See acc. file for photocopies. Collection includes the following US WWII army (unless otherwise noted) insignia. Patches: 17th Airborne Div., Glider borne paratroops, 101st Airborne Div 'Screaming Eagles', 2 13th armored div., 4 WWI Private First Class chevrons, Service stripe 'hash mark', Overseas service stripes (one each for 3 successive 6 month service period), 3 airborne shoulder patch worn above division patch - 2 black 101st div., 1 blue 82nd div. Pins & badges etc: 3 US army collar discs (2 infantry, 1 coast artillery), 1 'ruptured duck' service button, 2 small and 1 large glider badges, British WWII cap badge Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding), 2 multiple award stars (for repeat awards of a particular medal), 2 82nd airborne tie tacks (probably civilian veteran's item). Ribbons: 2 ribbons detached from Good Conduct medals, 2 good conduct medal ribbon pins, 4 Presidential Unit Citation ribbon pins, Good Conduct medal ribbon pin on left, European-African-Middle Eastern theater ribbon w/ 4 battle stars and one assault arrowhead (double pin), Victory medal ribbon pin, 2 European-African-Middle Eastern theater ribbon pins. One fourragere, a green and red shoulder braid (denoting second such citation) made of parachute cord, presented by French Govt. to U.S. troops.

see description and A990402.1.1

previously worn and owned by donor's deceased husband.

received by donor's husband for service in WWII

See description and photocopies in acc. file. |