Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip on Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Ancient with a checkered walnut grip

with a checkered walnut grip and Silver Lion Mask Butt Cap

As the LAF moved slowly eastward into the foothills of the Shuf

dated 1864

It is maker marked 16 on the hanger ring

a Prussian trooper had written in a letter about his saber

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip on Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Ancient with a checkered walnut gripOriginal 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