I just put the finishing touches on a Memorial Day project for my Great-Grandfather who served during WWII with the 96th Infantry Division. All of the items are original WWII period pieces with the exception of the dog tags and chain which are reproductions and the ribbon bars which are modern government replacement pieces. None of the items actually belonged to my Grandfather...I've just slowly purchased them at antique shops and online for display purposes. The case will be displayed on a table top in my office along with the rest of my militaria collection.
Medals (left to right: slot brooch Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, slot brooch Bronze Star, slot brooch Good Conduct, American Campaign, slot brooch American Victory):
Sterling silver rifle marksman badge:
Sterling silver pin-back Combat Infantry Badge:
Ribbon bar rack (lower right bar is for liberation of the Philippines, single bar is a Presidential Unit Citation for the 96th's actions during the Battle of Okinawa):
382nd distinctive unit insignia attached to overseas cap with light blue (infantry) piping:
Infantry collar disks:
96th division (rare greenback patches) and post-war private purchase lapel pin:
PFC stripes:
Repro type 3 dog tags and repro M1940 dog tag chain:
Medals (left to right: slot brooch Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, slot brooch Bronze Star, slot brooch Good Conduct, American Campaign, slot brooch American Victory):
Sterling silver rifle marksman badge:
Sterling silver pin-back Combat Infantry Badge:
Ribbon bar rack (lower right bar is for liberation of the Philippines, single bar is a Presidential Unit Citation for the 96th's actions during the Battle of Okinawa):
382nd distinctive unit insignia attached to overseas cap with light blue (infantry) piping:
Infantry collar disks:
96th division (rare greenback patches) and post-war private purchase lapel pin:
PFC stripes:
Repro type 3 dog tags and repro M1940 dog tag chain:
