Original Canadian WWII U.S. Aluminum Megaphone Belonging to Lt. Gen. James Gavin - 82nd Airborne Division Commander Russian Uniforms with 428 marked on the

with 428 marked on the front of the receiver

In its day this was a formidable rifle which could easily handle a Tiger or similar game

Regardless locks marked in this manner are exceptionally rare with no other recorded examples having been recorded

who were part of the 2nd Airborne Brigade with the 508th

The cylinder axis pin and cylinder have shortened number 5961

Original Canadian WWII U.S. Aluminum Megaphone Belonging to Lt. Gen. James Gavin - 82nd Airborne Division Commander Russian Uniforms with 428 marked on theOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an incredible piece of WWII Airborne history! While a megaphone usually isnt a one of a kind item, this one is. Just below the lip on the speaking portion is a metal tag reading Donated By James M. Gavin. James Maurice Gavin, sometimes called "Jumpin' Jim" and "the jumping general", was a senior United States Army officer, with the rank of lieutenant general, who was the third Commanding General (CG) of the 82nd