Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with American Flag Invasion Patch- Size 36L Bira Gun During the first phase up

During the first phase up to 1939

The squadron was composed of numerous newly winged Naval Aviators along with a few combat veterans

which was granted by KING EDWARD III in July of 1923

He was returned to the states on the exchange ship Teia Maru in Sep 1943

Both M1891 pattern side lugs are present

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with American Flag Invasion Patch- Size 36L Bira Gun During the first phase upOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Original M1942 Airborne Jump jacket in Olive Drab #3 offered is in very good used condition. The coat consists of four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each, along with a unique dual zippered knife pocket located on the upper lapel which was designed to contain a switchblade pocketknife, used to cut the parachute rigging if entangled. The top two pockets were also angled inward to make items easier