Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Lock Assembly Bennington tells it

Bennington tells it

also known as the Indian Mutiny

showing the shrinkage

made in “BeVo” machine woven construction

The Leather chinstrap is present as are the original securing New York State “Excelsior” buttons

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Lock Assembly Bennington tells itOriginal 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