Robert C. Wilson, Sr. World War II Collection — Ephemera, Insignia
Left side of cap worn by Robert C. Wilson, Sr. while serving in the US Army during World War II.
Sterling silver bracelet with Parachutist badge, engraved on back “Evelyn Wilson.” Gift from Robert C. Wilson to his wife, Margaret Evelyn Carlton Wilson, after 1944.
French 2 franc note, printed after the liberation of Paris
French 20 franc note, brought back from Europe by Robert C. Wilson, Sr. with signatures of friends–Willard Steve Nikkel, Colorado; Paul Braun, Baltic MD; S. Brannock, NJ
French 20 franc note brought back from Europe by Robert C. Wilson, Sr. with signatures of friends–Paul D Marhan, La????, Michigan; Edmond Stiner, Okla City, Okla; George Peterson, Buffalo, NY; Michael P Chapman, [?]; Oral [?] Berryman, Ky.; Prentice Hodge ? North Carolina; Emmett Sharp, ? Iowa
Discharge folder provided to Robert C. Wilson Sr., by Allison Motors in Indianapolis.
German uniform patch brought back by Robert C. Wilson, Sr., 1946–This patch depicts the national symbol for Germany under the National Socialist (Nazi) party. Embroidered in yellow thread, it seems to have been intended for naval personnel and was probably attached to a hat before being cut off. The backing material of the patch appears to be twill or similar fabric and the patch is attached to a herringbone wool fabric.
Discharge folder provided to Robert C. Wilson Sr., by Allison Motors in Indianapolis.
Identification tags (dog-tags) of Robert C. Wilson, Sr. The service number has been obscured.
Ribbon bars worn by Robert C. Wilson, Sr. in the US Army during World War II. Colors are very faded and did not photograph well. The bottom two bars are upside down.Top bar has clutch back and the American Campaign medal, Army of Occupation Medal and Croix de Guerre, Belgium (the ribbon is WWI vintage, not WWII)–Middle Bar has pin back and Croix de Guerre, Belgium (the ribbon is WWI vintage, not WWII), Army of Occupation medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two battle stars–Bottom bar has pin back and American Campaign medal, World War II Victory Medal and Army Good Conduct medal.
