IDd Named group WW2 US Army 3rd ARMORED DIV Medal Dogtag Patch WWII Michigan Vet

This sale offers a vintage and original IDd grouping of World War II insignia all belonging to John Joseph Bolek born in Norway Michigan in 1917 and resided in. Wilwaukee, Wisconsin at his enlistment in April 1941. The Third Armored Division served in France, Belgium, and Germany during World War 2. Bolek would be interesting to research, was wounded according to the wound patch, and worked at the Quality Linoleum Company in Milwaukee. I will include a few paperwork items I found online. Included in the John J.

Bolek large military collection is. Dog Tag - Identified to John J Bolek, ID #36208648 - one tag on a short chain.

European Campaign Medal in original box with ribbon bar - mint condition. Expert Marksman's Badge with Machine Gun bar - tarnished. Sharpshooter's Badge with Field Artillery bar and Sub Machine Gun bar both marked "SILVER ". Distinctive Unit Insignia for the 126th Field Artillery (DI / DUI) - enamed, no damage.

Ribbon Bar for the American Defense Service Medal - soiled. Large Pinback Button (2-1/2" in diameter) from the First Annual Convention Third Armored Division Association "Spearhead 1948. 3rd Armored Division Patch - original - does not glow under black light and lots of snow on the back, some loose threads. Spearhead Tab for the 3rd Armored Division Patch. Original - does not glow under black light and lots of snow on the back, some loose threads. Blue Star Lapel Pin for One Son in Service marked Sterling, enamel. Cloth Overseas Service Bars Patch. Original - does not glow under black light and lots of snow on the back. Does not glow under black light and lots of snow on the back, slight soiling, loose threads. Corporal Chevron patch - original. Does not glow under black light and lots of snow on the back, loose threads. (Bonus): Third Armored Division Baseball Cap Insignia - recent manufacture, glows under black light. Very good condition (probably given to Bolek as a gift). This insignia is over 75 years old!

Great pieces of WW2 history - worthy of further research. Many new military listings and more coming soon!