Camp Toccoa. Italy. Southern France. The Bulge. The 517th.
Formed in March 1943 and forged in the mountains of Northeast Georgia at Camp Toccoa, the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team became one of the most decorated independent airborne units of World War II. This premium 15oz black ceramic mug honors their legacy with the pocket patch, branch insignia, and service ribbon — a complete tribute to the troopers who jumped into history.
An Independent Airborne Force That Changed the War.
The 517th PRCT was no ordinary regiment. Combining the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 460th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, and the 596th Parachute Combat Engineer Company, it operated as a self-contained combat force across three of the war's most critical theaters. From the mountains of Italy to Operation Dragoon in Southern France, and finally to the frozen forests of the Battle of the Bulge — the 517th fought as an independent unit and never backed down.
Product Specifications
- Material: Premium black ceramic
- Capacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)
- Height: 4.72 in | Diameter: 3.15 in
- Rounded corners with classic C-handle
- High-quality sublimation printing
- Note: Black print on black mug may vary slightly in tone — use transparent background artwork for best results
A Gift for the Airborne Community and WWII Historians
Whether for a descendant of a 517th trooper, a WWII airborne enthusiast, or a paratrooper who honors the lineage they serve in, this mug is a meaningful tribute to one of America's most storied combat units. Perfect for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, military history collections, or honoring a family member who served with the 517th.
Unit History
The 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team (517th PRCT) was an airborne parachute infantry regiment of the United States Army, formed in March 1943 and trained at Camp Toccoa, Georgia. Originally an element of the 17th Airborne Division, the 517th PRCT was formed by combining the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 460th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, and the 596th Parachute Combat Engineer Company. It saw combat in Italy, Southern France, and the Battle of the Bulge as an independent unit, before being incorporated into the 13th Airborne Division at war's end.