Grouping includes: 1) Two sets of Chinese-made jump wings, one in brass and the other silver plated. 2) "SPECIAL RECON BN." rocker patch, silver bullion on a black felt backing. 3) Small enamel "OSS" pin, red and white with an "A.E. CO/UTICA" maker's mark. 4) Two cross of Lorraine themed ornaments, one brass pin and an alloy medallion with the cross on one side and General De Gaulle on the reverse. 5) U.S. Airborne wing patch, blue background with white border. 6) Round patch, with "GURKHAS" at the top over a tiger head and a set of crossed kukris. 7) American flag arm bands, one cloth construction (trimmed down to just the flag), the other printed on treated paper. Consignor statements attribute the OSS pin to a Frederick Bennett, and the Special Recon rocker and Gurkha patch to a "Captain Rickerson". Captain Rickerson is likely Roy Kirby Rickerson; born in 1918 and a railroad man prior to his enlistment in 1941, Rickerson was a decorated OSS man in Europe prior to being sent to China, earning the Silver Star for actions behind enemy lines in the lead up to the invasion of Southern France. Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

Fine overall, with staining and wear appropriate to age. The felt backing of the Special Recon rocker shows tears and holes, with the bullion wire unaffected.