Original U.S. 1945 WWII 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Patch Thompson SMG The front of the scabbard

The front of the scabbard has the name SPORE scratched into it

cross guard

which was one that was actually used in the Iwo Jima battle

Unfortunately the chin strap and both cockades (kokarden) are missing from around the chin strap mounting lugs

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Original U.S. 1945 WWII 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Patch Thompson SMG The front of the scabbardOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a late World War Two 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment PIR patch offered in excellent condition. Material is felt with cotton thread embroidery. Patch measures approximately 4 3 8 " H x 3" W. The 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (505th PIR), was an airborne infantry regiment of the United States Army, one of four infantry regiments of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army, with a long and