Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Hood Rubber - Dated JAN 21 1944 Russian Issue Equipment - Generalleutnant Walter Krupinski KC

- Generalleutnant Walter Krupinski KC with Oak Leaves

but more likely as third or fourth cousins)

Definitely would look sharp in any collection

The lock is engraved with TOWER across the tail and CROWN over G

The serial number 943 is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Hood Rubber - Dated JAN 21 1944 Russian Issue Equipment - Generalleutnant Walter Krupinski KCOriginal 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