United States. A 101 st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagle” Patch, c. 1944. Newly Listed the Navy Distinguished Public Service

the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award

brass Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the brass base

enamel chips to obverse 12 o’clock arm and reverse tip of each arm

measuring 178x122mm

2nd Lieutenant Oliver E

United States. A 101 st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagle” Patch, c. 1944. Newly Listed the Navy Distinguished Public ServiceInstituted 1944 by the US Army. Shoulder sleeve insignia with bald eagle in left profile. Embroidered in red, white, yellow, and black with Airborne stitched across the banner. Good condition. Footnote: The eagle patch was instituted by the US Army and worn by the Airborne Division who parachuted into Normandy, France on D Day.