some good finds

[RH1941]

Was at the antique fair today and found some nice items . The patches came out of a album all pre war and war made. The bayonet is a little rough but I didn't have one so now I do. The gas mask was a good price so how could I say no. Can anybody ID the patch in 2nd photo. I just cant remember what its for. I also like the old style 6th and 7th patch. Gary

[Walkwolf]

All good stuff Gary. Love the bayonet and mask with canister.
I'm guessing the patch is for communicatons.........?

[RH1941]

Hi Steve I know I've seen this patch before just can't put my finger on it. All the patches came out of a album I don't even want to think about what was sold before I got there . I posted the mask in the German section if you want to see better photos . Gary

[Walkwolf]

Don't worry about it, or it will eat at you - if it hasn't started to already, Lol.

That patch is the only one of group I wasn't familiar with - but I found it !
It's for the 'Southern AAAC ( Anti Aircraft Artillery Costal )
Defense Command'.........!

[RH1941]

Steve you are the man where the Hell did you find that I've been looking threw the net and some patch books I have for the last three hours. Gary

[Walkwolf]

Lol - I tried the internet for a few minutes, and realised it wasn't to be found there.
Then, I got up off my arse and leafed through a 1940's publication by 'Wolf
Appleton' on US WWII shoulder patch insignia that I have. The illustrations
are poorly done, as is the red and blue two-colour printing and cheap
paper stock, but it lists most all the patches that were in use during
the war. ( These booklets originally sold for 15 cents )



Below is what the cover looks like:


Shoulder Patch Insignia of the United States Armed Forces

[RH1941]

I have that booklet just can't find it right know . Thanks again . Gary

[rra227]

Nice finds. Rich A. in Pa.

[RH1941]

Thanks Rich went back today and found a few more things. I paid more for the luft patch then all the other items put together. Oh and I got the luft patch very cheap. I had to pick up the Corgi Jr. AMC Pacer for my son. Gary

[RH1941]

Just noticed the officer in the photo is from the big red one.