Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Discount Barrel Length: Approx 3 inches

Barrel Length: Approx 3 inches

The sheath is in good condition but does have a lot of cracking in the finish that was applied to the leather

The best counterfeit versions are correct down to the weight and maker’s marks on the back of the award

It still retains the original British markings on both the lock and the barrel

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Discount Barrel Length: Approx 3 inchesOriginal 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