William J. Donovan's Saddle Blanket

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A worn yellow blanket with the number 165 written in the corner

The 165th infantry was also known as the ÒRainbowÓ Division because of the cross-country makeup of its ranks.

Office of Strategic Services Director William Donovan’s 165th Infantry saddle blanket from WWI.

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