Original U.S. WWII USMC 2nd Parachute Battalion Paramarine Named Service A Uniform MG 34 Feed Assembly This same multi-colored washer pattern

This same multi-colored washer pattern occurs near the cast aluminum pommel cap as well

The official end of the Battle of Bastogne only occurred three weeks later

These badges in Tombac by same maker in worse condition have sold for well over $1000 on other sites

with 36740 on the cylinder

which are nicely enhanced

Original U.S. WWII USMC 2nd Parachute Battalion Paramarine Named Service A Uniform MG 34 Feed Assembly This same multi-colored washer patternOriginal Item: One of a kind set. This fantastic World War Two 2nd Parachute Battalion Paramarine Service A Uniform named to Private First Class August L. Smith who was a member of the 2nd Parachute Battalion, First Marine Parachute Regiment, First Marine Amphibious Corps. The set includes the following items: Service "A" Jacket, also known as the "pickle suit". Correct EGA collar pins and USMC buttons. The ribbon bars include the following awards: