Original U.S. WWII Occupation German-Made 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Ashtray by Bauscher of Weiden Sharps Rifle ties and caps

ties and caps

almost completely bright steel with a few small stains

The darkening on the sides is retained well

Sergeant James F

with the longer portion broken about an inch from the end

Original U.S. WWII Occupation German-Made 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Ashtray by Bauscher of Weiden Sharps Rifle ties and capsOriginal Item. Only One Available. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (508th PIR) was activated during World War II on 20 October 1942 at Camp Blanding, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Roy E. Lindquist formed the unit and remained its commander throughout the war. After extensive training and maneuvers the 508th embarked on 19 December 1943 in New York City, New York and sailed on 28 December 1943 for Belfast, Northern Ireland, arriving there on 8