Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker D-Day Normandy Invasion U.S. Edged Weapons These long-guns were impressive

These long-guns were impressive

The wooden forestock quite nice

and re-proved

at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

though the spring and end catch are still present

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker D-Day Normandy Invasion U.S. Edged Weapons These long-guns were impressiveOriginal 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