February 2013 Auction Ends Wednesday, February 6th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/6/2013
Incredible personal collection of General Henry "Hap" Arnold's military items donated in a Naval Relief Fund auction, including his Command Pilot wings while serving as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Forces. During WWII, Arnold became the only Air Force general to hold five-star rank, as well as the only person to hold a five-star rank in two different U.S. military services. USAAF Command Pilot gold wings measure 3" in diameter. Also includes (1) his Officer's collar insignia single and (2) two bullion circular USAAF HQ patches. One patch has minor wear, the other is in fine condition; (3) a 3" x 5" typed card notating the items: "Navy Relief Fund Auction II / Item: Pilots Wings, Patches & Small Air Corps Device. / Lot # 756 / Donated By: Henry H. Arnold, General Of The Air Force". Card is signed by General Arnold, "H.H. Arnold". Lastly includes (4) a color photo of the General in his uniform with all of his various military insignias and awards. Insignia are mounted to a paper board, from which they could be easily removed. Photo is also mounted and matted separately, else near fine condition overall.
General Henry ''Hap'' Arnold's Personal Command Pilot Wings -- With Two of His USAAF Headquarters Insignia Patches and an Autograph Note Signed by Arnold
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