1) Large silk banner embroidered with American Volunteer Group (AVG), aka the “Flying Tigers,” insignia and the name G.F. Walters (roughly 30 x 34 inches). Only 311 individuals served in the AVG from July 4, 1941 to July 4, 1942, and per the AVG roster, George F. Walters served as a “clerk-administration” (see http://www.flyingtigersvideo.com/roster). The AVG achieved tactical victories during a time when U.S. news reports were filled with stories of defeat and was credited with destroying nearly 300 enemy aircraft, while losing only 14 pilots. The AVG was absorbed into the U.S. Army Air Force in July 1942 as part of the 14th Air Force. 2) U.S. Army M1 helmet with painted camouflage pattern, a liner, and a sweat band hand marked “JOY” and “Roland Joy.” 3) Kukri with 13 inch blade and a leather sheath featuring a colored tooled China-Burma-India insignia. Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

1) Very fine showing slight wear. 2) Very good retaining much of the period painted camouflage. 3) Very good with the sharpened blade having some light pitting and a sheath with minor handling marks and worn tip.