WW2 officer US Army Air Force Corp leather A2 bomber jacket USAF HELLS ANGELS. Another original item from. Here is your chance to own an incredible A-2 bomber jacket from the European Theater of Operations and from within a very famous unit. The airman that originally wore this iconic piece of aviation history was within the 303rd Bomb Group, 358th Bomb Squadron. The patch is heavily faded and portrays a bombardier wearing an angel’s halo dropping a bomb from a cloud. The 358th Bomb Squadron patch is machine-sewn through the lining. The “Talon” brand zipper and pocket snaps are fully functional. The jacket is hard worn but a desirable size and has the most impressive imagery. A great looking A-2 in good overall condition and ready for your collection. As you know the famous motorcycle gang was formed after the war from remnants of the service and for all we know this could have been one of the founding fathers. Unfortunately the name tag has been lost to time and only the initials J. Appear on the interior of the jacket. The 303rd Bombardment Group was first activated in February 1942. During World War II, the 303rd was one of the first VIII Bomber Command B-17 Flying Fortress units based out of England. The group’s “Hell’s Angels” is recognized by the USAF as the first B-17 to complete 25 combat missions in the ETO on May 13, 1943, six days before the Memphis Belle. The group went on to fly more than 300 combat missions, more than any other B-17 group in the theater. The B-17 “Knock-out Dropper” was the first aircraft in Eighth Air Force to complete 50, then 75 missions. The group was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for completing an attack against a heavily defended target in January 1944. The 303rd Bombardment Group was activated in February 1942 as a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber group at Pendleton Field, Oregon and assigned within it was the 358th Bombardment Squadron. The group completed training by August 1942 and set sail aboard the RMS Queen Mary and arrived in Great Britain on 10 September before ferrying its planes across the Atlantic. It attacked Saint-Nazaire the following day, although its intended target was La Pallice. Its initial raids were on airfields, railroads and submarine pens in France. As one of only four Flying Fortress groups in VIII Bomber Command during late 1942 and early 1943, the 303rd participated in the development of the tactics that would be used throughout the air campaign against Germany. In 1943, the group began flying missions to Germany, participating in the first attack by American heavy bombers on a target in Germany, a raid on the submarine yards at Wilhelmshaven on 27 January 1943. From that time, it concentrated primarily on strategic bombardment of German industry, marshalling yards, and other strategic targets, including the ball bearing plants at Schweinfurt, shipyards at Bremen and an aircraft engine factory at Hamburg. The 303rd received a Distinguished Unit Citation when adverse weather on 11 January 1944 prevented its fighter cover from joining the group, exposing it to continuous attacks by Luftwaffe fighters. Despite this opposition, the unit successfully struck an aircraft assembly plant at Oschersleben. Although a strategic bombing unit, the squadron was diverted on occasion to close air support and interdiction for ground forces. It attacked gun emplacements and bridges in the Pas-de-Calais during Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy, in June 1944; bombed enemy troops during Operation Cobra, the breakout at Saint Lo, and during the Battle of the Bulge. It bombed military installations near Wesel during Operation Lumberjack, the Allied assault across the Rhine. Its last combat mission was an attack on 25 April 1945 against an armament factory at Pilsen. Following VE Day in May 1945 the 303rd Group was reassigned to the North African Division, Air Transport Command and moved to Casablanca Airfield, French Morocco to use its B-17 bombers as transports, ferrying personnel from France to Morocco. However, the two B-17 groups moved to Casablanca proved surplus to Air Transport Command’s needs and the squadron was inactivated in late July 1945 and its planes ferried back to the United States. During the War, the 303rd flew 364 missions, more than any other Eighth Air Force B-17 group, and one group Fort, “Hell’s Angels”, was the first to complete 25 missions. I never grade my items as mint, even though may be. If for any reason you require additional photos, please do not hesitate to ask. View My Other Items For Sale. