Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated 1944 No Return This is the pattern that

This is the pattern that was purchased by Massachusetts

The box above right (with the word "set" on it) was produced later when the CD V-777-1 became the alternate set for use by emergency service personnel

Tautog operated in the Hawaiian area until mid-October

While other countries such as East Germany made extensive use of the weaponry produced in wartime Germany

Replicated Japanese markings on rear give this reproduction an additional authentic look

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated 1944 No Return This is the pattern thatOriginal 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