Wwii us army 508th pocket patch on felt from the 508th parachute infantry regiment. Original ww2 vintage 508th airborne infantry patch. Posted in wwii 101st airborne patches and insignia, wwii us 506th parachute infantry regiment items, wwii us airborne patches and insignia tagged 506th p. S army airborne white silk parachute scarf with the embroidered 101st airborne division screaming eagle patch is shown as worn by paratroopers shown actually wore these white silk scarves during the war and after the end of the war for such as victory parades. This is a very nice original italian made chain stitch airborne infantry parachute cap patch.
The cloud, containing thirteen stars, is from the seal of the united states. Ww2 us army 508th airborne infantry regiment ssi patch red devil original rare. Make offer ww2 1950s 508th parachute infantry regiment pir pocket patch, us army airborne. The patch is in nice condition, but does have the number 50 written on the back.
The ymca and the similar one are stitched in lines that give a slight appearence to chenille, but not the thickness. Red devilspanama 1st battalion airborne 508th infantry. World war ii sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new filters. This patch is in good used condition, but it does have a.
This museum section has original items displayed belonging to heros of the second world war and is dedicated to all of the brave and heroic men from many different nations who served as american paratroopers during world war ii. The 508th parachute infantry regimentpir trooper pictures during world war ii. On the left sleeve is an 82nd airborne division patch and on the right sleeve is a 101st airborne division patch. The 11th airborne division was stationed at camp campbell, kentucky. Original theater made twill 508th pir 82nd airborne jump wing oval. Assigned 16 october 2000 to the 173d airborne brigade.
Sep 03, 2012 the ribbon bar is german made and i have seen this exact style of ribbon bar on other ike jackets from the 508th pir in the occupation period. When the airborne component of the 3rd battalion was reduced to a single company the moatengators were reflagged as a company airborne, 3rd battalion, 5th infantry regiment, 193rd infantry brigade. Original airborne infantry paratroops pocket patch. The source for authentic, quality reproduction ww2 uniforms and field gear, since. Us paratroopers of the airborne division relaxing after liberating the village of saintemereeglise in normandy, during world war ii, june the shoulder patch of. Mar 25, 20 posted in wwii 82nd airborne division groupings tagged 505th parachute infantry regiment, 505th pir, 505th pir grouping, 505th pir oval, 505th roster, 82nd airborne division grouping, airborne dogtag, airborne invasion flag, airborne patch, jump wings, militaria, parachute, paratrooper, world war two, world war two airborne grouping, ww2, ww2. I have this oval that has a black felt center with the yellow thread embroidered border and the same backing material as the 508th pir pocket patch. See more ideas about wwii, world war ii and world war. Yarborough of the 501st parachute battalion returned to fort benning with the with the first 350 parachutists badges there was a concern that the badges were small and did not stand out when worn on the uniform. The 507th parachute infantry regiment was initially formed at camp toccoa, georgia on 20 july 1942, under command of colonel george v. New listingww2 1950s 508th parachute infantry regiment pir pocket patch, us army airborne.
This is a nice original theater made 508th parachute infantry regiment 82nd airborne jump wing oval background on twill. Get the best deals on airborne patch when you shop the largest online selection at. This jacket is coming out of my personal collection. The regiment served as an independent regiment in the pacific war during world war ii. The units 82nd airborne heritage is reflected in the colours and design of the new patch. The shirt was washed many times and finally got too bad to keep, so he cut the patch off the sleeve. Army regimental system, and two battalions from the regiment are currently active. Page 1 of 2 508th airborne rct posted in army and usaaf. This is for a us 508th airborne infantry regiment patch. High quality reproduction 508th parachute infantry regiment pocket patch.
