Original WWII U.S. 28th Division Grouping Attributed to Leo Paynter 109th Infantry Regiment, Company “A” Brown Bess and sometimes tapered at the

and sometimes tapered at the top

It was applied in the field to the outside and inside

This medal was awarded for “gallantry during active operations against the enemy”

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over more than 95% of its original lightly textured feldgrau paint

The blade is clearly engraved: HALL LONDON

Original WWII U.S. 28th Division Grouping Attributed to Leo Paynter 109th Infantry Regiment, Company “A” Brown Bess and sometimes tapered at theOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an outstanding grouping which was obtained directly from the family of the Veteran! Leo Paynter served with Company A of the 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division during WWII. Accompanying the grouping is a letter from the veterans son which highlights some of his Fathers service. He landed in France with the rest of the 28th Division on July 22, 1944, and entered combat in the vicinity of St. Lo, Normandy