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Collection, Framed/RAF Pilot Officer, George Welford, with set of "court mounted" medals, 607 Squadron badge, photo (Item)

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…

Link, Cuff/RAF (Item)

One of a set of RAF cuff links. Links made from copper-tone metal, two flat oval pieces connected with a small link of chain. Each oval is decorated with stamped RAF logo consisting of winged "RAF" surrounded by wreath and topped with a crown. Cuff link also includes original case, rectangular dark red leather with white silk and red velvet interior. "Biggs of Farnham, Surrey" printed on interior…

Kit, Map/Case with contents, RAF (Item)

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/Envelope of fabric sections (Item)

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 (Item)

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.

Collection/Polish and British medals, pins and patches (Item)

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 (Item)

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 (Item)

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 (Item)

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] (Item)

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.

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