Original U.S. WWII Occupation US Forces Austria Insignia Lot - Austrian-Made SSIs and DUI Set MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly 149 Squadron had one of

149 Squadron had one of the lowest percentage loss rates of all Stirling squadrons

so they were acquired from wherever they could be found

Liner is stamped A3 in the leather on the front side

The black leather outer flap is supple and exhibits a surface with moderate cracking at the hinge area

and has had the entire sweatband rot out

Original U.S. WWII Occupation US Forces Austria Insignia Lot - Austrian-Made SSIs and DUI Set MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly 149 Squadron had one ofOriginal Item. Only One Set Available. At the end of World War II in Europe, Austria was occupied by the Allies and declared independence from Germany on 27 April 1945 (confirmed by the Berlin Declaration for Germany on 5 June 1945), as a result of the Vienna offensive. The occupation ended when the Austrian State Treaty came into force on 27 July 1955. In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Austria was divided into four occupation zones and