US 101st Airborne Red and Green Stripe Fourragere For Combat Jump

The US 101st Airborne Red and Green Stripe Fourragere for Combat Jump is a military shoulder cord associated with the 101st Airborne Division. This item is distinguished by its braided red and green striped design, which signifies recognition of specific combat jump operations involving the division. The fourragere is typically worn looped around the shoulder and attaches to the uniform, representing collective unit honors rather than individual awards. This type of fourragere draws from European military traditions adapted by U.S. airborne units during World War II and subsequent conflicts, where such insignia marked participation in distinguished actions, notably airborne assault landings. The combination of red and green stripes is specific to certain commemorative honors within the 101st Airborne’s history and holds significance as a symbol of unit achievement during airborne combat operations. The item serves as a physical representation of the division’s involvement and qualifications in selected military campaigns featuring combat jumps.