Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Spade Grip Assembly The rear sight still flips

The rear sight still flips up and function correctly

Away from your home station

They were used for holding tissue or an artery while tying it off to stop bleeding

over the left ear

Silver color denotes enlisted

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker With Original Pouch Spade Grip Assembly The rear sight still flipsOriginal 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