My military expert (aka husband) is 99 percent sure the eagle is the
patch they gave to veterans at the end of the war. Guys who got out got
a patch for their uniform and a pin for their civilian suit. It was
called the "ruptured duck". The wings are the
Army Air Force symbol of the time. He also suggested this webiste:
http://www.usd230.k12.ks.us/espictt/memorabilia/general_world_war_ii_memorabilia.htm
>>> [log in to unmask] 6/2/2005 4:52:51 PM >>>
Hello - I'm looking for some help in identifying a patch that is sewn
above the right pocket of a uniform jacket that belonged to a radio
operator in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. This man was a member
of
the 447th Bombardment Squadron of the 8th Air Force, flew missions
over
Germany in a B-17. The patch is a wide diamond of olive drab on which
is
embroidered in bright gold a ring with an eagle perched in it. The
eagle
stands on the bottom of the ring with his wings spread beyond it on
either side; he is looking to his right. And while I have your
attention, there are two sets of wings on the lapels of the jacket -
one
is on a round backing, the other is just the wings, and each has a
vertical propeller in the center. And, if I still have your attention,
am I correct in thinking that the ribbon bar should be pinned above
the
left pocket, not on the flap of the right? And that the Air Medal
should
appear at the left end (or proper right) of the bar?
Many thanks,
Anne
Anne T. Lane, Collections Manager
Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte NC 28215
704-568-1774, ext 110
[log in to unmask]
Spring Featured Events and Exhibits:
Rites of Spring, April 9, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Heritage Crafts: Basket Weaving, April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Power of Plants: Historic Gardens Family Day,
April 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Kites to Kittyhawk Opening Day, April 30, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Vecinos/Neighbors on exhibit until August 2005
Kites to Kittyhawk, on exhibit beginning April 30, 2005
Solving the Rock House Mysteries, now on exhibit
For information on these and all other events, please call
(704) 568-1774 or visit us online at www.charlottemuseum.org
<http://www.charlottemuseum.org/>
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should
read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message
to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
"Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
|
