Original U.S. WWII 88th “Blue Devils” Infantry Division Italian-Made Enamel DI Pin with U.S. Army Italy Scroll - Rare Stocks The maker marks on K98

The maker marks on K98 bayonets were stamped onto the top of the blade

This example is in excellent condition

Although commonly translated as "German Empire

This example is stamped 41A / S for a February/March 1943 manufacture date

The helmet does not look to have been repainted due to service

Original U.S. WWII 88th “Blue Devils” Infantry Division Italian-Made Enamel DI Pin with U.S. Army Italy Scroll - Rare Stocks The maker marks on K98Original Item. Only One Available. The 88th Infantry Division was one of the first all draftee divisions of the United States Army to enter the war. Ordered into active military service at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, the division, commanded by Major General John E. Sloan, arrived at Casablanca, French Morocco on 15 December 1943, and moved to Magenta, Algeria, on the 28 December for intensive training. Destined to spend the war fighting on the Italian