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Article about: Hello Folks, I would like to share my J2 Pilots badge with case. This item was captured by my great-uncle Frank in Sicily (he said it was obtained at an airfield they overran). It is still o

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    Hello Folks,
    I would like to share my J2 Pilots badge with case. This item was captured by my great-uncle Frank in Sicily (he said it was obtained at an airfield they overran).

    It is still one of my favorite pieces (my son loves it too) and I got this badge when I was 8 years old. Also added is a letter from Frank talking about the invasion of Sicily. My great-uncle Frank had a good eye, some vets picked up anything while overseas, Frank picked up a nice assortment of medals and badges-DK, silver tank destruction strip, Luft GAB, Pilots badge, 1st Class Spange, nice helmets, daggers, insignia, etc.

    Regards,
    Jody
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    I can see why it's a favorite! Very nice!
    William

    "Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."

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    Very nice J2 Pilot badge in the fitting case. I can only agree, that your great uncle had a good eye for quality.

    Cheers
    Joe

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    And it is nice to have some story to go with it too - priceless!

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    Superb Jody, fantastic to have a history with the piece to ,a real dream grouping. Good old Uncle Frank!! Leon.

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    Thumbs up J2 Pilot

    Hello,
    Thanks guys, here are two more photos that were taken back in 1996 of the same badge (I just found them). It gives a nice shot of the inside of the case.

    Jody
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    A Stunning piece.
    Just curious about your Great uncle. Who was he attached to and what did he do?

    Semper Fi
    Phil

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    Hello,
    He was in the 1st Infantry and was an infantryman (for a time he worked with an engineer unit).

    Jody
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    Wow - just a kid ! - Looks like this was before
    going overseas.........
    Regards,


    Steve.

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    Quote by Walkwolf View Post
    Wow - just a kid ! - Looks like this was before
    going overseas.........
    Hi Steve,
    Yes he was still 17 (almost 18) and it was taken before Sicily. I like how he is just wearing the liner. Kids then were a lot different than kids today.

    Jody

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