Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Invasion American Flag Oilcloth Armband MP 34 Pith/sun helmets were widely worn

Pith/sun helmets were widely worn during the First World War by British

The canteen cup is in somewhat lesser condition than the canteen

Barrel Length: 2

Designed in 1942 by artist Stevan Dohanos

This example measures 7 5/16" when open

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Invasion American Flag Oilcloth Armband MP 34 Pith/sun helmets were widely wornOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of an Airborne Paratrooper American Flag "invasion" Armband. This type of armband was typically used by U. S. Paratroopers for example in North Africa (1942), during the D Day invasion in Normandy (June 1944) and during Operation Market Garden (September 1944). The armband was typically fixed to the uniform jacket arm with safety pins. This is the third type of Arm flag, which was printed