Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Non-Regulation Pouch French Gun Magazines The wood stock is checkered

The wood stock is checkered at the wrist and the very tarnished brass butt plate is nailed on in common 18th century style

a like-new steel battery box

The left side of the stock rear of the lock screws is stamped with a very faint "boxed" ESA oval cartouche

HOLDEN & FROST

Overall Length: 14 3/4 inches

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper D-Day Normandy Invasion Clip On Luminous Disc Helmet Marker with Non-Regulation Pouch French Gun Magazines The wood stock is checkeredOriginal 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