Arc fits well on a wwii airborne command red patch but hangs over 18 almost fits the arc of a th abd patch. The 508th infantry regiment red devils or fury from the sky, previously the 508th parachute infantry regiment 508th pir, is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army, first formed during world war ii in october 1942. These patches were given to each officer in the 101st airborne before the division shipped overseas in 1943. Family and friends of the 508 th pir association is committed to honoring, preserving and communicating the history of the famed 508 th paratroopersfrom the red devils of wwii to todays active duty 508 th based at ft. Piercy died july 19, 2010 serving during operation enduring freedom 27, of clovis, calif assigned to 2nd battalion, 508th parachute infantry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 82nd airborne division, fort bragg, n. During world war ii, the 508th parachute infantry regiment 508th pir or red devils was a regiment of the 82d airborne divi. Relieved 15 june 2006 from assignment to the 173d airborne brigade and assigned to the 4th brigade combat team, 82d airborne division. When the 508th was training at camp mackall, time was taken to photograph every man in the regiment. On the left sleeve is an 82nd airborne division patch and on the right sleeve is a 101st airborne division patch and the belgian fourragere. Ww2 101st airborne patch no tab thick white snowy cotton back stitching. I got them from an old collection of some early and ww2 patches. During world war ii, the 508th parachute infantry regiment 508th pir or red devils was a regiment of the 82d airborne division which i.
I dont know if this is a ww2 era 541st piece or it could be a post war 509th airborne infantry 1st battalion oval. C died july 19 in arghandab river valley, afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. They would be followed by motengators of a company airborne 3rd battalion 5th infantry who would fill the skies over venado drop zone until the early 80s when the rakkasans of 2187th would fall into the ranks. The 11th airborne division, along with the 187th airborne infantry regiment, was returned to the united states in 1949.
For the remainder of ww ii the 508th would remain attached to the 82nd airborne division. It would participate in three operations during world war ii. Wwii 508th parachute infantry regiment shoulder patch. The resulting photos were put together in a montage for each company, the only complete photographic record of the regiments men at the time. All items are guaranteed to be 100% original, we do not sell reproductions. This is a very nice oval that dates from early occupation of germany. Original ww2 m42 508th 82nd paratrooper combat uniform. American paratroopers before a drop during world war ii.
The patch is in nice condition, but does have some residue on the back. This is a very nice original type 8 101st airborne division patch on velvet. Troopers of the 3rd battalion 508th abn infantry occupied the barracks in the mid to late 1960s. Along with the 82nd airborne division, the 11th was part of the strategic reserve of the american armed forces. This organization is all about authentically reenacting the 508th parachute infantry regiment during world war ii. Posted in wwii 82nd airborne division groupings, wwii airborne groupings, wwii airborne uniforms and boots, wwii us airborne patches and insignia tagged 319th gfa, 319th glider di, 319th glider field artillery, 82nd airborne grouping, 82nd airborne ike jacket, 82nd airborne patch, 82nd airborne uniform, aiborne overseas cap, airborne. This is a very nice original 508th parachute infantry regiment pocket patch on felt. Ww2 army ww2 original ww2 paratrooper ww2 patch ww2 division ww2 wwii ww2. Wwii us army air corps 42nd fighter squadron patch on wool click image to view item details.
Our organization, based in pennsylvania, participates in public displays and tactical events. Most airborne units had a distinct oval cloth insignia worn under the parachutist or glider badge on the left breast. The 508th infantry regiment 508th pir, 508th air, or 508th ir red devils or fury from the sky is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army, first formed in october 1942 during world war ii. I got this one fron the veterans son, who used to wear the shirt while playing soldier when he was just a child. This is probably the most desirable 101st airborne patch made during wwii. Dday, the battle of the bulge and operation varsity. History of the 187th infantry regiment airborne rakkasans. This direct embroidered on felt insignia is in excellent condition. After the war ended, he was transferred to the 508th parachute infantry regiment of the 82nd airborne division for occupation of germany duty. Wwii 501st parachute infantry regiment shoulder patch geronimo. If you are ready to bare your devils pitchfork at the enemy than join today. The patch measures a little less than 4 inches x 4 inches. Army regimental system, and two battalions from the regiment.
Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Wwii 101st airborne division shoulder patch screaming eagles. Bragg in 1951 but did not acyively participate in the korean war. Army regimental system, and two battalions from the regiment are. Learn more of the 508 th s courageous service and achievements spanning wwii, korea era, vietnam, dominican republic, nato support, grenada, panama, iraq and. The 508th pir is constantly looking for abled members looking for a mature, military simulated community to call home. The regiment was initially assigned to the 82nd airborne division in world war ii before transferring to the 17th airborne division. Ww 2 us army 508th airborne infantry regiment patch inv. This is a forum for friends, family and vets of 508th parachute infantry regiment to. Wwii 508th parachute infantry regiment shoulder patch red devils.
From 196268 the forerunner of the moatengators was assigned to 3abn 508th 193rd inf bde. The ribbon bar is german made and i have seen this exact style of ribbon bar on other ike jackets from the 508th pir in the occupation period. This is an older cut edge patch with a cheescloth type back. Original italian made airborne parachute cap patch. The source for authentic, quality reproduction ww2 uniforms and field gear, since 1992.
A very nice example of an original 10th aaf theater made. Wwii 502nd pir 508th pir 101st airborne division uniform. This group belonged to a paratrooper who was a member of i company, 502nd parachute infantry regiment of the 101st airborne division during wwii. Up for sale is an original ww2 us airborne jump jacket with a part of the original parachute.
The 508th did not have an emblem until then, so a contest was organized among the members of. The 503rd infantry regiment, formerly the 503rd parachute infantry regiment 503rd pir and the 503rd airborne infantry regiment 503rd air, is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army. Paratroopers of the 3rd battalion, 508th parachute infantry regiment of the 82nd airborne. Wwii us army airborne infantry pocket patch cut from the uniform click image to view item details. Embroidered on felt sleeve insignia english theater made some troops of the british 2122 independent parachute company and raf aircrews wore this insignia. The 507th parachute infantry regiment 507th pir, now the 507th infantry regiment, is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army. The arc is the same as the top of a 2nd inf bde airborne patch but hangs over 18 on each side of the 2nd ssi. World war ii the 508th parachute infantry regiment was activated during world war ii on 20 october 1942 at camp blanding, florida.
History of the 508th 508th pir general orders 19421946 former and current commanders of the 508th 508th has complex history fayetteville news history of the 508th p. Wwii 508th parachute infantry regiment shoulder patch red devils at the best online prices at ebay. The white on the patch fluoresces as it was washed about a million times. However, they did later serve in vietnam, but not as an rct. Wwii 508th parachute infantry regiment shoulder patch red. Our unit recreates this us airborne regiment from 1942 to 1945, using uniforms, equipment and weapons. It is very worn as you can see in the photos and to me looks to have been combat used. Welcome to the 82nd airborne, 508 parachute infantry regiment, easy company living historians web page. This is a very nice original airborne infantry paratroops pocket patch on felt. This auction is for the wwii patch that is pictured. During world war ii, the 508th parachute infantry regiment 508th pir or red devils was a regiment of the 82d airborne division which in turn became part of xviii airborne corps of the united states army. It is superimposed on the insignia of the eightysecond airborne division, indicating its close affiliation with that unit. An aircrew from the 517th airlift sq conducts nighttime airdrop of hmmwvs and paratroopers from the 4th ibct a the 509th infantry regiment is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army.
Wwii us army 508th airborne felt pocket patch pir click image to view item details. Ww2 fat devil pocket 508th pir airborne infantry regiment patch. Ww2 us army 508th airborne infantry regiment red devil patch. The regiment was activated on 20 october 1942 at camp blanding, florida. Free shipping heroes in our midst volume 3 us ww2 paratrooper airborne patch. Details about 1st bn airborne 508th infantry devils patch. See details ww2 fat devil pocket 508th pir airborne infantry regiment patch. As part of the 2nd airborne brigade alongside a sister unit, the 508th parachute. Wwii 507th parachute infantry regiment shoulder patch raffs ruffians.
62 525 134 1530 888 460 772 446 1544 1270 951 1586 549 574 1364 1240 975 512 589 1177 1272 307 793 587 871 460 164 263 1086 915 640 1659 1182 1159 68 624 866 173 683 146 1397 904 1392 1422 738 461 339 1195