the distillery learning how to brew with master distiller and Green Beret, Andrew Lang!
Don't miss out on this!
The CDF Heritage Flag
Starting bid: $50
Bidding Increment: $10.00
This handmade work of art will be crafted specially for you by the Heritage Flag Company from aged whisky and bourbon barrels. During the aging process, the barrels take on a life of their own, making this flag truly one-of-a-kind.
Yours will feature the Combat Diver Foundation logo and a customized brass placard...A unique tribute to our heroes and a great memento of how you gave back.
The CDF Commemorative Blade
Starting bid: $50
Bidding Increment: $10.00
Spartan Hybris Combat / Utility Knife. Features the *vintage* Combat Diver Foundation logo and comes with a Kydex sheath.
In ancient Greek mythology, Hybris was known as the goddess of insolence, violence, pride, and outrageous behavior. The Spartan Hybris Combat / Utility knife is sure to inspire pride in its owner, making Hybris a fitting name for it.
This handcrafted combat knife features a reverse tanto design, also known as a sheep's foot style knife. Designed through collaboration between Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey, the Spartan Blades Hybris custom combat knife features an overall length of 10 7/16”, with a blade thickness of 3/16”. Its blade is crafted from Crucible Particle Metallurgy, or CPM steel, with a hardness rating of 59-60 on the HRC Rockwell scale. One of the best combat knife options you’ll find anywhere, the Spartan Hybris is available with tungsten Diamond-Like Coating (DLC) or Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) finishes. This one comes with a CE Canvas Micarta® Green handle.
- Knife Name: Hybris
- Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
- Overall Length: 10 7/16"
- Blade Length: 5 7/16”
- Blade Thickness: 3/16”
- Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
- Blade Hardness: 59-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto/Sheepsfoot
- Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - Tungsten DLC (Black) or ZrN (Flat Dark Earth)
- Handle Material: CE Canvas Micarta® Green
- Weight: 0.558 LBS
The CDF Logo Flag
Starting bid: $50
Bidding Increment: $10.00
This handcrafted wood flag is a really special item. Not only does it feature the CDF logo but it was made specifically for Deep Dive 2021 by members of 7th Special Forces Group. This flag was their unsolicited and heartfelt contribution to the memory of WO1 John Wirka. We feel extremely honored to have this piece and whoever takes it home will own a small piece of Combat Diver history and culture. Only one of these flags was ever made.
Specifications:
- 3/4" edge-glued panel construction
- Dimensions 20" x 36"
- Engraved with a Shopbot C&C machine,
- Wood distressed using a blowtorch
- Sanded, painted
- 2 coats of lacquer
Miami Dolphins CLUB Tickets
Starting bid: $300
Bidding Increment: $10.00
Win Club Level tickets for a Miami Dolphins home game of your choice at Hard Rock Stadium. It offers an upscale game day EXPERIENCE that includes:
- Access for 2 to the air-conditioned Club with comfortable seating, bars, pre-game entertainment, and numerous TVs to catch all the NFL action
- A variety of high end food and beverage options
- Winner can select from one of four 2021 games:
o vs. Bills 19 Sept
o vs. Falcons 24 Oct
o vs. Ravens 11 Nov (Veterans Day)
o vs. Panthers 28 Nov
Parking is not included.
Tickets will be transferred via Ticketmaster
Deep Dive 2021 Raffle
RAFFLE ITEM: Signed copy of "Hunting the Caliphate"
RAFFLE ITEM: Signed copy of "Hunting the Caliphate"
From Wes Bryant
RAFFLE ITEM: SF Regimental Cigars
RAFFLE ITEM: Signed copy of "Hunting the Caliphate"
From Tarazona Cigars
RAFFLE ITEM: Flora-Bama Gift Certificate
RAFFLE ITEM: Flora-Bama Gift Certificate
$100 Gift Card for the Flora-Bama Yacht Club
RAFFLE ITEM: Flora-Bama Liquor Basket
RAFFLE ITEM: Flora-Bama Gift Certificate
Liquid Fun from the Flora-Bama
RAFFLE ITEM: Signed copy of "Arsenal of Hope" by Jen Satterly
RAFFLE ITEM: Signed copy of "Arsenal of Hope" by Jen Satterly
From the All Secure Foundation
RAFFLE ITEM: Signed copy of "All Secure" by CSM Tom Satterly
RAFFLE ITEM: Signed copy of "Arsenal of Hope" by Jen Satterly
From the All Secure Foundation
RAFFLE ITEM: Exigent Circumstance Pack (ECP)
RAFFLE ITEM: Exigent Circumstance Pack (ECP)
RAFFLE ITEM: Exigent Circumstance Pack (ECP)
From First Spear
RAFFLE ITEM: Gold Diver/Mermaid Shirt
RAFFLE ITEM: Exigent Circumstance Pack (ECP)
RAFFLE ITEM: Exigent Circumstance Pack (ECP)
From Ocean Technology Systems
RAFFLE ITEM: Special Operations Shirt
RAFFLE ITEM: Exigent Circumstance Pack (ECP)
From Ocean Technology Systems
