Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Non-Regulation Pouch Percusion Muskets Serial #514584 indicates manufacture in

Serial #514584 indicates manufacture in 1891

all of which is worn away

The Lower Band Spring retains 95% of its original blued finish

especially those that have saw extensive service

but mostly legible markings

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Non-Regulation Pouch Percusion Muskets Serial #514584 indicates manufacture inOriginal 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