Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker British Militaria The reverse of the reads

The reverse of the reads Tiger Force - Recon 1967

Fires were started in fuel dumps on Wakde

Photos feature Marines in uniforms

The butt end is classically "five sided" with inlaid intricate brass decorations

The Library of Congress has a complete set of V-Discs

Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker British Militaria The reverse of the readsOriginal 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