Original U.S. WWII Navy Unissued D-Day Manually Inflatable Flotation Life Belt Preserver by Ohio Rubber with Original Box - Dated 4-13-43 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) missing the vertical feed chute

missing the vertical feed chute and wood transit chest

two flat panel zippered thigh pockets

It comes with an original small banner that appears to have been used as a headband

with no wear except for running wear on the nickel plating

Another issue that trench watches had to overcome was the propensity of their glass crystals to shatter

Original U.S. WWII Navy Unissued D-Day Manually Inflatable Flotation Life Belt Preserver by Ohio Rubber with Original Box - Dated 4-13-43 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) missing the vertical feed chuteOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1926 inflatable flotation belt was used as a life preserver by assault troops during amphibious actions and beach landings. However, it was somewhat complicated to produce, with a lot of parts, and required the use of C02 canisters, so a simpler flotation belt was developed during WWII for use during amphibious landings. This type of belt, like the M1926, is particularly known for use during the D Day landing on