Genuine WWII US Navy blue wool jumper, retaining its original Aviation Metalsmith 2nd Class rating/rank badge and ribbon bars (Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Star, and American Campaign Medal).
Very good overall condition; name Hailey, W.G. is visible inside.
Willard Glen Hailey was born on March 10, 1920 in Clovis, New Mexico and joined the US Navy on July 26, 1944 (service number 881-57-94). He went on to deploy in the Pacific and served with Carrier Aircraft Service Unit One and Two. He was discharged on February 3, 1946, and passed away on November 3, 1980.
The historical artifacts for sale at PARATROOPER’s are intended for collectors, history enthusiasts, historians and museum curators. These items do not glorify or promote any of the political, ideological or racial opinions related to the global conflicts that bathed the 20th century in blood.
Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.
