101st Airborne Officers Patch 'Type 8'

The 101st Airborne Division — the "Screaming Eagles"— is a U.S. Army modular infantry division trained for air assault operations. During World War II, it was renowned for action during the Normandy Landings, Operation Market Garden, and in the Battle of the Bulge. 

This beautiful high quality emblem is a 1/1 reproduction from the Officers Patch made in NY back in 1943.
Purpose was to use them on Class 'A' dress uniforms. This patch has an attached tab and sub variations seem limited to varying shades of yellow to gold thread used in construction of the beak. Scarcity rating of Type 8 patches:"Moderately Rare". These types are seldom offered for sale, not because of their rarity but because a lot of people want to keep them. 
Perfect for re-enactment or just to add it to your collection.

Comes in a branded polybag.
Tab is attached to the eagle.
High quality embroidery
Size: 6cm widt.