Original U.S. WWII 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Ike Jacket With Dog Tag Bead Personalized Bordered Insignia German Awards Medals Badges Insignia It's very possible this example

It's very possible this example made its way home with a USGI following the defeat of Germany during WWII

Buffalo NY

The blade ricasso is marked by maker CARL EICKHORN

and measures about 7 7/8" x 5 7/16"

displayed in the center on a red shield

Original U.S. WWII 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Ike Jacket With Dog Tag Bead Personalized Bordered Insignia German Awards Medals Badges Insignia It's very possible this exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 501st Infantry Regiment, previously the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment and 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, is an airborne forces regiment of the United States Army with a long history, having served in World War II and the Vietnam War, both as part of the 101st Airborne Division, as well as the War in Afghanistan. It is the first airborne unit by designation in the United States Armed Forces. Its 1st