Original U.S. WWII British Made Airborne Troop Carrier Bullion Embroidered Patch Vickers MMG The ferrule of this example

The ferrule of this example nicely matches the pommel and cross guard

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The 33-inch single edged blade is marked WILKINSON

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all original WW2 parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint with front seam and swivel bails

Original U.S. WWII British Made Airborne Troop Carrier Bullion Embroidered Patch Vickers MMG The ferrule of this exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. English tailor made heavy bullion wire embroidered patch offered in very good condition. All U. S. tactical air support units in Great Britain were consolidated into the Ninth Air Force on 16 October 1943, under the command of Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton. At the same time the IX Troop Carrier Command was activated, having been constituted by USAAF Headquarters five days before the headquarters of IX TCC transferred