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “WW2 officer US Army Air Force Corp leather A2 bomber jacket USAF HELLS ANGELS” is in sale since Wednesday, February 26, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “william_kramer” and is located in Naperville, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Served 1.5 years in WWI, already went OS in 1917. High quality material, no stains, no mothing, no smells. Colonel oaks are marked “SILVER” which is typical for 1920’s period. Awesome original period ribbon bar, very hard to find. Excellent condition overall, has belt ramps for Sam Brown belt (NOT included). The item “RARE 28th Division Lt. Colonel Tunic with Insignia and Ribbon Bar M1926 Jacket” is in sale since Sunday, January 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “fortress_7″ and is located in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
Sell a very rare original Sweden Motorcycle Leather Jacket, Model fm 1934, from the 1930s. The leather hood is a Swedish tank hood from the year 1961. Fm / 1954, Trial modelModel specimens: Of black goatskin. Fully lined with wool lining. Double row; the upper-clasp section designed with a full front, clasp with slider / four buttons on the right side of the front and on the right shoulder with two wooden ball buttons made of black-stained birch. The under-folded part snapped with three buttons / buttonholes on the windshield on the left side of the front. The sleeves have a knitted hem of wool yarn at the inside of the wrist. The oversized part has a knitted pocket with a lid with two buttons. The bottom of the jacket has a waistband with a closure device which in the front consists of two hooks on the right side and two semi-circular rings on the left side. In each side are two rows of four leather eyelets / laces. Stand Collar; left part designed as tie with hook, Right part with strap made of cotton and square ring for collar closure and a pour of leather. Hangers made of leather fastened to the inside of the collar seam. At the elbows pillow made of foam plastic, knit in lining. Foam shoulder pads stuck to the lining. Attached label states the date of adoption: Model Å Motorjacka m / 54 Adopted by the Chief of the Army Administration General Lieutenant C. Ehrenswaard Stockholm, January 26, 1954. Modigh, Head of Agency. Royal Army Administration Department of Intelligence. The jacket has the color black and is in good condition for the age. The size is old. B – Shoulder to shoulder : 60. Cm – 23.63 in. C – Armpit to Armpit: 70. Cm – 27.55 in. A – Arm length from Shoulder : 69. Cm – 27.16 in. D – Back length: 67. Cm – 26.37 in. DHL package insured to Asia, Australia, North and South America. The item “Original 1930s Swedish Big Size Military Motorcycle Police Leather Jacket XXXL” is in sale since Saturday, November 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage\Men’s Vintage Clothing\Outerwear Coats & Jackets”. The seller is “11.gespensterdivision” and is located in Great East Berlin. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden
- Look: Motorcycle/ Biker
- Decade: 1930s
- Material: Leather
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Color: Black
- Size (Men’s): 56
- Brand: Olion
- Size Type: Big & Tall
Russian Soviet Navy Original Sailor’s Jacket 1928. The item “Russian Soviet Navy Original Sailor’s Jacket 1928″ is in sale since Monday, April 20, 2009. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “michaelp42″ and is located in Tallinn. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Sell a original Swiss Army Jacket. From 1932 – see stamp. The jacket has the color green and is in good condition. The jacket has various stamps, these are 100% original. The size is abbout old. B – Shoulder to shoulder : 46. Cm – 18.11 in. C – Armpit to Armpit: 55. Cm – 21.65 in. A – Arm length from Shoulder : 64. Cm – 25.19 in. D – Back length: 70. Cm – 27.55 in. DHL package insured to Asia, Australia, North and South America. The item “Old Swiss Army Jacket Motorcycle Military Flight Coat Switzerland Original 1932″ is in sale since Sunday, April 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men’s Clothing\Coats & Jackets”. The seller is “11.gespensterdivision” and is located in Great East Berlin. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Style: Military
- Material: 100% Wool
- Color: Green
- Size (Men’s): No Size label available
- Brand: Swiss Army
- Size Type: Regular
