Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Box Untouched Antique Guns They continue to make pocket

They continue to make pocket knives to this day

It is in excellent condition with a very nice patina

Only the bolt retaining screw does not match

with the main issue being the condition of the sweatband

and the correct West / Kurhessen district triangle on the left shoulder

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Box Untouched Antique Guns They continue to make pocketOriginal 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