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Lot 3741:Three World War II U.S. Flight Jackets and One Life Vest

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3741:Three World War II U.S. Flight Jackets and One Life Vest

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,800

Three World War II U.S. Flight Jackets and One Life Vest

1) USAAF United Sheeplines Clothing Co. A-2 flight jacket size 42. The left chest has a felt patch depicting a bird/bomb-like character of the 44th Bomb Group (The Flying Eight Balls), which flew B-24s over Europe. 2) U.S. Marine Corps Willis and Geiger M-422A flight jacket size 38. Left chest has the name tag "L.R. REEDER/Lt. U.S.M.C.R." Reeder's name is stamped on the lining along with "U.S.M.C.R. - 021195". 3) U.S. Marine Corps Ostermann M-22A flight jacket. Left chest has the name tag "J.W. LONGPRE/CAPT. USMC". 4) Air Cruisers B-3 life vest dated February 1942.

Condition1) Fine, with both cuffs removed, some minor wear to the waist band, broken zipper and some tears to the lining near the collar. 2) Fine, with stained lining featuring some tears, faded name tag and some very scattered wear to the cuffs and waist band with torn cuffs. 3) Fine, with torn worn cuffs, limited wear to the waist band, some wear to the collar, some tears in the lining, and faded name tag. 4) Very good. Has hardened.

Details

TypeOther

ClassOther

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page349

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