Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip on Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Ancient dated 1864

dated 1864

In all of these conflicts the British fielded not only Regular Line Regiments but also large contingents from the then Colonies

as well as the sliding ejector on the left side

Also features an original butt stock and wood grips

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip on Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Ancient dated 1864Original 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