Original U.S. WWII Merrill’s Marauders Australian-Made Ike Jacket Attributed to Lt. Col. Charles Beach, 3rd Battalion Commander, 5307th Composite Group British Antique Guns A fundamental decision was whether

A fundamental decision was whether to create small airborne units to be used in specific coup-de-main type operations

The mortar round is offered in good condition and totally inert

complete with leather carrier straps and shoulder strap

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It has silver bullion borders

Original U.S. WWII Merrill’s Marauders Australian-Made Ike Jacket Attributed to Lt. Col. Charles Beach, 3rd Battalion Commander, 5307th Composite Group British Antique Guns A fundamental decision was whetherOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Nicknamed "Old Ranger", Lieutenant Colonel Beach was made the commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion of US 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), more popularly known by the unit's unofficial nickname "Merrill's Marauders". As a part of the unit's K Force, Beach led the battalion through the dense jungles of northern Burma and successfully took control of Myitkyina and its surroundings, and like so many others of 5307th,