Named and identified U.S Paratrooper jump smock

The Airborne Command was a World War II-era shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) approved on March 22, 1943. It was primarily worn by paratroopers and glider troops during their initial training phases at the Airborne Command (later the Airborne Center) or while assigned to smaller independent units before being integrated into larger divisions.

The 464th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (PFAB) was a specialized U.S. Army airborne unit assigned to the 17th Airborne Division during World War II. Renowned for being the first field artillery battalion to jump into Germany during Operation Varsity in March 1945, they operated with 75mm pack howitzers. The unit was part of the 17th Airborne Division Artillery from March 1, 1945, through the end of the war. Played a critical role in the Rhine Jump (Operation Varsity). Lt. Colonel Edward S. Branigan commanded the unit during their training at Camp Mackall. The 464th was recognized for being the first across the Rhine. A detailed, first-hand account of training and combat is documented in "A Paratrooper's Panoramic View: Training with the 464th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion". The unit was known for their distinctive insignia and was part of the Allied effort to secure Germany in the final months of WWII.

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This beautiful M42 Paratrooper jump smock was worn by Corporal Herman Rubin, No. 12014925, from New York, USA. The name ribbon and patch are originally sewn onto the jacket. His registration number is also stamped on the jacket. Herman served with "D" Battery of the 464th Parachute Artillery. The jacket is in very nice, worn condition; all buttons are present and still functioning. The original Talon zipper is missing a few teeth (but who isn't after over 80 years), but it still functions. There is a stain on the right elbow but this can easily be removed. A fantastic, personally named jacket with documentation, which is extremely rare. Made made of 100% cotton in the correct khaki color