An original American Europe-Africa-Middle East Medal pin back ribbon bar. The ribbon bears three Campaign Stars, awarded for such campaigns as Sicily, Anzio, Normandy, Central Europe etc.Â
An interesting personal grouping, belonging to Hayes H Rossman, dog tag shows a tetanus date of 1945. Also includes his bible, named inside and noted as being a gift from his parents, dated 21 February 1945. Also with clutch back name tape, possibly something post-war or civilian.
A leather shoulder holster, manufactured by BOYT and dated 1944, US Navy variant. Holster is complete with strap, in good wearable condition. Leather is quite stiff but should loosen up nicely with treatment.
A genuine Officer’s crusher cap chin strap. The leather is a little hardened, but still flexible and there is has been one repair near the buckle, invisible when the strap is in place. Brown leather, it does look black on the pictures, but it is the correct brown leather colour.
A single, notched dog tag named to; BLANCHE E. SHEAFFER 415 S. 32ND STREET CAMP HILL. PA. Whilst this is an army dog tag, there is a Blanche Elinor Sheaffer Musselman noted to have died aged 82, in Camp Hill, PA on 23 January 2000. Her obituary records her as having served with the Navy,…
An extensive World War two era grouping of paperwork ephemera, insignia, dog tags, medal ribbons and so on. The grouping comprises in detail; 1. Two Army Air Force Cadet patches, blue backed being the earlier war variant, later patches being on black, 2. Five individual Corporal stripes, all matching so likely issued together, 3. Single…
An interesting book, 48 pages long, detailing the ways British people can assist in national defence. Includes details on joining the ARP, the National Fire Service, the Police and the armed forces.