Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker - Normandy Invasion Mortars The hilts bearing semi precious

The hilts bearing semi precious stones

Originally manufactured in 1884 in

Blade length is approximately 21" and overall length 31"

On the night of 11 July

- Copy of original Application for World War Compensation document

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker - Normandy Invasion Mortars The hilts bearing semi preciousOriginal 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