Shoulder sleeve insignia of the 8th US Air Force, The Mighty Eighth.
This unit was the first American air force to arrive in Europe in 1942, where until the end of the war it carried out dangerous bombing missions in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to destroy the German war infrastructure.
It is the unit recording the highest casualties rate amongst all the other of the American armed forces (26.000 KIA and 28.000 POW).
In June 1944, it flew numerous sorties over Normandy's skies.
Replica of the standard short M1 bayonet introduced in March 1943 to replace the 16" M1905 bayonet.
Delivered with its M7 scabbard. Version with hallmarked blade.
Does not fit a genuine/ replica M1 rifle.
Para/Glider infantry cap patch, for enlisted men, white glider and parachute on dark blue with red circle. Worn from March 1944 until the end of the war by paratroopers and glidermen.
US M1 Carbine magazine pouch, of the type that can be either attached onto the M1 and M1A1 carbine stock or onto the belt.
Genuine carbine magazines (not included) will fit perfectly. Intended for two magazines.
Pair of Sergeant rank insignia, summer pattern, for combat uniform or service dress uniform.
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