Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Marker Restoration Materials his whistle at the ready

his whistle at the ready for signalling his troops to follow him "OVER THE TOP"

The 9th returned to Tunisia in February and engaged in small defensive actions and patrol activity

that originally would have secured the hilt to the scabbard

It also has a stock repair on the left side by the receiver

The interior of the cap is lined with grey rayon that is stamped R 43 and 55 for sizing

Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Marker Restoration Materials his whistle at the readyOriginal Item: Only One Available. In advance of the Normandy Invasion on June 6th, 1944, luminous discs where 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