What's this watch?
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I know this forum is mainly about modern stuff, but can anyone identify this watch which dates from WW2 ?
It was presented to my late father by his CO during his service in India, as a reward for exemplary conduct during the RAF "mutiny" in 1946. I believe it could be American, quite possibly standard issue to lower-ranking officers. I doubt they would have given watches to other ranks. The watch was part of a cargo of "goodies" on a USAAF Liberator which makes me think it's not a British make.
No intrinsic value, I'm sure, but I've often wondered what it was. My nephew has it now, he's a Wing Commander, and shown wearing it in the Memorial Flight Lancaster.
It was presented to my late father by his CO during his service in India, as a reward for exemplary conduct during the RAF "mutiny" in 1946. I believe it could be American, quite possibly standard issue to lower-ranking officers. I doubt they would have given watches to other ranks. The watch was part of a cargo of "goodies" on a USAAF Liberator which makes me think it's not a British make.
No intrinsic value, I'm sure, but I've often wondered what it was. My nephew has it now, he's a Wing Commander, and shown wearing it in the Memorial Flight Lancaster.
Brads67 said:
It looks like the name is on the face no ?
Oddly enough, I haven't seen him or spoken to him for about 12 years. We are not a close family. I think you're right, but I'd feel a prat trying to get in touch with him just to ask that. It was just curiosity that made me post this question. Not important in the whole scale of life.Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff