Bill worth one Italian lira from 1943. The front has a decorative blue border with the words "Allied Military Currency;" text in the center of the bill says "Issued in Italy, 1 Lira" and "series 1943." The back of the bill has a complex design in blue with the words "Allied Military Currency" at the center. In the corners of the design are the phrases "freedom of speech," "freedom of religion," "freedom from want," and "freedom from fear."
Bill worth one Italian lira from 1943. The front has a decorative blue border with the words "Allied Military Currency;" text in the center of the bill says "Issued in Italy, 1 Lira" and "series 1943." The back of the bill has a complex design in blue with the words "Allied Military Currency" at the center. In the corners of the design are the phrases "freedom of speech," "freedom of religion," "freedom from want," and "freedom from fear."
Bill worth one Italian lira from 1943. The front has a decorative blue border with the words "Allied Military Currency;" text in the center of the bill says "Issued in Italy, 1 Lira" and "series 1943." The back of the bill has a complex design in blue with the words "Allied Military Currency" at the center. In the corners of the design are the phrases "freedom of speech," "freedom of religion," "freedom from want," and "freedom from fear."
Bill worth five Italian lire from 1943. The front has a decorative green border with the words "Allied Military Currency;" text in the center of the bill says "Issued in Italy, cinque (five 5 five) lire" and "series of 1943 A." The back of the bill has a complex design in blue with the words "Allied Military Currency" at the center. In the corners of the design are the phrases "freedom of speech," "freedom of religion," "freedom from want," and "freedom from fear."
Bill worth five Italian lire from 1943. The front has a decorative green border with the words "Allied Military Currency;" text in the center of the bill says "Issued in Italy, cinque (five 5 five) lire" and "series of 1943 A." The back of the bill has a complex design in blue with the words "Allied Military Currency" at the center. In the corners of the design are the phrases "freedom of speech," "freedom of religion," "freedom from want," and "freedom from fear."
Paper bill worth ten pesos used by the Japanese government during their occupation of the Philippines from 1942-1945. The front of the bill has text saying "The Japanese Government," and "Ten Pesos." On the right side of the bill there is a picture of a person riding a horse through a forest of palm trees, and on the left there is a large "X" printed in white. The back of the bill has "Ten Pesos" printed in a large font with an ornate design for a border.
Paper bill worth fifty centavos used by the Japanese government during their occupation of the Philippines from 1942 to 1945. This bill has a picture on the front right of a person riding an animal through a forest of palm trees; there is an ornate design on the back side with double "50" printed on the left and right.
Paper bill worth 100 Mexican pesos printed in 1942. This bill has a photograph of a man on the far right side and a large "100" printed in the left center portion of the front side; the title of the bill is "El Banco de Mexico." The back of the bill has a photograph of a large building in the center, "100" printed on the far left and right, and a note on the bottom saying "Cien Pesos."
Suzette VanDaell's Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer, type E-6B, as used by the U. S. Army Air Forces, and manufactured by Cruver Manufacturing Co. in Chicago, Illinois. The item comes in a box, discolored with age, that's covered in various bits of tape on the front and back. There are faded pencil markings on the front and back of Suzette VanDaell's name and other letters. In the middle is a box detailing the serial number and information of the computer. The device slides out with a middle piece of cardboard that's fraying on the sides and has tape on it as well. Inside is a brown leather pouch that is worn on the outside with use. The device is a white piece of plastic with green lines and numbers from 30-300 on one side and 90-400 on the other. There is a large circular metal device that moves along the plastic.
Manual flight computer, a circular slide wheel device used in navigation. several numbers and unit names are printed across the wheel, such as miles per hour, miles, Fahrenheit, pressure and altitude, minute and hour markings, fuel level, and compass directions.
A gold and black embroidered patch featuring a shield with a pair of wings. The acronym, "AOPA" (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) is stitched diagonally across the shield.
A torn off tag with a blue dot for "Blue Dot Quality Lamps." There are large black letters that say "DFE 80 W. - 30 V. AVG 15 HRS." and large red letters that say "SYLVANIA." Upside down near the top of the tag is printed "FB-PR-T12AC."
