Original U.S. WWII 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Pocket Patch - Raff's Ruffians - Rare MILITARIA The war in the Pacific

The war in the Pacific still had almost 18 months to go before Japan surrendered unconditionally

Sword alone is approximately 38 1/2“ long overall and in scabbard is approximately 40“ overall

which is fully retained with light overall wear

44 Russian with a 1 7/16 inch long cylinder

Original U.S. WWII 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Pocket Patch - Raff's Ruffians - Rare MILITARIA The war in the PacificOriginal Item. Only One Available. During World War II, the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (508th PIR) was a regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment participated in Operation Overlord, jumping into Normandy at 2: 15 a. m. on 6 June 1944. The 82nd objectives were to capture Sainte Mre glise, secure crossings at the Merderet River near La Fiere and Chef du Pont, and establish a defensive