WWII US Army Air Forces Ike Jacket Named Grouping Staff Sgt Photos Ruptured Duck
Original WWII US Army Air Forces (USAAF) enlisted “Ike” jacket – a NAMED, PHOTO-MATCHED grouping. The lining is period ink-marked “HYBLE H534, ” and the lot includes the soldier’s original studio portrait photograph plus a wartime snapshot of four AAF servicemen, letting you put a face to the name. US Army Air Forces “Hap Arnold” winged-star shoulder patch. Staff Sergeant chevrons. Prop-and-wings (Air Corps) and “US” collar discs. Honorable Service “Ruptured Duck” lapel emblem. Ribbon bar: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign (with campaign star), American Campaign, and WWII Victory – indicating overseas theater service. A genuine wartime uniform to a named airman, complete with matching photos – exactly the kind of attributable grouping AAF and WWII collectors seek. Wool serge OD jacket, original buttons and hardware. Condition: original WWII, honest wear – lining toned and stained with the ink name, some mothing/wear to wool, patches with age. All insignia as shown appear original and period-applied. Please review all photos as part of the description. From the estate of a Union, NJ household. A researchable piece – the name and insignia give a starting point for service records via NARA.