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German Leather Paratrooper Gloves

Leather Paratrooper Gloves found on the body of a German paratrooper by Charles Asay during the Normandy campaign June/July 1944

Date of manufacture: WW2

Nationality: German

Number of items: 1

Condition: Good

Other information: Charles was a sergeant in 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, A Company, 502nd PIR. During his stay in England he was quartered at a camp built in the grounds of Chilton Lodge east of the village of Chilton Foliat