Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Military Books & Documents The crown stiffener is still

The crown stiffener is still present

manufactured by Hilborn & Hamburger

but is still present and retains about 70% of its paint with heavy cracking across

As with many helmets during the period

beginning the Philippine–American War

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division Type 4 Patch with Rocker Military Books & Documents The crown stiffener is stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 101st Airborne Divisions Screaming Eagles nickname originates from their insignia a bald eagle on a black shield. The eagle on the patch is named Old Abe in honor of President Abraham Lincoln and was originally the mascot of a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil War. This is a lovely original WWII Type 4 example with an original rocker and a white back. The rocker on this example is detached as all Type 4s are.