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FREE: RARE WW 2 Army 87th Div. 173rd Airborne Bgd. Sweet Heart Pin Signed & Original Card - Sky Soldiers

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The listing, RARE WW 2 Army 87th Div. 173rd Airborne Bgd. Sweet Heart Pin Signed & Original Card - Sky Soldiers has ended.

This set of two pins was made by H.H.P. Whittemore Co. in the 1940's in Attleboro, Mass (former jewelry capital of the USA). It was usually worn by a member of the family of the enlisted "Sky Soldier".

In excellent condition on original card, Wing & Dagger pin is stamped with WHITTEMORE & CO. and both pin stamped with PAT'D on the back.

It is Acid Test - Rhodium Plated and the original retail price of $3.00. In today's money that would figure out to be about $50.00 - without the consideration of rarity.

The 173rd Airborne Brigade a part of the 87th Army Division in World War 1. In World War 2 it was based in Vicenza, Italy. Although the Sky Soldiers did not face very much combact duty in World War 2, it was much involved in Vietman, Iraq and Afghanistan.

I am putting this beautiful two pin set up for auction, with the hope it will go to a person who has serviced or a family member of a person who serviced in the 173rd Airborne Division.

I have done a lot of research on this item. It is a part of America's history and is worth a great deal. It should be worn by a worthy Veteran or Veteran family member.

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Questions & Comments

Love this. My grandfather served in 2 of those wars. F&w

May 8th, 2014 at 6:13:14 PM PDT by

That is awesome! My step-father served in Vietnam, brother in Desert Storm and cousin was a Navy Seal - God Bless his soul.

May 9th, 2014 at 4:22:26 AM PDT by

Nice Auction. Thanks for sharing your research and the pins always nice to see military history is alive and well. I served myself. Thanks again and god bless.

May 9th, 2014 at 6:57:12 AM PDT by

T/Y! There is also a facebook page dedicated to the Sky Soldiers.

May 9th, 2014 at 8:24:02 AM PDT by

Great Auction Fanned and Watching, Please fan back. Thanks, Mark

May 9th, 2014 at 1:30:52 PM PDT by

Fanned back! Karma.....I believe in it. Hoping my giving nature will one day bring my Karma around.

May 9th, 2014 at 4:02:59 PM PDT by

F&W

May 16th, 2014 at 8:26:10 AM PDT by

Fanned back. This is a very awesome pin.

May 16th, 2014 at 1:22:43 PM PDT by

Wow! great auction! F&W

May 18th, 2014 at 7:42:21 AM PDT by

Fanned back. Thank you.....I found this in a box from an estate sale many years ago.

May 18th, 2014 at 6:08:44 PM PDT by

F&W- Great piece of history!

May 19th, 2014 at 4:38:34 AM PDT by

There weren't many Sky Soldiers in World War 2, so this pin is a real treasure. America has had & has more Sky Soldiers in Vietnam, Iraq & Afganistan. The company that made this pin, I believe no longer makes pins.

May 19th, 2014 at 7:40:22 AM PDT by

What is the page for the Sky Soldiers? I really need to see it. My Father served in the 11th Airborne Division in the cusp of the Korea War and World War II. The more info I can find for him, the better!

May 23rd, 2014 at 2:32:29 PM PDT by

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May 23rd, 2014 at 2:36:01 PM PDT by

I will not list something of this value again.

Thank you to all that have served and who are serving our country!

May 26th, 2014 at 1:38:06 AM PDT by

I was airborne infantry , this is a great find for the professional collector, and fantastic to start or be part of collection, watching and friended, come see mine if you like I have antique skeleton Keys i think you might be interested in ,in my auction, please come by and check them out, thanks , monica and steve. (ી(΄◞ิ౪◟ิ‵)ʃ)♥

May 28th, 2014 at 7:49:20 AM PDT by

Fanned back Monica and Steve. Thank you for your service!

May 28th, 2014 at 11:06:12 AM PDT by

What a rare find. I'm not bidding, I think you're right. It should go either to a former member of that outfit, or a family member of someone that was.

May 29th, 2014 at 9:50:11 AM PDT by

I hope one of those win. That is why I did not put a set starting bid and put it as a 21 day auction.

May 29th, 2014 at 10:25:21 AM PDT by

I would actually like to have it, but I don't feel it would be right.

May 29th, 2014 at 10:27:39 AM PDT by

RARE WW 2 Army 87th Div. 173rd Airborne Bgd. Sweet Heart Pin Signed & Original Card - Sky Soldiers is in the Antiques category