Original WWII U.S. D-Day Assault Vest | J. Mountain Antiques
Referred to as an assault jacket as well, this issue equipment was designed and used only for the Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944. Issued primarily to the first wave units of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 1st, 4th, and 29th Infantry Divisions, along with other special beach and specialized personnel. There were only 14,000 of these made.
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