World War Two
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WW2 AAF 392nd Fighter Squadron A-2 Jacket Group
Wonderful group to a fighter pilot who flew both P-38s and P-47s in the European Theater and later transitioned to jet aircraft during the Korean War. I haven't had time fully researched this group but got it right from the vet's daughter last Summer. His unpainted A-2 jacket is in very good condition with working zipper. The leather is a little stiff but still very good and supple. The zipper works perfectly. The jacket is stenciled with the pilot's name and you can tell where his name tag was attached. Includes his original leather 392nd Fighter Squadron patch which shows aging and was removed from a jacket. Also includes his sterling pinback LGB wings, a group of short snorter signed bills, some metal tags from German aircraft, felt 9th AF patch, misc embroidered 9th AF patches, a .50 cal aircraft round, his ribbon rack with DFC and several air medal ribbons, along with WW2 and Korean War service ribbons. Also his AAF pilot's survival equipment vest with his name inside. The only content from the vest is his mosquito net. This guy saw lots of action, possibly even on D-Day and will be a great research project. SoldWW2 AAF Officer Crusher Cap
A true crusher with the soft visor. Shows use and age but no mothing or holes. The leather sweatband stitching is loose but complete. Can't find a brand name or marking at all. This one saw service and is a beautiful example. SoldWW2 AAF Flight Officer Uniform Jacket
A beautiful jacket with all insignia including bullion AAF shoulder patch and sterling clutchback graduation pilot wing. Identified inside to a pilot who trained on single engine fighters at Foster Field, TX. Very good condition. $200.00Beautiful WW2 Japanese Fob, US in Yokosuka, 1945
I've seen a lot of WW2 Japanese fobs but this one is pretty unique as its the first I've seen with the US flag. Nice quality commemorating US forces at the Japanese naval base in Yokosuka. $175.00WW2 British 21st Army Group Patch
Shows age but a WW2 vintage patch from a unit that was a major part of the D Day invasion. $20.00WW2 USAAF 9th Engineer Command Sergeant's Jacket with Theater Made Shoulder Patch
A locally found piece that I have not tried to research. A long serving nco with 4 service stripes and 6 overseas stripes. The shoulder patch is beautifully embroidered on felt and probably German or Italian made. A killer piece. Also has British made Good Conduct and ETO ribbon with 4 campaign stars and a separate American Defense ribbon. Very good to excellent condition. $195.00Three WW2 AAF Related Homefront Related Items
Two "Keep 'em Flying pins and what is probably an earlier Army Air Service or Army Air Corps piece, prop and wings on a bugle, which was probably a sweetheart piece. The bugle pin is 3" long with an open catch. Really a detailed piece that I've never seen before. $45.00WW2 US Army M1943 Field Jacket
Very good to excellent condition example. Issued and with the GI's laundry number in the color. Has all the tags but the QM tag is washed out. Very hard to ride but appears to be a 44 date. Has a size 36 tag but I wear a size 42 jacket and this one fits me nicely. Found the original hood in the pocket. $125.00Camp Callan Military Police Badge
Camp Callan was located in La Jolla, California north of downtown San Diego and was an anti-aircraft and Coast Artillery replacement training camp established in 1940 and closed shortly after WW2 ended in 1945. Badge is in excellent condition and hallmarked on the reverse. Can't quite make out the company but appears to be in PA. $195.00WW2 USAAF Bombadier Wing, Fullsize, Clutchback, Sterling
Nice example with the stubby prongs and flat backed clutches. Marked sterling. $65.00WW2 AF, US Army B-5 Life Vest, 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron
Shows use but still soft and supple. This vest saw lots of flight time and most likely service during the Berlin Airlift as the 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron was very active in this operation. Looks like the first issue date is July 1945 and has inspection dates up through the 50s. They're a little hard to read but that's the best I can discipher. The blowing tube is missing and the upper strap is cut but the unit stencil makes this a piece of history. $95.00WW1 US Army Enlisted Visor Cap
Nice quality fur felt service cap by Imperial Cap Works, Denver. Shows a little age from storage otherwise excellent condition with no mothing. No size tag but about a 7 1/8. $45.00WW2 AAF B-9 Flyer's Cap
A great example of a hard to find piece of AAF headgear in excellent condition. $75.00
WW2 US Army Wet Weather Parka
Issued but very good, supple condition. A tough piece of US Army raingear to find in this condition. Has issue laundry number and the original QM tag. $175.00WW2 AAF Elgin Navigator's Watch
Excellent working condition and quality made timepiece used by US Aviators in WW2. This one dates from 1943. $495.00WW2 5th Air Force Australian Made Jacket
1942 dated Australian battle jacket with excellent Australian made 5th US Air Force shoulder patch. Although the name on the tag has been marked over you might be able to make it out in the right light. Might possibly have been worn by an pilot or flight officer. $175.00WW2 USMC Dress Blue Uniform
Beautiful set of tailor made dress blues to a Marine sergeant complete with all insignia and ribbon bar for service in the Pacific. The uniform is unnamed however, I do have info and obit for the vet. Excellent condition. $125.00WW2 US Navy M-426A Flight Suit
Has some staining but in overall very good condition and retains the original cutter tags. Size 40M. $145.00Huge Collection of WW2 Patriotic Pins
A fantastic, old collection of original WW2 patriotic celluloid pinbacks. Looks to be a few WW1 era pins as well. Over 70 pieces including the very scarce General Patton piece. The nices collection of pinbacks I've seen in many years of collecting. $500.00