Original U.S. WWII 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment “Currahee” Enamel DI Insignia - 101st Airborne Division Ancient "[40]In November 1943 the Japanese

"[40]In November 1943 the Japanese Army air forces were ready to challenge Allied forces again

and the Swiss Cross proof on the small hand guard

The underside of the rim is stamped ZE 57

The original knife was the No 18 Machete

Original U.S. WWII 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment “Currahee” Enamel DI Insignia - 101st Airborne Division Ancient "[40]In November 1943 the JapaneseOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) was initially formed during World War II at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, in 1942 where it earned its nickname, "Currahees", after the camp's Currahee Mountain. Paratroopers in training ran from Camp Toccoa up Currahee Mountain and back with the shout "three miles up, three miles down!". The Cherokee word, which translates to "Stand Alone", also became the unit's motto. Members of