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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 German-English translation sheet, 1 folded paper map of Europe (does not appear original to kit contents).
Ribbon, Military/Polish Cross of Valour, with garland
Polish Cross of Valour military ribbon. Ribbon is rectangular and made from white and dark pink grosgrain fabric stretched around a metal base. Ribbon is decorated with thin white vertical stripes on outer edges, large white vertical stripe at center flanked on either side by dark pink vertical stripes. At center, vertical metal band made from bronze-tone metal. Black stitching on back side of…
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 and made from reddish-brown cardboard. Information stamped on both sides. One hole in PR side and strung onto chain as well.
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 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.
Helmet, Flight/RAF, with headphones, microphone
RAF flight helmet with attached headphones and microphone. Helmet is made from dark brown leather, soft sided, with elastic along the back bottom edge. Interior of helmet is unlined, made from light brown leather. On outside of helmet, three silver-metal snaps along left edge near front, one snap and clip along right edge, also leather strap and buckle underneath chin. Headphones made from black…
Hat, Uniform/RAF, Dark Blue, with embroidered emblem
RAF fabric uniform dress hat with visor. Blue wool fabric covering with woven black band of fabric around entire base of hat above visor. Shiny leather band sits below black fabric band on front half of hat. Emblem on front center of hat features, from bottom to top, dark gold embroidered leaves, bright gold metal eagle with outstretched wings and head looking to the right, raised crown with…
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 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…