Up for sale is a rare and authentic 1931 Aviation Medal from the Air Defense Aviation Day in Boston, Massachusetts. This medal is a unique piece of history that would make a great addition to any militaria collection. The medal was made in the United States and is an original piece, not a reproduction. It is a symbol of the bravery and dedication of the men and women who served in the Air Force during the early days of aviation. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this important history.
Aviator USA WWII USAAF USN AN6531. Mm Mineral Glass RB-3 Sage. 1930/40s Vintage Sunglasses & Original Steel. A true collector’s piece of Vintage Americana! Only micro wear on these 90+ years old sunglasses, Amazing! Nickel plating is 99% all there. Amazing for these 90+ year old sunglasses! First pilot/aviator by B&L aviator model ever produced. You may never see another one of these in this condition. RB-3 is the first RB-B&L t. Bausch & Lomb stamped under the bridge. Original Military Issue steel metal case. W/early B&L logo is included. 5.3/8 width and front to back. They would be considered Medium to Large size. When worn, the View is Excellent, they Look and Feel Fabulous! Please view all photos with the magnifier for a precise and accurate description. 100% Guaranteed 100% Authentic No Fakes! Details of authenticity available on request. Military panphlet is Not included. Your questions are welcome. Thank you for looking. We have several similar items listed. “Please check out our other items”.
Beautiful United States Air Corps 5th Bomb Group distinctive insignia marked on the reverse to Dondero. Part of the 5th Operations Group, one of the original combat groups and their military success dates to the beginning of military aviation. The group was redesignated in the early 1920’s from the 2nd Group (Observation) to the 5th Group (Observation) before becoming the 5th Group (Pursuit and Bombardment) a year later. At the end of the 1930’s, it was redisignated again in 1939 becoming the 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy) operating the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses. The insignia is a winged skull or winged death’s head featuring two piece gilt brass construction with the skull in plated nickel and enamel facial details. There is a gilt scroll embellishment at the base of the wings that reads: “KIAI O KALEWA” in enamel, which translates to “Guardians of the Upper Realms”. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “converso” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Theme: Militaria
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
We sincerely appreciate the thousands of Ebayers that we have had the pleasure of doing business with for over 20 years. PICTURES Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. Therefore, some pictures will appear larger or smaller than they are. Some pictures are lighter to show a brighter view and easier to see the image. PLEASE CLOSELY LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE SEE ITEM SPECIFICS BELOW. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE, THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE. My passion is History, and I desire that my vintage militaria items go to collectors so that our past lives on, and the items will continue to be preserved. Many many years ago, a collector friend of mine came over to see my collection. He said to me, you do not own these items; they are simply on loan to you until another collector buys your items to enjoy and preserve. Years later, I have realized just how exact his words were. It is important to me that the vintage items are preserved for years to come for History. This item has been in my collection for many years. My collections are in rooms that do not get any outside light. Therefore, you won’t find any fading with any of my militaria items, a smoke-free environment. No cats and only a little Yorkie occasionally. If you need a longer amount of time, please contact me before the item closes. AFTER THE ITEM HAS LEFT THE U. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE ITEM. You are responsible for those charges. About Us My passion is history. I have always and still do read books on wars and reference books. I have been collecting for over 50 years. I desire is to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector’s collections; where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection; he said to me. “You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy”. Years later I have realized just how true his words were. WW II USAAF OFFICER’S KHAKI WOOL VISOR HAT LARGE EAGLE. Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE , THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE. Brown leather and no cracks. No holes and no fraying. Intact and the plastic is carmelized. Removed, but this is not a true crusher hat. Please see the pictures. Very good for its age. Please look over all the pictures carefully as they are also part of the description. From my personal collection. My passion is history. I always have and still do read books on wars and reference books. I desire to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector’s collections, where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection, he said to me. You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy. ? Years later, I have realized just how true his words were. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! The item “WW II USAAF OFFICER’S KHAKI WOOL VISOR HAT LARGE EAGLE” is in sale since Wednesday, November 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “shopmilitary” and is located in Elkhorn, Nebraska. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Australia.
Aviator USA WWII USAAF USN AN6531. Mm Mineral Glass RB-3 Sage. 1930/40s Vintage Sunglasses & Original Aluminum. Are in Mint Vintage. A true collector’s piece of Vintage Americana! Only micro wear on the frame & case! Lenses are Perfect, No wear! Nickel plating in 99% all there. Amazing for these almost 80 year old sunglasses! First pilot/aviator by B&L aviator model ever produced. You may never see another one of these in this condition. RB-3 is the first RB-B&L t. Bausch & Lomb stamped under the bridge. Original Military Issue aluminum metal case. W/early B&L logo and B&L cloth shown is included. 5.3/8 width and front to back. They would be considered Medium to Large size. When worn, the View is Crystal Clear, they Look and Feel Fabulous! Please view all photos with the magnifier for a precise and accurate description. 100% Guaranteed 100% Authentic No Fakes! Details of authenticity available on request. Thank you for stopping by. We have several similar items listed. The item “Vintage Pre Ray-Ban USA Aviator WWII Bausch & Lomb USAAF USN AN6531 Sunglasses” is in sale since Tuesday, June 2, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Vintage, Retro, Mid-Century\1940s”. The seller is “edcipo” and is located in Bakersfield, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: No
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Object Type: Collectible Vintage Sunglasses