Original U.S. WWII Extraordinarily Scarce 101st Airborne Type 8 Shoulder Patch in Frame with Information - 9 x 11” Martini-Henry Parts The idea was first tested

The idea was first tested with the adoption of the M1855 "Pistol Carbine" - a large single shot cavalry pistol that featured a detachable butt stock

shaking hands

The inner left breast pocket still bears its original fabric RZM tag

though it is now in delicate condition

Columbus Milpar and Mfg

Original U.S. WWII Extraordinarily Scarce 101st Airborne Type 8 Shoulder Patch in Frame with Information - 9 x 11” Martini-Henry Parts The idea was first testedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This WWII 101st Airborne Division Patch is a style that is sometimes referred to as a Type 8 by collectors today. It is one of the most desirable and hardest to find variations of the WWII 101st Airborne Division screaming eagle patch. The man behind the patch. Lt Tom Kennedy procured Type 8, characterized by a small head and beak and thick padded feathers on a black velvet base. This was arranged in 1943, with a N.