HistoryNut Posted October 14, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2013 I wanted to share this little grouping I purchased directly from the family. Yesterday, I got a call from a lady that asked if I was interested in looking at some patches and pins found in a box. Her mother recently passed away and the box was found in her things. I met the woman in the local Home Depot parking lot and was able to come to terms. I didn't realize what I had until I was able to get home and dig through the box and do a little research. Included with the items photographed were also several other sets of prop/wings, US and Lt insignia. The family is still going through things and promised to give me a call if they found anything else. I put most of the items in a Riker mount and I think it's a great display to honor a WWII pilot that flew at least 33 mission as an AC in a B-17 with the 751st BS (according to the 457th BG website). I was also able to locate a couple crew photos of the pilot and his crew on-line. My favorite items in the grouping are my first, attributed USMC/Navy 1/2" style ribbons, belonging to an Army Air Corps veteran. The matched sets of Luxenberg US and Propeller & Wings insignia are also my first. As you can see there are 3 matched sets of dog tags dating 42, 43 and 44. There is also an extra 42 tag. Also included were two matching sets of leather backed Lt insignias for a flight suit or leather jacket. The 3" pin back wings are marked Sterling/Meyer. I will keep everyone posted if/when I receive another call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryNut Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted October 14, 2013 Closeups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryNut Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 14, 2013 I also thought it was neat that the day Kastauffer posted his Fireball Outfit grouping, I get a call to buy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted October 15, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 15, 2013 Nice little group. Another 457th set to boot! I hope you get some more items from them. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insigina Hunter Posted October 16, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 16, 2013 Very nice grouping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 16, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks for showing it! I hope you can get more if the group, Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted October 16, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 16, 2013 Nice group. I have a set of identical wide Navy-style ribbons in an 8th AF fighter pilot group, and another in an 82nd ABN Group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryNut Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks for the comments! I too, am hoping for a second phone call. Since acquiring this group, I have talked to the daughter of another member of this crew. She shared some great crew photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted October 18, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 18, 2013 Very nice group! Thanks for posting! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin1977 Posted September 12, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 12, 2017 Hi HistoryNut, late reply but I am very interested in hearing more about your group. I am the webmaster and historian for the 457th Bomb Group Association. I am always looking for new information or photos or anything that has to do with the 457th Bomb Group. Please contact me. Erwin DeMooy [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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