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Holster/Major, Thomas Walter Jackson, AAC
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
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.
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. Depending on angle, paddle look either solid pink or solid orange.
[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.
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 "Solo" in engraved cursive, with "8-4-38" also engraved. Silver is tarnishing, regular wear from use.
Kit, Sewing/WASP
WASP sewing kit. Cloth tied together with string.
[United States Army Air Forces patch]
United States Army Air Forces patch, circa 1939-1945.
Suit, Flight/Zoot Suit, WASP
WASP flight suit. Green flight suit with blue patch. "Nancy Nordhoff" written on the collar. "Flying Fortress" patch on the inside of the collar. Paint splattered all over the suit.
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."
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 tip.