Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated March 1944 Availability_International Like the previous model

Like the previous model

The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to the neck of the canteen by a brass ring and chain

- In the book BLUNDERBUSSES by D

A real treasure from one of the most famous Regiments in the British Army

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated March 1944 Availability_International Like the previous modelOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1926 inflatable flotation belt was used as a life preserver by assault troops during amphibious actions and beach landings. The belt was inflated by squeezing two switches located inside the belt, which activated two CO2 bottles. If the CO2 bottles failed, the belt could still be inflated by blowing into the rubber tubes, which have valves on the ends. This type of belt is particularly known for use during the D