June 12-13, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/13/2019
This lot consists of: A) Named 474th Infantry Officer's Tunic, left sleeve with theater made 474th Infantry patch, right sleeve with 99th Infantry Battalion patch, bullion lieutenant rank insignia, infantry and "US" collar insignia. Theater made bullion combat infantry badge and ribbon bar on left breast. 1942 contract tag in interior pocket, named "Harry Carlton" in collar. Very good condition showing minor wear. B) Group named to Corporal William Walker, 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Group consists of: Tunic with Second Army patch on left shoulder, tank destroyer patch and Belgian fourragere on right shoulder. Matching pair of 644th Tank Destroyer crests, tank destroyer and "US" collar disks on lapels. Good conduct, campaign medals, ribbon bars and rifle sharpshooter badge on left breast: Original and copy paperwork pertaining to Walker's service, General Order relating to Walker receiving the Purple Heart, copies of photographs taken by Walker in Europe, copy of 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion unit history and cloth map of Europe. Included is a garrison cap with 644th crest, necktie and shirt. C) Officer's "Ike" jacket with Army Air Force and bullion 3rd Army shoulder patches, Lieutenant Colonel rank insignia, ribbon bars, "US" and Air Force collar insignia. Named on the interior "Merchant". Included are a pair of "pink' trousers. Both pieces in very good condition showing a few minor holes and wear. D) Officer's four pocket tunic with 15 ribbon set on left breast. Included is a pair of "pink" trousers. Both pieces are in very good condition showing minor wear.
Condition: (Very Good).