Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Miscellaneous Gun Parts 000 M1816/22 flintlock muskets

000 M1816/22 flintlock muskets

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The liner band is stamped with the date 1941

but it's got a lovely dark red brown color and patina

with a bit of light oxidations in places

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Miscellaneous Gun Parts 000 M1816/22 flintlock musketsOriginal 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