Original Wwii Army

   WWII US Army 473rd Infantry Regiment SSI Shoulder Patch Banner Italian Made. As Photographed with wear as seen; Recent Estate Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Exceptionally Rare. Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the ...

   Original WWII US Army 473rd Infantry Regiment theatre made pin back DI / DUI / Distinctive Unit Insignia / Crest. US Army 473rd Infantry Regiment was created very late in WW2, fighting in the Italian campaign from January 1945. Assembled from re-roled and re-trained Anti Aircraft Artillery (AAA) units no longer needed at that stage of the war, the unit was nicknamed'Flakfeet'. Because the 473rd were disbanded by August 1945 only theatre made insignia for the regiment exist. Most 473rd DI were made. With two blade fixings, which once pierced through the uniform lapel were bent into...