Original U.S. WWII 116th Infantry Regiment 29th Division D-Day Invasion Named Uniform Grouping Percusion Muskets these were issued to Union

these were issued to Union troops in the field through the end of the American Civil War

This example has a 15 wood shaft with a heavy cast iron head bearing six protruding knobs that could shatter a man's skull with ease

for the excellent organization and leadership in combat that contributed to the success of our troops

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Original U.S. WWII 116th Infantry Regiment 29th Division D-Day Invasion Named Uniform Grouping Percusion Muskets these were issued to UnionOriginal Item: One of a kind. Private Stanley Vincent Aeck was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division and landed on D Day at H Hour +40 minutes at Dog Green Omaha beach. he was recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions securing the beachhead. You can verify his participation on D Day at this link. This was his uniform jacket which is named to him on the interior in back ink.