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W.D Todd served first as an airman then, later, in the 28th Division.

 

During his time in the ETO he kept a scrapbook of his photos and exploits, including a day trip to Berchtesgaden in October 1945.

 

There, he surveyed the wrecked homes of Hitler, Goering and Bormann ("...they were placed so that Goering and Bormann could keep an eye on Hitler...and each other.").

 

post-3671-15092079602451.jpegpost-3671-15092079681685.jpegDuring his time on the Obersalzberg, Todd also visited the SS barracks where he cut this SS sleeve eagle from (most likely) a 1944 pea dot SS camo jacket.

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Vest appears to be shearling USAAF issue.

Interesting - thanks, and that makes sense as he was in the air force before the army.

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awesome souvenir, there are only a few real eagles on camo bit known, and none of them have this kind of provenance!

I also like the "youth movement" mis ID of the SA sports badge.

 

My uncle also wore a shearling vest like that while he was in France, I'll try and find some pics.

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