Original US Army, WW2 era, shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI). The patch would have been worn on the shirts and jackets of US GIs who served in this unit. Original period item. This particular AAF patch is believed to be theatre made, being a cotton twill material, with cheesecloth backing, possibly Italian made.
Original US Army, WW2 era, shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI). The patch would have been worn on the shirts and jackets of US GIs who served in this unit. Original period item. This particular AAF patch is believed to be theatre made, being a slight darker tha usual cotton twill material, with cheesecloth backing, possibly Italian…
Original US Army, WW2 era, shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI). The patch would have been worn on the shirts and jackets of US GIs who served in this unit. Â
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 original British Atlantic Star, with length of ribbon. We have lots of these for sale, and bear in mind they are not new and will have differences in colouring and patina, but we will not sell any medals with rust or verdigris. However, if you re unhappy we offer a no quibble 30 day…
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.