Mr.Jerry Posted April 24, 2015 Share #26 Posted April 24, 2015 wow, great grouping, when you ware talking WASP that is not "small" at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted April 24, 2015 Share #27 Posted April 24, 2015 Here is a photo of the WASP Beret in my collection. This belonged to Patricia Kenworthy Nuckols, class of 44-W-5. The beret is manufactured by Knox, which was the manufacturer, not only for the berets but also the Blue WASP Utility caps. I believe that Knox was also the manufacturer for many of the Woman's services caps and hats of WWII. I also have her Santiago Blue uniform. Included in the uniform lot are her jacket, skirt and tie. The shirt shown is a modern woman's shirt. phpWWCNO4AM.jpgphpi7DFQzAM.jpg Scarecrow, The WASP's were issued a very unique and specific type of gilt cap piece to apply to their berets. Check out the cap piece which Eric illustrated near the beginning of this thread. That's the type which should be on your beret. Original WASP style cap pieces are highly sought after by a variety of collectors and sell for big bucks even without provenance or association with a specific grouping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted April 24, 2015 Share #28 Posted April 24, 2015 Here is a photo of the WASP Beret in my collection. This belonged to Patricia Kenworthy Nuckols, class of 44-W-5. Great display! Can you post a close up of the badge? Shot of the reverse? I think there's possibly more variation than what is accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted April 24, 2015 Share #29 Posted April 24, 2015 Great display! Can you post a close up of the badge? Shot of the reverse? I think there's possibly more variation than what is accepted. Andrew, your absolutely right! There is another known design, but that's not on scarecrow's beret either. Is there a third known style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Posted April 28, 2015 Share #30 Posted April 28, 2015 I'll try and take some pics of the badge tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidres Posted May 1, 2015 Share #31 Posted May 1, 2015 Great contribution to this forum, thanks for posting! Also reminder, any interior shots of jackets, berets, and hats would be very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Posted May 2, 2015 Share #32 Posted May 2, 2015 Hi squidres, Here are a couple of interior shots. The 1st and more "wrinkled" one is the interior of a blue WASP Utility Flight Cap and the 2nd is the interior of the previously shown WASP beret. As you can see both made by Knox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted May 2, 2015 Share #33 Posted May 2, 2015 The wing is actually a WASP Lozenge soldered over an Observer wing. She must have had it made. Is it on an AMIICO wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidres Posted May 5, 2015 Share #34 Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks Gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted November 1, 2015 Share #35 Posted November 1, 2015 I ended up with the beret and insignia that started this thread. I know other pieces came out of the same estate sale and I'm interested in reuniting them if anyone has some of those pieces and would part with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now