Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Original Pouch The Pacific on HBO made by the Legendary Firm

made by the Legendary Firm Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen Germany

It does appear that it was repainted once

and just has the FL 22413 indication in the center

with a high quality nickel plated finish

showing little wear from service

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Original Pouch The Pacific on HBO made by the Legendary FirmOriginal 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