US 2-STAR GENERAL'S TUNIC AND HAT BELONGING TO
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM KRAFT.This tunic and hat belonged to Major General William Kraft who was born in Kingston, New York on January 22nd, 1919. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with the Class of 1934. His first military assignment was a post with the 15th Cavalry during WWII. While serving with the 15th, he served as an escort officer for Winston Churchill on his initial visit ti France after the D-Day invasion. General Williams served in numerous capacities during his long career. He died in late 2010 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His uniform has 2 stars on each shoulder with a CIB. His 22 medals and ribbons include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with 2 oak leaf clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. The name tag on the right pocket flap reads " WILLIAMS ". He wears an 9th Infantry Division patch on his right shoulder and a US 1st Army patch on his left shoulder. The General's officer's hat is of standard form and design with "scrambled eggs " on the visor. Beneath the sweat shield reads, " FLIGHT ACE TRADE MARK REGISTERED IMPORTED FUR FELT ACE MANUFACTURING CO. INC SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ". CONDITION: very light wear throughout. (02-26238/BF). $600-1000.
[ translate ]MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM KRAFT.This tunic and hat belonged to Major General William Kraft who was born in Kingston, New York on January 22nd, 1919. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with the Class of 1934. His first military assignment was a post with the 15th Cavalry during WWII. While serving with the 15th, he served as an escort officer for Winston Churchill on his initial visit ti France after the D-Day invasion. General Williams served in numerous capacities during his long career. He died in late 2010 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His uniform has 2 stars on each shoulder with a CIB. His 22 medals and ribbons include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with 2 oak leaf clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. The name tag on the right pocket flap reads " WILLIAMS ". He wears an 9th Infantry Division patch on his right shoulder and a US 1st Army patch on his left shoulder. The General's officer's hat is of standard form and design with "scrambled eggs " on the visor. Beneath the sweat shield reads, " FLIGHT ACE TRADE MARK REGISTERED IMPORTED FUR FELT ACE MANUFACTURING CO. INC SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ". CONDITION: very light wear throughout. (02-26238/BF). $600-1000.
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