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WWII ARMY AIR FORCE FLIGHT NURSE SUMMER OFFICERS CAP. Cap Service, Tropical-Worsted, Nurses, Stock No. 73-C-30896; taupe colored wool for summer/tropical uniform wear. Named to Captain Ruth L. Uniquely-shaped with silken lining & ribbed silk sweatband; near mint condition with original gilt-Officers Eagle insignia. AAF Flight Nurse Caps (dark OD) are somewhat rare and the summer-taupe/pink version even more so. Guaranteed original as described; COA on request. See our other current auctions for similar original items. This is due to the imposed liabilities on Sellers… The item “WW2 FLIGHT NURSE CAP, SUMMER, ARMY AIR FORCE, ATTRIBUTED” is in sale since Monday, August 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “antiquesarmsandarmor” and is located in Trabuco Canyon, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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An interesting set which is attributed to the 7.5 victory Ace Glendon V. Davis of the 364th Fighter Squadron, and includes an autographed photo of Davis inside the cockpit of his P-51B. Group features his issue officer’s OD wool Ike jacket with tailor alterations to include cloth-covered buttons and a flamboyant red silk lining, has U. And Army Air Corps officer’s collar devices with original fasteners, silver bullion embroidered Pilot wing badge on blue wool rectangle background, embroidered 8th Air Force shoulder insignia, and four gold bullion embroidered overseas service bars. Interior pocket has 1942-dated Quartermaster tag and a white twill tape sewn to the interior of the pocket which has a personal property stamp G. Also includes his post-war service USAF blue officer’s four-pocket coat with bullion embroidered Colonel rank insignias; interior has Montgomery, AL tailor’s label and partial embroidered initial tag remaining. Group includes a good folder of research from the previous caretaker, including copies of four encounter reports in which this pilot describes in detail the aerial battles that he participated in. Davis was responsible for shooting down two FW-200 Condors, one Me-110, two Me-109’s, and an FW-190. He shared credit on one Me-110, and two FW-190’s. On April 28, 1944 his P-51B’Pregnant Polecat’ suffered an engine failure over the continent, forcing Davis to bail out over occupied France. Wool uniforms remain in good condition with just a few inconspicuous pinholes. MORE PHOTOS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LISTING (Scroll Down). We have learned this the hard way, with a few bad apples asking to have items sent to a different address, claiming that they have moved, etc. Questions: We are glad to answer any questions you might have to the best of our ability, except for What Size is it? We sell uniforms as collectables, not costumes. Otherwise, for all other questions ask away! We will answer as soon as possible. If we are out of the office or closed for the evening, we will answer as soon as we can after we return. Guarantee: Fourteen day inspection period. We do not guarantee original items to fit you. I hope that we can do business with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. The item “WWII 8th Air Force Pilot’s Lined Officer’s Ike Jacket Attributed to P-51B Ace” is in sale since Monday, December 12, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “secondfront” and is located in Burfordville, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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