This is a late war us rifleman. Water slide decals were applied to the arms to make the figure of the 17th Airborne Division. I'm leaving the decals on. They can be easily removed with a simple push of your fingernail or a bit of moisture. No residue will be left over if you choose to remove them. That being said, if you want the decal to stay on you have to be EXTREMELY CAREFUL. I will not refund you if you accidentally remove the decals.