Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee Atwood Co. Price_$-030 - $50 6-07-44: Target Lorient

6-07-44: Target Lorient

The serial number is clearly marked on the frame under the grips

being assigned to VIII Bomber Command in England

For whatever reasons

Original U.S. WWII M1926 “D-Day” Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by Durkee Atwood Co. Price_$-030 - $50 6-07-44: Target LorientOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1926 inflatable flotation belt was used as a life preserver by assault troops during amphibious actions and beach landings. The belt was inflated by squeezing two switches located inside the belt, which activated two CO2 bottles. If the CO2 bottles failed, the belt could still be inflated by blowing into the rubber tubes, which have valves on the ends. This type of belt is particularly known for use during the D