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Old September 7th 04, 02:18 AM
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WWII U.S. 8th AAF Capt Uniform Grouping, Medals + more

This WWII U.S. Army Air Force Uniform Grouping is from a Captain in the
352nd Fighter Group of the 8th AAF. The grouping includes his dress uniform,
shirt and pants, hat, reunion membership badges, medals, and copies of the
units actions from two different government sources. The following is
further described:
1) Officers Uniform - chocolate brown officers uniform (jacket) with belt.
Sterling silver Captains bars on shoulder, U.S. officers insignia on collar,
Air Force Patch on left shoulder. The right sleeve has four overseas gold
bars. On the inside, the jacket has a cloth label (Regulation Army Officers
Uniform). On the inside of the outside pocket there is the quartermaster
label. The size is 43L. Has original cloth belt with brass buckle. Jacket
has no moth holes, tears, or stains.

2) Overseas Cap - with piping. No moth holes, tears, or stains.

3) Officers Shirt - officers pink style long sleeve shirt with early style
AAF patch (see picture). Label on inside collar (Custom Made, Daniel P.
Adamson, Westwood Village). Shirt has no moth holes, tears, or stains.

4) Officers Pants - officers pink style trousers. Length is 43 inches, waist
is 32 inches. Shirt has no moth holes, tears, or stains.

5) Framed badges and medals - framed under glass, membership badges for both
he and his wife of the reunions in Texas, 50th anniversary in England
(1992), 487nd Sqd Patch (Mad *******s), ruptured ducks, and his medals (Army
Good Conduct, European Campaign, and WWII Victory Medal)

6) Military Issue ID card for Driving Privileges

7) 8th AAF Booklet - small booklet from historical heirlooms, England,
regarding 8th Air Force commemorative pieces offered for sale sent to him
(dated 1973)

8) Copies from government sources - 8 pages on the history of the 8th AAF,
352nd Fighter Group from 2 different unit history type books.

All items are in excellent condition.

To see pictures, please view at:
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