Original U.S. WWII Keller's Killers 557th Bomb Squadron A-2 Flight Jacket British Flare Guns The cock (hammer) was replaced

The cock (hammer) was replaced during the period of service with one from a British musket of the period (typical Colonial repair)

Measures 24" in overall length and the shaft has a 5" grip section covered by the skin from a Lion's tail

It was a part of the first American Bomber effort from French soil

Staff Sergeant Edgar Bryner Jr

This particular M1869 "Aptiertes" Werder Rifle is really nice and appears to have all matching Serial Numbers of 19942

Original U.S. WWII Keller's Killers 557th Bomb Squadron A-2 Flight Jacket British Flare Guns The cock (hammer) was replacedOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic A2 leather flight jacket issued to a member of the crew of a B 26 Marauder which was assigned to the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force which was later transferred to the Ninth Air Force. The left chest bears an original 557th Bomb Squadron hand painted full color Keller's Killers insignia which features a goblin with flaming background, two crossed bombs and drops of blood dripping