Original U.S. WWII 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Patch Group with Unit History - Raff's Ruffians German Replica The helmet was made by

The helmet was made by Julius Jansen STRASSBURG in 1912

commanded by Major General Samuel P

1889 Ammo Pouches (Patronentasche)

It does however have enlisted button attached Schulterklappen (Shoulder flaps) with Goldgelb (Gold-Yellow) piping around the exterior

Original U.S. WWII 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Patch Group with Unit History - Raff's Ruffians German Replica The helmet was made byOriginal Item. Only One Available. During World War II, the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (508th PIR) was a regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment participated in Operation Overlord, jumping into Normandy at 2: 15 a. m. on 6 June 1944. The 82nd objectives were to capture Sainte Mre glise, secure crossings at the Merderet River near La Fiere and Chef du Pont, and establish a defensive