Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Lock Assembly elements of the American forces

elements of the American forces had been able to organize and advance off the beach

showing the shrinkage

This model of ice axe is documented as having been used by the Gebirgsjägers

There is some light mothing and a few repairs

The Leather chinstrap is present as are the original securing New York State “Excelsior” buttons

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Lock Assembly elements of the American forcesOriginal 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