300 20th Street
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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Jan 24, 2018 - Jan 25, 2018
A very nice officer's "Ike" jacket, with patches for China, and ribbon bars including Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, and Air Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, as well as combat service in both the Asiatic-Pacific and the European Theaters of War. The jacket is complete with 20th Air Force patch, fine officer's collars, and embroidered Major's oak leaves, and a later Navigator's wing. There is also a "Flying Tigers" commemorative wing marked :1942," along with a large Flying Tigers patch, and an original China-Burma-India patch; Bronze Star Medal on slot brooch, unnamed; 11 "Tank Destroyer" patches, all original numbered to 1st, 2nd, 2ndd with "Hell on Wheels,: 4th, 6th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 779th Battalions; an Aviator's Medal group including a slot brooch Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, a wrap brooch Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, the European Theater Medal with 2 stars, Victory Medal, Occupation Medal, the dog tags of George H. Stone, a monogrammed silver match safe with his initials, his ribbon bars, and several small souvenirs, including a Royal New Zealand Air Force cap badge.
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Mostly excellent. The Tank Destroyer patches have some wear, and several have been removed from uniforms. 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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