WorldWarPatches Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted March 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #27 Posted March 1, 2017 Back to above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriscoHare Posted March 1, 2017 Share #28 Posted March 1, 2017 I don't think so, i believe these were made right after the war. Agreed. They were made after the war. I have Lt. Col. Mills' ADBC badge with similar bullion embroidery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted March 1, 2017 Share #29 Posted March 1, 2017 A440 (640x296).jpgA440b (640x321).jpg This is an interesting OSS Special Force or Jedburgh wing which is very similar to one that I have in my collection. I was told awhile back that the one I purchased is the one pictured on page 130 of the book titled, "Wings of World War II" by Russell J. Huff which came from another book on flight wings. I was told that it was made from a WW2 era RAF pilot wing by cutting off the crown and covering the RAF lettering and wreaths with the red circular cloth. I wasn't 100% sure about these claims due to the fact that it was not one of the four SF wings that Les Hughes has found in the hands of veterans through his research and as such is suspect. I've come across one similar to the one I have but the circular covering and lettering are different but also made by modifying a WW2 RAF pilot wing. I can't get to my wing right now but I it is a duplicate to your wing and I always thought it was a one of a kind made up piece. I have had my wing since the mid to late 1980s. Now that your wing has surfaced I don't know what to think of my wing. I was wondering if there was any provenance if any associated with your wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted March 1, 2017 This is an interesting OSS Special Force or Jedburgh wing which is very similar to one that I have in my collection. I was told awhile back that the one I purchased is the one pictured on page 130 of the book titled, "Wings of World War II" by Russell J. Huff which came from another book on flight wings. I was told that it was made from a WW2 era RAF pilot wing by cutting off the crown and covering the RAF lettering and wreaths with the red circular cloth. I wasn't 100% sure about these claims due to the fact that it was not one of the four SF wings that Les Hughes has found in the hands of veterans through his research and as such is suspect. I've come across one similar to the one I have but the circular covering and lettering are different but also made by modifying a WW2 RAF pilot wing. I can't get to my wing right now but I it is a duplicate to your wing and I always thought it was a one of a kind made up piece. I have had my wing since the mid to late 1980s. Now that your wing has surfaced I don't know what to think of my wing. I was wondering if there was any provenance if any associated with your wing? It is from the same collection that the "Book Of Dreams" came out of. The 90 year old Tanker Veteran I got if from remembers removing from a uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted March 1, 2017 Share #31 Posted March 1, 2017 This is an interesting OSS Special Force or Jedburgh wing which is very similar to one that I have in my collection. I was told awhile back that the one I purchased is the one pictured on page 130 of the book titled, "Wings of World War II" by Russell J. Huff which came from another book on flight wings. I was told that it was made from a WW2 era RAF pilot wing by cutting off the crown and covering the RAF lettering and wreaths with the red circular cloth. I wasn't 100% sure about these claims due to the fact that it was not one of the four SF wings that Les Hughes has found in the hands of veterans through his research and as such is suspect. I've come across one similar to the one I have but the circular covering and lettering are different but also made by modifying a WW2 RAF pilot wing. I can't get to my wing right now but I it is a duplicate to your wing and I always thought it was a one of a kind made up piece. I have had my wing since the mid to late 1980s. Now that your wing has surfaced I don't know what to think of my wing. I was wondering if there was any provenance if any associated with your wing? Dennis, I believe these wings were produced in England in a similar fashion as the RAF wings and were intended for wear by flight crews (pilots, etc.) who supported OSS/Jedburgh operations. Dan Griffin had one on his website a few months ago. Here is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted March 1, 2017 Share #32 Posted March 1, 2017 Here are a couple of more for pilots and flight crews.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #33 Posted March 1, 2017 Here are some things that I picked up at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #34 Posted March 1, 2017 Two 509th groups. First one is to Edward LeCarpentier who was an original member of the 509th, made three combat jumps, and was taken prisoner on September 15th. The other grouping is to Roger Derringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #35 Posted March 1, 2017 more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #36 Posted March 1, 2017 his POW document from Stalag II B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #37 Posted March 1, 2017 Roger Derringer's Insignia grouping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #38 Posted March 1, 2017 OSS KIA grouping to Thomas Blackwell. This group has been posted on the forum under another thread. Also included was his brothers grouping. He was in the 517th PIR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #39 Posted March 1, 2017 close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #40 Posted March 1, 2017 Some nice FSSF insignias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 1, 2017 Share #41 Posted March 1, 2017 An original FSSF Death Card with the vets name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted March 1, 2017 Share #42 Posted March 1, 2017 You have a fine eye for better militaria, Grant. The LeCarpentier Airborne patch is the first one like that I have ever seen, absolutely exquisite. Have seen the OSS grouping, and that has to be at the top for desirable PH groupings. Original FSSF is always good to find, any of it. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted March 1, 2017 Share #43 Posted March 1, 2017 If I might ask, the 1ssf on the left of picture, what is it made of? Can we get a closeup?, Awesome stuff.congrats Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 2, 2017 Share #44 Posted March 2, 2017 Bill, Here you go. It looks Italian made to me. Sorry for the crappy pics, the lighting was horrible. The base material looks like it is a rose colored satin. The back side is definitely a reddish pink color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Bias Posted March 2, 2017 Share #45 Posted March 2, 2017 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew1945 Posted March 2, 2017 Share #46 Posted March 2, 2017 Some of my pickups at the show Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That Italian made Mountain Tab is glorious. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share #47 Posted March 2, 2017 Grant, I was trying to buy the 2 509th groupings but the seller said "someone" had just bought both. I'm glad you got them. You did very well on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted March 2, 2017 Share #48 Posted March 2, 2017 That Italian made Mountain Tab is glorious. Nice find! You must be very pleased with your finds. They all appear to be upgrades to your collection. They are all in very nice condition, too. No moth nips, no tears, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share #49 Posted March 3, 2017 A few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share #50 Posted March 3, 2017 Gotta love da SOS Semper Fi 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