Series III: Objects, circa 1930s-1940s
Title
Series III: Objects, circa 1930s-1940s
Description
Objects, circa 1930s-1940s
Identifier
2009-12-01, Series III
Collection Organization
Collection Items
Patch, Military/RAF pilot wings, embroidered
RAF embroidered pilot wings. Beige wings with feather details and crown above on black background. At center in beige is "RAF" surrounded by brown garland. Fabric lining on back of patch.
Patch, Military/RAF pilot wings, embroidered
RAF embroidered pilot wings. Beige wings with feather details and crown above on black background. At center in beige is "RAF" surrounded by brown garland. Fabric lining on back of patch.
Emblem/Madonna over Polish eagle, no crown
Polish Madonna emblem made from silver-tone metal. Emblem is in the shape of a shield with two holes at top for securing silver chain. Emblem is decorated in the background with etched Polish eagle symbol and waving outline. Eagle has wings…
Tag, Identification/Dog tags (2), Swietlikowski, RAF
Set of RAF dog tags. Pair of identification tags made from coated pressed cardboard. Dark brown tag is eight sided with information stamped on both sides. One hole on each side edge with metal chain running through PL hole. Smaller id tag is round…
Collection/Polish and British medals, pins and patches
Small decorative Polish flag with medals and pins attached. Decorative Polish flag emblem is diamond shaped with maroon and white diamond fabric overall. Edges are wrapped with rope twine, which hangs down as a fringe at bottom center. Medals and…
Ribbon, Military/Envelope of fabric sections
Paper envelope containing RAF military ribbon fabric (12), one floral chevron, and one metal pressed garland. Fabric pieces are various sizes and colors, all grosgrain. Paper envelope is stamped "Polish Book Shop; 284 High Street; Lincoln."
Kit, Map/Case with contents, RAF
RAF map kit case with maps. Case is rectangular, made from drap colored fabric, and printed on front with "Maps Only" in black lettering. Fold-down flap at top. Inside, silk maps are folded up. Contents include: 1 folded silk map - Holland, 1 paper…
Compass/Small with buttonhole attachment
Small compass with buttonhole attachment. Compass is round and made from gold-tone metal with glass top. Face of compass is gold painted with a small star shaped needles. Tip of needle is painted red. On back of compass is a post with small circular…
Ribbon, Military/Set, British
Set of British military ribbons. Set includes 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with rosette, British Defense Medal, and 1939-1945 British War Medal. All ribbons are rectangular and made from grosgrain fabric. 1939-1945 Star is dark blue, red, and…
Goggles, Flight/Mk VIII, Angled glass
Flight goggles with dark reddish-brown leather lining; gray outer metal frame (used to be bronze in color) with two separate clear lenses; lenses are bent at side; gold-tone metal loops are attached to gray elastic and reddish/brown leather strap on…