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WWII US Army Air Force Officer Pilot Ike Jacket
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WWII US Army Air Force Officer Pilot Ike Jacket

€395.00
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Army Air Force pilot's jacket, a tailored modification of a shortened regulation service jacket, size 38 LONG, dated 1942. British made embroidered cotton 8th Air Force shoulder patch on wool backing. US made silver pilot's wings with pin attachment. 1st Lt rank insignias on shoulder straps. Winged propellers and "U.S." officer's insignia, early models attachment fasteners. Distinguished Unit Citation ribbon above right breast pocket. Ribbons for the Air Medal with three silver oak leaves (awarded 15 additional times), EAME (Europe, Africa, Middle East campaigns) and WWII Victory Medal above the right pocket.

Superb quality. Cap, shirt, and tie are not included.

Measurements taken flat, jacket closed.


Shoulder width: 46 cm
Chest width: 54 cm
Sleeve length: 65 cm
Length length: 53 cm

Quantity

Named grouping including Tunic, 50 missions crusher hat, documents and personal belongings named to Captain Chaplain John F Schilling, 445th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. Tunic dated 1942, made by "Maurice L. Rothschild". Named on regulation label. British made  8th Air Force shoulder patch. Cotton Army Air Force US made patch. WWII Victory Medal and EAME (Europe Afrique Middle-East) with four battle stars. Service strips on left sleeve. Rare sterling "U.S" and Chaplain cross with matching sterling clutches. Sterling Captain ranks. Fully originally fitted and superb cut. Also included the LEWIS crusher hat with flexible visor and frame. Several documents as the daily newspaper issued during the crossing from USA to England , 27th July  1944 bombing mission take-off plan and secret radio call-signs, leaflet about the driving code in UK, messing tickets and British transport fare tickets.

Also included some personal belongings as two rosaries, purple silk stole, exquisite trench-art lighter made from a 1938 Penny, two patches including one British Made AF patch, Chaplain lapel cross with early clutches, EAME ribbon (awarded before theth battle star). Great grouping.

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