Original U.S. WWII Normandy Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Category_Lock Assembly This is what we know

This is what we know today as lip salve

Inside the cap the numbers P9889 are written which denote (Private Serial 32279889)

The right side breech area is marked with the opposing broad arrow "out of service" marks

C/D and E/9

Original U.S. WWII Normandy Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Category_Lock Assembly This is what we knowOriginal 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