Original U.S. WWII Rare 101st Airborne Division White Tongue Patch with Green Back - Type 6 Breda M-37 The lock is marked 1862

The lock is marked 1862 / TOWER below the cap bolster

though the top string is missing

the shako was initially consideredan improvement

uniquely among Pacific War Marine battles

with supple brown dyed leather and  intact heavy stitching

Original U.S. WWII Rare 101st Airborne Division White Tongue Patch with Green Back - Type 6 Breda M-37 The lock is marked 1862Original Item: Only One Available. The 101st Airborne Divisions Screaming Eagles nickname originates from their insignia a bald eagle on a black shield. The eagle on the patch is named Old Abe in honor of President Abraham Lincoln and was originally the mascot of a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil War. This is a rare white tongue 101st Airborne Division with green thread on the reverse side of the patch. The background of the patch is black twill.