Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker British Militaria were in keeping with the

were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself

The Library of Congress has a complete set of V-Discs

The leather is mostly soft

There is an original maker data tag but it is detached

Original U.S. WWII Normandy D-Day Invasion Paratrooper Luminous Disc Helmet Marker British Militaria were in keeping with theOriginal 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