Original U.S. WWII 11th Airborne Ike Jacket from Book Heroes in our Midst Volume 3 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia When the Second World War

When the Second World War began

the division fought along the Western Front at Le Hamel

The top cover bears serial numbers 1087 and 5044e (struck-through) on this very fine example of the most prolific German issued Light Machine gun of WW2

Each varied slightly in markings and detail design but was accepted as the best short sword and tool with which to equip Artillerymen of the period

so ought a Soldier be clad"

Original U.S. WWII 11th Airborne Ike Jacket from Book Heroes in our Midst Volume 3 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia When the Second World WarOriginal Items: One of a kind. This is an excellent condition size 36R WW2 Ike jacket which was featured in the excellent book Heroes In Our Midst, Volume 3: Uniforms & Insignia, Airborne Commands, Specific Insignia by John R. Angolia. The description in the book reads; "This 11th Airborne Ike jacket has typical Japanese cross stitching on the insignia and camouflage canopy material added as lining." The 11th Airborne Division ("Angels") was a United