rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2014 Over the years, I've managed to pick up a modest collection of CBI-made bracelets for U.S. Army flight personnel which were individually made by local artisans and silver craftsmen in India during WWII. Although somewhat crude when compared to western jewelry standards, I find these masculine bracelets from the war handsome and very collector worthy. I'd sure like to see what other types of CBI bracelets are out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted September 11, 2014 Please post your CBI bracelet variations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted September 11, 2014 If you see a bracelet you'd like close-ups of, please let me know. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted September 11, 2014 More examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted September 11, 2014 A little closer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted September 11, 2014 A variety bracelets for USAAF Pilots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted September 11, 2014 Includes a CBI Nurse bracelet...Possibly a Flight Nurse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted September 11, 2014 Close up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted September 11, 2014 These two silver CBI bracelets are thick, heavy and very well made... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted September 11, 2014 Closer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted September 11, 2014 Reverse. Check out the chain assembly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted September 11, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 11, 2014 Wow Russ that is amazing, what a great collection. I really enjoy looking at your groups and am grateful you take the time to post them .Weather wings ,AAC Air bases wings or the the help you provide.Thanks. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted September 11, 2014 Share #13 Posted September 11, 2014 That is probably one of the greatest CBI collections I have ever seen. That's just simply amazing. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted September 11, 2014 Thank you Mike...Thank you Matt...I appreciate your support. These two bracelets are a little rough, but nicely detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted September 11, 2014 Share #15 Posted September 11, 2014 WOW!! Absolutely the best ID bracelet collection I've ever seen, let alone CBI bracelets! I'm always on the lookout for any ID bracelet from WWII but the CBI bracelets present a totally unique aspect to that collecting field, I love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted September 11, 2014 Group shot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted September 11, 2014 WOW!! Absolutely the best ID bracelet collection I've ever seen, let alone CBI bracelets! I'm always on the lookout for any ID bracelet from WWII but the CBI bracelets present a totally unique aspect to that collecting field, I love them! Thank you Bellasilva. Please feel free to post images of any CBI examples you might have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted September 11, 2014 Share #18 Posted September 11, 2014 I wouldn't say modest Rusty. That is museum display case worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USdog Posted September 12, 2014 Share #19 Posted September 12, 2014 Those are outstanding!. Probably took quite a long time to collect that much. Those pricey if I remember correctly too! WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted September 12, 2014 Share #20 Posted September 12, 2014 Fantastic collection! Best pieces I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing. Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotalus358 Posted September 12, 2014 Share #21 Posted September 12, 2014 Outstanding collection...have never seen so many nice examples in one place. Definitely museum worthy! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted September 12, 2014 Thank you all for your kind words and positive responses. There really is an artistic quality to many of these handmade bracelets. Not only were many inscribed as a second source of identification, they also served as a source of pride as "Been There" bling! Here's another CBI example which was crafted from several pieces of silver and is very heavy. It was designed for an ATC Service Pilot, but never inscribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted September 12, 2014 ATC Service Pilot bracelet with hand carved wing. Any other examples out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted September 12, 2014 The back is marked with a small "SILVER" mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted September 12, 2014 This US Army Air Force CBI bracelet is slightly different than the example depicted on the first page. No two bracelets are identical. It has a somewhat abstract eagle in brown enamel over two nicely detailed American flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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