Original U.S. WWII Named 82nd & 17th Airborne Division Uniform Ike Jacket - Corporal Donald W Dietel Antique Wheellock Firearms The traverse and elevation (T&E)

The traverse and elevation (T&E) mechanism functions properly

though it is over 100 years old and somewhat worn and dried out

This is a fantastic example of an early Model 1889 felt campaign hat

it also is a very interesting example of a 98K bayonet as well:

though fitting and compatibility with any individual firearm should be confirmed by a qualified gunsmith before installation or use

Original U.S. WWII Named 82nd & 17th Airborne Division Uniform Ike Jacket - Corporal Donald W Dietel Antique Wheellock Firearms The traverse and elevation (T&E)Original Item. One of a Kind. This is a great named WWII Ike uniform jacket for a Corporal in the 17th Airborne Division and later the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. The jacket is identified to Corporal Donald Walter Dietel, who we found as having served 26 months in the Army as a paratrooper. Interestingly, his obituary lists him as having been with the 101st Airborne Paratroop Division, but this is likely an error, as his Korean War