WWII
The 6th Infantry fought hard in New Guinea and the Philippines during WWII and judging by campaign ribbons, this veteran was present for all the fighting. The jacket is Australian made and 1944 dated with the name “Kelly” marked inside with pen. The insignia includes:
- “US” collar cipher w/ smooth back clutches
- Screw-back Infantry collar cipher with an “F” to denote F Company
- Two enamel DIs (Distinctive Insignia). One is pin-back the other screw-back. “Semper Primus” is 1st Infanty Regiment, which was attached to the 6th Division during WWII.
- Sterling CIB (Combat Infantry Badge) with silver smooth back clutches
- Ribbon bars for: WWII Victory, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign (1 invasion arrowhead, 2 campaign stars), American Theater, Philippine Campaign (1 star), American Defense Service, and Good Conduct.
- Ruptured Duck
- Staff Sgt Chevrons
- 4 Overseas Stripes
- 6th Infantry Division Patch
- Pacific Theater Command Patch
I did a google search for “F Company 1st Infantry 6th Division” and found a WWII 6th Infantry website that has a photo of a Jack Kelley from F Co. 1st Regiment posing by a jeep in HBT coveralls at Camp Young, CA. There is plenty of research potential with this Aussie-made Ike Jacket!
Price: SOLD
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WWII
This WWII German field insignia for a Oberleutenant was commonly seen worn by German Heer (Army) and Waffen SS personnel on their field coats and parkas. It is in unsued condition and originally came with other insignia brought home by a US GI who served in WWII.
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WWII
This WWII German field insignia for a Leutenant was commonly seen worn by German Heer (Army) and Waffen SS personnel on their field coats and parkas. It is in unsued condition and originally came with other insignia brought home by a US GI who served in WWII.
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WWII
In 1939 Hitler instituted the Bar for the first and second class Iron Cross to be bestowed to recipients of the 1939 Iron Cross who had also been awarded a first or second class 1914 Iron Cross during WWI.
This original award is nickel/silver plated over a die struck alloy material. The ribbon is an original piece of WWI Iron Cross 2nd class ribbon.
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WWII
This is a cool piece for an Airborne collector interested in D-Day because British-Made field gear was used by Airborne and other US personnel prior to and during Operation Overlord. The date/maker stamp on this piece is blurry, but the buckle is the tell-tale giveaway that this is British and WWII era. It must have had a dirty shovel stored inside it at some point, because the inside is stained a bit. I have not tried to remove the stains and it is possible they can be cleaned up. Fortunately, it does not detract from the display of this sought after piece of field gear.
Price: SOLD
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