World War II “Sweetheart” Grips – IOTW Report

World War II “Sweetheart” Grips

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FirearmBlog: For generations, service members have tucked away precious photographs through tours around the globe. Pictures end up tucked under helmets, stuffed in pockets – there’s always a method for taking along a memory from home, especially when it’s of a girl.

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8 Comments on World War II “Sweetheart” Grips

  1. If there is more I can’t see it because the “more” button isn’t working, but it looks like a piece of Lucite they would put a picture under.
    Why not. Pilots put pictures of their girl in the cockpit. They knew what they were fighting for.

  2. I hadn’t heard of this, nor noticed the prop in “Fury”. It was a good movie in most respects except the cast was mostly way too old and the final battle scenario needlessly over the top and unbelievable.

  3. I granddad has one of those on the handle for his knife! He was flying planes over the beaches on D-Day and everything. Had some very tough stories to tell… (pretty sure it was a picture of his mom, he was only 17 when he joined the army.) I’d ask him but he died five years ago. So… 🙁

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