Description: Greetings and Salutations! Welcome to our store. We upload listings often!! ITEM: Captain Richard L. Braun Auto, WW2 Marine ACE, 5 Victories RARE ACHIEVEMENT: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Richard Lane Braun (MCSN: 0-10301), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight and conscientious devotion to duty as a Division and Flight Leader in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN (VMF-215), in aerial actions against Japanese forces during the period 5 January to 15 February 1944. Exhibiting aggressiveness of spirit, expert leadership and extraordinary calmness and coolness at all times he shot down during the Rabaul Campaign, five enemy aircraft under the most adverse circumstances of enemy fighter opposition and concentrations of anti-aircraft fire, and yet was outstanding in his primary assignment of affording protection to our bombers. He displayed the characteristics of an excellent airman, and his cool courage and conscientious devotion to duty were an inspiration to the men serving under him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. CREDIT: Richard Braun became a World War II Marine Corps ACE, credited with shooting down FIVE enemy aircraft in aerial combat. PROVENANCE: Collection acquired from the Bob Troubetzkoy Estate of San Francisco in 2015 who was an autograph collector of WW2 flying aces, AVG aces, and generals. All the WW2 hereos in his collection are deceased, therefore, the autographs are rare. Condition Varies. SIGNED: Yes SIZE: 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" CONDITION: Pre-Owned, Please use EBay magnifying feature on photos for detail conditions. Condition varies. SHIPPING: Plastic sleeved, will be mailed via USPS with proper protection. ITEM#: L5_027
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-10-18T23:31:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.89 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Military
Signed by: Richard Lane Braun
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