ORIGINALE GIACCA SAHARIANA DEL PARTITO NAZIONALE FASCISTA, Regno d’Italia 1940; TAGLIA 48, condizioni: i fasci ricamati in canottiglia dorata delle spalline sono un po’ sfilacciati, IL RESTO è A POSTO, MOLTO BUONE. ORIGINAL ITALIAN FASCIST PARTY TUNIC (“sahariana”, used from 1938 to 1945), Italian Kingdom 1938; italian size 48, black cloth, shoulder straps with gold embroidered “fasci” (emblem of the Fascist Party), black leather Sam Browne belt; conditions: VERY good/EXCELLENT. This model of tunic was the latest adopted by the Italian National Fascist Party, used from 1938 till the end of WW2, with the leather belt like the German Nazi style. TUNIQUE ORIGINALE DU PARTI FASCISTE ITALIEN (“sahariana”, utilisée de 1938 à 1945), royaume d’Italie 1938; taille italienne 48, drap noir, bretelles avec “fasci” brodés d’or (emblème du parti fasciste), ceinture Sam Browne en cuir noir; conditions: TRES BON / EXCELLENT. Ce modèle de tunique est le dernier modèle adopté par le parti fasciste national italien, utilisé de 1938 à la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, avec une ceinture en cuir rappelant le style nazi allemand. PAGAMENTO con BONIFICO o altro che sia rapido, poco costoso e disponibile presso tutti gli uffici postali; per più acquisti faccio spedizione unica. Il materiale è descritto e illustrato nel migliore dei modi; sono a disposizione per qualsiasi ulteriore dettaglio o chiarimento; se, ciò nonostante, ci fosse qualche problema, potete contattarmi e rispedirmi l’oggetto entro 14 giorni dalla ricezione: sarete rimborsati del costo (NON DELLE SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE E RESTITUZIONE) a patto naturalmente che l’oggetto non sia stato manomesso o danneggiato. The item “UNIFORMI FASCISMO SAHARIANA PNF 1940 ORIGINAL ITALIAN FASCIST PARTY JACKET WW2″ is in sale since Friday, August 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “vivambaradam59″ and is located in Agra. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
- UNIFORMI PARTITO FASCISTA SAHARIANA 1938: ORIGINAL ITALIAN FASCIST PARTY TUNIC 1938
VINTAGE 1922 SWEDISH MILITARY M1913 SHEEPSKIN COAT, Raw Sheepskin, Off White, 2 kinds of Buttons, Button Front, Collectible, Fits Like Men’s S/M. From the research we have done this is a M1913 Jacket/Parka, although this particular parka dates from post WW1 (1922). This type or style of parka was used before and in WW1 since 1913. This Jacket has canvas green pockets, originally the pockets were sheepskin as well but after the war this jacket was transitioned to a canvas jacket style in the 1930s/40s, so we are unsure if the green pockets were added at a later date or this is a transitional jacket. Condition: Decent VTG Condition. Might be the only one left? The stains on the sleeves are from the rusted metal buttons – otherwise it is in pretty good shape for 95 years old. It is generally somewhat dirty. The sheepskin is in good shape, we inspected it and didnt see any drying out or signs of cracking. (See Pictures) Stains may come out with proper cleaning (No Guarantees). Measurements: No size indication – Fits like Men’s S/M – Please Check all Measurements. Pit to Pit: 20. Collar To Bottom: 33 1/2. Shoulder To Shoulder: 18. Thank you for looking at this listing. The item “RARE! VTG WW1 era M1913 Swedish Military SHEEPSKIN Parka Jacket Off White Sz S/M” is in sale since Monday, January 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “azfishinguy_vintage” and is located in Glendale, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden
- Brand: Military
- Size Type: Regular
- Length: Full
- Style: Military Sheepskin Coat
- Material: Shearling (Raw Sheepskin)
- Color: White
Pre-WW2 Leather Jacket Back Patch 27th Aero Pursuit Squadron AAC 1930s 15 in diameter at the widest. This a killer-looking NEWLY-made patch! Heres an exquisite, one-of-kind multi-layered-leather patch for an A2 Flight Jacket (or an earlier Army Air Corps leather jacket). I had this made for me based upon an actual hand-painted image on a canvas fuselage section removed from a 27th Aero Squadrons aircraft (depicted in pictures 10, 11, and 12). Still active as the 27th Fighter Squadron, this unit is the oldest active fighter squadron in the United States Air Force, with over 95 years of service to the nation! The 27th Fighter Squadron was organized as the 21st (later 27th) Aero Squadron on 15 June 1917 at Kelly Field, Texas. The squadron deployed to France and fought on the Western Front during World War I as a pursuit squadron. It took part in the Champagne-Marne defensive; Aisne-Marne offensive; St. Mihiel offensive, and Meuse-Argonne offensive. Lieutenant Frank Luke, Jr. Known as the “Arizona Balloon Buster, ” for his daring feats against the HEAVILY defended German observation balloons, was the squadron’s most colorful ace. His 18 victories cost him his life, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Aircraft flown by the 27th during World War I include the Nieuport 28, Spad XIII and Sopwith F-1 Camel. In the period between the world wars, the 27th Pursuit Squadron, re-designated 25 January 1923, was stationed primarily at Selfridge Field, Michigan, with the 1st Fighter Group. 27th Pursuit Squadron pilots participated in air races. Donald Stace of the 27th AS won the first Mitchell Trophy Race. Under extreme and austere conditions in the 1920s they tested the effects of cold weather on their aircraft. At times it was so cold, the engines of their P-1 Hawk aircraft would not start until steam was forced into the engines to thaw them. While they were stationed at Selfridge Field, Mich. Pilots from the 27th AS put on aerial demonstrations all over the country throughout the 1920s. One of those was at Langley Field in March, 1925. A large silhouette of a battleship on the grass landing strip served as a target, which was successfully strafed and bombed for several duly impressed congressmen. During World War II the unit served in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) as part of Twelfth Air Force as a P-38 Lightning fighter squadron, participating in the North African and Italian campaigns. During the Cold War it was both an Air Defense Command fighter-interceptor squadron as later as part of Tactical Air Command. It was the first USAF operational squadron equipped with the F-15A Eagle in January 1976. The item “Pre-WW2 Leather Jacket Back Patch 27th Pursuit Aero Squadron AAC 1930s 15″ is in sale since Saturday, July 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bataan12213″ and is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Aero
- Material: Leather
37JI USN REPRO JACKET. By The Real McCoy’s. Size Japan 42 = US Size 40. Slim fit USN 1930s repro jacket by the Real McCoy’s (Joe McCoy / 8Hour Union). The best repro on the market. Tagged size 42 but fits like 40 for the caucasian male. Not for beer bellys so PLEASE check measurements. Real color is like light green / khaki. Pics 1 and 2 are generic but detail pics are of the real jacket. Kind’a like pre B-10 jackets. Armpit to armpit : 51 cm / 20. Waist (above knits) : 49 cm / 19.25. Shoulders : 46 cm / 18.15. Back length (from bottom of collar to end of knits) : 65 cm / 25.5. Sleeves (including knits) : 69 cm / 27.15. Just need a bit of ironing. Will pack with great care. Have no worries about. A-1 Jacket, A-2 Jacket, ANJ-1 Jacket, B-10 Jacket, B-15 Jacket, G-1 Jacket, Boondockers, Flying Tigers, Jump boots, Munson boots, Paratroopers, Service shoes Type I, USAAF, US Army; US Marine Corps.. The item “#11 Real McCoy’s 37J1 Zielinski Jacket S 42 (M) 1930s US Navy A-1″ is in sale since Thursday, July 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men’s Clothing\Coats & Jackets”. The seller is “fatalitas!” and is located in Aubigny la Ronce. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: 37J1
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Style: Bomber
- Sub-Style: 37J1 Jacket
- Material: Cotton
- Type: Jacket
- Color: Khaki
- Size (Men’s): 42
- Closure: Zipper
- Brand: The Real McCoy’s
- Lining: Not Applicable
- Warmth: Midweight
- Size Type: Slim Fit
Hands down one of the most interesting and special items I’ve ever had the pleasure to own. These items have always tugged at my heart. This is so much more than a Boudoir Doll. This is about a Soldier and his girl. This is about Andy & Ella. This is a little piece of history of a more personal nature. There is a photo of Andy writing to Ella with a picture of her in front of him on the desk. On the back, “To the swellest girl in all the world”. A picture of Ella with her Midshipman Boudoir Doll on the steps of a building at the Naval Academy. A postcard of the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland with correspondence from Andy. As if this isn’t special enough, Andy’s Dress Wool Jacket is also present and in beautiful condition. These items have been lovingly cared for over all these years and in my possession the last 12 to 15 years. I paid quite a bit at the time and to my mind worth every penny. The dolls trousers have a little age discoloration as well as top of his Cap, very minor. He has a couple bald spots on the top of his head were the paint has come off, also minor probably from his Cap. The frame came with the photos and postcard inside and is wobbly. Please view all photos for the big reveal. The Doll is 27 Long. The Jacket is Approx. 16 1/2″ Shoulder to Shoulder, 24″ Long, Sleeve Length approx 25 1/2. The item “Special 1936 Naval Boudoir doll, with Romantic History, Photos, Midshipmans Jacket” is in sale since Thursday, July 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Dolls\By Material\Composition”. The seller is “gatherers1″ and is located in Crofton, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Material: Composition
- Doll Size: 27 in
- Features: Antique
- Brand/Artist: Unbranded
- Doll Gender: Male Soldier