Original U.S. WWII 1944 Model 53 Airborne Motor Scooter - Functional! Russian Artwork & Posters it's clear that it is

it's clear that it is in fact a scaled down "cadet" version

The cylinder is very faintly marked with shortened number 3460

complete with a balcony from which speeches could be made

Royle serial No 42188903

which holds back the striker

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Model 53 Airborne Motor Scooter - Functional! Russian Artwork & Posters it's clear that it isPlease note that the hand cart and machine gun in the video are NOT included with purchase. Original Item: In the later stages of the war in Europe, Allied paratroopers used these scooters to maintain contact between units, increase their mobility and haul small loads. The Cushman Motor Works designed the Model 53 Airborne Scooter to be airdropped by parachute or carried by glider. Some scooters, like this one, had a hitch to pull a model M3A4 general