1943 – 1945. Two Years That Defined a Generation.
From the mountains of Camp Toccoa to the frozen forests of the Ardennes, the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team spent two years in relentless combat. This premium 15oz black ceramic mug marks those years — 1943 to 1945 — with the "Attack" designation that captures the spirit of a unit that never stopped moving forward.
Italy. Southern France. The Battle of the Bulge. Attack.
The 517th PRCT didn't wait for the fight to come to them. Formed in March 1943 and combat-tested across three major theaters, they jumped into Italy, landed in Southern France during Operation Dragoon, and held the line during the Battle of the Bulge — all as an independent combat force. The word "Attack" on this mug isn't just a design choice. It's a historical fact.
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 WWII Airborne Historians and Descendants
For the descendant of a 517th trooper, the WWII airborne enthusiast, or the paratrooper who carries that lineage forward today, this combat-era mug is a powerful tribute. The 1943–1945 date range makes it a precise historical statement — perfect for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, military history collections, or honoring a family member who served in one of WWII's most storied airborne units.
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 combined 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.