Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Original Pouch GWOT The following excerpt is from

The following excerpt is from an interview with Oehm conducted by the Florida Sun Herald that mentions the cigarette case: “While waiting to be shipped back to the States

The 'citron' (lemon) nickname was a common one for grenades

Relieved about the end of May

SOUTHEAST CHINA the reverse reads NO

The pin measures approximately 230mm tall by 22mm wide

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Original Pouch GWOT The following excerpt is fromOriginal 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