Screamingeagles101 Posted March 28, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2013 Hello, my grandfather gave me this bracelet yesterday with my great uncles name on it. When I first saw it, I remembered others like it that have been posted on this forum and on eBay. I think his friends had given it to him when he went to the war. My question is, is there a name for this type of bracelet ? We're soldiers allowed to wear it ? Just tell me about it if you can. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAF_Collection Posted March 28, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2013 Hi, Bracelets such as this were very much in fashion during WWII and were widely worn by members of the military. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww2relichunter Posted March 28, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2013 Yes they where allowed to wear them it would just come under the personal items category Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRR Posted March 28, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2013 I have never seen them called much more than an ID Bracelet. I have had them dated as old as the 1880s. They also made them in Nickel and Silver plate later on. Nice bracelet and even better it belonged to your great-uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted March 28, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2013 Here is one of my favorites. It is a Life photo taken somewhere in Italy during the War. You can see he is wearing a bracelet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys. I will be putting it on display next to his pics, dogtag, and ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovmilinsig Posted March 28, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 28, 2013 A very nice addition to your collection . Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot12 Posted March 28, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 28, 2013 Nice heirloom bracelet. I really like the grip on the 45 in the picture also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted March 29, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 29, 2013 Does it open up? There is of ton a photo and inscription on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted March 30, 2013 Does it open up? There is of ton a photo and inscription on the inside. What do you mean "does it open up" ? It opens up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conway Posted March 30, 2013 Share #11 Posted March 30, 2013 Hello, my grandfather gave me this bracelet yesterday with my great uncles name on it. When I first saw it, I remembered others like it that have been posted on this forum and on eBay. I think his friends had given it to him when he went to the war. My question is, is there a name for this type of bracelet ? We're soldiers allowed to wear it ? Just tell me about it if you can. Thanks I'm not sure what branch of service your Great Uncle was in but flying perosnnel often refered to them as "Crash Bracelets". As in any war there was some fear that those K.I.A. might not be identified due to mutilation of the body so a bracelet, in addition to dog tags, would increase the chances of being recognized accurately. The significance of a lot of the little things tends to get lost as time passes. I.D. bracelets were more then a fashion statement. They were often good luck gifts from loved ones but served a very real purpose in the event the worst happened, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted March 30, 2013 Share #12 Posted March 30, 2013 What do you mean "does it open up" ? It opens up ? Some of them do. I have one for a gentleman in the AAF and it opens like a locket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 30, 2013 Some of them do. I have one for a gentleman in the AAF and it opens like a locket. Wow, that's very nice. But I don't think mine opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted March 31, 2013 Actually found several pics of him with the bracelet. This might be a long shot, but judging by the uniform, does anyone have any idea what he was in ?I'm guessing army.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRR Posted March 31, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 31, 2013 Yes, Army for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted March 31, 2013 Share #16 Posted March 31, 2013 Actually found several pics of him with the bracelet. This might be a long shot, but judging by the uniform, does anyone have any idea what he was in ? I'm guessing army. Thanks. http://i1161.photobu...zps7da14204.jpg Yes, Army for sure. I agree, Army. And it looks like he has Engineer collar brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted March 31, 2013 I agree, Army. And it looks like he has Engineer collar brass. That's what my grandpa thought he was in. The engineers. He doesn't know the exact outfit sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted March 31, 2013 Share #18 Posted March 31, 2013 It looks like he has shoulder sleeve insignia (a patch) on the left arm, barely visible though. Do you know what patches he wore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted March 31, 2013 It looks like he has shoulder sleeve insignia (a patch) on the left arm, barely visible though. Do you know what patches he wore? I must say, you have a great eye. I did not even see that. I don't have any of his patches sadly. Do you think there is someone on here who can help me with that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted March 31, 2013 Share #20 Posted March 31, 2013 I must say, you have a great eye. I did not even see that. I don't have any of his patches sadly. Do you think there is someone on here who can help me with that ? You should probably try posting in the "Individual And Unit Research" forum. Have you tried ordering a copy of his records? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamingeagles101 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted March 31, 2013 You should probably try posting in the "Individual And Unit Research" forum. Have you tried ordering a copy of his records? I have not yet tried ordering his records. I will post the pic in that section. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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