Scarecrow Posted May 1, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 1, 2016 Was very fortunate today at our monthly ASMIC swap meet. It was a good day for finding some very nice Women's Services items. Was able to purchase 3 different examples : Army Nurse Corp, WAC Air Corps Officer and a Wave Service Dress with Garrison cap. Always looking for 4th Fighter Group and 490th Bomb Group items. Link to post Share on other sites
carrabassett Posted May 2, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2016 Nice finds, Paul! Sorry I was unable to attend. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
BILL THE PATCH Posted May 2, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2016 Great finds, love the aaf one Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted May 2, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2016 Excellent! Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Jerry Posted May 3, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 3, 2016 Wow, nice group! and here I thought you were all just patch pirates... Mr.JERRY My new book on the History of the US Service Flag is available now- contact me directly for a signed copy https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/in-the-service-of-our-country Collector of WWI & WWII Home Front Flags, Unit Flags & Guidons, US & German helmets, insignia, uniforms, medals, Women's Military Uniforms, Wisconsin Vocational School made Fighting Knives. Military Collectibles Shop Owner & Dealer in everything else~! Check out our Facebook page for updates and the latest Shop news!: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Collectibles-Shop/171226792906875 Visit our website (and visit our shop if you are ever near Milwaukee, WI USA) http://www.militarycollectorsHQ.com See what Mr.Jerry has on eBay this week: https://www.ebay.com/sch/mr.jerry/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=1&_rdc=1 Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted May 3, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 3, 2016 Those are some nice finds! Are any of them researchable (named)? "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
cutiger83 Posted May 3, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 3, 2016 WOW! Three at once! You lucky dog! ...Kat Link to post Share on other sites
raylemere Posted May 3, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 3, 2016 Some cool finds nice job! -raylemere Ray LeMere In Memory of - -------------------------------------- Dale LeMere (grandfather) pre-Vietnam US ARMY Charles Spiller (great grandfather) WW1 US ARMY Charlie Spiller (great uncle) WW2 PARATROOPER Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted May 4, 2016 Those are some nice finds! Are any of them researchable (named)? Only the WAVE Service Dress and cap are named. All are currently at the dry cleaners, so I don't have her name at the moment. Thanks to all that replied, your kind words are appreciated. Always looking for 4th Fighter Group and 490th Bomb Group items. Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted May 4, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 4, 2016 That is great! Hopefully you can find some history to compliment a nice looking uniform. RC "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted May 4, 2016 That is great! Hopefully you can find some history to compliment a nice looking uniform. RC The WAVE cap and jacket are named to B.C. Wheeler. Unfortunately no other information. Always looking for 4th Fighter Group and 490th Bomb Group items. Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted May 4, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 4, 2016 The WAVE cap and jacket are named to B.C. Wheeler. Unfortunately no other information. Are you positive the 'C' isn't a 'G'? I only ask because there was a WAVE with those initials (Barbara Gail W.) I have found so far.. "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted May 4, 2016 Are you positive the 'C' isn't a 'G'? I only ask because there was a WAVE with those initials (Barbara Gail W.) I have found so far.. You are correct! With another look see and with a loop it is definitely a "G". So the name is B G Wheeler. Thanks! Always looking for 4th Fighter Group and 490th Bomb Group items. Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted May 4, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 4, 2016 The only problem with ID, is that the WWII Memorial database says Barbara G. W. was a Pharmacist's Mate. She could have changed ratings later though I guess. http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1564748 http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1558053 "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted May 4, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 4, 2016 Great looking uniforms.I like them all. ASMIC #1098 Link to post Share on other sites
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