Original U.S. WWII Normandy Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Category_Lock Assembly Lt Col Harvey D

Lt Col Harvey D

Weight of the head is approximately 4 lbs

The right side breech area is marked with the opposing broad arrow "out of service" marks

I certify that this cartridge box plate and eagle breast plate was dug

Original U.S. WWII Normandy Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker Category_Lock Assembly Lt Col Harvey DOriginal Item: Only One Available. In advance of the Normandy Invasion on June 6th, 1944, luminous discs where 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