Original U.S. WWII Occupation German-Made 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Ashtray by Bauscher of Weiden Helmets which is why it is

which is why it is loose in place

It is also stamped with lot number 54 under the rear skirt

This district refers to what is now Lower Silesia

north of Lucy de Bocage

with some light staining and a lovely "pumpkin" orange color

Original U.S. WWII Occupation German-Made 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Ashtray by Bauscher of Weiden Helmets which is why it isOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (508th PIR) was activated during World War II on 20 October 1942 at Camp Blanding, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Roy E. Lindquist formed the unit and remained its commander throughout the war. After extensive training and maneuvers the 508th embarked on 19 December 1943 in New York City, New York and sailed on 28 December 1943 for Belfast, Northern Ireland, arriving there on 8