Monthly Archives: December 2012

WWII US 506th PIR 101st Airborne Division Pocket Patch

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WWII US 506th PIR 101st Airborne Division Pocket Patch Front

WWII US 506th PIR 101st Airborne Division Pocket Patch Front

This WW2 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment pocket patch is a nice original WWII example.  This type of 506th P.I.R. pocket patch is the most commonly encountered wartime type.   This particular pocket patch is part of a larger grouping that I own that belonged to a member of Company G, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division.

The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment has become very well recognized among the general public in recent years because it is the regiment portrayed in HBO’s excellent miniseries Band of Brothers.

WWII US Mountain Troop Uniform Jacket

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WWII US Mountain Troop Jacket front

WWII US Mountain Troop Jacket front

This WW2 Mountain Troop Jacket is a 1942 dated mint original.  It does not look like it was ever worn or washed.  This style of jacket was extensively used by the members of the 10th Mountain Division during World War Two.  This type of jacket featured a large pocket on the back that could be used as a substitute backpack.  There are even internal suspenders in this jacket to help support the load on the back.

This type of jacket is one of the harder to find WWII Mountain Troop uniform items.  I was very happy to add one in such nice condition to my collection.

WWII USMC Paramarine Camouflage Uniform Shirt

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WWII USMC Paramarine camouflage shirt front

WWII USMC Paramarine camouflage shirt front

These Marine camouflage uniform shirts were specifically designed for the Marine paratroopers, usually referred to as Paramarines today, during World War Two.  There were not many Paramarines during WWII, so these uniforms are relatively hard to find today.

This USMC Paramarine camouflage uniform shirt was added to my collection about a year ago.  I have had a few of these over the years, but every previous one I have had was in rough shape with numerous repairs and damage.  Also, most of the ones I have seen over the years have also been in very poor shape and many were also cut down to make then shorter.  This is the nicest one I have had the opportunity to purchase for a reasonable amount, although I have a friend who has one in even better shape.