Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Attributed to Leon Hill, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment British Field Gear is considered a Read-Parrott projectile

is considered a Read-Parrott projectile pattern

two for large caliber balls and one for a small caliber ball

The Helmet also is fitted with i's everyday patent leather chin strap as well

and it still retains the front barrel and bayonet lug

We were told by the veteran’s family that this was flown on one of the smaller ships used to aid the (LCVP) on D-Day

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Attributed to Leon Hill, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment British Field Gear is considered a Read-Parrott projectileOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 101st Airborne Divisions Screaming Eagles nickname originates from their insignia a bald eagle on a black shield. The eagle on the patch is named Old Abe in honor of President Abraham Lincoln and was originally the mascot of a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil War. This is a lovely original WWII Type 4 example with an original rocker. The rocker on this example is detached as most are. Does not glow under a