Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Embroidered Rare Variation Shoulder Patch French Flags There is an old hole

There is an old hole under one of the belt loops

At this time the Pioneer Company was redesignated the Reconnaissance Company

The remark was passed along and men kidded each other about being in the Rainbow SS

indicating original manufacture at the arsenal in St

but definitely does have some wear in areas

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Embroidered Rare Variation Shoulder Patch French Flags There is an old holeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Extremely rare WWII 101st Airborne Division Patch with machine embroidered '101' in filled in section between patch and tab. This hard to find SSI has a very heavy white cotton reverse and is in very good condition. An illustration of a nearly identical patch can be found on page 68 Emblems Of Honor Airborne by Kurt Keller. This patch is missing from most serious 101st Airborne Collections. Does not glow under a