{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-82nd-airborne-1st-allied-airborne-class-a-uniform-jacket-with-invasion-arrowhead-eto-and-purple-heart-ribbon","title":"Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne - 1st Allied Airborne Class A Uniform Jacket with Invasion Arrowhead ETO and Purple Heart Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only one available. WWII 82nd Airborne material is some of the hardest and most sought after most collectible items on the market. This excellent condition WW2 Class A Uniform jacket was worn by a member of the 82nd Airborne who participated in one invasion landing and served during three of the 82nd’s campaigns.             Offered in every good original  condition in size 36R. 82nd Airborne Shoulder Sleeve Insignia  on right shoulder, and 1st Allied Airborne Insignia on the left. Both insignias are stitched on the coat with wonderful period hand-applied stitching.  Collar insignia are of the earlier screw-back variety. Ribbons (awards) are as follows:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Purple Heart\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- European, African, Middle East Campaign Ribbon (1 Invasion Arrow Head, 3 Battle Stars)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Army Good Conduct Medal\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Presidential Unit Citation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePartial Laundry Number, 2530, is written in the lining of the collar.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollar to Shoulder: 6”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShoulder to Sleeve: 23”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: 15.5”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChest Width: 14.5”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaist Width: 14”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHip Width: 17”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront Length: 25”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e82nd Airborne Divison in Operation Market Garden:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 2 August 1944 the division became part of the First Allied Airborne Army. In September, the 82nd began planning for Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands. The operation called for three-plus airborne divisions to seize and hold key bridges and roads deep behind German lines. The 504th, now back at full strength, was reassigned to the 82nd, while the 507th was assigned to the 17th Airborne. On 17 September, the 82nd conducted its fourth World War II combat assault. Fighting off German counterattacks, the 82nd captured its objectives between Grave, and Nijmegen. In the afternoon of Wednesday 20 September 1944 the 82nd Airborne conducted a successful assault on the river crossing of the Waal river, capturing the north end of the Nijmegen road bridge. War correspondent Bill Downs, who witnessed the assault, described it as \"a single, isolated battle that ranks in magnificence and courage with Guam, Tarawa, Omaha Beach. A story that should be told to the blowing of bugles and the beating of drums for the men whose bravery made the capture of this crossing over the Waal possible.\"[14]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish XXX corps land forces failed to follow up the 82nd's success by advancing across the bridge toward Arnhem, leading to some friction between 82nd's Captain Burriss, Major Cook, Colonel Tucker and General Gavin and the British Grenadier Guards in their Sherman tanks. So the success of 82nd's Nijmegen drop was short-lived, because of other Allied units at the Battle of Arnhem. After a period of duty on the Arnhem front, the 82nd was relieved by Canadian troops, and sent to France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39586949824581,"sku":"ONSV21SOS208","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21SOS208__02.jpg?v=1634956964","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-82nd-airborne-1st-allied-airborne-class-a-uniform-jacket-with-invasion-arrowhead-eto-and-purple-heart-ribbon","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}