Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket - Excellent Condition Headgear when Germans signed surrender terms

when Germans signed surrender terms at Reims

The photo was taken 22 July 1943 at Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation

The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim ZA 28

The system is ingenious but was not adopted by the U

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket - Excellent Condition Headgear when Germans signed surrender termsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as Coat, Parachute Jumper this jacket was won by a member of the 82nd Airborne during WWII. This example offered in excellent condition measures about 38 at the chest and 34 at the waist, and has all original snaps, belt and fully functional original zippers. Sleeve measurement from the middle of the back to the cuff is 33 inches, and back length is approximately 28 inches. This jacket is in the