Original Wwii Army

They were bunched up in a backpack for many years.   

Beautiful set, includes the glass display case. Perfect for any history buff or those who want the emblems of real American heros. These are the standard USAAF patches for the various Commands - including one Specialty Patch (Bomb) and an Air Cadet patch. Worn by all assigned to the WWII Army Air Force. The 8th where 26,000 brave men were killed and 28,000 were taken prisoner. The 20th which dropped the two atomic bombs on Japan and ended WW-2. This is an original set of WW2 USAAF US Army Air Force Patches, including the 9th, 1st, 8th, 20th cadet bomber patches. These patches are a great ...

   Original WWII women's Cadet Nurse summer uniform jacket. Measurements (approximate): Bust - 38" Waist - 33" Length - 24 1/2. Cadet nurse patch on one sleeve. The buttons show wear and discoloration. There are some light brown/ yellow stains and a black speck above one pocket. The shoulder epaulets look handmade. The underside of the epaulets is a slightly different color than the rest of the jacket. The size tag is completely washed out. This has not been laundered (if you decide to clean it, make sure to remove the buttons or they will rust and stain the jacket; the epaulets may also ...

   Original WWII women's Cadet Nurse summer uniform jacket. Cadet nurse patch on one sleeve. The buttons show wear and discoloration. There are some light brown/ yellow stains and a black speck above one pocket. The shoulder epaulets look handmade. The underside of the epaulets is a slightly different color than the rest of the jacket. The size tag is completely washed out. This has not been laundered (if you decide to clean it, make sure to remove the buttons or they will rust and stain the jacket; the epaulets make also color bleed). A little about the Cadet Nurse program. To recruit...

   Original WWII gray wool Cadet Nurse purse. This purse goes with the gray winter uniform. It is in fair condition with flaws. There are several moth holes and some moth tracking. Small attached changed purse inside. A little about the Cadet Nurse program. To recruit as many women as possible, the requirements for joining were not set high. Women between the ages of 17 and 35 with high school education and in good health could apply. Marriage as a student was permitted. Cadet nurses received federal funds for tuition, board, room and uniforms (indoor and outdoor) in addition to a ...

   WW2 US Army Air Force Corp officer cadet soldier KIA pilot USAF NAME group trunk. Here is your chance to own an interesting grouping from an Air Force cadet who was killed during pilot training. Named to (I believe he made Seargent) Ralph Hilleary. This includes just about everything saved by his mother after his death and includes military uniform items, his cemetary deed, sympathy cards, newspaper clippings, etc. From my research Ralph entered the service in 1944 and trained into 1947 as an aviation cadet. His mother applied for the World War II compensation fund and was denied as ...