Original Canadian WWII U.S. Aluminum Megaphone Belonging to Lt. Gen. James Gavin - 82nd Airborne Division Commander British Bayonets Wood commanded from the front

Wood commanded from the front

Most M-1777 pistols encountered today were manufactured without the belt hook

There is also some oxidation on the other two sides

and had been designed by Emile Berthier

Upon arrival at Cherbourg

Original Canadian WWII U.S. Aluminum Megaphone Belonging to Lt. Gen. James Gavin - 82nd Airborne Division Commander British Bayonets Wood commanded from the frontOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an incredible piece of WWII Airborne history! While a megaphone usually isnt a one of a kind item, this one is. Just below the lip on the speaking portion is a metal tag reading Donated By James M. Gavin. James Maurice Gavin, sometimes called "Jumpin' Jim" and "the jumping general", was a senior United States Army officer, with the rank of lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General (CG) of the 82nd