Original U.S. WWII B-17 Navigator Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient 1st Lieutenant Stanton H Small Painted A-2 Flight Jacket & Uniform Grouping with Engraved DFC & Air Medal and 4 Photo Albums - 833rd Bomb Squadron 486th Bomb Group MG 42 Mounts The blade retains its bright

The blade retains its bright nickel finish but has been well nicked from use

The original purpose was to provide a relatively comfortable and inexpensive alternative to the stiff and elaborate full-dress uniforms then worn by officers for evening social functions such as regimental dinners or balls

Every part on this display gun is original WWII manufacture other than approximately 40% of the receiver which is solid steel (as required by BATF)

with stronger and lighter tail surfaces built by Wittemann-Lewis Aircraft Co

which was the quickest way to get the edge back though both sides appear to have been sharpened

Original U.S. WWII B-17 Navigator Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient 1st Lieutenant Stanton H Small Painted A-2 Flight Jacket & Uniform Grouping with Engraved DFC & Air Medal and 4 Photo Albums - 833rd Bomb Squadron 486th Bomb Group MG 42 Mounts The blade retains its brightPainted WWII American A 2 Flight Jackets have realized unprecedented prices in the past year. For example, jackets at Rock Island Auctions sold in 2022 for $32,000+ and $23,000+ respectively. They can be found at this link and this link. When comparing the Rock Island Auction jackets with the one offered here, one can easily see that our offering is an exceptional value! Original Grouping. One of a Kind. This is a phenomenal A2 Flight Jacket, Engraved