Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion Identified Ike Jacket U.S. Uniforms during warmer weather or flaps

during warmer weather or flaps down and secured by a steel buckle round the chin to fend off winter conditions

" to the brass oval in the center of the lid

Metal work is excellent making this a top example of a truly iconic gun

Paris probably France's most prestigious gun maker and supplier of military accouterments of the period

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Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion Identified Ike Jacket U.S. Uniforms during warmer weather or flapsOriginal Item: Only One Available: John Arthur Manzoline was born July 7, 1926, in Ishpeming, the son of Nunzio and Josephine (Zeppo) Manzoline, John was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. Entering the U. S. Army in 1944, he attained the rank of Tech Sargent 5 and was with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper in the 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion. Mr. Manzoline was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and Defense Ribbon. John was