Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Manufacture Type_New Made Items and delivered to J

and delivered to J

now showing an oxidized patina overall

with a great blade showing only minor wear and oxidation

The cover of the box features 4 very happy Japanese soldiers waving a flag and showing each of their mirrors and pictures to eachother

and was sent with the regiment to Egypt the following year

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Manufacture Type_New Made Items and delivered to JOriginal Item: Only One Available. In advance of the Normandy Invasion on June 6th, 1944, luminous discs were issued to American paratroopers so they could be identified easily by friendly troops. Typically fixed to the back of the M1 helmet by fastening to the helmet net, tied onto webbing or stitched onto the inside of the M42 jump jacket collar at the back so the wearer could pull his collar up to reveal the luminous disc. Designed to be used when