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PFC Robert L Green 503rd PIR

Paratrooper.be Posted on February 19, 2019 by Wouter HasFebruary 19, 2019

Years ago, I added this magazine cover in the article about this subject. With a story about the 503rd PIR in training, this is one of the best period magazines on this topic for collectors. Some readers had already come … Continue reading →

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New militaria items for sale

Paratrooper.be Posted on February 2, 2019 by Wouter HasFebruary 2, 2019

I have taken some time again to list the items of my collection I am selling. Mostly US of course, and some German items still remaining. Click on the photo to see all items for sale These are some of … Continue reading →

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Reproduction US escape compass on eBay

Paratrooper.be Posted on January 7, 2019 by Wouter HasJanuary 7, 2019

I came across this US model escape compass being offered on eBay as a reproduction. It looks like it’s really well made, so beware of these coming up for sale by other sellers later. The may be ‘mistaken’ for originals. … Continue reading →

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TL-122 -A USALite new in box

Paratrooper.be Posted on January 3, 2019 by Wouter HasDecember 31, 2018

David White kindly sent me a photo of a USALite brand TL-122-A, new in the original box. Absolutely stunning, and it gives as a good idea of the original paint finish. The box may be commercial, but the flashlight would … Continue reading →

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French 3rd Zouave badge worn by 509th PIR

Paratrooper.be Posted on January 2, 2019 by Wouter HasDecember 31, 2018

I recently picked up this badge that I had been searching for a long time. This silver device features a snarling hyena surmounting a crescent that bears the motto “J’y Suis, J’y Reste” “Here I am, Here I Remain”. The … Continue reading →

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US Rangers memorial in Maiori, Italy

Paratrooper.be Posted on December 31, 2018 by Wouter HasDecember 31, 2018

When on vacation at the Amalfi coast and Salerno-Napels region this summer, I visited some interesting WWII sites that I would like to share with you. I’m starting with the smallest one first: a monument to the contribution of the … Continue reading →

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Jump wings with 6 combat stars!

Paratrooper.be Posted on October 2, 2018 by Wouter HasOctober 1, 2018

Glenn Pearl sent me this photo of these jump master wings with 6 (!) combat stars that belonged to his dad, CSM Horace Pearl. He was with the 82nd Airborne, 505th PIR. Four of these stars were earned in WWII … Continue reading →

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Asian hallmarked jump wings

Paratrooper.be Posted on October 1, 2018 by Wouter HasOctober 1, 2018

Marty Reynolds sent me this photo of a jump wing with some kind of Asian hallmark. I have no clue, but maybe there’s someone who knows more about this, or who can at least translate what it says in English? … Continue reading →

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Jump wings with skull

Paratrooper.be Posted on June 12, 2018 by Wouter HasJune 11, 2018

Robin van Leeuwen sent me these photos of jump wings with a skull on them. These would have belonged to a pathfinder of the 101st, although no name was provided. The wings look fine with the NS Meyer hallmark at … Continue reading →

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Allbright TL-122 flashlight in original box

Paratrooper.be Posted on June 11, 2018 by Wouter HasJune 11, 2018

Curt Cheeseman kindly send me this information that I would like to share here. I also updated my article about the TL-122 flashlights with it. Curt bought some items that belonged to a doctor in the 101st Airborne. Included in … Continue reading →

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