Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne Major’s M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with Invasion Flag Patch MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly On 15 November 1918

On 15 November 1918

where cutting edge faces upward when fixed

The barrel is engraved with 31 REGT

the US Army Air Forces expanded their pigeon communication capability

The pennant measures 17 inches by 8

Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne Major’s M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with Invasion Flag Patch MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly On 15 November 1918Original Item: Only One Available. Officially known as Coat, Parachute Jumper, this jacket was worn by a Major in the 82nd Airborne during WWII. This example is offered in near excellent condition and is a size 38 R and has all original snaps, belt and fully functional original zippers. It is in the correct M42 color Olive Drab #3 (almost appears khaki). The coat consists of four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each, along with a unique