501st Parachute Infantry Patch (101st Airborne Division).

The 501st P.I.R. (Parachute Infantry Regiment) was part of the 101st Airborne Division that jumped into Normandy as part of the D-Day landings.

This is the large size patch which was worn on the pocket, often on jackets like the M41 when not in the field.

This patch is hand embroidered and is 6" (150mm) high and 5" (130mm) wide.