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LOT 3469
Grouping of World War II Women
Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
Uniforms - Established during
World War II, the legendary Women
Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
performed non-combat aviation
roles in support of the war effort,
ferrying aircraft, test-flying repaired
planes, and towing targets for aerial
gunnery practice. WASPs handled
about half of the U.S. Army’s ferrying duties during the war and were called upon to fly the majority of the planes in America’s inventory. Offered here are three WASP uniforms. 1) Service dress coat and skirt, both with a label for Helen B. Porter. Coat has the WASP pilot badge used from 1943-1947 and officer and U.S. lapel insignia. 2) Service dress coat and skirt, both with a label for Sidney Miller. Coat has early WASP pilot badge used from 1941- 1943, officer and WASP lapel insignia, and USAAF patch on left sleeve. 3) Ike jacket with
Helen B. Porter label, trousers and shirt hand marked with the initials “SM” on the inside of collar and USAAF patch on left sleeve. The jacket has the WASP pilot badge used from 1943-1947, U.S. and WASP lapel insignia, WASP gremlin “Fifinella” pin back mascot on left pocket, and Air Transport Command pin insignia on both shoulders. Helen B. Porter (1919-1989) was a graduate of WASP Class 43-W-5 and Sidney Miller (1911-1977) was a graduate of WASP Class 43-W-1.
CONDITION: Very good overall with limited insect damage and some wear. A great set of uniforms and insignias from the “forgotten air force.” Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3470
Large Early World War II “Keep ‘Em Fighting” War Bonds Poster - During World War II the U.S. Treasury Department commissioned some of the most vivid and colorful posters of the war for the country’s War Bond drives that brought in more than $49 million dollars from the public. This is an early wartime example sponsored by Shell Oil Co. and it showcases an illustration
of a Douglas TBD Devastator along with the iconic battle cry “Keep ‘Em Fighting.” Measures approximately 33 1/2 x 56 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, showing some typical wear along the folds and edges. The colors are vivid. A great piece of authentic homefront memorabilia that will fit in any
World War II collection.
Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection.
Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500
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