Original U.S. WWII Era Quilted Blanket Display Piece Featuring Over 50 Shoulder Sleeve Insignias and Rank Chevrons - 40 ½” x 48” Russian Ordnance The cockades

The cockades

5 than with the Sopwith fighter

with the embroidered swas (hook cross) and starburst organizational emblem of the Reichsluftschutzbund still in excellent condition

- One German WWII HJ National Youth Organization Pin

The German WWII Gasschutzhaube (Gas protection hood) Medical Gas Mask was intended for anyone suffering a head wound

Original U.S. WWII Era Quilted Blanket Display Piece Featuring Over 50 Shoulder Sleeve Insignias and Rank Chevrons - 40 ½” x 48” Russian Ordnance The cockadesOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an incredible example of a soldiers souvenir blanket. All 60 patches were hand stitched and was meant to be a reminder of service during WWII. Many GIs returning home brought home souvenirs such as battlefield finds, edged weapons, helmets, uniform items, rifles and so on. Some soldiers collected patches from various units and would stitch them on curtains, clothing, hats and in this case, US Army regulation wool