Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Headgear These men were all wealthy

These men were all wealthy and the Captains of both Industry and Empire

The serial number is 266354B denoting the year of manufacture as 1888

these postwar examples are ideal for reenactors and collectors

The carrier has a built in carry handle on its vertical length and another across it cap

but they were also armed with blunt weapons such as very interesting and rare War Club

Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Headgear These men were all wealthyOriginal 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