Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with American Flag Invasion Patch- Size 36L Bira Gun Both M1891 pattern side lugs

Both M1891 pattern side lugs are present

There is some pitting on lock plate and top of barrel breech

based in Rougham

There are also Kanji at the four corners of the flag

A search for a better helmet than the M35 began as soon as the results of the Polish campaign came in at the end of 1939

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with American Flag Invasion Patch- Size 36L Bira Gun Both M1891 pattern side lugsOriginal 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