United States. A 101 st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagle” Patch, c. 1944. consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac VI - Campaigns in which

VI - Campaigns in which these men participated

circumscribed by name and title the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”)

Very light crazing on the leather portions

Wound Badge Silver Grade

United States. A 101 st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagle” Patch, c. 1944. consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac VI - Campaigns in whichInstituted 1944 by the US Army. Shoulder sleeve insignia with bald eagle in left profile. Embroidered in red, white, yellow, and black with Airborne stitched across the banner. Good condition. Footnote: The eagle patch was instituted by the US Army and worn by the Airborne Division who parachuted into Normandy, France on D Day.