7 Up sign that measures about 31 x 76 centimeters. It is painted on steel with some of the paint flaked off. It is dated 1942 which still can be seen in part on the bottom of the red section. Soon after the material used for this was changed to Masonite as all steel went to the war production....
Original drawing of a scene at a bomber base in England by wartime artist Howell Dodd. Dodd worked for Associated Press and various magazines and newspapers during WWII and became very famous as a magazine illustrator after the war. On the back is a stamp with the date 2 May, 1944. The paper...
This is the official 1943 yearbook of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The regiment is best known for its history as a fighting unit composed almost entirely of second-generation American soldiers of Japanese ancestry (Nisei). Beginning in 1944, the regiment fought primarily in the European...
1st Division patch & signed letter Letter with patch sent to a patch collector in February 1946. The letter is signed by Major General Clift Andruss who served with the Big Red One throughout the war and became the Divisional commander in December 1944. Andrus led the Division from the...
29 Let's Go!, 29th Division unit history. This is the official 29th Division history book that was printed in 1948. It contains 316 pages with many maps and photos plus a roster of the battle dead in the back. This is the hard to find original version, not a reprint and one of the best unit...
Purple Heart medal set, consisting of the medal with correct slot brooch, ribbon and lapel pin. The ribbon is the rare early type with steel back plates and C catch. Superb item for display. Original and complete Purple Heart medals sets have become exceedingly difficult to find. Very good...
A-3 mechanics cap made of HBT, size 7¼. Worn by mechanics and flight personnel alike. With crisp label which has the date of 1942. There are nice blue Army Air Forces stamps on the outside and inside. The cap appears not to have been worn. These caps are hard to find as most were worn up....
C ration, Bread unit. It was produced by the Salerno Biscuit Company and is dated 1942 on the top. The can was opened but the contents and key are present. It is perfect for display. C rations are becoming increasingly hard to find. Very good condition.
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Air Force officer's 'crusher' cap. The cap is a 'crusher' type with the sides no longer rigid due to the wear of headphones. All te leather parts are still in good shape and well attached. Very good condition.
Aircrew Member Individual First Aid packet. Stock Number 9714000. Aluminum box of two parts that contained various medical items. The box is empty but still has the tape that was used to close it, which is very rare. The box is now filled with a block of wood with the tape back in place which...
USN life preserver belt as used by GI's during invasions. It is dated May 18, 194'. The rubber is supple. Very good condition.