Original U.S. WWII 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion (509th PIB) Named Grouping Martini-Henry Accessories especially as the methods of

especially as the methods of use of the weapon change

- Original Walnut horizontal fore grip and steel grip mount bar

The rear sight is an original Lyman adjustable rear sight

Canteens were no exception

Original U.S. WWII 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion (509th PIB) Named Grouping Martini-Henry Accessories especially as the methods ofOriginal Items: One of a kind grouping. James Earl Duncan born on August 7th, 1924 enlisted in1942, was assigned to the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and spent 25 months overseas and in combat. Genuine WWII 509th PIR material is, perhaps, the most difficult of the Parachute Infantryman to locate. With the advent of World War II, the United States Armed Forces foresaw a need for highly mobile units that the Allies could quickly insert into the