Original U.S. WWII Unissued Paratrooper D-Day Invasion American Flag Oilcloth Armband with Safety Pins U.S. Army There were no replacement parts

There were no replacement parts

an improved "hook front" closure deck jacket was issued

all of which are embroidered and retained very nicely

Aviation Section

Original as found

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Paratrooper D-Day Invasion American Flag Oilcloth Armband with Safety Pins U.S. Army There were no replacement partsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued condition example of a very scarce Airborne Paratrooper Flag Armband. This type of armband was typically used by U. S. Paratroopers, for example in North Africa (1942), during the D Day invasion in Normandy (June 1944) and during Operation Market Garden (September 1944). The armband was typically fixed to the uniform jacket arm with safety pins. This is the third type of Arm flag, which