Original U.S. WWII Paradummy Gummipuppen Paratrooper Decoy Rupert Doll in Crate German Army Heer In contrast to Liberty Bonds

In contrast to Liberty Bonds

7 kg loaded

This example however still has some of the original silvering on both sides

while the Mark IV features large semi-triangluar eye lenses

while smaller components have 40 stamped

Original U.S. WWII Paradummy Gummipuppen Paratrooper Decoy Rupert Doll in Crate German Army Heer In contrast to Liberty BondsOriginal Item: This is an extremely rare U. S. WWII produced Paradummy. A paradummy is a military deception device first used in World War II, intended to imitate a drop of paratroop attackers. This can cause the enemy to shift forces or fires unnecessarily, or lure enemy troops into staged ambushes. The devices were called Rupert dolls by British troops and Oscar by American troops. In the film The Longest Day you can hear the German troops call them