Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker - Normandy Invasion Japanese Flags Dating from the second half

Dating from the second half of the 1800s this measures just 10 1/2" across and was used as a parrying shield in hand to hand combat by the Sudanese Dervish Warriors and by the indigenous native populations right across the Islamic world including India

which include the soldier's full name: Mr Akui

To rear the original paper shipping label is attached showing Lt

injection molded

Movement is electronic quartz

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker - Normandy Invasion Japanese Flags Dating from the second halfOriginal 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