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Lot 3422: Grouping of American World War II Airborne Patches and Badges

Fine Grouping of American World War II Airborne Unit Patches and Badges

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3422: Grouping of American World War II Airborne Patches and Badges

Fine Grouping of American World War II Airborne Unit Patches and Badges

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Fine Grouping of American World War II Airborne Unit Patches and Badges

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Type: Other
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Item Views: 2005
Item Interest: Average
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Catalog Page: 240
Class: Other
Description:

Grouping includes two unit insignia patches (featuring a vulture and a parachute over the word "ATTACK") and one banner patch for the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, unit patch (bloodied, plunging dagger backed by a parachute) for the 542nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, unit patch (boar's head and fleurs-de-lis over "ASPERA JUVANT" (Difficult Delight), paint on leather) for the 326th Glider Infantry Regiment, unit patch (a running donkey pulling two gliders behind it) for the 436th Troop Carrier Group, two unit patches (a black cat descending under silk while brandishing a scimitar, embroidered on gray triangular felt) for the 515th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and single patches for Glider forces, Parachute Infantry, and a scarce Pathfinder patch. Except as noted, all are cloth construction with embroidered decoration. Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

Rating Definition:

Fine overall, with mild handling marks.



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