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Jar, Rum, British, S.R.D., 1939, Normandy
Great genuine WWII British rum jar, of the stoneware type without any handle, adorned with initials S.R.D. (Supply Reserve Depot). Manufactured by Pearson & Co., Ltd. in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and dated 1939. Capactiy: 1 gallon (about 4.5 liters). Rum rations were to be issued upon order of the commanding officer or on recommendation of a medical doctor. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 12.8in x 6.9in. Empty. The present artifact comes from a significant collection built up by a Norman collector in the last thirty years, which includes many relics from the so-called 'Falaise Gap'.
Helmet, Mk I, Royal Armoured Corps, CCL, 1945
Genuine WWII British tank crew helmet (Helmet, Steel, Royal Armoured Corps, Mk I), retaining its liner and web chinstrap. Liner manufactured by CCL ( Christy & Co. Ltd. , London) and dated 1945. Good, worn condition.
Blanket, Wool, US Army, Type I
Genuine WWII US Army Type I standard issue wool blanket, retaining its original label (illegible). Good overall condition despite a few tears.
Grouping, T/5 Oris Bridgman, Medical Department, 53rd & 103rd General Hospitals, ETO
Rare genuine WWII US Army grouping, which belonged to some T echnician 5th Grade Oris W. Bridgman and includes the following artefacts: - M1936 field bag made in Britain by M.E. Co. in 1943; mention Cpl. Oris W. Bridgman and ASN 37423688 have been written on the back of the musette bag itself, while laundry number is visible under the flap; - M1910 canteen manufactured by G.M. Co. in 1942 and standard issue cup produced by T.A.C.U. Co. in 1941, retaining their canvas cover; laundry number B-3688 is visible under the canteen and in the cover; - M1932 mess kit made by Knapp-Monarch Co. in 1944, coming along with cutlery set (spoon, knife and fork); laundry number B-3688 can be seen on two of these utensils; - M1936 belt, also showing laundry number B-3688 ; - TL-122-B flashlight, under which initials WB have been carved; - pair of distinctive unit insignias bearing Latin motto Hominum Causa . Nice homogeneous set in quite good, used condition, coming along with various American Legion souvenirs: veteran's cap, membership award, pin badges... Oris Wayne Bridgman was born on March 28, 1914 in Davis, Iowa and joined the US Army on July 25, 1942. He went on to serve with the Medical Department and deployed to Europe with the 53rd and 103rd General Hospitals. He was discharged on December 11, 1945 as a Technician 5th Grade, and passed away on April 4, 1996. https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/165904609/oris-wayne-bridgman Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Chest Insignia, 22nd Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, Leather
Superb reproduction of the chest badge of 22nd Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force, hand-painted on a piece of leather. Activated in February 1940, it became one of the three fighter squadrons of the 36th Fighter Group, equipped with P-47 Thunderbolts (fuselage code 3T ). After several months of intensive training in Florida, the squadron reached England in April 1944, where it was assigned to the 9th Air Force. Following ground-attack missions over France, the squadron took part in supporting Allied troops on June 6, 1944, and carried out numerous sorties throughout the Normandy campaign. This large insignia (13 cm in diameter) was worn by P-47 pilots on their A-2 jackets.
Patch, 13th Airborne Division
Genuine WWII US shoulder sleeve insignia of the 13th Airborne Division, which was transferred to France and the European Theater of Operations in February 1945 under command of the First Allied Airborne Army. Delivered without Airborne tab.
Patch, Air Technical Service Command Europe, USAAF
Genuine WWII US shoulder sleeve insignia of the Air Technical Service Command Europe.
Wings, Senior Pilot, USAAF, Sterling, Miniature
Very nice genuine WWII US Army Air Forces Senior Pilot Badge (Wings). Miniature version (5cm) worn on the shirt, pin back in working condition. Hallmarked Sterling.
Insignia, Rank, Colonel, Robbins Co.
Beautiful genuine WWII American silver Colonel rank insignia to be worn on the field and the dress jacket. Hallmarked Robbins Co. Attleboro Mass. Pin back in working order. Model intended to be worn on the right shoulder.
Patch, 17th Airborne Divison
Genuine WWII US shoulder patch of the 17th Airborne division which participated in the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity.
Patch, Cap, Parachutist, Felt
Nice genuine WWII US parachute infantry patch, 1st pattern, to be worn on the garrison cap by officers and other ranks, featuring a white parachute on blue felt.
Disk, Collar, Air Corps / Air Forces, Screw back
Genuine WWII US Army Air Corps/US Army Air Forces collar disk, to be worn on the service dress or the Ike jacket. Screw back.
