Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Melton Wool Overcoat and Overseas Cap - Size 38R colts As of September 2006

As of September 2006

LTC Cole was nominated for the Medal of Honor

and his duty was changed to Squad Leader of 87th Infantry

The British were located in a well fortified camp having prepared for the Battle which started around midday

entered the war without sufficient M1 rifles to arm all troops

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Melton Wool Overcoat and Overseas Cap - Size 38R colts As of September 2006Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely, slightly worn Melton Wool Overcoat which was worn by a member of the legendary 101st Airborne Division during WWII. The coat features all original WWII brass buttons and insignia. The upper right sleeve bears a lovely 101st Screaming Eagle patch with rocker. Below the airborne patch is a staff sergeant chevron with a matching one on the right sleeve. The left sleeve also has 2 overseas stripes for 1