Sensei Posted November 24, 2023 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2023 Hello! I’ve been looking to add a USAAF Uniform to the collection for some time and I’ve found this one. I’d greatly appreciate some feedback on it. Hopefully the pictures turned out good since I’m usung my phone at the moment. Thanks for your time! Tobias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted November 24, 2023 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2023 That appears to be a nice honest uniform. The jacket is cut down from an officer's four pocket. From the limited pics I would say the insignia all looks original. Without a name though it is basically a sum of the parts type thing. Nice uniform but I wouldn't over pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Kadet said: That appears to be a nice honest uniform. The jacket is cut down from an officer's four pocket. From the limited pics I would say the insignia all looks original. Without a name though it is basically a sum of the parts type thing. Nice uniform but I wouldn't over pay for it. Thank you! It’s not too overpriced IMO, I’ll buy it! Best regards, Tobias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted November 24, 2023 Share #4 Posted November 24, 2023 Hi, I'm not properly a master in the knowledge of this field but to me looks everything ok. Is the classical tailored officer jacket (I prefer the model with the hided buttons but so be it), shortened as a british battledress as the fashion of the time wanted. The ribbons are ok so do the other insigna. Very nice the ebroidered 15th AAF patch. Any red flag by my side. I Agree however that it should not be overpaid and that its value is the sum of the parts that compose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 24, 2023 Share #5 Posted November 24, 2023 Has great “curb appeal” and good original insignia, so for the right price, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted November 24, 2023 Share #6 Posted November 24, 2023 I agree with everyone. Very nice jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted November 24, 2023 Thanks guys! I’ll go for it but just one more question, does anyone know which medal the last ribbon is supposed to be? Defenitely some sort of campaign ribbon but which one? The first two ones looks to be for the DFC and Air Medal Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edelweisse Posted November 24, 2023 Share #8 Posted November 24, 2023 European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (ETO) Wiki info.. The European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces which was first created on November 6, 1942, by Executive Order 9265 [1][2] issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.[3] The medal was intended to recognize those military service members who had performed military duty in the European Theater (to include North Africa and the Middle East) during the years of the Second World War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted November 24, 2023 Share #9 Posted November 24, 2023 I would add that the 15th AF patch is a very nice Italian-made example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 24, 2023 Share #10 Posted November 24, 2023 And the vintage ribbon bar with those non-standard OLC’s on the Air Medal really adds to the overall look. Will be interesting to see the reverse of the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted November 24, 2023 Share #11 Posted November 24, 2023 The Oak Leaves are most likely Italian. Did you check out the back of the wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted November 24, 2023 Thanks for the comments, I’ll check the back of the wing once i recieve it but according to the seller the wings are Sterling and marked AE co. Tobias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted November 24, 2023 Share #13 Posted November 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sensei said: Thanks for the comments, I’ll check the back of the wing once i recieve it but according to the seller the wings are Sterling and marked AE co. Tobias Like. I sold all my likes so I had to write it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted December 27, 2023 It finally arrived! As promised, here are some shots of the navigator wing. Maker is AE & Co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 27, 2023 Share #15 Posted December 27, 2023 This is a wonderful example and something that I would be honored to have. Congratulations on your new acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share #16 Posted December 27, 2023 Thank you! Definitely honored to own this! I’ve ordered a proper mannequin that is yet to arrive but here are some quick photos of it on my current mannequin. I’ll take some proper photos once it’s all in order! Tobias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share #17 Posted December 29, 2023 Now it’s finally on it’s right place in the collection! Here are some pictures: Note: I don’t know why my photos turn out so blurry? But thanks for looking and all the help, Tobias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted December 30, 2023 Share #18 Posted December 30, 2023 Looks great and a nice, untouched original. you did good What’s your mannequin source? I like that black look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share #19 Posted December 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, doinworkinvans said: Looks great and a nice, untouched original. you did good What’s your mannequin source? I like that black look. Thanks alot! I got this mannequin from a site called vidaXL! Best regards, Tobias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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