Original U.S. WWII Named 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment Uniform Bronze Star Grouping Lanchester SMG The securing cross pin is

The securing cross pin is marked M / 44

giving it a lovely aged look

The media coverage was massive before the disaster

A very similar Spontoon with the same crowned leaping horse engraving is illustrated in SWORDS AND BLADES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by George C

Original U.S. WWII Named 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment Uniform Bronze Star Grouping Lanchester SMG The securing cross pin isOriginal Items: One of a kind Set. This uniform grouping belonged to Sergeant Edward C. Dike ASN 20 707149. He passed away in 2001 and his obituary can be found at this link. He served in the well known 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th "Red Bull" Division in North Africa and Italy and was awarded the Bronze Star medal for Valor in Action. The following items are included in this set: Four Pocket Service Coat with enamel 135th Infantry