Original U.S. WWII Identified 501st PIR 101st Airborne M42 Paratrooper Jump Jacket U.S. Flare Guns From early 1945

From early 1945

The blade shows only slight runner wear

It has however been cleaned a lot

The helmet is also named with regimental info in classic German lettering an white paint on the underside of the shell as follows:

so it must have gotten flipped at some point during production

Original U.S. WWII Identified 501st PIR 101st Airborne M42 Paratrooper Jump Jacket U.S. Flare Guns From early 1945Original 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