Original U.S. WWII 163rd Infantry Regiment Uniform and Personal Effects Grouping Category_Water Jacket Assembly the leather is still light

the leather is still light tan throughout and the deep black finish is still present on all metal parts

the épée evolved from light civilian weapons such as the smallsword

though there are some areas which were cracked/chipped and later repaired

tools and other things

The leather headband is somewhat tattered but otherwise the helmet is in good solid shape

Original U.S. WWII 163rd Infantry Regiment Uniform and Personal Effects Grouping Category_Water Jacket Assembly the leather is still lightOriginal Item: One of a kind. Major Ralph R. Thrift O 1284437 was commanding officer of the 163rd Infantry Regiment stationed in World War II and was with the regiment for Papua New Guinea (with arrowhead), Luzon and the Southern Philippines (with arrowhead). In December 1942, General Douglas MacArthur decided to commit more American troops to the Battle of Buna Gona. The 163rd Regimental Combat Team, under the command of Colonel Jens A. Doe, was