Austin R Posted May 2, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2019 This group walked into a local gunstore and I was fortunate enough to get it. It belonged to a member of Company C, 735th Tank Battalion who likely picked it up during the closing days of WWII. The insignia is well worn and was removed from the uniform. The Veteran later served as the secretary of the 87th infantry association and he is pictured within a unit history that came with the group. He is on the right in the photograph. Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted May 2, 2019 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2019 It doesn't get much better than that! I always love seeing SS cut offs and the veteran provenance is the cherry on top. Congratulations! In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Jerry Posted May 2, 2019 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2019 Oooooooh, yea that is the stuff that just does it for me. very nice group! 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
Blacksmith Posted May 2, 2019 Share #6 Posted May 2, 2019 Attributed bring-back insignia is the bees knees. Very cool. Link to post Share on other sites
Thor996 Posted May 2, 2019 Share #7 Posted May 2, 2019 Nice score. Can't complain when you're in the right place at the right time! Link to post Share on other sites
USCapturephotos Posted May 2, 2019 Share #8 Posted May 2, 2019 Love your find Austin. Congratulations! Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Barickman Posted May 3, 2019 Share #9 Posted May 3, 2019 Yes thats what it looks like! Congrats Kurt My hobby is my job and my job is my hobby. High School and University History Instructor Link to post Share on other sites
Rakkasan187 Posted May 3, 2019 Share #10 Posted May 3, 2019 Great looking tunic removed items.. Wonder what the fate of the SS trooper was.... Leigh "Pain is only Weakness Leaving the Body" MSG Leigh E Smith Jr - US Army (Retired) Link to post Share on other sites
Austin R Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted May 3, 2019 Thanks for the comments everyone. I’m guessing everything looks period correct? Link to post Share on other sites
John4022 Posted May 3, 2019 Share #12 Posted May 3, 2019 Thanks for the comments everyone. I’m guessing everything looks period correct? Both items are 100% original. Cut offs are always hard to authenticate but I like the look of this one. You can rest easy with these pieces, if you cant I can always take them of your hands In Memory of Pvt. Donald A Sullivan (504th PIR) KIA Anzio 2/9/44 (20 Years Old) Link to post Share on other sites
644td Posted May 3, 2019 Share #13 Posted May 3, 2019 SS items and tank destroyer bring back, double thumbs up.... Marty Link to post Share on other sites
katieony Posted May 7, 2019 Share #14 Posted May 7, 2019 Really nice...congrats! Link to post Share on other sites
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