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
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.
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.
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.
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