This M-43 Jump jacket was worn by Richard K. Yardley.
Lewis bought the jacket from
Mr. Yardley at a militaria show ca. 2000, The photograph at left
shows Mr. Yardley holding it at the time of purchase..
The photograph on right shows Mr.
Yardley's 508th PIR membership card laid on the pocket of the jump
jacket. Note the signature of O. B. Hill on the card. |
Screaming Eagles
Uniform worn by Pfc V. Luna of Company D, 506th PIR.
It is considered unusual due to the eagle's white tongue rather
than the red color normally employed (see close-up at right). |
|
 All
American
... and all felt, an unusual material for this patch |
 Red
Devils
with sterling silver wings manufactured by Ludlow, London.
Numerous companies produced these. This set undoubtedly purchased
after the troops arrived in England. |
 Currahee!
Camp Toccoa T-shirt with 101st patches |
Lucky Duck
these German insignia were given to Kenneth by a local French family |
