Original U.S WWII 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne Insignia and Medal Grouping MG 15 straight from long time storage

straight from long time storage and just great for display

The weapon still retains the bayonet stand

The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim ZA 196

Captain Frank B

Below this is it stamped with the manufacture date of [19]43

Original U.S WWII 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne Insignia and Medal Grouping MG 15 straight from long time storageOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. These are original medals and patches from a veteran of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment which was part of the 82nd Airborne Division. All pieces as seen in the photographs are included but of particular note is an excellent condition 508th PIR pocket patch embroidered on cotton twill with gauze backing and measures approximately 3 inches in diameter. Key indicators are a "Fat" devil with thick arms and