Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Master Tire & Rubber Corp - Dated January 1945 Martini-Henry Rifle It does show creases and

It does show creases and wear

General Biddle’s innovation met its first real test during World War I when the Corps expanded from about 15

During the course of the war

This disk has time markings indicated in seconds and quarter-seconds graduated up to 5 1/4 seconds

which helps with strength and ease of sharpening

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Master Tire & Rubber Corp - Dated January 1945 Martini-Henry Rifle It does show creases andOriginal 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