Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip on Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Martini-Henry Rifle 5 July 1943

5 July 1943

but overall he leather is still soft

where during the sortie of the 10th December he was seriously wounded

This is a mint condition unissued United States Helicopter Flight Helmet type SPH-4 made by Gentex

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip on Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Martini-Henry Rifle 5 July 1943Original 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