57thBW, The "Lucky Little Bell of San Michele"
The bells come from a 15th century legend of St. Michele: A poor, barefoot Shepard boy had lost his sheep. It was his best friend and companion, all that he had in the world. The boy searched and searched for his sheep, fearing it has stumbled from the rocks into the sea. He heard a gentle tinkling from heaven and followed the sound. The boy saw a radiant light, St. Michele’s light, and there was his sheep with a beautiful bell around its neck. This was a gift to the boy, and to the island, now symbolizing a gift from heaven and a token of good fortune.
From the Isle of Capri come charming silver good luck bells with a four-leaf clover design on them and the inscription La Campanella della Fortuna San Michele.
These small silver bells were much prized by fliers of 'World War II who were sent to Capri to rest from the hazards of their missions. According to the old jingle, the four leaf clover is a very fitting decoration for these little good luck bells:
"One leaf is for fame,
And one leaf for wealth,
And one for a faithful lover,
And one to bring you glorious health."
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Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
Size: 62 items
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57thBW, Little Bell / Campanina Della Fortuna.Capri
"La Campanina Di Capri.", translates to "The Little Bell of Capri". (and "Good Fortune")
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
Views: 21
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The 'Story" of the "Little Bell of San Michele" (Italian) La Campania, Capri
Alberto E Lina made the bells for the AAC on Capri during the War. Capri was the most popular Rest Camp.
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
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Campanina Della Fortuna "Little Bell of San Michele"
Sterling "Flyers" Lucky Little Bell of San Michele" /Isle of Capri
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
Views: 17
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310thBG,381stBS, George Underwood's Jacket with his "Little Bell" /GU Photo
Click on photo for George Underwood's personal story)
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
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57th BW Aviator's Charm - Little Bell of San Michele, Worn on their flight Jackets for Good Luck.
321stBG,448thBS, Lt Jim Mann, Pilot, His A-2 jacket./445th Joe Murray Photo
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
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57thBW Aviator's "Lucky Charm" the *Little Bell of San Michele*. (Lt Jim Mann Jacket/Click on Photo))
321stBG,448thBS, Lt Jim Mann, Pilot, His A-2 jacket./445th Joe Murray Photo
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
Views: 20
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The Little Bell of San Michele, Campanina Della Fortuna, San Michele.Capri
THis one a bit smaller, and probably Brass.
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
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Sterling Capri "Lucky Bell", Booklet, the "Little Bell of San Michele.
www.caprionline.com Choose 'Jewelry"
Date: 05/13/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
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321stBG,448thBS, Lt J.Wm. "Bill" Kuykendall, Pilot- Little Bell for his A-2 /Kuykendall Photo
High quality Photo's by Bill's Granddaughter, Carla Rice (Click on Photo)
Date: 06/12/2009
Owner: Barbi Ennis Connolly
Views: 11
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