Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day Invasion” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Master Tire & Rubber With Box - Dated OCT 25, 1944 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) The recess of the piston

The recess of the piston works as an ashtray

the 9th Division was re-activated and along with her the 2nd

only four women and seven children survived

The whole is in excellent condition still with capacity numerals picked out in their original red paint

One features an image of what appears to be a map of the island while the other appears the same but shows the famous image of the Marine flag raising

Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day Invasion” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Master Tire & Rubber With Box - Dated OCT 25, 1944 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) The recess of the pistonOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1926 inflatable flotation belt was used as a life preserver by assault troops during amphibious actions and beach landings. The belt was inflated by squeezing two switches located inside the belt, which activated two CO2 bottles. If the CO2 bottles failed, the belt could still be inflated by blowing into the rubber tubes, which have valves on the ends. This type of belt is particularly known for use during the D