Germany, Heer. A Rare Early Gebirgsjäger Wind Jacket Archive Private Thompson proceeded overseas for

Private Thompson proceeded overseas for service with the 19th Infantry Battalion in the French theatre on May 23

In Decem­ber 1950

Deumer paratroopers badges are scarce

Assay marked on reverse below hinge M55 (Madrid)

Eliza (same name as that of his wife) still resided in Redruth

Germany, Heer. A Rare Early Gebirgsjäger Wind Jacket Archive Private Thompson proceeded overseas for(Windjacke fr Gebirgsjger). A rare and exceptionally well preserved early Gebirgsjger wind jacket, constructed of a field grey, cotton blended, water repellent canvas material. It features a lay down collar reinforced on the reverse with an array of machine embroidered darts, with the left side featuring an integrated strap held in place with dual black bakelite buttons. The strap can be unfastened to meet a single black bakelite button on the right,