AMERICAN WWII 101st AIRBORNE BADGE ORIGINAL

Combat Service Identification Badge.

The 101st was also known as the “screaming eagles” as their mascot was the Bald Eagle. The Screaming Eagles were a light infantry division that specialized in air assault. During WWII the 101st battled in Normandy leading the way on D-Day with their pre-landing drops. Also during Operations Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge and Alsace. In later years they fought in many wars from the Korean to Vietnam and the Desert Wars.

This is a one of a kind item and you will receive the exact one photographed. This was picked up in Normandy this year for D-Day celebrations.