Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee Atwood Co. Price_$-030 - $50 being assigned to VIII Bomber

being assigned to VIII Bomber Command in England

The chin strap is no longer present

For whatever reasons

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Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee Atwood Co. Price_$-030 - $50 being assigned to VIII BomberOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1926 inflatable flotation belt was used as a life preserver by assault troops during amphibious actions and beach landings. The belt was inflated by squeezing two switches located inside the belt, which activated two CO2 bottles. If the CO2 bottles failed, the belt could still be inflated by blowing into the rubber tubes, which have valves on the ends. This type of belt is particularly known for use during the D