M-42 Reinforced Jump Suit

This is a M-42 Reinforced Jump Suit worn by a 502 Officer in Normandy. Each solider was to turn in one Jump Suit prior to Normandy to be Reinforced with canvas material by the parachute riggers. 101st riggers made their modifications

different than the 82nd riggers.

Anthony DiArchangel's  Reinforced Jacket & Pants. DiArchangel was a member of E co. 502nd. (G.Bias Collection)