Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker - Normandy Invasion Mortars European- Africa- Middle Eastern Campaign

European- Africa- Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze battle stars

Please note this will not fit a modern made semi-auto 16-inch barrel

The hilts bearing semi precious stones

under the leadership of Paul Kruger

These all conjure up images of derring-do in far flung Empire

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker - Normandy Invasion Mortars European- Africa- Middle Eastern CampaignOriginal Item: Only One Available. In advance of the Normandy Invasion on June 6th, 1944, luminous discs where 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