Original U.S. WWII Airborne Officer’s Garrison Cap with Officer’s Piping & Paratrooper / Glider Patch Russian/Soviet Militaria The shortened serial number 80

The shortened serial number 80 is present on many of the smaller components as well

These bayonets can be found slotted for rifle mount or plain

the unit was instrumental holding one side of the Falaise pocket open to allow thousands of German troops to escape annihilation

305th Bombardment Group under command of the 8th Air Force at the time of his actions which led to being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross

it doesn't have the marking

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Officer’s Garrison Cap with Officer’s Piping & Paratrooper / Glider Patch Russian/Soviet Militaria The shortened serial number 80Original Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely & hard to find WWII officers garrison cap for an officer in the Airborne, that being either the Parachute Infantry or Glider Infantry. There is a period applied Paratroop Glider patch on the left side, with officer black gold piping on the cap. The piping of this example seems theater done with heavy wear and loss of material. The sweatband shows heavy service wear with staining. There is no size,