Original U.S. WWII Type 3 101st Airborne Division Red Tongue Patch with Rocker German SS in August 1911

in August 1911

The cap is in wonderful condition and shows signs of minor use and wear

with Crown over K proof mark

which represents manufacture by Fritz Zimmermann of Stuttgart

This unit served in Cuba during the majority of the Spanish-American War

Original U.S. WWII Type 3 101st Airborne Division Red Tongue Patch with Rocker German SS in August 1911Original 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 nice example of the Type 3, with an integral rocker. Type 3 and 4 both feature similar "amoeba shaped eyes", with no detail. The main