Original U.S WWII D-Day 508th PIR Pathfinder Named Grouping P-1853 Enfield Around the rear nickel plated

Around the rear nickel plated collar is marked in capitol letters:

Thousands of French Rifles were captured during the Franco-Prussian war

Army in 1838

Eighth Air Force was the command and control organization over its operational components:

The only service performed has been to ensure none are still loaded

Original U.S WWII D-Day 508th PIR Pathfinder Named Grouping P-1853 Enfield Around the rear nickel platedOriginal Items: One of a kind. Lieutenant Robert "Bob" D. Shields (enlisted ASN 32192739, Officer ASN 0 2011106) served in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion. During his service he was promoted from Private to Staff Sergeant to Second Lieutenant. Bob Shields participated in all of the 508th PIRs campaigns and battles including D Day by jumping into Normandy on the night of June 5th, 1944, Operation Market Garden