Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker 40mm BOFORS The 1 43 indicates January

The 1 43 indicates January

The ‘Jointed Ordnance’ or ‘Screw Gun’ has an interesting history in British service

The 29th Squadron arrived at its new station

This is a very mid war (1943) OD officer issue screw back Hamilton 987A wrist watch

secured behind the helmet as was often done

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker 40mm BOFORS The 1 43 indicates JanuaryOriginal 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