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THB2 US Pilots' Uniforms, 8th Air Force with rare RAF 1942 badge for Eagle Squadrons (5 parts) and USMC named Pilot's blouse
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Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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- Lot Description
Superb "pinks and greens" US World War II US Army Air Corps officer's uniform, which has been completed with a variety of rare original insignia to duplicate the uniform of an American Pilot who served in the RAF "Eagle Squadron," of US citizens who joined the RAF to fight the Germans prior to US entry to World War II. This is the uniform one of them would have worn following US entry, when they were allowed to join US forces. It has RAF padded wings,as well as British ribbons on the ribbon bar, including the British Distinguished Flying Cross, ribbon. It also has an original silver "1942" badge, awarded by the British government only to members of the "Eagle Squadrons," in hallmarked silver, as well as US Senior Pilot's wings, and all appropriate insignia, both cloth and metal. The uniform is accompanied by trousers, belt, shirt, tie, additional wool shirt, an overseas cap, and a superb Officer's peaked cap.
The second uniform is Korean War era, US Marine Corps, named to H.A. Clementson, with bullion embroidered Pilot's wings, ribbon for the Silver Star, and a shoulder patch for VMFII, a Korean War unit. The tunic is especially fine, with red outlined button holes, excellent.
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Condition
As described. Note: the uniform is original, while the insignia have been added. Most of the insignia are original, including the very rare "1942" badge, which is a sperb, hallmarked piece. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.
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