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Posted By: Notaguru Louisiana Maneuvers 1944 Pennant - 05/29/2016 11:00 PM
A few years ago I was hitting local auctions looking for swords when this pennant came up. I had no idea what it was for but bid on it because it had a TR IC 1st Class and an NSKK Eagle pinned on it. There was also the US Collar Discs and GC ribbon that I left on. I've looked everywhere but have not found another. Anyone seen one?
I know the '44 Maneuvers were cancelled due to the Normandy Invasion. So this may end up being more valuable than the IC that came with it.

Attached picture US Pennant.JPG
Posted By: Dave Re: Louisiana Maneuvers 1944 Pennant - 05/30/2016 02:11 AM
Brian,

I think the Louisiana Maneuvers were in about 1940. Lots of horses and a few careers decided. The US Army at dawn, as it were.

1944? I have not heard of operations then.

Regards,
Dave
Posted By: Notaguru Re: Louisiana Maneuvers 1944 Pennant - 05/30/2016 01:01 PM
Back when I bought it I found a reference to it stating the Maneuvers were cancelled for '44 due to the upcoming invasion of Europe. I can't find that sourcce today.
I did find some photos taken at Louisiana Maneuvers
Fort Polk, Louisiana
02/24/1944 - 03/25/1944. I may see if Ft Polk has a Historian.
I also found pennants from 1940-43, none for '44. There were Maneuvers in TN & NC as well.
Posted By: Notaguru Re: Louisiana Maneuvers 1944 Pennant - 05/07/2017 02:26 AM
"News Flash- Big Time Update"
There is an identical pennant to mine for sale on Ebay, $40. Only difference is the color.
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