jiro90 Posted October 2, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2018 This is a Sea Squatters Pin that is attached to a vets hat. Any value associated with these? The reverse side is a screw mount and is marked sterling AE Co. Utica NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiro90 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted October 2, 2018 The hat belonged to a local vet who was a waist gunner on a B-17 that was shot down over Germany. I bought his ribbons, dog tags, documents, photo album, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuftStalg1 Posted October 2, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2018 Are you selling it/them? Did you get the vets name and information for research, I hope!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiro90 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted October 2, 2018 Yes. I have all his information it’s been fascinating researching. His escape out of Germany has been featured in a few books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted October 2, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2018 Looks like a good one. Any chance of a photo of the back? Real ones command a pretty good price. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiro90 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted October 2, 2018 Reverse side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiro90 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted October 2, 2018 Try it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiro90 Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted October 2, 2018 Leather squadron patch in collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted October 2, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2018 The hat looks to be for the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society (AFEES). His story may/should have been written up in one of the AFEES publications. Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 2, 2018 Share #10 Posted October 2, 2018 That pin is 100% correct. I have one in a group with the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 2, 2018 Share #11 Posted October 2, 2018 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5285-caterpillar-club-goldfish-club-sea-squatters-club/There are some in this thread. Feel free to add your example to this thread so that there are more documented examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiro90 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks everyone for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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