Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket British Flags though the top of the

though the top of the cover is torn and has been wrapped with black lacing post war

1944 in support of the D-Day invasion as a member of the 9th Air Force

Overall Length: 38 inches

The strategic conception of Overlord called for a supporting operation to be mounted by invading southern France

This is a 7" barrel short rifle or fusel has a short rear-sight and almost certainly produced for colonial service in North Africa

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket British Flags though the top of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as Coat, Parachute Jumper this jacket was won by a member of the 101st Airborne during WWII. This example offered in very good condition and measures about 40 41" at the chest has all original snaps, belt, fully functional original zippers and features an fine original 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagle shoulder patch. The 101st is one of the most storied divisions in all of WW2, think BAND OF