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ARTIFACT:
This is a Wonderful World War II WASP Grouping of Ruth Adams Class 44-2 with Josten Wing, Patch, Beret badge, "DI" & 10K Gold ID Bracelet & more.
VINTAGE:
World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately: Josten Wing: 13/16" in height x 2-3/4" in width. Patch: 3-1/8" in diameter. Leather Patch: 3-1/4" in height x 3" in width. 1993 Dues Paid ID: 2-1/8" in height x 3-1/4" in width. Decal: 2-15/16" in height x 2-7/8" in width. 10K Gold Bracelet Center Piece: 1/2" in height x 1-1/2" in width. Bracelet Total Length: 6-7/8". Photo: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2". Class 44-2 badge: 1-1/2" x 3-1/4". Woman Air Force Pilot WWII Stickers: 1-7/8" x 4-1/4". WASP W. W. II 1998 reunion badge: 2-5/16" in diameter. US Army officer badge: 1-5/8" x 1-1/2". Wasp enameled badge: 1" x 1-1/8". Army Corps insignia: 3/4" x 1-1/8. WASP charm pendant: 13/16" x 3/4".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Josten Wing: Sterling silver. Bracelet: 10K Gold. WASP lapel badge: Enameled Sterling Silver. Army Officer badge: Gold plated Brass. Others: etc.
ATTACHMENT:
Josten Wing: Two Post. Army officer badge: Vertical pin with come-under catch. WASP Lapel badge: Vertical pin with drop-inn catch. Others: etc.
MARKINGS:
Wing: JOSTEN STERLING / WASP lapel badge: J.J. Jewelry. JLY. CO.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Army Air Forces W. A. S. P. collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAFJJK25 LADIGEX10/20/25
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The wing and bracelet, and army officer badge, and ID shows minor to moderate wear and the leather patche shows some part of it slightly fading the color but overall, everything is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
