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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…
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.
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.
Chit, Blood/Brien Wygle, WWII, RCAF
Fabric blood chit in the shape of a rectangle. Blue, red and black print. Front side has British Flag in upper left corner, with the same text translated into many different languages on front of chit. Back of chit is blank. Text reads: "Dear friend, I am an Allied fighter. I did not come here to do any harm to you who are my friends. I only want to do harm to the Japanese and chase them away from…