US 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION PATCH TYPE 7 WITH OD BACK

This is an original 101st Airborne Division patch Type 7 with OD (green) back. One piece (attached AB tab) patch. These patchs are getting harder to find. The patch is in good used condition.

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.