Sharpshooter 1st Class Gunner badge for qualification in the use of a specific weapon. It has the Bayonet bar attached to it. Sterling marked. The name 'Dykstra' has ben etched in the back. As worn on the class A jacket by infantry and paratroopers. Presented in the Soldier's handbook (see...
Sharpshooter 1st Class Gunner badge for qualification in the use of a specific weapon. It has the Rifle bar attached to it. Sterling marked. As worn on the class A jacket by infantry and paratroopers. Presented in the Soldier's handbook (see last photo). Very good condition.
Marksman 2nd Class gunner badge for qualification in the use of a specific weapon. Sterling marked. It has the Carbine bar attached. As worn on the class A jacket by infantry and paratroopers. Presented in the Soldier's handbook (see last photo). Very good condition.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon. With four battle stars. As worn on the Class A jacket by infantry and paratroopers. Very good condition.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon. With three battle stars. As worn on the Class A jacket by infantry and paratroopers. Very good condition.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon. With two battle stars. As worn on the Class A jacket by infantry and paratroopers. Very good condition.
8th Infantry Regiment (4th Division) crest. Marked NS Meyer N.Y.C and shield in raised lettering. Hard to find insignia of a D Day unit. Very good condition.
Tank Destroyers Enlisted Men's collar disk. With steel back strip and flat face clutches. Correct wartime TD disks are hard to find. Perfect for display or to complete a jacket set up. Very good condition.
2nd Lieutenant bars. Unmarked matched set. With nice patina. Very good condition.
Wrigley's chewing gum from K ration. Single stick of Cinnamon flavored gum with army procurement brown paper wrapper. K ration items have become exceedingly difficult to find. Also see photos of K ration gum selection with similar stick of gum. Very good condition.
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Two Cellophane bags from K rations. These held the various components. Also see photo of K ration with similar cellophane bag. Very good condition.
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Black enameled canteen. With flat cap. Stamped US and REP 1942 on the bottom. Hard to find, but especially this nice with minimal flaking. Very good condition.