Prisoner of war Parachutist Badge belonging to Rodolph Case
Brookhaven, Mississippi, native Rodolph “Rudy” Case (1920-1979) served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II with the 409th Bombardment Squadron, 93rd Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force, as a pilot and aircraft commander. Case was shot down over Gotha, Germany, on February 24, 1944, and was captured by German troops the following day. He was held as a prisoner of war until May 2, 1945.
This badge was likely fashioned out of cast lead for Case while he was imprisoned at Stalag Luft I, a prisoner of war camp in Germany for Allied airmen. It is in the shape of a parachutist badge, also known as jump wings, with a parachute and extended wings. “POW,” for prisoner of war, is engraved in the center.
Source:Gift of Larry H. Case
Time Period:1941-1960
Related Conflict:World War II
Display Status:This artifact is not on view.
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