WWII Period

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful framed World War II promotional PT (patrol torpedo) boat print from the Electric Boat Company (Elco). Begun in 1892, Elco manufactured several types of boats, including yachts, power boats and boats for the United States...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified ca 1963 "bailout" pin made in Britain. The pin is triangular in a beautiful red enamel basketweave pattern and shows a parachute at center under the letters MBA. Possibly for a Military Parachutists Association, or an...

ARTIFACT: This is an extremely Rare 1930's Breton National Party - Nazi Germany Axis / Sympathy Badge in Silver, marked by the maker, FEGUY, on reverse. The pin's design (except for the swastika) resembles the border of an illuminated manuscript. This is...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified round leather patch in blue showing a hand with a royal flush in hearts. The edge of the patch is toothed. Possibly USAAF or USAF.  VINTAGE: Circa WWII ? Korean War? SIZE: 5-5/16" diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: Elegant and simple 14K gold WWII W.A.C. ID bracelet (4.5 grams). Bracelet is named to Bernadette DuVal and numbered on the reverse A 706458. VINTAGE: Circa WWII SIZE: 7" x 3/8" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: 14K Gold. ATTACHMENT: Link chain with...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1943 United States Women's Army Corps recruiting poster. The poster asks "ARE YOU A GIRL WITH A STAR-SPANGLED HEART?" A female soldier framed by a billowing American flag looks imploringly out for any like-minded "girls". The...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II or just post-World War II United States Army Airborne overseas cap patch. The patch is German-made in a bevo weave and shows an aircraft and balloon against a blue background. This patch is often seen in 551st Airborne...

ARTIFACT: This is an extremely rare circa 1944 United States Army 331st Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Searchlight Battalion pocket patch. A part of the Fifth Army, the 331st served with at Salerno and Anzio, Italy, eventually snuffing out the German...

ARTIFACT: Nice WWII United States Army 541st Parachute Infantry Regiment jacket patch, unused. The 541st was activated in 1943 in Fort Benning, Georgia and it consisted of highly skilled and educated troopers who had yet to complete Jump School. During...

ARTIFACT: This is an early occupation period beer mug made in Germany for the United States Army 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Red Devils". The mug shows a devil suspended from a parachute on the front and the reverse lists some...

ARTIFACT: This is a unit plaque from the jeep of the commanding officer of the United States Army 793rd Field Artillery Battalion. The 793rd was a tractor-drain howitzer unit that served at Normandy, as well as in northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Guidon, or military standard, for the United States Army Company "A" 643rd Tank Destroyer Battalion (self-propelled). The 643rd was assigned to the European Theatre of Operations in late September 1944, and served in...