Aluminum bracelet formed as 1 large and six small oval plaques joined by flattened links. Large plaque with engraved images of eagles framing a view of the bay of Naples, inscribed "NAPLES". Other links with engraved views of various locations in Italy and one with a view of a camel and a palm tree labeled "AFRICA". One link with date 1944.
Two cards received by Jack Vaughan with a note that says "Cards I was given when I crossed the equator June 1942." The first card is labeled "Ancient Order of the Deep" certifying that Vaughan crossed the equator aboard the U.S.S. Wharton. The second card is labeled "Domain of Neptunus Rex" verifying that Vaughan had crossed the equator aboard the U.S.S. Wichita.
White ribbon printed with blue, vertical text that reads, "WASP". The diamond WASP wings logo can be seen printed in blue as well above the text. Tearing and fraying can be seen at the top of the ribbon.
Commemorative matchbook made for the 30th WASP reunion on June 23-25, 1972. The matchbook has a Fifinella mascot, as designed by Walt Disney, printed in blue on the cover along with the group name, "Order of the Fifinella". Information about the reunion in Sweetwater can be seen printed in blue on the back.
An embroidered patch of the famous Women Airforce Service Pilots mascot, the Fifinella, based on the design by Walt Disney. The base number "318th AAFFTD" (Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment) can be seen embroidered below the Fifinella to the bottom right.
Sticker with text that reads, "Go Sweetwater", on top of a white background. An outline of the state of Texas can be seen behind the text and an arrow can be seen across the word, "Go", pointing towards the right at a star within the Texas outline.
Sticker with text that reads, "Go Sweetwater", on top of a white background. An outline of the state of Texas can be seen behind the text and an arrow can be seen across the word, "Go", pointing towards the right at a star within the Texas outline.
Cloth insignia patch belonging to Shirley C. Foster. The patch has a dark blue background with striped silver stitching in arcs and the top and coming to a point at the bottom. There is an open diamond at the center.
Cloth insignia patch belonging to Shirley C. Foster. The patch has a tan background with striped gold stitching in arcs and the top and coming to a point at the bottom. There is an open diamond at the center.
Brown leather jacket patch with the famous Women Airforce Service Pilots Fifinella mascot, as designed by Walt Disney, painted onto it. "Avenger Field" can be seen painted onto the bottom edge of the patch.
Leather, circular patch with the Women Airforce Service Pilots Fifinella mascot stamped into the material along with the text, "Sweetwater, Texas 1986".
Name tag from the People to People organization's Citizen Ambassador Program for Charlyne Creger. The organization logo can be seen in the top left corner.
Sticker sheet with six stickers that say, "Napier Field, Dothan, Alabama". They are illustrated with a red bird riding in a small airplane on a yellow background.
A special permission card from the North Texas Agricultural College made out to allow Edward Nation a season ticket for the years 1945-1946. It has been signed by Virginia Shelton, Associate Dean.
A decal for the Order of Fifinella, featuring a colored rendition of the original Fifinella mascot designed by Walt Disney and instructions for application on the reverse.
Satin decorative pillowcase from Plosser-Prince Air Academy. Printed in blue and red on the white satin pillowcase is "Plosser-Prince Air Academy, Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas," as well as the academy logo. Yellow fringe is sewn all around the pillowcase edges, and the back is royal blue satin with an opening at the bottom.
Square sticker with a red cross inside a white circle, on a dark blue background. The words "Moisten gummed edges and apply to window" are at the bottom of the sticker.
Paper bill worth ten pesos used by the Japanese government during the occupation of the Philippines from 1942 to 1945. This bill has a title on the top: "The Japanese Government," a picture of a monument on the far right and a large "10" on the left; the back side has an ornate border with "pesos" printed in the center.
Manual computer for calculating speed in miles per hour, distance traveled, and time in flight. The object is marked with the name, "Standard Oil Company of California" along with the logo of the company, a red plane with the head of an Eagle. Instructions for the device can be seen on the center of the front and back.
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