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Posted By: mananero 17th 82nd ariborn ike jacket - 04/16/2012 10:36 PM
I dont normally keep uniforms and especially us. But this one I liked. Not named. I have the pants, overseas cap and tie. I looked forever to try to find the reason for the skull on the jump wings but came up with nothing.

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Posted By: SteveRay Re: 17th 82nd ariborn ike jacket - 04/17/2012 05:30 AM
Wings would be late war or occupation unauthorized. The skull on the wings was supposed to represent death from above. It is missing a battalion oval.
I believe it is a real nice outfit. I would keep it too.
Steve
Posted By: mananero Re: 17th 82nd ariborn ike jacket - 04/17/2012 09:00 AM
I knew about the death from above. I tried to find out which regiment or company. There is not really much info on american things. I have a few books. But nothing that goes into history or special unit stuff
Posted By: Mr. Jerry Re: 17th 82nd ariborn ike jacket - 04/20/2012 04:06 AM
You usually see some of the unauthorized wings on the 11th AB stuff from the Pacific. There was a combined para/glider one, a cross and skull (from heaven to hell) and some others.
Nice uniform!
Posted By: Dave Re: 17th 82nd ariborn ike jacket - 04/28/2012 10:10 PM
What is the writing on the inside of the jacket?

And, is the skull and addition to a real set of wings or is it made from scratch. Anything on the back ?

Dave
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