Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Military Audio This would indicate that Kanonier

This would indicate that Kanonier Helmet Strauß was a member of the 1st Company of Flak Regiment 49

“⅕ Kings” as etched on the back of the cap

it retains most of its original lightly textured field gray paint

Bullion AAF patch to right shoulder

Original Items: Very Few Boxes Available

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Military Audio This would indicate that KanonierOriginal 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