Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Military Books & Documents The Infantry officer shoulder boards

The Infantry officer shoulder boards each have a two gold number 41 pins

General Richard O'Connor succeeded in reaching El Agheila

leather bumper and it is dated 1950 on the interior

The crown stiffener is still present

It has the standard hinged retainer clip on the back

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Military Books & Documents The Infantry officer shoulder boardsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 101st Airborne Divisions Screaming Eagles nickname originates from their insignia a bald eagle on a black shield. The eagle on the patch is named Old Abe in honor of President Abraham Lincoln and was originally the mascot of a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil War. This is a lovely original WWII Type 4 example with an original rocker and a white back. The rocker on this example is detached as all Type 4s are.