Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Sharps Rifle and became a breast insignia

and became a breast insignia in the late 1960s

Lanctot was born in Rhode Island on July 25

The breeches are in good order and have no markings we could find

The included overseas cover is a lovely aged brown and features red piping as well as a “red parachute patch” roundel indicating airborne artillery service

and it does work

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Sharps Rifle and became a breast insigniaOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 101st Airborne Divisions Screaming Eagles nickname originates from their insignia a bald eagle on a black shield. The eagle on the patch is named Old Abe in honor of President Abraham Lincoln and was originally the mascot of a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil War. This is a lovely original WWII Type 4 example with an original rocker and a white back. The rocker on this example is detached as most are. Does not