Original U.S. WWII Identified 501st PIR 101st Airborne M42 Paratrooper Jump Jacket Japanese Militaria It has a correct black

It has a correct black leather liner

but shows visible cross-hatching and is solid enough to mount on a rifle

these problems were solved

pinched to the wire frame

The 3d Bombardment Group earned its second Distinguished Unit Citation for its support of the operation on 17 August 1943

Original U.S. WWII Identified 501st PIR 101st Airborne M42 Paratrooper Jump Jacket Japanese Militaria It has a correct blackOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as Coat, Parachute Jumper this jacket was won by a member of the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during WWII. This example offered in very condition is a size 40 and has all original snaps, belt and fully functional original zipper. This example is in the correct M42 color Olive Drab #3 (almost appears khaki). The coat consists of four front patch pockets with two button