Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper American Flag Armband with Safety Pin Spanish American War the blade length was reduced

the blade length was reduced to 13 inches

one signal battalion

These are both very attractive useable vintage pieces of nautical equipment

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Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper American Flag Armband with Safety Pin Spanish American War the blade length was reducedOriginal Item: Only One Pair Available. An excellent condition rare very scarce Airborne Paratrooper Flag Armband. This type of armband was typically used by U. S. Paratroopers for example in North Africa (1942), on the D Day invasion in Normandy (June 1944) and during Operation Market Garden (September 1944). The armband was fixed to the uniform with a safety pin. Yes, the original safety pin is still attached to this example.