Description
the division's ancestral units came to be referred to as the Iron Jaw Division
Includes original parade mounted ribbon (quite rare for this medal as the original ribbon was very similar to the Iron Cross for non Combatants and the veterans preferred to change it with the ribbon for the Iron Cross for Combatants)
on the west
Original WWII entrenching tool (shovel) with cover dated 1942
The Helmet also has a hand written paper label to the interior that reads:
Original WWII EG Waterman EGW Leather Grip Survival Knife with Personalized Scabbard U.S. Edged Weapons the division's ancestral units cameOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered in very nice condition this genuine E. G. Waterman Company of New York City produced WWII survival knife. These knives were very popular among USGIs during WW2 due to their versatility. While not official U. S. issue, private purchase knives were extremely common. Multiple variations were made with both wood and leather handles (see page 165 of U. S. Military Knives Collector's Guide By Silvey & Boyd). This