Original U.S. WWII Eighth Air Force B-17 Beane's Bad Boys A-2 Leather Flight Jacket Japanese Field Gear AUSTRIA - POLA

AUSTRIA - POLA

issued only to Cavalry and Lancer (UHLAN) units

The brass peak and bowl showing some slight dents or distortions certainly commensurate with the age making this a very rare Helmet to find and ready to display

Initially these NCOs were issued with Rifled Brunwicks

The receiver is dated 1888 and marked I

Original U.S. WWII Eighth Air Force B-17 Beane's Bad Boys A-2 Leather Flight Jacket Japanese Field Gear AUSTRIA - POLAOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an exceptional A2 leather flight jacket issued to a member of the crew of the B 17 Flying Fortress BEANE'S BAD BOYS. It is offered in very good condition in size 36 chest. The best aspect of this incredible jacket is a hand painted BEANE'S BAD BOYS with a B 17 bomber flying through the clouds dropping a trail of bombs atop a three dimensional red swas. The left shoulder of the jacket bears the painted insignia