Fall 2026 Militaria and Aviation Auction
Lot 79:
Description
WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Souvenir Pillow Cover – Maxwell Field, Alabama. World War II-era U.S. Army Air Corps souvenir pillow cover (pillow sham) in light silk/rayon fabric with gold-yellow fringe. Central circular panel dedicated "Mother and Dad" with a printed sentimental poem; red banner "U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS" above and white banner "MAXWELL FIELD, ALA." below, with pre-1942-style USAAC star roundel. Printed aviation vignettes include eagle, aircraft formations, and airfield scenes with winged-prop insignia accents. Fabric shows age yellowing, brownish stains (notably lower left), and a vertical center crease; fringe largely complete with minor tangling/fray. Personal sender name not present on the piece as shown. Condition Fair to Good as shown.
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