Attributed WWII 82nd Airborne Division Insignia Group

The insignia group is attributed to Thomas E. Franklin of Company “E” of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne division. The group includes four 82nd Division patches, two of which are black back British made insignia, while one of the divisional patches is a one piece patch with a khaki connecting section. Three of the patches were removed from a uniform. The group further includes two British-made wool Allied airborne patches, both of which show the effects of moths. The group contains two airborne infantry overseas cap patches, one of which is British made. There are two parachute wing ovals, one of which is British made. The group includes a Free French Forces paratrooper wing, embroidered on wool, and an invasion armband. Finally, the group includes two religious medals, as well as a single rank bar for a First Lieutenant and a single rank insignia for a Captain. Overall the items are in very good field used condition.