Original U.S. WWII 505th PIR 82nd Airborne British-Made Uniform of Captain David R. Pierce with Scarce Diamond J Badge & Paratrooper Boots - S-4 of 1st Battalion 505th HQ - Jacket Featured in “Heroes in Our Midst” by John R. Angola 19th Century The shell is maker marked

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZCD 74

and Wurttemberger line units had been re-equipped

so these are an attractive and affordable substitute

The helmet retains its original velvet chinrest which is also tan-colored and connects fine to both sides of the helmet via a snap and buckle

Original U.S. WWII 505th PIR 82nd Airborne British-Made Uniform of Captain David R. Pierce with Scarce Diamond J Badge & Paratrooper Boots - S-4 of 1st Battalion 505th HQ - Jacket Featured in “Heroes in Our Midst” by John R. Angola 19th Century The shell is maker markedOriginal Item. One of a Kind Group. This is the tremendous uniform group of Captain David R. Pierce, the S 4 (Supply Officer) of the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. This exact jacket is featured on page 286 of Heroes in Our Midst: Uniforms & Insignia, Airborne Commands, Specific Insignia Volume 3 by John R. Angola. The group contains Pierces jacket with an extremely scarce Diamond J badge, thought to be worn