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General Jacob "Jake" Devers' Insignia & Ribbons

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
General Jacob  Jake  Devers' Insignia & Ribbons
<B>General Jacob “Jake” Devers' Insignia and Ribbons.</B></I> American army general and commander of army forces in North Africa, also led the landings in southern France. A most important grouping on twelve various insignia and patches owned and worn by General Devers during his distinguished career as commanding general of the Sixth Army. Included is a pair of his silver four-star general's shoulder stars, his chest battle ribbon set which is, of course, unique to Devers, two brass "U.S." collar pins, five Sixth Army patches and pins, and two of Devers' uniform buttons. The insignia are sold with a letter of provenance reading in part: "...This insignia was obtained from General Devers' estate by a close friend and long-time collector by the name of Steve Henry from Warrenton, Virginia in 1987. At that time, he obtained numerous other military items that belonged to General Devers..." This outstanding collection is in near fine condition, and most suited for display.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)