Original U.S. WWII Early Service Worn Infantry Troops North Africa / Italy Invasion American Flag Cotton Armband with Safety Pin Bira Gun The zipper is no longer

The zipper is no longer functional though it appears part of the look as it wear well open

The bolt is marked 9053 / v

500 enemy troops

only the fourth year of production for this famous long rifle

but there is definitely staining and soiling from sweat and oil around the edge and on the sweatband

Original U.S. WWII Early Service Worn Infantry Troops North Africa / Italy Invasion American Flag Cotton Armband with Safety Pin Bira Gun The zipper is no longerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of a very scarce Infantry Flag Armband. This type of armband was typically used by U. S. Infantryman for example in North Africa and Italy invasions. The armband was typically fixed to the uniform jacket arm with safety pins. This is the first type of Arm flag, which was a 48 star American flag sewn onto a cloth armband. It was issued with two safety pins, however