Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket - Field Worn Japanese Field Gear There is a bayonet stand

There is a bayonet stand on the right hand side of the octagonal barrel

which we have unfortunately not been able to identify

Developed for WW2 this is a cork pith helmet with a most wonderful maker's label inside the crown that reads:

initially at the former Imperial Japanese Navy Atsugi Airfield

it was just a cigarette

Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket - Field Worn Japanese Field Gear There is a bayonet standOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as Coat, Parachute Jumper this jacket was won by a member of the 82nd Airborne during WWII. This example offered in very good condition measures as a size 38" and has all original snaps, belt and fully functional original zippers. It is in the correct M42 color Olive Drab #3 (almost appears khaki due to fading). The coat consists of four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each, along with a