Original U.S. WWII Operation Torch North Africa Invasion American Flag Arm Patch Receivers Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia

and has a faded regimental marking on the lower barrel band

(possibly made in India)

this grenade has access to the explosive chamber as well

The iron barrel is marked in upper case letters R

Original U.S. WWII Operation Torch North Africa Invasion American Flag Arm Patch Receivers MesopotamiaOriginal Items: One of a kind set. Operation Torch was the U. S. invasion of North Africa in 1942. USGI were given cheese cloth like American Flag Patches to apply to the arm of their uniforms. This practice was later abandoned wit exception of paratroopers who used armbands later in the war. Genuine patches are extremely difficult to find due to the relatively low numbered produced and their delicate nature. This example is offered in very good