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    • gumbytoddnet
      I just picked these up.  Sorry it's side ways.  They are 2 1/2 inches long. The paperwork that was with them was dated 1944? Also had a Ft. Benning pass? Sweetheart pin?
    • cerick1450
      Hello Is this a WW2 era Badge?  Can anyone identify the maker of the rifle bar?  Both are marked Sterling. Thank you        
    • schk
      That's a P44 jacket
    • blademan
      Greetings all,   Picked up this grouping from a friend but once I got it home found a dlname on the back of the pilots wings. The wings belonged to John (Jake) Leroy Weber. The web provides:   "Graduate in the United States Military Academy's January 1943 Class. In December 1943, he entered combat and flew B-24 Liberators as aircraft commander and operations officer in the 458th Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force. Later, he served with the 2nd Air Division Scout Force at Steepleb Morden and flew P-51 Mustangs ahead of the bombers. Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross (3) and Air Medal (7). Preceded in death by his wife, June; and his parents, John and Evelyn Weber."   In addition to the wings, there are navy and marine, army, artillery,items. Not sure how these all fit together. There is also a WW2 ribbon bar with a silver star ribbon.  Couldn't find any reference to the pilots service. The ribbon bar doesn't reflect the multiple DFC and  AM awards so assuming could have belonged to another family member. Perhaps who was in the 414 filed artillery.    Sorry for for the quality of the pictures   Would appreciate any.comments or input to this research in process.    Thanks          
    • mikie
      Now That’s some Can-Do spirit! Or maybe Bottle-Do spirits? Cheers!   
    • Spartan19
      I picked up this killer Bronze Star group today at a local military show.   This group is named to Technician Sergeant Russell Regis Braun.    Braun served with the 2679th Headquarters Company, Psychological Warfare Branch during Ww2.    Whats really nice is the Bronze Star is officially government engraved and I have the paper showing that.    I am still trying to find more information on Braun and the unit he served in any help is appreciated.   CITATION FOR THE BRONZE STAR    Russell R. Braun, 33174232, Technical Sergeant, 2679th Headquarters Company, psychological Warfare Branch, for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations in the Mediterranean theater from 20 July 1943 to 26 April 1945. As acting first sergeant of the Eighth Army Combat Propaganda Team of the Psychological Warfare Branch of the Allied Force Headquarters, Technical Sergeant Braun distinguished himself by meritorious achievement in combat operations in the Mediterranean theater. By zealous endeavor, diplomatic contact with British and American officers and with the enlisted men in his charge, and by efficient service of an very high order, Technical Sergeant Braun contributed an exceptional service to the war effort. Frequently under heavy fire, he was particularly valuable in his capacity as transport sergeant and contributed materially to the success of the Allied operations in North Africa and Italy. Entered service from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    • Boy Howdy
      Found these in a box at the show. The 6 pocket mag pouch looks unusual to me. Maybe rigger made? I have no idea what the other pouch is.  Nothing is marked. And I was fortunate enough to find this EK WD-10 in excellent condition.   IDK why all the pictures are loading wonky.
    • Spartan19
      I had a very good day at a local military show today. The Named Bronze Star group is definitely the star of everything. 
    • Boy Howdy
      Not a problem. They were 10 miles South East of me but I couldn't go to work Wednesday due to road closure. Wasn't too upset about that.
    • Justin
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