Original U.S. Korean War Japanese-Made 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Enamel Distinctive Unit Insignia DUI - Matched Set Flintlocks using the same machinery and

using the same machinery and reportedly some of the same workers who had manufactured steel helmets during WWII

they had to wait until the attacking Germans got within 30 feet before opening fire

The bore on this example is excellent

and it definitely has the look of a gorget that saw a good amount of use during the war

so it's a real treat to see a helmet that saw extensive use during the WWII period

Original U.S. Korean War Japanese-Made 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Enamel Distinctive Unit Insignia DUI - Matched Set Flintlocks using the same machinery andOriginal Items. Only One Pair Available. This is a gorgeous set of Tokyo Made DUI for the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment, which saw heavy action during the Korean War. As soldiers on leave would very often take their time off in Japan, it became common for Japanese makers to manufacture and sell insignia to these soldiers. This is a gorgeous set which depicts a white wing under a Parachute in front of blazing fires. The back of the insignia are