Original U.S. WWII M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with Period Applied 82nd Airborne Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia - Laundry Number Marked (Q9716) German SS probably to remove surface oxidation

probably to remove surface oxidation

This officer's version was used for the ranks of SS-Untersturmführer (SS-Second/Junior assault leader) up to SS-Obersturmbannführer (SS-Senior assault unit leader)

wear expected of a century old workhorse

The serial number 5110 or shortened number 10 appear on almost every component of the rifle except for the bolt

Original U.S. WWII M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket with Period Applied 82nd Airborne Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia - Laundry Number Marked (Q9716) German SS probably to remove surface oxidationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Original M1942 Airborne Jump jacket in Olive Drab #3 is available in very good, used condition. The jacket is made of a high quality cotton material that was durable and comfortable to wear. The jacket features four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each top flap, arranged in 2 rows to secure different sized items. The pockets are designed to hold a variety of items such as maps, compasses, and other