Original U.S. WWII Navy Fighter Squadron VF-72 Highly Decorated Named Service Coat with Original Documents Historical Military Books Apparently obtained in a deceased

Apparently obtained in a deceased British Naval Officer's estate sale a few years ago this is an amazing piece of well recorded history of the U-Boat story

the riding boots were fitted with buckled spurs

however the bluing has oxidized in most areas

Collar insignia are Heer style officer with dark green base and gold washed wire bullion embroidered

this was short-lived as slowed production never fully allowed adoption of the new cartridge

Original U.S. WWII Navy Fighter Squadron VF-72 Highly Decorated Named Service Coat with Original Documents Historical Military Books Apparently obtained in a deceasedOriginal Items: one of a kind Set. Commander Louis K. Bliss as a young fighter pilot was originally assisted to VF 72 during the early years of World War Two. He was the recipient of the Air Medal with three gold stars. His first citation reads:"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as a pilot in a fighting squadron of a United States carrier during action against the enemy Japanese forces near the Santa Crus Islands. While