Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee-Atwood Co. - Dated October 19, 1944 Ancient The helmet featured improved noise

The helmet featured improved noise protection ear cups

On the front of the crown is a small early version of the eagle and swas badge

The M1916 design provided excellent protection: Reserve Lieutenant Walter Schulze of 8th Company Reserve Infantry Regiment 76 described his combat introduction to the helmet on the Somme

and to load the powder into the grenades

Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee-Atwood Co. - Dated October 19, 1944 Ancient The helmet featured improved noiseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. WWII inflatable dual tube flotation belt, commonly known to collectors as the M1926 D Day life preserver, manufactured by Durkee Atwood Co. of Minneapolis and dated October 19, 1944. These distinctive flotation belts were intended for personnel involved in amphibious operations and are associated with the Allied landings in Normandy, where examples can be seen extensively in period