Rare WWII USAAF Glider Pilot Wing UK Made in Bullion Combat Blue Backing of Lt Howard Johnson
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Rare WWII USAAF Glider Pilot Wing UK Made in Bullion Combat Blue Backing of Lt Howard Johnson

Code: afw20316tcg


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ARTIFACT: This is a Rare World War II US Army Air Force Glider Pilot Wing UK Made in Bullion Combat Blue Backing Originally Worn by Lt. Howard Johnson 316th Troop Carrier Group. The highly decorated 316th flew the Douglass C-47 Skytrain and served in both the European and Mediterranean Theaters during WWII. The center of the bullion features the letter 'G' on the center of a winged shield.

VINTAGE: World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 3-3/4" in length x 1 3/8" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Embroidered wool felt, bullion, combat blue backing.

ATTACHMENT: To be sewn onto uniform.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWII Glider Pilot collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRCEX09 LGGEX04/25/23 SGGEX04/22/24

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The wing shows minor wear, overall, it is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.