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Metal and leather holster. Holster is leather and the attachment piece is silver metal. Clasp at the end made of metal for attaching holster. Leather is brown. Interlocking chain that connects the leather holster to the clasp.
Chit, Blood/Burma, WWII
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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. The reverse side of the blood chit is blank.
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 "Solo" in engraved cursive, with "8-4-38" also engraved. Silver is tarnishing, regular wear from use.
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."
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 tip.
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 German-English translation sheet, 1 folded paper map of Europe (does not appear original to kit contents).
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 outstretched and large talons. At center of emblem over top of eagle, raised Madonna wearing crown with sun rays along top. Back of emblem is plain.
Pair of RAF flight boots, made from dark brown suede with black rubber trim and wood and rubber sole. Upper boot made from brown suede with rubber trim around lower section of boot above heel. Interior of boots lined with sheep's wool. Adjustable brown leather strap across front of boot where foot meets ankle. Vertical zipper up front of boot. Interior leather tongue behind zipper.
Label: "Its…
Framed collection belonging to George Welford. Collection is enclosed inside wooden box with glass lid. On lid, brass plate with "F/Lt G. H. E. Welford. AE; 607 Squadron" engraved in black lettering. Key lock on outside of case. Starting at top left inside case, photo of Welford in uniform on maroon paper backing, at top right, row of five medals, at lower left, embroidered squadron patch, and at…
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 awards are attached to emblem.
RAF/Poland pilot wings / Poland - Cross of Valor (Polu Chwaly with ribbon, Polish Forces in the West) / Poland - Cross of…