Original Canadian WWII U.S. Aluminum Megaphone Belonging to Lt. Gen. James Gavin - 82nd Airborne Division Commander British Bayonets Wood commanded from the front

Wood commanded from the front

Government publicity reminded people that shortages of these materials occurred because they were going to the troops

391 enlisted men

and it does look to have been reconditioned over the years

and had been designed by Emile Berthier

Original Canadian WWII U.S. Aluminum Megaphone Belonging to Lt. Gen. James Gavin - 82nd Airborne Division Commander British Bayonets Wood commanded from the frontOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an incredible piece of WWII Airborne history! While a megaphone usually isnt a one of a kind item, this one is. Just below the lip on the speaking portion is a metal tag reading Donated By James M. Gavin. James Maurice Gavin, sometimes called "Jumpin' Jim" and "the jumping general", was a senior United States Army officer, with the rank of lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General (CG) of the 82nd