11th Airborne lighter cover/USN womens compact

[Leatherwringer]

Got this lighter cover (for a bic) and an original 11 AB patch from a veterans son

 

 

and I wonder what the story is behind this USN makeup compact

 

 

[craig_pickrall]

The USN compact looks similar to this one shown in the 1943 SEARS catalog. They do not list anything other than the USAAF version but I'm sure they were fairly common. The $13 price seems high for that era.

 

[Leatherwringer]

Thanks Craig....that is some awesome detective work..

the first thing I just did was check it with a magnet....it did not

stick to it anywhere....so......that is a good start!

[Leatherwringer]

[USAFnav]

Thanks for showing these. If the compact is sterling, it should be so marked. Are there at least maker's marks? Here are a couple of books on Sweetheart Jewelry, with some compacts pictured:

 

Snider, Nicholas D. Antique Sweetheart Jewelry & Collectibles. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1996.

 

Snider, Nicholas D. Sweetheart Jewelry & Collectibles. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1995.

 

Both are good books if you want to see examples sweetheart jewelry, but not so good if you are looking for makers information, history, etc. Plus, he consistantly confuses Naval Aviator wings with Army Air Forces Aviator Wings.

Pete

[sgtdorango]

Nice 11th AB lighter cover!.....mike :thumbsup: