Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts or Reichsbetriebsnummer

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but the shaft itself is not very well-attached to the head

We would probably rate it an 8 out of 10

This wonderful condition badge is constructed of oval-shaped bronzed TOMBAK alloy

REILLY & Co

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts or ReichsbetriebsnummerOriginal 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