{"product_id":"attributed-wwii-158th-infantry-bushmasters-grouping-of-frank-w-slatcher-company-i-pacific-theater","title":"Attributed WWII 158th Infantry Bushmasters Grouping of Frank W. Slatcher, Company I, Pacific Theater","description":"This fascinating World War II grouping is attributed to Frank W. Slatcher, a veteran of Company I, 158th Infantry Regiment, the legendary “Bushmasters.” The 158th earned a distinguished reputation during the Pacific campaign, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines where they became known for their effectiveness in jungle warfare. This collection brings together an impressive assortment of insignia, patches, ribbons, medals, and veteran organization memorabilia connected to Slatcher’s military service and postwar veteran activities, offering a tangible connection to one soldier’s wartime experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe group includes multiple Bushmasters insignia, distinctive 158th Infantry patches, Pacific Theater references, collar insignia, unit crests, qualification badges, campaign ribbons, veteran pins, and named post markers bearing Frank W. Slatcher’s name. Also included are campaign medals and ribbon bars associated with his service, along with a variety of unit and organizational items accumulated during and after the war. The collection presents beautifully as a visual display and provides exceptional research and interpretive potential for collectors of Pacific Theater and 158th Infantry material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection is in nice vintage condition and displays well. Individual pieces exhibit varying degrees of age-related wear, oxidation, fraying, and handling consistent with age and military use. Several textile patches show expected wear and minor losses, while metal insignia retain attractive original surfaces and patina. Overall, this is a substantial and visually impressive attributed grouping that represents both the wartime service and veteran legacy of a member of one of the Pacific Theater’s most respected infantry regiments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocal delivery available for a fee or pick up Westfield MA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact me prior to purchasing with delivery address if you would like the item shipped to you. Shipping price listed is just an estimate. Thank you!","brand":"None and\/or Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45788502556706,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3639\/3762\/files\/5f6b6ab9-2b12-47f0-8784-979859a8c1f0.jpg?v=1781634875","url":"https:\/\/pearlcityantiques.com\/products\/attributed-wwii-158th-infantry-bushmasters-grouping-of-frank-w-slatcher-company-i-pacific-theater","provider":"Pearl City Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}