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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…

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."

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…

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…

Chit, Blood/Burma, WWII
WWII Burmese Blood Chit--The upper portion of the banner shows a blue rectangle, the upper left hand corner showing the British flag. Adjacent to the British flag is a circular image of a peacock. Below the blue rectangle is text, Burmese writing.…

Flag, Signal/2 LSO Paddles from USS Chenango, WWII
Pair of US Navy LSO paddles. Silver-tone metal handles with cut-out centers and metal outer frames. Bright pink and orange fabric strips attached vertically to center of paddle with thin metal wire, four double-sided fabric pieces per paddle.…

Tag, Identification/ID Bracelet, Major Thomas Walter Jackson, AAC
Gold link bracelet with fold over clasp (broken), which measures 7'' long and .7'' wide. At center of bracelet is ID plaque. Face reads: "T.W. Jackson, Air Corps USA" engraved, with USAF pilot wing insignia in raised silver. Verso reads "Lolo" or…

[French curve drafting tool used by North American Aviation draftsperson Margery Watson]
French curve drafting tool produced by Dietzgen Excello and used by North American Aviation draftsperson Margery Watson, circa 1943-1945. During her time at NAA, Watson served on the design team for the North American P-51 Mustang.

Collection, Framed/Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour, WWI
Framed collection of military pins that belonged to Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour, who flew with the Royal Air Force/Royal Flying Corps during WWI. Wooden frame is painted gold, with glass front. Interior of frame has white wooden border with pink silk…

Medal, Military/Service Star, British War Medal, WWI Victory Medal
WWI Military medal bar, Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour. 3 medals on bar, with straight 1914-1915 Service Star - red, white and blue striped ribbon with gold star shaped medal. Star has British crown and crossed swords making the points, with 1914-1915 at…
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