Original U.S. WWII Occupation German-Made 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Ashtray by Bauscher of Weiden Sharps Rifle Sergeant James F

Sergeant James F

almost completely bright steel with a few small stains

The darkening on the sides is retained well

depicting a snarling red fox with cactus and holster

though there is no caliber marking on the barrel

Original U.S. WWII Occupation German-Made 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Ashtray by Bauscher of Weiden Sharps Rifle Sergeant James FOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (508th PIR) was activated during World War II on 20 October 1942 at Camp Blanding, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Roy E. Lindquist formed the unit and remained its commander throughout the war. After extensive training and maneuvers the 508th embarked on 19 December 1943 in New York City, New York and sailed on 28 December 1943 for Belfast, Northern Ireland, arriving there on 8